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Maid of Wonder (Maids of Honor )
by Jennifer McGowanSophia must master her psychic ability if she is to save the life of Queen Elizabeth and her fellow maids from a dark prophecy, in this third book in the Maids of Honor series.Sophia Dee, the most unusual spy in Queen Elizabeth’s Maids of Honor, has run out of time for her psychic skills to fully manifest. A terrible prophecy haunts Windsor Castle, and the Queen demands answers before the next doomed soul dies. Thrust into a dangerous competition to solve the deadly prediction, Sophia finds herself pitted against the most celebrated mystics of Europe: John Dee, her devious uncle and the Queen’s personal astrologer, and Nostradamus, the renowned prophet-seer of France. In a court where whispers of witchcraft, poisonous plots, and grim assassins threaten her at every turn, Sophia needs answers fast. But does she dare trust Marcus Quinn, her uncle’s striking assistant? Or should she turn to the tortured dark angel of the spirit realm, who whispers to her only of danger and death? As new dangers surface and the prophecy sweeps toward its final victim, the five Maids of Honor prepare to do battle. Only then will the girl who so often sees the future finally discover if she can save the Crown—and herself.
Maiden Voyage: A Titanic Story
by Sarah JaneA story of secrets, sisterhood, and adventure aboard the Titanic!Isabella is shocked when her parents book her passage on the incredible Titanic and inform her that she'll be sailing by herself. She is given an envelope and told the contents will explain everything, but she is forbidden from opening it until the boat reaches the U.S.Lucille is worried over her mother's poor health, and her father is always distracted, never around. Left to her own devices, Lucille discovers some dangerous secrets that could tear her family apart.Abby is desperate. She's all her little brother has in the world, and her only hope is start a new life in New York. But the only way to do that is to smuggle her little brother aboard the Titanic and hope they can last the week without him getting caught.Three girls, three different classes on the ship, yet their pasts and futures are more intertwined than they know--and their lives are about to be forever changed over the course of the Titanic's maiden voyage. That is, if they don't all drown in secrets first.
Main Street #3: 'Tis the Season (Main Street #3)
by Ann M. MartinThe holiday season comes to Camden Falls in this remarkable new novel from Ann M. Martin. Christmas is coming to Camden Falls, and Flora and Ruby don't know how to feel about it; it's their first Christmas without their parents, and the memories are both happy and sad. Luckily, Flora and Ruby are surrounded by people who care about them -- from their grandmother Min to their friends Olivia and Nikki, who are dealing with challenges of their own. There's also an unexpected visitor: Flora and Ruby's aunt, whose presence promises to shake things up. It's going to be a Christmas that nobody ever forgets....
Mairelon the Magician: Mairelon And The Magician's Ward (Mairelon #1)
by Patricia WredeKim doesn't hesitate when a stranger offers her a small fortune to break into the travelling magician's wagon in search of a silver bowl. Kim isn't above a bit of breaking-and-entering. Having grown up a waif in the dirty streets of London-disguised as a boy!-has schooled her in one hard lesson: steal from them before they steal from you. But there is something odd about this magician. He isn't like the other hucksters and swindlers that Kim is used to. When he catches her in the act, Kim thinks she's done for--until he suggests she become his apprentice. Kim wonders how tough it could be faking a bit of hocus pocus.But Mairelon isn't an act. His magic is real.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Maisie Lockwood Adventures #1: Off the Grid (Maisie Lockwood Adventures #1)
by Tess SharpeA wonderful new book is coming from Random House Children's Books.
Maisie Lockwood Adventures #2: The Yosemite Six (Maisie Lockwood Adventures #2)
by Tess SharpeThis second action-packed Middle Grade Novel features Maisie Lockwood on all-new adventures along with everyone&’s favorite dinosaurs from Jurassic World Dominion!This second original hardcover novel tells the all-new adventures of Maisie Lockwood as she navigates a world filled with dinosaurs both ferocious and friendly. When Maisie, Owen, and Claire track Blue to Yosemite, they find her tracker in the park, but the dinosaur is nowhere to be found. Owen and Claire decide they should stay for until they locate Blue, and that means Maisie has to go on her most exciting adventure yet—school! She&’s nervous, but quickly makes new friends but also discovers there are six dinosaurs that need their protection. Unfortunately, there&’s also a predator hunting in the area. Is it Blue, or is there a more dangerous carnivore on the loose? Maisie will need all of her skills and bravery to save her new friends and the Yosemite Six.
Maizon at Blue Hill
by Jacqueline WoodsonMaizon takes the biggest step in her life when she accepts a scholarship to boarding school and says good-bye to her grandmother and her best friend, Margaret. Blue Hill is beautiful, and challenging-but there are only five black students, and the other four are from wealthy families. Does Maizon belong at Blue Hill after all?
Maizy Chen's Last Chance: (Newbery Honor Award Winner)
by Lisa YeeNEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR YOUTH LITERATURETwelve year-old Maizy discovers her family&’s Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library Journal • Booklist • The Horn Book • New York Public LibraryWelcome to the Golden Palace!Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota . . . until now. Her mom&’s plan is just to stay for a couple weeks, until her grandfather gets better. But plans change, and as Maizy spends more time in Last Chance and at the Golden Palace—the restaurant that&’s been in her family for generations—she makes some discoveries.For instance:You can tell a LOT about someone by the way they order food. People can surprise you. Sometimes in good ways, sometimes in disappointing ways.And the Golden Palace has secrets...But the more Maizy discovers, the more questions she has. Like, why are her mom and her grandmother always fighting? Who are the people in the photographs on the office wall? And when she discovers that a beloved family treasure has gone missing—and someone has left a racist note—Maizy decides it&’s time to find the answers.
Majestica
by Sarah TolcserImpossible Creatures meets Jurassic Park in this page-turning middle grade fantasy adventure set at a nature preserve for magical beasts, where two girls find themselves on a wilderness expedition gone disastrously wrong.Hattie Swift grew up at Majestica, a resort and nature preserve where visitors come face-to-face with unicorns, three-headed tigers, and even the park&’s famous dragon, Agatha. But Hattie&’s never gotten the chance to go on the hotel&’s famous wilderness train excursion and see the animals up close, until now. The only catch: She has to chaperone Evelyn Ridgewell, the hotel owner&’s haughty niece, who doesn&’t want to be escorted by anyone, least of all a lowly maid-in-training like Hattie.Soon after they set out, things get even more complicated: Evelyn overhears some men on the train who aim to hunt the park&’s creatures for sport, and Hattie stumbles into Jacob Threadborne, an apprentice magician sent by a foreign government on a top-secret investigation. Then the train breaks down in the most treacherous part of the jungle, and the magical fences keeping guests safe from the animals—including fearsome Agatha—stop working. Faced with poachers, man-eating trees, and a dragon on the loose, Hattie, Evelyn, and Jacob must stick together to figure out what&’s gone wrong at Majestica . . . that is, if they want to make it out alive.Features a richly illustrated map of the expansive nature preserve, as well as a bestiary with all the magical—and dangerous—creatures at Majestica.
Major Barbara
by George Bernard ShawMajor Barbara is thought to be one of Shaw's most controversial works. While trying to give a realistic presentation of how he saw Christianity, many accused him of blasphemy. Major Barbara Undershaft thought it hypocrisy that her church accepted charity from companies, such as a whisky distiller, and eventually decided that it would be more fulfilling to bring salvation to people who had plenty of vises, the people in need. Shaw intended to show that no matter how terrible the donor may be, the donation can produce good.
Make Believe
by Susan Beth PfefferWhen her best friend's parents separate, a seventh grader struggles to keep their friendship alive When Carrie and Jill are alone together, they can be anyone in the whole world. Whether they're pretending to be movie stars, environmental activists, or the leaders of the free world, there is one thing they don't have to imagine: They are as close as any friends could be. Going into seventh grade, there is a lot that Carrie is afraid of, but she knows Jill will be by her side forever--until, suddenly, she's not. When Jill's father announces that he wants a divorce, it puts a distance between the two friends that never used to be there. As Jill's life falls apart around her, Carrie must find a way to talk to her friend again and save her from a problem that's anything but make-believe.
Make Great Decisions Christian Workbook for Teen Girls: A Practical & Biblical Guide to Choices that Matter
by Jocasta OdomGive a teen the scriptural guidance and support she needs to make good choicesBecoming a teenager is an incredible time in a girl's life—one filled with change, possibility, and lots of new decisions. The Make Great Decisions Workbook for Christian Teen Girls will help your teen make choices she'll be proud of by providing her with a place to reflect and communicate with God every day.What makes the Make Great Decisions Workbook for Christian Teen Girls stand out from other devotionals for women and teen girl books:Daily devotionals for great decisions—Teens face numerous choices every day, like whether they'll check social media, or how long they'll study for a biology test. These inspirational Bible quotes will empower and inspire them to make sound decisions about school, friends, family, romance, and more.Faith-driven prompts—They'll complete exercises like writing a personal prayer they can call on whenever they need it, setting short- and long-term goals, and thinking about who their true friends are and why.A place to get creative—This book provides ample space to doodle, sketch, and color as they explore their thoughts and feelings because sometimes, spiritual growth is expressed beyond words.Help the teen girl in your life grow into the extraordinary young woman God created her to be with the Make Great Decisions Workbook for Christian Teen Girls.
Make It Count: 180 Devotions for the School Year
by Sue ChristianDuring a school year, a student’s calendar is filled with term papers, homework, football games, play rehearsals, band concerts, and so much more. It’s easy to get caught up in all the activity and forget to take a deep breath. Make it Count: 180 Devotions for the School Year is a unique devotional that provides students with encouragement for each day, as they count down the 180 days until the end of their school year. Each devotion features a short inspirational thought or quotation, as well as a brief prayer that will help students focus on their daily faith walk.
Make It Messy: My Perfectly Imperfect Life
by Veronica Chambers Marcus SamuelssonIn this inspirational autobiography, world-famous chef Marcus Samuelsson tells his extraordinary story and encourages young people to embrace their mistakes and follow their dreams. Based on his highly praised adult memoir, Yes, Chef, this young adult edition includes an 8-page black-and-white family photo insert.Marcus Samuelsson's life and his journey to the top of the food world have been anything but typical. Orphaned in Ethiopia, he was adopted by a loving couple in Sweden, where his new grandmother taught him to cook and inspired in him a lifelong passion for food. In time, that passion would lead him to train and cook in some of the finest, most demanding kitchens in Europe.Samuelsson's talent and ambition eventually led him to fulfill his dream of opening his own restaurant in New York City: Red Rooster Harlem, a highly acclaimed, multicultural dining room, where presidents rub elbows with jazz musicians, aspiring artists, and bus drivers. A place where anyone can feel at home."'Step up to the challenge; don't avoid it. Win or lose, take the shot.' Samuelsson neatly serves up inspiration and food for thought."--Kirkus Reviews"The perfect book for teen foodies and a great choice for others, thanks to its . . . compelling story . . . and sound advice."--VOYA"A delightful read. . . .Samuelsson effectively connects his love of food to his personal journey."--School Library JournalFrom the Hardcover edition.
Make Me Over: Eleven Stories of Transformation
by Marilyn SingerDo we need cosmetic surgery, dental implants, and a new wardrobe to improve our lives? Or can transformation happen in other ways? What kind of a makeover has the power to change a person, inside and out? These stories, specially written for this collection, delve into our culture's fascination with beauty and present different views about all kinds of makeovers. Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, and always thoughtprovoking, this anthology will open eyes and minds. Authors include Joseph Bruchac, Marina Budhos, Evelyn Coleman, Peni R. Griffin, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Norma Howe, Jess Mowry, René Saldaña, Jr. , Marilyn Singer, Joyce Sweeney, and Terry Trueman.
Make Music!: A Kid's Guide to Creating Rhythm, Playing with Sound, and Conducting and Composing Music (Music Makes A Difference Ser.)
by John Langstaff Ann Sayre Wiseman Norma Jean HaynesMusic is for everyone — no prior experience required! Make Music! invites kids and families to celebrate the joy of sound with a variety of inventive activities, including playing dandelion trumpets, conducting percussion conversations, and composing their own pieces. Musician and educator Norma Jean Haynes brings the pioneering work of Ann Sayre Wiseman and John Langstaff to a new generation of kids aged 5 and up, focusing on the playfulness, spontaneity, and creativity of music. Kids explore rhythm with clapping, body drumming, and intonations. They learn to create found sound with kitchen pots and pans, the Sunday paper, or even the Velcro on their sneakers. And step-by-step instructions show how to make 35 different instruments, from chimes and bucket drums to a comb kazoo and a milk carton guitar. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Make Some Noise: Cheers And Chants That Fire Up The Crowd (Cheer Spirit Ser.)
by Rebecca Rissmancheerleading; cheers; chants; football; wrestling; basketball; sports fans; crowds
Make Something of It (The Sharp Sisters #1)
by Stephanie Perry MooreThe Sharp sisters are bold, bright, sassy, stylin', and fierce. As the daughters of mayoral candidate Stanley Sharp, all eyes are on them as they attend high school. Every choice they make can make or break their father's campaign—and make or break their own chances for success. Shelby aims to be the next great fashion designer, but while working with her design mentor, she discovers some ugly secrets that fashion can't hide: domestic violence. She doesn't understand why the victims would allow the abuse. Can Shelby convince them to take a stand, or should she keep her mouth shut?
Make Trouble Young Readers Edition: Standing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding the Courage to Lead
by Cecile RichardsFrom former Planned Parenthood president and activist Cecile Richards comes the young readers edition of her New York Times bestselling memoir, which Hillary Rodham Clinton called an “inspiration for aspiring leaders everywhere.” <P><P>To make change, you have to make trouble. <P><P>Cecile Richards has been fighting for what she believes in ever since she was taken to the principal’s office in seventh grade for wearing an armband in protest of the Vietnam War. She had an extraordinary childhood in ultra-conservative Texas, where her father, a civil rights attorney, and her mother, an avid activist and the first female governor of Texas, taught their kids to be troublemakers. From the time Richards was a girl, she had a front row seat to observe the rise of women in American politics. And by sharing her story with young readers, she shines a light on the people and lessons that have gotten her though good times and bad, and encourages her audience to take risks, make mistakes, and make trouble along the way.
Make Your Mark, Make a Difference: A Kid's Guide to Standing Up for People, Animals, and the Planet
by Joan Marie GalatTake the first steps into activism with this comprehensive middle grade guide that empowers readers to choose and become knowledgeable in a cause they are most passionate to reform, and to create meaningful change through learning what&’s already been accomplished—and what can still be done.Getting involved can be an overwhelming prospect, but this guide provides readers with tools to become informed and effective activists with an accessible approach offering hope and perspective. From Black Lives Matter and light pollution to climate change and healthcare equity for all, the book leads readers through an overview of issues, an essential human rights background, and stories of how other young activists tackle local, national, and international problems. Readers will discover a multitude of ways to build change and learn that every contribution matters.
Make Your Own Amazing YouTube Videos: Learn How to Film, Edit, and Upload Quality Videos to YouTube
by Brett JuillyHave you ever wondered what qualities a video needs to possess in order to captivate the great audience that is the Internet? What does it need to reach the seemingly impossible goal of becoming a viral video? Well, you’re in luck. Make Your Own Amazing YouTube Videos is a new guide for users to learn how to shoot and edit their own films using commonly used handheld devices such as a cell phone. Once you’ve created your cinematic masterpiece, this book gives you step-by-step instructions and tips to help you quickly and easily upload your project to YouTube while maintaining your video’s quality. Grab your camera and a copy of Make Your Own Amazing YouTube Videos; it’s sure to provide hours of fun, teach you tons of useful information, and help you create incredible videos!
Make Your Own Money: How Kids Can Earn It, Save It, Spend It, and Dream Big, with Danny Dollar, the King of Cha-Ching
by Ty Allan JacksonThis fun and practical guide to financial literacy and entrepreneurship inspires kids to dream big and teaches them to make, save, and spend wisely, one penny at a time.
Make Your Own Scratch Games!: With The Free Tools Twine, Puzzlescript, And Scratch
by Anna AnthropyLearn to make interactive games with Scratch—the beginner-friendly, block-based programming language from the MIT Media Lab! Anna Anthropy, game designer extraordinaire, will show you how to do everything from building a game map to creating animations and debugging the end product. Take a peek inside the history of video game design, learn programming basics, and turn your ideas into creative games that you can play and share with your friends.Learn how to:•Draw characters like a hungry, leaf-eating bug•Animate characters—make them walk, jump, climb, and fall!•Create objects for your player to collect and obstacles to avoid•Design multiple levels to create a cave exploring platform game•Create sound effects and music for your games•Share your games online and use player feedback to improve your gamesIsn’t it time to Make Your Own Scratch Games? The world is waiting!Covers Scratch 3.0
Make Your Own Squishies: 15 Slow-Rise and Smooshy Projects for You To Create
by Ann StaciaInstructions on How to Make All Different Kinds of Squishies—One of the Most Popular Anti-Stress Toys Around! They squish and squirm in your hand! They are the most fun things that kids are playing with today! They’re squishies, and you can find all the ways to make them here. With the instructions in this book, you can create amazingly fun and fantastic squishies that look like: Magical Unicorn Donuts Cute CatsPandasRainbow Ice CreamPastel RainbowsGreen ApplesCookiesPieces of CakeKawaii HeartsAnd More! Whether it is with foam, duct tape, or other means, this book provides innovative and safe ways to create fun, kawaii creatures and objects.
Make a Little Wave
by Kerry O'Malley CerraSwim with the current, or go against the flow? Savannah has been feeling out of place ever since her family moved to Sandy Dune, Florida. She finds it easier to make friends with animals than people. Plus, everyone in Sandy Dune seems to love spending time in the ocean, and Sav never feels comfortable leaving the shore. When her classmate Tanner invites her to the opening of his family’s restaurant, Sav’s excited—until she’s served a bowl of shark fin soup. Sav has always been scared of sharks, but she’s horrified that they’re inhumanely killed for this expensive delicacy. Especially as she learns more about these surprisingly gentle creatures and discovers that some shark species are being hunted to the point of endangerment. Tanner’s family brushes off her concerns, but Sav resolves to stop them from serving the soup. To do that, she’ll have to learn how to use her voice and face her biggest fears.