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  • Lunchroom Revenge

    Eric Hobbs

    language (, Jan. 21, 2019)
    ANOTHER SCARY STORY FOR KIDS AGES 9-12! THE GROSSEST YET!The children at Bedford Middle have bullied Ms. Jackson for years.They call her names.They snicker behind her back.Some pelt her with food from across the cafeteria.But a few are about to discover they've pushed their school's lunch lady too far.Ms. Jackson has baked up some tasty new desserts for the bullies in her line, and those kids are about to learn you should NEVER mistreat the people who handle your food.ABOUT NIGHTCRAWLER TALESWritten with reluctant readers in mind, each of these little horrors is beautifully illustrated and paced quickly enough that your child will be done before they know it. But don't fret: each book packs a shocking end that's sure to leave them begging for more. In fact, if they're brave enough to continue, don't be surprised if your child wants to collect them all!PERFECT FOR FANS OF:Goosebumps by R.L. StineScary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin SchwartzCoraline by Neil GaimanGhost Stories by Roald DahlGrimm's Fairy Tales by The Brothers GrimmIn a Dark, Dark Room by Alvin SchwartzSHELVE UNDER:AR booksscary stories for kidshorror for kidscampfire talesmiddle school booksepic booksbooks for kids ages 9-12scary stories to tell in the darkghost storieshalloweenspooky storieschapter booksshort stories4th grade - 7th grade reading booksintermediate readersgift idea for boysgift idea for girls
  • 88 Keys

    Eric Hobbs

    language (Astoria Press, July 10, 2016)
    Do your kids think they have a mean teacher? It’s time they got their revenge!Sam’s piano instructor is the worst.He looks like a corpse, and he smells like a morgue. But even worse, Mr. Rothstein morphs into an abusive monster the moment Sam’s parents leave the room.Sam would do anything to get rid of the old man. Unfortunately, his parents just spent a bundle on a new piano which means Sam won’t be saying goodbye to Rothstein any time soon.Lucky for Sam the piano is no ordinary instrument.More than a hundred years old, the antique piano has secrets to share, including one that will ensure Sam never has to see Rothstein again…Scary stories for kids ages 9-12… and their families!Short but rarely sweet, Nightcrawler Tales are written with the reluctant reader in mind. Perfect for kids who say they hate to read, each book is beautifully illustrated and paced quickly enough that your child will be done before they know it. But don’t fret: each book packs a shocking end that’s sure to leave them begging for more. In fact, if they’re brave enough to continue, don’t be surprised if they want to collect them all!
  • Attack of the Bandage Man

    Eric Hobbs

    language (Astoria Press, Dec. 23, 2012)
    Another scary story book for kids ages 9-12!A boring shopping trip leads to a fascinating discovery when Ben finds aone-of-a-kind toy hiding in his town's local antique shop.An avid collector, Ben is sure he's found the prized piece for his growing collection.But Ben is wrong.The toy wasn't hiding in that shop.It was waiting.And now it won't be long before Ben realizes he's put his entire family at risk.After all...Some dolls are creepy for a reason.About the NIGHTCRAWLER TALESWritten with reluctant readers in mind, each of these little horrors isbeautifully illustrated and paced quickly enough that your child will be done before they know it. But don't fret: each book packs a shockingend that's sure to leave them begging for more. In fact, if they'rebrave enough to continue, don't be surprised if your child wants to collect them all!Pick up all three books in this series today!Perfect for fans of:Goosebumps by R.L. StineScary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin SchwartzCoraline by Neil GaimanGhost Stories by Roald DahlGrimm's Fairy Tales by The Brothers GrimmIn a Dark, Dark Room by Alvin SchwartzShelve under:AR booksscary stories for kidshorror for kidscampfire talesmiddle school booksepic booksbooks for kids ages 9-12scary stories to tell in the darkghost storiesmonster booksspooky storieschapter booksshort stories4th grade - 7th grade reading booksintermediate readersgift idea for boysgift idea for girls
  • The Magic of Race Bailey

    Eric Hobbs

    language (, Nov. 21, 2017)
    Percy Jackson? Artemis Fowl? Alex Rider? Adventure has a new name!Fourteen-year-old Race Bailey has just discovered a shocking truth.His late father was more than a world-class magician...He was actually a spy tasked with protecting the world from supernatural threats.Now Race finds himself on the run, pursued by mysterious men after anancient artifact -- an artifact many believe will empower those whopossess it to raise an unstoppable army of zombies.If he survives, Race will face an impossible choice. Protect the powerfulrelic as his dad did before him... or risk losing it for a chance toavenge his father's death.As if the start to freshman year wasn't hard enough. The perfect book for kids 10-13, The Magic of Race Bailey is the first in a series of action-packed thrill rides sure to keep even the most reluctant reader turning the page.Grab it today!
  • The Librarian

    Eric Hobbs

    language (, Sept. 22, 2011)
    "Action-packed fantasy for kids ages 9-12... and their families!"Wesley thought he'd found a way to escape his problems... …now a Lost Boy has a knife to his throat.That's the sort of thing that can happen in Astoria's library.Neverland? Wonderland? Oz? They're all a reality and just a few steps away.But the opportunity for adventure has come with a price. A war is brewing for the old library's magic, and it won't be long before Wesley and his friends are in a fight against some of the most terrifying villains of all time!Are you brave enough to join them?Your family will love this epic series because it gives young readers a chance to see the classics in a brand new way: through the eyes of children just like them!Here's what fans are saying..."Who knew the library could be this exciting?""Excellent for all ages.""My son loves it!""A big hit with both the boy and the girl in this family!""Beautiful writing. I felt like a child again.""Very addictive!"Pick up the first three books today!
  • The Librarian: Books 1-3

    Eric Hobbs

    Paperback (Independently published, Sept. 2, 2019)
    Collected for the first time! A brand new adventure for readers ages 9-12!Wesley thought field trips were boring… …now a Lost Boy has a knife to his throat.That's the sort of thing that can happen in Astoria's library.Since discovering the Librarian's secret, all of the adventures found within Wesley's favorite books have sprung to life. Now he and his friends aren't just reading these stories...They're smack dab in the middle of them!Are you brave enough to join them? Your family will love this action-packed, middle-grade fantasy series because it gives young readers a chance to see the classics in a brand new way: through the eyes of children just like them!Save big when you buy this epic, 600+ page volume which includes... - The Librarian: Little Boy Lost- The Librarian: Unhappily Ever After- The Librarian: A Pirate's RevengeMore than 1,000 five-star series reviews on Amazon and Goodreads!"Who knew the library could be this exciting?""Excellent for all ages.""My son loves it!""A big hit with both the boy and the girl in this family!""Beautiful writing. I felt like a child again.""Very addictive!"Grab this discounted collection and SAVE!
  • The Librarian

    Eric Hobbs

    Paperback (Eric Hobbs, March 21, 2016)
    "Action-packed fantasy for kids ages 9-12... and their families!"Wesley thought he'd found a way to escape his problems... …now a Lost Boy has a knife to his throat.That's the sort of thing that can happen in Astoria's library.Neverland? Wonderland? Oz? They're all a reality and just a few steps away.But the opportunity for adventure has come with a price. A war is brewing for the old library's magic, and it won't be long before Wesley and his friends are in a fight against some of the most terrifying villains of all time!Are you brave enough to join them?Your family will love this epic series because it gives young readers a chance to see the classics in a brand new way: through the eyes of children just like them!Here's what fans are saying..."Who knew the library could be this exciting?""Excellent for all ages.""My son loves it!""A big hit with both the boy and the girl in this family!""Beautiful writing. I felt like a child again.""Very addictive!"Pick up the first three books today!
  • The Librarian: Books 1-3

    Eric Hobbs

    eBook (, Sept. 1, 2019)
    Wesley thought he'd found a way to escape his middle school problems... …now a Lost Boy has a knife to his throat.That's the sort of thing that can happen in Astoria's library. Neverland? Wonderland? Oz? They're all a reality and just a few steps away.But the opportunity for adventure has come with a price.A war is brewing for the library's magic. If they aren't careful, Wesley and his friends could find themselves on the battlefield where they're sure to face off against one of the most dangerous villains of all time.Are you brave enough to join them?Your family will love this adventure series because it gives young readers a chance to see the classics in a brand new way: through the eyes of children just like them!Save big when you buy this epic, 600+ page volume which includes... - The Librarian: Little Boy Lost- The Librarian: Unhappily Ever After- The Librarian: A Pirate's RevengeMore than 1,000 five-star series reviews on Amazon and Goodreads!"Who knew the library could be this exciting?""Excellent for all ages.""My son loves it!""A big hit with both the boy and the girl in this family!""Beautiful writing. I felt like a child again.""Very addictive!"Grab this discounted collection and SAVE!
  • The Librarian

    Eric Hobbs

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, May 23, 2018)
    The march into the real world begins here...Still trapped in Oz, Wesley and The Librarian are desperate to get homebefore Stanford can march his army of storybook villains into the realworld.Until they do, Taylor may be the only one left to stop his wicked advance.But to succeed she'll need help from a very unlikely ally - a familiarbully torn between his father and those that dare to stop him. Perfect for readers ages 8-108, The Librarian is a fast-paced, epic book series that gives children a chance toexperience the classics in a brand new way: through the eyes of kidsjust like them.Grab the first three books today!
  • The Librarian

    Eric Hobbs

    eBook
    Still trapped in Oz, Wesley and The Librarian are desperate to get home before Stanford can march his army of storybook villains into the real world. Until they do, Taylor may be the only one left to stop his wicked advance. But to succeed she’ll need help from a very unlikely ally – a familiar bully torn between his father and those that dare to stop him.
  • The Librarian

    Eric Hobbs

    language (, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Everything you know about your favorite books is about to change!After learning their actions in Oz have had grave consequences, Wesley and Tay return to the fabled land hoping they can undo any damage they've done. Once there, the children discover things are even worse than they imagined.Not only has the Wicked Witch taken control of Oz, Douglas Stanford is now recruiting an army of storybook villains to help him obtain the magic hidden within Astoria's library. The Librarian will need the children's help once more if he's going to protect the library's power from those who intend to exploit it.
  • The Librarian

    Eric Hobbs

    Paperback (Eric Hobbs, July 9, 2016)
    Everything you know about your favorite books is about to change!Welcome to Astoria's library, a mysterious place offering its visitors a unique chance to visit their favorite storybook lands. Neverland? Wonderland? Oz? They're all a reality in this magical building, each of dreamlike world waiting to be explored.But what happens when one false move in these mythic lands is enough to change the stories you love? What happens when one wrong step can turn your favorite fairy tale... into a nightmare?Book Two: Unhappily Ever After...After learning their actions in Oz have had grave consequences, Wesley and Tay return to the fabled land hoping they can undo any damage they've done. Once there, however, the children discover things are even worse than they imagined.Not only has the Wicked Witch taken control of Oz, Douglas Stanford is now recruiting an army of storybook villains to help him obtain the magic hidden within Astoria's library. The Librarian will need the children's help once more if he's going to protect the library's power from those who intend to exploit it.