Books with title Cornelius

The beloved fable about being yourself from four-time Caldecott Honor-winner Leo Lionni.Unlike other crocodiles, Cornelius walks upright, sees things, and does tricks no other crocodile can. His friends aren't impressed. "So what?" they say when he demonstrates standing on his head or hanging from his tail. At first, Cornelius is disappointed, but things aren't always what they seem, and life on the riverbeach is about to undergo some big changes. Children will draw inspiration from this tale of a crocodile who marches to his own drummer.

2019 READERS' FAVORITE SILVER MEDAL AWARD WINNER!"A tale like no other..." - Amazon customerTwo teenagers trespass on the grounds of a former plantation. An innocent mistake that changes their lives forever.Wade and Mira Cullen explore a large parcel of land, seemingly neglected, in their cozy, little neighborhood, and soon come upon a house with a sordid past. When they leave the property, they have no idea they have brought along something permanently etched in the bowels of history that will change them forever, as well as the very fabric of their own family. CORNELIUS is a haunting tale of suspense, intrigue, adventure, romance and mystery -- a #1 bestseller and book one in the immensely popular Cornelius Saga series. Welcome to the fascinating world of the Cullen family.

Illus. in full color. Unlike other crocodiles, Cornelius walks upright, seesthings, and does tricks no other crocodile can. His friends aren'timpressed--or are they? "Endearingly captures the spirit of the seeker, thethinker, and those who are born to be different. Lionni's collages arewonderfully rich and colorful, perfectly setting the stage for a tale childrenwill enjoy."--(starred) "School Library Journal. "

"The very first instance of a haunted house story making me cry." - Amazon ReviewerThirteen-year-old Mira Cullen is very unhappy at home. She hates the way her emotionally unavailable father treats her mother -- a woman who worships the very ground he walks on. Michael, the family's patriarch, has real issues that prevent him from being the type of husband and father his family wishes he could be. However, unbeknownst to him, his life is about to take a drastic turn.One day, Mira and her brother, Wade, head out to explore a large, abandoned house in a wooded area near their home. They are unaware that their innocent adventure would open up the bowels of history in a most uncanny way. Shortly after their exploration, an uninvited guest invades their personal space. Unsure of what to do, Mira turns to the one source that is bound to have all the answers--a rather unlikely source. Drawn into the life of one cut short by jealousy, Mira doesn't realize that her willingness to help a mere stranger would result in a new beginning for her own family. Among the pages of 'CORNELIUS' is a love story so powerful and intriguing that will leave some thinking and others... in tears.CORNELIUS is a spine-tingling, paranormal tale that ties a painful history into the present day. Get ready to be chilled to the bone!!!

Award-winning & #1 Amazon Bestselling Author A frightened child. A fearless grandfather. A nail-biting conclusion!"My God! This can't be happening!" Andrea exclaimed, worrying less about Theo's odd behavior and more about the child's sudden disappearance. "We have to find her!" After returning home for a family visit, Mira Cullen finds herself in front of the old Ferguson house again - a place she has blatantly avoided since the entire life-altering experience of fifteen years earlier. The only thing is...there are new residents now, but not the kind she would have ever expected to see.Her six-year-old daughter, Rosie, has an incredible bond with her grandfather, but no one ever dreams that the little girl will be the bait an angry ghost uses to settle a score long overdue. She is in terrible danger and the love of her grandfather will be tested to the highest extreme. The Ferguson House:A Heart-wrenching HistoryAn Innocent ChildUnlikely InhabitantsThe HauntingThe HUNTED!If you’re not a fan of Mira and Little Rosie Cullen yet, you don’t know what you’re missing! Don’t take Tanya's word for it. Read the reviews starting with her number 1 bestseller Cornelius.What readers think of this bestselling series:* "Omg loved it. Have been reading so many zombie, every body dies type stories, this picked me right up." Review of book one 'Cornelius'* "'Cornelius' captured and held my interest, I did not put the book down until I read the entire book."* "The writer has an upbeat way of telling the story that draws you in to caring about the characters. Her style is clear and simple, reminding me of times long gone by and of my own childhood and family." - Review of book two 'Cornelius' Revenge'* "Did not want it to end. It was that good!" - Review of book three 'Cara'* “'We See No Evil' takes the reader on one more exciting Cullen adventure. Another winner by Tanya R. Taylor!" - Review of book four 'We See No Evil'* "Would love to see this book turned into a movie or television series. There are so many twists and turns to keep you wanting more. Glad I bought it." - Review of book five 'THE CONTRACT: Murder in The Bahamas'* "Another clever tale by Tanya R. Taylor. Once again this author has proved what a great story teller she is!" - Review of Book six 'The Lost Children of Atlantis'

Unlike other crocodiles, Cornelius walks upright, sees things, and does tricks no other crocodile can. His friends aren't impressed. "So what?" they say when he demonstrates standing on his head or hanging from his tail. At first, Cornelius is disappointed, but things aren't always what they seem, and life on the riverbeach is about to undergo some big changes. Children will draw inspiration from this tale of a crocodile who marches to his own drummer.