Twelve-year-old Finn is thrown into turmoil by his father's sudden death, causing his hair and skin to lose color. Believing he might be disappearing for not saving his father, he writes in his diary about his fears and cherished memories, including cartoons. With humor and reflection, he bravely confronts the day that changed everything.
After the loss of his father, Finn Garrett undergoes a dramatic transformation, with his hair turning white and his skin becoming ghostly pale. This change leaves him feeling as though he might vanish completely. The story explores themes of grief and identity, capturing Finn's emotional journey through striking illustrations that enhance his experience of loss and the fear of disappearing.
On the title page, the illustrator's name is crossed out and replaced with the name of Fiona North, who's a character in the book.
One new brother—assembly required. A “page-turner filled with fun, intrigue, and suspense” (Kirkus Reviews) from the author of The Last Invisible Boy. Matt Rambeau is officially a big brother—to a robot! When a shipping crate from France shows up at Matt’s building, the last thing he expects to find inside is an artificial, genetically-enhanced, cybernetically-integrated, bionically-modified lifeform—okay that’s only half true (because Matt’s dad is a super computer genius and interesting computer stuff is always showing up). The real last thing Matt expected to find inside is a human-looking robot that calls him “frère” (brother in French) and acts like a person (only perfect at everything). Some quick assembly, and a robot brother is born! Like anything having to do with family, it’s a blessing and a curse. Norman is a fame hog and a showoff…plus he flirts with girls (yuck), but, hey, he’s family and Matt’s become pretty attached. Then strange things start to happen. First a computer worm causes Norman to go goes berserk, and then odd men start showing up in unusual places. Someone is trying to steal this robot. Correction: someone is trying to steal Matt’s brother! In this zany, action-packed story with spies and skateboard and, yes, robots! acclaimed author Evan Kuhlman gets to the heart (and motherboard) of one of the most special relationships known to man (or robot): BROTHERHOOD.
Perfect for reading aloud, this spare, charming picture book about a day in the life of a pill bug in suburbia is also about an unusual friendship. Hank is a pill bug with a busy life—for a pill bug, that is. His daily routine involves nibbling a dead leaf, climbing up a long stick, avoiding a skateboarder, and playing pretend with his best friend, a human girl named Amelia, in her backyard. And when day is done, Hank likes nothing better than returning home to his cozy rock.
Spione tragen keine Schlapphüte! »Ich habe einen neuen Bruder. – Sein Name ist Nick. – Er kam vor sechs Wochen mit der Post. – Damit fing der Ärger an.« Bens super genialer Computerfreak-Vater bekommt zwar ständig lauter cooles Zeug geschickt, aber als Ben das neueste Paket öffnet, ist selbst er platt. So etwas hat die Welt wirklich noch nicht gesehen: ein bionisch geformtes, technisches Wesen, das ausschaut wie ein Junge! Ziemlich geniale Sache, denkt Ben zuerst, aber dann flippt sein neuer Bruder aus, weil er sich einen Virus eingefangen hat und finstere Typen tauchen plötzlich aus dem Nichts auf. Und jetzt muss Ben beweisen, dass er mindestens so genial ist wie sein Vater und so perfekt wie sein neuer Bruder!