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The third book in the spine-chilling Fright Watch series follows the local monster mask maker¿and a mask that comes to life on Halloween nightHaving suffered from anxiety attacks since she was eight years old, creating monsters has become a sort of therapy for Marion Jones: When she sculpts and paints, her fingers don¿t tingle, the heaviness lifts from her chest, and she can actually breathe. So instead of grabbing pizza and milkshakes after school like most other kids in South Haven, Marion holes up in her room, working away on her monsters. And it¿s paid off, because she¿s just finished her first full-face mask: a gruesome sea monster she¿s named Winston. However, Halloween arrives with a Super Blue Blood Moon, and its powers somehow manage to bring Winston to life. To make matters worse, Marion¿s crush, Tyler Dash, becomes the object of Winston¿s possession as soon as he tries on the mask, turning him into a red-flannel and Converse high-top wearing Creature from Connecticut. Marion has no choice: She has to follow Tyler to the Halloween dance to try and stop him. Will she be able to figure out what¿s happened to Tyler and stop the monster from wreaking further havoc on the school? Or has she made a real-life monster that¿s here to stay?

An original and entertaining mashup of literature and astrology for book lovers and star watchers alikeAstrology continues to be a popular trend-people are looking to the stars, the moon, and the sun for guidance, for relationship advice, even for cocktail recipes. Book Riot offers a new take on reading your sign, aimed appropriately at book lovers. Reading the Stars is where your favorite books, authors, and characters meet astrology, answering key questions: What should you read based on your sign? Do you and your favorite fictional characters share the same sign? What about authors? And what does that mean for you? You'll gain more insight into your own personal life and your favorite books with this in-depth guide. Reading the Stars opens with an introduction to astrology, teaching you how to read your sign, what your rising sign is, and more. Then it takes that information a step further, allowing you to learn even more about yourself in a new way. Let's say you're a Sagittarius-optimistic, friendly, and curious-what book should you read? What author also shares your sign and speaks to those traits? What protagonist embarks on a journey that tempts you to join them? Or maybe it's a tale that features your astrological soulmate, an Aries, whose vibe complements your own. Open up a whole new world of astrology with this literary exploration!

A deep dive into the creative world and personal archive of the master of horror Clive Barker, from Hellraiser and Candyman to today"e;I've seen the future of horror . . . and his name is Clive Barker."e; In the mid-1980s, Stephen King inducted a young English novelist into the world of great genre writers, and since then, this genius creator has only continued to expand his field of activity. Created by his two most loyal collaborators, Phil and Sarah Stokes, Clive Barker's Dark Worlds is the first book to shed light on the massive scope of Barker's creative work. With the help of Barker himself, this book contains exclusive insight from those who have worked with him creatively and professionally, alongside analyses of his works and comments over four decades from industry contemporaries and friends such as Ramsey Campbell, Quentin Tarantino, Neil Gaiman, China Mieville, Peter Straub, Armistead Maupin, J.G. Ballard, Wes Craven, and many more. The book spans Barker's world, highlighting classics such as the character Pinhead, an icon in the pantheon of horror cinema; the Hellraiser series of ten films and a forthcoming HBO miniseries; and the cult films Nightbreed and Candyman, the latter of which was rebooted as a Jordan Peele production in 2021. In literature, Barker has written the horror anthology series Books of Blood, which was recently adapted by Hulu, as well as numerous fantasy sagas. Weaveworld and The Great and Secret Show have become instant genre classics, and Abarat is a beloved bestselling series for young adults. In the world of comics, Barker has partnered with major publishers such as Marvel and BOOM! Studios. This tireless creator has also dipped his toes into the worlds of toys, video games, and art, and his incredible collection of paintings, drawings, and photographs have been exhibited in galleries over the world.

From Newbery Honor¿winner Margi Preus, a gripping middle-grade fantasy about a girl who must save the children of her world from being ¿windswept" In Tag¿s world, children are disappearing. ¿Youngers¿ who venture Outside are windswept¿vanishing in the swirling snow¿Tag¿s sisters among them. Many have tried to find the lost children; all have failed. And since the Other Times, the Powers That Be seem intent on keeping it that way.Little remains from those times: snippets of songs, heaps of plastic trash, and a few banned texts¿including a book of fairytales.An unlikely crew of Youngers join forces¿Boots, who can climb anything, Ant, who will eat anything, Ren, who will say anything, and Tag, who doesn¿t appear to have any talent whatsoever. With their dubious skills, the fairytales, a possibly magic ribbon, and an unwillingness to accept ¿that¿s impossible,¿ they set off to rescue their windswept siblings in this spellbinding fantasy from Newbery Honor winner Margi Preus.

Make choices to defeat a mysterious sea monster in the first of a new series of innovative, interactive graphic novels from the award-winning creator of MeanwhileAdventuregame Comics is a new series of interactive graphic novels in the vein of Jason Shiga's hit graphic novel Meanwhile. Readers follow the story from panel to panel using tubes that connect them, and sometimes the path will split, giving readers the chance to choose how the story unfolds. Leviathan is set in a medieval coastal village, where residents live in fear of a giant sea creature. Your goal as a reader is simple: defeat the Leviathan! As you wander through the open world, the town's backstory is revealed. You can attempt to visit the library to try and learn why the Leviathan destroyed it years ago. You can stop by the castle to discover the town was once riddled with crime and theft¿and how that¿s stopped as the Leviathan will wreak havoc on the town for the smallest misdeeds. If yoüre lucky, you may find your way to the old wizard who may possess the one thing that could keep the Leviathan at bay. But not everything is as it appears in this village. Can you discover the secrets and stop the Leviathan before it¿s too late?

A boy builds a unique boat of his own with some help from his community in this new picture book by the critically acclaimed author of AlfieSal loves the water. All day, he thinks about it: being out there, just him and the waves, alone. More than anything else, he wants a boat. And he knows just what it would look like. So he decides to build it himself.It isn¿t long before everyone in town starts sharing advice. But Sal doesn¿t need their help. He knows just what he¿s building. And he does it! Except . . . he forgets one crucial detail¿that no project, big or small, can be launched without a little help.From the acclaimed author-illustrator of Alfie and How Do You Dance? comes a clever and heartfelt tale about creativity, collaboration, and how you don¿t always have to be alone to be free.

Featuring exclusive concept art, character and costume sketches, and vehicle and creature designs by the Lucasfilm art department, this official companion to Star Wars: The High Republic (Phase One) offers fans a definitive, behind-the-scenes look at an ambitious new era of Star Wars storytellingThe Art of Star Wars: The High Republic takes fans behind the scenes of Phase I of Lucasfilm Publishing¿s massive crossover story. Collecting the very best concept art of the new characters, worlds, ships, and creatures of The High Republic¿designed jointly by the Lucasfilm Visualists and a team of legendary comic book and Star Wars artists, including Phil Noto, Iain McCaig, and Ryan Church, among many others¿and presented alongside development materials and interviews with High Republic architects Claudia Gray (Star Wars The High Republic: Into the Dark), Justina Ireland (Star Wars The High Republic: A Test of Courage), Daniel José Older (Star Wars The High Republic: Race to Crashpoint Tower), Cavan Scott (Marvel Comics¿s The High Republic), and Charles Soule (Star Wars The High Republic: Light of the Jedi), The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic is an essential guide to the creation, design, and realization of a new era of Star Wars storytelling.The High Republic Phase I: Light of the Jedi finds the Jedi Order and the Galactic Republic at the height of their respective powers, but following the events of ¿The Great Disaster,¿ the Jedi, led by Jedi Knights Avar Kriss, Loden Greatstorm, Keeve Trennis, and Stellan Gios and joined by a diverse group of Padawans and Jedi Masters, are confronted by the looming threat of the Nihil¿a marauding group of Outer Rim anarchists who stand opposed to all the Galactic Republic represents. In The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic, readers will discover the origins of the fan-favorite new characters taking on this threat, as well as exciting new Lightsaber and weapon designs, beautifully rendered environments, and detailed models of Starlight Beacon¿the shining symbol of hope in the Republic.The Art of Star Wars: The High Republic is the only book to explore all facets of the design and artistic direction of a story that spans comic books, novels, and young adult books, taking Star Wars fans of all ages on a deep dive into the development of the New York Times bestselling series.

From the author of the Purrmaids series comes a rollicking read all about a spoiled pug and her unexpected run-in with the great outdoorsRoxie the pug lives a life of luxury. She loves fizzy drinks and fluffy pillows. She keeps her treats and chew toys close and never has to lift a paw. One night, Roxie¿s humans are fast asleep when she has to GO! She scurries out of her doggy door to do her business, only to find . . . the door has locked behind her. Will Roxie be stuck outside forever? Without toys, treats, and tummy rubs?! Soon enough, Roxie finds her grit and finds her way back inside. A changed pup, she dreams sweet dreams of the adventures tomorrow might hold. This fresh and funny picture book from Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Leeza Hernandez encourages readers to venture out of their comfort zone to nurture the adventurer inside us all.

TONS OF KID APPEAL: Hilarious animal adventures and cute black-and-white illustrations throughout will give this series great kid appeal.BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: Animal adventures and classroom stories are perennially popular, and this series concept hits a sweet spot by combining the two.REAL NATURAL SCIENCE: Light back matter includes animal fun facts that are great for curious readers, teachers, and librarians.CROSS-PROMOTION: Will publish alongside the paperback of David Dixon¿s Day as a Dachshund, which will include a sneak peek of this book in the back.

From The Bachelor's Nick Viall, an honest, humorous, all-encompassing dating advice guide for a new generationEvery Sunday celebrity heartthrob Nick Viall answers questions from his followers about love, lust, dating, and heartbreak with his trademark charm, cheeky sense of humor, and relatable, intimate anecdotes. This tradition has become so popular that Viall made these Q&A sessions the backbone of his successful podcast, The Viall Files. Now all of Viall¿s charm and advice can be found within the pages of Don't Text Your Ex Happy Birthday, a full-fledged dating advice book that explores his most asked about themes. Trying to figure out if friends with benefits is worth it? Unsure if he¿s really into you? Can¿t decide if you and your partner are in a rough patch or at the end of the relationship? Thinking about moving in together? Filled with stories and one-liners yoüll be texting your friends, Viall is here with all the answers and more.

From award-winning creator Sergio Ruzzier, an oddball ¿squirrel¿ forges his own path in this comical tale about being yourselfCustard the Squirrel, aren¿t you a duck?Will you please quack?Will you do anything you don¿t want to do?¿NO!¿ said Custard the Squirrel. From the brilliant mind of author-illustrator Sergio Ruzzier comes this delightfully wacky story about rejecting others' expectations of who you should be and being unapologetically, authentically you. Simple, universal, and hilarious, this rollicking read-aloud is an ode to free spirits everywhere.

SUCCESSFUL BACKLIST:Game Changer has sold more than 41,000 copies in hardcover, was on 15 state lists, was an Amazon Best Book of the Month, and is now on its tenth printing. Rivals has sold more than 11,000 copies in less than a year and was also a JLG selection and an Amazon Prime Box selection.UNIQUE FORMAT: The story has multimedia elements to the writing¿such as sports commentary, interviews, and newspaper articles¿making it an accessible read.TIMELY TOPIC: Sports books are especially popular in middle grade. Like Game Changer, Dinged also tackles the dangers of playing football, this time through the lens of a father-son relationship. This topic is still unfortunately timely and one that Greenwald is passionate about.

From the award-winning team behind Ida, Always and This Way, Charlie comes an uplifting story of animal friendship, inspired by a real-life pair of storks whose bond overcame great distance Best friends Malena and Klepetan always adventure together! The two excitedly prepare to fly thousands of miles for the flock¿s annual migration to a warm winter. But when Malena is injured, she stays in Croatia while Klepetan goes to South Africäand the pair must navigate the turbulent winds of separation for the first time. Being apart is hard. Malena and Klepetan miss each other achingly, and they have big feelings about adventuring on their own. But even over the vast distance, the two brave explorers discover ways to enjoy their separate seasons while keeping their hearts connected¿and their hopes aloft that spring will bring them back together.

BESTSELLING AUTHORS: Heng Ou, Marisa Belger, and Amely Greeven are the authors of The First Forty Days, the bestselling book on postpartum self-care.THIRD BOOK IN A GROUNDBREAKING SERIES: This book completes the triad that began with The First Forty Days and continued with Awakening Fertility by bringing the authors¿ trademark blend of intimate advice, recipes, and wisdom to the (approximately) forty weeks of carrying and then birthing a child.COMFORT FOR AN ANXIOUS TIME: In a world that doesn¿t slow down enough to acknowledge and honor the significance of pregnancy and birth, this book focuses on the importance and magnitude of the journey.

A graphic novel memoir recounting one parent's unique and wrenching journey caring for a child with a terminal diagnosisWhen Rick and Emily's infant son Ronan is diagnosed with Tay-Sachs, an incurable neurological disorder, they are faced with the practical and emotional hurdles of parenting and loving their son¿despite the shadow of inevitable loss. Rick Louis narrates this original graphic memoir, with illustrator Lara Antal translating the space that Ronan occupies before, during, and after his life, using flights of fancy and imagination to express the bizarre, heartbreaking, and sometimes even silly reality of human beings suddenly trapped in an impossible situation. Ronan and the Endless Sea of Stars is a graphic memoir for fans of Liana Finck's Passing for Human and Tom Hart's Rosalie Lightning, which was a Goodreads Choice Award semifinalist, Amazon Best Book of 2016, on the Washington Post's Best Graphic Novels of 2016 list, and one of Publishers Weekly's 100 Best Books of 2016. Ronan and the Endless Sea of Stars is a story of warmth and of heartbreak¿about finding joy in life, no matter how long or short that life might be.

The hilarious follow-up to Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines by bestselling author Brandon T. Snider and featuring illustrations by award-winning artist Ed SteckleyAfter unintentionally unmasking a criminal mastermind at his school¿s Contraption Convention, Rube Goldberg¿and his inventions¿are the talk of the sixth grade. Rube¿s star is on the rise, and it¿s a lot of pressure. What if he¿s lost his mojo? There¿s no time to wonder, because Rube and his two best friends, Boob and Pearl, are busy planning Pearl¿s campaign for class president. With the Switcheroo Dance a weekend before the big election, Pearl¿s path to victory is set. That is, until a new mystery strikes the town. Rube is eager to bring Zach into the fold, but Boob and Pearl can¿t help but wonder if Rube¿s mysterious new friend is hiding something . . . will Rube get his mojo back in time to unravel the mystery and save Pearl¿s campaign? Hijinks and hilarity abound in this dynamic follow-up to Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines, written by bestselling author Brandon T. Snider and featuring black-and-white illustrations by Ed Steckley.

Now in paperback, book 2 in the spine-chilling middle-grade series that Stephen King called ¿the perfect book for kids to cool off with on a hot summer day, because the chills come guaranteed¿The Ladies in White want you to join their family¿forever . . .After defeating the Oldies, Quinn and Mike thought that things would settle down on Goodie Lane. But then new neighbors move in. Maybe it¿s because they all work at the interior design firm, but Abigail, Eleanor, Jade, Brea, and Cami seem to always be together, dressed in only white. After everything that happened last summer, Quinn¿s a bit wary of the Ladies in White, but her friend Lex is thrilled that someone in town finally has some style. But when Lex starts volunteering at the Ladies¿ design firm, things get strange. Lex is acting less like herself, and Quinn begins seeing strange shadows lurking in their neighborhood. She knows the Ladies are to blame; she just has to prove it.

SUPERSTAR AUTHOR: Angleberger is one of our bestselling authors, and his wacky humor and lively writing really shine in the chapter book category.POPULAR CATEGORY: This hilarious illustrated series will appeal to fans of The Bad Guys and Mac B., Kid Spy.FLYTRAP FILES: Starting in Spring 2021, we began rebranding the Inspector Flytrap, Didi Dodo, and DJ Funkyfoot books as The Flytrap Files, to hit home that these books take place in the same world and encourage readers to read across the different series.ADORABLE ILLUSTRATIONS: Fox¿s commercial and kid-friendly style brings Angleberger¿s wacky world to life perfectly.CROSS PROMOTION: Will publish alongside the first DJ Funkyfoot book, which will include a sneak peak of book two.