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Tim and his friends travel by land and sea, collecting treasure and defeating monsters as they go

A girl experiences a tumultuous and overwhelming visit from her aunts, but when they finally say good-bye she discovers that the uncles are on their way to visit

"The last kids may have escaped the forbidden fortress by the skin of their teeth, but there isn't much to celebrate. Thrull has what he needs to complete the Tower, Rezzoch will most certainly come to Earth, and the world as they know it will cease to exist. Except Jack's Cosmic Hand is now even more powerful than he realized, and it might just be able to stop the inevitable from happening. To get the answers he seeks, he'll need to travel farther...

Among other adventures in these humorous stories, pies are stolen, a loaf of bread talks, and Mr. Rabbit gets stuck in the street

A brilliantly illustrated collection of 366 hilarious poems to keep you laughing all year round! From rib-ticklingly funny to wryly witty, each poem in this uplifting collection is guaranteed to put a smile on your face and is perfect for reading aloud to share even more side-splitting hilarity with family and friends. Whether it's a poem about socks or spaniels, eggs or elephants, this bright and brilliant collection will bring you cheer and laughter...

When Larry the monster turns into a chicken, he asks the reader to help him change back to normal

"Bruce and the residents of Soggy Hollow tell a spooky story to get into the Halloween spirit"--

"A playful and punny illustrated poetry collection from Brian Cleary that's perfect for middle grade readers. Includes quick tips about poetic forms and poetic devices that teachers can use in poetry lessons"--

"A witty, illustrated collection of humorous (and sometimes even heartwarming) poems and nonsense inspired by the absurdities of everyday life"--

The first clash with the rebels resulted in a victory for Kitsunichi Shimitzu and Yamanouchi Karamatsuki. However, the friends' momentary triumph will not staunch the flow of blood. The violence will continue, demanding the ultimate sacrifice from loyal warriors. Meanwhile, as the political situation in the district becomes increasingly dangerous, Kitsunichi risks death-at the hands of his own son!