short stories

Collects ten stories intended to be read in five minutes or less that feature Batman, Superman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, and the other DC Super Friends.

"Join the fun as Minnie tracks down a missing circus monkey with Pluto, solves the mystery of her missing daffodils with Daisy, tries to cure Mickey's hiccups, goes on a secret scavenger hunt, and more! Each story in this collection is ideal for reading aloud in five minutes--a perfect fit for bedtime, story time, or any time!"--Back cover.

When third-grader Phoebe and her family are invited to visit Paris and her new friend Camille's family, she is thrilled--but when she is put off by snails on the menu, Phoebe starts to wonder if she is really as adventurous as she thought she was.

Sparky's magic bone takes him to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil where he encounters a variety of creatures, becomes leader of a pack of web-footed dogs, and helps protect their home from two-legs in metal machines that have flattened so many trees, Sparky cannot find where he buried his bone. Includes facts about the rainforest and its residents.

"When Sparky's owner leaves him with no one to play with, Sparky decides to beat the boredom with a bite of his magic bone. He finds himself in Washington, DC, among statues, a monument that looks like a giant stick, and a big white house with a huge yard (that he isn't allowed to play in). His new dog friend says he's happy roaming the city without his family, but Sparky isn't so sure he feels the same. Tag along as Sparky explores the United States capital-- and tries not to get caught!" --from publisher's web site.

Eleven stories deal with a murder trial, a premonition of death, a ghostly possession, a mysterious cry for help, a poisoning, and a wealthy aunt's will.

Contains a selection of short science fiction by Alice B. Sheldon written under the pseudonym of James Tiptree, Jr.

Presents an anthology of tales of horror and the supernatural.

"Set along the East Coast from Maine to Key West, this collection of stories explores unconventional friendships, frustrated loves, mortality, and aging"--Provided by publisher.