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Emily Windsnap and the Land of the Midnight Sun (Emily Windsnap Book #5)
by Liz Kessler Sarah Gibb Natacha LedwidgeThe New York Times best-selling series continues with the half-mermaid embarking on an icy and perilous journey to the Land of the Midnight Sun. Strange storms are blowing up from the ocean, caused by the nightmares of Neptune, King of the Sea. Convinced that his dreams herald an approaching threat, Neptune enlists half-mermaids Emily Windsnap and Aaron for a top-secret mission to find and eliminate the source of the trouble. But Emily and Aaron quickly get in over their heads in the frigid waters of the frozen north. Deep within an alpine lake where magical reflections show what could be rather than what is, the two discover a trove of stolen memories and Neptune’s darkest secret. Double-crosses and double-takes abound in Liz Kessler’s fifth magical mermaid adventure.
Emily Windsnap and the Land of the Midnight Sun: Book 5 (Emily Windsnap #5)
by Liz KesslerEmily and Aaron are sent on a top secret mission by King Neptune. The king has been having nightmares he doesn't understand and he knows only that Emily and Aaron must go to the Land of the Midnight Sun to avoid catastrophe. But when the friends arrive in this icy world of mountains and glaciers, they uncover a mystery more dangerous than they ever imagined.A magical adventure about the power of friendship.
Emily Windsnap and the Ship of Lost Souls: Book 6 (Emily Windsnap #6)
by Liz KesslerWelcome back to the world of Emily Windsnap! A school trip to a beautiful island plunges Emily and her friends into a new adventure. What is the secret of the mysterious ship that sometimes appears on the horizon, and does the answer lie in the lost city of Atlantis?Emily's adventures have been captivating fans for more than ten years, and this is the eagerly awaited sixth book in the bestselling series.
Emily Windsnap and the Tides of Time: Book 9 (Emily Windsnap #9)
by Liz KesslerThe brand new ninth book in the five-million-copy-selling Emily Windsnap series by Liz Kessler. Bubbling with magic, fun, friendship and oceans of adventure.Emily Windsnap has returned home to Brightport, but she can't help but miss the fantastical adventures she's been having on pirates ships and tropical islands. And Brightport isn't exactly welcoming her home either - in fact, her best friend Mandy doesn't seem at all happy to see her. At least she has a new wishing stone, which will grant her three wishes, to help make things better. But whatever Emily wishes seems to end badly... When she wishes for things to improve in Brightport, it has terrible consequences for her mermaid friends in the ocean. And when when she wishes for the ocean to be kept safe, life on land becomes impossible.Can Emily work out how to use the final wish in a way that will save the future for land, sea, and all her friends?
Emily and Jackson Hiding Out (Emily #2)
by Phyllis Reynolds NaylorEmily Wiggins is thrilled that she and her orphan friend Jackson have escaped the clutches of the Child-Catching Services and Emily's villainous uncle Victor. Emily and Jackson are now living happily with her loving aunt Hilda. But just a mighty mouth minute! Someone's snooping around for an orphan child on the run! He knows Jackson is hiding nearby and aims to get a reward for snatching him and sending him to work at a mill. What in leapin' livers should Jackson do? And Emily can't rest easy either, since some sort of creature is coming to their gate when Jackson and Emily are home alone. What in simmering succotash is that moving pile of dirt? Is it a heap of black rags, is it a dusty tumbleweed, no it's . . . Now what in shaking shivers will happen next?
Emily of New Moon
by L. M. MontgomeryLucy Maud Montgomery has been beloved by generations of readers for her Anne of Green Gables stories. In the celebrated Emily trilogy, of which Emily of New Moon is the first volume, Montgomery draws a more realistic portrait of a young girl's life on Prince Edward Island. The twin threads of bright and dark, love and cruelty, hope and despair intertwine in a pattern as significant as it is enduring.Along with Emily Climbs and Emily's Quest, Emily of New Moon insightfully portrays the beauty and anguish of growing up.
Emily of New Moon (Emily Ser. #1)
by L. M. MontgomerySpirited orphan Emily Starr must adjust to her new life on New Moon Farm in this beloved children’s classic by the author of Anne of Green Gables. Set in turn-of-the-century Canada, Emily of New Moon is the coming-of-age story of an imaginative young orphan named Emily Byrd Starr. Ever since her mother died when she was four, Emily has been raised by her loving father. But when Douglas Starr dies of tuberculosis, ten-year-old Emily is sent to live with her maiden aunts, Elizabeth and Laura Murray, and their cousin Jimmy at New Moon Farm on Prince Edward Island, where she suffers loneliness unlike anything she’s ever felt before. Despite conflicts with her strict aunt Elizabeth, Emily finds solace in writing and in nature, and eventually makes friends with hot-tempered tomboy Ilse Burnley, artist Teddy Kent, and a hired boy on the farm, Perry Miller. But will she ever come to love New Moon Farm and call it home? Lucy Maud Montgomery would follow Emily’s story in two subsequent novels, Emily Climbs and Emily’s Quest. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Emily of New Moon: A Virago Modern Classic (Emily Trilogy #31)
by L. M. MontgomeryFROM THE BELOVED AUTHOR OF ANNE OF GREEN GABLESDiscover L. M. Montgomery's own favourite character in the Emily of New Moon trilogy. It features a spirited heroine who will beguile readers of all ages. Emily's story is heart-rending, magical and completely unforgettable. Emily Starr has never known what it is to be unloved. But when her father dies, she is left in the care of her mother's family. Emily is a stranger to the proud Murrays, none of whom think they can cope with such a heartbroken, headstrong girl. They decide to draw lots for her, and Emily is sent to live at New Moon with stern Aunt Elizabeth, the head of the clan. Kind Aunt Laura and friendly, eccentric Cousin Jimmy also live at New Moon, though, so she is not without hope.Emily is enchanted by New Moon, but cannot believe she will ever belong there. With her lively imagination and dreams of being a famous writer, she seems to have a talent for scandalising her family. Before long, though, she has made firm friends: Ilse, a tomboy with a blazing temper, Teddy, an aspiring artist, and Perry, the ambitious houseboy. She brings so much life to New Moon, perhaps one day even Aunt Elizabeth will consider herself lucky to have 'won' Emily.Emily's story continues in: Emily Climbs and Emily's Quest, both available from Virago Modern Classics
Emily of New Moon: Large Print
by Lucy Maud MontgomeryAfter Emily Star&’s father died, making her an orphan, Emily was shipped off to New Moon Farm, owned by her mother&’s snobbish relatives. Convinced she will hate her new life, Emily reluctantly tries to get along with her relatives and fit in at school. New Moon Farm is nothing like what she expected it will be, and nothing will ever be the same for her. While similar to the Anne of Green Gables stories, the Emily stories were much more autobiographical in nature and give a greater glimpse into Lucy Maud Montgomery&’s life and times.
Emily''s Legs
by Dick King-SmithEmily was like her ninety-nine brothers and sisters, until she won all the eight-legged races at spider sports. People grew suspicious. And then, they counted her legs. She had ten!It''s not her fault, but everyone turns against her. But there''s something very special about Emily''s legs that will change her life for ever . . .
Emily's Cupcake Chaos! (Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch #5)
by Coco SimonEmily and her friends cater a school dance in this fifth book in the Cupcake Diaries: The New Batch chapter book series, the little sister series to the bestselling Cupcake Diaries. Includes black and white illustrations throughout!Emily can&’t believe it when her older sister, Katie, asks the Mini Cupcake Club to bake cupcakes for the school dance. Emily really wants to impress Katie and make her proud. She tells the Mini Cupcake Club their cupcakes have to be absolutely perfect. But as soon as she says that, things start to go wrong. Can Emily save the day—and her cupcakes?
Emily's Dream (Orca Young Readers #Sequel To Discovering Emily)
by Jacqueline PearceIn the sequel to Discovering Emily, Emily Carr is determined to become an artist. Emily's parents have died, and she and her siblings are ruled by the iron-willed eldest, Dede. Dede is more concerned with decorum than with ridiculous dreams and is not averse to punishing Emily severely. In the face of such resistance, and in the conservative climate of nineteenth-century Victoria, Emily must find a way to make her dream come true.
Emily's Quest: A Virago Modern Classic (Emily Trilogy #32)
by L. M. MontgomeryFrom the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables comes the story of Emily Starr, L.M. Montgomery's own favourite character, in the Emily of New Moon trilogy. There are two things in life Emily Starr is certain of - that she will be a great writer and that she and Teddy Kent were destined to be together. School is over and one by one her friends leave to follow their dreams, including Teddy, who goes to art school in Montreal. Emily chooses to stay at New Moon, and though she misses her friends, she knows the path of a writer is a solitary one.With each visit home Emily's friends seem more distant, especially Teddy. Desolate, but determined to hide her feelings, she throws herself into finishing her novel. When it is rejected, though, her confidence is shattered. To banish all thoughts of Teddy, Emily agrees to marry a man she doesn't love and give up on her dreams forever. But can she really have been so wrong about everything?Heart-rending, magical and vibrant, Emily's unforgettable story concludes in Emily's Quest, a Virago Modern Classic.
Emily's Quest: Large Print (The Emily Trilogy)
by L. M. MontgomeryA young woman on the brink of adulthood comes to terms with love and her ambitions in this series finale by the beloved author of Anne of Green Gables. After graduating high school, seventeen-year-old Emily Starr is ready to pursue her destiny as a great writer from the comfort of her hometown, New Moon. Meanwhile, her friends and her childhood sweetheart, Teddy Kent, are headed elsewhere to chase their own aspirations. Feeling rejected by friends and her beloved, Emily throws herself into completing her novel, only to have it rejected by publishers. After suffering from a life-threatening illness, Emily is forced to reconsider her options, what it means to be a writer, and pursuing a married life with a man she doesn’t truly love . . .
Emily's Runaway Imagination
by Beverly Cleary Tracy DockrayCan imaginative Emily make her biggest dream come true?<P><P> Spunky Emily Bartlett lives in an old farmhouse in Pitchfork, Oregon'at a time when automobiles are brand-new inventions and libraries are a luxury few small towns can afford. Her runaway imagination leads her to bleach a horse, hold a very scary sleepover, and feed the hogs an unusual treat. But can she use her lively mind to help bring a library to Pitchfork?<P> Adventure is pretty scarce in Pitchfork, Oregon. So why shouldn't Emily bleach Dad's old plow horse or try some of her other ideas?
Eminem (Superstars of Hip-Hop)
by Z. B. HillEminem is one of the most famous rappers of all time. His records have sold millions and he's won many awards for his music. Em's life was even made into a movie he starred in! Few artists become as famous and successful as Eminem. His success hasn't always been good for him, though. The megastar has had to deal with drug addiction and the high price of fame. Eminem tells the story of one of rap's most important artists. Read about how Em started rapping and became a star. Learn about his struggles with drugs and how he overcame addiction to find even greater success.
Emlyn's Moon (The Magician Trilogy #2)
by Jenny NimmoGwyn and his magical Snow Spider return for another enchanting adventure in book two of Jenny Nimmo's Magician Trilogy! <p><p> Young magician Gywn and his friend Nia have been warned to stay away from Emlyn Llewelyn, the strange boy who claims his mother lives on the moon. And yet, a mysterious magic continues to draw them to him. But why? <p> It's up to Gwyn and Nia to solve the mystery, with the help of Arianwen, the Snow Spider. Readers will race along with Gwyn in this fantastic magical adventure to rescue Emlyn and his family before it's too late!
Emma All Stirred Up!
by Coco SimonEmma needs a break from big-sister duty in this addition to Spotlight's treat of a tween series.Emma is not thrilled with always having to rearrange her schedule so she can babysit her younger brother, Jake. Now Emma's parents have broken some news that really threatens to push Emma over the edge--since Emma and Jake are going to the same day camp this summer, she's expected to sit with Jake on the bus. Not only does this mean Emma can't hang out with her friends, but she also has to comfort Jake--who has a serious issue with motion sickness. Can Emma find a way to sweeten up her summer plans?
Emma Catwalks and Cupcakes! (Cupcake Diaries #31)
by Coco SimonEmma loses a modeling assignment—to Katie!—in the latest addition to the Cupcake Diaries series.When Emma goes on an audition for a new modeling job, Katie tags along to keep her company. But as it turns out, everyone wants Katie to model instead of Emma! At first Emma is happy for her friend. Soon though, she realizes sharing the spotlight isn’t much fun, even if it is with your BFF! Will the Cupcake girls continue to bicker amongst themselves or will they finally realize there’s just one person you need to please—yourself?
Emma Eileen Grove (American Diaries)
by Kathleen DueyIt’s 1865 and the war is over, but the hardship and suffering have not ended for Emma, whose mother is dead and father is missing. With her brother and sister, Emma boards the Sultana, a paddle wheel steamboat, hoping to find refuge in St. Louis with relatives. After Yankee soldiers returning north from Confederate prisons are crowded aboard the boat, disaster shatters Emma’s hopes. Fighting for her life in the flooded Mississippi, Emma discovers courage she did not know she possessed.
Emma Gatewood's Long Walk (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Dave Shephard J. C. KaneNIMAC-sourced textbook. ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER. Emma Gatewood told her children and grandchildren that she was going for a walk. She didn't tell them that the trail she intended to hike was more than 2,000 miles (3,218 km) long or that she wouldn't be back for months.
Emma Moves In (American Girl Like Sisters #1)
by Clare HuttonThree girls. Two families. One incredible friendship pact. Emma has always loved spending time with her cousins, twin sisters Sofia and Zoe. Even though Emma lives 3,000 miles away, when they're together, it's like no time has passed. At a family reunion, the girls' parents have a big announcement: Emma's family is moving back to town--the three girls will finally live in the same place after all these years! Their parents are turning an old family home into a charming bed and breakfast. Sofa and Zoe are thrilled. Emma is looking forward to the move, but is secretly worried that her whole life is about to change in a big way. And it is. But the changes about to happen are both more wonderful and more challenging than any of the girls are expecting!
Emma Oliver and the Song of Creation
by Susan Elizabeth HaleEleven-year-old Emma doesn&’t know that she comes from generations of tree singers, passed from mother to daughter. She doesn&’t believe she can sing. Her ailing grandmother has just come to live with the family. Her father is hardly ever at home. Her mother has been acting strange. To add to Emma&’s troubles, her mother&’s great uncle from England is coming to stay. Then, a strange old woman wearing a hat full of feathers appears mysteriously in her garden. She gives Emma a white swan feather that emits a haunting melody. Emma&’s only solace is the oak tree in her garden, which she names Annie Oakley. What she does not yet know is that Annie is part of a network of tree spirits who disguise themselves as old women. These spirits have come to Peachtree City to help Emma remember her mission to sing the Song of Creation and save the Great Mother tree.
Emma Raining Cats and Dogs . . . and Cupcakes! (Cupcake Diaries #27)
by Coco SimonWhen Emma’s little brother loses the neighbor’s dog, the girls must work together to track her down in the latest addition to the Cupcake Diaries series.When the girls bake cupcakes for a big “Adopt a Pet” fundraiser, Emma’s little brother Jake decides he wants to get a puppy! At first it seems like a really sweet idea, especially when Mia says Jake can walk and groom her two dogs to get used to what needs to be done. But when a neighbor goes on vacation and leaves Jake in charge of his four-legged friend and the dog goes missing, the girls realize perhaps Jake is still too young for a pet. Will the girls find the missing pup before her owner returns?
Emma Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice
by Coco SimonEmma puts her big sister skills--and her bravery--to the test when her brother has to stay in the hospital.Emma's younger brother Jake has been getting sore throats for quite a while. When her parents take him to the doctor, their suspicions are confirmed: Jake needs to get his tonsils out. The Cupcake Club rallies around Jake, and even bakes him a special batch of cupcakes to make him feel better. Emma feels bad for him, but wants to stay as far away from hospitals as possible--she's a bit squeamish and gets woozy at the sight of blood. But Jake throws a fit the day of his operation and says he only wants "Emmy" to stay with him. Emma's mom tells her she doesn't have to stay, but Emma realizes Jake isn't faking; he's really scared. Can Emma get over her own fears in order to help her little brother?