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The Awakening & The Struggle: Volume 1 Books 1 & 2 (The Vampire Diaries #1)
by L.J. SmithDark, gripping and romantic - read the books that inspired the phenomenal Netflix vampire series. Books 1 and 2 in L. J. Smith's New York Times bestselling VAMPIRE DIARIES series.The Awakening (Book 1): Elena Gilbert is used to getting what she wants, and she wants the mysterious new boy at school, Stefan. Then she discovers her has a brother who is equally alluring. But these siblings are hiding a deadly secret - a secret that will change Elena's life for ever ...The Struggle (Book 2): Elena is torn between her boyfriend, Stefan, and his brother, Damon. But these brothers hide dark secrets and a tragic past that threatens them all. Damon wants to lead Elena astray - and he'd rather kill Stefan than let him possess her ...Darker than Twilight, more punch than Buffy and bloodier than True Blood - enjoy this romance with real bite...
Away Running
by David Wright Luc Bouchard<p>Matt, a white quarterback from Montreal, Quebec, flies to France (without his parents' permission) to play football and escape family pressure. <p>Freeman, a black football player from San Antonio, Texas, is in Paris on a school trip when he hears about a team playing American football in a rough, low-income suburb called Villeneuve-La-Grande. <p>Matt and Free join the Diables Rouges and make friends with the other players, who come from many different ethnic groups. Racial tension erupts into riots in Villeneuve when some of their Muslim teammates get in trouble with the police, and Matt and Free have to decide whether to get involved and face the very real risk of arrest and violence.</p>
Away We Go
by Emil Ostrovski“A lyrical, raucous narrative interspersed with flyers, posters, and letters…the oscillation between [Noah’s] heartfelt interior thoughts and sometimes careless actions and words is both moving and infuriating-in other words, vividly human. An intelligent, thought-provoking exploration of living in spite of futility.” — Booklist (starred review)“Intellectual boys’ boarding school story meets near-future dystopia in this end-times tale. …Noah and his friends form loving, believably complex relationships…witty.” — Kirkus Reviews“Noah is a nihilistic existentialist to the world, but inside he’s searching for something to reassure him that he is truly alive. His search for meaning is universal and will resonate with readers beginning to question their future.” — School Library Journal“The complex organization of this novel requires careful attention…Even so, brainy readers who want to see just how grim Holden Caulfield would get if he knew he was dying soon will find this to be a pretty accurate approximation.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
The Awesome Autistic Go-To Guide: A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens
by Yenn Purkis Tanya MastermanThis book explores what it feels like to be a young person on the autism spectrum and looks at all the brilliant things people on the autism spectrum can do.Full of insights about being awesome and autistic, this book celebrates the strengths of understanding the world in a different way. It looks at all the reasons being you and thinking differently can be totally awesome! It also has tips for managing tricky situations such as meltdowns, sensory differences and anxiety. It includes fun activities and diary pages where you can write your thoughts and feelings to help you concentrate on your strengths and work on your challenges.This book helps you develop the confidence to be who you are and help you live life with as little stress and anxiety as possible.
The Awesome Autistic Guide for Trans Teens
by Yenn Purkis Sam RoseCalling all awesome autistic trans teens! Yenn Purkis and Sam Rose want you to live your best authentic life - and this handy book will show you how!With helpful explanations, tips and activities, plus examples of famous trans and gender divergent people on the autism spectrum, this user-friendly guide will help you to navigate the world as an awesome autistic trans teen.Covering a huge range of topics including coming out, masking, different gender identities, changing your name, common issues trans and gender divergent people face and ways to help overcome them, building a sense of pride and much, much more, it will empower you to value yourself and thrive exactly as you are.
The Awesome Autistic Guide to Being Proud: Feeling Good About Who You Are (Awesome Guides for Amazing Autistic Kids)
by Tanya Masterman Yenn PurkisWelcome to the autistic community! We're very glad you're here!Sometimes it can be difficult to feel proud of who you are. Maybe you feel different from other people or struggle to fit in - there is no need to worry! Yenn, Tanya and a tiny meerkat called Min are here to help you discover how to feel proud to be you.From learning about the autistic community, to finding like-minded friends and connecting with others, this book will give you everything you need to ask the question 'what does it mean to be me?' Learn alongside Min how the special things that make you YOU can also help find your own community.Discover your own strengths, boost your confidence, and learn how to start your journey as an awesome autistic person with the community by your side
The Awesome Autistic Guide to Feelings and Emotions: Finding Your Comfort Zone (Awesome Guides for Amazing Autistic Kids)
by Yenn Purkis Tanya MastermanUnderstanding your feelings and emotions is an incredibly important part of learning to become your most awesome autistic self!Yenn, Tanya and a tiny meerkat called Min are here to help you find out everything you need to know about your feelings and emotions, using tips and tricks they have picked up along the way to help you calm your brain down when it feels overloaded.From anger and worry to sadness and joy, emotions can come in all shapes and sizes with some feeling really big and others feeling much smaller (or even feeling like nothing), this book explores why we experience certain emotions, what they mean and how we can find the ultimate autistic comfort zone!
The Awesome Autistic Guide to Other Humans: Relationships with Friends and Family (Awesome Guides for Amazing Autistic Kids)
by Yenn Purkis Tanya MastermanLet's face it, other humans can be difficult to understand sometimes!There is no need to worry! Yenn, Tanya and a tiny meerkat called Min are here to help you find out everything you need to know about friendships, improving relationships with your family members, and how to deal with disagreements that can arise with the people in your life.Answering the difficult questions like 'What makes a good friend?' and 'Why do adults tell me to do things?' this book gives you helpful tips, tricks, and advice you need to help you understand other humans whilst staying true to your own awesome autistic self!
¡Ay, Mija! (A Graphic Novel): My Bilingual Summer in Mexico
by Christine Suggs"An absolutely heartwarming and vibrant story of belonging, family, and the meaning of home. This book is a treasure." – Julie Murphy, New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin&’ In this bilingual, inventive, and heartfelt debut, graphic novel talent Christine Suggs explores a trip they took to Mexico to visit family, embracing and rebelling against their heritage and finding a sense of belonging. Sixteen-year-old Christine takes their first solo trip to Mexico to spend a few weeks with their grandparents and tía. At first, Christine struggles to connect with family they don&’t yet share a language with. Seeing the places their mom grew up—the school she went to, the café where she had her first date with their father—Christine becomes more and more aware of the generational differences in their family. Soon Christine settles into life in Mexico, eating pan dulce, drawing what they see, and growing more comfortable with Spanish. But when Mom joins their trip, Christine&’s two worlds collide. They feel homesick for Texas, struggle against traditions, and miss being able to speak to their mom without translating. Eventually, through exploring the impacts of colonialism in both Mexico and themselves, they find their place in their family and start to feel comfortable with their mixed identity.
Azar on Fire
by Olivia AbtahiFinding her voice takes on a whole new meaning when fourteen-year-old Azar Rossi sets out to win her local Battle of the Bands contest in this heartfelt and hilarious contemporary YA.Fourteen-year-old Azar Rossi&’s first year of high school has mostly been silent, and intentionally so. After a bad case of colic as a baby, Azar&’s vocal folds are shredded—full of nodules that give her a rasp the envy of a chain-smoking bullfrog. Her classmates might just think she&’s quiet, but Azar is saving her voice for when it really counts and talking to her classmates is not medically advisable or even high on her list.When she hears about a local Battle of the Bands contest, it&’s something she can&’t resist. Azar loves music, loves songwriting, but with her vocal folds the way they are, there's no way she can sing her songs on stage. Then she hears lacrosse hottie, Ebenezer Lloyd Hollins the Fifth, aka Eben, singing from the locker room. She&’s transfixed. He's just the person she needs. His voice + her lyrics = Battle of the Bands magic. But getting a band together means Azar has a lot of talking to do and new friends to make. For the chance to stand on stage with Eben it might all just be worth it.
Azia (Kingdom of Fairytales #1)
by J. A. ArmitageEssere figlia di una donna celebre per la sua bellezza, quando tu sei tutt'altro che straordinaria, è un peso che pochi possono comprendere. O forse mi sbaglio. Mia madre non era solo bella, ma è così che la storia l'ha dipinta, da sempre. Per un certo periodo, "Bella" fu il suo unico nome, quello vero dimenticato da tutti. La chiamavano la principessa addormentata, la Bella Addormentata. Anche ora, dopo anni, sui giornali si parla solo di lei. Mio padre, il re, è una nota a margine, e io sono un dettaglio insignificante nella mia stessa vita, condannata a essere per sempre la figlia della Bella Addormentata. Ma io sono la Principessa Azia Rose di Draconis, e questa è /la storia che nessuno ha mai raccontato.
Azia (Kingdom of Fairytales #1)
by J. A. Armitage***LA SERIE COMPLETA DE LA BELLA DURMENTE*** REINA DE DRAGONES ¿Qué pasa después del felices para siempre? Todos sabéis la historia de vuestro cuento de hadas favorito, pero ¿alguna vez os habéis preguntado qué ocurre después del final? Bueno, nosotros lo sabemos. No todos los finales acaban siendo felices para siempre,a veces la auténtica aventura comienza mucho más tarde... Nadie comprende lo que es que tu madre sea famosa por su belleza, y tu seas, como mucho, del montón. En realidad, estoy equivocada. No era famosa solo por su belleza, pero así es cómo la gente cuenta la historia, cómo la gente siempre ha contado la historia. Incluso ese fue su nombre durante un tiempo. Nadie recordaba su verdadero nombre. Ella tan solo era la princesa dormida o la Bella Durmiente. Incluso después de todos estos años, cuando la realeza aparece en el periódico, mi padre, el rey, apenas recibe una mención, y yo soy solo un pie de pagina en mi propia vida, destinada a ser siempre la hija de la Bella Durmiente. Mi nombre es Princesa Azia Rose de Draconis, y ésta es mi historia... HEREDERA DE ASCUAS Con los dragones atacando y el reino derrumbándose, Azia debe averiguar sobre su propia historia para cambiar su futuro, pero subir a las montañas para ver a los dragones es una locura de idea. Por suerte para Azia, ella nunca ha sido de las que dejan que una pizca de locura le impida hacer algo. Con una lista de personajes que incluyen a una bruja, una vidente, enanos y por supuesto dragones, Heredera de Ascuas es la segunda y fascinante entrega de REino de Cuentos de Hadas. TRONO DE FURIA Los doctores no se acercan a ninguna cura para la Bella Durmiente, por lo que Azia tiene que ir a descubrirla por sí misma, pero con el pequeño problema de su propia historia por descubrir y la próxima competición por su mano en matrimonio, encontrar el tiempo para hacerlo no va a ser tarea f
The Aztec Ring Mystery (Walker High Mystery #2)
by Eleanor RobinsWalker High is a typical high school. The students of Walker attend classes, participate in sports and drama, cram for exams and go on field trips. Topics are involving and pertinent to young adult readers: romance, sports, friendship, exams, work, and family but with a twist of mystery. In just 48 pages, even your struggling readers can easily finish these novels!
Azul profundo (Matices #Volumen 1)
by Martinez Vila, AlbaLa vida adolescente es un caos. Fiestas, exámenes, campamentos. Y dos ojos azules que arrasan hasta con las creencias más arraigadas... El primer amor es siempre una aventura. Hey, vosotros. Antes de leer nada, tened en cuenta dos cosas. Tomáoslo como una advertencia de contenido sensible o una señal roja del tamaño de vuestra cabeza para que salgáis corriendo. Como queráis. Una, me llamo Alan Morgan y, aunque tengo sangre escocesa, soy inglés de pura cepa. Tengo un certificado que lo demuestra. Mis amigos son los mayores capullos del mundo y pasamos la vida jugando a la Play. Los adoro, obvio. Me pirran las tortitas, la pizza con piña y el WoW. Soy alérgico a las nueces y a cierto pijo de ojos azules con el que no paro de cruzarme. Dos, lo que ocurre en la historia es una estupidez. ¿A quién se le ocurre hablar de un campamento de verano para críos? ¿Eh? La originalidad, escasa. Y mucho más si añadimos que yo creía ser hetero, pero al final resultó que... no del todo. O, mejor dicho, nada de nada. (La culpa de todo la tuvo el susodicho pijo de ojos azules). El caso es que todo lo que vais a leer es una gilipollez. Tío, que menciono a Simba de El Rey León en los pies de página. En serio, cerrad el libro ahora que podéis. Id al campo a coger amapolas, salid con los amigos a algún bar y olvidaos de mí. Tal y como dijo un hombre mucho más sabio que yo: «corred, insensatos».
"B" Is for Bad at Getting into Harvard (Raise the Flag #2)
by Nancy RueA diverse group of high school girls faces the challenges of standing up for what they believe is right. You'll cheer them on and learn more about yourself in each book of the Raise the Flag series! One of the two editors-in-chief of the King High newspaper, Norie runs with the "high achiever" crowd: kids who participate in things like the Academic Olympics...and cheating rings. As a Christian who has recently rededicated her life to God, Norie doesn't want to be a part of it. But stress builds as her friends pressure her to help them. Even worse, Norie's dad wants her to study more instead of spending time with her prayer partners, the Flagpole Girls. He desperately wants her to get into Harvard. But with the change in the grade curve, that'll never happen unless Norie starts cheating, too. Now if she's going to resist the temptation--and avoid being framed by the very kids she's trying to stop--she's going to need prayer, and her Christian friends, more than ever before.
B Is For Battle Cry: A Civil War Alphabet
by Patricia Bauer David GeisterB is for Battle Cry: A Civil War Alphabet takes readers on a journeyinto one of the most important chapters of our nation's past.The Civil War was one of the bloodiest, most divisive events to takeplace in America's history, and most certainly ever on Americansoil. For four years our young country's sense of self and citizenrywas shaken to the core as North and South battled each other.B is for Battle Cry brings to life historic battles (Antietam andGettysburg), renowned leaders (Abraham Lincoln and Robert E.Lee), inventions (ironclad ship and Gatling gun), and inspiringevents and documents (the Gettysburg Address and theEmancipation Proclamation).From the first shot fired at Fort Sumter to Lee's surrender atAppomattox Court House, B is for Battle Cry brings thisnation-defining time period to vivid life.Patricia Bauer believes that stories bring history alive. She uses poetry, music,picture books, costumes, and literature to engage her middle school students in thestudy of American history. B is for Battle Cry is Pat's first children's book. She livesin Minneapolis with her artist husband, David Geister.David Geister's deep appreciation for the drama of American history and the desireto tell those stories is what inspires his artwork. He is a popular visitor at schoolswith his costumed portrayals of historic characters. He lives in Minneapolis with hisauthor wife, Patricia Bauer. This is David's fifth book with Sleeping Bear.
B.J. Bayle's Historical Fiction 4-Book Bundle: Red River Crossing / Shadow Riders / Battle Cry at Batoche / Perilous Passage
by B. J. BayleThis special four-book collection features stories of bravery and courage about early settlers and their relationships with the indigenous peoples of Canada. B.J. Bayle's young adult fiction brings Canada's past alive on the page. Includes: Red River Rising In 1813, Angus, a young Scot, and his family endure hardships as they attempt to start a new life in Canada. As they struggle to survive, they find themselves caught up in the rivalry between two fur-trading empires. Shadow Riders In 1874 Rob McCann and his adopted Native brother Luke frantically chase after the thieves who have stolen their horses and wounded their father. They seek out the help of the North-West Mounted Police, and as Colonel George French attempts to escort the boys home, the brothers tag along with the NWMP men on an 800-mile journey. Battle Cry at Batoche Ben Muldoon witnesses the struggle of the Metis and Cree in the Saskatchewan River Valley in 1885. He is caught between his loyalty to a friend and the authority of an uncle. Perilous Passage In 1809, Peter, a victim of amnesia, embarks on a series of amazing adventures with David Thompson, soon to become a famous explorer and mapmaker.
B Negative (Orca Soundings)
by Vicki GrantPaddy loves his family, all except for his annoying stepfather Anthony. When they have a discussion about his future, Paddy overreacts and threatens to join the army. Unable to back down, he finds he is alienating everyone around him. And when he takes the physical exam and learns his blood type, his world starts to crumble and he starts to question everything he thought he knew.
B*WITCH (B*WITCH #1)
by Paige McKenzieWhen the new girl in school joins a group of teen witches, she and her friends must team up with a rival coven to take down a mysterious killer.New girl and secret witchl Iris just wants to get through her first day of school without a panic attack. The last thing she expects is to be taken in by a coven of three witches-soft-spoken Greta, thoughtful and musical Ridley, and fiery and spirited Binx. They may be the first witches Iris has met IRL, but their coven is not alone in their small northwestern town. The Triad is the other coven at their school. When the Triad's not using spells to punish their exes or break up happy couples for fun, they practice dark magic. The two covens have a rivalry stretching all the way back to junior high.When tragedy strikes and one of their own is murdered, the rival covens must band together to find out who is responsible before it's too late. Someone's anti-witch ideology has turned deadly . . . and one of them is next.With an inclusive cast of teen witches who leap off the page with style, attitude, and charm, B*Witch is a singable read perfect for fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Mean Girls alike.
B1TERMAN: ¿Vale la pena vivir dos veces?
by Santiago García-ClairacBIENVENIDOS A DIGICITY. LA CIUDAD DEL MUNDO DIGITAL. LA CIUDAD PERFECTA. Bienvenidos a Digicity, la ciudad del futuro, la ciudad de la ciencia. Aquí, el gobierno, desde la imponente y majestuosa Torre Uno, controla con mano de acero el destino de todos sus ciudadanos. La tecnología digital es el nuevo Dios todopoderoso que decide por todos y garantiza la felicidad. Erik Bíterman es un joven de 16 años y jamás se ha cuestionado la eficacia del sistema... Hasta que su padre es denunciado por cometer un crimen prohibido y abominable: la clonación de seres humanos. A partir de ese momento, Erik descubrirá que son muchas las voces que no están de acuerdo con el gobierno digital, voces analógicas que la policía reprime y silencia sin piedad. ¡Ha llegado la hora de rebelarse! Empieza la insurrección en el país más controlado y perfecto del mundo...
Babu's Song
by Stephanie Stuve-Bodeen Aaron Boyd<P>Bernadi loves to play football and would love to go to school too, but he and his grandfather, Babu, cannot afford to pay for schooling. Babu makes toys and Bernadi sells them at the market. Together they make enough money to get by. <P>One night, Babu gives Bernadi a special gift - a handmade music box that plays a song Babu used to sing when he still had his voice. At the market the next Saturday, a tourist offers Bernadi so much money for the box, he cannot resist. When he returns home his difficult dilemma is resolved in a surprising turn of events. <P>Set in Tanzania.
The Baby
by Lisa DrakefordWhen Olivia opens the bathroom door, the last thing she expects to see is her best friend Nicola giving birth on the floor - and to say Nicola is surprised is an understatement. She's not ready to be a mum, and she needs Olivia's help. But Olivia has her own problems - specifically her bullying boyfriend, Jonty, and keeping an eye on younger sister Alice. And then there's Nicola's friend Ben, who's struggling with secrets of his own...
The Baby
by Lisa DrakefordFive friends, one life-changing party.When Olivia opens the bathroom door, the last thing she expects to see is her best friend, Nicola, giving birth on the floor. And to say that Nicola is shocked is an understatement. She's not ready to be a mother, and she needs Olivia's help. But Olivia has her own problems--specifically her bullying boyfriend, Jonty, and having to keep an eye on her younger sister, Alice. And then there's Nicola's friend Ben, who's struggling with secrets of his own...The Baby explores one cataclysmic event from five sides to create a brilliant, engaging, bittersweet drama about friendship and family that's perfect for fans of Jesse Andrews and Jandy Nelson.
Baby and Solo
by Lisabeth PosthumaJoel's new job at the video store is just what the therapist ordered. But what happens if the first true friend he's made in years finds out about What Was Wrong With Him? <p><p>Seventeen-year-old Joel Teague has a new prescription from his therapist--a part-time job--the first step toward the elusive Normal life he's been so desperate to live ever since The Bad Thing happened. Lucky for Joel, ROYO Video is hiring. It's the perfect fresh start--Joel even gets a new name. Dubbed "Solo" after his favorite Star Wars character, Joel works his way up the not-so-corporate ladder without anyone suspecting What Was Wrong With Him. That is, until he befriends Nicole "Baby" Palmer, a smart-mouthed coworker with a chip on her shoulder about . . . well, everything, and the two quickly develop the kind of friendship movie montages are made of. However, when Joel's past inevitably catches up with him, he's forced to choose between preserving his new blank slate persona and coming clean--and either way, he risks losing the first real friend he's ever had. <p><p>Set in a pop-culture-rich 1990s, this remarkable story tackles challenging and timely themes with huge doses of wit, power, and heart.
Baby Blue
by Julia GreenBABY BLUE picks up Mia's story (begun in BLUE MOON) just after the birth of her baby. Mia is sixteen now, and still living with Dad, although this relationship becomes increasingly under strain. Not only is Mia having to work out the complicated emotional and practical implications of being a mother when she herself is still a child, with huge emotional needs of her own, she is also having to negotiate new relationships with the adults and young people around her.