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"Tacoma Jones loves working at her family's roadside diner, the Brake Fast, pouring coffee and serving eggs and muffins to truckers all day long. But tonight, she is finally going to break out her collection of cookbooks and prepare the best dinner the state of Washington has ever seen. But her excitement is dampened when she learns that today is one of Dad's bad days, when his depression makes it hard for him to get out of bed. Tacoma knows she can't fix her dad's depression. But what she can do is steal back his prized photograph of his second-best day from her nemesis, the nasty Crocodile Kyle--while also planning a dinner that is sure to brighten up his bad day. She just might need an accomplice or two to pull off the heist"--Provided by publisher.

"With the utmost care, brothers and professional movers Tiny and Pete will move anything anywhere because they know that nothing is too small or too light to wrap up tight and treat just right. But during their biggest move yet, a young panda's pet turtle goes missing and even the brothers' efforts might not be enough to save the day"--

"When Bob tells Pete the Cat a spooky, creepy, scary story about a monster, Pete is a little scared. The monster seems to be everywhere he looks! What will help Pete overcome his fear?"--

Perfect for fans of Kelly Yang and Rebecca Stead, this touching middle grade novel maps one girl's quest to remember her grandfather through his scavenger hunts; reconnect with her family; and fight for her community in her rapidly changing hometown. Thanks to her Ye-Ye's epic scavenger hunts, thirteen-year-old Ruby Chu knows San Francisco like the back of her hand. But after his death, she feels lost, and it seems like everyone--from her best friends to her older sister--is abandoning her.After Ruby gets in major trouble at school, her parents decide she has to spend the summer at a local senior center, with her grandmother, Nai-Nai, and Nai-Nai's friends for company. When a new boy from Ruby's grade, Liam Yeung, starts showing up too, Ruby's humiliation is complete.But Nai-Nai, her friends, and Liam all surprise Ruby. She finds herself working with Liam, who might not be as annoying as he seems, to help save a historic Chinatown bakery that's being priced out of the neighborhood. And alongside Nai-Nai, who is keeping a secret that threatens to change everything, Ruby retraces Ye-Ye's scavenger hunt maps in an attempt to find a way out of her grief--and maybe even find herself.

I Her bruser strømmen forbi skriver Stina Ekblad for første gang om sin livsvej, fra barndommen i det finlandssvenske Österbotten over elevtiden på Odense Teater til den internationale teater- og filmkarriere hun er kendt for i dag, på svensk, dansk og tysk. Det handler om den rasende mor og den stilfærdige far, om barndommens drømme og hvad der kræves for at de skal blive virkelighed. Det handler om at forlade sin hjemegn og finde sin vej i livet, om mødet med Danmark, om roller og mennesker, og om billeder der stiger op fra digtenes fremkaldelsesbad.

When Daisy dreamed of leaving home on an adventure, she never imagined ending up trapped in a tower, cut off from the world and invisible to others. The years pass slowly, leaving Daisy desperate to reclaim her old life, however dull.But her captor has bigger plans, and Daisy knows she can't just rescue herself. She has to shatter her captor's enchantments forever. When opportunity comes, however, it arrives in an unexpected guise. Young and handsome, Prince Xander has come to rescue a princess from a tower. Instead, he finds himself battling at Daisy's side for the fate of a kingdom.In this reimagining of the classic fairy tale Rapunzel, the princess in the tower can only be seen by the one she loves if she first saves an entire kingdom.If you enjoy clean romance, adventure, and intrigue, then try the books in the Return to the Four Kingdoms series now! These interconnected fairy tale retellings each feature a different princess who has to fight for her happily ever after.

"Seventeen-year-old Rabbit has been struggling to stay above water since her mom died. In the span of a year and half, her small Georgia town has become unbearably hellish: her ex-boyfriend, resident golden boy Richard, turned into an unrelenting stalker; her friends are nonexistent; and her dad is campaigning hard for Functioning Alcoholic of the Year. But all that changes when the sarcastic, gorgeous, and frustratingly impenetrable Juliet Bergman walks into Rabbit's weekly support group. All hard angles and James Dean bravado, Juliet throws Rabbit a life preserver just as depression threatens to sink her"--

"There are three things high school senior Emmy Crawford will accomplish, no matter what: taking Nationals in debate this season. Shielding her sister, Issy, from anything that could hurt her, especially her anxiety. Representing her family well, since her mom may be the next president. And nothing can get in Emmy's way..."--

"Jasper spends his days working as a checkout clerk at the Here for You discount mart, where a hell portal in aisle nine means danger every shift. But at least here he can be near the girl he's crushing on--Kyle Kuan, a junior member of the monster-fighting Vanguard--who seems to hate Jasper for reasons he can't remember or understand. But when Jasper and Kyle learn they both share a frightening vision of the impending apocalypse, they're forced to team up and uncover the uncomfortable truth about the hell portals and the demons that haunt the world. Because the true monsters are not always what they seem, the past is not always what we wish, and like it or not, on Black Friday, all hell will break loose, starting in aisle nine."--

In the mystical world of Mystic Charm, 17-year-old Alexandra, aka Alex, is about to discover that her life is anything but ordinary. Abandoned on a church's steps as a baby, Alex has been plagued by an uncanny string of tragedies and accidents that have left her feeling like an outcast, a magnet for misfortune.But destiny takes a sudden turn when she finds herself in a new group home in the remote landscapes of Montana. Far from the prying eyes of her past, Alex stumbles upon a family of fellow misfits, each harboring their own extraordinary secrets. Amidst the enchanting mountains and hidden mysteries, she learns that the supernatural occurrences in her life are not mere coincidences.As Alex grapples with her newfound reality, she's faced with an impossible choice. Her new family insists that she's part of a magical prophecy destined to save a dying race of Mystics. Yet, her independent spirit rebels against the idea of being something she's not. The pull of solitude, a life lived solely for herself, beckons her away from the tangled web of destiny.In Mystic Charm, the stakes are high, and the lines between love, magic, and self-discovery blur. Will Alex embrace her role in the mystical prophecy and save the dying race of Mystics, or will she retreat into the safety of solitude, forever evading the closeness she never knew she needed? Join Alex on a heart-stopping journey where the supernatural collides with the secrets of the heart, and the choices made will either shatter or solidify the bonds of Mystic Charm.

Peter and Hayley are two young adults who're set to age out of Long Island's foster care system together. It's an exciting time for the two, and life should be fun without rules and the watchful eye of a foster parent. However, with the news of their foster mother's terminal illness, Peter has decided to adopt Danny, a thirteen-year-old boy also in her care. Now, Peter's life isn't the same.The three must continue to live together in a new apartment. Peter hopes he has created the perfect family, despite their differences. He soon learns what a tremendous burden he's taken on at the young age of twenty-one. Being the sole breadwinner and a new parent means giving up the opportunity to live a carefree life with Hayley. As she continues to struggle with addiction, Hayley competes with Danny for Peter's attention and affection. When that seems to fail, she turns to her new boyfriend and opioid dealer, Tristian, to fill that void.Peter and Tristian clash immediately. With the prospect of his plans for a perfect family falling apart, Peter begins to hallucinate and flashback to a past he fled on a Scottish Island many years ago.

Raised by a single dad working two jobs, the four Hollis siblings have been navigating life with little guidance from anyone other than their oldest sister. As a new school year begins, things quickly unravel for the four of them, causing their oblivious dad to wonder how he had missed so many things happening right under his nose. Growing up too fast, falling in love, battling a mind that works against you, clinging to the only thing you know, wondering about the mother who's been gone for longer than she was around, they have no choice but to face the music of life together. Told in two parts with alternating points of view, this story is an intense, fast-paced, no nonsense look at growing up in a household held together by food stamps and family in a small Midwestern town.

Whatever was eating at her core was starting to eat at mine too... The future is bright for Tanner and Gracie. At least that's the way Tanner sees it. In less than a year, they would go away to college together and begin the rest of forever with one another. When Gracie chooses to end her own life, Tanner is left alone with so many unanswered questions. Feeling abandoned and confused, his family is less than supportive, his friends don't know how to act around him, and Gracie, well, she's just gone. All Tanner had ever seen for his future featured Gracie by his side. Now he's alone and doesn't have a clue what to do without her. The memory of her soft lips, smeared with strawberry ChapStick, meeting mine in a gentle kiss... When Tanner learns there were parts of Gracie he knew nothing about, his world is turned completely upside down once again. He doesn't tell anyone what he knows; instead he keeps all Gracie's secrets to himself. He makes it his mission to find out what truly brought Gracie to the point of no return. How had he missed the signs? Facing off with family, friends, and his own grief, Tanner grasps every straw he can, wondering if he will ever know the truth about Gracie.

Amelia doesn't understand her power.Ever since her two new covenmates came crashing into her life, Amelia has been playing catch-up. She's missed out on years of training to control the powers that come with being a witch. As it turns out, the power to manipulate time isn't so simple.As she grapples with these new discoveries and attempts to acclimate into witch society, her gift reveals to her a new danger that threatens the Hummingbird Coven. Now, Amelia has to test the limits of her magic-and decide just how far she'll push them.

"The first in a must-read middle grade series from Girl Scouts of the USA about a group of fifth graders with lots of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. This novel written by award-winning author Yamile Saied Mendez is perfect for readers who love The Babysitter's Club and American Girl's Girl of the Year series. Maven wants to be known for something great. She had been nervous about starting fifth grade after spending all summer with her little brother and baby cousins. So when her fifth-grade teacher announces a district-wide robotics competition, she jumps at the opportunity to be the class's leader. Being in charge is better and cooler than playing make-believe, right? Many people doubt her, especially the boys in her classs, but with the support of her friends and Girl Scout troop, Maven is determined to prove them wrong. Then she goes overboard with her dedication to the competition, and she seems to be disappointing everyoneincluding herself. She begins to realize maybe being herself is what she needed to do all along"--

Join Ann-with-an-e Shirley on her quest to find love, belonging, and family. Set in lush Prince Edward Island, Anne comes of age during the early 1900's. With her fiery red hair, indomitable spirit, and her penchant for misadventure, Anne has warmed the hearts of readers for generations.This beautiful edition comes with twelve full color illustrations.

The comprehensive puberty guide for boys aged 8-13, offering tips and advice for embracing this exciting journey.

"High up in the leafy branches of a tree lives a leaf girl named Oak and her family. Oak loves nothing more than playing with her animal friends of the forest--dancing with Squirrel and holding toadstool tea parties with the bumbling bugs. But as the season begins to change, and a slight chill fills the air, the usual bustle of the tree begins to slow. As winter approaches and the family prepares to make their annual move from the tree to an acorn on the forest floor, Oak doesn't feel ready to leave and stubbornly clings to her branch. But soon the glowing light from the acorn below beckons, and she realizes that change is just an opportunity for new adventures--and that the meaning of home is wherever loved ones are"--

In rhyming text, a little boy is excited to visit his favorite doctor, but still nervous about getting a shot.

This charming YA rom-com follows a strong-willed, ambitious teen as she teams up with her childhood frenemy to start a dating-advice column, perfect for fans of Emma Lord and Gloria Chao.Juliana Zhao is absolutely certain of a few things: 1. She is the world's foremost expert on love.2. She is going to win the nationally renowned Asian Americans in Business Competition.When Juliana is unceremoniously dropped by her partner and she's forced to pair with her nonconformist and annoying frenemy, Garrett Tsai, everything seems less clear. Their joint dating advice column must be good enough to win and secure bragging rights within her small Taiwanese American community, where her family's reputation has been in the pits since her older sister was disowned a few years prior.Juliana always thought prestige mattered above all else. But as she argues with Garrett over how to best solve everyone else's love problems and faces failure for the first time, she starts to see fractures in this privileged, sheltered worldview.With the competition heating up, Juliana must reckon with the sacrifices she's made to be a perfect daughter--and whether winning is something she even wants anymore.

Tasha is a young, fun loving and curious spirit just making her way through childhood. Join her on her many journeys, adventures and mishaps along the way. In this episode, Tasha is faced with bullying firsthand and from a distance. With the help of her mother, she learns how to navigate these challenging situations.

Something terrible has happened-and it's all their fault.Reeling from a devastating battle that nearly cost Kire his life, the Unlikely Defenders are left shell-shocked after someone is sacrificed to save them. With cracks appearing in their friendship, their magic is weaker than ever-and their next fight could lead them all to ruin.Trace is furious that Amberly tried to play hero and throw away her own life. Grappling with their shaky relationship and unable to confront his inner pain, fighting was the only way he could channel his anger for good-but as his flaming sword grows dim, now even that is failing him.Kire is determined to pull the team together. But there'll be no time to grieve, because Yash's infamous right-hand man is hot on their trail. Unless Trace can master the fire within, he'll never be strong enough to protect his friends. Can he overcome his inner demons and repair his fractured friendships? Or will he let his anger spiral out of control and doom them all?Gear up for the electrifying fourth book in The Unlikely Defenders series. Tensions are rising, and the fate of their world hangs in the balance. This page-turning urban fantasy novel will sweep you away with pulse-pounding action, emotional drama, and larger-than-life characters. Scroll up and grab your copy now...

From Curious Beginnings to Magical Endings: A Collection of Enchanting Short StoriesPerfect for all ages, Ignite your Dreams, will take you on a fascinating journey into the realms of fantasy, adventure, and human emotions, leaving readers fascinated with immersive storytelling and memorable characters. From heartwarming tales of friendship and courage to thrilling adventures filled with mystery and intrigue, this book promises an enchanting reading experience for audiences of all ages.Here are a few of the stories you'll find inside: Legendary Race. A story about the importance of adaptability and strategy. Red's Trail. Learn responsible use of technology and balancing tradition and innovation inside this modern adaptation. Sherwood Forest. A young programmer and a robot teach the essential value of empathy and compassion. Kepi the Monkey. An aspiring standup comedian monkey, teaches the value of authenticity, being true to oneself and embracing our vulnerabilities. Rumpelstiltskin Comes Back. Compassion, forgiveness and the possibility of redemption. Isabella, a determined young woman, embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets of the mysterious creature Rumpelstiltskin.And many more!It comes with Comprehension Questions (and their answers), so teachers and educators can assess whether the students have understood the main ideas, plot points, character motivations, and other key elements of the story.Kids, teenagers and teachers will love Ignite your Dreams: Short Inspirational Stories to Motivate Kids and Teenagers Hearts, a book that offers something for everyone. The collection is designed to engage readers of all ages and backgrounds, making it an ideal choice for families, schools and book clubs.Get your copy now!