Books with title Beware the Elves

It's winter break and 9-year-old Rainy Day is glad to get away from the stresses of school. Her break is interrupted when a neighborhood cat named Major Whiskers brings a mysterious note to her. The note warns her to BEWARE THE ELVES. With the help of her best friends, Haley and Kinsey, this sleuthing trio tries to solve the mystery of the note. This isn’t their first time solving a mystery brought to them by the mischievous cat. When Rainy and her family first moved to the town of Danvers, she was warned to Beware the Clowns. The three best friends don’t know who’s sending them these messages, but they do know when they get a BEWARE note, trouble isn’t too far away. Join them in their adventure to see why they should BEWARE THE ELVES.

It's winter break and 9-year-old Rainy Day is glad to get away from the stresses of school. Her break is interrupted when a neighborhood cat named Major Whiskers brings a mysterious note to her. The note warns her to BEWARE THE ELVES. With the help of her best friends, Haley and Kinsey, this sleuthing trio tries to solve the mystery of the note. This isn’t their first time solving a mystery brought to them by the mischievous cat. When Rainy and her family first moved to the town of Danvers, she was warned to Beware the Clowns. The three best friends don’t know who’s sending them these messages, but they do know when they get a BEWARE note, trouble isn’t too far away. Join them in their adventure to see why they should BEWARE THE ELVES.

Jimmy Peterson is sick. Very sick. Living within the children’s ward at St. Joseph’s Hospital at the height of World War II, Jimmy suspects that his illness is far worse than anyone will admit, especially to him. But Jimmy knows better: endless medications, constant pains and wracking coughs are the unfortunate realities of his days. One wakeful night in the ward, he receives an unexpected visit from none other than Santa Claus. Saint Nick invites Jimmy on an adventure, one which will grant him a brief respite from the illness that plagues him. Of course Jimmy accepts and within moments finds himself sitting wide-eyed in Santa’s sleigh, soaring through snowy skies behind eight flying reindeer. When they arrive at the North Pole, Jimmy meets an assortment of extraordinary characters, all of whom are eager to introduce him to the many marvels of their home. Each encounter is more astonishing than the last, from cooking classes with elves to mice that talk to the endless wonders of Santa’s workshops. He enjoys every magical moment, relishing the contrast to life in a children’s ward, with its frightened patients, unsavory medicines and desperate parents. Despite his delight, Jimmy constantly struggles to conquer the fear that wells up inside him when he faces the reality of returning to the ward. More than his own pain, Jimmy dreads the impact his illness will have on his family if his health continues to decline.

Jimmy Peterson is sick. Very sick. Living within the children’s ward at St. Joseph’s Hospital at the height of World War II, Jimmy suspects that his illness is far worse than anyone will admit, especially to him. But Jimmy knows better: endless medications, constant pains and wracking coughs are the unfortunate realities of his days. One wakeful night in the ward, he receives an unexpected visit from none other than Santa Claus. Saint Nick invites Jimmy on an adventure, one which will grant him a brief respite from the illness that plagues him. Of course Jimmy accepts and within moments finds himself sitting wide-eyed in Santa’s sleigh, soaring through snowy skies behind eight flying reindeer. When they arrive at the North Pole, Jimmy meets an assortment of extraordinary characters, all of whom are eager to introduce him to the many marvels of their home. Each encounter is more astonishing than the last, from cooking classes with elves to mice that talk to the endless wonders of Santa’s workshops. He enjoys every magical moment, relishing the contrast to life in a children’s ward, with its frightened patients, unsavory medicines and desperate parents. Despite his delight, Jimmy constantly struggles to conquer the fear that wells up inside him when he faces the reality of returning to the ward. More than his own pain, Jimmy dreads the impact his illness will have on his family if his health continues to decline.

Named to the Sequoyah Award Master List: Experienced rider Lily is ready for a real horse—will Beware the mare bring her good or bad luck? The bright-eyed bay mare in the truck looks very small. Lily’s grandfather brought her home to their Vermont farm as a present for Lily. She’s shaggy, her mane is tangled, and she looks as if she hasn’t been brushed in a long time. To Lily, she’s beautiful. But Lily has to solve the mystery of her name. Why is she called Beware? And why did Gramp get her so cheap? Is something wrong with her? Lily can’t imagine what—she’s already crazy about the little bay. The test will be when Lily takes her out for her first ride. What will happen then? This charming story of a girl and her pony will capture the hearts of horse-crazy young readers everywhere.

What is the mystery of Beware's name? To Lily, who has outgrown her pony, the mare Gramp brings home seems to be the answer to her dreams. But Gramp is uneasy. He can't help wondering why the mare is called Beware. Under Gramp's cautious supervision, Lily and Beware get to know each other, and soon she can truly claim the horse as her own. And when the mystery of Beware's name is finally revealed, Lily is able to handle the situation with the skill of an expert.