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Keeping the Light: A Story About Letting Your Light Shine
by Ali GilkesonA coastal tale full of humor, hijinks, and heart from the creators of My Lighthouse, former member of Rend Collective Ali Gilkeson and New York Times bestselling illustrator Lee Wildish.&“Son, it&’s not our job as lighthouse keepers to decide who does and who does not deserve the light. Our job is to shine the light, no matter what.&”Fynn is an expert on light—after all, he's lived under a giant lightbulb his whole life. Fynn's father never turns off the big switch at the top of their lighthouse, but Fynn is pretty sure he knows a better way to do things. When Dad nips down to the corner store, Fynn seizes his chance to save energy by keeping the light on only for deserving vessels. Fynn's dad will be so proud . . . or will he?
Keeping the Moon
by Sarah DessenNever underestimate the power of friendship. When Colie goes to spend the summer at the beach, she doesn't expect much. But Colie didn't count on meeting Morgan and Isabel. Through them, she learns what true friendship is all about, and finally starts to realize her potential. And that just might open the door to her first chance at love. . . . "A down-to-earth Cinderella story. . . captures that special feeling." --The New York Post Also by Sarah Dessen:Along for the RideDreamlandJust ListenLock and KeyThe Moon and MoreSomeone Like YouThat SummerThis LullabyThe Truth About ForeverWhat Happened to Goodbye
Keeping the Night Watch
by Hope Anita SmithSo many unanswered questions weigh down thirteen-year-old C.J. As he struggles to understand why his father walked out. His father is back now, though C.J. Is not as quick to forgive as the other members of his family. He still feels the weight of responsibility that fell on his shoulders when Daddy was gone, and he's not prepared to give that up. But C.J.'S anger is making him a stranger in his own home, and instead of life seeming better now that Daddy has returned, it feels worse. Through powerful poems, Hope Anita Smith chronicles the nuanced emotions of a family that is slowly learning to heal and put the pieces back together.
Keepunumuk: Weeâchumun's Thanksgiving Story
by Anthony Perry Danielle Greendeer Alexis BuntenIn this Wampanoag story told in a Native tradition, two kids from the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe learn the story of Weeâchumun (corn) and the first Thanksgiving. The Thanksgiving story that most Americans know celebrates the Pilgrims. But without members of the Wampanoag tribe who already lived on the land where the Pilgrims settled, the Pilgrims would never have made it through their first winter. And without Weeâchumun (corn), the Native people wouldn't have helped. An important picture book honoring both the history and tradition that surrounds the story of the first Thanksgiving.
Keesha's Bright Idea (Social Studies Connects)
by Eleanor MayThe popular Social Studies Connects series links history, geography, civics and economics to kids&’ daily lives. Featuring stories with diverse characters who face situations young readers can relate to, these books support reading and social studies skills including researching, inferring, comparing, and communication. An activity to stimulate curiosity about the world is included in each book!Uh-oh. Eddie's little sister gets a "bright idea" just days before the Battle of the Bands. Now Eddie has to write a new song, practice with his band, and help Keesha save energy all at the same time. Can he do it? (Social Studies Topic: Environment/Saving Energy)
Keesha's House
by Helen FrostAn unforgettable narrative collage told in poems Keesha has found a safe place to live, and other kids gravitate to her house when they just can’t make it on their own. They are Stephie – pregnant, trying to make the right decisions for herself and those she cares about; Jason – Stephie’s boyfriend, torn between his responsibility to Stephie and the baby and the promise of a college basketball career; Dontay – in foster care while his parents are in prison, feeling unwanted both inside and outside the system; Carmen – arrested on a DUI charge, waiting in a juvenile detention center for a judge to hear her case; Harris – disowned by his father after disclosing that he’s gay, living in his car, and taking care of himself; Katie – angry at her mother’s loyalty to an abusive stepfather, losing herself in long hours of work and school. Stretching the boundaries of traditional poetic forms – sestinas and sonnets – Helen Frost’s extraordinary debut novel for young adults weaves together the stories of these seven teenagers as they courageously struggle to hold their lives together and overcome their difficulties.
Keiko the Diving Fairy: The Water Sports Fairies Book 4 (Rainbow Magic #4)
by Daisy MeadowsIt's the final day of the girls' trip to the Rainbow Lake National Park, and it's their last chance to find Keiko the Diving Fairy and her magical flip-flops. Without them, divers everywhere are losing confidence. Can the friends help Keiko so that their diving lesson isn't a total wash-out?Don't miss the rest of the Water Sports Fairies series: 1. Helen the Sailing Fairy2. Aria the Synchro Fairy3. Yasmeen the Kayaking Fairy4. Keiko the Diving Fairy'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends, Unicorn Magic and Pixie Magic!
Keiko's Story: A Killer Whale Goes Home (Worlds Beyond Series)
by Linda Moor KurthThe book describes the experiences of Keiko, the killer whale who starred in the movie Free Willy, as he moved from an amusement park in Mexico to the Oregon Aquarium and then to a sea pen in Iceland, from which he may be released into the ocean.
Keiko?s Pony Rescue (American Girl: Forever Friends #3)
by Crystal VelasquezWhen Keiko's aunt invites her and her friends Madison, Jasmine, and Sofia to spend two weeks on her farm, the girls are thrilled. They can't wait to milk a cow and help take care of the farm animals, including a horse who's expecting a baby! But when the foal is born with a leg problem, the girls aren't sure how to help. Will the new foal be okay?
Keira the Film Star Fairy (Rainbow Magic Early Reader #10)
by Daisy MeadowsThese cheerful and inviting Early Readers bring the blast of colour that Rainbow Magic's youngest fans have been waiting for!Kirsty and Rachel are starring in a movie! But Keira the Film Star Fairy's magical objects have gone missing. Can the girls get them back from Jack Frost before he ruins their movie-star moment?'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!
Keira the Film Star Fairy: Special (Rainbow Magic #1)
by Daisy MeadowsA real Hollywood blockbuster is filming in Kirsty's village, and the girls have parts as extras! Everything goes like a dream, until Jack Frost's goblins steal Keira the Film Star Fairy's three magical items. Unless Kirsty and Rachel can get the Silver Script, the Magical Megaphone and the Enchanted Clapperboard back, work on a movie set will never go right again.
Keisha to the Rescue
by Teresa ReedFive young girls prove that they can do and be anything -- anywhere!
Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing
by Kay A. HaringIconic pop artist Keith Haring comes to life for young readers in this picture book biography lovingly written by his sister <P><P>This one-of-a-kind book explores the life and art of Keith Haring from his childhood through his meteoric rise to fame. It sheds light on this important artist’s great humanity, his concern for children, and his disregard for the establishment art world. Reproductions of Keith's signature artwork appear in scenes boldly rendered by Robert Neubecker. This is a story to inspire, and a book for Keith Haring fans of all ages to treasure.
Kel Gilligan's Daredevil Stunt Show
by Michael BuckleyFrom Michael Buckley, the bestselling author of the Sisters Grimm and NERDS series, and Dan Santat, author-illustrator of Sidekicks, comes this hilarious picture book starring Kel Gilligan (a.k.a. “The Boy Without Fear”) that encourages kids to laugh at their fears and celebrates the bravery it takes to try new things no matter how ordinary. Narrated by Kel himself as he attempts his “stunts” with Evel Knievel–like flair, the story unfolds as a performance in which readers themselves become part of the audience, encouraging Kel to get dressed all by himself (without a net!), eat new foods like broccoli (eww!), and take a bath (gasp!). Bold, interactive, and downright silly, this is a book to make kids cheer and attempt some “stunts” of their own.
Kelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts (The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts #1)
by Erika LewisBrimming with Celtic mythology, action, and danger, Erika Lewis's Kelcie Murphy and The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts introduces readers to a new kind of magical school and a warrior who must choose with which side of an epic battle her destiny will lie.The Otherworld is at war. The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts trains warriors. And Kelcie Murphy—a foster child raised in the human world—is dying to attend.A place at AUA means meeting Scáthach, the legendary trainer of Celtic heroes. It means learning to fight with a sword. It means harnessing her hidden powers and—most importantly—finding out who her parents are, and why they abandoned her in Boston Harbor eight years ago.When Kelcie tests into the school, she learns that she’s a Saiga, one of the most ancient beings in the Otherworld. Secretive, shunned, and possessed of imposing elemental powers, the Saiga are also kin to the Otherworld's most infamous traitor.But Kelcie is a survivor, and she’ll do whatever it takes to find her parents and her place in their world. Even if that means making a few enemies.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Kelcie Murphy and the Hunt for the Heart of Danu (The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts #2)
by Erika LewisKelcie Murphy is back in another action-packed middle grade adventure, Kelcie Murphy and the Hunt for the Heart of Danu, the second book in Erika Lewis's magical series infused with Celtic mythology, The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts.It’s hard having a father who’s an infamous traitor. It’s even harder having a mother who’s an omen of doom.After a summer away, Kelcie Murphy is excited to be back at the Academy for the Unbreakable Arts. But she and her friends have barely settled in when they receive a visit from her mother—the war goddess, Nemain—with a warning of coming calamity.The Heart of Danu, the legendary source of all light and warmth in the Lands of Summer, is going to be stolen. And only Kelcie and her mates can stop it. As they travel with the rest of the students to Summer City to take part in the glorious Ascension Ceremony, Kelcie has no time for the military parade, the lavish ball, or even to visit her father: she’s determined to protect the Heart and her new home.But the Lands of Summer are still not a welcoming place for Kelcie. When disaster strikes, the Queen, the High Guard, and even some of her schoolmates suspect Kelcie is to blame.As the world is plunged into darkness, Kelcie will have to decide: does she keep fighting for a place that may always see her as a traitor’s daughter, or for a future greater than the war to come.Also by Erika LewisThe Academy for the Unbreakable ArtsKelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable ArtsKelcie Murphy and the Hunt for the Heart of DanuOther WorksGame of ShadowsAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Kelcie Murphy and the Race for the Reaper's Key (The Academy for the Unbreakable Arts #3)
by Erika LewisThe epic and action-packed conclusion to the Kelcie Murphy series is here!Monsters Rise. Enemies Gather. The Never-ending War rages on.Kelcie Murphy and her friends are determined to stop the war, once and for all. But with monsters attacking the Lands of Summer and Winter, peace seems more out of reach than ever.And deep in the Abyss, an ancient evil, once thought defeated, is preparing an apocalyptic attack.There is only one person who can stop him: his heir, Kelcie herself.Also by Erika LewisThe Academy for the Unbreakable ArtsKelcie Murphy and the Academy for the Unbreakable ArtsKelcie Murphy and the Hunt for the Heart of DanuKelcie Murphy and the Race for the Reaper's KeyAt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Keleech Kelee
by Rohini Nilekaniशृंगेरी श्रीनिवासच्या बागेतील गोड केळी कोणीही विकत घेत नव्हते. अशा वेळी त्याने त्या केळ्यांचे काय केलेे हे जाणून घेण्यासाठी ही छान गोष्ट वाचा.
Kelly 'n' Me
by Myron LevoyFifteen-year-old Anthony falls for Kelly, the mysterious girl whom he meets singing in Central Park and joins to perform street music all over New York, but their romance is threatened by their very different backgrounds.
Kelly and Me
by Carol Lynch WilliamsEleven-year-old Leah has a summer of outrageous adventures in her small Florida community, some involving her freethinking grandfather but all shared with her younger sister, Kelly, until an unexpected loss changes their lives.
Kelly and Skully
by Amy TaoKelly's grandmother is a doctor who has a scary-looking skeleton named Skully in her office. One day, Skully comes to life and explains to Kelly all the important things a skeleton does. Suddenly, Skully isn't so scary anymore.
Kelly of Hazel Ridge (Hazel Ridge Farm Story #3)
by Robbyn Smith van FrankenhuyzenAs a young girl growing up on Hazel Ridge Farm, Kelly knows her home is unique. After all, not everyone has a backyard where white-tailed deer and sandhill cranes wander freely. Here Kelly can help nurse a fawn back to health, swim in ponds where snapping turtles lurk, or even drift off to sleep each night to the hoot of an owl named Jackson. At Hazel Ridge Farm Kelly's parents have created a wildlife sanctuary where both the land and its residents (animal as well as human) are nurtured and can live in harmony. Kelly of Hazel Ridge is the third title in the Hazel Ridge Farm series by husband-and-wife team Gijsbert and Robbyn van Frankenhuyzen, and is inspired by life on their 40-acre farm located in Bath, Michigan. For over 20 years Robbyn and Gijsbert (also known as Nick) have nurtured the land back to health, and raised and released injured and orphaned animals.
Kelly's Cabin (Orca Echoes)
by Linda SmithKelly loves the cabin she has made from a refrigerator box. It has a window with curtains, pictures on the walls, a cabin-sized table and a wonderful view. It sits in the vacant lot next door, transformed into the rugged farm of a pioneer family. Now if only Kelly can find the right person to share it with.