Jessica Gunderson
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
When thirteen-year-old Olivia is asked by her new neighbors to babysit their four kids for the weekend, she is a little apprehensive because their house is supposed to be haunted, but she also thinks it may be a way to win back her best friend who has started hanging out with the "in" girls.
7) Vikings
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education
Pub. Date
c2013
Description
"A compelling look at the Vikings, including the ways they terrorized western Europe, their lifestyle, their weapons, and how they remain a part of today's culture through books and film"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
In 1944 in Hartford, Connecticut, twelve-year-old Audrey dreams of being an aerialist like her heroes, the Flying Wallendas, and so she is excited to go to Ringling Brothers circus with her six-year-old twin sisters; but at the show a fire breaks out, and as the crowd starts to panic, Audrey struggles to reach her sisters--she gets Patty out, but Charlotte, afraid of heights, refuses to jump from the higher seats, and disappears as the big top comes...
14) Frankly, I'd rather spin myself a new name!: the story of Rumpelstiltskin as told by Rumpelstiltskin
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
A retelling of the classic fairy tale from the point of view of Rumpelstiltskin, who spins straw into gold (for cash payments), but really dreams of having a son to raise.
16) Honestly, our music stole the show!: the story of the Bremen Town musicians as told by the donkey
Author
Series
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
The Bremen Town Musicians never wanted to be heroes. They wanted a recording contract! At least that's the story readers hear from the donkey's point of view in this charming twist on the classic fairy tale "The Bremen Town Musicians."
Author
Publisher
Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
After Yung-lu's father dies of mercury poisoning, the young girl leaves for Chang'an. She is determined to take her father's place as a warrior. When she arrives she finds two big surprises. The emperor is taking mercury and the army is not what she imagined.
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Description
In early September 1900, twelve-year-old Carrie of Galveston is looking forward to spending Saturday night at her friend's house, until her parents are invited to a very important party and she is forced to stay home and take care of her little brother; but a boring chore turns into a nightmare when the storm surge from the Great Hurricane hits and their house is swept off its foundation--and Carrie must think quickly and not panic if she is going...
Author
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
Josh is terrified of clowns, and the news that someone dressed as a clown in a neighboring town has been kidnapping children does not help, especially after the kidnapper escapes custody; so when he encounters a threatening clown at the House of Horrors at the amusement park he panics--but will he be able to save himself, much less rescue a little girl who is lost in the hall of mirrors?