Books with title The Narrow Escape

Norris is always messing up: he steals from Georgia's lunches, he's an awful speller and, worst of all, he ruined Ms. Penfield's prize cactus. Really, though, he wants nothing more than to be liked. When a giant lobster is up for auction at the annual lobster festival, Norris's dad, the richest man in town, vows to be the highest bidder and make it a trophy. But Norris knows that won't win people's respect. Can Norris do the right thing for once?A Narrow Escape is the second book in The Lobster Chronicles, a trilogy about how life changes for three boys in a small coastal town when a giant lobster is caught. Each book describes the same events through a different boy's eyes, making for three suspenseful, believable stories and an engrossing reading experience.

FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. It's a prison unlike any other. Military discipline rules. Its security systems are unmatched. None of its prisoners dream of escaping. They know it's impossible. Until now. John Puller's older brother, Robert, was convicted of treason and national security crimes. His inexplicable escape from prison makes him the most wanted criminal in the country. Some in the government believe that John Puller represents their best chance at capturing Robert alive, and so Puller takes on the burden of bringing his brother in to face justice. But Puller quickly discovers that there are others pursuing his brother, who only see Robert as a traitor and are unconcerned if he survives. Puller is in turn pushed into an uneasy, fraught partnership with another agent, who may have an agenda of her own. They dig more deeply into the case together, and Puller finds that not only are her allegiances unclear, but that there are troubling details about his brother's conviction....and that someone is out there who doesn't want the truth to ever come to light. As the nation-wide manhunt for Robert grows more urgent, Puller's masterful skills as an investigator and strength as a fighter may not be enough to save his brother-or himself.

A delightful children’s book about a reckless Hippo who thought he was the bravest animal in the forest. Surry was attacked by a tribe of Mountain Lions. Surry is a strong, spirited hippo. A story that touches all of your emotions, both truth and deceit. A thrilling, action-packed animal adventure that will appeal to both boys and girls.The story is packed with real-life situations. Through each of the animal’s actions, and surprising twists, kids learn a valuable lesson. The colorful illustrations make the story even better. It’s a great story for very young children, and its simple repetitive text is suitable for those learning to read.

The Escape Superstar Abbey Ireland is sick of the stress of being famous, so she runs off to a tiny town, and manages to fall in love with a guy that will hate her real identity. Reviews; OMG! I loved it! It was awesome! I absolutely love this story. wow... again... wow... I really loved this story. It's a plot-line I loved reading; featuring a singer that falls in love with a person unacknowledged by her fame.

Author Patrick Jean-Paul brings us the second volume of The Burning. Like the first, The Escape will keep you at the edge of your seat, with suspense and heart-pounding action.After surviving the initial devastation of the Burning, Lance has to overcome new obstacles that further endanger his life. Lance has to contend with new powerful enemies while keeping the Sanctuary at bay. Lance fight to stop the latest threats, as he continues his quest to end the Sanctuary, and Tyler’s reign.

Military CID investigator, John Puller, has returned from his latest case in Florida to learn that his brother, Bobby, on death row at Leavenworth Military Prison for national security crimes, has escaped. Preliminary investigations show that he may have had help in his breakout. Now he's on the run, and in disguise, and he's the military's number one target. John Puller has a dilemma. Which comes first, loyalty to his country or to his brother? Bobby has state secrets that certain people will literally kill for. But blood is thicker than water, and the brothers are close although even John does not know for sure what Bobby really did for the government, nor if he's even guilty of his crimes. It becomes swiftly apparent, however, that Bobby's role was powerful and far-reaching. With the help of John's long-time friend and colleague, General Julie Carson, both brothers move closer to the truth from their opposing directions. And this case puts John Puller in a place he thought he'd never be, on the other side of the law, where even his skills as an investigator, and his strength as a fighter, might not be enough to save him. And his brother.

Erin was tired of her unsteady home life and didn’t fit in at school. She longed for adventure and something more to life than what she had been living. She didn’t know that one day she would be faced with the choice to leave all of it behind and run away from home. It was something she thought of often, but it wasn’t until a cute drifter named Zach offered to show her the world that she took the idea seriously. Will she take him up on the offer to see the world, or stay in her home life being miserable?

The huge waves are crashing higher and higher up the hill. Can the animals escape? A growing group of animals bands together in a desperate run from the waves. They bicker, quarrel, and insult each other, but each time they reach an impasse that could doom them, one animal uses his or her natural talents to help the others across to higher ground. The animals finally reach the mountaintop. Will that be high enough? The story is intended for children ages 4-7 and has 17 illustrations.