Books with author Horowitz

When Humboldt Yolo Stanislaus IV, a young recent graduate of Fool's Gold Community College, stumbles across a mysterious bottle on a Bermuda beach that contains a crude handwritten map, his life is about to change. The map depicts an uncharted island in the Atlantic Ocean. Humby sends a photo to the Library of Congress, which informs the US Department of State. The US government, extremely cognizant of cybersecurity, decides this island would be a perfect secret location to hide a backup microchip containing all military secrets. However, the device needs to be delivered without suspicion. Humby proudly accepts the assignment of traveling to the island as an official representative of his country, but he doesn't know he's on a secret mission. Shocking events and revelations await Humby upon his arrival. The fascinating people, their bizarre history, and their desperate aspirations depend upon him. Humby must overcome the enormous obstacles thrown in his path, including an elusive mouse that snores.

Humpty Dumpty used to love climbing, but after his big fall his confidence is shattered. The doctor can fix his shell, but how will he get his nerve back? When one of the King?s horses gets stuck on a cliff, Humpty has a chance to show the world what a resilient egg he can be. Dave Horowitz creates a wholly original tale and cleverly mixes in lots of beloved nursery rhyme characters in a story that celebrates his love of climbing.

In time for Thanksgiving, a wacky twist on The Ugly Duckling. The Ugly Pumpkin has waited all through October for someone to take him home, but no one wants him. He doesn?t look like other pumpkins. So the lonely Ugly Pumpkin leaves the patch in search of a place where he?ll fit in. By the time Thanksgiving arrives, he discovers the truth about who he is?but it?s not what he expected!

Frank and Carl have plenty of hats to sell, and their booth is open for business . . . but no one is buying! Everyone is crazy about Blue Monkey?s skateboards, Mister Pig?s Cup O? Mud and Big Ox?s remote-control robot cell phones?so what?s their secret? Dave Horowitz?s cast of crazy characters is sure to delight young readers. The world of retail has never been more entertaining than in the story of these two friends determined to understand what on earth their customers really need.

After sixth-grader Arnie Waxman ends up snagged by his underwear, dangling from The Wall of Doom, everything he does to restore his reputation backfires. He is left friendless, in the principal's office, and the target of the class bully. Arnie hatches a bold plan, one that could either end in triumph or misery, but it's his only hope of finishing sixth grade with an ounce of dignity.

What should the music of America sound like? At the end of the nineteenth century, no one was sure ? should we imitate Europe, or find our own voice? But what would that be? When the great Czech composer Antonin Dvorak came here, he found the answer in the ?sorrow songs? of his African-American student, Henry Burleigh, in the rhythms of the Indian drums, in the church tunes of Spillville, Iowa. Author, critic, and music-educator Joe Horowitz vividly captures the America Dvorak visited, and the brilliant New World Symphony he created. Through the story of one classical composition, Horowitz reveals the many ways in which all Americans have shaped our culture.

Narcissa claims to be the best-looking bunny around. She thinks that makes her pretty awesome, unlike some of her fellow forest creatures. She's so happy she doesn't have silly beaver teeth or crazy moose antlers! In fact, she loves making fun of other animals- until a chance encounter with a powerful magic frog makes her rethink what it means to be pretty. The creator of The Ugly Pumpkin gives readers another funny take on the meaning of true beauty.

His Highness the Prince may be a frog, but that’s not going to stop these lively girls from attending his ball. Starting with Princess Alice, the twentysix princesses—each with personality to spare—head to the palace, eager to make his acquaintance. But with Princess Jane being a pain, Princess Kay losing her way, and Princess Betty still getting ready, they’ll be lucky if they manage to steal any kisses from this prince! Dave Horowitz creates a party kids won’t want to miss, a wildly fun way to practice the alphabet and a frog’s-eye view of the courtly life.