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Books with author Lauren A. Forry

  • Abigale Hall: A Novel

    Lauren A. Forry

    Hardcover (Skyhorse, April 11, 2017)
    Amid the terror of the Second World War, seventeen-year-old Eliza and her troubled little sister Rebecca have had their share of tragedy, having lost their mother to the Blitz and their father to suicide. Forced to leave London to work for the mysterious Mr. Brownwell at Abigale Hall, they soon learn that the worst is yet to come. The vicious housekeeper, Mrs. Pollard, seems hell-bent on keeping the ghostly secrets of the house away from the sisters and forbids them from entering the surrounding town—and from the rumors that circulate about Abigale Hall. When Eliza uncovers some blood-splattered books, ominous photographs, and portraits of a mysterious woman, she begins to unravel the mysteries of the house, but with Rebecca falling under Mrs. Pollard’s spell, she must act quickly to save her sister, and herself, from certain doom.Perfect for readers who hunger for the strange, Abigale Hall is an atmospheric debut novel where the threat of death looms just beyond the edge of every page. Lauren A. Forry has created a historical ghost story where the setting is as alive as the characters who inhabit it and a resonant family drama of trust, loyalty, and salvation.
  • Abigale Hall: A Novel

    Lauren A. Forry

    eBook (Skyhorse, April 11, 2017)
    Amid the terror of the Second World War, seventeen-year-old Eliza and her troubled little sister Rebecca have had their share of tragedy, having lost their mother to the Blitz and their father to suicide. Forced to leave London to work for the mysterious Mr. Brownwell at Abigale Hall, they soon learn that the worst is yet to come. The vicious housekeeper, Mrs. Pollard, seems hell-bent on keeping the ghostly secrets of the house away from the sisters and forbids them from entering the surrounding town—and from the rumors that circulate about Abigale Hall. When Eliza uncovers some blood-splattered books, ominous photographs, and portraits of a mysterious woman, she begins to unravel the mysteries of the house, but with Rebecca falling under Mrs. Pollard’s spell, she must act quickly to save her sister, and herself, from certain doom. Perfect for readers who hunger for the strange, Abigale Hall is an atmospheric debut novel where the threat of death looms just beyond the edge of every page. Lauren A. Forry has created a historical ghost story where the setting is as alive as the characters who inhabit it and a resonant family drama of trust, loyalty, and salvation.
  • The Fun Dad

    Lauren Forte

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Oct. 2, 2018)
    Watch out, ’cause here they come! Alvin learns a lesson about responsibility in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on a popular episode of Bagdasarian Productions’ hit TV show, Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks, airing on Nickelodeon.When Dave comes down with a bad cold, Alvin quickly offers to take over “dad duty.” He’s going to be “the fun dad!” Cooking meals is easy—popcorn and apple pie for breakfast—but he quickly learns that parenting is a lot harder than he ever imagined. TM & © 2018 Bagdasarian Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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  • The Best Video Game Ever

    Lauren Forte

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Aug. 29, 2017)
    Watch out, ’cause here they come! Alvin and his brothers are obsessed with their new video game in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on a popular episode of Bagdasarian Productions’ hit TV show, Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks, airing on Nickelodeon.The Chipmunks love their new video game, Mystic Mountain, and Dave worries that they are spending way too much time playing it. But when the Chipmunks challenge Dave to play the game before judging it, suddenly he can’t tear himself away from the TV screen either! TM & © 2017 Bagdasarian Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by PGS Entertainment.
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  • Masha and the Bear: A Magical Holiday

    Lauren Forte

    language (LB Kids, Oct. 3, 2017)
    Masha & The Bear is the YouTube animated sensation that received billions of views! Join this rambunctious little girl and her best friend as they go on adventures-for the very first time, in books!Masha loves the holidays! So does the Bear, but he thinks he wants to spend it alone. When Masha finds a magic hat, she uses it to spread cheer to all of her friends. The Bear may want to be left alone, but Masha has a better idea!Comes with a pull-out poster! © 2008-2017 Animaccord LTD. All trademarks are owned by Animaccord LTD. www.mashabear.com
  • Abigale Hall: A Novel

    Lauren A. Forry

    Paperback (Skyhorse, June 4, 2019)
    Amid the terror of the Second World War, seventeen-year-old Eliza and her troubled little sister Rebecca have had their share of tragedy, having lost their mother to the Blitz and their father to suicide. Forced to leave London to work for the mysterious Mr. Brownwell at Abigale Hall, they soon learn that the worst is yet to come. The vicious housekeeper, Mrs. Pollard, seems hell-bent on keeping the ghostly secrets of the house away from the sisters and forbids them from entering the surrounding town—and from the rumors that circulate about Abigale Hall. When Eliza uncovers some blood-splattered books, ominous photographs, and portraits of a mysterious woman, she begins to unravel the mysteries of the house, but with Rebecca falling under Mrs. Pollard’s spell, she must act quickly to save her sister, and herself, from certain doom. Perfect for readers who hunger for the strange, Abigale Hall is an atmospheric debut novel where the threat of death looms just beyond the edge of every page. Lauren A. Forry has created a historical ghost story where the setting is as alive as the characters who inhabit it and a resonant family drama of trust, loyalty, and salvation.
  • Masha and the Bear: Kidding Around

    Lauren Forte

    Hardcover (LB Kids, March 14, 2017)
    Masha & The Bear is the YouTube animated sensation that received billions of views! Join this rambunctious little girl and her best friend as they go on adventures-for the very time, in books! When Masha tries to play with Pig, she accidentally makes a mess of the neighborhood. Everyone is upset-but Masha didn't do it on purpose! As the Bear recalls his own childhood troubles, he realizes it's up to him to remind the other animals how hard it is to be a kid sometimes.
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  • Alien Mix-up

    Lauren Forte

    eBook (Bob the Builder, Aug. 31, 2017)
    Bob and the team have a job to do at the new space-themed restaurant. But is there an alien lurking around?
  • The Campout Challenge

    Lauren Forte

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Dec. 19, 2017)
    Watch out, ’cause here they come! Join Alvin, his brothers, and Dave on a camping trip in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on a popular episode of Bagdasarian Productions’ hit TV show, Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks, airing on Nickelodeon.Fed up with how dependent The Chipmunks have become on technology, Dave decides to take them camping for a weekend. No electricity, cell phones, or Internet. To Dave’s surprise, it turns out the kids actually enjoy camping, and surprise him with a campout in their backyard as a thank you. TM & © 2017 Bagdasarian Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by PGS Entertainment.
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  • Alvin and the Superheroes

    Lauren Forte

    Paperback (Simon Spotlight, Aug. 29, 2017)
    Watch out, ’cause here they come! Join Alvin, his brothers, and the Chipettes on a laugh-out-loud adventure in this Level 2 Ready-to-Read based on a popular episode of Bagdasarian Productions’ hit TV show, Alvinnn!!! and the Chipmunks, airing on Nickelodeon.When Theodore tells Alvin that he wants to be a superhero, Alvin puts him into superhero “training”…doing all of Alvin’s chores! But after Theodore takes his superhero work a little too seriously, it’s up to Alvin and Simon to save their brother before he gets them all into super trouble! TM & © 2017 Bagdasarian Productions, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Licensed by PGS Entertainment.
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  • Abigale Hall

    Lauren A. Forry

    Paperback (Black and White Publishing, April 20, 2016)
    Two orphaned sisters in a house of secrets...On a foggy evening in 1947, seventeen-year-old Eliza and her troubled little sister Rebecca are banished by their aunt and sent to work at an isolated Welsh mansion. But there are rumours of missing maidservants and a ghost that stalks the deserted halls... Wandering through the mansion's dusty rooms, Eliza finds blood-spattered books, crumpled photographs and portraits of a mysterious woman clues to a terrible past that might just become Eliza's future.As Eliza unravels a mystery that has endured for decades, Rebecca falls under the spell of cruel housekeeper Mrs Pollard, who will stop at nothing to keep the house's secrets. But can the sisters uncover the truth and escape back to London before they meet a dreadful fate?"Lauren A. Forry was PA to Zooey Deschanel on The Happening that being an M. Night Shyamalan movie, she's obviously well versed in nightmares... This debut novel of the Faber & Faber Creative Writing MA prize winner, touted as Daphne Du Maurier meets hitchcock, is one to watch."THE SKINNY"Lauren Forry has created a brilliant debut novel, one that creeped me out, kept me hooked and will have me recommending Abigale Hall to everyone."READING WITH A VIEW"Abigale Hall hooks you in... Death hangs on the edge of the pages."HEATHER WRITES (4 Stars)"The mansionis something out of a gothic horror in its own right, and there's even a sinister housekeeper something along the lines of the terrifying Mrs Danvers from... what was that book... Ah yes, Rebecca!"CRIME FICTION LOVER"A beautifully written novel full of rumours, intrigue, love and loss."THE WELSH LIBRARIAN"Forry ratches up the tension expertly, until we don't know if it's madness, ghosts, someone toying with Eliza, or her own imagination that makes the mansion such a place of fear. Whatever it is, it works keep the lights on when reading!"CRIME WORM
  • Masha and the Bear: A Spooky Bedtime

    Lauren Forte

    Paperback (LB Kids, July 3, 2017)
    Masha & The Bear is the YouTube animated sensation that received billions of views! Join this rambunctious little girl and her best friend as they go on adventures-for the very first time, in books!When the Bear isn't looking, Masha watches part of a scary movie right before bed. Now she's too scared to sleep! The Bear tries to help, but he only makes things worse-now, Masha thinks there's a monster in the house! Can the Bear calm Masha down, or will they be up all night?!Comes with stickers!©2008-2017 Animaccord LTD. All trademarks are owned by Animaccord LTD. www.mashabear.com
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