Books with title Like Father

Voices in my head. It's driving me mad. It's like my skull's splitting open from the inside. They're talking to me. Laughing at me. Telling me what to do. I'll have their tongues. That'll shut them up.Danny is terrified of being like his father. His dad ended up in prison after a night of savage violence.But then he finds his father's diary and uncovers his dark thoughts - and even darker secrets. Who was whispering to his father, goading him, leading him on?And what if they are coming back for Danny?*Originally published by Puffin as Incubus, this edition reverts to the author's preferred title."Warning! This book is a super-spooky thriller! ... Take our advice: only read this in the day... we were terrified." Krazeclub"Not for the faint-hearted, this is a horror story in true Stephen King fashion ... The tension is neatly interwoven with the detail of ordinary teenage life but there are plenty of spine-tingling moments that ensure you'll think twice before turning the light out at bedtime!" PTA Spring (National Confederation of Parent-Teacher Associations)"ACHUKA Choice: A really well-written chiller-thriller..." Achukareviews"This book is highly recommended for fans of teenage horror." Reading Is Fundamental (National Literacy Trust)"A tense, disturbing, gripping, sometimes ambiguous story, in which horror, subtle characterisation and sensitive depiction of relationships combine with a strong sense of place to make a memorable read." Carousel"A truly cathartic denouement is carried off with panache, and this is about the only book I know that successfully uses a computer screen to evoke fear ... a chilling horror story." The Scotsman"Nick Gifford's brand of horror is chilling and exciting. He keeps his readers in suspense fearful, yet desperate to turn that page." Brainy Days"Really spooky! I'd definitely try out other books by this author as Nick Gifford makes you want to keep reading." Teen Titles"Definitely one to read at night, at arm's length and with the light on." Newcastle Evening Chronicle"Incubus is a chilling psychological drama, a supernatural horror story and, somewhere on the edge, is a political thriller: the episodes in East Germany are as tense and unusual as the rest ... a dark story that will chill the reader ... Teenage readers should find this gripping: a cut above the usual horror tale." School Librarian

Chris Skinner, Amy’s new boyfriend, comes from a broken home. He hasn’t seen his father in, like, forever. And when his dad finally appears, it isn’t to make up for Chris’s miserable childhood. Mr. Skinner is ill — so ill that he needs a bone marrow transplant. Chris could be the perfect match. Nothing strange in that, except . . .What if ailing grown-ups could tap into a guaranteed reserve of healthy body parts? What if innocent kids were being harmed? What if you were bred to become an unwilling donor? Amy knows she’s blessed with superhuman genes, but no way, nohow is she going to let herself, or any other kid, fall prey to freakish science-fiction experiments!

Po has to rescue his father from some evil pigs in this thrilling 8x8 storybook retelling of a popular episode of Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness!Po’s father, Mr. Ping, has been captured by some very bad pigs who have mistaken him for Master Shifu. They want him to teach them secret kung fu moves so they can destroy the Dragon Warrior…or else. Can Po rescue his father from the pigs before it’s too late? © 2015 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. NICKELODEON and all related logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Based on the feature film “Kung Fu Panda”, © 2008 DreamWorks Animation LLC. All Rights Reserved.

A boy knows all about fathers. He knows there are little things a father understands, like how to play checkers and when to bend the rules at bedtime. And he knows there are big things a father does, like banishing nightmares and spending special time with his son. Even if he doesn't have a father, a boy can imagine one just like that. LeUyen Pham's tender drawings illustrate Charlotte Zolotow's timeless and timely appreciation of the special bond between fathers and sons.

Her name is May "Mayday" Parker, and she recently learned her father was the original Spider-Man. The good news is that she's having the time of her life as she hones the amazing spider-like abilities she inherited from him. The bad news is that some of her roughest, toughest battles lie ahead - against the likes of Ladyhawk, the Kingpin of Crime, Mr. Nobody, Crazy Eight...and her own parents?! Collects SPIDER-GIRL #6-11.

Chris Skinner, Amy’s new boyfriend, comes from a broken home. He hasn’t seen his father in, like, forever. And when his dad finally appears, it isn’t to make up for Chris’s miserable childhood. Mr. Skinner is ill — so ill that he needs a bone marrow transplant. Chris could be the perfect match. Nothing strange in that, except . . .What if ailing grown-ups could tap into a guaranteed reserve of healthy body parts? What if innocent kids were being harmed? What if you were bred to become an unwilling donor? Amy knows she’s blessed with superhuman genes, but no way, nohow is she going to let herself, or any other kid, fall prey to freakish science-fiction experiments!

Voices in my head. It’s driving me mad. It’s like my skull’s splitting open from the inside. They’re talking to me. Laughing at me. Telling me what to do. I’ll have their tongues. That’ll shut them up.Danny is terrified of being like his father. His dad ended up in prison after a night of savage violence.But then he finds his father’s diary and uncovers his dark thoughts - and even darker secrets. Who was whispering to his father, goading him, leading him on?And what if they are coming back for Danny?(Originally published by Puffin as Incubus, this edition reverts to the author’s preferred title.)“Not for the faint-hearted, this is a horror story in true Stephen King fashion ... The tension is neatly interwoven with the detail of ordinary teenage life but there are plenty of spine-tingling moments that ensure you’ll think twice before turning the light out at bedtime!” PTA Spring“ACHUKA Choice: A really well-written chiller-thriller...” Achukareviews“This book is highly recommended for fans of teenage horror.” National Literacy Trust“A tense, disturbing, gripping, sometimes ambiguous story, in which horror, subtle characterisation and sensitive depiction of relationships combine with a strong sense of place to make a memorable read.”Carousel“A truly cathartic denouement is carried off with panache, and this is about the only book I know that successfully uses a computer screen to evoke fear ... a chilling horror story.” The Scotsman“This lode that Nick Gifford is mining is really good stuff! ...another very well written, readable, enjoyable and original novel.” infinity plus“Nick Gifford’s brand of horror is chilling and exciting. He keeps his readers in suspense fearful, yet desperate to turn that page.” Brainy Days“Really spooky! I’d definitely try out other books by this author as Nick Gifford makes you want to keep reading.” Teen Titles“Definitely one to read at night, at arm’s length and with the light on.” Newcastle Evening Chronicle“A chilling psychological drama, a supernatural horror story and, somewhere on the edge, is a political thriller: the episodes in East Germany are as tense and unusual as the rest ... a dark story that will chill the reader ... Teenage readers should find this gripping: a cut above the usual horror tale.” School Librarian

When Robbie was five years old, his mother turned to alcohol because his father went to work abroad. Growing up, all he wanted was to experience the love he never received from his mother. One day, his father suddenly appears after fourteen years of no correspondence, claiming that he requested for forty free days to spend time with his son. Robbie, mistrusting the intentions of his father, lets his mind be clouded by his mother’s lies.But when the truth comes out and brings the complications in, Robbie wonders what really matters the most in the end.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Po has to rescue his father from some evil pigs in this thrilling 8x8 storybook retelling of a popular episode of Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness ! Po's father, Mr. Ping, has been captured by some very bad pigs who have mistaken him for Master Shifu. They want him to teach them secret kung fu moves so they can destroy the Dragon Warrior or else. Can Po rescue his father from the pigs before it's too late?