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Stranger in Dadland
by Amy Goldman Koss Jesse ReischHere is the engaging, funny story of a boy caught in the juggling act of life with divorced parents. Every summer John flies to Los Angeles for his annual visit with Dad. But one week a year sure isn't a lot of time for father/son bonding, particularly when your father is a workaholic who always schedules more meetings with clients than outings with his one-and-only son. Not to mention the embarrassing fact that Dad always has a new girlfriend hanging around. In the past it's been near impossible to grab some quality time with his father, but this summer John refuses to give up without a fight. He's sick of feeling like a stranger in "Dadland."
Stranger in Right Field: A Peach Street Mudders Story (Peach Street Mudders Story, A)
by Bert Dodson Matthew F ChristopherRight fielder Alfie Maples is mystified by the newest member of the Peach Street Mudders. As far as Alfie can see, Roberti Frantelli can barely catch a ball or hit. Then Coach Parker asks Alfie to show the newcomer the ropes. Alfie is flattered and teaches Roberti all he can -- but begins to suspect that the coach plans to start Roberti in his position in the next game! Who is this strange new player, and can Alfie continue to help him play his best?
Stranger in the Glade: And More Tales from Memory Creek Ranch (Circle C Milestones #6)
by Susan K. MarlowAndi and Riley are together at last--but the adventures don't stop in their happily-ever-afterEveryone's favorite frontier heroine, Andi Carter, is back! Only she's Andrea Prescott now, and she and her husband, Riley, are starting their lives together. And a new addition to the family joins the couple in Stranger in the Glade. How will they fare as new parents when old friends and enemies reenter their lives--and bring chaos along for the ride?Always high on action and danger, Susan Marlow's beloved Circle C adventures continue to grow in these new short story collections that fans can't wait to pick up.
Stranger in the Mirror
by Allen SayOne morning eight-year-old Martin looks in the mirror and sees a stranger. Overnight, he has changed. His parents take him to one doctor after another, only to be told that there is nothing wrong with their son. At school his teacher asks, "What have we here, trick or treat?" His classmates will not play with him. At home his family tries to treat him as if he were the same child. But things now are different. Martin has grown very old in the space of one day. His world will never be the same again.
Stranger on the Bay
by Adrien StoutenburgDon and ned are spending the summer trying to get Frosty a retired german Shepherd guide dog over his fear of fire. At the same time, a young and very quiet boy appears on the Bay claiming to be Grandpa Dan's long lost Grandsoon. But not all is what it seems. Who is living in the abadoned shack on the other side of the bay? Who is Mr. Blackwell, and why does Don get a bad feeling off of him. Is three something going on that they boys and even grandpa Dan don't realize. Good story, about guide dogs, but not about training of them. Good classic, but can be appreciated now as well.
Strangers in Atlantis (Seaborne #2)
by Matt MykluschAfter breaking ties with the deadly Pirate King, Dean Seaborne thought he had left his life of spying and pirating behind. But when the merciless thief Captain Skinner threatens Dean's allies, Dean agrees to one last job. Along with his trusted friends Ronan and Waverly, he agrees to help rob a sea-based resort for the richest of nobles. They'll pose as a band of traveling performers and then lead Skinner to the loot. But the moment Dean reaches the resort, the plan changes. The getaway is actually a gateway—to the undersea kingdom of Atlantis. And a civil war is brewing in the depths, with Dean soon to be caught in the middle of it. As his enemies multiply, above and below the waves, Dean finds himself in over his head like never before.
Strangers on a Train: Curse Of The Arctic Star; Strangers On A Train; Mystery Of The Midnight Rider; Once Upon A Thriller (Nancy Drew Diaries #2)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy and her friends take their detective skills on an Alaskan adventure in this second book of the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series.Nancy's Alaskan adventure continues as she, Bess, and George disembark the mystery-plagued Arctic Star cruise ship and explore the grand sites of the forty-ninth state: Skagway; the Yukon territory, and Denali National Park. It's spectacular scenery, but things start to go wrong almost immediately, leading Nancy to believe that whoever was behind the unsolved mayhem aboard the ship has followed them onto dry land. The girl detectives had better watch their steps--they're on uncharted and unknown territory!
Strangeville School Is Definitely Not Cursed (Strangeville School)
by Darcy MillerGet ready to laugh out loud at Strangeville Middle School, the wackiest (definitely not cursed) school ever! This highly illustrated new series is Sideways Stories from Wayside School for a new generation!Smile! It&’s picture day! Except maybe don&’t smile, because there&’s a glowing lost-and-found box that&’s appeared in the cafeteria. Sure, coming to Strangeville Middle has been an adjustment for new kid Harvey Hill, but things seem to be going well. That is, until strange things happen that may or may not be related to a 50-year-old curse (if, of course, curses were real, which they definitely are not). Luckily Harvey and his friend Stella are on the case. Their classmate Nevaeh seems to think there&’s a logical explanation to the sentient robots, flooding hallways, and the glowing lost-and-found box, but Harvey and Stella aren't convinced. Is Harvey brave enough to solve the mystery of the curse (ahem, if there is one)? Or is Strangeville doomed? &“Strangeville School is totally hysterical! It&’s like a lopsided, upside down, triple somersault Sideways Stories from Wayside School for a whole new generation.&” -- Chris Grabenstein, New York Times bestselling author of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and I Funny
Strangeville School Is Totally Normal (Strangeville School)
by Darcy MillerThis new highly-illustrated series is guaranteed to make you laugh so hard milk will come out of your nose! Strangeville School is the wackiest, most dangerous school you will ever attend...and you'll desperately want to come back for more!Harvey Hill just wants other kids to think he&’s normal. So he&’s happy to start fresh as the newest kid at Strangeville Middle School. Except Strangeville is anything but normal. Something sinister swims in the drinking fountain, the cafeteria could swallow you whole, and a giant rat named Cuddles is on the loose. And don't even get the vice principal started on the third-floor supply closet. In fact, don't even think about it. What supply closet?At least Harvey has his guide and sort-of new friend Stella Cho to show him the ropes. School newspaper reporter, first chair flugelhorn, and hiding a secret of her own, Stella shows Harvey that maybe "normal" is overrated. But when Stella goes missing while trying to solve the secret of the supply closet (oh that supply closet!), Harvey must embrace what makes him unique to save his new friend and his new school. Sideways Stories from Wayside School meets Welcome to Nightvale in this wacky new series!
Strangeworlds Travel Agency (Strangeworlds Travel Agency #1)
by L. D. LapinskiPerfect for fans of The Train to Impossible Places and Nevermoor, this &“utterly delightful&” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) middle grade fantasy follows a young girl who uses a travel agency&’s magical suitcases to travel to different worlds.When twelve-year-old Flick Hudson accidentally ends up in the Strangeworlds Travel Agency, she uncovers a fantastic secret: there are hundreds of other worlds just steps away from hers. All you have to do to visit them is just jump into the right suitcase. Then Flick gets the invitation of a lifetime: join Strangeworlds&’s magical travel society and explore other worlds. But, unbeknownst to Flick, the world at the very center of it all, a city called Five Lights, is in danger. Buildings and even streets are mysteriously disappearing. And when Flick realizes what&’s going on, she must race against time, travelling through unchartered worlds, to find a way to fix Five Lights before it collapses into nothingness—and takes her world with it.
Strangled Silence
by Oisín McgannAre you being watched?Before she turns twenty-one, Amina Mir intends to have one of her stories published on the front page of the Chronicle. So when she gets an internship there, she's thrilled, even if it means a summer making coffee and writing human-interest stories. Then she interviews Ivor McMorris. A veteran of the war in Sinnostan, Ivor is convinced that someone interfered with his memories while he was there--but if he does anything about it, the watchers will make him disappear.At first, Amina is skeptical. As the daughter of a major in the Royal Marines, she knows that veterans often suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder. But when she meets Chi Sandwith, a conspiracy investigator who has spoken to dozens of soldiers like Ivor, Amina realizes that she may have stumbled upon the biggest and most terrifying government cover-up ever. Now if only she can break the story before disappearing herself.
Strategic Moves (Hardy Boys Casefiles #43)
by Franklin W. DixonFrom the back of the book: Mind games While attending an international summer school at England's Oxford University, the Hardys learn just how much times have changed. Frank's roommate, Pyotr Zigonev, is the USSR junior chess champ, and he has become a pawn in an international power play. But just as the boys rally to Zigonev, they discover that the CIA has joined forces with the KGB! The American and Soviet spy masters are out to foil a master of terrorism, and Frank and Joe and Zigonev are caught in the middle. One false move and they'll lose the ultimate game-a danger-packed contest played out in the cold gray shadows of Stonehenge. =============== From inside the book: DARK ALLEY "May we help you?" Frank asked the two men who had stepped out of the darkened alley. The older of the two stared at Frank, then turned his gaze to Ziggy and Petra. "Yes, you can." Then, like a snake uncoiling to strike, the man pulled a small blackjack from his pocket and struck Joe on the chin. Joe staggered to the side, slamming into Frank, and both of them lost their balance and fell to the ground. The younger man grabbed Petra and pulled her into the alley. "Hey!" Ziggy yelled, and burst into the alley. Frank and Joe jumped up and followed him. A bright glint of steel drew Joe's attention to the man who held Petra. Joe saw that one hand covered her mouth and the other held a switchblade to her throat. Joe started toward the younger man. "Don't try it, mate," the older man growled from behind him, "or we'll kill the girl."
Strategies That Work: Teaching Comprehension for Understanding, Engagement, and Building Knowledge
by Stephanie Harvey; Anne GoudvisStrategies That Work, more than a million teachers have benefited from Steph and Anne's practical advice on creating classrooms that are incubators for deep thought. This third edition is a must-have resource for a generation of new teachers--and a welcome refresher for those with dog-eared copies of this timeless guide to teaching comprehension.
Stravaganza: City of Masks
by Mary HoffmanDuring the day, Lucien battles cancer in his modern, normal life. But at night, he becomes a Stravagante, a time-traveler of sorts who finds himself in Belleza, a city parallel to old Venice. Befriended by a local girl and protected by an older Stravagante, Lucien uncovers a plot to murder the city's beloved ruler, the Duchessa. But to save the Duchessa and the city Lucien risks losing his only chance to return home to his family and his real life. The well-paced, thick-with-plot story will hook the reader immediately and not let go until the superb, unexpected end. City of Masks is the first in a three-book arc from the gifted Mary Hoffman.
Straw (The Spoon Series #3)
by Amy Krouse RosenthalMeet Straw!He's always rushed straight to the finish. But when his speedy streak gets the best of him, it takes a friend to show Straw how to drink in the amazing world around him. A companion to Spoon and Chopsticks, this delightful story celebrates the joys of taking it slow.
Straw into Gold
by Gary D. SchmidtWhat fills a hand fuller than a skein of gold? By order of the king, two boys, Tousle and Innes, must find the answer to this puzzling riddle within seven days or be killed. A former nursemaid to the queen's child tells the boys that the banished queen may have the answer they seek. Danger presents itself at every turn, for the boys are pursued by the Great Barons, who are secretly plotting against the king. Another pursuer, the greedy King's Grip, reveals a strange story of a little man who once spun straw into gold of incredible beauty for the queen but then disappeared with her firstborn son. Tousle realizes that the man he calls Da is the strange little man and, even more amazing, that he himself may be the lost prince. Or could it be Innes, who although cruelly blinded can hear the music of the dawn?This skillful blend of fantasy and adventure reveals what might have happened before the queen makes her third and last guess and the story of Rumpelstiltskin-as we know it-ends.
Straw into Gold: Fairy Tales Re-spun (Hilary Mckay's Fairy Tales Ser. #2)
by Hilary McKay&“Ten old yarns cleverly &‘re-spun.&’&” —The Wall Street Journal &“Abundantly magical.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Award-winning author Hilary McKay reimagines classic fairy tales with humorous and heartfelt twists in this illustrated collection of short stories that Booklist calls &“a real delight.&” Imagine Hansel and Gretel&’s story from their teacher&’s point of view, when Gretel submits her report of, &“What I Did in the Holidays, and Why Hansel&’s Jacket Is So Tight.&” Learn the story of how Rumpelstiltskin was used by a greedy girl who wanted to marry a prince in &“Straw into Gold.&” Find out what was really underneath all those mattresses the unlucky princess had to sleep on—and who the prince was really in love with—in &“The Prince and the Problem.&” Award-winning author Hilary McKay brings a modern sensibility and inventive quirkiness to this beautiful collection of ten classic fairy tales, reimagining them with emotional depth and lighthearted humor. Each story is also accompanied by delicate black and white illustrations. This sure-to-be treasured collection includes: Rapunzel Cinderella The Princess and the Pea Rumpelstiltskin The Pied Piper The Swan Brothers Snow White Red Riding Hood The Twelve Dancing Princesses Hansel and Gretel
Strawberry Adventure
by Susan MkImogen loves exploring new adventures with her family, especially visiting the local strawberry farm. More than the farm itself, she adores making her own strawberry milkshake at home. Join Imogen on her strawberry adventure as she reveals her secret milkshake recipe, which you can make with a parent or guardian’s help. Through her outings, Imogen gains confidence, shares her experiences with friends, and spreads kindness to everyone.
Strawberry Girl: A Newbery Award Winner
by Lois LenskiThe Newbery Medal–winning childhood classic of life on a Florida farm—part of the Regional series from the author of the Mr. Small picture books. Birdie and her family are trying to build a farm in Florida. But it&’s not easy with the heat, droughts, and cold snaps—and neighbors that don&’t believe in fences. But Birdie won&’t give up on her dream of strawberries, and her family won&’t let those Slaters drive them from their home! This Newberry Medal–winning novel presents a realistic picture of life on the Florida frontier. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s estate.
Strawberry Moon (Orca Young Readers)
by Becky CitraThe year is 1838 and Ellie's grandmother has arrived all the way from England. Ellie is horrified to discover that the forbidding old woman intends to take her back to Britain to be raised properly. Ellie is determined that she will not go, but what can a nine-year-old girl do in the face of an adult with her mind made up?
Strawberry Roan (Famous Horse Stories)
by Don LangNo one could keep the champion trotter, David Hal, in as good a mood before a great race as Roscoe. Roscoe had spent the nights before each race with the horse and he had won them all. When the time came for the Spring Handicap, Roscoe was not allowed to remain in the stall with the strawberry roan, and so began the romantic and varied life of the boy and the horse away from the racetrack. The circus, a farm, the grocery business--they tried them all, to find each had its good points and bad. There is humor in the characters and in the incidents. Florabella, the baby pig who insisted on going to church, Plug Ugly the cat, and the bantam rooster are as much a part of the story as the circus publicity man and the grocer who gives Roscoe and Strawberry a job. Here is a vivid picture of the close relationship between a great horse and an endearing young boy by an author who well understands both boys and animals.
Strawberry Shortcake and the Winter That Would Not End
by Alexandra WallnerStrawberry Shortcake discovers why the winter is taking so long. . .and goes off on an adventure to save the missing snow crystal.
Strawberry Sisters: Completely Chloe
by Candy Harper'A touching story about sisters and friendships, gentle and warm and funny' Jacqueline Wilson There’s never a dull moment with the Strawberry Sisters! Meet the Strawberry Sisters! Oldest sister Amelia wants to be Left Alone to have deep thoughts, so she's grown a fringe to hide under. Second up is Chloe who's sport-crazy and in training to be a wrestling star (this week anyway). Littlest sister Lucy is the cute one who's training an army of earwigs. Ella the "middle one" is still trying to work out what makes her "perfectly Ella" and how to stand out in a house full of big personalities. And now there's a new Strawberry Sister. Baby Kirsti who lives with Dad and his Finnish girlfriend. Along with her sisters and one very tired Mum who's struggling to keep it all together, their small home is crammed with almost-finished homework, nearly-clean jumpers and a vampire bunny called Buttercup. With so much going on, life can sometimes feel totally crazy but the Strawberry sisters have a secret weapon against the craziness of the world they live in - each other.Praise for THE STRAWBERRY SISTERS 'Candy Harper introduces thoughtful, self-conscious Ella and her three sisters, all beautifully rounded characters in an utterly believable family. This book will be immensely popular - sequels will certainly be demanded.' The Bookseller 'Told with plenty of touches of humour, this is a superb story about families, love and being there for one another' Parents in Touch
Strawberry Sisters: Especially Amelia
by Candy HarperThere's never a dull moment with the Strawberry Sisters! Little Lucy has a scheme to get popular, but if you want to keep all your hair, you'd better not ask what it is. Chloe's facing the fight of her life and this time she can't win it with her fists. Ella would just like everyone to stop shouting so she can do her homework. Then there's Amelia. The moody big sister. Except Amelia's decided to ditch the sulks and the sarcastic remarks. But that's not so easy when your best friend is keeping secrets, your mum won't even let you babysit and you're terrified to do a solo in the school concert. Amidst all the chaos, is Amelia ready to grow up and grab the spotlight?
Strawberry Swing (LyricPop)
by ColdplayColdplay’s warm and infectious hit song “Strawberry Swing” finds a perfect vessel in this gentle picture book for children.“I rememberWe were walking up to strawberry swingI can’t wait till the morningWouldn’t wanna change a thing . . .”Strawberry Swing is a tenderly illustrated picture book of one of Coldplay’s best known songs. It was the fifth single released from their hit album Viva la Vida, and gained widespread acclaim for its accompanying stop-motion animation music video.With lyrics by Coldplay and illustrations by Mitch Miller, Strawberry Swing tells a sweet story of friendship, encapsulating the innocence, fun, and struggle of finding someone special—and wanting to share every moment with them. The book provides an excellent opportunity to introduce Coldplay’s irresistible melodies to children who will delight in both the music and the message.