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Elegida por la luna
by P. C. CastEn un mundo tan lleno de magia como de peligro y crueldad, Mari deberá enfrentarse a su verdadero ser, aceptar su poder y embarcarse en un viaje para salvar a su pueblo. Pero ¿está preparada para afrontar su destino? Elegida para aceptar quién es,elegida para seguir su destino,elegida para cambiar el mundo. Mari vive al margen de su identidad desde hace mucho tiempo, pero una oscura criatura ha aparecido para destrozarle la vida a ella y a cuantos la rodean. Mari deberá liberar su poder y descubrir quién es en realidad, aceptando así su otro yo y emprendiendo el camino para salvar el mundo. En su viaje se encontrará con Nik, hijo de un clan enemigo, que le hará sentir cosas que nunca antes había sentido... La oscuridad se cierne sobre este nuevo universo creado por P.C. Cast. Es más fuerte y devastadora que nunca. ¿Serán Mari y Nik capaces de combatirla? Adéntrate en una historia épica cargada de fantasía y amor de la mano de la autora de Marcada, P.C. Cast.
Elektra's Adventures in Tragedy
by Douglas ReesFunny and smart with all the angst and sass of adolescence and a colorful cast of characters, this is a refreshing contemporary coming-of-age YA about one Greek-American girl's odyssey home. Sixteen-year-old Elektra Kamenides is well on her way to becoming a proper southern belle in the small Mississippi college town she calls home. That is, until her mother decides to uproot her and her kid sister Thalia and start over in California. They leave behind Elektra's father--a professor and leading expert on Greek mythology, and Elektra can't understand why. For her, life is tragedy, and all signs point to her family being cursed. Their journey ends in Guadalupe Slough, a community of old Chicano families and oddball drifters sandwiched between San José and the southern shores of San Francisco Bay. The houseboat that her mother has bought, sight unseen, is really just an ancient trailer parked on a barge and sunk into a mudflat. What would Odysseus do? Elektra asks herself. Determined to get back to Mississippi at all costs, she'll beg, lie, and steal to get there. But things are not always what they seem, and home is wherever you decide to make it.
Elemental Explosions (Alchemists Academy #2)
by Kailin GowA new student has entered The Alchemists Academy, and he brings with him an explosive power that threatens the Academy and the legend of Merlin. Wirt thought he was the only bad boy at the Academy, but he was wrong. Not only is Roland Black worse than Wirt, but a new teacher had replaced one of their beloved teachers, and she has more planned for Wirt and his friends than just lesson plans. Alana, his crush has grown prettier, and now he is rivals for her attention with not only his best friend Spencer, but newcomer Roland, as well. On top of that, it is their second year, and the year where all the students must pass a test to move on to the Elite Class at the Academy. The Elite Class is the only class in the third year at the Academy, and the students who fail will be sent home, others will face something even deadlier.
Elementary Children's Literature: Infancy Through Age 13
by Nancy A. AndersonThis widely popular book is organized around genres, including a complete chapter on each major genre plus a full chapter for each of the four subgenres of fiction. The teaching strategies, technology applications, coverage of culturally diverse literature, and instructional tie-ins are of immediate use to teachers and parents. Included in each genre chapter are bibliographies of exemplary books in print, multiple annotations, and evaluation criteria for the genre. The author writes in a conversational tone and defines each literary and educational term in the text the first time it is used, and then reinforces the meaning in a useful end-of-book glossary. <P><P> The extensive coverage of culturally diverse literature found throughout the book is supplemented by an excellent chapter (8) on culturally diverse literature written by minority literature specialists who give readers an insider's view of their cultures and provide annotated lists of books by (not just about) minority authors and illustrators. This, coupled with the many instructional ideas woven throughout the book, and the final chapter, "Teaching Reading through Literature," helps teachers and parents apply their knowledge of literature to help children grow in their language and reading abilities.
Elements of Witchcraft: Natural Magick for Teens
by Ellen DuganIn this book, Dugan writes for a teen audience, and talks about magickal ethics, the elements and how to use them, and how magick will change your life, if you believe, and let it in. There are many resources, including an extensive reading list, index and a journal throughout the book where you can pen your thoughts.
Elena Vanishing: A Memoir
by Elena Dunkle DunkleSeventeen-year-old Elena is vanishing. Every day means renewed determination, so every day means fewer calories. This is the story of a girl whose armor against anxiety becomes artillery against herself as she battles on both sides of a lose-lose war in a struggle with anorexia. Told entirely from Elena's perspective over a five-year period and cowritten with her mother, award-winning author Clare B. Dunkle, Elena's memoir is a fascinating and intimate look at a deadly disease, and a must read for anyone who knows someone suffering from an eating disorder.
Elephants (WorldLife Library)
by Joyce PooleBiologist and conservationist Joyce Poole has spent over half her life studying and protecting elephants. In this fascinating introduction to the world's largest land mammal, she teaches you about the elephant's intricate society and strong sense of family, its complex infrasonic communication, its feeding and mating habits, and its chances for survival in a rapidly changing world.
Elephants: A Book For Children
by David Henry Wilson Steve BloomFrom Babar to Dumbo, the elephant has long fascinated children as well as their parents. Here, eighty stunning photographs encompass every aspect of the elephant's life and world: elephants big and small, African and Asian, in the wild and domesticated, at play and at rest. Whether taken from the air, from underwater, or from the side of a jeep, these images will capture the imagination of any child. Steve Bloom's extraordinary photographs depict the elephants in their natural environment as well as in their unique relationships with people. Here are elephant babies playing in the dust, families rolling in the mud, polo-playing elephants, elephants at bath time, impressive herds roaming the plains, and much more. The entertaining texts by David Henry Wilson explain anything and everything of interest about elephants, from why they flap their ears to how much they weigh and how much they eat.
Eleven
by Tom RogersAlex Douglas always wanted to be a hero. But nothing heroic ever happened to Alex. <P><P>Nothing, that is, until his eleventh birthday. When Alex rescues a stray dog as a birthday gift to himself, he doesn't think his life can get much better. Radar, his new dog, pretty much feels the same way. <P><P>But this day has bigger things in store for both of them. This is a story about bullies and heroes. About tragedy and hope. About enemies with two legs and friends with four, and pesky little sisters and cranky old men, and an unexpected lesson in kindness delivered with a slice of pizza. <P><P>This is Eleven: the journey of a boy turning eleven on 9/11.
Eleven Houses
by Colleen OakesTwilight meets The Mist in this epic romantic tale of a mysterious island and the houses who have stood for centuries to guard against the dreaded nightmare of beings waiting to strike from the ocean&’s depths.On a forgotten part of Nova Scotia, there lies an island. On that island are Eleven Houses. In those houses sit eleven ancient families. And they are waiting… Mabel is one of the last surviving members of House Beuvry, one of the eleven houses on the haunted island of Weymouth. Her days, like all the other teens on the island, are spent readying her house for The Storm: a once-a-decade event that pummels the island with hurricane-level wind, water, and waves. But that&’s not all the Storm brings with it—because Weymouth Island is a gate between the world of the living and the dead. When Miles Cabot arrives on Weymouth Island after the death of his mother, he realizes quickly it isn&’t like other places—and Mabel Beuvry isn&’t like other teenagers. There&’s an intense chemistry between Miles and Mabel that both feel, yet neither understand—nor the deadly consequences that will come with it. With the suspicious death of an island elder, a strained dynamic with her younger sister Hali, and the greatest Storm in years edging ever closer, Mabel&’s life is becoming as chaotic as the weather. One thing becomes clear: if the fortified houses of Weymouth Island can&’t stand against the dead, then she—and everyone she loves—will pay the price. Fares Well the House That&’s Ready.
Elf Queen's Quest (Ruin Mist Chronicles - Dark Path, Book #1)
by Robert StanekRobert Stanek's Ruin Mist Chronicles begin when the Elf Queen sends the warrior elf lord, Seth, on a journey to the lands of Man. Legend says that the races have been divided for hundreds of years and there are few survivors among the brother races. Elf Queen's Quest delves deep into the dark underside of Ruin Mist and we start to see the three primary realms of Robert's world. Enter the darkness and lose yourself in the dark path!
Elfangor's Journey (Animorphs Companion: The Andalite Chronicles, #1)
by K. A. ApplegateElfangor is an Andalite war-prince, the one who gave the 5 young humans the ability to morph into any animal they touch. This is how it all began.
Elite (A Hunter Novel #2)
by Mercedes LackeyScience fiction and fantasy meet in this fascinating series from acclaimed author Mercedes Lackey.Joy knows she'll be facing more dangerous Othersiders than ever before as a new member of the Elite Hunter unit, but if anyone is up to the challenge it's her. She's been Hunting these monsters since she was a child, and has a pack of eleven fiercely protective magical Hounds. Then the rules change. Monsters unlike any Joy's ever seen or even heard of are breaking through Apex City's barriers, and the Hunters are scrambling to find new ways to fight them-all the while hiding the true danger Apex faces from the Cits, who are ignorant of the severity of the Othersiders' attacks.The leaders of Apex must come together to protect the city, but tensions have never been higher between the Hunters and the powerful PsiCorps, with each group competing to be the primary protector of the city. The conflict escalates even further when Joy starts discovering bodies of Psimons while patrolling the city sewers on a special assignment from her uncle, who commands the Hunters. Someone is killing Psimons, and if Joy doesn't uncover the true culprit she might just take the fall for it.Chaos erupts when Ace, the murderous Hunter who tried to kill Joy at her Elite trials, escapes from the Army's captivity and defects to the Othersiders. Joy has no idea what Ace might be capable of with the help of the cunning Folk, but she may be about to find out; Othersider forces are gaining strength and momentum just beyond the barriers. A storm is approaching Apex City, and unless Joy and her fellow Hunters put up the fight of their lives, it might just sweep them all away . . .
Elites of Eden: A Novel (Children of Eden #2)
by Joey GraceffaTwo young girls hold the fate of the world in their hands in the highly anticipated sequel to the instant #1 New York Times bestseller Children of Eden.Two girls, one destiny. Yarrow is an elite: rich, regal, destined for greatness. She&’s the daughter of one of the most powerful women in Eden. At the exclusive Oaks boarding school, she makes life miserable for anyone foolish enough to cross her. Her life is one wild party after another…until she meets a fascinating, lilac-haired girl named Lark. Meanwhile, there is Rowan, who has been either hiding or running all her life. As an illegal second child in a strictly regulated world, her very existence is a threat to society, punishable by death…or worse. After her father betrayed his family, and after the government killed her mother, Rowan discovered a whole city of people like herself. Safe in an underground sanctuary that also protected the last living tree on Earth, Rowan found friendship, and maybe more, in a fearless hero named Lachlan. But when she was captured by the government, her fate was uncertain. When these two girls discover the thread that binds them together, the collision of memories means that their lives may change drastically—and that Eden may never be the same.
Eliza Bing Is (not) A Big, Fat Quitter
by Karen Donnelly Carmella Van VleetA preteen girl struggling with ADHD must stick with a summer taekwondo class to prove that she's dedicated enough to pursue her true passion: cake decorating.
Eliza and Her Monsters
by Francesca Zappia<P>Eighteen-year-old Eliza Mirk is the anonymous creator of Monstrous Sea, a wildly popular webcomic, but when a new boy at school tempts her to live a life offline, everything she’s worked for begins to crumble. <P>In the real world, Eliza Mirk is shy, weird, smart, and friendless. Online, Eliza is LadyConstellation, the anonymous creator of a popular webcomic called Monstrous Sea. With millions of followers and fans throughout the world, Eliza’s persona is popular. Eliza can’t imagine enjoying the real world as much as she loves her digital community. <P>Then Wallace Warland transfers to her school, and Eliza begins to wonder if a life offline might be worthwhile. But when Eliza’s secret is accidentally shared with the world, everything she’s built—her story, her relationship with Wallace, and even her sanity—begins to fall apart. <P>With pages from Eliza’s webcomic, as well as screenshots from Eliza’s online forums, this uniquely formatted book will appeal to fans of Noelle Stevenson’s Nimona and Rainbow Rowell’s Fangirl. <P>Scott Westerfeld’s <i>Afterworlds</i> meets <i>Nimona</i> in this novel about art, fandom, and finding the courage to be yourself.
Eliza, from Scratch
by Sophia LeePerfect for fans of Jenny Han and Rachel Lynn Solomon, this charming, poignant rom-com follows an academics-obsessed teen who learns big truths about love, family, and herself when a scheduling snafu lands her in a culinary arts class.Eliza Park’s senior year will be perfect: She’s going to be salutatorian, give a tear-jerking graduation speech in front of her parents, and enjoy her last year with her equally ambitious best friends. But when a scheduling mishap enrolls her in Culinary Arts, Eliza is suddenly the most clueless person in the class. Her typical title of star student belongs to the aggravatingly arrogant Wesley Ruengsomboon, a charming Thai American boy whose talent in the kitchen leaves Eliza both awed and annoyed.With her rank on the line, Eliza’s only hope is to snatch the midterm cooking contest win from Wesley, however improbable that may be. Add in the flavor of her grandmother’s Korean recipes, the heat of being class partners with Wesley, and the sweetness of unexpected feelings—and Eliza must now rebuild everything she knew about success, love, and what it means to be herself, from scratch.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony: A Friendship That Changed the World
by Penny ColmanWeaving events, quotations, personalities, and commentary into a page-turning narrative, Penny Colman's Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony vividly portrays a friendship that changed history. In the Spring of 1851 two women met on a street corner in Seneca Falls, New York—Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a thirty-five year old mother of four boys, and Susan B. Anthony, a thirty-one year old, unmarried, former school teacher. Immediately drawn to each other, they formed an everlasting and legendary friendship. Together they challenged entrenched beliefs, customs, and laws that oppressed women and spearheaded the fight to gain legal rights, including the right to vote despite fierce opposition, daunting conditions, scandalous entanglements and betrayal by their friends and allies.
Ella (The Alphabet Series, Volume 2 #35)
by Frances Bloom Mary M. GeigerHow did Ella make her dresses? Why do you think Ella's stepmother and stepsisters were mean to her? Compare this story to other Cinderella stories you have read. How are they alike and how are they different? You may find an answer to these questions after you read the book.
Ella, yo y la gran idea de ser valientes (Valientes #Volumen)
by Cherry ChicTomar la decisión de ser valientes nunca puso tanto en juego. Ella es impulsiva, alocada y rebelde por naturaleza. Él es responsable, intenso y comedido. Ella sueña con reencontrarse y, al mismo tiempo, está loca por salir corriendo sin rumbo. Él solo quiere dedicarse al trabajo que tanto le llena y entender algo. Entenderla a ella. Ella vuelve al camping en el que veranea su familia desde siempre con la esperanza de encontrar paz. Él está en el camping de su familia disfrutando de sus vacaciones y una paz que va a acabarse con su llegada. Ella se llama Victoria Corleone León. Él es Adam Lendbeck Acosta. Y juntos... juntos pueden serlo todo. O nada.
Ellen Foster
by Kaye GibbonsThe story of a redoubtable 11-year-old orphan who overcomes adversity with humor, spunk and determination.
Ellie Haycock Is Totally Normal
by Gretchen SchreiberThe Breakfast Club meets Five Feet Apart in this big-hearted novel from debut author Gretchen Schreiber.Ellie Haycock has always separated her life into sections: Ellie at home and Ellie at the hospital. At home, Ellie is a proud member of her high school’s speech and debate team alongside her best friend and her boyfriend. At the hospital, Ellie has a team of doctors and a mom who won’t stop posting about the details of her illness online. It’s not hard for Ellie to choose which of the two she prefers.But this latest hospital stay is different. Ellie becomes close with a group of friends, including Ryan, a first-timer who’s still optimistic about the doctors that Ellie stopped trusting years ago. Despite their differences, she can’t seem to keep him out of her head. Ellie’s life has never been ordinary—but maybe this time it will be extraordinary.
Elliot Allagash: A Novel
by Simon Rich"Fellow high school losers, use your video game money to buy this book! Simon Rich will make you relive the dread, the hilarity, and the insanity of those formative years like no one else. Open at your own peril!"—Gary Shteyngart There are things money can’t buy: integrity, honor, discipline. Unfortunately for Seymour Herson, he’s got a more pressing matter at hand: surviving eighth grade. He’s dead last in just about everything at Glendale, the Manhattan private school his parents are working so hard to keep him in. His grades are so low a C warrants a celebration. His athletic skill is limited to how much chocolate milk he can drink in one sitting. You’d think someone with such a natural knack for underachieving could at least have a pretty good social life, but Seymour’s more familiar with the lockers he’s been stuffed in than the kids they belong to. To top it off, being bullied constantly lands him in detention along with his tormentors. His newest? Elliot Allagash, heir to the Allagash fortune, descendant of the inventor of paper, particularly talented at pushing kids down the stairs. But Elliot’s interest seems to go beyond run-of-the-mill bullying. Bored with being forced to study alongside commoners, Elliot sees a golden opportunity to bring chaos to Glendale’s entire social order: Seymour. Set on transforming Seymour into the most popular and successful kid in school, Elliot takes matters into his own evil little hands. With his vast amount of money and questionable connections, making Elliot a superstar should be a piece of cake. If a few lives get ruined in the process, that’s just a happy little coincidence. If only Seymour wasn’t so dead set on being nice. “Reading this hilarious morality tale about the cost of that popularity makes me happy that I went through my high school years as an outsider. And it makes me even happier that Simon Rich did.”—Seth Meyers "I found Simon Rich's first novel, about an evil teenage billionaire, to be suspenseful and hilarious. I am so glad I don't have to lie in this blurb like I usually do."—Judd Apatow
Elmer and the Dragon (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Blue #Level M)
by Ruth GannettA stand-alone sequel to My Father's Dragon, in which Elmer Elevator and the flying baby dragon help the king of the canaries find treasure.
Elon Musk: A Mission to Save the World
by Anna Crowley ReddingElon Musk, visionary behind SpaceX and CEO of both the electric car company Tesla and the social media platform Twitter, is constantly generating headlines. But how did he get there? This riveting and beautifully designed YA biography shows how a once-bullied school boy became a figure the New York Times described as "arguably the most important and successful entrepreneur in the world." Online banking, reusable rockets, electric sports cars, improved solar power, colonizing Mars—Elon Musk is full of unique, daring, and highly-publicized ideas that he believes will help save the world. But behind his legendary drive and the mind-blowing headlines seen on CNN, Forbes, or The Wall Street Journal is the story of a bullied and beaten school boy who, through creativity and determination, decided to rewrite his narrative and find groundbreaking ways to make the world a better place. With the sense of fun and style that he has become so well-known for, of course.From hosting raves to pay for college to rewriting the rules on space travel, Elon Musk has always gone his own way, to either the dismay or admiration of the general public. And now, award-winning investigative journalist Anna Crowley Redding takes readers on a well-researched trip through Elon's life and accomplishments.