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Books in The Adventures of Bella series

  • The Adventures of Mr. Bean: Bean's Bounty: 2 Fantastic Stories

    Stephen Cole

    Paperback (Carlton Publishing Group, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Adapted from the popular British television series, this book presents two hilarious Mr. Bean stories in a fun, kid-friendly format.
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  • Explorers on the Moon/Pop Up Book

    Herge

    Hardcover (Little Brown & Co, April 1, 1992)
    Tintin, the intrepid reporter; his naughty dog, Snowy; Captain Haddock; absentminded Professor Calculus; and bumbling sleuths Thomson and Thompson take off on a rocket bound for the moon, in a zany pop-up adventure.
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  • Red Rackham's Treasure

    Herge

    Hardcover (French & European Pubns, Oct. 9, 1985)
    The fearless boy reporter explores for sunken pirate treasure with his friend Captain Haddock.The Adventures of Tintin (Les Aventures de Tintin) is a series of comic strips created by Belgian artist Herge the pen name of Georges Remi (1907 1983). The series first appeared in French in Le Petit Vingtieme, a children's supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtieme Siecle on 10 January 1929. Set in a painstakingly researched world closely mirroring our own, Herge's Tintin series continues to be a favorite of readers and critics alike 80 years later.The hero of the series is Tintin, a young Belgian reporter. He is aided in his adventures from the beginning by his faithful fox terrier dog Snowy (Milou in French). Later, popular additions to the cast included the brash, cynical and grumpy Captain Haddock, the bright but hearing-impaired Professor Calculus (Professeur Tournesol) and other colorful supporting characters such as the incompetent detectives Thomson and Thompson (Dupond et Dupont). Herge himself features in several of the comics as a background character; as do his assistants in some instances.The success of the series saw the serialized strips collected into a series of albums (24 in all), spun into a successful magazine and adapted for film and theatre. The series is one of the most popular European comics of the 20th century, with translations published in over 50 languages and more than 200 million copies of the books sold to date. The comic strip series has long been admired for its clean, expressive drawings in Herge's signature ligne claire style. Engaging, well-researched plots straddle a variety of genres: swashbuckling adventures with elements of fantasy, mysteries, political thrillers, and science fiction. The stories within the Tintin series always feature slapstick humor, accompanied in later albums by sophisticated satire, and political and cultural commentary.
  • The Black Island

    Herge

    Hardcover (French & European Pubns, June 1, 1975)
    The Adventures of Tintin (Les Aventures de Tintin) is a series of comic strips created by Belgian artist Hergé, the pen name of Georges Remi (1907 1983). The series first appeared in French in Le Petit Vingtième, a children's supplement to the Belgian newspaper Le Vingtième Siècle on 10 January 1929. Set in a painstakingly researched world closely mirroring our own, Hergé's Tintin series continues to be a favourite of readers and critics alike 80 years later.The hero of the series is Tintin, a young Belgian reporter. He is aided in his adventures from the beginning by his faithful fox terrier dog Snowy (Milou in French). Later, popular additions to the cast included the brash, cynical and grumpy Captain Haddock, the bright but hearing-impaired Professor Calculus (Professeur Tournesol) and other colourful supporting characters such as the incompetent detectives Thomson and Thompson (Dupond et Dupont). Hergé himself features in several of the comics as a background character; as do his assistants in some instances.The success of the series saw the serialised strips collected into a series of albums (24 in all), spun into a successful magazine and adapted for film and theatre. The series is one of the most popular European comics of the 20th century, with translations published in over 50 languages and more than 200 million copies of the books sold to date. The comic strip series has long been admired for its clean, expressive drawings in Hergé's signature ligne claire style. Engaging,] well-researched plots straddle a variety of genres: swashbuckling adventures with elements of fantasy, mysteries, political thrillers, and science fiction. The stories within the Tintin series always feature slapstick humour, accompanied in later albums by sophisticated satire, and political and cultural commentary.
  • Saving Mabel: The rescue of an abandoned Baby Doll

    Cindy Stowe Wilder

    Paperback (Independently published, Dec. 13, 2018)
    I enjoy walking along the shores of a local city park. I love to watch the water birds build their nests and raise their families. I love to watch the flowers on the trees, bushes and plants bloom and show off all their beautiful colors all year round. The squirrels race around gathering food. An occasional hawk or osprey will visit. But sometimes there is something a bit different to see….One day I spotted a Baby Doll floating in the water. It floated in the water for nearly a year before I could rescue her. I KNEW I could Save Mabel! I hope you enjoy the story of this Baby Doll….And watch for other tales of her adventures.
  • The Adventures of Turbo-Color Along Book: Color Along Book

    Alexis Pearson, Linda Dalziel

    Paperback (Independently published, Dec. 10, 2018)
    We meet Turbo as a puppy, born alone in the woods. As she starts to grow, she meets new friends along the way and enjoys the beautiful simplicities of life. But will that be enough, or is there still something missing? Join Turbo on her adventures in this Color Along Book, where your young artists can add their own colors to the story. A companion book to the original picture book of the same name, poetically written by Alexis Pearson and beautifully illustrated by Linda Dalziel. A perfect gift set!
  • The Blue Lotus

    Herge

    Hardcover (French and European Publications Inc, Aug. 25, 1983)
    The Adventures of Tintin (also known as The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn[4] in the United Kingdom) is a 2011 American performance capture 3D film based on The Adventures of Tintin, a series of comic books created by Belgian artist Hergé (Georges Remi). Directed by Steven Spielberg, produced by Peter Jackson, and written by Steven Moffat, Edgar Wright and Joe Cornish, the film is based on three of the original comic books: The Crab with the Golden Claws (1941), The Secret of the Unicorn (1943), and Red Rackham's Treasure (1944).[5]Spielberg first acquired rights to produce a film based upon the Adventures of Tintin series following Hergé's death in 1983, and re-optioned them in 2002. Filming was due to begin in October 2008 for a 2010 release, but release was delayed to 2011 after Universal opted out of producing the film with Paramount, who provided $30 million on pre-production. Sony chose to co-produce the films. The delay resulted in Thomas Sangster, who had been cast as Tintin, departing from the project. Producer Peter Jackson, whose company Weta Digital is providing the computer animation, intends to direct a sequel. Spielberg and Jackson also hope to co-direct a third film.[6]
  • An Essential Book of Good: From a great storm, may come great wisdom

    P'fessor Guus

    Paperback (Professor Guus Australia, June 3, 2014)
    "An essential book of good" is the first book in an action sports life style adventure series, in which two characters by the name of Yucckie & Mahzie explore the world as they see it. Life lessons, solutions, ethical fun, logic & mathematical wisdom are the core values of this fictional series that has been created for the "joyful kid" in all people.
  • The Adventures of Nana Banana- Our Trip to the Princess Party

    Meryl Fawn

    Paperback (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Jan. 24, 2015)
    Nana Banana and Mylie, are so excited! They're going to a Princess Party today. Will Nana Banana and Mylie make it there? Children will love the colorful illustrations and silly story. The Adventures of Nana Banana Books all include coloring pages!
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  • The Search for the Lost Acorns

    Jeffrey C James

    Hardcover (Famous Giraffe Publishing, Nov. 18, 2018)
    From the tree tops of Lookout Woods to the shores of Pine Island, kids love this delightful read-aloud storybook. Someone took Krissy's acorns without asking! Join Tweet D and his forest friends as they follow the clues to solve the mystery. With colorful, fun-filled pages and lovable characters were developed by early childhood experts to encourage tender hearts and inspire curious young minds, the journey highlights the value of friendship, the importance of telling the truth and resolving differences with respect and caring. The Adventures of Tweet D series is designed to help young children better understand their own feelings, develop positive ways to manage conflict, have an open heart about differences, and discover respectful behaviors they can apply along the journey of life. The Search for the Lost Acorns is a story of friendship, forgiveness, and making things right again. The book is for kids age of 3 and older - and for those storytellers who are forever young at heart. About the Author - Jeffrey C James is a national award-winning creative, motivational speaker, investor and author who has impacted thousands of audience members with his humorous, positive, and engaging stories. He advocates for the importance of embracing innovate change and creating transformational breakthroughs.
  • Noelle's Ark: A Story of Redemption

    Audrey Levy

    Paperback (Independently published, Nov. 2, 2018)
    A powerfully cathartic and emotional reading experience — one you’ll never forget.What if you could write a letter to your long-departed loved ones? And what if your loved ones answered back?Years after her husband’s death, Noelle still has nightmares. But when her life, or what’s left of it, threatens to spiral out of control in the aftermath of codependency, alcoholism, violence and abuse, an angel intervenes.Not your ordinary angel, but an angel named Oleo.Oleo recruits Noelle’s late husband Jimmy to visit her dreams, and together they encourage Noelle to write her way to recovery.Through poignant written conversations with the angels of her dead loved ones, Noelle explores the tragedies of her past and searches for redemption.In this gripping, emotional blend of memoir and fiction, Noelle’s Ark fuses elements of the supernatural with the harsh realities of alcoholism, abuse and dysfunctional family dynamics — ultimately finding survival, recovery, and hope.WARNING: This story contains language and themes for mature audiences.
  • Bella's Big Wish

    Bella Noelle, Ronda Davis, Jessica Mclaughlin, LaTishia Jordan

    Paperback (Independently published, Dec. 18, 2019)
    The big day was fast approaching. What was Bella to do? Mommy had made all sorts of plans. Family and friends were coming from both near and far. But Bella couldn’t find it anywhere! Where would she find her First Big Wish? Join Bella on her very first adventure to find her First Big Wish!