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INTO THE FIRE
other characters, forcing Freya into a passive role, though the ending suggests she may come into her own in the upcoming final installment."
This gripping survival thriller plunges readers directly into a raging wildfire, following a group of teens whose wilderness camping trip becomes a desperate fight for their lives. The author masterf...
INTO THE WEEDS
revealing the experiences or ideas that evoked several of her stories. The death of an elderly friend, for example, resulted in a story about Davis’ lifelong project of improving her German, even though her knowledge of German will die with her. When it comes to why she writes, she finds it easier to talk about why she doesn’t write: “I don’t write to convey a message, and I don’t write stories to achieve any particular purpose,” she asserts. Nor does she write for any particular audience, or to move someone. Instead, she writes “for the pleasure of it”: the discovery of material, shaping it, seeing it in print, and sharing it. Admitting that her stories are inspired by “something outside coming in,” she writes “to figure out something I don’t understand.” As she circles around the question of motivation, she turns to other writers: George Sturt, for one, author of the richly detailed The Wheelwright’s Shop\u003B Knut Hamsun for his memoir On Overgrown Paths\u003B and poets John Ashbery, John Clare, Walter Raleigh, and Russell Edson. She considers writers who risk being tedious or strange, such as Gertrude Stein, Laura Riding, Robert Musil, and Walter Benjamin. Finally, she reaches a conclusion: She writes, she says, to relieve herself “of the burdens of strong feelings, by taking them out of myself and putting them in an objective form, a form that can also be shared by others out in the world.”"
This field guide to common weeds transforms ordinary backyard exploration into a thrilling botanical treasure hunt, inviting young naturalists to see the often-overlooked plants in their environment ...
IOSI, THE REMORSEFUL SPY
Iosi himself. We get a story of recruitment and seduction as subtle and as disturbing as anything in a novel by John le Carré. We get a vision of a democratic country that monitors its citizens. We hear the voices of Argentinians trapped between a love of their country and a duty to their heritage. The story of Iosi exposes duplicity and defiance in a modern nation. In the process, it makes us ask whether the United States is capable of such deceit."
This gripping historical novel plunges readers into the morally complex world of a young Jewish man, Iosi, who makes the devastating choice to become an informant for the Argentine secret police duri...
ISABELA'S WAY
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This unsettling psychological thriller follows a young woman's dangerous obsession with a charismatic priest who hides violent secrets behind his clerical collar. As Isabela becomes increasingly enta...
Island of the Blue Dolphins
Scott O'Dell
Scott O’Dell's Newbery Medal-winning classic is a gripping tale of survival, strength, and courage. Based on the true story of a Nicoleño Indian girl living alone on an island off the coast of California, Island of the Blue Dolphins has captivated readers for generations. On San Nicolas Island, dolp
IT WAS THE WAY SHE SAID IT
taking in boarders she’s not supposed to have. There are also characters struggling with love and its fallout—pregnancy scares, anger, regret, loneliness and loss—proving that McMillan has never shied away from frank assessments of sex and its power. In one of the best stories, “Can’t Close My Eyes to It,” a young girl spends time with her beloved grandmother and learns hard lessons about life. Even McMillan’s quick sketches are so immediately absorbing that you wish she’d fleshed them out into full\u002Dblown stories. You won’t want to skip the nonfiction pieces, which range from essays to a commencement speech, because the author’s voice is always engaging. But it’s through her fiction that McMillan shines brightest. “She reads the times we’re living through,” author Ishmael Reed writes in the foreword, a truth evident on every page."
This powerful novel explores the lasting impact of words through the story of a teenage girl navigating complex family dynamics and social pressures. When a single thoughtless comment threatens to un...
IT WILL LAST LONGER
Katz is an intrepid reporter dispatched by the LA Times to profile the hard\u002Dpressed young photographer. Just what makes her tick? And why did she do what she did? Though conflicted about her actions in the back alley, Viv nevertheless decides that a weird job offer to photograph a wealthy man’s recently deceased mother is just too lucrative to pass up. After all, she’s told, death masks go back to King Tut’s time and even became a proto\u002Dsocial media phenomenon in the 19th century when good folks felt that using the novel invention of photography was a great way to preserve their dearly departed loved ones at the moment of death. (“The Victorians got all creepy about it when photography became more affordable, and they would take death portraits of their children staged with their families. Disturbing, I know.”) The creep factor is, indeed, off the charts (the proceedings are chilling long before additional bodies start hitting the floor), but Sanders Brooks’ steady and clear\u002Deyed approach to the ghastly photo shoots makes them seem entirely plausible. The author keeps her energetic narrative tightly focused on the lead characters, along with a few other supporting players, in a continuously revolving POV storytelling arc that manages to evoke both intimacy and urgency throughout. As the dark but familiar world Viv and Abby inhabit grows increasingly perilous, the danger feels uncomfortably palpable. Brooks explores heavy questions about the morality of social media with a light, mordant touch. Narrative shifts to a detached Discord chat between true\u002Dcrime enthusiasts trying to puzzle out what’s going on and news accounts about the diabolical deeds allow readers to zoom out and get their bearings before being plunged back down the claustrophobic LA streets where Viv plies her stock in trade."
A young photographer's desperate financial situation leads her into the morally murky and historically rooted world of death portraiture in this chilling contemporary thriller. Viv's acceptance of a ...
It's a Busload of Pigeon Books!
Mo Willems
It's a busload of the Pigeon books! Climb on board for three picture books starring the famous beleaguered bird—Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!, and Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!—by New York Times best-selling author/illustrator Mo Willems. Next stop: super fun
IT'S ME THEY FOLLOW
Genre
This chilling psychological thriller follows a high school student whose life unravels when she becomes convinced she's being stalked by an unseen presence, only to question her own sanity as the evi...
It's Not Easy Being a Bunny
Marilyn Sadler
P.J. Funnybunny did not like being a bunny.
iWAR
Tim Sweeney, publisher of the wildly popular video game Fortnite. Sweeney charged that Apple was a monopolist, an argument, Higgins writes, that had some merit: “With the advent of the iPhone, in order for other businesses to gain access to its marketplace, Apple had set up a drawbridge for all of the companies that wanted to make money through it.” That drawbridge was largely monetary: Apple took 30% of revenues for the sale of every app, “akin to a tax for breathing their air,” protecting its practice inside a “Walled Garden” that other entrepreneurs longed to storm. It didn’t help that throughout the app sales ecosystem, favorable rates were being extended to some app makers but not others, with Sweeney stating, “We’re all in for a prolonged battle if Apple tries to keep their monopoly and 30% by cutting backroom deals with big publishers to keep them quiet.” To complicate matters, after the Capitol insurrection of January 6, 2021, Apple removed the conservative social media app Parler, Amazon dropped Parler from its servers, and Facebook and Twitter shut down Donald Trump’s account\u003B then tech magnate Elon Musk entered the fray, pushing the argument that the Big Four were not only monopolizing markets but also controlling free speech, and in doing so he was “able to do something that Tim Sweeney…failed to do: frame Apple’s power in terms that resonated beyond the business.” Though, as Higgins chronicles, Apple survived most legal challenges, the debate continues as to whether the company and other giants are true monopolies—and just how much control over speech they exert."
This gripping techno-thriller plunges readers into the high-stakes world of digital warfare where a teenage hacker discovers a shadowy cyber conspiracy that threatens global security. The narrative m...
J.K. Rowling
Sara McEwen
ABOUT THE BOOK In 1990, traveling on a train between London and Manchester, a 25-year-old British woman suddenly had an amazing idea for a novel. The shy young woman was too nervous to approach any of her fellow passengers for a piece of paper or pen, so she sat and gazed out the window of the train
Jacob Have I Loved
Katherine Paterson
Katherine Paterson's remarkable Newbery Medal-winning classic about a painful sibling rivalry, and one sister’s struggle to make her own way, is an honest and daring portrayal of adolescence and coming of age. A strong choice for independent reading, both for summer reading and homeschooling, as wel
Jake Is Not Stupid
Melissa Digenova
Jake is a six-year-old boy who has "high-functioning" autism. He is intelligent and talks, but has been greatly misunderstood by his peers. His sister, who is five, understands her brother and loves him very much. She wants to tell others about Jake so they will understand him too. Young readers wil
Jan Brett's Christmas Treasury
Jan Brett
A festive treasury featuring seven of Jan Brett's classic Christmas titles, a perfect gift that will be the center of family holidays for years to come! This deluxe Christmas collection is the perfect holiday gift! It includes seven of Jan Brett's most beloved Yuletide titles: The Night Before Chris
January's Sparrow
Patricia Polacco
Patricia Polacco's most powerful book since Pink and Say. In the middle of the night, The Crosswhites?including young Sadie?must flee the Kentucky plantation they work on. Dear January has been beaten and killed by the plantation master, and they fear who may be next. But Sadie must leave behind her
JAZZY THE WITCH IN BROOM DOOM
Genre
A young witch named Jazzy faces her greatest fear—flying on a broomstick—in this charmingly illustrated early chapter book. When a school-wide flying competition looms, Jazzy must overcome her anxiet...
Jean and Johnny
Beverly Cleary
Newbery Medal winner Beverly Cleary brings her classic warm humor to this funny and touching story about a girl who lacks self-confidence, and a boy who has too much. Fifteen-year-old Jean is astonished when handsome Johnny whirls her around the dance floor. She's never given much thought to boys be
Jed and the Hens
Carl Sommer
When Ted and Jan take a trip to the farm, their pet dog, Jed, goes with them. Havoc ensues, as Jed tosses his food around in the car and chases the chickens at the farm. Detailed, brightly colored illustrations lead new readers through the lively story with context clues. Similar beginning and endin
Jeff Kinney Diary of a Wimpy Kid 1 - 23 Books Boxed Set the Complete Collection
Jeff Kinney
This latest installment in the beloved series chronicles another year in the life of Greg Heffley, the perpetually scheming middle schooler whose grand plans for popularity and video game glory are c...
Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and Me, Elizabeth
E. L. Konigsburg
Two fifth-grade girls, one of whom is the first black child in a middle-income suburb, play at being apprentice witches.
JK Rowling's Harry Potter Novels
Philip Nel
Explores the themes found in the novels, provides information about reviews of the novels, and includes information about the life of J.K. Rowling.
JOHN HANCOCK
paragraphs, until every member shall have had opportunity fully to express his sentiments,” after helping offset contending state interests in the fight over the Articles of Confederation. Randall reminds readers that the years immediately after the war ended were fraught: Frontier rebellions broke out over taxations and pensions for military service, and, briefly, “Pennsylvania and Connecticut had actually gone to war” over territorial issues. A Federalist but also a pragmatist, Hancock championed nine “Conciliatory Amendments” that led to the Bill of Rights, to which he added the 10th, which reserved to the states any “powers not expressly delegated to Congress.” As well, apart from serving as a well\u002Dliked governor of Massachusetts, Hancock—serving his own interests to be sure, but also with an eye on the larger U.S. economy—helped restore postwar trade with Britain. For all that, Randall notes, Hancock weathered numerous controversies, mostly financial\u003B he was also the subject of a possible canard that Randall corrects—namely, that he wished to be commander of the Continental Army and resented George Washington for being selected for the post, when in fact, Randall writes, Hancock suffered so badly from gout that it is unlikely that he “would have accepted a position that would require long days on horseback.”"
This biography brings to life the fascinating story of the Founding Father whose flamboyant signature became an American icon. Young readers will discover the man behind the famous autograph, from hi...
John Newbery and the Story of the Newbery Medal
Russell Roberts
The story of the 19th century bookstore owner and champion of children's literature and the award that was later named for him.
Johnny Tremain
Esther Hoskins Forbes
This thrilling Newbery Medal-winning novel about the Revolutionary War is a classic of children's historical fiction. Fourteen-year-old Johnny Tremain, an apprentice silversmith with a bright future ahead of him, injures his hand in a tragic accident, forcing him to look for other work. In his new j
Josh
Caroline Janover
"JOSH is a gripping story for children and expresses beautifully what self-esteem can mean to a child with dyslexia." -- Dr. Sylvia Richardson, Past President of the International Dyslexia Association.
Journey of the Pale Bear
Susan Fletcher
“A lovely little miracle of a book.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal–winning author of The One and Only Ivan “[A] large-hearted and riveting medieval adventure.” —William Alexander, National Book Award–winning author of Goblin Secrets “A breathtaking adventure.” —Kirby Larson, Newbery Honor–win
Journey to the Ocean's End
Megan Miller
The fifth book in the S.Q.U.I.D. Squad graphic novel series for Minecrafters written by New York Times bestselling author Megan Miller. The S.Q.U.I.D. Squad is made up of three bold children who are part of a secret, underwater society of Book Guardians. They combine their unique talents to solve my
JOY GODDESS
her mother, Lelia adopted Mae Bryant, a fatherless girl who served as a hair model and assistant for the company. While Mae at first considered the adoption a great privilege, Lelia proved as domineering as Madam had been, leaving Mae—Bundles’ biological grandmother—feeling “indebted and cornered.” Lelia could be difficult, to be sure, but Bundles captures her energy, her drive, and her commitment to the creative community that she nourished."
This vibrant guide to cultivating happiness offers young readers practical tools for navigating the emotional landscape of adolescence, blending mindfulness techniques with accessible psychology. The...
Joy to the World
Tomie dePaola
A timeless celebration of Christmas from the legendary Newbery and Caldecott Honor winner Tomie dePaola! This collection unifies three of the incomparable Tomie dePaola’s most beloved Christmas stories into one handsome volume. Vividly portrayed and expertly crafted, The Night of Las Posadas, The St
Judgment Day
Jerry B. Jenkins
#14 in the Left Behind : the Kids series.
Judy Blume Chapter Book Collection (Boxed Set)
Judy Blume
Rediscover Judy Blume’s beloved classic chapter books—The Pain and the Great One, The One in the Middle Is a Green Kangaroo, and Freckle Juice—now available together in a collectible boxed set! No one knows more about growing up than Judy Blume. And in her classic chapter books, full of humor and he
Judy Blume's Fudge Set
Judy Blume
Follow Peter as he deals with his annoying brother Farley, known as Fudge, his sworn enemy and neighbor Sheila Tubman, a family move to New Jersey and his mother's pregnancy, a vacation to Maine and the discovery of cousins Flora and Fauna.
Judy Blume's Wifey
Judy Blume
This classic is as relevant today as ever. Its heroine, Sandy Pressman--a very nice wife whose boredom is getting the best of her--became the touchstone for a whole generation, and the story of how she trades in her conventional wifely duties for her wildest secret fantasies is unforgettable.
Judy's Journey
Lois Lenski
DIVDIVJudy lives in a tent with her family. Will they ever be able to afford a farm with a real house? /divDIVTen-year-old Judy and her family are migrants, moving from farm to farm with each new season. Starting in Alabama, they travel to Florida and up the East Coast all the way to New Jersey, alw
Julia Donaldson Reads the Gruffalo and Other Stories
Julia Donaldson
This audio collection brings Julia Donaldson's beloved woodland tales to life through the author's own warm, expressive narration, creating an immersive storytelling experience for young listeners. C...
Julia Donaldson Reads What the Ladybird Heard and Other Stories
Julia Donaldson
This audio collection brings Julia Donaldson's beloved farmyard adventure to life with the author's own warm narration, capturing the clever ladybird's plot to outwit two bumbling thieves. Listeners ...
Julie B and Me Julie B Y Yo: Bilingual Children's Book - English Spanish
Calpernia N. Charles
Every child has a favorite toy that they take everywhere, and this little girl is no different. Julie B and Me is an amusing and artistic story about a little girl and her favorite toy. This brightly illustrated book will take your little one on a fun journey with Julie B tagging right along. She ca
Jumanji
Chris Van Allsburg
Roll the dice, make your move, and plunge into one of the most imaginative stories of our time! The game under the tree looked like a hundred others Peters and Judy had at home. But they were searching for something interesting to do, so they decided to give Jumanji a try. Little did they know when
Jurassic World Dinosaur Field Guide (Jurassic World)
Dr. Thomas R. Holtz, Jr.
Jurassic World is the long-awaited next installment of the groundbreaking Jurassic Park series. T. rex’s, velociraptors, triceratops—as well as some all-new dinosaurs—will roar across the screen in this epic action-adventure directed by Colin Trevorrow starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty S
Just As Long As We're Together
Judy Blume
From the New York Times bestselling author of Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret and the adult bestseller In the Unlikely Event comes a tale of family, friendship, and pre-teen life like only JUDY BLUME can deliver. The companion to Here’s to You, Rachel Robinson. Can you have more than one best f
Just Lost!
Gina Mayer
Little Critter gets lost in the mall when he stops to tie his shoe.
Just Plain Fancy
Patricia Polacco
A charming picture book set in an Amish community, by the beloved storyteller Patricia Polacco. Naomi lives with her farming family in an Amish village in Pennsylvania. As part of her household chores, Naomi looks after the chickens with her little sister, Ruth. One day Naomi and Ruth find an abando
KATABASIS
Peter Murdoch, one of Grimes\u0027 other students—\u0022He was simply born brilliant…Alice couldn\u0027t stand him\u0022—and she reluctantly agrees to join forces. Despite the accounts of Dante and the like, Hell is full of surprises, including (sometimes) a remarkable resemblance to a college campus. As Alice and Peter journey deeper, they encounter nefarious deities\u003B twisted, once\u002Dhuman enemies\u003B and Shades from Grimes’ past with their own agendas. Hell will test Alice and Peter in ways their academic careers have not, dredging up their pasts at Cambridge, their messy relationships with their advisor, and their distrust of each other—after all, academia is a cutthroat game. The stakes are high, with mortal souls on the line, as Alice grapples with the question of whether academia even matters. Kuang melds a fantasy adventure (don’t look too closely at the magic—that’s not the point) with a rumination on academia’s problems to create a new take on the journey through the underworld. Alice is deeply flawed but also deeply understandable, stuck in a system that damages her while making questionable choices that feed into the same system\u003B this is a tightly constructed novel that aims a clear lens on academia, with both its faults and its virtues. The heady draw of discovery is ever\u002Dpresent, even if what Alice is discovering is Hell."
This gripping young adult novel plunges readers into a modern retelling of the classic katabasis myth—a harrowing descent into an underworld—where a teenage protagonist must navigate treacherous real...
Kill Train
the end of the ride. The odds of being on a Kill Train are 1 in 10,000, so most of the populace are willing to take the chance when traveling throughout the city. Enter Vanessa Crow, a struggling single mother with a teenage daughter who is on the precipice of a mental breakdown. When circumstances force her onto a subway train, she knows the odds are in her favor as 580 passengers were just slaughtered on a Kill Train the day before. She fatefully meets an old college friend, Corwin, who reminds Vanessa of the badass woman she used to be. But when the two friends discover that they’re on a Kill Train, Vanessa is forced to battle much more than a group of psychotic killers. Powered by an intriguing, albeit absurd, concept and complemented by visually stunning (and potentially traumatizing) illustrations by Martina Niosi—dismembered and decapitated bodies, intestines hanging like party streamers, etc.—it’s Vanessa’s inner journey through past trauma that makes this graphic novel so memorable. Her problematic relationship with her mother, her unstable financial situation, and her tumultuous but intimate bond with her daughter make her a character that readers can not only understand and identify with but also root for as she fights for her life. Ass\u002Dkicking motherly characters like Terminator’s Sarah Connor and Alien’s Ellen Ripley have nothing on Cuartero\u002DBriggs’ Crow."
This gritty survival thriller plunges readers into a high-stakes scenario where a group of teens must navigate a sabotaged high-speed train hurtling toward certain destruction. The relentless pacing ...
Kill Your Darlings
L.E. Harper
"INKHEART meets INCEPTION in this allegorical masterpiece." Fantasy author Kyla knows dreams don't come true. Isolated and grappling with debilitating depression, she copes by writing about the realm of Solera. Fearless heroes, feisty shapeshifters, and mighty dragons come alive on her pages. She ad
KINGDOM OF WATER
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This gripping YA fantasy plunges readers into a submerged world where a teenage protagonist must navigate treacherous underwater politics while confronting long-buried family secrets that threaten th...
Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book
Kevin Henkes
Kevin Henkes's acclaimed national bestseller about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk was awarded the Caldecott Medal and was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. This sturdy board book edition is perfect for little hands! Kitten's First Full Moon is an acclaimed modern classic, from one of t
Knuffle Bunny Free
Mo Willems
Trixie and her family are off on a fantastic trip to visit her grandparents—all the way in Holland! But does Knuffle Bunny have different travel plans? An emotional tour de force, Knuffle Bunny Free concludes one of the most beloved picture-book series in recent memory, with pitchperfect text and ar
KULEANA
the last king of Hawai‘i. Arriving at an equitable solution to this bureaucratic problem is just one thread of Goo’s narrative, whose larger story is really one of homecoming: Born and raised in California, an East Coast resident for decades, Goo must learn or relearn key points of the people’s traditional lifeways. The title of the book speaks to one such point, one’s obligation to both place and culture, less a burden, she explains, than a privilege: “For example, certain people had kuleana for growing taro or crops in a certain part of the island, or for taking care of a fishpond or teaching hula.” She explores many other concepts as she travels in the company of relatives, who take her, in one instance, to a heiau, or temple, whose purpose is lost to time\u003B says her uncle, “Some people say dey did these tings there like human sacrifice and dat stuff, but we don’t know.” What is clear is that humans are sacrificed, at least metaphorically, for profit in a Hawai‘i made for wealthy outsiders\u003B as Goo laments in closing, “Our culture won’t remain unless each generation—grandparent to parent to child to grandchild—keeps it burning.”"
This powerful coming-of-age story set in contemporary Hawaii follows a young native Hawaiian boy as he navigates the complex intersections of family legacy, cultural identity, and environmental activ...
La La La
Kate DiCamillo
"La la la ... la" A little girl stands alone and sings, but there's no response. So, gathering her courage and her curiosity, she skips out into the world, calling to the trees and the pond and the reeds ... But will anyone sing back to her?
La profecía oscura
Rick Riordan
"Originalmente publicado en inglâes en EE.UU. como The trials of Apollo, book two: The dark Prophecy por Disney, Hyperion Books, un sello de Disney Book Group, Nueva York, en 2017."--Title page verso.
LADIES IN HATING
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This provocative collection of interconnected narratives explores the complex dynamics of female relationships through a series of raw, unflinching vignettes about women navigating friendship, rivalr...
LADY DRAGON
Genre
This action-packed fantasy novel introduces a fierce heroine who must embrace her draconic heritage to save her kingdom from dark forces. When a young royal discovers she can transform into a powerfu...
LADY LIKE
Emily Sergeant, who has arrived in London desperately looking for a husband who can outrank the odious man to whom her family has betrothed her. When their separate pursuits of the duke bring the two women together, after a few days of bickering both become more interested in each other’s company than anything, or anyone, else. The worldly Harriet is well aware of the nature of her developing feelings for Emily, but it takes Emily longer to understand her emotions. When she finally learns what a Sapphist is, the women connect emotionally and physically. However, society hasn’t changed, nor have the expectations of their families. Lee’s delightful adult debut will please fans of her YA historical fiction as well as romance readers encountering her for the first time. The story, which centers queer and theatrical Regency life alongside the familiar tropes of the London Season, is well\u002Dpaced, with entertaining side characters and rich detail. The clever ending, moving and satisfying on its own, is enhanced by Lee’s extensive, thoughtful notes sharing historical background and revealing that much of her plot is less fantastic than readers might assume."
This empowering guide for young women tackles the complex transition from girlhood to adulthood with refreshing honesty and practical wisdom. The book addresses everything from personal values and he...
Lady Smoke
Laura Sebastian
Sebastian delivers the sequel to her acclaimed, instant "New York Times" bestseller "Ash Princess." After fleeing Astrea and regaining her freedom, Theo searches for new allies to help her reclaim her throneEalthough that comes at a steep price. 5/16.
LAUNCHING LIBERTY
relentless Nazi U\u002Dboat attacks on cargo ships in the Atlantic and inspired by Britain’s Merchant Shipbuilding Mission, the U.S. launched a parallel effort. In roughly four years, shipyards from Maine to Oregon produced 2,710 Liberty ships, each longer than a football field. Christened “ugly ducklings” by the press, the ships were practical but unattractive. Even President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who supported the program, said of the ships’ design, “Anyone of you that knows a ship and loves a ship, would hate them, as I do.” In his readable account, Most injects a sense of urgency and humanity into what might otherwise be a niche topic, an approach complemented by the book’s organization into seven sections composed of short chapters. The narrative is at its most lively in the first four sections, which follow the small group of men who created the Liberty program from the ground up. The massive workforce needed to power their effort came with challenges, ranging from the need for housing and schools to health care. One shipyard’s effort to provide health care for workers built the foundation of today’s Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program. Racism and sexism accompanied the increasingly diverse population of shipyard laborers. The author documents both, but his discussions sometimes lack nuance. “Wendy the Welders,” shipbuilding’s answer to Rosie the Riveter, are present and accounted for, yet the epilogue’s brief descriptions of their subsequent marriages and/or happy transitions to other jobs leave little room for the complexity of their experiences. Most returns to his strengths in the final two sections, describing the push to build ships faster and faster to meet the needs of a country at war."
This gripping historical novel plunges readers into the heart of World War II, following a young girl whose life becomes unexpectedly intertwined with the iconic Rosie the Riveter movement. As she na...
Lay Your Armour Down
Michael Farris Smith
A dark Southern tale of desperate souls who've wound up on the road of poor choices, a messianic child with untold powers, and those out hunting her for their own reward, all drawn together by Michael Farris Smith's trademark mournful, spirit-gnawing prose. An old woman, riddled with dementia, walks
Legendary Princesses of Malaysia
Raman Krishnan
Ten legendary princesses of Malaysia - some are mythical fairy princesses whose stories are as wonderful and romantic as any of the princess stories from around the world. One, Hang Li Po came from a far off land and her retinue of young beauties are believed to be the far distant mothers of the Non
LESSONS IN MAGIC AND DISASTER
the leader of a right\u002Dwing smear group. So Jamie shares something with Serena that she hasn’t even shared with her nonbinary spouse, Ro: Jamie can do magic. She performs rituals that she hopes will make her small desires real in the world. Serena takes to this practice, but almost immediately seeks to enact larger, angrier spells, with effects that neither she nor Jamie can anticipate or control, profoundly disrupting both of their lives. This compact novel is about many things: a literary treasure hunt that strongly recalls A.S. Byatt’s Possession\u003B the struggle to negotiate obligations to parents, spouses, and oneself\u003B moving forward from grief\u003B and a self\u002Dtaught witch’s fraught journey toward understanding her own magic. But underlying everything is this profound question: How do minority groups (in this case, specifically, those in the LGBTQ+ community) fight effectively and ethically against the tolerance of intolerance? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to magically smite the powerful figures who discriminate, disenfranchise, and endanger the vulnerable through indifference or cruelty? Unfortunately, it’s never that easy, not in real life and not in fiction."
This middle-grade fantasy novel follows a young apprentice whose magical education takes a dangerous turn when a spell goes catastrophically wrong, unleashing unintended consequences that threaten th...
Let's Be Friends (L.O.L. Surprise!)
Random House
Meet all your L.O.L. Surprise!TM fierce friends in this all-new Step 3 Step into Reading reader--with more than 30 sweet and sassy stickers! Meet Queen Bee, Miss Punk, Sugar Queen, and all of your favorite L.O.L. Surprise!TM fierce friends! This Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader has over 30 ou
LETTERS FOR THE AGES
Clara Schumann, the fellow composer who had great affection for her friend (the feeling was reciprocal, although the relationship probably remained platonic). The letter is illuminating because it shows how much Schumann advised Brahms on his scores, with detailed (and gentle) suggestions: “In the C major piece I wish you would use the charming opening phrase again at the repeat, it would not be difficult, would it?” Schumann’s husband, Robert, is also in the anthology. In an 1830 letter to his mother, the future composer expresses his reluctance to pursue a legal career: “My life has been for twenty years one long struggle between poetry and prose, or, let us say, music and law.” Seems he made the right choice. Dozens of other musicians are included\u003B the range is broad, if focused on Western artists. We hear from Giuseppe Verdi, Woody Guthrie, John Coltrane, Leonard Bernstein, Amy Winehouse, and Nick Cave. In a foreword, David Pickard writes that “despite their genius, great artists are real people”—even, apparently, when addressing royalty. “My glorious and dearly beloved King,” Richard Wagner gushes in a letter to Ludwig II of Bavaria. In his short communication, the composer proceeds, like any modern\u002Dday fanboy, to use no fewer than 11 exclamation marks."
This collection of historically significant correspondence offers young readers a fascinating window into pivotal moments through the personal words of those who lived them. The carefully curated let...
Leven Thumps and the Ruins of Alder
Obert Skye
Leven discovers that he must travel to the island of Alder to find the answer that will save the realm of Foo from destruction.
LIFE AT SHUTTER SPEED
Genre
Life At Shutter Speed is the debut collection from Larry Chen, the preeminent automotive photographer of today's generation. This 400-page keepsake celebrates 20 years of Chen's work, featuring never-before-seen images and behind-the-scenes stories from his travels all over the world. More than 2,50
LIFE, AND DEATH, AND GIANTS
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This powerful YA novel explores the raw edges of grief and survival through the eyes of a teenager grappling with a devastating family loss. The narrative masterfully balances the crushing weight of ...
LIGHT BENEATH ASHES
armed burglars during the night, prompting his family to frequently sleep at their church to avoid zenglendos (armed criminals). While he deeply valued Haiti’s rich culture, even having competitions with his friends to see who could read Haitian novels the fastest, he also had family members whom he visited in the United States, where he developed an affinity for the U.S., especially its cartoons and Wendy’s spicy chicken nuggets. Ultimately, he migrated to the U.S., devoting his efforts to education and eventually receiving a Ph.D. in applied economics from the University of Florida. Apart from academic research, Anglade spent much of his postgraduate life engaging with Haitian politics, public policy, and economic development. The memoir certainly offers an inspirational story of overcoming obstacles to obtain one’s dreams, but what makes this work stand out is Anglade’s grasp of Haitian history\u003B he interweaves his personal story into the larger narrative of the Caribbean nation. For example, the zenglendos that terrorized his family, he convincingly writes, weren’t just random criminals or a “local menace,” but were intricately tied to the political and economic instability that followed the overthrow of President Jean\u002DBertrand Aristide in 1991. He similarly connects his immigration story to the wider history of the African diaspora. The book also includes ample commentary on contemporary Haitian politics and the effects of climate change on the country. While this political analysis lacks formal citations, Anglade has a learned understanding of the various forces at play in 21st\u002Dcentury Haiti and is particularly critical of the nation’s bureaucrats for “riding in bullet proof cars and drawing comfortable salaries” amid rising crime rates and economic decline."
This powerful young adult novel explores the raw emotional landscape of grief and survival as a teenage girl navigates the aftermath of her family's devastating tragedy. The narrative plunges readers...
LIKE
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This collection of critical reviews offers readers a curated selection of thoughtful literary analysis across various genres, providing a valuable primer on the art of critique. The book's strength l...
LIKE CLOCKWORK
using a unique angle to frame the issues of business: Goodner asks, how does a well\u002Dorganized, world\u002Drenowned military run, and how can your business use the same methods to get ahead? Appendices include the author’s “Golden Rules,” recommended reading, a case study index, and a reading guide."
This gripping YA thriller plunges readers into a world where time itself has fractured, forcing a group of teens to uncover the sinister conspiracy behind their town's rigid, mechanical schedule. The...
LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA
nature, Miranda bloomed in high school, where he made movies with a camcorder and took advantage of the school’s drama program, staging ambitious plays. In his sophomore year at Wesleyan University, Miranda wrote a musical set in Washington Heights\u003B it would become the first draft of In the Heights, his first Broadway musical. Most of Pollack\u002DPelzner’s book is dedicated to the creative process behind In the Heights, which won four Tony Awards, and Hamilton, the idea for which came when Miranda took a copy of Ron Chernow’s biography on vacation. Miranda talked to Pollack\u002DPelzner for the book, and his remarkable candor is part of why it succeeds. The author’s chronicle of the musicals’ development is equally thrilling. Pollack\u002DPelzner, who writes about theater and culture for the New Yorker, the Atlantic, and the New York Times, understands the technical and creative aspects of the stage, and he proves himself to also be an astute observer of the more human side of creating art."
This compelling biography captures the extraordinary journey of the visionary creator behind "Hamilton" and "In the Heights," tracing his path from a childhood immersed in New York City's vibrant art...
LINK + HUD
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This action-packed adventure follows two brothers with wildly different personalities—one a cautious planner, the other a spontaneous thrill-seeker—who must combine their unique strengths to navigate...
LION HEARTS
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This gripping novel follows a young protagonist navigating the treacherous landscape of high school while grappling with a family secret that threatens to upend everything. When ancient family docume...
Listen for the Lie
Amy Tintera
A New York Times Bestseller * A Good Morning America Book Club Pick * An NPR Best Book of the Year * A Washington Post Best Thriller of 2024 "A world-class whodunit." —Stephen King “An extremely successful high-wire act, balancing between dark comedy and darker thrills.” —Alex Michaelides, #1 New Yo
Little Love Songs
Sandra Boynton
Read and sing along with this adorable sound book that plays FIVE quick little love songs for cuddly kids, by the one and only Sandra Boynton! Each page turn in this charming book prompts a different song to play with the press of a button. Five songs in all, the ditties include hits like “Snuggle P
Lives of the Novelists
Carl Rollyson
Is there a right way to write a literary life? In this collection of columns from the New York Sun, Carl Rollyson explores the relationship between narrative and literary analysis. Should biographies be written in the style and form of novels? How to balance the life and the work? How much literary
Living Black History
Manning Marable
Are the stars of the Civil Rights firmament yesterday's news? In Living Black History scholar and activist Manning Marable offers a resounding "No!" with a fresh and personal look at the enduring legacy of such well-known figures as Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, Jr., Medgar Evers and W.E.B. Du Bois
LIVING IN THE PRESENT WITH JOHN PRINE
Covid\u002D19. He was 73. Piazza repurposed the materials he had gathered to produce this moving work. Equal parts profile, oral history, and on\u002Dthe\u002Droad adventure, the book recounts the artist’s working\u002Dclass background in suburban Chicago, his family connection to rural Kentucky, his early success with Atlantic Records, and the decision to co\u002Dfound the label Oh Boy Records. Often writing in the first person and present tense, Piazza recounts his time with Prine, including a spontaneous road trip from Nashville to Sarasota, Florida, in a cherry\u002Dred 1977 Coupe de Ville. Piazza also reviews Prine’s body of work, its broad influence, and his unassuming humanity. Comparing Prine to Bob Dylan, Piazza notes, “You don’t want to be him, you just want to hang out with him.” Along the way, the author gathers insights from Prine’s peers, friends, and family. One band member, for example, notes that Prine’s keen emotional intelligence easily overcame his limitations as a musician and singer. A two\u002Dtime cancer survivor, Prine was already in poor health when Piazza befriended him, but the artist’s good humor and low\u002Dkey grace shine through on every page."
This picture book biography introduces young readers to the legendary singer-songwriter John Prine, capturing both his musical journey and his profound appreciation for everyday moments. Through lyri...
Louisiana's Way Home
Kate DiCamillo
From two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo comes a story of discovering who you are — and deciding who you want to be. When Louisiana Elefante’s granny wakes her up in the middle of the night to tell her that the day of reckoning has arrived and they have to leave home immediately, Louisiana isn’
Love, Power, and Gender in Seventeenth-Century French Fairy Tales
Bronwyn Reddan
Love is a key ingredient in the stereotypical fairy-tale ending in which everyone lives happily ever after. This romantic formula continues to influence contemporary ideas about love and marriage, but it ignores the history of love as an emotion that shapes and is shaped by hierarchies of power incl
Lucky Breaks
Susan Patron
"Eleven is much more intrepid than only ten." On the eve of her eleventh birthday, Lucky wants to let loose and become intrepid; she's ready for life to change. But Hard Pan (population 43) drones on like it always has: Lincoln all tied up in knotty matters, Miles newly diagnosed as a genius but as
MABEL MAKES (^UP) A FRIEND
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This vibrant picture book explores the creative ways a young girl named Mabel navigates the challenges of making new friends when she moves to a different neighborhood. Through whimsical illustration...
Macmillan Children's Publishing Group's 2016 Middle-Grade Chapter Sampler
Ned Rust
Download the first chapters of FOUR fantastic middle-grade books! This free chapter sampler includes excerpts from Patrick Griffin's Last Breakfast on Earth by Ned Rust; The Voyage to Magical North by Claire Fayers; The Deadly 7 by Garth Jennings; and The Secret Sea by Barry Lyga.Visit MacKids.com t
Madeline's Rescue
Ludwig Bemelmans
Winner of the Caldecott Medal “In an old house in Paris that was covered with vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines the smallest one was Madeline.” Nothing frightens Madeline—not tigers, not even mice. With its endearing, courageous heroine, cheerful humor, and wonderful, whimsical d
Magbook Indian History 2020
Janmenjay Sahni
1.Magbook series deals with the preliminary examinations for civil series. 2.It?s a 2 in 1 series offers advantages of both Magazine and book. 3.The entire syllabus of Indian History divided into 29 chapters. 4.Focuses on the Topics and Trends of question asked in Previous Years? Questions. 5.Offers
Magic Tree House 15: Voyage of the Vikings
Mary Pope Osborne
A tale of high waves and high adventure for Jack and Annie when the tree house lands in the sea off the coast of Ireland. Things get dangerous when Viking ships approach!
Magic Tree House 3: Secret of the Pyramid
Mary Pope Osborne
Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods during their summer holiday, when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . . When they're whisked away to ancient Egypt in the tree house, J
Magic Tree House 7: Mammoth to the Rescue
Mary Pope Osborne
Eight-year-old Jack and his little sister, Annie, are playing in the woods when they find a mysterious tree house full of books. But these are no ordinary books . . . And this is no ordinary tree house . . . Jack and Annie travel back in time, wearing only their swimsuits! When the tree house lands
Magic Tree House Collection 1 Books 1-4
Mary Pope Osborne
Eight-year-old Jack and his younger sister Annie find a magic treehouse. Each book in the collection takes them to different places.
Magic Tree House Collection: Books 1-8
Mary Pope Osborne
Afternoon on the Amazon: "Jack and Annie run into vampire bats and killer ants when they visit the Amazon River."--Publisher description
Magic Tree House Collection: Books 17-24
Mary Pope Osborne
Jack and Annie experience a series of time-travel adventures.
Magic Tree House Fact & Fiction: Ghosts
Mary Pope Osborne
Read the adventure and track the facts—it's two great ebooks in one! Join Jack and Annie as they travel to New Orleans in 1915 on the eve of All Saints’ Day in Magic Tree House® #42: A Good Night for Ghosts. Then uncover the facts behind the fiction in Magic Tree House® Fact Tracker: Ghosts. It’s tw
Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse
Aurora Winter
★★★★★ READERS’ CHOICE AWARD ★★★★★ AMERICAN FICTION AWARD ★★★★★ LITERARY TITAN AWARD “A captivating tale ... An absolute must-read"—Literary Titan “Superb”—Kirkus Reviews. “A unique and imaginative plot, a mesmerizing magical multiverse, and a host of wonderful and magical creatures. A thrilling ride
MAGNOLIA WU UNFOLDS IT ALL
Chanel Miller
In this hilarious follow-up to ChupaCarter, world-famous entertainer George Lopez delivers a spooky tale of mystery, revenge, and friendship starring 12-year-old Jorge and Carter, the fearsome but friendly Chupacabra! Inspired by his own childhood and packed with clever illustrations, George Lopez's
Make New Friends
Rosemary Wells
Yoko and her classmates welcome Juanita, a new student from Texas, to their classroom.
Make Way for Ducklings
Robert McCloskey
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • CALDECOTT MEDAL WINNER • The timeless and brilliantly illustrated classic that teaches the importance of kindness, perseverance, and familial love. Let the Mallard family waddle right off the page and into your child’s heart! “One of the merriest picture books ever.”—The New Yo
MAKER GIRL AND PROFESSOR SMARTS
book’s end, they’ll likely come to agree with the duo’s claims that “MAKING STUFF!” and “KNOWING STUFF!” are indeed superpowers. Other supervillains in town go by monikers such as the Fluffernator and “Snot Lady,” and Florentine allows readers to see Mr. Antifreeze’s vulnerable side\u003B the level of actual or potential violence here is low. Thanks to dramatic poses and exaggerated expressions, the dynamic duo’s big personalities come through clearly in Florentine’s limber cartoon scenes. Yael is light\u002Dskinned, while Chuy is brown\u002Dskinned and cued Latine\u003B the entire cast displays a broadly diverse range of racial and cultural identities."
This STEM adventure follows a curious young inventor and her brilliant mentor as they tackle real-world engineering challenges through creative problem-solving. The story cleverly integrates fundamen...
Making Black History
Jeffrey Aaron Snyder
"Making Black History focuses on the engine behind the early black history movement in the Jim Crow era, Carter G. Woodson and his Association for the Study of Negro Life and History"--
Mama Always Comes Home
Karma Wilson
From Mama Bird to Mama Cat, mothers of all kinds come home to their children.
Mama Hattie's Girl
Lois Lenski
A young African American girl moves from the South to the North and finds that family is the same wherever you go Nobody can climb a tree as fast as Lula Bell. Although her mother tells her to be ladylike, Lula Bell prefers fishing and climbing and scrapping in the dirt with the boys. When her day i
Mama Lion Wins the Race
Jon J. Muth
Mama Lion, Tigey, the Flying Pandinis, and the Knitted Monkeys compete in a road race, and when the Pandinis stop to help Mama Lion, she is happy to return the favor.
MANGA
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This vibrant manga guide offers young artists an accessible entry point into the world of Japanese-style comics, breaking down complex illustration techniques into manageable steps. The book excels a...