Books with title House on the Green

NOTHING IS AS IT SEEMS. When Britt's older brother, Bran, lands a summer job house-sitting in Florida, it seems like a great opportunity. Britt's family has just recently moved to Florida, and could use the extra money while her mom finishes college. There's only one problem: Britt starts to suspect her family isn't supposed to be there. Britt starts poking around, and makes a startling discovery -- the owners of the house aren't who Bran says they are. So whose house are they living in, and why has Bran brought them there?

[If only] Bran would stop acting weird....Probably he had a perfectly reasonable explanation for everything.I just couldn't imagine what it would be.When Britt's older brother, Bran, lands a summer job house-sitting for the Marquises, an elderly couple, it seems like a great opportunity. Britt and Bran have moved to Florida so their mother can finish college, and the house-sitting income will allow their mom to quit her job and take classes full-time. Having never lived in a real house before, Britt is thrilled. There's only one problem: Britt starts to suspect her family isn't supposed to be there.She's been noticing that Bran is acting weird and defensive -- he hides the Marquises' mail, won't let anyone touch the thermostat, and discourages Britt from meeting any of the neighbors. Determined to get to the bottom of things, Britt starts investigating and makes a startling discovery -- the Marquises aren't who Bran has led her and their mom to believe. So whose house are they staying in, and why has Bran brought them there?With unexpected twists and turns, award winner Margaret Peterson Haddix has again crafted a thriller that will grip readers until its stunning conclusion.

Welcome to The House on the Hill. It is a house unlike any other. Lonely, dilapidated, and with a tragic story.Now meet Kacy Marie Aspen. A young and curious girl with schizophrenia who just turned seventeen. Upon discovering the house and witnessing several odd figures standing out front, she soon finds herself being stalked by them almost everywhere that she goes.As she struggles to determine if what she is seeing is real or in her head, will she confront these strange characters and find out their story? Or will she descend into madness and learn that it might be all in her head?

A vibrant, lushly illustrated exploration of a rain forest and all its breathtaking wonders.Welcome to the green house, where day and night, the melodic prattle of exotic animals fills the air. The rich hues and tones described in the text explode in each illustration, and with every turn of the page, readers can feel the heat and vibrancy of this tropical paradise."Unlike the plethora of contrived or sentimental books on the subject, this one is simplicity itself -- eloquent and effective". -- Kirkus Reviews*"The next best thing to a guided tour". -- School Library Journal, starred review"A strikingly vibrant package". -- Publishers Weekly

In a faraway magical land filled with horses of different colors and powers, Princess Gabriella waits to marry the man of her dreams. In order for someone to marry her, they must not only be good and strong, but also must uncover the mysterious power of the Green Horse, a secret known only by the king.Nicholas is determined to marry Gabriella. While studying the Green Horse as it roams through the kingdom, he soon learns that the princess has been cursed by an evil sorceress. Now Nicholas must race against time to solve the mystery of the Green Horse and save the princessbefore it is too late!In this enchanted childrens tale, a young suitor who wishes to marry a beautiful princess must rely on a magical horses special power to rescue her from a frightening fate.

15-year-old Liam Wilson descends into a storm of conspiracy, mystery, and fate as he struggles to make sense of a dark family secret. The discovery of a bunker under his new house reveals a captive creature - a Nephilim - recreated from ancient DNA to bring about the second Great Flood. God wiped them out the first time, and a cult of religious zealots is counting on Him to do it again. Liam must discover why the Nephilim chose him to share its own secrets with - and why it refuses to carry out the apocalyptic dreams of the cult who created it. Enlisting the help of his almost-girlfriend Melanie and a world weary bus driver named Eden, Liam decides to take on the cult and (hopefully) save the world.

Are you ready for some new chills? Kat and Jack get to stay a week in the country with an old family friend. The house is huge and has lots of rooms to explore along with trails through the forest and creeks to play in.First, it’s the noises during the night, then it’s the strange things they find in the woods. Finally, the last straw is the strange tiny tombstones in the family cemetery.What does it all mean and what’s behind the closed doors upstairs?

[If only] Bran would stop acting weird....Probably he had a perfectly reasonable explanation for everything. I just couldn't imagine what it would be. When Britt's older brother, Bran, lands a summer job house-sitting for the Marquises, an elderly couple, it seems like a great opportunity. Britt and Bran have moved to Florida so their mother can finish college, and the house-sitting income will allow their mom to quit her job and take classes full-time. Having never lived in a real house before, Britt is thrilled. There's only one problem: Britt starts to suspect her family isn't supposed to be there. She's been noticing that Bran is acting weird and defensive -- he hides the Marquises' mail, won't let anyone touch the thermostat, and discourages Britt from meeting any of the neighbors. Determined to get to the bottom of things, Britt starts investigating and makes a startling discovery -- the Marquises aren't who Bran has led her and their mom to believe. So whose house are they staying in, and why has Bran brought them there? With unexpected twists and turns, award winner Margaret Peterson Haddix has again crafted a thriller that will grip readers until its stunning conclusion.

Are you ready for some new chills? Kat and Jack get to stay a week in the country with an old family friend. The house is huge and has lots of rooms to explore along with trails through the forest and creeks to play in.First, it’s the noises during the night, then it’s the strange things they find in the woods. Finally, the last straw is the strange tiny tombstones in the family cemetery.What does it all mean and what’s behind the closed doors upstairs?