-Titulo Original : The Watsons Go to Birmingham--1963-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: During one of the most important times in the civil rights movement, one unforgettable family goes on a road trip in this Newbery and Coretta Scott King Honoree, from author Christopher Paul Curtis, recipient of the Coretta Scott King-Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. When the Watson family-ten-year-old Kenny, Momma, Dad, little sister Joetta, and brother Byron-sets out on a trip south to visit Grandma in Birmingham, Alabama, they don’t realize that they’re heading toward one of the darkest moments in America’s history. The Watsons’ journey reminds us that even in the hardest times, laughter and family can help us get through anything. A modern classic. -NPR “Marvelous . . . both comic and deeply moving.” -The New York Times One of the best novels EVER. -Jacqueline Woodson, Newbery Honor and National Book Award-winning author of Brown Girl Dreamin...

-Titulo Original : Owls in the Family-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Every child needs to have a pet. No one could argue with that. But what happens when your pet is an owl, and your owl is terrorizing the neighbourhood? In Farley Mowat’s exciting children’s story, a young boy’s pet menagerie-which includes crows, magpies, gophers and a dog-grows out of control with the addition of two cantankerous pet owls. The story of how Wol and Weeps turn the whole town upside down s warm, funny, and bursting with adventure and suspense...

-Titulo Original : Ballet Shoes (The Shoe Books)-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Three orphan girls. A pair of pink slippers. A lifetime in the spotlight. Read the classic that has captivated generations! Pauline, Petrova, and Posy love their quiet life together. They are orphans who have been raised as sisters, and when their new family needs money, the girls want to help. They decide to join the Childrens Academy of Dancing and Stage Training to earn their keep. Each girl works hard following her dream. Pauline is destined for the movies. Posy is a born dancer. And Petrova? She finds shed rather be a pilot than perform a pirouette. This beautiful childrens classic is perfect for girls who love to dream about ballet, friendship, and finding their own special talents. Adult readers may remember them as the Shoes books from Youve Got Mail...

-Titulo Original : Nate the Great Talks Turkey-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre in this fall adventure with Nate the Great. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! A giant turkey is on the loose! And everyone is on the case-Nate, his cousin Olivia, his dog, Sludge, and even his friend Claude. But from talking turkey to stalking turkey, will every detective come out a winner? Check out the Fun Activities section in the back of the book! Visit Nate the Great and Sludge!NatetheGreatBooks “They don’t come any cooler than Nate the Great.”-The Huffington Pos...

-Titulo Original : Dread Detention (creatures & Teachers)-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: The Breakfast Club meets Stranger Things in this middle grade horror novel for fans of Goosebumps! Detention turns even scarier when a group of classmates discover dangers lurking in their school. When classmates Hallie, Angelo, Gustav and Naira are forced to come to school on a Saturday, they think things can’t get much worse. But they’re wrong. Things are about to get seriously scary. What has dragged their teacher underground? Why do the creepy caretakers keep humming the tune to Itsy Bitsy Spider? And what horrors lurk in the shadows, getting stronger and meaner every minute . . .? Cut off from help and in danger each time they touch the ground, the gang’s only hope is to work together. But it’s no coincidence that theyre all there on detention. Someone has been watching and plotting and is out for revenge . . ...

-Titulo Original : The Seventh Most Important Thing-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: This “luminescent” (Kirkus Reviews) story of anger and art, loss and redemption will appeal to fans of Lisa Graff’s Lost in the Sun and Vince Vawter’s Paperboy. NOMINATED FOR 16 STATE AWARDS! AN ALA NOTABLE BOOK AN ILA TEACHERS CHOICE A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR Arthur T. Owens grabbed a brick and hurled it at the trash picker. Arthur had his reasons, and the brick hit the Junk Man in the arm, not the head. But none of that matters to the judge-he is ready to send Arthur to juvie forever. Amazingly, it’s the Junk Man himself who offers an alternative: 120 hours of community service . . . working for him. Arthur is given a rickety shopping cart and a list of the Seven Most Important Things: glass bottles, foil, cardboard, pieces of wood, lightbulbs, coffee cans, and mirrors. He can’t believe it-is he really supposed to rummage through people’s trash? But it isn’t long before Arthur realizes there’s more to the Junk Man than meets the eye, and the “trash” he’s collecting is being transformed into something more precious than anyone could imagine. . . . Inspired by the work of folk artist James Hampton, Shelley Pearsall has crafted an affecting and redemptive novel about discovering what shines within us all, even when life seems full of darkness. “A moving exploration of how there is often so much more than meets the eye.” -Booklist, starred review “There are so many things to love about this book. Remarkable.” -The Christian Science Monito...

-Titulo Original : The Cay-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: For fans of Hatchet and Island of the Blue Dolphins comes Theodore Taylor’s classic bestseller and Lewis Carroll Shelf Award winner, The Cay. Phillip is excited when the Germans invade the small island of Curaçao. War has always been a game to him, and he’s eager to glimpse it firsthand-until the freighter he and his mother are traveling to the United States on is torpedoed. When Phillip comes to, he is on a small raft in the middle of the sea. Besides Stew Cat, his only companion is an old West Indian, Timothy. Phillip remembers his mother’s warning about black people: “They are different, and they live differently.” But by the time the castaways arrive on a small island, Phillip’s head injury has made him blind and dependent on Timothy. “Mr. Taylor has provided an exciting story…The idea that all humanity would benefit from this special form of color blindness permeates the whole book…The result is a story with a high ethical purpose but no sermon.”-New York Times Book Review “A taut tightly compressed story of endurance and revelation…At once barbed and tender, tense and fragile-as Timothy would say, ‘outrageous good.’”-Kirkus Reviews * “Fully realized setting…artful, unobtrusive use of dialect…the representation of a hauntingly deep love, the poignancy of which is rarely achieved in children’s literature.”-School Library Journal, Starred “Starkly dramatic, believable and compelling.”-Saturday Review “A tense and moving experience in reading.”-Publishers Weekly “Eloquently underscores the intrinsic brotherhood of man.”-Booklist This is one of the best survival stories since Robinson Crusoe.-The Washington Star - A New York Times Best Book of the Year - A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year - A Horn Book Honor Book - An American Library Association Notable Book - A Publishers Weekly Children’s Book to Remember - A Child Study Association’s Pick of Children’s Books of the Year - Jane Addams Book Award - Lewis Carroll Shelf Award - Commonwealth Club of California: Literature Award - Southern California Council on Literature for Children and Young People Award - Woodward School Annual Book Award - Friends of the Library Award, University of California at Irvin...

-Titulo Original : Not An Easy Win-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! Twelve-year old Lawrence is new to chess--can he find a way to get on the board, even though the odds are stacked against him? Find out in this powerful novel about family, forgiveness, and figuring out who you are when you don’t make the rules-just right for middle-grade fans of Nic Stone and Jason Reynolds. *“Essential middle grade and tween realistic reading.”-School Library Journal, starred Review Lawrence is ready for a win. . . . Nothing’s gone right for Lawrence since he had to move from Charlotte to Larenville, North Carolina, to live with his granny. When Lawrence ends up in one too many fights at his new school, he gets expelled. The fight wasn’t his fault, but since his pop’s been gone, it feels like no one listens to what Lawrence has to say. Instead of going to school, Lawrence starts spending his days at the rec center, helping out a neighbor who runs a chess program. Some of the kids in the program will be picked to compete in the Charlotte Classic chess tournament. Could this be Lawrences chance to go home? Lawrence doesn’t know anything about chess, but something about the center-and the kids there-feels right. Lawrence thought the game was over . . . but does he have more moves left than he thought...

-Titulo Original : It Wasnt Me-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Every reader will find some piece of themselves in Levys sharp, humorous, and heartfelt novel. A twisty mystery with quirky, unforgettable characters and a positive message to boot. -JOHN DAVID ANDERSON, the critically acclaimed author of Ms. Bixby’s Last Day and Posted The Breakfast Club meets middle school with a prank twist in this hilarious and heartwarming story about six very different seventh graders who are forced to band together after a vandalism incident. When Theos photography project is mysteriously vandalized at school there are five suspected students who all say it wasnt me. Theo just wants to forget about the humiliating incident but his favorite teacher is determined to get to the bottom of it and has the six of them come into school over vacation to talk. She calls it Justice Circle. The six students-the Nerd, the Princess, the Jock, the Screw Up, the Weirdo, and the Nobody-think of it as detention. AKA their worst nightmare. That is until they realize they might get along after all, despite their differences. But what is everyone hiding and will school ever be the same? *PW Best Books *Winter Kids Indie Next List * JLG selection * Three starred reviews What at first seems like a novel solely about bullying becomes a story about six kids who find their way to true friendship and fierce loyalty, and why restorative justice is worth the time and effort it takes. -Publishers Weekly, starred review A timely, introspective whodunit with a lot of heart. -Kirkus Reviews, starred review Levy writes in an easy style with laugh-out-loud humor, offering characters that slowly reveal deeper complexity. -School Library Journal, starred revie...

-Titulo Original : Mr. Lemoncellos Greatest Box Set On Earth Books 1-6 (mr. Lemoncellos Library)-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Discover what James Patterson calls “the coolest library in the world” in the New York Times bestselling, award-winning Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series-now in a collectible boxed set that includes 6 paperback books! A worthy successor to . . . Willy Wonka. -Booklist, starred review READ the books, PLAY the games, and SOLVE the puzzles in this collectible box that includes the first SIX books in the New York Times bestselling Mr. Lemoncello series: Mr. Lemoncellos Very First Game: Discover how Luigi Lemoncello grew up to become the greatest game master on Earth! Escape from Mr. Lemoncellos Library: Can you unravel Mr. Lemoncellos very first puzzles? Mr. Lemoncellos Library Olympics: The competition only gets more fierce when kids from across America join Lemoncellos library Olympics. Mr. Lemoncellos Great Library Race: Mr. Lemoncello has a new Fabulous Fact-Finding Frenzy game, and someone has to test it out! Mr. Lemoncellos All-Star Breakout Game: The pressure is on when Mr. Lemoncellos latest competition airs LIVE-and the kids are the game pieces! Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket!: Mr. Lemoncello is hiding a secret, and it will take solving a scavenger hunt to discover it. With 100 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and over 2 MILLION copies sold, the Lemoncello books are laugh-out-loud, puzzle-packed kid favorites in homes and classrooms across America! BONUS: Can YOU solve the hidden puzzles inside?...

-Titulo Original : Escape This Book! Tombs Of Egypt-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Activity book meets adventure in this series that is Choose Your Own Adventure meets I Survived meets doodle book! Doodle, decide, and demolish your way out of historys greatest events--the perfect book for fun and educational summer reading! Reader, beware! Once you open this book, there is NO turning back. You will have THREE chances to escape this ancient Egyptian tomb. You must choose a path first: Pharaoh: Want to be the top ruler of ancient Egypt? Choose this path and become one of historys greatest pharaohs. Pyramid worker: Youve built some of the worlds most amazing monuments. Will that help you escape before being turned into a mummy? Archaeologist: You make incredible discoveries, and youre about to enter an ancient, hidden tomb . . . but can you discover a way out? In the Escape This Book! series, YOU are the star of history! Doodle your way through adventures as you decide the best path for survival. Dont be afraid to rip or fold a page . . . your escape may depend on it! Looking for another escape? Dont miss Escape This Book! Titanic...

-Titulo Original : 12 To 22 Pov You Wake Up In The Future!-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: A smart and funny modern day 13 Going on 30 from New York Times bestselling author Jen Calonita! A tween girl finds out it is like to be 22 when she jumps in time with the help of a mysterious TikTok filter. Turning 12 1/2 shouldnt be the most exciting birthday in the world. Its a half birthday after all. But Harper is thrilled because she is getting the biggest gift of all: her parents approval to finally get social media accounts. Except when she goes to post her first photo, there is a filter she has never heard of before. One that shows you what you will look like when you are older. Curious, Harper clicks on it...but ends up flash forwarding in time to when she is 22. She will quickly find that being in her twenties means the freedom she always wanted, money for the glow up she didnt know she needed and working for her idol! But Harper soon discovers a lot more has changed than she expected-including the person she wants to be. Will Harper be able to use the filter to get the life of her dreams? Or will there be more glitches...

-Titulo Original : Nate The Great Goes Undercover-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre in these chapter books. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries! Somebody has been raiding Olivers garbage can each night. How can Nate narrow the long list of suspects down to one? Nate the Great might just have to go under cover . . . under cover of the garbage can lid, that is! Check out the Fun Activities section in the back of the book! Visit Nate the Great and Sludge! NatetheGreatBooks *“Marc Simont’s charcoal and pastel illustrations provide the perfect backdrop for this clever case.” -School Library Journal, Starred “First graders’ favorite private eye solves the case of Oliver’s scattered garbage in those short, easy sentences that Sharmat transforms into crisp, tough-guy humor.” -Kirkus Reviews (A Kirkus Reviews Editor’s Choice...

-Titulo Original : The Penderwicks A Summer Tale Of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, And A Very Interesting Boy-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: This series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager. Over one million copies sold, now with a bright new look! This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they are busy discovering the summertime magic of Arundel’s sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame rabbits, and the cook who makes the best gingerbread in Massachusetts. But the best discovery of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundel’s owner, who quickly proves to be the perfect companion for their adventures. The icy-hearted Mrs. Tifton is not as pleased with the Penderwicks as Jeffrey is, though, and warns the new friends to stay out of trouble. Which, of course, they will-won’t they? One thing’s for sure: it will be a summer the Penderwicks will never forget. Deliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, this is a story as breezy and carefree as a summer day...

-Titulo Original : Escape This Book! Titanic-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Activity book meets adventure in this series that is Choose Your Own Adventure meets I Survived meets doodle book! Doodle, decide, and demolish your way out of historys greatest events--the perfect book for fun and educational summer reading! Reader, beware! Once you open this book, there is no turning back. You will have three chances to survive the Titanics fateful voyage. Decide which path to take first. Passenger: Exploring the ship is fun! Just dont get caught on the wrong deck when theres an iceberg ahead! Crew Member: You work for a family in first class. Can you persuade them to save you along with their beloved dog? Stowaway: You snuck onto this ship. Can you draw your way onto a lifeboat? In the Escape This Book! series, YOU are the star of history! Doodle your way through adventures as you decide the best path for survival. Dont be afraid to rip or fold a page. . . . Your escape may depend on it...

-Titulo Original : Nims Island-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: A girl. An iguana. An island. And e-mail. Meet Nim-a modern-day Robinson Crusoe! She can chop down bananas with a machete, climb tall palm trees, and start a fire with a piece of glass. So she’s not afraid when her scientist dad sails off to study plankton for three days, leaving her alone on their island. Besides, it’s not as if no one’s looking after her-she’s got a sea lion to mother her and an iguana for comic relief. She also has an interesting new e-mail pal. But when her father’s cell-phone calls stop coming and disaster seems near, Nim has to be stronger and braver than she’s ever been before. And she’ll need all her friends to help her...

-Titulo Original : The Science Of Breakable Things-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Natalies uplifting story of using the scientific process to save her mother from depression is what Booklist calls a winning story full of heart and action. Eggs are breakable. Hope is not. When Natalies science teacher suggests that she enter an egg drop competition, Natalie thinks that this might be the perfect solution to all of her problems. Theres prize money, and if she and her friends wins, then she can fly her botanist mother to see the miraculous Cobalt Blue Orchids--flowers that survive against impossible odds. Natalies mother has been suffering from depression, and Natalie is sure that the flowers magic will inspire her mom to love life again. Which means its time for Natalies friends to step up and show her that talking about a problem is like taking a plant out of a dark cupboard and giving it light. With their help, Natalie begins an uplifting journey to discover the science of hope, love, and miracles. A vibrant, loving debut about the coming-of-age moment when kids realize that parents are people, too. Think THE FOURTEENTH GOLDFISH meets THE THING ABOUT JELLYFISH. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR * KIRKUS REVIEWS * THE CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY * Natalies Korean heritage is sensitively explored, as is the central issue of depression. --Publishers Weekly A compassionate glimpse of mental illness accessible to a broad audience. --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW Holy moly!!! This book made me feel. --Colby Sharp, editor of The Creativity Project, teacher, and cofounder of Nerdy Book Clu...

-Titulo Original : The Castle In The Attic-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: A kid favorite for over thirty years, this award-winning modern-classic is sure to delight readers for years to come! Winthrop has a real gift for fantasy... --Madeleine LEngle, award-winning author of A Wrinkle in Time When William learns that his favorite caretaker Mrs. Phillips is leaving, he is devastated. But then she gives him her parting gift--a mysterious model castle that has been in her family for years. The castle is perfect in every way, with a drawbridge, a moat, and a fingerhigh knight to guard the gates. Its almost too real. Sure enough, when William picks up the tiny silver knight, Sir Simon comes alive in his hand and tells William a mighty story of wild sorcery, wizards, and a kingdom in need of saving. Hoping the castles magic holds the key to getting his friend to stay, William embarks on a fantastic quest to another land and another time--where a fiery dragon and an evil wizard are waiting to do battle...

-Titulo Original : Flying Lessons & Other Stories-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold short story collection-written by some of the best children’s authors including Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, Jacqueline Woodson, and many more and published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books-celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us. Will resonate with any kid whos ever felt different-which is to say, every kid. -Time Great stories take flight in this adventurous middle-grade anthology crafted by ten of the most recognizable and diverse authors writing today. Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander delivers a story in-verse about a boy who just might have magical powers; National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson spins a tale of friendship against all odds; and Meg Medina uses wet paint to color in one girl’s world with a short story that inspired her Newbery award-winner Merci Suarez Changes Gear. Plus, seven more bold voices that bring this collection to new heights with tales that challenge, inspire, and celebrate the unique talents within us all. AUTHORS INCLUDE: Kwame Alexander, Kelly J. Baptist, Soman Chainani, Matt de la Peña, Tim Federle, Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Walter Dean Myers, Tim Tingle, Jacqueline Woodson “There’s plenty of magic in this collection to go around.” -Booklist, Starred “A natural for middle school classrooms and libraries.” -Kirkus Reviews, Starred “Inclusive, authentic, and eminently readable.” -School Library Journal, Starred “Thought provoking and wide-ranging . . . should not be missed.”-Publishers Weekly, Starred “Read more books by these authors.” -The Bulletin, Starre...

-Titulo Original : Alvin Ho Allergic To Girls, School, And Other Scary Things-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: The first book in a hilarious chapter book series that tackles anxiety in a fun, kid-friendly way. Perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers, and fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid! A humorous and touching series about facing your fears and embracing new experiences-with a truly unforgettable character-from author Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Honor winning illustrator LeUyen Pham. Alvin, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything-elevators, tunnels, girls, and, most of all, school. He’s so afraid of school that, while he’ s there, he never, ever, says a word. But at home, Alvin is a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, just like his dad. With the help of his family, can Alvin take on the outside world without letting his fears get the best of him? “Alvin’s a winner.” -New York Pos...

-Titulo Original : The Fourteenth Goldfish-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: Believe in the possible . . . with this New York Times bestseller by three-time Newbery Honor winner Jennifer L. Holm. A perfect read about a childs relationship with her grandfather! Galileo. Newton. Salk. Oppenheimer. Science can change the world . . . but can it go too far? Eleven-year-old Ellie has never liked change. She misses fifth grade. She misses her old best friend. She even misses her dearly departed goldfish. Then one day a strange boy shows up. He’s bossy. He’s cranky. And weirdly enough . . . he looks a lot like Ellie’s grandfather, a scientist who’s always been slightly obsessed with immortality. Could this gawky teenager really be Grandpa Melvin? Has he finally found the secret to eternal youth? With a lighthearted touch and plenty of humor, Jennifer Holm celebrates the wonder of science and explores fascinating questions about life and death, family and friendship, immortality . . . and possibility. Look for EXCLUSIVE NEW MATERIAL in the paperback-including Ellie’s gallery of scientists and other STEM-appropriate features. And don’t miss the much-anticipated sequel, The Third Mushroom! “Warm, witty, and wise.” -The New York Times * “Written in a clean, crisp style, with lively dialogue and wit, this highly accessible novel will find a ready audience.” -Booklist, Starred * “Top-notch middle-grade fiction.” -Publishers Weekly, Starred * “Ellie’s memorable journey into the world of science will inspire readers to explore the world around them and celebrate the possible.” -Shelf Awareness, Starred “Awesomely strange and startlingly true-to-life. It makes you wonder what’s possible.” -Rebecca Stead, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Reach Me 25 STATE AWARD LISTS including the Sunshine State...

-Titulo Original : Black Boy Joy 17 Stories Celebrating Black Boyhood-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: THE INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * FIVE STARRED REVIEWS Celebrate the joys of Black boyhood with stories from seventeen bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors-including Jason Reynolds, Jerry Craft, and Kwame Mbalia. Pick up Black Boy Joy for a heavy dose of happiness. -Booklist, starred review Black boy joy is… Picking out a fresh first-day-of-school outfit. Saving the universe in an epic intergalactic race. Finding your voice-and your rhymes-during tough times. Flying on your skateboard like nobody’s watching. And more! From seventeen acclaimed Black male and non-binary authors comes a vibrant collection of stories, comics, and poems about the power of joy and the wonders of Black boyhood. Contributors include: B. B. Alston, Dean Atta, P. Djeli Clark, Jay Coles, Jerry Craft, Lamar Giles, Don P. Hooper, George M. Johnson, Varian Johnson, Kwame Mbalia, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Tochi Onyebuchi, Julian Randall, Jason Reynolds, Justin Reynolds, DaVaun Sanders, and Julian Winter...

-Titulo Original : Maizy Chens Last Chance (newbery Honor Award Winner)-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: NEWBERY HONOR AWARD * NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST * ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR YOUTH LITERATURE WINNER * Twelve year-old Maizy discovers her family’s Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family. Welcome to the Golden Palace! Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota . . . until now. Her mom’s plan is just to stay for a couple weeks, until her grandfather gets better. But plans change, and as Maizy spends more time in Last Chance (where she and her family are the only Asian Americans) and at the Golden Palace-the restaurant that’s been in her family for generations-she makes some discoveries. For instance: You can tell a LOT about someone by the way they order food. And people can surprise you. Sometimes in good ways, sometimes in disappointing ways. And the Golden Palace has secrets. But the more Maizy discovers, the more questions she has. Like, why are her mom and her grandmother always fighting? Who are the people in the photographs on the office wall? And when she discovers that a beloved family treasure has gone missing-and someone has left a racist note-Maizy decides it’s time to find the answers. “Heartfelt, personal, and real-this book is a gift.” -TAE KELLER, Newbery Medal-winning author of When You Trap a Tige...

-Titulo Original : Strangeville School Is Totally Normal-Fabricante : Yearling-Descripcion Original: This new highly-illustrated series is guaranteed to make you laugh so hard milk will come out of your nose! Strangeville School is the wackiest, most dangerous school you will ever attend...and youll desperately want to come back for more! Harvey Hill just wants other kids to think he’s normal. So he’s happy to start fresh as the newest kid at Strangeville Middle School. Except Strangeville is anything but normal. Something sinister swims in the drinking fountain, the cafeteria could swallow you whole, and a giant rat named Cuddles is on the loose. And dont even get the vice principal started on the third-floor supply closet. In fact, dont even think about it. What supply closet? At least Harvey has his guide and sort-of new friend Stella Cho to show him the ropes. School newspaper reporter, first chair flugelhorn, and hiding a secret of her own, Stella shows Harvey that maybe normal is overrated. But when Stella goes missing while trying to solve the secret of the supply closet (oh that supply closet!), Harvey must embrace what makes him unique to save his new friend and his new school. Sideways Stories from Wayside School meets Welcome to Nightvale in this wacky new series...