Jo Rioux
Author
Series
Cat's cradle volume 1
Language
English
Description
Dreaming of one day taming monsters, orphan street urchin Suri finds her self-confidence, cleverness, and ambition serving her well when a mysterious new wagon holding something monstrous joins her merchant camp.
Author
Series
Cat's cradle volume 2
Publisher
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Suri has tamed her first monster, Byron. Well, he's more like a giant dog, and he needs a master that's just his size. So Suri, Caglio, and Byron set off for the land of giants: the Monster's Cradle. An epic journey like this requires money and provisions, which they don't have. But the treasure at the heart of the mole king's lair might be the solution to their problem!
Author
Publisher
First Second
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Ys, city of wealth and wonder, has a history of dark secrets. Queen Malgven used magic to raise the great walls that keep Ys safe from the tumultuous sea. But after the queen's inexplicable death, her daughters drift apart. Rozenn, the heir to the throne, spends her time on the moors communing with wild animals, while Dahut, the youngest, enjoys the splendors of royal life and is eager to take part in palace intrigue. When Rozenn and Dahut's bond...
5) Sword quest
Author
Series
Swordbird volume Prequel
Language
English
Description
Wind-voice, a dove, seeks a sword made magical by the Great Spirit himself in order to save the world of birds from destroying themselves at war, but first he must confront an evil rival, archaeopteryx Maldeor. Contains "Extras", information about the author.
Author
Series
La domadora de monstruos volume 1
Publisher
MAB Graphic
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
Español
Description
A Suri le encantan los monstruos: estudiar sus tradiciones, contar historias sobre ellos (por un precio) y, eso espera, algún día poder domesticarlos. Por desgracia, nadie se toma en serio a una huerfana que vive en la calle y viaja con mercaderes ambulantes. Sin embargo, la ambición de Suri, así como su inteligencia y su confianza en sí misma, le vienen muy bien cuando un nuevo y misterioso carromato se une a la caravana, un carro que contiene...
Author
Series
Sam and friends mystery volume 1
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Author
Series
Sam and friends mystery volume 2
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Author
Series
Sam and friends mystery volume 4
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
c2011
Language
English
Description
Sam the canine detective has a nose for trouble and an appetite for adventure. Sam and Jennie have new neighbors and Sam suspects they are witches...
10) Mummy mayhem
Author
Series
Sam and friends mystery volume 3
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
c2010
Language
English
Description
Sam, the dog detective, notices a strange figure wrapped in white outside her house, but doesn't think much about it until her human friends tell a story of a mummy's curse.
Author
Publisher
Inhabit Media Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
In The Legend of Lightning and Thunder, a traditional legend that has been told in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut for centuries, two siblings resort to stealing from their fellow villagers, and inadvertently introduce lightning and thunder into the world. This beautifully illustrated traditional legend weaves together elements of an origin story and a traditional cautionary tale, giving young readers an accessible window into centuries-old Inuit mythology...
Author
Publisher
Walker Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Clara Starling lives a life of dull rules, deadly routine, and flavorless meals under her cold uncle's strict regime--until the day Uncle disappears, leaving Clara alone in his old mansion. When streetwise orphan Peter and his rescue cat arrive unexpectedly, the children seize the chance to live by their own rules. But when the pair's wild romps through the halls of Braithwaite Manor reveal a single, worn ballet slipper, they are hurled into a mystery...
