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When Mr. Macaroni plans a class talent show, Pretzel Peyton wanders home from school in search of the answer. She is, after all, just an ordinary pretzel stick-or so she thinks.Join Peyton on a snack-filled journey as she encounters friends like Fruit Snack Frankie, the Cotton Candy twins, and Seaweed Samira. Discover how a seemingly ordinary pretzel stick steps up to save the day and learns that being a pretzel is nothing short of extraordinary.A heartwarming story of self-empowerment with an underlying message of friendship, The Talented Pretzel has a treat for every taste bud.

The LGBTQ+ story you've been waiting for: friendship, identity, attraction, disasters ... and finding your wings

Ich fühle mich schrecklich, lag ihr auf der Zunge. Ich hätte keinen Meter länger durchgehalten.Aber sie schaffte es nicht, die Worte laut auszusprechen.Nach dem missglückten Saisonauftakt hat Aurelie aufgegeben. Ihre Leidenschaft für Triathlon, ihre Identität - alles scheint verloren.Als das Abschlussschuljahr beginnt, kann Aurelie sich nicht länger in ihrem Zimmer verkriechen. Das Letzte, worauf sie Lust hat, ist, im Training ihren Teamkameraden hinterherzuhecheln. Und ausgerechnet Tom ignoriert sie gnadenlos - jetzt, wo sich Aurelie ihre Gefühle für ihn endlich eingestanden hat.Am besten, sie stellt den Status-quo so schnell wie möglich wieder her: Sie vorne, bewundert und schneller als alle anderen. Doch das ist leichter gesagt als getan, wenn Aurelie gegen alte Dämonen und neue Herausforderungen kämpft und die Jagd nach ersten Plätzen niemals ein Ende zu nehmen scheint.Bald steht Aurelie vor der Frage: Wer ist sie, wenn sie nicht mehr die Beste ist?Das packende Finale der Triathlon-Trilogie von Kiki Sieg.

Can love bridge the miles?Can trust survive the ultimate test? In the stirring sequel to her heartfelt narrative, Kacey Thorne returns with "Love & Trusting; she invites readers into the emotionally charged world of Emily and Joe, whose long-distance romance faces its greatest challenge yet in this captivating sequel of the "Healing Hearts" series. Emily and Joe navigate the trials of a relationship stretched across miles. But their love story takes a dramatic turn when faced with an unavoidable crossroads: the decision of who will move. With New York being an impossibility for Joe and Charleston a non-option for Emily, the couple finds themselves at an impasse that tests their love. As they grapple with this daunting decision, an unexpected mentor brings a new perspective and unforeseen challenges, inadvertently stirring the waters of trust and compelling Emily and Joe to confront deeper issues in their relationship. "Love & Trusting" is a beautifully woven tale of enduring love, the resilience required in long-distance relationships, and the profound trust necessary to overcome life's hurdles. Thorne masterfully captures the essence of Emily and Joe's journey, creating a narrative that resonates with the heart's capacity to love beyond boundaries and the courage to face life-altering decisions. Get ready to be swept away by a story that is as much about navigating the challenges of love and distance as it is about the transformative power of trust and the unexpected bonds that shape our lives. "Love & Trusting" is an emotional rollercoaster that promises to leave readers pondering the depths of their connections and the strength of their own hearts. More by Kacey Love & Forgiveness (Healing Hearts Book 1)

Starr and Sunny are best friends with a super-unbreakable bond--at least until Starr tells a little lie that spirals into a great big mess! Will the lie cost Starr her best friend, her passing science grade, and her spot onstage at Fifth Grade Family Night? Or will friendship and the power of forgiveness show a whole new squad how to shine?

Arabellas Familie besitzt eine mittelalterliche Burg, in der Familien ihre Ferien verbringen können. Nur hat Arabella davon gar nichts gewusst, bis sie eines Tages geheimnisvolle Briefe von ihrem Vater findet, der schon vor Jahren verschwunden ist. Doch als sie beschließt, die Burg mit eigenen Augen zu sehen, ist nicht nur ihre Großmutter alles andere als begeistert. Und dann ist da auch noch der dunkelhaarige Nick, der es irgendwie auf sie abgesehen zu haben scheint...Ohne es zu wollen, stolpert Arabella in ein Familiengeheimnis, das mehr Überraschungen mit sich bringt, als ihr lieb ist. Als sie plötzlich in einer anderen Zeit landet, muss sie alles daran setzen, die Nerven zu behalten. Oder ist das vielleicht ihre Chance, endlich ihren Vater wieder zu sehen?

"Beautiful Me, Beautiful We" is a delightful children's book that explores the journey of children who discover the true meaning of beauty, both within and the world around them. With vibrant illustrations, this book takes young readers aged 3-8 on a heartwarming adventure celebrating diversity, self-acceptance, and friendship.The story follows the children as they embrace their unique beauty and encourage friends, from various backgrounds, to do the same. With 28 pages of inspiring content, 'Beautiful Me, Beautiful We' instills important values of kindness, respect, friendship, and the celebration of individuality.

Gilmore Girls meets Sweet Home Alabama in this small-town, second-chance romance. Quinn is hustling to make her dream of owning her own business come true. But first, she'll have to survive a week of hosting her small town's Founder's Festival with her ex.Could Quinn Kelley's summer be more stressful? She's hustling to complete the certification program she needs to launch her own business. She has enough ongoing family drama to keep up with a Kardashian. And, oh yeah, her ex-boyfriend is back in town for the first time in years.Quinn would have been perfectly happy to continue pretending Ty Rossi doesn't exist. But when their mutual friend has a family emergency and has to leave town suddenly, Quinn and Ty are left in charge of their town's Founder's Festival. If they can survive an entire week of co-hosting events without murdering each other, it'll be a miracle. Their tempers ignite like flames set to paper anytime they're together. But the more time she spends with Ty, the more Quinn questions if all those sparks are fueled entirely by hate.

The next innovation in the book and gaming space is here: ZombieSeason! Read the book. Play the game. Fight the undead.

Are you ready to open these Animal Crackers? Really ready? Because once they¿re out, they tend to create a bit of mayhem . . . and a lot of cleaning up! Maisie knows heaps about animals and really wants one, but Mum always says no. Now her wish is aboutto come true in the strangest way.

Sage is an ordinary girl and a werewolf. When her friend ismurdered, she is determined to help warlock investigator Oren Rinallis,and find the killer. Unless she and Oren kill each otherfirst ...

A football inspired YA rom-com, perfect for fans of Ted Lasso and Icebreaker   Durham University have the best women's football team in the League and their star striker Sadie McGrath hopes that winning this year might lead her to being picked up by one of the National Teams. The male team is much less impressive - they've never won the league and are facing relegation unless they can improve by the end of the season.   But now the unthinkable has been asked of Sadie; to train the cocky, new male striker who has just moved over from the US. Arlo Hudson is a know-it-all who refuses to follow direction, and argues with her every lesson. Sadie can't stand him, even if all the other girls do think he's dreamy.  What will happen when the two spend so much time together alone... Will it improve their technique? Or will Sadie be out of his league?

The highly-anticipated sequel to the unputdownable thriller Liar¿s Beach by New York Times bestselling author Katie Cotugno ¿ featuring a dead college girl and a long-list of suspects. . .There¿s a killer in Hemlock House . . .It¿s been a year since Michael Linden found a dead body in his best friend¿s pool. Now, the only thing he wants is a stress (and murder) free freshman year. And it¿s all going to plan, especially as a reunion with his hot ex-girlfriend Greer is on the cards.That is until they find her roommate dead in their dorm, Hemlock House. Linden knows he should leave it to the police, but when clues point to Greer as the intended target, he decides to investigate. But with nearly everyone on campus hiding something, are some mysteries better left buried . . .?

A celebration of first friendship from Christine McGuinness, whereeven the best of friends can have a bad day. When they do, it mightbe time to go on the hunt for that missing magic spark. Butwhere could it be? Readers will visit the beach, the forest, theocean and even the moon on a hunt for the magic.

This stunning Oxford Children's Classic edition is the perfect introduction to Pride and Prejudice-the classic love story. Features an introduction by Malorie Blackman and other bonus material including insights for readers, facts, activities and more . . .

The brand-new Gods Squad is back! Seth, the Egyptian god ofwar, has stolen the sun god. Vesper and Aster must save the worldagain, but enemies old and new are gathering ...

Ellie is ready to have the best summer ever but nothing goes to plan. Faced with losing everything she loves most, can Ellie find a way to win back her brother and save her beloved tree? An utterly charming story about a lovable 10-year-old with Down's syndrome whose extra sparkle never fails to shine bright.

SEX EDUCATION meets Holly Bourne and Ciara Smyth - a frank, relatableand outrageously funny YA novel full of heart and empathy, abouta teenage girl's struggles with first-time sex and her discoveryof her peers' secret sex struggles. MEAN GIRLS level quotabilityplus an empowering take on friendships, teen relationships andpersonal growth.

Eleven-year-old Linda loved her life in England - the country of her birth; until, that is, Mamma and Papa decided to relocate to the country of their birth, a country in Europe some 1,084 miles from the children's original home in England. This had been a family decision - that didn't include Linda and her eight year-old sister, Vanda.Suddenly they were uprooted from their wide society of close friends in school to be transplanted into a country that they neither knew nor wanted to know.How do you accept a language with which you are neither familiar nor have any desire to learn? Linda decided that she really needed to stay in touch with her besties, Poppy and Scarlette, but how would she be able to do that without visiting England on a regular basis?Ah...! Now, thereby hangs a lengthy tale...

I'm supposed to be king of the school, but this crown is heavy . . .Anton and his friends rule the school. The other kids steer clear when they're about and that's the way Anton likes it - he's got a reputation to live up to after all. But when Matthew, the biggest loser in class, unexpectedly saves his life, Anton has a debt to repay. As he does, the boys strike up an unlikely friendship, and Anton soon finds himself questioning everything he thought was important. Does he really want ruling the school to be his crowning glory or should he set his sights on something bigger?Hot Key RingNEW MATES (30%)OLD GRUDGES (30%)LAST CHANCES (30%)XXXX (10%) [Need to talk to the author about a fourth funny one - please proceed with leaving this blank for now and we'll fill in at circulation stage after discussing!]

Bubba Bear and Friends: The New Fire Truck is about how the town of Uncle Al's Woods gets a new fire department and Bubba Bear and his friends join the volunteer department.

Grace Hill, ein 16-jähiges Mädchen, zieht in das kleine Städtchen Rosefield und besucht dort die St. Davies Highschool. Nach kurzer Zeit findet sie auch neue Freunde und somit wäre eigentlich alles perfekt. Wenn da nicht Evelyn Garcia wäre, die von vielen Schülerinnen gefürchtet wird und vor allem Grace das Leben zur Hölle macht. Aber zum Glück hält Graces Clique zu ihr und gemeinsam versuchen sie, Evelyn mit allen Mitteln zu bekämpfen. Jedoch ist das nicht ihr einziges Problem...

Winner of the 2024 PenCraft Seasonal Book Award Fall CompetitionFinalist in the 2024 IAN Book of the Year AwardsEllie and Louie adventures follow the very best of friends, living every day to the fullest, from its start until it ends. But this day was like no other, it was chilly as can be, and guess who was the coldest? It was Louie's friend Ellie! So, Louie does the best he can to help her grow some fur, but Ellie knows that just won't work as fur can't grow on her. So, Ellie works to remove her chill so that she can go play, with her silly kitty Louie and enjoy the chilly day!