Books with title Shadow of the Giant

Toby has always felt like an outcast in his village, but he thought winning a game at the Summer Fair was the answer to making friends. The local boys disagreed and literally threw Toby to the wolves. Stranded in enemy territory with a broken leg, he’s offered two options by the resident werewolves; death or permanent exile from his race.Although Toby longs to return to his family, he chooses to live. But the werewolf children torment him just like the boys and girls back home. When he fights back and discovers he can wield magic, a crime in his old kingdom, he realizes he’s safer with the werewolves than he ever was amongst his own kind. He even finds happiness and acceptance, until his real sister contacts him with her own forbidden magic.Fearing for her safety, Toby must decide where his loyalties lie; with the family he grew up with or the werewolves who took him in when his own people discarded him?

When I was six months old, I dropped from the sky -- the lone survivor of a deadly Japanese plane crash. The newspapers named me Heaven. I was adopted by a wealthy family in Tokyo, pampered, and protected. For nineteen years, I thought I was lucky. I'm learning how wrong I was. THE OLD HEAVEN KOGO DIED WEEKS AGO. I AM A NEW PERSON -- TRAINING TO STAY ALIVE. THE PEOPLE I TRUSTED, I NOW FEAR. THE PEOPLE I TRUST NOW, I AM PLACING IN DANGER. I'M TOLD A GOOD SAMURAI CAN MAKE HERSELF INVISIBLE. AND I WANT TO BE INVISIBLE RIGHT NOW... TO EVERY PERSON EXCEPT ONE. I AM SAMURAI GIRL.

In the land of Breedoor, a place steeped in mystery and magic, Tallitha Mouldson is swept up in a cauldron of sinister characters, dark family secrets and supernatural phenomena. A fairy tale of epic proportions, The Shadow of the Swarm will ignite the reader’s imagination, taking them on a fabulous journey filled with magic and mayhem, witches, shroves, wonders and delights.The second installment in The Morrow Secrets Trilogy.

What do you do when you find out the thing from your nightmares is stalking you? "He felt his hands becoming cold and clammy. Wishing he had thought to bring something to defend himself, but not wanting to go back and give the intruder time to reach his family, he carefully reached for the door knob, a slight pounding beginning to echo in his ear. Ever so slowly he turned the knob, pushing against the door with his shoulder. Placing one hesitant foot forward, he began to step through the doorway. The breathing was louder now. Whatever was making those sounds would be revealed in just a moment."For ages 12 and up.

A young girl confronts her fears in an eerie, wordless picture book featuring stunning, hyper-realistic illustrations.It’s an ordinary afternoon. A child comes home, heads upstairs, and sprawls on the floor to do some drawing under the watchful eyes of a pair of favorite dolls. But there’s another character in this wordless story: the shadow, unnoticed at first, then slowly creeping into her field of view. It’s a terrifying sight. Will the girl cower, or will she take on this shadow and tell it who’s boss? And where will the shadow go from there? With mesmerizing intensity, this dreamlike story tells an unflinching tale about recognizing and staring down one’s fears — if only for a time.

Children and dogs. They're universal. Whether a child lives in the USA, Britain or Canada, nothing, with the exception of a parent's love can match the unbelievable bond of love in "A Giant Shadow" that Avi has for his dog--a bond that will transform both boy and dog in miraculous ways. "A Giant Shadow" explores one young boy's love for his adorable canine buddy, as well as the sadness that arises when the pet is injured and cannot romp any more. Dad and son develop a ski-based "wheelchair" for the pet. But the dog's enthusiasm for outdoor fun causes him to fall from a snow-covered cliff, where he is confronted by a hungry eagle, as well as a helicopter that is trying to rescue him.This concise illustrated book has a happy ending that shows that miracles are indeed possible.

It’s a dream vacation for Jack and Annie—or is it? When Teddy, a young sorcerer, offers to send Jack and Annie on a dream vacation, they can’t wait to go. The brother-and-sister pair wish for a trip to a beach paradise, and the magic tree house whisks them off to the coast of Mexico. Everything starts out perfectly as they raft around a coral reef. But then a hungry shark attacks! And their dream vacation turns into a nightmare! Did you know that there’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!

For as long as Lily Winston can remember, she has never been alone. Iris, a shadowy figure who mimics Lily's movements and whispers in her ear, is with her always -- but invisible to the rest of the world. Iris is Lily's secret. But when Lily's father is killed in a tragic accident, his cryptic final words suggest that he and Lily's mother have been hiding secrets of their own. Suddenly, Iris begins pushing Lily more than ever, possessing her thoughts and urging her to put together the pieces of a strange puzzle her father left behind. As she searches for answers, Lily finds herself drawn to Ty Collier, a mysterious new boy in town. Together, Lily and Ty must untangle a web of deception to discover the truth about her family, Iris -- and Lily's own identity. The Shadow Girl is a chilling, mind-bending mystery filled with stunning twists, haunting reveals, and a realistic setting with a supernatural touch that's perfect for fans of Before I Fall and If I Stay.