Books with title Cross-country Cat

When the home of Alex Cross's oldest friend, Ellie Cox, is turned into the worst murder scene Alex has ever seen, the destruction leads him to believe that he's chasing a horrible new breed of killer. As Alex and his girlfriend, Brianna Stone, become entangled in the deadly Nigerian underworld of Washington D.C., what they discover is shocking: a stunningly organized gang of lethal teenagers headed by a powerful, diabolical man-the African warlord known as the Tiger. Just when the detectives think they're closing in on the elusive murderer, the Tiger disappears into thin air. Tracking him to Africa, Alex knows that he must follow. Alone. (2008)

Since his mother's death four years ago, college freshman Eric Van der Haas has spent two weeks total with his brother Aaron. Suddenly, as a favor to his aunt, he and Aaron, as well as their younger, angry cousin Brenda and Eric's best friend Samantha, are thrown together for weeks to deliver an RV and make some memories along the way. Both brothers have changed, and they don't know each other at all, so at first all they can do is fight. With the added burden of their unhappy cousin, a suspicious traveler in need, and days spent at crazy tourist traps fulfilling their aunt's desires for their trip, the journey will either mend their relationship or destroy it altogether. And honestly, for most of the summer Eric doesn't know which outcome he wants more. it's clear God has plans for Eric this summer, even if he fights them every step of the way. Book three of the Boys of Summer series is for teens and the young at heart.

Ava is looking forward to the School Cross Country. But two people want to spoil her fun … Fallon and Kiana, the most popular girls in her class. Will Ava find her missing water bladder by herself? Or will she accept the thrilling but scary offer of help made by the magical Rainbow Bird? And will she ever reach her goal of qualifying for the Zone Cross Country?

When the home of Alex Cross's oldest friend, Ellie Cox, is turned into the worst murder scene Alex has ever seen, the destruction leads him to believe that he's chasing a horrible new breed of killer. As Alex and his girlfriend, Brianna Stone, become entangled in the deadly Nigerian underworld of Washington D.C., what they discover is shocking: a stunningly organized gang of lethal teenagers headed by a powerful, diabolical man--the African warlord known as the Tiger. Just when the detectives think they're closing in on the elusive murderer, the Tiger disappears into thin air. Tracking him to Africa, Alex knows that he must follow. Alone. From the author Time magazine has called "the man who can't miss," CROSS COUNTRY is the most heart-stopping, speed-charged, electrifying Alex Cross thriller yet.

When Detective Alex Cross is called to investigate a massacre-style murder scene, he is shocked to find that one of the victims is an old friend. Angry, grieving, and more determined than ever, Cross begins the hunt for the perpetrators of this vicious crime. He is drawn into a dangerous underworld right in the heart of Washington DC that leads him on a life-threatening journey to the Niger Delta, where heroin dealing, slave trading and corruption are rife. At the centre of this terrifying world, Cross finds the Tiger - the psychopathic leader of a fearsome gang of killers who are not what they seem. As Cross tracks the elusive Tiger through Africa, he must battle against conspiracy and untold violence. Alex Cross is in a heart-stopping chase that takes him across a vast and uncompromising landscape and finds him not only hunting for a horrific killer, but also fighting for his own survival.

When the home of Alex Cross’s longtime friend, Ellie Cox, is turned into the worst murder scene Alex has ever seen, he is devastated. The destruction leads him to believe that he’s chasing a horrible new breed of killer. As Alex and his girlfriend Brianna Stone begin the hunt for the villain responsible for the killings, they quickly find themselves entangled in the deadly Nigerian underworld of Washington, DC. What they discover is shocking: a strongly organized gang of teenage thugs headed by a powerful, diabolical man—the Tiger.As the killing spree escalates, Alex and Brianna realize they are not dealing with any ordinary killer, but one who has brought his personal war of vengeance to America’s capital. But just when the detectives think they’re closing in on the elusive murderer, the Tiger disappears into thin air. Unable to let the killer get away with this narrow escape, Alex makes it his duty to bring the brutal butcher to justice. He knows that he must follow the Tiger—alone. When Alex arrives in Nigeria, he discovers a world where justice is as foreign as he is. Unprotected and alone in a strange country, bombarded on all sides by the murderous threats of the Tiger, Alex must draw on his fiercest instincts just to survive in a lawless world.

Poetry for kidsThe premise is simple enough...the book chronicles the day-to-day activities of a cat as he moves from the countryside to the big city. Beautiful woodcuts complement the elegantly simple verses of this collection. But there really is more to it than just that...In a world where everything is hustle and bustle, COUNTRY CAT CITY CAT will remind even the most stressed or anxious among us to focus on the simpler things in life. From ages 9 to 99, there are nuggets of wisdom for all in this book.From Newbery winner David Kherdian and two-time Caldecott medalist Nonny HogrogianAward winning husband and wife team David and Nonny have put together a truly unique work of art in their COUNTRY, CAT; CITY CAT. From musings of a chickadee caught in a winter flurry to verses describing their cat in a deep sleep, the collection will encourage our young readers to take a closer look at the world around them and find all the beauty/humor/energy hiding just below the surface.