Eleven-year-old Lemon Peabody is certain that aliens visited her grandfather thirty years ago, but she is running out of time to prove it before Grandpa Walt's memory fades.
Casey Lyall Livres
Casey Lyall crée des récits imaginatifs pour les jeunes lecteurs et les livres d'images, s'inspirant de sa propre vision ludique du monde. Son écriture se caractérise par un œil vif pour les détails et un sens de l'humour exquis, rendant ses histoires captivantes et mémorables. Lyall n'hésite pas à expérimenter avec la langue et la forme, créant des récits uniques qui résonnent auprès des jeunes lecteurs. Son style frais et original lui a rapidement valu des adeptes fidèles.
Shadow of a Pug
- 272pages
- 10 heures de lecture
“[it lands] in new territory, and the characters interact realistically and have real kid problems . . . . young mystery fans should be glad. — Kirkus Reviews“The dialogue between Howard and Ivy continues to be delightfully witty and clever.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “My partner scanned the message and a slow grin took over her face as she said our four favorite ‘We have a case.’”HOWARD WALLACE IS BACK! Middle-school detectives Howard Wallace and Ivy Mason are itching for a juicy case. But when their friend and cohort Marvin hires them to prove his nephew— über-bully Carl Dean—didn’t pugnap the school mascot, they’re less than thrilled. To succeed, not only must Howard and Ivy play nice with Carl, they’ll have to dodge a scrappy reporter and come face-to-face with Howard’s worst enemy, his ex-best friend Miles Fletcher.Can Howard deal with all these complications and still be there for Ivy when her life is turned upside down? Or will he once again find himself a friendless P.I.?
Waking the Dead and Other Fun Activities
- 288pages
- 11 heures de lecture
A twelve-year-old girl uncovers hidden truths about her ancestry while delving into the history of a witch who has caused chaos for centuries. As Kimmy navigates her newfound knowledge, she embarks on a journey that intertwines her identity with the legacy of the witch, leading to revelations that challenge her understanding of her family and the magical world around her.
In a whimsical twist on vampire lore, a vampire's unusual craving for a jam sandwich leads to the creation of a legendary creature that now haunts the streets in search of more jam. This playful tale invites readers into a world where the unexpected mingles with the fantastical, promising a delightful adventure filled with humor and curiosity. Will your jam be the next target of this quirky vampire?
Based on a true story, Inky's Great Escape follows a Houdini-esque octopus as he pulls his greatest disappearing act yet. Inky, worn out from his exciting life in the ocean, has retired to the aquarium. There he quietly regales his tankmate Blotchy with tales of his past adventures. Then Blotchy dares Inky to make one more daring escape: out of their tank . . . and the aquarium. Will Inky succeed?
Aside from his trusty list of rules, 12-year-old private investigator Howard Wallace has got nothing. His office consists of a three-legged desk and a chair. He's got a decrepit old bike that can't get him away from the neighbourhood bullies fast enough.. And now they have to investigate a hot case of blackmail.
Sabotage Stage Left (Howard Wallace, P.I. Book 3)
- 256pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Howard and Ivy return for a third adventure! This time, the drama's backstage when someone sets out to sabotage the school play - and frame Howard.
From acclaimed author Casey Lyall and Caldecott Honor artist Vera Brosgol, A Spoonful of Frogs is a humorous and wholly original picture book-and a winning recipe for readers who loved Dragons Love Tacos and Room on the Broom.A witch's favorite treat is frog soup.