Books with title The Keeper Of Nothing

Someone lost her a long time ago.Do you ever wonder what happens to all the things that are lost? Em Gabrielle does. Not only does she think about it, it is her obsession. Finding and rescuing objects everyone else loses is the only thing keeping the sixteen year old going.When the father that walked out on her ten years earlier is suddenly reported missing, Em tries to resist the urge to find him. After all, he is just another lost thing, right? As she delves deeper and deeper into the case, she quickly works out that the stakes in this case are higher than ever.Finding the lost thing has never been so personal or difficult before. If Em finds her father, does that mean she can be found too?In the first of the Keeper Series, meet the first of the damaged residents of Lakeside. You might never think the same way about things again.Also in the Keeper Series:The Keeper of Lost ThingsThe Keeper of Secret ThingsThe Keeper of Broken Things

A smart and witty picture book about a king whose pride is challenged, by the renowned Spanish illustrator and children's author Guridi.It is not nothing to be the king of nothing and the formidable king of nothing presides with proper pride over his kingdom of which nothing is known except that he is the king. He parades through his kingdom, and he oversees his kingdom, and he sets out to defend his kingdom—especially when, one day, out of the blue, the last thing he would ever have expected or wanted shows up within its borders: something.What to do?The King of Nothing is a sly and witty and entertaining parable about personhood and power, about always getting your way and not always getting your way, and getting on anyway. It is a playful book of first philosophy and fundamental psychology for kids, brilliantly executed and illustrated by Guridi, a renowned Spanish artist and author for children.

In this last written adventure, the plot unfolds with an intriguing scenario. Wealthy and hospitible Dudley Ward gathers together Charlie Chan along with Ellen's three later husbands to his large house on Lake Tahoe. After hearing his former wife, Ellen Landini, may have been pregnant when she left him, Dudley Ward is determined to find his son. There are four ex-husbands, including Ward, all of them angry with Landini, who is about to marry a fifth husband, also present, with his sister, at this bizarre gathering. Landini herself arrives on the scene to complete the madness, and is promptly murdered. Her servants, entourage and husbands all come under suspicion. "Keeper of the Keys" was the final book written by Earl Derr Biggers before his passing a year later.

When an ancient relic with life-saving powers is reawakend by twelve-year-old Timmy, his dream of becoming a hero is soon a reality. The opportunity has at last arrived for him to help all manner of people and animals, both young and old, from a mix of dangerous and unusual situations. No longer will the innocent have to suffer the torment of bullies, who are quickly dealt with in an appropriate fashion. Unfortunately every hero attracts a villain and Timmy is no exception. Will he maintain his role as, “The Keeper of Nothing?” Or will his secret fall into the wrong hands only to be used as a tool for wrong doing? A tale of good deeds and mischief with a balance of magic, fun and some heartfelt moments along the way.

In the kingdom of Nothing, there really was nothing. No toys or TVs. No tablets or phones. No bicycles or tricyles or anything at all. Yet, with nothing in their kingdom, the Queen and the King, the Princess and the Prince, were still the happiest family in the land. And the reason why is simple. They all knew that the things in life that can bring you the most joy are around you all the time. You just need to know where to look for them.

Since its publication in 2005, The Gift of Nothing has become an instant classic--the perfect gift for "the person who has everything." In this appealing picture book, Mooch the cat--star of the nationally-syndicated comic strip Mutts--searches for a present for his friend, Earl the dog. Earl already has everything he needs: a bowl, a bed, a chewy toy...What else could Mooch get him? Then it dawns on him: NOTHING! This timeless tale has a heart-warming message about the most valuable gift of all--friendship--that appeals to readers of all ages. Great for a last minute gift, this special edition includes an elegant paper slipcase designed to look like gift wrap with foil accents and an embossed bow and faux hang tag.

THE JOY OF NOTHING is a children’s book aboutnothing – something – and everything.Hugo the Happy Starfish is a little confused! His friend Willie the Mouse says he is doing nothing, but it looks to Hugo that he is sitting on a rock – that's something! In this simple story for younger readers – explaining the meaning of nothing - Willie helps Hugo by showing him what you can do if you are not doing anything.Join Hugo as he learns the valuable lesson that nothing can mean everything! This is a wonderful story about friendship and the fact that friendship often doesn’t need much but the appreciation, time and willingness to spend time with your friend and enjoy doing nothing together.A great teaching tool to teachAPPRECIATION, FRIENDSHIP, TRANSPORTATION and NOTHINGMeet HUGO – a little starfish with a BIG HEART. His passion is to make others happy but he still has many things to learn.Fortunately he has more than just a big heart, he also has a CURIOUS MIND.Through his adventures, Hugo learns many valuable lessons of character, life skills, and ecological alertness — all against the colorful backdrop of a magical underwater world and mystical islands. Join Hugo on his journey as he discovers that having the right attitude is the best way to be — and the only way to be truly happy.Believing that happiness can be learned, feelings can be understood, and that building character based on a positive attitude leads to a happy, content, successful and confident human being, Suzy Liebermann has written this charming series of children’s books to help educate children about their feelings, their attitudes, their choices, and the consequences that follow.In Hugo, children, parents, and educators will discover a lovable and engaging role model with whom they can identify.www.MyStarfish.orgwww.SuzyLiebermann.com

Kate and her mother, Blaire, are forced to pick up the pieces after her father’s death. However, the pair is finding it hard to get along, and their constant arguments tear the already fragile relationship between them. On top of that, Rico leaves to find answers to questions about his humanity, and Kate is left alone with her mother. When Kate can’t handle the chaos of their relationship any longer, she finds happiness in new friends. These friends turn out to be more important than Kate could have ever imagined, and when visions of magical keys bring more questions, Rico is forced to alter his original plans in order to search for new answers. Kate begins to figure out her purpose as Rico figures out answers, and she also begins to find her place in her new hometown. When someone that Kate trusts betrays her, things take a turn for the worst, and Kate is forced to fight for her life.