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Softcover. Condición: Good. Tabor, Corey R. Ilustrador. Illustrated. Geisel Award winner and ALA Notable Book of the Year! In his next I Can Read adventure, Fox-the hilarious trickster character featured in Geisel Award-winning Fox the Tiger-overcomes his fear of monsters when he meets real nocturnal animals.Fox is up late in the night. There are shadows and noises everywhere. Fox is sure the night is full of monsters! Then he meets the real creatures of the night and realizes they are not so scary after all.Carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and whimsical illustrations, Fox at Night is ideal for sharing with your emergent reader. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Helquist, Brett Ilustrador. Illustrated. Meet one Grumpy Goat.He's cranky, he's hungry, and he's never had a friend.He is making a terrible mess at Sunny Acres Farm, and the other animals just stay away.He knocks over the pigs' trough, kicks down the garden fence, and eats everything in his path.Until one special flower stops him in his tracks.And once Goat opens his eyes, his heart is soon to follow.See how stopping to smell the flowers really can change everything.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Unteachables, Gordon Korman, comes a hilarious middle grade novel about a group of kids forced to unplug at a wellness camp-where they instead find intrigue, adventure, and a whole lot of chaos. Perfect for fans of Kormans Ungifted and the Masterminds series, as well as Carl Hiaasens eco mysteries.As the son of the worlds most famous tech billionaire, spoiled Jett Baranov has always gotten what he wanted. So when his fathers private jet drops him in the middle of the Arkansas wilderness, at a place called the Oasis, Jett cant believe it. Hes forced to hand over his cell phone, eat grainy veggie patties, and participate in wholesome activities with the other kids, who he has absolutely no interest in hanging out with.As the weeks go on, Jett starts to get used to the unplugged life and even bonds with the other kids over their discovery of a baby-lizard-turned-pet, Needles. But he cant help noticing that the adults at the Oasis are acting really strange.Jett is determined to get to the bottom of things, but can he convince everybody that he is no longer just a spoiled brat who is making trouble?.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. McMullan, Jim Ilustrador. Illustrated. From Kate and Jim McMullan, the popular creators of I Stink! and Im Dirty!-now a streaming animated series-comes an irresistible read-aloud about trains, a perennial kid favorite. WHEELS on the RAILS, ALL night long,Racin and a-rumblin the FREIGHT TRAIN song-Chooka chooka chooka chookaMeet one hard workin freight train. Hes got to get to Chicago on time and nothing is going to stop him. Mountains? Not a chance! Cows? Out of his way, ladies! Hes going to get there-and fast!.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. 1. Product Description8 starred reviews Goodreads Choice Awards Best of the Best William C. Morris Award Winner National Book Award Longlist Printz Honor Book Coretta Scott King Honor Book #1 New York Times Bestseller!"Absolutely riveting!" -Jason Reynolds"Stunning." -John Green"This story is necessary. This story is important." -Kirkus (starred review)"Heartbreakingly topical." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)"A marvel of verisimilitude." -Booklist (starred review)"A powerful, in-your-face novel." -Horn Book (starred review)Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalils name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr.But what Starr does-or does not-say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.Want more of Garden Heights? Catch Maverick and Sevens story in Concrete Rose, Angie Thomas's powerful prequel to The Hate U Give.ReviewAs we continue to fight the battle against police brutality and systemic racism in America, THE HATE U GIVE serves as a much needed literary ramrod. Absolutely riveting! - Jason Reynolds, bestselling coauthor of ALL AMERICAN BOYSAngie Thomas has written a stunning, brilliant, gut-wrenching novel that will be remembered as a classic of our time. - John Green, bestselling author of The Fault in Our StarsFearlessly honest and heartbreakingly human. Everyone should read this book. - Becky Albertalli, William C. Morris Award-winning author of SIMON VS. THE HOMO SAPIENS AGENDAThis is tragically timely, hard-hitting, and an ultimate prayer for change. Dont look away from this searing battle for justice. Rally with Starr. - Adam Silvera, New York Times bestselling author of MORE HAPPY THAN NOTWith smooth but powerful prose delivered in Starrs natural, emphatic voice, finely nuanced characters, and intricate and realistic relationship dynamics, this novel will have readers rooting for Starr and opening their hearts to her friends and family. This story is necessary. This story is important. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Though Thomass story is heartbreakingly topical, its greatest strength is in its authentic depiction of a teenage girl, her loving family, and her attempts to reconcile what she knows to be true about their lives with the way those lives are depicted-and completely undervalued-by society at large. - Publishers Weekly (starred review)Beautifully written in Starrs authentic first-person voice, this is a marvel of verisimilitude as it insightfully examines two worlds in collision. An inarguably important book that demands the widest possible readership. - Booklist (starred review)Pair this powerful debut with Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kielys ALL AMERICAN BOYS to start a conversation on racism, police brutality, and the Black Lives Matter movement. - School Library Journal (starred review)The Hate U Give is an important and timely novel that reflects the world todays teens inhabit. Starrs struggles create a complex character, and Thomas boldly tackles topics like racism, gangs, police violence, and interracial dating. This topical, necessary story is highly recommended for all libraries. - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)Thomas has penned a powerful, in-your-face novel that will similarly galvanize fans of Kekla Magoons How It Went Down and Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kielys All American Boys. - Horn Book (s.

Softcover. Condición: Good. Klassen, Jon Ilustrador. Reprint. Product DescriptionNew York Times Bestseller * National Book Award LonglistFinally in paperback! This handsome edition features French flaps.From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes a beautifully wrought, utterly compelling novel about the powerful relationship between a boy and his fox. Pax is destined to become a classic, beloved for generations to come.Pax and Peter have been inseparable ever since Peter rescued him as a kit. But one day, the unimaginable happens: Peter's dad enlists in the military and makes him return the fox to the wild.At his grandfather's house, three hundred miles away from home, Peter knows he isn't where he should be-with Pax. He strikes out on his own despite the encroaching war, spurred by love, loyalty, and grief, to be reunited with his fox.Meanwhile Pax, steadfastly waiting for his boy, embarks on adventures and discoveries of his own. . . .Pax is a wonderful choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, homeschooling, and book groups.Plus, don't miss Pax, Journey Home, the sequel to the award-winning and modern classic Pax.ReviewPax the book is like Pax the fox: half wild and wholly beautiful. - New York Times Book ReviewMoving and poetic. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Pennypackers expert, evenhanded storytelling reveals stunning depth in a relatively small package. - Booklist (starred review)In an exceptionally powerful, if grim story, Pennypacker does a remarkable job of conveying the gritty perspective of a sheltered animal that must instantly learn to live in the wild. - Publishers Weekly (starred review)A startling work of fiction that should be read-and discussed-by children and adults alike. - School Library Journal (starred review)An emotional, thought-provoking story of conflict, loyalty, and love. - The Horn BookSometimes an author steps aside from a popular series to break new ground, as evidenced in this arresting novel, at once a wilderness adventure about survival and a philosophical foray into big questions. - San Francisco ChroniclePennypackers elegant language and insight into human nature spin a fable extolling empathy above all. By the novels poignant ending, Pennypacker has gently made the case that all of us should aspire to that view-children and adults alike. - Time magazineSearingly honest and heartbreakingly lovely, Pax is, quite simply, a masterpiece. - Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only IvanA sweeping and enchanting wartime story of trust, loyalty, betrayal, and the love of a boy for the fox hes raised since he was a kit. A master storyteller, Pennypacker leads the reader along a path of shifting hopes to the storys heart-wrenching conclusion. - Ann M. Martin, Newbery Honoree, author of Rain ReignPax is set in an unspecified time and place so that the details of the war are unimportant. What is prime is the graceful but haunting story of boy and fox-their relationship set against man-made chaos. - Columbus DispatchBoth boy and fox experience the kindness of others even with the backdrop of imminent war. Recommended 2016 Holiday Gift for Tween Readers - BrightlyA book that is as much about dealing with loss as it is about how people change and affect the world around them.An Entertainment Weekly Best Middle Grade Book of 2016 - Entertainment WeeklyAbout the AuthorSara Pennypacker is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Pax; the award-winning Clementine series and its spinoff series, Waylon; and the acclaimed novels Summer of the Gypsy Moths and Here in the Real World. She divides her time between Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and Florida. You can visit her online at www.sarapennypacker.com.Jon Klassen grew up in Niagara Falls, Canada, and now lives in Los Angeles, California. He is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of several books, including I Want My Hat Back and This Is Not My Hat, for which he won the Cal.

Softcover. Condición: Good. Helquist, Brett Ilustrador. Illustrated. Roger is too jolly to be a pirate.He does not scowl, growl, or strike fear into sailors' hearts like his pirate friends. So poor Roger is sent away whenever there is any real pirating to be done. Then one day, in the middle of a great battle, Jolly Roger cooks up a wonderful idea . . . and pirate ships will never be the same again!.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. F First Edition. Now a major motion picture: Love, Simon, starring Nick Robinson and Katherine Langford!William C. Morris Award Winner: Best Young Adult Debut of the Year * National Book Award Longlist"A remarkable gift of a novel."-Andrew Smith, author of Grasshopper Jungle"I am so in love with this book."-Nina LaCour, author of Hold Still"Feels timelessly, effortlessly now."-Tim Federle, author of Better Nate Than Ever"The best kind of love story."-Alex Sanchez, Lambda Award-winning author of Rainbow Boys and Boyfriends with GirlfriendsSixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he's pushed out-without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he's never met.Incredibly funny and poignant, this twenty-first-century coming-of-age, coming out story-wrapped in a geek romance-is a knockout of a debut novel by Becky Albertalli.Plus don't miss Yes No Maybe So, Becky Albertalli's and Aisha Saeed's heartwarming and hilarious new novel, coming in 2020!.

Softcover. Condición: Good. Ellis, Carson Ilustrador. Product DescriptionFrom the creators of the New York Times bestselling Wildwood Chronicles comes an original, humorous, and fast-paced middle grade novel about a band of child pickpockets-imagine The Invention of Hugo Cabret meets Oliver Twist.It is an ordinary Tuesday morning in April when bored, lonely Charlie Fisher witnesses something incredible. Right before his eyes, in a busy square in Marseille, a group of pickpockets pulls off an amazing robbery. As the young bandits appear to melt into the crowd, Charlie realizes with a start that he himself was one of their marks.Yet Charlie is less alarmed than intrigued. This is the most thrilling thing thats happened to him since he came to France with his father, an American diplomat. So instead of reporting the thieves, Charlie defends one of their cannons, Amir, to the police, under one condition: he teach Charlie the tricks of the trade.What starts off as a lesson on pinches, kicks, and chumps soon turns into an invitation for Charlie to join the secret world of the whiz mob, an international band of child thieves who trained at the mysterious School of Seven Bells. The whiz mob are independent and incredibly skilled and make their own way in the world-they are everything Charlie yearns to be. But what at first seemed like a (relatively) harmless new pastime draws him into a dangerous adventure with global stakes greater than he could have ever imagined.Review? Theres a lot to be said for a good, old-fashioned caper. Meloy accomplishes this rare feat with panache, turning out an infectious-and at times cinematic-adventure suffused with personal growth, secrecy, sleight of hand, and higher stakes than the storys protagonist ever imagined. - Booklist (starred review)Ellis charming illustrations adeptly capture the playful tone and decidedly period setting. A gleefully metafictional caper and middle-grade picaresque bound to appeal to discerning young readers. - Kirkus ReviewsMeloy mirrors his characters capers, distracting you while he moves in for the real con. Its a bona fide twist that may make you feel robbed yourself. In this case, thats a good thing. - New York Times Book ReviewEqual doses of humor and action. - School Library JournalMeloy and Ellis (the Wildwood Chronicles) blend shades of Dickens, Rowling, and Robin Hood. Themes of friendship and making amends are skillfully woven throughout. And Meloys attention to detail vividly evoke the period setting. - Publishers WeeklyFrom the Back CoverA SECRET SOCIETY.A MYTHICAL SCHOOL.A DANGEROUS GAME.It is an ordinary Tuesday morning when bored, lonely Charlie Fisher witnesses something incredible. In a busy square in Marseille, a group of pickpockets pulls off an amazing robbery. As the young bandits melt into the crowd, Charlie realizes he himself was one of their marks.Yet Charlie is less alarmed than intrigued. This is the most thrilling thing thats happened to him since he moved to France. So instead of reporting the thieves, Charlie defends one of their cannons, Amir, to the police, under one condition: he teach Charlie the tricks of the trade. What starts off as a lesson on pinches, kicks, and chumps soon turns into an invitation for Charlie to join the secret world of the whiz mob, an international band of young pickpockets who trained at the mysterious School of Seven Bells. But what at first seems like a (relatively) harmless new pastime draws him into a risky adventure with global stakes greater than he could have ever imagined.About the AuthorColin Meloy is the author of The Whiz Mob and the Grenadine Kid and the New York Times bestselling Wildwood Chronicles as well as two picture books, The Golden Thread: A Song for Pete Seeger and Everyones Awake. He is also the singer and songwriter for the indie rock band the Decemberists. Colin lives in Oregon with his wife and frequent collaborator, illustrator Carson Ellis, and their sons.Carson Ellis is the illustrator of a n.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. A funny, suspenseful mystery and unlikely friendship story from New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman-perfect for fans of Swindle and Ungifted.Keenan has lived all over the world but nowhere quite as strange as Centerlight Island, which is split between the United States and Canada. The only thing weirder than Centerlight itself is his neighbor Zarabeth, aka ZeeBee.ZeeBee is obsessed with the islands history as a Prohibition-era smuggling route. Shes also convinced that her beloved dog, Barney, was murdered-something Keenan finds pretty hard to believe.Just about everyone on Centerlight is a suspect, because everyone hated Barney, a huge dog-part mastiff, part rottweiler-notorious for terrorizing the community. Accompanied by a mild-mannered new dog who is practically Barneys opposite, ZeeBee enlists Keenans help to solve the mystery.As Keenan and ZeeBee start to unravel the clues, they uncover a shocking conspiracy that dates back to Centerlights gangster past. The good news is that Keenan may have found the best friend hes ever had. The bad news is that the stakes are sky-high.And now someone is after them. . . .

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Collectors. This collectors edition of the acclaimed, award-winning novel contains a letter from the author, the meanings behind the names in the book, a map of Garden Heights, fan art, the full, original story that inspired the book, and an excerpt from On the Come Up.8 starred reviews Goodreads Choice Awards Best of the Best William C. Morris Award Winner National Book Award Longlist Printz Honor Book Coretta Scott King Honor Book #1 New York Times Bestseller!"Absolutely riveting!" -Jason Reynolds"Stunning." -John Green"This story is necessary. This story is important." -Kirkus (starred review)"Heartbreakingly topical." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)"A marvel of verisimilitude." -Booklist (starred review)"A powerful, in-your-face novel." -Horn Book (starred review)Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalils name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr.But what Starr does-or does not-say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.Want more of Garden Heights? Catch Maverick and Sevens story in Concrete Rose, Angie Thomas's powerful prequel to The Hate U Give.

Softcover. Condición: Good. An instant New York Times bestseller!The first in a gripping fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore in which a grieving crown princess and a desperate refugee find themselves on a collision course to murder each other despite their growing attraction-from debut author Roseanne A. Brown. This New York Times bestseller is perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir.For Malik, the Solstasia festival is a chance to escape his war-stricken home and start a new life with his sisters in the prosperous desert city of Ziran. But when a vengeful spirit abducts his younger sister, Nadia, as payment to enter the city, Malik strikes a fatal deal-kill Karina, Crown Princess of Ziran, for Nadias freedom.But Karina has deadly aspirations of her own. Her mother, the Sultana, has been assassinated; her court threatens mutiny; and Solstasia looms like a knife over her neck. Grief-stricken, Karina decides to resurrect her mother through ancient magic . . . requiring the beating heart of a king. And she knows just how to obtain one: by offering her hand in marriage to the victor of the Solstasia competition.When Malik rigs his way into the contest, they are set on a heart-pounding course to destroy each other. But as attraction flares between them and ancient evils stir, will they be able to see their tasks to the death?"Magic creates a centuries-long divide between peoples in this stunning debut novel inspired by North African and West African folklore. An action-packed tale of injustice, magic, and romance, this novel immerses readers in a thrilling world and narrative reminiscent of Children of Blood and Bone." (Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List")Don't miss the second book in this epic duology, A Psalm of Storms and Silence!.

Softcover. Condición: Good. Reprint. Game of Thrones meets Graceling in this thrilling fantasy, the heart-pounding sequel to New York Times bestseller Snow Like Ashes. This action-packed series is perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes and A Court of Thorns and Roses.Its been three months since the Winterians were freed and Springs king, Angra, disappeared-thanks largely to the help of Cordell.Meira just wants her people to be safe. When Cordellan debt forces the Winterians to dig their mines for payment, they unearth something powerful and possibly dangerous: Primorias lost chasm of magic. The last time the world had access to so much magic, it spawned the Decay. So when the king of Cordell orders Meira and Theron on a mission to discover the chasms secrets, Meira plans on using the trip to garner support to keep the chasm shut and Winter safe-even if it means clashing with Theron. But can she do so without endangering the people she loves?Mather just wants to be free. The horrors inflicted on the Winterians hang fresh and raw in Jannuari-leaving Winter vulnerable to Cordells growing oppression. When Meira leaves to search for allies, Mather decides to take Winters security into his own hands. Can he rebuild his broken Kingdom and protect his people from new threats?As the web of power and deception is woven tighter, Theron fights for magic, Mather fights for freedom-and Meira starts to wonder if she should be fighting not just for Winter but for the world.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Kang, A. N. Ilustrador. Illustrated. From Sherri Duskey Rinker, the blockbuster New York Times bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site, and A. N. Kang, the acclaimed illustrator of Papillon: The Very Fluffy Kitty, comes the perfect graduation book for fans of The Wonderful Things You Will Be.Loudly and proudly, lets celebrate YOU!This charming new picture book celebrates all the small but important milestones on the way to growing up, from the first wobbly baby steps to the time when theyre ready to leave the nest.With irresistible illustrations and an inspiring message, Celebrate You! will cheer and encourage readers of any age.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Logan, Laura Ilustrador. Illustrated. Little Butterfly is a charming and emotional wordless picture book, in the vein of acclaimed books like Suzy Lees Wave and Barbara Lehmans The Red Book, by debut author-illustrator Laura Logan.This is a story of a young girl, a simple act of kindness, and a magical, once-in-a-lifetime journey. Laura Logans sweet and surprising illustrations tell an extraordinary tale of compassion rewarded and the wonder of nature.Includes an authors note about the butterflys metamorphosis and migratory behavior.

Softcover. Condición: Good. Revised. The first book from Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin'-now a feature film starring Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston, with a soundtrack by Dolly Parton!For fans of John Green and Rainbow Rowell comes this powerful novel about a girl with cancer who creates a take-no-prisoners bucket list that sets off a war at school-only to discover she's gone into remission.When sixteen-year-old Alice is diagnosed with leukemia, she vows to spend her final months righting wrongs. So she convinces her best friend, Harvey, to help her with a crazy bucket list that's as much about revenge as it is about hope.But just when Alice's scores are settled, she goes into remission, and now she must face the consequences of all she's said and done.Contemporary realistic fiction readers who love romantic stories featuring strong heroines will find much to savor in this standout debut.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. The first middle grade novel in an exciting new series from acclaimed author Diana Peterfreund, perfect for fans of The Goonies and The City of Ember.Gillian Seagret doesn't listen to people who say her father's a crackpot. His conspiracy theories about the lost technology of Cold War-era rocket scientist Dr. Aloysius Underberg may have cost him his job and forced them to move to the middle of nowhere, but Gillian knows he's right and plans to prove it.When she discovers a missing page from Dr. Underberg's diary in her father's mess of an office, she thinks she's found a big piece of the puzzle-a space-themed riddle promising to lead to Dr. Underberg's greatest invention. Enlisting the help of her skeptical younger brother, Eric, her best friend, Savannah, and Howard, their NASA-obsessed schoolmate, Gillian sets off on a journey into the ruins of Omega City, a vast doomsday bunker deep inside the earth,.But they aren't alone inside its dark and flooded halls. For while Gillian wants to save her dad's reputation by bringing Dr. Underberg's secrets to light, there are others who will stop at nothing to make sure they stay buried . . . forever.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. The highly anticipated second-and final-book in the immersive fantasy duology inspired by West African folklore that began with the New York Times bestselling A Song of Wraiths and Ruin, from author Roseanne A. Brown. Perfect for fans of Tomi Adeyemi, Renée Ahdieh, and Sabaa Tahir.Karina lost everything after a violent coup left her without her kingdom or her throne. Now the most wanted person in Sonande, her only hope of reclaiming what is rightfully hers lies in a divine power hidden in the long-lost city of her ancestors.Meanwhile, the resurrection of Karinas sister has spiraled the world into chaos, with disaster after disaster threatening the hard-won peace Malik has found as Farids apprentice. When they discover that Karina herself is the key to restoring balance, Malik must use his magic to lure her back to their side. But how do you regain the trust of someone you once tried to kill?As the fabric holding Sonande together begins to tear, Malik and Karina once again find themselves torn between their duties and their desires. And when the fate of everything hangs on a single, horrifying choice, they each must decide what they value most-a power that could transform the world, or a love that could transform their lives.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. A Stonewall Honor Book * A Time Magazine Best YA Book of All TimeFrom Stonewall and Lambda Award-winning author Kacen Callender comes a revelatory YA novel about a transgender teen grappling with identity and self-discovery while falling in love for the first time.Felix Love has never been in love-and, yes, hes painfully aware of the irony. He desperately wants to know what its like and why it seems so easy for everyone but him to find someone. Whats worse is that, even though he is proud of his identity, Felix also secretly fears that hes one marginalization too many-Black, queer, and transgender-to ever get his own happily-ever-after.When an anonymous student begins sending him transphobic messages-after publicly posting Felixs deadname alongside images of him before he transitioned-Felix comes up with a plan for revenge. What he didnt count on: his catfish scenario landing him in a quasi-love triangle.But as he navigates his complicated feelings, Felix begins a journey of questioning and self-discovery that helps redefine his most important relationship: how he feels about himself.Felix Ever After is an honest and layered story about identity, falling in love, and recognizing the love you deserve."Felix is attending an ultracompetitive arts summer program to have a better shot at a full scholarship to Brown when someone posts Felixs dead name beside photos of him, pre-transition, in the schools lobby. Felixs plot to get revenge throws him onto the path of love and self-discovery." (Publishers Weekly, "An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List").

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Klassen, Jon Ilustrador. First Edition, First Printing. Found running wild in the forest of Ashton Place, the Incorrigibles are no ordinary children: Alexander, age ten or thereabouts, keeps his siblings in line with gentle nips; Cassiopeia, perhaps four or five, has a bark that is (usually) worse than her bite; and Beowulf, age somewhere-in-the-middle, is alarmingly adept at chasing squirrels.Luckily, Miss Penelope Lumley is no ordinary governess. Only fifteen years old and a recent graduate of the Swanburne Academy for Poor Bright Females, Penelope embraces the challenge of her new position. Though she is eager to instruct the children in Latin verbs and the proper use of globes, first she must help them overcome their canine tendencies.But mysteries abound at Ashton Place: Who are these three wild creatures, and how did they come to live in the vast forests of the estate? Why does Old Timothy, the coachman, lurk around every corner? Will Penelope be able to teach the Incorrigibles table manners and socially useful phrases in time for Lady Constance's holiday ball? And what on earth is a schottische?.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Klassen, Jon Ilustrador. Illustrated. From bestselling and award-winning author Mac Barnett and illustrator Jon Klassen comes Extra Yarn, a Caldecott Honor Book, Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner, and a New York Times bestseller.A young girl and her box of magical yarn transform a community in this stunning picture book. With spare, gently humorous illustrations and a palette that moves from black-and-white to a range of color, this modern fairy tale has the feel of a new classic.Fans of Oliver Jeffers and Peter Brown will love this book.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Kuefler, Joseph Ilustrador. A stunning picture book about the power of imagination, perfect for fans of Extra Yarn and Journey, from debut author-illustrator Joseph Kuefler.Just behind an ordinary housefilled with too little fun,Ernest D. decides that today will be the day he explores the depths of his pond.Beyond the pond, he discovers a not-so-ordinary world that will change him forever.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Rebecca Podos, Lambda Literary Award-winning author of Like Water, returns with a lush, dark, and unforgettable story of the power of the past to shape our futures-and the courage it takes to change them.Ruby Chernyavsky has been told the stories since she was a child: The women in her family, once possessed of great magical abilities to remake lives and stave off death itself, were forced to flee their Russian home for America in order to escape the fearful men who sought to destroy them.Such has it always been, Rubys been told, for powerful women.Today, these stories seem no more real to Ruby than folktales, except for the smallest bit of power left in their blood: when each of them comes of age, she will have a vision of who she will be when she dies-a destiny as inescapable as it is inevitable.Ruby is no exception, and neither is her mother, although she ran from her fate years ago, abandoning Ruby and her sisters. Its a fools errand, because they all know the truth: there is no escaping ones Time.Until Rubys great-aunt Polina passes away, and, for the first time, a Chernyavskys death does not match her vision. Suddenly, things Ruby never thought shed be allowed to hope for-life, love, time-seem possible.But as she and her cousin Cece begin to dig into the familys history to find out whether they, too, can change their fates, they learn that nothing comes without a cost. Especially not hope.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. From award-winning actor Maulik Pancholy comes a hilarious and heartfelt middle grade debut about a gay Indian American boy coming into his own. One of Time Out's LGBTQ+ books for kids to read during Pride Month, this is perfect for fans of Tim Federles Nate series. A Stonewall Honor Book!Rahul Kapoor is heading into seventh grade in a small town in Indiana. The start of middle school is making him feel increasingly anxious, so his favorite person in the whole world, his grandfather, Bhai, gives him some well-meaning advice: Find one thing youre really good at and become the BEST at it.Those four little words sear themselves into Rahuls brain. While hes not quite sure what that special thing is, he is convinced that once he finds it, bullies like Brent Mason will stop torturing him at school. And he wont be worried about staring too long at his classmate Justin Emery. With his best friend, Chelsea, by his side, Rahul is ready to crush this challenge. But what if he discovers he isnt the best at anything?Funny, charming, and incredibly touching, this is a story about friendship, family, and the courage it takes to live your truth.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. *A 2019 Rainbow Book List Selection*An action-packed tale full of romance, royalty, and adventure, inspired by the story of Anastasia. Perfect for fans of Six of Crows, Cinder, and the cult classic television show Firefly.Seventeen-year-old Ana is a scoundrel by nurture and an outlaw by nature. Found as a child drifting through space with a sentient android called D09, Ana was saved by a fearsome space captain and the grizzled crew she now calls family. But D09-one of the last remaining illegal Metals-has been glitching, and Ana will stop at nothing to find a way to fix him.Anas desperate effort to save D09 leads her on a quest to steal the coordinates to a lost ship that could offer all the answers. But at the last moment, a spoiled Ironblood boy beats Ana to her prize. He has his own reasons for taking the coordinates, and he doesnt care what hell sacrifice to keep them.When everything goes wrong, she and the Ironblood end up as fugitives on the run. Now their entire kingdom is after them-and the coordinates-and not everyone wants them captured alive.What they find in a lost corner of the universe will change all their lives-and unearth dangerous secrets. But when a darkness from Anas past returns, she must face an impossible choice: does she protect a kingdom that wants her dead or save the Metal boy she loves?.

Softcover. Condición: Good. Product Description8 starred reviews Goodreads Choice Awards Best of the Best William C. Morris Award Winner National Book Award Longlist Printz Honor Book Coretta Scott King Honor Book #1 New York Times Bestseller!"Absolutely riveting!" -Jason Reynolds"Stunning." -John Green"This story is necessary. This story is important." -Kirkus (starred review)"Heartbreakingly topical." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)"A marvel of verisimilitude." -Booklist (starred review)"A powerful, in-your-face novel." -Horn Book (starred review)Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalils name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr.But what Starr does-or does not-say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life.Want more of Garden Heights? Catch Maverick and Sevens story in Concrete Rose, Angie Thomas's powerful prequel to The Hate U Give.ReviewAs we continue to fight the battle against police brutality and systemic racism in America, THE HATE U GIVE serves as a much needed literary ramrod. Absolutely riveting! - Jason Reynolds, bestselling coauthor of ALL AMERICAN BOYSAngie Thomas has written a stunning, brilliant, gut-wrenching novel that will be remembered as a classic of our time. - John Green, bestselling author of The Fault in Our StarsFearlessly honest and heartbreakingly human. Everyone should read this book. - Becky Albertalli, William C. Morris Award-winning author of SIMON VS. THE HOMO SAPIENS AGENDAThis is tragically timely, hard-hitting, and an ultimate prayer for change. Dont look away from this searing battle for justice. Rally with Starr. - Adam Silvera, New York Times bestselling author of MORE HAPPY THAN NOTWith smooth but powerful prose delivered in Starrs natural, emphatic voice, finely nuanced characters, and intricate and realistic relationship dynamics, this novel will have readers rooting for Starr and opening their hearts to her friends and family. This story is necessary. This story is important. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Though Thomass story is heartbreakingly topical, its greatest strength is in its authentic depiction of a teenage girl, her loving family, and her attempts to reconcile what she knows to be true about their lives with the way those lives are depicted-and completely undervalued-by society at large. - Publishers Weekly (starred review)Beautifully written in Starrs authentic first-person voice, this is a marvel of verisimilitude as it insightfully examines two worlds in collision. An inarguably important book that demands the widest possible readership. - Booklist (starred review)Pair this powerful debut with Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kielys ALL AMERICAN BOYS to start a conversation on racism, police brutality, and the Black Lives Matter movement. - School Library Journal (starred review)The Hate U Give is an important and timely novel that reflects the world todays teens inhabit. Starrs struggles create a complex character, and Thomas boldly tackles topics like racism, gangs, police violence, and interracial dating. This topical, necessary story is highly recommended for all libraries. - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)Thomas has penned a powerful, in-your-face novel that will similarly galvanize fans of Kekla Magoons How It Went Down and Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kielys All American Boys. - Horn Book (s.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Ha, Robin Ilustrador. Illustrated. About the AuthorRobin Ha grew up reading and drawing comics. At fourteen she moved to the United States from Seoul, Korea. After graduating from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in illustration, she moved to New York City and started a career in the fashion industry. Her work has been published in independent comic anthologies including Secret Identities and The Strumpet, as well as in the pages of Marvel Comics and Heavy Metal Magazine. She is also the author of the New York Times bestselling comic recipe book Cook Korean!: A Comic Book with Recipes. Visit Robin online at banchancomic.tumblr.com.Product DescriptionHarvey Award Nominee, Best Children or Young Adult BookA powerful and moving teen graphic novel memoir about immigration, belonging, and how arts can save a life-perfect for fans of American Born Chinese and Hey, Kiddo.For as long as she can remember, its been Robin and her mom against the world. Growing up as the only child of a single mother in Seoul, Korea, wasnt always easy, but it has bonded them fiercely together.So when a vacation to visit friends in Huntsville, Alabama, unexpectedly becomes a permanent relocation-following her mothers announcement that shes getting married-Robin is devastated.Overnight, her life changes. She is dropped into a new school where she doesnt understand the language and struggles to keep up. She is completely cut off from her friends in Seoul and has no access to her beloved comics. At home, she doesnt fit in with her new stepfamily, and worst of all, she is furious with the one person she is closest to-her mother.Then one day Robins mother enrolls her in a local comic drawing class, which opens the window to a future Robin could never have imagined.This nonfiction graphic novel with four starred reviews is an excellent choice for teens and also accelerated tween readers, both for independent reading and units on immigration, memoirs, and the search for identity.ReviewThis heartfelt memoir from an author who shares her honest, personal experiences. An insightful, moving coming-of-age tale. - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"A poignant and unvarnished depiction of immigration-both the heartache and the rewards." - School Library Journal (starred review)With unblinking honesty and raw vulnerability [and] presented in full-color splendor, her energetic style mirrors the constant motion of her adolescent self, navigating the peripatetic turbulence toward adulthood. - ALA Booklist (starred review)Touching and subtly humorous, this emotive memoir is as much about the steadfast bond between a mother and daughter as it is about the challenges of being an immigrant in America. - Publishers Weekly (starred review)Ha successfully brings to life the wide range of emotions that both tell the story and provide evidence that the comic medium has been a healing force for her and perhaps could be for readers who have walked similar paths. - Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksHa effectively uses the comic book format to recall her own memories of dislocation, explore a testy mother-daughter relationship and ultimately chronicle a poignant search for identity. - San Francisco ChronicleA powerful memoir that not only shows what its like to be in a new town or a new school, but what its like to move to an entirely new country! Its an amazing journey that is sure to promote empathy with readers. - Jerry Craft, author of New KidIncredibly honest, poignant, and ultimately triumphant, Almost American Girl is a treasure. - Michael Cho, author of ShoplifterRobins story is both utterly her own and deeply resonant for anyone whos felt lost in the world and fought to carve out a place for themselves. - Hazel Newlevant, author of No Ivy League.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. First Edition. Last spring, Nikki Beckett vanished, sucked into an underworld known as the Everneath. Now shes returned-to her old life, her family, her boyfriend-before shes banished back to the underworld . . . this time forever. She has six months before the Everneath comes to claim her, six months for good-byes she cant find the words for, six months to find redemption, if it exists.Nikki longs to spend these precious months forgetting the Everneath and trying to reconnect with her boyfriend, Jack, the person most devastated by her disappearance-and the one person she loves more than anything. But theres just one problem: Cole, the smoldering immortal who enticed her to the Everneath in the first place, has followed Nikki home. Cole wants to take over the throne in the underworld and is convinced Nikki is the key to making it happen. And hell do whatever it takes to bring her back, this time as his queen.As Nikkis time on the Surface draws to a close and her relationships begin slipping from her grasp, she is forced to make the hardest decision of her life: find a way to cheat fate and remain on the Surface with Jack or return to the Everneath and become Coles queen.Everneath is a captivating story of love, loss, and immortality from debut author Brodi Ashton.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Willems, Mo Ilustrador. Illustrated. Trixie and her family are off on a fantastic trip to visit her grandparents-all the way to Holland! But does Knuffle Bunny have different travel plans?An emotional tour de force, Knuffle Bunny Free concludes one of the most beloved picture-book series in recent memory, with pitch-perfect text and art, photos from around the world, and a stunning foldout spread, culminating in a hilarious and moving surprise that no child or parent will be able to resist.Bestselling, award-winning author Mo Willems has created an epic love story as only he can, filled with the joys and sadness of growing up-and the unconditional love that binds a father, mother, daughter, and a stuffed bunny.

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Inspired by Jane Austens Persuasion, Where the Rhythm Takes You is a romantic, mesmerizing novel of first love and second chances.Seventeen-year-old Reyna has spent most of her life at the Plumeria, her familys gorgeous seaside resort in Tobago. But what once seemed like paradise is starting to feel more like purgatory. Its been two years since Reynas mother passed away, two years since Aiden-her childhood best friend, first kiss, first love, first everything-left the island to pursue his music dreams.Reynas friends are all planning their futures and heading abroad. Even Daddy seems to want to move on, leaving her to try to keep the Plumeria running.And thats when Aiden comes roaring back into her life-as a VIP guest at the resort.Aiden is now one-third of DJ Bacchanal-the latest, hottest music group on the scene. While Reyna has stayed exactly where he left her, Aiden has returned to Tobago with his Grammy-nominated band and two gorgeous LA socialites. And he may (or may not be) dating one of themWhat a delightful debut! Its like the perfect island vacation: breezy, warm, romantic, lots of soul searching, and full to the brim with love. -Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author.