Pub Date: 2014-01-14 Pages: 400 Language: English Publisher: Quirk Books Miss Peregrine &amp; rsquo; s Home for Peculiar Children was the surprise best seller of 2011 &amp; mdash; an unprecedented mix of YA fantasy and vintage photography that enthralled readers and critics alike. Publishers Weekly called it &amp; ldquo; an enjoyable. eccentric read. distinguished by well-developed characters. a believable Welsh setting. and some very creepy monsters &amp; rdquo;. This second novel begins in 1940. immediately after the first book ended Having escaped Miss Peregrine &amp; rsquo. ; s island by the skin of their teeth. Jacob and his new friends must journey to London. the peculiar capital of the world Along the way. they encounter new allies. a menagerie of peculiar animals. and other unexpected surprises.Complete with dozens. of newly discovered (and thoroughly mesmerizing) vintage photographs. t...

Hollow City The Second Novel of Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children

Ransom Riggs

Teen & Young Adult

QUIRK

League Of Regrettable SUPERHEROS (2015-05-03)

Morris, Jon

The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains LootCrate Edition

Jon Morris

BRAND NEW, Exactly same ISBN as listed, Please double check ISBN carefully before ordering.

Geekerella

Poston, Ashley

Literature & Fiction

Jim Pike was the world's biggest Star Trek fan-until a tour of duty in Afghanistan destroyed his faith in the human race. Now he sleepwalks through his job as assistant manager of a small Houston hotel. But when hundreds of fans descend upon his lobby for a Star Trek convention, Jim finds himself surrounded by Klingons, Vulcans, Ferengi...and savage, flesh-eating zombies! As bloody corpses stumble to life, Jim must deliver a ragtag crew of Trekkies to safety. Dressed in homemade uniforms and armed with prop phasers, their prime directive is to survive. But how long can they last in the ultimate Kobayashi Maru? With Night of the Living Trekkies, sf-geeks Kevin David Anderson and Sam Stall deliver the final frontier of zom-com mash-ups!

Night of the Living Trekkies

Humor & Entertainment

Kevin David Anderson

Humor

When the movie E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was released in 1982, it enchanted millions of kids and surpassed Star Wars to become the highest-grossing film of all time. Now he s back and rendered in the fun, colourful, retro illustration styles of illustrator Kim Smith. This storybook follows all the basic beats of the film: After E.T. is stranded on Earth, he takes refuge with Elliott, a lonely young boy in need of a friend. As Elliott and his siblings help E.T. phone home and make it back to his spaceship against all odds, they learn important lessons about courage, friendship, and the power of the imagination. It s the perfect read-along story for children and their parents.

E T The Extra Terrestrial

Children's Books

Smith, Kim

Arts, Music & Photography

The truth is out there (in the backyard)! In The X Files: Earth Children Are Weird, best pals Dana (Scully) and Fox (Mulder) have pitched a tent in the backyard for an overnight sleepover. But the night is full of strange sounds, lights, and shadows. Surely there s a rational scientific explanation for everything .or is there With beautiful illustrations of pint-sized Dana and Fox, this humorous and not-scary-at-all story will introduce the cult TV show to an entire new generation of fans.

The X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird

With an amusing read-aloud story and enchanting, immersive illustrations, this charming adaptation is the perfect nostalgic gift alongside family holiday classics like The Polar Express and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister wished his family would disappear. He never thought his wish would come true! Can he keep a couple of crooks from entering his house And will his family return in time for Christmas Complete with bumbling burglars, brilliant booby traps, and a heartwarming happy ending, this picture book is perfect for movie fans, parents, and any kid who s ever dreamed of being home alone. The beloved, classic Christmas movie is now an illustrated storybook for readers of all ages! With an amusing read-aloud story and enchanting, immersive illustrations, this charming adaptation is the perfect nostalgic gift alongside family holiday classics like The Polar Express and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister wished his family would disappear. He never thought his wish would come true! Can he keep a couple of crooks from entering his house And will his family return in time for Christmas Complete with bumbling burglars, brilliant booby traps, and a heartwarming happy ending, this picture book is perfect for movie fans, parents, and any kid who s ever dreamed of being home alone.

Home Alone: The Classic Illustrated Storybook

The biggest movie of 1985 is now the wildest and wackiest picture book of 2018! Even 30 years after its theatrical debut, BACK TO THE FUTURE is a perennial favorite in classrooms and family movie nights across the country. This picture book by Kim Smith captures all the classic moments of the film. We ll follow teenage Marty McFly as he travels from 1985 to 1955, meets his parents (as teenagers), and teaches his father how to stand up to bullies. Complete with a time-traveling DeLorean, a crazy mad scientist companion, and a lightning-fueled finale!

Back To The Future

When The Karate Kid was released in theaters in 1984, the heartwarming story of the friendship between a bullied boy and his karate teacher won over audiences and inspired thousands of children across America to take up karate. Now, over 30 years later, Daniel and Mr. Miyagi are back and rendered in the fun, colorful, retro illustration styles of illustrator Kim Smith. This storybook follows all the basic beats of the film: When Daniel moves to a new town and is targeted by bullies from the local karate dojo, his neighbor Mr. Miyagi agrees to help him train for the upcoming karate tournament, teaching him lessons about patience, balance, and hard work along the way. All the iconic moments of the film are captured including Wax-on, wax-off, the tournament, and of course, the crane kick. This timeless story about finding your inner strength will enchant fans of the movie, and introduce Karate Kid to a whole new generation.

The Karate Kid

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