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My Sister the Nightmare (Treetop Tales)
by Janet Adele BlossKatie Barker's little sister, Jen, is the brattiest little sister in the world! Jen tells everyone that Katie baked worms in her chocolate chip cookies. And she puts flour in Katie's bath powder. But the worst, the absolute worst, is when Jen parades around the neighborhood in Katie's bra. To Katie it seems like a nightmare to have a sister like Jen. Katie thinks that it's bad enough having Jen as a sister. When Jen moves into Katie's room, things really get lively. Watch out! The disasters are just beginning in My Sister the Nightmare.
My Sister the Supermodel (Mary-Kate and Ashley, Two of a Kind)
by Megan Stine Mary-Kate Olsen Ashley OlsenReel Teen magazine is coming to Ashley's school to pick their model of the month, and she just knows they're going to pick her. But when the big day comes, the winner is Mary-Kate. She doesn't want to give up her dream.
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 the Vampire #1: Switched
by Sienna MercerWhen Olivia Abbott moves to town, she's excited to join the cheerleading team and make new friends. Then she meets Ivy Vega. At first, Ivy, pale and dressed all in black, looks like Olivia's opposite. Then the girls look beyond the glittery pink blush and thick black eyeliner to discover they're identical--identical twins! Olivia and Ivy are brimming with plans to switch places and pull every twin trick in the book. But Olivia soon discovers that she and Ivy aren't exactly the same. Ivy's a vampire. And she's not the only one in town.
My Sister the Vampire #2: Fangtastic!
by Sienna MercerOlivia is a vegetarian. Ivy is a vampire. And they're twins?!? Ever since Olivia discovered that her long-lost twin sister, Ivy, is a vampire, she's been soaking up everything Ivy will tell her about Franklin Grove's vampire community. It's all top secret, and Olivia's sworn that she'll never tell another soul. But now, nosy tabloid reporter Serena Star is snooping around. As she gets closer and closer to the truth, it's up to Ivy and Olivia to throw her off track. This is one fangtastic news story that can't get out!
My Sister the Vampire #3: Re-Vamped!
by Sienna MercerThe secret is out--cheerleader Olivia and vampire Ivy are twins! ow that Ivy and Olivia have told their friends that they're twins, they have to come clean to their adoptive parents. But Ivy's dad doesn't even want to meet Olivia! When the vampire officials realize Olivia knows the truth about vampires, they demand that she pass three tests to prove she's worthy of sharing the secret. Yikes! One thing's for sure--if the sisters can get through this, they can get through anything!
My Sister the Vampire #4: Vampalicious!
by Sienna MercerIvy and Olivia can't lose each other again! Even though twin sisters Ivy and Olivia, separated at birth, have only been reunited for a few months, they can't imagine life without each other. But Mr. Vega has decided to move to Europe-and he's taking Ivy with him! Oh, no! With Olivia's cheerleader optimism and Ivy's vampire craftiness, they're determined to come up with a plan that will keep Ivy and her dad in Franklin Grove. But what?
My Sister the Vampire, Book Four: Vampalicious!
by Sienna MercerIvy and Olivia can't lose each other again! Even though twin sisters Ivy and Olivia, separated at birth, have only been reunited for a few months, they can't imagine life without each other. But Mr. Vega has decided to move to Europe--and he's taking Ivy with him! Oh, no! With Olivia's cheerleader optimism and Ivy's vampire craftiness, they're determined to come up with a plan that will keep Ivy and her dad in Franklin Grove. But what?
My Sister the Vampire, Book One: Switched
by Sienna MercerUpon moving to Franklin Grove, eighth-grader Olivia Abbott, a pink-loving cheerleader, learns that she has a twin sister, Ivy Vega, whose "goth" appearance hides a weird secret.
My Sister the Vampire, Book Three: Re_Vamped
by Sienna MercerWhen Olivia and Ivy tell their classmates and parents that they are identical twins, the word spreads to the vampire officials and Olivia must prove that she is worthy of keeping Ivy's true identity.
My Sister the Vampire, Book Two: Fangtastic!
by Sienna MercerEighth-grade twins Olivia and Ivy and their friends try to prevent a nosy television reporter, Serena Star, from uncovering the secret community of vampires in Franklin Grove.
My Sister the Witch (Norman Newman)
by Ellen ConfordNorman is sure that his sister Elaine, an aspiring actress, is really a witch who is casting evil spells on him and his classmate Milo. Meet Norman Newman--a boy with an active imagination. There's nothing Norman likes better than scaring himself to death. So when he hears his big sister, Elaine, chanting in her bedroom, Norman is convinced she's a witch! Soon everything starts to go wrong for Norman, and he's sure it's all Elaine's fault. Can Norman find out the surprising truth about the Evil Elaine before she changes him into a frog? Pictures are described Ages 7-10 There are many more books by Ellen Conford for children and teens in Bookshare's library. Check them out!
My Sister's A Sea Slug
by Gretel KilleenJoin Eppie and Zeke as they get sucked down the plughole and into a brand-new adventure. It's a giggle-filled non-stop underwater romp with man-eating seaweed, magic mermaids, pirates in petticoats, fat fisherman and elastic eels . . . and that's all before breakfast. Will Zeke and Eppie ever get back on dry land and back to their normal size? This slapstick adventure, bursting with anarchic energy has enormous child-appeal even for the most reluctant reader.
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 Sister's Keeper
by Beverly ButlerIn the north woods of Wisconsin following a forest fire that destroys their town in 1871, 17-year-old Mary James forms a new respect for her older sister.
My Slime Is Alive! (Scary Graphics)
by Katie SchenkelJenna is supposed to be doing her chores, but she's secretly making slime instead. Her dads took away her normal slime ingredients, so she found a new recipe online. The instructions are a little weird, but the gooey blob she's created looks really cool. Until it starts growing and moving . . . and sucking things into its squishy mass! In this Scary Graphics tale, easy-to-read text and eerie, full-color art combine to deliver just-right scares for kids who crave chills and thrills.
My Smile Is My Super Power: A Story of Rising Above a Disability Through Living the 7 Habits
by Glenn StuckiLight Up Someone’s Life With A SmileReaders of The Reason I Jump, Look Me In The Eye: My Life with Aspberger's, Uniquely Human and The Short Bus will love My Smile Is My SuperpowerThe Power of Positive Thinking: When you go through a traumatic experience, especially one that causes you to lose most physical functions, sometimes it seems like you have lost everything. Unable to do simple tasks like walk, run, or even get out of bed—it becomes easy to lose focus on what you can do. These are struggles that Glenn Stucki, author and co-founder of the non-profit Change4Love, thought he would never get past after he endured a horrible jet-skiing accident. However, once he learned about the power of positive thinking and a positive attitude, every obstacle became conquerable. My Smile is My Super Power will show you how to implement these positive changes in your own life.Improving Your Habits: In My Smile is My Super Power, Glenn recounts how The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People helped him to overcome the challenges of recovering from a traumatic brain injury—and how these timeless, universal principles enable greatness in all people, regardless of abilities. Glenn divides the seven habits into the following three categories:The Private Victory—conquering your personal battlesThe Public Victory—developing your relationships with othersRenewal—taking care of yourself and maintaining balance and stabilityMy Smile is My Super Power will inspire you to set goals and to not let life slip away. Glenn will not only show you how to keep a smile on your face, but you will want to spread that smile and make other people grin ear to ear. In this book, you will find:Insight on overcoming adversity, specifically challenges with disabilitiesPrescriptive tips on how to change your mindset and start living a happy and purposeful lifeThat by spreading joy, happiness and love you will make the biggest difference in the world
My So-Called Family
by Courtney SheinmelLeah Hoffman-Ross just moved to New York and she wants her new friends to think she's a typical thirteen-year-old. But Leah has a secret: She doesn't have a father; she has a donor. Before Leah was born, her mother went to Lyon's Reproductive Services and picked Donor 730. Now Leah has a stepfather and a little brother, and her mom thinks that they should be all the family Leah needs. Despite her attempts to fit in and be normal, Leah can't help but feel like something is missing. When she finds the link to the Lyon's Sibling Registry, Leah has to see if she has any half siblings. And when she discovers that one of the other kids from Donor 730 is a girl her age, Leah will do anything to meet her -- even if she has to hide it from everybody else. Debut author Courtney Sheinmel puts a contemporary spin on a timeless question in this heartfelt novel about what makes a family.
My So-Called Family
by Gia GordonA moving middle grade debut about foster care, self-advocacy, and realizing that a found family is a real family.“I loved every page—a gorgeous rendering of what it means to find home in ourselves and others.” —Mariama J. Lockington, Stonewall Honor and Schneider Family Book Award winning author of In the Key of Us and Forever is NowIt’s the first week of middle school, and Ash (don’t call her “Ashley”) already has a class assignment: Make a family tree. But how can Ash make a family tree if she doesn’t have a family? Ever since she was four years old, Ash has been in foster care, living with one so-called family after another. Now she’s stuck with Gladys. And the only place Ash feels safe is in the branches of her favorite tree, drawing in her sketchbook, hidden from the view of Gladys’ son Jordan.As Jordan becomes harder to hide from, and more dangerous to be around, Ash isn’t sure who she can trust. A new friend, an old friend, some teachers at school? Sometimes the hardest part of asking for help is knowing who to ask.In My So-Called Family, Gia Gordon weaves a lyrical story about complicated family dynamics that’s perfect for fans of Fish in a Tree and Counting by 7s.
My So-Called Ruined Life
by Melanie Bishop"The first book in Bishop's Tate McCoy series will have readers eager to hear more from her pragmatic, sarcastic, yet sweet 16-year-old heroine. Tate's ability to compartmentalize her fears and emotions, her attempts to preserve her optimism through small gestures, and the tension and mystery surrounding the crime make Bishop's debut an introspective page-turner."--Publishers Weekly"Yet another tale of a plucky girl who overcomes the obstacles-but this one floats."-Kirkus Reviews"What a fine book! My So-Called Ruined Life takes you on a hard walk through a difficult subject, yet is full of sweetness and humor. Tate McCoy is a keeper, and so is her best friend, Kale. I felt like I was right there during their conversations and excursions, and found Tate's reflections on her life and painful situation deeply meaningful. Tate is a kid who prevails, her humanity fully intact." -Kathleen Jeffrie Johnson, author of Target, and The Parallel Universe of Liars"Readers will fall in love with brave and funny Tate McCoy in this powerful and heartfelt debut about human fallibility. One of the truest characters I've had the good luck to discover in YA recently."-Beth Ann Bauman, author of Jersey Angel and Rosie and Skate"Melanie Bishop is not afraid to address tough issues-from unspeakable violence to dysfunctional family relationships-with realistic details and hit-you-in-the-gut emotion. The plot gracefully unfolds to a stunning climax that forces the characters-and readers-to reconsider the nature of love, justice, and forgiveness."-Christine Seifert, author of The PredictedsTate McCoy has not spoken to her alcoholic mother in two years when her mom is murdered. If this were not enough to endure at age sixteen, Tate has to face the fact that her father is the prime suspect. Convinced of his innocence, and of her own resilience, she sets out to prove her life is not ruined. Amid this life-shattering tragedy, Tate takes up swimming and finds solace in her best friend Kale, volunteer work, the great outdoors, and a new crush. But after discovering a horrible secret, Tate questions everything she thought she knew about her parents. This is the first book in the Tate McCoy series.Melanie Bishop writes fiction, nonfiction, and screenplays, and has taught all of these subjects for the past twenty-one years at Prescott College in Arizona where she is founding editor of Alligator Juniper, Prescott's award-winning national literary magazine. Bishop divides her time between Prescott, Arizona, and Carmel, California.
My So-Called Superpowers
by Heather Nuhfer Simini BlockerThe first book in a new middle grade series, Heather Nuhfer’s My So-Called Superpowers is a quirky and funny coming-of-age novel celebrating individuality. More than anything, Veronica McGowan wants to fit in with the cool kids. There’s just one problem: they barely know she exists. Veronica wishes for something, anything to fix her nobody status—and gets more than she bargained for when she wakes up with “stupidpowers.”Suddenly, her strongest emotions come to life for the whole school to see. She belches fire when she’s angry, dark clouds rain on her when she’s sad, and cutesy hearts pop up whenever she daydreams about her crush. She’s broadcasting her feelings likes living emojis—it’s a nightmare!Veronica and her best friend Charlie must work together to solve the mystery before her powers totally humiliate her. Did she inherit these powers from her mom, who left long ago? What can she really do with them? And is that teacher at school really just a teacher or is she part of some secret government agency?An Imprint Book“My So-Called Superpowers is vibrant, lively, and hums along at a snappy pace. It has a genuinely warm, welcoming Saturday-morning cartoon feeling to it.” —Tony Cliff, New York Times–bestselling author of the Delilah Dirk series“Heather Nuhfer has hilariously and achingly captured what it’s like to be in middle school, trying to control the weird things that make you different but also super. And it’s impossible not to root for Veronica. Super real, super fun, and just generally and genuinely super.” —Dana Simpson, author of the Phoebe and Her Unicorn series“My So-Called Superpowers is a super-engaging read with plenty of action, mystery, humor, and heart. Readers will love Veronica and her adventures!” —Terri Libenson, author of Invisible Emmieand Positively Izzy“All Veronica wants is to be special—to be noticed—but she gets much more than she bargained for. Readers will empathize with Veronica’s quest, and fall in love with this fun, heartwarming story about learning to embrace your individual quirks and the power of friendship.” —Rysa Walker, author of the bestselling CHRONOS Files series and the Delphi Trilogy
My So-Called Superpowers: All the Feels (My So-Called Superpowers #3)
by Heather NuhferMy So-Called Superpowers: All the Feels is the third book in a heartwarming middle-grade series about a girl whose emotions turn into uncontrollable superpowers.Veronica’s powers have taught her a lot—about her family, her friends, and how to be herself. They’ve also literally rained on her parade, turned her green with jealousy, and set her school on fire. You win some, you lose some.Now Veronica’s finally figuring out how to control her superpowers. But then she discovers there might be a way to get rid of them forever—and to live a “normal” life.Featuring ten black-and-white illustrations by Simini Blocker, All the Feels raises the stakes for this middle-school girl who has to decide if being “normal” is as fun as going on a roller-coaster ride of superpowered emotion.An Imprint BookPraise for My So-Called Superpowers:“Heather Nuhfer has hilariously and achingly captured what it’s like to be in middle school, trying to control the weird things that make you different but also super. It’s impossible not to root for Veronica. Super real, super fun, and just generally and genuinely super.” —Dana Simpson, New York Times–bestselling author of the Phoebe and Her Unicorn series“My So-Called Superpowers is vibrant, lively, and hums along at a snappy pace. It has a genuinely warm, welcoming Saturday-morning cartoon feeling to it.”—Tony Cliff, New York Times–bestselling author of the Delilah Dirk series
My So-Called Superpowers: Mixed Emotions (My So-Called Superpowers #2)
by Heather Nuhfer Simini BlockerThe second book in the heartfelt, hilarious, and acclaimed series, where middle-school student Veronica’s superpowers will ruin everything—if she doesn’t beat them to it. Veronica has worked hard to get her feelings under control. Sure, sometimes a strong emotion turns into a superpower—giving her a personal raincloud on a bad day, or literally turning her green with envy. But it’s happening a lot less these days! Then she finds out what she’ll be doing at summer camp: directing her own movie with her best friend Charlie—and her best frenemy Becky. At first it seems fun, until Veronica’s superpowers start affecting other people. When Veronica calls “Action!” everyone has to do what she says. But is that the best way to make her dream movie—or to treat her friends?My So-Called Superpowers: Mixed Emotions raises the stakes on Veronica’s middle-school adventures, proving that her powers are both the best thing and the worst thing that’s ever happened to her.An Imprint BookPRAISE FOR MY SO-CALLED SUPERPOWERS:“A hilarious tale of a girl so desperate to be cool that she defies her best judgment to get what she wants.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“Readers will be delighted at Veronica’s relatable quirkiness... a whimsical, good-humored, straightforward take on just loving yourself for who you are.” —Booklist“My So-Called Superpowers is vibrant, lively, and hums along at a snappy pace. It has a genuinely warm, welcoming Saturday-morning cartoon feeling to it.”—Tony Cliff, New York Times–bestselling author of the Delilah Dirk series“It’s impossible not to root for Veronica. Super real, super fun, and just generally and genuinely super.”—Dana Simpson, author of the Phoebe and Her Unicorn series“My So-Called Superpowers is a super-engaging read with plenty of action, mystery, humor, and heart.”—Terri Libenson, author of Invisible Emmie and Positively Izzy“Readers will empathize with Veronica’s quest, and fall in love with this fun, heartwarming story about learning to embrace your individual quirks and the power of friendship.”—Rysa Walker, author of the bestselling CHRONOS Files series and the Delphi Trilogy
My Soccer Book
by Gail Gibbons<p>Soccer is fun—but how does it work? Find all the basics in this lively guide for the youngest soccer fans from Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Award winner Gail Gibbons! <p>In this illustrated picture book, young readers will learn about: <p> <li>The markings on a soccer field <li>What soccer players wear <li>The positions, from forward to goalkeeper <li>The excitement of pasing a ball <li>The thrill of making a goal </li> <p> <p>Glossary for soccer terms included. </p>
