For most kids, accidentally starting an interspecies war on Halloween would be the biggest event of their lives. For Elliot Penster, it was only the beginning. Now, three years later, the Brownies, who are hopelessly losing the war against the Goblins, make 11-year-old Elliot their king.
Elliot and the goblin war: When eight-year-old Elliot Penster unwittingly saves a brownie from a group of goblins on Halloween night, he becomes their reluctant king and champion in a war against the evil goblins.
Elliot, the King of the Brownies, might be able to survive some unusual self-defense lessons and a king-napping plot, but withstanding the friendship of his arch-nemesis, Cami Wortson, may be more than even he can handle.
Elliot, the King of the Brownies, might be able to survive some unusual self-defense lessons and a king-napping plot, but withstanding the friendship of the neighbor girl--his arch-nemesis Cami Wortson--may be more than even he can handle.
And to Ammi-Joan Paquette and Kelly Barrales-Saylor, for their valuable input and generous support of both this series and me. And a final thanks to the old Elf who spent countless hours (181⁄2 hours—I counted) unfolding to me the ...
. . The seven-book series begun by #1 New York Times bestseller Scott Westerfeld only gets bigger and bolder under the frenzied imagination of bestselling, critically acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen!
Conner's lip curled when he asked, “What about dying for his people?” My eyes darted sideways a moment. “Yes, he would die, if necessary. Though I hope we're speaking about your death, and not mine.” “King Vargan and I have made some ...
griffin's image molded into the gold. If Caela were here, so many things would be easier. We could fly over Rome and search for my mother that way. I wouldn't have to worry about the Praetors getting too close.
In June 1893, when Cossacks arrive abruptly at their door, Audra's parents insist that she flee, taking with her an important package and instructions for where to deliver it.
First published in hardcover: Scholastic Inc., 2013.
This book would never have been possible without the very significant contributions of my editor, Lisa Sandell, and agent, Ammi-Joan Paquette. From the early conceptual stages through the final edit, there is hardly a sentence that did ...