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All Is Nat Lost: A Graphic Novel (Nat Enough)
by Maria ScrivanThe fifth book in the New York Times bestselling series that began with Nat Enough!Nat's class trip is a bigger adventure than she imagined!Nat is on an overnight class trip to Philadelphia, which is her first time in a big city without her parents. And it's a big deal because Nat's mom and dad are finally giving her the independence she's been longing for. But the trip is off to a bad start -- with one disaster after another -- and if things keep up, Nat's on track to lose her newfound freedom for good!Can she turn things around in time, or will her first chance with liberty be her last?
All My Noble Dreams and Then What Happens
by Gloria WhelanRosalind is caught between two worlds as Gandhi's nonviolent revolution takes hold in this companion to Small Acts of Amazing Courage that "seamlessly weaves history and culture into a novel that stands on its own" (Booklist).Rosalind inhabits two worlds in 1920s India. There is the world of her heritage--English to the core, with her strict father who is a major in the British Indian Army, her grieving mother, and a tutor to educate her within the walls of the luxurious estate her family occupies. And then there is the world of her homeland--or the land that feels like home, anyway. The world where followers of Gandhi surround her, and the streets are full of poverty and the whispers of independence. The two worlds are colliding, and despite what Rosalind has been raised to think, she begins to resent the heavy hand of British rule. When her father's military position provides Rosalind the opportunity to meet the Prince of Wales, she has the chance to tell him about the injustice she witnesses in the streets of India. Rosalind desperately wants to do what is right, but will she have the courage? And what will be the consequence?
All Our Relatives: Traditional Native American Thoughts about Nature
by Paul GobleThrough carefully chosen stories from the olden days and art that meticulously reflects traditional designs and colors, Goble provides wonderful insights into the spiritual life of the Plains Indians. His intimate knowledge of their world transports the reader into a vision of the sacred beauty and wisdom that defined traditional Native America.
All Paws on Deck (Roxbury Park Dog Club #4)
by Daphne Maple Annabelle MetayerWhat's better than being best friends? Being best friends who volunteer together at the Roxbury Park Dog Shelter! With a focus on friendship, family, and cute canines, Roxbury Park Dog Club is perfect for tween readers who snap up books from series like Cupcake Diaries and Candy Apple, or for anyone who loves dogs.In this fourth book, Kim has to face the fact that while understanding dogs is easy, keeping up in class can be hard. Her parents are talking about sending her to a different school if she doesn't improve her grades--which would mean leaving the Dog Club! To get through this crisis, Kim will need a helping hand (or paw) from all her friends.
All Pets Allowed: Blackberry Farm 2
by Adele GriffinNew dog, no tricks! Becket Branch has one birthday wish—a dog! Dogs are outgoing and friendly, and they live life loud, just like Becket. Becket&’s twin, Nicholas, wants a pet more like him—a peaceful, quiet indoor cat. When their parents take them to the shelter to choose a dog and a cat, it should be Becket&’s biggest BEAUTIFUL ALERT ever. But Becket&’s dream dog, Dibs, turns out to be a super-shy scaredy-pooch. Meanwhile, Nicholas&’s kitty, Given, loves being the center of attention and greeting visitors to Blackberry Farm. Can Becket and Nicholas learn how to love Dibs and Given as they are—even if they aren&’t exactly the pets the twins dreamed of? With black-and-white drawings throughout by award-winning illustrator LeUyen Pham (Real Friends), this second volume of the Blackberry Farm series offers a gentle message about embracing new friends who may not match preconceived expectations.
All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook
by Leslie Connor<P>From Leslie Connor, award-winning author of Waiting for Normal and Crunch, comes a soaring and heartfelt story about love, forgiveness, and how innocence makes us all rise up. <P> All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook is a powerful story, perfect for fans of Wonder and When You Reach Me. <P>Eleven-year-old Perry was born and raised by his mom at the Blue River Co-ed Correctional Facility in tiny Surprise, Nebraska. His mom is a resident on Cell Block C, and so far Warden Daugherty has made it possible for them to be together. That is, until a new district attorney discovers the truth--and Perry is removed from the facility and forced into a foster home. <P>When Perry moves to the "outside" world, he feels trapped. Desperate to be reunited with his mom, Perry goes on a quest for answers about her past crime. As he gets closer to the truth, he will discover that love makes people resilient no matter where they come from . . . but can he find a way to tell everyone what home truly means?
All Sail Set: A Romance of the Flying Cloud
by Armstrong SperryWho can love the spread of canvas and the bend of the oak and not thrill to the names of the great clippers built by Donald McKay? Great Republic, Sovereign of the Seas, Lightening, Star of the Empire, and Westward Ho these names ring from an era when the windships were the queens of the ocean and sail was king. But the most famous, the one that most securely captured the hearts and imaginations of the entire nation, was McKay's masterpiece, the Flying Cloud.<P><P> Here is the story of Enoch Thacher, a boy whose father lost his fortune at sea, who McKay takes on during the lofting, building, and rigging of the Cloud, and who finally ships out on her for her maiden, record-breaking trip around the Horn. This realistic and riveting narrative will keep even landlubbers pegged to their seats.<P> A Newbery Honor Book.
All Shook Up (From the Files of Madison Finn #22)
by Laura DowerIt&’s Maddie vs. Maddie when a new friend admits she&’s crushing on Hart JonesIt&’s the Junior World Leaders Conference at Far Hills and everyone is excited to participate. Madison gets partnered with a girl she never really noticed before, Madhur, whose family is from India and Pakistan. Although the girls are from different cultures, they find that they have a lot of great things in common—including the nickname Maddie. Unfortunately, another thing they have in common is a crush on Hart! Madison really likes her new friend and is excited to be her partner at the conference—but Madhur&’s feelings for Hart have Maddie starting to unravel. Can she play it cool?
All That Glitters
by Jill SantopoloAly and Brooke open a nail salon just for kids in this first book of the Sparkle Spa series!Sisters Aly and Brooke love spending time at their mom's popular and successful nail salon--it's their "home away from home." At the end of another incredibly busy day, Mom complains she is completely overwhelmed at work, even more so by all the kids who come to have manis and pedis. That's when the sisters have a brilliant idea: Why don't they open up a mini nail salon just for kids within Mom's store? Their plan needs a bit of polish, but all signs point to success...
All That Glitters (Dollars to Doughnuts)
by Catherine DalyFrom budgeting to spending, from good deals to bad value, this new early chapter book series, Dollars to Doughnuts, tackles and explains big financial topics for kids!Lately Lucy has been spending a lot of time—and money—with Avery, the rich new girl in school: ice cream after school, boba teas, the arcade. Now Avery wants to go to SugarFest, the hottest, sweetest ticket in the city. Lucy thinks it will be amazing. Her best friend, Julian, on the other hand, isn&’t sure. Why can&’t they do something free instead?
All That Glitters (Enchanted Pony Academy #1)
by Lisa Ann ScottIn this fabulous fantasy series opener, one of the newest students at a school for magical ponies learns about confidence and the power within.Daisy is thrilled to be attending the Enchanted Pony Academy, where glitter ponies learn to use their magic. But she’s nervous, too. Daisy’s hooves are sparkly, just like every other magical pony’s, but they don’t give off glitter. And worse, she has no idea what her magical power might be!Will the Academy help Daisy discover her magic and make all her dreams come true . . . or will she learn that there’s been a huge mistake?
All That Glitters (From the Files of Madison Finn #20)
by Laura DowerLindsay is down in the dumps, and it's up to Maddie to save her New York City birthday celebrationMadison, Aimee, and Fiona are invited to celebrate Lindsay's birthday in New York City! Bright lights, fancy restaurants, shopping--Lindsay's fabulous aunt Mimi will make it a weekend no one will forget. But Lindsay is having a rough time dealing with her parents' divorce and isn't in the celebrating spirit. Maddie knows all about being in the middle of the Big D. Can she help Lindsay see the light when her family situation seems a bit dark? It'll take a lot of BFF love to help Lindsay enjoy her special day.
All That Glitters (Sparkle Spa #1)
by Jill SantopoloAly and Brooke open a nail salon just for kids in this first book of the Sparkle Spa series! Sisters Aly and Brooke love spending time at their mom’s popular and successful nail salon—it’s their “home away from home.” At the end of another incredibly busy day, Mom complains she is completely overwhelmed at work, even more so by all the kids who come to have manis and pedis. That’s when the sisters have a brilliant idea: Why don’t they open up a mini nail salon just for kids within Mom’s store? Their plan needs a bit of polish, but all signs point to success…
All The Answers
by Kate MessnerFor fans of Wendy Mass and Andrew Clements comes a new, magical middle-grade adventure from Kate Messner. What if your pencil had all the answers? Would you ace every test? Would you know what your teachers were thinking? When Ava Anderson finds a scratched up pencil she doodles like she would with any other pencil. But when she writes a question in the margin of her math quiz, she hears a clear answer in a voice no one else seems to hear. With the help of her friend Sophie, Ava figures out that the pencil will answer factual questions only - those with definite right or wrong answers - but won't predict the future. Ava and Sophie discover all kinds of uses for the pencil, and Ava's confidence grows with each answer. But it's getting shorter with every sharpening, and when the pencil reveals a scary truth about Ava's family, she realizes that sometimes the bravest people are the ones who live without all the answers. . .
All The Things That Could Go Wrong
by Stewart FosterFrom award-winning author Stewart Foster comes another poignant and hopeful story about facing your fearsThere are two sides to every story Dan is angry. Nothing has been the same since his big brother left, and he’s taking it out on the nearest and weakest target: Alex. Alex is struggling. His severe OCD makes it hard for him to leave the house, especially when Dan and his gang are waiting for him at school . . . Then the boys’ mums arrange for them to meet up and finish building the raft that Dan started with his brother. Two enemies stuck together for the whole of the school holidays – what could possibly go wrong? Praise for THE BUBBLE BOY: ‘Poignant, hopeful and heartbreaking’ Fiona Noble – Children’s Editor, The Bookseller 'Deeply moving and utterly gripping . . . Stewart Foster carries off an astonishing feat of storytelling in this exceptional book' Julia Eccleshare, lovereading.co.uk ‘A gripping and deeply moving book’ Jamila Gavin, author of Coram Boy 'One thing we know about good books is their amazing ability to inspire empathy in the reader; to explore ideas and viewpoints that arise from experiences that are out of our own realm. The Bubble Boy does this with warmth, quirkiness and a light-hearted touch.' The Guardian
All You Need Is Mud (Good Dog #10)
by Cam HigginsIn this charming tenth book of the Good Dog series, Bo plays in the mud with his pig friend!Bo and his pig pal Zonks always have fun with each other. They can talk and roll in the mud all day long! Bo and Zonks agree they have a special connection. But does that mean they&’ve got to be each other&’s best friend? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Good Dog chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
All about Andy (Replica #22)
by Marilyn KayeDo you know who you are? Andy's life is a puzzle-even to him. He knows he's a clone, but other facts remain sketchy. Now he's on a quest to uncover the truth about the ties his father has to the organization-facts that jolt Andy back to past events and that ultimately determine his future. Is Andy's mother really dead? Was he ever really kidnapped? Who is really out to get him? The deeper Andy probes for answers, the more he and Amy learn shocking truths about Project Crescent . . . and about their beginnings.
All about Football
by George SullivanDiscusses the history, equipment, and techniques of football and includes a summary of the rules.
All for One (Definitely Dominguita #3)
by Terry Catasus JenningsJudy Moody meets the One Day at a Time remake in this third story in a chapter book series featuring a young Cuban American girl who tries to find adventure based on the classics she read with her beloved abuela—can Dominguita save a quinceañera?Dom, Pancho, Steph, and their noble steed, Rocco, are ready for their next adventure! When their beloved El Señor Fuentes asks Dom to run a very important errand—to put the order in at the local butcher shop for his daughter, Leni&’s, upcoming quinceañera—Dom is happy to help. But when Señor Fuentes discovers the order was never put in—and the food for the party has been sold to someone else—Dom takes a cue from The Three Musketeers to try and figure out what happened. With the help of Pancho and Steph, Dom discovers the dastardly Bublassi brothers have big plans to sabotage Leni&’s party. Keeping in mind the famous motto All for One and One for All, Mundytown&’s own Three Musketeers are determined to make sure Leni has a party she&’ll remember for all the right reasons!
All in a Drop: How Antony van Leeuwenhoek Discovered an Invisible World
by Lori AlexanderFor fans of the "Who Was" series, this lively, accessible, and full-color chapter book biography shows how a self-taught scientist was the first to observe the microbial life in and around us. By building his own microscope, Antony van Leeuwenhoek advanced humanity's understanding of our oft-invisible world around us. Microbes are everywhere: in the soil and oceans, in snow, and inside our bodies. But in Antony van Leeuwenhoek’s time, people believed that what they saw with their own eyes was all that existed in the world. How did a simple tradesman—who didn’t go to college or speak English or Latin like all the other scientists—change everyone’s minds? Proving that remarkable discoveries can come from the most unexpected people and places, this eye-opening chapter book, illustrated with lively full-color art, celebrates the power of curiosity, ingenuity, and persistence.
All of The Above (Little Brown Novels)
by Shelley PearsallBased on a true story, All of the Above is the delightful and suspenseful story of four inner city students and their quest to build the world's largest tetrahedron. Weaving together the different personal stories of the kids, their teacher, and the community that surrounds them, award-winning author Shelley Pearsall has written a vividly engaging story about the math, life and good-tasting barbecue. Filled with unexpected humor, poignant characters and quiet brilliance, All of the Above is a surprising gem.
All the Best Dogs
by Emily JenkinsFor anyone who loves a dog--and anyone who loves a laugh, comes this sensitive (and silly!) story about growing up and mending fences. An enduring message of friends, community, and the joy of pets.Ask anyone who has a dog and they&’ll tell you that their dog is the best. Really, truly, the best dog in the world. Theirs is the best dog that ever lived, ever, ever, in the history of the known universe.Welcome to the dog park! It&’s a playground for dogs in the big city. Here, four sixth graders (and their dogs!) overlap on one hilarious and important June weekend. Ezra needs to find his lost dog. Cup-Cup needs a friend. (She also needs to learn to walk on a leash.) Mei-Alice wonders if anyone will ever understand her. Panda wonders what will happen if she breaks the rules. Kaleb is covering up a terrible mistake. Grover and Lottie are making lots of terrible mistakes. (Some of them are disgusting.) And Jilly needs to make a new life in a new place. On this almost-summer weekend, a series of surprises, mishaps, and misunderstandings will end up changing all of their lives.
All the Colors of Magic
by Valija Zinck"An exciting new voice among the world's storytellers." -- Cornelia FunkeA heartfelt, adventure-filled, and charming novel about a peculiar girl who embarks on a journey to find her father, the wizard.Penelope has always been different from other children. Her hair has been gray since she was born. It rains every year on her birthday. And she knows what her mother is going to say before the words even come out of her mouth. But one day, Penelope wakes up with sparkling red hair and her mother confesses the truth: Her father is not only still alive, he's a wizard! Penelope has inherited his powers, and must embark on a journey to find him.
All the Dear Little Animals
by Ulf Nilsson"One summer's day we started a business called Funerals Ltd., to help all the poor dead animals in the world. Esther did the digging, I wrote the poems, and Esther's little brother, Puttie, cried." Early readers will love the dry humor and wonderfully rounded story of All the Dear Little Animals. Nilsson perfectly captures the child's perspective, balancing compassion and humor. This is a very funny story about a topic that touches all of us.