Young Adult Books for 9–12 Year Olds

853 young adult books for 9–12 year olds, sorted by rating — page 5 of 9.

MARTHA'S DAUGHTER

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This powerful coming-of-age novel explores the complex dynamics between a mother and daughter navigating the shifting landscape of their relationship during the protagonist's teenage years. The narra...

MASKS

the centuries\u002Dold monster\u002Dhunting society the Knights of the Night. But a compassionate Knight helped her escape, and she was later found by Stoker, a young adult monster, who taught her how to survive in the shadows of the human world. He also shared a “silly urban legend” about a place “deep downtown, where monsters could live in peace.” Ever since Stoker’s sudden disappearance, Poe has been living with two young monsters named Rice (who has blue skin) and Shelley (who has pink skin, orange hair, and sharp fangs). When neighborhood gentrification means the empty house they’re squatting in will be destroyed, they venture out on Halloween—which provides the perfect cover for their unusual appearances—in search of the rumored haven. But their quest is far from easy, and they encounter danger along the way. Found family and good human allies (diverse in skin tone) who offer support in the face of the actions of corrupt, greedy people lie at the core of the story, offering parallels to the experiences of marginalized groups who must fly under the radar to live safely. The illustrations, which are full of emotion, feature muted colors and loose linework."

This visually striking exploration of facial coverings takes readers on a global journey through the art, history, and cultural significance of masks across civilizations. From ancient ceremonial fac...

MASTERY

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This guide to achieving expertise in any field offers a comprehensive roadmap for young adults seeking to develop true mastery in their chosen pursuits. The book systematically breaks down the princi...

MATCHING MINDS WITH SONDHEIM

many of his friends. His Murder Game inspired the song “Finishing the Hat.” In the 1960s he’d occasionally appear on TV game shows like The Match Game and Password, always anxious to win. He was also New York magazine’s puzzle editor. Joseph goes into great detail outlining the musician’s treasure hunts. “Tackling one of Sondheim’s puzzles can feel like being lost in the face of an unknown language,” the author writes, but the 2013 City Center Treasure Hunt offers insights, as it was “thoroughly documented” by Maria Seremetis, whom Sondheim hired as an assistant. Joseph even gathers together a group of friends over Zoom to reenact the hunt so that they could all experience the fun of matching minds with Sondheim. Joseph discusses the composer’s movie board game, Stardom, designed when he was in his early 20s. The Great Conductor Hunt was designed for his friend Leonard Bernstein. Sondheim was also a word puzzle designer, especially crosswords and challenging cryptics. Stephen Sondheim’s Crossword Puzzles was published in 1980. He was even passionate about elaborate jigsaw puzzles, giving them as gifts to performers in his musicals. Late in life, he got into escape rooms. Joseph estimates that nearly 2,000 of the composer’s possessions, which were auctioned off, were related to puzzles and games."

This innovative puzzle book challenges young minds with clever word games and lyrical brainteasers inspired by the intricate patterns of musical theater. Each page presents fresh linguistic challenge...

Math Brain Teasers for Smart

Vinay B.

Welcome to The Biggest Math Puzzles for Kids, a new collection of challenging problem-solving games perfect for kids ages 8 and up. These endlessly fun logic puzzles for kids will stimulate young minds and keep children engaged and entertained for hours. Featuring over 500 math & logic puzzles for k

MAX, A LITTLE AXOLOTL #1

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This vibrant underwater adventure introduces Max, a curious axolotl who discovers his unique ability to regenerate not just limbs, but also friendships after a playful mishap. The story cleverly weav...

Maze Puzzle Book Fun and Challenging Mazes for Kids by Mr Satyapal Gandhi

Mr Satyapal Gandhi

PERFECT GIFT FOR YOUR CHILD TO HAVE FUN WITH MAZES ! Have Fun with 100 Challenging Maze Workbook for Kids to Enjoy Time with This World of Maze Puzzles Books Improve Kids Skills and Problem-Solving Skills, Entertain Kids for Kids 3-12, amazing 100 Page 8.5 x 11 inch perfect gift for kids boys girls

Mechanic (Dirty Jobs) by Simon Rose

Simon Rose

Describes the typical daily activities of a mechanic and discusses the skills, tools, and training necessary to do the job.

Meet Maya Cat A story about acceptance. (AllWorthys Inclusion Series)

Lauren Beader

This adorable picture book starring Instagram's @meetmayacat teaches children of all ages to accept those who are different. Written to normalize physical, developmental, and emotional disabilities or conditions of all kinds, this book can open everyone's eyes to the idea that every life deserves lo

MELINDA WEST AND THE GREMLIN QUEEN

going after a single “grem” that they spotted in Fallows, which ultimately leads them to crowds of the creatures. The gunslingers, armed with pistols, dynamite, and a crossbow, garner new allies, including the recently widowed and noticeably pregnant Brigitta\u003B alchemist witch Nox, and several others. The grems are able to multiply at an alarming rate, so it seems that the only way to take them down for good is to somehow ensure that they stop laying eggs. Grifant’s taut follow\u002Dup to Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger (2023) wisely devotes more time to establishing its unforgettable setting. It’s not a monster story set in the Old West, but rather a Western that happens to contain monsters, as evidenced by Melinda and Lance’s attire (each wears a wide\u002Dbrimmed hat and a duster), weapons (six\u002Dshooters with holsters), and means of transportation (ever\u002Ddependable horses Pepper and Mud). The heroes face a variety of engaging challenges, including vicious creatures that hail from the Edge (including “fire cattle” with “too\u002Dwide mouths like sharks”), a fissure between the human world and the monster world\u003B untrustworthy outlaws and refugees at an outpost\u003B and frequently rough terrain. Numerous characters receive the spotlight at various times, including those who appear in only a few chapters. Lance is little more than Melinda’s sidekick, but the duo’s mutual loyalty and respect is unmistakable and a driving narrative force."

This action-packed sequel plunges gunslingers Melinda and Lance back into the monster-infested frontier, where a simple hunt for a single "grem" spirals into a desperate battle against a multiplying ...

MERCY

his own tragedy when readers first meet him hunting fugitives. Later, he allies himself with Alevist. “So much of the history was filled with deceit and manipulation, but also sacrifice,” Erevayn realizes at one point. “So much of what he had learned, now revealed to be false.” In the book’s “About the Author” section, a mention is made that some of Dillon’s writing influences include Steven Erikson’s Malazan Book of the Fallen series and Joe Abercrombie (presumably his First Law trilogy). Readers familiar with those authors will see them all over this fast\u002Dpaced series opener. The usual trappings of epic fantasy are present—maps, glossaries, etc.—but they’re amply augmented by some of the hallmarks of grimdark fantasy, including bouts of gory violence and the liberal deployment of expletives. The characters wield magic in a world of supernatural beings, but most of them sound distinctly contemporary in language and attitude. The novel is also characterized by a great deal of the cynical nihilism that fills the books of the author’s storytelling predecessors. Dillon takes the risk of front\u002Dloading his narrative with the intricate vocabulary and proper names of his story, and despite the presence of glossaries at the front and back of the novel, this gamble doesn’t entirely pay off. Readers unfamiliar with the shotgun\u002Dstyle worldbuilding of the Dungeon Master’s Guide may find themselves swamped by the tale’s arcane terminology. But the author usually overcomes this lack of punchy exposition by keeping readers hooked the old\u002Dfashioned way, with well\u002Ddeveloped characters and smoothly realized dialogue. Alevist dominates the bulk of the story so completely that it’s fortunate he’s drawn as compellingly as he is, a deeply wounded man who’s nonetheless emotionally honest. But even the tale’s main villain, Harglon, often manages to be more than a simple, one\u002Ddimensional bad guy. In his first novel, Dillon accomplishes the crucial feat of making his readers want to move on to his next book."

This gritty fantasy debut plunges readers into a morally complex world where fugitive hunters and reluctant allies navigate landscapes of deceit and violent magic. Drawing clear inspiration from grim...

Messenger

Lois Lowry

The third book in Lois Lowry's Giver Quartet, which began with the bestselling and Newbery Medal-winning The Giver. Trouble is brewing in Village. Once a utopian community that prided itself on welcoming strangers, Village will soon be cut off to all outsiders. As one of the few able to traverse the

Michael Vey 8

Richard Paul Evans

"Michael and his friends learn that returning to a normal life is not only more difficult than they imagined, but that normal doesn't last. Like the mythical Hydra, cutting off the head of the global Elgen only created more enemies"--]cProvided by publisher.

Middle School Super Spy 6 Daylight Robbery!

Peter Patrick

My name is Charlie Chucky and I am the son of an international super spy. Monday started out like any other day - until all the banks in town were robbed! I tried to talk with my super spy Dad, but he wouldn't listen. So my town is about to be taken over by crazy thieves - but not if I can help it!

MIDNIGHT ON THE POTOMAC

superior resources and persistence, not battlefield victories, so he was not discouraged after a year of bloody stalemate, although Union morale plummeted. Departing from tradition, Ellsworth gives John Wilkes Booth more attention than Abraham Lincoln and Grant. America’s most admired matinee idol, Booth hated Black people and fervently supported the Confederacy. Ellsworth turns up evidence that he secretly met with Confederate agents. No one knows what they discussed, but the idea that Wilkes was carrying out a devilish Confederate plot has never lacked supporters. Despite remaining skeptical, Ellsworth devotes much of his book to the South’s energetic secret service, whose members engaged in espionage, propaganda, and terrorism throughout the Union and Canada. His breathless account takes the service more seriously than most scholars but can’t conceal its mostly ineffectual schemes, among which were plans to kidnap the president. Booth approved and volunteered his services, but by 1865 efforts had fizzled\u003B the Confederacy was on its last legs, but the plot to kill Lincoln, the vice president, and the secretary of state proceeded under Booth’s leadership. Ellsworth tells the familiar story, followed by the victory that the Union greeted ecstatically despite the shadow cast by Lincoln’s assassination. He extols Black freedom yet admits that persistent racism left a shameful pall over American exceptionalism, which lifted somewhat over the following century but is, of course, still with us."

This gripping political thriller plunges readers into the high-stakes world of Washington D.C. intrigue, where a young intern stumbles upon a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government....

MILLIE OF THE MANOR

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This charming middle-grade novel introduces readers to Millie, a clever and resourceful twelve-year-old who takes on the responsibility of managing her family's sprawling, slightly dilapidated manor ...

Mindfulness Skills for Kids & Teens

Debra Burdick, LCSWR, BCN

Finally -- a comprehensive, practical and user-friendly mindfulness resource written specifically for children and adolescents. Best-selling mindfulness author Debra Burdick has blended the latest research and best practices to create this straight-forward guide for improving self-awareness, self-re

MINDS IN TRANSIT

the poor and desperate. The nobles of Valedon would simply prefer to bury the Underworld and relocate its inhabitants, as so\u002Dcalled “cancerplasts” are rooting there, causing earthquakes that shake the city and threaten to undermine it permanently. Meanwhile, the masters—micros that seek to take over their host, not work with it—have mutated into Traders, capitalists that use financial incentives to encourage their hosts to succumb to their control and who are no longer as easy to detect. In order to flush them out, Chrys has incorporated microscopic quantum computing units within herself, which collectively threaten to achieve sentience in their own right, which many see as a threat. And this barely scratches the surface of all the intrigue connected to the continuing fight for nonhuman sentient rights and political shakeups on both Valedon and Shora. Slonczewski is fond of overloading her characters with difficulties, but this story seems to take that tendency to an extreme. There is almost no letup to the implausible amount of burdens and responsibilities that others pile upon Chrys\u003B she is allowed very little time to enjoy her unique position as a successful artist and a wealthy woman with a fascinating creative collective in her brain. Perhaps it’s her micros that prevent Chrys from having a nervous breakdown, even as they add to her stress. Ultimately, these tensions build to a crisis point, but the resolution afterward is rife with dangling and even expanding plot threads, suggesting that the author has merely chosen a place to rest, not to conclude. Presumably we won’t have to wait another 25 years to find out?"

This collection of literary criticism offers insightful analysis of contemporary fiction, examining how modern authors explore themes of identity, displacement, and cultural transformation. The essay...

MISS CAMPER

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This middle-grade novel offers a fresh take on summer camp adventures, following a determined protagonist navigating friendship challenges and outdoor escapades. The story captures the authentic expe...

Miss Tammys Manners

Miss Tammy

This engaging guide to etiquette offers young readers a comprehensive toolkit for navigating social situations with confidence and grace, covering everything from table manners and introductions to d...

MONKEY KING AND THE WORLD OF MYTHS

negativity or “wicked thoughts,” eventually turning them into monsters. Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, encounters the equally famous Momotaro, or Peach Boy, from Japanese folklore, forming an empathic bond even as they venture to Demon Island. They meet fox spirit Kit, along with other beasts and yokai (spirits), and together recover magical treasures while unraveling mysteries and narrowly averting war between beasts and humans. Lam again weaves a colorful and exhilarating pictorial narrative that will delight readers, inhabited by appealing characters such as Tofu\u002DBoy. Although the iconic Monkey King is eternally childlike, in the portrayal of Wukong’s hero’s journey in his human form, he appears as a young adult, perhaps signaling his interior world. Lam’s charmingly expressive and endearing illustrations add humor to this rollicking adventure\u003B Cerberus, Wukong’s constant companion and a carry\u002Dover from the first book, is adorably fluffy and rotund. "

This action-packed graphic novel adaptation brings the legendary Chinese folk hero Sun Wukor to life, plunging readers into a vibrant world of ancient gods, demons, and mythical quests. The narrative...

MONSTER BLOOD

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This chilling addition to the popular series delivers another dose of supernatural suspense, plunging readers into a world where a mysterious green goo has terrifying, transformative powers. The plot...

MOON SONGS

quotes from Emshwiller. One proclaims her love for unreliable narrators\u003B another disclaims any intention to provide “meaning,” asserting, “I just try to write a good, well\u002Dformed story.” And she does just that, establishing eerie atmospheres in mere handfuls of words, often and most effectively through a set of characters encountering something out of their norm—alien, or wrong, or just different—which in turn draws the inhuman out of them. Her final published story, the post\u002Dapocalyptic “All I Know of Freedom,” closes the collection with grim hope that resonates long after its 2012 publication. This compellingly assembled retrospective gives longtime Emshwiller fans a chance to savor her unique sensibility again, while lucky newcomers enjoy the thrill of discovery."

This lyrical collection of nighttime poetry captures the magic and mystery of the moon through verses that explore lunar phases, celestial wonders, and the quiet beauty of the evening sky. The poems ...

MORE AND MORE AND MORE

a new one. In this model, wood gives way to coal, which gives way to oil, then electricity, nuclear, and eventually renewable energy become the dominant forms. The book argues that the transition model was originally created by industrialists touting their products as the wave of the future. The idea especially took off after World War II, with the “atomic age” promoted as a new era of clean, cheap energy. Historians as well as the popular press adopted the idea without looking closely at all the ways it simplified what was really happening. Fressoz, a French historian of science and technology, rejects this model, supplying abundant evidence that instead of earlier forms being replaced as newer ones came online, they remained in use, often supplementing the new forms. For example, the rise of coal was accompanied by an increase in the use of wood, for braces in the coal mines, railroad ties, and construction of railroad cars. A similar dynamic followed each of the later “energy transitions,” with coal usage increasing as oil became the dominant energy source\u003B more coal is being used today than ever before, notably to generate electricity in Asian countries but also to make steel and other metals. Most recently, “transition” has become a mantra for those responding to the climate crisis—all the bad, polluting energy sources will be replaced eventually by something greener. Fressoz does not dispute the severity of the climate crisis. Instead, he points to “the need…for a new understanding of energy and material dynamics” instead of reliance on “bad history.”"

This vibrant counting book transforms early math concepts into an engaging visual adventure, using bold illustrations and clever repetition to build number recognition skills. Each page introduces ne...

Mr. Ivans Five in 1 confidence builder

Ivan Rose

This transformative guide offers young readers a comprehensive toolkit for building authentic self-confidence through five distinct yet interconnected pillars of personal development. Ivan Rose prese...

Multicultural Literature for Children and Young Adults

Ginny Moore Kruse

A selected bibliography of literature from 1980-1990 by and about African -Amer., Amer. Indians, Asian-Amer., and Hispanic Amer. Covers: history, people and places; poetry; folklore, mythology and traditional literature; seasons and celebrations; books for babies; concept books; issues in today's wo

MURDER IN MINIATURE

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This clever mystery novel offers young readers an immersive whodunit set against the backdrop of a competitive model-building convention, where a prized miniature village becomes the scene of an actu...

MURDERLAND

the Guggenheim family), tragic incidents on a precarious floating bridge connecting Seattle and Mercer Island, and Fraser’s own recollections of growing up in a time and place when young women were inordinately targeted and killed. She depicts a lot of death\u003B Fraser is determined to make the reader see the worst of the killers’ actions, in vivid but unsensationalistic detail, to underscore the ever\u002Descalating crises that mining and smelting businesses tried to underplay, pay off, or ignore. By the ’90s, as bans on leaded gasoline took effect, smelters closed, and the EPA set stricter pollution standards, the number of serial killers dissipated. Fraser’s book is an engrossing and disturbing portrait of decades of carnage that required decades to confront."

A chilling and atmospheric thriller that plunges readers into a small town where a series of gruesome murders exposes the dark secrets festering beneath a seemingly placid surface. The narrative mast...

MUSCLE MAN

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This middle-grade novel delivers a powerful exploration of friendship, bullying, and the complex social dynamics of adolescence through the lens of a young boy's obsession with bodybuilding. The stor...

My Book Of Number Games 1-150 by Kumon Publishing

Kumon Publishing

Kumon Math Skills Workbooks are unique because they focus on teaching one specific skill from start to finish. With just the right amount of practice, children master each topic and gain confidence without becoming bored or frustrated.

MY DEAR ILLUSION

the mist rising off the black water and the droplets falling in a raindrop symphony over the moonlit night that it almost missed the trickster slipping through the front door of the Night Den.”) The story, despite its bulk, maintains tension. The frenetic, unpredictable final act makes checking out the forthcoming sequel a virtual necessity."

This collection of literary criticism and essays offers a sophisticated exploration of literary theory and textual analysis that will challenge advanced high school readers and college-bound students...

My Life In Kenya (A Childs Day In...)

Patience Coster

What's it really like to live in Kenya? Come and experience a day in the life of ten-year-old Esther who lives in Nairobi. From the moment she gets up to the moment she goes to bed; see inside her home, her school and find out about all the things she does each day, what she does with their friends

MY NAME IS BENNY

best friend Timothy, her neighbor Isaac, and her classmate Fae. The individual entries, which range from one to three pages, throw readers into Benny’s world with little introduction and feature short, often comedic moments from her interactions with peers. The humorous scenarios vary but primarily focus on a combination of Benny’s immaturity, laziness, and imaginative flights of fancy, which are often juxtaposed against the actions and responses of her friends. There’s not enough material in the fast\u002Dpaced stories to enthrall readers looking for belly laughs and deep witticisms, but those amused by slice\u002Dof\u002Dlife moments might enjoy meeting Benny and seeing her offbeat interactions. The artwork makes use of watercolorlike textures and tones and minimalist backgrounds. Some of the jokes seem to be aimed at older readers, such as references to infomercial pitchman Billy Mays and the marshmallow test and an incident involving a massage chair. Diehard fans of the web series may appreciate owning a book that collects many of Benny’s adventures. Characters are light\u002Dskinned and largely present white. "

This vibrant picture book introduces young readers to Benny, a curious child who embarks on a journey of self-discovery through the simple, powerful act of introducing himself. The narrative cleverly...

My Teenage Diary

Harriet Jaine

Ever wanted to pick the lock of a celebrity’s teenage diary? My Teenage Diary is a Radio 4 comedy show hosted by Rufus Hound featuring celebrities reading and discussing extracts from their teenage diaries. Collected together for the first time, these tear-stained, lipstick-smudged, adolescent rambl

Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park (National Park Mystery Series)

Aaron Johnson

This first book in the National Parks Mystery Series takes young readers, ages 7 to 12, on a fast-paced adventure set in the heart of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.Before Jake's grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. And he has entrusted that mystery to Jake, leaving beh

Mythical Young Nietzsche Book VI

Jason Kassel

The Illustrated Nietzsche: An Allegorical Birth of the Tragic transforms Friedrich Nietzsche's The Birth of Tragedy into a creative workbook for young thinkers, artists, and readers drawn to deep ideas and mythic imagination. Blending classical philosophy with visual storytelling, this unique title

NAGASAKI

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This powerful historical account transports readers to the final days of World War II through the eyes of Japanese civilians, offering a deeply personal perspective on the atomic bombing and its deva...

National Park Mystery Series - Books 1-3 3 Book Collection

Aaron Johnson

Explore the Rocky Mountains - Experience the Great Sand Dunes - Hike the Grand Canyon **This single-volume collects books 1-3** The National Park Mystery Series Before Jake's grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. And he has entrusted that mystery to Jake, leaving behind a

New Zealand (Countries of the World) by Bryan Langdo

Bryan Langdo

New Zealand is known for its kiwi birds and kiwi fruit. That is why its people are often called Kiwis! In this book, beginning readers learn all about New Zealand's culture, land, animals, and more through leveled text and vibrant images. Special features highlight a language, share favorite foods,

NIGHT PEOPLE

a musician with a home studio. But this was an absurdly lucky break, even for me.” Ronson writes beautifully about the allure of the nightclub: “For someone who grew up amid chaos and uncertainty, the DJ booth was the perfect refuge—a one‐man command center, where every fader and dial bent the world to my will.” His chronicle of his rise to success is entertaining, funny, and humble\u003B while he allows that he’s good at his job, he remains well aware of the role that chance played in his career. You don’t have to love dance music to enjoy this thoroughly charming memoir."

This compelling exploration of nocturnal life reveals the hidden world of creatures and humans who thrive after dark, offering young readers a fascinating glimpse into nighttime ecosystems and activi...

NINETTE'S WAR

Basque smugglers. Ninette sat out the rest of the war in Madrid, only returning to France after the Allied victory. Her life is told by a master storyteller, himself a child of Jewish survivors, based on her diaries and the conversations that the elderly Ninette had with her biographer. Jay’s book focuses on a young woman’s coming of age in a time of trauma. It writes an inner, psychological narrative of getting by, getting along, and not getting caught. It illustrates how even the most privileged of people could be ensnared in prejudice and persecution. Ninette’s life does not have the tragic poignancy of Anne Frank’s, and her diary and reminiscences carry little of the existential weight of Frank’s famous journal. Ninette ages into what her biographer calls “une grande dame from central casting.” What we learn from her story, though, is how family gets you through the worst of times—how parents and children bond and bear the terror of a knock on the door, a casual encounter with a man in uniform, and the foreboding sense that, irrespective of your importance, they may come for you too."

This powerful historical novel follows a young Jewish girl's harrowing journey through Nazi-occupied France, blending coming-of-age themes with the stark realities of survival during World War II. Th...

NOBODY CAN GIVE YOU FREEDOM

virtue of, among other things, his rejection of some of the Nation of Islam’s more extreme tenets, including its unbending view that white people were incapable of redemption, while he “did leave open the possibility of White people being involved in the struggle.” Andrews paints with a broad brush in condemning the authors of the myths surrounding Malcolm, among whom he names Black intellectuals and writers, including Spike Lee, Manning Marable, Cornel West, and Alex Haley. Similarly, he scorns the Civil Rights Movement as led by Martin Luther King Jr. and Bayard Rustin, holding that revolutionary struggle for liberation alone could achieve equality: “Malcolm didn’t believe we should rely on White people (e.g., affirmative action) because the Western system was incapable of providing justice for Black people.” Andrews’ disdain for the civil rights approach extends to such efforts as the New York Times’ 1619 Project, calling lead editor Nikole Hannah\u002DJones “a witness, and so we should not embrace the solutions she has offered, especially when they involve draping yourself in the American flag—as though this could ever offer some kind of protection.” Andrews’ ad hominem observations make this a slog. He can also be repetitious, hitting several times, for instance, on Malcolm’s views of race less as biological fact than as a political construct. (As Malcolm said, “White is an attitude….”) This diminishes the author’s project of identifying the enduring lessons of Malcolm X’s legacy and how to put them into action."

This powerful manifesto delivers an urgent call to action for young activists, exploring the complex realities of social justice and personal liberation in a world that often promises easy solutions....

NOBODY KNOWS YOU'RE HERE

one of the callous “goons” who occasionally drop off kidnap victims or, scarier still, take them away (“Maybe They would kill us all”). Beatrice, with no access to a cellphone or the internet, is ostensibly in the middle of nowhere. That, however, doesn’t stop her from contemplating escape, or attempting it when she has the chance. Greenwood’s novel is steeped in mysteries beyond Beatrice not knowing where she is\u003B for example, she can’t be sure her indifferent father, or anyone else, is even looking for her. Aiden and Isabel are likewise unpredictable—they also seem to be victims of whatever organization is behind the kidnappings, but how much of what they tell Beatrice is the truth? Beatrice, who narrates, makes for a laudable hero\u003B she’s bright, empathetic, patient when it counts the most, and a mental powerhouse. Some of what she endures is vicious, though the author implies much of the violence and consistently lets suspense drive the narrative. All of this begets a sublime final act that focuses on the enigmatic characters and their complicated relationships. "

This gripping thriller plunges readers into the dark underbelly of a city where a determined photographer and a reluctant detective hunt a serial killer targeting young women. The narrative masterful...

NORTH FOR THE WINTER

Podesta"

This middle-grade survival adventure follows a determined young protagonist's perilous journey through the harsh northern wilderness after becoming separated from their family. The narrative masterfu...

Nostalgia

his stage name, Nostalgia) was once a revolutionary musician, but after not making any new music for years, he’s become completely detached from both his creative life and his former insurrectionist ties: “I can’t get arrested these days,” he says to someone currently fighting against the system. “And I’m not looking to.” When Nathan appears, claiming to be his son, Craig is skeptical but open to forming a bond with the younger man. The story flashes back to Craig’s earlier life—his parents, his rise to fame, and subsequent withdrawal from the world—while, in the present, Nathan’s involvement with a shadowy rebel organization is revealed. Unlike a lot of other dystopian fiction, this story’s setting and its technology is fleshed out just enough to be intriguing without feeling excessive\u003B the futuristic way that music is created is especially engrossing. There’s a twist just before the end that some readers may see coming, but Hoffman (perhaps better known by his stage name, Babydaddy, of the glam\u002Drock band Scissor Sisters) still manages to make it compelling. Žeželj’s art style is more abstract than one typically encounters in comics—reminiscent of flyers from punk shows, but more richly colored. It’s an appealingly bold stylistic choice, but it causes a few problems at times, as characters’ faces are sometimes too abstract to recognize. The story itself is moody and introspective, ruminating on such ideas as what it means to be famous, how to use that fame, and what a celebrity owes to the world\u003B however, it avoids feeling self\u002Dabsorbed. Truly, the biggest downside is that the story ends just as it seems to be getting started."

This poignant coming-of-age novel explores the bittersweet landscape of adolescence, where first loves and formative friendships are tinged with the ache of impending goodbyes. The narrative masterfu...

Now I Know Better Kids Tell Kids About Safety by ChildS Hosp.At Yale New-Haven

Child'S Hosp.At Yale New-Haven

Young people ages five to nineteen describe accidents they have had, with their own safety advice and the comments of emergency room doctors.

ODDITY WOODS

town of Perdita, where he worked with the police. But the town’s police are dismissive, saying they’re too busy to follow up on a “silly ghost story.” To keep children out, people say that “deep in the woods, a ghost train appears, which steals your soul if you ride it.” Trusting her instincts, Marietta runs directly into those storied woods. Upon crossing a mystical threshold that disappears behind her, she finds herself in an otherworldly realm. A boy named Wyatt with a mysterious past appears to be the only living human in a landscape otherwise populated with monsters and ghosts. After escaping a terrifying encounter with the conductor of the ghost train, the two team up, working together to find Marietta’s father and get Wyatt home. Originally released as a webcomic, this series opener features luminescent and evocative artwork reminiscent of chibi\u002Dstyle manga. The illustrations effectively convey threats, movement, and emotions. Though the latter half of the book gets a bit complicated by added characters and side quests, the magical gadgets, compelling characters, and exciting twists give the story strong appeal for young fantasy fans. Most human characters are white presenting."

This gripping supernatural thriller plunges readers into a mysterious forest community where strange occurrences are the norm and a young protagonist must uncover the town's dark secrets. The atmosph...

OF SAINTS AND RIVERS

Genre

This powerful novel follows a young protagonist's journey through the treacherous landscape of a war-torn region, where survival depends on navigating both physical dangers and complex moral choices....

OF WIND AND WOLVES

her father in marriage to the elderly Ariapaithi, King of the Skythians. Trained by her mother’s people to be independent, Anaiti has no interest in being a wife and mother. She has agreed to the arrangement to ensure peace between the Bastarnai kingdom and the Skythians. She is what the Greeks call an hamazon, or amazon, a member of the feared Rokhalani tribe of tall, fierce women. Although the Bastarnai are a farming tribe who have settled on the border of the Steppe, the Rokhalani are nomadic, and Anaiti has a passion for the open wildness of the steppe. She is mentally and physically devoted to the hamazon ethic, a commitment that was sealed many years ago when her right breast was ceremonially cauterized to improve her archery skills. But there’s a problem: Although Anaiti is a skillful rider and is highly adept in archery, she’s never killed an enemy. Among both tribes, no warrior is to be married before first accomplishing this feat. Ariapaithi proposes a compromise: “She’ll ride with our men as they patrol the marches and return when she has a scalp. When she makes her kill, I’ll make her my wife.” Anaiti willingly accepts this challenge\u003B it’s a way to postpone marriage. Ariapaithi assigns protection of her life and virtue while living among the male warriors of the steppe to his youngest son, Aric, “Warden of the East March and Kara\u002DDaranaka of the kingdom’s most sacred warband.” And so begins a yearlong saga of a relationship between Anaiti and Aric that grows in intensity, loyalty, and dangerous intimacy. The Skythians are portrayed in history as a fearsome, bloodthirsty band of savages with exceptional archery skills while astride a horse. Elliott’s mission, however, is to limn the humanity of the tribe. The pages abound with gruesome battles, but there’s also loyalty and friendship, a devotion to the land and their gods, and poignancy. Elliott is herself a horse trainer, and many of her most tender passages concern Anaiti’s love and unique understanding of horses. There’s also humor tucked into deft prose, amusingly peppered with standard modern four\u002Dletter curse words. Plus, there are dozens of philosophical debates between Anaiti and the Skythians about the nature and rules of the universe. Still, make no mistake, this is not an adventure for the squeamish. The land, climate, and culture leave no room for the weak. Violence and death hide behind every turn in the road and sometimes within the tribe itself (“Grabbing a fistful of his hair, he pulled back the man’s head and sliced open his throat, spraying me with a shower of hot blood”). The final pages of this first volume of a projected trilogy intentionally leave readers guessing what will come next."

This gripping fantasy adventure plunges readers into a world where ancient magic stirs and a young protagonist discovers a dangerous connection to the legendary wolves of the northern wilds. The narr...

OLIVER'S GREAT BIG UNIVERSE

Dr. Bertha, he does—from (primordial) soup to incidents that are pure nuts. Once again, the humor (including groan\u002Dworthy puns, farting, and mentions of poop) is matched to a middle schooler’s DNA, and the droll black\u002Dand\u002Dwhite line drawings reduplicate the fun (and convey information). The language is largely accessible: Words like paleontologist, domesticated, and fossils are defined in the text. A pronunciation cue is integrated for fungi (Dr. Bertha: “It’s pronounced ‘fun\u002Dguy.’” Oliver: “Yes, I am!”) but not for harder vocabulary (e.g., eukaryotes, haikouichthys, and Chicxulub). Cham explains scientists’ various theories for potential sources of life (such as lightning hitting the primordial soup or asteroids bringing “the right ingredients”). He also describes natural selection and mass extinctions. The book gets down to the microbe level, but there’s no mention of genes (even in the explanation of mutations), and evolution comes across as largely occurring in the past\u003B nevertheless, this is an entertaining overview of the basics. "

This middle-grade science adventure follows an inquisitive 11-year-old named Oliver as he navigates the vast and often confusing cosmos of middle school, using his passion for astrophysics as both a ...

ON ANTISEMITISM

the middle third of the 20th century, “the Jewish question,” in the words of the Nazi Reich press office, became “the key to world history.” Antisemitism and the rise of the emancipation of Jews went together. Mazower writes, “As a movement against Jewish emancipation, antisemitism fundamentally involved a critique of the idea that the law should treat all alike.” The impact of antisemitism, then, went beyond laws discriminating against Jews. It created a world in which law and national identity became inextricably linked. In a postwar world, could Jews be “true patriots?” Mazower, professor of history at Columbia University and author of Hitler’s Empire, also argues that the emergence of the state of Israel as a world power reshaped both the social and the legal positions of Jewish communities throughout Europe and America. “With the secularization of American Jewry and its embrace of ethnic politics, antisemitism was gradually becoming more and more linked to the question of Israel.” While Mazower declines to equate anti\u002DZionism with antisemitism, he recognizes that, increasingly, some do. Mazower concludes his book with a reflection on student protests in the wake of Hamas’ attack on October 7, 2023, and the war in Gaza. The word “antisemitism” has become ammunition that fits many different guns. “To clarify terms like it,” he writes, is to make us aware of the “hidden depths” behind its modern history and, in the end, “make ourselves participants in the process of change in the world.”"

This essential collection of essays and analyses tackles the complex history and contemporary manifestations of antisemitism with unflinching clarity. The book provides a vital educational resource f...

ON DRUGS

Genre

This candid exploration of substance use and addiction provides young readers with crucial information about drugs and their effects, presented in a straightforward, age-appropriate manner. The book ...

ONE OF US

Genre

This powerful novel explores the complex dynamics of high school cliques and the pressure to conform, following a protagonist caught between multiple social groups. The narrative delves into identity...

OUR FRAGILE FREEDOMS

Genre

This timely collection examines the fundamental rights and liberties that form the bedrock of democratic society, exploring everything from freedom of speech and religion to the right to a fair trial...

Our Journey Across the World by Sunita

Sunita

This immersive travel memoir chronicles a family's extraordinary global expedition, blending vivid cultural encounters with heartfelt personal reflections that transform armchair travel into genuine ...

OUR SHARE OF MORNING

Genre

This powerful collection of contemporary poetry offers young readers an unflinching look at modern adolescence through verse that captures the raw emotions and complex realities of growing up today. ...

OVER THE EDGE OF THE WORLD

disguising herself as a boy, since that way she’ll likely do hard labor instead of being forced into sex work, as many young females are. It’s not all doom and gloom: The author makes several entertaining nods to classic fairy tales, sometimes directly and other times more generally (shoes, as they do in many fairy tales, play a crucial role in this novel). Rose’s aunties provide a touch of comic relief, with their nonstop banter complicating many conversations, whether they’re arguing or in complete agreement. The action picks up in the story’s latter half, and while the final act is definitely in no rush to reach the ending, the journey to get there is well worth it."

“A first-rate historical page turner.” —New York Times Book Review The acclaimed and bestselling account of Ferdinand Magellan’s historic 60,000-mile ocean voyage. Ferdinand Magellan's daring circumnavigation of the globe in the sixteenth century was a three-year odyssey filled with sex, violence, a

PAISLEY & PECK

Genre

This vibrant counting book introduces early math concepts through the charming adventures of Paisley the possum and Peck the parrot as they explore their colorful rainforest home. Young readers will ...

PARALLEL LIVES

Genre

This young adult novel explores the complex dynamics of identical twins separated at birth who discover each other as teenagers, navigating identity, family secrets, and the haunting question of natu...

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Mr Latesh Digambar Shivalkar

Welcome to "Let's Color Happy Parrots," the ultimate coloring book for parrot lovers of all ages! This delightful 8.5x11 inch book is filled with 50 adorable and cute illustrations of joyful parrots that will provide hours of fun and creativity for kids, teens, and adults. Designed to entertain and

Partypooper (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book 20) (Volume 20)

Jeff Kinney

"You're invited--RSVP for fun! Expect gobs of fun and over-the-top antics as Greg throws an epic birthday party for none other than himself. So come celebrate and laugh alongside Greg, his family, and the entire world of Wimpy Kid fans."--

Paw & Order

Genre

This clever picture book offers a fresh take on early number concepts through a charming police procedural theme that will captivate young readers. Children join a team of animal officers as they sol...

PEERS® for Young Adults

Elizabeth Laugeson

Session 1. Trading information and starting conversations -- session 2. Trading information and maintaining conversations -- session 3. Finding a source of friends -- session 4. Electronic communication -- session 5. Appropriate use of humor -- session 6. Entering group conversations -- session 7. E

Pendragon Books 6-10 The Rivers of Zadaa; The Quillan Games

D.J. MacHale

The final five books in the epic, #1 New York Times bestselling Pendragon series are available in an eBook collection. Join Bobby Pendragon in his battle to protect all of time and space in this eBook boxed set. The Pendragon books have more than three million copies in print, and this eBook collect

Percy Jackson and the Olympians 5 Book Paperback Boxed Set (w/poster)

Rick Riordan

When the goddess Artemis goes missing, she is believed to have been kidnapped.And now it's up to Percy and his friends to find out what happened. Who is powerful enough to kidnap a goddess? They must find Artemis before the winter solstice, when her influence on the Olympian Council could swing an i

PERPETUA

Rome in a public spectacle for their refusal to recant their faith. Their story is recounted by Perpetua herself, in a short document that was soon after augmented by an editor/redactor. Ruden approaches the story of Perpetua with reverence, but primarily with the eye of a scholar. Her treatment is far from a hagiography or even a work of Christian history but instead serves as a close literary examination of this ancient text. Perpetua is seen as a truncated, overlooked, and even exploited female author, her own account, riveting and meaningful on its own, touched up, added to, and misused by others over time. “In forty years of studying ancient literature,” Ruden notes, “I have never seen an author so openly shoved to the side, shushed, and interrupted.” Ruden’s efforts seem aimed to clarify Perpetua’s role in the eyes of fellow academics. She exposes those forces in the church and in culture who have misrepresented and misused Perpetua (Augustine of Hippo is an example), while also diving headlong into a level of literary analysis that the lay reader may find unhelpful. A page and a half devoted to Perpetua’s use of the word ego (“I”), in reference to herself, is an example. Ruden notes in conclusion that “it is high time to move [Perpetua’s] story into the brighter light she powerfully deserves.” Ruden’s treatment does not, unfortunately, move Perpetua into that brighter light for the average reader."

This gripping dystopian novel plunges readers into a meticulously crafted world where a rigid caste system and perpetual surveillance dictate every aspect of life, following a protagonist who dares t...

Phineas Fitch And The Curious Chest (The Phineasverse™ Book 1) by Ryan L. Smith

Ryan L. Smith

Phineas Fitch and the Curious Chest by Ryan L. Smith Middle Grade Fiction | Fantasy | Magical Realism | Family Adventure When Ten-year-old Phineas Fitch discovers an ancient chest in his uncle's estate, he unlocks a world of quiet magic and long-buried secrets. Guided by cryptic notes and enchanted

PICKLE ON WHEELS

the end of the story, Pickle, Coco, and Felix are all skating together, three links in a chain of friendship. The repeated emphasis on process over results conveys a lovely lesson that never becomes preachy. Kantorovitz’s spare, muted artwork is enchanting in its simplicity, depicting the pains of failing at a new hobby and the joys of finally triumphing\u003B she also displays a keen eye for precious details such as Pickle’s handwritten thank\u002Dyou letter to Grandma and knee patches on the protagonist’s now\u002Dmended trousers."

This charming picture book follows the unexpected adventures of a pickle who discovers the joy of mobility after finding a set of wheels. Young readers will delight in the whimsical premise as the an...

PIGEONHOLED

one columnist as “the Guardian’s black journalist who writes ‘black stories.’” Ironically, his first column for the paper, about Bosnia, was spiked because the editor wanted him to add an “ethnic sensibility.” Born in Hertfordshire to Barbadian parents, Younge knew very few Black people. “When I entered a pub in most Scottish cities or any rural area in Britain, there was always this fragment of silence as I single\u002Dhandedly integrated the space.” Starting out in journalism, he says, felt like going into one of those pubs. Two decades later, Black journalists made up only 0.2% of staffers at British outlets. Younge is highly critical of mainstream media that have few Black decision\u002Dmakers but put Black journalists in front of cameras, mistaking photo opportunities for equal opportunities. Invoking wisdom from James Baldwin, Langston Hughes, and Shonda Rhimes, he acknowledges that while he aims to speak to the Black community in a relevant voice, “I hope I am never deluded enough to think I can speak for it.” He insists that though he may not represent Black people, “it’s important that I don’t misrepresent them. For it would also be reckless to contribute to an atmosphere in which relatively vulnerable people were made more vulnerable by my work.” After all, being Black in Britain means one is more likely to be stopped, searched, arrested, incarcerated, unemployed, underpaid, or homeless. By honestly reflecting on the complex challenges of his career, Younge hopes “to broaden the space for what we all might write.”"

This clever picture book tackles the frustration of being stereotyped through the story of a pigeon who dreams of being more than just a city bird. When the pigeon is repeatedly told it can only deli...

Piratas (Llibres Per a Construir / Books to Build) (Spanish Edition) by Unknown

Unknown

«Piratas» es un libro, es un juguete, es una aventura apasionante, un viaje al fabuloso mundo pirata, que permitirá a los más pequeños conocer sus barcos, sus costumbres, sus banderas, sus códigos, leer sus pergaminos, encontrar la isla del tesoro y disfrutar siendo un miembro más de la tripulación.

Pirate Academy Missing at Sea Pirate Academy, Book 2 by Justin Somper

Justin Somper

From Justin Somper, award-winning author of the Vampirates series, comes the second book in this new swashbuckling fantasy adventure series. At the elite Pirate Academy, it's only been a few weeks since the Barracuda class's run-in with the dangerous League of True Pirates. But now they have more pr

Pirate Academy New Kid on Deck Pirate Academy, Book 1

Justin Somper

From Justin Somper, award-winning author of the Vampirates series, comes a fast-paced and exciting fantasy adventure series perfect for readers of How to Train Your Dragon or Artemis Fowl.

Pirate Gabriella Sails the Five Oceans (Gabriella Books) by Jerry Di Leo

Jerry Di Leo

Children's picture book from award-winning authors Jerry and Patsy Di Leo has Gabriella as a pirate sailing the five oceans of the world, teaching us facts about the oceans while using pirate lingo. Includes colorful illustrations. 2011 Royal Dragonfly Book Award Winner and Finalist in the USA Best

Pirates (Buzz Books)

Paul Stevenson

For reluctant readers intrigued by the world of pirates, this is the ultimate guide! Step into a world of daring adventures and high-seas excitement. Explore the captivating realm of pirates and get ready to discover . . . The daily life of real-life pirates of the past The history behind famous pir

Pirates (Llibres Per a Construir / Books to Build) (Catalan Edition)

Comercial Grupo Anaya

Un " llibre per construir " que pretén que els més petits aprenguin interactuant amb els elements de l ' interior, desenvolupin la seva capacitat creativa muntant l ' embarcació i es diverteixin descobrint els secrets d ' aquest fascinant món. El llibre-joguina ELS PIRATES és un regal original que a

Pirates of Savannah Book One, Sold in Savannah

Tarrin P. Lupo

This swashbuckling historical adventure plunges young readers directly into the dangerous world of 18th-century piracy, following a young protagonist's journey from servitude to freedom on the high s...

Pirates of the Caribbean At Worlds End

Disney Books

Series Description:The Disney Junior Graphic Novels provide young readers with 48 pages of four-color graphic stories at a great low price! Each novel features one of Disney's most famous characters in a re-telling of their big screen adventure. Book #5: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's EndCapta

Pitman’s Broadway Theatre at 100

towns beyond it. As movie theaters became commonplace later in the 20th century, the theater largely moved back to live performances. A husband and wife eventually bought the theater outright and still own it today\u003B it continues to thrive as a culture center of Pitman and South Jersey more broadly. Eldredge’s history uses a combination of anecdotal examples, biographical detail, and broader historical context, including details of local politics, to create a sweeping narrative of the Broadway. There are many specific details that make the history feel especially vivid, and the many interviews help to personalize the events of its story further. Sometimes, the book can feel a little bit disorganized\u003B in particular, its strict chronology can work against it, making it difficult to trace recurring themes clearly. However, this is a small complaint, and it’s easy to perceive the clear love and pride that the author feels for that local institution."

This photographic history offers a vibrant journey through a century of American theater, chronicling the evolution of one of Broadway's most storied venues. The book is rich with archival images, pl...

PIZZA WITCH

Genre

This middle-grade fantasy serves up a deliciously original premise where culinary magic and coming-of-age challenges collide in a story that will resonate with young readers navigating their own soci...

PLAY NICE

a demon. In So Thirsty (2024), Harrison wrote a book about vampires that was also a novel about best friends trying to figure out what to do with their lives. Here, Harrison mines the potential of the haunted house to excavate the abuse that Clio and her sisters suffered as children. Clio is a terrific protagonist. She’s sharp and funny and a little less self\u002Daware than she thinks she is. As she tries to reconcile her own memories with those of her family—including her mother, who left behind an annotated copy of the book she wrote about living in a demon\u002Dplagued split\u002Dlevel in the suburbs—and questions her own sense of reality, Clio unravels. But it’s a necessary unraveling, the kind of annihilation that makes real change possible. This novel delivers truly chilly scenes while also exploring the emotional depths that make horror meaningful. There’s a climactic scene at a family barbecue where Clio sees echoes of her mother in herself, Leda, and Daphne and thinks, “Her ghost is us.” There are many emotionally devastating moments in this novel, but this one captures the essence of them all. Harrison knows that we are, all of us, haunted."

This middle-grade novel tackles the complex social dynamics of school friendships with raw honesty and emotional depth, exploring how playground politics evolve into something much more serious as ki...

POEMS & PRAYERS

an 18\u002Dyear\u002Dold (Rimbaud excepted) should read: “Ignorant minds of the fortunate man / Blind of the fate shaping every land.” McConaughey is fearless in his commitment to the rhyme, no matter how slight the result (“Oops, took a quick peek at the sky before I got my glasses, / now I can’t see shit, sure hope this passes”). And, sad to say, the slight is what is most on display throughout, punctuated by some odd koanlike aperçus: “Eating all we can / at the all\u002Dwe\u002Dcan\u002Deat buffet, / gives us a 3.8 education / and a 4.2 GPA.” “Never give up your right to do the next right thing. This is how we find our way home.” “Memory never forgets. Even though we do.” The prayer portion of the program is deeply felt, but it’s just as sentimental\u003B only when he writes of life\u002Dchanging events—a court appearance to file a restraining order against a stalker, his decision to quit smoking weed—do we catch a glimpse of the effortlessly fluent, effortlessly charming McConaughey as exemplified by the David Wooderson (“alright, alright, alright”) of Dazed and Confused. The rest is mostly a soufflé in verse. McConaughey’s heart is very clearly in the right place, but on the whole the book suggests an old saw: Don’t give up your day job."

This collection of spiritual verses and reflective poetry offers young readers a gentle introduction to contemplative literature, blending accessible language with meaningful themes that resonate acr...

Pop Kill

a menpō\u002Dmasked hit squad and a half\u002Dburned, knife\u002Dwielding enforcer, Dina believes her best hope is to explain to her boss she has no intention of jumping ship. However, her newfound superspy bodyguard knows just how vengeful Koizumi can be, and that it’ll take more than words to survive his wrath. Writer/artist Johnson tackles his first full\u002Dlength, creator\u002Downed series alongside Painkiller Jane co\u002Dcreator Palmiotti, crafting a tale of espionage that effectively balances the serious and absurd. The multibillion\u002Ddollar companies’ antics mirror real\u002Dlife acts of corporate manipulation, although the cola\u002Dcan silencers and booby\u002Dtrapped six\u002Dpacks are on the wild side. The villains shine bright here, and Goro and Kaito’s antics are hilarious and horrifying. Jon and Dina have good banter, but a perfunctory romance. Santacruz’s pencils fit the genre perfectly, with a modern, cinematic approach to action scenes and a bit of Howard Chaykin influence apparent in the character designs. The soda logos are standouts—as dynamic and believable as real\u002Dworld brands."

This high-octane graphic novel plunges readers into a world of corporate espionage where soda is serious business, featuring a half-burned, knife-wielding enforcer and a menpō-masked hit squad. Write...

PRESENT, STILL MISSING

his family and his little town of Midland Valley. But it isn’t long before cracks begin to appear: The persona of the cheerful and easy\u002Dgoing Daddy Irene remembers increasingly seems like an act Mr. Bracken is trying to maintain, and underneath this mask is an angry and frightened man, someone whose experiences in the war have wounded him in invisible ways. While the narrative largely follows Irene as she goes about the normal activities of a young girl in a small town, it also returns regularly to the unavoidable reality that Mr. Bracken is fighting an inner battle—and largely losing it. “We’d have been better off if he’d never come home,” Irene’s friend MaryEllen says at one point about her own ex\u002Dsoldier father. “At least then Momma would have a check from the gov’ment.” Irene’s worries reach a peak when her father opts for electroshock therapy, and Mach’s decision to narrate these tense and dark events from the perspective of a young girl ends up paying off wonderfully. Irene is innocent but tough (“I hope he feels the sear of my gaze,” she thinks about a boy in her class who’s just assumed the class girls won’t play in the upcoming baseball game, “because I am ready to broil him in hot flames”)\u003B readers will immediately bond with and relate to her, even when she’s privately her suffering father’s harshest critic."

This powerful novel explores the complex aftermath of disappearance through alternating perspectives of a family grappling with uncertainty. When a teenager vanishes without explanation, the narrativ...

PRINCESS COLORING BOOK (COLORING BOOKS)

Dalea Antonia

This enchanting coloring adventure transports young artists into a royal realm filled with elegant princesses, majestic castles, and magical creatures waiting for their creative touch. Each page pres...

Psalms Coloring Book Bold and Easy Designs For Kids, Teenagers

Christina Moyer

Relax and unwind with this large-print coloring book featuring Bible Psalms.This easy coloring book for adults includes simple line art pictures accompanied by comforting and reassuring Bible scripture. Each page features a beautiful coloring panel including scenes from nature, cats, dogs, birds, fi

PUMPKIN AND BEETLE

curious creatures\u003B their elementary school classmates include a mummy, a pumpkinhead, a witch, and a wolf. When Pumpkin and Beetle spot a comic book they want to buy in the town bookshop, they realize they need to earn money to buy it. A brainstorming session ensues, and they finally settle on selling crabapples. That idea is a bust (“I can find crabapples in the forest!” one of their prospective customers tells them), so they make various entrepreneurial pivots to create a more exciting product, eventually cooking up some rather burnt crabapple muffins. These, too, are a flop, and Pumpkin and Beetle are close to despair, but a timely barter just might be the solution to their conflict. An enjoyable exercise in persistence, problem\u002Dsolving, and happy compromise, this graphic novel features succinct text, ideal for readers of many skill levels, while the cartooning is more sweet than spooky. One of the friendly recurring characters is a floating, silently supportive pink ghost cat named Boo—an especially adorable addition. A glimpse into the comic that Pumpkin and Beetle are obsessed with purchasing and a presumably yummier apple muffin recipe round out the book."

This charming picture book introduces young readers to the unlikely friendship between a cheerful pumpkin and a curious beetle, exploring themes of companionship and seeing beyond appearances. Throug...

PUNYCORN AND THE PRINCESS OF THIEVES

Genre

When a pint-sized unicorn with a heart of gold teams up with a notorious bandit princess, an unlikely friendship is forged in this hilarious and heartfelt adventure. Punycorn, despite his small statu...

Puppy Come Home (Puppy Pug Tails) by Laura Yirak

Laura Yirak

This charming animal adventure follows a curious pug puppy who wanders too far from home, launching a heartfelt journey back to his loving family. Young readers will connect with the puppy's mix of b...

QUEST FOR THE TRUE DRAGON

Genre

This middle-grade fantasy adventure follows a young protagonist's perilous journey to find the last remaining dragon in a world where the mythical creatures have nearly vanished. The narrative blends...

RACE TO INNOVATION

diverse entrepreneurs and innovators, and “accelerating transformative change” to “seize opportunities, grow, and build value at an accelerated pace.” In these pages, Bamforth and Zwahlen and their guest contributors employ a number of formats, from bulleted summaries to industry case studies to interviews with innovators, to flesh out these basic principles.This varied approach makes the book smoothly readable. The authors effectively buttress their broader thoughts on diversity and entrepreneurship with specific examples, including profiles of some of the many people doing the work on the ground. They tell the story of Marcus Whitney, for instance, the co\u002Dstarter of a fund for health care startups who angrily corresponded with the Nashville Health Care Leadership Council about its lack of support for the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd’s death in 2020. “How is it possible,” Whitney asks, addressing institutional racial imbalances, “that the nation’s leading healthcare services cluster has generated incredible wealth for White people in Nashville but no meaningful wealth for Nashville’s Black community?” Bamforth and Zwahlen also profile Shuchin Shukla, a son of Indian immigrants who served in rural, impoverished communities in Appalachia ravaged by the opioid epidemic. “His level of talent and commitment,” the authors write, nodding to the advantages of diversity, “could not have been recruited without a hands\u002Don, deeply embedded approach to ideation and problem\u002Dsolving.” Bamforth and Zwahlen also skillfully incorporate brief vignettes from the history of diversity struggles, such as the “fight of the century” between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling in 1938, which Louis won in a knockout (“The celebrations in Black neighborhoods lasted for days”). Running throughout all these stories, carefully highlighted by the authors but never overstressed, are “associations between diversity, innovation, and performance.” Readers not as enthused about the subject as Bamforth and Zwahlen may find some of those associations a bit elusive, but the powerful examples found on virtually every page combine to form a convincing argument that inclusion and equity are practical keys to improving entrepreneurship for all communities."

This thrilling exploration of the competitive world of invention and discovery plunges readers into the high-stakes races that have defined technological progress. From the space race to the digital ...

RADICAL DREAMERS

President Donald Trump, which, the author argues, in its narrow support for private and parochial schools, “compounds past injustices.” He is similarly critical of the Democratic Party’s blind defense of public school policies that “sustain failure and confine students of color to underperforming public schools.” Advocating for school choice through the progressive lenses of Edmonds, Coons, Ravitch, Fuller, and a host of grassroots Black activists, Viteritti makes a well\u002Dresearched case for charter schools that is backed by more than 560 scholarly endnotes. Despite its academic bona fides, this is an accessible work from the perspective of an activist who has long been in the trenches of public education."

This gripping science fiction adventure follows a crew of young space explorers who discover their mission to colonize a new world is not what it seems. When the ship's AI begins exhibiting strange b...

Rebekah - Girl Detective Books 1-8 Fun Short Story Mysteries

PJ Ryan

Rebekah Daniels is just your ordinary spunky 9 year old girl living in the small town of Curtis Bay...EXCEPT she is determined NOT to be ordinary at all! Her small town is filled with mysteries and Rebekah is sure that she, along with her best friend Mouse, will be able to solve every last one of th

Rebel Girls All Things Friendship

Rebel Girls

Una divertida guía sobre cómo hacer nuevas amigos, disfrutar de los de siempre y gestionar las dificultades en tus relaciones. Los buenos amigos te alegran en tus peores días, te hacen llorar de la risa y te apoyan en momentos difíciles. Pero al igual que el resto de relaciones, las amistades tambié

RED TIDE

Genre

This gripping environmental thriller plunges readers into a coastal community grappling with a mysterious ecological disaster that turns the ocean waters crimson and threatens marine life. When a tee...

REFLECTIONS OF HONYOCKER

shadowy agencies and conspirators with baroque names, such as Baridi Rappaccini, Adjuster Number Two, and Raff Maunder, among others. Their motives involve technology that allows wormhole manipulation and the suppression (or exposure) of secrets that seem too strange for conventional reality. Via narrators such as Reardon Pareidolia and Dejado Abandonado, Fulstone dramatizes a world where paranoia is indistinguishable from truth, and where every revelation seems to be a delusion. As the story advances, the files grow more unstable: Peregrino, a doctor, writes an unnerving letter blending maritime anecdotes with apocalyptic visions, capped by a grotesque poem\u003B John Marcher (adopting the name of Henry James’ disabled protagonist from the 1903 novella The Beast in the Jungle) wonders whether all that preceded his section was simply the product of psychiatric confinement. The novel thus destabilizes its own foundations, suggesting that its extravagant tales of interdimensional travel, conspiracies, and abductions may be nothing more—or less—than the visions of the institutionalized. Fulstone’s strengths lie in his work’s tonal and conceptual daring. The work gleefully mixes pulp tropes with literary allusions, invoking Jorge Luis Borges, Thomas Pynchon, and Vladimir Nabokov in its labyrinthine layering, and the metafictional design—documents within documents, voices contradicting each other—creates an atmosphere of constant instability. The proliferation of aliases, shadowy agencies, and surreal conspiracies verges on incoherence, and shifts from satirical parody to grotesque horror may further alienate readers\u003B a disturbing poem invoking “naked women and children” as corpses, for instance, feels more gratuitous than illuminating. The narrative’s climax disperses rather than focuses the narrative, raising provocative questions but declining to pursue them with discipline. Still, this unsettling work’s messy audacity, refusal of closure, and hall\u002Dof\u002Dmirrors voice\u002Dplay will ensure that even frustrated readers won’t forget it."

This gritty coming-of-age novel follows a young man's struggle to survive the harsh realities of homesteading on the unforgiving Great Plains. Through vivid prose and unflinching honesty, the narrati...

Relit

Sandra Proudman

16 classic stories reimagined: Latinx characters take center stage Relit features sixteen original stories by award-winning and bestselling Latinx YA authors that revamp classics, myths, and fairy tales to center the multilayered Latinx experience through fantasy, science fiction, and a dash of horr

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shooting himself in the afflicted foot) for an amputation and refitting with a prosthetic that allowed him to walk more easily. Roach wanders through the hallways of eldritch laboratories where pigs are grown to provide organs that are transplantable to humans, and she visits cadaver labs to look at another source of carefully inventoried parts (“As much time is spent on documentation and shipping of a donor’s tissues as on their removal. You’re expecting The Jeffrey Dahmer Story but it’s closer to UPS”). She interviews researchers on cures for type 1 diabetes and advances in “in vitro gametogenesis” and generally has a grand time looking into areas where few writers—especially squeamish ones—have ventured."

This powerful YA novel explores the complex world of teenage identity in an age of artificial intelligence, following a high school student whose life is upended when a sophisticated AI replica of he...

REPUBLIC AND EMPIRE

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This sweeping historical narrative traces the dramatic transformation from republican governance to imperial power, examining the political structures, military campaigns, and social upheavals that d...

Restart

Gordon Korman

When Chase returns to middle school after falling off the roof and losing his memory, he learns that the person he was before the amnesia is not someone he likes.

Rich Roaster Recipes An Enjoyable Cookbook of Unconventional Oven

Barbara Riddle

Why would you need yet another appliance in your kitchen? Your counter space is already tight, right? Think about it, though - a roaster oven will cook dishes as large - and tasty - as many that you normally cook in your conventional oven. And it will do it without heating up your kitchen to an unco