Backgrounds: Philip DeGuard, Bob Inman and Hal Ashmead.Animation: Ben Washam, Ken Harris, Lloyd Vaughan, Richard Thompson, Don Towsley, Tom Ray and Philip Roman.Additional Music and Orchestra by Eugene Poddany.Thurl Ravenscroft as bass vocalist on " You're a Mean One, Mr.Boris Karloff as the Grinch and the narrator.He saves the sleigh, returns the presents and the other belongings to the Whos, and joins in the town's Christmas celebration, by carving the roast beast. Realizing that Christmas means more than just material possessions, the Grinch's heart grows three sizes. Crumpit, ready to dump the bags, he discovers that the citizens of Whoville, despite having no gifts or decorations, have gathered in the middle of town to sing as Christmas Day dawns. His plan is nearly thwarted by a toddler named Cindy Lou-Who, but is otherwise undetected.Īs the Grinch reaches the summit of Mt.
Once loaded, he plans on dumping the bags of stolen goods. One Christmas Eve, he finally decides to stop Christmas Day from coming to Whoville by disguising himself as Santa Claus, his dog Max as a reindeer and, in a reversal of Santa's visit, steal all gifts, decorations and symbols of Christmas. He especially hates Christmas and has always been annoyed by the town's Christmas celebrations. Crumpit, located above the village of Whoville. The Valencia Barnes & Noble bookstore is located in the Creekside Place center, 23630 Valencia Blvd., Valencia 91355.The Grinch is a surly, antisocial green creature with a heart "two sizes too small" who lives alone in a cave atop Mt. “Island of Zarada: The Larimar Quest” is available online at bn.com,, major bookstores and. Her mission is to inspire girls to harness their inner strength and reach for their dreams. She is an entertainer and award-winning speaker. She has a passion for just about anything creative: writing, music, screenwriting, painting and dancing. In “Island of Zarada: The Larimar Quest,” Miranda sheds her childhood naiveté and develops a sense of responsibility for all her people, realizing her inner strength, ultimately fulfilling her duty to herself and to her people by becoming Sultana.Įvans is a Los Angeles resident who walks to the beat of a different drummer. When Anaya challenges Miranda for the throne, the High Council sends them on a dangerous quest to determine who will rule. Miranda is slated to become the next Sultana, but Selexi, an evil schemer, wants her own daughter, Anaya, to be crowned. The only hope against starvation are the precious red larimar stones, found on the distant island of Sarona, where daemons hide in their lair, waiting to kill anyone who dares intrude. “Island of Zarada: The Larimar Quest” begins with the rivalry of two girls against the backdrop of a drought.
An inspirational tale for young girls between 10 and 16 years of age, “Island of Zarada” is the first adventure about the Zaradians. Noted author Michele Singer Evans will sign her new book “Island of Zarada: The Larimar Quest” at Barnes & Noble in Valencia on Sunday, October 20 at 2 p.m., and the public is invited to join her.Įvans’ “Island of Zarada: The Larimar Quest” is a coming-of-age story of a young girl facing the challenges of becoming the leader of her people.