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Sophomore Campaign: A Mickey Tussler Novel (Mickey Tussler Series #2)
by Frank NappiIt's 1949 and eighteen-year-old pitching phenom Mickey Tussler is back with the rejuvenated minor league Brewers in the sequel to The Legend of Mickey Tussler (the basis for the television movie A Mile in His Shoes). Despite Mickey's proclamation that he will never play baseball again after last season's violent conclusion, his manager-and now surrogate father-Arthur Murphy cajoles the emotionally fragile, socially awkward boy with autism into giving it another shot. Mickey reluctantly returns to the field and must once again cope with the violence and hatred around him. When a young African American player joins the team, the entire team is subjected to racial threats and episodes of violence, one of which Mickey witnesses firsthand. Struggling to understand such ugliness and hatred, and fearful of reprisal should he tell anyone about what he has seen, the boy's performance on the field suffers. Mickey now must deal with a side of human nature he scarcely comprehends.
Sophomore Year Is Greek to Me
by Meredith ZeitlinA laugh-out-loud high school adventure set in Greece, perfect for fans of Meg Cabot High school sophomore Zona Lowell has lived in New York City her whole life, and plans to follow in the footsteps of her renowned-journalist father. But when he announces they're moving to Athens for six months so he can work on an important new story, she's devastated-- he must have an ulterior motive. See, when Zona's mother married an American, her huge Greek family cut off contact. But Zona never knew her mom, and now she's supposed to uproot her entire life and meet possibly hostile relatives on their turf? Thanks... but no thanks. In the vein of Anna and the French Kiss, Zona navigates a series of hilarious escapades, eye-opening revelations, and unexpected reunions in a foreign country--all while documenting the trip through one-of-a-kind commentary.
Sophomore, Class of '88 (Class of '88 #2)
by Linda A. CooneyFive friends. Nick the golden boy Celia the beautiful, Sean the thinker, Allie the wild, Meg the brave. Celia flirts outrageously with Redwood High's # 1 b-ball star. She's not really using him... she's just trying to get ahead. Meg's got a new guy, too. So what if Nick thinks he's too wild for her? Nick doesn't know everything about Meg. He doesn't know everything about his buddy Sean, either. Sean sees more than people think he does- especially about what's happening between L.P. and Allie. When five friends make it this far together, why should sophomore year tear them apart?
Sophomores and Other Oxymorons
by David LubarScott Hudson has somehow managed to survive Freshman year. But with a new baby brother in the house and a whole host of adventures awaiting him at school, Sophomore year promises to be anything but boring. An honest and funny follow-up to the popular Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie, award-winning author David Lubar pens a tale that perfectly captures the ridiculous, tumultuous, and sometimes heartbreaking truths about high school.From the Hardcover edition.
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
by Blanca Martínez FernándezLa colección Biografías para niños comparte este lado infantil de la vida de emperadores, libertadores, caudillos y presidentes. En esta obra descubrirás a la niña Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, quien desde Nepantla, un pueblecito que está entre el Popo y el Izta, te revelará que aprendió a leer antes de cumplir tres años de edad, en una escuelita que se llamaba “Amigas”; que leía uno tras otro los libros de la biblioteca de su abuelo; que cuando tenía ocho año escribió una loa, es decir, un poema de alabanza, para la fiesta del Santísimo Sacramento, ¡y que ganó un libro como premio!, el primero de muchos reconocimientos que sor Juana habría de recibir a lo largo de su vida.
Sora - The Story of an Orangutan
by Aditya Sarvepalli"Sora - The Story of an Orangutan" by Aditya Sarvepalli is a poignant tale set in the lush forests of Sumatra, revolving around the life of Sora, a young orangutan. After tragically losing his family, Sora embarks on a journey of self-discovery amidst the intricate social and political dynamics of his community. As he navigates through love, marriage, and the responsibilities of leadership, Sora grapples with themes of resilience, loss, and the quest for identity. Against the backdrop of a ritual to select a new king, Sora finds himself entangled in the complex web of power struggles and personal conflicts, ultimately emerging as a symbol of hope and strength for his fellow orangutans. Sarvepalli's heartfelt narrative, coupled with his personal dedication to his grandparents, infuses the story with depth and emotional resonance, making it a compelling exploration of the human condition through the eyes of a remarkable primate.
Soraya the Skiing Fairy: The Gold Medal Games Fairies Book 3 (Rainbow Magic #4)
by Daisy MeadowsJoin Rachel and Kirsty on their adventures with the Gold Medal Games Fairies. It's time to hit the slopes with Soraya the Skiing Fairy! When Rachel and Kirsty compete in the School Gold Medal Games, trouble seems to be around every corner. Naughty Jack Frost and his mischievous goblins are determined to sabotage the games and Rachel and Kirsty must do everything they can to help Soraya the Skiing Fairy to save the skiing event.Don't miss the rest of the Gold Medal Games Fairies series: Layne the Surfing Fairy, Riley the Skateboarding Fairy and Jayda the Snowboarding 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 and Unicorn Magic!
Sorcerer: Special Edition #4) (The Secrets of Droon: Special Edition #4)
by Tony Abbott David MerrellThe secret is out -- DROON is the series that kids, parents, and teachers are talking about! And with an eye-catching new design and cover effects, this is the book fans have been waiting for. Eric and his friends have faced off against Lord Sparr time and time again. They've befriended him as Kid Sparr and battled him as an ancient sorcerer. Now the Lord Sparr they know so well is back at the height of his power. And this time, he's telling his own story.
Sorceress
by Celia ReesThe suspense is over! Readers of the spellbinding story of Mary Newbury can finally find out what happens to her next -- thanks to a young, modern-day descendant who has an uncanny connection to the past. Agnes closed her eyes in the heat and steam of the sweat lodge. She woke to air that was dry and cold around her. She was no longer Agnes, or even Karonhisake, Searching Sky. She was no longer American or Haudenosaunee. She was English, and her name was Mary, and she woke to find that she was dying, freezing to death. It came to Agnes unbidden -- a vision of Mary Newbury, alone in the snow, dying of the cold. A vision of a young woman who had lived in the 1600s, an unusual young woman who had been driven from her Puritan settlement, accused of being a witch. It was an image of a woman whose life was about to change radically, as she embarked on an existence that defied all accepted norms -- embracing passionate independence, love, and loyalty to a proud, endangered community that accepted her as one of their own. Mary's and Agnes's lives have been separated by almost 400 years, but they are inextricably linked by more than blood. Like Mary, Agnes has special powers -- powers that Mary now seeks to ensure that the rest of her story is told.
Sorceress
by Claudia GrayThe triumphant conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Claudia Gray's dazzling Spellcaster series.To save the lives of countless people in Captive's Sound, Nadia swore herself to the One Beneath--to black magic. Her plan, and the town's only hope, is for Nadia to learn enough sorcery to strike back against the forces of evil. But now that she's separated from her friends, her family, and her Steadfast, Mateo, Nadia is more vulnerable than ever to the growing darkness. The final battle lines are drawn, surprising alliances are made, and true love is tested in the action-packed conclusion to the breathtaking Spellcaster series.
Sorcery and Cecelia or the Enchanted Chocolate Pot
by Patricia C. Wrede Caroline StevermerIn 1817 in England, two young cousins, Cecelia living in the country and Kate in London, write letters to keep each other informed of their exploits, which take a sinister turn when they find themselves confronted by evil wizards.
Sorcery of Thorns: Heart-racing fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of An Enchantment of Ravens
by Margaret RogersonFrom the internationally bestselling author of An Enchantment of Ravens comes a breathtaking fantasy story of magic, power and slow-burning love. This is the perfect read for fans of Cassandra Clare, Sarah J. Maas's A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series, and Holly Black!'A bewitching gem . . . I absolutely loved every moment of this story'– Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval seriesALL SORCERERS ARE EVIL . . .Elisabeth has known that for as long as she can remember. Raised in one of Austermeer&’s Great Libraries, Elisabeth has grown up among magical grimoires that, if provoked, transform into grotesque monsters of ink and leather.When the library&’s most dangerous grimoire is released, Elisabeth is blamed. With no one to turn to but her sworn enemy, the sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn, she finds herself entangled in a centuries-old conspiracy. As her alliance with Nathaniel grows stronger, Elisabeth starts to question everything she&’s been taught. For Elisabeth has a power she could never have imagined . . .'If you loved the Hogwarts Library . . . you&’ll be right at home at Summershall' – Katherine Arden, New York Times bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale'An enthralling adventure replete with spellbinding characters, a slow-burning love story, and a world worth staying lost in' – Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Sorella
by Francesca Marrucci Sarah DaltonSorella di Mary Hades Racconti brevi della serie Mary Hades OMBRA Quando Mary fa visita a sua zia Izzy nel suo remoto bungalow in riva al mare, passato e presente si incontrano. Presto capisce che un’ombra scura aleggia sui suoi ricordi d’infanzia, affidandole un compito che non vorrebbe mai portare a termine… Una storia di spettri che esplora i delicati rapporti tra donne. SORELLA Nel 1997 Isabel Quirke si siede a scrivere una lettera alla sorella. Una lettera che non intende spedirle. In quelle pagine descrive gli spaventosi eventi che hanno portato alla distruzione dei rapporti con la sorella. Susan Quirke, prima di diventare Susan Hades, madre di Mary, ha sopportato una trasformazione così estrema da cambiarla per sempre e la sua sorella più giovane, Isabel, non poteva far altro che assistervi. Per le scene, il linguaggio e i temi trattati, questo libro è consigliato ad un pubblico maggiore di 16 anni.
Sorelle
by Sabrina Servidio Katrina Bowlin-MackenzieDue sorelle che si mettono nei guai: Due sorelle, Louise e Katie giocano nella foresta. Louise torna a casa da sola per studiare e Katie si perde. Louise salva sua sorella e diventa un'eroina.
Sorge la Luna (Trilogia di Sedici Tramonti #2)
by Mark Gardner Cindy VaskovaAnne Henderson, i cui superpoteri le hanno garantito l’immortalità millenni fa, è una delle poche persone consapevoli che l’agenzia governativa gestita dal Dottor Jacob Globe è stata sovvertita per uno scopo malvagio. Globe continua a cercare le persone dotate di superpoteri, ma non per aiutarle. Il suo scopo è apprendere il segreto dietro i loro poteri, e darli o toglierli a suo piacimento. Anne lavora al fianco di altri come lei, oltre al detective della polizia Frank Massey, il quale segue l’emergenza dei super, per salvare coloro che Globe ha catturato e per far conoscere al mondo il suo operato. Mentre consolida il suo potere, Globe pianifica anche di estenderlo, candidandosi alla carica di sindaco di Seattle con una campagna elettorale anti-super. Tuttavia, la resistenza è sparpagliata e affronta persecuzioni e anche arresti quotidiani, mentre Globe si avvale di hacker esperti per incastrare un uomo innocente per un atto terroristico. Ma alcuni super, che lui ha catturato e sedato, sono mantenuti in quella condizione per un motivo, mettendo Anne e gli altri che combattono Globe di fronte a una scelta impossibile: lasciare che un mostro prosperi oppure sguinzagliarne un altro contro di lui.
Sorority Scandal (Sweet Valley University #9)
by Francine Pascal Laurie JohnLife at Sweet Valley University is hotter than ever! Jessica finally has a chance to get back into the Theta Sorority. All that stands in her way is one small dare that could lead to big trouble. Elizabeth knows just the man to help her sister out of trouble -- but will Professor Martin demand too much in return?
Sorority Sister (Nightmare Hall #10)
by Diane HohHigh on a hillside overlooking Salem University, hidden in shadows and shrouded in silence, sits Nightingale Hall. Nightmare Hall, the students call it. Because that's where the terror began. When Maxie McKeon pledges Omega Phi Delta, she figures she's got it made. She loves her new sisters. And everyone knows Omegas throw the best parties and go out with the cutest guys. But someone on campus isn't crazy about the sorority. That person is just, well, crazy. And he - or she - is determined to destroy the house, and everyone in it. Joining Omega won't change Maxie's life. It will just shorten it.
Sorpresas por correo (Katie Woo y su vecindario)
by Fran ManushkinA Katie le fascina recibir correo, y quiere que alguien más sienta esa misma emoción. Hoy va a la oficina de correos para enviarle un regalo de cumpleaños a su abuelo. Por el camino, se encuentra con amigos que han recibido o que van a enviar correo. ¡Los empleados de la oficina de correos están muy atareados!
Sorrel
by David RandallThe fight against the evil Lord Ursus continues, and the fate of the battle lies in the hands of fifteen-year-old Clovermead Wickward. Chandlefort's army is in need of reinforcements, and Clovermead is charged by her mother, Lady Cindertallow, to seek allies among the nomadic Hordes of the Tansy Steppes. At the same time, Lord Ursus has dispatched Clovermead's old enemy Lucifer Snuff to contest her. A battle of diplomacy ensues, and it is only one of many struggles that Clovermead must face.First, Clovermead must choose between her mission to the Hordes and the pleas of her best friend, Sorrel. All the while the survival of Chandlefort is pitted against Clovermead's promise to free Lord Ursus's enslaved bears. But the most painful choice of all awaits Clovermead in a face-to-face confrontation with Lucifer Snuff. In the end, Clovermead must decide between the logic of war and her heart's instinct for mercy, relying on her sacred gifts -- the ability to shift into bear-form and to speak the bear-language -- to have even the slightest chance at victory.In an epic tale of honor, love, and redemption, David Randall follows Clovermead and Chandlefort with an adventure determining the fate of nations and human souls.
Sorry
by Trudy LudwigWhen Jack makes friends with Charlie, a trouble-maker, he learns the difference between an insincere apology and showing that you are truly sorry. Includes information for parents.
Sorry (Really Sorry)
by Joanna Cotler* "Clever, funny, and true--really."-- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)* "The animals, rendered expressively by Bliss, learn what kids already know and adults too easily forget: the capacity to say "I'm sorry"--and mean it--is no small thing."--PW (starred review)A sweet and thoughtful picture book about how one act of kindness can change the world, written by publishing legend Joanna Cotler and illustrated by New York Times bestseller Harry Bliss.Cow was in a nasty mood. When Duck came along Cow kicked mud in her face."Why'd you do that?" asked Duck."I felt like it," said Cow. "And I'm not sorry."Little did Cow know that her bad mood would spread to the whole farm. But it does when Cow passes her anger along to Duck who takes it out on Frog who is mean to Bird who upsets Goat who bothers Pig. Until good-hearted Dog turns things around by showing kindness to Pig, turning not sorry into sorry (really sorry). But will that be enough to mend all of the hurt feelings on the farm? With a charming text by Joanna Cotler and beautiful artwork by New York Times bestseller Harry Bliss, this is a picture book about the power of reactivity and how to diffuse it with love. Being sorry (really sorry) can make a world of difference and make your world different too.Praise for Sorry (Really Sorry):"Funny and touching and had a nice, rhythmic feel to it that I think would work well in storytime." --Jean Little Library
Sorry For Your Loss
by Joanne Levy★ “A heartfelt and expertly written tale of loss, family, and friendship that will have readers blinking back their tears…Beautiful and sincere.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review Evie Walman is not obsessed with death. She does think about it a lot, though, but only because her family runs a Jewish funeral home. At twelve, Evie already knows she’s going to be a funeral director when she grows up. So what if the kids at school call her “corpse girl” and say she smells like death? They’re just mean and don’t get how important it is to have someone take care of things when your world is falling apart. Evie loves dusting caskets, polishing pews, and vacuuming the chapel—and on funeral days, she dresses up and hands out tissues and offers her condolences to mourners. She doesn’t normally help her parents with the grieving families directly, until one day when they ask her to help with Oren, a boy who was in a horrific car accident that killed both his parents. Oren refuses to speak and Evie, who is nursing her own private grief, is determined to find a way to help him deal with his loss. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible. Praise for previous books by Joanne Levy: “Levy's narrative is spot on.”—Booklist review for The Sun Will Come Out “The story gives voice to the experience of Jewish preteens; chronic illness and disability are also sensitively tackled in this complex tale about difference, acceptance, and self-confidence. A heartfelt tear-jerker about love, friendship, and courage.”—Kirkus Reviews review for The Sun Will Come Out “Uplifting, gentle…Exudes inter-generational warmth, family love, and friendship.”—Association of Jewish Libraries review for Fish Out of Water “Though brief, this text masterfully connects the toxic masculinity to its roots in deep misogyny, making Fish a hero people of all genders can stand up and cheer for. All readers will appreciate this book’s nuanced messaging around gender roles and trusting yourself.”—Kirkus Reviews, review for Fish Out of Water
Sorry I'm Not Sorry
by Nancy N. RueBullies aren't born mean--through the vicious cycle of mean, bullies are made. According to the Ambassadors 4 Kids Club, one out of every four students is bullied--and 85% of these situations never receive intervention. Parents, students, and teachers have amped up solving the bullying problem for a networked generation of kids. Written by bestselling author Nancy Rue, each book in the Mean Girl Makeover trilogy focuses on a different character's point of view: the bully, the victim, and the bystander. The books show solid biblical solutions to the bullying problem set in a story for tween girls. Sorry I'm Not Sorry tells the story of Kylie Steppe, former queen bee of Gold Country Middle School. After bullying a fellow GCMS student, Kylie has been expelled--and she has to attend mandatory counseling. Without her posse to aid her and other peers to torment, Kylie focuses on the person who stole her GVMS popularity crown: Tori Taylor. As Kylie plots revenge on Tori, she attends therapy sessions, where she reveals a few details that might explain why she finds power in preying on her middle school peers. After a rough year with bullying backfire, will Kylie decide to become more empathetic with her peers? It's hard for tweens to imagine why a bully acts the way she does. Sorry I'm Not Sorry shows girls that they hold the power to stop bullying through mutual understanding and acts of love.
Sorry, Grown-Ups, You Can't Go to School! (Growing with Buddy #2)
by Christina GeistThis fun role-reversal picture book will help reluctant students get excited to go back to school!It's just another school morning...until Mom, Dad, Grandma, and even Bow-wow the dog BEG the kids to let them come to school, too! Dad can tie his own shoes--why can't he come? Mom is all ready with her brand-new backpack--she's allowed, right? No! Only kids and teachers! Christina Geist's warm, interactive story is the perfect tool for parents of kids who are reluctant or nervous about going to school. The fun refrain--"Sorry, grown-ups! You can't go to school! Only kids and teachers! Only kids and teachers!"--brilliantly paints school as something exclusive and desirable...which kids can access! Tim Bowers's lively illustrations enhance the fun and heighten the hilarity. This is sure to be a back-to-school classic in many families and classrooms!
Sorta Like a Rock Star (Little Brown Novels)
by Matthew QuickAmber Appleton lives in a bus. Ever since her mom's boyfriend kicked them out, Amber, her mom, and her totally loyal dog, Bobby Big Boy (aka Thrice B) have been camped out in the back of Hello Yellow (the school bus her mom drives). Still, Amber, the self-proclaimed princess of hope and girl of unyielding optimism, refuses to sweat the bad stuff. But when a fatal tragedy threatens Amber's optimism--and her way of life, can Amber continue to be the rock star of hope? With an oddball cast of characters, and a heartwarming, inspiring story, this novel unveils a beautifully beaten-up world of laughs, loyalty, and hard-earned hope. The world is Amber's stage, and Amber is, well. . . she's sorta like a rock star. True? True.