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-Titulo Original : Bring Me The Head Of Ivy Pocket (Ivy Pocket, 3)-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: The completely unreliable and totally irrepressible Ivy Pocket must orchestrate a most daring and brilliant rescue in the wickedly funny conclusion to the Ivy Pocket trilogy. Neil Gaiman meets Lemony Snicket and the Series of Unfortunate Events in this hilarious series that the called “a must-read.” Perfect for middle school readers!Since she came into possession of the Clock Diamond, Ivy Pocket has been chased, tricked, kidnapped, locked in an institution, and subjected to a truly terrible set of adoptive parents. Luckily, Ivy Pocket always lands on her feet—having all the natural instincts of a frightened feline. With the Clock Diamond in hand, she hurries to rescue her best friend, Rebecca, who is being held prisoner in a parallel world. But Ivy Pocket has fallen ill, there’s a man in a white suit following her everywhere, and the Butterfields seem to be behind yet another plot to lock her away. With a few tricks and all the natural instincts of a master of disguise, Ivy Pocket is sure she can dodge her enemies long enough to pull off the most daring rescue anyone has ever seen.The fast-paced conclusion to the Ivy Pocket trilogy, which called a “gripping-and laugh-out-loud-adventure.” Featuring extensive and hilarious black-and-white interior art by Barbara Cantini. “Please, nobody stop Ivy Pocket.” —...

-Titulo Original : Amelia Bedelia I Can Read Box Set #2: Books Are A Ball (I Can Read Level 1)-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: Learn to read with young Amelia Bedelia, on the road or at home! Ever wondered what the classic American children’s book character Amelia Bedelia was like as a child? With a brightly colored, easy-carry handle and a Velcro-tabbed cover, this little suitcase includes five Level 1 I Can Read stories featuring young Amelia Bedelia, perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. This boxed set includes: Amelia Bedelia Makes a Friend, Amelia Bedelia Sleeps Over, Amelia Bedelia Hits the Trail, Amelia Bedelia Tries Her Luck, and Amelia Bedelia Joins the Club. The Amelia Bedelia books have sold more than 35 million copies since the iconic character was first introduced in 1963. About the Author Herman Parish was in the fourth grade when his aunt, Peggy Parish, wrote the first book about Amelia Bedelia. The author lives in Princeton, New Jersey. Lynne Avril has illustrated all the stories about young Amelia Bedelia. The artist lives in Phoenix, Arizona...

-Titulo Original : Siesta Board Book: Bilingual Spanish-English (Spanish Edition)-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: What do you get when you combine an empty blue backpack, a sleepy brother and sister, and a houseful of treasures? Open this book and find out! Come join the fun-in English and Spanish-and make an ordinary afternoon extraordinary. Que conseguiras si mezclas una mochila azul vacia, un hermano y una hermana soñolientos y una casa llena de tesoros? Abre este libro y te enteraras! Toma parte en la diversion bilingue y convierte una tarde ordinaria en una extraordinaria. About the Author Ginger Foglesong Guy lives in Seattle, Washington. She grew up in Mexico, Arizona, Switzerland, and Costa Rica. She is also the author of the bilingual books ¡Fiesta! and Siesta. Ginger Foglesong Guy es la autora de numerosos libros bilingues, entre ellos, los favoritos ¡Fiesta! and ¡Siesta!, asi como el compañero de este libro, My School/Mi Escuela, tambien ilustrado por Vivi Escriva. Ginger crecio en Mexico, Arizona, Suiza, y Costa Rica. Ahora vive en el estado de Washington. Rene King Moreno grew up in Warsaw, Indiana, and now lives in Chicago with her family. She is the illustrator of Under the Lemon Moon, by Edith Hope Fine, as well as ¡Fiesta! and Siesta...

-Titulo Original : The Last Apprentice Fury Of The Seventh Son (book 13) (last Apprentice, 13)-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: The thirteenth-and final-book in the internationally bestselling fantasy adventure series that inspired the forthcoming major motion picture Seventh Son. Finally, Tom Ward, the spooks last apprentice, will confront the Fiend for the last time. A stunning conclusion to the acclaimed series! Tom Ward has battled boggarts, ghasts, witches, dark gods, and the most terrifying creatures to roam the earth. Hes allied with the witch assassin Grimalkin, with a powerful boggart, and with Alice . . . the young witch who is also his true love. And he has kept one step ahead of the Fiend, the most evil being in the world. Now he will vanquish the Fiend once and for all. But it will require a terrible sacrifice: not everyone Tom cares about will survive the final battle. The Last Apprentice series is soon to be a major motion picture, Seventh Son, starring Jeff Bridges, Ben Barnes, Alicia Vikander, Kit Harington, Olivia Williams, Antje Traue, Djimon Hounsou, and Julianne Moore as Mother Malkin. Its a suspenseful thrill ride thats spine-tingling (Publishers Weekly) and anything but tame (Horn Book). But dont read it after dark! From the Back Cover Hes the seventh son of a seventh son. Hes the only one who can stop the greatest evil. Tom Ward, the Spooks last apprentice, has everything he needs to vanquish the Fiend, once and for all: the three blades recovered from the dark, the gifts from his witch mother, and the skills hes learned from Master Gregory. And Alice, the one he loves most, is willing to sacrifice herself to fulfill the spell. Or is she? Racing against time, all of Toms old allies-and old enemies-return. They will clash in a final battle more epic than any he has fought before. And a danger Tom never dreamed of will be revealed. Who will survive? Are you brave enough to find out? This is the final volume of the internationally best-selling Last Apprentice series. About the Author Joseph DELANEY is the author of the internationally best-selling The Last Apprentice series, which is now a major motion picture, Seventh Son. He is a former English teacher who lives in the heart of boggart territory in Lancashire, England. His village has a boggart called the Hall Knocker, which was laid to rest under the step of a house near the church...

-Titulo Original : The Last Apprentice: Slither (Book 11) (Last Apprentice, 11)-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: The eleventh volume in the spine-tingling, best-selling Last Apprentice series. In Slither, Joseph Delaney takes us far from the county, to a land where a spook has never set foot and where terrifying creatures of the dark thrive. Slither is one of these monsters, and Book 11 is his tale. Slither has never heard of Tom Ward, the Spook, or Alice Deane. He thirsts for blood. He takes it from whatever he wants, animal or human. And he has his eyes on the home of a farmer and his three daughters. With his dying breath, the farmer offers Slither a bargain. If Slither will take his two youngest daughters to safety, the eldest daughter is his. A journey of horrors begins . . . and along the way Slither will meet Grimalkin, who is still searching for a way to destroy the Fiend for good. The eleventh volume in the series that inspired the major motion picture Seventh Son, starring Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, and Ben Barnes. Review Praise for GRIMALKIN: “Ratchets up tension , , , A good balance between dark action and emotional costs.” -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for the Last Apprentice series: “Without doubt the best ongoing fantasy series.” fantasybookreview.co.uk “Continues to be one of the best written [series] of the last several years.” -- ALA Booklist From the Back Cover The eleventh volume in the spine-tingling, best-selling Last Apprentice series. In Slither, Joseph Delaney takes us far from the County, to a land where a spook has never set foot and terrifying creatures of the dark thrive. Slither is one of these monsters, and Book Eleven is his story. Slither has never heard of Tom Ward, or the Spook, or Alice Deane. He thirsts for blood. He takes it from whatever he wants, animal or human. And he has his eye set on the home of a farmer and his three daughters. With his dying breath, the farmer offers Slither a bargain: if Slither will take his two youngest daughters to safety, the eldest daughter is his. A journey of horrors begins . . . and along the way Slither meets the fearsome witch Grimalkin, who is still searching for a way to destroy the Fiend for good. The eleventh volume in the series that inspired the major motion picture Seventh Son, starring Jeff Bridges, Julianne Moore, and Ben Barnes. About the Author Joseph DELANEY is the author of the internationally best-selling The Last Apprentice series, which is now a major motion picture, Seventh Son. He is a former English teacher who lives in the heart of boggart territory in Lancashire, England. His village has a boggart called the Hall Knocker, which was laid to rest under the step of a house near the church...

-Titulo Original : Black Hole Sun (Black Hole Sun, 1)-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: Mars stinks It’s hot. The air reeks of burning fuel; the rivers and lakes seethe with sulfur. In the shadows, evil men plot terror and beasts hunt the innocent. Out on the barren crags of the terraformed planet, there is nowhere to hide. No one to heed a call for help. No one, except Durango. Review School Library Journal Best Book “Rockets readers to new frontiers . . . action-packed.” (Suzanne Collins, author of The Hunger Games) “Great story, great characters, and nonstop action. David Gill takes you to a rugged, fast, tough world.” (Chris Crutcher, author of Deadline and Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes) “Black Hole Sun grabbed me by the throat and didn’t let go until the last page. In the best tradition of Heinlein and Firefly, Black Hole Sun is for readers who like their books fast-paced, intense, and relentless. Buy it, read it, pass it on!” (Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Wintergirls and Speak) “Readers will have a hard time turning the pages fast enough as the body count rises to the climactic, satisfying ending, which will leave new fans hopeful for more adventures.” (Booklist (starred review)) “Action, adventure, sci-fi, and horror buffs will all find this an almost perfect mix of all of the genres, and the addition of a soupçon of romance and hints of painful family drama results in a book that’s got appeal to just about any potential speculative-fiction fan.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books) “Science-fiction fans will cheer Durango on in his exploits and enjoy the twists in the novel’s satisfying conclusion. ” (School Library Journal (starred review)) “Fast-paced, compulsively readable, and outright funny.” (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)) From the Author Black Hole Sun grabbed me by the throat and didnt let go until the last page. In the best tradition of Heinlein and Firefly, Black Hole Sun is for readers who like their books fast-paced, intense, and relentless. Buy it, read it, pass it on! (Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Wintergirls and Speak ) Science-fiction fans will cheer Durango on in his exploits and enjoy the twists in the novels satisfying conclusion. (School Library Journal (starred review) ) Fast-paced, compulsively readable, and outright funny. (The Horn Book ) Action, adventure, sci-fi, and horror buffs will all find this an almost perfect mix of all of the genres. (Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books ) Prause for Invisible Sun:Will leave readers eager for the next volume. (Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) ) About the Author David Macinnis Gill lives with his family in Wilmington, North Carolina. He is the author of Black Hole Sun, Invisible Sun, and Shadow on the Sun, as well as Soul Enchilada...

-Titulo Original : Do The Math #2: The Writing On The Wall-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: Eighth grade, like algebra, has become pretty complicated for Tess. For one thing, there are the patterns shes noticing everywhere-like how charming-on-the-outside Richard keeps playing scary pranks on her, and how annoying copycat Lynn always has to follow what everyone else is doing. Then theres the pattern of graffiti that keeps appearing on the wall by her school-could those numbers be a code meant for Tess? Is it up to her to find out what they mean? And most importantly, if Damien keeps up with his pattern of waiting for her after school, does it mean he likes her? Or is that just a coincidental system? Tess looks for formulas to help her figure it all out, but shes afraid there may be none. Sometimes you have to make up your own solutions. Sometimes, you just have to risk it. From School Library Journal Grade 5-9-This sequel to Do the Math: Secrets, Lies, and Algebra (HarperCollins, 2007) picks up the story of Tess, an eighth grader who copes with uncertain situations and unpredictable people by applying mathematical equations or symbols, an approach that gives her comfort and perspective. After seeing a series of numbers graffitied on a building near school, Tess recognizes that it is a math puzzle and solves it to reveal a secret code. When she decodes the word arson, she realizes that someone is trying to communicate shocking information to her (there has recently been an unexplained fire at school). Though aware of the punishment for defacing property, she writes her own message on the wall in an attempt to get more information. She eventually solves the mystery, but ends up getting more than she bargained for when she is caught and must face the consequences. She also wrestles with peer relationships as she deals with a boy who is tormenting her and tries to figure out contradictions in a new friend. Lichtman cleverly incorporates mathematical concepts into Tesss narrative, keeping the ideas simple and explaining them in terms that readers can understand. Tess is likable and navigates through her problems in a realistic manner.- Amelia Jenkins, Juneau Public Library, AK Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From Booklist In this sequel to Secrets, Lies, and Algebra (2007), eighth-grade mathematician Tess is intrigued by numeric graffiti that may connect with a recent classroom fire. Using her algebra skills to sort through clues, Tess investigates and encounters a bullying classmate along the way. Lichtman cleverly weaves math throughout the story, and Tess is an appealing, dimensional character whose descriptive narrative rings true. Mystery and math fans will enjoy the code breaking, while many readers will want to debate the significance of graffiti as art, communication tool, and vandalism. Another engaging blend of mystery, math, and teen life in the Do the Math series. Grades 6-9. --Shelle Rosenfeld About the Author Wendy Lichtman writes personal essays for the Washington Post, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Good Housekeeping, among other national publications. She has also written four previous young adult novels, including Do the Math: Secrets, Lies, and Algebra. She holds a degree in mathematics and has tutored public-school students in algebra for several years. When she decided to write about a teenage girl who realizes that some questions have more than one right answer, algebra, with its unknowns and variables, seemed a perfect metaphor. Wendy Lichtman lives in Berkeley, California. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Do the Math #2: The Writing on the Wall By Wendy Lichtman HarperCollins Publishers, Inc. Copyright © 2008 Wendy LichtmanAll right reserved. ISBN: 9780061229589 Chapter One Patterns There was this tagger in Los Angeles, Sammy said, who wrote coded messages about who was going to get murdered next. He knew that only...

-Titulo Original : The Girl From Everywhere-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: The Girl from Everywhere, the first of two books, blends fantasy, history, and a modern sensibility. Its sparkling wit, breathless adventure, multicultural cast, and enchanting romance will dazzle readers of Sabaa Tahir and Leigh Bardugo. As the daughter of a time traveler, Nix has spent sixteen years sweeping across the globe and through the centuries aboard her father’s ship. Modern-day New York City, nineteenth-century Hawaii, other lands seen only in myth and legend-Nix has been to them all. But when her father gambles with her very existence, it all may be about to end. Rae Carson meets Outlander in this epic debut fantasy. If there is a map, Nix’s father can sail his ship, The Temptation, to any place and any time. But now that he’s uncovered the one map he’s always sought-1868 Honolulu, the year before Nix’s mother died in childbirth-Nix’s life, her entire existence, is at stake. No one knows what will happen if her father changes the past. It could erase Nix’s future, her dreams, her adventures . . . her connection with the charming Persian thief, Kash, who’s been part of their crew for two years. From School Library Journal Gr 8 Up-Nix has spent all of her 16 years with her father as a time-traveling pirate aboard a physical ship, navigating into the margins of historical maps to reach his ultimate goal-returning to Honolulu in 1868, the time and place of Nixs birth, to save her mother, who died when Nix was born. Nixs home is the sea and her family the ships crew, and while she adores traveling and dreams of navigating on her own, she fears the end of her fathers journey. If he can save her mother, Nix will no longer exist. Can she find a way to strike out on her own and reunite her parents? History and mythology fans will love this fast-moving ride through time, where mythological maps take Nix and the crew to real places with items and creatures true to the maps design. Nineteenth-century politics involving the Hawaiian royal family and control over the islands create mystery and danger as Nix endeavors to discover her mothers identity, reconcile with her father, and accept her feelings for Kash, the Persian thief who has become her closest friend on the ship. VERDICT This must-have fantasy adventure will appeal to fans of Rick Riordans Kane Chronicles and Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooners Starbound Trilogy, (both Disney-Hyperion).-Kerry Sutherland, Akron-Summit County Public Library, OH Review “History and mythology fans will love this fast-moving ride through time, where mythological maps take Nix and the crew to real places with items and creatures true to the map’s design…This must-have fantasy adventure will appeal to fans of Rick Riordan’s ‘Kane Chronicles.’” -- School Library Journal (starred review) “One of my absolute favourite reads of 2016, Heidi Heilig’s debut captured me completely from the first page. A lushly written time-traveling adventure with an imaginative magical twist, real heart and real heartbreak, and a major dash of swoon.” -- Alwyn Hamilton, author of Rebel of the Sands “A skillful mashup of science fiction and eclectic mythology, enlivened by vivid sensory detail and moments of emotional and philosophical depth. …A nonstop time-travel romp.” -- Kirkus Reviews “With time travel, fantasy, Hawaiian history, mythology, cute animals, and a feisty female protagonist, romance and fantasy readers will find much to enjoy.” -- Booklist “[A] time-travel adventure…Heilig’s writing is richly immersive, and a mature exploration of complicated love, both familial and romantic, underlies the story. A riveting and far-reaching fantasy that crosses seamlessly across the centuries, posing questions about fate, loyalty, and belonging.” -- Publishers Weekly “This thrilling swashbuckler-steeped in history, myth, and legend-finds a solid anchor in its colorful characters. …Fascinating, thought-provoking and wonderfully imagined, The Girl From...

-Titulo Original : Into The Bright Unknown (Gold Seer Trilogy, 3)-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: The stunning conclusion to Rae Carson’s New York Times-bestselling Gold Seer trilogy Leah Westfall’s journey has been one of ever-present peril, hidden magic, harsh realities, loss, life, determination, and love. She has searched for a place to belong and a place to call home, and people who can accept a girl with magical powers that prove to be both blessing and curse. Rae Carson has been lauded as one of YA’s best writers of fantasy, and fans of Leigh Bardugo, Sarah J. Maas, and Westworld will be riveted by the conclusion of this remarkable historical fantasy trilogy. Leah is poised to have everything she ever dreamed of on the long, dangerous journey to California’s gold fields-wealth, love, the truest friends, and a home. Thanks to her magical ability to sense precious gold, Leah, her fiance Jefferson, and her friends have claimed rich land in California Territory. But their fortune makes them a target, and when a dangerous billionaire sets out to destroy them, Leah and her friends must fight back with all of their power and talents. Leah’s magic is continuing to strengthen and grow, but someone is on to her-someone who might have a bit of magic herself. The stakes are higher than ever as Lee and her friends hatch a daring scheme that could alter California’s history forever. With a distinctive heroine and a unique interpretation of American history, Into the Bright Unknown strikes a rich vein of romance, magic, and adventure. Review “This engaging trilogy ender finds Lean and friends happily prospecting their nearly incorporated gold-rush town of Glory, California. ...An Oceans 11-esque climax...leads to a well-earned, if rosy-hued, conclusion.” -- The Horn Book From the Back Cover Leah Westfall has traveled thousands of miles, from Georgia to the gold fields of California. It has been a journey of ever- present danger, hidden magic, harsh realities, loss, life, determination, and love. Yet through it all, Lee has found people to trust, true friends and fellow misfits who have been by her side no matter what. In the rich land of California, Lee is poised to have everything she ever dreamed of-a place to belong, a place to call home. But Lee’s magic and good fortune have made her and her friends a target. When a dangerous billionaire threatens not just the sanctuary they’ve created, but all the struggling prospectors who’ve come to California to strike it rich, Lee and her friends know they must fight back. The final book in Rae Carson’s acclaimed Gold Seer trilogy is an unforgettable conclusion to the sweeping saga of a remarkable heroine. About the Author Rae Carson is the author of two bestselling and award-winning trilogies. Her debut, The Girl of Fire and Thorns, was named a William C. Morris Award finalist and an Andre Norton Award finalist. Walk on Earth a Stranger was longlisted for the 2015 National Book Award and won the Western Writers of America Spur Award. Her books tend to contain adventure, magic, and smart girls who make (mostly) smart choices. Originally from California, Rae Carson now lives in Arizona with her husband. raecarson...

-Titulo Original : Arclight (Arclight, 1)-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: A harrowing sci-fi thriller that #1 New York Times bestselling author Pittacus Lore proclaimed Powerful and gripping. This bold and astonishing novel about identity, unnerving connections, tortured romance, and facing our worst nightmares is made for fans of Veronica Roth, Stephen King, and Justin Cronin. The Arclight is the last refuge in a post-apocalyptic world consumed by terrifying creatures called the Fade. No one crosses the wall of light that keeps the last human survivors safe. Theres nothing else left and nowhere to go. Or so they thought, until Marina, a lone teenage girl, stumbles out of the Dark. Marina doesnt remember who she is, where she came from, or how she survived. And the Fade want her back. When one of them infiltrates the compound and recognizes Marina, she begins to unlock secrets she didnt even know she had. Marina knows shes an outsider, but shell do anything to protect those who saved her. Whether they want her help or not. Review “Powerful and gripping straight out the door Arclight will keep you up at night, if you dare stay awake.” -- Pittacus Lore, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series “McQuein strongly evokes the claustrophobic tyranny of adult authority and institutional spaces, as well as the irrational human faith in the voice of ‘experience,’ in this fine debut.” -- Publishers Weekly “Marina has a strong but inexplicable connection to the Fade, [and] she and Tobin enter dangerous dark territory to discover the truth.” -- Booklist “In a dystopian future colony that holds back the monsters that have taken over the world, a girl tries to find her place. … Marina … stands out as an interesting and spunky character, enough of a rebel to take some major chances.” -- Kirkus Reviews From the Back Cover No one survives the fade The first rule of the Arclight is Light is safety; light is life. Within the walls of light, people are protected from the Fade-the creatures that have destroyed the world. The second rule is Never go outside alone. The third: No one ever comes back from the dark. But Marina did. She doesnt know who she is or where she came from. And she doesnt know how she survived the Fade. Or why they want her back. But they do want her back, and their attacks on the Arclight wont stop until they have her. What secrets are locked inside Marinas memories? Where does she belong? About the Author Josin L. McQuein was born and raised in Texas. Now she and her three dogs live in a town so small that the buffalo outnumber the people. She is the author of Arclight and Premeditated...

-Titulo Original : As Easy As Falling Off The Face Of The Earth-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: Wait The train was moving. Ry could hardly tell at first, but now he knew. It was gaining speed, and he wasnt fast enough to catch it. He had only gotten off for a minute, just to make a phone call-and now it was gone. He was in the middle of nowhere, alone. Maybe it was the middle of nowhere, but to Ry, it felt like the beginning of something. Something that would take him in cars, planes, boats . . . over an ocean and back. Something like an adventure. Review ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice “Relentlessly entertaining…an absolute delight.” -- Booklist (starred review) “Wherever Perkins’s warm, funny, wise narrative goes is where a reader wants to be.” -- Horn Book (starred review) “A long, immensely enjoyable, curiously comforting ramble through an absurd-but-benign world.” -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “[Perkins’s] observations and turns of phrase are as unexpected and delightful as the travels she weaves together.” -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A rich, eventful, and extremely entertaining summer road trip.” -- New York Times Book Review About the Author Lynne Rae Perkins was awarded the Newbery Medal for Criss Cross. She is the author of four other novels-All Alone in the Universe, As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth, Nuts to You, and Secret Sisters of the Salty Sea. Lynne Rae Perkins has also written and illustrated several acclaimed picture books, including Frank and Lucky Get Schooled; The Broken Cat; Snow Music: Pictures from Our Vacation; and The Cardboard Piano. The author lives with her family in northern Michigan. lynnerae...

-Titulo Original : The Fall-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: Madeline Usher has been buried alive. The doomed heroine comes to the fore in this eerie reimagining of Edgar Allan Poes classic short story The Fall of the House of Usher. Gothic, moody, and suspenseful from beginning to end, The Fall is literary horror for fans of Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children and Asylum. Madeline awakes in a coffin. And she was put there by her own twin brother. But how did it come to this? In short, non-chronological chapters, Bethany Griffin masterfully spins a haunting and powerful tale of this tragic heroine and the curse on the Usher family. The house itself is alive, and it will never let Madeline escape, driving her to madness just as it has all of her ancestors. But she wont let it have her brother, Roderick. Shell do everything in her power to save him-and try to save herself-even if it means bringing the house down around them. With a sinister, gothic atmosphere and relentless tension to rival Poe himself, Bethany Griffin creates a house of horrors and introduces a whole new point of view on a timeless classic. Kirkus Reviews praised it in a starred review as A standout take on the classic haunted-house tale replete with surprises around every shadowy corner. Review “Readers will be swept away immediately . . .. A standout take on the classic haunted-house tale replete with surprises around every shadowy corner.” -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “An engrossing, creepy tale . . . Those who are already familiar with [Poe’s short story] will enjoy this different point of view and ending. . . .The updated, supernatural spin will have savvy and reluctant readers hooked. An interesting addition to the ‘twisted tales’ genre.” -- School Library Journal (starred review) “Griffin excels at depicting chilly Victorian decay in a way that makes real the dour Usher curse.” -- Booklist “The disjointed timeline and chapter lengths track along with Madeline’s level of lucidity . . . making her overall narration fascinatingly untrustworthy. . . . An exquisitely wrought gothic tale for a stormy night.” -- Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books From the Back Cover Madeline Usher is doomed. The House of Usher lives and breathes around Madeline. For generations, it has sent every Usher spiraling into madness. It claimed her mother and her father. Now it wants Madeline and her twin brother. And no one can help them. Yet no other Usher in the generations of their haunted family has known the house the way Madeline does. She may finally be the one who can destroy it all. Until she wakes up in a coffin. About the Author Bethany Griffin is the author of Masque of the Red Death. She is a high school English teacher who prides herself on attracting creative misfits to elective classes like Young Adult Literature, Creative Writing, and Speculative Literature. She lives with her family in Kentucky...

-Titulo Original : Period 8-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: In this terrifying and provocative novel by the bestselling and award-winning author of Deadline and Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, a teenage boy tries to uncover what happened to a girl who has vanished from his high school. Was she abducted, or did she run for her life? Paul The Bomb Baum tells the truth. No matter what. It was something he learned at Sunday school. But telling the truth can cause problems, and not just minor ones. And as Paulie discovers, finding the truth can be even more problematic. Period 8 is supposed to be that one period in high school where the truth can shine, a safe haven. Only what Paulie and Hannah (his ex-girlfriend, unfortunately) and his other classmates dont know is that the ultimate liar is in their midst. Terrifying, thought-provoking, and original, this novel combines all the qualities of a great psychological thriller with the controversy, ethics, athletics, humor, and raw emotion of a classic Crutcher story. Review “Period 8 is the best of Crutcher: warmth, humor, and spot-on teen reality, but coupled with terrifying intensity and a shocking ending.” -- Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Speak and Chains Praise for Deadline: “As usual, Crutcher does not hesitate to incorporate serious subject matter within an engaging first-person narrative.” -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review) “Crutcher uses dark humor and self-deprecation effectively to avoid maudlin situations, and teens will appreciate the respectful tone of the work.” -- School Library Journal Praise for Whale Talk: “Crutcher offers an unusual yet resonant mixture of black comedy and tragedy that lays bare the superficiality of the high school scene.” -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Cataclysmic and triumphant.” -- Kirkus Reviews From the Back Cover Period 8. An hour a day. You can hang out. You can eat your lunch. You can talk. Or listen. Or neither. Or both. Nothing is off-limits. The only rule is that you keep it real; that you tell the truth. Heller High senior Paul Baum-aka Paulie Bomb-tells the truth. Not the Wow, thats an ugly sweater variety of truth, but the other kind. The truth that matters. It might be hard. It often hurts. But Paulie doesnt know how not to tell it. When he tells his girlfriend Hannah the life-altering, messed-up, awful truth, his life falls apart. The truth can get complicated, fast. About the Author Chris Crutcher has written nine critically acclaimed novels, an autobiography, and two collections of short stories. Drawing on his experience as a family therapist and child protection specialist, Crutcher writes honestly about real issues facing teenagers today: making it through school, competing in sports, handling rejection and failure, and dealing with parents. He has won three lifetime achievement awards for the body of his work: the Margaret A. Edwards Award, the ALAN Award, and the NCTE National Intellectual Freedom Award. Chris Crutcher lives in Spokane, Washington...

-Titulo Original : The Bitter Kingdom (Girl Of Fire And Thorns, 3)-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: “I love this series to pieces and so should you.”-Marie Lu, bestselling author of Warcross The third book in Rae Carson’s award-winning and New York Times-bestselling trilogy! In the deeply satisfying conclusion, seventeen-year-old sorcerer-queen Elisa travels into the unknown realm of the enemy to win back her true love, save her country, and uncover the final secrets of her destiny. Perfect for fans of Tamora Pierce and Brandon Sanderson. The champion must not waver. The champion must not fear. The gate of darkness closes. Elisa is a fugitive. Her enemies have stolen the man she loves, and they await her at the gate of darkness. Her country is on the brink of civil war, her own soldiers ordered to kill her on sight. Elisa will lead her loyal companions deep into the enemy’s kingdom, a land of ice and snow and vicious magic, to rescue Hector and win back her throne. Her power grows with every step, and the shocking secrets she will uncover could change the course of history. Don’t miss The Empire of Dreams, Rae Carson’s action-packed return to the world of The Girl of Fire and Thorns! Review “What a conclusion to a spellbinding trilogy! The Bitter Kingdom cements Rae Carson as one of the best fantasy authors to grace the shelves. I love this series to pieces, and so should you.” -- Marie Lu, New York Times best-selling author of the Legend trilogy “The perfect conclusion to one of the most brilliant modern YA fantasies on the market today. Readers will love this whole series, and while I didn’t want to leave Elisa’s world, The Bitter Kingdom hits all the right notes. This is YA fantasy as it should be.” -- Beth Revis, author of the nationally best-selling Across the Universe “Action-packed … excellent … with terrific world-building and character development. … Also tackles classic fantasy tropes, springing off into unusual and refreshing directions.…Carson brings her series to an end with a thrilling climax.” -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A smashing ending to a trilogy that …developed into the stellar journey of a girl who would be queen.” -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “This is a spell-binding book. It is not often that all three books in a series are equally enthralling. Those who love Tamora Pierce and Kristen Cashore will love the tales of Elisa.” -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) “This is that rare series in which each volume is better than the last. … An action-packed and thoughtful end to an ambitious series.” -- Horn Book Magazine “Elisa continues to be a heroine worth rooting for … and by the fairy-tale ending, readers will have no doubt that her newly formed empire will thrive. … An altogether satisfying conclusion to an entertaining trilogy.” -- School Library Journal From the Back Cover The unforgettable conclusion to The Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy Elisa is a fugitive. Her enemies have stolen the man she loves, and they await her at the gate of darkness. And her country is on the brink of civil war, with her own soldiers ordered to kill her on sight. But the champion must not waver. Elisa will lead her three loyal companions deep into the enemys kingdom, a land of ice and snow and brutal magic, to rescue Hector and win back her throne. Her power grows with every step, and the shocking secrets she will uncover on this, her final journey, could change the course of history. About the Author Rae Carson is the author of two bestselling and award-winning trilogies. Her debut, The Girl of Fire and Thorns, was named a William C. Morris Award finalist and an Andre Norton Award finalist. Walk on Earth a Stranger was longlisted for the 2015 National Book Award and won the Western Writers of America Spur Award. Her books tend to contain adventure, magic, and smart girls who make (mostly) smart choices. Originally from California, Rae Carson now lives in Arizona with her husband. raecarson...

-Titulo Original : Do The Math: Secrets, Lies, And Algebra (Do The Math, 1)-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: Tess loves math because its the one subject she can trust-theres always just one right answer, and it never changes. But then she starts algebra and is introduced to those pesky and mysterious variables, which seem to be everywhere in eighth grade. When even your friends and parents can be variables, how in the world do you find out the right answers to the really important questions, like what to do about a boy you like or whom to tell when someones done something really bad? Will Tesss life ever stop changing long enough for her to figure it all out? About the Author Wendy Lichtman writes personal essays for the Washington Post, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and Good Housekeeping, among other national publications. She has also written four previous young adult novels, including Do the Math: Secrets, Lies, and Algebra. She holds a degree in mathematics and has tutored public-school students in algebra for several years. When she decided to write about a teenage girl who realizes that some questions have more than one right answer, algebra, with its unknowns and variables, seemed a perfect metaphor. Wendy Lichtman lives in Berkeley, California...

-Titulo Original : The Last Apprentice: The Spooks Tale: And Other Horrors (Last Apprentice Short Fiction, 1)-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: Enter a land where creatures of the dark creep out of the shadows The Last Apprentice series follows the terrifying adventures of the Spooks apprentice, Thomas Ward, as he learns to battle the monsters of the dark and keep the county safe. But Toms is only one story. The Spook himself was once an apprentice. How did he begin his training? How did Alice, a young witch and Toms closest ally, overcome her dark past? How did the assassin Grimalkin become the most deadly and feared witch in the county? And youll discover the rest of the countys menacing villains, collected in a gallery of horrors, and relive the vicious battles waged against them. Review “This book would be perfect for pulling reluctant readers into the series.” -- School Library Journal About the Author Joseph DELANEY is the author of the internationally best-selling The Last Apprentice series, which is now a major motion picture, Seventh Son. He is a former English teacher who lives in the heart of boggart territory in Lancashire, England. His village has a boggart called the Hall Knocker, which was laid to rest under the step of a house near the church...

-Titulo Original : A Thousand Beginnings And Endings-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: Star-crossed lovers, meddling immortals, feigned identities, battles of wits, and dire warnings: these are the stuff of fairy tale, myth, and folklore that have drawn us in for centuries. Sixteen bestselling and acclaimed authors reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia in short stories that are by turns enchanting, heartbreaking, romantic, and passionate. Compiled by We Need Diverse Books’s Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman-who both contributed stories to this edition, as well-the authors included in this exquisite collection are: Renee Ahdieh, Sona Charaipotra, Preeti Chhibber, Roshani Chokshi, Aliette de Bodard, Melissa de la Cruz, Julie Kagawa, Rahul Kanakia, Lori M. Lee, E. C. Myers, Cindy Pon, Aisha Saeed, Shveta Thakrar, and Alyssa Wong. A mountain loses her heart. Two sisters transform into birds to escape captivity. A young man learns the true meaning of sacrifice. A young woman takes up her mother’s mantle and leads the dead to their final resting place. From fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from romance to tales of revenge, these stories will beguile readers from start to finish. For fans of Neil Gaiman’s Unnatural Creatures and Ameriie’s New York Times-bestselling Because You Love to Hate Me. From School Library Journal Gr 8 Up-Fifteen well-known young adult authors retell myths and legends from a variety of Asian countries and regions. Ghosts, androids, demons, and avatars make an appearance in this anthology. Each story is followed by a short essay in which the authors discuss the origins of their retold myths. This collection fills a gap in modern retellings of fairy tales and myths by presenting non-European myths. With stories that cover the science fiction, fantasy, contemporary, and paranormal genres, there is something for everyone. Alyssa Wong takes the Chinese hungry ghost festival and places it in the American Southwest. Lori M. Lees retelling of the Hmong folktale The Woman and the Tiger involves an android who experiences emotions. Preeti Chhibbers tale of the Hindu festival Navrati takes place in a gym in New Jersey and demonstrates how revenge can be bittersweet. In Code of Honor, a Filipino aswang-similar to a vampire-attends high school. Give to fans of Marissa Meyers Lunar Chronicles or Rick Riordans Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. VERDICT An excellent first purchase for all libraries.-Jenni Frencham, formerly at Columbus Public Library, WI Review “Contrary to our Disney-fied expectations, not every story has a happy ending - yet another facet to this fine compilation that enhances its ability to surprise, intrigue and delight.” -- Chicago Tribune “This collection fills a gap in modern retellings of fairy tales and myths by presenting non-European myths. ...Give to fans of Marissa Meyer’s “Lunar Chronicles” or Rick Riordan’s Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard. An excellent first purchase for all libraries.” -- School Library Journal (starred review) “Outstanding...Each story is followed by a missive from its author, sharing inspiration and background on creative choices and changes. Thoughtfully compiled and written, this compendium is a must-read.” -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A collection of Asian myths and legends in which beloved stories of spirits, magic, family, love, and heartbreak are combined with elements from modern teens’ lives….With such a variety of emotion and experiences to explore, nearly any teen can find something to relate to...An incredible anthology that will keep readers on the edges of their seats, wanting more.” -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Authors Oh and Chapman have created this much-needed anthology of Asian myths and folktales. ...It’s a wonderful concept, and the styles and subjects are as diverse as the countries and cultures represented. ...these stories are for everyone.” -- Booklist “Oh and Chapman bring together fifteen authors with Asian roots to r...

-Titulo Original : Chinese Handcuffs-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: Dillon is living with the painful memory of his brothers suicide -- and the role he played in it. To keep his mind and body occupied, he trains intensely for the Ironman triathlon. But outside of practice, his life seems to be falling apart. Then Dillon finds a confidante in Jennifer, a star high school basketball player whos hiding her own set of destructive secrets. Together, they must find the courage to confront their demons -- before its too late. About the Author Chris Crutcher has written nine critically acclaimed novels, an autobiography, and two collections of short stories. Drawing on his experience as a family therapist and child protection specialist, Crutcher writes honestly about real issues facing teenagers today: making it through school, competing in sports, handling rejection and failure, and dealing with parents. He has won three lifetime achievement awards for the body of his work: the Margaret A. Edwards Award, the ALAN Award, and the NCTE National Intellectual Freedom Award. Chris Crutcher lives in Spokane, Washington...

-Titulo Original : Poisoned Apples: Poems For You, My Pretty-Fabricante : Greenwillow Books-Descripcion Original: Every little girl goes through her princess phase, whether she wants to be Snow White or Cinderella, Belle or Ariel. But then we grow up. And life is not a fairy tale. Christine Heppermanns collection of fifty poems puts the ideals of fairy tales right beside the life of the modern teenage girl. With piercing truths reminiscent of Laurie Halse Anderson and Ellen Hopkins, this is a powerful and provocative book for every young woman. E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars, calls it a bloody poetic attack on the beauty myth thats caustic, funny, and heartbreaking. Cruelties come not just from wicked stepmothers, but also from ourselves. There are expectations, pressures, judgment, and criticism. Self-doubt and self-confidence. But there are also friends, and sisters, and a whole hell of a lot of power there for the taking. In fifty poems, Christine Heppermann confronts society head on. Using fairy tale characters and tropes, Poisoned Apples explores how girls are taught to think about themselves, their bodies, and their friends. The poems range from contemporary retellings to first-person accounts set within the original tales, and from deadly funny to deadly serious. Complemented throughout with black-and-white photographs from up-and-coming artists, this is a stunning and sophisticated book to be treasured, shared, and paged through again and again. Review “Caustic, witty, sad, and angry, Heppermann articulates . . . the false promises, seductions, and deathly morass of popular culture’s imagery of girls’ bodies. What makes Heppermann’s poetry exceptional, however, is not the messages it carries but the intense, expressive drive that fuels it.” -- Horn Book (starred review) “Lacing traditional fairy tales through real-life perils, Heppermann produces short poems with raw pain, scathing commentary and fierce liberation. . . . Full of razors that cut and razors to cut off shackles: a must.” -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Revisionist views of such traditional fairy tales as Snow White, Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood . . .offered in the context of the modern lives of young women, who must confront the difference between the promises of sugar-coated fantasy and the bitter lessons of real life. ” -- Michael Cart, Booklist (starred review) “It’s a bit of a mystery how a slender, subversive book of flayed fairy tale poetry can chronicle how the world tries to rob young women of power, while at the same time handing them back that power. Teen girls should read this so should their mothers, their aunts, their grandmothers…” -- Gayle Forman, author of the New York Times-bestselling Just One Day/Just One Year duet “Many of the poems read like something you might find on a smart, funny contemporary women’s website, probably going viral. . . . They each pack their own literary punch; she is, after all, a poet riffing on fairy tales.” -- Elle “A bloody poetic attack on the beauty myth that’s caustic, funny, and heartbreaking.” -- E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars “Deft deployment of fairy-tale motifs and sharp-edged humor . . . Accompanied by stylized fantasy photographs as piercing as the poems themselves, this is sure to be passed around among readers thoroughly tired of being picked, prodded, pimped and primped to achieve an impossible perfection.” -- Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) “Over and over again, Christine Heppermann’s poems reveal the worm in the messages young women get about love, sex, food, and bodies. These poems cast a harrowing but irresistible disenchantment.” -- Sara Zarr, author of National Book Award finalist Story of a Girl “Simply phenomenal. Heppermann’s honest voice grabs the reader with urgency. This collection is a champion for teens and adults who see our world as an advertisement for perfection that doesn’t exist. Readers will want to read these poems aloud over and over again.” -- A.S. King, Printz Honor author of Reali...