-Titulo Original : The Dragon Thief (dragons In A Bag)-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Stealing a baby dragon was easy! Hiding it is a little more complicated, in this sequel to reviewer favorite Dragons in a Bag. Jaxon had just one job--to return three baby dragons to the realm of magic. But when he got there, only two dragons were left in the bag. His best friends sister, Kavita, is a dragon thief! Kavita only wanted what was best for the baby dragon. But now every time she feeds it, the dragon grows and grows! How can she possibly keep it secret? Even worse, stealing it has upset the balance between the worlds. The gates to the other realm have shut tight! Jaxon needs all the help he can get to find Kavita, outsmart a trickster named Blue, and return the baby dragon to its true home...

-Titulo Original : Nate The Great And The Mushy Valentine-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Perfect for beginning readers, this timeless chapter book is a fun introduction to the detective mystery genre. And for Valentines Day, kids can follow Nate as he unravels the problem, all the while learning about the importance of friendship--with people and dogs! Nate the Great hates mushy stuff. Then he spies a big red paper heart taped to Sludge’s doghouse. Who left Nate’s dog a secret valentine? Nate will solve the case, and then there will be no more mushy stuff. At least that’s what he thinks. . . . Check out the Fun Activities section in the back of the book! “A most appealing choice.”-Booklist, Boxed Review Review Praise for the Nate the Great Series “Kids will like Nate the Great.” -School Library Journal, Starred Review “A consistently entertaining series.” -Booklist “Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner.” -Publishers Weekly “Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years.” -Kirkus Reviews “They don’t come any cooler than Nate the Great.” -The Huffington Post From the Publisher Nate the Great hates mushy stuff. But when he spies a big red paper heart taped to the outside of Sludges doghouse, Nate knows he must help out his favorite pooch. Wh has left Sludge a secret valentine? Its a mystery until Nate finds out his friend Annie is missing a valentine. The case seems easy. Nate is relieved. No more mushy stuff. Thats what he thinks. From the Inside Flap Nate the Great hates mushy stuff. But when he spies a big red paper heart taped to the outside of Sludges doghouse, Nate knows he must help out his favorite pooch. Wh has left Sludge a secret valentine? Its a mystery until Nate finds out his friend Annie is missing a valentine. The case seems easy. Nate is relieved. No more mushy stuff. Thats what he thinks. From the Back Cover Nate the Great hates mushy stuff. But when he spies a big red paper heart taped to the outside of Sludges doghouse, Nate knows he must help out his favorite pooch. Wh has left Sludge a secret valentine? Its a mystery until Nate finds out his friend Annie is missing a valentine. The case seems easy. Nate is relieved. No more mushy stuff. Thats what he thinks. About the Author MARJORIE WEINMAN SHARMAT has written more than 130 books for children and young adults, as well as movie and TV novelizations. Her books have been translated into twenty-four languages. The award-winning Nate the Great series, hailed in Booklist as “groundbreaking,” has resulted in Nate’s real-world appearances in many New York Times crossword puzzles, sporting a milk mustache in magazines and posters, residing on more than 28 million boxes of Cheerios, and touring the country in musical theater. Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and her husband, Mitchell Sharmat, have also coauthored many books, including titles in both the Nate the Great and the Olivia Sharp series. MARC SIMONT won the Caldecott Medal for his artwork in A Tree Is Nice by Janice May Udry, as well as a Caldecott Honor for his own book, The Stray Dog. He illustrated the first twenty books in the Nate the Great series...

-Titulo Original : Flush-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: A hilarious, high-stakes adventure involving crooked casino boats, floating fish, toxic beaches, and one kid determined to get justice. This is Carl Hiaasens Florida-where the creatures are wild and the people are wilder! You know its going to be a rough summer when you spend Fathers Day visiting your dad in the local lockup. Noahs dad is sure that the owner of the Coral Queen casino boat is flushing raw sewage into the harbor-which has made taking a dip at the local beach like swimming in a toilet. He cant prove it though, and so he decides that sinking the boat will make an effective statement. Right. The boat is pumped out and back in business within days and Noahs dad is stuck in the clink. Now Noah is determined to succeed where his dad failed. He will prove that the Coral Queen is dumping illegally . . . somehow. His allies may not add up to much-his sister Abbey, an unreformed childhood biter; Lice Peeking, a greedy sot with poor hygiene; Shelly, a bartender and a woman scorned; and a mysterious pirate-but Noahs got a plan to flush this crook out into the open. A plan that should sink the crooked little casino, once and for all. Review Compulsively readable with a cleverly conceived resolution. . . . Fans of spy stories, action, environmental intrigue, and, well, Hiaasen, will cheer for this one. - The Bulletin About the Author Carl Hiaasen has been writing about Florida since his father gave him a typewriter at age six. Then it was hunt-and-peck stories about neighborhood kickball and softball games. Now Hiaasen writes a column for the Miami Herald and is the author of many bestselling novels, including Sick Puppy and Nature Girl. Hoot, Hiaasens first novel for young readers, was the recipient of numerous awards, including the prestigious Newbery Honor. Flush, his second book for kids, spent more than a year on the New York Times bestseller list. His latest offering for young readers is Scat, an eco-mystery set in the Florida Everglades. You can read more about Hiaasens work at carlhiaasen . Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. The Coral Queen had gone down stern first in twelve feet of water. Her hull had settled on the marly bottom at a slight angle with the bow aiming upward. She was a big one, too. Even at high tide, the top two decks were above the water line. It was like a big ugly apartment building had fallen out of the sky and landed in the basin. Abbey hopped off my handlebars and walked to the water’s edge. She planted her hands on her hips and stared at the crime scene. “Whoa,” she said. “He really did it this time.” “It’s bad,” I agreed. The Coral Queen was one of those gambling boats where passengers line up to play blackjack and electronic poker, and to stuff their faces at the all-you-can-eat buffet. It didn’t sound like a ton of fun to me, but the Coral Queen was packed to the rafters every night. There was one major difference between Dusty Muleman’s operation and the gambling cruises up in Miami: The Coral Queen didn’t actually go anywhere. That’s one reason it was so popular By Florida law, gambling boats are supposed to travel at least three miles offshore-beyond the state boundaries-before anyone is allowed to start betting. Rough weather is real bad for business, because lots of customers get seasick. As soon as they start throwing up, they quit spending money. According to my father, Dusty Muleman’s dream was to open a gambling boat that never left the calm and safety of its harbor. That way, the passengers would never get too queasy to party. Only Indian tribes are allowed to run casino operations in Florida, so Dusty somehow persuaded a couple of rich Miccosukees from Miami to buy the marina and make it part of their reservation. Dad said the government raised a stink but later backed off, because the Indians had better lawyers. Anyway, Dusty got his gambling boat-and he got rich. My dad had waited until three ...

-Titulo Original : The Christmasaurus-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Why settle for a pony or a puppy for Christmas when you could have a dinosaur? A rollicking adventure from singer-songwriter and YouTuber Tom Fletcher. Once upon a time--long, long ago, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth--an egg rolled away from its mother and landed in the ocean, where it froze solid and stayed peacefully for thousands of years. Then one day Santa and his elves discover the frozen egg, and Santa sits on it to see if it will hatch. But he cant guess whats inside. . . . A dinosaur! Meanwhile, a young boy named William Trundle has only ever wished for one thing for Christmas. Yup, you guess it! A dinosaur! So when Santa accidentally gives William the real Christmasaurus instead of a stuffed replica, its the BEST CHRISTMAS EVER! Until an evil man known as the Hunter decides a dinosaur will be the perfect addition to his collection. A wild and hilarious adventure ensues. An instant Christmas classic--now in paperback! Review “Tom Fletcher is a creative and magical storyteller who is guaranteed to make readers laugh!” --James Patterson A sweet holiday story that would work well as a family read-aloud. --Booklist online Making his middle grade debut, songwriter Fletcher offers a goofy-humored fantasy about differences, friendship, and holiday magic. --Publishers Weekly About the Author Tom Fletcher was hatched from an egg discovered in the snowy depths of the North Pole. After writing songs with his band, McFly, for several years, Tom turned his hand to writing stories. His is the author of picture books Theres a Monster in Your Book and Theres a Dragon in Your Book. The Christmasuaurs is his first middle grade novel and combines his love of Christmas and his love of dinosaurs. He suggests you read it with a plate of cookies and hopes you enjoy it. Find him on Twitter and at @tomfletcher. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. This story starts like all good stories do, a long time ago. Not just a long time ago, but a very, very, very long time ago. Squillions of years ago, in fact. Long before your granny and your granddad were born. Before there were any human beings at all. Before cars and airplanes, even before there was the internet, there was something even better. . . . DINOSAURS! Dinosaurs were the most awesome creatures ever to walk the planet. There were lots of them, and they came in all shapes and sizes. There were small ones that were not much bigger than dogs or cats, some with spiky prickle horns on their backs. There were stupendously ginormous ones called Seismosaurus that were longer than five double-decker buses, with necks thicker than tree trunks and skin like the hard rubber tires of a tractor. I know that sounds hard to believe, but it’s definitely true, because this is a book, and books don’t lie. I’d like to tell you about two very special dinosaurs. We’ll call them Momosaurus and Dadlodocus. (Those weren’t their real names, of course-that would just be silly.) Momosaurus and Dadlodocus had been out all day in the hot, hot heat of the prehistoric sun and were returning home to their tidy little nest. But what they found in its place was something horrendously horrible: an almighty pile of rocks, bones, and dust. Their home had been raided by evil scavenger dinosaurs, and these sneaky, scroungy little scavengers had smashed it up completely! But for Momosaurus and Dadlodocus, the mess was the last thing on their minds, because they had left their most precious things alone inside the nest: twelve dinosaur eggs, which were now nowhere to be seen! As you can imagine, Momosaurus and Dadlodocus were devastated. They stood in the wreckage of their nest, weeping and roaring for a very long time, until the sun went down and the moon and stars filled the sky above the jungle. That night, a light breeze was blowing through the enormous trees, and a sliver of silvery moonlight found its way to the remains of the nest. Suddenly, somethin...

-Titulo Original : The Incredible Journey-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Fans of Old Yeller, Where the Red Fern Grows, and Shiloh will love this timeless classic about two dogs and a cat that embark on a journey to return to their owner and inspired the movie Homeward Bound. An inquisitive Labrador retriever, friendly bull terrier, and courageous Siamese cat set out through the Canadian wilderness to find their owner in this truly “incredible” adventure. Instinct tells them that the way home lies to the west and together the three house pets face hunger, the natural elements, and wild forest animals as they make their way home to the family they love. This beloved classic that inspired the movie Homeward Bound has captured the hearts of generations of readers. The lengths to which these three animals will go for each other and for their owner make for a thrilling and thoroughly unforgettable tale. “Captivating! A tale of charm [and] high drama.”-The New York Times “A classic.”-The Atlantic “From the youngest child…to the oldest grown-up, there is something here for everyone.”-The Horn Book An incredible book! A beautiful story so moving that it stays in the mind constantly. It is a gem to be treasured.-The St. Louis Post-Dispatch I have read The Incredible Journey with much enjoyment. Obviously the author has a great knowledge of animals and a great love for them.-Joy Adamson, author of Born Free “A clever story and evocative writing will keep animal lovers and adventure fans turning the pages.”-Common Sense Media Pacific Northwest Young Reader’s Choice Award Winner William Allen White Award Winner Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award Winner Review “Captivating! A tale of charm [and] high drama.”-The New York Times “A classic.”-The Atlantic “From the youngest child…to the oldest grown-up, there is something here for everyone.”-The Horn Book An incredible book! A beautiful story so moving that it stays in the mind constantly. It is a gem to be treasured.-The St. Louis Post-Dispatch I have read The Incredible Journey with much enjoyment. Obviously the author has a great knowledge of animals and a great love for them.-Joy Adamson, author of Born Free “A clever story and evocative writing will keep animal lovers and adventure fans turning the pages.”-Common Sense Media Pacific Northwest Young Reader’s Choice Award Winner William Allen White Award Winner Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award Winner From the Back Cover Instinct told them that the way home lay to the west. And so the doughty young Labrador retriever, the roguish bull terrier and the indomitable Siamese set out through the Canadian wilderness. Separately, they would soon have died. But, together, the three house pets faced starvation, exposure, and wild forest animals to make their way home to the family they love. The Incredible Journey is one of the great childrens stories of all time--and has been popular ever since its debut in 1961. About the Author Sheila Burnford was born in Scotland and lived much of her life in Canada until she passed away in 1984. She wrote books of fiction and nonfiction for both children and adults. In World War II, she was an ambulance driver. The Incredible Journey was hir first book. Carl Burger was an American illustrator and author of children’s books before he passed away in 1967. He is best known for illustrating The Incredible Journey and Old Yeller...

-Titulo Original : Nate The Great And The Crunchy Christmas-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Spread some Christmas cheer with Nate the Great in this holiday adventure! Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre, perfect for the Common Core. Kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! Annies dog is unhappy. When Fang is unhappy, everyone is unhappy. Especially Nate the Great. So Nate agrees to sniff out Fangs mysteriously missing Christmas mail. Its cold and snowy. But Nate the Great and his dog, Sludge, will try to solve this holiday case in time for Fang to have a crunchy, munchy Christmas. Check out the Fun Activities section in the back of the book! “They don’t come any cooler than Nate the Great.” -The Huffington Post Review Praise for the Nate the Great Series “Kids will like Nate the Great.” -School Library Journal, Starred Review “A consistently entertaining series.” -Booklist “Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner.” -Publishers Weekly “Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years.” -Kirkus Reviews “They don’t come any cooler than Nate the Great.” -The Huffington Post From the Publisher Annies dog is unhappy. When Fang is unhappy, everyone is unhappy. Especially Nate the Great. So Nate agrees to sniff out Fangs mysteriously missing Christmas mail. Its cold and snowy. But Nate the Great and his dog, Sludge, will try to solve this holiday case in time for Fang to have a crunchy, munchy Christmas. About the Author MARJORIE WEINMAN SHARMAT has written more than 130 books for children and young adults, as well as movie and TV novelizations. Her books have been translated into twenty-four languages. The award-winning Nate the Great series, hailed in Booklist as “groundbreaking,” has resulted in Nate’s real-world appearances in many New York Times crossword puzzles, sporting a milk mustache in magazines and posters, residing on more than 28 million boxes of Cheerios, and touring the country in musical theater. Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and her husband, Mitchell Sharmat, have also coauthored many books, including titles in both the Nate the Great and the Olivia Sharp series. CRAIG SHARMAT is a Los Angeles-based author, composer, and guitarist. His extensive credits include national television programs, feature films, and jingles. He is the coauthor of several Nate the Great books. MARC SIMONT won the Caldecott Medal for his artwork in A Tree Is Nice by Janice May Udry, as well as a Caldecott Honor for his own book, The Stray Dog. He illustrated the first twenty books in the Nate the Great series...

-Titulo Original : A Boy Called Christmas-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Before there was Santa Claus, there was a young boy who believed in the impossible. . . . Lemony Snicket meets Klaus in this cheeky, Christmas classic-in-the-making that sparkles with wit and warmth! Now a Netflix movie starring Kristen Wiig, Maggie Smith and Henry Lawfull! Eleven-year-old Nikolas-nicknamed Christmas-has received only one toy in his life: a doll carved out of a turnip. But hes happy with his turnip doll, because it came from his parents, who love him. Then one day his father goes missing, and Nikolas must travel to the North Pole to save him. Along the way, Nikolas befriends a surly reindeer, bests a troublesome troll, and discovers a hidden world of enchantment in the frozen village of Elfhelm. But the elves of Elfhelm have troubles of their own: Christmas spirit and goodwill are at an all-time low, and Nikolas may be the only person who can fix things-if only he can reach his father before its too late. . . . Irresistibly readable. Destined to become a Christmas and anytime-before-or-after-Christmas classic! - Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library The definitive (and funny) history of ho, ho, ho! My children loved it. - Yann Martel, bestselling author of Life of Pi Matt Haig has an empathy for the human condition, the light and the dark of it, and he uses the full palette to build his excellent stories. - Neil Gaiman, Newbery-winning author of The Graveyard Book Review Irresistibly readable. Destined to become a Christmas and anytime-before-or-after-Christmas classic! --Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library Like stockings hung by the fire, this spellbinding opus may well become a yuletide tradition. -Kirkus, Starred review Award-winning British author Matt Haig (To Be a Cat) writes with warmth, wit and irreverence. -Shelf Awareness, Starred review Matt Haig has an empathy for the human condition, the light and the dark of it, and he uses the full palette to build his excellent stories.”-Neil Gaiman, Newbery-winning author of The Graveyard Book The definitive (and funny) history of Ho, ho, ho! My children loved it. -Yann Martel, bestselling author of Life of Pi Humorous and heartfelt, A Boy Called Christmas will grow your heart three sizes and make you believe in magic. --Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times bestselling author of Rump The most evergreen, immortal Christmas story to be published for decades. Future generations will receive the same comfort and joy from A Boy Called Christmas that they derive from mince pies, snowmen and creamy liqueurs. --Stephen Fry Matt Haig puts the Happy back into Christmas. --Jeanette Winterson A new festive classic. Funny, sad and brilliant. It turns out we only knew half the story. --Simon Mayo, BBC An instant Christmas classic... Nikolas is a terrific character, clearly the offspring of Gerda from The Snow Queen and Roald Dahls Charlie Bucket. --The Guardian Like enjoying the warmth of a good fire on a cold day . . . perfect for Christmas is every way. --The Independent About the Author Matt Haig is an internationally bestselling author whose novels for children and adults have been translated into twenty-six languages. His children’s books have won the Nestle Smarties Book Prize, the Alex Award, and the Blue Peter Book Award, and been nominated several times for the Carnegie Medal and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. He lives in Brighton, England, with his wife and two children. Visit him at matthaig and follow @matthaig1 on Twitter. Chris Mould began studying art at the age of sixteen and has gone on to become an acclaimed illustrator of children’s books. He lives with his wife and two children in Yorkshire. Visit him at chrismould.blogspot and follow @chrismouldink on Twitter. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. You are about to read the true story of F...

-Titulo Original : Nate The Great-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Join the world’s greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves the mystery of the lost picture! Perfect for beginning readers and the Common Core, this long-running chapter book series will encourage children to problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! CAN NATE SOLVE THE CASE FOR HIS FRIEND ANNIE? Nate the Great has a new case! His friend Annie has lost a picture. She wants Nate to help her find it. Nate the Great must get all the facts, ask the right questions, and narrow the list of suspects so he can solve the mystery. Visit Nate the Great and Sludge! NatetheGreatBooks Praise for the Nate the Great Series “Kids will like Nate the Great.” -School Library Journal, Starred “A consistently entertaining series.” -Booklist “Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner.” -Publishers Weekly “Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years.” -Kirkus Reviews “They don’t come any cooler than Nate the Great.” -The Huffington Post Review Praise for the Nate the Great Series “Kids will like Nate the Great.” -School Library Journal, Starred Review “A consistently entertaining series.” -Booklist “Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner.” -Publishers Weekly “Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years.” -Kirkus Reviews “They don’t come any cooler than Nate the Great.” -The Huffington Post From the Publisher Shortly after a breakfast generously supplied with pancakes, Natethe Great got an urgent call from Annie. I lost a picture, said Annie. Can you help me find it? Of course, said Nate. I have found lost balloons, books, slippers, chickens. Even a lost goldfish. Now I, Nate the Great, will find a lost picture. Oh, good, Annie said. Nate, with the cool detachment of a Sam Spade, immediately plunges into his new and baffling case. Gatting all the facts, asking the right questions, narrowing down the suspects. Nate, the boy detective who likes to work alone, solves the mystery and tracks down the culprit. In the process he also discovers the whereabouts of Super Hex, the missing cat. From the Inside Flap Shortly after a breakfast generously supplied with pancakes, Natethe Great got an urgent call from Annie. I lost a picture, said Annie. Can you help me find it? Of course, said Nate. I have found lost balloons, books, slippers, chickens. Even a lost goldfish. Now I, Nate the Great, will find a lost picture. Oh, good, Annie said. Nate, with the cool detachment of a Sam Spade, immediately plunges into his new and baffling case. Getting all the facts, asking the right questions, narrowing down the suspects. Nate, the boy detective who likes to work alone, solves the mystery and tracks down the culprit. In the process he also discovers the whereabouts of Super Hex, the missing cat. From the Back Cover Shortly after a breakfast generously supplied with pancakes, Natethe Great got an urgent call from Annie. I lost a picture, said Annie. Can you help me find it? Of course, said Nate. I have found lost balloons, books, slippers, chickens. Even a lost goldfish. Now I, Nate the Great, will find a lost picture. Oh, good, Annie said. Nate, with the cool detachment of a Sam Spade, immediately plunges into his new and baffling case. Getting all the facts, asking the right questions, narrowing down the suspects. Nate, the boy detective who likes to work alone, solves the mystery and tracks down the culprit. In the process he also discovers the whereabouts of Super Hex, the missing cat. About the Author MARJORIE WEINMAN SHARMAT has written more than 130 books for children and young adults, as well as movie and TV novelizations. Her books have been translated into twenty-four languages. The award-winning Nate the Great series, hailed in Booklist as “groun...

-Titulo Original : Nate The Great And The Halloween Hunt (nate The Great, No. 12)-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Carve out family time for this Halloween read perfect for beginning readers! Kids can problem-solve with Nate, the worlds greatest detective, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! It is Halloween night, and all the kids are dressed up to go trick-or-treating. But Nates friend Rosamond needs his help. Her cat Little Hex is missing. Is he hiding, or is he lost? Nate and his trusty dog, Sludge, are on the case! Check out the Fun Activities section in the back of the book! “All the regulars are back in Nates latest mystery, and as fresh as ever. Sharmat makes beginning reading a pleasure.” --School Library Journal Review Praise for the Nate the Great Series “Kids will like Nate the Great.” -School Library Journal, Starred Review “A consistently entertaining series.” -Booklist “Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner.” -Publishers Weekly “Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years.” -Kirkus Reviews “They don’t come any cooler than Nate the Great.” -The Huffington Post From the Publisher It is Halloween night and all the kids are dressed in scary and funny costumes. Their Trick or Treat bags are getting heavier. Nates good friend Rosamond needs his help. Her cat, Little Hex, is missing. Little Hex hates Halloween, so maybe hes hiding. Or is he lost? Nate and his trusty dog Sludge take the case and hunt in the night for Little Hex. They pass robots, pirates, and witches. But where will they find Little Hex? From the Inside Flap It is Halloween night and all the kids are dressed in scary and funny costumes. Their Trick or Treat bags are getting heavier. Nates good friend Rosamond needs his help. Her cat, Little Hex, is missing. Little Hex hates Halloween, so maybe hes hiding. Or is he lost? Nate and his trusty dog Sludge take the case and hunt in the night for Little Hex. They pass robots, pirates, and witches. But where will they find Little Hex? From the Back Cover It is Halloween night and all the kids are dressed in scary and funny costumes. Their Trick or Treat bags are getting heavier. Nates good friend Rosamond needs his help. Her cat, Little Hex, is missing. Little Hex hates Halloween, so maybe hes hiding. Or is he lost? Nate and his trusty dog Sludge take the case and hunt in the night for Little Hex. They pass robots, pirates, and witches. But where will they find Little Hex? About the Author MARJORIE WEINMAN SHARMAT has written more than 130 books for children and young adults, as well as movie and TV novelizations. Her books have been translated into twenty-four languages. The award-winning Nate the Great series, hailed in Booklist as “groundbreaking,” has resulted in Nate’s real-world appearances in many New York Times crossword puzzles, sporting a milk mustache in magazines and posters, residing on more than 28 million boxes of Cheerios, and touring the country in musical theater. Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and her husband, Mitchell Sharmat, have also coauthored many books, including titles in both the Nate the Great and the Olivia Sharp series. MARC SIMONT won the Caldecott Medal for his artwork in A Tree Is Nice by Janice May Udry, as well as a Caldecott Honor for his own book, The Stray Dog. He illustrated the first twenty books in the Nate the Great series...

-Titulo Original : The Penderwicks Paperback 5-book Boxed Set The Penderwicks; The Penderwicks On Gardam Street; The Penderwicks At Point Mouette; The Penderwicks In Spring; The Penderwicks At Last-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: All five New York Times bestselling Penderwicks adventures, are now available all together in a boxed set for the first time, perfect for gifting! When The Penderwicks burst into the world, they quickly became a beloved family and a modern classic. Now, for the first time, all five books are available in a charming paperback boxed set, with a brand-new look! This set includes: The Penderwicks, where the Penderwick girls visit the state of Arundel and make an unlikely friend. The Penderwicks on Gardam Street, where Mr. Penderwick considers dating again, but the girls know they cant let that happen! The Penderwicks at Point Mouette, where the girls go back to Maine and hijinks ensue! The Penderwicks in Spring, where Batty is saving up her dog-walking money for an extra-special surprise for her family The Penderwicks At Last, where Rosalind gets married and everyone is back together. Filled with humor, family, and high jinx, these stories are as breezy and carefree as a clear June day. About the Author Jeanne Birdsall is the National Book Award-winning author of the childrens book The Penderwicks and its sequel, The Penderwicks on Gardam Street, both of which were also New York Times bestsellers. She grew up in the suburbs west of Philadelphia, where she attended wonderful public schools. Although Birdsall first decided to become a writer when she was 10 years old, it took her until she was 41 to get started. In the years in between, Birdsall had many strange jobs to support herself while working hard as a photographer. Birdsalls photographs are included in the permanent collections of museums, including the Smithsonian and the Philadelphia Art Museum. She lives with her husband in Northampton, Massachusetts. Their house is old and comfortable, full of unruly animals, and surrounded by gardens...

-Titulo Original : Clean Getaway-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: From the New York Times bestselling author of Dear Martin comes a middle-grade road-trip story through American race relations past and present, perfect for fans of Jacqueline Woodson and Jason Reynolds. How to Go on an Unplanned Road Trip with Your Grandma: - Grab a Suitcase: Prepacked from the big spring break trip that got CANCELLED. - Fasten Your Seatbelt: Gmas never conventional, so this trip wont be either. - Use the Green Book: Gmas most treasured possession. It holds history, memories, and most important, the way home. What Not to Bring: - A Cell Phone: Avoid contact with Dad at all costs. Even when Gma starts acting stranger than usual. Take a trip through the American South with the New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone and an eleven-year-old boy who is about to discover that the world hasnt always been a welcoming place for kids like him, and things arent always what they seem--his Gma included. Review Praise for Clean Getaway: A road novel that serves in part as a primer on important scenes and themes of the civil-rights movement... [A] poignant caper. -The Wall Street Journal An absolute firecracker of a book. -Booklist, starred review “A heartwarming, family-centered adventure that will leave readers guessing until the end.” -Publishers Weekly, starred review Rich in history, Stones middle-grade debut entertains and informs young readers....A road trip to remember. -Kirkus Reviews Stone has crafted a history lesson in road-trip form....a good addition for school libraries seeking unconventional approaches to history.” -School Library Journal Praise for Dear Martin: Powerful, wrenching. -John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down Absolutely incredible, honest, gut-wrenching. A must read! -Angie Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give Painfully timely and deeply moving. -Jodi Picoult Raw and gripping. -Jason Reynolds, New York Times bestselling coauthor of All American Boys About the Author Nic Stone is the author of the New York Times bestseller and William C. Morris finalist Dear Martin and its companion novel Dear Justyce, which looks at the lives of black incarcerated juveniles. She also wrote the teen novels Odd One Out, an NPR Best Book and Rainbow Book List Top Ten and Jackpot, a love-ish story that takes a searing look at economic inequality. Clean Getaway, her middle-grade debut, deals with coming to grips with the pain of the past and the humanity of our heroes. It received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Booklist, who called it an absolute firecracker of a book. nicstone.info Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 Quite a Ways to Go It might sound silly, but to William “Scoob” Lamar, the Welcome to Alabama the Beautiful sign looks . . . well, beautiful. Not as beautiful as his best friend Shenice Lockwood in her yellow sundress, but beautiful enough to make Scoob tip his head back, close his eyes, and sigh into the breeze blowing through the open passenger-side window of G’ma’s Winnebago. Exhale Dad’s lockdown. Inhale the sweet fragrance of freedom. Which smells like pine mixed with a little bit of truck exhaust. “You all right over there, Scoob-a-doob?” G’ma says from the driver’s seat. She’s propped up on the gingham-covered foam wedge she uses to see over the steering wheel, pale, polka-dotted little hands perfectly positioned at ten and two. She’s only four feet, eleven inches tall, G’ma is. Hearing his full nickname makes Scoob cringe. G’ma gave it to him when he was five years old and obsessed with an old cartoon he used to watch at her house about a dog who liked to solve mysteries. G’ma thought it was just too adorable! that he couldn’t pronounce Scooby-Doo. And because Shenice was G’ma’s neighbor, she picked up on the nickname and started using it at school. So it stuck. Well, the Scoob part did. Which is fine. Kinda cool, even. Scoob-...

-Titulo Original : Harriet The Spy-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Its no secret that Harriet the Spy is a timeless classic that kids will love! Every day can be an adventure if you just look carefully enough! Harriet M. Welsch is a spy. In her notebook, she writes down everything she knows about everyone, even her classmates and her best friends. Then Harriet loses track of her notebook, and it ends up in the wrong hands. Before she can stop them, her friends have read the always truthful, sometimes awful things she’s written about each of them. Will Harriet find a way to put her life and her friendships back together? What the novel showed me as a child is that words have the power to hurt, but they can also heal, and that it’s much better in the long run to use this power for good than for evil.-New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot Review A New York Public Librarys 100 Great Childrens Books 100 Years selection Finding Harriet as a young writer in the mid 1960s was inspiring. It meant I wasn’t the only one who wanted to tell stories about kids who were real.-JUDY BLUME “I don’t know of a better novel...that made more readers of my generation want to become fiction writers. I love the story of Harriet so much I feel as if I lived it.” -JONATHAN FRANZEN, author of Freedom and The Corrections Harriet the Spy bursts with life.-School Library Journal The characterizations are marvelously shrewd.-The Bulletin From the Inside Flap Harriet M. Welsch is a spy. In her notebook, she writes down everything she knows about everyone, even her classmates and her best friends. Then Harriet loses track of her notebook, and it ends up in the wrong hands. Before she can stop them, her friends have read the always truthful, sometimes awful things she?s written about each of them. Will Harriet find a way to put her life and her friendships back together? From the Back Cover Harriet M. Welsch is a spy. In her notebook, she writes down everything she knows about everyone, even her classmates and her best friends. Then Harriet loses track of her notebook, and it ends up in the wrong hands. Before she can stop them, her friends have read the always truthful, sometimes awful things shes written about each of them. Will Harriet find a way to put her life and her friendships back together? About the Author Louise Fitzhugh (1928-1974) was born in Memphis, Tennessee. She attended Bard College, studied art in Italy and France, and continued her studies in New York at the Art Students League and at Cooper Union. Her books Harriet the Spy, The Long Secret, and Sport have been acclaimed as milestones of children’s literature. These classics delight readers year after year. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CHAPTER 1 Harriet was trying to explain to Sport how to play Town. “See, first you make up the name of the town. Then you write down the names of all the people who live in it. You can’t have too many or it gets too hard. I usually have twenty-five.” “Ummmm.” Sport was tossing a football in the air. They were in the courtyard of Harriet’s house on East Eighty-seventh Street in Manhattan. “Then when you know who lives there, you make up what they do. For instance, Mr. Charles Hanley runs the filling station on the corner.” Harriet spoke thoughtfully as she squatted next to the big tree, bending so low over her notebook that her long straight hair touched the edges. “Don’tcha wanta play football?” Sport asked. “Now, listen, Sport, you never did this and it’s fun. Now over here next to this curve in the mountain we’ll put the filling station. So if anything happens there, you remember where it is.” Sport tucked the football under his arm and walked over to her. “That’s nothing but an old tree root. Whaddya mean, a mountain?” “That’s a mountain. From now on that’s a mountain. Got it?” Harriet looked up into his face. Sport moved back a pace. “Looks like an old tree root,” he muttered. Harriet pushed her hair back and looked at him serious...

-Titulo Original : I Was A Third Grade Spy-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Review “Lots of plain old the-boys-versus-the-girls fun.” -The Bulletin, Recommended “The pace of the story suits the audience and the genre, and the language is well balanced throughout . . . a welcome addition to any collection looking for more funny, easy chapter books.”-School Library Journal Believe it or not-and you better believe it-Josh’s dog Arful can talk! This is very useful to Josh and his pals who want to win the school talent contest. First the boys have to find out what the girls are planning for the contest. That’s when they send Arful to get an earful by spying on the girls. Just wait until show time to see what Arful the spy uncovers. From the Inside Flap Believe it or not?and you better believe it?Josh?s dog Arful can talk! This is very useful to Josh and his pals who want to win the school talent contest. First the boys have to find out what the girls are planning for the contest. That?s when they send Arful to get an earful by spying on the girls. Just wait until show time to see what Arful the spy uncovers. From the Back Cover Believe it or not-and you better believe it-Joshs dog Arful can talk! This is very useful to Josh and his pals who want to win the school talent contest. First the boys have to find out what the girls are planning for the contest. Thats when they send Arful to get an earful by spying on the girls. Just wait until show time to see what Arful the spy uncovers. About the Author Mary Jane Auch has written many books for children including Journey to Nowhere, Frozen Summer, and The Road to Home, all available in Dell Yearling editions...

-Titulo Original : Song For A Whale-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: In the spirit of modern-day classics like Fish in a Tree and Counting by 7s comes the Schneider Family Book Award-winning story of a deaf girls connection to a whale whose song cant be heard by his species, and the journey she takes to help him. From fixing the class computer to repairing old radios, twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. But shes the only deaf person in her school, so people often treat her like shes not very smart. If youve ever felt like no one was listening to you, then you know how hard that can be. When she learns about Blue 55, a real whale who is unable to speak to other whales, Iris understands how he must feel. Then she has an idea: she should invent a way to sing to him! But hes three thousand miles away. How will she play her song for him? Full of heart and poignancy, this affecting story by sign language interpreter Lynne Kelly shows how a little determination can make big waves. Fascinating, brave, and tender...a triumph. --Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan Review Schneider Family Book Award Winner A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year At its luminous heart, Song for a Whale is a tale about longing for connection and finding it in the most magical and unexpected of places. Fascinating, brave and tender, this is a story like no other about a song like no other. A triumph. -Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award-winning author of The One and Only Ivan “Song for a Whale is beautifully written and is such an important story for kids with big struggles in their lives. I fell into Iriss world from the first chapter. Lynne Kelly does an amazing job telling the story from Iriss perspective.” -Millicent Simmonds, actress, Wonderstruck and A Quiet Place A quick-moving, suspenseful plot takes her from junkyards to a cruise ship as she [Iris] gains the confidence to stand up for herself and take control of her life. Written by a sign-language interpreter, this story incorporates important elements of Deaf culture and the expansiveness and richness of ASL...this remains a satisfying, energetic read. Iris adventures will engross readers. -Kirkus Reviews The strength of the book is its strong portrayal of Iris as a deaf girl in a hearing world and an intelligent 12-year-old in headlong, single-minded pursuit of her goal. -Booklist Subtly and poignantly drawing a parallel between the girl and whale, Kelly (Chained), who has worked as a sign language interpreter, relays Iris’s venture with credibility and urgency. This finely crafted novel affectingly illuminates issues of loneliness, belonging, and the power of communication. -Publishers Weekly Iris’s depth of empathy, the joy she feels working with radios, and the skillful way she navigates two different worlds of communication create an authenticity that will resonate with Deaf and hearing readers alike... An uplifting tale that’s a solid addition to most collections; especially recommended for libraries needing stronger representation of Deaf protagonists. -SLJ About the Author Lynne Kelly has always loved reading, but while working as a special education teacher, she fell in love with childrens literature all over again. She lives in Houston, Texas, and works as a sign language interpreter while writing books for kids. Her first book, Chained, was a South Asia Book Award Honor and Crystal Kite Award winner. Song for a Whale is her second novel. Find her online at ://lynnekellybooks /wordpress and on Twitter at @LynneKelly. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Until last summer I thought the only thing I had in common with that whale on the beach was a name. I sat with Grandpa after collecting shells and driftwood scattered along the shore, and wildflowers from the dunes. The shells and driftwood were for Grandma, and the flowers were for the whale. Grandpa had asked how school was going, and I told him it was the same, whic...

-Titulo Original : Because Of Mr. Terupt-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Seven students are about to have their lives changed by one amazing teacher in this school story sequel filled with unique characters every reader can relate to. It’s the start of a new year at Snow Hill School, and seven students find themselves thrown together in Mr. Terupt’s fifth grade class. There’s . . . Jessica, the new girl, smart and perceptive, who’s having a hard time fitting in; Alexia, a bully, your friend one second, your enemy the next; Peter, class prankster and troublemaker; Luke, the brain; Danielle, who never stands up for herself; shy Anna, whose home situation makes her an outcast; and Jeffrey, who hates school. They don’t have much in common, and they’ve never gotten along. Not until a certain new teacher arrives and helps them to find strength inside themselves-and in each other. But when Mr. Terupt suffers a terrible accident, will his students be able to remember the lessons he taught them? Or will their lives go back to the way they were before-before fifth grade and before Mr. Terupt? Find out what happens in sixth and seventh grades in Mr. Terupt Falls Again and Saving Mr. Terupt. And dont miss the conclusion to the series, Goodbye, Mr. Terupt, coming soon! The characters are authentic and the short chapters are skillfully arranged to keep readers moving headlong toward the satisfying conclusion.--School Library Journal, Starred Review An NPR Backseat Book Club Selection An E. B. White Read-Aloud Honor Book An Arizona Grand Canyon Reader Award Winner An Indiana Young Hoosier Book Award Winner A Minnesota Maud Hart Lovelace Award Winner A Connecticut Nutmeg Book Award Winner A Nebraska Golden Sower Book Award Winner An Iowa Children’s Choice Book Award Winner A Massachusetts Children’s Book Award Winner Nominated for 17 State Book Awards “Even the accident toward which this novel is inevitably headed is no accident; it is as masterfully set up and skillfully concealed as the rest of this riveting story.” -John Irving This powerful and emotional story is likely to spur discussion.-Publishers Weekly No one is perfect in this feel-good story, but everyone benefits, including sentimentally inclined readers.-Kirkus Reviews Compelling. . . . Readers will find much to ponder on the power of forgiveness.-Booklist About the Author ROB BUYEA taught third and fourth graders for six years; then he taught high school biology and coached wrestling for seven years. Currently, he is a full-time writer and lives in Massachusetts with his wife and daughters. He is the author of the Perfect Score series. His first novel, Because of Mr. Terupt, was selected as an E. B. White Read Aloud Honor Book and a Cybils Honor Book. It also won seven state awards and was named to numerous state reading lists. Mr. Terupt Falls Again and Saving Mr. Terupt are companion novels to Because of Mr. Terupt. Visit him online at robbuyea and on , and follow @RobBuyea on Twitter. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Peter Its our bad luck to have teachers in this world, but since were stuck with them, the best we can do is hope to get a brand-new one instead of a mean old fart. New teachers dont know the rules, so you can get away with things the old-timers would squash you for. That was my theory. So I was feeling pretty excited to start fifth grade, since I was getting a rookie teacher--a guy named Mr. Terupt. Right away, I put him to the test. If the bathroom pass is free, all you have to do is take it and go. This year, the bathrooms were right across the hall. Its always been an easy way to get out of doing work. I can be really sneaky like that. I take the pass all the time and the teachers never notice. And like I said, Mr. Terupt was a rookie, so I knew he wasnt going to catch me. Once youre in the bathroom, its mess-around time. All the other teachers on our floor were women, so you didnt have to worry about them barging in on you. Grab the bars t...

-Titulo Original : The Indian In The Cupboard-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Review Skyhigh fantasy that will enthrall readers.--Publishers Weekly Best novel of the year (1981).--The New York Times. Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award, California Young Reader Medal, Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Award, A Virginia Young Readers Award. Full of magic and appealing characters, this classic novel takes readers on a remarkable adventure. Its Omris birthday, but all he gets from his best friend, Patrick, is a little plastic Indian toy. Trying to hide his disappointment, Omri puts the Indian in a metal cupboard and locks the door with a mysterious skeleton key that once belonged to his great-grandmother. Little does Omri know that by turning the key, he will transform his ordinary plastic Indian into a real live man from an altogether different time and place! Omri and the tiny warrior called Little Bear could hardly be more different, yet soon the two forge a very special friendship. Will Omri be able to keep Little Bear without anyone finding out and taking his precious Indian from him...

-Titulo Original : When You Reach Me (newbery Medal Winner) (yearling Newbery)-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Review Winner of the Newbery Medal A Junior Library Guild Selection An ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book An ALA-YALSA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults A best book of the year: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, Booklist, Indies Choice Named to Multiple State Award Lists Five starred reviews [W]hen all the sidewalk characters from Mirandas Manhattan world converge amid mind-blowing revelations and cunning details, teen readers will circle back to the beginning and say,Wow ... cool. -Kirkus Reviews, Starred review [T]he mental gymnastics required of readers are invigorating; and the characters, children, and adults are honest bits of humanity no matter in what place or time their souls rest. -Booklist, Starred review Closing revelations are startling and satisfying but quietly made, their reverberations giving plenty of impetus for the reader to go back to the beginning and catch what was missed. -The Horn Book Magazine, Starred review This unusual, thought-provoking mystery will appeal to several types of readers. -School Library Journal, Starred review Its easy to imagine readers studying Mirandas story as many times as shes read LEngles, and spending hours pondering the provocative questions it raises. -Publishers Weekly, Starred review [T]he believable characters and unexpected ending invite readers to ponder the extraordinary that underlies the ordinary in this fictional world and in their own.” -The Washington Post Absorbing. -People Readers ... are likely to find themselves chewing over the details of this superb and intricate tale long afterward. -The Wall Street Journal “Incandescent.” -The Washington Post Smart and mesmerizing. -The New York Times Like A Wrinkle in Time (Mirandas favorite book), When You Reach Me far surpasses the usual whodunit or sci-fi adventure to become an incandescent exploration of life, death, and the beauty of it all. -The Washington Post This Newbery Medal winner that has been called smart and mesmerizing, (The New York Times) and superb (The Wall Street Journal) will appeal to readers of all types, especially those who are looking for a thought-provoking mystery with a mind-blowing twist. Shortly after a fall-out with her best friend, sixth grader Miranda starts receiving mysterious notes, and she doesn’t know what to do. The notes tell her that she must write a letter-a true story, and that she can’t share her mission with anyone. It would be easy to ignore the strange messages, except that whoever is leaving them has an uncanny ability to predict the future. If that is the case, then Miranda has a big problem-because the notes tell her that someone is going to die, and she might be too late to stop it. Winner of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Fiction A New York Times Bestseller and Notable Book Five Starred Reviews A Junior Library Guild Selection Absorbing. -People Readers ... are likely to find themselves chewing over the details of this superb and intricate tale long afterward. -The Wall Street Journal Lovely and almost impossibly clever. -The Philadelphia Inquirer Its easy to imagine readers studying Mirandas story as many times as shes read LEngles, and spending hours pondering the provocative questions it raises. -Publishers Weekly, Starred review About the Author Rebecca Stead is the Newbery Award Winning author of When You Reach Me, Goodbye Stranger, First Light, and Liar & Spy. She lives in New York City with her husband and two children. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Things You Keep in a Box So Mom got the postcard today. It says Congratulations in big curly letters, and at the very top is the address of Studio TV-15 on West 58th Street. After three years of trying, she has actually made it. Shes going to be a contestant on The $20,000 Pyramid, which is hosted by Dick Clark. On the postcard theres a list of things to bring. Sh...

-Titulo Original : When You Trap A Tiger (winner Of The 2021 Newbery Medal)-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * WINNER OF THE ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR CHILDRENS LITERATUREWould you make a deal with a magical tiger? This uplifting story brings Korean folklore to life as a girl goes on a quest to unlock the power of stories and save her grandmother.When Lily and her family move in with her sick grandmother, a magical tiger straight out of her halmonis Korean folktales arrives, prompting Lily to unravel a secret family history. Long, long ago, Halmoni stole something from the tigers. Now they want it back. And when one of the tigers approaches Lily with a deal-return what her grandmother stole in exchange for Halmonis health-Lily is tempted to agree. But deals with tigers are never what they seem! With the help of her sister and her new friend Ricky, Lily must find her voice . . . and the courage to face a tiger. Review Winner of the Boston Globe Horn Book Honor Award for Fiction and PoetryRoars to life with just a touch of magic.” -Kirkus Reviews, starred review“A heartfelt reminder of the wonder and beauty in our everyday lives.” -Booklist, starred review“Deeply moving... vulnerable and mythic storytelling in the vein of Erin Entrada Kelly and Kacen Callender.” -School Library Journal, starred review“Keller’s (The Science of Breakable Things) #OwnVoices journey through Korean mythology begins with a fantastical quest and slowly transforms into a tale about letting go and the immortality that story can allow.” -Publishers Weekly, starred review“It’s a complex, satisfying story, one that foregrounds family and healing alongside a love for Korean folklore.” -The Bulletin, starred reviewThis beautiful book reminds us that, even in a world filled with stolen stars, crafty tigers, and family secrets that spring from folklore, the most powerful magic of storytelling is the story we decide to tell about ourselves. -Kat Yeh, author of The Truth About Twinkie PieAn intoxicating mix of folktale, fantasy, friendship and love (and tigers!). Through a series of challenges--and also a lot of laughter--Lily (a.k.a. Lily Bean, Eggi, Little Egg) finds out what she is made of. She is a character wholl stay with me--and whom I already miss! -Marie Myung-Ok Lee, author of Finding My Voice and Somebodys DaughterAn ambitious and bewitching brew of Korean folklore, magical realism, and classic coming-of-age story, When You Trap a Tiger is a tender tale as unique as it is universal. Kellers writing shimmers with magic, heart, and hope. -Ali Standish, author of Before I Was Ethan Praise for Tae KellersThe Science of Breakable Things:Named one of the Best Books of the Year by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, and the Chicago Public Library!A compassionate glimpse of mental illness accessible to a broad audience. -Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewA winning story full of heart and action. -Booklist, starred reviewHoly moly!!! This book made me feel. -Colby Sharp, editor of The Creativity ProjectNatalie is an engaging narrator whose struggles at home and with her peers ring true. -Deborah Hopkinson, award-winning authorInspiring, emotional, and heartwarming. -Melissa Savage, author of Lemons About the Author TAE KELLER was born and raised in Honolulu, where she grew up on purple rice, Spam musubi, and her halmonis tiger stories. After high school, she moved in search of snow, and now lives in Seattle, WA. She is also the Newbery Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of When You Trap a Tiger, The Science of Breakable Things, and Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 I can turn invisible.It’s a superpower, or at least a secret power. But it’s not like in the movies, and I’m not a superhero, so don’t start thinking that. Heroes are the stars who save the day. I just-­disappear.See, I didn’t know, at first, that I had this magic. I just knew that teachers forgot my name, and kids ...

-Titulo Original : A Kind Of Spark-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Perfect for readers of Song for a Whale and Counting by 7s, a neurodivergent girl campaigns for a memorial when she learns that her small Scottish town used to burn witches simply because they were different.A must-read for students and adults alike. -School Library Journal, Starred Review Ever since Ms. Murphy told us about the witch trials that happened centuries ago right here in Juniper, I can’t stop thinking about them. Those people weren’t magic. They were like me. Different like me. I’m autistic. I see things that others do not. I hear sounds that they can ignore. And sometimes I feel things all at once. I think about the witches, with no one to speak for them. Not everyone in our small town understands. But if I keep trying, maybe someone will. I won’t let the witches be forgotten. Because there is more to their story. Just like there is more to mine. Award-winning and neurodivergent author Elle McNicoll delivers an insightful and stirring debut about the European witch trials and a girl who refuses to relent in the fight for what she knows is right. Review A Peter Blue Book Award Winner for Best Story of the Year!This debut novel from neurodivergent author McNicoll will bring readers to tears and have them cheering for Addie as she learns how much she has to offer the world. -School Library Journal, Starred ReviewThe author, herself neurodivergent, imbues Addie’s unapologetically autistic perspective with compassion and insight. -Kirkus ReviewsWhether they’re facing similar neurodivergent challenges or not, readers will appreciate Addie’s honesty, and they may follow her lead in reconsidering history.” -The BulletinThe writer (autistic herself) busts some myths about neuro-divergency as she presents a flawed, loving, believable family and a convincing, nuanced, and very likable main character with a distinctive voice.” -The Horn Book About the Author Elle McNicoll is a debut childrens author from Scotland, now living in East London. As a neurodivergent writer, she is passionate about disability rights and representation. A Kind of Sparkis her first novel. You can find her online at ellemcnicoll . Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 “This handwriting is utterly disgraceful.”I hear the words, but they seem far away. As if they are being shouted through a wall. I continue to stare at the piece of paper in front of me. I can read it. I can make out every word, even through the blurriness of tears. I feel everyone in the classroom watching me. My best friend. Her new friend. The new girl. Some of the boys are laughing. I just keep staring at my writing. Then, suddenly, it’s gone. Ms. Murphy has snatched it from my desk and is now ripping it up. The sound of the paper being torn is overly loud. Right in my ears. The characters in the story I was writing beg her to stop, but she doesn’t. She crumples it all together and throws it toward the classroom bin. She misses. My story lies in a heap on the scratchy carpet. “Do not ever write so lazily again!” she shouts. Maybe she isn’t even shouting, but it feels that way. “Do you hear me, Adeline?” I prefer being called Addie. “Not ever. A girl your age knows better than to write like that; your handwriting is like a baby’s.” I wish my sister were here. Keedie always explains the things that I cannot control or explain for myself. She makes sense of them. She understands. “Tell me that you understand!” Her shouts are so loud and the moments after are so quiet. I nod shakily. Even though I don’t understand. I just know it’s what I’m supposed to do. She says nothing more. She moves to the front of the class and I am left alone. I can feel the new girl glancing at me, and my friend Jenna is whispering to her new friend, Emily. We were supposed to have Mrs. Bright this year; we met her briefly before the summer holidays. She would draw a little sun with a smiling face beside her name and would hol...

-Titulo Original : Brave. Black. First. 50 African American Women Who Changed The World-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Published in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, discover over 50 remarkable Black women whose unique skills and contributions paved the way for the next generation of young people.Fearless. Bold. Game changers. Harriet Tubman guided the way.Rosa Parks sat for equality.Aretha Franklin sang from the soul.Serena Williams bested the competition.Michelle Obama transformed the White House.Black women everywhere have changed the world!Published in partnership with curators from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, this illustrated biography compilation captures the iconic moments of 50 Black women whose heroism and bravery rewrote the American story for the better. A beautifully illustrated testament to the continuing excellence and legacy of African American women. -Kirkus Reviews Review Praise for Brave. Black. First.:A Black Caucus of the American Library Associations Best of the Best Selection!A Champions of Change Showcase Reading List Pick!One of NBC Newss 7 Awe-Inspiring Childrens Books to Celebrate Womens History Month! About the Author Cheryl Willis Hudson is an award- winning children’s book author and cofounder with her husband, Wade Hudson, of Just Us Books, Inc., an independent publishing company that focuses on Black-interest books for young people. Her published titles include the classic AFRO- BETS ABC Book; Bright Eyes, Brown Skin; and Brave. Black. First.: 50 African Ameri-can Women Who Changed the World. She and Wade coed-ited the middle- grade anthologies Recognize, We Rise, We Resist, We Raise Our Voices and The Talk: Conversations About Race, Love & Truth. A member of the PEN America Children’s and Young Adult Books Committee, Cheryl has been honored with the Madam C. J. Walker Legacy Award and Children’s Book Council Diversity Outstanding Achieve-ment Award. You can learn more about Cheryl on her website cherylwillishudson .Erin K. Robinson is an Emmy-nominated illustrator in the News and Documentary category. Trained at the Parsons School of Design and the Corcoran School of Art, Erins illustrations have been featured in the New York Times and the Washington Post, among others. Erin splits her time between Brooklyn, NY, and Washington, DC. You can find her art on her Etsy shop brooklyndolly...

-Titulo Original : The Night Bus Hero-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: What does it take to turn a bully into a hero? Empathy and the power of forgiveness take center stage in this poignant novel-now in paperback!-by the award-winning author of The Boy at the Back of the Class.Getting in trouble is what Hector does best. He knows that not much is expected of him. In fact, he gets some of his most brilliant prank ideas while sitting in detention. But how far is too far? When Hector plays a prank on a homeless man and is seen and shamed by a schoolmate, he reaches a turning point. He wants to be viewed differently and decides to do something that will change his fate for the better. But will anyone take him seriously? This moving story told with humor and heart presents readers with some recognizable characters, like a bully and a teacher’s pet, and introduces them to some they may not be so familiar with-like those who are homeless, who live on the street, and whose stories are equally meaningful and important. Readers will feel motivated to see the best in others and hopeful that bad things can be overcome with effort. Review “Hector’s actions are at first entirely self-serving, his transition into a kinder and more aware person is welcome. . . . Showcase[s] the importance of compassion and forgiveness.” -Publishers Weekly“An admirable vehicle for introducing readers to the subject of homelessness.” -Kirkus Reviews About the Author Onjali Q. Rauf is the founder and CEO of Making Herstory, a UK nonprofit that works to fight human trafficking and gender-based abuses and crimes. She is the author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, The Star Outside My Window, The Night Bus Hero, and Heroes Like Us: Two Stories. She lives in the UK. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Two Snakes and the School Soup“HECTOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRGGGGGH! STOP RIGHT THERE!”I froze with my hand hovering above the large vat of bright red tomato soup. It would have been a perfectly ordinary pot of soup, if it hadn’t been for the long, bright green rubber snake that was now floating around right in the middle of it.“HECTOOOOORRR! I’M WARNING YOU!”I slowly turned to look over my shoulder. I could see all the lunch ladies in their bright blue uniforms staring at me with their mouths wide open, like doors someone had forgot to shut. Everyone in the cafeteria had frozen. Except for Mr. Lancaster. His mouth was open wide too and getting wider like a big black hole. I could tell he was getting ready to explode, because his face had gone as pink as a baboon’s bottom and his nose was starting to twitch.“Don’t you dare,” he hissed, glaring at the second rubber snake I was holding in my hand.I looked down at the second snake. This one was bright red. Almost as bright red as the boring soup Mrs. Baxter had made.I knew I had two options. The first one was to not drop the second snake in. I would still get punished for the green snake, but maybe it wouldn’t be quite as bad.The second option was to drop the snake in. That would make Mr. Lancaster even madder than he already was and make Mrs. Baxter really mad. But it would serve her right for being the worst lunch lady we’d ever had-­always narrowing her eyes and giving us the smallest spoonfuls of the things we wanted, and plonking giant spoonfuls of the things we hated onto our plates. It was about time someone got her back. Plus it would make Will and Katie, my two best friends, laugh.“WELL? WELL?” said Mr. Lancaster.Looking back at Mr. Lancaster, I grinned and let go of the snake. A gasp echoed around the cafeteria as the second rubber snake joined the first with a splash. Blobs of tomato soup flew out everywhere. A splodge landed with a SPLAT on Mrs. Baxter’s head. A second lump hit with a SCHLOP on another lunch lady’s cheek. A third struck with a GLOOP on Mr. Lancaster’s twitchy nose and oozed down to the floor with a drip, drip, drip.“RIGHT, YOUNG MAN! YOU’VE DONE IT NOW! COME WITH ME!”That’s a thing people call...

-Titulo Original : The Outlaws Scarlett And Browne-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Action! Humor! Fantasy! Kicking off a new series with a bang (several bangs, in fact), Stroud sends two young fugitives with murky pasts fleeing murderous pursuers across a fractured future Britain. -Kirkus Reviews, starred**Soon to be a motion picture starring Phoebe Dynevor of Bridgerton!**Scarlett McCain is a shoot-first ask-questions-later kind of outlaw. She scrapes by on bank heists, her wits-and never looking back. She’s on the run from her latest crime when she comes across Albert Browne. He is the sole survivor of a horrific accident, and against her better judgement, Scarlett agrees to guide him to safety. This is a mistake. Soon there are men with dogs and guns and explosives hot on their heels. Scarlett’s used to being chased by the law, but this is extreme. It was only a little bank she’d robbed . . . As they flee together across the wilds, fighting off monstrous beasts, and dodging their pursuers, Scarlett comes to realize that Albert Browne is hiding a terrible secret. And that he may be the most dangerous threat of all. In this fast-paced, quick-witted whirlwind of a story, Jonathan Stroud introduces two unlikely allies-the outlaws Scarlett and Browne-who are about to become the most notorious renegades in all that’s left of Britain. Review The vivid setting, rapid-fire dialogue, and nonstop action will propel readers through this raucous, rousing rumble. A blast for action fans, with potential for a long run. -Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewJust the kind of setting where adventure fantasy thrives. Add razor-sharp banter and you can lay the smart money on another Stroud winner. -Bulletin, starred reviewStroud expertly builds flawed characters, cahoots close and tender, and a fully realized setting in this rollicking series opener, employing arch phrasing, witty rapport, and quick pacing alongside the brutally rendered truths of a world intent on controlling outlaws of every type. -Publishers Weekly, starred reviewStroud’s world building is exceptional, his compelling characters easy to root for. There’s real suspense and surprise, along with some truly terrifying moments, though plenty of banter and scheming keeps things fun. - BooklistIntricate worldbuilding and a compelling heroine will appeal to readers who like “Rick Riordan Presents,” as well as the works of Philip Pullman and Garth Nix. -School Library Journal About the Author Jonathan Stroud is the author of two internationally bestselling series: the award-winning Bartimaeus sequence, which has been published in thirty-six languages worldwide, and the critically acclaimed Lockwood & Co, which is currently being adapted by Netflix. His stand-alone titles include Heroes of the Valley, The Last Siege, The Leap, and Buried Fire.Jonathan lives near London with his wife and three children. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1 That morning, with the dawn hanging wet and pale over the marshes, Scarlett McCain woke up beside four dead men. Four! She hadn’t realized it had been so many. No wonder she felt stiff. She tipped her prayer mat from its tube and unrolled it on the ground. Sitting cross-legged upon it, she tried to meditate. No luck, not with four corpses staring at her and a knife wound throbbing in her arm. A girl couldn’t concentrate in those conditions. What she needed was food and coffee. She got to her feet and glared down at the nearest body. It was a portly, black-bearded Woldsman in a denim shirt and jeans. He looked old enough to be her father. Perhaps it was her father. His face, half resting on mud and stones, wore an aggrieved expression. “Yeah, we’ve all got problems,” Scarlett said. “You try to rob me, that’s what you get.” She stepped over the man and went down to the lake to inspect the animal snares. Yet again her luck was poor. The traps were broken, the noose strings bitten through. At the end of a smear of blood, a rabbit’s head lay tilted in th...

-Titulo Original : The Stars Beneath Our Feet-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: The right story at the right time. . . . It’s not just a narrative; it’s an experience. It’s the novel we’ve been waiting for. -The New York Times A boy tries to steer a safe path through the projects in Harlem in the wake of his brother’s death in this outstanding debut novel that celebrates community and creativity. ** WINNER OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING-JOHN STEPTOE AWARD FOR NEW TALENT! **MICHAEL B. JORDAN TO DIRECT MOVIE ADAPTATION!SIX STARRED REVIEWS! It’s Christmas Eve in Harlem, but twelve-year-old Lolly Rachpaul and his mom aren’t celebrating. They’re still reeling from his older brother’s death in a gang-related shooting just a few months earlier. Then Lolly’s mother’s girlfriend brings him a gift that will change everything: two enormous bags filled with Legos. Lolly’s always loved Legos, and he prides himself on following the kit instructions exactly. Now, faced with a pile of building blocks and no instructions, Lolly must find his own way forward. His path isn’t clear-and the pressure to join a “crew,” as his brother did, is always there. When Lolly and his friend are beaten up and robbed, joining a crew almost seems like the safe choice. But building a fantastical Lego city at the community center provides Lolly with an escape-and an unexpected bridge back to the world. David Barclay Moore paints a powerful portrait of a boy teetering on the edge-of adolescence, of grief, of violence-and shows how Lolly’s inventive spirit helps him build a life with firm foundations and open doors. MORE PRAISE FOR THE STARS BENEATH OUR FEET:A New York Times Notable BookA Time Top 10 Childrens Books of the YearA Boston Globe Best Childrens Book of the YearA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Childrens Book of the YearA Shelf Awareness Best Childrens Book of the YearAn ALA-YALSA Quick PickAn ALA-ALSC Notable Childrens Book “A fast and furious read in which we meet some amazing people, people that stay with us. David Barclay Moore is an exciting new voice. We definitely haven’t heard the last of his brilliance.” -Jacqueline Woodson, Newbery Honor and National Book Award-winning of Brown Girl Dreaming “The Stars Beneath Our Feet is about the weight of the world on the back of a child, and the creative tools necessary to alleviate that pressure. I found myself rooting for Lolly, and you will too.” -Jason Reynolds, Coretta Scott King Honor Award Winner for As Brave As You Review A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Shelf Awareness Best Book of the Year A YALSA Quick Pick An ALA Notable Book Moore tells Lolly’s story of survival with the right mix of humor and hope to balance violence, fear, denial and deprivation. That’s a tall order. To succeed is a celebration. The power of adults as influencers and confidants, nurturing by words, deeds and acts of kindness large and small, fuels every page of this novel. It’s a book in which art is celebrated, being different is an act of resistance, and acceptance, not resignation, is the answer. -The New York Times This well-honed debut novel paints a vivid picture of Lolly and the choices that he must make, but beyond that, it introduces a cast of memorable, fully realized characters, each of whom will stay with readers long beyond the closing page. -School Library Journal, starred review Readers will marvel at the grandeur of what Lolly and Rose are able to build and learn together and will find comfort in the intimacy of Lolly’s introspective narration. -Bulletin, starred review A debut that serves as a powerful instructive for writing from and reading the intersections-125th Street-size intersections for all readers to enjoy. -Kirkus Reviews, starred review Debut author Moore delivers a realistic and at times brutal portrait of life for young people of color who are living on the edge of poverty. At the same time, Moore infuses the story with hope and aspiration...

-Titulo Original : The Smartest Kid In The Universe-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Chris Grabenstein just might be the smartest writer for kids in the universe. --James PattersonMeet the Smartest Kid in the Universe in this fun-packed series from the New York Times Bestselling Author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library and coauthor of Max Einstein! Twelve-year-old Jakes middle school is about to be shut down. Jake and his friends know their schools worth saving-if they could only figure out how! When Jake spies a bowl of jellybeans at the hotel where his mom works, he eats them. But uh-oh--those werent just jellybeans, one of the scientists at his moms conference is in the process of developing the first ingestible information pills. And THATS what Jake ate.Before long, Jake is the smartest kid in the universe. But the pills havent been tested yet. And when word gets out about this new genius, people want him. The government. The mega corporations. Not all of them are nice! Can Jake navigate all the ins and outs of his newfound geniusdom (not to mention the ins and outs of middle school!) AND use his smarts to figure out how to save his school? (Hint-it will take someone smart enough to decipher an almost forgotten pirate legend!) It turns out, sometimes even the smartest kid has a lot to learn! Review Heres what people are saying about The Smartest Kid in the Universe:Clever, fast-paced and incredibly funny-Chris Grabenstein has done it again. -Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author of Spy School“It’s pure jelly-bean-enhanced entertainment and a perfect escape. . . . A rollicking good time.” -The New York Times“Grabenstein is the author of the best-selling Mr. Lemoncello series, and this new volume, packed with wacky hijinks, will appeal to his legions of fans.” -Booklist, starred review “Grabenstein delivers once again...with a book that will appeal to even the most reluctant readers.” -School Library Journal, starred reviewGrabenstein returns with another fact-filled, puzzle-packed, multigenre romp. High-paced humor. . . . Clever, concise, and compelling. -Kirkus Reviews“This amusing adventure also works as a humorous love letter to public education and dedicated teachers.”-Publishers Weekly About the Author CHRIS GRABENSTEIN is the New York Times bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello and the Welcome to Wonderland series, as well as the coauthor of many page-turners with James Patterson, including the Max Einstein series, and of Shine! cowritten with Chriss wife J.J. Grabenstein. Chris lives in New York City. Visit Chris at ChrisGrabenstein and on Twitter at @CGrabenstein. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1Patricia Malvolio, the new principal of Riverview Middle School, was giving a special, after-hours tour of her building to a very important guest: Mr. Heath Huxley. “This school is in terrible condition!” said Mr. Huxley. “I know,” giggled Mrs. Malvolio. “Isn’t it marvelous? It’s perfect for our plans.” The lockers were dented and rusty. Overhead, fluorescent lights sputtered in their tubes, pleading to be replaced. Paint peeled off the cinder-block walls in chunks the size of potato chips. “What’s that smell?” asked Mr. Huxley, covering his mouth and nose with a dainty silk handkerchief. Mrs. Malvolio sniffed the air. She was tempted to say Your breath, since Mr. Huxley’s never smelled minty or fresh. “Tuna fish salad?” she suggested. “Stinky cheese? Moldy pizza? It’s hard to tell. The refrigerators in the cafeteria are . . . unreliable.” Mrs. Malvolio tugged down on the canary-yellow blazer that matched her canary-yellow blouse. The tugging caused her necklace--three rows of big, multicolored beads--to clack. “Now, as I told you,” she said, “Riverview is currently considered the worst middle school building in the district. Given the new budget cuts, the city will be forced to close one middle school this year. I suspect it will be us.” She led the way into her office. Mr. Huxley went to t...