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1) Carnival
Author
Publisher
Lyrical Press
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Formats
Description
The locals were ecstatic when the carnival pulled into Holland, Nebraska. They shrieked in delight on the lightning-fast rides. They gasped in shocked fascination at the chilling collection of freaks and human oddities. But all the while, piercing red eyes glared out at the townies from the shadows of the midway. Eyes that burned with vengeful hatred. Eyes that lusted for blood . . .
Only Mayor Margin Holland and his beautiful teenaged daughter...
Only Mayor Margin Holland and his beautiful teenaged daughter...
2) Carnival
Author
Series
Publisher
Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This title is complete with historical and modern illustrations and photographs, as well as a glossary and a closer look at some of the largest Carnival celebrations in the world. Learn all about the history and cultural significance that the exciting Carnival event holds around the world today.
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Formats
Description
Kealan Patrick Burke, Ray Garton, Bev Vincent, C. A. Suleiman, and Paul Melniczek treat readers to some spooky tricks with a hair-raising assemblage of tales gathered together by author, editor, and master of the macabre Brian James Freeman.
THE MANNEQUIN CHALLENGE by Kealan Patrick Burke
For some, office parties are the highlight of the season. For others, they can paralyze with dread. Theo is determined not to let his anxiety stop...
THE MANNEQUIN CHALLENGE by Kealan Patrick Burke
For some, office parties are the highlight of the season. For others, they can paralyze with dread. Theo is determined not to let his anxiety stop...
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Formats
Description
Robert McCammon, Kevin Lucia, John R. Little, Lisa Morton, and Mark Allan Gunnells put the horror back in Halloween with a quintet of devilishly delightful tales, curated by acclaimed author and editor Brian James Freeman.
STRANGE CANDY by Robert McCammon
Chocolate bars and sour suckers are trick-or-treat staples, but beware the odd sweet at the bottom of your bag. You never know who it’s from—or what it might do to you.
...
STRANGE CANDY by Robert McCammon
Chocolate bars and sour suckers are trick-or-treat staples, but beware the odd sweet at the bottom of your bag. You never know who it’s from—or what it might do to you.
...
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Formats
Description
Kelley Armstrong, Kate Maruyama, Michael McBride, Taylor Grant, and Greg Chapman unleash the unsettled spirits of the past in five frightening stories collected by celebrated editor, author, and horror guru Brian James Freeman.
THE WAY LOST by Kelley Armstrong
The kids in Franklin don’t ask questions. Each Halloween, one of them disappears into the forest. Dale promised his mother he’d never go into the woods alone. But...
THE WAY LOST by Kelley Armstrong
The kids in Franklin don’t ask questions. Each Halloween, one of them disappears into the forest. Dale promised his mother he’d never go into the woods alone. But...
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Formats
Description
Glen Hirshberg, Lee Thomas, Holly Newstein, Del James, and Al Sarrantonio bring the ghouls of the most haunted night of the year to life in a chilling collection of stories curated by master of horror Brian James Freeman.
MR. DARK’S CARNIVAL by Glen Hirshberg
Halloween is more than just a holiday in Clarkson, Montana; it’s a tradition passed down through generations. Only this year, the ghosts of the past may...
MR. DARK’S CARNIVAL by Glen Hirshberg
Halloween is more than just a holiday in Clarkson, Montana; it’s a tradition passed down through generations. Only this year, the ghosts of the past may...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative #OwnVoices tale of a girl's journey to Carnival. When a series of unexpected delays disrupts her journey to the big parade, Melba must adjust both her expectations and her route to the festivities. Who will she meet and what will she learn along the way?"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
A series of unfortunate events volume 9
Publisher
HarperCollins
Language
English
Description
On the run as suspected murderers, the unlucky Baudelaire orphans find themselves trapped in the Caligari Carnival, where they must masquerade as freaks in order to hide from the evil Count Olaf.
Author
Series
Magic tree house. Merlin missions volume 5
Language
English
Description
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!
Jack and Annie head back in time to Venice, Italy in the 1700s. With the help of a research book, a book of magic rhymes, and a set of mysterious instructions from Merlin, the heroes will save the beautiful city from a flood!
Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #33, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House...
Jack and Annie head back in time to Venice, Italy in the 1700s. With the help of a research book, a book of magic rhymes, and a set of mysterious instructions from Merlin, the heroes will save the beautiful city from a flood!
Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #33, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House...
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Carnival is a holiday celebrated in many different countries, but Latin America has some of the biggest festivals in the world. This book teaches young readers all about Carnival, from its history rooted in Catholic tradition to its outrageous costumes and decorations. Vivid, colorful photographs transport readers right into the heart of this vibrant celebration and the age-appropriate language is engaging and fun to read. Young readers will have...
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
Formats
Description
Warriors Kaleb and Aya will stop at nothing to destroy their competition. But when Kaleb finds his fate entwined with that of Mallory, a seventeen-year-old human girl, he can't seem to separate the vicious Carnival contest he's entered from his sudden devotion to her. He and Aya may be prizefighters from the otherworldly Untamed City, but his strange, obsessive connection makes staying away from the witch-ruled human world, and Mallory, harder
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Publisher
Groundwood Books/House of Anansi Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Malaika learns about her father, who came to Canada as a migrant farm worker when she was a just a baby and who shared her love of carnival. Malaika dreams about a man with a basket of fruit and guesses that the dream is about her father. Mummy explains that her daddy passed away long ago, and Grandma decides it's time Malaika knew more about her father's life. The family drives to a far-off farm where they receive a warm welcome and visit the orchard...
Author
Series
Diaries volume 2
Language
English
Description
"There's no right way to keep a diary, but if there's an entertaining way, David Sedaris seems to have mastered it. If it's navel-gazing you're after, you've come to the wrong place; ditto treacly self-examination. Rather, his observation turn outward: a fight between two men on a bus, a fight between two men on the street, pedestrians being whacked over the head or gathering to watch as a man considers leaping to his death. There's a dirty joke shared...
Author
Publisher
Titan
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Formats
Description
A heist by the Serenity crew goes badly wrong in a captivating original Firefly tie-in novel from the award-winning series by Titan Books.
City of sin
Neapolis: a desert city on planet Bethel where all manner of entertainment can be found: high-stakes gambling, luxurious hotels, exclusive clubs and any form of diversion imaginable may be had for a price. It’s the eve of the annual carnival: three days of decadent...
City of sin
Neapolis: a desert city on planet Bethel where all manner of entertainment can be found: high-stakes gambling, luxurious hotels, exclusive clubs and any form of diversion imaginable may be had for a price. It’s the eve of the annual carnival: three days of decadent...
Author
Series
Black lagoon adventures volume 7
Publisher
Spotlight
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Every class has to come up with an idea for a booth at the school carnival. Too bad your class has chosen your idea -- a dunking booth and they want you to be the one who gets dunked!
Author
Series
Cam Jansen mysteries. Main series volume 9
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades. Now the first ten books in the series have updated covers that bring new life to these perennial best-sellers. Old fans and new readers will love Cam's cool, modern look!
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Formats
Description
Can badgers and foxes get through a long, hard winter together? Badgers like to plan for the future. Foxes like to live in the moment. When badgers and foxes are cooped up in one burrow all winter, disagreements are bound to happen. When Mrs. Fox's parents move in, food supplies get tight, and Grandpa Fox's big plans for adventures weigh on everyone's nerves. But Grandpa Fox also remembers an old tradition—a carnival to remind winter that it must...
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
Fans of Melissa Marr's tale of lush secrets, dark love, and the struggle to forge one's own destiny will thrill at this revealing prequel to Carnival of Secrets.
This is a captivating glimpse into the world of the Untamed City—before the savage, deadly Carnival that changed it all.
Aya is a champion fighter, but because she's a girl, she's not allowed to take part in the competition. Her betrothed, Belias, can't
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Series
Problim children volume 2
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Problims try to win the Corn Dog Carnival and rescue their missing mama in the second book in New York Times bestselling author Natalie Lloyd's hilarious and clever series that's perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Holm and Sharon Creech!
"An affectionate ode to the wonders of being a weird kid in a weird family." —Anne Ursu, author of The Real Boy and Breadcrumbs
All siblings are capable of magic
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