-Titulo Original : The Surprising Power Of A Good Dumpling-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: An authentic novel about growing up in an Asian immigrant family with a mother who is suffering from a debilitating mental illness. Anna Chiu has her hands full. When shes not looking after her brother and sister or helping out at her fathers restaurant, shes taking care of her mother, whose debilitating mental illness keeps her in bed most days. Her fathers new delivery boy, Rory, is a welcome distraction and even though she knows that things arent right at home, shes starting to feel like she could be a normal teen.But when her mother finally gets out of bed, things go from bad to worse. And as her mothers condition worsens, Anna and her family question everything they understand about themselves and each other. The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling is a heart-wrenching, true-to-life exploration through the often neglected crevices of culture, mental illness, and family. Its strong themes are balanced by a beautiful romance making it a feel-good, yet important read. From School Library Journal Gr 9 Up-Life isnt easy for Anna Chiu. She has to take care of her younger brother and sister while her father is busy working at the familys Chinese restaurant, and her mother cant get out of bed. With all the responsibility, Anna feels like she cant be a typical teen, until she meets Rory. He is hired as a delivery boy for the restaurant, and the two bond on the long rides home. When Annas mom finally gets out of bed, things appear to look up, but actually go from bad to worse. Tackling family, relationships, culture, and mental health, this book is a fast-paced and fabulous read. The story takes place in Australia and features Anna and her Chinese Australian family. Rory and several other characters are white, and the other restaurant employees and some of Annas peers are of Asian descent. This book shines a light on mental illness and how it affects not only the person who lives with it, but also their loved ones. Some aspects of the novel are on the darker side, such as learning Annas mom used to hit her daughters with a feather duster, but they are handled gently. Some readers may be unfamiliar with the Australian and Cantonese terminology, but the lack of understanding wont take away from the story. VERDICT A good addition to any collection, but especially for those looking to diversify it.-Amanda Borgia, Uniondale P.L., NY?(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Review Praise for The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling: Heart-wrenching… The novel provides an insightful look at the powerful role food plays in our emotional lives. - The New York Times Book Review * Gritty details lend depth to this viscerally powerful tale of a teen struggling to help her troubled family. - Kirkus Reviews, starred review [R]efreshingly measured in its resolution… believable optimism readers can accept, and they’ll be glad to see Annas better way forward. - Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books This is a book with a huge heartbeat and so much love infused in every page. The stoic resilience of the Chiu family is inspiring. - Alice Pung, award-winning author of Lucy and Linh A heartwarming tale of family, food, and first love that captures the pain and confusion of grappling with a parents mental illness. Wai Chim will make you cry both happy and sad tears. - Justine Larbalestier, author of My Sister Rosa I adored this heartfelt story. Wai Chim has employed a deeply immersive storytelling style to explore the unspoken truths within families, trust, cross-cultural relationships, first love, and forgiveness with sophistication and unfailing empathy. - Leanne Hall, author of Iris and the Tiger Praise for The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling: Heart-wrenching… The novel provides an insightful look at the powerful role food plays in our emotional lives. - The New York Time...

-Titulo Original : Lucy (daughters Of The Sea #3) (3)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: A choice between love and survival . . . Lucys family is excited to spend the summer in Bar Harbor, Maine. Her minister father is pleased to preside over such a prestigious congregation, and his social-climbing wife is ecstatic at the chance to find a rich husband for her daughter. Yet Lucy wants nothing to do with the Bar Harbor social scene; shes simply excited to spend the summer by the sea, watching the waves from her favorite spot on the cliff. Despite having never gone swimming, Lucy feels an intense connection to the ocean, and meets a handsome ship-builder who shows Lucy a world shes never known, yet somehow always longed for. However, her mother will stop at nothing to keep Lucy and the ship builder apart, even if it means throwing Lucy into the arms of a wealthy man with a dangerous secret. Can Lucy break free and embrace her destiny as a daughter of the sea? Or is she doomed to waste away in a gilded cage, slowly dying of a broken heart? Review Praise for Daughters of the Sea: Hannah“Many will identify with independent and winsome Hannah as she tries to find her place in the world.” - School Library Journal “This novel has menacing, almost gothic overtones as well as a strong senseof time, place, and class distinctions.” - Booklist About the Author Kathryn Lasky is the Newbery Honor-winning author of over 100 books for children and young adults. Her beloved Guardians of GaHoole fantasy series has more than seven million copies in print, and she is the author of the Daughters of the Sea series and the Wolves of the Beyond series, as well as A Time for Courage and other Dear America titles. Kathryn has also written a number of critically acclaimed historical fiction titles, such as Beyond the Burning Time and True North. She lives with her husband in Cambridge, Massachusetts...

-Titulo Original : The Great Destroyers-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: Blood, sweat, and death. Welcome to the Pax Games. Jo Linden was born into a world where wars are won with giant mechanical soldiers and the nuclear bomb was never invented. Yet the Cold War still rages, and international rivalries between democracy and communism are now fought at the Pax Games, an Olympic-style competition that pits young pilots of mechas against each other. The USSR has beaten the US in nearly every game since its inception, and in the 1963 Games, the US is desperate for a win. Because its more than just the Games at stake. Premier Khrushchev will be attending, and after, he and President Kennedy are slated to sign a peace accord stabilizing the war in Vietnam-and their volatile relationship. Raised in her fathers mecha repair shop, Jo knows more than anyone about piloting. Shes also the most unlikely pick for Team USA since shes a virtually unknown fighter. So when shes invited at the last minute to compete, she jumps at it. This could be the only chance to save her familys home from debt collectors. All eyes are on Jo from the moment she arrives. But as fighters start dying in the arena, its suddenly clear that its more than the usual Pax Games, and Jo finds herself drawn into a deadly political plot. And if she cant figure out the truth, it might mean the annihilation of everything. In a global arms race between superpowers, playing out in violent games that only humanity could create, comes a chilling story of clashing titans, ruthless competition, freedom, and the girl caught in the middle of it all. From School Library Journal Gr 8 Up-In this alternative history, where there are no nuclear weapons, the United States and USSR are still locked in Cold War. The weapon of choice for all nations is the mecha, large mechanical soldiers, that are also used for entertainment. Young mecha pilots fight in a caged ring for the glory of their nations at the Pax Games. The USSR has beaten the U.S., but young mecha pilot Jo Linden hopes to change that. Most dont take her seriously but Jo is determined to take the champion title for her country. However, the Pax Games arent free from political intrigue, as Jo soon discovers that they are just another global chess match between two superpowers, and she might be a pawn. The mecha soldiers are an intriguing and fun premise expertly blended into real American historical events. Richmond expertly draws readers in with protagonist Jo, a white-passing, mixed-race Chinese American woman trying to be accepted in a white, male-dominated sport. Despite being alternative history, the prejudices Jo experiences are real and explored in depth. Jo must constantly play the part of the ideal American Girl, when she is not. Part of the plot includes international politics that some readers may find distracting from Jos experiences. Overall, readers will find the plot engaging and thrilling. Perfect for established fans of Richmond and fans of Andrea Tang and Axie Oh. VERDICT A must-have novel about a robot fighting competition that explores Americas historical racial injustices.-Kaetlyn Phillips, Yorkton, Sask.?(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Review Praise for The Great Destroyers * Engaging and thrilling. --School Library Journal, starred review A suspenseful page-turner. --Kirkus Reviews The Great Destroyers balances suspenseful action sequences with explorations of identity and prejudice.... Jos distinct voice and search for acceptance make this novel stand out. --Shelf Awareness Praise for The Only Thing to Fear Richmond makes an impressive debut with this alternate history . . . She twists history and throws in creative exploitation of superpowers to deliver a fast-paced adventure. -- Publishers Weekly Reminiscent of series like The Hunger Games and Divergent, but the alternative-history angle adds a spark of...

-Titulo Original : The Surface Breaks-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: A dark and beautiful reimagining of The Little Mermaid. Deep beneath the sea, off the cold Irish coast, Gaia is a young mermaid who dreams of freedom from her controlling father. On her first swim to the surface, she is drawn towards a human boy. She longs to join his carefree world, but how much will she have to sacrifice? What will it take for the little mermaid to find her voice? Hans Christian Andersens original fairy tale is reimagined through a searing feminist lens, with the stunning, scalpel-sharp writing and world building that has won Louise her legions of devoted fans in the UK. A book with the darkest of undercurrents, full of rage and rallying cries: storytelling at its most spellbinding. About the Author Louise ONeill was born in west Cork in 1985. She studied English at Trinity College Dublin and has worked for the senior style director of American Elle magazine. While in New York, she also worked as an assistant stylist on a number of high-profile campaigns. Louise has written two award-winning books, Only Ever Yours and her most recent, Asking For It, which won Book of the Year at the Irish Book Awards. She is currently working as a freelance journalist for a variety of Irish national newspapers and magazines, covering feminist issues, fashion and pop culture. She lives in Clonakilty, west Cork...

-Titulo Original : Sinner (shiver)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: SINNER follows Cole St. Clair, a pivotal character from the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Shiver Trilogy. found. Cole St. Clair has come to California for one reason: to get back Isabel Culpeper. She fled from his damaged, drained life, and damaged and drained it even more. He doesnt just want her. He needs her. lost. Isabel is trying to build herself a life in Los Angeles. Its not really working. She can play the game as well as all the other fakes. But whats the point? What is there to win? sinner. Cole and Isabel share a past that never seemed to have a future. They have the power to love each other and the power to tear each other apart. The only thing for certain is that they cannot let go. From Booklist Teen ice-queen Isabel is shocked when former rock-god Cole turns up in Los Angeles saying he is drug-free and there for her. He is also producing his next album and starring in a popular reality show, notorious for pushing its rehabbed stars back over the edge. Two secondary characters from the Shiver series take turns narrating this sweet and sexy love story set in an L.A. faintly reminiscent of Francesca Lia Block’s Weetzie Bat books. The characterizations of Isabel and Cole are so solid that it seems Stiefvater is transcribing them rather than creating them, and minor characters are just as deftly (if not as deeply) drawn. Despite this, there are stereotypes aplenty when it comes to the reality show and references to Cole’s former life, but they work well enough to shorthand the background info and keep the focus on the two lovers. Bits of backstory are provided, and after a slightly confusing start, this one could stand on its own. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Stiefvater has conquered both critical and commercial mountains, and the YA world watches everything she does. Buy more than a few. Grades 9-12. --Cindy Welch Review Praise for the NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Shiver series:* Beautiful and moving. -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, starred review * A lyrical tale of alienated werewolves and first love . . . [Stiefvaters] take on werewolves is interesting and original. -- PUBLISHERS WEKKLY, starred review Beautifully written, even poetic at times, and a perfect indulgence for readers of all ages. -- BOOKPAGE About the Author Maggie Stiefvater is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the novels Shiver, Linger, Forever, and Sinner. Her novel The Scorpio Races was named a Michael L. Printz Honor Book by the American Library Association. The first book in The Raven Cycle, The Raven Boys, was a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year and the second book, The Dream Thieves, was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults. The third book, Blue Lily, Lily Blue, received five starred reviews. The final book, The Raven King, received four. She is also the author of All the Crooked Saints and Call Down the Hawk. She is also an artist and musician. She lives in Virginia with her husband and their two children. You can visit her online at maggiestiefvater ...

-Titulo Original : The Sin Eaters Daughter-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: Seventeen-year-old Twylla lives in the castle. But although shes engaged to the prince, Twylla isnt exactly a member of the court. Shes the executioner. As the Goddess embodied, Twylla instantly kills anyone she touches. Each month, shes taken to the prison and forced to lay her hands on those accused of treason. No one will ever love a girl with murder in her veins. Even the prince, whose royal blood supposedly makes him immune to Twyllas fatal touch, avoids her company.But then a new guard arrives, a boy whose easy smile belies his deadly swordsmanship. And unlike the others, hes able to look past Twyllas executioner robes and see the girl, not the Goddess. Yet Twyllas been promised to the prince, and knows what happens to people who cross the queen. However, a treasonous secret is the least of Twyllas problems. The queen has a plan to destroy her enemies, a plan that requires a stomach-churning, unthinkable sacrifice. Will Twylla do what it takes to protect her kingdom? Or will she abandon her duty in favor of a doomed love? From School Library Journal Gr 7 Up-Seventeen-year-old Twylla has a gift and a curse as the embodiment of a goddess on Earth: she is worshipped and she can kill men in seconds with the briefest of touches. Twyllas mother is a Sin Eater, one who eats symbolic foods of the deceased persons sins at their grave site; Twylla is set to pursue this path until the Queen of Lormere takes her from her home to become the goddess Daunen Embodied. Every month, the teen ingests a poisonous substance that reinforces her position as the goddesss personification and the kingdoms executioner, and every month Twylla becomes more isolated. Her only hope of escape lies with her future marriage to Lormeres prince, Merek. Possible deliverance comes in the form of a new guard who joins her service-Lief is different from the others. He does not shrink away as his mistress draws near; he engages in conversation with her and asks questions. As the protagonist grows closer to Merek and Lief, she becomes more aware of how truly trapped she is in her role with the Queen-and how much she will have to sacrifice to break free. Salisburys concept is not new: Tahereh Mafis Shatter Me (HarperCollins, 2011) and Kristin Cashores Graceling (Houghton Harcourt, 2008) have similar heroines with tactile killing powers. However, her luscious world-building and mythology make this fantasy a worthy read. Twylla is strong and sensible, and teen fans of royal intrigue titles will be rooting for her.-Amanda C. Buschmann, Atascocita Middle School, Humble, TX Review Praise for The Sin-Eatera€™s Daughter: * In addition to creating vivid and varied characters, Salisbury has a talent for worldbuilding, populating her world with shiver-inducing legends, original customs, and political and religious debates. a€”Publishers Weekly, starred review Praise for The Sin-Eater’s Daughter: * In addition to creating vivid and varied characters, Salisbury has a talent for worldbuilding, populating her world with shiver-inducing legends, original customs, and political and religious debates. Publishers Weekly, starred review About the Author Melinda Salisbury was born in the 1980s in a landlocked city, before escaping to live by the sea. As a child, she genuinely thought Roald Dahls Matilda was her biography. When shes not trying to unlock the hidden avenues of her mind, shes reading, writing, or traveling. She lives in the UK and can be found on Twitter as @AHintofMystery, though be warned she tweets often. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. When I first came to the castle, many, many moons ago, I was awed by it, by the decor and the beauty and the richness of it all. Everything is faultless and pristine everything is kept ordered and beautiful. The roses in the tall crystal vases are all cut to the same length, all the exact same color and. The...

-Titulo Original : Grenade-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: Here it is! The hugely anticipated follow-up to Gratzs NYT bestselling, critically acclaimed phenomenon REFUGEE. This is another searing and heart-pounding look at kids making their way through war.A New York Times bestseller!Its 1945, and the world is in the grip of war.Hideki lives on the island of Okinawa, near Japan. When WWII crashes onto his shores, Hideki is drafted into the Blood and Iron Student Corps to fight for the Japanese army. He is handed a grenade and a set of instructions: Dont come back until youve killed an American soldier.Ray, a young American Marine, has just landed on Okinawa. He doesnt know what to expect -- or if hell make it out alive. He just knows that the enemy is everywhere.Hideki and Ray each fight their way across the island, surviving heart-pounding ambushes and dangerous traps. But when the two of them collide in the middle of the battle, the choices they make in that instant will change everything.From the acclaimed author of Refugee comes this high-octane story of how fear can tear us apart, and how hope can tie us back together. From School Library Journal Gr 5 Up-In 1945, as the U.S. army neared mainland Japan, the Imperial Japanese Army evacuated its elite troops from Okinawa and left behind a force meant to slow down the Americans in the bloodiest way possible. They recruited the native Okinawans into this army, including teens like Hideki, one of the two narrators of this gripping World War II novel. As Hideki takes his two grenades (one to kill U.S. soldiers and one to kill himself), he is fated to come across the other narrator, a young American soldier, Ray. Based on research and firsthand accounts the author heard while in Okinawa, history comes violently to life in this character-driven, fictionalized account. The battle details are accurate and the characters and the growing sense of the battles futility are well drawn and poignant. There is some offensive contemporaneous language referring to Japanese people used within the narrative, which is explained in a note at the beginning and in greater detail in the detailed historical note at the end. While this is a chilling, realistic depiction of war, the violence is not glorified or graphically described. VERDICT An excellent World War II novel, best suited for mature readers who can handle the sensitive content and brutal realities of wartime.-Elizabeth Nicolai, Anchorage Public Library, AK?(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Review Praise for Grenade:* Told by both young men, the story is gripping from start to finish as each encounters ambushes, engages in battles and experiences their devastating aftermath, and mourns the plight of innocent civilians caught in the middle. Impossible to put down, the story unapologetically demonstrates how war affects people emotionally and physically. . . . Action fans will have this flying off the shelves. -- Booklist, starred reviewThe plot is suspenseful and the character sympathetic. -- Horn BookIntense and fast-paced, this is a compelling, dark, yet ultimately heartening wartime story. -- Kirkus ReviewsGratz (Refugee) depicts the events and fallout of WWIIs Love Day while exploring the emotional and cultural damages of war. -- Publishers WeeklyChilling. -- School Library JournalPraise for Refugee:An Amazon Best Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Best Book of the YearA Texas Bluebonnet Master List selection Unflinching and sympathetic. -- The New York TimesGrade A: A stunning, poignant novel. -- Entertainment WeeklyHarrowing, timely. -- People MagazineA gripping, visceral, and hold-your-breath intense story. -- John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in our Stars* Gratz accomplishes a feat that is nothing short of brilliant, offering a skillfully wrought narrative laced with global a...

-Titulo Original : Thelma The Unicorn-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: Thelma is an ordinary pony who wishes with all her heart to be a unicorn.Thelma dreams of being a glamorous unicorn. Then in a rare pink and glitter-filled moment of fate, Thelmas wish comes true. She rises to instant international stardom, but at an unexpected cost. After a while, Thelma realizes that she was happier as her ordinary, sparkle-free self. So she ditches her horn, scrubs off her sparkles, and returns home, where her best friend is waiting for her with a hug. From award-winning author Aaron Blabey comes this joyful book about learning to love who you are...even if you dont have sparkles. From the Back Cover A joyful book about learning to love you are...even if you dont have sparkles. About the Author AARON BLABEY has written many well-loved, bestselling books for children. He is the creator of three hugely successful series for children the New York Times bestselling The Bad Guys, Pig the Pug, and Thelma the Unicorn. In 2018, it was announced that a movie adaptation of The Bad Guys is in development at DreamWorks Animation with Aaron serving as an executive producer on the project. Aarons books have won many awards, including nine REAL Awards, an INDIE Book Award for Childrens Book of the Year, a Childrens Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award, a NSW Premiers Literary Award for Childrens Literature, two Australian Book Design Awards, and a Childrens Peace Literature Award.AARON BLABEY has written many well-loved, bestselling books for children. He is the creator of three hugely successful series for children the New York Times bestselling The Bad Guys, Pig the Pug, and Thelma the Unicorn. In 2018, it was announced that a movie adaptation of The Bad Guys is in development at DreamWorks Animation with Aaron serving as an executive producer on the project. Aarons books have won many awards, including nine REAL Awards, an INDIE Book Award for Childrens Book of the Year, a Childrens Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award, a NSW Premiers Literary Award for Childrens Literature, two Australian Book Design Awards, and a Childrens Peace Literature Award...

-Titulo Original : The Very Impatient Caterpillar (a Very Impatient Caterpillar Book)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: This clever send-up of every childs biggest challenge -- being patient! -- is a STEM-friendly, laugh-out-loud comedy about metamorphosis. * Super-charged. --The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books, starred reviewWill delight fans of Mo Willemss Pigeon series... absolutely charming. --School Library JournalHEY! What are you guys doing? Were going to metamorphosize.Meta-WHAT-now? Transform into butterflies.Right. Right. I knew that...WAIT?! Youre telling me I can become a BUTTERFLY? Yes.With wings? Yes.Wait for ME!!Ross Burachs hilarious, tongue-in-cheek exploration of metamorphosis will make you flutter with glee, while also providing real facts about how caterpillars transform into butterflies. From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 1-When an inquisitive caterpillar sees a bunch of his friends climb up a tree, he questions their unusual behavior. They explain that it is time to metamorphosize. Using dialogue, Burach concisely walks readers through the metamorphosis process, following a repeating question and answer formula. At each stage, the clueless caterpillar asks the others what is going on, pretends to have known all along with a Right. Right, and then proceeds to demonstrate a total lack of patience. Unsurprisingly, his first attempt ends in failure, thus causing the impetus for an inner change, which brings about the outer one. Burachs dialogue is spot-on, and if told by an expressive storyteller, should produce a lot of laughter. His style will delight fans of Mo Willemss Pigeon series. Thanks to the humorous designs and the bold exclamatory text, the book would make an excellent candidate for read-alouds. VERDICT An absolutely charming and educational tale about metamorphosis and patience that is ideal for school and library storytimes.-Rachel Forbes, Oakville Public Library, Ont. Review Praise for The Very Impatient Caterpillar, by Ross Burach:* Chunky characters, livid green and thickly outlined for easy group sharing, and speech-bubble dialogue make this a good choice for read aloud[s] with a histrionic bent... Theres definitely some science lurking here among the laughs, and preschool and primary classrooms can jumpstart the life cycle units with this super-charged title. -- The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books, starred reviewWill delight fans of Mo Willemss Pigeon series... absolutely charming. -- School Library JournalBurach chronicles this miracle of nature in cartoon scenes as loud as the rapid patter... It wont be just adults chuckling at the interactions between the title character and its patiently pupating companions. -- Kirkus ReviewsBurachs mixed-media digital artwork makes good use of the cartoon style to depict vibrantly colored caterpillars and the protagonists overwrought emotions. Particularly humorous are the spot drawings showing the inside of the chrysalis, in which he rails against the measured pace of nature... a good choice for science edutainment. -- Booklist Praise for Truck Full of Ducks, by Ross Burach:Burach will have readers quacking up, both with the frequent repetition of the title -- Did you call for a truck full of ducks? is a funny line no matter how often its read or heard -- and over the illustrations... Sight gags and side comments in the pictures add further yuks to this ducky delight. -- BooklistChildren will delight in the extreme silliness of this story and will repeatedly pore over the detailed, colorful, and quirky illustrations. -- School Library JournalBurach tells his story entirely through dialogue, packing it -- and his exuberant, crayon-like digital illustrations -- with visual jokes [and] an abundance of funny details to discover in each scene. -- Publishers WeeklySilly details decorate every spread... Storytime audiences will quack up. -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Billy Bloo Is Stuck in Goo, illustrated by Ross Burach: 2018 CBC Childrens Choice Book Awa...

-Titulo Original : The Bad Guys (the Bad Guys #1) (1)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE! I wish Id had these books as a kid. Hilarious! -- Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog ManThis New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.They sound like bad guys, they look like bad guys . . . and they even smell like bad guys. But Mr. Wolf, Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, and Mr. Shark are about to change all of that...Mr. Wolf has a daring plan for the Bad Guys first good mission. They are going to break two hundred dogs out of the Maximum Security City Dog Pound. Will Operation Dog Pound go smoothly? Will the Bad Guys become the Good Guys? And will Mr. Snake please stop swallowing Mr. Piranha?! From School Library Journal Gr 2-4-Be prepared to hear laughter, and lots of it, as students plunge into this graphic novel hybrid. The story opens with Mr. Wolf speaking directly to the audience. Despite his big, pointy teeth, his razor-sharp claws, and his suspicious rap sheet filled with familiar Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood references, he implores readers to believe he is not a bad guy. Mr. Wolf is on a quest to persuade his carnivorous friends to be part of the Good Guys Club. Their first mission is to rescue a cat from a tree, and even though his friends think Mr. Wolf has lost his mind, they agree to help. Illustrations exaggerate the animals sharp teeth and wide smiles as they stare up at the terrified kitty. After a few bumps in the plan (namely, Mr. Snake eating Mr. Piranha), an accidental success ensues and they move on to their grand plan of freeing 200 dogs from the pound. Expressive illustrations and typography will captivate budding readers attention and aid in comprehension. Witty and slapstick humor coupled with menacing animal faces on a bright orange cover ensures this book will appeal to a wide audience. VERDICT Reminiscent of Aaron Reynoldss Carnivores and Jon Scieszkas The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, this humorous title is highly recommended for all libraries.-Beth Parmer, New Albany Elementary Library, OH Review Praise for The Bad Guys:* [T]his book instantly joins the classic ranks of Captain Underpants and The Stinky Cheese Man. We challenge anyone to read this and keep a straight face. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review From the Back Cover The Bad Guys. Theyre scary and dangerous and well...just bad. But these guys want to be heroes. And theyre going to prove it by breaking every last dog out of the pound. The Bad Guys are ready to do some good...whether you want them to or not! About the Author AARON BLABEY has written many well-loved, bestselling books for children. He is the creator of three hugely successful series for children -- the New York Times bestselling The Bad Guys (Les mechants), Pig the Pug (Carlos le carlin), and Thelma the Unicorn (Thelma la licorne). In 2018, it was announced that a movie adaptation of The Bad Guys is in development at DreamWorks Animation with Aaron serving as an executive producer on the project. Aarons books have won many awards, including nine REAL Awards, an INDIE Book Award for Childrens Book of the Year, a Childrens Book Council of Australia -- Book of the Year Award, a NSW Premiers Literary Award for Childrens Literature, two Australian Book Design Awards, and a Childrens Peace Literature Award...

-Titulo Original : The Lost Continent (wings Of Fire, Book 11) (11)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: The #1 New York Times bestselling series continues with a thrilling revelation -- brand-new tribes of dragons! Blue the SilkWing is content. Life in his Hive is safe; he loves his family; he has enough to eat. And Pantala has been at peace for as long as he can remember -- SilkWings and HiveWings live and work together in harmony, and because they stay vigilant, no one has seen a dangerous LeafWing in years. Now that Blues sister, Luna, is undergoing her Metamorphosis, Blue knows things are going to change. Luna will have her wings and her silk, be assigned a partner and a work order, and move to another Hive. A few days later, Blues own wings and silk will come in. But nothing could prepare Blue for what happens when Lunas wings start to grow. Suddenly his world is turned upside down, throwing him into dangers he never knew existed. Pantala isnt as peaceful as it seems, and Blue isnt safe. Whether hes ready or not, its time to adapt -- and fight for his life. Review Praise for The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire, Book Two): [A] perfect adventure for young fantasy fans to sink their teeth into. -- School Library Journal Praise for The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire, Book One): Dramatic battle scenes, double-crosses, and one seriously deranged queen makes Wings of Fire a series that should have broad appeal for middle-grade fantasy fans. -- Booklist Fast-paced and detailed, this first installment in a new adventure series is entertaining. -- Kirkus Reviews Readers of all ages will be enchanted by the humanistic storyline and thepage-turning excitement. -- Library Media Connection A thrilling new series for dragon-lovers. -- Austin Family About the Author TUI T. SUTHERLAND is the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Wings of Fire series, the Menagerie trilogy, and the Pet Trouble series, as well as a contributing author to the bestselling Spirit Animals and Seekers series (as part of the Erin Hunter team). In 2009, she was a two-day champion on Jeopardy! She lives in Massachusetts with her wonderful husband, two awesome sons, and two very patient dogs. To learn more about Tuis books, visit her online at tuibooks ...

-Titulo Original : Sing With Me / Canta Conmigo Six Classic Songs In English And Spanish (spanish And English Edition)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: Sing and read along to these six favorite preschool songs, in English and in Spanish, from beloved and bestselling recording artist, Jose-Luis Orozco! Come along and sing with me! Sing along to your childs favorite songs, from Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star to The Wheels on the Bus, in English and in Spanish! Accompanied by joyful, charming illustrations by Pura Belpre award winner Sara Palacios, this book is for every child who loves to sing, dance, and play. Review Praise for Sing with Me/Canta Conmigo: Six Classic Songs in English and Spanish:Six tunes steeped in the tradition of classic childrens songs of the United States are thoughtfully translated into Spanish by childrens musician Orozco. The translations sit side by side on the page, making it easy for readers learning the song in either language to cross-reference while building their vocabulary. Orozco adds his voice in an authors note about the importance of both multilingualism and music to child development. Pura Belpre Honoree Palacioss cheery, scribble-textured illustrations follow two joyful brown-skinned children as they move through inclusive communities in a day peppered with the selected songs: in the classroom (The ABC/ El ABC), on their commute (The Wheels on the Bus/ Las Ruedas Del Camion), and at home on a farm (Old McDonald/ Juancho Pancho). A small but mighty assortment of childhoods greatest hits, and a welcome resource for any bilingual bookshelf. -- Kirkus Reviews About the Author Sara Palacios is the illustrator of the Pura Belpre honor book Marisol McDonald Doesnt Match, How to Code a Sandcastle, Shaking Things Up: 14 Young Women Who Changed the World, Sing with Me / Canta Conmigo, Hello, Friend / Hola, Amigo, and more. She divides her time between San Francisco and Mexico City. Jose-Luis Orozco is a bilingual childrens performer, recording artist, and author who makes appearances nationwide. He lives in Los Angeles, California...

-Titulo Original : What If You Had Animal Scales!? Or Other Animal Coats?-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: About the Author Sandra Markle is the author of more than 200 childrens books, which have won numerous awards, including Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book, IRA/CBC Childrens Choice, NSTA/CBC Outstanding Trade Books for Children, NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended, and ALA Notable Books for Children. She lives in Florida. Howard McWilliam is the illustrator of Dinosaurs Christmas by Jerry Pallotta,I Need My Monsterby Amanda Noll, When a Dragon Moves In by Jodi Moore, and the What If You Had...? series by Sandra Markle. He lives in Kingston Upon Thames, England, with his wife, Rebecca. For more information, go to howardmcwilliam . If you could have any animals coat, whose would you choose?What if you woke up one morning and discovered your body was covered in an animals scales, feathers, or fur instead of your own skin? How would that change your life? What If You Had Animal Scales!? is the next imaginative book in Sandra Markles popular What If You Had series.If you had a chinchillas fur, youd never need to worry about bug spray. If you had a hammerhead sharks scales, youd be the fastest swimmer on the team! And if you had a honeybees coat, youd always bring home the biggest haul on Halloween.Discover what your life would be like if you had these special coats -- and find out why your skin is just right for you! Review Praise for What If You Had Animal Teeth!?:Will surely satisfy animal enthusiasts and trivia lovers, and dentists and parents will appreciate the mention of ways to keep human chompers healthy. -- BooklistIts a hilarious and instructive combination that makes it clear just how variable and individually suited this aspect of anatomy is, and the art takes the concept and runs -- well, chomps -- with it. -- Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksDelightful illustrations and factual presentations of animals make this a valuable purchase for early elementary classrooms and libraries. --Library Media ConnectionThe lively text, photographs, and quirky illustrations charmingly tell a great tooth story. -- International Reading Associatio...

-Titulo Original : The Love And Lies Of Rukhsana Ali-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: With a welcome mix of humor, heart, and high-stakes drama, Sabina Khan provides a timely and honest portrait of what its like to grow up feeling unwelcome in your own culture. With a welcome mix of humor, heart, and high-stakes drama, Sabina Khan provides a timely and honest portrait of what its like to grow up feeling unwelcome in your own culture. Fight for love. Fight for family . Fight for yourself.Seventeen-year-old Rukhsana Ali has always been fascinated by the universe around her and the laws of physics that keep everything in order. But her life at home isnt so absolute.Unable to come out to her conservative Muslim parents, she keeps that part of her identity hidden. And that means keeping her girlfriend, Ariana, a secret from them too. Luckily, only a few more months stand between her carefully monitored life at home and a fresh start at Caltech in the fall. But when Rukhsanas mom catches her and Ariana together, her future begins to collapse around her.Devastated and confused, Rukhsanas parents whisk her off to stay with their extended family in Bangladesh where, along with the loving arms of her grandmother and cousins, she is met with a world of arranged marriages, religious tradition, and intolerance. Fortunately, Rukhsana finds allies along the way and, through reading her grandmothers old diary, finds the courage to take control of her future and fight for her love.A gritty novel that doesnt shy away from the darkest corners of ourselves, The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali provides a timely and achingly honest portrait of what its like to grow up feeling unwelcome in your own culture and proves that love, above all else, has the power to change the world. Featured on: Bustle, Seventeen , Hypable, Oprah Magazine, NBC News, the BBC, Parade, BookRiot, and Paste Magazine An intersectional, diverse coming of age story that will break your heart in the best way. -- Bustle A much-needed addition to any YA shelf. -- Sandhya Menon, New York Times bestselling author of When Dimple Met Rishi Heart-wrenching yet hopeful -- Samira Ahmed, New York Times bestselling author of Love, Hate and Other Filters A story that will stay with you for years to come. -- Sara Farizan, Lambda Award-winning author of If You Could Be Mine From School Library Journal Gr 9 Up{amp}ndash;Rukhsana Ali lives her life on the border of two worlds: one as the daughter of conservative Muslim parents, the other as a 17-year-old teen just trying to make it through the end of her senior year and get into California Tech. Everything seems to be going according to plan until her mother catches her kissing her girlfriend Ariana. Incapable of understanding, her parents whisk her away to Bangladesh where she is caught up in a whirlwind of family dynamics, arranged marriages, and traditions. Through the kind words and understanding of her cousin and grandmother, as well as the gift of her grandmothers diary, Rukhsana searches for the courage to fight for her right to love whomever without also losing her familys approval. This coming-of-age novel is filled with memorable characters, heartfelt moments, and a realistic portrayal of the difficulty of living in two worlds. At times, the writing feels a bit stilted, but the heart of this story will resonate strongly with teens. They will cheer, cry, and rage along with Rukhsana as she balances the ignorance of her friends and family on her quest for understanding and acceptance. VERDICT With an up-close depiction of the intersection of the LGBTQIA community with Bengali culture, this hard-hitting and hopeful story is a must-purchase for any YA collection.{amp}mdash;India Winslow, Cary Memorial Library, Lexington, MA Review Praise for The Love and Lies of Rukhsana AliFeatured on NBC News and the BBCA Junior Library Guild SelectionA Teen Indie Next List Pick (IndieBound)An Amazon Best Book of the Month for FebruaryOprah Magazines Best YA Boo...

-Titulo Original : The Marvels-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: Dont miss Selznicks other novels in words and pictures, The Invention of Hugo Cabret and Wonderstruck, which together with The Marvels, form an extraordinary thematic trilogy!A breathtaking new voyage from Caldecott Medalist Brian Selznick.Two stand-alone stories--the first in nearly 400 pages of continuous pictures, the second in prose--create a beguiling narrative puzzle.The journey begins at sea in 1766, with a boy named Billy Marvel. After surviving a shipwreck, he finds work in a London theatre. There, his family flourishes for generations as brilliant actors until 1900, when young Leontes Marvel is banished from the stage.Nearly a century later, runaway Joseph Jervis seeks refuge with an uncle in London. Albert Nightingales strange, beautiful house, with its mysterious portraits and ghostly presences, captivates Joseph and leads him on a search for clues about the house, his family, and the past.A gripping adventure and an intriguing invitation to decipher how the two stories connect, The Marvels is a loving tribute to the power of story from an artist at the vanguard of creative innovation. From School Library Journal Gr 4-6-This brilliant journey through time in words and pictures is also a story of a theatrical family and their fortunes. This heavy tome opens to tell of one family, the Marvels, from 1766 to 1900 as their connection to the Royal Theatre in London begins and perhaps ends. In the first half of the book, all of this complex history is vividly conveyed through illustrations, with minor hints from playbills, cards, and letters that appear as part of the art. Selznicks ability to convey the passing of time and connections among characters is remarkable. Characters appear, shine, and disappear throughout the years, but certain motifs recur no matter where the spotlight is focused. The second portion of the story is conveyed entirely in text, building on the same themes but taking place in 1990 in a very different London, where the echoes from the past are particularly embodied in 13-year-old Joseph, a boarding school runaway searching for his uncles house. He soon meets Uncle Albert, who seems less interested in getting to know his nephew than in the preservation of an anachronistic Victorian house which is more museum than home. The echoes from the earlier history are haunting, requiring Joseph to delve into the secrets of Uncle Albert and of the house without giving away his own. Selznick ends with a satisfying section of illustrations that embody the maxim of this family, You either see it or you dont. VERDICT Complex, entertaining, and full of gorgeous art and writing, this is a powerhouse of a book.-Carol A. Edwards, Denver Public Library, CO Review Praise for The Marvels:New York Times BestsellerNew York Times Notable Childrens BookAn Indie Bound #1 National BestsellerGuardian Childrens Book Prize FinalistPublishers Weekly Best Book* “Selznick continues his quest to shake up notions of illustrated novels, wordless storytelling, and the intersection of text and pictures in this newest volume . . . The novel as a whole is exactly the sort of theater that is so lovingly described within.” -- The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books, starred review* “Caldecott Medalist Selznick has been creating acclaimed illustrated novels for years now, and his latest takes his groundbreaking narrative format to new heights . . . [this] warm, affecting family tale is bittersweet, astonishing, and truly marvelous.” -- Booklist, starred review* “. . . epic theater celebrating mysteries of the heart and spirit.” -- Kirkus, starred review* “[A] powerful story about creating lasting art and finding family in unexpected places.” -- Publishers Weekly, starred review* “Memorable, momentous.” -- School Library Journal, starred review About the Author Brian Selznick’s books have sold millions of copies, garnered countless awards worldwide, and been translated ...

-Titulo Original : The Shattered Castle (the Ascendance Series, Book 5) (5) (ascendance Trilogy)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: Acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen brings her signature twists and high-stakes action to the fifth installment of the New York Times bestselling Ascendance Series!King Jaron has outwitted the Prozarians and returned to his own kingdom with one secret in his pocket that not even his friends know about. Hes hoping that secret will help him finally bring stability to Carthya.But a surprise attack on his own land -- on the castle itself -- reminds Jaron that nothing is easy. The Prozarian Monarch threatens to crumble Jarons entire kingdom. And thats not the only thing in danger: With old enemies and new rumors circling around him, even Jarons relationship with Imogen is uncertain.This former False Prince will need his best tricks and many allies at his side to hold Carthya together. Review Praise for the Ascendance Series:A New York Times Notable Childrens BookA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Childrens BookA Cybils Award Winner* An impressive, promising story. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review[A] pageturner. -- The New York Times Book ReviewSage proves to be a compelling character whose sharp mind and shrewd self-possession will make readers eager to follow him into a sequel. -- The Wall Street Journal A swashbuckling origin story... chock-full of alluring details for adventure-loving boys. -- Los Angeles Times A fast-paced and thrilling read with twists and turns that never let up. -- School Library Journal Gripping. -- Kirkus Reviews Should appeal to fans of... Suzanne Collins... [A] surefire mix of adventure, mystery, and suspense. -- The Horn BookPraise for The Traitors Game: A New York Times bestsellerThe next big YA fantasy. -- Entertainment Weekly One of the Most Anticipated YA Fantasy Books of 2018. -- BustleWe were immediately caught up in Kestras story, plotting beside a heroine made of strength, bravery and intelligence. Her complicated relationship with Simon and the danger sewn into every moment of her fathers palace politics kept us flipping pages in time with each jaw-dropping plot twist. -- Justine MagazineFantasy, action and romance combine for a whirlwind ride! -- Girls Life One of the Most Anticipated YA Books of 2018. -- HypableNielsen creates wonderful characters in all of her novels, and she is especially talented at writing complex, intriguing females who refuse to fit into any neat categories. The first in her engrossing Traitors Game series introduces readers to another fascinating heroine, who disrupts the plans and plots laid to trap her and insists on controlling her own narrative....Engrossing, emotional and offers plenty of promise for the series to come. -- RT Book Reviews This rip-roaring tale has action galore with battle scenes, kidnappings, murder, intrigue, and romance....Nielsen has created a compelling world where little is as it seems. -- School Library ConnectionNielsen does a masterful job keeping readers off guard while tightening the screws of tension throughout, satisfying even the most reluctant readers. -- School Library Journal The twists and turns of the plot make for compelling reading that should especially entertain fans of Nielsens Ascendance trilogy. -- The Horn BookThe Traitors Game is intrigue and adventure with a bold heroine, some forbidden romance and plenty of twists along the way. -- Shelf AwarenessPraise for A Night Divided: Like Anne Frank before her, Gerta is small but mighty, a hardheaded heroine who dreams up big ideas and refuses to give up in the face of adversity and danger. Nielsen (Mark of the Thief) evokes the constant unease of life in a divided Berlin through Gertas sober narration... but the family never loses sight of the power of humility and forgiveness. -- Publishers Weekly Nielsen, best known for her fantasy novels, proves she is equally skilled at historical fiction in this solidly structured, balanced account ...

-Titulo Original : Something Upstairs-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: Avis haunting ghost story is available for the first time as a Scholastic paperback!When 12-year-old Kenny Huldorf moves to Providence, Rhode Island, he soon discovers that his attic bedroom is haunted by the ghost of a teenage slave named Caleb. Before long, Caleb summons Kenny back in time, where Kenny finds himself entangled in Calebs murder and deeply troubled by the century-old injustice. Ultimately, it is up to Kenny to solve Calebs murder or remain forever trapped in history. Part ghost story, part social commentary, this thought-provoking, hair-raising page turner from master tale spinner, Avi, is a perfect chilling summer read! About the Author Avis work spans nearly every genre and has received nearly every major prize, including the Newbery Medal for Crispin: The Cross of Lead and Newbery Honors for Nothing But the Truth and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle. Avi lives in Colorado. You can learn more about him online at avi-writer ...

-Titulo Original : Out Of The Dust (newbery Medal Book)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: Acclaimed author Karen Hesses Newbery Medal-winning novel-in-verse explores the life of fourteen-year-old Billie Jo growing up in the dust bowls of Oklahoma.Dust piles up like snow across the prairie. . . .A terrible accident has transformed Billie Jos life, scarring her inside and out. Her mother is gone. Her father cant talk about it. And the one thing that might make her feel better -- playing the piano -- is impossible with her wounded hands.To make matters worse, dust storms are devastating the family farm and all the farms nearby. While others flee from the dust bowl, Billie Jo is left to find peace in the bleak landscape of Oklahoma -- and in the surprising landscape of her own heart. Review Like the Oklahoma dust bowl from which she came, 14-year-old narrator Billie Jo writes in sparse, free-floating verse. In this compelling, immediate journal, Billie Jo reveals the grim domestic realities of living during the years of constant dust storms: That hopes--like the crops--blow away in the night like skittering tumbleweeds. That trucks, tractors, even Billie Jos beloved piano, can suddenly be buried beneath drifts of dust. Perhaps swallowing all that grit is what gives Billie Jo--our strong, endearing, rough-cut heroine--the stoic courage to face the death of her mother after a hideous accident that also leaves her piano-playing hands in pain and permanently scarred. Meanwhile, Billie Jos silent, windblown father is literally decaying with grief and skin cancer before her very eyes. When she decides to flee the lingering ghosts and dust of her homestead and jump a train west, she discovers a simple but profound truth about herself and her plight. There are no tight, sentimental endings here--just a steady ember of hope that brightens Karen Hesses exquisitely written and mournful tale. Hesse won the 1998 Newbery Award for this elegantly crafted, gut-wrenching novel, and her fans wont want to miss The Music of Dolphins or Letters from Rifka. (Ages 9 and older) --Gail Hudson From School Library Journal Grade 5 Up. After facing loss after loss during the Oklahoma Dust Bowl, Billie Jo begins to reconstruct her life. A triumphant story, eloquently told through prose-poetry. Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Kirkus Reviews Billie Jo tells of her life in Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl: Her mother dies after a gruesome accident caused by her fathers leaving a bucket of kerosene near the stove; Billie Jo is partially responsible--fully responsible in the eyes of the community--and sustains injuries that seem to bring to a halt her dreams of playing the piano. Finding a way through her grief is not made easier by her taciturn father, who went on a drinking binge while Billie Joes mother, not yet dead, begged for water. Told in free-verse poetry of dated entries that span the winter of 1934 to the winter of 1935, this is an unremittingly bleak portrait of one corner of Depression-era life. In Billie Jo, the only character who comes to life, Hesse (The Music of Dolphins, 1996, etc.) presents a hale and determined heroine who confronts unrelenting misery and begins to transcend it. The poem/novel ends with only a trace of hope; there are no pat endings, but a glimpse of beauty wrought from brutal reality. (Fiction. 9-12) -- Copyright ©1997, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved. Review Awards and Praise for Out of the Dust:Winner of the Newbery MedalWinner of the Scott ODell AwardAn ALA Notable Childrens BookAn ALA Best Book for Young Adults A School Library Journal Best Book of the YearA Booklist Editors ChoiceA Book Links Lasting ConnectionA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing selection* Hesses spare prose adroitly traces Billie Jos journey in and out of darkness.... With each meticulously arranged entry she paints a vivid picture of Billie Jos emotion...

-Titulo Original : The Flames Of Hope (wings Of Fire, Book 15)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: The #1 New York Times bestselling series is hotter than ever, and this thrilling conclusion to the Lost Continent Prophecy arc is a must-read!With talons united . . .Luna has always wanted to change the world -- to fix it, to free it -- even if she’s never actually known how. Now that all of dragon - and humankind are in mortal danger, Luna is flying back home to Pantala with a team of dragons on a rescue mission, determined to be brave and useful. But saving a continent isn’t as easy as a prophecy makes it sound, and “facing a great evil” definitely requires more than the fiery silk that Luna is uniquely able to create. As she fights her way to the abyss that hides the dark roots poisoning Pantala, Luna must uncover a long-buried secret and unite her friends, her enemies, and her own powers. If she doesn’t, she won’t get to change the world. She’ll have to say goodbye to it -- forever. Review Praise for The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire, Book Two):[A] perfect adventure for young fantasy fans to sink their teeth into. -- School Library JournalPraise for The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire, Book One):Dramatic battle scenes, double-crosses, and one seriously deranged queen makes Wings of Fire a series that should have broad appeal for middle-grade fantasy fans. -- BooklistFast-paced and detailed, this first installment in a new adventure series is entertaining. -- Kirkus ReviewsReaders of all ages will be enchanted by the humanistic storyline and the page-turning excitement. -- Library Media ConnectionA thrilling new series for dragon-lovers. -- Austin Family About the Author TUI T. SUTHERLAND is the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Wings of Fire series, the Menagerie trilogy, and the Pet Trouble series, as well as a contributing author to the bestselling Spirit Animals and Seekers series (as part of the Erin Hunter team). In 2009, she was a two-day champion on Jeopardy! She lives in Massachusetts with her wonderful husband, two awesome sons, and two very patient dogs. To learn more about Tuis books, visit her online at tuibooks ...

-Titulo Original : Melissa (formerly Published As George)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: BE WHO YOU ARE.When people look at Melissa, they think they see a boy named George. But she knows shes not a boy. She knows shes a girl.Melissa thinks shell have to keep this a secret forever. Then her teacher announces that their class play is going to be Charlottes Web. Melissa really, really, REALLY wants to play Charlotte. But the teacher says she cant even try out for the part... because shes a boy.With the help of her best friend, Kelly, Melissa comes up with a plan. Not just so she can be Charlotte -- but so everyone can know who she is, once and for all. Review Praise for Melissa:Winner of the Stonewall AwardWinner of the Lambda Literary AwardA Childrens Choice Book AwardProfound, moving, and -- as Charlotte would say -- radiant, this book will stay with anyone lucky enough to find it. -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewWarm, funny, and inspiring. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewPraise for You Dont Know Everything, Jilly P!:Ginos sophomore effort is every bit as affecting and important as their first. -- School Library Journal, starred reviewNecessary and rewarding. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewPraise for Rick:An important, innovative, well-plotted book that invites a large readership. -- Booklist, starred reviewEnlightening and important. -- School Library Journal, starred review About the Author Alex Gino loves glitter, ice cream, gardening, awe-ful puns, and stories that reflect the diversity and complexity of being alive. Their first novel, Melissa, was a winner of the Children’s Stonewall Award, the Lambda Literary Award, and the Children’s Choice Book Award. For more about Alex, please visit them at alexgino . Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. From MelissaGeorge reached the end of Charlottes monologue and was ready for the dialogue with Wilbur that followed. But George didnt hear her cue. She opened her eyes. Ms. Udell was frowning, and a thick crease had formed across her forehead.George, what was that? she asked.I . . . started George, but there were no words to finish the sentence. I . . .Was that supposed to be some kind of joke? Because it wasnt very funny.It wasn’t a joke. I want to be Charlotte. Georges voice sounded much smaller now that she was speaking her own words.You know I cant very well cast you as Charlotte. I have too many girls who want the part. Besides, imagine how confused people would be. Now, if youre interested in being Wilbur, thats a possibility. Or maybe Templeton -- hes a funny guy.No, thanks. I just . . . I wanted . . ...

-Titulo Original : Rescue-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen comes a thrilling World War II story of espionage and intrigue, as one girl races to save her father and aid the French resistance.Six hundred and fifty-seven days ago, Meg Kenyons father left their home in France to fight for the Allies in World War II, and that was the last time Meg saw him. Recently, she heard he was being held prisoner by the Nazis, a terrible sentence from which Meg fears hell never return. All she has left of him are the codes he placed in a jar for her to decipher, an affectionate game the two of them shared. But the codes are running low, and soon therell be nothing left of Papa for Meg to hold on to at all.Suddenly, an impossible chance to save her father falls into Megs lap. After following a trail of blood in the snow, Meggie finds an injured British spy hiding in her grandmothers barn. Captain Stewart tells her that a family of German refugees must be guided across Nazi-occupied France to neutral Spain, whereupon one of them has promised to free Megs father. Captain Stewart was meant to take that family on their journey, but too injured to complete the task himself, he offers it to Meg, along with a final code from Papa to help complete the mission -- perhaps the most important, and most difficult, riddle shes received yet.As the Nazis flood Megs village in fierce pursuit, she accepts the duty and begins the trek across France. Leading strangers through treacherous territory, Meg faces danger and uncertainty at every turn, all the while struggling to crack her fathers code. The message, as she unravels it, reveals secrets costly enough to risk the mission and even her own life. Can Meg solve the puzzle, rescue the family, and save her father? Review Praise for Rescue:Well-paced and absorbing... -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for Words on Fire:* Gripping... Audras story deserves a place on the shelf next to Lois Lowrys Number the Stars and Marcus Zusaks The Book Thief. -- Booklist, starred review[This] adventure about a little-known place and time... delivers action and suspense. -- Kirkus ReviewsThere is much on offer in this novel: family love, patriotism, magic, and the importance of books... Highly recommended. -- School Library ConnectionPraise for Resistance:A Sydney Taylor Notable BookThe edge-of-your-seat climax places readers amidst the gritty, horrifying street battles of the Warsaw Ghetto and pays tribute to those who sacrificed themselves so others would live... Historical fiction at its finest, this informs, enlightens, and engages young readers. -- School Library JournalHighlight[s] moments of resistance via cinematic action sequences. -- Kirkus ReviewsSuspense mounts continually as Chaya survives her ordeals, gaining strength and faith in her mission. The courage and self-sacrifice of many characters is inspiring. -- Publishers WeeklyFast-paced and suspenseful. -- School Library ConnectionPraise for A Night Divided:ILA-CBC Childrens Choices List selectionAbsorbing and deeply suspenseful, with plenty of ticking-clock tension... an eye-opening glimpse of history. -- Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksA marvelously crafted historical novel about courage, perseverance and the will to survive, A Night Divided excels in every regard. -- Reading EagleDistinct supporting characters... demonstrate the harrowing choices people made to survive, encouraging readers to consider what they would have done if fate and history had cast them into the story... The novels strong setting and tense climax will keep readers engrossed and holding their breath until the last page. -- School Library JournalHistory buffs will drool over the magnificently told tale, but even reluctant readers will become immersed in the tension-filled exploits. -- Voice of Youth AdvocatesLike Anne Frank before her, Gerta is small but mighty, a hardheaded heroine who dreams up big ideas and ref...

-Titulo Original : Vespers Rising (the 39 Clues, Book 11)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: The Cahills arent the only family searching for the Clues. . . .The Cahills thought they were the most powerful family the world had ever known. They thought they were the only ones who knew about Gideon Cahill and his Clues. The Cahills were wrong. Powerful enemies -the Vespers- have been waiting in the shadows. Now its their time to rise and the world will never be the same. In Vespers Rising, a brand new 39 Clues novel, bestselling authors Rick Riordan, Peter Lerangis, Gordon Korman and Jude Watson take on the hidden history of the Cahills and the Vespers, and the last, terrible legacy Grace Cahill leaves for Amy and Dan. About the Author Peter Lerangis is the author of The Sword Thief and The Vipers Nest, Books 3 and 7 in the bestselling multi-media adventure series The 39 Clues. He has written more than 150 books for young readers in many different genres. Hes also a Broadway musical theater actor/singer, a marathon runner, and a father of two sons. He currently lives in New York City. GORDON KORMAN is a beloved author of over ninety-five novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, I Want to Go Home and Slacker. Born in Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at gordonkorman . Jude Watson is the author of six 39 Clues books, Beyond the Grave, In Too Deep, Vespers Rising, A Kings Ransom, Nowhere to Run, and Mission Titanic, along with the bestselling Star Wars: Last of the Jedi and Jedi Quest series. As Judy Blundell, she wrote What I Saw and How I Lied, the 2008 winner of The National Book Award for Young Peoples Literature. She lives in Long Island, New York, with her husband and daughter. Rick Riordan is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series for children and the Tres Navarre series for adults. His books have won many accolades including a mention on the 2005 New York Times Notable list for The Lightning Thief. Rick lives with his family in San Antonio, Texas. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Praise for the Skeleton Creek seriesThere are so many good things to say about this book. The part print, part video format that will entice reluctant readers... . It will inspire other juvenile literature authors to incorporate technology into their offerings. It will make possible the telling of more interesting and complex tales. The Trades All the way to the last chilling pages, readers will be entralled and totally surprised by the unexpected answers. Ghost in the Machine continues with tightrope tension interwoven with pop culture and literary references. Everybody here seems to be a suspect, and no one can be trusted. Hang on to your flashlights and be ready for some really great twists! teenreads Patrick Carmans Skeleton Creek is a goose bump raising novel with a twist... So find a comfy chair next to a computer and see how this ghost story unfolds. Pittsburgh Post Gazett...

-Titulo Original : Hideout (swindle #5) (5)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: The Man With The Plan and his friends return in this fifth romp in the Swindle series!HIDEOUT: a place to escape detection, especially when being chased by someone determined to have revenge. . . When Griffin Bing and his friends first met Luthor, he was a vicious attack dog working for the slimy S. Wendell Palomino - also known as Swindle. The kids rescued Luthor and never thought theyd see Swindle again. But now Swindles returned. And he wants his dog back.Swindle has manipulated the law so that theres no way for Savannah Drysdale to keep Luthor in her house. Before he can be taken away, they decide to make him disappear - away from Swindle.Six kids. Three hideouts. One extremely large dog.What could possibly go wrong? From School Library Journal Gr 5-7-Readers ready for adventure and high jinks should be pleased with this latest title about Griffin Bing and his friends. This time, the last person they ever thought would show his face again has slimed his way back into town with a nasty agenda. Swindle wants not only revenge for having his reputation ruined, but he also wants his dog back. Luthor has been living with Savannah ever since Swindle ran off. But Swindle, hoping to make money now that the dog is famous, has changed his story about giving him up. Griffin needs a plan to rescue the oversize Doberman and decides to make him disappear. A fast-paced mystery that has it all, this title will make old fans rejoice while bringing new ones into the fold. A short recap in the beginning brings readers up to speed on what happened in the previous books. Familiar characters are brought back and the problems come barreling in from the get-go. The pace is quick, the story line is amusingly far-fetched, and the writing is at its best. Hilarious and sure to please, this is required reading for those already hooked on the escapades of Griffin and his pals.-Mariela Siegert, Westfield Middle School, Bloomingdale, IL?(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. From Booklist Now that ex-guard dog Luthor has made it big as a show dog, his former owner, the shady collector Swindle, has finagled a court order forcing Savannah to return the giant Doberman. Enter Griffin Bing, burgeoning mastermind. Swindle promises to use Luthor’s winnings to ruin the kids’ lives, but if Savannah, Griffin, and their friends can hide Luthor long enough, they will have time to appeal the court order. The problem? They’re going to different summer camps, so they will need three different hideouts. Korman’s fifth Man with the Plan book is far-fetched but playful and will appeal equally to lovers of dogs and heists. Grades 3-5, --Krista Hutley Review Praise for Swindle:Pure fun from top to bottom. - School Library JournalKormans fast moving, feel-good suspense novel will have middle schoolers, especially boys, turning the pages. - VOYAPraise for Zoobreak:Korman again knocks it out of the park...interesting, full of humor, and good fun. - VOYAKormans second tale of 11-year-old Mr. Fix-it Griffin and his friends is a page-turning adventure....The authors fans will be more than pleased. - KirkusThis book is overflowing with energy, and each chapter ends with the promise of more excitement. In addition, woven perfectly into the story...are the themes of friendship, working together, accomplishing the impossible, and having the courage to do what is right. - Kidreads Praise for Framed:“Goofball-funny and addictive” - Kirkus Reviews“Make no mistake; this mystery will keep readers guessing until the end, and there is enough action to keep readers on the edge of their seats.” - School Library Journal About the Author GORDON KORMAN is a beloved author of over ninety-five novels for young readers, including hilarious middle-grade classics such as the Macdonald Hall series, I Want to Go Home and Slacker. Born in...

-Titulo Original : The Hypnotists (the Hypnotists, Book 1) (1)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: An all-new, mesmerizing adventure from the masterful Gordon Korman!Is it a gift . . . or is it a curse? Jax Opus can use his color-changing eyes to make people do things they dont want to do. (Only his color-blind best friend, Tommy, seems immune.) At first, Jax doesnt know what hes doing -- temporarily hypnotizing friends, foes, and strangers. But then his power pushes things way too far, and his secret isnt a secret any longer.Soon Jax finds himself meeting Dr. Elias Mako, who wants him to join a special institution that will teach him how to use his powers. But what will his powers be used for? Thats the big question for Jax as his hypnotic abilities draw him into a conspiracy that will have him racing against time and a mysterious mastermind to save his best friend, his parents, and the entire United States.From #1 NEW YORK TIMES author Gordon Korman comes a fast, fun, and fantastic adventure about a kid who can make other people do what he wants -- and whos wanted big-time because of it. From School Library Journal Gr 5-8-Twelve-year-old Jackson Opus knows that he is a little different and that people sometimes act odd around him. But when his New York City bus driver suddenly starts driving like a madman and his psychiatrist tries to jump out the window, Jax thinks its more than a little strange. Turns out, Jax is a hypnotist, a person capable of capturing others minds and bending them to suggestions. Its not an easy power to master. Fortunately, Jax is taken under the wing of Dr. Elias Mako of the Sentia Institute, where he, along with others with similar powers, learns how to control his ability. But with great power comes great responsibility, and his gift makes him a ripe target for those who want to use him to “bend” others. Can Jax determine who is friend and who is foe in a world in which his own mind can be used against him? Korman delivers a quick and thrilling adventure with accessible characters and a familiar urban landscape. While the overall story and world-building run thin at times, readers looking for an action-filled plot will enjoy this contemporary story of psychic powers and betrayal. The dramatic tone may be unexpected for fans who know Korman for high jinks and humor, but it should be a good fit for fans of his “Titanic” trilogy (Scholastic).-Stephanie Whelan, New York Public Library?(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. From Booklist Things just have a way of working out for Jax. The bus stops when he is running late. The pretty girl looks his way. Teachers love him, and for a mediocre athlete, he has got a magic touch on the basketball court. But soon Jax discovers that it’s not just good luck; rather, he has an innate ability to hypnotize those around him. When his skill is discovered by another hypnotist at a vaudeville-style show, he is recruited into a secretive training program. Jax is skeptical at first, but then he decides to make the most of his skill-until he realizes that Dr. Mako and his trainees at the Sentia Institute have plots far more nefarious and powerful than Jax’s dream of getting an extra serving of fries out of the cafeteria ladies. Brief, fast-moving, mysterious, and full of suspenseful moments, this first in the Hypnotists series hits all the right notes for aspiring magicians as well as those who like plucky underdogs who are easy to cheer for. Grades 4-7. --Heather Booth Review Praise for SWINDLE:Pure fun from top to bottom. -- SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNALKormans fast moving, feel-good suspense novel will have middle schoolers, especially boys, turning the pages. -- VOYAPraise for ZOOBREAK:Korman again knocks it out of the park . . . interesting, full of humor, and good fun. -- VOYAKormans second tale of 11-year-old Mr. Fix-it Griffin and his friends is a page-turning adventure. . . . The authors fans will be more than plea...