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My Side (Orca Soundings)
by Norah McClintockWhen quiet, shy Addie is lured into the woods, she is convinced she is going to die. She quickly finds out that there are worse things than terror—things like betrayal at the hands of her best friend and public humiliation in front of the entire school. Neely, Addie's ex-best friend, is tired of the same old life and the same old friends. She is ready to take some chances to re-invent herself. Is she also ready to win new friends at the expense of old ones? There are two sides to every story, and it's impossible to know the truth until you've heard them both. But sometimes you don't ever learn the other side of the story. What drives these two friends apart? Who is right and who is wrong? You'll only know if you read both sides. This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
My Sister the Creep (My Sister #3)
by Candice RansomJackie comes to terms with her older sister Sharon and herself when Sharon leaves home to attend cosmetology school. "With sisters like Sharon, who needs enemies? Now that Jackie's older sister, Sharon, has left for beauty school, Jackie is excited to start high school and finally be recognized as her own person. But even miles away at school, Sharon still holds the spotlight. Their parents pore over her letters anxiously, and Jackie's teachers call her "Sharon's little sister." And it seems that every time Jackie turns around, Sharon is back home stealing the show--like at homecoming, with her dramatically dyed hair and a good luck kiss for the football captain. The final straw is when Sharon chooses someone else to be her model for the state beautician's exam. When the model gets sick at the last minute, Sharon expects Jackie to stop everything--including her first real night out--to substitute. Won't Jackie ever be free of Sharon's shadow?" RL Ages 6 9-13 Read more about Jackie and her older sister in My Sister the Meanie and My Sister the Traitor. You can find another series by Candice F. Ransom about the excitement and frustrations of a girl growing up in the Bookshare Collection. Look for the Kobie Roberts series including #1 Almost Ten-and-a-Half, #2 Going on Twelve, #3 Thirteen, #4 Fourteen and Holding, and #5 Fifteen At Last.
My Sister the Traitor (My Sister #2)
by Candice RansomWHO NEEDS AN OLDER SISTER ANYWAY? Jackie is nearly thirteen. Her older sister, Sharon, is nearly sixteen, and these days, she’s been acting almost human. Although they live miles from town, Jackie is hoping she and her sister will have a pretty good summer. Then a local amusement park opens, and Sharon gets a job. Jackie feels left out, until she discovers Russell, the definitely cute boy who runs the pony rides. But Russell falls for Sharon! Jackie can’t figure it out. How did it happen —again? How aid Sharon get everything, leaving Jackie with a big, fat zero? And what is Jackie going to do about it? There are several more books you won't want to miss about the fun and frustrations girls have in elementary, middle and high school by Candice Ransom in Bookshare's library.
My Sister's Big Fat Indian Wedding
by Sajni PatelA fresh, witty rom-com romp set against the backdrop of a high-profile music competition and a riotous Indian wedding <p><p>Zurika Damani is a naturally gifted violinist with a particular love for hip hop beats. But when you’re part of a big Indian family, everyone has expectations, and those certainly don’t include hip hop violin. After being rejected by Juilliard, Zuri's last hope is a contest judged by a panel of top tier college scouts. The only problem? This coveted competition happens to take place during Zuri’s sister’s extravagant wedding week. And Zuri has already been warned, repeatedly, that she is not to miss a single moment. <p><p> In the midst of the chaos, Zuri’s mom is in matchmaking mode with the groom’s South African cousin Naveen—who just happens to be a cocky vocalist set on stealing Zuri’s spotlight at the scouting competition. Luckily Zuri has a crew of loud and loyal female cousins cheering her on. Now, all she has to do is to wow the judges for a top spot, evade getting caught by her parents, resist Naveen’s charms, and, oh yeah . . . not mess up her sister’s big fat Indian wedding. What could possibly go wrong?
My So-Called Bollywood Life
by Nisha SharmaThe romance of Stephanie Perkins meets the quirk of Maureen Johnson, then gets a Bollywood twist in this fate-filled debut that takes the future into its own hands. <P><P>Winnie Mehta was never really convinced that Raj was her soul mate, but their love was written in the stars. <P><P>Literally, a pandit predicted Winnie would find the love of her life before her eighteenth birthday, and Raj meets all the qualifications. Which is why Winnie is shocked when she returns from her summer at film camp to find her boyfriend of three years hooking up with Jenny Dickens. <P><P>As a self-proclaimed Bollywood expert, Winnie knows this is not how her perfect ending is scripted. <P><P>Then there's Dev, a fellow film geek and one of the few people Winnie can count on. Dev is smart and charming, and he challenges Winnie to look beyond her horoscope and find someone she'd pick for herself. But does falling for Dev mean giving up on her prophecy and her chance to live happily ever after? <P><P>To find her perfect ending, Winnie will need a little bit of help from fate, family, and of course, a Bollywood movie star.
My So-Called Death
by Stacey JayAfter dying in a cheerleading accident, high-school freshman Karen becomes a zombie and attends a boarding school for the undead, where she soon uncovers a murder mystery.
My Soul to Keep (Soul Screamers #4)
by Rachel VincentKaylee has one addiction: her very hot, very popular boyfriend, Nash. A banshee like Kaylee, Nash understands her like no one else. Nothing can come between them. Until something does. "Demon breath. " No, not the toothpaste-challenged kind. The Netherworld kind. The kind that really "can" kill you. Somehow the super-addictive substance has made its way to the human world. But how? Kaylee and Nash have to cut off the source and protect their friends--one of whom is already hooked. And so is someone else. . .
My Soul to Keep: My Soul To Keep My Soul To Steal Reaper (Soul Screamers #3)
by Rachel VincentKaylee has one addiction: her very hot, very popular boyfriend, Nash. A banshee like Kaylee, Nash understands her like no one else. Nothing can come between them.Until something does.Demon breath. No, not the toothpaste-challenged kind. The Netherworld kind. The kind that really can kill you. Somehow the super-addictive substance has made its way to the human world. But how? Kaylee and Nash have to cut off the source and protect their friends—one of whom is already hooked.And so is someone else…
My Soul to Steal: My Soul To Keep My Soul To Steal Reaper (Soul Screamers #3)
by Rachel VincentTrying to work things out with Nash-her maybe boyfriend-is hard enough for Kaylee Cavanaugh. She can't just pretend nothing happened. But "complicated" doesn't even begin to describe their relationship when his ex-girlfriend transfers to their school, determined to take Nash back.See, Sabine isn't just an ordinary girl. She's a mara, the living personification of a nightmare. She can read people's fears-and craft them into nightmares while her victims sleep. Feeding from human fear is how she survives.And Sabine isn't above scaring Kaylee and the entire school to death to get whatever-and whoever-she wants.
My Summer Of Pink And Green
by Lisa GreenwaldRather than a summer of fun transforming her family's pharmacy into an eco-spa, Lucy Desberg must face her sister Claudia's new boyfriend Bean, investor Gary's irritating daughter Bevin, and a spa coordinator who is put in charge of the plans.
My Summer of Love and Misfortune
by Lindsay WongCrazy Rich Asians meets Love & Gelato in this hilarious, quirky novel about a Chinese-American teen who is thrust into the decadent world of Beijing high society when she is sent away to spend the summer in China.Iris Wang is having a bit of a rough start to her summer: Her boyfriend cheated on her, she didn&’t get into any colleges, and she has no idea who she is or what she wants to do with her life. She&’s always felt torn about being Chinese-American, feeling neither Chinese nor American enough to claim either identity. She&’s just a sad pizza combo from Domino&’s, as far as she&’s concerned. In an attempt to snap her out of her funk, Iris&’s parents send her away to visit family in Beijing, with the hopes that Iris would &“reconnect with her culture&” and &“find herself.&” Iris resents the condescension, but even she admits that this might be a good opportunity to hit the reset button on the apocalyptic disaster that has become her life. With this trip, Iris expects to eat a few dumplings, meet some family, and visit a tourist hotspot or two. Instead, she gets swept up in the ridiculous, opulent world of Beijing&’s wealthy elite, leading her to unexpected and extraordinary discoveries about her family, her future, and herself.
My Sweet Audrina: A Novel (The Audrina Series #1)
by V.C. AndrewsA haunting story of love and deceit, innocence and betrayal, and the suffocating power of parental love from V.C. Andrews.The idea of her sister hovered above them all. Audrina fiercely desired to be as good as her sister. She knew her father could not love her as he loved that other girl, for her sister was so special, so perfect—and dead. Upstairs in a locked room awaited her sister’s clothes and dolls, her animals and games—and her sacred rocking chair. Now Audrina will rock and rock and rock to reclaim all of her gone sister’s special gifts. And then finally she’ll learn the secrets everyone else knows but her.
My Time as Caz Hazard: (my Time As Caz Hazard) (Orca Soundings)
by Tanya Lloyd KyiCaz thinks she has a pretty good reason when she punches her boyfriend in the face, but she gets expelled anyway. Moving to a new school, she is told she is dyslexic and sent to special education classes. Caz tries to fit in and get by while suffering the taunts and abuse that others throw at the students in her class. Her friendship with Amanda leads her into new territory—shoplifting and skipping school. Coupled with her parents' impending separation, her life is spiraling out of control. Also available in Spanish.
My Totally Awkward Supernatural Crush
by Laura Toffler-CorrieIn My Totally Awkward Supernatural Crush by Laura Toffler-Corrie, Jenna Bloom is just an average middle school student until her family takes her to her least favorite restaurant for her birthday, where she meets Cowpoke Luke, her waiter and one true love. Oh, and he also happens to be an angel. Jenna can't believe that Luke could actually be interested in her, and yet he is! Unfortunately he's got a demonic foe named Adam who could potentially complicate matters, and when the two boys have a big showdown at the local community theater's performance of Fiddler on the Roof, Jenna is right in the middle of it all.
My Trans Parent: A User Guide for When Your Parent Transitions
by Heather BryantMaybe you just found out your mom, or your dad, is transgender, or maybe you've known for a while. But now what?This guide covers everything you need to know. With chapters on navigating the changes in your family, coming out, or not, the many ways to transition both inside and out, and much, much more, you'll see how other people have handled these experiences. From definitions to names and pronouns, you'll find all you need to support yourself and your family through the transition and beyond.With real-life stories from people whose parents have also transitioned, and tips and advice throughout, this essential book will be your companion every step of the way and shows that there are others just like you.
My Travel Adventures and Secret Recipes: Culinary Adventures With Secret Recipes
by Chef HanauCHEF WOLFGANG HANAU, born and educated in Eastern Europe, learned to love good cooking from an early age, so it was only natural that he’d go on to become a world-renowned chef. What isn’t so natural, however, is his willingness to share the secret recipes he’s learned over a decades-long career at some of the world’s most exclusive restaurants, luxury hotels, and resorts. In this memoir/recipe book, he revels in dishes with a French fl air, Bavarian specialties from Munich’s Oktoberfest, Switzerland’s renowned international cuisine, and dishes from the many great places he’s practiced his craft. You’ll laugh and smile as he enjoys camelback rides in the Sahara desert, cruises on luxury ocean liners, and meets celebrities at culinary destinations that offer sun, fun, and escapes from the ordinary. Along the way, he shares recipes that will impress your relatives and friends, including German Warm Potato Salad, the Allenstein Bbq Recipe, Bearnaise Sauce, Rainforest Acai Berry Cookies, Amstel Light Portobello Gorgonzola Burger, Golden Apple Cheddar Pancakes, Apple Jam-Filled Cookies, and Apricot-Glazed Mushrooms over Mixed Baby Greens. There’s an exciting story and a tasty dish for everyone in this book of secret recipes and travel adventures. Chef Wolfgang Hanau, a native of Bavaria, graduated with a bachelor’s degree in culinary arts from the Culinary Institute in Munich. He has worked in Switzerland, Paris, and London and has practiced his craft at many popular hotels and resorts. He lives with his wife, Diana, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
My True Colours
by Mike LevittA socially isolated teen overcomes the pressure to be homophobic and transphobic and instead finds the empathy inherent in his nature. Jake, whose single mom is out working most of the time, keeps mostly to himself at high school, spending time with his more assertive friend Buddy. After being persuaded to attend a protest against LGBTQ+ students with Buddy, Jake gets into a fight with a member of the gender-sexuality alliance club, getting himself in trouble at school and home. But Jake soon discovers a very personal connection to this issue—his employer, Max, who serves a father figure to him, is in fact trans. Jake rethinks what his values are and finds that he has more in common with members of the LGBTQ+ community than he thought.
My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories
by Stephanie PerkinsTwelve romantic holiday stories by twelve bestselling young adult authors edited by Stephanie Perkins.If you love holiday stories, holiday movies, made-for-TV-holiday specials, holiday episodes of your favorite sitcoms and, especially, if you love holiday anthologies, you're going to fall in love with My True Love Gave to Me: Twelve Holiday Stories by twelve bestselling young adult writers (Holly Black, Ally Carter, Matt de La Peña, Gayle Forman, Jenny Han, David Levithan, Kelly Link, Myra McEntire, Rainbow Rowell, Stephanie Perkins, Laini Tayler and Kiersten White), edited by the international bestselling Stephanie Perkins. Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hanukkah, Winter Solstice or Kwanzaa, there's something here for everyone. So curl up by the fireplace and get cozy. You have twelve reasons this season to stay indoors and fall in love.
My Week with Him
by Joya Goffney"Acute portrait of agency, hope, and intergenerational trauma by Goffney."—Publishers WeeklyA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection pick!From Joya Goffney of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry, comes a stirring YA coming-of-age, best friends-to-lovers romance about a girl named Nikki who plans to run away from small-town Texas, but ultimately finds that her oldest friend, Mal, just might be the one who’s been there for her all along. Filled with heart and humor, this novel captures complex family drama, friendship, and love. For fans of I Wanna Be Where You Are by Kristina Forest and Counting Down with You by Tashie Bhuiyan.Nikki can’t wait to leave Texas and follow her dreams of a music career . . . After a painful betrayal by her sister and a heated argument with their mother, Nikki is kicked out and finds herself homeless. She decides to go to California to pursue her singing career. When her best friend, Malachai, discovers her plan to flee Texas, he begs her to spend the remainder of spring break with him. He believes that over the course of a week, he can convince her to stay in Texas, or to at least graduate high school. But their plans are interrupted when Nikki’s little sister Vae goes missing.Nikki is forced to work alongside her difficult mother as they set off in search of Vae, with Malachai’s support. Will Nikki find a reason to stay in Texas, or will this spring break be the last time she sees them? Through her emotional journey, Nikki ultimately finds the love she’s always been missing and discovers the power of her own voice.
My best friend is gay
by Dielson VilelaCarlos and Márcio are two long time friends. One day, an event leads Carlos to finding out that his best friend, Márcio, is gay. He sees himself paralysed against that revelation. What now? Amid that surprise, Carlos becomes the witness of a coward crime and decides to create a blog to narrate his suffocating agony. In that process, he comes across the violence motivated by the prejudice that creates victims that are from several segments considred minority by the society. By reading "My best friend is gay", we come across adventures, danger, fights, re-encounters and a good pinch of police romance that make the book a realist narrative, easy of being read, understood and experienced by the reader as if they are part of the story, no matter their sexual orientation, religion, culture or ideology.
My life as a Gamer
by Janet TashjianDerek Fallon gets the chance of a lifetime―to participate in a gaming company focus group and to test out a new video game called "Arctic Ninja." Together with his friends Carly, Matt, and Umberto, Derek thinks his gaming talents will be showcased.<P><P> But he soon realizes that everyone has got him beat, including whiz kid El Cid. On top of that, school reading tests have begun and Derek feels doubly off his game. Isn't there anything he's good at?
My Ántonia: Assessment Manual (Clydesdale Classics)
by Willa CatherPackaged in handsome, affordable trade editions, Clydesdale Classics is a new series of essential literary works. It features literary phenomena with influence and themes so great that, after their publication, they changed literature forever. From the musings of literary geniuses like Mark Twain in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn to the striking personal narrative of Solomon Northup in Twelve Years a Slave, this new series is a comprehensive collection of our history through the words of the exceptional few.My Ántonia, a novel by Willa Cather, tells the story of friendship between Ántonia Shimerda-a young woman who moves to the Midwestern prairie with her bohemian family-and Jim Burden, an orphaned child who moves from Virginia to the Midwest to be with his grandparents. The narrative is majorly told from the perspective of Burden, almost peripherally, as a memoir of his childhood in Nebraska. It is here where he meets Ántonia and her family, his new neighbors. Eager to learn, Jim teaches Ántonia English and they become fast friends.When Ántonia’s father tragically commits suicide, Ántonia discontinues her lessons with Jim and begins to work on the farm where she and Jim share countless memorable experiences together. After being accepted into Lincoln University, Jim moves away. Meanwhile, Ántonia copes with being abandoned by her fiancée and bearing an illegitimate child. When Jim graduates he returns to Nebraska and visits her before he starts law school, promising her that he’d visit again very soon. Despite keeping in touch, it is not until twenty years after this meeting that they meet again. Although in very different places in their lives, they pick up where they left off-the bond they formed as children remaining completely intact.A classic story by renowned American author Willa Cather, My Ántonia is a timeless tale of a lifelong friendship.
Mysteries of Thorn Manor
by Margaret RogersonFrom the internationally bestselling author of Vespertine comes a heart-stopping new sequel novella to the breathtaking fantasy Sorcery of Thorns. This is the perfect read for fans of Cassandra Clare, Sarah J. Maas&’s A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES series, and Holly Black!Elisabeth Scrivener is finally settling into her new life with sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn. Now that their demon companion Silas has returned, so has scrutiny from nosy reporters hungry for gossip about the city&’s most powerful sorcerer and the librarian who stole his heart. But something strange is afoot at Thorn Manor: the estate&’s wards, which are meant to keep their home safe, are acting up and forcibly trapping the Manor&’s occupants inside. Surely it must be a coincidence that this happened just as Nathaniel and Elisabeth started getting closer to one another . . . ? With no access to the outside world, Elisabeth and Nathaniel have to work together to discover the source of the magic before they&’re due to host the city&’s Midwinter Ball. Faced with a house filled with unexpected secrets, the couple will have to lean on their connection like never before to set things right before it&’s too late . . .Praise for New York Times bestselling Sorcery of Thorns: 'A bewitching gem . . . I absolutely loved every moment of this story' – Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series '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