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Just Grace and the Trouble with Cupcakes
by Charise Mericle HarperIt's time for the school fair, and Just Grace's class has chosen a cupcake theme. But the fair's highlight, a cupcake competition, causes quite a stir when Grace gets paired with dreadful Owen 1 and not with her best pal, Mimi. Grace is devastated. And just when she thinks things can't get worse, her team votes down her idea to build a cupcake Eiffel Tower in favor of building Spiderman. It's a challenging time for Grace. Will she be able to overcome her disappointment and lead her team onward? Will Grace's team ever figure out how to make a Spiderman out of cupcakes? Visit Just Grace's website at www.justgracebooks.com to find all sorts of fun things, including videos, quizzes, and information about all the Just Grace books.
Just Grace and the Trouble with Cupcakes
by Charise Mericle HarperIt's time for the school fair, and Just Grace's class has chosen a cupcake theme. But the fair's highlight, a cupcake competition, causes quite a stir when Grace gets paired with dreadful Owen 1 and not with her best pal, Mimi. Grace is devastated. And just when she thinks things can't get worse, her team votes down her idea to build a cupcake Eiffel Tower in favor of building Spiderman.It's a challenging time for Grace. Will she be able to overcome her disappointment and lead her team onward? Will Grace's team ever figure out how to make a Spiderman out of cupcakes? Visit Just Grace's website at www.justgracebooks.com to find all sorts of fun things, including videos, quizzes, and information about all the Just Grace books.
Just Grace, Star On Stage (The Just Grace Series #9)
by Charise Mericle HarperIn a starred review, Booklist called the Just Grace series “hilarious” and said, “Give this to . . . anyone looking for a funny book.” Grace is a curious and well-meaning third-grader who occasionally gets into a little bit of trouble. This time, her class is putting on a play, and Grace is determined to be the star! But things don’t work out quite like she planned, and Marta gets the role. Grace is jealous at first, but soon realizes there’s more than one way to shine on stage. This is an act that fans of Judy Moody and Clementine surely won’t want to miss!
Just Harriet
by Elana K. ArnoldFrom the award-winning author of A Boy Called Bat comes a new young middle grade series in the tradition of Ramona and Clementine, starring an unforgettable girl named Harriet.There are a few things you should know about Harriet Wermer:She just finished third grade. She has a perfect cat named Matzo Ball. She doesn’t always tell the truth. She is very happy to be spending summer vacation away from home and her mom and dad and all the wonderful things she had been planning all year.Okay, maybe that last one isn’t entirely the truth.Of course, there’s nothing Harriet doesn't like about Marble Island, the small island off the coast of California where her nanu runs a cozy little bed and breakfast. And nobody doesn’t love Moneypenny, Nanu’s old basset hound. But Harriet doesn’t like the fact that Dad made this decision without even asking her.When Harriet arrives on Marble Island, however, she discovers that it's full of surprises, and even a mystery. One that seems to involve her Dad, back when he was a young boy living on Marble Island. One that Harriet is absolutely going to solve. And that's the truth.
Just Haven't Met You Yet
by Sophie CousensFrom the New York Times bestselling author of This Time Next Year comes a heartwarming and hilarious tale that asks: What if you picked up the wrong suitcase and fell head over heels for its mystery owner? Hopeless romantic and lifestyle reporter Laura&’s business trip to the Channel Islands isn&’t off to a great start. After an embarrassing encounter with the most attractive man she&’s ever seen in real life, she arrives at her hotel and realizes she&’s grabbed the wrong suitcase from the airport. Her only consolation is its irresistible contents, each of which intrigues her more and more. The owner of this suitcase is clearly Laura&’s dream man. Now, all she has to do is find him. Besides, what are the odds that she&’d find The One on the same island where her parents first met and fell in love, especially as she sets out to write an article about their romance? Commissioning surly cab driver Ted to ferry her around seems like her best bet in both tracking down the mystery suitcase owner and retracing her parents&’ footsteps. But as Laura&’s mystery man proves difficult to find—and as she uncovers family secrets—she may have to reimagine the life, and love, she always thought she wanted.
Just Haven't Met You Yet: The Bestselling Laugh-Out-Loud Comedy with an Ingenious Twist!
by Cate WoodsThe bestselling laugh-out loud romantic comedy with THE TWIST YOU WON'T SEE COMING! Percy James has everything a girl could want: her own apartment, a steady relationship and a truly fantastic group of friends. Then she is approached by Eros Tech. Eros is 'the future of love' - an agency that brings together soulmates using phone data. Percy has been identified as a match for one of Eros's super wealthy clients. The only problem is she already has a boyfriend . . . but what if this is *destiny*? Would you - could you - pass up a chance to meet your one true love?
Just Haven't Met You Yet: The bestselling laugh-out-loud romantic comedy
by Cate WoodsPercy James has everything a girl could want: a comfy flat, a steady relationship and a truly lovely group of friends. Then she is approached by Eros Tech - an agency that brings together soulmates using phone data. Could you pass up a chance to meet your one true love?
Just Haven't Met You Yet: The bestselling laugh-out-loud romantic comedy
by Cate WoodsThe laugh-out loud rom com with a delicious twist. Perfect for fans of Jo Watson and Joanna Bolouri. Percy James thinks she's found The One. But when she's approached by a dating agency - one that promises to find your soulmate using science and phone data - she finds herself tentatively saying yes. Partly out of curiosity, partly out of the fact that her life has been feeling flat, she finds herself far outside her comfort zone, and surprisingly, she loves it. But is this new Percy just a character? Can she live this new and exciting life forever?Readers love Just Haven't Met You Yet! 'It's a great, pacy read and I couldn't put it down - I read it from cover to cover in one day' amazon reviewer'Great characters and an enjoyable read. Down to earth writing which will appeal to any reader of any age . Brilliant!' amazon reviewer'From start to finish, I couldn't stop reading this book. I've done absolutely no housework this weekend!' amazon reviewer*** Cate Wood's second novel MORE THAN A FEELING is available to preorder today!
Just Haven't Met You Yet: The bestselling laugh-out-loud romantic comedy
by Cate Woods'A heartwarming read with an ingenious twist' OK Magazine. Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Paige Toon and Lucy Diamond.Percy James has everything a girl could want: a comfy flat, a steady relationship and a truly lovely group of friends. Then she is approached by Eros Tech. Eros is 'the future of love' - an agency that brings together soulmates using phone data. Percy has been identified as a match for one of Eros's super wealthy clients. The only problem is she already has a boyfriend . . . but what if this is *destiny*? Would you - could you - pass up a chance to meet your one true love?(P)2016 WF Howes Ltd
Just Haven't Met You Yet: the bestselling laugh-out-loud love story!
by Cate WoodsThe bestselling laugh-out loud romantic comedy with THE TWIST YOU WON'T SEE COMING! Percy James has everything a girl could want: her own apartment, a steady relationship and a truly fantastic group of friends. Then she is approached by Eros Tech. Eros is 'the future of love' - an agency that brings together soulmates using phone data. Percy has been identified as a match for one of Eros's super wealthy clients. The only problem is she already has a boyfriend . . . but what if this is *destiny*? Would you - could you - pass up a chance to meet your one true love?
Just Here, Doctor (The Dr Clifford Chronicles)
by Dr Robert CliffordJust Here, Doctor is the true story of a young country doctor and his patients - a richly entertaining and humorous chronicle of the life of a small West Country community as seen through the eyes of its G.P. Dr Clifford has some marvellous stories to tell: about the home delivery of a cricket fan's baby - in between overs of a televised Test Match; of the time he rode off on a gigantic horse to attend a hunting casualty - and rode back in an ambulance as the casualty; and the amazing saga of his student rugby tour of France - the craziest, most drunken ever undertaken. Here too, on the more serious side, are moving accounts of the courage of ordinary people in the face of serious, even fatal illness. Teeming with colourful and curious places and characters, Just Here, Doctor is packed with comedy, drama and tragedy, every bit as warm and enthralling as James Herriot's famous stories of a vet's life.
Just Jaime (Emmie & Friends)
by Terri LibensonAnother spot-on story of middle school drama and friendship from Terri Libenson, national bestselling author of graphic novel favorites Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy.Friends. Frenemies. Middle school...The last day of seventh grade has Jaime and Maya wondering who their real friends are.Jaime knows something is off with her friend group. They’ve started to exclude her and make fun of the way she dresses and the things she likes. At least she can count on her BFF, Maya, to have her back . . . right?Maya feels more and more annoyed with Jaime, who seems babyish compared to the other girls in their popular group. It’s like she has nothing in common with Jai anymore. Are their days as BFFs numbered . . . ?Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jennifer L. Holm.Plus don't miss Terri Libenson's Becoming Brianna!
Just Jake #1
by Victor Rivas Villa Jake MarcionetteJUST JAKE introduces readers to sixth-grader Jake, whose life is turned upside down when his family moves from Florida to Maryland, where Jake must adapt to a new school. Jake has always ranked the kids at school in his hand-made, humorous "Kid Cards," and when he arrives at his new school, Jake starts building a new collection, befriending as many people as he can while staying under the radar from the school bully. But what happens when the school bully decides Jake's next in line for annihilation and his Kid Cards get into the wrong hands?!! JUST JAKE is a genuine--and as Jake himself would say, AWESOME!--world of school, family, friends, and teachers; it's the product of a writer talented well beyond his years.
Just Joking Science (Just Joking)
by National GeographicThis hilarious new book in the kid-favorite Just Joking series—packed with 300 science-themed jokes, riddles, knock-knocks, tongue twisters, and more—is scientifically proven to leave kids laughing, chuckling, and exclaiming "Eureka!" It's got jokes about all kinds of science stuff—kooky chemistry, funny physics, dinosaurs, space, and more—plus 10 stories of real-life scientific experiments that are so wacky you'll hardly believe them! This book is a gut-busting party-starter or a quiet-time entertainer, great for chuckling alone or reading aloud to friends and family. It's also perfectly portable: Toss it in a backpack or take it on the road for on-the-go giggles. The perfect read for science whizzes (and whiz wannabes), kid comedians, and laughter-lovers of all ages. Complete the collection with Just Joking Gross, Just Joking Dogs, Just Joking LOL! ... and more!
Just Joking!
by Andy GriffithsEver convinced a friend that they're invisible? Ever been stuck in a gorilla suit and nearly put in a zoo? Readers can join Andy as he attempts some of the best--and worst--practical jokes in history. Illustrations.
Just Kids
by Brian PlattPerfect for golfers everywhere! These cartoons are are the original work of talented cartoonist, Brian Platt, author of the best-selling book How to Draw Cartoons. The humour is fun, international and certain to help people see the funny side of everyday life.Now available in paperback and ebook formats.
Just Kids
by Brian PlattPerfect for golfers everywhere! These cartoons are are the original work of talented cartoonist, Brian Platt, author of the best-selling book How to Draw Cartoons. The humour is fun, international and certain to help people see the funny side of everyday life.Now available in paperback and ebook formats.
Just Kill Me
by Adam SelzerFrom the author of Play Me Backwards and I Kissed a Zombie and I Liked It comes a dark comedy about one teen's unusual summer job as a ghost tour guide in Chicago.Megan Henske isn't one to heed warnings... When the last letters in her alphabet cereal are D, I, and E, she doesn't crawl right back into bed. When her online girlfriend won't text a photo, she just sends more of herself. And when she realizes that Cynthia, her boss at a Chicago ghost tour company, isn't joking about making stops more haunted by euthanizing people there, she doesn't quit her job--she may even help. But soon she learns people in the murdermonger industry are being murdered, and doesn't know who it is doing it. Could it be the head of the rival tour company? Or could it be someone near and dear to Megan? After she realizes she has an uncanny resemblance to a flapper who disappeared in 1922, Megan receives a warning she can't ignore: the next ghost on the tour might be her...
Just Like Dad Says: A Book of Dad's Wit
by Geoff Tibballs'I won't lie to you, fatherhood isn't easy like motherhood' Homer SimpsonFathers come in many guises - wise or silly, strict or kind. They can make you laugh and they can make you cringe. They can drive you home and they can drive you mad ...In Just Like Dad Says, wise and witty words from the likes of Billy Connolly, Jerry Seinfeld, Spike Milligan and Homer Simpson cover everything from the joy of being a new dad to waving kids off as they - finally - leave home. Old and new, laugh-out-loud funny or wickedly dry, Just Like Dad Says is the best ever collection of quotes by and about Dad. 'My father only hit me once - but he used a Volvo' Bob Monkhouse'Even very young children need to be informed about dying. Explain the concept of death very carefully to your child. This will make threatening him with it much more effective' P.J. O'Rourke
Just Like Magic
by Sarah HogleFrom the author of TikTok favourite, You Deserve Each Other, comes a charmingly festive romcom!Bettie Hughes once knew the comfort of luxury . . . before she lost all her money. Long obsessed with her public image, Bettie boasts an extravagant lifestyle on social media but in reality she's broke and her family has no idea.Christmas, with all its pressure to meet familial expectations, is looming when Bettie plays a vinyl record of 'All I Want for Christmas Is You' backward and accidentally conjures up Hall, the Holiday Spirit, in the form of a charming and handsome man. Once the shock wears off, Bettie knows she's stumbled upon the greatest gift: a chance to make all her holiday wishes come true, plus a ready-made fiancé.But as some of Bettie's wishes lose their charm, she finds herself thrown off-kilter by Hall's sweet nature. Suddenly, grumpy Bettie is finding her heart merry and light. But the happier she gets, the shorter Hall's time on earth grows. Can Bettie channel the Christmas spirit and learn to live with goodwill toward all men? Or will her selfish ways return as soon as the holidays are over?
Just Like Magic
by Sarah HogleThe holidays were never her thing, until she accidentally conjures the Holiday Spirit...before her very eyes.Bettie Hughes once knew the comfort of luxury, flaunting a collection of designer purses and an enviable dream home in Hawaii. That was before she lost all her money. Long obsessed with her public image, Bettie boasts an extravagant lifestyle on social media. But the reality is Bettie is broke and squatting in Colorado, and her family has no idea. Christmas, with its pressure to meet familial expectations, is looming when Bettie plays a vinyl record of &“All I Want for Christmas Is You&” backward and accidentally conjures up Hall, the Holiday Spirit, in the form of a charming and handsome (if offbeat) man. Once the shock wears off, Bettie knows she&’s stumbled upon the greatest gift: a chance to make all her holiday wishes come true, plus a ready-made fiancé. But as some of Bettie&’s wishes lose their charm, she finds herself thrown off-kilter by Hall&’s sweet nature. Suddenly, grumpy Bettie is finding her heart merry and light. But the happier she gets, the shorter Hall&’s time on earth grows. Can Bettie channel the Christmas spirit and learn to live with goodwill toward all men? Or will her selfish ways return as soon as the holidays are over?
Just Like Mum Says: A Book of Mum's Wit
by Rosemarie Jarski'Having a baby is like watching two very inefficient removal men trying to get a very large sofa through a very small doorway, only in this case you can't say, "Oh, sod it, bring it through the French windows"' Victoria Wood'It's not easy being a mother. If it were, fathers would do it' Dorothy, The Golden Girls Motherhood is a tough job and a serious business. Which means there's all the more reason to step back and see the funny side of it, and Just Like Mum Says is packed with humorous insights and wry observations on all matters maternal.Tracing the course of mothering through pregnancy, the terrible twos, the teenage years and the empty nest, Just Like Mum Says includes wise and witty words from celebrated matriarchs from Marge Simpson to Sharon Osbourne, and Victoria Beckham to Victoria Wood.In short, Just Like Mum Says amuses, delights, enlightens and touches the heart - just like Mum.'When my husband comes home, if the kids are still alive, I figure I've done my job' Roseanne
Just Like Us! Cats (Just Like Us!)
by Bridget HeosGet the facts on some of nature&’s most beloved animals and discover the unexpected ways humans and cats are similar in Just Like Us! Cats. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations. What animals are loving parents, great diplomats, and world class CAThletes? CATS! While they may seem as different from us as animals can possibly be, we actually have a lot in common with our feline friends. From their hunting skills to their fondness for nap time, cats are a lot like us—though with fascinating twists all their own. Factual, funny, and featuring a dynamic mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations, Just Like Us! Cats will charm even the most reluctant nonfiction readers.
Just Like Us! Crocs (Just Like Us!)
by Bridget HeosGet the scoop on some of nature&’s most fearsome predators and discover the unexpected ways humans and crocodilians are similar in Just Like Us! Crocs. Appealing mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations. What animals love to bask in the sun, cool off with a quick swim, and don&’t always get along with their siblings? CROCS! While they might seem as different from us as animals can possibly be, we actually have a lot in common with our crocodilian comrades—alligators, crocodiles, muggers, caimans, and gharials. From tending to their young, to surfing a wave, crocodilians are a lot like us—though with fascinating twists all their own. Factual, funny, and featuring a dynamic mix of photographs and cartoon illustrations, Just Like Us! Crocs will charm even the most reluctant nonfiction readers.