-Titulo Original : The End (an Enemy Novel, 7)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: In the bloody and brilliant conclusion to Charlie Higsons masterful Enemy saga, the final battle ensues between Saint Georges army of sickos and the army of London kids.Shadowman, realizing that Saint Georges army is headed toward the center of London, has raced ahead to warn the kids of the impending disaster. He knows that he has to make them understand-somehow-that they are going to have to work together. This means that Nicola and her kids at the Houses of Parliament, David and his kids at Buckingham Palace, Matt at St. Pauls, General Jordan Hordern and his troops at the Tower of London, the squatters in St. James Park, and all the kids at the Natural History Museum must unite. But will they do it in time? The book culminates in a massive battle in Hyde Park. How will it play out? Who will be the winners and who the losers? One thing is certain: this series will not go out with a whimper! Review PRAISE FOR THE ENEMY...the action is of the first order-Higson writes with a firestorm velocity that inspires to the sweeping reach of Stephen Kings The Stand.--ALA BooklistPRAISE FOR THE ENEMYTop Shelf Fiction for Middle Grade Readers--VOYAPRAISE FOR THE FEARThe third book in Higsons terrifying zombie series will continue to enthrall horror fans.--VOYAPRAISE FOR THE DEADWith giant firestorms, rampaging hordes and continual life-and-death scenarios...Higson delivers an action-packed summer read.--KirkusPRAISE FOR THE ENEMYThe Enemy grabs you by the throat . . . and bites off your ear. Its kids versus zombies and no one is playing nice. The action--and boy, is there action--takes us through a London transformed by the unexplained illness that has turned every adult into a shuffling, drooling, kid-crunching machine. Bonus: zombie royals. Sheer fun.--Michael Grant, author of the Gone seriesPRAISE FOR THE ENEMYLord of the Flies with zombies...tons of nail-biting action.--Rick RiordanPRAISE FOR THE ENEMYDescriptive and suspenseful.--School Library JournalPRAISE FOR THE SACRIFICEDeath, religion, friendship, survival, power, politics, and fear are explored throughout this installment. The storylines run full speed ahead in this horrifying page-turner. The solid writing is, at times, brilliant . . .The unanswered questions will prime readers for the next in the series.--VOYA About the Author Charlie Higson is an acclaimed comedy writer, producer, actor, and genuine James Bond aficionado. He is the author of the adult thrillers Full Whack and King of the Ants the internationally best-selling Young Bond series: SilverFin, Blood Fever, Double or Die, Hurricane Gold, and By Royal Command and five books in the Enemy series.Charlie is a fan of zombie movies and believes that we shouldnt try to prevent young people from experiencing fear, because it helps prepare them for later life. When writing The Enemy, he kept racheting up the action and description in an attempt to frighten the pants off his ten-year-old son. He lives in London. Follow him on Twitter at: twitter /monstroso...

-Titulo Original : Palace Of The Damned (the Saga Of Larten Crepsley, 3)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: About the Author Darren Shan is the bestselling author of the young adult series Cirque Du Freak, The Demonata, and the Saga of Larten Crepsley series, as well as the stand-alone book The Thin Executioner. His books have sold over 25 million copies worldwide. Shan divides his time between his homes in Ireland and London. Before Madame Octa...Before the Cirque... Before Darren Shan... Larten Crepsley was a young man. After failing his mentor and killing the entire crew of a ship in a bout of revenge for the death of his assistant, Larten is bereft with guilt. He no longer has the drive to live the vampiric life, and hides out in Paris, masquerading as a human. There, he finds some happiness, even falling in love with a girl. But the darkness inside him is too great for humanity, and he is forced to make a choice: hide in the shadows of the human world, or take his place among the vampire clan and protect those weaker than himself. But enemies are waiting, traps are laid, and Lartens path is bound to be strewn with bodies.This is his story...

-Titulo Original : Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: In addition to the P-38, there are four gifts, one for each of my friends. I want to say good-bye to them properly. I want to give them each something to remember me by. To let them know I really cared about them and Im sorry I couldnt be more than I was--that I couldnt stick around--and that whats going to happen today isnt their fault.Today is Leonard Peacocks birthday. It is also the day he will kill his former best friend, and then himself, with his grandfathers P-38 pistol.Maybe one day hell believe that being different is okay, important even. But not today.The New York Times bestselling author of The Silver Linings Playbook, Matthew Quick, brings an unflinchingly eye to the impossible choices we deal with every day--and the light in us all that never goes out. From School Library Journal Gr 10 Up-Leonard Peacock has big plans for his 18th birthday. He plans to kill Asher Beal and then commit suicide. Leonard is a loner, an outcast, a misfit. Asher is a superpopular jock/bully. But they used to be friends, best friends. Something happened when they were 12, something bad. Leonard has had no one to confide in-his washed-up rock-musician dad is on the lam and his self-absorbed, oblivious mother forgets that she has a son. His anger, emotional pain, and brokenness build until he feels there is nothing left to do but end his life and the cause of his misery. As he gives gifts to the four people who mean something to him, he reveals some of his anguish. One recipient, his teacher Herr Silverman, picks up on his suicidal signals and offers the listening ear Leonard so desperately needs. As the heartbreaking climax unfolds, readers learn about the sexual and emotional trauma the teen has endured. Fortunately, there is no bloodshed, just the shedding of many overdue tears. Leonard knows he needs help and readers will hope he gets it. This is a difficult, yet powerful, book. Quicks use of flashbacks, internal dialogue, and interpersonal communication is brilliant, and the suspense about what happened between Leonard and Asher builds tangibly. The masterful writing takes readers inside Leonards tormented mind, enabling a compassionate response to him and to others dealing with trauma. May there be more Herr Silvermans willing to take personal risks to save the Leonard Peacocks.-Lisa Crandall, formerly at the Capital Area District Library, Holt, MI?(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. From Booklist It’s Leonard’s eighteenth birthday and, big surprise, nobody remembered. This birthday, however, is going to count-because Leonard plans to shoot cruel bully (and former best friend) Asher Beal after school. First, though, there is the small matter of gift giving, in which Leonard delivers four presents to the four people who made his “worthless” life a little better: a noir film-loving neighbor, a violin prodigy classmate, a superhot teen evangelist, and his favorite teacher. The single-day time frame provides a good deal of claustrophobic tension, as readers will hope against hope that one of these four people will be able to deflect Leonard from his mission. But this is far from a thriller; Quick is most interested in Leonard’s psychology, which is simultaneously clear and splintered, and his voice, which is filled with brash humor, self-loathing, and bucket loads of refreshingly messy contradictions, many communicated through Leonard’s footnotes to his own story. It may sound bleak, but it is, in fact, quite brave, and Leonard’s interspersed fictional notes to himself from 2032 add a unique flavor of hope. Grades 8-11. --Daniel Kraus Review Publishers Weekly Best BookBooks like Quicks are necessary...We should be grateful for a book that gets kids, and the leaders theyll become, thinking about the problem now. The New York TimesFull disclosure: you might need tissues to make it throu...

-Titulo Original : We Are Displaced My Journey And Stories From Refugee Girls Around The World-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: In this powerful book, Nobel Peace Prize winner and New York Times bestselling author Malala Yousafzai introduces the people behind the statistics and news stories about the millions of people displaced worldwide.After her father was murdered, Maria escaped in the middle of the night with her mother.Zaynab was out of school for two years as she fled war before landing in America. Her sister, Sabreen, survived a harrowing journey to Italy.Ajida escaped horrific violence, but then found herself battling the elements to keep her family safe.Malalas experiences visiting refugee camps caused her to reconsider her own displacement - first as an Internally Displaced Person when she was a young child in Pakistan, and then as an international activist who could travel anywhere in the world except to the home she loved. In We Are Displaced, Malala not only explores her own story, but she also shares the personal stories of some of the incredible girls she has met on her journeys - girls who have lost their community, relatives, and often the only world theyve ever known. In a time of immigration crises, war, and border conflicts, We Are Displaced is an important reminder from one of the worlds most prominent young activists that every single one of the 68.5 million currently displaced is a person - often a young person - with hopes and dreams.A stirring and timely book. -New York Times Review 6 Best Books for Teens of 2019, Parents magazineSchool Library Journal Best Books of 2019ALA Notable Books for Children 2019ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers 2019Nobel Peace Prize winner Yousafzai, who famously survived being shot by Taliban soldiers as a teen in 2012, is a passionate activist for girls right to education. Yet, in this profound volume, she sidesteps those aspects of her life to illuminate another experience: displacement - beginning with her familys forced 2009 evacuation of their Pakistani hometown in response to escalating Taliban violence. Comprising the bulk of the book are urgent, articulate first-person stories from displaced or refugee young women whom Yousafzai has encountered in her travels, whose birthplaces include Colombia, Guatemala, Syria and Yemen. ... The contributors strength, resilience, and hope in the face of trauma is astounding, and their stories underlying message about the heartbreaking loss of their former lives and homelands (and the resulting tangle of emotions that comes with leaving behind everything you know) is profoundly moving. Publishers WeeklyA stirring and timely book that strips the political baggage from the words migrant and refugee, telling the deeply personal stories of displacement and disruption that were lived by Yousafzai and nine other girls. ... [In] all these accounts, hope emerges as a kind of belligerent reaction to pain and loss. The New York Times Book ReviewWhile geared to mature middle and high school level listeners, this is an audiobook that could be listened to and discussed in a guided family or school setting. Anyone who wants to learn more about immigration and refugees will benefit from this telling. School Library Journal, review of audiobook edition About the Author Malala Yousafzai is a cofounder and board member of Malala Fund. Malala began her campaign for education at age eleven, when she anonymously blogged for BBC Urdu about life under the Taliban in Pakistans Swat Valley. Inspired by her fathers activism, Malala soon began advocating publicly for girls education, attracting international media attention and awards. At age fifteen, she was attacked by the Taliban for speaking out. Malala recovered in the United Kingdom and continued her fight for girls. In 2013, she founded Malala Fund with her father, Ziauddin. A year later, Malala received the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her efforts to see every girl complete twelve years of free, safe, and quality education. She is curre...

-Titulo Original : Brothers To The Death (the Saga Of Larten Crepsley, 4)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: After years of wandering, Larten has finally found his way back to his vampire family and resumed the vigorous, brutal training to become a General. But there are vampires determined to pull Larten into starting a war that could have global implications and casualties. Vampires who will stop at nothing. Vampires who would betray Larten in the most cutting way. About the Author Darren Shan is the bestselling author of the young adult series Cirque Du Freak, The Demonata, and the Saga of Larten Crepsley series, as well as the stand-alone book The Thin Executioner. His books have sold over 25 million copies worldwide. Shan divides his time between his homes in Ireland and London...

-Titulo Original : Dear Evan Hansen The Novel-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: From the shows creators comes the groundbreaking, bestselling novel inspired by the hit Broadway show Dear Evan Hansen.Dear Evan Hansen, Todays going to be an amazing day and heres why...When a letter that was never meant to be seen by anyone draws high school senior Evan Hansen into a familys griefover the loss of their son, he is given the chance of a lifetime: to belong. He just has to stick to a lie he never meant to tell, that the notoriously troubled Connor Murphy was his secret best friend.Suddenly, Evan isnt invisible anymore--even to the girl of his dreams. And Connor Murphys parents, with their beautiful home on the other side of town, have taken him in like he was their own, desperate to know more about their enigmatic son from his closest friend.As Evan gets pulled deeper into their swirl of anger, regret, and confusion, he knows that what hes doing cant be right, but if hes helping people, how wrong can it be? No longer tangled in his once-incapacitating anxiety, this new Evan has a purpose. And a website. Hes confident. Hes a viral phenomenon. Every day is amazing. Until everything is in danger of unraveling and he comes face to face with his greatest obstacle: himself.A simple lie leads to complicated truths in this big-hearted coming-of-age story of grief, authenticity and the struggle to belong in an age of instant connectivity and profound isolation. Review Even in book form, Evan Hansens story sings. Required reading, especially for anyone whos ever needed to be found. Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and Leah on the OffbeatToday is going to be an amazing day, and heres why: because youre holding this book. The exact opposite of meh, DEAR EVAN HANSEN is a powerful exploration of grief and depression and the many ways were present (or not) for those around us without always knowing it. David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Kids of Appetite, Mosquitoland, and The Strange Fascinations of Noah Hypnotik Dear Evan Hansen: The Novel is a terrific reinvention of an already brilliant piece of art. Its real and its definitely going to speak to readers of all ages. Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of My Sisters Keeper and A Spark of LightYep, the hit musical will make you cry just as much in book form. Entertainment Weekly [A] particularly authentic first-person narration about family dynamics, the importance of kindness, and the horrors of not fitting in at high school.... A must-read. Publishers WeeklyAn unpredictable and endearing take on some classic themes. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 11.0px Helvetica}span.s1 {font-kerning: none}School Library JournalCompelling and deeply emotional. Shelf Awareness About the Author Val Emmich is a writer, singer-songwriter, and actor. He has had recurring roles on Vinyl and Ugly Betty as well as a memorable guest role as Liz Lemons coffee-boy fling, Jamie, on 30 Rock. His debut novel, The Reminders, was a B&N Discover selection that Library Journal called quirky, touching and addictive.Steven Levenson is the Tony Award-winning playwright of Dear Evan Hansen. Other plays include Days of Rage, If I Forget, The Unavoidable Disappearance of Tom Durnin, and The Language of Trees. In television, he was a writer and producer on Showtimes Masters of Sex and co-creator of the limited series Fosse/Verdon (FX). Upcoming film projects include the adaptation of Jonathan Larsons tick, tick...boom!Benj Pasek and Justin Paul are the Oscar, Grammy, Tony, and Golden Globe-winning songwriting team behind the Broadway musicals Dear Evan Hansen and A Christmas Story, The Musical. Their film projects include: The Greatest Showman, La La Land,Trolls, and Aladdin as well as the upcoming live action musical Snow White and original animated musical Foster...

-Titulo Original : When Dinosaurs Die A Guide To Understanding Death (dino Tales Life Guides For Families)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: For over 25 years, families have used When Dinosaurs Die to explain death, dying, and coping with grief and loss -- from the creators of the beloved Dino Tales: Life Guide for Families series, which has sold over 1.5 million copies.Straightforward and comprehensive, this indispensable book is a comforting aid to help young kids and families through a difficult time in their lives. No one can really understand death, but to children, the passing away of a loved one can be especially perplexing and troublesome. This is true whether the loss is a family member, friend, or pet. Here to offer advice and reassurance are the wise dinosaurs from the bestselling Dino Tale series. This succinct and thorough guide helps dispel the mystery and negative connotations associated with death, providing answers to kids most-often asked questions.Topics covered include: What Does Alive Mean? * Why Does Someone Die? * What Does Dead Mean? * Feelings about Death? * Saying Goodbye * Keeping Customs * What Comes After Death? * Ways to Remember SomeoneDont miss these other Dino Tales: Life Guides for Families:Democracy for Dinosaurs: A Guide for Young CitizensDinosaurs Divorce: A Guide for Changing Families From Publishers Weekly PW gave a starred review to this balanced, comprehensive and age-appropriate explanation of death and its emotional aftermath, featuring the amiable cast from Dinosaurs Divorce. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. Review Using the frank yet reassuring tack employed in the previous books, the author presents a balanced, comprehensive and age-appropriate explanation of why death occurs...and suggests sensible tactics for coping with the resulting loneliness, fright and anger. These astute collaborators provide a commendable service for grieving children and the adults in their lives. Publishers Weekly About the Author Laurie Krasny Brown is a fine artist as well as an author, parent, and educator with a masters degree from Teachers College, Columbia University and a doctorate in human development from Harvard University. She has written many books for children, including the popular Dino Tales: Life Guides for Families series, which has sold over 1.5 million copies to date.Marc Brown is the creator of the bestselling Arthur Adventure book series and executive producer of the childrens PBS television series Arthur. Laurie and Marc live in New York City and Tisbury, Massachusetts...

-Titulo Original : ¡gracias, Omu! (thank You, Omu!) -Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: In this remarkable author-illustrator debut thats perfect for fans of Last Stop on Market Street and Extra Yarn, a generous woman is rewarded by her community. Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omus delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself? Debut author-illustrator Oge Mora brings to life a heartwarming story of sharing and community in colorful cut-paper designs as luscious as Omus stew, with an extra serving of love. An authors note explains that Omu (pronounced AH-moo) means queen in the Igbo language of her parents, but growing up, she used it to mean Grandma. This book was inspired by the strong female role models in Oge Moras life. Review A 2019 Caldecott Honor BookWinner of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator AwardWinner of the Ezra Jack Keats Illustrator AwardAn ALA Childrens Notables List Selection 2019CCBC Choices 2019A New York Times Notable Childrens Book of 2018A Bank Street College Best Childrens Book of 2018A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2018A Boston Globe Best Childrens Book of 2018A School Library Journal Best Book of 2018A New York Times Book Review Editors Choice Staff PickA Chicago Public Library Best Book of 20182019 E.B. White Read-Aloud Award FinalistJumpstart Read for the Record Selection 2019[*] A memorable tale of community and the unexpected rewards of sharing. School Library Journal, starred review[*] A lovely story of giving and community founded in Nigerian culture. Delectable. Kirkus Reviews, starred review[*] Mora [is] a major new talent.... Rhythmic, refrainlike...this sweet story of inclusivity, gratitude, and delicious fellowship is also a feast for the eyes. Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA great choice...for introducing the concept of sharing. BooklistA joyous homage... Moras art casually yet vividly reminds readers of the diversity we encounter all around us, presenting her characters in all hues while acknowledging multiple languages in various cut-outs throughout. Shelf Awareness[The illustrations] will have toddlers reaching out to grab them. The New York Times Book ReviewIdeal...to use any time sharing is the theme. The Horn BookAll at once fresh and like a classic folktale. The Washington Post About the Author Oge Mora graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in illustration. When not painting in her studio, Oge is in the kitchen cooking her late grandmothers recipes. Her first picture book, Thank You, Omu!, was a Caldecott Honor, a New York Times Notable Book and Editors Choice, and a Junior Library Guild selection. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island, and invites you to visit her website at ogemora ...

-Titulo Original : Midnight Sun (the Twilight Saga, 5)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Blockbuster author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with this companion: the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampires point of view -- in paperback edition.When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bellas side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edwards version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun.This unforgettable tale as told through Edwards eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edwards past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger?In Midnight Sun, Stephenie Meyer transports us back to a world that has captivated millions of readers and brings us an epic novel about the profound pleasures and devastating consequences of immortal love.An instant #1 New York Times BestsellerAn instant #1 USA Today BestsellerAn instant #1 Wall Street Journal BestsellerAn instant #1 IndieBound BestsellerApple Audiobook August Must-Listens PickPeople do not want to just read Meyers books; they want to climb inside them and live there. -- TimeA literary phenomenon. -- New York Times Review For ardent fans of the star-crossed couple, [Midnight Sun] offers a more richly detailed view of Forks, Wash., and its inhabitants, undead and otherwise. New York TimesSo, will team Edward be happy with this book?... Absolutely. Meyer wrote with her biggest fans in mind, dedicating the book to them, and plunging into the mind of Washington states most complicated teenage vampire as he falls for a woman who is more determined than weve given her credit for. The Washington Post[Midnight Sun] is more complex, more sophisticated and less innocent than Twilight. Although it was Bellas story that launched more than a decades worth of young adult sci-fi and dystopian heroines, it turns out the narrative power -- and compelling internal drama -- was on Edwards side all along. TimeStephenie Meyers Midnight Sun brings about a long-awaited consummation. Its not a climactic moment between teenager Bella Swan and the gorgeous vampire Edward Cullen but a consummation that reconnects Ms. Meyer with her vast and hungry audience.... Will gratify devotees. The Wall Street JournalThe new book does, however, unexpectedly and rather wonderfully, suggest that the Bella-Edward relationship was never the central love affair of the Twilight series. Humans and vampires may gaze meaningfully into each others eyes, but the true passion in the books is Meyers love for her readers -- and their love for her. NBC News About the Author Stephenie Meyer is the author of the #1 bestselling Twilight Saga, The Host, and The Chemist. Twilight has enraptured millions of readers since its publication in 2005 and has become a modern classic, redefining genres within young adult literature and inspiring a phenomenon that has had readers yearning for more. The series has sold 160 million copies worldwide and was made into five blockbuster feature films. Stephenie lives in Arizona with her husband. Her website is stepheniemeyer ...

-Titulo Original : Strong Mama-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: A New York Times bestseller! Mama and baby make one incredible team in this new picture book from New York Times bestselling author and Peloton instructor extraordinaire Robin Arzon.Before I met you, I dreamed of you. This is the story of how we first met. Ultramarathons. Bike sprints. Squats and deadlifts. Naps. Kitchen dance parties! All of it is in preparation for meeting Pequeno, the “Little One” growing in this strong mama’s belly. From first heartbeats and fluttery kicks to grinning grandparents and that first loud cry -- pregnancy might just be the biggest workout yet! But theres nothing this mom and new baby cant tackle together as a team.New York Times bestselling author and Peloton Head Instructor Robin Arzon takes readers on sweat-packed journey through motherhood in this affirming and heartwarming celebration of mothers and parents everywhere. From School Library Journal PreS-Gr 3-An ode to pregnancy and the importance of exercise during that time. The Latinx mother-to-be is an athlete and knows the benefits of exercise, eating right, and taking care of herself. Addressing her baby, Mama describes the changes in her body, the joy of feeling her baby kick, and the love felt both by her and your dad, who is brown-haired and green-eyed with lighter skin, as well as by the childs abuela, abuelo, tia, tios, primos. The book does not go into depth about the developing baby or the birth; rather, it is an exploration of Mamas changing body and her feelings about becoming a mother. The vivid colors on the cover are muted in the book itself. When the narrator mentions listening to the babys heartbeat on headphones at an ultrasound, no headphones are shown in the illustration. A scene in which the mother uses a Peloton bike feels too much like product placement. VERDICT If a library is looking for an introduction to the importance of exercise during pregnancy, this would fit. But despite a glowing endorsement of health and fitness, it is not an essential addition.-Joan Kindig About the Author Robin Arzon graduated magna cum laude from New York University and Villanova University School of Law, and is the New York Times bestselling author of Shut Up and Run. As Vice President of Fitness Programming and Head Instructor at Peloton, she believes that sweat transforms lives, and her story is living proof. In 2020, she was named one of the most influential people on Fortune Magazine’s 40 Under 40 list.Addy Rivera Sonda is a Mexican illustrator, who loves color, learning, and exploring ways in which we could build a kinder and more sustainable world. Her biggest inspiration for drawing is that she knows that stories and art are slowly but surely changing the way people understand themselves and perceive others, building empathy, and a more inclusive world...

-Titulo Original : Life And Death Twilight Reimagined (the Twilight Saga, 1.5)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: For fans of the worldwide phenomenon Twilight comes a bold reimagining of Stephenie Meyers novel, telling the classic love story but in a world where the characters genders are reversed.There are two sides to every story . . .You know Bella and Edward, now get to know Beau and Edythe.When Beaufort Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edythe Cullen, his life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With her porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerizing voice, and supernatural gifts, Edythe is both irresistible and enigmatic.What Beau doesnt realize is the closer he gets to her, the more he is putting himself and those around him at risk. And, it might be too late to turn back . . .With a foreword and afterword by Stephenie Meyer, this compelling reimagining of the iconic love story is a must-read for Twilight fans everywhere.The series has been praised as New York Times and USA Today bestsellers, a Time magazine Best Young Adult Book of All Time, an NPR Best Ever Teen Novel, and a New York Times Editors Choice. Enrapturing millions of readers since its first publication, Twilight has become a modern classic, leaving readers yearning for more.People do not want to just read Meyers books; they want to climb inside them and live there. -- TimeA literary phenomenon. -- The New York Times About the Author Stephenie Meyer is the author of the #1 bestselling Twilight Saga, The Host, and The Chemist. Twilight has enraptured millions of readers since its publication in 2005 and has become a modern classic, redefining genres within young adult literature and inspiring a phenomenon that has had readers yearning for more. The series has sold 160 million copies worldwide and was made into five blockbuster feature films. Stephenie lives in Arizona with her husband...

-Titulo Original : The Incredibly Dead Pets Of Rex Dexter-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: New York Times best-selling author Aaron Reynolds delivers an entertainingly spooky romp (Publishers Weekly, starred review) about Rex Dexter, who is itching to have a dog . . . but ends up with a pet chicken.One hour and fourteen minutes later, the chicken is dead (by a steamroller), Rex is cursed (by the Grim Reaper), and wild animals are haunting Rexs room (hounding him for answers). Even his best friend Darvish is not going to believe this, and that kid believes everything. Rexs uninvited ghostly guests are a chatty, messy bunch. And they need Rex to solve their mysterious deadly departures from the Middling Falls Zoo before it happens again. But how? Review Praise for The Incredibly Dead Pets of Rex Dexter:* In this entertainingly spooky romp, Reynolds tempers his morbid premise with the absurdity of Rexs situation, the ghostly entourages distinct personalities, and a hilarious, simultaneously formal and sarcastic, narrative voice. Publishers Weekly (starred review)The mystery has a twist ending that will surprise and satisfy readers who thought they knew what was coming....Purchase where funny books are popular-thats everywhere, right? School Library JournalPicture-book author Reynolds brings his knack for off-kilter comedy to his first novel in a gleefully entertaining fashion. BooklistReynolds new series debut is nonstop comedy. KirkusReynolds is bound to attract fans drawn to overconfident Rex and whatever challenge the Grim Reaper cares to deal him. BCCB About the Author Aaron Reynolds is a New York Times best-selling author and has written many highly acclaimed books for kids, including DUDE!, Creepy Pair of Underwear, Caveboy Dave, and the Caldecott Honor-winning Creepy Carrots. Aaron lives in Chicago with his wife, two kids, four cats, and anywhere between zero and ten goldfish, depending on the day...

-Titulo Original : New Moon (the Twilight Saga)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: From evil vampires to a mysterious pack of wolves, new threats of danger and vengeance test Bella and Edwards romance in the second book of the irresistible Twilight saga.For Bella Swan, there is one thing more important than life itself: Edward Cullen. But being in love with a vampire is even more dangerous than Bella could ever have imagined. Edward has already rescued Bella from the clutches of one evil vampire, but now, as their daring relationship threatens all that is near and dear to them, they realize their troubles may be just beginning.Bella and Edward face a devastating separation, the mysterious appearance of dangerous wolves roaming the forest in Forks, a terrifying threat of revenge from a female vampire and a deliciously sinister encounter with Italys reigning royal family of vampires, the Volturi.Passionate, riveting, and full of surprising twists and turns, this vampire love saga is well on its way to literary immortality.Its here! #1 bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with the highly anticipated companion, Midnight Sun: the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampires point of view.People do not want to just read Meyers books; they want to climb inside them and live there. -- TimeA literary phenomenon. -- The New York Times About the Author Stephenie Meyer is the author of the #1 bestselling Twilight Saga, The Host, and The Chemist. Twilight has enraptured millions of readers since its publication in 2005 and has become a modern classic, redefining genres within young adult literature and inspiring a phenomenon that has had readers yearning for more. The series has sold 160 million copies worldwide and was made into five blockbuster feature films. Stephenie lives in Arizona with her husband. Her website is stepheniemeyer ...

-Titulo Original : The Invisible Web An Invisible String Story Celebrating Love And Universal Connection (the Invisible String)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: From the author of the million-copy-selling phenomenon The Invisible String comes a moving companion title about our connections to each other, to the world, and to the universe. For more than twenty years, the modern classic The Invisible String has helped hundreds of thousands of children and adults understand that they are connected to the ones they love, no matter how far apart they are. Now, the author of that bestselling phenomenon uses the same effective bonding technique to explain the very best news of all: All of our strings to one another are interconnected in The Invisible Web. It breathes as we breathe, pulsating all over our Earth, the single heartbeat of life and love. And do you know what that makes us all? One Very Big Family!This uplifting inspirational title for all ages puts the concept of six degrees of separation into a new context that urges readers to recognize, respect, and celebrate their infinite, unbreakable bonds with the entire human family.Dont miss the other books in The Invisible String series:The Invisible StringThe Invisible String WorkbookThe Invisible LeashYou Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby Review Praise for The Invisible Web: Karsts text...offers a useful message about the importance of world harmony. -BooklistPraise for The Invisible String: If I could only have one book to use for counseling purposes, this would be it. This book is extremely versatile. It can be used for any type of separation, loss. -United Way (Life Lessons for Little Ones) Delivers a particularly compelling message in todays uncertain times that though we may be separated from the ones we care for, love is the unending connection that binds us all. -The American Academy of Pediatrics Children of all ages (and yes, adults too!) feel a great sense of peace and joy realizing that we are all connected to the ones we love through The Invisible String.-The National Association of School Psychologists A wonderful storybook for children experiencing separation anxiety. -Todays Parent About the Author Patrice Karst is the bestselling author of The Invisible String, The Invisible Leash, The Invisible Web, You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby, and co-author of The Invisible String Workbook. She has also written The Smile That Went Around the World. Patrice is passionate about spreading her message of love across the planet. Born in London, England, she now lives in Southern California, and is the mother of one grown son. She invites you to visit her online at patricekarst . Joanne Lew-Vriethoff is the acclaimed illustrator of many childrens books, including the new edition of The Invisible String, The Invisible Leash, The Invisible Web, You Are Never Alone: An Invisible String Lullaby, and the Invisible String Workbook, as well as Stacy McAnultys Beautiful and Brave. Born in Malaysia, she grew up in Los Angeles, studied at the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, and now lives in Amsterdam. Her website is joannelewvriethoff ...

-Titulo Original : Breaking Dawn (the Twilight Saga)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: In the explosive finale to the epic romantic saga, Bella has one final choice to make. Should she stay mortal and strengthen her connection to the werewolves, or leave it all behind to become a vampire? When you loved the one who was killing you, it left you no options. How could you run, how could you fight, when doing so would hurt that beloved one? If your life was all you had to give, how could you not give it? If it was someone you truly loved? To be irrevocably in love with a vampire is both fantasy and nightmare woven into a dangerously heightened reality for Bella Swan. Pulled in one direction by her intense passion for Edward Cullen, and in another by her profound connection to werewolf Jacob Black, a tumultuous year of temptation, loss, and strife have led her to the ultimate turning point. Her imminent choice to either join the dark but seductive world of immortals or to pursue a fully human life has become the thread from which the fates of two tribes hangs. This astonishing, breathlessly anticipated conclusion to the Twilight Saga illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic. Its here! #1 bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with the highly anticipated companion, Midnight Sun: the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampires point of view. People do not want to just read Meyers books; they want to climb inside them and live there. -- Time A literary phenomenon. -- The New York Times Review Praise for TWILIGHT:A New York Times Editors ChoiceA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearAn Amazon Best Book of the DecadeAn American Library Association Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults About the Author Stephenie Meyer is the author of the #1 bestselling Twilight Saga, The Host, and The Chemist. Twilight has enraptured millions of readers since its publication in 2005 and has become a modern classic, redefining genres within young adult literature and inspiring a phenomenon that has had readers yearning for more. The series has sold 160 million copies worldwide and was made into five blockbuster feature films. Stephenie lives in Arizona with her husband. Her website is stepheniemeyer ...

-Titulo Original : Simon B. Rhymin (simon B. Rhymin’, 1)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: A humorous and heartwarming bounce-to-the-beat underdog story about a young rapper whose rhymes help bring his community together, from Americas favorite rapping teacher.As featured on Good Morning America!Eleven-year-old Simon Barnes dreams of becoming a world-famous rapper that everyone calls Notorious D.O.G. But for now, hes just a Chicago fifth grader whos small for his age and afraid to use his voice.Simon prefers to lay low at school and at home, even though hes constantly spitting rhymes in his head. But when his new teacher assigns the class an oral presentation on something that affects their community, Simon must face his fears.With some help from an unexpected ally and his neighborhood crew, will Simon gain the confidence to rap his way to an A and prove that one kid can make a difference in his hood?Dwayne Reed is a Chicago teacher, whose viral back-to-school music video Welcome to the 4th Grade took the internet by storm. His debut novel, Simon B. Rhymin , inspires young readers everywhere to use their voice to create change within their communities.Read more about Simon and his crew in Simon B. Rhymin Takes a Stand! Review “Upbeat and heartfelt, Simon B. Rhymin is a sure-fire hit!” Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling creator of Big Nate and Max & the MidknightsI love Simon. I love his heart, his rhythm and rhyme. Weve been needing his voice for a long, long time. Liesl Shurtliff, New York Times bestselling author of RumpAn authentic voice, strong friendships and loads of laughs make rhymin’ Simon a winner. Tom Watson, author of Stick Dog*“Reed writes his characters with compassionate and keen insight, effectively conveying the transformative power of art, storytelling, and community.” Publishers Weekly, starred reviewA heartwarming tale that combines Black boy joy with community connection. Kirkus ReviewsDwayne Reed has succeeded in writing a story about a boy who is enjoying his life, exploring this theme without overtly coming across as teaching a lesson to readers. School Library Connection“This uplifting, realistic story of a young Black boy lyricist is a strong addition to any library collection.” School Library Journal About the Author Dwayne Reed is Americas favorite rapping teacher from Chicago. In 2016, the music video for his hit song, Welcome to the 4th Grade, went viral and has since been viewed nearly two million times on YouTube. When hes not writing, rapping, or teaching, Dwayne can be found presenting at educator conferences across the U.S., or loving on his beautiful wife, Simone, and their son, Chase...

-Titulo Original : Eclipse (the Twilight Saga)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: As the love triangle heats up in the third book, Bella must choose between her friendship with Jacob and her romance with Edward -- and her decision could change the fate of vampires and werewolves forever.As Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge, Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob -- knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf.With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella has one more decision to make: life or death. But which is which?Its here! #1 bestselling author Stephenie Meyer makes a triumphant return to the world of Twilight with the highly anticipated companion, Midnight Sun: the iconic love story of Bella and Edward told from the vampires point of view.People do not want to just read Meyers books; they want to climb inside them and live there. -- TimeA literary phenomenon. -- The New York Times About the Author Stephenie Meyer is the author of the #1 bestselling Twilight Saga, The Host, and The Chemist. Twilight has enraptured millions of readers since its publication in 2005 and has become a modern classic, redefining genres within young adult literature and inspiring a phenomenon that has had readers yearning for more. The series has sold 160 million copies worldwide and was made into five blockbuster feature films. Stephenie lives in Arizona with her husband. Her website is stepheniemeyer ...

-Titulo Original : The Short Second Life Of Bree Tanner An Eclipse Novella (twilight Saga, 3.5)-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Newly turned vampire Bree Tanner lives in terror -- and must find her way out of untold danger -- in this pulse-pounding novella, a companion to Eclipse. Bree Tanner, a self-described vampire nerd first introduced in Eclipse, lives in terror in a coven of newborn vampires. She is a member of Victorias vampire army, and as that army closes in on Bella Swan and the Cullens, she finds her first friend and discovers a truth about daylight. While fans may know how it ends, they dont yet have the full story: Brees tale of danger, mystery, and romance is one for the books. People do not want to just read Meyers books; they want to climb inside them and live there. -- Time A literary phenomenon. -- The New York Times Review Praise for The Twilight Saga:Meyer has, like one of her vampires, turned into something rare and more than merely human.... People do not want to just read Meyers books; they want to climb inside them and live there. -TimePiles on the suspense and romance. -USA TodayA literary phenomenon. -The New York Times[Stephenie Meyer is] the worlds most popular vampire novelist since Anne Rice. -Entertainment Weekly About the Author Stephenie Meyer is the author of the #1 bestselling Twilight Saga, The Host, and The Chemist. Twilight has enraptured millions of readers since its publication in 2005 and has become a modern classic, redefining genres within young adult literature and inspiring a phenomenon that has had readers yearning for more. The series has sold 160 million copies worldwide and was made into five blockbuster feature films. Stephenie lives in Arizona with her husband. Her website is stepheniemeyer ...

-Titulo Original : Son Of The Mob-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Review Vince Luca, 17, has a problem. His wealthy family runs the, uh, vending machine business in New York, and Vince is determined not to be part of it. Especially after a hot date is ruined when he finds that his older brother Tommy has conducted some business with Jimmy the Rat and hidden the messy and temporarily unconscious body in the trunk of Vinces car. His dad, the King of the Mob, is reasonable, sensible, lots of fun, gives great presents to his kids--and his name strikes the hearts of other mobsters to stone. Although Vince keeps a low profile at school, his family connection brings him unwanted advantages, like the birthday Porsche that gets him arrested on stolen vehicle charges, or the football game in which he makes touchdown after touchdown because word has gotten around and nobody is willing to tackle him. Even private conversations at home have to be carried on in the basement because the FBI has bugged the house and an agent is always listening. Vinces life is inextricably tangled up with the family business, no matter how hard he tries to stay out of it. How can he show them hes serious? Then he meets Kendra, and when she innocently reveals that her fathers an FBI agent--that FBI agent--its a match made in heaven. He thinks. Gordon Korman, author of (No More Dead Dogs) and over 30 other witty YA novels, is at his best in this Sopranos-style spoof about a teens home life with the Mob. (Ages 12 and older) --Patty Campbell Vince Luca is just like any other high school guy. His best friend, Alex, is trying to score vicariously through him; his brother is a giant pain; and his father keeps bugging him to get motivated. There is just one thing that really sets him apart for other kids-his father happens to be the head of a powerful crime organization. Needless to say, while Vince’s family’s connections can be handy for certain things (like when teachers are afraid to give him a bad grade), they can put a serious crimp in his dating life. How is he supposed to explain to a girl what his father does for a living? But when Vince meets a girl who finally seems to be worth the trouble, her family turns out to be the biggest problem of all. Because her father is an FBI agent-the one who wants to put his father away for good. From Publishers Weekly The Sopranos (minus the vulgarity and violence) meets Leave It to Beaver (minus the aw-shucks tone and dated sensibility) in Kormans (No More Dead Dogs) brassy, comical caper. With its razor-sharp dialogue and bullet-fast pace, this tale could fly on either the small or big screen, yet it makes a page-turner of a novel. Korman shapes a believable and likable crew-despite the less than reputable profession of some. Many of the novels conflicts revolve around the fact that the affable narrator, 17-year-old Vince Luca, refuses to become involved in the family vending machine business. But of course, since his father is the Mob boss, and his older brother serves as their fathers loser lackey, Vince cannot avoid being tainted (e.g., he lands in jail because my sixteenth-birthday present [a Porsche] turns out to be hot). Mom turns a deaf ear to the shady goings-on, cooking up a steady storm in the kitchen and willing to serve a sit-down dinner for fifteen guys at four in the morning with ten minutes advance notice. Things heat up when Vince begins dating-and eventually falls in love with-the daughter of the FBI agent determined to bring down Vinces father. The boy also gets sucked into the maelstrom when he loans money to one of his fathers underlings for whom he feels sorry. Funny and unexpectedly affecting, this will grab-and hold onto-even the most reluctant of readers. Ages 12-up. Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. From School Library Journal Grade 7 Up-Vince Luca, 17, has always been concerned, embarrassed, and fearful about his crime-family background, though he has sworn never...

-Titulo Original : Schooled-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Gordon Kormans best-known bestseller! A quirky homeschooled kid must learn how to fit in (or stand out) at public school in this heartwarming fish-out-of-water classic.Capricorn Anderson had never watched a television show before. Hed never tasted a pizza. He had never even heard of a wedgie. And he had never, in his wildest dreams, thought of living anywhere but Garland Farm commune with his hippie caretaker, Rain.Capricorn (Cap for short) lived every day of his life on Garland Farm growing fruits and vegetables. He was homeschooled by Rain, the only person he knew in the world. Life was simple for Cap. But when Rain falls out of a tree while picking plums and is hospital-ridden, he has to attend the local middle school and live with his new guidance counselor and her irritable daughter. While Cap knew a lot about Zen Buddhism, no amount of formal education could ready him for the trials and tribulations of public middle school.Cap doesnt exactly fit in at Claverage Middle School (dubbed C Average by the kids). He has long, ungroomed hair, wears hemp clothes, and practices Tai Chi out on the lawn. His weirdness basically makes him the biggest nerd in school. This is great news for Zach Powers, big man on campus. He cant wait to instate the age-old tradition in C-Average School: The biggest nerd is nominated for class president -- and wins. So when Cap becomes president, he is more puzzled than ever. But as Cap begins to take on his duties, the joke starts to turn on Zach.Will Cap turn out to be the greatest President in the history of C-Average School? Or the biggest punchline? About the Author Gordon Korman wrote his first book at age fourteen and since then has written more than eighty middle grade and teen novels. His favorites include the New York Times bestselling The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, Book One: The Medusa Plot; Ungifted; Pop; and Schooled. Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York. He invites you to visit him online at GordonKorman ...

-Titulo Original : The 6th Grade Nickname Game-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: A funny and fast-paced story about two best friends whose innocent game could make them not-so legendary, from New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman.Best friends Jeff and Wiley are legends. There is practically no one in their school who hasnt been nicknamed by the duo.Theyve dubbed their own underachieving class The Dim Bulbs; their pop-eyed principal is better known as Deer in Headlights; and their enormous new English teacher, Mr. Hughes, is Mr. Huge.But now some of the nicknames that Jeff and Wiley have invented are backfiring on them. Will the duo be able to get it together before its too late? Review A New York Public Library Best Book for Reading and SharingA Bank Street Best Book of the YearA fast-paced novel with lots of laughs . . . School Library Journal, starred reviewCaptures the ambience of sixth grade with humor and empathy. BooklistKorman is at his amusing best here. . . . The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books About the Author Gordon Korman wrote his first book at age fourteen and since then has written more than eighty middle grade and teen novels. His favorites include the New York Times bestselling The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, Book One: The Medusa Plot; Ungifted; Pop; and Schooled. Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York. He invites you to visit him online at GordonKorman ...

-Titulo Original : Born To Rock-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: A Punk Rock Road Trip for the ages from New York Times bestselling author Gordon KormanLeo Caraway, president of the Young Republicans club, future Harvard student, has his life all mapped out. That is, until he discovers his biological father is the notorious King Maggot, the lead singer of Purge, the most popular and destructive punk rock band in history.Not only is Leo not a punk rock fan, but he believes the Maggot blood in his veins is a dangerous time bomb just waiting to explode. And sure enough it does-when Leo stubbornly defends the unlikeliest of people, thereby getting himself falsely accused of cheating on a test.Because of the blemish on his record, the once-star pupil finds his scholarship to Harvard taken away. So he accepts a job as a roadie with Purges summer revival tour, all the while secretly hoping to convince Maggot to pay for his tuition. But life on the road is even crazier than Leo bargained for, and before the summer is out, he will finally discover the surprising truth about his dad, his friends, and most important, himself. Review PRAISE FOR JAKE, REINVENTEDKormans reworking of The Great Gatsby places the action in a modern framework, which makes it more recognizable for todays readers and may lead them to the classic. Teens will find deeper issues to consider about popularity, being true to ones self, and taking responsibility for ones actions as they relate to the setting and characters.--Booklist* Another wild, funny adventure from Korman, who knows how to please his YA audience.--Kliatt, starred reviewPRAISE FOR JAKE, REINVENTEDA compelling investigation of the transience of charisma and the flimsy underpinnings of popularity.--Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksPRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOB[An] expertly plotted escapade.--BooklistPRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOBA fast-paced, tightly focused story.--The Horn BookPRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOBFunny and unexpectedly affecting.--Publishers WeeklyPRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOBAn ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the YearPRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREE* [T]hese kids are living minute to minute, where one false step may haunt them forever. . . . [B]e prepared for high demand.--Booklist, starred reviewPRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREE* Theres lots to relish here.--Kliatt, starred reviewPRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREEThis novel is signature Korman.--School Library JournalPRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREEAn ALSCA Notable Book, 2009* This one . . . has the goods to go platinum.--Publishers Weekly, starred reviewLaugh-out-loud funny, honest, hot and sweet.--Kirkus Reviews About the Author Gordon Korman wrote his first book at age fourteen and since then has written more than eighty middle grade and teen novels. His favorites include the New York Times bestselling The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, Book One: The Medusa Plot; Ungifted; Pop; and Schooled. Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York. He invites you to visit him online at GordonKorman ...

-Titulo Original : Jake, Reinvented-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: There is a mysterious new student at F. Scott Fitzgerald High. Jake Garrett looks like hes stepped out of a J. Crew ad, hes the best long-snapper the football team has ever had, and he hosts the party every Friday night.All the guys want to be like him, and all the girls want to date him, but Jake only has eyes for Didi, the girlfriend of quarterback Todd Buckley.Rick Paradis, kicker and back-up QB, tries to stay out of the drama, but thats easier said than done at Fitzgerald High, especially once he gets to know Jake. But it turns out nobody knows the real Jake, and when his secret comes out, his perfectly crafted world might come tumbling down.In this modernization of The Great Gatsby, beloved author Gordon Korman provides a new look at age-old truths about the desire for popularity and acceptance, and the darker side of human nature.A compelling investigation of the transience of charisma and the flimsy underpinnings of popularity. -Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksKormans reworking of The Great Gatsby places theaction in a modern framework, which makes it more recognizable for todaysreaders and may lead them to the classic. Teens will find deeper issues toconsider about popularity, being true to ones self, and taking responsibilityfor ones actions as they relate to the setting and characters. -Booklist Review PRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREE* Theres lots to relish here.--Kliatt, starred reviewKormans reworking of The Great Gatsby places the action in a modern framework, which makes it more recognizable for todays readers and may lead them to the classic. Teens will find deeper issues to consider about popularity, being true to ones self, and taking responsibility for ones actions as they relate to the setting and characters.--School Library JournalPRAISE FOR BORN TO ROCK* Another wild, funny adventure from Korman, who knows how to please his YA audience.--Kliatt, starred reviewPRAISE FOR BORN TO ROCK* This one . . . has the goods to go platinum. --Publishers Weekly, starred reviewPRAISE FOR BORN TO ROCKLaugh-out-loud funny, honest, hot and sweet.--Kirkus ReviewsPRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOB[An] expertly plotted escapade.--BooklistPRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOBA fast-paced, tightly focused story.--The Horn BookPRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOBFunny and unexpectedly affecting.--Publishers WeeklyPRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOBAn ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the YearPRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREE* [T]hese kids are living minute to minute, where one false step may haunt them forever. . . . [B]e prepared for high demand.--Booklist, starred reviewPRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREEThis novel is signature Korman.--School Library JournalPRAISE FOR THE JUVIE THREEAn ALSCA Notable Book, 2009A compelling investigation of the transience of charisma and the flimsy underpinnings of popularity.--Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books About the Author Gordon Korman wrote his first book at age fourteen and since then has written more than eighty middle grade and teen novels. His favorites include the New York Times bestselling The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, Book One: The Medusa Plot; Ungifted; Pop; and Schooled. Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York. He invites you to visit him online at GordonKorman ...

-Titulo Original : The Juvie Three-Fabricante : Little, Brown Books For Young Readers-Descripcion Original: Gecko Fosse drove the getaway car. Terence Florian ran with the worst gang in Chicago. Arjay Moran killed someone.All three boys are serving time in juvenile detention centers until they get a second chance. Douglas Healy, a former juvenile delinquent himself, is running an experimental halfway house in New York City, where he wants to make a difference in the lives of kids like Gecko, Terence, and Arjay.Things are going well until one night Healy is accidentally knocked unconscious while trying to break up a scuffle among the boys. Terrified of the consequences, they drop him off at a hospital and run away. When Healy wakes up, he has no memory of them or the halfway house. Afraid of being sent back to Juvie, the guys hatch a crazy scheme to continue on as if the group leader never left.But if the boys are discovered, their second chance will be their last. . . .An ALSCA Notable Book, 2009 Review PRAISE FOR JAKE, REINVENTEDKormans reworking of The Great Gatsby places the action in a modern framework, which makes it more recognizable for todays readers and may lead them to the classic. Teens will find deeper issues to consider about popularity, being true to ones self, and taking responsibility for ones actions as they relate to the setting and characters.--Booklist* Theres lots to relish here.--Kliatt, starred reviewPRAISE FOR BORN TO ROCK* Another wild, funny adventure from Korman, who knows how to please his YA audience.--Kliatt, starred reviewPRAISE FOR BORN TO ROCK* This one . . . has the goods to go platinum. --Publishers Weekly, starred reviewPRAISE FOR BORN TO ROCKLaugh-out-loud funny, honest, hot and sweet.--Kirkus ReviewsPRAISE FOR JAKE, REINVENTEDA compelling investigation of the transience of charisma and the flimsy underpinnings of popularity.--The Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksPRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOB[An] expertly plotted escapade.--BooklistPRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOBA fast-paced, tightly focused story.--The Horn BookPRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOBFunny and unexpectedly affecting.--Publishers WeeklyPRAISE FOR SON OF THE MOBAn ALA Top Ten Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year* [T]hese kids are living minute to minute, where one false step may haunt them forever. . . . [B]e prepared for high demand.--Booklist, starred reviewThis novel is signature Korman.--School Library JournalAn ALSCA Notable Book, 2009 About the Author Gordon Korman wrote his first book at age fourteen and since then has written more than eighty middle grade and teen novels. His favorites include the New York Times bestselling The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, Book One: The Medusa Plot; Ungifted; Pop; and Schooled. Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York. He invites you to visit him online at GordonKorman ...