Bruce is frightened of becoming a butterfly because he's terrified of heights. Worse yet, the other caterpillars tease and bully him about it. Unwilling to suffer any more, Bruce runs away from home.Along the road, Bruce makes some unlikely friends, including Angie, a young moth caterpillar. Smitten by her, Bruce is horrified when Angie is captured by a bat while he hides.Angered by his cowardice, Bruce resolves to rescue her, and his other friends--a mockingbird who doesn't eat bugs because she is a vegetarian, a spider who got tangled in his own web, and an aging firefly--join the search.When they reach the bats' cave, however, hope of a rescue vanishes when they are captured by the bats' evil leader, Stang. Bruce learns that Stang and his minions have brutalized or killed many, including other bats, during his rise to power. Bruce's unwillingness to cower any longer helps him devise a plan to save all the captives and end Stang's ruthless rule: Bruce must convince the other bats to join him and fight back."A charming novel following caterpillar Bruce who rejects his destiny as a butterfly partly out of a fear of heights and partly out of the desire to forge his own path ... Bruce and the Road to Courage has a strong message for young readers who are just about to embrace novel-style books." -- James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Midwest Book Review

Bruce and the Road to Courage (The Adventures of Bruce and Friends) (Volume 1)

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This book is the second in the continuing adventure that began in Bruce and the Road to Courage. Bruce and his companions returned home as heroes, having saved many from the tyranny of the evil bat, Stang. Bruce's real victory, however, was in learning his own worth and the value of his friends and family. Now, as he prepares to change into a butterfly, Bruce's parents share a secret that sends him away again in search of a home he never knew he had. On the journey, Bruce is caught in a storm of conflicting emotions and doubt, learning of the anguish that accompanies deception and how hard it is to do what's right when things are not what they seem. Read The Road to Honesty to continue Bruce's adventures today!

Bruce and the Road to Honesty (The Adventures of Bruce and Friends)

Stang is back and looking for revenge after Bruce and the others nearly killed him and destroyed his empire. But when Stang captures Milton and hurts his other friends, Bruce vows that Stang's evil deeds must end. All Bruce has to do is stay alive long enough to save his friends and exact his own measure of justice. But when he is forced to travel the last of his journey alone, Bruce realizes this might not be so easy after all. Read The Road to Justice to continue Bruce's adventure today!

Bruce and the Road to Justice (The Adventures of Bruce and Friends)

This edition was superseded by a retitled version of the book:Bruce and the Mystery in the Marsh (The Adventures of Bruce and Friends) (Volume 4)PaperbackASIN: 1937083349ISBN-13: 978-1937083342Please see the new title for ordering.

Bruce and the Murder in the Marsh

When Chef Agatha learns that her mentor, Cecil, has died, she sets off to the marsh to pay her respects, and Bruce and Milton keep her company. When they arrive, however, Agatha discovers that Cecil didn’t die of natural causes: he was murdered. Although Agatha must return home to teach her students, Bruce and Milton remain and are joined by Angie and Carly who help them search for clues. But as they get closer to learning the truth, they’re threatened and later nearly killed. Determined to bring the murderer to justice, they continue their search, but can they learn the identity of the killer before he (or she) can strike again? Read The Mystery in the Marsh to continue Bruce's journey today!

Bruce and the Mystery in the Marsh (The Adventures of Bruce and Friends)

They had no idea they would be heroes. Neither did the wizards who brought them to Thera. Tom is sixteen when his younger sister, Jessie, vanishes before his eyes. Her loss, coming after an accident that left him in a wheelchair, causes his family to disintegrate. But Tom learns that Jessie’s disappearance was not an isolated event. Long ago, wizards created a rift that shifted Earth’s once-abundant magic to a separate world called Thera. Now, a terrible war rages there: some wizards strive to reunite the worlds, while others believe doing so would destroy both spheres. Both sides are stealing children with magical talent, like Jessie and Tom, to aid their cause. Desperate to bring Jessie back, Tom allows himself to be changed into a centaur so he can cross to Thera. Once there, he learns that he and his sister are pawns in the wizards’ ongoing war. Rather than be manipulated, Tom and Jessie wage their own battles to save both worlds and return home.

The Disappearance: Book One of The Rift Chronicles

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fantasy

This fifth edition of The Art of Pickleball contains 75 more pages of techniques and tips than the previous edition, including changes and additions to the official rules in 2021 and new strategies that will take you to the next level.\nPickleball is a fun, fast-paced game that is gaining popularity around the world because it's easy to learn and can be played by all ages. This book describes everything from equipment to tournament strategy in straightforward, conversational language that will benefit novice and seasoned players alike. Besides describing how players should condition themselves, The Art of Pickleball shows how to perform basic and advanced strokes and provides excellent tips for doubles play, mental conditioning, gamesmanship, and offensive and defensive strategies. Drills are included to help readers develop recommended shots. Master the fundamentals with step-by-step instructions and pictures Choose the right paddle and other accessories Polish your skills, from overhead smashes to dinks Learn the fine points of etiquette, ethics, and safety Develop winning strategies for singles and doubles Techniques designed to take you to the next level Numerous photos, illustrations, and diagrams Quick answers to your questions Easy to read and understand

The Art of Pickleball: Techniques and Strategies for Everyone (Fifth Edition)

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Racket Sports

The Art of Pickleball: Techniques and Strategies for Everyone

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