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The Hate U Give: The Hate U Give And On The Come Up
by Angie Thomas<P>Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed.<P> <P>Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil’s name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. <P>But what Starr does—or does not—say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life. <br> <p><b>Winner of the 2018 William C. Morris award</b> <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b></p>
Star Wars Padawan
by Kiersten WhiteObi-Wan Kenobi has not been apprenticed long to Qui-Gon Jinn, but he yearns to prove himself on a mission. When he and Qui-Gon are finally set to leave on an assignment, Qui-Gon is nowhere to be found. Angered by his master's abandonment, Obi-Wan sets out on the mission alone, determined to prove himself. On a mysterious planet he encounters a pack of feral, Force-wielding teens who seem to be the planet's only inhabitants. As he experiences wild freedom with them and wonders if this isn't the life he was meant for, Obi-Wan can't escape the nagging sense that something is wrong with the Force there.
El legado Hawthorne (Una herencia en juego #Volumen 2)
by Jennifer Lynn BarnesEn la emocionante secuela del best seller global Una herencia en juego. La riqueza, las intrigas y los romances son claves para intentar resolver los múltiples enigmas. Perfecto para fans de Karen McManus. UN JUEGO MORTAL. UN PUZLE POR RESOLVER. UNA FORTUNA EN JUEGO. Un paso adelante.Avery pensó que resolver el acertijo que le puso el multimillonario Tobias Hawthorne revelaría por qué le dejó a ella, una completa desconocida, toda su fortuna. Dos pasos atrás.Pero, a medida que las pistas crípticas dan un giro inesperado y los atractivos y enigmáticos nietos de Hawthorne continúan atrayéndola en diferentes direcciones, Avery no puede evitar preguntarse en quién puede confiar realmente. ¿Qué sucede cuando la verdad esconde más secretos? Pronto, Avery se da cuenta de que este juego no se trata solo de dinero y poder: ahora está jugando por su vida. ¡NO TE PIERDAS EL EXPLOSIVO FINAL DELA SERIE «UNA HERENCIA EN JUEGO»!DISPONIBLE EN FEBRERO DE 2023 La crítica ha dicho:«Me tuvo en vilo hasta la última página».Katharine Mcgee, autora de las series El piso mil y American Royals «¡Lo más divertido que he leído en todo el año!».E. Lockhart, autora de Éramos mentirosos «Imposible apartar la vista de las páginas hasta el final».Buzzfeed «Sus capítulos breves y ágiles hacen que nos encontremos con momentazos, uno tras otro. Totalmente adictiva».Kirkus «La gran cantidad de pistas crípticas y de triángulos amorosos tempestuosos hacen de esta novela una lectura 100 % recomendable».Publishers Weekly
These Violent Delights: the captivating New York Times bestseller (These Violent Delights Ser.)
by Chloe Gong'Deliciously dark' Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire"> In glittering Shanghai, a monster awakens . . .The brilliantly imaginative New York Times bestselling fantasy retelling of Romeo and Juliet set against the immersive backdrop of 1920s Shanghai.A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city in the grip of chaos. At its heart is eighteen-year-old Juliette Cai, a former flapper who has returned to assume her role as the proud heir of the Scarlet Gang - a network of criminals far above the law. Their only rivals in power are the White Flowers, who have fought the Scarlets for generations. And behind every move is their heir, Roma Montagov, Juliette's first love . . . and first betrayal. But when gangsters on both sides show signs of instability culminating in clawing their own throats out, the people start to whisper. Of a contagion, a madness. Of a monster in the shadows. As the deaths stack up, Juliette and Roma must set their guns - and grudges - aside and work together, for if they can't stop this mayhem, then there will be no city left for either to rule.Filled with romance, intrigue and betrayal, this heart-stopping debut is perfect for fans of The Last Magician and Descendant of the Crane.'Heady, smart, and vicious' Tessa Gratton, author of The Queens of Innis Lear 'Deliciously dark' Natasha Ngan, New York Times bestselling author of Girls of Paper and Fire 'Dark and beautiful' Emiko Jean, author of Empress of all Seasons'A terrific, deliciously unputdownable read' June Hur, author of The Silence of Bones
La niña que escupía fuego
by Giulia BinandoUna preciosa novela sobre el cáncer infantil y la amistad. Una historia autobiográfica que te llegará al corazón. Mina tiene once años y vivía en un pequeño pueblo del Piemonte con sus padres, su hermana pequeña Olivia, un gato decrépito y varios caballos imaginarios. Ahora, con un cáncer agresivo diagnosticado, su casa es un hospital pediátrico en Turín. Al principio, está demasiado cansada y confundida para hacer amigos allí, pero entonces llega Lorenzo. Tiene la edad de Mina, y está furioso. Juntos, liberan su rabia y usan su imaginación como un arma mágica: un dragón, una espada, e incluso un plan para escaparse del hospital, o al menos intentarlo. Con el tiempo, Mina mejora y puede ir a casa más a menudo. Sin embargo, Lorenzo, aunque recibe un trasplante de médula, sigue empeorando. Para decir adiós , Mina tendrá que engatusar a todo el mundo y embarcarse en una última gran aventura... Giulia Binando Melis es una joven autora italiana graduada en Filosofía, creadora de contenido durante el día y cantante de noche. La niña que escupía fuego, una bellísima historia basada en experiencias reales de su infancia, es su primera novela.
Transformations
by Gwyneth Jones Ann HalamIn DAYMAKER, Zanne discovered her powers and the opposing forces of the Covenant and the Daymaker.Nothing comes easily. With her fledgling magic training, Zanne has discovered that the history of Inland is more complex than she could have ever imagined, and its story contains horrors that could not be imagined. On her journey, Zanne meets a young girl, Rat. Does this girl's childlike curiosity bely a darker secret? Can Zanne restore Inland to its former glory?Book two of the DAYMAKER series, by award-winning author Gwyneth Jones writing as Ann Halam, continues Zanne's story and quest to find the truth behind her home. Perfect for fans of EARTHSEA, SHANNARA and THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA.
Inside Bridgerton
by Shonda Rhimes Betsy BeersInside Bridgerton is the intimate behind-the-scenes story of the hit Shondaland series on Netflix, from Shondaland executive producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers. Full-colour and beautifully designed, Inside Bridgerton is the official book about the show, and includes never before seen photographs, first-hand accounts on casting, insight into the decisions behind the costumes and sets, directors' accounts on shooting your favourite scenes, and more from the creative minds that launched a cultural phenomenon.Shondaland executive producers Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers offer exclusive insights, and introduce you to the series writers, producers, directors, cast, crew and talented creatives who brought Julia Quinn's beloved novels to the screen.
Transformations
by Gwyneth Jones Ann HalamIn DAYMAKER, Zanne discovered her powers and the opposing forces of the Covenant and the Daymaker.Nothing comes easily. With her fledgling magic training, Zanne has discovered that the history of Inland is more complex than she could have ever imagined, and its story contains horrors that could not be imagined. On her journey, Zanne meets a young girl, Rat. Does this girl's childlike curiosity bely a darker secret? Can Zanne restore Inland to its former glory?Book two of the DAYMAKER series, by award-winning author Gwyneth Jones writing as Ann Halam, continues Zanne's story and quest to find the truth behind her home. Perfect for fans of EARTHSEA, SHANNARA and THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA.
The Scratch Daughters
by H.A. ClarkeThe second book in the Scapegracers trilogy, formerly outcast lesbian witch who struggles to keep her coven as the loss of her magical soul drives her to desperation.
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School
by Sonora ReyesA sharply funny and moving debut novel about a queer Mexican American girl navigating Catholic school, while falling in love and learning to celebrate her true self. Perfect for fans of Erika L. Sánchez, Leah Johnson, and Gabby Rivera.Sixteen-year-old Yamilet Flores prefers to be known for her killer eyeliner, not for being one of the only Mexican kids at her new, mostly white, very rich Catholic school. But at least here no one knows she’s gay, and Yami intends to keep it that way. After being outed by her crush and ex-best friend before transferring to Slayton Catholic, Yami has new priorities: keep her brother out of trouble, make her mom proud, and, most importantly, don’t fall in love. Granted, she’s never been great at any of those things, but that’s a problem for Future Yami. The thing is, it’s hard to fake being straight when Bo, the only openly queer girl at school, is so annoyingly perfect. And smart. And talented. And cute. So cute. Either way, Yami isn’t going to make the same mistake again. If word got back to her mom, she could face a lot worse than rejection. So she’ll have to start asking, WWSGD: What would a straight girl do? Told in a captivating voice that is by turns hilarious, vulnerable, and searingly honest, The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School explores the joys and heartaches of living your full truth out loud.
Strange: Cazar o ser cazado
by Alex Mirez¿Qué harías si una noche encuentras a un chico semidesnudo y cubierto de sangre en tu patio? ¿Qué harías si es atractivo, pero también es perturbador? Historia adictiva 100% Wattpad. La aparición de un salvaje y misterioso extraño con un ojo de cada color y una actitud muy inquietante hace que Mack Cavalier (sí, una chica) empiece a hacerse estas preguntas: ¿Cómo llegó hasta su patio? ¿Por qué no quiere ayuda de la policía? ¿Por qué no puede decir más de tres palabras? ¿Es peligroso? ¿O en realidad es la víctima de alguien? ¿Qué harías si, después de que tú y tu mejor amigo decidís ayudarlo, cosas muy raras empiezan a pasar? Una novela adictiva de la autora de Perfectos mentirosos.
Winterkeep (Graceling Realm)
by Kristin CashoreThe highly anticipated next book in the New York Times bestselling, award-winning Graceling Realm series, which has sold 1.7 million copies.For the past five years, Bitterblue has reigned as Queen of Monsea, heroically rebuilding her nation after her father's horrific rule. After learning about the land of Torla in the east, she sends envoys to the closest nation there: Winterkeep—a place where telepathic foxes bond with humans, and people fly across the sky in wondrous airships. But when the envoys never return, having drowned under suspicious circumstances, Bitterblue sets off for Winterkeep herself, along with her spy Hava and her trusted colleague Giddon. On the way, tragedy strikes again—a tragedy with devastating political and personal ramifications.Meanwhile, in Winterkeep, Lovisa Cavenda waits and watches, a fire inside her that is always hungry. The teenage daughter of two powerful politicians, she is the key to unlocking everything—but only if she's willing to transcend the person she's been all her life.The Graceling Realm books are a companion series, not direct sequels, so they can be enjoyed in any order.
The Dark Vault: Unlock the Archive (The Archived)
by Victoria SchwabImagine a place where the dead rest on shelves like books.Each body has a story to tell, a life seen in pictures only Librarians can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in which they rest is the Archive.Mackenzie Bishop's grandfather first brought her here four years ago, when she was twelve years old, frightened but determined to prove herself. Now her grandfather is dead, and Mac has grown into what he once was: a ruthless Keeper, tasked with stopping often violent Histories from waking up and getting out. Because of her job, she lies to the people she loves, and she knows fear for what it is: a useful tool for staying alive.Follow Mackenzie as she explores the boundary between living and dying, sleeping and waking, through these two timeless novels, now bound together in this thrilling collection. With stunning prose and a captivating mixture of action, romance, and horror, The Dark Vault delves into a richly imagined world where no choice is easy and love and loss feel like two sides of the same coin.
Grave Things Like Love
by Sara Bennett WealerA contemporary YA romance with a paranormal twist: what happens when in between trying to decide which boy is the right boy, a girl finds out the funeral home her family owns might be haunted?Elaine's home is a bit . . . different. It's a funeral home that has been in her family since the 1800s—and it's why everyone calls her Funeral Girl. And even though she's lived there her whole life, there are still secrets to be found.When Xander, a cute new boy with a penchant for ghost hunting, arrives in town, Elaine feels an instant spark. His daring and spontaneous ways help her go from Funeral Girl to Fun Girl. Then there's Miles, Elaine's oldest friend, who she's starting to see in a completely new light. After Xander convinces her to stage a seance one night, Elaine discovers that her home might be haunted by a kindred spirit—the daughter of the funeral home's original owner. But who wants to be haunted by the dead when there are boys to spend time with? After all, you only live once. . . .
Henry Hamlet's Heart
by Rhiannon WildeThis smart and charming queer YA rom-com about falling for your best friend will win the hearts of fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli.Henry Hamlet doesn&’t know what he wants after school ends. It&’s his last semester of high school, and all he&’s sure of is his uncanny ability to make situations awkward. Luckily, he can always hide behind his enigmatic best friend, Len. They&’ve been friends since forever, but Len is mysterious and Henry is clumsy, and Len is a heartthrob and Henry is a neurotic mess. Somehow it&’s always worked. That is, until Henry falls in love. Hard. How do you date your best friend? From an exciting debut author comes a passionate story of growing up, letting go, and learning how to love.
Raising Kids: Your Essential Guide to Everyday Parenting
by Sheri Glucoft Wong Olaf JorgensonIn Raising Kids, family therapist and parent educator Sheri Glucoft Wong and Silicon Valley private school head Olaf Jorgenson team up to deliver a down-to-earth guide to parenting that is as encouraging as it is illuminating.With its easy-to-grasp language and tools, Raising Kids is there for you, from managing family routines, screen time, and homework, to supporting friendships, self-esteem, and resilience. You&’ll find out how being &“on your spot&” leads to fewer conflicts and replaces threats, nagging, and punishment with clear, effective messages that make sense to your kids. The authors focus on everyday parenting because how we relate to our children day-to-day forms their sense of themselves, their connection to us, and their ways of being in the world. No interaction we have with our kids is too small to strengthen our bond with them, impart our values, build their confidence, and to demonstrate communicating, relating, and caring. You&’ll learn how to be on your kids&’ side and get them on yours as you navigate daily life.Thousands of parents with toddlers through adolescents have benefited from the wisdom and reassurance that is now available in this straightforward guide. Along with offering approaches to address the challenges, Raising Kids shows you how to build on what you&’re already doing well to maximize the good times in your family life today and in the years ahead.
The Art of Insanity
by Christine WebbHigh schooler Natalie Cordova has just been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder. Her mom insists she keep it secret.Putting up a front and hiding her mental illness from her classmates is going to be the hardest thing high schooler Natalie Cordova has ever done. It&’s her senior year, and she&’s just been selected to present her artwork at a prestigious show. With the stress of performing on her shoulders, it doesn&’t help when Natalie notices a boy who makes her heart leap. And then there&’s fellow student Ella, who confronts Natalie about her summer car &“accident&” and pressures her into caring for the world&’s ugliest dog. Now Natalie finds herself juggling all kinds of feels and responsibilities. Surely her newly prescribed medication is to blame for the funk she finds herself in. But as Natalie&’s plan to self-treat unravels, so does the perfect façade she&’s been painting for everyone else. Written from experience, this heartfelt and candid contemporary YA novel explores the stigma surrounding mental illness and offers an uplifting narrative of resilience.
Berliners
by Vesper StamperA riveting story about the rivalry between two brothers living on opposite sides of the Berlin wall during its construction in the 1960s, and how their complicated legacy and dreams of greatness will determine their ultimate fate.A city divided. A family fractured. Two brothers caught between past and present.Berlin, 1961. Rudi Möser-Fleischmann is an aspiring photographer with dreams of greatness, but he can't hold a candle to his talented, charismatic twin brother Peter, an ambitious actor. With the sudden divorce of their parents, the brothers find themselves living in different sectors of a divided Berlin; the postwar partition strangely mirroring their broken family. But one night, as the city sleeps, the Berlin Wall is hurriedly built, dividing society further, and Rudi and Peter are forced to choose between playing by the rules and taking their dreams underground. That is, until the truth about their family history and the growing cracks in their relationship threaten to split them apart for good. From National Book Award-nominated, critically acclaimed author-illustrator Vesper Stamper comes a stark look at how resentment and denial can strain the bonds of brotherhood to the breaking point.
We Are All We Have
by Marina BudhosWhen a teenage girl&’s single mom is taken by ICE, everything changes—all of her hopes and dreams for the future have turned into survival.Seventeen-year-old Rania is shaken awake in her family's apartment in Brooklyn. ICE is at the door, taking her mother away. But Ammi has done everything right, hasn&’t she? Their asylum case is fine. This was supposed to be Rania&’s greatest summer: hanging out with her best friend, Fatima, and getting ready for college in the fall. But it&’s 2019, and nothing is certain. Now, along with her younger brother, Kamal, and a new friend, Carlos, Rania must figure out how to survive. A road trip leads to searching for answers to questions she didn&’t even think to ask. In this vivid exploration of what happens when the country you have put your hopes into is fast shutting down, award-winning author Marina Budhos shows us how one girl bursting with dreams navigates secrets, love, and the lure of the open road.
Lies Like Wildfire
by Jennifer Lynn AlvarezAn intense high-stakes story about five friends and the deadly secret that could send their lives up in flames, perfect for fans of Karen McManus and E. Lockhart.In Gap Mountain, California, everyone knows about fire season. And no one is more vigilant than 18-year-old Hannah Warner, the sheriff's daughter and aspiring FBI agent. That is until this summer. When Hannah and her best friends accidentally spark an enormous and deadly wildfire, their instinct is to lie to the police and the fire investigators. But as the blaze roars through their rural town and towards Yosemite National Park, Hannah's friends begin to crack and she finds herself going to extreme lengths to protect their secret. Because sometimes good people do bad things. And if there&’s one thing people hate, it&’s liars.
Home Truths
by Jill MacLeanBrick’s home life is a horror show. His dad has a temper like a pressure valve; you never know when he’s going to blow. His mom’s a self-absorbed flake who leaves the care of his little sister to Brick. A guy could go crazy with all that tension. It’s no wonder Brick has to let off a little steam of his own once in a while. It’s not like he’s anything remotely like his dad. The day he turns sixteen, Brick’s out of there. This summer he’s going to take up Mr. Larkin’s offer of work, even though he’s been forbidden to “fraternize with the neighbors.” And he’s going to earn enough money to escape. Get out and never look back. But who will his dad turn to when he doesn’t have a son to kick around anymore? A compulsive read by a two-time winner of the Ann Connor Brimer Award, Home Truths is a revealing portrait of a bully-in-training and his journey to redemption.
Transferral
by Kate BlairLondon, England, present day. This is the world as we know it, but with one key difference: medical science has found a way to remove diseases from the sick. The catch? They can only transfer the diseases into other living humans. The government now uses the technology to cure the innocent by infecting criminals. It is into this world that Talia Hale is born. Now sixteen and the daughter of a prime ministerial candidate, she discovers that the effort to ensure that bad things happen only to bad people has turned a once-thriving community into a slum, and has made life perilous for two new friends. When Talia’s father makes an election promise to send in the police to crack down on this community, Talia can only think of how much worse things will be for her friends. Will she defy her father to protect them, even if it means costing him the election? Tranferral, the debut from Kate Blair, is a chilling look at a world gone wrong because of its efforts to do right.
I'm Good and Other Lies
by Bev Katz Rosenbaum“This is a book for RIGHT NOW.” — Teresa Toten, author of The Unlikely Hero of Room 13B Is it asking too much to live a typical twelfth grade existence? Kelsey Kendler just wants to earn some money for university, hang out with friends, maybe even snag a boyfriend. But her pill-popping mom and distant dad scare off anybody she tries to bring home, making those last two things feel impossible. Her part-time ice cream shop job’s a slog, but at least there, she can escape her parents’ constant fighting … until the COVID-19 pandemic forces a lockdown and she’s stuck at home with them 24/7. As the lockdown takes its toll on Kelsey’s mental health, she starts to see the appeal of her mom’s pills. She hates what they do to her mom, but numbing herself to the world seems like a pretty good idea right about now. Horrified to find herself following in her mom’s footsteps, she can only hope she’ll eventually figure out some other way to cope …
Boys and Girls Screaming
by Kern CarterWhen Ever’s father passes away suddenly, she is devastated. Not long after that, her mom has a stroke and Ever’s anguish becomes almost too much for her to handle. That’s when she gets the idea to form a group she calls Boys and Girls Screaming. Along with her brother, Jericho, and her best friend, Candace, Ever wants to bring together kids from their school who have suffered trauma so they can share their stories and begin to heal. Although the other teens find solace in the group, Ever tumbles further into depression until she reaches a breaking point. As the group learns the true source of Ever’s pain, they jump into action to help her find a way out. Boys and Girls Screaming tells the story of a generation of teens finding the support they need to process their trauma in their own ways.
Tangled Planet
by Kate BlairIt's taken 400 years of travel, but the starship Venture has finally arrived at its destination. Beta Earth is an uninhabited, untouched planet that seventeen-year-old engineer Ursa has to colonise with her crewmates. The first night Ursa is on Beta Earth her world goes out of control when she encounters a dead body. She's positive she saw a large creature with sharp teeth, something that shouldn't even be on the planet, but nobody believes her. As injuries and bodies start piling up, Ursa must figure out who to trust when her fellow crewmates start taking sides between Venture's safety and the hope of creating a home on Beta Earth. If Ursa and her people can't find out what's really going on in the forest, their already fragile society won't survive.