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Never Fear, Meena's Here! (The Meena Zee Books)
by Karla ManternachMeena discovers the secret to being a good friend and big sister in this superpower-filled sequel to Meena Meets Her Match that&’s perfect &“for Junie B. graduates&” (Kirkus Reviews).Meena&’s life is more colorful than ever. When she finds a mysterious ring that seems to give her powers, Meena sets out to prove that she&’s a superhero. The trouble is, her best friends might not believe her, Meena&’s little sister wants to be more than just a sidekick, and worst of all, an incident at school makes everyone think Meena is the one who needs to be saved. But even heroes need help from their friends sometimes. If Meena can figure that out, she might just discover her true powers…and theirs!
Never Forgotten
by Patricia C. McKissackA 2012 Coretta Scott King Author Honor BookThis gorgeous picture book by Newbery Honor winner Patricia C. McKissack and two-time Caldecott Medal-winning husband-and-wife team Leo and Diane Dillon is sure to become a treasured keepsake for African American families. Set in West Africa, this a lyrical story-in-verse is about a young black boy who is kidnapped and sold into slavery, and his father who is left behind to mourn the loss of his son. Here's a beautiful, powerful, truly unforgettable story about family, memory, and freedom."Forceful and iconic," raves Publishers Weekly in a starred review.
Never Girls #12: The Never Girls)
by Kiki Thorpe Jana ChristyKate loves flying in Never Land, and Kate loves playing soccer. But when she accidentally takes a flying leap during soccer practice, Kate realizes that there may be lots of fun ways to use fairy dust in the real world . . . and mischievous fast-flyer Vidia is just the fairy to help her. Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter book series for readers ages 6 to 10--The Never Girls!
Never Girls #13: The Never Girls)
by Kiki Thorpe Jana ChristyFour best friends--Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby--travel to Never Land, where they find adventure and friendship. Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter book series for readers ages 6 to 9--Disney The Never Girls!
Never Girls #1: In a Blink (Disney Fairies)
by Kiki Thorpe illustrated by RH DisneyThe Disney Fairies star in a magical all-new early chapter book series for kids ages 6 to 10-The Never Girls! The smell of salt water, a gust of seabreeze, and the bell-like ringing of a fairy's laugh are the only hints that something magical is happening to Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby. In a blink of an eye, the four friends are whisked out of their ordinary lives to the most wonderful place of all-Never Land, home to fairies, mermaids . . . and now four lost girls. The girls don't want to leave right away, but Queen Clarion and Tinker Bell have figured out a way for them to get home. Will Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby's fantastic adventure end before it's barely begun?
Never Girls #2: The Space Between (Disney Fairies)
by Kiki Thorpe illustrated by RH DisneyThe Disney Fairies star in a magical all-new early chapter book series for kids ages 6 to 10-The Never Girls! It's not fair! Just as they were settling in at Pixie Hollow, Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby have to go home! Tinker Bell says no kids have ever come back to Never Land, but Lainey refuses to believe it. Will she never get to ride a deer through the woods again? And how can she learn the languages of animals without the fairies' help? But even when they leave Never Land, its magic seems to follow them! That mouse in Lainey's kitchen-she's sure it was one of the fairies' dairy mice! Is there some kind of a splinter between the worlds?
Never Girls #5: Wedding Wings (Never Girls #5)
by Kiki Thorpe Jana ChristyGabby is going to be a flower girl in a wedding! But a Never Land fairy hidden in her basket causes big trouble on her big day. Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter book series for girls ages 6 to 9--The Never Girls!
Never Grow Up (A Baxter Family Children Story)
by Karen Kingsbury Tyler RussellIn the third book in Karen Kingsbury and Tyler Russell&’s beloved series about the Baxter children, Ashley and Kari Baxter struggle with what it means to grow up.When Kari Baxter is assigned an essay about what she wants to be when she grows up, her mind goes blank. She doesn&’t want to grow up; she wants everything to stay just like it is. But Kari comes to realize that while making time stand still isn&’t possible, she can enjoy every moment with her best family ever. Meanwhile, Ashley Baxter feels the same way. She is worried her siblings are growing up too fast. When she wins the role of Wendy in her school performance of Peter Pan, Ashley gets an idea. Maybe she and her siblings can pledge to never grow up at all! This third story in the Baxter Family Children series shares the reassuring message that even though growing up can be tough, family and friends are always there with support and love.
Never Hit a Ghost with a Baseball Bat
by Eth CliffordMary Rose always knows what to do; Jo-Beth is not so sure. But after a teddybear says: "Never hit a ghost with a baseball bat!" she wants to go back to her Daddy. But Mary Rose is determined to find the ghosts. Jo-Beth hangs in the chase, and both girls are surprised by their findings.
Never Insult a Killer Zucchini
by Elana Azose Brandon AmancioThis is one science fair you&’ll never forget! When Mr. Farnsworth, the science-fair judge, declares that he loves zucchinis, the Killer Zucchini is smitten. As the judge makes his way through the exhibits alphabetically—A (antimatter), B (bionic limb), C (cloning)—the Killer Zucchini tries to show his affection. But when Mr. F gets to K and admits he likes to eat zucchini with ranch dressing, the Killer Zucchini gets steamed and attempts to exact his revenge on the snack-loving judge using the other science-fair projects as his means to an end. Hilarious havoc ensues as the entire science fair is destroyed by his wrath. Engaging backmatter provides the science behind the science fair entries created by the characters in the story.
Never Say Die
by Will HobbsWhen the motto of your village is "never say die," you have a lot to live up to. . . . At home in Canada's Arctic, Nick Thrasher is an accomplished Inuit hunter at fifteen. About to bring home a caribou for his ailing grandfather, Nick loses the meat to a fearsome creature never before seen in the wild. It's half grizzly, half polar bear. Experts will soon be calling it a "grolar bear. " Returning to his village, Nick receives a letter from the half brother he's never met. A former Grand Canyon river guide, Ryan Powers is now a famous wildlife photographer. He'll soon be coming to Nick's part of the world to raft the remote Firth River in search of huge herds of migrating caribou. Ryan also wants to learn what Inuit hunters are saying about climate change in the Arctic. He invites Nick to come along and help him find the caribou. Barely down the river, disaster strikes. Nick and Ryan are both thrown into the freezing river and find themselves under a ceiling of solid ice. With nothing but the clothes on his back and the knife on his hip, Nick is up against it in a world of wolves, caribou, and grizzlies. All the while, the monstrous grolar bear stalks the land.
Never Say Die (Alex Rider #11)
by Anthony HorowitzThe world’s greatest teen spy is back in action in a thrilling new mission: destroy once and for all the terrorist organization SCORPIA. Americans may have purchased more than 6 million copies of Alex's adventures, but now, more than ever, we all need his heroics.Following the events of Scorpia Rising, Alex relocates to San Francisco as he slowly recovers from the tragic death of his best friend and caregiver, Jack Starbright, at the hands of terrorists working for SCORPIA. With Jack gone, Alex feels lost and alone, but then, out of the blue, he receives a cryptic email--just three words long, but enough to make Alex believe that Jack may be alive. Armed with this shred of hope, Alex boards a flight bound for Egypt and embarks on a dubious quest to track Jack down.Yet SCORPIA knows Alex's weakness. And the question of whether Jack is alive soon takes a backseat to a chilling new terrorist plot--one that will play with Alex’s mind as he grasps the magnitude of what is at stake.From Egypt to France to Wales, from luxury yachts to abandoned coal mines, Alex traverses a minefield of dangers and cryptic clues as he fights to discover the truth. The #1 New York Times bestselling series, perfect for fans of James Bond and Jason Bourne, is back with a vengeance!Praise for Never Say Die"Once again amid races, chases, hails of bullets, and increasingly spectacular explosions, the teenage James Bond pulls off one awesome feat of derring-do after another. [This] fresh caper . . . roars along to a (naturally) explosive climax."—Booklist"In his usual breakneck fashion, Horowitz whisks Alex from one improbable situation to another . . . this installment is sure to please Alex's legions of fans."—Kirkus Reviews
Never Say Nether: An Unofficial Minecrafter's Novel (Secrets of an Overworld Survivor #4)
by Grace Sandford Greyson MannWill can hardly wait to explore the Nether with his best friend, Mina. But when his perfect older brother insists on coming along, Will’s excitement fades—he is sure he doesn’t need Seth’s protection!To prove it, Will challenges every mob they meet along the way to a fight. Will’s battle skills are improving, but when the trio reaches the Nether, they’re quickly in over their heads—and Will’s showing off puts everyone in danger! Can he learn to work together with his brother in order to survive?Beginning readers and young gamers alike will root for Will and Seth in this fourth installment in the Secrets of an Overworld Survivor series!
Never Swim in Applesauce
by Katherine Applegate Brian BiggsThe hilarious chapter book series about an accidental rule breaker from Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning and bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan and Crenshaw, returns with a fresh new cover from artist Brian Biggs and bonus material!Roscoe's first grade class is going on their first field trip ever to an apple orchard! It's so much fun picking apples and seeing how applesauce is made. Ms. Diz, his teacher, expects the class to be on their very best behavior. And Roscoe tries--he really does--but somehow he still manages to land in a very sticky situation.Roscoe and his comical misadventures will appeal to fans of Megan McDonald's Stink series, Nancy Krulik's George Brown, Class Clown series, and Dan Gutman's My Weirder School series. This repackaged edition includes Roscoe Riley's Time-Out Activities, featuring lists, games, and more.
Never Thirteen (The Evers #2)
by Stacy McAnultyWhat if you were twelve for all of eternity? From the award-winning author of The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl comes a magical mystery about a group of kids called the Evers who have been alive for hundreds of years.Ivy Stewart thought West Archer Academy was the first step to everything she&’d always wanted. The key to her entire future. But now…she might not even have a future.It&’s the start of a new semester, and Ivy&’s very old friends and her very new immortality are at odds. The Evers, kids who are hundreds of years old and never age, are determined to save Ivy from suffering that same miserable fate…even if it means she won&’t remember them. But what&’s worse? Forgetting her family, her friends, her life or never turning thirteen?Ronan is done running from his psychic powers. He knows he can help Ivy—once he figures out how—but he can&’t shake the bad feeling he has around the rest of the Evers. Can he trust them? Can the Evers trust Ronan? Or are they all doomed to fight this centuries-old battle forever… and ever?
Never Trust a Troll! #18
by Kate McmullanAfter spending the summer at spooky Camp Dragononka, Wiglaf and his pals are back at DSA. They're no longer the youngest lads and lasses—now they're in Class II, and they are expected to show new students the ropes. Wiglaf not only has to put up with his wild and crazy little brother Dudwin, but also with his Class I "Little Buddy, who turns out to be a not-so-little troll! Wiglaf wants to be a good "Big Buddy" but it's not easy when the troll is always playing jokes on him. And what about the fire-breathing dragon that the troll swears is in the woods outside DSA? Is it really there? Or is this just another one of the troll's great big fibs? .
Never Trust a Troll! (Dragon Slayers' Academy #18)
by Kate Mcmullan Bill BassoAfter spending the summer at spooky Camp Dragononka, Wiglaf and his pals are back at DSA. They're no longer the youngest lads and lasses--now they're in Class II, and they are expected to show new students the ropes. Wiglaf not only has to put up with his wild and crazy little brother Dudwin, but also with his Class I "Little Buddy, who turns out to be a not-so-little troll! Wiglaf wants to be a good "Big Buddy" but it's not easy when the troll is always playing jokes on him. And what about the fire-breathing dragon that the troll swears is in the woods outside DSA? Is it really there? Or is this just another one of the troll's great big fibs?
Never Underestimate Your Dumbness (Dear Dumb Diary #7)
by Jim BentonSneak a peek inside the NY Times bestselling diary of Jamie Kelly, who promises that everything she writes is true -- or at least as true as it needs to be.Dear Dumb Diary,Isabella is probably right. She almost always is.When I think back on all the things I've seen Angeline do, the one thing they have in common is that they're all dumb. (They're all strawberry-scented, too, but I think that's just her conditioner -- although her body might actually secrete its own strawberry scent.)But of all the dumb things she's ever done, this has got to be the dumbest. . . .
Never Wear Red Lipstick on Picture Day
by Allison Gutknecht Stevie LewisThe spirited and sassy eight-year-old Mandy Berr strives to look--and behave!--her best in this sweet and funny tale.Class Picture Day is fast approaching, and Mandy Berr is looking for the perfect accessory that will complete her special outfit. Her fancy-dancy sunglasses, sparkly scarf, and pink handbag are all up for consideration--but Mandy isn't sure those will be good enough. As if picking out an appropriate look for her class picture wasn't enough to worry about, the principal announces a contest for the entire school: whoever exhibits the best behavior in the lunchroom for two weeks gets to have a lunch with him in the mythical teacher's lounge! Mandy is determined to win...but will her nemesis, Dennis, get in her way?
Never a Doll Moment (Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol #19)
by Andres MiedosoYou&’re never too old to play with dolls in this nineteenth spooky adventure in the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol series!A slumber party at Grandma Cole&’s house turns into a never-sleep-again party, and it&’s not because of all the sugar and sweets waiting for Andres and Desmond. Nope. Who can get any shut-eye in a house full of haunted dolls? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on every page, the Desmond Cole Ghost Patrol chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Never to be Told
by Becky CitraAsia has lived with elderly Ira and his wife Maddy on their farm for as long as she can remember. When Ira has a heart attack Asia's world is turned upside down. Faced with the possibility of losing the only family she has ever known, Asia is frightened but fascinated by the appearance of a ghost that only she can see and hear.
Neverforgotten: (neverforgotten Spanish Edition)
by Alejandra AlgortaA New York Times Best Book of the YearA Kids' Indie Next ListAn Indies Introduce SelectionNew York Public Library's Best of the YearABC Group Best Books for Young Readers"A transformative, noteworthy debut. A philosophical read, begging discussion and interpretation."—Pam Muñoz Ryan, New York Times★ "Algorta's narrative glides with skillful pacing and poetic yet accessible language; Rickenmann's soft, detail-rich illustrations tonally match the refined internal rhythm of the prose."—Publishers Weekly (starred)★ "Poetic...lyrical and moving novel with a melancholic ode to coming of age."—Foreword Reviews (starred)★ "An unmissable tale about loss and reclamation."—Kirkus (starred)"A memorable and meaningful ride."—Horn BookFabio flies through the streets of Bogotá on his bicycle, the children of his neighborhood trailing behind him. It is there that life feels right—where the world of adults, and their lies, fades away. But then one day, he simply forgets. Forgets how to ride his bicycle. And Fabio will never be the same again.From Colombia comes a special debut talent, Alejandra Algorta, and a first novel of discovery and heartbreak. Algorta's distinct and poetic prose has been translated by award-winning author Aida Salazar, and presented in English and Spanish.
Nevermoor Collection
by Jessica TownsendDiscover Jessica Townsend's magical bestselling Nevermoor series in this set including: Nevermoor, Wundersmith, and Hollowpox !A breathtaking, enchanting series, about a cursed girl who escapes death and finds herself in a magical world--and is tested beyond her wildest imagination.Morrigan Crow is cursed. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she's blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks--and, worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on her eleventh birthday.But as Morrigan awaits her fate, a strange and remarkable man named Jupiter North appears. Chased by black-smoke hounds and shadowy hunters on horseback, he whisks her away into the safety of a secret, magical city called Nevermoor.It's then that Morrigan discovers Jupiter has chosen her to contend for a place in the city's most prestigious organization: the Wundrous Society. In order to join, she must compete in four difficult and dangerous trials against hundreds of other children, each with an extraordinary talent that sets them apart--an extraordinary talent that Morrigan insists she does not have. To stay in the safety of Nevermoor for good, Morrigan will need to find a way to pass the tests--or she'll have to leave the city to confront her deadly fate.This fast-paced plot and imaginative world has a fresh new take on magic that will appeal to a new generation of readers.
Nevermoor: The Trials Of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor Ser. #1)
by Jessica TownsendO dia em que veio ao mundo — o dia de Eventide — marcou o início de uma era de azares para os habitantes de Jackalfax. O infortúnio que atrai para todos à sua volta condenou Morrigan e todas as crianças nascidas naquele dia a morrer na noite do seu décimo primeiro aniversário. <P><P> Ensombrada por esta maldição e sem qualquer perspetiva de futuro, tenta enfrentar o seu destino com bravura, apesar da indiferença dos pais. Mas, pouco antes de o relógio bater a hora marcada para a sua morte, a nossa heroína ganha uma nova esperança quando conhece Jupiter North, que a resgata do seu destino e a leva para a cidade secreta de Nevermoor, onde poderá ficar a salvo da maldição que a persegue. No entanto, para aí poder permanecer, terá de provar o seu valor e superar alguns desafios com a ajuda de um talento muito especial que insiste não ter
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor #1)
by Jessica Townsend<P>A breathtaking, enchanting new series by debut author Jessica Townsend, about a cursed girl who escapes death and finds herself in a magical world--but is then tested beyond her wildest imagination Morrigan Crow is cursed. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she's blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks--and, worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on her eleventh birthday. <P>But as Morrigan awaits her fate, a strange and remarkable man named Jupiter North appears. Chased by black-smoke hounds and shadowy hunters on horseback, he whisks her away into the safety of a secret, magical city called Nevermoor. <P>It's then that Morrigan discovers Jupiter has chosen her to contend for a place in the city's most prestigious organization: the Wundrous Society. In order to join, she must compete in four difficult and dangerous trials against hundreds of other children, each boasting an extraordinary talent that sets them apart--an extraordinary talent that Morrigan insists she does not have. To stay in the safety of Nevermoor for good, Morrigan will need to find a way to pass the tests--or she'll have to leave the city to confront her deadly fate. <P>Perfect for fans of the Harry Potter series and Neil Gaiman, this fast-paced plot and imaginative world has a fresh new take on magic that will appeal to a new generation of readers. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>