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Have a Hot Time, Hades! (Myth-o-mania Ser. #Bk. 1)
by Kate McMullanThink you know the real story behind the Greek myths? Think again. Most people only know what Zeus wants them to. But the truth is, Zeus is a total myth-o-maniac. Hades, King of the Underworld, is here to set the record straight on how he ended up as Ruler of the Underworld and Zeus became King of the Gods.
Have a Nice Day
by Julie HalpernAnna Bloom has just come home from a three-week stay in a mental hospital. She feels...okay. It's time to get back to some sort of normal life, whatever that means. She has to go back to school, where teachers and friends are dying to know what happened to her, but are too afraid to ask. And Anna is dying to know what's going on back at the hospital with her crush, Justin, but is too afraid to ask. Meanwhile, Anna's parents aren't getting along, and she wonders if she's the cause of her family's troubles.
Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet
by Barbara DeeFrom critically acclaimed author Barbara Dee comes a &“thought-provoking…wonderful&” (School Library Journal) middle grade novel about a young girl who channels her anxiety about the climate crisis into rallying her community to save a local river.Twelve-year-old Haven Jacobs can&’t stop thinking about the climate crisis. In fact, her anxiety about the state of the planet is starting to interfere with her schoolwork, her friendships, even her sleep. She can&’t stop wondering why grownups aren&’t even trying to solve the earth&’s problem—and if there&’s anything meaningful that she, as a seventh grader, can contribute. When Haven&’s social studies teacher urges her to find a specific, manageable way to make a difference to the planet, Haven focuses on the annual science class project at the local Belmont River, where her class will take samples of the water to analyze. Students have been doing the project for years, and her older brother tells her that his favorite part was studying and catching frogs. But when Haven and her classmates get to the river, there&’s no sign of frogs or other wildlife—but there is ample evidence of pollution. The only thing that&’s changed by the river is the opening of Gemba, the new factory where Haven&’s dad works. It doesn&’t take much investigation before Haven is convinced Gemba is behind the slow pollution of the river. She&’s determined to expose Gemba and force them to clean up their act. But when it becomes clear taking action might put her dad&’s job—and some friendships—in jeopardy, Haven must decide how far she&’s willing to go.
Hawaiian Sea Hunt Mystery (Biff Brewster No. #3)
by Andy AdamsWhy is Biff Brewster's father so eager to leave for Hawaii? Is there more than just a mining engineers' conference afoot? The elder Brewster is strangely silent, and Bill can only guess at the cause of his father's sudden anxiety. In this third exciting mystery adventure of the Biff Brewster series, the entire Brewster family flies to festive, exotic Honolulu where a startling newspaper headline involves Bill and his lather in a hair-raising race to locate a kidnaped scientist, a sunken sloop, and a cache of precious Cesium, a rare mineral essential to rocket propulsion and the conquest of the moon. With the help of his new friend, Likake Mahenili. Bill soon learns that more than sharpened wits are necessary to defeat the mysterious forces working against them. The cunning of a ruthless rival engineer and the violence of the reef-filled waters of the islands combine to challenge the courage and stamina of the boys. Likake, an expert swimmer and diver, teaches Biff the skills he will need to protect himself against the defiant winds and tides which already have claimed the life of one colleague. A vitally important scientific project and a life are at stake as Biff Brewster and his father crash headlong into the danger and breath-taking suspense of their adventure in Hawaii.
Hawk: City of the Dead (Maximum Ride: Hawk)
by James Patterson Mindy McGinnisHawk, the daughter of Maximum Ride, teams up with her mother to help save their beloved but dangerous city in this action-packed thriller. For Hawk, being a hero weighs heavily on her wings. In the City of the Dead, life happens in the shadows. That's why a war is brewing against an enemy no one can see. Hawk and Maximum Ride never back down from a conflict, or from each other, and they argue more than they agree. But as the dead begin to outnumber the living, a mother's experience and a daughter's instinct can make for one powerful arsenal.
Hawking's Hallway (Book 3 of the Accelerati Trilogy)
by Neal Shusterman Eric ElfmanNick Slate, in order to protect his father and little brother, reluctantly must help the Accelerati complete Tesla's great device. Their power-mad leader wants nothing less than to control the world's energy--but there are still three missing objects to track down. Nick's friends can't help him, as they are spread across the globe grappling with their own mysteries--with Vince in Scotland, Caitlin and Mitch on their way to New Jersey, and Petula's whereabouts unknown. On his own, Nick must locate Tesla's final inventions-- which are the most powerful of all, capable of shattering time and collapsing space.
Hawking's Hallway (The Accelerati Trilogy #3)
by Neal Shusterman Eric ElfmanReaders who enjoy strange science, quirky humor, and out-of-this-world plot twists will be captivated by this third and final book in the electrifying Accelerati Trilogy from New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Neal Shusterman and author/screenwriter Eric Elfman.Nick Slate, in order to protect his father and little brother, reluctantly must help the Accelerati complete Tesla's great device. Their power-mad leader wants nothing less than to control the world's energy -- but there are still three missing objects to track down.Nick's friends can't help him, as they are spread across the globe grappling with their own mysteries -- with Vince in Scotland, Caitlin and Mitch on their way to New Jersey, and Petula's whereabouts unknown. On his own, Nick must locate Tesla's final inventions -- which are the most powerful of all, capable of shattering time and collapsing space.Read more in the Accelerati Trilogy:Tesla's AtticEdison's Alley
Hawkins Horrors (Stranger Things): A Collection of Terrifying Tales
by Matthew J. GilbertA collection of terrifying tales from the thrilling world of Netflix&’s hit series Stranger Things!Prepare to visit the darkest and most chilling corners of Hawkins. Dustin, Lucas, Max, and their friends want to rent videos one night. But when a blackout changes their plans, they swap seven twisted tales based on their hometown. What secrets lurk in an old asylum? Does a mutant creature live at the bottom of Lovers&’ Lake? Is a harmless teddy bear actually controlled by a supernatural force? These are just a few of the monstrous mysteries in this creepy collection that is sure to thrill fans of Stranger Things ages 8 to 12. Welcome to the thrilling world of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things. Follow Eleven, Dustin, Max, Lucas, and their friends for mystery, suspense, and supernatural adventures in 1980s Hawkins.
Hawkwing's Journey (Warriors Super Edition)
by Erin Hunter James L. BarryAn epic stand-alone adventure in Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series! Set just before the events of the books in A Vision of Shadows, this Super Edition follows Hawkwing, deputy of SkyClan, on a journey that will change the fate of all five warrior Clans. The cats of SkyClan are facing a darkness unlike any they have seen before--and their only hope is to seek out the kin of Firestar, the cat who once brought their Clan back from obscurity. But even if they find the other four warrior Clans, SkyClan's time in the gorge territory may truly be at an end....Join the legion of fans who have discovered the epic adventures, fierce warrior cats, and the thrilling fantasy world of the mega-bestselling Warriors series. This stand-alone entry is perfect for new readers and dedicated fans alike. Hawkwing's Journey also includes an exclusive ten-page Warriors manga adventure!
Hazard
by Frances O'Roark DowellA kid filled with rage, kicked off the football team for unsportsmanlike conduct, and his father, newly home from the war in Afghanistan, reckon with the injuries they&’ve caused to others and themselves in this unflinching middle grade novel in verse about love and forgiveness.Everybody knows Hazard Stokes has mad football skills. A defensive back, he&’s never played dirty (no need for that when you&’re as good as he is) so it&’s a shock when he makes a bad hit the first game of the season and gets thrown off the field. Now Coach won&’t let him back on the team until a therapist gives the thumbs up. At first, Haz denies there&’s a problem, but over time he starts to get it: When your dad&’s at Walter Reed Medical Center getting fitted for a prosthetic limb to replace a leg lost in an IED blast (and won&’t let you come visit him while he&’s there), it might make you angry enough to hurt somebody. On top of that, Haz discovers his dad&’s dealing with wounds that go deeper than the loss of a leg. What happens when a soldier makes a split-second decision that haunts him long after the battle is over? Through emails, texts, and family interviews, Haz slowly begins to understand how the body keeps score when bad things happen to people you love, and how the anger and confusion you feel can become the violence you commit. Both Hazard and his dad have to come to terms with the suffering they&’ve caused other people—and themselves.
Haze (Orca Sports)
by Erin ThomasBram's friend Jeremy wants to go public with information about a hazing-related student death. The morning after he tells Bram this he's injured in a hit-and run accident. Now Jeremy is in a coma, and Bram and Abby are trying to follow the trail that he left. Abby is convinced Bram's swimming Coach is to blame. Bram knows Coach is innocent, but can he prove it? And what will happen if he's wrong?
Hazed (Hardy Boys Undercover Brothers #14)
by Franklin W. DixonATAC BRIEFING FOR AGENTS FRANK AND JOE HARDY MISSION: Investigate possible hazing at Eagle River Academy, and find the truth behind a student's death. LOCATION: A town near Bayport. POTENTIAL VICTIMS: All new students, including Frank and Joe. SUSPECTS: Seniors. Dorm monitor Mr. Diehl. The girlfriend of the dead student. THIS MISSION REQUIRES YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THIS MESSAGE WILL BE ERASED IN FIVE SECONDS.
Hazel Bly and the Deep Blue Sea
by Ashley Herring BlakeFor fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and Ali Benjamin comes a poignant yet hopeful novel about a girl navigating grief, trauma, and friendship, from Ashley Herring Blake, the award-winning author of Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World.Hazel Bly used to live in the perfect house with the perfect family in sunny California. But when a kayaking trip goes horribly wrong, Mum is suddenly gone forever and Hazel is left with crippling anxiety and a jagged scar on her face. After Mum's death, Hazel, her other mother, Mama, and her little sister, Peach, needed a fresh start. So for the last two years, the Bly girls have lived all over the country, never settling anywhere for more than a few months.When the family arrives in Rose Harbor, Maine, there's a wildness to the small town that feels like magic. But when Mama runs into an old childhood friend—Claire—suddenly Hazel's tight-knit world is infiltrated. To make it worse, she has a daughter Hazel's age, Lemon, who can't stop rambling on and on about the Rose Maid, a local 150-year-old mermaid myth.Soon, Hazel finds herself just as obsessed with the Rose Maid as Lemon is—because what if magic were real? What if grief really could change you so much, you weren't even yourself anymore? And what if instead you emerged from the darkness stronger than before?
Hazel Hill Is Gonna Win This One
by Maggie HorneHazel Hill Is Gonna Win This One has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.
Hazel's Theory of Evolution
by Lisa BigelowThe Thing About Jellyfish meets Raymie Nightingale in this tender middle grade novel from Lisa Jenn Bigelow, acclaimed author of Drum Roll, Please.Hazel knows a lot about the world. That’s because when she’s not hanging with her best friend, taking care of her dog, or helping care for the goats on her family's farm, she loves reading through dusty encyclopedias.But even Hazel doesn’t have answers for the questions awaiting her as she enters eighth grade. What if no one at her new school gets her, and she doesn't make any friends? What’s going to happen to one of her moms, who’s pregnant again after having two miscarriages? Why does everything have to change when life was already perfectly fine?As Hazel struggles to cope, she’ll come to realize that sometimes you have to look within yourself—instead of the pages of a book—to find the answer to life’s most important questions.
Hazel: a Novel
by Julie HearnHazel Louise Mull-Dare has a good life, but it's so dull. With an adoring father who grants her every wish, a place in the Kensington School for the Daughters of Gentlemen, and no pressure to excel in anything whatsoever, her future looks primly predictable. But on the day of the Epsom Derby -- June 4, 1913 -- everything changes. A woman in a dark coat steps in front of the king's horse, in protest at the injustice of denying women the vote. She dies days later, bringing further attention to the suffragist cause. Young Hazel is transfixed. And when her bold new friend Gloria convinces her to take on the cause, Hazel gets her first taste of rebellion. But doing so leads her into greater trouble than she could have ever imagined. Such great trouble that she is banished from London, all the way to where her family fortune originates -- a sugar plantation in the Caribbean. There Hazel is forced to confront the dark secrets of her family -- secrets that have festered, and a shame that lingers on.
He Forgot to Say Goodbye
by Benjamin Alire Sáenz"I mean, it's not as if I want a father. I have a father. It's just that I don't know who he is or where he is. But I have one." Ramiro Lopez and Jake Upthegrove don't appear to have much in common. Ram lives in the Mexican-American working-class barrio of El Paso called "Dizzy Land." His brother is sinking into a world of drugs, wreaking havoc in their household. Jake is a rich West Side white boy who has developed a problem managing his anger. An only child, he is a misfit in his mother's shallow and materialistic world. But Ram and Jake do have one thing in common: They are lost boys who have never met their fathers. This sad fact has left both of them undeniably scarred and obsessed with the men who abandoned them. As Jake and Ram overcome their suspicions of each other, they begin to move away from their loner existences and realize that they are capable of reaching out beyond their wounds and the neighborhoods that they grew up in. Their friendship becomes a healing in a world of hurt. San Antonio Express-News wrote, "Benjamin Alire Sáenz exquisitely captures the mood and voice of a community, a culture, and a generation"; that is proven again in this beautifully crafted novel.
He Laughed with His Other Mouths
by M. T. Anderson Kurt CyrusIn the sixth and final Pals in Peril tale that "offers adventure, wit, and heart" (Booklist), Jasper Dash is off into the universe to search for his long-lost father!In this action-packed conclusion to the celebrated Pals in Peril series, Jasper Dash soars to unprecedented heights--as in, intergalactic, out-of-this-world dimensions--in order to locate the father he's never known. And if Jasper's previous adventures are any indication, this is going to be one stellar expedition!He Laughed with His Other Mouths is "layered, beautiful, smart, and achingly funny. In a word, brilliant" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).
He Loves Me Not: A Cooney Classic Romance
by Caroline B. CooneyA young high school student is so dedicated to her music that she has no time for the romance she secretly craves—until she meets someone who seems to like her just the way she isHe loves me . . .Fifteen-year-old Alison Holland dreams of becoming a professional musician. No sacrifice is too great when it comes to her music—even if it means giving up extracurricular activities like dating and hanging out with friends.Alison is overjoyed when she gets her first professional gig. Soon, she&’s playing at events all over town. But lately, she&’s starting to wonder how it would feel to go to a party as someone&’s girlfriend instead of the keyboard player. She&’s feeling lonely and left out, especially when the night of the big dance arrives—and she doesn&’t have a date.Then, at a wedding, Alison meets Ted Mollison, a photographer. He seems to really get her—to understand her dreams and ambitions. But is he more interested in his camera than in romance?A book for anyone who has ever felt like they&’re different, He Loves Me Not is about fitting in and branching out . . . and being loved for who you are.
He Who Breaks the Earth (The Gods-Touched Duology)
by Caitlin SangsterWicked Saints meets There Will Come a Darkness in this sequel to the atmospheric, &“tightly woven&” (Brandon Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author) She Who Rides the Storm that follows the four thieves turned unlikely allies as one of their own decides where their loyalties lie.Mateo spent years believing he suffered from a strange wasting sickness, but he&’s finally learned the much darker truth. Now he will do whatever it takes to save himself, even if it means betraying Lia, the one girl who&’s ever made him care about something more than his research. It doesn&’t help that his father kidnapped the last living member of Lia&’s family, and though it means Mateo will get to see her again, it&’s only because Lia is already hunting them. Anwei&’s rage can&’t be contained after the disaster at the tomb that ended with Knox almost dying. Worse, she learned that the brother she&’d been desperate to avenge has been living a life of luxury, raised by the monster of her nightmares. With the power of an ancient, nameless god running in her veins, Anwei vows to end the shapeshifter once and for all. But the members of her crew each have their own motivations—and their own gods whispering in their ears. Anwei has never put much stock in the divine, but as she gets closer to the shapeshifter she&’s chased for so long, she realizes that the gods&’ plan and her own might diverge. But Anwei has only one goal: revenge, and she&’ll destroy anyone standing in her way.
He Who Dreams (Orca Limelights)
by Melanie FlorenceJuggling soccer, school, friends and family leaves John with little time for anything else. <P><P>But one day at the local community center, following the sound of drums, he stumbles into an Indigenous dance class. Before he knows what's happening, John finds himself stumbling through beginner classes with a bunch of little girls, skipping soccer practice and letting his other responsibilities slide. <P>When he attends a pow wow and witnesses a powerful performance, he realizes that he wants to be a dancer more than anything. <P>But the nearest class for boys is at the Native Cultural Center in the city, and he still hasn't told his family or friends about his new passion. If he wants to dance, he will have to stop hiding. <P>Between the mocking of his teammates and the hostility of the boys in his dance class, John must find a way to balance and embrace both the Irish and Cree sides of his heritage.
He besado a Shara Wheeler: Por la autora de Rojo, blanco y sangre azul y Una última parada
by Casey McQuistonPara conseguir a la chica, primero tienes que encontrarla. De la autora superventas de Rojo, blanco y sangre azul y Un última parada nos llega una novela romántica sobre perseguir lo que buscas y encontrar lo que necesitas. Shara, la guapísima y cristiana hija del director, desaparece la noche del baile tras haber besado a Chloe. Esta deberá unirse a Smith (el novio de Shara) y Rory (el chico enamorado de Shara) para encontrar a su némesis antes de que se revele cuál de las dos es la valedictorian (alumna con mejores notas). Por suerte, Shara ha dejado pistas para los tres. Reseñas:«Que levante la mano quien se haya visto representado en este libro divertido, extraño, afilado, intensamente empático, subversivo, dulce y romántico a más no poder. Asombroso; Casey McQuiston has vuelto a conseguirlo».Becky Albertalli, autora de Yo, Simon, Homo Sapiens «Tierno y divertido».Time «Este libro lo tiene todo: rivales que comparten un sorprendente beso, una desaparición misteriosa, una alianza inesperada, y el tipo de drama vertiginoso que impide dejar a medias la historia y que convierte a McQuiston en una de las mejores del género. No te lo pierdas».Good Housekeeping
He's After Me
by Chris HigginsHis smile faded and our eyes held and that's when it happened. A charge passed through me, like an electric shock. Anna meets Jem when her life is falling apart. He is everything Anna needs him to be. Her dad may have run off with a younger woman, her mum may be a wreck and her younger sister, Livi, is swerving off the rails - but as long as she has Jem, Anna will be OK. And for the first time in her life Anna falls. Deeply and truly and intensely in love. The end? Not quite...
He's So Not Worth It
by Kieran ScottA summer on the Jersey Shore comes with complications aplenty in this second installment of the He’s So/She’s So trilogy.As Ally Ryan learned in She’s So Dead to Us, hoping for the best doesn’t always work out. Her old “friends” in Orchard Hill still hated her, and falling hard for Jake Graydon didn’t help, since he managed to let her down more than anyone. So when Ally has to choose where to spend the summer, she opts to put up with her mom’s new boyfriend and hang out at the Jersey Shore instead of sticking around Orchard Hill, where Jake has decided to stay. Summer at the beach isn’t all bad, especially when Ally gets involved with a local bad boy. But back in Orchard Hill, Jake is spending more and more time with Chloe, and his interest in Ally may be put to the ultimate test…. Sunshine and secrets fill the pages of this second book in a popular trilogy.
Head Games
by Mariah FredericksReality sucks! That's what fifteen-year-old Judith Ellis thinks, anyway. Reality is her former best friend not talking to her. Reality is her dad living three thousand miles away. Reality is what happened outside 158 West Seventy-first Street. As far as Judith is concerned, fantasy rules! Especially in the Game.In the gaming world it's strictly alternative identities, strangers known only as the Witch, the Drunken Warrior and Irgan the Head Case. No one knows who you are. No one gets too close. But that's about to change. Judith discovers that one player in the Game is coming after her - and he's a lot closer that she realises. Close enough to see her, close enough to talk with her. Close enough to like her...