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Half Bad: Nuit Rouge (The Half Bad Trilogy #1)
by Sally Green"Highly entertaining and dangerously addictive"-- Time magazine"A bewitching new thriller." -- The Wall Street Journal. In modern-day England, witches live alongside humans: White witches, who are good; Black witches, who are evil; and sixteen-year-old Nathan, who is both. Nathan's father is the world's most powerful and cruel Black witch, and his mother is dead. He is hunted from all sides. <P><P> Trapped in a cage, beaten and handcuffed, Nathan must escape before his seventeenth birthday, at which point he will receive three gifts from his father and come into his own as a witch--or else he will die. But how can Nathan find his father when his every action is tracked, when there is no one safe to trust--not even family, not even the girl he loves?<P> In the tradition of Patrick Ness and Markus Zusak, Half Bad is a gripping tale of alienation and the indomitable will to survive, a story that will grab hold of you and not let go until the very last page.
Half Lies (The Half Bad Trilogy)
by Sally GreenSet in the same magical world as Sally Green's internationally beloved and acclaimed Half Bad series, this is the journal of Gabriel's younger sister, Michele, a teen witch living in Florida and grappling with the recent death of her mother, the restrictions placed on her because of her magical gifts, and her love for a boy who can never be hers.
Heartbreak Boys
by Simon James Green"One of the most hilarious, heart-flippingly romantic, charmingly observant writers in the game right now." —Becky Albertalli, author of Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens AgendaA road trip rom-com about heartbreak, social media hijinks, and learning to be happy with who you are, perfect for fans of Heartstopper, Becky Albertalli and Phil Stamper.When their ex-boyfriends get together and start Instagramming a disgustingly perfect summer of love, Jack and Nate decide to concoct a mutual Insta-worthy summer adventure of their own to prove they’re just fine and everything’s great.Of course, it’s hard to have an epic summer road trip when they’re stuck in a van with Nate's mid-life crisis-bound parents and his annoying younger sister. And it’s been years since Jack and Nate have said more than a few sentences to each other. But their followers don’t have to know any of that.How hard could faking the high life be? Posting as @TheHeartBreakBoys, the duo stumbles into one hilarious situation after another—and each discover that maybe the cure for heartbreak has been the boy riding next to him all along.
Football Genius
by Tim GreenTroy White can predict any football play before it happens. And when his single mom gets a job with the Atlanta Falcons, Troy knows it's his big chance to help them out of their slump--and finally prove his football genius. But unless Troy can convince star linebacker Seth Halloway that he's telling the truth, the Falcons' championship--and Troy's mom's job--are in serious jeopardy.
Unstoppable
by Tim GreenIf anyone understands the phrase "tough luck," it's Harrison. As a foster kid in a cruel home, he knows his dream of one day playing in the NFL is a longshot. Then Harrison is brought into a new home with kind, loving parents—his new dad is even a football coach. Harrison's big build and his incredible determination quickly make him a star running back on the junior high school team. On the field, he's practically unstoppable. But Harrison's good luck can't last forever. When a routine sports injury leads to a devastating diagnosis, it will take every ounce of Harrison's determination not to give up for good.
Heart to Heart New Poems Inspired by Twentieth-Century American Art
by Jan GreenbergWhat do we feel when we look at a great work of art<P><P> What does a poet feel<P> Heart to Heart offers an original way to approach poetry and art—with new works by distinguished American poets, specially commissioned for this book by editor Jan Greenberg. Prompted by paintings, sculpture, prints, and photographs by American artists working in the 20th century, these poems lend a new meaning to “art appreciation” and make each page of Heart to Heart an exciting discovery.<P> Join such poets as Jane Yolen, Nancy Willard, X. J. Kennedy, Naomi Shihab Nye, David Mura, and Angela Johnson as they reveal a personal, heartfelt response to works by Thomas Hart Benton, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Grandma Moses, Faith Ringgold, Man Ray, Georgia O’Keeffe, and many others. Whether the poems are playful, challenging, tender, mocking, humorous, sad, or sensual, each work of art, seen through the eyes of a poet, allows readers to look at the world with new insight.
Action Jackson
by Jan Greenberg Sandra JordanOne late spring morning the American artist Jackson Pollock began work on the canvas that would ultimately come to be known as Number 1, 1950 ("Lavender Mist"). Award-winning authors Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan use this moment as the departure point for a unique picture book about a great painter and the way in which he worked. Their lyrical text, drawn from Pollock's own comments and those made by members of his immediate circle, is perfectly complemented by vibrant watercolors by Robert Andrew Parker that honor his spirit of the artist without imitating his paintings. A photographic reproduction of the finished painting, a short biography, a bibliography, and a detailed list of notes and sources that are fascinating reading in their own right make this an authoritative as well as beautiful book for readers of all ages.<P><P> Winner of the Sibert Honor
Vincent van Gogh: Portrait of an Artist
by Jan Greenberg Sandra JordanVincent van Gogh-- one of the 19th century' s most brilliant artists-- will forever be remembered as the Dutchman who cut off his ear. But this incident only underscores the passion that consumed him-- a passion that, when he took up painting at age 27, infused his work. Whether painting a portrait, a landscape, or a still life, van Gogh sought to capture the vibrant spirit of his subject. It didn't matter that others found his work too unconventional. Van Gogh persevered. And as he moved from the cold climate of Holland to balmy southern France, he pioneered a new technique and style. In a career spanning only a decade, van Gogh painted many great works, yet fame eluded him. This lack of recognition increased his self-doubts and bitter disappointments. Today, however, van Gogh stands as a giant among artists.<P><P> [This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts in grades 6-8 at http://www.corestandards.org.]<P> Winner of the Sibert Honor
Human Heritage: A World History
by Miriam Greenblatt Peter S. LemmoThis text contains unit lessons on: Place and Time, River Valley Civilizations, Ideas and Armies, The Greeks, The Romans, The Early Middle Ages, Emergence of New Empires, The Late Middle Ages, Beginning of Modern Times, The Changing World, Nations and Empires, and The Twentieth Century.
The Drowning of Stephan Jones
by Bette GreeneBased on true events, The Drowning of Stephan Jones tells the harrowing story of one small town's brush with homophobia <P> Sensitive Carla Wayland certainly doesn't know anyone who is gay, not in her small hometown of Rachetville, Arkansas. While everyone says homosexuality is a sin, Carla doesn't know what to think. But her mother, the town librarian, always stands up for what she knows is right, even when it isn't popular, and Carla loves her for that. Then Frank Montgomery and Stephan Jones, a gay couple, move into town. Tempers flare, and the town's friendly residents--led by the Baptist preacher, Reverend Roland Wheelwright--soon show their true colors. Carla is horrified, but even Andy Harris, her longtime crush and now boyfriend, seems to agree that homosexuality is an abomination, to be wiped out. When Andy and his friends take their cause a little too far, will Carla be able to defy the majority and speak up for justice? <P> This ebook features an illustrated biography of Bette Greene including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author's personal collection.
Morning Is a Long Time Coming
by Bette GreeneIn the sequel to Summer of My German Soldier, Patty Bergen sets out to find Anton's mother--and the love she lost It has been six years since Patty Bergen hid German war prisoner Anton Reiker in the room above her family's garage. Six years since Anton was hunted down and killed before Patty's eyes. Six years since she was branded a "Jew Nazi-lover," kicked out of school, and sent to a reformatory. No one in the small town of Jenkinsville has forgotten what she did, and Patty's graduation from high school is bittersweet. As lonesome as ever, Patty decides to use the money her parents set aside for college tuition to travel to Europe in search of Anton's mother. But while Patty searches for the last connection to her lost love, she might find even more than she was looking for. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Bette Greene including rare photos and never-before-seen documents from the author's personal collection.
Al's Blind Date: The Al Series, Book Six (Al #6)
by Constance C. GreeneAl has not one but two blind dates--what if they both go terribly wrong? When it comes to boys, fourteen-year-old Al is the first to admit she isn't exactly an expert. Even Brian, the boy she met at her father's wedding, has only ever sent her one letter. Just when she's starting to wonder if any boy could ever really like her, she suddenly finds herself with two blind dates in one week. Al isn't sure if she's ready to take this next step. What if the boys are boring, or strange, or really short? Or what if they abandon her to dance with other girls? The more Al thinks about her upcoming dates, the worse they sound. Dating is scary enough, but blind dating? That's enough to terrify even a girl as brave as Al.
Beat the Turtle Drum
by Constance C. GreeneAn ALA Notable Book and an IRA-CBC Children's Choice: Losing your sister can mean losing your best friend too Thirteen-year-old Kate is thrilled for her sister, Joss, when Joss finds out she gets to keep a horse for a week as a birthday present. Then in one tragic moment, all of the happiness is gone, and numbness and grief overwhelm the family. Kate cannot imagine how she'll survive but knows somehow she must come to terms with her loss. In this heart-wrenching story, Kate strives to find a place where joyful memories and painful loss can coexist.
Getting Nowhere
by Constance C. GreeneMark only has one emotion: anger Fourteen-year-old Mark feels betrayed by his father, who has recently remarried. He spends his time feeling resentful and angry, especially after a humiliating experience with a girl. Mark's mood only worsens until even his best friends have had enough. When he recklessly decides to take his stepmother's car for a spin, he meets with near-tragic consequences. Can he learn to let go of his anger before things get out of control?
A Girl Called Al: The Al Series, Book One (Al #1)
by Constance C. GreeneHer name is Al, not Alexandra! Al's real name is Alexandra, but she hates it. She has always considered herself a nonconformist--she is the only girl in the entire school who wears pigtails, and when all the other girls take the cooking and sewing class, Al wants to take shop. There's just one problem: Girls aren't allowed. Al is determined only to learn useful things, like making bookshelves. With the help of her new best friend, a seventh grader who lives down the hall from her, and their building's kind superintendent, Mr. Richards, she just might get her wish.
The Good-Luck Bogie Hat
by Constance C. GreeneA tale of two brothers, one lucky hat, and a whole lot of style Ben and Charlie are utterly preoccupied with fashion: Older brother Ben thinks he represents the cutting edge of what's hip, and younger brother Charlie tags along. Chief among Ben's treasure chest of dapper duds is his good-luck Bogie hat, a fedora that makes him look like Humphrey Bogart. But when Ben starts dating a girl named Penny, his notion of what's cool and what isn't gets thrown out of whack. Charlie stands by, indignant and amazed, as Penny wraps his older brother around her little finger. When Ben's grades start to slip, his parents shake their heads in amazement: Their eldest child has been bewitched! But when Ben spends his own money on a boring white shirt to please his girlfriend, Charlie finally decides to snap his beloved brother out of it. Hijinks ensue as Charlie schemes to save Ben, his sense of style, and even the Bogie hat from certain doom. It's up to Charlie to remind his sibling that being yourself is infinitely more valuable than trying to impress someone new.
I Know You, Al: The Al Series, Book Two (Al #2)
by Constance C. GreeneAl's father decides to visit her for the first time in years--but does Al really want him back in her life? Al has always marched to the beat of her own drum--and that includes never letting anyone call her by her real name, Alexandra. But now Al's mom is dating a strange man from work, and her dad is coming to visit for the first time in six years. As her whole world is thrown into turmoil, Al doesn't know what to do. What if her mom marries this new man? And should she agree to see her father, who walked out on their family years ago? In this heartwarming sequel to A Girl Called Al, Al learns that although families can be confusing, hers is irreplaceable.
Isabelle and Little Orphan Frannie: The Isabelle Series, Book Three (Isabelle #3)
by Constance C. GreeneIt's up to Isabelle, Guy, and Herbie to show Little "Norphan" Frannie why reading is so much fun Meet Frannie, a "norphan. " It's what Frannie says you call a kid who lost her daddy and then her mommy (when mom left to go find a new dad). Frannie is staying with her "aunt," a waitress at the local café who brings home leftover pancakes for dinner. When Isabelle the irrepressible itch discovers that Frannie can't read, she gets right to work. Reading is her favorite thing in the world, and she's pulling out all the stops to help her new friend learn how to do it. With familiar characters like Guy and Herbie as well as the perennial antagonist Mary Eliza along for Isabelle's continued adventures, Isabelle and Little Orphan Frannie, the third book in Constance C. Greene's Isabelle series, offers a fun, engaging read for Isabelle's young fans.
Isabelle Shows Her Stuff: The Isabelle Series, Book Two (Isabelle #2)
by Constance C. GreeneThe irrepressible Isabelle is back, teaching new friends old tricks No one warned the new kid on the block, third grader Guy Gibbs, to watch out for a spirited, newspaper-delivering fifth grader named Isabelle. But as he helps the movers get his family's piano through the front door, there she is: the original itch herself. Before long, Isabelle makes Guy her protégé. Suddenly she's introducing him to the thrills of fighting with your best friend and wearing your mother's pantyhose while robbing a bank. Isabelle's energy is infectious, and Guy is having fun. But soon, stirring up trouble starts to feel like more effort than it's worth, and Guy must decide between being a tough kid and being himself. Isabelle Shows Her Stuff, the second in Constance C. Greene's boisterous Isabelle series, is an entertaining and lively follow-up tale for the itch's young fans.
Isabelle the Itch: The Isabelle Series, Book One (Isabelle #1)
by Constance C. GreeneMeet Isabelle, the original itch Isabelle is an itch. She can't sit still and is always jumping from one thing to another. Being an itch means that she plans, jokes, plots, and schemes her way through life. Isabelle fights her best friend, Herbie, every day after school, and she's probably the fastest girl in her class, especially now that she has her new Adidas sneakers. Isabelle's dad says she could climb a mountain if she could just focus on one thing at a time. But why do one thing when you could do ten? When her older brother needs a substitute for his morning paper route, Isabelle has a chance to prove to everyone, especially herself, that she can channel her energy into something useful. In this, the first in Constance C. Greene's rollicking Isabelle series, readers will discover that a little determination can make all the difference.
Just Plain Al: The Al Series, Book Five (Al #5)
by Constance C. GreeneAl is finally turning fourteen, and this birthday is going to bring a lot of changes--starting with a new name! Al has reached the most important point in her life: her fourteenth birthday. Her biggest worry is how boring her life has been so far--nothing exciting has ever happened to her. What if nothing ever does? What's more, she no longer feels like an Al, but she still hates her real name, Alexandra. She needs to find a more dignified name--and fast--so that she can unveil the new her in time for her birthday. With her new name and her newfound adulthood, Al wants to start leading a meaningful life. But it turns out that saving the world is a little harder than it sounds--even for a girl like Al.
Nora: Maybe a Ghost Story
by Constance C. GreeneCan the ghost of Nora's mother help her stop her dad from getting remarried? It's been three years since Nora's mother died, and while she and her sister, Patsy, want her father to be happy again, they're not ready for him to remarry. They especially don't want him to marry "the Tooth"--the woman with the overbite who could soon be their stepmother. While the girls try to upend their dad's relationship, they soon find themselves competing for the new guy at school. As Nora begins to feel more and more alone, she senses something strange . . . a laugh, a touch, even a kiss. And she knows exactly who they are coming from--her mother.
Star Shine
by Constance C. GreeneTwo sisters take care of themselves when their mother decides to become an actress When their stage-struck mother joins a summer theater group and leaves home for a few weeks, Jenny and Mary convince their dad that they can take care of themselves. Surprisingly, things are actually working out all right, even if the girls tend to bicker. When a production company comes to town, Mary and everyone else is dying to get a role in the movie. But it&’s Jenny who lands the big part. Mary and her friends are furious—especially at Jenny&’s nonchalance over getting it. Will Jenny&’s new job end up ruining the girls&’ summer of freedom?
Your Old Pal, Al: The Al Series, Book Three (Al #3)
by Constance C. GreeneUnwilling to wait for a boy to write to her, Al takes the reins Al has two big problems in her life, and both have to do with her mailbox--or more specifically, her empty mailbox. A few months ago, her father's new wife promised that Al could spend the summer with them, but Al still hasn't received a written invitation. Even worse, the cute boy she met at her father's wedding said he would write, but Al hasn't even gotten a short note from him. What's a girl to do when she's waiting to hear from a boy? For a girl like Al, it's easy: She'll write to him! But writing a letter to a boy turns out to be harder than she thought. She can't let him know that she likes him, so signing the letter Your old pal, Al should do the trick, right? Now if she could only work up the courage to send the letter . . .
