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From the award-winning and New York Times bestelling author of Once and for AllThe more things change. . . As far as Haven is concerned, there's just too much going on. Everything is changing, and she's not sure where she fits in. Then her sister's old boyfriend shows up, sparking memories of the summer when they were all happy and everything was perfect. . . . But along the way, Haven realizes that sometimes change is a good thing. "Unforgettable" -Publishers Weekly, starred review Sarah Dessen is the winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for her contributions to YA literature, as well as the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award. Books by Sarah Dessen:That SummerSomeone Like YouKeeping the MoonDreamlandThis LullabyThe Truth About Forever Just ListenLock and KeyAlong for the RideWhat Happened to GoodbyeThe Moon and MoreSaint AnythingOnce and for All

A bullied 12-year-old boy must find a new normal after his mother has a stroke and his life is turned upside down.William Wyatt Orser, a socially awkward middle schooler, is a wordsmith who, much to his annoyance, acquired the ironically ungrammatical nickname of “Worser" so long ago that few people at school know to call him anything else.Worser grew up with his mom, a professor of rhetoric and an introvert just like him, in a comfortable routine that involved reading aloud in the evenings, criticizing the grammar of others, ignoring the shabby mess of their house, and suffering the bare minimum of social interactions with others.But recently all that has changed. His mom had a stroke that left her nonverbal, and his Aunt Iris has moved in with her cats, art projects, loud music, and even louder clothes. Home for Worser is no longer a refuge from the unsympathetic world at school that it has been all his life.Feeling lost, lonely, and overwhelmed, Worser searches for a new sanctuary and ends up finding the Literary Club--a group of kids from school who share his love of words and meet in a used bookstore– something he never dreamed existed outside of his home. Even more surprising to Worser is that the key to making friends is sharing the thing he holds dearest: his Masterwork, the epic word notebook that he has been adding entries to for years. But relationships can be precarious, and it is up to Worser to turn the page in his own story to make something that endures so that he is no longer seen as Worser and earns a new nickname, Worder.A New York Times Best Children's Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA Booklist Editors’ Choice Selection

From Ethan M. Aldridge, bestselling creator of Estranged, comes a gothic middle grade prose novel that follows a nonbinary student who is drawn to their boarding school's forbidden east wing, where something stalks the shadowy corridors. Perfect for fans of J. A. White and Mary Downing Hahn!When Guinevere "Nev" Tallow receives an acceptance letter to the exclusive Deephaven Academy, they know it's the fresh start that they've been looking for.But things are strange from the moment they arrive?the house itself seems to breathe, students whisper secrets in dark corridors, and the entire east wing of the academy is locked away for reasons no one wants to explain. And Nev knows something ragged stalks the shadowy corridors, something that sobs quietly and scratches at the walls, waiting to be released.With the help of another first-year student, Nev takes it upon themself to unravel the mysteries hidden in Deephaven's halls. But will they risk their fresh start to bring the academy's secret to light?

Sadie, Darcy, and Rosanna have quickly learned that living together in the city that never sleeps means NYC magic, boy adventures, and unexpected moments that will bond them for life . . . and summer is just heating up.Sadie was positive she met her soul mate after having the Knowing about Austin. He's dreamy, smart, and amazing in every way the perfect boyfriend should be . . . but after she discovers Austin's secret, Sadie is crushed and left wondering if she even knows him at all. Will her eternal optimism shatter?Darcy is all about being Summer Fun Darcy this summer. But when a boy from her past moves to New York City to win her back, she suddenly has two boys trying to be more than a summer fling. Even if Darcy discovers her true heart's desire, is she ready for something real?Rosanna has gone from seventy-three cents to living the high life. Her boyfriend loves to treat her to finer things, and as the two of them grow closer the only thing he wants in return is for Rosanna to open up to him. But telling him everything includes memories she wants to forget. Will she let him in . . . or will Rosanna's past catch up with her first?In Lost in Love, the second book in the City Love trilogy, bestselling author Susane Colasanti weaves a story of first love, first heartbreak, and everything in between.

In this engaging and moving middle grade novel, Saadia Faruqi writes about a contemporary Pakistani American girl whose passion for journalism starts a conversation about her grandmother's experience of the Partition of India and Pakistan--and the bond that the two form as she helps Dadi tell her story. When her grandmother comes off the airplane in Houston from Pakistan, Mahnoor knows that having Dadi move in is going to disrupt everything about her life. She doesn't have time to be Dadi's unofficial babysitter--her journalism teacher has announced that their big assignment will be to film a documentary, which feels more like storytelling than what Maha would call "journalism."As Dadi starts to settle into life in Houston and Maha scrambles for a subject for her documentary, the two of them start talking. About Dadi's childhood in northern India--and about the Partition that forced her to leave her home and relocate to the newly created Pakistan.As details of Dadi's life are revealed, Dadi's personal story feels a lot more like the breaking news that Maha loves so much. And before she knows it, she has the subject of her documentary.

A Newbery Honor BookJoan Bauer's beloved Newbery Honor book--now with a great new look for middle grade readers! When Hope and her aunt move to small-town Wisconsin to take over the local diner, Hope's not sure what to expect. But what they find is that the owner, G.T., isn't quite ready to give up yet--in fact, he's decided to run for mayor against a corrupt candidate. And as Hope starts to make her place at the diner, she also finds herself caught up in G.T.'s campaign--particularly his visions for the future. After all, as G.T. points out, everyone can use a little hope to help get through the tough times . . . even Hope herself. Filled with heart, charm, and good old-fashioned fun, this is Joan Bauer at her best. * "When it comes to creating strong, independent, and funny teenaged female characters, Bauer is in a class by herself ... Bauer tells a fast-paced, multilayered story with humor but does not gloss over the struggle[s]."-School Library Journal, starred review "Bauer has succeeded in creating another quirky, poignant, and funny novel about a strong girl who admits her frailties ... Hope's story is highly recommended for both middle and high school students."-VOYA "Another entry in Bauer's growing collection of books about likable and appealing female teenagers with a strong vocational calling ... As always from Bauer, this novel is full of humor, starring a strong and idealistic protagonist, packed with funny lines, and peopled with interesting and quirky characters." -Kirkus Reviews

Third Sister in the Tao family, Ailin has watched her two older sisters go through the painful process of having their feet bound. In China in 1911, all the women of good families follow this ancient tradition. But Ailin loves to run away from her governess and play games with her male cousins. Knowing she will never run again once her feet are bound, Ailin rebels and refuses to follow this torturous tradition. As a result, however, the family of her intended husband breaks their marriage agreement. And as she enters adolescence, Ailin finds that her family is no longer willing to support her. Chinese society leaves few options for a single woman of good family, but with a bold conviction and an indomitable spirit, Ailin is determined to forge her own destiny. Her story is a tribute to all those women whose courage created new options for the generations who came after them.

Love is a chemical reaction.When Jordan Hughes arrives at Pinecrest High School, Elliot Goldman's graduating year suddenly gets a lot more interesting. Smart, good looking and charming, Jordan isn't exactly the kind of person Elliot's used to having as a lab partner. But when they start acing their assignments, life is suddenly about more than boring lectures, bad cafeteria nachos, or relentless bullying, and for the first time ever, Elliot can't wait to get to chemistry class. As they start spending more time together outside of school, Elliot realizes he's never met anyone quite like Jordan. And then everything changes one night when Jordan kisses him, making Elliot question everything about their relationship and about himself. The butterflies start to make sense-the trouble is, right now, nothing else does. Love was the last thing on Elliot's mind. But as he begins to figure out how he really feels about Jordan, he realizes that sometimes the last thing you are looking for is the one thing you need the most.

"Top-notch" -USA Today "Illuminating" -Washington Post "A breath of fresh air" -Entertainment Weekly "Memorable" -People After the sudden collapse of her family, Mim Malone is dragged from her home in northern Ohio to the "wastelands" of Mississippi, where she lives in a medicated milieu with her dad and new stepmom. Before the dust has a chance to settle, she learns her mother is sick back in Cleveland. So she ditches her new life and hops aboard a northbound Greyhound bus to her real home and her real mother, meeting a quirky cast of fellow travelers along the way. But when her thousand-mile journey takes a few turns she could never see coming, Mim must confront her own demons, redefining her notions of love, loyalty, and what it means to be sane.*Includes a discussion guide, exclusive author interview, and music lyrics written by David Arnold

Time for Posey to add some pink magic to the holidays in the seventh book of the Princess Posey chapter book series!Posey would love to have a real magic wand for Christmas, but she knows she did something that might make Santa skip her house altogether! Does the Pink Princess have enough magic to tell her mom and come clean before Christmas Day?Filled with the charm and humor Posey is known for plus a few extra dashes of the kindness of the season, this beginning chapter book will be perfect for every first-grader's stocking."Posey is the perfect fictional friend for any first-grade girl."—Kirkus Reviews

Clifford's first day at school is filled with fingerpainting, cookie-baking, and other messy misadventures that make Clifford more lovable than ever. Full color.

Disney fairy godmothers-in-training learn all there is to know at Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy in this magical young illustrated chapter book series. Tatia likes to do everything first and best. She is thrilled to get to go on the first-ever Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy camping trip, and even more thrilled when she learns that the Fairy Godmother has a guidebook with tips for exactly how to do everything the right way. But the trip gets off to a rocky start when Tatia and her classmates discover that there are Pirate Fairies camping at their site too, which is so NOT in the book. Things go from bad to worse when Tatia discovers a rodent infestation in their imperfectly-pitched tent. But when the school pet dragon, Brave, goes missing, Tatia has the opportunity to follow her heart instead of following the book. It turns out, sometimes adventure requires some flexibility. Read all the Bibbidi Bobbidi Academy adventures: Rory and the Magical Mix-UpsMai and the Tricky TransformationOphelia and the Fairy Field TripCyrus and the Dragon Disaster

Throughout the entirety of his life, Quentin has faced countless hardships and survived a world full of trauma and hopelessness. Things begin to change as he confronts his past. As the healing begins, it won't be easy to entertain vulnerability forever; but, desperate for clarity and peace of mind, he starts his transformation. For himself, this time. Not for anybody else. He's far from being at peace, but- at the least, he hopes his story will strike the same emotion in his readers and inspire others to pursue their own self-discovery, forgiveness, and a fulfilling future. Taking inspiration from blonde, Quentins story is unveiled.

All four Descendants films are brought to life in Level 2-reader form in this World of Reading four-book bind-up, featuring color photography from the Disney Original Movies.From fighting alongside Mal and Ben to going back in time with Red and Chloe, Descendants fans have been through it all with their favorite characters—and now they can relive the adventures of all four films in this bind-up of four Descendants Level 2 readers.This title is for readers who are just learning to read on their own, with easy-to-read language.

Joyful Spots tells the story of traits passed down through a family over generations, highlighting a living chain of meaning in new life. Rose models healthy emotional expression and connection. As our children's minds are shaped by symbols and values, she wanted to create a positive alternative to harmful media by sharing her family's joyful spots. Although their freckles skipped Rose's face, she remembers them fondly on her grandmother and now enjoys seeing them on her children.