New Releases by Kate Egan

Stanley's second grade teacher, Ms. Root, loves science, and she has an exciting surprise in store for the class: they're getting a pet. Stanley and his classmates can't wait to play with their adorable hamster, Cottonball, and learn all about animal life.

"According to Stanley's second grade teacher, Ms. Root, everyone in classroom 2E is a scientist. That's good news for Stanley because he has a problem in need of solving! Both his classmate, Josie, and his little brother, Arthur, think he's been using his flatness to cheat during playground games. But Stanley can't help being flat! It's time to test how flatness affects Stanley on the playground. Will science be on his side?"--

Explore friendship, academic anxiety, and what it means to be special, in this story that "offers young readers a hopeful way of looking at failure and mistakes..." according to The New York Times Eleven-year-old Ash McNulty is one of the “gifted and talented” kids at her school, spending most of her day in a special class with a few other advanced students. As the end of fifth grade rolls around, she should be on top of the world. According to everyone, she’s going to rock junior high! But Ash has a secret: She can’t keep up with her advanced classmates anymore. The minute she asks for help though, everyone will know she’s not who they think she is. She’s not so smart. She might not even be that special. And her parents will be crushed to discover the truth. If Ash can win the Quiz Bowl, though, that will show everyone that she is still on top. If she gets a lucky break ahead of time, all the better. Except that “lucky break” backfires . . . And Ash is left to question everything she thought she knew about school, friends, and success.

This book explores Anna's day to day activities full of imagination and mischief while navigating her desire for a true friend in her sister's absence.

Millainen Anna oli kahdeksanvuotiaana? Kurkistus Frozen-elokuvien sisarusten elämään Helppolukuinen lastenromaani kaikille Frozen- ja prinsessafaneille!

Before Elsa was queen . . . she was a girl with magic! Elsa cannot wait to spend time at her family's summer home and test her icy powers. But after a series of magical mishaps, Elsa begins to wonder if she has what it takes to one day become queen of Arendelle, or if her powers might be a curse after all. . . .

"Elsa espera ansiosa visitar junto con su familia la casa de verano y experimentar sus poderes helados. Sin embargo, después de una serie de percances mágicos, se pregunta si realmente tiene lo necesario para ser algún día reina de Arendelle o si sus poderes serán, a fin de cuentas, una maldición." -- Back cover.

"A behind-the-scenes look at the major motion picture from Walt Disney Studios"--Cover.

Stanley Lambchop has been invited to New York City to take part in an International Declaration of Friendship at the United Stations. But before anyone can sign anything, Stanley and his new friend Ian get separated from their group on a tour of New

When a ring is stolen from the queen, Stanley, who is on vacation in London with his family, teams up with the world-famous detectives of Scotland Yard to track it down.

"Stanley Lambchop and his brother, Arthur, have been to a lot of places, but when it's time to choose a new family vacation spot, they are stumped. There are just too many things they want to do! But when Stanley pulls out their photo albums, they take a trip down memory lane and discover that maybe it's not about where you vacation, but who you vacation with!"--Page 4 of cover.

Want to see something amazing? I can make myself disappear. All it takes is a little magic... Mike's magic tricks have helped him learn how to focus, earn extra credit, improve his reputation and stand up for himself. But his new confidence is about to face its biggest challenge yet - the school talent show! Mike signs up immediately. After all, what magician would pass up the chance to perform on a real stage? But then, he learns that Nora, his friend and trusted magician's assistant, has a massive case of stage fright. And Jackson will be sitting in the audience, just waiting to cause trouble... If things keep going wrong, Mike might need a magic trick to help him disappear!

Mike is doing better in school these days. Learning magic helps him to learn other things as well. Sure, he's gotten in trouble in the past, but things are different now. So why does everyone still think he's the same old Mike? If only there was a magic trick to change his reputation... Then, during one of his visits to The White Rabbit Magic Shop, Mike finds something that could be even better than a magic trick—it's possible that Mike could be related to Harry Houdini—the greatest magician ever! But when Mike lets the news slip, and Jackson Jacobs dares him to prove it, he knows that he's in the type of bind that only magic can help him escape!

A little boy's attempt to prove he's responsible enough to go to the magic shop alone goes awry in this charming tale, featuring magic tricks you can do. Want to see something incredible? My arm twists all the way around. All it takes is a little magic . . . Life is a little easier for Mike now that he's found The White Rabbit magic shop. But after missing a special show from a visiting magician, Mike realizes he needs a way to get to the shop by himself. Unfortunately, he's exhausted after only a week of being a model student, and Nora, his magician assistant and expert on good behavior, is distracted by a new friendship. Convincing his parents he's responsible enough to ride his bike downtown alone will take a miracle . . . or maybe, magic. Includes magic tricks with instructions inside!

Magic happens when a fourth-grade boy pulls a mind-bending talent out of thin air. First in the series that includes magic tricks with instructions inside! Want to see something cool? I can make that quarter vanish. All it takes is a little magic . . . Fourth grade was supposed to be a fresh start, but Mike's already back in the principal's office. He's not a bad kid. He just can't sit still. And now, his parents won't let him play soccer anymore; instead he has to hang out with his new neighbor Nora, who is good at everything! Then, Mike and Nora discover the White Rabbit. It's an odd shop—with a special secret inside. Its owner, Mr. Zerlin, is a magician, and, amazingly, he believes Mike could be a magician, too. Has Mike finally found something he's good at? Author Kate Egan and Magician Mike Lane's The Vanishing Coin features illustrations by Eric Wight. "Many children are interested in magic, and this title includes instructions for performing the various tricks and sleights of hand. This book will also strike a chord with kids who have trouble sitting still in school. Mike shows them that fidgety kids aren't bad and that they have the potential to succeed." — School Library Journal "This engaging story effectively conveys Mike's frustration at his difficulties at school and the joy he feels at discovering a talent for magic . . . step-by-step breakdowns of four tricks Mike masters are included." — Publishers Weekly "If the quick pace, well-developed characters, and humor-laced story aren't enough, Lane, a magician himself, and Egan include instructions for four simple tricks." — Booklist

Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling novel Divergent is now a major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Kate Winslet! With never-before-seen photos; personal interviews with the directors, actors, and writers; and exclusive extras, this lush, oversize volume is a true behind-the-scenes look at the filming of Divergent. And don't miss The Fates Divide, Veronica Roth's powerful sequel to the bestselling Carve the Mark!

Francis Lawrence, cinéaste de renom, a réalisé Hunger Games : L'embrasement, le deuxième film de la série d'avant-garde Hunger Games. Ce guide officiel illustré emmène les lecteurs dans les coulisses pour explorer en détail toutes les étapes de la création du film. Les entrevues exclusives avec le réalisateur, Francis Lawrence, l'auteure, Suzanne Collins et les principaux acteurs, notamment Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson et Liam Hemsworth, donnent un aperçu du processus de création, de la distribution aux décors en passant par la vie sur le plateau. Le livre regorge de détails sur la construction de l'arène, sur l'élargissement du monde de Panem et sur la conception des tenues extravagantes des habitants du Capitole et comprend également des esquisses de préproduction et des photos en couleurs inédites. Ce superbe guide informatif raconte les dessous de la création d'une superproduction : un incontournable pour les amateurs des Hunger Games, films ou romans.

Being on time is an art—an art most of families have yet to master. From spilling coffee to misplacing keys, we've all dealt with the many things that can derail our morning routines. This humorous depiction of chaotic mornings is oh, so true. Kate and her two children, Nate, and his older sister, Maddie, have all overslept. How will they EVER make it to school and work on time dressed, fed, and organized?

The definitive, richly illustrated, full-color guide to all the districts of Panem, all the participants in the Hunger Games, and the life and home of Katniss Everdeen.Welcome to Panem, the world of the Hunger Games. This is the definitive, richly illustrated, full-color guide to all the districts of Panem, all the participants in The Hunger Games, and the life and home of Katniss Everdeen. A must-have for fans of both The Hunger Games novels and the new Hunger Games film.

Offizielles Buch zum Kinofilm äTribute von Panem - Hunger Gamesä (ab März 2012). Mit vielen Fotos und Informationen zu den Dreharbeiten und über die Schauspieler.

Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead (1981) has been celebrated as a rollercoaster ride of terror and a classic horror hit, a defining example of the tongue-in-cheek, excessively gory horror films of the 1980s. It is also the film that introduced the now-iconic character of Ash (played by Bruce Campbell). This study considers the factors that have contributed to the film's evolving cult reputation. It recounts its grueling production, its journey from Cannes to video and DVD, its playful recasting of the genre, and its status, for fans and critics alike, as one of the grungiest, gutsiest, and most inventive horror films in movie history.

Une petite plaquette qui redonne vie à la sympathique madame Friselis et aux étudiants qu'elle entraîne, via son autobus magique, dans de ludiques escapades afin d'appuyer ses enseignements par des expériences menées sur le terrain. La classe s'offre ici une excursion au coeur du corps humain à la découverte des microbes et des moyens que développe le corps pour les combattre.

Spider-Man has to work twice as hard when the evil Venom and Carnage join forces.

Spider-man has never before had so many enemies to fight at once--he has always saved the day--can he do it again?

As they disguise themselves as electronic equipment while here on Earth, the peaceful Autobots from the planet Cybertron are locked in a battle for an energy source hidden on Earth with the Decepticons, who are determined to assume control of the universe.

Jack Frost is one very angry Legendary Figure. He is tired of being the warm-up act for Santa Clause. He wants his own holiday!