Books with title A Cow Called Boy

I'm Dan Hope and deep inside my head I keep a list of things I want to come true. For example, I want my sister, Ninja Grace, to go to university at the North Pole and only come back once a year. I want to help Sherlock Holmes solve his most daring mystery yet. And if it could be a zombie mystery, all the more exciting. I want my dog to stop eating the planets and throwing them up on the carpet. And finally, the biggest dream of all, I want my dad to love me.

It is the start of a new school year in Kendal, Jamaica, and Josh is determined not to be late. He sets off in good time - but so does his beloved bull-calf, Boy, who follows him everywhere like a dog. Josh's teacher is horrified to see Boy in the classroom but Josh manages to turn the situation to good advantage - until things start to go badly wrong. When the headmaster tells Josh's mother the story of Boy's disastrous visit to school she insists that the calf is sold at once. The local storeman buys him in spite of Josh's protests, driving a hard bargain. But Josh is a fighter; he organises his schoolfriends to mount first a demonstration and then a hunger strike in his campaign to get Boy back. The villagers, hostile at first, are soon on his side. Before long the embarrassed storeman realises that he has not been as clever as he thought. Laszlo Ac's sensitive and lively drawings add to the pleasure of this book. The revised editions include new supplementary material including chapter summaries, an exploration of the book's major themes and post-reading comprehension activities.

[Children's Fiction (Ages 8-12)][Read by Patrick Lawlor]A Boy Called Bat is the first book in a funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young chapter book series about a boy on the autism spectrum.For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises -- some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat's mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a stray baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild-animal shelter.But the minute Bat meets the kit, he knows they belong together. And he's got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet.From acclaimed author Elana K. Arnold comes a story of first friendship starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum.

For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises--some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat's mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild-animal shelter. But the minute Bat meets the kit, he knows they belong together. And he's got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet.

Dreamer, Machinist, Sweet-talker, Enigma When four gifted children escape from the government-run Prometheus Institute, it's up to their classmate, 10-year-old Oliver Dunn, to bring them back. Unfortunately for him, Hawk, Hummer, Honey, and Happy West did not leave on a whim, and they have no intention of returning quietly. With the help of the powerful Government-Civilian Alliance, Oliver and his handler Emily must track down the truants before they can wreak havoc across the southwestern United States. Submit now, dear children. The state demands it.

My story is about a young boy who falls into the world of wild animals. With their help, he changes their environment and takes on the humans in a fight to stop disaster from happening. As he gets trapped only to be rescued by the animals, theres excitement and danger with rapids. On his adventure, he meets Stewart, who has lost his wife. He has been waiting for her in the forest, but as Jack convinces him to help in his quest, they both succeed in their mission. The story is about having courage in life to put things right. It will take you to the edge of your seat, and you will always want to know the ending. Its a story for boys who enjoy the excitement in life and for the girls who like the romance in it. The story will have you in tears and have you laughing out loud, but the bookworm in you will be wondering when the next episode will be coming. Maybe soon?

A Boy Called Khosi delivers a poignant story of a young orphan discovering what he can offer the world. Khosi Mbeki has never traveled outside of his home village. He has never experienced electricity, the feel of a soft bed, or even had a pet. But that all changes when he loses his parents during the AIDS epidemic in South Africa. Arriving in Vancouver, where his adoptive parents live, Khosi starts school and finds that he enjoys it. Back at his school in South Africa, the principal hit students if they misbehaved. But Khosi’s enjoyment is soon derailed after he’s targeted by the school bullies following a competitive soccer game. Khosi begins questioning the new life that this family has provided him and decides to run away. The streets of Vancouver offer him a sense of comfort and familiarity. While on the streets, Khosi befriends Al, a mysterious homeless man. Al hears Khosi's talented singing voice one night as they sit around the campfire and decides to help Khosi get discovered. Al reunites Khosi with his adoptive parents and introduces him to the music industry. Khosi must face his fears and overcome his anxieties as he embarks on another new adventure!

[Children's Fiction (Ages 8-12)][Read by Patrick Lawlor]A Boy Called Bat is the first book in a funny, heartfelt, and irresistible young chapter book series about a boy on the autism spectrum.For Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat), life tends to be full of surprises -- some of them good, some not so good. Today, though, is a good-surprise day. Bat's mom, a veterinarian, has brought home a stray baby skunk, which she needs to take care of until she can hand him over to a wild-animal shelter.But the minute Bat meets the kit, he knows they belong together. And he's got one month to show his mom that a baby skunk might just make a pretty terrific pet.From acclaimed author Elana K. Arnold comes a story of first friendship starring an unforgettable young boy on the autism spectrum.

'Once upon a time there was a boy, and they called him Mouse . . . ' That is how the story began when I told it to myself in the long darkness. Of course, it wasn't the whole story, but back then I knew nothing, almost nothing at all . . . Mouse is unaware of his privileged background: of Epton Towers, the luxurious home in which he was born, and its magnificent surrounding grounds. He barely recalls his loving parents, who are lost at sea. He certainly does not remember the threat posed by his Uncle Scrope, who, deeply in debt, is driven to threaten Mouse's very life. But Mouse does remember Hanny, the loyal and loving nursemaid who saw the threat and whisked him away to safety. Mouse lives a happy and carefree life with her until the evil Mr Button darkens their door, threatens Hanny and takes Mouse away.Mr Button takes Mouse to grim Murkstone Hall, a school that lives and breathes terror and fear. Can Mouse escape and find his way to his true family again?A brilliantly evoked tale full of memorable characters, including Nick Tick, the tiny but clever clockmaker, Aunt Indigo and Aunt Violet, two strong-minded seamstresses and washerwomen, and Charlie Punch and his amazing dog Toby. These warm-hearted and generous characters see the plight of Mouse and each in their own way help him towards his destiny. But will they be enough to upset the continual scheming of the villainous Mr Button?