Books with title The Skeleton

It’s Halloween, and Stanley could not be more excited! Halloween is his favourite time of year because he can be himself without frightening anyone. Stanley and Spook head to town for the Halloween festivities, but things don’t go quite as planned and they find themselves faced with a few decisions that could change an awful lot. Join Stanley and Spook on their journey, and find out how a few simple acts of kindness end up changing both of their lives forever!

Twelve-year-old Stanly knows the bone growing in his yard is a little weird, but that's okay, because now he'll have the perfect photo to submit to the Young Discoverer's Competition. With such a unique find, he's sure to win the grand prize.But, oddly, the bone doesn't appear in any photos. Even stranger, it seems to be growing into a full skeleton . . . one that only children can see. There's just one person who doesn't find any of this weird--Stanly's little sister. Mischievous Miren adopts the skeleton as a friend, and soon, the two become inseparable playmates. When Miren starts to grow sick, Stanly suspects that the skeleton is responsible and does everything in his power to drive the creature away. However, Miren is desperate not to lose her friend, forcing Stanly to question everything he's ever believed about life, love, and the mysterious forces that connect us.

Less than 48 hours after twelve-year-old Chris casts off on a trip to sail down the Alaskan coast with his uncle, their boat sinks. The only survivors are Chris and a boy named Frank, who hates Chris immediately. Chris and Frank have no radio, no flares, no food. Suddenly, they've got to find a way to forage, fish and scavenge supplies from the shore. Chris likes the company of a curious friendly raven more than he likes the prickly Frank. But the boys have to get along if they want to survive. Because as the days get colder, and the salmon migration ends, survival will take more than sheer force of will. There in the wilderness of Kodiak, they discover a bond they didn't expect, and through it, the compassion and teamwork that might truly be the path to rescue.

An ancient evil has woken... Cruz has made no secret of his desire to sever ties with his vampire sire. But when he brings old Haudenosaunee manuscripts to Brantwood University, intent on exploring their secrets, Rowen can't help but feel betrayed. Determined never to speak to him again, Rowen vows to concentrate on her healer training. But when Cruz's friend and fellow researcher is found brutally murdered, Rowen is drawn back to his side. Soon enough, they discover that knowledge isn't the only thing hidden amongst the old manuscripts. A malevolent force has woken and it's searching for something. Something it's willing to kill for. Now Rowen and Cruz must work together at all costs, before even more calamity befalls them. Can they stop this ancient evil in time? And what tragedy awaits them if they don't?

It’s Halloween, and Stanley could not be more excited! Halloween is his favourite time of year because he can be himself without frightening anyone. Stanley and Spook head to town for the Halloween festivities, but things don’t go quite as planned and they find themselves faced with a few decisions that could change an awful lot. Join Stanley and Spook on their journey, and find out how a few simple acts of kindness end up changing both of their lives forever!

What is the terrifying secret that lurks in the tower of Grovely Road Junior School? Why does every child in class Five Oak quake with fear when their teacher, the nasty Mr Bratwurst, shakes the keys to the tower door? Just what does Mrs Peabody, the school cook, do to the food to make it so utterly dreadful?When new girl, Suzette Smith, gets herself into trouble with Mr Bratwurst, she is sent straight up to the mysterious tower. But things are not always as they seem, and soon Suzette is on a mission to free the creature that lurks in the dusty room at the top, a mission that ends up involving the entire school. Utter chaos ensues, with fainting headmasters and vomiting fathers galore. Can Suzette calm everything down in time to save the day? ABOUT THE AUTHORSummer Hopkiss lives in a top secret location somewhere in the heart of England with her two funny children and shared ownership of a fluffy poodle. She spends her time writing stories and eating Kit Kats, and occasionally writing stories about eating Kit Kats. Nothing makes her glow quite like the thought of sharing them (the stories, that is, she never shares Kit Kats).ALSO BY SUMMER HOPKISS Lily's WandWhen Lily’s mum takes her to yet another dreaded car boot sale, Lily thinks she is in for the usual boring Sunday. But she couldn’t be more wrong as she is given a wooden wand by a mysterious old lady and a message that she can’t quite believe. At first, Lily doesn’t know how to use the wand and the old lady’s gift lies forgotten in a box under Lily’s bed. Until, that is, the summer holidays arrive and bring her wilful cousin, Harriet, to stay. That’s when the wand is remembered and the chaos really starts. Soon, Lily and Harriet find themselves trapped and in danger and it seems that the wand is the only thing that can save them…

Full-color photos. "An arresting introduction to skeletons. Each spread has an introductory paragraph plus captioned drawings and spectacular photos. Topics include exoskeletons, fish, birds, mammals, arms, skulls, and teeth. The look at the human skeleton also gives discussions of skull, spine, ribs, arms, and legs, plus front and rear views. A wealth of information, beautifully presented."--Kirkus.

After the flood…Creatures stir in the watery depths, and monsters stalk the night. The City was once a thriving capital. Then the water rose and the ground fractured. At the ancient cathedral of Whispers, Jake and his friends Sarah and Geoff witness a murder. But as monstrous creatures rise from the murky depths, will they realise they have found the key to an ancient mystery? Will Jake discover the truth of what they have discovered? Will Sarah escape from the White Tower? And who will unleash the awesome power of the Skeleton Clock? Everything has its Time...A thrilling, epic story of betrayal, mystery, and the power of friendship set in the fractured, flooded ruins of a future London. By Justin Richards the author of The Parliament of Blood, The Chaos Code, and many others. ‘You can always trust Justin Richards to provide a rip-roaring story that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish...’ Waterstone’s Books Quarterly.‘Justin Richards is a master of the intelligent, imaginative thriller with a fantasy twist.’ Stephen Cole, author of Z-Rex, Astrosaurs, and so much more.