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My Name Is Not Angelica
by Scott O'DellIn this historical novel set in the Virgin Islands of 1733, Raisha escapes from her Dutch "owners" in time to witness the mass suicide of her fellow slaves, who prefer death to recapture.
My Name Is Parvana (Breadwinner Series #4)
by Deborah EllisThe fourth book in the internationally bestselling series that includes The Breadwinner, Parvana’s Journey and Mud City. In this stunning sequel, Parvana, now fifteen, is found in a bombed-out school and held as a suspected terrorist by American troops in Afghanistan. On a military base in post-Taliban Afghanistan, American authorities have just imprisoned a teenaged girl found in a bombed-out school. The army major thinks she may be a terrorist working with the Taliban. The girl does not respond to questions in any language and remains silent, even when she is threatened, harassed and mistreated over several days. The only clue to her identity is a tattered shoulder bag containing papers that refer to people named Shauzia, Nooria, Leila, Asif, Hassan — and Parvana. In this long-awaited sequel, Parvana is now fifteen years old. As she waits for foreign military forces to determine her fate, she remembers the past four years of her life. Reunited with her mother and sisters, she has been living in a village where her mother has finally managed to open a school for girls. But even though the Taliban has been driven from the government, the country is still at war, and many continue to view the education and freedom of girls and women with suspicion and fear. As her family settles into the routine of running the school, Parvana, a bit to her surprise, finds herself restless and bored. She even thinks of running away. But when local men threaten the school and her family, she must draw on every ounce of bravery and resilience she possesses to survive the disaster that kills her mother, destroys the school, and puts her own life in jeopardy. A riveting page-turner, Deborah Ellis’s final novel in the series is at once harrowing, inspiring and thought-provoking. And, yes, in the end, Parvana is reunited with her childhood friend, Shauzia. The paperback edition includes a new cover and map, and an author’s note to provide background and context. Royalties from the sale of this book will go to Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan. Parvana’s Fund supports education projects for Afghan women and children. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.3 Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3 Describe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.9 Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.
My Name Is Sally Little Song
by Brenda WoodsSally Harrison and her family are slaves on a plantation in Georgia. But when Master decides to sell Sally and her brother, the family escapes to seek shelter with a tribe of Seminoles who are rumored to adopt runaway slaves. After a perilous journey, Sally's family finds and joins the tribe. But while her father and brother easily adjust to Indian ways, Sally can't seem to find her place. Combining the poetry of Sally's songs with the heartracing tension of the family's escape, author Brenda Woods delivers a breathtaking story of a girl caught between worlds. .
My Name Is Seepeetza
by Shirley SterlingAn honest, inside look at life in an Indian residential school in the 1950s, and how one indomitable young spirit survived it. At six years old, Seepeetza is taken from her happy family life on Joyaska Ranch to live as a boarder at the Kalamak Indian Residential School. Life at the school is not easy, but Seepeetza still manages to find some bright spots. Always, thoughts of home make her school life bearable. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details; summarize the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.
My Name Is Seepeetza: 30th Anniversary Edition
by Shirley SterlingAn honest look at life in an Indian residential school in the 1950s, and how one indomitable young spirit survived it — 30th anniversary edition. Seepeetza loves living on Joyaska Ranch with her family. But when she is six years old, she is driven to the town of Kalamak, in the interior of British Columbia. Seepeetza will spend the next several years of her life at an Indian residential school. The nuns call her Martha and cut her hair. Worst of all, she is forbidden to “talk Indian,” even with her sisters and cousins. Still, Seepeetza looks for bright spots — the cookie she receives at Halloween, the dance practices. Most of all, there are her memories of holidays back at the ranch — camping trips, horseback riding, picking berries and cleaning fish with her mother, aunt and grandmother. Always, thoughts of home make school life bearable. Based on her own experiences at the Kamloops Indian Residential School, this powerful novel by Nlaka’pamux author Shirley Sterling is a moving account of one of the most blatant expressions of racism in the history of Canada. Includes a new afterword by acclaimed Cree author Tomson Highway of the Barren Lands First Nation in northern Manitoba. Key Text Features afterword dialogue journal entries maps Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.2 Determine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text; summarize the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.1 Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.6 Explain how an author develops the point of view of the narrator or speaker in a text.
My Name Is Stilton, Geronimo Stilton: My Name Is Stilton, Geronimo Stilton (Geronimo Stilton #19)
by Geronimo StiltonIn this funny chapter book from the bestselling middle grade adventure series, a world traveling journalist mouse hires a young assistant mouse.Have you met my very young assistant editor, Pinky Pick? She is only thirteen years old, but she is one of the cleverest mice I’ve ever known. If you’ve ever wondered how Pinky came to work for me at The Rodent’s Gazette, this is the book for you! It’s a looooong story . . . and one that’s full of adventure, laughs, and of course, like all of my books, lots of embarrassing moments for yours truly!Praise for Geronimo Stilton’s books:“Lightning pace and full-color design will hook kids in a flash.” —Publishers Weekly
My Name is Erin: One Girl's Journey to Discover Truth (My Name is Erin Series)
by Erin DavisIs truth real? How do you define truth? What happens when your definition of truth is not the same as your best friend's? Or your parents'? Whose truth becomes the real truth?See a problem?The culture says truth can change. God&’s Word says Truth is solid.In My Name is Erin: One Girls Journey to Discover Truth you will be guided by Erin to learn Truth is not defined by your circumstances, your heart, or your mindTruth can be discovered – not createdHow to protect yourself and your friends with TruthLies that masquerade as TruthHow to make invisible spy inkThis book is one in a series of four books, which can be read in any order. They are:My Name is Erin: One Girl's Journey to Discover Who She IsMy Name is Erin: One Girl's Plan for Radical FaithMy Name is Erin: One Girl's Mission to Make a Difference
My Name is Erin: One Girl's Journey to Discover Truth (My Name is Erin Series)
by Erin DavisIs truth real? How do you define truth? What happens when your definition of truth is not the same as your best friend's? Or your parents'? Whose truth becomes the real truth?See a problem?The culture says truth can change. God&’s Word says Truth is solid.In My Name is Erin: One Girls Journey to Discover Truth you will be guided by Erin to learn Truth is not defined by your circumstances, your heart, or your mindTruth can be discovered – not createdHow to protect yourself and your friends with TruthLies that masquerade as TruthHow to make invisible spy inkThis book is one in a series of four books, which can be read in any order. They are:My Name is Erin: One Girl's Journey to Discover Who She IsMy Name is Erin: One Girl's Plan for Radical FaithMy Name is Erin: One Girl's Mission to Make a Difference
My Name is Erin: One Girl's Journey to Discover Who She Is (My Name is Erin Series)
by Erin DavisCome meet Erin. Like you, she has struggled with many questions about being a girl.Why does it matter that God created men and women?Why did God make guys and girls so different?Why does gender (that&’s just a fancy word for the traits that make girls girls and boys boys) matter anyway?In this book, Erin sets out on a journey to learn from God&’s Word who she is. After all, God is the one who made her and the only One who can really answer her questions.She learns that whether you&’re a mega tomboy, a pretty-pretty princess, or someone somewhere in between, God has a plan for your girlhood that goes way beyond ribbons and curls. You were made to bring God glory, and the purpose of your design is to point to Him. My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover Who She Is is one in a series of four books, which can be read in any order. The other titles are: My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover TruthMy Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Plan for Radical FaithMy Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Mission to Make a Difference
My Name is Erin: One Girl's Journey to Discover Who She Is (My Name is Erin Series)
by Erin DavisCome meet Erin. Like you, she has struggled with many questions about being a girl.Why does it matter that God created men and women?Why did God make guys and girls so different?Why does gender (that&’s just a fancy word for the traits that make girls girls and boys boys) matter anyway?In this book, Erin sets out on a journey to learn from God&’s Word who she is. After all, God is the one who made her and the only One who can really answer her questions.She learns that whether you&’re a mega tomboy, a pretty-pretty princess, or someone somewhere in between, God has a plan for your girlhood that goes way beyond ribbons and curls. You were made to bring God glory, and the purpose of your design is to point to Him. My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover Who She Is is one in a series of four books, which can be read in any order. The other titles are: My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover TruthMy Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Plan for Radical FaithMy Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Mission to Make a Difference
My Name is Erin: One Girl's Mission to Make a Difference (My Name is Erin Series)
by Erin DavisDo you often wonder why? Why am I here? Do I serve a purpose? God says yes. No matter your age or your circumstances, you have a powerful purpose. Do you have a passion for something? The poor? A country? Justice? Just because you are in school doesn&’t mean you can&’t do something about it now. Your purpose and your passion intersect—you just have to find where. Read My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Mission to Make a Difference and: Discover and replace your fake purpose with your real purpose.Learn how to stop waiting and live as a mission-minded girl NOW.Be inspired by stories of girls like you that said &“Yes, Lord.&”My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Mission to Make a Difference is one in a series of four books, which can be read in any order. The other titles are: My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover TruthMy name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover Who She IsMy Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Plan for Radical Faith
My Name is Erin: One Girl's Mission to Make a Difference (My Name is Erin Series)
by Erin DavisDo you often wonder why? Why am I here? Do I serve a purpose? God says yes. No matter your age or your circumstances, you have a powerful purpose. Do you have a passion for something? The poor? A country? Justice? Just because you are in school doesn&’t mean you can&’t do something about it now. Your purpose and your passion intersect—you just have to find where. Read My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Mission to Make a Difference and: Discover and replace your fake purpose with your real purpose.Learn how to stop waiting and live as a mission-minded girl NOW.Be inspired by stories of girls like you that said &“Yes, Lord.&”My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Mission to Make a Difference is one in a series of four books, which can be read in any order. The other titles are: My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover TruthMy name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover Who She IsMy Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Plan for Radical Faith
My Name is Erin: One Girl's Plan for Radical Faith (My Name is Erin Series)
by Erin DavisMaybe you&’ve had a moment when God did something radical in your heart. Putting your faith and trust in Him certainly feels like taking a giant leap, but really it&’s just the beginning of the exciting, and—yes—radical journey that comes with agreeing to live as God calls you to.What does being radical look like? In the Bible, the common characteristics of "radicals" are:They trusted God.They listened to God&’s voice and then obeyed—even when it cost them.Because of their faith, they lived lives that looked different from everyone else&’s. That&’s a short list and a tall order, but basically it means you can be a radical, too. There&’s nothing on that list that is impossible for you. There&’s nothing on that list that requires you to be older, or more financially stable, or to have a college degree. No matter who you are or where you live, you can live a radical faith. Meet Erin, who has learned practical ways to do just that. She'll help you be radical, too.My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Plan for Radical Faith is one in a series of four books, which can be read in any order. The other titles are: My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover TruthMy name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover Who She IsMy Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Mission to Make a Difference
My Name is Erin: One Girl's Plan for Radical Faith (My Name is Erin Series)
by Erin DavisMaybe you&’ve had a moment when God did something radical in your heart. Putting your faith and trust in Him certainly feels like taking a giant leap, but really it&’s just the beginning of the exciting, and—yes—radical journey that comes with agreeing to live as God calls you to.What does being radical look like? In the Bible, the common characteristics of "radicals" are:They trusted God.They listened to God&’s voice and then obeyed—even when it cost them.Because of their faith, they lived lives that looked different from everyone else&’s. That&’s a short list and a tall order, but basically it means you can be a radical, too. There&’s nothing on that list that is impossible for you. There&’s nothing on that list that requires you to be older, or more financially stable, or to have a college degree. No matter who you are or where you live, you can live a radical faith. Meet Erin, who has learned practical ways to do just that. She'll help you be radical, too.My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Plan for Radical Faith is one in a series of four books, which can be read in any order. The other titles are: My Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover TruthMy name is Erin: One Girl&’s Journey to Discover Who She IsMy Name is Erin: One Girl&’s Mission to Make a Difference
My Name is Jorge: On Both Sides of the River
by Jane MedinaJorge is trying to learn the ways of his new country. He wants to fit in at school, but he doesn't want to forget his homeland, Mexico. His family is still doing things like they're in the old country, but Jorge wants to find out everything he can about his new country--on the other side of the river. Learning a new language, getting a library card, taking tests, and making friends are challenges for Jorge. Just when Jorge has found a friend in Tim, his life changes once again. Told from the point of view of Jorge, Jane Medina's moving poems vividly depict one boy's struggle to make a new life in a new country.
My Name is Mina
by David AlmondThere's an empty notebook lying on the table in the moonlight. It's been there for an age. I keep on saying that I'll write a journal. So I'll start right here, right now. I open the book and write the very first words: My name is Mina and I love the night. Then what shall I write? I can't just write that this happened then this happened then this happened to boring infinitum. I'll let my journal grow just like the mind does, just like a tree or a beast does, just like life does. Why should a book tell a tale in a dull straight line?And so Mina writes and writes in her notebook, and here is her journal, Mina's life in Mina's own words: her stories and dreams, experiences and thoughts, her scribblings and nonsense, poems and songs. Her vivid account of her vivid life.In this stunning book, David Almond revisits Mina before she has met Michael, before she has met Skellig.Shortlisted for the 2012 Carnegie Medal.
My Name is Mitch
by Shelagh Lynne SupeeneMitch MacLeod may be the smallest kid in grade six, but he has a great sense of humor and a strong backbone. He can read, sometimes, but never at school when he has to. "You don't know what humiliation is until you have a grade one reading buddy who reads better than you do," he says. But things start to change for Mitch when he creates an opportunity to stand up to Philip, his arch-enemy, when his reading begins to improve, and when his dad, "The Creep," moves back to town.
My Name is River
by Wendy DunhamIt's 1983, and twelve-year-old River Starling's life is anything but normal. She was adopted on a whim and came without a birth certificate. Her adoptive parents gave her up to her grandmother when she was only two, but River is certain her parents will come back. River's hopes fall apart when Gram uproots them from their farmhouse and decides to move to Birdsong, West Virginia, the most miserable town River has ever seen. There she makes an unlikely friendship with an unusual boy and learns about acceptance, hard work, forgiveness, and the love of Jesus.
My Near-Death Adventures: I Almost Died. Again.
by Alison DecampFans of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library and humorous historical fiction will embrace this follow-up to My Near-Death Adventures (99% True!), which Publishers Weekly called an "exuberant first novel." It is 1895 Michigan. But now, instead of helping out rough-and-tumble lumberjacks, Stanley Slater (aka Stan the Man) must go to school. And on top of that, he has to look after Cuddy, a younger boy, before and after school. When his ne'er-do-well father shows up in town, Stan finally has a chance to meet the man he's dreamed about for so long. Plus, it will give Stan a chance to impress the infamous Captain Slater. (Stan is a whiz at impressing people, he doesn't mind saying.) But Captain Slater isn't quite what Stan expected. In fact, Stan isn't so sure he wants to be like his dad-- Captain Slater--at all. Praise for My Near-Death Adventures (99% True!) "A knee-slapper of a debut. . . . 100 percent engaging." --Kirkus Reviews"Hilarious and heartbreaking. . . . 99-100% fantastic." --Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production, School Library JournalAn "exuberant first novel." --Publishers Weekly"Stan's story is full of his hilarious misunderstandings and overactive imagination. Interspersed throughout are pictures and news clippings embellished with wisecrack remarks, speech bubbles, and the occasional mustache." --Booklist"The humor and accessible format may make this a diverting quick pick for historical fiction fans." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
My Nest of Silence
by Matt Faulkner&“Evocative prose and illustrations bring to life…[the] heart-wrenching decisions and considerations that Japanese Americans had to face…[and] their endurance, sacrifices, and resilience, even as their loyalty was questioned without cause.&” —Susan H. Kamei, author of When Can We Go Back to America? Told in a brilliant blend of prose and graphic novel, this unforgettable middle grade story about a Japanese American family during World War II is written and illustrated by Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature winner Matt Faulkner.Manzanar is nothing like home. Yet the relocation center is where Mari and her family have to live, now that the government has decided that Japanese Americans aren&’t American enough. Determined to prove them wrong, Mari&’s brother Mak has joined the army and is heading off to war. In protest, Mari has stopped talking for the duration of the war. Or at least until Mak comes home safe. Still, Mari has no trouble expressing herself through her drawings. Mak, too, expresses himself in his letters home, first from training camp and later from the front lines of World War II, where he is fighting with the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. But while his letters are reassuring, reality is not: Mak is facing danger at every turn, from racism within the army to violence on the battlefield. In turns humorous and heartbreaking, Mari and Mak&’s story will stick with readers long after the last page.
My New Best Friend (Friends for Keeps #2)
by Julie BoweThere's a new girl in town! After Ida May's last best friend moved away, she swore she'd never have another. But then she met fun, sparkly Stacey Merriweather, and now she and Ida are like two peas in a pod. When the friends discover a magical mermaid night-light that seems to grant wishes, they start a secret club-just the two of them. Ida uses the mermaid to make something bad happen to Jenna, the mean girl in class. Then Stacey uses the mermaid to undo a scheduled math test. The more they put the mermaid's powers to use, the more they need to help it along by manipulating the truth with their "highly creative stories." Ida goes along with all the lies at first. But before long, Ida suspects that Stacey is using the mermaid to tell some big lies . . . and to cause some big trouble at home. And soon Ida feels caught between telling the truth and hurting friendship with Stacey. How will Ida set the record straight while still keeping her new best friend?
My Not-So-Great French Escape
by Cliff BurkeA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection <p><p> When Rylan's best friend ditches him for the cool kids, Rylan thinks a summer spent working on a French farm will be the perfect chance to reconnect. But he doesn't count on his long-lost father showing up. This funny, touching novel is perfect for fans of Gary D. Schmidt and John David Anderson. <p><p> Rylan O’Hare has been drifting apart from his best friend, Wilder, for months. Wilder's family became mega-rich when his mom invented an app that reminds people to drink water, and now he barely has time for Rylan. So when Wilder invites Rylan to join him at a summer farming program in France (all expenses paid), Rylan see it as a chance to repair the friendship. Not only that, but he'll get to learn French, milk goats, and eat lots (and lots) of cheese. <p><p> But before they take off, Rylan's mom drops a bomb: His dad (whom he hasn't spoken to since he was three) lives in France, too, and he wants to meet. <p><p> Between being swarmed by bees, pooped on by pigeons, and sprayed with goat milk, Rylan's great French escape isn't quite what he thought it would be. Even worse, Wilder ditches him for some cool French kids he meets along the way. And Rylan still can't decide whether or not he should actually meet his father. <p><p> But somewhere in all the chaos, Rylan begins to find his way, and he realizes that sometimes you hav
My Otter Half
by Michelle SchustermanHomeward Bound meets Finding Nemo in this heartfelt story about a brave sea otter and a rambunctious puppy who team up to find their way home.Oliver is a sea otter determined to prove that he’s not a momma otter’s boy. In an effort to show his bravery, he swims into Puget Sound where all the ships and humans are. That’s when disaster strikes: An oil spill threatens the local wildlife -- and it traps Oliver in the harbor! Franklin, an excitable dachshund puppy, is also lost. He's been separated from his owner, Lucy, and he has no idea how to get back to her. Now Oliver and Franklin must journey through the Pacific Northwest wilderness in search of their families. Along the way, they’ll discover exciting adventures and meet new friends—but will they be able to find their way home?
My Outback Childhood (younger readers): Growing up in the Territory
by Toni Tapp CouttsThere was something interesting around every corner, be it brumbies and wild donkeys disappearing through the bush, or a little waterhole where the snakes and kangaroos came to drink.Toni's childhood isn't like other kids'. She is only five years old when her mum packs a small suitcase and takes the family over 300 kilometres on a scratchy dirt track to live at Killarney, a remote cattle station in the Northern Territory. Toni grows up among the cattle and horses, with the wild Territory climate and even wilder native animals around her. She has adventures with Old Dora and Daisy, the Aboriginal women who help raise her and her brothers and sisters. They teach her about bush tucker and tell her stories of debil debils.My Outback Childhood is the story of Toni's unconventional upbringing on Killarney - stalking goannas, helping in the cattle yards, riding horses and sleeping under the stars. Young readers will be captivated by this true story of a childhood filled with Outback adventures. Fascinating for city kids and country children alike, this is a unique story that educates as well as entertains.
My Pants Are Haunted (Dear Dumb Diary #2)
by Jim BentonRead the hilarious, candid (and sometimes not-so-nice), diaries of Jamie Kelly, who promises that everything in her diary is true -- or at least as true as it needs to be.They were just a soft, ordinary pair of thrift-shop jeans until Jamie Kelly tried them on . . . Then they became a tight, scratchy, slightly smelly, and utterly ordinary pair of thrift-shop jeans with an embarrassing haunting problem. Do the pants have the power to soothe a vengeful beagle, vanquish The Prettiest Girl in the World, or make the wearer irresistible to the eighth cutest guy in the grade? Are the haunted pants so dazzling they can hurt and maybe permanently damage the eyes of onlookers? Or are the haunted pants just, well, haunted (which is kind of gross when you think about it)?