Chris Columbus

Ned Vizzini

Chris Rylander

Somehow I ended up with 2 copies of this book. This is the 3rd, and last, book in the House of Secrets series by Chris Columbus. There is a rip that has been taped up on the jacket of the book.

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

North Carolina

Book 3

The final book in the New York Times bestselling House of Secrets series that was called “a breakneck, jam-packed roller coaster of an adventure” by J. K. Rowling. Created by Hollywood director Chris Columbus (of Harry Potter fame) and bestselling author Ned Vizzini (It’s Kind of a Funny Story), with the acclaimed author of the Codename Zero series and the Fourth Stall saga, Chris Rylander. With their last adventure just barely over, the Walker kids thought life would finally go back to normal. But things don’t remain calm for long . . . especially when the colossus Fat Jagger turns up in San Francisco Bay—and he’s in danger! With the police closing in, the Walkers must figure out how to save their giant friend. When a frost beast is spotted in Santa Rosa—and more mystical creatures start appearing all over America—it’s soon clear that the characters from Denver Kristoff’s works are invading the real world. It’s up to Brendan, Eleanor, and Cordelia to reenter the book world one last time to keep the worlds from colliding, causing mass destruction. They will have to track down three Worldkeepers hidden in Kristoff’s books—magical items that when used together will seal the worlds off for good. But the Walkers’ first move leads them straight into the Wild West, with lethal outlaws and lawless deputies—and that’s just the beginning. They’ll encounter dinosaurs, aliens, killer robots, and the Wind Witch herself—with new friends and old—and be faced with some of the deadliest choices they’ll ever have to make. The scariest thing of all could be deciding who to trust, since everyone is hiding something. . . .

House of Secrets: Clash of the Worlds

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Nicola Yoon

I accidentally bought this book twice. This is the paperback, movie tie-in edition. There are special pages showing stills from the movie in the book. I haven’t removed the price tag because I don’t have any good-gone, so I’ll leave that an option for the buyer.

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Originally published in hardcover in 2015 by Delacorte Press.

Everything, Everything Movie Tie-In Edition

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Richelle Mead

I happened to buy 2 copies of this book and still haven’t read it yet! 😂 I loved Richelle Mead’s writing style and her series, The Vampire Academy, so I thought I’d give this one a whirl.

Fantasy. Adelaide, a beautiful countess, poses as her servant to escape an arranged marriage and start a new life. She joins the Glittering Court, designed to transform underprivileged girls into upper-class ladies, to perpetuate her new identity. Her secret is safe until she meets the wealthy Cedric Thorn, who has a few scandalous secrets of his own

The Glittering Court

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Tom Felton

It was like a little treat, seeing into the life and times of Tom Felton as he navigated the acting world and somehow landing the part of a lifetime. It’s amazing how your life changes when you’re famous. Especially when the character you’re famous for is polar opposite from you. This was also a lovely dive back into the Wizarding World and reading some of the behind the scenes stuff. I especially enjoyed the story about Alan Rican and his billowing cloak as Snape! 😉

The Magic and Mayhem of Growing up a Wizard

From the magical moments on set as Draco Malfoy to the challenges of growing up in the spotlight, get a backstage pass into Tom Felton's life on and off the big screen. 

Tom Felton's adolescence was anything but ordinary. His early rise to fame in beloved films like The Borrowers catapulted him into the limelight, but nothing could prepare him for what was to come after he landed the iconic role of the Draco Malfoy, the bleached blonde villain of the Harry Potter movies. For the next ten years, he was at the center of a huge pop culture phenomenon and yet, in between filming, he would go back to being a normal teenager trying to fit into a normal school. 

 

Speaking with great candor and his signature humor, Tom shares his experience growing up as part of the wizarding world while also trying to navigate the muggle world. He tells stories from his early days in the business like his first acting gig where he was mistaken for fellow blonde child actor Macaulay Culkin and his Harry Potter audition where, in a very Draco-like move, he fudged how well he knew the books the series was based on (not at all). He reflects on his experiences working with cinematic greats such as Alan Rickman, Sir Michael Gambon, Dame Maggie Smith, and Ralph Fiennes (including that awkward Voldemort hug). And, perhaps most poignantly, he discusses the lasting relationships he made over that decade of filming, including with Emma Watson, who started out as a pesky nine-year-old whom he mocked for not knowing what a boom mic was but who soon grew into one of his dearest friends. Then, of course, there are the highs and lows of fame and navigating life after such a momentous and life-changing experience.

 

Tom Felton's Beyond the Wand is an entertaining, funny, and poignant must-read for any Harry Potter fan. Prepare to meet a real-life wizard.

Beyond the Wand

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Jennette McCurdy

I bought this book on the recommendation of Lucy Jane Wood, a YouTuber from the UK, who rated this very highly. I was an avid fan of Jennette’s character from iCarly and had noticed a change in her starting towards the end of the show. I had wondered why, and now I know! Jennette’s approach to her own life story is straightforward, honest, and unrelenting. The things she went through, even when she wasn’t fully aware of their significance, is truly heart wrenching.

A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor--including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother--and how she retook control of her life.

Jennette McCurdy was six years old when she had her first acting audition. Her mother's dream was for her only daughter to become a star, and Jennette would do anything to make her mother happy. So she went along with what Mom called "calorie restriction," eating little and weighing herself five times a day. She endured extensive at-home makeovers while Mom chided, "Your eyelashes are invisible, okay? You think Dakota Fanning doesn't tint hers?" She was even showered by Mom until age sixteen while sharing her diaries, email, and all her income.

In I'm Glad My Mom Died, Jennette recounts all this in unflinching detail--just as she chronicles what happens when the dream finally comes true. Cast in a new Nickelodeon series called iCarly, she is thrust into fame. Though Mom is ecstatic, emailing fan club moderators and getting on a first-name basis with the paparazzi ("Hi Gale!"), Jennette is riddled with anxiety, shame, and self-loathing, which manifest into eating disorders, addiction, and a series of unhealthy relationships. These issues only get worse when, soon after taking the lead in the iCarly spinoff Sam & Cat alongside Ariana Grande, her mother dies of cancer. Finally, after discovering therapy and quitting acting, Jennette embarks on recovery and decides for the first time in her life what she really wants.

Told with refreshing candor and dark humor, I'm Glad My Mom Died is an inspiring story of resilience, independence, and the joy of shampooing your own hair.

I'm Glad My Mom Died

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Guess How Much I Love You is all about the bond between a parent and child. It’s such a sweet story and has the most beautiful watercolor illustrations.

Guess How Much I Love You

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K. A. Applegate

This is #11 in the children’s book series, The Animorphs. This is a childhood classic and a favorite of my husband. He adored these books growing up and I started collecting them for him. This was a duplicate, so here we are.

Animorphs

The Animorphs suddenly find themselves deep in a jungle, but they're not sure where or when.

The Forgotten

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This is #16 in the children’s series The Animorphs. My husband loved these books growing up, so I started collecting them for him. We accidentally bought this one twice. 

Jake has made an amazing discovery: a web site about the Yeerks. Should the Animorphs investigate? If they do, they might walk right into a trap. And if they don't, they'll never know if they're fighting their enemies alone.

The Warning

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Seuss

This classic Dr. Seuss book is perfect for your graduate, no matter what their age. This book is timeless and such a positive message for those looking onward and upward. 

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Party Edition

A perennial favorite, Dr. Seuss's wonderfully wise graduation speech is the perfect send-off for children starting out in the world, be they nursery school, high school, or college grads! From soaring to high heights and seeing great sights to being left in a Lurch on a prickle-ly perch, Dr. Seuss addresses life's ups and downs with his trademark humorous verse and illustrations, while encouraging readers to find the success that lies within. In a starred review,Booklist notes: “Seuss's message is simple but never sappy: life may be a 'Great Balancing Act,' but through it all 'There's fun to be done.'”

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

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S. A. Kramer

Calling all baseball lovers!! Is your child ready for chapters, but still loves pictures? Do they love America’s favorite pastime? Then this is the book to get them interested in reading. This book covers the greatest hitters of baseball, including Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, and more. If you give it, they will read!! 

A Step Into Reading Book

Here are the fascinating stories of Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, and Hank Aaron, and their rise to superstardom. This newly updated edition includes the recent record-breaking home run seasons, the alleged wrongdoings that threaten to alter the game of baseball, and the current crop of hard-hitting stars.

Baseball's Greatest Hitters

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This is book #38 in the Animorphs series. This was one of my husband’s favorite series as a kid. We bought 2 by accident. This copy is in very good condition. 

The Arrival

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Book 2 in the House of Night series. This series was intriguing because it was a different take on vampyres and all the things surrounding that type of story. I was enthralled with this book. #paperback #fiction #youngadultfiction #youngadult #fantasyfiction #ya #vampires #houseofnight #houseofnightbook2 

A House of Night Novel

Betrayed

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Book #3 in the House of Night series. #paperback #fiction #youngadult #youngadultfiction #fantasyfiction #vampires #fantasy #houseofnightbook3 #houseofnight #vampyres 

Chosen

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Book #4 in the House of Night series.  This book has a little more wear (see close-ups of the back cover). I think this was one of the last books, if not last book, that I read of this series. I really liked the series up to this point, but the pacing of the story just stopped working for me. #paperback #fiction #youngadult #ya #fantasyfiction #fantasy #pccast #houseofnight #houseofnightbook4 #vampyres

Zoey's life at vampyre training school takes a turn for the worse as she loses most of her group of friends and all three of her potential boyfriends and the High Priestess Neferet plans a war on humans that Zoey knows is wrong.

Untamed

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Book #7 in the House of Night series (unfortunately, I loaned out #5 & #6 and never got them back.) I liked the premise of this book and the first couple of books in the series, but the pacing just wasn’t for me. I never made it to this book. #hardcover #fiction #juvenilefiction #youngadult #fantasyfiction #houseofnightbook7 #ya #burned #houseofnight #vampyres 

As Zoey's fate hangs in the balance, her friends must figure out how to bring her back from the Otherworld while coping with serious problems of their own.

Burned

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This is book #8 in the House of Night series. I loved the premise of this series, but the pacing wasn’t my cup of tea. I never even opened this book. #hardcover #fiction #youngadult #fantasyfiction #ya #awakened #houseofnight #houseofnightbook8 #vampyres 


A latest entry in the award-winning series finds a returned Zoey resuming her place as High Priestess at the House of Night but struggling to maintain a relationship with Stark in spite of Heath's loss, while Stevie Rae's secret bond with Rephaim grows stronger and increasingly dangerous.

Awakened

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Who doesn’t love a good baseball story? Originally published in 1954, this book tells the story of Martin and his lucky bat. It’s definitely for the baseball lovers! #paperback #baseball #sports #Champions


This Matt Christopher classic story of a boy and his lucky baseball bat will capture readers' imaginations while teaching them vital lessons about the importance of friendship, teamwork, and believing in themselves.


When Martin moves to a new neighborhood, he wants nothing more than to make a good impression on his new teammates. After all, Martin loves baseball more than anything, and all he wants is to prove he's worth his spot on the team. And with his lucky baseball bat in hand, what could go wrong?


But when that same lucky baseball bat goes missing, Martin completely loses his ability to play baseball. But even though he's lost his talent, Martin might just find something else: the value of friendship, his own confidence, and maybe, just maybe, a place on the team.


Celebrating over six decades on bookshelves, this classic, timeless story of baseball, friendship, and confidence continues to captivate and delight new generations of readers.

The Lucky Baseball Bat (50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition)

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Scooby-Doo!! Where are you?!?!? My son loves Scooby-Doo, but I think we read this once. Who doesn’t love Scooby-Doo though, right?! #paperback #scooby-doo #thosedarnkids #mysteryinc #mystery #scoobandthegang #shaggy #scooby #velma #daphne #freddie 


Scooby-Doo is an 'Ameri-canine' icon, the most beloved cartoon pooch of the past three generations. The snack-sniffing sleuth and his pals head to the Coolsville Aquarium in this colorful 8x8.

Something fishy's going down!
When Velma wins first place at the science fair, she and the Mystery, Inc. gang get a special after-hours tour of the Coolsville Aquarium, and a sneak peek at the new exhibit -- the super rare Rainbow Flounder! Everything is going swimmingly until yikes! A Fishy Phantom shows up and threatens to close down the exhibit. Can Scooby and the gang solve this mystery before they're all wet?


Scooby-Doo and the Fishy Phantom

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This book has never been opened other than to get the last picture posted. Of course this is for the dinosaur lovers out there. And, there’s dinosaur cards in the back of the book! Sweet bonus! #dinosaurs #JurrasicWorld #JurrasicPark #prehistoric #adventure


Meet all the dinosaurs from Jurassic World.

Danger: Dinosaurs! (Jurassic World)

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We bought this book to get my son to read. It turns out he only likes pretending he is the characters while playing with action figures. The spine of this book hasn’t even been cracked in. I listed it as good because of the one corner being nibbled. The book has been sanitized.#hardcover #childrens #hardcover #comic #kids #marvel #fiction #bedtimetales #bedtime


Marvel Super Heroes are quite busy saving the day from battling crooks and robbers to evil alien invaders, mutants, and super villains! Each of these twelve stories is the perfect length for reading aloud in about five minutes, making them perfect for jam-packed days. This treasury stars all your favorite Marvel Super Heroes-including Spider-Man and Iron Man-and features a padded cover, and action packed full-page and spot illustrations. Now the Super Heroes's adventures are the way to go before bedtime, on the go, or any moment!

5-Minute Marvel Stories

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I absolutely loved this series! I bought this copy first, but when I bought the rest, they were in a different style. My OCD couldn’t handle it, so here’s my original first book. A couple of the pages got bent when I put it on the shelf and there’s a stain on the bottom, no doubt from a drink. No worries, everything has been sanitized! This is one of the best vampire series I’ve read. #ya #vampires #fantasy #vampireacademy #youngadult 

Two years after a horrible incident made them run away, vampire princess Lissa and her guardian-in-training Rose are found and returned to St. Vladimir's Academy, where one focuses on mastering magic, the other on physical training, while both try to avoid the perils of gossip, cliques, gruesome pranks, and sinister plots. Original.

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Chris Columbus; Ned Vizzini; Chris Rylander

House of Secrets: Clash of the Worlds

Nicola Yoon

Everything, Everything Movie Tie-In Edition

Richelle Mead

The Glittering Court

Tom Felton

Beyond the Wand

Jennette McCurdy

I'm Glad My Mom Died

Sam McBratney

Guess How Much I Love You

K. A. Applegate

The Forgotten

K. A. Applegate

The Warning

Seuss

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

S. A. Kramer

Baseball's Greatest Hitters

K. A. Applegate

The Arrival

P. C. Cast; Kristin Cast

Betrayed

P. C. Cast; Kristin Cast

Chosen

P. C. Cast; Kristin Cast

Untamed

P. C. Cast; Kristin Cast

Burned

P.c. Cast; Kristin Cast

Awakened

Matt Christopher; Robert Henneberger (Illustrator)

The Lucky Baseball Bat (50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition)

Jesse Leon McCann; Duendes Del Sur Staff (Illustrator)

Scooby-Doo and the Fishy Phantom

Courtney Carbone; Random House (Illustrator)

Danger: Dinosaurs! (Jurassic World)

DBG (Illustrator)

5-Minute Marvel Stories

Richelle Mead

Vampire Academy

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