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Murder at the Hotel Hopeless (Orca Soundings)
by John LekichCharlie Hope was not expecting to spend his summer trying to solve a murder. Helping his mother run the family hotel doesn’t usually offer much excitement. The only other people around are Penny Price, a spoiled child actor and star of the hit TV series Little Miss Murder being shot in town, and Mr. Ignato, an elderly resident at the hotel. When Mr. Ignato dies from a fall down the stairs, Charlie suspects foul play. Nobody believes him except for Penny, who jumps at the chance to solve a real murder. The two of them discover that Mr. Ignato was once a famous international jewel thief who stole a million-dollar diamond that was never recovered. Is Mr. Ignato’s criminal past related to his untimely death? And can Charlie and Penny prove that it wasn’t an accident? The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Murder for the Modern Girl
by Kendall KulperGatsby-era glamour, a swoon-worthy love story, and an indomitable heroine dazzle in this romp that captures the extravagance of the Roaring Twenties and the dangers of vigilante justice.A ravishing young mind reader stalks the streets at night in kitten heels, prowling for men to murder. A soft-spoken genius toils away in the city morgue, desperate to unearth the science behind his gift for shapeshifting.It&’s a match made in 1928 Chicago, where gangsters run City Hall, jazz fills the air, and every good girl&’s purse conceals a flask.Until now, eighteen-year-old Ruby&’s penchant for poison has been a secret. No one knows that she uses her mind-reading abilities to target men who prey on vulnerable women, men who escape the clutches of Chicago &“justice.&” When she meets a brilliant boy working at the morgue, his knack for forensic detail threatens to uncover her dark hobby. Even more unfortunately: sharp, independent Ruby has fallen in love with him. Waltzing between a supernaturally enhanced romance, the battle to take down a gentleman&’s club, and loyal friendships worth their weight in diamonds, Ruby brings defiant charm to every page of Murder for the Modern Girl—not to mention killer fashion. An irresistible caper perfect for fans of The Gentleman&’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, in an exquisite hardcover package with rose-gold foil. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Murder of Crows (Lethal Lit, Novel #1)
by K. AncrumTig Torres investigates Hollow Falls' horrific history in this original novel based on the hit podcast Lethal Lit from Einhorn's Epic Productions and iHeartRadio!Lethal Lit follows Tig Torres, a Cuban American teen detective, in her hometown of Hollow Falls. In season one of the hit podcast, Tig used her smarts and fearlessness to track down the infamous "Lit Killer," a serial killer who staged his murders after death scenes from famous books. But there's no rest for courageous, mystery-solving teens in a place like Hollow Falls, and though the Lit Killer is now behind bars, his protégé, Tig's classmate and crush Oly, has disappeared! And that's not the only game afoot. Tig has caught the attention of the town's local armchair detective group, the Murder of Crows. They're obsessed with Hollow Falls' dark past and fixated on a dangerous search for the missing body of the town's founder. There are rumors about what's buried with the body that could be life-changing for whoever finds it, and with a mission like that underway, it's not long before a member of the Murder of Crows turns up dead.Tig, along with her friends Max and Wyn, steps in to help, but the stakes are getting higher and the hunt more deadly. Someone's willing to kill to keep the town's secrets buried, and if Tig's not careful, she'll be the Murder of Crows' next victim.This original Lethal Lit story takes place between Seasons 1 and 2 of the podcast, and features a brand-new, never-before-told story starring Tig Torres and her sleuthing friends!
Murder on a School Night
by Kate WestonA hilarious murder mystery–rom-com from author and comedian Kate Weston investigates the sinister side of social media when bullying turns bloody—and a string of classmate deaths by menstrual cup and sanitary pad sets amateur sleuth Kerry hot on the trail of a menstrual murderer. Perfect for fans of Truly Devious and Fleabag.There’s never a good time to find a dead body, sure. But what about finding a dead body while you’re trying to kiss your crush?Kerry had different plans for her first high school party—like not going. All she wanted to do was stay home in the safety of retro rom-coms and her strict retainer schedule. Instead her BFF, fiercely outgoing mystery-fanatic Annie, has roped her into going to the party to investigate who’s cyberbullying Heather, the most popular girl in school.Finding herself getting close with her dreamy crush is odd enough, but when the two of them discover Heather’s second in command, Selena, suffocated with a menstrual cup, things get really weird.And when a second student turns up dead, this time with a sanitary pad across the eyes, Annie and Kerry—no matter how much she resists—are officially on the case to stop the menstrual murderer . . . period.
Murder on a Summer Break
by Kate WestonAmateur sleuths and wannabe influencers Kerry and Annie are back on the case when a social media festival inspires some killer content—and several on-camera influencer deaths—in this page-turning and sidesplitting sequel to Murder on a School Night from author and comedian Kate Weston.After catching the menstrual murderer red-handed, Annie and Kerry are now the Tampon Two, Barbourough’s most famous—well, only—detective duo. So Annie (and decidedly not Kerry) is enjoying her five minutes of fame.Except life in the spotlight seems to be a magnet for death these days. After a famous prankster is found dead with a condom stretched over his entire head, the Tampon Two are on the scene at their small village’s Festival of Fame to catch another killer.Honestly, Kerry doesn’t know how she ended up here again, but this might be her one chance to prove to the folks at the local paper that she has what it takes to be a reporter—and to prove to herself that she doesn’t need her boyfriend, Scott, to save the day. Or even Annie, who definitely has stars and hearts in her eyes investigating all these influencers.With Annie distracted, Kerry has to work quickly, before one more live stream can be cut off by yet another grisly death. And this time, the murderer might be following her—and not just on social media—in their quest to create some truly killer content.
Murder, Magic, and What We Wore
by Kelly JonesFans of Patrice Kindl’s Keeping the Castle or Patricia C. Wrede and Caroline Stevermer’s Sorcery and Cecelia will adore this funny Regency-era mystery about a determined young woman with a magical trick up her sleeve . . . The year is 1818, the city is London, and 16-year-old Annis Whitworth has just learned that her father is dead and all his money is missing. And so, of course, she decides to become a spy. Annis always suspected that her father was himself a spy, and following in his footsteps to unmask his killer makes perfect sense. Alas, it does not make sense to England’s current spymasters—not even when Annis reveals that she has the rare magical ability to sew glamours: garments that can disguise the wearer completely. Well, if the spies are too pigheaded to take on a young woman of quality, then Annis will take them on. And so she crafts a new double life for herself. Miss Annis Whitworth will appear to live a quiet life in a country cottage with her aunt, and Annis-in-disguise as Madame Martine, glamour artist, will open a magical dressmaking shop. That way she can earn a living, maintain her social standing, and, in her spare time, follow the coded clues her father left behind and unmask his killer. It can’t be any harder than navigating the London social season, can it?“Murder, Magic, and What We Wore blew my bonnet off. Kelly Jones has found a fresh way to share the delights of the magical regency. I truly love this book!” —Caroline Stevermer, coauthor of Sorcery & Cecilia, or the Enchanted Chocolate Pot “A deliciously enchanting adventure full of magic, mystery and delight.” —Stephanie Burgis, author of Kat, Incorrigible
Murdered at 17 (At 17 #3)
by Christine ConradtIn this suspenseful and romantic teen thriller based on the “can’t pull your eyes away” series on Lifetime, one girl discovers that trusting the wrong person could have deadly consequences.Pretty and popular, seventeen-year-old Brooke Emerson is the envy of her classmates—and even some of her closest friends. But while she seems to have it all, Brooke has never felt so lost.Ever since she sustained a head injury during a cheerleading stunt the previous year, she’s suffered from a disorder that causes her to fly into uncontrollable, sometimes violent rages. As hard as she tries to keep it together, she finds herself in danger of jeopardizing her seemingly perfect life.It isn’t until Brooke meets Jake, a handsome and charismatic stranger, that she feels like she’s found someone who not only understands her, but accepts her for who she is. As tempting as it is to get swept up in the romance, she can’t help but feel like something in their relationship isn’t quite right.When her best friend is brutally murdered, Brooke has no choice but to depend on her new love...especially because she's worried that she might be the killer.
Murderer’s Blade: A Novel
by Allison MooresMurderer’s Blade is a dystopian novel following a world broken up by war. The government is corrupt, and it has established orphanages throughout the country which secretly serve as screening centers for a secret program. The brightest and most talented kids are identified and sent to an elite assassin training academy where they are taught to hunt the most dangerous criminals. Scarlet is one such candidate. An orphan without a family, she navigates friendships, dangerous adventures and even falls in love for the first time. Until, one day, her world turns upside down. Maybe the people she is trained to hunt are not the enemy. Maybe Scarlet’s family is closer than she thinks.And maybe, just maybe, her friend is not who she seems to be
Murtagh (Cicle El Llegat #Volumen 5)
by Christopher PaoliniEl mestre narrador i autor de bestsellers internacionals Christopher Paolini, retorna al Món d'Eragon amb aquesta impressionant fantasia èpica ambientada un any després dels esdeveniments del «Cicle El Llegat». Un genet de dracs...Una bruixa misteriosa...Una nova aventura espera. El món ja no és un lloc segur per a Murtagh i el seu drac, Thorn. Un rei malvat ha estat enderrocat i han d'enfrontar les conseqüències del paper reticent que van exercir en el seu regnat de terror. Ara són odiats i estan sols, exiliats als afores de la societat. Per tots els territoris, veus apagades xiuxiuegen sobre terra trencadissa i una lleu olor de sofre a l'aire, i Murtagh sent que una mica malvat aguaita a les ombres d'Alagaësia. Així comença un viatge èpic a terres tant familiars com desconegudes, on Murtagh i Thorn hauran d'usar totes les armes del seu arsenal, des de l'enginy fins a la força física, per trobar i burlar una misteriosa bruixa. Una bruixa que és molt més del que sembla. En aquesta apassionant novel·la protagonitzada per un dels personatges més populars de la meravellosa sèrie de Christopher Paolini, un genet de drac ha de descobrir què representa en un món que l'ha abandonat. Murtagh és el llibre perfecte per endinsar-se al Món d'Eragon per primera vegada... o tornar alegrement.Més de 40 milions d'exemplars venuts a tot el món.Més d'1.000.000 d'exemplars venuts en espanyol.La sèrie de fantasia juvenil èpica contemporània més venuda dels últims 20 anys.
Murtagh (Ciclo El Legado #Volumen 5)
by Christopher PaoliniEl maestro narrador y autor de bestsellers internacionales Christopher Paolini regresa al Mundo de Eragon en esta impresionante fantasía épica ambientada un año después de los eventos del «Ciclo El Legado». Un jinete de dragones...Una bruja misteriosa...Una nueva aventura aguarda. ¡Únete a Murtagh y su dragón mientras se enfrentan a un nuevo y peligroso enemigo!El mundo ya no es un lugar seguro para Murtagh y su dragón, Thorn. Un rey malvado ha sido derrocado y deben enfrentar las consecuencias del papel reacio que desempeñaron en su reinado de terror. Ahora son odiados y están solos, exiliados a las afueras de la sociedad. Por todos los territorios, voces apagadas susurran sobre tierra quebradiza y un leve olor a azufre en el aire, y Murtagh siente que algo malvado acecha en las sombras de Alagaësia. Así comienza un viaje épico a tierras tanto familiares como desconocidas, donde Murtagh y Thorn deberán usar todas las armas de su arsenal, desde el ingenio hasta la fuerza física, para encontrar y burlar a una misteriosa bruja. Una bruja que es mucho más de lo que parece. En esta apasionante novela protagonizada por uno de los personajes más populares de la maravillosa serie de Christopher Paolini, un Jinete deDragón debe descubrir lo que representa en un mundo que lo ha abandonado. Murtagh es el libro perfecto para adentrarse en el Mundo de Eragon por primera vez... o volver alegremente. Más de 40 millones de ejemplares vendidos en todo el mundo.Más de 1.000.000 de ejemplares vendidos en español.La serie de fantasía juvenil épica contemporánea más vendida de los últimos 20 años.
Murtagh: The World of Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle)
by Christopher PaoliniMaster storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. Join Dragon Rider—and fan favorite—Murtagh and his dragon as they confront a perilous new enemy!&“Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.&” —The Washington PostThe world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air—and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems. In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini&’s blockbuster Inheritance Cycle, a Dragon Rider must discover what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him. Murtagh is the perfect book to enter the World of Eragon for the first time . . . or to joyfully return.
Murtagh: The World of Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle)
by Christopher PaoliniINSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Master storyteller and internationally bestselling author Christopher Paolini returns to the World of Eragon in this stunning epic fantasy set a year after the events of the Inheritance Cycle. Join Dragon Rider—and fan favorite—Murtagh and his dragon as they confront a perilous new enemy! &“Christopher Paolini is a true rarity.&” —The Washington Post The world is no longer safe for the Dragon Rider Murtagh and his dragon, Thorn. An evil king has been toppled, and they are left to face the consequences of the reluctant role they played in his reign of terror. Now they are hated and alone, exiled to the outskirts of society. Throughout the land, hushed voices whisper of brittle ground and a faint scent of brimstone in the air—and Murtagh senses that something wicked lurks in the shadows of Alagaësia. So begins an epic journey into lands both familiar and untraveled, where Murtagh and Thorn must use every weapon in their arsenal, from brains to brawn, to find and outwit a mysterious witch. A witch who is much more than she seems. In this gripping novel starring one of the most popular characters from Christopher Paolini&’s blockbuster Inheritance Cycle, a Dragon Rider must discover what he stands for in a world that has abandoned him. Murtagh is the perfect book to enter the World of Eragon for the first time . . . or to joyfully return. Praise for Christopher Paolini: &“A spellbinding fantasy writer.&” —The Boston Globe &“A breathtaking and unheard-of success.&” —USA Today &“Make[s] literary magic.&” —People
Muse
by Brittany CavallaroAmerican Royals meets The Winner’s Curse in the first book of a dazzling duology from New York Times bestselling author Brittany Cavallaro about revolution, love, and friendship in a reimagined American monarchy. The year is 1893, and war is brewing in the First American Kingdom. But Claire Emerson has a bigger problem. Claire’s father is a sought-after inventor, but he believes his genius is a gift granted to him by his daughter’s touch, so he keeps Claire under his control.As their province prepares for war, Claire plans to escape, even as her best friend, Beatrix, tries to convince her to stay and help with the growing resistance movement that wants to see a woman on the throne. When her father’s weapon fails to fire on the World’s Fair’s opening day, Claire is taken captive by Governor Remy Duchamp, St. Cloud’s young, untried ruler. Remy believes that Claire’s touch bestows graces he’s never had, and with political rivals planning his demise, Claire might be his only ally.The last thing that Claire has ever wanted is to be someone else’s muse, but she finally has a choice: Will she quietly remake her world from the shadows—or bring it down in flames?
Muse of Nightmares: Book Two Of Strange The Dreamer (Strange the Dreamer #2)
by Laini TaylorThe highly anticipated, thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestseller, Strange the Dreamer, from National Book Award finalist Laini Taylor, author of the bestselling Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy. <P><P>Sarai has lived and breathed nightmares since she was six years old. <P><P>She believed she knew every horror, and was beyond surprise. <P><P>She was wrong. <P><P>In the wake of tragedy, neither Lazlo nor Sarai are who they were before. One a god, the other a ghost, they struggle to grasp the new boundaries of their selves as dark-minded Minya holds them hostage, intent on vengeance against Weep. <P><P>Lazlo faces an unthinkable choice--save the woman he loves, or everyone else?--while Sarai feels more helpless than ever. <P><P>But is she? Sometimes, only the direst need can teach us our own depths, and Sarai, the muse of nightmares, has not yet discovered what she's capable of. <P><P>As humans and godspawn reel in the aftermath of the citadel's near fall, a new foe shatters their fragile hopes, and the mysteries of the Mesarthim are resurrected: Where did the gods come from, and why? What was done with thousands of children born in the citadel nursery? And most important of all, as forgotten doors are opened and new worlds revealed: Must heroes always slay monsters, or is it possible to save them instead? <P><P>Love and hate, revenge and redemption, destruction and salvation all clash in this gorgeous sequel to the New York Times bestseller, Strange the Dreamer. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
Music Mavens: 15 Women of Note in the Industry (Women of Power #9)
by Ashley Walker Maureen CharlesNothing moves us like music. Music Mavens transports readers around the world (and beyond)—to a jazz performance in Genoa, an instrument lab in London, a Tokyo taiko dojo, a New York City beatbox battle, and even a film scoring session aboard the starship Enterprise, to name a few. Along the way, it spotlights artists whose work spans musical genres and industry roles, including composing and songwriting, performing and conducting, audio engineering, producing, and rock photography. In Music Mavens, 15 extraordinary women reveal how they turned their passions into platforms and how they use their power to uplift others. Their musical resumes will inspire, but the way each artist lives her life is the real story.
Music from Another World
by Robin TalleyIt’s summer 1977 and closeted lesbian Tammy Larson can’t be herself anywhere. Not at her strict Christian high school, not at her conservative Orange County church and certainly not at home, where her ultrareligious aunt relentlessly organizes antigay political campaigns. Tammy’s only outlet is writing secret letters in her diary to gay civil rights activist Harvey Milk…until she’s matched with a real-life pen pal who changes everything. <P><P>Sharon Hawkins bonds with Tammy over punk music and carefully shared secrets, and soon their letters become the one place she can be honest. The rest of her life in San Francisco is full of lies. The kind she tells for others—like helping her gay brother hide the truth from their mom—and the kind she tells herself. <P><P>But as antigay fervor in America reaches a frightening new pitch, Sharon and Tammy must rely on their long-distance friendship to discover their deeply personal truths, what they’ll stand for…and who they’ll rise against. <P><P>A master of award-winning queer historical fiction, New York Times bestselling author Robin Talley once again brings to life with heart and vivid detail an emotionally captivating story about the lives of two teen girls living in an age when just being yourself was an incredible act of bravery.
Music in English Children's Drama of the Later Renaissance (Routledge Revivals)
by Linda Phyllis AusternOriginally published in 1992, Music in English Children’s Drama of the Later Renaissance is the first book-length study to examine the Elizabethan and Jacobean children’s drama, not only from a musicological perspective, but also drawing on the histories of literature, culture, and the theater. It gives the children’s companies new historical significance, showing that they were an integral and ultimately influential part of the London theatrical world. These companies originated important features of later drama, such as music before and between acts, and the exploitation of different timbres for specific effects.Those interested in music history, English literature, theater history, and cultural history will find this a comprehensive and fascinating study. Of special note are the appendices, which offer a unique and important reference source by providing the only definitive list of the plays and songs used by the children.
Must Be Good Riders: Orphans Preferred
by Don Stanford Vern BakerSixteen-year-old David McKae arrives in the little Western town of Hall’s Station with a macabre load of fellow passengers aboard the Concord coach—five dead men. When David tells his grisly tale of ambush, robbery, and murder, a posse rides out to find the killer. David remains behind in Hall’s Station, friendless, penniless, and just about the loneliest and most bewildered young fellow in the territory. Born and bred in Gloucester, Massachusetts, David came West after the death of his father to find his uncle, and seek his own fortune. But as the battered stage rumbled its way across the Nevada desert, fate in the form of trigger-happy Johnny Hadley, a killer and a renegade, stepped in, and before the two coachmen and four passengers reached their scheduled destinations, five of the six were dispatched to a different and more final rendezvous—with Death. Only David McKae, the Easterner in his city clothes, survived. Recovering consciousness after being left for dead by the murderous Hadley, David managed to bring the coach into Hall’s Station. The luck that saved David from the gunman’s attack remains with him in the small Western town. Soon he is befriended by Doherty, a huge, kindly Irishman, and Dianne, Doherty’s half-Indian daughter. Doherty teaches David the ways of the West, and the ways of the Indians. One of the first lessons is on self-defense. He must get a gun, Doherty tells him, and he must learn to shoot it well. David also makes a friend of fourteen-year-old Billy Tate, a Pony Express rider, and is seized with the ambition to ride for the Pony. David has much to learn before he can join the ranks of the wily and courageous Pony riders. And before any of this can come to pass, David, though he does not know it, will be put to the test of his life—by the return of Johnny Hadley. Here is a story full of the lore—and the lure—of the old West, where life was at best a precarious affair, and the fearless boy riders of the Pony Express—not one of them over eighteen—answered the ominous description of its advertisements.
Must Do Better: Book 2 (Diary of a Confused Feminist)
by Kate WestonMeet Kat Evans: Feminist. Overthinker. Hot mess.A hilarious antidote to our Insta-perfect world, for girls who want to do it right but always feel they're getting it wrong ... 16-year-old Kat has suffered through mortifying incidents, muddling moments and Instagram hell - but her extreme teenage confusion isn't over yet. It's a new term, and Kat is determined to spread the word about DOING GOOD FEMINISM to all her fellow students. But her new Feminist Society does not exactly go to plan (why is everyone more confused than she is?!) and she's left feeling more of a failure than ever. And with best friends Millie and Sam both going through difficult times, Kat wants to be there for them.But there's a class trip to France to look forward to, and a reunion with Kat's former fling and TOTAL DREAMBOAT Sébastien. This is exactly what they all need ... until Kat's plans begin to unravel.If Kat is doing her best, why does she always feel as if she must do better?Fearlessly navigating school, mental health and relationships, Kate Weston is a hilarious new voice for those who love Holly Bourne and Netflix's Sex Education.'... fans of Holly Bourne should love this' Guardian'Diary of a Confused Feminist was one of last year's funniest books and this sequel promises more of the same as Kat continues her (largely) disastrous attempts to launch a feminism society at her college' i news
Must Do Better: Book 2 (Diary of a Confused Feminist)
by Kate WestonUtterly hilarious and boldly honest, Kat's back to tell us how it is - and it is STILL INCREDIBLY EMBARRASSING. Fearlessly navigating school, mental health and relationships, Kate Weston is a hilarious new voice for those who love Holly Bourne and Netflix's Sex Education. 16-year-old Kat has suffered through mortifying incidents, muddling moments and Instagram hell - but her extreme teenage confusion isn't over yet. It's a new term, and Kat is determined to spread the word about DOING GOOD FEMINISM to all her fellow students. But her new Feminist Society does not exactly go to plan (why is everyone more confused than she is?!) and she's left feeling more of a failure than ever. And with best friends Millie and Sam both going through difficult times, Kat knows she has to be there for them.But there's a class trip to France to look forward to, and a reunion with Kat's former fling and TOTAL DREAMBOAT Sebastian. This is exactly what they all need ... until all of Kat's plans begin to unravel.If Kat is doing her best, why does she always feel as if she must do better?'... fans of Holly Bourne should love this' Guardian'Diary of a Confused Feminist was one of last year's funniest books and this sequel promises more of the same as Kat continues her (largely) disastrous attempts to launch a feminism society at her college' i news(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited 2022
Mutation (The Phoenix Files #3)
by Chris MorphewJordan feels like she's going insane. Not only is she having frightening visions of things that haven't happened yet, but she's being tracked by an enemy who can paralyze her at the touch of a button. And now her family is desperate to leave Phoenix. But she knows that if they do, they'll die. As if all that's not enough, something weird is happening to the people of Phoenix... The clock is still ticking. There are 63 days until the end of the world.
Muted
by Tami CharlesA ripped-from-the-headlines novel of ambition, music, and innocence lost, perfect for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo and Jason Reynolds!Be bold. Get seen. Be Heard.For seventeen-year-old Denver, music is everything. Writing, performing, and her ultimate goal: escaping her very small, very white hometown.So Denver is more than ready on the day she and her best friends Dali and Shak sing their way into the orbit of the biggest R&B star in the world, Sean "Mercury" Ellis. Merc gives them everything: parties, perks, wild nights -- plus hours and hours in the recording studio. Even the painful sacrifices and the lies the girls have to tell are all worth it.Until they're not.Denver begins to realize that she's trapped in Merc's world, struggling to hold on to her own voice. As the dream turns into a nightmare, she must make a choice: lose her big break, or get broken.Inspired by true events, Muted is a fearless exploration of the dark side of the music industry, the business of exploitation, how a girl's dreams can be used against her -- and what it takes to fight back.
My Almost Flawless Tokyo Dream Life
by Rachel Cohn"I'm here to take you to live with your father. In Tokyo, Japan! Happy birthday!"In the Land of the Rising Sun, where high culture meets high kitsch, and fashion and technology are at the forefront of the First World's future, the foreign-born teen elite attend ICS-the International Collegiate School of Tokyo. Their accents are fluid. Their homes are ridiculously posh. Their sports games often involve a (private) plane trip to another country. They miss school because of jet lag and visa issues. When they get in trouble, they seek diplomatic immunity.Enter foster-kid-out-of-water Elle Zoellner, who, on her sixteenth birthday, discovers that her long-lost father, Kenji Takahara, is actually a Japanese hotel mogul and wants her to come live with him. Um, yes, please! Elle jets off first class from Washington, DC, to Tokyo, which seems like a dream come true. Until she meets her enigmatic father, her way-too-fab aunt, and her hyper-critical grandmother, who seems to wish Elle didn't exist. In an effort to please her new family, Elle falls in with the Ex-Brats, a troop of uber-cool international kids who spend money like it's air. But when she starts to crush on a boy named Ryuu, who's frozen out by the Brats and despised by her new family, her already tenuous living situation just might implode.My Almost Flawless Tokyo Dream Life is about learning what it is to be a family, and finding the inner strength to be yourself, even in the most extreme circumstances.
My Anxiety Handbook: Getting Back on Track
by Sue Knowles Bridie Gallagher Phoebe McEwen Emmeline PidgenHelping young people with anxiety learn to recognise and manage their symptoms, this anxiety survival guide teaches 12 to 18 year olds how they can overcome their biggest worries. Showing that anxiety is a normal human emotion that many people face, this book helps young people understand the ins and outs of their own anxiety and helps them to challenge the difficult patterns they may get into. Co-written with a college student who has experienced anxiety herself, it is a relatable and straightforward guide. As well as providing tried-and-tested advice and exercises that are proven to reduce feelings of anxiety, it includes recovery stories from young people who have managed their symptoms successfully. With practical chapters on sleep, exam stress, transitions, and seeking extra help, this is a go-to guide for any tween, teen or young person living with anxiety.
My Bad Boy Summer
by Ann Herrick17-year-old Vija Skalbe wants to be an all-American girl—no matter how hard her parents try to impose their strict Latvian standards on her. She feels unsure of herself with one foot in each country. Then Nolan, a folksinger, steals her heart at a coffeehouse. When Nolan stops at their table, it's Vija's friend, Caprice, who does all the talking. But it is Vija who gets his phone number—and later the back seat of his motorcycle. Soon she is cruising from one adventure to another, dizzy with joy, her new-found freedom and the excitement of being with the kind of guy who is a challenge. It doesn't matter that Nolan wants everything his way. Or that he's constantly eyeing other girls. Or that he can be pouty and punitive. Or that he says she's seeing things all wrong. Until it does matter. But Vija's in so deep. Will he change? Will she deal with Nolan's controlling tactics, or is she too far under his spell?