-Titulo Original : Jackpot (swindle #6) A Swindle Mystery (6)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: The sixth installment in the Swindle series, in which The Man With The Plan gets a new rival . . . and the search for a missing lottery ticket becomes a hunt of epic proportions.JACKPOT: the top prize in a game or lottery; a sensational and unexpected success, stroke of luck, windfall, bounty, pay day . . .What would you do with $30,000,000? Thats the question everyone in Cedarville and every town near it is asking, because right now theres an unclaimed lottery ticket worth that much -- and the money will go to whomever finds it first.Griffin Bing, The Man With The Plan, wants to be the lucky winner. But hes got competition. Darren Vader, Griffins number-one enemy, will stop at nothing to find it. And a new kid in town, Victor Phoenix, is also in on the big hunt. Hes got an advantage that Griffin would have never guessed: Griffins own friends are helping Victor out. But why?Griffins going to need a lot of help -- from a rowdy Doberman, a completely strange invention, and a very random set of wheels -- to hit this jackpot and win his friends back. From Booklist In the sixth installment of Korman’s Swindle series, 13-year-old Griffin Bing (aka “the Man with the Plan”) and his friends try to track down a $30 million lottery ticket that’s due to expire within a month. The countdown ticks away throughout the book as the kids deal with shifting loyalties, a bully who gets sympathy after being hoodwinked, and an ingratiating new student who has something against Griffin. Thanks to help from several sources, including Luthor the Doberman and Griffin’s father’s unusual new invention, the team learns to work together again. Korman has written better books, but the action moves along like Luthor-swiftly and unstoppably. Grades 3-6. --Abby Nolan 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. -- KIRKUS REVIEWSPraise for FRAMED:Goofball-funny and addictive. -- KIRKUS REVIEWS 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 Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at gordonkorman ...

-Titulo Original : Slacker-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: From the bestselling author of Swindle and Ungifted comes the funny, fantastic story of an underachiever who ends up achieving much more than any overachiever could ever imagine.Cameron Boxer is very happy to spend his life avoiding homework, hanging out with his friends, and gaming for hours in his basement. Its not too hard for him to get away with it . . . until he gets so caught up in one game that he almost lets his house burn down around him. Oops.Its time for some serious damage control--so Cameron and his friends invent a fake school club that will make it seem like theyre doing good deeds instead of slacking off. The problem? Some kids think the club is real--and Cameron is stuck being president.Soon Cameron is part of a mission to save a beaver named Elvis from certain extinction. Along the way, he makes some new friends--and some powerful new enemies. The guy who never cared about anything is now at the center of everything . . . and its going to take all his slacker skills to win this round. From School Library Journal Gr 4-7-Kormans many fans will not be disappointed with this latest novel. Cameron is a gamer; he doesnt like to do anything else. Spending every moment he can playing video games, he sometimes gets carried away. This is how the kitchen burns down and he loses his gaming privileges. His parents decide he needs to get involved in a group and interact with other kids his own age. So he and his friends create the Positive Action Group as a front so they can simply continue gaming. Things get hairy when people become interested in actually joining the group and it gets a faculty advisor. Suddenly the fake group has become very real. Korman has a talent for writing engaging characters in wacky, laugh-out-loud plotlines. This story is told through multiple perspectives, though it is Cameron who stands out. He talks and acts like a real gamer, lending the high jinks an undercurrent of authenticity. As the Positive Action Group becomes real, things begin to change for Cameron as he learns the value in helping others. VERDICT Short chapters and chuckle-inducing moments give this book a charm that is hard to resist. An excellent pick for reluctant readers.-Patrick Tierney, Dr. Martin Luther King Elementary School, Providence, RI?(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. Review Praise for Swindle:Scary, funny, and hysterical adventures! -- Chicago TribunePure fun from top to bottom. -- School Library JournalPraise for The Hypnotists:Fast-paced... an entertaining mix of intense action and goofy fun. -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for Ungifted:A gem for readers looking for a book where the underdog comes out on top. -- Voice of Youth AdvocatesFunny and insightful. -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for Schooled:* This rewarding novel features an engaging main character and some memorable moments of comedy, tenderness, and reflection. -- Booklist, starred review 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 Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at gordonkorman ...

-Titulo Original : Slacker-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: From the bestselling author of Swindle and Ungifted comes the funny, fantastic story of an underachiever who ends up achieving much more than any overachiever could ever imagine.Cameron Boxer is very happy to spend his life avoiding homework, hanging out with his friends, and gaming for hours in his basement. Its not too hard for him to get away with it . . . until he gets so caught up in one game that he almost lets his house burn down around him. Oops.Its time for some serious damage control -- so Cameron and his friends invent a fake school club that will make it seem like theyre doing good deeds instead of slacking off. The problem? Some kids think the club is real -- and Cameron is stuck being president.Soon Cameron is part of a mission to save a beaver named Elvis from certain extinction. Along the way, he makes some new friends -- and some powerful new enemies. The guy who never cared about anything is now at the center of everything . . . and its going to take all his slacker skills to win this round. Review Praise for Swindle:Scary, funny, and hysterical adventures! -- Chicago TribunePure fun from top to bottom. -- School Library JournalPraise for The Hypnotists:Fast-paced . . . an entertaining mix of intense action and goofy fun. -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for Ungifted:A gem for readers looking for a book where the underdog comes out on top. -- Voice of Youth AdvocatesFunny and insightful. -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for Schooled:* This rewarding novel features an engaging main character and some memorable moments of comedy, tenderness, and reflection. -- Booklist, starred review 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 Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at gordonkorman ...

-Titulo Original : Restart-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: Review Praise for Restart:* A fresh approach to the familiar topic of bullying, kept credible by believable characters and events, with typical Korman humor and just the right touch of mystery. -- School Library Journal, starred reviewIn this compelling and sometimes hmorous tale of nature and identity, Korman offers an intriguing exploration of the potential for redemption. -- Publishers WeeklyKormans trademark humor makes this an appealing read. -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for Swindle:Scary, funny, and hysterical adventures! -- Chicago TribunePure fun from top to bottom. -- School Library JournalPraise for Ungifted:A gem for readers looking for a book where the underdog comes out on top. -- Voice of Youth AdvocatesFunny and insightful. -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for Schooled:* This rewarding novel features an engaging main character and some memorable moments of comedy, tenderness, and reflection. -- Booklist, starred reviewPraise for The Hypnotists:Fast-paced... an entertaining mix of intense action and goofy fun. -- Publishers Weekly The amazing New York Times bestseller about what you can do when life gives you a second chance.Chases memory just went out the window.Chase doesnt remember falling off the roof. He doesnt remember hitting his head. He doesnt, in fact, remember anything. He wakes up in a hospital room and suddenly has to learn his whole life all over again... starting with his own name.He knows hes Chase. But who is Chase? When he gets back to school, he sees that different kids have very different reactions to his return.Some kids treat him like a hero. Some kids are clearly afraid of him.One girl in particular is so angry with him that she pours her frozen yogurt on his head the first chance she gets.Pretty soon, its not only a question of who Chase is -- its a question of who he was... and who hes going to be.From the #1 bestselling author of Swindle and Slacker, Restart is the spectacular story of a kid with a messy past who has to figure out what it means to get a clean start. From School Library Journal Gr 3-6-What would it be like to forget your whole life, your family, your friends, and even who you are? After falling off his roof, 13-year-old Chase Ambrose learns the hard way that reinventing himself can be pretty hard, especially when his past is not what he wants for his future. Before his fall, Chase was a jock, captain of the football team, following in his fathers footsteps. He was also the biggest bully in his middle school, had made many students lives miserable, and was serving a community service sentence for the damage that his bullying had caused. Even Chases little stepsister was afraid of him. If it were up to his dad and his former best friends, Bear and Aaron, Chase would go right back to his bully-jock ways. However, the new Chase is a kinder, more sympathetic person who struggles with his past and becomes friends with his former victims. As he works with the video club geeks, he forms a relationship with elderly Mr. Solway. Korman juxtaposes Mr. Solways sharing of his Korean War memories with Chases search for his own past. Despite the strong antibullying theme, the story is never preachy or trite but thoughtfully presents questions about loyalty, identity, and the possibility of a new start in a way that appropriately fits the middle school setting. VERDICT A fresh approach to the familiar topic of bullying, kept credible by believable characters and events, with typical Korman humor and just the right touch of mystery. An excellent addition for all middle grade collections.-MaryAnn Karre, Binghamton, NY 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 Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with h...

-Titulo Original : Whatshisface-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: Gordon Kormans next stand-alone novel, a fun, funny ghost story about a nobody kid who becomes a somebody while helping a ghost right a wrong from the past.Cooper Vegas family moves so often that hes practically invisible at any school he attends. Now theyve relocated to the town of Stratford - where nobody even makes an effort to learn Coopers name. To them, hes just . . . whatshisface.Coopers parents feel bad about moving him around so much, so they get him a fancy new phone. Almost immediately, it starts to malfunction. First theres a buzzing. Then theres a weird glare on the screen. Then that glare starts to take on the form of . . . a person?Its not just any person trapped inside Coopers phone. Its a boy named Roderick, who says he lived in the time of William Shakespeare - and had a very tangled history with the famous playwright. Cooper thinks his phone has gone haywire, but theres nothing he can do to get rid of Roderick. Then, even stranger, Roderick starts helping him. Even though his seventeenth-century advice isnt always the best for a twenty-first century middle school. From School Library Journal Gr 4-7-Army brat Cooper Vega is used to starting over in new places and being practically invisible. As he starts seventh grade at yet another school, his parents have given him a state-of-the-art cell phone. Unfortunately, the phone proves to be haunted by the ghost of an Elizabethan printers apprentice who claims to be the original author of Romeo and Juliet, which is being performed at his new school. Funny scenarios abound, especially when Cooper starts taking the ghosts advice on how to impress the girl he likes. This humorous and well-paced read touches on bullying, crushes, and popularity, with a side of the Bard. VERDICT Korman fans will not be disappointed.-Misti Tidman, Mansfield/Richland County Public Library, OH Review Praise for The Hypnotists:Fast-paced... an entertaining mix of intense action and goofy fun. -- PublishersWeeklyPraise for Ungifted:A gem for readers looking for a book where the underdog comes out on top. --Voice of Youth AdvocatesFunny and insightful. -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for Swindle:Scary, funny, and hysterical adventures! -- Chicago TribunePure fun from top to bottom. -- School Library JournalPraise for Schooled:* This rewarding novel features an engaging main character and some memorablemoments of comedy, tenderness, and reflection. -- Booklist, starred review 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 Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at gordonkorman ...

-Titulo Original : The Fort-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: From the bestselling author of RESTART, the story of a middle-school band of brothers -- five friends who need to stick together after they set up a hideout in an abandoned bomb shelter and discover that the only way to be true friends is to reveal their secrets and help each other out.The morning after Hurricane Leo rips through the town of Canaan, residents awaken to widespread destruction -- power outages, downed branches, uprooted trees, broken windows and damaged roofs. Four eighth-grade friends -- Evan, Jason, Mitchell, and CJ -- meet to explore the devastation. The tight-knit group is dismayed to find that Evan has brought along a stray -- Ricky, who is new to their town and school, and doesn’t have any friends yet.Ricky is the one to find the strange trap door that’s appeared in the middle of the woods -- the door to an old bomb shelter, unearthed by the hurricane. Inside, the boys find a completely intact underground lair, complete with electricity, food, and entertainment (in the form of videocassettes). The boys vow to keep the place’s existence to themselves.Things soon get tense. Some bad locals keep snooping around. And what started out as a fun place to escape soon becomes a serious refuge for one of the kids who is trying to avoid an abusive home situation. In order to save the shelter, the friends must keep its secret... and in order to save themselves, they’re going to have to share their individual secrets, and build the safest place they can. Review Praise for War Stories:* This weave of perceptive, well-told tales wears its agenda with unusual grace. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewPraise for Restart:* A fresh approach to the familiar topic of bullying, kept credible by believable characters and events, with typical Korman humor and just the right touch of mystery. -- School Library Journal, starred reviewPraise for Slacker:Upbeat, inspiring, and full of Kormans signature sense of humor. -- Publishers WeeklyKorman makes comedy look deceptively easy. -- BooklistPraise for Swindle:Scary, funny, and hysterical adventures! -- Chicago TribunePure fun from top to bottom. -- School Library Journal Praise for The Hypnotists:Fast-paced... an entertaining mix of intense action and goofy fun. -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for Ungifted:A gem for readers looking for a book where the underdog comes out on top. -- Voice of Youth AdvocatesFunny and insightful. -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for Schooled:* This rewarding novel features an engaging main character and some memorable moments of comedy, tenderness, and reflection. -- Booklist, starred review 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 Montreal, Quebec, Gordon grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, and now lives in New York with his family. Visit him online at gordonkorman ...

-Titulo Original : Showoff [showoff] [hardcover]-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: Title: Showoff Binding: Hardcover Author: GordonKorman Publisher: ScholasticPres...

-Titulo Original : Refugee-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: A tour de force from acclaimed author Alan Gratz (Prisoner B-3087), this timely -- and timeless -- novel tells the powerful story of three different children seeking refuge.A New York Times bestseller!JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming, he and his family board a ship bound for the other side of the world . . .ISABEL is a Cuban girl in 1994. With riots and unrest plaguing her country, she and her family set out on a raft, hoping to find safety in America . . .MAHMOUD is a Syrian boy in 2015. With his homeland torn apart by violence and destruction, he and his family begin a long trek toward Europe . . .All three kids go on harrowing journeys in search of refuge. All will face unimaginable dangers -- from drownings to bombings to betrayals. But there is always the hope of tomorrow. And although Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud are separated by continents and decades, shocking connections will tie their stories together in the end.This action-packed novel tackles topics both timely and timeless: courage, survival, and the quest for home. From School Library Journal Gr 5-7-Gratz presents three interrelated stories about surviving. The tales center on children and their families who are driven from their homes by war, violence, and unrest. Josef must leave Nazi-controlled Germany with his mother, his sister, and his mentally broken father (just returned to them from Auschwitz). He sails across the Atlantic Ocean on the ill-fated St. Louis only to be turned away from Cuba and returned to Europe. Isabel and her family live in Cuba and escape on a makeshift raft during the exodus in the 1990s. They flee the repression and poverty of Fidel Castros rule. Mahmoud, a Syrian boy, and his family seek refuge from the ongoing war and violence in their home city of Aleppo. They board a dinghy in order to cross the Aegean sea from Turkey to Greece. All the entries share elements of hardship, fear, and trauma and stress the power of love, family, and incredible sacrifice. Gratz, who is known for well-written and well-researched historical fiction, doesnt disappoint. His latest is timely and moving. VERDICT This compelling novel will help young people make sense of todays refugee crisis. Meant to be read, discussed, and shared widely. A first purchase.-Patricia Feriano, Montgomery County Public Schools, MD Review Praise for Refugee:* Gratz accomplishes a feat that is nothing short of brilliant, offering a skillfully wrought narrative laced with global and intergenerational reverberations that signal hope for the future. . . . Poignant, respectful, and historically accurate while pulsating with emotional turmoil, adventure, and suspense. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* [A] hard-hitting novel. . . . Filled with both tragic loss and ample evidence of resilience, these memorable and tightly plotted stories contextualize and give voice to current refugee crises, underscoring that these journeys are born out of a desperate need for security and safety. -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewGratz, who is known for well-written and well-researched historical fiction, doesnt disappoint. His latest is timely and moving. . . . This compelling novel will help young people make sense of todays refugee crisis. Meant to be read, discussed, and shared widely. -- School Library JournalSome novels are engaging and some novels are important. Refugee is both. -- #1 New York Times bestselling author Ruta SepetysThis heart-stopping novel is not only compelling -- it is necessary. -- Judy Blundell, National Book Award winning author of What I Saw and How I LiedAn incredibly important, heartrending, edge-of-the-seat read, bringing light to the plight of immigrants who search for safety and freedom. -- Pam Muñoz Ryan, author of the New York Times bestseller and Newbery Honor Book EchoWith urgent, clear-eyed storytelling, Gratzs Refugee compellingly ...

-Titulo Original : The Bad Guys In Mission Unpluckable (the Bad Guys #2) (2)-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 ManThey may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds...whether you like it or not! This New York Times bestselling illustrated series is perfect for fans of Dog Man and Captain Underpants.The Bad Guys next mission? Rescue 10,000 chickens from a high-tech cage farm. But they are up against sizzling lasers, one feisty tarantula, and their very own Mr. Snake...whos also known as The Chicken Swallower. What could possibly go wrong?Get ready to laugh up your lunch with the baddest bunch of do-gooders in town! From School Library Journal Gr 2-4-The Bad Guys return for another rescue mission. This time their goal is to free 10,000 chickens from Sunnyside Chicken Farm. Readers new to the series will benefit from the summary that kicks off the story. However, fans of the original will also delight in one of the most creative synopses appearing in serial books. In this second tale, Mr. Wolf is still trying to prove that his crew is filled with good guys, which isnt always easy. While Mr. Snake agrees to aid in the chickens release, it is clear to readers that he would rather eat them. To accomplish the chicken rescue operation, Mr. Wolf must enlist the help of a computer-hacking expert. Despite Mr. Sharks trepidation, a tarantula joins the team. In a spoof on Mission Impossible, the heroes must break into the security system, navigate laser beams, and avoid wall sensors. Its Mission, Like, Totally Impossible. Blabey continues to charm a wide age range of readers with uproarious storytelling and artwork that features exaggerated facial expressions. Readers will revel in the voice of his newest character. Variations in font sizes and styles not only make the pages sizzle but also aid developing readers. A twist at the end of this installment is sure to have kids begging to read more. VERDICT Guaranteed to be a hit for chapter book readers looking for humor and action.-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 Next Mission? Rescue 10,000 chickens from a high-tech cage farm. But they are up against sizzling lasers, one feisty tarantula, and their very own Mr. Snake...whos also known as The Chicken Swallower. What could possibly go wrong? Get ready to laugh up your lunch with the baddest bunch of do-gooders in town! About the Author Aaron Blabey is a #1 New York Times Bestselling author with around 30 million books in print. He is also the co-executive producer of The Bad Guys movie by DreamWorks Animation and the upcoming Netflix movie-musical adaptation of Thelma the Unicorn...

-Titulo Original : The Hunger Games (book 1)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: About the Author Suzanne Collins is the author of the bestselling Underland Chronicles series, which started with Gregor the Overlander. Her groundbreaking young adult novels, The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay, were New York Times bestsellers, received wide praise, and were the basis for four popular films. She returned to the world of Panem with The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Year of the Jungle, her picture book based on the year her father was deployed in Vietnam, was published in 2013 to great critical acclaim. To date, her books have been published in fifty-three languages around the world. In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. Long ago the districts waged war on the Capitol and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, each district agreed to send one boy and one girl to appear in an annual televised event called, The Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she is forced to represent her district in the Games. The terrain, rules, and level of audience participation may change but one thing is constant: kill or be killed. Review Praise for The Hunger GamesA violent, jarring, speed-rap of a novel that generates nearly constant suspense. . . . I couldnt stop reading. --Stephen King, Entertainment WeeklyI was so obsessed with this book. . . . The Hunger Games is amazing.--Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight sagaBrilliantly plotted and perfectly paced.--John Green, The New York Times Book Revie...

-Titulo Original : The Hive Queen (wings Of Fire, Book 12)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: The #1 New York Times bestselling series continues with a thrilling revelation -- three brand-new tribes of dragons!Growing up in the hives, Cricket has always had a million questions. Why are trees forbidden, even in art? Why do her parents seem to hate her? And the biggest, most dangerous and secret question of all: Why is Cricket immune to Queen Wasps powers? Whenever the queen takes control of all the HiveWings, speaking through their mouths and seeing through their eyes, Cricket has to hide, terrified of being discovered.Now shes hiding again, wanted for stealing the Book of Clearsight along with her new SilkWing friends, Blue and Swordtail, and the fierce LeafWing, Sundew. The fugitives need answers, and fast, in order to prevent a LeafWing attack. But Cricket has more questions than ever. How can she stay hidden and discover the queens deadliest secret? And if she does succeed -- can a powerless dragonet really do anything to topple a regime and stop a war? 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 : Loveless-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: For fans of Love, Simon and I Wish You All the Best, a funny, honest, messy, completely relatable story of a girl who realizes that love can be found in many ways that dont involve sex or romance.From the marvelous author of Heartstopper comes an exceptional YA novel about discovering that its okay if you dont have sexual or romantic feelings for anyone . . . since there are plenty of other ways to find love and connection.This is the funny, honest, messy, completely relatable story of Georgia, who doesnt understand why she cant crush and kiss and make out like her friends do. Shes surrounded by the narrative that dating sex = love. Its not until she gets to college that she discovers the A range of the LGBTQIA spectrum -- coming to understand herself as asexual/aromantic. Disrupting the narrative that shes been told since birth isnt easy -- there are many mistakes along the way to inviting people into a newly found articulation of an always-known part of your identity. But Georgias determined to get her life right, with the help of (and despite the major drama of) her friends. About the Author Alice Oseman was born in 1994 in Kent, England, and is a full-time writer and illustrator. She is the creator of the popular Heartstopper series, which will soon be streaming on Netflix as a live-action TV show. Alice is also the author of four YA novels: Solitaire, Radio Silence, I Was Born for This, and Loveless. Visit her online at aliceoseman ...

-Titulo Original : Ultimate Reptile Rumble (who Would Win?) (26)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: Sixteen different reptiles battle it out in a huge fight! Who will be the champion?This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts 16 ferocious reptiles. Readers will learn about each animals anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling animals before finally discovering the winner!This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans. About the Author Rob Bolster is both a fine artist and a professional illustrator. His work has appeared in newspaper and magazine advertisements, and he has illustrated many books for young readers, including the bestselling Who Would Win? series. Rob lives and works near Boston, Massachusetts. Jerry Pallotta is an award-winning author of childrens books, including What I Saw in the Teachers Lounge, Dinosaur Christmas, Who Will Guide My Sleigh Tonight?, Apple Fractions,and The Hersheys Milk Chocolate Multiplication Book. His combination of interesting facts, detailed research, humor, and realistic illustrations has mesmerized countless children across the United States. You can visit him at jerrypallotta ...

-Titulo Original : Projekt 1065 A Novel Of World War Ii-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: Award-winning, critically acclaimed author Alan Gratz (Prisoner B-3087) returns with another gripping World War II story, this time about a spy in the Hitler Youth.Infiltrate. Befriend. Sabotage.World War II is raging. Michael OShaunessey, originally from Ireland, now lives in Nazi Germany with his parents. Like the other boys in his school, Michael is a member of the Hitler Youth.But Michael has a secret. He and his parents are spies. Michael despises everything the Nazis stand for. But he joins in the Hitler Youths horrific games and book burnings, playing the part so he can gain insider knowledge. When Michael learns about Projekt 1065, a secret Nazi war mission, things get even more complicated. He must prove his loyalty to the Hitler Youth at all costs -- even if it means risking everything he cares about.Including... his own life.From acclaimed author Alan Gratz (Prisoner B-3087) comes a pulse-pounding novel about facing fears and fighting for what matters most. From School Library Journal Gr 7 Up-Michael OShaunessey may be the son of the Irish ambassador to Germany, but in 1943, with his flawless German and easy intelligence, he represents the perfect Hitler Youth, ambitiously climbing the organizations ranks. Michael is living a lie; he despises the Nazis and all they represent. He enlisted in the Hitler Youth in order to infiltrate Nazi hierarchy and access information that will assist his parents in spying for the Allies. When a friend shows him plans for the new jet airplane the Nazis are developing, his covert activities turn deadly serious. Gratz returns to the World War II era of his Prisoner B-3087 to illuminate a little-known aspect of the war. Although Ireland declared itself neutral, documents declassified decades after the war revealed its diplomats were actually collecting intelligence for the Allies. Gratz takes readers inside daily life in Germany as well as the Hitler Youth organization, deftly conveying the suspicion and fear that were the constant companions of German citizens. Michael grapples with deep moral dilemmas, including the painful choice to sacrifice one life for the greater good. An authors note offers supplemental information and background on the Hitler Youth. While the book is replete with fascinating historical insight, Gratz has also crafted a suspenseful mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With short, action-packed chapters, it is a great choice for reluctant readers as well. VERDICT A winning combination of action, suspense, and historical setting. Recommended for all collections.-Nancy Nadig, Penn Manor School District, Lancaster, PA Review Praise for Projekt 1065:* While the book is replete with fascinating historical insight, Gratz has also crafted a suspenseful mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. With short, action-packed chapters, it is a great choice for reluctant readers as well... A winning combination of action, suspense, and historical setting. -- School Library Journal, starred review* A rare insiders glimpse into the Hitler Youth: animated, well-researched, and thought-provoking. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review[A] high-action spy thriller. -- BooklistPraise for Prisoner B-3087:A Junior Library Guild SelectionGolden Sower Award, 2014-2015 Winner NebraskaIsinglass Teen Read Award, 2014-2015 Winner New HampshirePennsylvania Young Readers Choice Award, 2014-2015 Winner PennsylvaniaJunior Book Award, 2015-2016 Winner South CarolinaGrand Canyon Reader Award, 2015-2016 Winner ArizonaTruman Readers Award, 2015-2016 Winner MissouriReaders Choice Awards, Winner 2015-2016 Virginia Volunteer State Book Award Winner, 2015-2016 Tennessee A powerful story, well told. -- School Library JournalA bone-chilling tale not to be ignored. -- Kirkus Reviews[A] remarkable survival story. -- BooklistGratz ably conveys... fatalism, yearning, and determination in the face of the unimagin...

-Titulo Original : Darkness Of Dragons (wings Of Fire, Book 10) (10)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: An ancient evil, a terrible prophecy -- and five dragonets who could save the world...Dont miss the most thrilling adventure yet in the New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series!Qibli knows Darkstalker must be stopped. And he knows he could stop him -- if he had magic. With even a sliver of the ancient dragons all-powerful scroll, Qibli could rewrite history the right way: end war forever; make every dragon happy; perhaps even cast a very small spell so that everyone would like him...Instead, as Darkstalkers dangerous influence spreads across Pyrrhia, entrancing or killing every dragon in the seven tribes, Qibli can only grasp the small animus objects hes borrowed from Turtle. With some clever thinking, Qiblis talons finally hold the power to make a difference. But prophecies are not easy to rewrite. Can Qibli be the magical force Pyrrhia needs, or will he be the one to bring Jade Mountain -- and his family, his friends, his whole world -- crashing down? Review Praise for The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire, Book 2): [A] perfect adventure for young fantasy fans to sink their teeth into. -- School Library JournalPraise for The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire, Book 1):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 : Escaping Peril (wings Of Fire, Book 8) (8)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: The New York Times and USA Today bestselling series soars to even greater heights with a new prophecy and five new dragonets ready to claim their destiny!Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy, Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop her, and save the day, no matter what it takes.Theres just one problem: a strangely persistent SeaWing, Turtle, insists on coming along, too. Turtle is worried about his friends, who left to search for Scarlet and havent returned. Peril is worried that she might accidentally burn Turtle -- or burn him on purpose, for being so annoying -- and frustrated that she keeps saying and doing the wrong things. She cant escape her firescales, and she cant escape her reputation as the deadliest dragon in Pyrrhia.So when shes offered a chance to trade everything for a new life, Peril has to decide who shes really loyal to . . . and whether her own scales might actually be worth saving. Review Praise for The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire, Book 2): [A] perfect adventure for young fantasy fans to sink their teeth into. -- School Library JournalPraise for The Dragonet Prophecy (Wings of Fire, Book 1):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 : Three Keys (front Desk #2) (a Front Desk Novel)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: The story of Mia and her family and friends at the Calivista Motel continues in this powerful, hilarious, and resonant sequel to the award-winning novel Front Desk.Mia Tang thinks shes going to have the best year ever.She and her parents are the proud owners of the Calivista Motel, Mia gets to run the front desk with her best friend, Lupe, and shes finally getting somewhere with her writing!But as it turns out, sixth grade is no picnic...1. Mias new teacher doesnt think her writing is all that great. And her entire class finds out she lives and works in a motel!2. The motel is struggling, and Mia has to answer to the Calivistas many, many worried investors.3. A new immigration law is looming and if it passes, it will threaten everything -- and everyone -- in Mias life.Its a roller coaster of challenges, and Mia needs all of her determination to hang on tight. But if anyone can find the key to getting through turbulent times, its Mia Tang! Review Awards and Praise for Front Desk:Parents Choice Gold Medal Fiction Award WinnerNPR Best Books of the YearKirkus Reviews Best Books of the YearPublishers Weekly Best Books of the YearWashington Post Best Books of the YearAmazon Best Books of the YearSchool Library Journal Best Books of the YearBookpage Best Books of the YearNew York Public Library Best Books of the YearChicago Public Library Best Books of the YearTop Ten Debut Novels 2018 -- ALA Booklist* Much-needed. -- Booklist, starred review* Empowered. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* Swiftly-moving. -- School Library Journal, starred review* Powerful. -- Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books, starred review About the Author Kelly Yang is the author of Front Desk (Motel Calivista : Reception, bonjour!), which won the 2019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature and was chosen a Best Book of the Year by multiple publications, including NPR, the Washington Post, and the New York Public Library. Kellys family immigrated to the United States from China when she was a young girl, and she grew up in California, in circumstances very similar to those of Mia Tang. She eventually left the motels and went to college at the age of 13, and is a graduate of UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School. She is the founder of The Kelly Yang Project, a leading writing and debating program for children in Asia and the United States. Her writing has been published in the South China Morning Post, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Atlantic. To learn more about her and the Front Desk books, visit frontdeskthebook ...

-Titulo Original : How Do Dinosaurs Learn To Be Kind?-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: About the Author Mark Teague is the internationally bestselling illustrator (and author) of more than 50 books for children. His numerous awards and honors include the Book Sense Book of the Year Award and the Christopher Medal. He has illustrated 12 full-size books and 11 board books in the widely successful How Do Dinosaurs...? series. He is the author of the popular Dear Mrs. LaRue, Firehouse!, and Jack and the Beanstalk and the French Fries. He lives in New York State. Jane Yolen is the beloved author of more than 365 books for children and adults, including award-winning picture books, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. In addition to two Nebula Awards and a National Book Award nomination, she has received a Golden Kite from SCBWI, three Mythopoeic Fantasy Awards, and the California Young Reader Medal. Yolens How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night? was an ALA Notable Book and a Christopher Medal winner. The book has gone on to become a widely popular bestselling series with over 15 million copies in print. She lives in Western Massachusetts. Laugh out loud as our bestselling dinosaurs learn to be kind despite their sometimes mischievous antics.How does a dinosaur learn to be kind? Does he roar about everything that is on his mind?Does he wake up at midnight and make lots of noise? Does he take his big sister’s new shoes and her toys? NO!!!A dinosaur knows how to be very kind, always keep other folks firmly in mind.Being kind can be a little difficult, even for dinosaurs. But with a little practice and some heartfelt humor, our prehistoric pals can develop empathy and compassion for others. Join in the hilarity as the bestselling duo Jane Yolen and Mark Teague teach young readers and dinosaurs that being kind is important and cool!With over 24 million copies in print, each dino-mite How Do Dinosaurs...? book is a combination of hilarious situations and sing-song rhymes that show young children how to be more successful every day and in every way. The How Do Dinosaurs...? series will help children become confident readers while teaching them little life lessons. And as an added bonus, the names of each dinosaur are hidden on each page. Look for all the bestselling How Do Dinosaurs...? books by Jane Yolen with illustrations by Mark Teague. Review Praise for How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodbye?:Fans of any of the previous entries will rejoice at this new addition, which uses exaggeration and humor to help children acknowledge and deal with their dinosaur-sized emotions. -- School Library JournalPraise for How Do Dinosaurs Choose Their Pets?:Yolens rhymes are jaunty, and, as always, Teague has a field day. His illustrations highlight the unbridled joy these vibrantly colored, lesser-known species of dinos... have playing with a variety of creatures. -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for How Do Dinosaurs Stay Friends?:The 10th dinosaur outing for Yolen and Teague playfully addresses the minefield of school friendships, as always cleverly subbing in outsized dinosaur antics for the gigantic feelings in every little kids body... who can resist when dinosaur buddies share a sincere, well-earned hug? -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for How Do Dinosaurs Stay Safe?:This beloved series hit the ground running, and its still going strong. -- BooklistAs in previous outings, Teagues artwork steals the show, the realism of the scenes and human figures juxtaposed with the giant, though childish, dinos. Labels in the illustrations and endpapers will help dino mavens identify their favorites. Donts and Dos in a familiar formula go down easily for fans and will provide a good conversation starter for parents. -- Kirkus Review...

-Titulo Original : Fly Guy Presents Dogs-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: About the Author Tedd Arnold is the bestselling author and illustrator of the Fly Guy (Zig Zag et Zazie) series, Green Wilma, Parts, and other popular picture books. He is also the illustrator of Detective Blue. He has received Theodor Seuss Geisel Honors for Hi! Fly Guy (Salut Zig Zag!) and I Spy Fly Guy! (Ou es-tu Zig Zag?). Tedd lives with his wife, Carol, in Florida. Fly Guy is buzzing to learn all about dogs!While visiting a dog show, Buzz and Fly Guy learn all about mans best friend! From exploring different breeds, to famous dogs throughout history, to learning all about working dogs and more, theres plenty for the best friends to explore.Award-winning author-illustrator Tedd Arnold brings nonfiction to life for beginning readers in the next book in the kid-favorite Fly Guy Presents series. There are humorous illustrations and engaging photographs throughout. And the front cover features eye-catching holographic foil! Review Praise for Fly Guy Presents: Castles:This nonfiction series entry with its holographic foil cover is fun and informative for Arnold fans. -- BooklistPraise for Fly Guy Presents: Weather:The humor and fun will spark curiosity in students needing a bit more jazz in their nonfiction... A worthy introduction to weather for lower elementary students. -- School Library JournalPraise for Fly Guy Presents: Bats:Sure to fly off library shelves. -- School Library JournalPraise for Fly Guy Presents: Sharks:A first-rate sharkfest. -- Kirkus Review...

-Titulo Original : Good As Gold (whatever After #14)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: The fourteenth book in the New York Times, PW, and USA Today bestselling series featuring fractured fairy tales for fearless kids!Guess where we are this time? The magic mirror has sent me and my brother, Jonah (plus our puppy, Prince), into the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Fun! Theres porridge to taste, chairs to sit on, and beds to nap in. But Goldilocks is in a LOT of trouble, and if we cant help her, we might get stuck here forever!Now we have to:- Skateboard down a mountain- Convince the bear family NOT to eat us- Get one hundred gold coins- Escape the royal jail...And find the one fairy tale character who can turn straw into gold... Wait... Rumpelstiltskin? What are YOU doing here?! Review Praise for Whatever After:Kids will race through these laugh-out-loud, action-packed, magical adventures. -- Max Brallier, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth seriesA dazzling gem of a series! -- Karina Yan Glaser, New York Times bestselling author of The Vanderbeekers seriesThe feminist in me adored it, and the mother in me loved how my daughter would long to cuddle in close as we read together. -- Danielle Herzog, blogging for The Washington PostHilarious . . . with unexpected plot twists and plenty of girl power. -- BooklistAn uproariously funny read. The swift pace of the tale and non-stop action . . . will enchant readers from the first page. -- Kirkus ReviewsGiddy, fizzy, hilarious fun! -- Lauren Myracle, author of Luv Ya BunchesTons of fractured fairy tale fun! -- Meg Cabot, author of Allie Finkles Rules for Girls and The Princess Diaries About the Author Sarah Mlynowski is the New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series, the Magic in Manhattan series, Best Wishes, Gimme a Call, and a bunch of other books for teens and tweens, including the Upside-Down Magic series, which she cowrites with Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins and which was adapted into a movie for the Disney Channel. Originally from Montreal, Sarah now lives in Los Angeles with her family. Visit Sarah online at sarahm and find her on , , and Twitter at @sarahmlynowski...

-Titulo Original : The Christmas Pine-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: From the author of perennial #1 bestseller Room on the Broom, a new holiday tale celebrating hope, joy, and the spirit of Christmas.Deep in a snowy wood stands a little pine tree with a special destiny: when it grows up, it’s going to be a fabulous Christmas tree! The tree travels far across the sea to shine in a city square. Crowds gather to admire it, children sing carols around it, and the tree brings joy and the spirit of the season to all who pass by.Inspired by the annual journey of London’s Christmas Tree in Trafalgar Square, this story includes back matter detailing the tree’s history as a gift to the United Kingdom from the people of Norway in remembrance of the UK’s support during World War II - an enduring symbol of friendship and peace. About the Author Julia Donaldson served as the UK Childrens Laureate from 2011 to 2013 and has written many bestselling and beloved childrens books, including The Gruffalo, Room on the Broom, and Stick Man. She lives in West Sussex in the south of the UK.VICTORIA SANDØY is a freelance illustrator based in Oslo, Norway. Her work is inspired by her Scandinavian roots and often consists of imagery influenced by nature, folklore and children’s literature. Visit her online at victoriasandoy ...

-Titulo Original : Night Owl (upside-down Magic #8)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: The Upside-Down Magic kids are back in another topsy-turvy adventure in the next installment of this New York Times bestselling series!Its Big Night in Dunwiddle . . . and that means the whole school has a sleepover like no other. For one night every year, magic students run through the halls, hunting for the objects that will win them a super special prize.Nory is super excited for the scavenger hunt. Not only because she likes winning, but also because if her team wins, she thinks theres a chance her best friend Elliott wont move away to attend super snobby Sage Academy.Sebastian is a little less excited once the hunt is on. Yes, he has magical powers that help his team -- like being able to see invisible things or anything that makes a sound. The problem is that the really loud sounds are hurting him . . . and nobody seems to care.The kids in Upside-Down Magic know their five Fs (Flares, Flyers, Fuzzies, Flickers, and Fluxers) -- but to win this night, a sixth F is the most important . . . Friendship. Review Praise for the Upside-Down Magic series:Mlynowski, Myracle, and Jenkins have combined their considerable writing powers and experience to create an uplifting series launch that will charm young fantasy readers. -- Booklist[An] entertaining story about magical powers gone humorously awry. -- Publishers WeeklyThe inventive tale is filled with a deftly balanced mixture of otherworldly effects, humor, and action. . . Appealing, warmhearted, and magical. -- Kirkus Reviews About the Author Emily Jenkins is the author of many chapter books, including the Toys trilogy (which begins with Toys Go Out) and the Invisible Inkling series. Her picture books include Lemonade in Winter, Toys Meet Snow, and The Fun Book of Scary Stuff. She would like to be a Flare and work as a pastry chef. Visit Emily at emilyjenkins . Sarah Mlynowski is the New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After series, the Magic in Manhattan series, Best Wishes, Gimme a Call, and a bunch of other books for teens and tweens, including the Upside-Down Magic series, which she cowrites with Lauren Myracle and Emily Jenkins and which was adapted into a movie for the Disney Channel. Originally from Montreal, Sarah now lives in Los Angeles with her family. Visit Sarah online at sarahm and find her on , , and Twitter at @sarahmlynowski. Lauren Myracle is the New York Times bestselling author of many books for young readers, including The Winnie Years (which begins with Ten), the Flower Power series (which begins with Luv Ya Bunches), and the Life of Ty series. She would like to be a Fuzzy so she could talk to unicorns and feed them berries. You can find Lauren online at laurenmyracle ...

-Titulo Original : Room To Dream (front Desk #3)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: With Tommy Flanagan, Paul Chambers, Arthur Taylor...

-Titulo Original : Key Player (front Desk #4)-Fabricante : Scholastic Press-Descripcion Original: Mia Tang is going for the goal in the fourth Front Desk novel by New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang! The Women’s World Cup coming to Southern California, everyone is soccer-crazy -- especially Mia Tang! The U.S. is playing China in the finals, and Mia feels like her two identities are finally coming together. Less exciting, though? The fact that her P.E. teacher wants Mia to get out of the soccer field, too -- or fall short of the grade she needs to earn a spot at journalism camp. But as always, Mia Tang is ready with a plan: she’ll track down the two women’s teams, interview them, and write an A-grade article for P.E. instead! It’s not so easy, though, finding professional athletes in Pasadena -- or bringing two identities together, even during a game. As Mia aims for her goals, she’ll have to face prejudice, discrimination, and her own fears. But if anyone can find a way to win, it’s Mia Tang! Review Praise for Room to Dream: * Yang sensitively presents issues like racism, consent, and gentrification in an accessible and engaging manner. -- Booklist, starred review * Fans of this series that keeps going strong will devour this latest entry. -- Kirkus, starred review Awards and Praise for Front Desk: Parents Choice Gold Medal Fiction Award Winner NPR Best Books of the Year Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year Publishers Weekly Best Books of the Year Washington Post Best Books of the Year Amazon Best Books of the Year School Library Journal Best Books of the Year Bookpage Best Books of the Year New York Public Library Best Books of the Year Chicago Public Library Best Books of the Year Top Ten Debut Novels 2018 - ALA Booklist * Much-needed. -- Booklist, starred review * Empowered. -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review * Swiftly-moving. -- School Library Journal, starred review * Powerful -- Bulletin for the Center of Childrens Books, starred review About the Author Kelly Yang is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of several books for young readers, including Three Keys, Room to Dream, Key Player, and the 2019 Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature winner Front Desk, which was also chosen as a Best Book of the Year by multiple publications, including NPR, the Washington Post, and the New York Public Library. Kellys family immigrated to the United States from China when she was a young girl, and she grew up in California, in circumstances very similar to those of Mia Tang. After attending college at the age of 13, she graduated UC Berkeley and Harvard Law School. She is the founder of The Kelly Yang Project, a leading writing and debating program for children in Asia and the United States. Her writing has been published in the South China Morning Post, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Atlantic. To learn more about Kelly and the Front Desk series, visit frontdeskthebook ...