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The Trick Is in the Beak
by A. HernándezAlberto is a very peculiar sparrow. He spends hours cleaning and fluffing his feathers every day until he is shiny. Alberto thinks it is extremely important to always look perfect. His fame is so big that birds from all kinds and from everywhere around the world go to his sequoia school to attend his cleaning lessons. But something disturbs their peace and quiet. One morning, Alberto discovers he had been victim of a terrible robbery... A FUNNY BOOK FOR CHILDREN, AND AN EDUCATIVE RESOURCE FOR PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND PEDAGOGUES SO THEY CAN WORK ON CHILDREN'S SELF-ESTEEM. THIS BOOK ALSO TEACHES ABOUT VALUES SUCH AS FRIENDSHIP AND ALTRUISM.
The New Kid (The Alien Next Door #1)
by A. I. Newton Anjan SarkarIn the first book of the Alien Next Door series, an alien boy named Zeke tries to fit in and adjust to life on Earth, while a classmate, Harris, suspects that Zeke might not be quite what he claims to be. <p><p> Zeke the alien is on his way to his first day of school, feeling down because he has to start over again on a new planet, as his scientist parents constantly move to wherever their research takes them. When he gets to school, no one seems to notice anything strange or different about him except Harris, a kid obsessed with science fiction and aliens. Harris sees Zeke doing extraordinary things but can't convince anyone, least of all his best friend, Roxy, that Zeke might be an alien. Roxy just thinks Harris is jealous that she's becoming friends with Zeke. But when Roxy invites Zeke over to Harris's house, will Harris find a way to prove that he's right?
Darwen Arkwright and the Peregrine Pact
by Hartley A. J.11 year old Darwen Arkwright has spent his whole life in a small English town where, despite his best efforts, there was no adventure to be found. Now he is forced to move to America, to live with his aunt in the city of Atlanta, Georgia. Darwen knows things will be different there but what he finds is beyond even his wildest imagination. After following a strange flying creature through the shopping centre, Darwen discovers an enchanting world through the old mirror hanging in his closet, a world that holds as many dangers as it does wonders.
Kissing Doornobs
by Terry Spencer Hesser A. J. AllenDuring her preschool years, Tara Sullivan lived in terror that something bad would happen to her mother while they were apart. In grade school, she panicked during the practice fire drills. Practice for what?, Tara asked. For the upcoming disaster that was bound to happen?Then, at the age of 11, it happened. Tara heard the phrase that changed her life: Step on a crack, break your mother's back. Before Tara knew it, she was counting every crack in the sidewalk. Over time, Tara's "quirks" grew and developed: arranging her meals on plates, nonstop prayer rituals, until she developed a new ritual wherin she kissed her fingers and touched doorknobs....From the Paperback edition.
Shutterspeed
by A. J. BettsLiving alone with his silent father and the shadow cast by his long-dead mother, Dustin waits, wanting only to slip under the radar and survive what’s left of high school and through his work at the photo lab. Then one Sunday, a single photo gets stuck in the processor and it changes everything: the bike in the picture is decent—a Ducati Monster 620, cherry red—and the woman, Terri Pavish, beside it is striking too. What begins then as an innocent curiosity in her photography, her freedom, her speed, becomes something else and the past swings full-circle to haunt him.
Wavelength
by A. J. BettsWith senior exams approaching and needing to achieve an 80 percent average in order to get into university and land his dream job, Oliver decides to get away from the chaos that is his home life. Fleeing to Sunny Haven Recreation and Leisure Center in a small coastal town, Oliver regrettably discovers that his new study space is home to an array of elderly citizens, all of whom have their own opinions on Oliver’s life plans. With time and the help of the residents, Oliver’s universe gradually expands as he learns to trust life’s lessons and listen to his heart.
Zac and Mia
by A. J. BettsWinner of the 2012 Australian Text Prize "When I was little I believed in Jesus and Santa, spontaneous combustion, and the Loch Ness monster. Now I believe in science, statistics, and antibiotics." So says seventeen-year-old Zac Meier during a long, grueling leukemia treatment in Perth, Australia. A loud blast of Lady Gaga alerts him to the presence of Mia, the angry, not-at-all-stoic cancer patient in the room next door. Once released, the two near-strangers can't forget each other, even as they desperately try to resume normal lives. The story of their mysterious connection drives this unflinchingly tough, tender novel told in two voices.
Angel Blue (Spy High Series 2, Book #2)
by A. J. ButcherLori Angel is a graduate of the Deveraux College, the highly secret school for teenage spies. Until now she's been posted on the coast, doing a whole lot of surfing and partying. But then a fellow graduate turns up at her apartment. Dead. Stashed in his rucksack are a series of clues that will lead Lori into the most dangerous situation of her life. And into conflict with a secret society, every member of which is supposed to be dead. Lori Angel is the new spy novel from the author of the brilliant Edward Red. It's an everyday story of rad-surfing, cool parties and body-swapping megalomaniacs trying to destroy humanity.
Spy High: CHAOS Rising
by A. J. ButcherThe members of the Bond team at Deveraux Academy, a special high school that trains students to be secret agents, try to save the world from a deadly computer virus designed by CHAOS to destroy computer programs and human life.
Spy High: The Frankenstein Factory
by A. J. ButcherA new series featuring the next generation of James Bonds kicks off. To the outside world, the New England boarding school known as Devereaux Academy looks no different than any other exclusive private school. But to first-year students, it goes by the name Spy High.
Spy High: The Paranoia Plot
by A. J. ButcherRebecca Dee has spiked green hair, a LOT of body piercing and even more attitude. But that's not what's bothering the Bond Team. They're more worried about the "accidents" that seem to happen whenever their new teammate is around. And where she keeps sneaking off to late at night. Her unusual behavior is beginning to look like more than a coincidence. Bond Team is beginning to suspect Rebecca Dee is a double agent!
Spy High: The Serpent Scenario
by A. J. ButcherTo the outside world, Deveraux Academy is a quaint New England boarding school for gifted teenagers. But to students who attend, it goes by a very different name: Spy High! The Bond Team is back with more heart-stopping action adventure.
Chasing Romeo
by A. J. ByrdBest Friends Forever--that's Anjenai, Kierra and Tyler. Growing up together in an Atlanta housing project, the girls have always been there for each other. But high school is a whole new world, and the drama is just beginning. . . . Anjenai, Kierra and Tyler believe their bond is strong enough to survive anything. Anything--except maybe Romeo Blackwell, the finest guy and a star athlete in their new high school. What starts out as a small fan club soon becomes a huge competition. And to win, Anjenai, Kierra and Tyler will have to be down for whatever. Things start to get seriously crazy. And with all the drama, can the girls' friendship survive when Romeo finally makes his choice?
Losing Romeo
by A. J. ByrdAnjenai, Kierra, and Tyler are BFFs. But high school is a whole new world, and the drama is just beginning. Thank goodness Romeo, the football star who almost cost them their friendship, is out of the picture. Or is he?
The Codex Lacrimae
by A. J. CarlisleAN ANCIENT EVIL RETURNS TO THE DESERT LANDS OF THE CRUSADES, & ONLY THE TEENAGERS CLARINDA & RÍG CAN PREVENT THE COMING OF THE FINAL TWILIGHT! The Codex Lacrimae, a book of ancient evil, is loose again in the world. It's the 12th Century, and Crusades ravage the Middle East. When the Book of Tears reaches the castle Krak des Chevaliers, it need only touch the unwitting hands of the prophesied Codex Wielder to ignite the Final Twilight. But hope remains -- the Norns foretell that two teenagers might stop the impending disaster! Ríg, an 18-year-old Hospitaller apprentice training to be a warrior-monk in the castle's library, seeks only a quiet existence because of a haunted past. The arrival of the Codex Lacrimae and its supernatural temptations will force him to choose between the peaceful path of a priest or violent ways of a warrior. Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away, 17-year-old Clarinda Trevisan is a beautiful Venetian sea merchant's daughter who is content to sail with her father's fleet throughout the Mediterranean Sea. Soon it won't be cargoes and crews occupying her time, but rather the strange creatures of Norse mythology, the Witches of Fate, the magical Nine World, and a tempestuous relationship with Ríg himself! The return of the Codex Lacrimae unleashes a host of evils that might challenge even the most star-crossed of lovers. Besides threatening Ríg and Clarinda's lives (and immortal souls!), the Huntsmen of Muspelheim, Hela and her Wilde Jagd, and the Dragon Fafnir are all acting in concert with an unknown figure whose dark designs have been centuries in the making - but, for that plan to begin, he needs Ríg to awaken the first of nine magical artifacts that will open a Rune Gate to the Nightmare Realm and consume all reality in flames! If the two teenagers can't stop their enemies, they'll find the worlds of the Multiverse at the brink of annihilation!
Captive
by A. J. GraingerI open my eyes. The cell is flooded with sunlight; the window is a splice of pale blue. Dust particles dance in the sparkling light, pirouetting in a golden line from the window to the opposite wall of the cell, where they seem to converge into shapes. It is like looking into a kaleidoscope. Dad isn't here. No one is, but me.Robyn Knollys-Green is an A-list celebrity, famous for being the daughter of one of the world's most powerful men. But not even the paparazzi can find her now. Robyn begins to realise that she is trapped in a complicated web of global corruption and deceit - and that the strange, melancholy boy who has been tasked with guarding her might not be an enemy after all . . . A thrilling, well-crafted, ever-relevant story from a talented new voice in YA fiction.evant story from a talented new voice in YA fiction.
Bronco and Friends: Mission Possible (Bronco and Friends #2)
by Tim Tebow A. J. GregoryIn this hilarious and heartwarming adventure from the New York Times bestselling author of Bronco and Friends: A Party to Remember, Bronco learns that when helping others feels hard or scary, God will give you courage to do the right thing. While having a picnic one day, Bronco gets upset when a bee lands on him. But the bee isn&’t as dangerous as she seems. In fact, she needs help! It won&’t be easy, but Bronco and his friends gather their courage and work together to embark on a daring rescue. And once they do, they discover that putting others first makes a big difference in the lives of those who really need them.This book, featuring the same lovable characters as Tim Tebow&’s Bronco and Friends: A Party to Remember and illustrations from painter Jane Chapman of the popular &“Bear&” series, reminds young readers that the God who calls them to help will empower them to do great things for others.
Darwen Arkwright and the Insidious Bleck
by A. J. Hartley Emily OsborneThe second book in the quirky and enchanting Darwen Arkwright series, perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society! THE WORLD BEYOND THE MIRROR HOLDS MORE SECRETS. . . . Eleven-year-old Darwen Arkwright's life changed forever when he first set foot in Silbrica, the wondrous and magical world beyond the mirror. Now, he and his friends Rich and Alexandra--the Peregrine Pact--must journey to Costa Rica to save a boy who's been stolen by the Insidious Bleck, a giant tentacled creature that leaves destruction in its wake. But what at first seemed to be a single kidnapping turns out to be an elaborate conspiracy that threatens the very future of our world. And this time, old allies can't be trusted, and the danger runs deeper than Darwen could have ever imagined. Kirkus Reviews called the first Darwen book "Brilliant!" and we think you'll agree. It's a completely modern take on the kind of fantasy that has delighted middle-grade readers for generations.
Darwen Arkwright and the School of Shadows
by A. J. HartleyThe third book in the quirky and enchanting Darwen Arkwright series, perfect for fans of The Mysterious Benedict Society! THE FIGHT FOR BOTH OUR WORLDS MUST COME TO AN END. Mr. Peregrine has been kidnapped! Now it's up to Darwen, Rich, and Alexandra to rescue him. They'll embark upon a journey that will take them deeper into Silbrica than they've ever gone before, and there, on the other side of the mirror, they'll find the strangest sight of all: an exact replica of Hillside Academy. This is only the first of many connections that Darwen and his friends are about to discover between the human world and the world of Silbrica. And as the connections begin piling up, they'll be forced to confront the most horrifying realization of all: they've been lied to this entire time.
Steeplejack (Alternative Detective #1)
by A. J. HartleyThoughtfully imaginative and action-packed, Steeplejack is New York Times bestselling A. J. Hartley's YA debut set in a 19th-century South African fantasy world<P><P> Seventeen-year-old Anglet Sutonga lives repairing the chimneys, towers, and spires of the city of Bar-Selehm. Dramatically different communities live and work alongside each other. The white Feldish command the nation’s higher echelons of society. The native Mahweni are divided between city life and the savannah. And then there’s Ang, part of the Lani community who immigrated over generations ago as servants and now mostly live in poverty on Bar-Selehm’s edges.<P> When Ang is supposed to meet her new apprentice Berrit, she finds him dead. That same night, the Beacon, an invaluable historical icon, is stolen. The Beacon’s theft commands the headlines, yet no one seems to care about Berrit’s murder―except for Josiah Willinghouse, an enigmatic young politician. When he offers her a job investigating his death, she plunges headlong into new and unexpected dangers.<P> Meanwhile, crowds gather in protests over the city’s mounting troubles. Rumors surrounding the Beacon’s theft grow. More suspicious deaths occur. With no one to help Ang except Josiah’s haughty younger sister, a savvy newspaper girl, and a kindhearted herder, Ang must rely on her intellect and strength to resolve the mysterious link between Berrit and the missing Beacon before the city descends into chaos.
The Book of the Sword (Darkest Age, Book #2)
by A. J. LakeFrom the book jacket: In The Coming of Dragons. Edmund and Elspeth received strange and powerful gifts that would lead them on a dangerous quest. Edmund has the vision of the Ripente - he can reach inside the minds of others and see what they see. Elspeth can draw upon the power of an enchanted sword and gauntlet when she is in danger. Now, the sword is speaking to Elspeth, leading her to a final showdown with an ancient god. But the journey they must take into the Snow Lands is a perilous one, filled with haunting ice spirits and terrifying dragons. These two unlikely heroes must decide whom they can trust and who means them harm. Elspeth's magical sword has brought them closer to their destiny than they realize, and it's up to them to succeed - at any cost.
The Circle of Stones (Darkest Age, Book #3)
by A. J. LakeFrom the book jacket: In this powerful conclusion to the Darkest Age trilogy, the ancient god Loki has been set free from the chains which bound him for centuries. As Edmund and Elspeth search desperately for him, the fire and destruction they expect to find in his wake are nowhere to be seen. Instead they discover strange emblems carved into stone, and they encounter a young boy, lost and wandering alone. Edmund and Elspeth can't help feeling they are being led into a trap, but they have no choice other than to follow even the smallest clues. As they continue on their treacherous journey, it soon becomes clear that the young boy knows something about Loki and where they might find him - but perhaps Loki has found them first . . . With the help of their friends, and faith in themselves, Edmund and Elspeth will face Loki one last time. In a battle at an ancient circle of stones, they will fight with every last hope to end the Darkest Age.
The Coming of Dragons (Darkest Age, Book #1)
by A. J. LakeTwo eleven-year-olds named Edmund and Elspeth discover that they have been given fantastic gifts to use against the ancient and evil forces that have been awakened by powerful magic during the Dark Ages in Great Britain.
The Silver Six: A Graphic Novel
by A. J. LiebermanA group of orphans on the run search for a new home among the stars.When a group of orphans are thrown together under mysterious circumstances, Phoebe and her pal Oliver lead them in a daring escape from their orphanage to an uninhabited moon. But their idyllic paradise is shattered when the powerful corporate boss who ordered the deaths of their parents sends a relentless henchman to track them down. Now, with nowhere left to turn and time running out, Phoebe and her friends decide there's only one thing left to do: Fight back!