Books with title BARK IN THE DARK

When fifteen year old Drazen's mother dies in a plane crash, he's left with his dad, sister, stepmother, and two stepsisters. His dad dies mysteriously; sending Drazen and his sister to an orphanage because their stepmother doesn't want them. His only hope becomes a couple of very strange orphans, his dog Goby, and his own wits while he lingers on the edge of complete darkness. Even though he gets pampered to death at this new orphanage, he still feels the endless sorrow approaching. Could he be left in the dark forever?

With Dan McAndrews's murder finally behind her, Scarlett has high hopes for a fresh start at Wakefield Hall Collegiate, the elite English boarding school her grandmother runs. Unfortunately, those hopes are dashed when her nemesis, the infamous Plum Saybourne, is transferred to the school. Plum wastes no time turning Scarlett’s impressionable classmates against her.Scarlett has dealt with Plum’s nasty schemes before, and she can handle her archenemy very nicely, thank you—until Plum sets her sights on Scarlett’s best friend, Taylor, and new boyfriend, Jase. Then Scarlett is more than willing to fight for what’s rightfully hers.Things only get worse after Scarlett becomes entangled in a mysterious death on campus. Scarlett is compelled to investigate because she wants to protect someone close to her. She never imagines that she’ll uncover secrets related to her parents’ fatal accident so many years ago. . . .

Ethan and Isabel, heroes from The Named, are on a more exciting journey than ever and are joined by Isabel's brother Matt, who is still getting accustomed to life in the Guard. Arkarian, their ageless mentor, has been kidnapped and sent by the Goddess of Chaos to a frighteningly dark underworld. His friends have been forbidden to rescue him, but and ever-increasing connection to Arkarian drives Isabel to convince Ethan and Matt that they must risk everything to find him, despite the consequences Each of the characters must face the demons of their inner-self and draw upon what they find in their hearts in order to succeed. Told from the perspective of both Isabel and Arkarian, this sequel stands on its own as a testament to the power of friendship and the strength of love.

A "sweet sixteen" party is supposed to be among the most memorable events of a girl's life. But on the night of her party, Mercy Clare wakes up in the waiting room of a hospital with no memory of how she got there. To make matters worse, she's wearing something she would never be caught dead in: her best friend Lyla's clothes. Mercy's nightmare is just beginning. The doctor tells her, referring to her as Lyla, that Mercy is lying in the hospital bed waiting to die. A trip to the bathroom confirms Mercy's fears, as Lyla's face stares back at her and Lyla's curvy figure pokes through her tight clothes. But finding out what's really going on won't be easy. Because if Mercy wants her body back . . . it might just cost her Lyla's life.

In Echo Falls, secrets buried in the past don't always stay there.In the third book in the Edgar Award–nominated and national bestselling Echo Falls series, Peter Abrahams's talent for building suspense shines as Ingrid embarks on her most harrowing adventure yet. Perfect for middle schoolers looking for a good mystery.An idyllic day of snowshoeing on Grampy's land with the sheriff's son, Joey, turns out to be less than idyllic when thirteen-year-old super sleuth Ingrid Levin-Hill stumbles on a body lying in the snow.This discovery sends the town of Echo Falls into a tailspin in which secrets long hidden are revealed and Grampy gets sent to jail. While Ingrid works to clear Grampy's name and uncover what really happened to the man in the snow, she discovers even more secrets she wishes she never knew. Just like the character Gretel, whom Ingid is playing in a local production of Hansel and Gretel, Ingrid must go deep into the darkness to find the truth.The Kliatt reviewer commented: "I’ve read the two previous Echo Falls mysteries featuring Ingrid (Down the Rabbit Hole and Behind the Curtain) and enjoyed them, but I think this one may be the best of all."

"The year 1985 is drawing to a close. I am 25 and pregnant with my first child, and something just feels wrong."In Tiger in the Dark, Marisette Edwards-van Linden van den Heuvell shares the harrowing and yet uplifting story of her fight with cancer. Since she was 12 years old, she held two deep beliefs: that she wanted and would have children, and that she would not live to see her 30th birthday. These beliefs remained submerged until circumstances brought them into direct conflict, when they met head on in 1985. Well into her first pregnancy, an odd and unexpected ache in her shoulder changed her happy life. The diagnosis of this seemingly insignificant ache was one no one ever wants to hear - a rare cancer called sarcoma.Tiger in the Dark follows Marisette's fight with cancer compounded by her first pregnancy, which occurred at the same time. The experience, told through diary entries, is a detailed account of the emotions, setbacks and victories she bravely faced.Cover Image by: David L. Edwards.

When zombie dogs show up and a white haired woman kills them, Ben has to rethink some life choices.For Ben, an out-of-work computer technician, creatures and monsters of myth were only in horror movies. That opinion changes when a friend sends him data from a big hack and soon after a pack of zombie dogs show up in his apartment and try to kill him.Now, he’s on the run from a powerful being that wants what Ben has. His only salvation is in a white haired woman with a shotgun who seems to be from a different world. A perfect blend for lovers of Supernatural and Silent Hill, this book will make you reconsider walking around in the dark. Pick up Seer in the Dark today!

Dexter Rogers, a shy and self-conscious teenager, is expelled from the most exclusive, prestigious and secretive boys club in his middle school. This devastating loss propels him to take action and challenge Reeve, the club president and resident bully.We join them on a fascinating, suspenseful, and transforming journey of learning and growing as they courageously tackle a great deal of obstacles. Will they head for an all-out war? Can their club survive the emotionally charged conflict? Find out what’s lurking in the dark.

A bug in the dark is sooo hungry and doesn't know how to find anything to eat. After watching other insects come and go she comes up with a very cunning plan!Brilliantly animated characters and verse that children will love are set in real photographed locations in New Zealand's native forest.Created for young children, the simple rhyme and fun words will have children interested and reading along. The story fosters awareness and appreciation of the natural environment in this young age group and the illustrations have the potential to generate discussion. Adults will enjoy it also!

In this sequel to Earth Space Moon Base, Monkey, Robot, and Deep-Sea Diver embark on a dangerous underwater quest! The jellyfish and spider crabs they encounter are the least of their worries as they search the depths for missing starfish in their bathysphere, the Guppy. Ben Joel Price’s cheeky rhymes and limited yet striking palette evoke an enchanting world that will give young readers the explorer’s bug!