Allan Woodrow is a prolific author whose works for children often explore the humorous and relatable experiences of childhood and adolescence. With a keen ear for dialogue and a deep understanding of young perspectives, he crafts narratives that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. Woodrow's distinctive style captures the essence of youthful imagination and the everyday adventures that shape growing up. His extensive bibliography is a testament to his dedication to engaging young readers with imaginative and resonant stories.
The thrilling saga of the evil werepenguins of Brugaria reaches its climax in this action-packed conclusion. Known for its humor, the series delivers a final showdown filled with excitement and unexpected twists, ensuring fans are left both entertained and satisfied.
The saga about the evil werepenguins of Brugaria continues!When we last saw our hero Bolt Waddle, he'd narrowly escaped the clutches of the evil Baron Chordata, but not the fate of becoming a half-boy, half-penguin for life. Living with his penguin colony far from other humans, he's adjusting to life as a full-time werepenguin when his bandit friend Annika tracks him down and begs for his help. Her father has been imprisoned by the Earl of Sphen, another ruthless werepenguin who rules his small country with an iron flipper. Bolt and Annika recruit a washed-up pirate and a plucky were-gull to help with their rescue mission, but as they get closer to victory, they realize that the Earl of Sphen isn't the only werepenguin whose sinister plans could cause their downfall.
All orphan Bolt Wattle has ever wanted was to find his true family. When a mysterious baron in far-off Brugaria sends for Bolt, he wonders if he's getting closer to finding his long-lost parents.
Explore the resort town of Blackpool in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.
This year's fifth graders are the worst Principal Klein has ever seen. But he's hoping that Spirit Week can teach them teamwork, with a top secret prize for the winning team as incentive.
Photographs, histories, maps, and contact information for lighthouses, both coastal and inland, in three New England states. Appendices include glossary of mariner terms; information about cruises on windjammers, tall ships, schooner, and sloops; list of lighthouses where you can spend the night; and accounts of haunted lighthouses.
Class 507 is terrible, and one day, after a particularly disastrous science experiment, Ms. Bryce quits and walks out in the middle of class, and the school office never finds out--at first all the fifth graders enjoy goofing off, but after a few days that starts getting boring, and the students begin to realize that school without a teacher is not easy, cooperating is difficult, and keeping a secret is harder than they thought.
With more than 360 color photos and maps, this image-rich guide covers all 92 lighthouse locations in the New England states of Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. For tourists, historians, lighthouse enthusiasts, and other travelers, here are practical directions and historical tidbits not only on the lighthouses, but on the tours, attractions, and other sites of interest in the coastal communities these beacons have long protected. Enjoy boat cruises, organizations involved in local lighthouse preservation, and plenty of indoor and outdoor attractions and entertainment, including attractions off the beaten path like snack shacks or strange amusements.
This fascinating selection of photographs and informative text charts the history of pubs in Britain's most famous seaside resort.
A guided tour of this historic town, showing how the areas you know and love have transformed over the centuries.