Sean O'Reilly

In a dark castle in a land far, far away, the Clockwork Girl was created by the mechanical genius of a mad scientist determined to win a prize at the town fair. Against all odds, she finds love and companionship in Huxley, the amazing mutant circus boy. Despite the threats of their warring families, they begin to explore the world together and discover what it means to be human - to move, to think, and ultimately, to love.

The Mighty Mighty Monsters are going on a field trip to the museum in the city. Like most of their outings, things get a little crazy. They meet a mummy who comes to life. Using their 'Monster Might, ' they help him break out of the museum and take him back to Transylmania.

The monsters are enjoying a day at the annual scare fair when Milton runs into trouble. Cursed with bad luck, he breaks all the mirrors in the infamous hall of mirrors. The scare fair is already having money trouble, and Milton must find a way to replace the mirrors and make the fair popular again.

The monsters are ready for a relaxing day at the beach. However, the day is anything but relaxing The group meets a young, lonely Loch Ness Monster named Gill who is scared of the water. They help Gill find the confidence he needs to go into the ocean and find his family.

Top travel writers describe their extended visits to Italy in a volume that includes descriptions of Florence, Sicily, the Mediterranean, and other locales, in an anthology that is presented in a story-a-day format. Original.