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Smoke and Mirrors
by K. D. Halbrook“The novel’s wistful prose and a relatable search for the Light will be rewarding for readers who can see in the Smoke any number of metaphors for the things that haunt us.” —BCCB (starred review) “A Wrinkle in Time-inspired adventure…Halbrook’s writing is artful.” —Kirkus Reviews “In K.D. Halbrook’s gorgeous prose, readers will be drawn immediately into the Cirque, but more importantly, they’ll be drawn into Sasha’s heart. This is a story to savor.” —Kathi Appelt, National Book Award finalist and Newbery Honor–winning author of The Underneath and Keeper “Adventure and magic unfold in this captivating story.” —School Library Connection “A fairy-tale atmosphere wafts through Halbrook’s story of magic, love, belonging, and circus...Enchanting.” —Booklist Circus Mirandus meets Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms in this beautifully written fantasy novel about a girl who must face her fears in order to right a terrible wrong, confront what it means to be different, and discover her own power.Smoke has come to the Cirque Magnifique. And Sasha Brown is sure it is her fault. Sasha has always loved the Cirque, a place filled with sequined costumes, dazzling spotlights, and magnificent tents. But when she starts fifth grade with the Islanders—the ordinary folk from the other side of the Island—for the first time, she’s not so sure she wants to be a Cirque kid. She starts to question her home and her Cirque family. Is the magic real? Are the stories even true? As the bullying by the Island kids gets worse, swirling blue-gray Smoke appears. One night in the big tent, Sasha’s dad performs, twisting his body through the air as the lights dance. Sasha is supposed to be helping, but instead she sits beneath the bleachers, seething. She has wished for the Smoke to come and make it all disappear: the Cirque, her family, the Island with its mean Island kids. And the Smoke does come. As Sasha watches her dad, he flips and raises his arms out for the bar that is supposed to meet him, his bright grin confident and sure. But there is only air…and Smoke. Both of Sasha’s parents disappear that night, and it’s all Sasha’s fault. What can she do but try and find them?
Smoke from the Chimney (Aladdin Bks.)
by Kathy Kennedy TappErin relates the events of the summer when she and her friend Heather discover the “real” Tarzan and Erin becomes increasingly aware of the family problems caused by her father’s drinking. I smiled all the way home--until I turned the corner and saw the smoke coming thick and black out of the chimney. For Erin, smoke from the chimney in June can mean only one thing: her father is at home, in front of the fireplace, surrounded by empty wine bottles. He’s been fired again. But Erin isn’t going to let her family problems interfere with her summer. She plans to read all of the Tarzan books, spend time in her own jungle boma, and earn enough money to pay for summer camp. Just this once, her father’s drinking and broken promises are not going to stand in her way.... “Offers a new perspective on an all-too-common problem and suggests the strength, hope and energy required of people who must live with it.”--School Library Journal
Smoked
by Mari MancusiOnce upon a time the world burned. Until a girl and her dragon smothered the flame. But the spark that ignited the apocalypse never went out. And the scorch is about to begin. . . When Team Dragon rescues Emmy from the government lab, they think the future is finally safe. But they soon discover that Emmy has a secret-a secret so dangerous it could trigger the very apocalypse Connor and Caleb were sent back in time to prevent. As a dragon hunter, Connor has committed his life to saving the world. There's nothing he wouldn't do to complete his mission. . . even if it meant betraying his brother and losing Trinity's heart. Even if it meant doing the unthinkable. But a desperate choice meant to prevent The Scorch, may be the spark that sets the world aflame once more. The epic conclusion to the genre-bending Scorched series, which Melissa de la Cruz, New York Times bestselling author of the Blue Bloods series, called "A heart-pounding, twisty, time-travel fantasy. "
Smokejumpers (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Red #Level O)
by Laura JohnsonWhen a hugh fire breaks out quickly and spreads through a heavily wooded wilderness area, fire trucks can't get close to the fire, and airplaines can't land anywhere near the raging blaze. This is a job for smokejumpers.
Smokejumpers: Fighting Fires from the Sky (EMERGENCY!)
by Justin PetersenWhen a major fire breaks out in the forest, it’s time for the experts to go to work. Curious readers can first learn how Smokejumpers prepare to fight dangerous forest fires. Then they can go on an exciting ride along to see how these brave people work to put out fires and keep people safe.
Smokeless Tobacco: Not a Safe Alternative
by Katie John SharpFor years now we've all heard the dangers of smoking cigarettes. To avoid those health risks, many people have turned to "chew," "plug," "chaw"-smokeless tobacco. No smoke, no danger. Right?
Smokescreen
by Nancy HartryNothing in Kerry's life prepares her for her first summer job. Stationed as far north from Toronto as Florida is south, unqualified and inexperienced, she perceives hazards around every tree. What does she know about fieldwork? Or black bears? Or men? Absolutely nothing--all she's done with her life so far is competitive dance. If her mother only knew what this job required! Kerry's new partner, Yvette, is unlike anyone she's ever met and something about her doesn't add up. Her boss is a chauvinist pig and out to get them. When forest fires break out, Kerry and Yvette are drafted for fire duty and sent deeper into the bush--even closer to the fire. As all of northwestern Ontario goes up in flames, Kerry vows to find out what is really going on and uncovers a crime of international scope and scale that will threaten her life. Smokescreen is an adrenalin pumping adventure, pitting two resourceful young women against nature and man at their most greedy. Truth and lies. Fire and darkness. Who will triumph when nothing is what it seems?
Smoking-Related Health Issues: A Teen's Guide To Smoking-related Health Issues (Young Adult's Guide to the Science of He #15)
by Joan EsherickOne in three adolescents who experiment with tobacco products will end up addicted to nicotine by the time he is twenty years old. If current trends continue, some five million kids who are currently under eighteen years of age will die one day because they chose to smoke cigarettes as adolescents. Smoking kills. Kids know that, yet every day in the United States, nearly 3,000 young people become new tobacco users. Why? This book addresses this question as it examines reasons teens smoke, the consequences of tobacco use, and the sometimes ugly facts about smoking, chewing, and sniffing. Sidebars, easy-to-understand statistics, and real-life case studies make this an informative, interesting read for teens who want to make an informed decision about using tobacco products.
Smoking: A Risky Business
by Laurence PringleSAVE YOUR LIFE! "With older customers dying and others managing to quit, young people represent the tobacco industry's main hope of maintaining sales. Teenagers are the primary source of new smokers." --from Smoking: A Risky Business. You've heard the hype. Now read the facts. What you don't know about cigarette smoking can hurt you--bad.
Smoky Mountain Rose: An Appalachian Cinderella
by Alan SchroederSet in the Appalachian mountains, this unique and lively adaptation of the traditional Cinderella story, told in a lilting dialect, is complete with an enchanting protagonist, a glass slipper, and a fairy godmother who just happens to be a hog.
Smoky Night
by Eve Bunting David DiazWhen the Los Angeles riots break out in the streets of their neighborhood, a young boy and his mother learn the value of getting along with others no matter what their background or nationality. Caldecott Medal winner.
Smoky the Cowhorse
by Will JamesIn language that truly evokes the Wild West, Smoky the Cowhorse brings to life one horse's story, from his birth on the open range through his breaking to Smoky's other lives as an outlaw rodeo star and saddle horse. <P><P> A Newbery Medal Award winning book.
Smooch Your Pooch
by Teddy SlaterA rollicking rhyme for every dog lover!"Get out your fiddle and play a sweet song.Musical pups will love howling along. There are so many wonderful things you can do for the four-legged friend who's so loyal to you."Funny and sweet, this rhyming ode to dogs reminds us to show our love every day-in small ways, in silly ways, in soft and warm and wise ways. With loose, active art that captures the fuzz and the motion in equal measure.
Smoot: A Rebellious Shadow
by Michelle CuevasA brave shadow finds a more colorful life in this joyous picture book by the acclaimed author of The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles and illustrator of Sidewalk Flowers.Smoot the shadow has been living a yawn-filled life for years. His boy never laughs and never leaps, so Smoot never does either . . . until the day he pops free, and decides to hit the road in search of the life he dreams about. And as he enjoys his first colorful day--singing, dancing and playing--other shadows watch him, and they become brave too. The frog's shadow takes the shape of a prince, the dragonfly's shadow that of a dragon. Even the rock's shadow gets in on the excitement. But what will become of the timid beings their shadows have left behind? Will they finally be inspired to find their own daring?
Smoot: A Rebellious Shadow
by Michelle CuevasA brave shadow finds a more colorful life in this joyous picture book by the acclaimed author of The Uncorker of Ocean Bottles and illustrator of Sidewalk Flowers. Smoot the shadow has been living a yawn-filled life for years. His boy never laughs and never leaps, so Smoot never does either . . . until the day he pops free, and decides to hit the road in search of the life he dreams about. And as he enjoys his first colorful day—singing, dancing, and playing—other shadows watch him, and they become brave, too. The frog's shadow takes the shape of a prince, the dragonfly's shadow that of a dragon. Even the rock's shadow gets in on the excitement. But what will become of the timid beings their shadows have left behind? Will they finally be inspired to find their own daring?
Smooth Sailing
by Bonnie KatzSean develops a troubled relationship with his father after his parents' divorce, which is complicated by his inability to retain the sailing maneuvers his father teaches him. When Sean reluctantly takes the helm and the wind suddenly picks up, he finds himself in a situation where he must act quickly to prevent disaster.
Smoulder
by Brenna YovanoffBeing the youngest daughter of the Devil has never been easy. Daphne's father has no time for her, her mother no interest, and her status in the upper echelon separates her from the working-class demons that populate Lucifer's metropolis. When her brother and only confidante goes missing, life in the restrictive city of Pandemonium becomes intolerable. Now, in an attempt to find him, Daphne sets out for Earth - and finds it larger and more chaotic than she imagined: a dazzling expanse of noise, dirt and random violence. Despite her bewilderment, she navigates the mortal world with growing fascination, gaining an ally when she saves a dying boy from her father's minions. For Truman Flynn, the last year has been one long downward spiral, but when Daphne arrives just in time to save his life, he finds himself unexpectedly glad to have another chance. Together, Daphne and Truman go in search of her brother, braving the hazards of Las Vegas and the perils of first love, even as it becomes increasingly clear that her brother might have had a secret and compelling reason for leaving. Lucifer's agents aren't the only creatures on the prowl, and Daphne soon finds herself the target of a plan to rid the world of demons for good. Now she must evade a demon-eating monster, rescue her brother from an angelic zealot, and save the boy she loves from his greatest enemy - himself.
Smudge Bunny
by Bernie S. SiegelSmudge Bunny is the story of Smudge, Dr. Bernie Siegel's beloved pet rabbit, and her journey to reach their home and family. Along the way, Smudge comes to realize that sometimes life's detours take us to where we were meant to be all along. Written at a child's level with warmth and playfulness, the book is a wonderful gift for animal lovers as well, teaching the true spirit of kinship between humans and their pets.
Smuggler's Cave (Orca Echoes)
by Sonya Spreen BatesJake and his younger brother Tommy are visiting family at a beach house on the coast. Having already lost a race to his cousin Lexie, Jake can't resist a second chance at victory when she challenges him again. Only this time it's a boat race-to the legendary Smuggler's Cave and back. The ocean is deep and choppy, and the boat is harder to control than Jake thought it would be. When he and Tommy reach Smuggler's Cave, the unthinkable happens. The boat capsizes, and they are swept into the cave. Lexie comes to their rescue, but the rising tide prevents them from escaping, and the three of them soon realize they are trapped.
Smuggler's Treasure (The Wall #3)
by Robert ElmerBerlin, spring 1989. Life is good in West Germany, and even the Cold War seems to be thawing in the warmer weather. As Liesl works on a class project about the history of the wall, she stumbles onto a startling secret no one will talk about. Will she ever learn the whole story?
Smugglers' Island
by AviLiving on a poor island in 1932, a young boy determines, despite his family's bitter opposition, to identify and somehow bring to justice the liquor smugglers who have been terrorizing the island.
Smurfs The Lost Village Movie Novelization
by Stacia DeutschThe Smurfs go on an all-new adventure in this action-packed retelling of Sony Picture’s Animation’s film, Smurfs: The Lost Village! Smurfs: The Lost Village is an all-new, fully computer animated movie—starring the voices of Demi Lovato as Smurfette, Rainn Wilson as Gargamel, Mandy Patinkin as Papa Smurf, Jack McBrayer as Clumsy, Danny Pudi as Brainy, and Joe Manganiello as Hefty—that hits theaters April 7, 2017!It seems to Smurfette that everyone else in the Village has a purpose—Papa Smurf leads, Baker Smurf bakes, and Grouchy grouches—except for her. So what’s the only girl Smurf in the village to do? Go in search of her purpose, of course! When she accidentally crosses paths with a mysterious creature that takes off into the Forbidden Forest, she follows, and the adventure begins! Smurfette is joined by Hefty, Brainy, and Clumsy, and together they form Team Smurf. With the evil wizard Gargamel shadowing their every step, they embark on a wild journey full of action and discovery, and set off on a course that leads to the biggest mystery in Smurf history!
Smurfs: Book of Magic (Smurfs)
by PeyoBased on the highly anticipated film from Paramount Animation including original music by Rihanna, this story of the movie is perfect for sharing with the little Smurfs fan in your life. Includes stickers!Step into the enchanting world of Smurfette and her friends as they embark on an epic quest. From the rolling hills of Smurf Village to the mystical depths of the Forbidden Forest, they'll uncover the hidden worlds and mysteries that lie within the Smurf-Verse.From Paramount Animation studios, Smurfs (2025) is an interdimensional adventure and musical comedy featuring a star-studded cast, including Rihanna as Smurfette! Featuring original songs, this fun romp through the Smurfs-verse answers the universe’s greatest question: What is a Smurf?
Smurfs: How Much Farther, Papa Smurf? (Smurfs)
by Robb PearlmanJoin the Smurfs, small blue creatures with big personalities, as they journey to see the Blue Moon! This picture book is great to introduce new and old fans to the iconic Smurfs and their adventures, and is perfect for Father’s Day or any day! Papa Smurf is excited to lead everyone on an unforgettable trip to see the rare, beautiful Blue Moon! His map will take them up the mountain above the clouds for a great view. Everyone is having a blast and enjoying all the little detours—except Brainy. Brainy just wants to stay on the path and get there already! He can’t stop himself from asking an age-old question: How much farther, Papa Smurf? From #1 New York Times bestselling duo Robb Pearlman and Melanie Demmer (The Office and Parks and Rec), this funny, poignant story explores the value of patience and savoring ordinary, unexpected moments that become our favorite memories. A whole new generation is falling in love with the Smurfs through their hit show on Nickelodeon, and How Much Farther, Papa Smurf? is a perfect book for these new fans and their families.
Smurfs: Meet the Smurfs (I Can Read Level 1)
by PeyoIt’s time to meet all the neighbors in Smurf Village! In this Level One I Can Read book, meet the iconic, charming little blue characters with big personalities. Featuring artwork from the all-new Nickelodeon animated series! Who are the Smurfs and where do they live? What do they look like and what makes Clumsy different from Hefty and Brainy? Discover the ins and outs of the Smurfs cast. From Papa Smurf to Smurfette to the wicked Gargamel and his feline sidekick, find out what makes each Smurf smurftastic in their own way!This introduction is perfect for fans of the ongoing Nickelodeon animated show as well as parents who wish to share the Smurfs with beginning readers.Meet the Smurfs is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.