Bishop, Jacqueline

Step into the untamed wilderness during the heart of the American Revolution. When your family is torn apart by the war and your father and brother fall on opposite sides of the conflict, you are left entirely alone. Fleeing from British soldiers who want to arrest you, Sarah Bishop must do the impossible: survive on her own in the rugged wilderness. In this thrilling adventure by the Newbery Medal-winning author of Island of the Blue Dolphins, you will follow Sarah as she carves out a brand-new life far away from the battles of men. She must learn to find her own food, build her own shelter, and protect herself from the dangers of the wild. This powerful story of survival and fierce independence will keep you turning the pages. You will be inspired by Sarah's incredible courage as she transforms from a frightened runaway into a strong, self-reliant young woman making her own way in a divided world.

Imagine waking up one beautiful, sunny morning to discover that your head is completely missing! That is exactly the bizarre problem facing the hero of this wildly funny story. Instead of panicking, the headless man decides to fix the situation himself. He tries out all sorts of hilarious, homemade replacements. First, he plops a heavy orange pumpkin on his neck. Next, he tests out a pointy parsnip. He even tries carving a solid block of wood! But no matter what he uses, nothing feels quite right, and he just doesn't look like his old self. It turns out that fixing a missing head requires some truly outside-the-box thinking. Can a bold, clever young boy help him finally solve this ridiculous mystery? Dive into this deeply silly, classic tale of magical mix-ups and find out how to keep your head—even when you've lost it!

High on the rugged mountain ridges of Mongolia, snow leopards move like shadows. They are so elusive that many people who live near them may never see one, yet their survival depends on careful science, patience, and respect for the wild places they call home. Saving the Ghost of the Mountain follows the work of a scientist and the Snow Leopard Trust as they study one of the world’s most mysterious big cats. Through field observations and conservation work, you’ll learn how researchers search for clues, track behavior, and try to protect animals that are rarely seen but deeply important. This thoughtful nonfiction adventure is ideal for readers who like real wildlife science, endangered animals, remote landscapes, and stories that show how protecting nature begins with understanding it.

In Brazil’s vast Pantanal, a strange, shy mammal slips through the wetlands with a snorkel-like nose and a talent for staying hidden. The Tapir Scientist joins Brazilian field scientist Pati Medici on a real expedition to study the lowland tapir, an animal many people have never seen, even near its own habitat. Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop bring readers into the world of field science, where researchers use tools such as microchips and camera traps to uncover the private lives of these elusive animals. Funny, immediate, and full of discovery, this nonfiction adventure is perfect for readers who enjoy wildlife mysteries, rainforest and wetland ecosystems, conservation work, and the high-tech methods scientists use to protect animals few people understand.

Each spring in the forests of Manitoba, Canada, the ground seems to come alive as tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes emerge from underground dens. The Snake Scientist follows Dr. Robert Mason, also known as the Snake Scientist, as he studies one of the largest gatherings of snakes in the world. After spending the winter in a state of suspended animation, the snakes return in a dramatic natural event that has fascinated researchers for years. This Scientists in the Field book brings readers close to real outdoor research, showing how scientists observe, ask questions, and protect animals that many people fear or misunderstand. It is an engaging nonfiction choice for readers interested in reptiles, biology, animal behavior, and unusual wonders of the natural world.

Welcome to the Theatre Illuminata, a magical place where the characters of every play ever written live entirely behind the curtain. The actors are bound to the Theatre by The Book, an ancient and powerful tome of scripts. Seventeen-year-old Beatrice Shakespeare Smith, known as Bertie, is not one of the actors, but they are her only family. Now, she is about to lose them all. The Book has been threatened, and along with it, the very existence of the Theatre itself. It is the only home Bertie has ever known, and she must find a way to save it before the curtain falls forever. Complicating matters is the small problem of two handsome men vying for her attention. Nate is a dashing pirate who will do anything to protect Bertie, while Ariel is a seductive air spirit with dangerous motives. The course of true love never did run smooth, and Bertie must navigate a world of shifting allegiances, vengeful sea goddesses, and theatrical magic to protect her home.

Yellow blood, silk stronger than it looks, and skeletons on the outside: tarantulas may seem strange, but they are real animals with remarkable secrets. The Tarantula Scientist follows spider expert Sam Marshall into the rain forest of French Guiana, where he searches for tarantulas by knocking at the doors of their burrows. Readers also visit a major spider laboratory, where hundreds of live tarantulas help scientists study these hairy, often misunderstood creatures. With vivid photographs and lively field reporting, this nonfiction science adventure turns fear into curiosity. It is a strong pick for readers who like unusual animals, rainforest research, biology, and close-up encounters with creatures that deserve a second look.

On a remote island off the southern coast of New Zealand, the last kakapo parrots live under the watchful care of people determined to help them survive. Kakapo Rescue follows Sy Montgomery and Nic Bishop on a ten-day visit to Codfish Island, where New Zealand’s National Kakapo Recovery Team works to protect the rare, flightless parrots. These large, trusting birds have suffered severe population loss, but dedicated scientists and volunteers are helping them make a careful comeback. Winner of the Sibert Medal, this Scientists in the Field book combines wildlife photography, conservation science, and the urgency of saving a species on the brink. It is a memorable read for anyone interested in birds, endangered animals, island habitats, and real-life environmental teamwork.

In the cloud forest of Papua New Guinea lives an animal that seems almost impossible: it has a pouch like a kangaroo, climbs trees with ease, and makes its home high among ancient branches. Quest for the Tree Kangaroo follows a team of scientists led by Lisa Dabek as they search for the rare Matschie’s tree kangaroo. Their expedition takes readers into steep, muddy, leech-filled mountain forest, where researchers use careful tracking tools to study elusive animals without harming them. This real-life science adventure blends wildlife biology, exploration, conservation, and respect for the local people whose knowledge helps protect the forest. It is an excellent choice for readers who enjoy unusual mammals, rainforest expeditions, and field research in remote places.

Seventeen-year-old Catherine Morland has a massive imagination and a serious obsession with reading dark, thrilling mystery novels. When she is invited to spend a few weeks in the glamorous city of Bath, she is desperate for her own real-life adventure. There, she experiences the excitement of grand dances, navigating high society, and falling for the charming and witty Henry Tilney. When Henry invites her to stay at his family's grand estate, Northanger Abbey, Catherine is convinced she has stepped right into the pages of one of her creepy books. Letting her imagination run completely wild, she begins to suspect that the ancient mansion is hiding terrible secrets and that Henry's strict father might be a literal villain. As she sneaks through dark hallways looking for clues, Catherine must figure out the difference between fiction and reality before she ruins her real-life romance. This brilliantly funny coming-of-age story is perfect for anyone who has ever gotten a little too invested in a good book. It is a lighthearted, witty adventure full of social blunders, genuine romance, and hilarious misunderstandings.

Wrap yourself in a blanket and prepare for a magical winter reading journey! This massive collection features some of the best holiday stories ever written by legendary authors. You will travel through snowy forests and cozy living rooms, meeting a wonderful cast of talking animals who experience the true meaning of the festive season. From brave pets to clever woodland creatures, every story celebrates loyalty, friendship, and the joy of the holidays. This brilliant anthology is packed with heartwarming lessons and thrilling adventures. It is an amazing way to discover classic writing styles and see how different famous authors imagined the magic of winter. You will be captivated by the incredible variety of tales, making it the absolute perfect book to read by the fire when the snow is falling outside.

Katarina Bishop and W. W. Hale the fifth were born to live in completely different worlds. Kat comes from a long line of lovable criminal masterminds, while Hale is the heir to a seemingly perfect global dynasty. Despite their differences, they know how to run the perfect con together. But when Hale unexpectedly inherits his grandmother's billion dollar corporation, the rules of the game change entirely. Hale is suddenly thrust into a legitimate corporate world where there is no place for Kat or their old heists. But Kat refuses to walk away, especially when she uncovers a massive conspiracy. Someone has altered the will in an elaborate plot to steal the family fortune, making Hale the ultimate mark. To protect one of their own, Kat and her trusted crew must pull off the most ambitious job the Bishop family has ever attempted. You will be on the edge of your seat as Kat risks everything to save Hale's legacy. She is prepared to do the impossible, even if saving his company means losing him forever.

Katarina Bishop is not your average teenager. She is the brilliant mastermind who successfully robbed the most secure museum in the world. Her legendary reputation quickly attracts a new client who needs her to steal the infamous Cleopatra Emerald and return it to its rightful owners. It sounds like a noble cause, but this particular gem comes with a terrifying catch. The emerald has been hidden from the public for thirty years, and history dictates that anyone who claims it never holds onto it for long. To make matters worse, the criminal underworld is absolutely convinced that the stone is heavily cursed. You will join Kat and her exceptionally talented crew as they chase the elusive jewel across the globe. Dodging ancient curses and outsmarting rival thieves, Kat quickly realizes that the classic cons her family has relied on for generations will not work this time. If she wants to survive this heist, she is going to have to invent an entirely new set of rules.

Eighteen-year-old Joe Bishop faces the ultimate test of courage when his father dies in a tragic deep-sea diving accident. Suddenly responsible for his family's survival, Joe is determined to take over the perilous underwater business in the unforgiving Alaskan waters. But convincing the local cannery to hire a young, untested diver is no easy task. Joe must prove he has the grit and skill to navigate the treacherous ocean currents and secure his family's future. He faces not only the physical dangers of the deep but also the skepticism of seasoned fishermen who doubt his abilities. As he plunges into the icy depths, Joe discovers that true resilience means facing your deepest fears head-on. This gripping survival story plunges you into the high-stakes world of commercial diving, where every breath counts and the wilderness demands total respect.

For as long as she can remember, Katarina Bishop has been a vital part of her family's illicit business. Thieving is simply in her blood. Desperate for a normal existence, Kat pulls the ultimate con to secure a spot at a prestigious boarding school and leave the criminal underworld behind. But her peaceful retirement is short lived when her charming old friend Hale arrives with terrible news. A ruthless mobster's priceless art collection has been stolen, and Kat's father is the prime suspect. Trapped between the relentless pursuit of Interpol and the deadly vengeance of the mob, her father's life is on the line. The only way to save him is to track down the stolen paintings and steal them back. You will embark on a glamorous international caper as Kat assembles a highly specialized crew of teenage grifters. With only two weeks on the clock, she must orchestrate the most elaborate heist in her family's long history to save her father and steal her own life back.

In a world where the dead are catalogued like books, each corpse—called a History—holds a story only Librarians can read. Keeper Mackenzie Bishop survived a violent History last summer, but the trauma haunts her as she returns to Hyde School. When people begin vanishing and the disappearances all point back to her, Mackenzie must confront the Archive’s darkest secrets while battling her own nightmares. The line between memory and reality blurs, and the stakes rise: if she fails, she could lose her role, her memories, even her life. Schwab weaves a fast‑moving blend of fantasy, mystery, and horror, delivering a haunting tale of power, loss, and the lengths one will go to protect the stories that define us.

The fragile rules that once kept the human and vampire residents of Morganville from destroying one another have been completely shattered. An ancient, terrifying vampire named Bishop has arrived in town looking for a lost book of dark secrets, and he has maintained a vicious death grip on the city ever since. Unwilling to live under his cruel tyranny, an underground resistance of humans and vampires is secretly brewing. To crush this rising rebellion, Bishop makes a devastating vow to obliterate Morganville and execute every living and undead soul inside its borders. College student Claire Danvers and her tight-knit group of friends are the only ones brave enough to stand in his path. You will plunge into a desperate, high-stakes battle for the very survival of the town. Even if Claire and the resistance can somehow defeat an enemy of such immense power, they must face the chilling reality of what comes next. Once the ruling vampires taste ultimate control, going back to the old rules might be impossible.

The unusual college town of Morganville has always managed to maintain a bloodless harmony between its human residents and vampire overlords. That fragile peace is shattered by the arrival of Bishop, an ancient master vampire determined to abolish all order, awaken dark forces, and let pure chaos reign. His terrifying presence alone threatens everything the town has built, but an even darker menace is brewing on the horizon. Violent, unnatural black cyclone clouds are gathering over the city, promising a devastating storm of epic proportions. As student Claire Danvers and her close-knit circle of friends prepare to defend their home against these raging elements, the unthinkable happens. The vampires of Morganville begin vanishing into thin air, one by one. You will follow Claire as she investigates these mysterious disappearances, leading her to a chilling ultimate choice. With the town plunging into madness, she must either swear her absolute allegiance to the cruel Bishop or face a brutal death.

When a devastating mistake at a party shatters his life and inadvertently causes the death of an innocent girl, sixteen-year-old Brent Bishop is sent on a highly unusual journey of repentance. Instead of going to jail, the victim's grieving mother tasks Brent with building four whirligigs modeled after her daughter and placing them at the four farthest corners of the United States. As he travels from Washington State to Florida and Maine, his ingenious wind toys bring unexpected peace and hope to the strangers who find them. This profound and moving novel weaves together a tapestry of hidden connections, revealing how one boy's quest for forgiveness can set a multitude of lives into beautiful, spinning motion.

Fifty years after a devastating nuclear war, the surviving population lives under a fragile peace. This peace is maintained by a cruel yearly tradition where the daughters of the losing faction are forced to marry the sons of the winning faction. This year, it is Ivy Westfall's turn. Her family was defeated in the struggle for control, and now they have given her a deadly assignment. She must marry the president's son, Bishop Lattimer, and then she must kill him. Ivy has been raised for this exact moment. She knows her duty is to restore her family to power, no matter the personal cost. But when she finally meets Bishop, the plan begins to unravel. Instead of the cold, heartless tyrant her family warned her about, Bishop is unexpectedly kind and might be the only person who truly understands her. Trapped between her fierce loyalty to her bloodline and her growing feelings for the boy she is sworn to destroy, Ivy faces an impossible choice. In a world where trust is dangerous and betrayal is expected, she must decide if she will be a weapon for her family or forge her own dangerous path forward.

Step into the Archive, a vast and mysterious realm where the dead are stored on shelves exactly like books in a library. These bodies are called Histories, and each one holds a lifetime of memories that only special Librarians can read. Twelve-year-old Mackenzie Bishop was first brought to this hidden world by her beloved grandfather. Now, four years later, her grandfather is gone, and Mac has taken over his important role as a Keeper. Her dangerous job is to stop restless and sometimes violent Histories from waking up and escaping into the real world. To protect her family and friends, Mac has to keep her double life a complete secret. But navigating the boundary between the living and the dead is incredibly risky. When things start going wrong in the Archive, Mac realizes she must use all her skills and bravery to restore order. Follow Mac on an unforgettable adventure filled with suspense, mystery, and incredible magic as she learns what it truly means to be a Keeper.

Getting discovered by a Hollywood talent scout is a dream come true, provided you survive the audition. When word spreads that a famous movie scout is visiting their quiet Vermont town, Soup and Rob immediately hatch a plan to become overnight superstars. Competition is fierce, especially since Bishop Zion Zeal and the Golden Prophets are also determined to steal the spotlight. Not to be outdone, Soup designs a spectacular, death-defying talent act guaranteed to drop jaws. Their stunt is so incredibly dangerous and outrageous that even professional stuntmen would walk away in fear. You will be thoroughly entertained watching these two best friends battle over turf, dodge disaster, and risk absolutely everything for a tiny taste of fame. This highly energetic and funny adventure proves that making it big in show business is a lot harder than it looks on the silver screen.

The fragile peace in Morganville is about to be shattered. Claire Danvers has fought hard to survive in a college town secretly run by vampires, navigating deadly politics and terrifying roommates. But now, an ancient and ruthless vampire named Mr. Bishop has arrived, and he has no interest in maintaining the delicate balance between the living and the undead. Mr. Bishop is planning a lavish, formal ball, but this is no ordinary party. It is a sinister, meticulously crafted trap designed to destroy the peace and plunge Morganville into absolute chaos. With the lives of her friends and the entire human population hanging in the balance, Claire must find a way to outsmart one of the oldest and most dangerous vampires in existence. As the music starts and the blood begins to flow, Claire will have to risk everything to spoil Bishop's deadly game before the night is over.

Two incredible worlds collide in the ultimate crossover event that fans have been waiting for. The brilliant criminal masterminds of the Heist Society are about to cross paths with the elite covert operatives of the Gallagher Academy. When the world's greatest teenage thieves find themselves operating in the same territory as the world's most highly trained teenage spies, explosive action is absolutely guaranteed. Macey McHenry has the wealth, the connections, and the top tier espionage training to handle any situation. But even she is caught off guard when a seemingly simple encounter spirals into a high stakes game of cat and mouse with Katarina Bishop's legendary crew. You will be constantly guessing who has the upper hand as these fiercely intelligent young women deploy their best tricks, cons, and tactical maneuvers. It is a brilliant clash of strategy and skill where loyalties are tested and nothing is exactly as it seems. Discover what happens when the best in the business are finally double crossed.

A poor parish priest makes a very simple wish, and an old, cracked clay crock answers him with a nightly miracle. Every single evening, the almonds inside the magical jar transform into a delicious, sweet marzipan moon. You will love seeing the humble priest enjoy this wonderful secret treat that fills his stomach and brings him quiet joy. But the magic is threatened when a very bossy and pompous bishop decides that the miracle-making crock belongs in a much fancier home. Watch what happens when greed and pride try to steal a humble piece of magic. This whimsical story shows that true wonders cannot be captured or controlled by those who do not appreciate them.

The isolated, muddy town of St. Muckle stands as a rare safe haven, too damp to burn and too remote to attract marauding dragons or greedy lords. For seven years, Charl and his mother have built a quiet life behind its protective walls, hiding from a dangerous past. But this fragile peace shatters the moment Charl witnesses something utterly impossible: an actual ghost. Soon, a devastating chain reaction of murder, a spreading plague, and the arrival of a ruthless mercenary dragon threaten to engulf the entire town in flame. Desperate for survival, Charl flees to the crumbling ruins of an abandoned abbey, only to discover that the ancient stones offer no sanctuary. A treacherous runaway nun, the restless spirits of murdered girls, and the fearsome Battle Bishop are waiting within the shadows. Ensnared in a complex web of dark magic and buried history, Charl must confront terrifying supernatural forces to survive. You will be pulled into a chilling, atmospheric tale that proves some secrets refuse to stay buried, testing how much a young boy will sacrifice to protect the people he calls home.

Imagine a hidden realm where the dead rest quietly on shelves, exactly like books in a sprawling library. Each body contains a story and a lifetime of memories that only special Librarians can read. These sleeping souls are called Histories, and the vast place where they are kept is known as the Archive. Mackenzie Bishop was brought into this secret world by her grandfather when she was just twelve years old. Now, she serves as a ruthless Keeper, tasked with the dangerous job of stopping violent Histories from waking up and escaping into the living world. It is a terrifying responsibility, and Mac has to lie to everyone she loves to keep them safe. But when someone starts deliberately altering Histories and erasing essential memories, the entire Archive is threatened. Mac must unravel an unsettling paranormal conspiracy before the boundary between the living and the dead crumbles completely. Discover a haunting and beautifully imagined mystery where uncovering the truth might be the most dangerous task of all.