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Restart (Penworthy Picks Middle School Ser.)
by Gordon Korman<p>Chase's memory just went out the window. <p>Chase doesn't remember falling off the roof. He doesn't remember hitting his head. He doesn't, in fact, remember anything. He wakes up in a hospital room and suddenly has to learn his whole life all over again . . . starting with his own name. <p>He knows he's Chase. But who is Chase? When he gets back to school, he sees that different kids have very different reactions to his return. <p>Some kids treat him like a hero. Some kids are clearly afraid of him. <p>One girl in particular is so angry with him that she pours her frozen yogurt on his head the first chance she gets. <p>Pretty soon, it's not only a question of who Chase is--it's a question of who he was . . . and who he's going to be. <p>From the #1 bestselling author of Swindle and Slacker, Restart is the spectacular story of a kid with a messy past who has to figure out what it means to get a clean start.</p>
Resting Places: with Lovable, Furry Old Grover (Pictureback(R))
by Jon StoneWhen elbows, thumbs, ears, and even belly buttons get tired, Grover has the perfect solution: a resting place for each part of the body. He invites children to try them out by placing their own elbows, etc., right on the shapes indicated on the pages of this imaginative book.
Restless
by Garry DisherA chilling series of stories of flight and fear. It?s a great feeling, breaking away from home, school and the restrictions of your childhood years, testing yourself in the world at last. First flight, first love, first job, first holiday alone, first place to call your own. You feel as if anything could happen, and you?re prepared for it. You?re no longer restless, but flying free. But there?s a final test if you can survive it. This collection offers six chilling stories of suspense and the supernatural from one of Australia's leading Young Adult writers.
The Restless Dead: Ghostly Tales from Around the World
by Daniel CohenStories of ghosts and spirits from beyond the grave are much the same the world over. Some of these tales are grim, even gruesome. They reflect that the dead do not always rest in peace.
The Restless Dead: Ten Original Stories of the Supernatural
by Deborah NoyesFrom a beyond-the-grave stalker to prankster devil worshippers, from a childish ghost of the future to a vampire lover with bloody ties to the past, the characters in these ten original stories will send shivers down your spine.
The Restless Girls
by Jessie Burton Angela BarrettFor the twelve daughters of King Alberto, Queen Laurelia's death is a disaster beyond losing a mother. The king decides his daughters must be kept safe at all costs, and for the girls, those costs include their lessons, their possessions, and most importantly, their freedom. <p><p> But the sisters, especially the eldest, Princess Frida, will not bend to this fate. She still has one possession her father cannot take: the power of her imagination. And so, with little but wits and ingenuity to rely on, Frida and her sisters begin their fight to be allowed to live on their own terms. <p> The Restless Girls is a sparkling whirl of a fairy tale--one that doesn't need a prince to save the day, and instead is full of brave, resourceful, clever young women.
Restoring Harmony
by Joëlle AnthonyThe year is 2041, and sixteen-year-old Molly McClure has lived a relatively quiet life on an isolated farming island in Canada, but when her family fears the worst may have happened to her grandparents in the US, Molly must brave the dangerous, chaotic world left after global economic collapse one of massive oil shortages, rampant crime, and abandoned cities. Molly is relieved to find her grandparents alive in their Portland suburb, but they're financially ruined and practically starving. What should've been a quick trip turns into a full-fledged rescue mission. And when Molly witnesses something the local crime bosses wishes she hadn't, Molly's only way home may be to beat them at their own game. Luckily, there's a handsome stranger who's willing to help. Restoring Harmony is a riveting, fast-paced dystopian tale complete with adventure and romance that readers will devour.
Restoring Harmony
by Joelle AnthonyThe year is 2041, and sixteen-year-old Molly McClure has lived a relatively quiet life on an isolated farming island in Canada, but when her family fears the worst may have happened to her grandparents in the US, Molly must brave the dangerous, chaotic world left after global economic collapse?one of massive oil shortages, rampant crime, and abandoned cities. Molly is relieved to find her grandparents alive in their Portland suburb, but they?re financially ruined and practically starving. What should?ve been a quick trip turns into a full-fledged rescue mission. And when Molly witnesses something the local crime bosses wishes she hadn?t, Molly?s only way home may be to beat them at their own game. Luckily, there?s a handsome stranger who?s willing to help. Restoring Harmony is a riveting, fast-paced dystopian tale complete with adventure and romance that readers will devour.
Restoring Prairie, Woods, and Pond: How a Small Trail Can Make a Big Difference (Books for a Better Earth)
by Laurie LawlorA small town with few resources comes together to restore nature and create a valuable resource for the entire community in this inspiring middle grade nonfiction book.Restoring Prairie, Woods, and Pond is about activism at the community level—and tells how a small village transformed a city-owned dumping ground into a nature trail with three distinct ecosystems that runs from an elementary school to a public library and community center. Filled with beautiful photos the book will explain how this trail became a valuable outdoor classroom during covid, a STEM teaching center, a respite for people young and old, and a place for community engagement.Books for a Better Earth are designed to inspire children to become active, knowledgeable participants in caring for the planet they live on.
Restricted Access: The Drone Pursuit; The Sonic Breach; Restricted Access; The Virtual Vandal (Tom Swift Inventors' Academy #3)
by Victor AppletonTom and his friends are trapped in a quarantine lockdown in this third novel in Tom Swift Inventors’ Academy—perfect for fans of The Hardy Boys or Alex Rider. Tom has always tried to play down his pseudo celebrity status at the academy. So, the last thing he wants is for a reporter’s son to follow him around for an article on the school. When this extends to one of the biggest field trips of the year—an overnight lock-in at Swift Enterprises—Tom couldn’t be less pleased. With his new shadow in tow, Tom expects the night to be uneventful at best. But when the facility suddenly goes into quarantine mode, the overnight lock-in turns into a building-wide lockdown. Tom and his friends are left trapped in their respective rooms, with no way to communicate the outside world. As they make their way through the facility using methods that are a little more…creative…than normal, Tom and his friends start realizing that there is more to this quarantine than meets the eye. But with no way to call for help, it’s up to them to not only escape, but also find out what—or who—is behind the lockdown.
Resurrección
by Mario Escobar¡La búsqueda ha comenzado y no parará hasta dar con el secreto!La huida de San Diego y tener que dejar atrás Villa Esperanza ha sido muy duro para los humanos, pero esperan recuperar fuerzas llegando a otra de sus colonias en la Florida. El viaje es largo y peligroso, los supervivientes apenas tienen víveres y Susi, Mike y Tes tendrán que buscar alimentos en México. Tras un infortunado incidente, deberán atravesar México y enfrentarse a las oscuras fuerzas del mal, para llegar a la base en la Florida y desde allí recorrer Washington en la gran última batalla en la que se decidirá el futuro de la humanidad.The search is on, and it will not end until the secret is discovered!Fleeing San Diego and having to leave behind Villa Esperanza has been very difficult for the humans, but they hope to recover their strength once they reach one of their other colonies in Florida. The journey is long and dangerous. The survivors barely have enough provisions, and Susi, Mike, and Tes have to search for food in Mexico. After an unfortunate incident, they have to cross Mexico and face the dark forces of evil to get to their base in Florida, from which they will set out for Washington for the last great battle that will decide the future of humanity.
Resurrection (Blood of the Lamb #3)
by Mandy HagerA futuristic novel for young adults, The Blood of the Lamb trilogy is, at its heart, political - a reflection on the way a few very powerful (mostly white) men hold the balance of power all around the world and maintain it through intimidation, incarceration, and fear.When Maryam arrives back at Onewēre and tries to loosen the Apostles' religious stranglehold by sharing the miraculous remedy for Te Matee lai, she finds herself captured once again - prey to the Apostles' deadly game. The ruling elite manipulate her return by setting in motion a highly orchestrated ritual before a hysterical and brain-washed crowd. Somehow Maryam must get the islanders to listen to her plea that they start thinking for themselves - hoping to stir the independence in their hearts, even as she finds herself on the brink of death.
Resurrection (Wicked #5)
by Nancy Holder Debbie ViguiéWHAT THE CAHORS witches thought was the end of their troubles was only the beginning. A threat more powerful and more frightening than anything they have faced has been watching and waiting. The Cahors witches must come together and find Jer and Eli as both the Deveraux and the Cahors family lines face eradication.
The Resurrection: Book 3 (The Originals #3)
by Julie PlecAs the oldest vampires in the world, Klaus, Elijah and Rebekah Mikaelson are less than thrilled that they must share New Orleans with the werewolves.Klaus decides to build an army to take them out once and for all. He's turning vampires left and right, with Rebekah by his side. The new vampires are killing any werewolf they can get their hands on, but as Klaus's army becomes more powerful, he becomes increasingly blind to the dangers that threaten Elijah and Rebekah.An epic choice faces the Mikaelsons, as one of them could be taken from the earth forever ...
Resurrection Bay
by Neal ShustermanFrom New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman comes a thrilling, spine-tingling 32-page original short story that's perfect for fans of Unwind and UnWholly. Bones. They know the call of the ice. Anika knows the call of the ice, too. Living in an isolated port town in Alaska with her father and younger brother, Anika is practically steps away from the Harding Icefield, and Exit Glacier has always been her favorite place. But after a couple tragically dies there, Exit Glacier seems to come alive and begins moving toward the town with unnatural speed. Anika feels deep in her bones that the ice wants something. . . . After the glacier finally stops in the town's cemetery, Anika and her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Rav, face a sinister truth: The soul of the glacier is looking for bodies to inhabit . . . and where better to find them than the graveyard? This fast-paced, eerie short story is a deft blend of suspense and horror that will leave readers breathless . . . and chilled to the bone. HarperTeen Impulse is a digital imprint focused on young adult short stories and novellas, with new releases the first Tuesday of each month.
The Resurrection Fields (The Promises of Dr. Sigmundus #3)
by Brian KeaneyAlthough beset by otherworldly perils, Dante and his best friend Bea continue to be dedicated to the overthrow of Sigmundus and the dark powers that have latched on to his methods of authoritarian mind control.
Resurrection Men
by T. K. WelshWelsh, author of The Unresolved, spins an intricate and chilling story of greed, malevolence, and redemption based on the body-snatcher trials that were held in London in 1831. [From the inside book flap:] "The body-matchers, they have come, And made a snatch at me, It's very hard them kind of men Won't let a baby be! London, 1830s, twelve-year-old Victor, an orphan, knows from experience that life is dangerous, and death by disease or accident is common. But to Mr. Tipple and Mr. Biggs, these streets--teeming with the poor and forgotten--are a paradise. They know that a child, once dead, is a commodity, and they are growing impatient.... In this tumultuous dark underworld, where a "fresh subject" can fetch as much as nine guineas--the yearly salary of a workingman--Victor must risk his life to uncover the identity of the ghoulish murderer who is at the very heart of London's furtive trade in human corpses." This is a gripping adventure story, based on fact of Victor, an orphan boy's desperate struggle to survive among the impoverished in the 1830's when children were kidnapped and used, both alive and dead for experimentation. Victor First as a cabin boy, then as a begging cripple, overcomes poverty. Contains graphic violence.
Retail Therapy: Life Lessons Learned While Shopping
by Amanda FordAmanda Ford, the bestselling author of Be True to Yourself, now presents Retail Therapy, the ultimate guide to life -- through shopping! Retail Therapy is a playful yet wise look at the pleasures of shopping. Amanda Ford loves to shop, and she exuberantly shares the stories of her most memorable finds -- the perfect pink sweater, a set of precious porcelain dishes, a dusty yet valuable antique. But she also shows how shopping allows us to examine deeper truths about our lives and what is really going on when money is spent. Chapters include "The Best Trends to Follow Are the Ones You Set Yourself," "We Never Know How Things Will Turn Out," "Be Thankful for What You Have," and "Some Places We Have to Go to Alone. " Blending tales about her own experiences with life lessons, quotes, and advice, her message is ultimately about discovering your passions, taking care of yourself, and being conscious about decisions.
The Retake
by Jen Calonita&“A book about a time-traveling app? I&’m in! Jen Calonita strikes again with a coming-of-age middle grade full of wit and a little bit of magic. &“ —Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After and Upside Down Magic series"A brilliant friendship story that champions kindness, resilience and the courage to challenge long held expectations - both of others and of yourself." --Lauren Myracle, co-author of the New York Times best-selling Upside-Down Magic seriesYou can retake your photos...but what if could redo moments in your life too? With one magical app, Zoe is able to do just that! A smart and funny twist on time travel from New York Times bestselling author Jen Calonita, for fans for Disney's Zapped and The Swap. Zoe knows that the only thing harder than middle school is losing a best friend. She and Laura used to do everything together from taking silly selfies, to joining all the same clubs together and even throwing surprise birthday parties for one another. But lately things have been weird between them. Now Laura will post a photo of her hanging out with other girls before responding to Zoe's simple text. She doesn't even want to sit with her at lunch anymore. Zoe is heartbroken--all she wants is for things to go back to normal.But then a magical app downloads on her phone...and things get even weirder! Suddenly Zoe can travel back in time to moments where her and Laura started drifting apart. It is like a dream come true. A chance for Zoe to mend their friendship. But as Zoe goes back to moments of middle school drama--sleepover games gone wrong, field trips with cliques and crushes, and school projects that bring on more-than-awkward encounters--she realizes that second chances don't always go as planned and that sometimes you need to trust the magic of new beginnings.The Retake is a picture-perfect look at tween friendship, that also explores more serious themes of social media pressure, bullying and what it means to be yourself."Jen Calonita puts a magical spin on all-to-real middle school drama. Warm, witty and wise, The Retakeis for anyone who has broken up with a best friend and wished they could go back to the way it used to be."—Megan McCaferty, author of True to Your Selfie and Jessica Darling&’s It List series"As addictive as your favorite app, you won't be able to put it down." - Stacy McAnulty, the author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Retazos
by Matt de la PeñaDel autor ganador de la Medalla Newbery, Matt de la Peña, y de la ilustradora bestseller del New York Times, Corinna Luyken, llega esta profundamente conmovedora oda a las infinitas posibilidades que cada niño promete: Una joven bailarina podría convertirse un día en programadora. Un jugador de baloncesto podría convertirse en poeta. La chistosa de la clase podría llegar a ser una maestra inspiradora. Y la niña silenciosa y solidaria de hoy podría ser la gran líder del mañana. Un clásico nuevo, profundo y edificante, con un mensaje de empoderamiento para lectores de todas las edades: tu historia aún se está escribiendo.
ReThink the Internet: How to Make the Digital World a Lot Less Sucky
by Trisha PrabhuStop hate. Promote Kindness. Be an Upstander.ReThink the Internet.Do you have to ask someone&’s permission before posting their photo?How can you tell if something on the internet is true?What should you do if you see someone bullying a friend online (or #IRL)? In a series of fun stories, innovator, inventor, social entrepreneur and upstanding digital citizen, Trisha Prabhu, goes through the hows, the whats, an the whys of digital citizenship, showing readers how to lead with kindness and stop internet hate. For people who are just getting their first phone to others who have been scrolling, swiping, clicking and posting for years, this book makes us all think what our role is in the digital world and how, together, we can make it a force for good.
Rethinking Normal: A Memoir in Transition
by Katie Rain HillIn her unique, generous, and affecting voice, nineteen-year-old Katie Hill shares her personal journey of undergoing gender reassignment.Have you ever worried that you'd never be able to live up to your parents' expectations? Have you ever imagined that life would be better if you were just invisible? Have you ever thought you would do anything--anything--to make the teasing stop? Katie Hill had and it nearly tore her apart. Katie never felt comfortable in her own skin. She realized very young that a serious mistake had been made; she was a girl who had been born in the body of a boy. Suffocating under her peers' bullying and the mounting pressure to be "normal," Katie tried to take her life at the age of eight years old. After several other failed attempts, she finally understood that "Katie"--the girl trapped within her--was determined to live. In this first-person account, Katie reflects on her pain-filled childhood and the events leading up to the life-changing decision to undergo gender reassignment as a teenager. She reveals the unique challenges she faced while unlearning how to be a boy and shares what it was like to navigate the dating world and experience heartbreak for the first time in a body that matched her gender identity. Told in an unwaveringly honest voice, Rethinking Normal is a coming-of-age story about transcending physical appearances and redefining the parameters of "normalcy" to embody one's true self.
Reto de hermanos (Mika Sofi Boms #Volumen 1)
by Mika Sofi Boms¡HOLA, BOMBAZ@S! ¿Alguien ha dicho RETO? ¡Mika y Sofi no se lo pueden perder! La Top Academy ha organizado un CONCURSO y la foto más TOP va a ser portada de la revista de la academia. Los hermanos más COOL quieren GANAR como sea, pero no va a ser tan fácil: como por arte de MAGIA, ¡aparecen dos CLONES suyos dispuestos a ponerlo todo patas arriba! ¿Conseguirán los BOMS auténticos hacer que todo vuelva a la NORMALIDAD? ¡Únete a las aventuras de Mika Sofi Boms!
El reto de ser Youtuber (#TeamNico #Volumen)
by Nicolás SeguraDescubre todos los secretos de Nico, el gamer infantil más popular de YouTube En su nuevo libro, Nico se sincera con todos sus fans y seguidores para explicar, con las bromas y los memes más locos, los secretos de su canal, su historia personal, cómo es su día a día como estrella de YouTube, cómo hace sus vídeos, cuáles son sus juegos favoritos y sus mejores trucos, y las anécdotas más épicas en sus seis años frente a las cámaras.
Retold African Myths
by Eleanora E. Tate.The myths in this volume can serve as a kind of encyclopedia. By reading these myths, you can learn what various cultures think and believe. For example, myths show how early Africans explained the mysteries of life and nature. Why do bats sleep upside down in caves? How did human life begin? Why do people die? The myths in this book provide fascinating answers to such questions. Finally, these myths are simply great stories. Filled with drama, beauty, and humor, they still attract listeners long after they were first told.