8th-grader Emma Macintyre is mourning the loss of mother's best friend, Aunt Jenny, and struggling to keep her own best friend from drifting apart when she receives a mysterious letter telling her to write a list of 10 lucky things she wants to happen.
In the Bernie Sanders Guide to Political Revolution, Independent congressman, presidential candidate and activist Bernie Sanders continues his fight against the imbalances in the nation's status quo, and shows you how to make a difference to effect the changes America-and the world-need to create a better tomorrow. Throughout the Presidential campaign, Senator Bernie Sanders promised voters a future to believe in through his progressive platform and a vision for America worth fighting for. This vision calls for an economic, environmental, health care, and social justice revolution beyond the stagnant agendas of Democrat and Republican politicians to build an equitable future for all Americans-especially the younger generation that will inherit the consequences of decisions made now.Inside this practical and inspiring guide to effecting change in today's world, you'll learn how to:· Understand and navigate the current system of policy and government· Work to change the system to reflect your values and to protect our society's most vulnerable· Organize for the causes you care about most· Resources for further reading and organizations to get involved withWith more than two decades of Washington D.C. insider knowledge and experience, Senator Sanders knows how to fight and change the system from within, a system desperately in need of reform in health care, immigration, taxes, higher education, climate change, and criminal justice.The political revolution is just beginning. What role will you play?
Whether it's earrings, homework, or love notes, Tillie "Lost and Found" Green and her camera can find any lost thing-until a search for a missing person forces her to step out from behind the lens in Brigit Young's middle-grade debut novel, Worth a Thousand Words.Ever since a car accident left Tillie Green with lasting painful injuries, she's hidden behind her camera. She watches her family and classmates through the lens, tracking down misplaced items and spotting the small details that tell a much bigger story than people usually see. But she isn't prepared for class clown Jake Hausmann's request: to find his father.In a matter of days, Tillie goes from silent observer to one half of a detective duo, searching for clues to the mystery of Jake's dad's disappearance. When the truth isn't what Jake wants it to be, and the photographs start exposing people's secrets, Tillie has to decide what-and who-is truly important to her.A Junior Library Guild Selection
In the fourth book of the Rip and Red series, the two boys have one last basketball thrill ride before the end of fifth grade.It's fifth-grade graduation time for Rip and Red, and this year's festivities are going to be extra special because Reese Jones Elementary is also celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary. As part of the gala, Hoops Machine, the exhibition basketball team, is paying a visit, and Rip may be playing a surprise role. But he and his friends need to finish their schoolwork first, which includes taking a newly required standardized test. However, when the students of Room 208 begin to question the need to take the test, a mini opt-out movement gains momentum. When the administration gets wind of this rebellion in Mr. Acevedo's class, Hoops Machine, middle-school basketball tryouts, and walking at the graduation ceremony are in jeopardy. So is Mr. A's job. But luckily for Rip, Red, their classmates, and their teacher, when you stand up for what you believe in, the people you've touched along the way rally to your corner.Most Valuable Players is the fourth book in the Rip & Red series, written by Phil Bildner with illustrations by Tim Probert.
In Escape by Night, Ten-year-old Tommy and his sister Annie are intrigued by the new soldiers arriving in their Georgia town. Since the Civil War started, wounded men waiting to be treated at the local church-turned-hospital have been coming in by droves. When Tommy sees a soldier drop his notebook, he sends his dog, Samson, to fetch it. Tommy soon meets the soldier and is faced with the hardest decision he's ever had to make: whether or not he should help a Yankee escape to freedom.Filled with intriguing suspense and tackling difficult questions about slavery, this story, told in accessible short chapters by Laurie Myers, will appeal to history buffs as well as those who appreciate a faithful dog.
Tate is overjoyed when a scrawny mutt turns up in the yard one day. She even persuades Mam and Pap to let her keep Sable, named for her dark, silky fur. But before long, the dog begins to cause trouble with the neighbors and Mam and Pap decide the dog must go. But Tate doesn't give up easily . . . and neither does Sable.
Filled with humor and heart, this is a young adult debut about a girl with mandibular prognathism.
The second book in the #1 New York Times- and USA Today- Bestselling Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer like youΓÇÖve never seen it before, now with new cover art! Our cyborg heroine teams up with two new characters, Scarlet and Wolf, to defend Earth against a wicked space queen. "An interesting mash up of fairy tales and science fiction . . . a cross between Cinderella, Terminator, and Star Wars."ΓÇöEntertainment Weekly on the Lunar Chronicles "Prince Charming among the cyborgs." ΓÇöThe Wall Street Journal on the Lunar ChroniclesCinder is back and trying to break out of prisonΓÇöeven though she''ll be the Commonwealth''s most wanted fugitive if she doesΓÇöin this second installment from Marissa Meyer.Halfway around the world, Scarlet Benoit''s grandmother is missing. It turns out there are many things Scarlet doesn''t know about her grandmother, or the grave danger she has lived in her whole life. When Scarlet encounters Wolf, a street fighter who may have information as to her grandmother''s whereabouts, she is loath to trust this stranger, but is inexplicably drawn to him, and he to her. As Scarlet and Wolf unravel one mystery, they encounter another when they meet Cinder. Now, all of them must stay one step ahead of the vicious Lunar Queen Levana.The adventure continues in this fresh fairytale retelling that combines elements of Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood.Don''t miss Marissa Meyer''s other books and series'': The Lunar Chronicles:CinderScarletCressWinterStars AboveFairestThe Lunar Chronicles Coloring BookWires and Nerve: Vol. 1Wires and Nerve: Vol. 2Renegades:Renegades: Book OneArchenemies: Book TwoSupernova: Book ThreeHeartless
The first book in the #1 New York Times- and USA Today-Bestselling Lunar Chronicles series by Marissa Meyer like youΓÇÖve never seen it before, now with new cover art! See where the futuristic YA fairytale saga all began, with the tale of a teenage cyborg who must fight for Earth''s survival against villains from outer space. "An interesting mash up of fairy tales and science fiction . . . a cross between Cinderella, Terminator, and Star Wars." ΓÇöEntertainment Weekly "Prince Charming among the cyborgs." ΓÇöThe Wall Street JournalHumans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth''s fate hinges on one girl. . . . Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She''s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister''s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai''s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world''s future. With high-stakes action and a smart, resourceful heroine, Cinder is a Cinderella retelling that is at once classic and strikingly original. Don''t miss Marissa Meyer''s other books and series'':The Lunar Chronicles:CinderScarletCress WinterStars AboveFairestThe Lunar Chronicles Coloring BookWires and Nerve: Vol. 1Wires and Nerve: Vol. 2Renegades:Renegades: Book OneArchenemies: Book TwoSupernova: Book ThreeHeartless
The author of the beloved Love Letters to the Dead returns with a parallel story of a mother and daughter each at age seventeen. Marilyn's tale recounts the summer she fell in love and set out on her own path. Angie's story is about her search for her unknown father.
The first in a new chapter book series spinning off of the Justin Case books, starring Justin''s little sister, Elizabeth.Elizabeth is in second grade. Class 2B! It''s great! Friends, recess, homework! Even a big project: Make a poster of your name. Yayyy!Hang on.The name Elizabeth has a bajillion letters in it! The name Anna has only four letters. Plus, Anna''s first letter is A, which is also the first letter of Alphabetical Order. But Anna can''t always be first! That''s not fair! In A is for Elizabeth, Elizabeth makes more than a poster. She also makes some important choicesΓÇöabout fairness, rules, speaking up, and glue.But the most important thing she makes is...a friend!With copious line art by Paige Keiser, this first book in a new seriesΓÇöspun off from Rachel Vail''s beloved Justin Case seriesΓÇöis sure to delight fans of Judy Moody, Junie B. Jones, and Clementine.
An exciting new illustrated chapter book series for dog-loving readers--writer Helen Moss and artist Misa Saburi present Time Dogs: Balto and the Race Against Time!When a pack of senior dogs find themselves transported back in timeΓÇöand turned into puppies!ΓÇöthey must make their way back home, helping real-life historical dogs along the way. In this first adventure, meet Baxter, Trevor, Newton, Titch, and MaiaΓÇöthe time dogs!ΓÇöas they find themselves transported through time and space to 1925 Alaska. There, deep in the wilderness, the puppies must help Balto in his famous sled race to deliver medicine during a diphtheria outbreak.Adorable illustrations and an action-packed story make this the perfect read for fans of Paw Patrol!
In Space Cat-astrophe: My FANGtastically Evil Vampire Pet, the second in the spin-off series to Mo O''Hara''s New York Times bestselling My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish chapter books, an aspiring evil scientist and his mostly evil (and totally forbidden) vampire kitten blast off to Evil Scientist Space Camp. My epic summer has just gotten even more epic, because Evil Scientist Summer Camp just turned into Evil Scientist Space Camp! AND it will be led by the totally epic evil astronaut Neil Strongarm! Who is looking for evil apprentices for his next space mission! Which means that I could totally go into SPACE!!!IΓÇÖm already well on my way to Evil Emperor of the Camp. Winning this competition should be easy. Okay, so maybe I didnΓÇÖt expect Geeky Girl to be quite so good at being evil, but I know IΓÇÖve got this. All I need is a plan. Hmmm . . . I wonder if you can take evil kittens on space stations.Let the Epic Evil Spaceness begin.Signed, The Great and Powerful Mark Featuring illustrations by Marek Jagucki
A genderbent re-imagining of Beowulf about a band of mercenary girls in search of female glory.
From debut author Alyssa Hollingsworth comes a story about living with fear, being a friend, and finding a new place to call home.
LEARN HOW TO WRITE LIKE THE EXPERTS, FROM THE EXPERTS. Practical advice in a perfect package for young aspiring writers.After receiving letters from fans asking for writing advice,accomplished authors Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter joined together to create this guidebook for young writers. The authors mix inspirational anecdotes with practical guidance on how to find a voice, develop characters and plot,make revisions, and overcome writer's block. Fun writing prompts will help young writers jump-start their own projects, and encouragement throughout will keep them at work.
Bad Kitty's in a bad mood . . . a very bad mood, and Puppy is not helping.Enter Uncle Murray, who's tasked with taking care of Puppy for the day, but that's when the trouble begins. When they go on a walk through the park, Uncle Murray almost gets himself arrested while Puppy ends up in the pound, where he meets some very peculiar new pals.
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