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Eliza and Her Monsters
by Francesca Zappia<P>Eighteen-year-old Eliza Mirk is the anonymous creator of Monstrous Sea, a wildly popular webcomic, but when a new boy at school tempts her to live a life offline, everything she’s worked for begins to crumble. <P>In the real world, Eliza Mirk is shy, weird, smart, and friendless. Online, Eliza is LadyConstellation, the anonymous creator of a popular webcomic called Monstrous Sea. With millions of followers and fans throughout the world, Eliza’s persona is popular. Eliza can’t imagine enjoying the real world as much as she loves her digital community. <P>Then Wallace Warland transfers to her school, and Eliza begins to wonder if a life offline might be worthwhile. But when Eliza’s secret is accidentally shared with the world, everything she’s built—her story, her relationship with Wallace, and even her sanity—begins to fall apart. <P>With pages from Eliza’s webcomic, as well as screenshots from Eliza’s online forums, this uniquely formatted book will appeal to fans of Noelle Stevenson’s Nimona and Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl. <P>Scott Westerfeld’s <i>Afterworlds</i> meets <i>Nimona</i> in this novel about art, fandom, and finding the courage to be yourself.
Elpida (Elpida #3)
by C. KennedyElpida: Book ThreeMichael and Christy attended prom, graduated high school, and Michael leads the USATF tryouts. With Oxford University on the horizon, his future looks bright, and he believes life has returned to normal after Christy’s rescue. He couldn’t be more wrong. Christy has been free from a life of slavery for more than a year and has made remarkable progress due in no small part to the love he found with Michael. But the recent prosecution of a past abuser has shattered the life he so painstakingly built out of nothing but a mountain of horror. He now faces the daunting task of building a new life—yet again. Twelve-year-old Thimi has been missing since Christy left Greece and, unbeknownst to everyone, has hidden out in a vacant mansion in Glyfada. Learning of Christy’s survival is the only thing that brings him out of hiding. People, open spaces, even the most common of sounds frighten him beyond reason. A mere ghost of a boy, Thimi arrives in the US with no knowledge of the outside world—the only constant in his life a purple marble. Lost, shattered, and afraid, only hope gives them the strength and courage they need to begin anew.
Elpída (Elpida (Français) #3)
by Bénédicte Girault C. KennedyElpida, tome 3Michael et Christy sont allés au bal, ils ont obtenu leur diplôme, et Michael a remporté les épreuves de sélection de l’USATF. Avec l’Université d’Oxford qui se profile à l’horizon, son avenir est prometteur et il croit que la vie a repris son cours normal après le sauvetage de Christy d’un de ses agresseurs du passé – il ne pourrait pas avoir plus tort. Christy a été libéré d’une vie d’esclavage depuis un an et a fait de remarquables progrès, en grande partie grâce à l’amour qu’il a trouvé auprès de Michael. Mais le récent procès d’un de ses bourreaux a brisé la vie qu’il a si laborieusement construite à partir de rien, à part une incommensurable suite d’horreurs. Il doit maintenant faire face à la lourde tâche de se reconstruire une nouvelle fois. Thimi, âgé de douze ans, a disparu depuis que Christy a quitté la Grèce et, à l’insu de tous, il s’est réfugié dans un manoir vide de Glyfada. C’est seulement en apprenant la survie de Christy qu’il sort de sa cachette. Les gens, les espaces ouverts, même le plus anodin des bruits lui font peur au-delà de toute raison. À peine plus vivant qu’un fantôme, Thimi arrive aux États-Unis sans aucune connaissance du monde extérieur – la seule constante dans sa vie se réduisant à une bille en marbre violet. Perdus, brisés et apeurés, seul l’espoir leur donnera la force et le courage dont ils ont besoin pour recommencer leurs vies.
Emerald Bane: Mixologists And Pirates (Mixologists and Pirates #2)
by Frost KayFact 384: Allie’s bad luck knew no bounds. After surviving a pirate attack by the skin of her very unlucky teeth, she believes life will get better. It had to, right?Wrong, dead wrong. Literally dead. Fact 443: Revenge always bites you in the butt. One little prank leaves her as a prime murder suspect and her newfound friends in jail. If she can’t prove her innocence, she can kiss what's left of her life goodbye - not that she had much of one to start.Fact 537: Human-hating aliens had no right to be so sexy. At least she’d have something pretty to look at while being blackmailed into espionage. It was just one mistake... maybe two."I need more, so much more." - Jasmine, Goodreads"I was blown away by Frot Kay's style of writing. Each sentence is delicately crafted and paints the perfect scene in my mind." - Katelyn, Goodreads
El emperador de las ocho islas: Cuentos de Shikanoko
by Lian HearnLas leyes del destino se ciernen en un japón mítico y medieval habitado por guerreros y asesinos, fantasma y espíritus guardianes. De la autora de "Leyendas de los otori", serie que ha vendido más de 4 millones de copias en cerca de 40 idiomas. Un joven guerrero de gran aplomo se involucra en un juego que se vuelve mortal. Un ambicioso caudillo militar abandona a su sobrino, a quien da por muerto, y se adueña de sus tierras. Un padre obstinado obliga a su hijo menor a ceder a su esposa a su hermano mayor. Una misteriosa mujer busca cinco padres para sus hijos que dirigirán el rumbo de la nación. Un sacerdote poderoso se entromete en la sucesión del Trono de Loto. Éstos son los hilos que se entretejen en un intrincado tapiz de parajes silvestres, elegantes castillos y brutales campos de batalla, donde las leyes del destino hacen de las suyas. La crítica ha opinado: "Con meticulosa atención al detalle, junto con un profundo conocimiento de la cultura japonesa, Hearn hace un homenaje sumamente entretenido al Japón. Brillantemente imaginada, en la leyenda de Shikanoko hay drama, intriga y fantasía, pasión y traición." Michael Giltz, BookFilter "La fluida prosa de Hearn y sus personajes moralmente ambiguos son mágicamente seductores." Kirkus Reviews "Una apasionada y trepidante historia de fantasía con emocionantes giros, intriga política, romance y un ambiente rico en detalles, mitología japonesa y desconocidas influencias del mundo sobrenatural." Karin Thogersen, Library Journal
The Empress (The Diabolic #2)
by S. J. KincaidThe thrilling sequel to S.J. Kincaid’s New York Times bestselling novel, The Diabolic that TeenVogue.com called “the perfect kind of high-pressure adventure.”It’s a new day in the Empire. Tyrus has ascended to the throne with Nemesis by his side and now they can find a new way forward—one where they don’t have to hide or scheme or kill. One where creatures like Nemesis will be given worth and recognition, where science and information can be shared with everyone and not just the elite. But having power isn’t the same thing as keeping it, and change isn’t always welcome. The ruling class, the Grandiloquy, has held control over planets and systems for centuries—and they are plotting to stop this teenage Emperor and Nemesis, who is considered nothing more than a creature and certainly not worthy of being Empress. Nemesis will protect Tyrus at any cost. He is the love of her life, and they are partners in this new beginning. But she cannot protect him by being the killing machine she once was. She will have to prove the humanity that she’s found inside herself to the whole Empire—or she and Tyrus may lose more than just the throne. But if proving her humanity means that she and Tyrus must do inhuman things, is the fight worth the cost of winning it?
Empress of a Thousand Skies
by Rhoda BellezaFor fans of Pierce Brown and Firefly comes an epic sci-fi fantasy that Kiersten White, author of And I Darken, calls "dazzling--an adventure as sweeping in scope as the galaxies it spans!”Empress Rhee, also known as Crown Princess Rhiannon Ta’an, is the sole surviving heir to a powerful dynasty. She’ll stop at nothing to avenge her family and claim her throne. Fugitive Aly has risen above his war refugee origins to find fame as the dashing star of a DroneVision show. But when he’s falsely accused of killing Rhee, he's forced to prove his innocence to save his reputation – and his life. Madman With planets on the brink of war, Rhee and Aly are thrown together to confront a ruthless evil that threatens the fate of the entire galaxy. Rhoda Belleza crafts a powerful saga of vengeance, warfare, and the true meaning of legacy in this exhilarating debut, perfect for readers of Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles and Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman's Illuminae Files.
Empress of All Seasons
by Emiko JeanIn a palace of illusions, nothing is what it seems. Each generation, a competition is held to find the next empress of Honoku. <P><P>The rules are simple. <P><P>Survive the palace’s enchanted seasonal rooms. <P><P>Conquer Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. <P><P>Marry the prince. <P><P>All are eligible to compete—all except yōkai, supernatural monsters and spirits whom the human emperor is determined to enslave and destroy. <P>MO<Mari has spent a lifetime training to become empress. Winning should be easy. And it would be, if she weren't hiding a dangerous secret. Mari is a yōkai with the ability to transform into a terrifying monster. If discovered, her life will be forfeit. <P><P>As she struggles to keep her true identity hidden, Mari’s fate collides with that of Taro, the prince who has no desire to inherit the imperial throne, and Akira, a half-human, half-yōkai outcast. <P><P>Torn between duty and love, loyalty and betrayal, vengeance and forgiveness, the choices of Mari, Taro, and Akira will decide the fate of Honoku in this beautifully written, edge-of-your-seat YA fantasy.
The End of Our Story
by Meg HastonEvery love story has a breaking point... From the author of Paperweight comes the star-crossed romance of two high school friends in a tale rife with deeply buried secrets and shocking revelations.BEFORE: Bridge and Wil have been entangled in each other’s lives for years. Under the white-hot Florida sun, they went from kids daring each other to swim past the breakers to teenagers stealing kisses between classes. But when Bridge betrayed Wil during their junior year, she shattered his heart and their relationship along with it.AFTER: When Wil’s family suffers a violent loss, and Bridge rushes back to Wil’s side. As they struggle to heal old wounds and start falling for each other all over again, Bridge and Wil discover just how much has changed in the past year. Though they once knew each other’s every secret, they aren’t the same people they used to be. Bridge can’t imagine life without Wil, but sometimes love isn’t enough. Can they find their way back to each other, or will this be the end of their story?
The End of Oz
by Danielle PaigeIn this dark, action-packed fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Dorothy Must Die series, Amy Gumm travels from Oz to the twisted land of Ev, where she fights to free Oz from evil once and for all.My name is Amy Gumm. You might remember me as the other girl from Kansas. When a tornado swept me away to the magical land of Oz, I was given a mission: Dorothy must die. That’s right, everyone’s favorite Wicked-Witch-slayer had let the magic of Oz corrupt her. She turned evil. So I killed her.But just when we thought it was safe to start rebuilding the damaged land of Oz, we were betrayed. Now I’m following the Road of Yellow Brick as it helps me escape toward the mysterious land of Ev, where the Nome King rules a bleak and angry world. And what I’m about to find is shocking: My original mission may not have been successful.I thought my job was over, but it’s only just beginning. And it’s up to me to foil Dorothy’s plans for revenge—and finally save the land I’ve come to love.
Endgame: The Moscow Meeting
by James FreyThis eighth prequel novella continues an all-new digital original arc in the Endgame world, and follows a forbidden love that threatens Endgame in post-World War II Germany.Humanity rests on the shoulders of twelve Players. But when the lives of a Cahokian Player and a Minoan Player intertwine over the search for an ancient weapon in post-World War II Berlin, the last thing they expect is to let their guard down, and fall in love. Now the fate of the world is threatened, as Boone and Ariadne race against the clock to keep the weapon from falling into the wrong hands.But this is Endgame. And only one can win.This heart-stopping novella arc takes place prior to the events in the New York Times bestseller Endgame: The Calling.
Endgame: The Buried Cities
by James FreyThe Fugitive Archives comes to an explosive finale in this ninth digital original novella in the Endgame world, which follows a forbidden love that threatens Endgame in post-World War II Germany.Humanity rests on the shoulders of twelve Players. But when the lives of a Cahokian Player and a Minoan Player intertwine over the search for an ancient weapon in post-World War II Berlin, the last thing they expect is to let their guard down and fall in love. Now Boone and Ariadne must journey deep into the ancient buried cities of Cappadocia, to find the remaining pieces of the weapon—before it's too late.But this is Endgame. And only one can win.This heart-stopping novella arc takes place prior to the events in the New York Times bestseller Endgame: The Calling.
The Ends of the World
by Maggie HallThe thrilling conclusion to the romantic adventure series that TeenVogue.com calls, a "Da Vinci Code-style thriller for teens."Power balances on a knife's edge. Destiny is uncertain. And love is the most terrifying thing of all. The Circle of Twelve is not who Avery though they were. Neither is Avery.Her mother is dead. Betrayal and attraction and history have tangled the strings that bind her, Jack, and Stellan. And now, Avery and her friends must put aside their own problems and focus on putting a stop to the most dangerous conspiracy of all . . . From London to Russia to Egypt, from the chill of underground crypts to the flash of paparazzi cameras, Avery West will finally have to confront whether her fate means salvation--or destruction.From the Hardcover edition.
Enemy Exposure (The Raven Files #2)
by Meghan RogersA spy and action thriller featuring a teenage girl who kicks butt and outsmarts with the best of them. To accomplish her mission, though, she'll need to team up with those she trusts the least in this latest Raven File case.Jocelyn Steely (code name: Raven) may have escaped the clutches of KATO and won the trust of the IDA, but she isn&’t out of danger yet. Her cover is blown and KATO agents are after her, but that won&’t stop Jocelyn. After all, her goal was never merely to escape KATO. She wants revenge.Dead set on rescuing the one girl that she—and the IDA—failed to save, Jocelyn is forced to recruit other KATO agents to her side. She must hand over just enough intelligence to gain their trust, while still preventing her plans from getting back to her former tormentors. Is she out of her league in this battle? Or does she have what it takes to derail KATO once and for all? This high-stakes spy thriller will have readers on the edge of their seats until the final mind-blowing revelation.Praise for Enemy Exposure:"Joss' latest mission is filled with well-paced intrigue, making for a suspenseful page-turner."—Kirkus Reviews"Purchase . . . for collections needing more awesome spy girl stories."—School Library JournalPraise for Crossing the Line: &“Jocelyn makes for a kick-ass, determined heroine, and there&’s no shortage of scenes of adrenaline-charged adventure . . . [A] strong debut for both the author and the Raven Files series.&”—Publishers Weekly &“There&’s a plot twist, revealed secret, or chase scene in every chapter—Rogers knows how to keep the pages turning. . . . The cliff-hanger ending begs for a swift sequel.&”—Booklist &“For fans of TV&’s Alias, this is the beginning of an excellent new espionage series.&”—School Library Journal
The Equals (The Ones #2)
by Daniel Sweren-BeckerWhat happens when your own government turns against you?The Equality Team continues to round up and subject The Ones—the 1% of the American population who were genetically engineered in vitro—to a vaccine that will level the playing field. Desperate to save her boyfriend James from this fate, Cody flees into the wild to seek assistance from a shadowy rebel group dedicated to equal rights for the Ones at any cost.But when she grows closer to a radical named Kai, she's brought deeper into the fold, only to realize the group's leader has a secret plan more dangerous than Cody could have imagined—something that could change the course of the Ones' future.Themes of justice, discrimination and terrorism mix with actual science to create a frightening version of our near future in Daniel Sweren-Becker's The Equals, the action-packed sequel to The Ones.An Imprint BookPraise for The Ones:"Chilling and frighteningly real, The Ones leads us down a dark rabbit hole of scientific possibilities, fractured morality, and brutal consequences. It forces the question: If perfection becomes a liability, how far are we willing to go in the pursuit of it -- or to stop it?"—Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Beautiful Creatures and author ofThe Lovely Reckless"Like watching your favorite TV show, The Ones is a thrill ride with a new shock at every turn. You won't believe what happens next, and yet, you should. Because this reality is all too possible." —Melissa de la Cruz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Isle of the Lost and the forthcoming Something In Between“A gripping and cautionary tale. A thrilling read.” —Brendan Reichs, New York Times-bestselling coauthor of the Virals series."The basic premise for this captivating tale is much closer to practical concern than many might imagine. It is crucial that we visualize many possible scenarios like this one so that we can humanely respond to (or better yet anticipate) new technologies and the consequences for new babies. We hopefully will not punish the latter for the shortcomings of the former, and books like this will help us all engage with the key issues, technical and moral." —George Church, Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and author of Regenesis: How Synthetic Biology Will Reinvent Nature and Ourselves
Escape Room (Underlined Paperbacks)
by Maren StoffelsThere's no escape from this room. Full of menace and suspense, it's an unputdownable thriller--and a paperback original!Alissa, Sky, Miles and Mint are ready for a night of fun at the Escape Room.It's simple.Choose their game.Get locked in a room.Find the clues.Solve the puzzles.And escape the room in 60 minutes.But what happens if the Game Master has no intention of letting them go?Underlined is a line of totally addictive romance, thriller, and horror paperback original titles coming to you fast and furious each month. Enjoy everything you want to read the way you want to read it.
Una esperanza más poderosa que el mar
by Melissa FlemingUn relato estremecedor basado en hechos reales sobre la dura realidad de los refugiados sirios. Esta es la historia de Doaa, una chica normal y corriente de un pueblo de Siria que, en 2015, se convirtió en una de las quinientas personas que se vieron obligadas a subir a un barco de pescadores rumbo a Europa. Solo sobrevivieron once, que fueron rescatados cuatro días después de que el barco se hundiera. Doaa fue una de las supervivientes. Su prometido, con el que emprendió este viaje a la fuerza para huir de su tierra natal, no. Melissa Fleming, la portavoz principal del Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Refugiados, conoció la historia de Doaa y la muerte de los 489 refugiados que viajaban con ella el mismo día que la joven siria era rescatada del mar. Después de escuchar este impactante relato, Melissa decidió viajar hasta Creta para conocer a la extraordinaria Doaa. Entre las dos mujeres nació un fuertevínculo desde el primer momento. Melissa vio en Doaa la personificación de todas las historias sobre la guerra de Siria y decidió contar su historia -los peligros que tuvo que enfrentar y el largo y arriesgado viaje hacia Europa para escapar del infierno en el que se había convertido su hogar-. Doaa es la cara de millones de madres, padres, hermanas, hermanos, hijas e hijos que lo arriesgan todo con tal de huir de la guerra, la violencia y la muerte. Esta historia cambiará la manera que tenemos de ver a los miles de personas que mueren cada año en busca de un hogar y nos enfrentará a uno de los dilemas morales más importantes de nuestra época: ¿Seguiremos siendo meros espectadores mientras vemos como cada vez más personas fallecen buscando una vida mejor o pasaremos por fin a la acción?
Estacada Sagas (American Chronicles)
by Kathryn HurdLike the train sitting at the bottom of its lake, the treasures of Estacada’s history often elude the casual observer. From covert operations in a famous hotel to the untold trimmings of logger lore, surprising tales abound in this region. Learn of an explosion that threw men 150 feet away, a nudist club just out of town and a firing range under a high school auditorium. Kathryn Hurd dives into the trials and triumphs of Estacada’s past, bringing unpublished images to light and charting the course of family stories handed down through five generations.
¿Estamos okey?: Un verano para recordar
by Nina LacourUna chica huye del dolor por haber perdido a su madre, pero pronto descubrirá que no hay lugar a dónde escapar mientras tu alma siga rota. Una novela dolorosamente bella sobre la pérdida de un ser amado y el duradero poder de la amistad. Vas por la vida pensando que hay tanto que necesitas tener...hasta que te quedas sólo con tu teléfono, tu cartera y una foto de tu mamá. Marin no ha vuelto a hablar con nadie de su antigua vida desde el día que decidió dejar todo atrás. Nadie sabe la verdad sobre aquellas semanas finales. Ni siquiera su mejor amiga, Mabel. Pero incluso estando a miles de kilómetros lejos de la costa de California, en una universidad de Nueva York, Marin sigue sintiendo el tirón de la vida y la tragedia de las que ha tratado de huir. Ahora, meses más tarde, a solas en un dormitorio vacío durante las vacaciones de invierno, Marin aguarda, pues Mabel está por llegar avisitarla, y Marin se verá forzada a enfrentar todo aquello que se ha quedado sin decir, finalmente tendrá que confrontar la soledad que se ha adueñado de su corazón. La crítica ha dicho... "Exquisita." Kirkus, starred review "Una hermosa y devastadora obra de arte. Un trabajo extraordinario". Bookpage "Tan solitaria y bella que apenas si podía respirar. Un libro perfecto". Stephanie Perkins, autora compiladora de Un regalo de mi gran amor "Breve, poética y maravillosamente escrita. El mundo que LaCour crea es frágil pero profundamente humano". The New York Times Book Review "Tan hermosa como los mejores recuerdos, tan triste como las mejores canciones, tan esperanzadora como tus mejores sueños". Siobhan Vivian, autora de Una lista peligrosa "Un viaje emocional que sentirás en la piel y en las entrañas. Bellamente escrita, franca y profundamente real". Adi Alsaid, autor de Aquello que creíamos perdido
The Evaporation of Sofi Snow
by Mary Weber“I’ll read anything Mary Weber writes. More please!” —JAY ASHER, New York Times bestselling author of Thirteen Reasons WhyThe line between virtual & reality is about to EVAPORATE.In a world where skycams follow your every move and the details of your life are uploaded each hour, Sofi knows that her eyes are the only caring ones watching her brother, Shilo. As an online gamer, she works behind the scenes to protect Shilo as he competes in a mix of real and virtual blood sport. But when a bomb destroys the gaming arena, she is helpless to rescue him—and certain that his disappearance was no accident. Despite all the evidence of Shilo’s death, Sofi ’s nightmares tell her he is still alive. Could the dreams be truer than what everyone else claims?For Miguel—a charming young playboy from Earth—the games are of a different sort. As Ambassador to the Delonese, his career has been built on trading secrets. In the aftermath of the bombing, he fears he has lost Sofi forever, even as he wonders if she is really who she seems. Now he’s a target for blackmail. The game is simple: help the blackmailers or lose more than anyone can fathom—or than Earth can afford.Step into a universe of diverse characters, alien invasions, and high-stakes video gaming. Because when technology reigns, nothing is as true as it seems—and fantasy can become reality after all.
Even the Darkest Stars
by Heather FawcettThe first in a sweeping and action-packed debut fantasy duology loosely inspired by the early climbers of Mt. Everest—perfect for fans of Cindy Pon and Alison Goodman. Kamzin has always dreamed of becoming one of the Emperor’s royal explorers, the elite climbers tasked with mapping the wintry, mountainous Empire and spying on its enemies. She knows she could be the best in the world, if only someone would give her a chance.But everything changes when the mysterious and eccentric River Shara, the greatest explorer ever known, arrives in her village and demands to hire Kamzin—not her older sister Lusha, as everyone had expected—for his next expedition. This is Kamzin’s chance to prove herself—even though River’s mission to retrieve a rare talisman for the emperor means climbing Raksha, the tallest and deadliest mountain in the Aryas. Then Lusha sets off on her own mission to Raksha with a rival explorer who is determined to best River, and Kamzin must decide what’s most important to her: protecting her sister from the countless perils of the climb or beating her to the summit. The challenges of climbing Raksha are unlike anything Kamzin expected—or prepared for—with avalanches, ice chasms, ghosts, and even worse at every turn. And as dark secrets are revealed, Kamzin must unravel the truth of their mission and of her companions—while surviving the deadliest climb she has ever faced.
Ever the Brave (A Clash of Kingdoms Novel #Bk.2)
by Erin SummerillThe sequel to Ever the Hunted, whichSarah J. Maas, New York Times bestselling author of the Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses series called "absolutely marvelous." After saving King Aodren with her newfound Channeler powers, Britta only wants to live a peaceful life in her childhood home. Unfortunately, saving the King has created a tether between them she cannot sever, no matter how much she'd like to, and now he's insisting on making her a noble lady. And there are those who want to use Britta’s power for evil designs. If Britta cannot find a way to harness her new magical ability, her life—as well as her country—may be lost. The stakes are higher than ever in the sequel to Ever the Hunted, as Britta struggles to protect her kingdom and her heart.
Every Falling Star: The True Story Of How I Survived And Escaped North Korea
by Sungju Lee Susan Elizabeth McClellandEvery Falling Star, the first book to portray contemporary North Korea to a young audience, is the intense memoir of a North Korean boy named Sungju who was forced at age twelve to live on the streets and fend for himself. To survive, Sungju creates a gang and lives by thieving, fighting, begging, and stealing rides on cargo trains. <P><P>Sungju richly recreates his scabrous story, depicting what it was like for a boy alone to create a new family with his gang, "his brothers," to daily be hungry and to fear arrest, imprisonment, and even execution. This riveting memoir allows young readers to learn about other cultures where freedoms they take for granted do not exist.
Everyday Magic
by Emily AlbrightFrom the critically acclaimed author of The Heir and the Spare comes another enchanting tale of love and fame set in England, among the privileges and pressures of the red-carpet life. Maggie's dad is a Hollywood director, and he has her whole life planned: Not only will she grow up to be an entertainment lawyer and work for him, he literally blackmails her to date the boy who's starring in his new movie. But Maggie loves Preston, the British boy who stole her heart, and despite the risk that her dad will make her mother miserable if she doesn't give in, Maggie decides to go for it, designing a red-carpet gown for a young duchess that puts her and the duchess in the limelight. Once there, she turns to Preston and issues a challenge: Can a girl who has given up the glamorous life any other girl would want...be the girl for him?
Everything All at Once
by Katrina LenoA soaring novel by the critically acclaimed author of The Half Life of Molly Pierce and The Lost & Found, perfect for fans of Jennifer Niven and Rainbow Rowell.Part mysterious adventure, part love letter to the power of books, this is a brilliantly woven novel about loving, reading, writing, grieving, and finding the strength to take a leap.Lottie Reaves is not a risk taker. But she’s about to take a leap into the unknown…When Lottie's beloved Aunt Helen dies of cancer, it upends her careful, quiet life. Aunt Helen wasn’t a typical aunt. She was the world-famous author of the bestselling Alvin Hatter series. She knew a thing or two about the magic of writing, and how words have the power to make you see things differently.In her will, Aunt Helen leaves Lottie a series of letters—each containing mysterious instructions. As Lottie sets about following them, she realizes they’re meant to make her take a risk, and, for once in her life, really live. But when the letters reveal an extraordinary secret about her aunt’s past—and the inspiration for the Alvin Hatter series—Lottie finds herself faced with an impossible choice, one that will force her to confront her greatest fears once and for all.