Books with title The Missing Piece

A teenage scientist wants to invent a supercomputer. A wise old sci- entist tells him to be successful, he needs to find an ancient missing piece. Finn thinks he knows where to find this piece: in the computer world!Through the magic of science, Finn travels inside his computer to find the missing piece. Will he be able to retrieve what he needs and return to the real world, or will he be trapped inside his computer forever?

From Shel Silverstein, the celebrated author of The Giving Tree and Where the Sidewalk Ends, comes The Missing Piece Meets the Big O, sure to delight fans of all ages with Silverstein’s iconic drawings and humor.This companion tale to The Missing Piece is an inventive and heartwarming book where the missing piece is in search of its perfect match.The missing piece sat alone…waiting for someone to come along and take it somewhere. All it wants is to roll along with its perfect match, but some are too small, others too big, and some fit yet don’t roll. The missing piece feels sad and lonely until it meets the Big O, and learns that all it ever needed was a little encouragement and determination to fulfill its dreams. And don't miss Runny Babbit Returns, the new book from Shel Silverstein!

A woman uncovers earth-shattering secrets about her husband's family in this chilling page-turner from New York Times bestselling author Heather Gudenkauf Sarah Quinlan's husband, Jack, has been haunted for decades by the untimely death of his mother when he was just a teenager, her body found in the cellar of their family farm, the circumstances a mystery. The case rocked the small farm town of Penny Gate, Iowa, where Jack was raised, and for years Jack avoided returning home. But when his beloved aunt Julia is in an accident, hospitalized in a coma, Jack and Sarah are forced to confront the past that they have long evaded. Upon arriving in Penny Gate, Sarah and Jack are welcomed by the family Jack left behind all those years ago—barely a trace of the wounds that had once devastated them all. But as facts about Julia's accident begin to surface, Sarah realizes that nothing about the Quinlans is what it seems. Caught in a flurry of unanswered questions, Sarah dives deep into the puzzling rabbit hole of Jack's past. But the farther in she climbs, the harder it is for her to get out. And soon she is faced with a deadly truth she may not be prepared for.

Kyle Donovan’s life is shattered when his mother goes missing and his father is accused of dismembering her and dumping her pieces into the Mississippi River. He expects his dad's trial for the crime to solve the mystery, but when it ends in a hung jury, Kyle must make a difficult choice: live with the agonizing uncertainty that’s destroying him and his little sister, Kelly, or find the truth himself, no matter what the cost. Either way, he’ll lose at least one parent, but he might be able to salvage what’s left of a normal life for him and Kelly. Compelled by a desperate need to end the madness that his life has become, and with the help of Alison, one of the only people at school who will still talk to him, Kyle forces himself to follow a string of clues the police missed and struggles to face the terrible truth about his own role in his mother’s disappearance.

Something weird is happening to talented students at Parkside Middle School. It's as if someone -- or something -- is stealing what makes each of them special. And it starts with the jocks. The star quarterback "loses his arm." The top sprinter becomes slow as molasses. The basketball team's high scorer can't shoot into the hoop. Amy watches all this in bewilderment. Then, as others at school suffer a loss of their talents, Amy decides it's time for action. But she doesn't have a clue what she's up against. . . .

Silverstein's career of poetry and illustration captivated children, and adults alike. "A Boy Named Sue" became Johnny Cash's hit. A number of other songs were hits for Loretta Lynn, Waylon Jennings, Emmy Lous Harris, and the Dr. Hook band. Most of the Silverstein's books did not have paperback editions because he did not want his work to be diminished in any way.

Being out of the box is scary and Green Piece finds himself surrounded by others who look different than him. He meets Cecil Celery Stick who helps him think. Great Thought offers wisdom throughout his adventure, and Candi “with and I” Cane just wants to be free. Dust Bunny offers help when Green Piece falls, Freddie Fly, Bubble and Bruiser all help him find his way back. Join Green Piece on his adventure as he finds his place, the place where only he fits!

Jack is only playing when he knocks down the boy's tower of blocks over and over again. But he's the one who gets the blame when the prize piece of the tower is missing. Wait until the boys discover who the thief really is! This compelling, easy-to-follow, wordless picture book introduces pre-literate children to elements of story - such as character, setting, and action - enabling them to better understand language when they begin to read words.

More than anything, ten-year-old Weezie wants to please her momma. She babysits her spoiled half-sister, Ruth Ann, and little Jackson. She makes tea for Momma in Gramma Emmeline’s beautiful teapot. She even tries to cook dinner. But nothing turns out quite right. And Momma is never pleased. Hard times and a daddy who ran off before she was born seem to have stolen all of Momma’s love.If only Weezie could find her daddy, she’s sure her life would be happier. Tired of making up stories about a parent she knows nothing about, Weezie teams up with her bike-riding buddy, Calvin, and new friend, Louella, to find her mysterious father. Does he drive a truck? Sing country and western songs? Why, her real daddy might even be better than the made-up father she’s been telling lies about at school! Now, all she has to do is find him.Jean Van Leeuwen’s poignant, powerful novel introduces a feisty heroine whose brave search proves that even a life that’s missing important pieces can be chock full of things that matter.