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A Dog Called Homeless: A Dog Called Homeless, A Horse For Angel, The Forever Whale
by Sarah LeanMy name is Cally Louise Fisher and I haven't spoken for thirty-one days. Talking doesn’t always make things happen, however much you want them to.
Dog Diaries: A Middle School Story (Dog Diaries #23)
by James Patterson Steven ButlerHello, my furless friend!Are you ready for a festive adventure?Join me, Junior Catch-A-Doggy-Bone, and my doggy pals on the poochiest, most barktastic journey through the Howliday Season.We’ll learn all about Fangs Giving, Crisp-Mouth and the mysterious Saint Lick.Find out why people called Carol come and sing outside the front door.And why trees suddenly appear inside your kennel!
Dog Diaries: A Middle School Story (Dog Diaries #23)
by James Patterson Richard Watson Steven ButlerA hilarious illustrated novel from the bestselling author of the Middle School series <P><P>Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! <P><P>I’ve been waiting ages to tell my story, and now it’s finally happening! <P><P>Being Rafe’s dog isn’t always easy, but it is always EXCITING! <P><P>I’ve got so much to tell you about: The amazing Catch-A-Doggy-Bone kennel <P><P>My favorite places for hiding snacks <P><P>And my ultimate nemesis – THE VACUUM CLEANER! <P><P>All the most important parts of a dog’s life. <P><P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Dog Loves Counting (Dog Loves #3)
by Louise YatesDog can't get to sleep. He loves books so much that he just can't stop reading. Dog tried counting sheep, but it's not working - perhaps there are some other creatures he can count?Soon Dog is off on an adventure, finding friends and numbers in unexpected places.
Dog Loves Drawing (Dog Loves #2)
by Louise YatesDog loves books, but one day he receives a strange one in the post - it's blank! Soon, Dog realises that this book is not for reading, but for drawing, and before long Dog is doodling and drawing himself into a new world, full of friends and surprises.
The Dog That Called the Pitch (Dog That.... Series, The)
by Matt ChristopherMike and his dog Harry, the Airedale with ESP, are shocked to discover that the new umpire for Mike's baseball games can hear their mental conversations.
Dog That Called the Signals
by Matt ChristopherMike and his dog Harry, the Airedale with ESP, are shocked to discover that the new umpire for Mike's baseball games can hear their mental conversations.
The Dog That Stole Home (Matt Christopher Sports Readers Ser.)
by Matt ChristopherWhen his telepathic dog Harry is grounded for nipping another dog, Mike wonders how he'll ever make it through the baseball game without his advice and encouragement. Sequel to "The Dog That Pitched a No-Hitter"
Dogs: Life Lessons From A Hunting Master (Pets Plus)
by Sally MorganPets Plus is a pet care series with a difference. Each title in this attractive series offers a comprehensive look at pet care as well as comparing the behaviour of domestic animals to that of their cousins in the wild. Clear colour photography and an appealing visual layout make these books very appealing to young readers.
Dogtag Summer
by Elizabeth PartridgeTwelve-year-old Tracy-or Tuyet-has always felt different. The villagers in Vietnam called her con-lai, or "half-breed," because her father was an American GI. And she doesn't fit in with her adoptive family in California, either. But when Tracy and a friend discover a soldier's dogtag hidden among her father's things, it sets her past and her present on a collision course. Where should her broken heart come to rest? In a time and place she remembers only in her dreams? Or among the people she now calls family? Partridge's sensitive portrayal of a girl and her family grappling with the complicated legacy of war is as timely today as the events were decades ago.
The Doldrums (The Doldrums #1)
by Nicholas GannonArcher B. Helmsley longs for adventure. But how can he have an adventure when he can’t even leave his house?
The Doldrums and the Helmsley Curse (The Doldrums #2)
by Nicholas GannonArcher B. Hemsley and friends are back and yearning for adventure in this second beautifully told, stunningly-illustrated story from author-illustrator Nicholas Gannon.
The Dolls' House: The Story Of A Doll's House (Macmillan Children's Classics Ser. #9)
by Rumer GoddenTottie is a loving little wooden doll who lives with her family in a shoebox. The doll family is owned by two sisters, Emily and Charlotte, and they are very happy, except for one thing: they long for a proper home. To their delight, their wish comes true when Emily and Charlotte fix up a Victorian dolls' house - just for them. It's perfect. But then a new arrival starts to wreak havoc in the dolls' house. For Marchpane might be a wonderfully beautiful doll, but she is also terribly cruel. And she always gets her own way . . .First published in 1947, Rumer Godden's classic The Dolls' House has been delighting children for years, and this beautiful edition, illustrated by Jane Ray, will delight future generations for years to come.
The Dolls' House: The Story Of A Doll's House (Macmillan Children's Classics #9)
by Rumer GoddenGloriously illustrated by Jane Ray, and with a ribbon marker and a foreword by Jacqueline Wilson, this beautiful hardback Macmillan Classics edition of Rumer Godden's The Dolls' House, which was first published in 1947, is a truly special gift to treasure.Tottie is a loving little wooden doll who lives with her family in a shoebox. The doll family are owned by two sisters, Emily and Charlotte, and are very happy, except for one thing: they long for a proper home. To their delight, their wish comes true when Emily and Charlotte fix up a Victorian dolls' house - just for them. It's perfect. But then a new arrival starts to wreak havoc in the dolls' house. For Marchpane might be a wonderfully beautiful doll, but she is also terribly cruel. And she always gets her own way . . .
Dolphins (Animal Families #1)
by Tim HarrisPlanned with reference to the national curriculum, this title looks at how dolphins work together to survive in their habitat. It explains how they find food, bring up their young and defend themselves against predators. It also shows how factors such as the environment and the availability of resources shape the physical and behavioural characteristics of dolphins. Pages are illustrated with full colour photographs and specially commissioned artworks suitable for the age group.
Dominic (Sunburst Ser.)
by William SteigThe delightful tale of a wandering good samaritan dog, by the author of Shrek!Dominic has decided it is time for a change. So he packs up his hats and his piccolo, and sets off into the unknown. But no sooner does he feel the air on his snout and the grass beneath his paws, than disaster strikes: he encounters the dreaded Doomsday Gang.But Dominic is not one to complain - and nor is he one to lose a fight. As legend of his victory over the villains spreads, more and more creatures turn to him for help: a 158-year-old turtle, a heartbroken wild boar, and a family of grateful geese all encounter Dominic's heroism and generosity.But his trials are far from over: the Doomsday Gang is alive and kicking, and how can one young dog face a mob of hooligans alone?William Steig (1907-2003) was an American author and illustrator of award-winning books for children. His work started appearing in the New Yorker in 1930, and he continued to draw cartoons and illustrations for them for the next seven decades. His books include Shrek!, on which the films of the same name are based, Abel's Island and The Real Thief, both published by Pushkin Children's. He twice received the Newbery Honor, was awarded the Caldecott Medal, and was the US nominee for both of the biennial international Hans Christian Andersen Awards, as a children's book illustrator in 1982 and a writer in 1988.
Don't Tell Him I'm a Mermaid (And Then I Turned Into A Mermaid Ser. #2)
by Laura StevenJoin Molly and her sisters on their second adventure in the funniest (and fishiest) middle-grade mermaid series for readers aged 9 and up. Perfect for fans of Louise Rennison and Bad Mermaids.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
by L. Frank BaumPublished in 1908, this is the story of Dorothy, her cat Eureka, her cousin Zeb, and his horse Jim and how they get swallowed up by an earthquake and end up in Oz where they meet the Wizard again.
Dory Fantasmagory (Dory Fantasmagory Ser. #1)
by Abby HanlonMy name is Dory, but everyone calls me Rascal. This is my family. And I'm the littlest. Meet Dory - an irresistible scamp with a huge imagination. Dory's the youngest in her family, which STINKS because it means everyone's always too busy to play with her. Or worse! They call her too little to join in. Luckily Dory has plenty of friends to keep her company - even if everyone else says they're just imaginary. And Dory has a lot to do: outsmarting the monsters that live in her house, escaping from prison (aka time-out) and exacting revenge on her sister's favourite doll... Fully illustrated throughout, and with perfect-for-bedtime length chapters, this adorable little mischief-maker is sure to capture your heart.
Dot.: Untangling Our Wired Lives
by Randi ZuckerbergDot is a clever little girl, well-versed in how to use electronic devices. Dot knows a lot. She knows how to tap . . . to swipe . . . to share . . . online, but she's forgotten how to do things in the world surrounding her . . .Dot's tech-savvy expertise, mingled with her resourceful imagination, proves Dot really does know lots and lots.
The Double-cross: Book 6 (Sam Silver: Undercover Pirate #6)
by Jan Burchett Sara VoglerHow to become an Undercover Pirate...1) Have a pirate captain as your ancient ancestor2) Find a message in a bottle and a magic gold doubloon3) Get whisked back in time to join a pirate crew4) When you get home DON'T TELL ANYONE. Remember - you're undercover!Captain Blade's old enemy, Blackheart, is out for revenge. With his ruthless crew he's determined to steal the Sea Wolf. Can Sam and the pirates outwit their deadly enemy?
Double Fudge (Fudge #5)
by Judy Blume'Ooh, money, money, money,' sang Fudge. 'I love money, money, money!' Pete's little brother, Fudge, has a new obsession. He's mad about money and he wants loads of it. In fact, he's going to print a hundred million trillion 'Fudge Bucks' and buy the whole world. Or maybe he'll just settle for buying the capital city of America and call it Fudgington. He's driving Pete nuts. Will Fudge ever stop being the most embarrassing brother on the planet?Double Fudge is the final book in this hugely successful series from the bestselling author and household name Judy Blume.
Double Play at Short
by Matt ChristopherTwelve-year-old Danny thinks that there is something very familiar about the girl who plays shortstop on the team he faces during the championship series, and his curiosity leads him to a surprising discovery about his own adoption.
The Doublecross: (And Other Skills I Learned as a Superspy) (Superspy Ser.)
by Jackson PearceWith a hilarious and charismatic cast of characters, this start to a fresh middle grade action-adventure series is part Spy Kids and all fun! Everyone in twelve-year-old Hale's family is a spy, going way back. They've all worked for the Sub Rosa Society, an elite organization that's so top secret that new agents aren't recruited; they're born. His parents may be the ultimate spy team at SRS, but Hale isn't your typical stealthy spy--he is, as his mother puts it, "big-boned," and as some of his classmates put it, "fat." Still, he's convinced he will someday be a great field agent. After all, it's his legacy. But when both his mother and father go missing on a secret mission--likely captured by the SRS's number one enemy--it's Hale's time to step up and (with a little help from his acrobat-cheerleader little sister) save the day. Don't miss these other books from Jackson Pearce:The DoublecrossThe Inside JobThe Ellie, Engineer seriesEllie, EngineerEllie, Engineer: The Next LevelEllie, Engineer: In the Spotlight
Dozy Bear and the Secret of Sleep (The World of Dozy Bear #1)
by Katie BlackburnNow are you all snuggled up and ready for bed? I'm going to tell you a story about the secret of sleep, and a little bear called Dozy who wanted to sleep, but didn't know how.Dozy Bear and the Secret of Sleep fills the gap in the market for relaxing bedtime books that act as a sleep aid rather than bedtime entertainment. It combines proven sleep and relaxation techniques with Richard Smythe's gorgeous, dreamlike illustrations, and is perfect for any parent who wants to turn naptime or bedtime into a calming experience.