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Giant Steps to Change the World
by Spike Lee Tonya Lewis LeeEveryone has it in them to be a hero. Everyone who reads about those men and women who stood up for what they believed in, who sacrificed everything for a passion or love, who took a step into a place where no one had ever stood before has what it takes to be among those names. You don't have to be the bravest or the strongest; you simply have to believe in something enough to overcome all odds, to conquer every obstacle and succeed. You need to do what all those people have done before you--jump that first hurdle, write that first word, paint that first stroke. Take that first step. For it is in you to be a hero--the only question is whether or not you know it.
Giant: A Panda of the Enchanted Forest
by Xuan Loc XuanA panda bear and his woodland friends must save the Sichuan Forest from careless developers in this illustrated children&’s book. Giant the panda is lounging in the majestic forest, chewing on bamboo shoots, when a forest fire starts. People from the city are clear-burning the forest for development! Giant seeks help and tries to extinguish the fire. It will take the heroic efforts of Giant and his friends to save the Sichuan forest and its many inhabitants. Featuring charming illustrations from talented Vietnamese artist Xuan Loc Xuan, Giant: The Panda of the Enchanted Forest is an invitation for kids to get in touch with nature and respect unfamiliar animals and trees at risk of extinction.This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book.
Giant: The Unlikely Origins of Shim (Merlin Saga)
by T.A. BarronA prequel to the bestselling Merlin saga starring Shim, a young giant who must embark on a dangerous adventure when he's shrunk to the size of a man's knee. *&“An excellent jumping-in point for new readers as well as pleasurable reading for established fans…Simply delightful.&”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Read it before you see it! The Merlin saga is soon to be a major motion picture!Shim has only ever known a world of peace. Unusually big and strong even for a young giant, he lives on the magical isle of Fincayra, immersed in nature as well as tales of wizards, mer folk, and dragons. Suddenly that world explodes in chaos. A terrible attack forces Shim and his mother to flee — and take a hazardous journey to reach the only person who could possibly help them, the mysterious Domnu. But when a wager goes horribly wrong, Shim shrinks down to a tiny fraction of his size. Now only as tall as a man&’s knee, he finds himself lost in a deadly swamp. Worse yet, he has forgotten something important, something truly essential. But what? As small as he is now, Shim must find giant-size courage. He embarks on a perilous quest to discover what happened, what secret he forgot, and what it really means to be a giant. Combining his trademark passion, adventure, and spiritual depth, T. A. Barron tells the origin story of this beloved character from his highly acclaimed, international bestselling series, The Merlin Saga. As the Prequel to the Saga, this story is as big as a giant... and as magical as Merlin.
Gib Rides Home (Gib #1)
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderAll Gib ever wanted was to be adopted, but life with a family isn&’t quite what he thought it would beGib was sent to an orphanage when he was six years old, and with each year, he knows it becomes less likely that he will be adopted into a loving family. As kids get older, they are more likely to be adopted onto a farm, meaning a hard life of unpaid labor. And after seeing a friend come back battered and near death, Gib is understandably worried. When his turn for adoption finally comes, Gib is surprised to learn that life on the farm isn&’t too difficult. His new &“parents,&” the Thorntons, are kind to him, and his job in the stables is fun and interesting. It is as close to the home of his dreams as he could possibly imagine. And though Gib doesn&’t remember much of his past before the orphanage, as time passes, Gib realizes that his new family may be more connected to his real family than he ever imagined. This smart, touching novel is based on the life of author Zilpha Keatley Snyder&’s father and his experience as an orphan in the 1900s. This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Gib and the Gray Ghost (Gib #2)
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderGib might have finally found the family he&’s always wanted. Will he be adopted for good?No child wants an extended stay in the Lovell House Home for Orphaned and Abandoned Boys. And in the sequel to Gib Rides Home, Gib, a smart, resourceful eleven-year-old orphan, returns to the Thornton family&’s ranch, hoping for a much happier experience this time. Instead of the farm labor that most orphans his age are forced to do, he gets the benefits of being part of the family: reduced chores and the freedom to go to school. Luckily, Gib also has a way with horses—and life with Livy, the irrepressible Thornton daughter, proves that horses can be much easier to deal with than people. When a whipped and starved horse comes to the Thornton Ranch during a blizzard, Gib finds a way to save this incredible creature. And while helping the horse recuperate and acclimate to his new home, Gib realizes that he may have finally found a permanent home of his own. This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Gib and the Gray Ghost (Gib #2)
by Zilpha Keatley SnyderGib might have finally found the family he&’s always wanted. Will he be adopted for good?No child wants an extended stay in the Lovell House Home for Orphaned and Abandoned Boys. And in the sequel to Gib Rides Home, Gib, a smart, resourceful eleven-year-old orphan, returns to the Thornton family&’s ranch, hoping for a much happier experience this time. Instead of the farm labor that most orphans his age are forced to do, he gets the benefits of being part of the family: reduced chores and the freedom to go to school. Luckily, Gib also has a way with horses—and life with Livy, the irrepressible Thornton daughter, proves that horses can be much easier to deal with than people. When a whipped and starved horse comes to the Thornton Ranch during a blizzard, Gib finds a way to save this incredible creature. And while helping the horse recuperate and acclimate to his new home, Gib realizes that he may have finally found a permanent home of his own. This ebook features an extended biography of Zilpha Keatley Snyder.
Giddy Up, Li'l Buckaroos!
by Mark IacolinaBuckaroos ride. Buckaroos wrangle. Buckaroos spurs go jingle jangle. This rollicking, rhyming book will have young cowboys and girls eager to pull on their boots, put on their hats, and saddle up. With his trusty dog by his side, this little buckaroo goes riding through a rootin tootin day filled with action, fun, and even a first place prize!
Giddy Up, Unicorn!
by DANI GOMEZA sweet and sparkling picture book about a tattooed dad and his daughter's mutual and boundless love of all things unicorns.Emma loves unicorns! And her dad does, too. Unicorn stories, unicorn slippers, unicorn dolls and drawings. Emma wants all the unicorns and her dad is right there with her for all of it. As her interests change and Emma grows older, her dad holds onto those precious memories.All good sparkly things come full circle as this strong and sensitive dad is able to dust off his favorite unicorns and create new memories of his "little" girl as both of their lives giddy up and grow.This timely tale of sweet memories is a must for fathers and daughters alike.
Gifts of Ramadan
by Kim EllisObservers of Ramadan fast from sunrise to sunset. Asef faces a lonely day at school while fasting for the first time.
Gigantopus from Planet X! (The Weird Zone #6)
by Tony AbbottHumongous Studios makes the weirdest horror movies ever, and in its next film, the monster is a real-life threat! Sean and Holly&’s dad owns the wackiest business in Grover&’s Mill: a horror filmmaking studio. For his newest movie, their dad has decided to feature a gigantic robot octopus as the star of the show. When Holly and Sean visit the studio with their friends, they are excited to get a first-hand look at how movies are made. Unfortunately, there is one problem: Gigantopus is completely out of control, and its alien master plans to use the star to take Grover&’s Mill back to her home planet!In a fight fit for the big screen, Holly and Sean must battle Gigantopus and save their town from being sucked into space. This may turn out to be their dad&’s oddest movie yet!
Gigi Shin Is Not a Nerd (Gigi Shin #1)
by Lyla LeeThis first book in a sparkling middle grade series &“reminiscent of Ann M. Martin&’s Baby-Sitters Club books&” (Kirkus Reviews) follows a young Korean American girl who starts a business with her best friends to support her artistic dreams.Jiyoung &“Gigi&” Shin loves to create, from her zany outfits to self-executed haircuts. She dreams of becoming an artist and doodles every chance she gets—at school instead of taking notes, in choir instead of singing, and at home instead of homework. Art is her way of escaping her boring life in suburban Middle of Nowhere, Texas. Unfortunately, her working class, immigrant parents want her to focus on her studies and pursue something more &“practical.&” Gigi only really feels like herself in art class and at lunch with her best friends, Carolina and Zeina. When Gigi learns about an elite art camp on the east coast, she&’s determined to go. But she knows her parents won&’t let her, much less pay for it. After overhearing her little brother Tommy complain about how hard math is and how his teacher goes too fast for him, Gigi has a brilliant idea: forming a tutoring club with her friends to make enough money for the art camp. With Carolina, Zeina, and Carolina&’s friend, Emma, the girls go all in, each with a reason for wanting the business to succeed. But the first few sessions with their classmates are a little chaotic, and Gigi wonders if she will end up sacrificing more than she bargained for to achieve her dreams.
Gigi Shin, Live from Manhattan (Gigi Shin #2)
by Lyla LeeThis second book in a sparkling middle grade series that gives a fresh take on The Baby-Sitters Club follows Gigi and her friends to New York City as they attend the art camp of their dreams.Gigi Shin is looking forward to her best summer ever: not only did she get accepted to the prestigious Starscape Art Academy in New York City, but so did all her friends and fellow Ace Squad members! Plus, Gigi&’s art idol, Christiana Moon, is going to be a guest lecturer and Gigi is determined to make a great impression. But as soon as they land in NYC, things don&’t exactly go to plan. Instead of being able to room with each other, the girls are all assigned to room with other attendees; Gigi is paired with Sohee, who doesn&’t seem too excited to have Gigi as a roommate. The workload is heavy, and while the teachers are all experts in their field, they aren&’t exactly the best instructors—including Gigi&’s idol, Christiana, who&’s dismissive when Gigi asks her for advice. When all the attendees are given a huge opportunity to showcase their work, Gigi and her friends are determined to turn things around and make the best of camp, using the city for inspiration. With the help of some unexpected allies, can Gigi prove to everyone—and herself—that she has what it takes?
Gildaen
by Emilie BuchwaldA rabbit journeys to help a witch with amnesia find her rightful name and place. Filled with shapeshifting magic, intrigue, a battle between white and black magic, a council of cats, palace intrigue, a boart hunt, and a final battle with a ruthless monster guarding the talisman that will save a kingdom.
Gimme Shelter: Misadventures and Misinformation (The Chicken Squad #5)
by Doreen Cronin Stephen GilpinThe Chicken Squad is back for their fifth (mis)adventure in this “lip-bitingly funny” (School Library Journal) chapter book from the bestselling author of Click, Clack, Moo and The Trouble with Chickens.The Chicken Squad prides themselves on being ready for anything. Marshmallow life preserves? Check. Copious bags of jellybeans for a car ride? Check. Storm shelter? Storm shelter! They need a storm shelter in case there is ever a storm. So Sugar takes it upon himself to build one in the yard. But it turns out it’s not big enough for everyone. And the big dig has unearthed some mysterious surprises.
Ginger the Kitten (Dr. KittyCat #9)
by Jane ClarkeDr. KittyCat is a talented vet -- and an adorable cat. She's ready to rescue whenever help is needed.We'll be there in a whisker!On a bright sunny day, Thistledown Meadow is the perfect place for a nature walk. But when frisky little kitten Ginger gets stung by a bee, it's up to Dr. KittyCat to come to her rescue!This book has two-color art inside! Supercute photographs of real puppies and kittens combine with hand-drawn blue line art for a completely unique look.
Gingersnap
by Patricia Reilly GiffIt's 1944, W.W. II is raging. Jayna's big brother Rob is her only family. When Rob is called to duty on a destroyer, Jayna is left in their small town in upstate New York with their cranky landlady. But right before he leaves, Rob tells Jayna a secret: they may have a grandmother in Brooklyn. Rob found a little blue recipe book with her name and an address for a bakery. When Jayna learns that Rob is missing in action, she's devastated. Along with her turtle Theresa, the recipe book, and an encouraging, ghostly voice as her guide, Jayna sets out for Brooklyn in hopes of finding the family she so desperately needs.
Ginnie and the New Girl
by Catherine Woolley[from the back cover] ""What does Marcia think she's doing!" Ginnie fumed aloud. "Geneva's my best friend, not hers!"" It was true. Ginnie and Geneva had been "best friends" for a long time. Then Ginnie saw Geneva walk home from school with Marcia. All of a sudden Ginnie felt like an outsider. But in the next few weeks, many things began to happen. ..."
Ginny Off the Map
by Caroline HickeyA heartfelt coming-of-age novel about trying to find one&’s place in the world perfect for fans of Judy Blume, The Fourteenth Goldfish, and The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl. There are two things Ginny Pierce loves most in the world: geography facts and her father. But when her dad is deployed overseas and Ginny&’s family must move to yet another town, not even her facts can keep her afloat. The geography camp she&’s been anxiously awaiting gets canceled, and her new neighbors prefer her basketball-star sister. Worst of all, her dad is in a war zone and impossible to get ahold of. Ginny decides that running her own camp for the kids on her street will solve all her problems. But can she convince them (and herself) that there's more to her than just facts? With a fierce heart and steadfast determination, Ginny tackles the challenges and rewards of staying true to herself during a season of growth. This thoughtful novel explores the strength that develops through adversity; Ginny must learn to trust her inner compass as she navigates the world around her.A Kirkus Best Children's Book of the Year A Reading Middle Grade Best Book of the Year A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection
Giovani dos Santos (Superstars of Soccer SPANISH)
by Ana Patricia ValayEn México y en el mundo, el nombre de Giovani Dos Santos es sinónimo de goles. Desde que era un niño su habilidad con el balón cautivaban a quienes lo conocían. Fue campeón goleador en infinidad de ocasiones, pero fue hasta el campeonato con la sub-17 en que triunfara la selección contra Brasil, cuando se convirtió en un verdadero héroe nacional. A partir de ahí, los ojos de los amantes del fútbol han estado sobre él. Ha ganado dos Copas de Oro para México, y ha jugado junto a los grandes como Ronaldinho y Messi en uno de los mejores equipos del mundo, el FC Barcelona, pero algunos dicen que la fama lo afectó y que los excesos de la juventud, le están cobrando factura. Sin embargo a pesar de los tropiezos, Giovani lucha por remontar y volver a ser la promesa que no sólo México, sino todo el mundo espera.
Giovani dos Santos (Superstars of Soccer)
by Ana Patricia ValayEn México y en el mundo, el nombre de Giovani Dos Santos es sinónimo de goles. Desde que era un niño su habilidad con el balón cautivaban a quienes lo conocían. Fue campeón goleador en infinidad de ocasiones, pero fue hasta el campeonato con la sub-17 en que triunfara la selección contra Brasil, cuando se convirtió en un verdadero héroe nacional. A partir de ahí, los ojos de los amantes del fútbol han estado sobre él. Ha ganado dos Copas de Oro para México, y ha jugado junto a los grandes como Ronaldinho y Messi en uno de los mejores equipos del mundo, el FC Barcelona, pero algunos dicen que la fama lo afectó y que los excesos de la juventud, le están cobrando factura. Sin embargo a pesar de los tropiezos, Giovani lucha por remontar y volver a ser la promesa que no sólo México, sino todo el mundo espera.
Girl Detective: A Friday Barnes Mystery (Friday Barnes Mysteries)
by R. A. Spratt“A must-have series for middle-grade readers.” —BooklistImagine if Sherlock Holmes was an eleven-year-old girl!When Friday Barnes, girl genius, solves a bank robbery, she uses the reward money to send herself to Highcrest Academy, the most exclusive boarding school in the country—and discovers it's a hotbed of crime!Soon she's investigating everything from disappearing homework to the terrifying Yeti haunting the school swamp. But the biggest mystery yet is Ian Wainscott, the handsomest (and most arrogant) boy in school who inexplicably hates her. Will the homework be found? Can they ever track down the Yeti? And why is Ian out to ruin her?Girl Detective is the first book in the hilarious Friday Barnes Mystery series.
Girl Meets World: Follow Your Heart
by Disney Book GroupWhen Riley is forced to give up her cell phone and talk face-to-face with her crush Lucas, will she connect or will she shut down? Then, when another girl tries to get Lucas's attention, can Maya help her best friend win back her guy?
Girl Meets World: Friend Power
by Disney Book GroupWhen Riley decides to sneak out to a college party with Maya, she's plagued by her guilty conscience. Is it weird her conscience comes in the form of a giant potato tot? Perhaps . . . But the real question is, even if Riley's parents don't catch her, can she live with herself for lying to them? Then news of Riley and Lucas's first kiss gets out, and their peers push them into declaring they are a couple. Super lame. What's worse, things between them suddenly get, well, awkward. Will Lucas and Riley live awkwardly ever after, or will they figure out that the power of friendship can overcome anything?