Books by Michael Dahl

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Book SynopsisIt''s time for bed, Goat! Get ready for sleepytime with this lighthearted board book that toddlers will love.

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Book SynopsisLittle Lion needs a haircut! Follow along as he and his dad go to the barber shop in this lighthearted board book - a must-read for toddlers.

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Book SynopsisA dangerous book is missing from the Library of Doom. The book has no words, except for one single sentence. Whoever reads it disappears. Forever. When the book appears in a classroom on the first day of school, it will be up to the Librarian to close this new chapter of fear. Uncover hidden threats and dark mysteries with SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY OF DOOM, a page-turning chapter book series from best-selling author Michael Dahl.

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Book SynopsisDeep within the Library of Doom, raiders are searching for the treasure of the Lost Archives. The thieves have captured a young worker to guide them through the maze-like shelves. The boy doesn't want to betray the Librarian, but he is a Silent One. If he cannot speak, how can he call for help? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY OF DOOM, a page-turning chapter book series from best-selling author Michael Dahl.

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Book SynopsisThe Library of Doom's greatest foe, the Eraser, has caught the Librarian in a lethal trap. Now the hero is chained down and a giant super-eraser swings above him, getting closer with every swipe. Can the Librarian escape the doom device, or will he be wiped out for good? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY OF DOOM, a page-turning chapter book series from best-selling author Michael Dahl.

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Book SynopsisAn extremely evil book marked with an X has unleashed a swarm of X-winged insects, and the bugs are on the hunt for their favourite food - books! When the hungry horde targets a bookmobile and the humans inside, can the expert Librarian force the deadly pests to exit? Or will they turn him into an ex-librarian? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY OF DOOM, a page-turning chapter book series from best-selling author Michael Dahl.

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Book SynopsisA strange book is left on an empty street. The wind blows its pages. The pages keep moving. And they are hungry! Only the Librarian can save a young boy from the deadly pages. Only the Librarian knows how to defeat them. Join the mysterious Librarian on another adventure as he fights to save his precious books from the Library of Doom. Can he save them before they fall into the hands of people who would use them for evil?

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Book SynopsisA young woman finds a bizarre book on a crowded bus. After reading a few pages, she becomes trapped inside the book itself. The pages spread out like an endless plain. A mysterious stranger known only as the Librarian offers to guide her to safety. But even he is vulnerable to the pages' most potent snare - the millions of letters covering the paper were penned with poisonous ink!Join the mysterious Librarian on another adventure as he fights to save his precious books from the Library of Doom. Can he save them before they fall into the hands of people who would use them for evil?

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Book SynopsisSome books are too evil to be ignored. They cannot be thrown away or burned. They must be buried deep in the ground. So when the Librarian tries to bury a terrible book, he could be buried alive! How can he set himself free?Join the mysterious Librarian on another adventure as he fights to save his precious books from the Library of Doom. Can he save them before they fall into the hands of people who would use them for evil?

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Book SynopsisAn ancient curse sends a stone silo crashing across the countryside. Houses, barns, and cars are crushed in its path. The silo contains a giant scroll, sent by the foul Spellbinder to imprison the entire earth within its vast, unrolling page. Even the mighty Librarian is overpowered by the Spellbinder's steamrolling magic. Can anyone stop the smashing scroll?Join the mysterious Librarian on another adventure as he fights to save his precious books from the Library of Doom. Can he save them before they fall into the hands of people who would use them for evil?

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Book SynopsisLittle Whale worries about everything, and that's okay. Mother Whale is always there to make Little Whale feel better. No more worries, Little Whale!

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Book SynopsisHow did Robin become Batman''s crime-fighting partner? Discover the story behind the Boy Wonder''s journey from typical teenager to superhero sidekick, including the source of his acrobatic skills. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for young superhero fans.

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Book SynopsisHow did Robin become Batman''s crime-fighting partner? Discover the story behind the Boy Wonder''s journey from typical teenager to superhero sidekick, including the source of his acrobatic skills. With action-packed illustrations and easy-to-follow text, these early reader books are perfect for young superhero fans.

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Book SynopsisA school basement is packed with towering bookshelves, and it's a dream come true for two students. But then they discover drops of ink dotting the shelves. Something skitters in the dark. A ghoul is on the loose. Can the Librarian banish the creature before it sucks every last book dry? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY OF DOOM, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

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Book SynopsisAncient treasures are kept safe within the mighty Heroes Hold. But? the fierce Beast has ?somehow slipped inside. It's? on the hunt for ''Heroes'', a book? containing ?the power of all heroes from all stories.? Can the Librarian and his helpers make sure the mighty book is never checked out? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with SECRETS OF THE LIBRARY OF DOOM, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

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Book SynopsisA school field trip. A pit filled to the brim with fossils. A valuable shark tooth over a million years old. And one bad boy who doesn''t know better than to steal from mother nature. Modern-day sharks only live in the ocean, but Professor Igor proves that prehistoric shark bones can be found anywhere. And where there''s bones, razor-sharp teeth aren''t far behind . . . This series of hi-lo books is sure to sink its teeth into any reluctant reader--and refuse to let go until the final page.

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Book SynopsisSarah receives a package in the mail from her recently deceased grandfather: a life-size robotic version of him! Sarah enjoys spending time with robo-grandpa, but her mum thinks the invention is creepy. One night while Sarah sleeps, her mum sends the robot to the scrap heap leaving only one hand behind. Sarah holds on to it as a memento of her beloved grandfather but like Sarah, the hand has problems letting go . . .

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Book SynopsisJason wishes he were taller. He wishes his arms were longer. He wishes his nose were shorter. So when Jason discovers a bottle of so-called Skeleton Lotion in a strange shop, he buys it in the hope that it'll give him a killer bod. Sure enough the stuff works! But after a few days of using it, Jason begins to wonder about the side effects of this killer cure . . .

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Book SynopsisTwo friends decide to sneak into an abandoned science laboratory to explore, only to find that the lab isn't empty after all. Strange security guards patrol the grounds. Even stranger, almost all of the doors inside are locked. And they keep hearing an eerie, chattering sound around every corner. When they try to leave, they realize that the place is more like a labyrinth than a laboratory and like most labyrinths, this maze has a monster waiting at the finish line . . .

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Book SynopsisWelcome to Professor Igor's lab. Take a look at the unsettling specimens he keeps here and find out how he came to have them. Each one is a clue to a spooky story with a chilling twist. From living shark fossils to creepy arcade games, these thrilling tales are sure to send shivers down your spine!These special Express editions have reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, they are sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.

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Book SynopsisTwo brothers and their father plan a hunting trip deep in the woods when a bizarre legend about a werewolf rears its head. Is that dark shape lurking among the trees actually half-human and half-wolf? Professor Igor's tale of terror reveals the dark truth about a terrible family curse. This series of hi-lo books is sure to sink its teeth into reluctant readers--and refuse to let go until the final page.

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Book SynopsisAboard a strange-looking bus, a girl hears whining coming from a hatch beneath her seat. The whines sound like calls for help. When the girl lifts the hatch to investigate, a hand reaches out and grabs her leg. Then another hand grabs her and another! Are the body parts reaching for help . . . or do they want something more?

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Book SynopsisA young girl slides into the first-row seat of her school bus. The cool kids won''t let her sit in the back. But today, she''s glad to sit at the front. Row by row, the seats in the back of the bus begin disappearing! Will her row be next? !

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Book SynopsisAfter detention, a young boy steps aboard the late bus. When the bus takes an unexpected turn towards a graveyard, his long day suddenly goes from bad to worse! Will the detour be the ride of his life . . . or his final destination?

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Book SynopsisAfter an away game victory, a bus full of American football players heads back home. Suddenly, all of the players receive the same message on their phones - an image of a mysterious shadowy figure. When the figure appears on the road ahead of them is all hope lost? Or can the team mange another win?

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Book SynopsisAfter a play rehearsal, schoolchildren board a bus that no one recognizes. Soon, the sky grows darker, the moon and stars arrive early and the pupils see something they didn''t expect: the lights of their city far, far below them! The strange bus is drifting into outer space . . . and the students are running out of air!

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Book SynopsisAfter school, a boy boards an odd-looking bus. Inside, the floor, the seats and even the ceiling are covered with used up chewing gum. Soon, the sticky gum grows thicker, climbs higher, comes alive . . . and the bus windows will not open! Can the boy escape before the ooze takes control?

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Book SynopsisA thunderstorm rocks a strange-looking bus on its way to school. With each blast of lightning, the bus ripples with shock waves. With each ripple, a boy sees his bus mates split into vibrating twins, then triplets. The bus soon grows more and more crowded, but the boy is in for an even more shocking surprise!

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Book SynopsisOn a morning like any other, a young boy gets on his school bus, but the passengers are anything but ordinary. One pupil has an extra eye! Another has a tail! And another has lizards for hair! At least his best friend is normal - or is she?

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Book SynopsisA strange woman is handing out free metal bookmarks. A girl takes one. Ouch! She pricks her finger and a dot of blood drips out. The woman smiles with sharp teeth at the sight. The girl will soon become an unwilling member of her ghoulish book club . . . unless the mighty Librarian can come to the rescue! Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with Secrets of the Library of Doom, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

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Book SynopsisA bored student sits in the library, scribbling in an old book. Then his pen suddenly fills the margins with a menacing monster. Tentacles reach out and pull the boy into the pages! But the powerful Librarian has already been drawn into the paper. Is there another special champion who can set both the boy and hero free? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with Secrets of the Library of Doom, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

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Book SynopsisA young Page, a worker in the Library of Doom, is trapped. A wizard's ancient curse pulled him into the Shifting Shelves, gigantic bookcases that turn and twist and collide. Can the powerful Librarian free the boy from the maze of moving boards, or will they both be stuck within the evil enchantment forever? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with Secrets of the Library of Doom, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

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Book SynopsisA bookstore closes for the night. Nothing inside stirs, except for one creeping thing: a human hand! The cursed part hunts for someone to read its handwriting so it can unleash an evil spirit into the world. Can the mighty Librarian stop the wicked hand before it makes a young boy its victim? Uncover hidden dangers and dark mysteries with Secrets of the Library of Doom, a page-turning chapter book series from bestselling author Michael Dahl.

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Book SynopsisThe most fearsome book in the Library of Doom contains a single sentence. It's so horrible that anyone who reads it will vanish into nothingness. The book is now loose in a small town, lying on the floor of a school bus. Anyone could find it and open its cover. Who will save the town from the world's shortest (and deadliest) story?

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Book SynopsisWhen two friends open the door to a library, a clawed hand pulls them inside! They awaken in a strange nest that is filled with giant eggs. When one of the eggs begins to hatch, they hurry to hide from whatever creature may emerge. A shadowy beast with a taste for voracious readers has its hungry eyes on them.

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Book SynopsisThe Library of Doom's secret chamber holds a book that drains the Librarian's life away. Now, the book has been stolen and only another Librarian could be the thief. Even worse, if the last word is read on the final page of the book, the world will end! His life force shrinking with every step, the Librarian must find the traitor and save the world from The Last Word.

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Book SynopsisAn explosion shakes the Library of Doom, ripping a hole through 70 floors! Now, one of the young workers a Page is missing, and it will take two Librarians to rescue him. But amid the rubble and ancient books, the heroes meet unexpected danger the jewel-hungry Watch-man, whose can turn his enemies and everything around him into dust!

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Book SynopsisSlate is a cliffhanger. His job is to guard the most dangerous books in the Library of Doom. But one day, Slate's curiosity gets the better of him. He opens The Scrawler, a long forgotten book. Suddenly, everything goes silent. The air becomes ice cold. Slate cries out for help, but in the darkest depths of the Library of Doom, no one can hear you scream.

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Book SynopsisA huge creature unfolds itself from the pages of a thesaurus into an origami monster! Now, a young student is face to face with Thesaurus Rex, a dino-sized villain of synonyms. The beast seems unstoppable until a Librarian enters the scene. But how can a Librarian fend off a foe that can transform into any word in the English language?

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Book SynopsisA shadowy thief haunts the Library of Doom. One by one, the villain is outsmarting all the Library's ancient traps. Nothing can stop him. And what's worse, the thief is heading towards the Library's most amazing weapon . . . a gleaming blue gem that can transform its owner into anyone in the world! Can the Librarians stop the villain before it's too late?

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Book SynopsisFrom grinding on rails to landing that last big half-pipe trick, Goodnight Skateboard follows a young girl''s day at a skateboarding competition until she says goodnight to her favourite extreme sport. With rhyming text and action-packed imagery, author Michael Dahl captures the excitement and energy of the skatepark and the awesome athletes who skate. This delightful picture book will have skateboarding fans everywhere cheering for bedtime.

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Book SynopsisErro and Zak Nine are hiding in the Phantom Forest, a dark wood filled with giant, towering trees and dangerous beasts. The boys hide high above the ground, climbing and jumping between the tree branches. So far they''ve avoided dangerous creatures such as huge, hairy rats and giant, bloodthirsty spiders. But a new predator has caught the boys'' scent. An enormous flying serpent chases after them and won''t stop until its hunger is satisfied! How will Zak and Erro avoid becoming dinner for this deadly new monster?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.

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Book SynopsisAs Zak Nine and his friend Erro make their way around a strange lake, they discover an ancient golden building. The boys decide to go inside to take a closer look, but unwittingly stumble into the legendary Octagon: an underground chamber with eight mysterious doors. One door will lead the boys to freedom, but the rest lead to sinister traps and certain death! Will Zak and Erro outwit the deadly room and escape before it''s too late?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.

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Book SynopsisTravelling by night, Zak Nine and Erro are following a shadowy figure until the mysterious stranger disappears into a cave. The boys decide to follow. Inside they find a maze filled with priceless gems, along with a rough band of escaped criminals. Things go from bad to worse when a squad of Alcatraz guards arrives on the scene. When the guards start shooting their laser blasters, suddenly nobody is safe! Will Zak and Erro escape the deadly storm of laser fire, or will they be trapped in the endless dark forever?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.

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Book SynopsisHoping to avoid the Alcatraz guards, Zak Nine and Erro decide to climb down into a deep canyon to hide. But soon the boys see some huge rock formations that move! Zak and Erro are quickly caught by the giant criminals that have been imprisoned in the deep gorge. Some of the giants want to hand the boys over to the Alcatraz guards to gain their own freedom. But a few giants would rather turn the boys into dinner! Will Zak and Erro outwit their captors and get away before becoming the giants'' next meal?This special Express edition has a reduced level text of ATOS 2.0 or lower. With exciting illustrations and gripping, page-turning text, it is sure to engross even the most reluctant of readers.

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