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Books with author John Bell

  • The Lamp from the Warlock's Tomb

    John Bellairs

    Paperback (Puffin, Aug. 1, 1999)
    Anthony Monday and Miss Eells recover a magic lamp that was stolen from a warlock's tomb and is spreading evil to further the wicked ends of the thief.
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  • The Figure in the Shadows

    John Bellairs

    Paperback (Puffin, Jan. 1, 1993)
    Sure that his Grandpa Barnavelt's 1859 lucky piece is really a magical talisman in disguise, Lewis wears it around his neck and begins to be followed by a shadowy figure who seems to want nothing less than his life. Reissue.
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  • Bell's New Pantheon Or Historical Dictionary of the Gods, Demi Gods, Heroes and Fabulous Personages of Antiquity

    John Bell

    Paperback (Kessinger Publishing, LLC, Sept. 10, 2010)
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
  • Rebels on the Great Lakes: Confederate Naval Commando Operations Launched from Canada 1863â?"1864

    John Bell

    Paperback (ReadHowYouWant, Feb. 28, 2017)
    Since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, a myth has persisted that the hijackers entered the United States from Canada. Nevertheless, there was a time the U.S. Civil War when assaults on America were launched from Canada, but the aggressors were mostly fellow Americans engaged in a secessionist struggle.
  • The Treasure of Alpheus Winterborn: An Anthony Monday Mystery

    John Bellairs

    language (Puffin Books, Aug. 1, 1997)
    A young boy discovers a clue that points to an incredible treasure…When Miss Eells gives young Anthony a job at the library, he thinks he’ll just be dusting shelves and filing books. Instead, he discovers a hidden clue leading to the treasure of eccentric millionaire Alpheus Winterborn. Miss Eells thinks the clues are a practical joke left by the odd, old Winterborn before he died. But then why do things suddenly start getting so strange? And terrifying?This first book in John Bellairs’ Anthony Monday Mystery series will have young readers on the edge of their seats, desperate to race ahead the story’s final surprise.Books by John Bellairs: The Doom of the Haunted OperaThe Figure In the ShadowsThe Ghost in the MirrorThe House With a Clock In Its WallsThe Letter, the Witch, and the RingThe Mansion in the MistThe Specter From the Magician's MuseumThe Treasure of Alpheus WinterbornThe Vengeance of the Witch-Finder
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  • The Treasure of Alpheus Winterborn: An Anthony Monday Mystery

    John Bellairs

    Paperback (Puffin, Aug. 1, 1997)
    A young boy discovers a clue that points to an incredible treasure When Miss Eells gives young Anthony a job at the library, he thinks he’ll just be dusting shelves and filing books. Instead, he discovers a hidden clue leading to the treasure of eccentric millionaire Alpheus Winterborn. Miss Eells thinks the clues are a practical joke left by the odd, old Winterborn before he died. But then why do things suddenly start getting so strange? And terrifying? This first book in John Bellairs’ Anthony Monday Mystery series will have young readers on the edge of their seats, desperate to race ahead the story’s final surprise. Books by John Bellairs: The Doom of the Haunted Opera The Figure In the Shadows The Ghost in the Mirror The House With a Clock In Its Walls The Letter, the Witch, and the Ring The Mansion in the Mist The Specter From the Magician's Museum The Treasure of Alpheus Winterborn The Vengeance of the Witch-Finder
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  • The Figure in the Shadows

    John Bellairs

    Hardcover (Dial, Aug. 16, 1975)
    A painfully overweight sixth grade boy receives a magic amulet which brings him luck, but also terrifying side effects.
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  • I Think I Can Be A Doctor

    John E Bell

    Paperback (RiverHouse Publishing, LLC, Dec. 13, 2010)
    The story about Jeremy is a great story that will inspire all children at ages 9 and up and even adults as well. This story takes place in a young boys life as he decides on what he wants to do with his life. Jeremy is from a disadvantaged background and takes notice of many negative images around him but he has a great mother and a loving home life that motivates him to want more in life for himself. Jeremy loves the health shows on cable TV and really wants to become a Physician or someone in the health care field that he admires on the weekly discovery health shows he enjoys so much. One day by pure coincidence Jeremy has a unique accident and Jeremy is taken to the hospital. It is here where he lives through everything that he has seen on TV and meets the people that will forever change his life and certainly will make an impressive impact on his future. Do not miss this inspiring and heart felt story based on real life events about a boy named Jeremy from humble beginnings that gets more than a medical treatment from his accidental fall. Jeremy gets a mentorship that will inspire him to achieve his goals throughout life. I hope you enjoy and are inspired by this book to encourage our children to excel and achieve in school by believing in themselves for positive goals that can be achieved. This can happen when our children can be mentored to believe that they too can say, "I think I can be a Doctor". About Dr. John E. Bell: Dr. John E. Bell is a Surgical Podiatrist and former University part time Professor at Strayer University in Memphis, TN. Dr. Bell received his Doctorate Degree from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine and his Master Degree in health Services Administration from Strayer University in Memphis, TN. Dr. Bell lives in Memphis, TN and has 4 medical offices where he is CEO of Excelsior Podiatry Clinic PLLC, an accredited business with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Memphis, TN. Dr. Bell has been on numerous TV shows including: Fox 13 news Good Morning Memphis , Fox News in Baltimore, Maryland WBFF, I have been a guest on the Ion media network TV Channel show with Tanya Dallas-Lewis in Fairfax, Virginia. I have a current commercial on NCR 24 hour news channel WREGTV Memphis. I have been on the Jiggy Jaguer radio Show, and on the Georg and Nakisha Blog talk Radio Show, The Jay Blog talk Radio Show as well. I have been a guess on the Rev. Jesse Lewis Radio Show as well. I have been a guess on the Prison World Radio Show.
  • In the shadow of the bush, a New Zealand romance

    John Bell

    Paperback (Nabu Press, Aug. 29, 2010)
    This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
  • The Eyes of the Killer Robot

    John Bellairs

    Hardcover (Skylark, Nov. 1, 1987)
    Thirteen-year-old Johnny Dixon finds himself in danger when a maniacol wizard invents a robot that can only by activated by human eyes
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  • The Curse of the Blue Figurine

    John Bellairs

    Hardcover (Dial Books, May 1, 1983)
    John Bellairs, the name in Gothic mysteries for middle graders, wrote terrifying tales full of adventure, attitude, and alarm. For years, young readers have crept, crawled, and gone bump in the night with the unlikely heroes of these Gothic novels: Lewis Barnavelt, Johnny Dixon, and Anthony Monday. Now, the ten top-selling titles feature an updated cover look. Loyal fans and enticed newcomers will love the series even more with this haunting new look!
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