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Nobody Was Here: Penelope (Nobody Was Here Ser.)
by Alison PolletIn this paperback debut, Alison Pollet brings us the story of an observant uptown girl named Penelope, whose posh upbringing can't protect her from changes at home and at school. It's 1981, and nothing is going right in Penelope's life. She has just started seventh grade at Elston Prep, and she and her best friend Stacy aren't getting along. Stacy is all caught up in who's wearing what to whose Bar Mitzvah, and has even become friends with Annabella and Pia, two of the biggest snobs at Elston! At home, things are no better: there's a new mother's helper to contend with, and Penelope's little brother Nathaniel just won't leave her alone. And when her parents are at home--which is rare--all they do is fight.
Nobody's Child
by Marsha Forchuk SkrypuchCommended for the 2004 Canadian Children’s Book Centre Our Choice Selection, short-listed for the 2005 Red Maple Award and Rocky Mountain Book Award When the Armenians of Turkey are marched into the desert to die in 1915, Mariam is rescued by her Turkish friend Rustem, and lives with mixed acceptance as a guest in his father’s harem. Kevork is shot and left for dead in a mass grave in the desert, but is rescued by nomadic Arabs and nurtured back to health. Both teens must choose between the security of an adopted home or the risk of death in search of family. A sequel to the highly successful The Hunger, Nobody’s Child is a stirring and engaging account of one of the twentieth century’s most significant events.
Nobody's Perfect
by Marlee Matlin Doug CooneyMegan has spent forever planning her positively purple birthday sleepover. She's even made glittery purple invitations for every girl in her class. Then a new girl, Alexis Powell, joins their class. Alexis seems perfect: She's smart, pretty, and rules the soccer games on the playground. But no matter how hard Megan tries to be a friend to Alexis, the new girl is aloof or rude. At first Megan thinks Alexis is shy. Then Megan starts to fear that Alexis is treating her differently because she's deaf. When the girls are forced to collaborate on a science fair project, Megan learns the truth -- and realizes that nobody's perfect. Once again Marlee Matlin draws on experiences from her own childhood to tell Megan's story. In this funny, poignant book, readers will root for Megan, a spirited young girl who doesn't let anything stand in her way.
Nobody's Perfect. I'm As Close As It Gets (Dear Dumb Diary, Year Two #3)
by Jim BentonAs Jamie continues to grapple with middle school's Big Questions, she drops even more snarky gems of wisdom.
Nobody's Princess
by Esther FriesnerShe is beautiful, she is a princess, and Aphrodite is her favorite goddess, but something in Helen of Sparta just itches for more out of life. Not one to count on the gods—or her looks—to take care of her, Helen sets out to get what she wants with steely determination and a sassy attitude. That same attitude makes Helen a few enemies—such as the self-proclaimed "son of Zeus" Theseus—but it also intrigues, charms, and amuses those who become her friends, from the famed huntress Atalanta to the young priestess who is the Oracle of Delphi.<P><P> In Nobody's Princess, author Esther Friesner deftly weaves together history and myth as she takes a new look at the girl who will become Helen of Troy. The resulting story offers up adventure, humor, and a fresh and engaging heroine you cannot help but root for.
Nobody's Secret: A Novel
by Michaela MacColl&“MacColl skillfully draws from Dickinson&’s life to create a vision of the young poet as sharp-thinking, nature-obsessed, and determinedly curious.&” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) One day, fifteen-year-old Emily Dickinson meets a mysterious, handsome young man. Surprisingly, he doesn&’t seem to know who she or her family is. And even more surprisingly, he playfully refuses to divulge his name. Emily enjoys her secret flirtation with Mr. &“Nobody&” until he turns up dead in her family&’s pond. She&’s stricken with guilt. Only Emily can discover who this enigmatic stranger was before he&’s condemned to be buried in an anonymous grave. Her investigation takes her deep into town secrets, blossoming romance, and deadly danger. Exquisitely written and meticulously researched, this novel celebrates Emily Dickinson&’s intellect and spunk in a page-turner of a book that will excite fans of mystery, romance, and poetry alike. Includes bonus material! Book Club Discussion Guide Sneak peek chapter from Always Emily by Michaela MacColl &“Life in 1845 small-town Massachusetts is painstakingly portrayed throughout this suspenseful tale . . . The fast-moving plot makes this a well-crafted page-turner.&” —School Library Journal (starred review) &“[An] imaginative take on the young poet.&” —Booklist &“MacColl takes a character that most people do not really know much about and brings her to life . . . Fun, interesting reading.&” —VOYA: Voice of Youth Advocates &“Gracefully folds factual elements of Dickinson&’s life and work into the fiction.&” —The Horn Book Magazine
Nobody's There
by Joan Lowery NixonFurious at her father for breaking up their family, Abbie Thompson acted without thinking and got arrested for malicious mischief. Now the judge has assigned her to volunteer in a program that matches teens with the elderly. But Abbie doesn't get just any elderly person. She gets Edna Merkel: a cranky, difficult woman who's a member of the town's crime prevention group. In fact, Mrs. Merkel is too active a member, and after she brags that she's onto something big, she's attacked and ends up hospitalized. Suddenly the private investigator game is real, and only Abbie -- with the help of Mrs. Merkel's indecipherable notebook -- can figure out who did it. But will Abbie get to the assailant before the assailant gets to her?
Noches blancas
by John Green Maureen Johnson Lauren MyracleThe New York Times bestseller! ¿Qué pasaría si John Green, Maureen Johnson y Lauren Myracle se juntaran a escribir un libro a la luz de la lumbre? Daría como resultado Noches Blancas. Tres de los mejores autores de libros para jóvenes nos traen humor, amor y magia en estas historias entrelazadas. Jubilee, Tobin y Addie son los protagonistas de estas tres historias que te llevarán al espíritu de la Navidad en cada una de sus páginas. Jubilee se sube a un tren la víspera de Navidad y le presta su móvil a Jeb, un chico que viaja en su vagón y está desesperado porque no logra contactar con su novia. El tren queda detenido por una tormenta de nieve en la ciudad de Gracetown, y Jubilee se refugia en un Wafle's House junto con otros pasajeros, entre ellos un grupo de ruidosas animadoras. En el Wafle's House conoce a Stuart, que se ve en la obligación de advertirle de que su novio Noah (el típico chico perfecto) no parece demasiado preocupado por su aventura invernal. Los padres de Tobin no pueden volver a casa por causa de una tormenta de nieve. Así que Tobin está solo en casa, bueno, solo no, está con sus mejores amigos: JP y el Duque, una chica apodada así por su apariencia masculina. Les llama Keun desde el Wafle's House que regenta: la cafetería se le ha llenado de animadoras que quieren jugar a Twister. Keun también ha llamado a los gemelos Reston. Solo los primeros en llevar el Twister podrán pasar la noche en el Wafle's. . . Addie lleva una semana echa polvo porque cree que ha roto con Jeb. Se enfadaron en una fiesta y Addie quiere volver con él, pero Jeb no contesta sus llamadas ni ha ido a verla. Además, le toca el primer turno en el Starbucks justamente el día de Navidad. Tres historias cortas de tres grandes escritores. English Description The New York Times bestseller! Sparkling white snowdrifts, beautiful presents wrapped in ribbons, and multicolored lights glittering in the night through the falling snow. A Christmas Eve snowstorm transforms one small town into a romantic haven, the kind you see only in movies. Well, kinda. After all, a cold and wet hike from a stranded train through the middle of nowhere would not normally end with a delicious kiss from a charming stranger. And no one would think that a trip to the Waffle House through four feet of snow would lead to love with an old friend. Or that the way back to true love begins with a painfully early morning shift at Starbucks. Thanks to three of today’s bestselling teen authors--John Green, Maureen Johnson, and Lauren Myracle--the magic of the holidays shines on these hilarious and charming interconnected tales of love, romance, and breathtaking kisses.
Nocturne
by Christine JohnsonIn the sequel to Claire de Lune, a teen girl struggling with her werewolf identity discovers that some secrets are too dangerous to share....After the tragic events of the summer, Claire is looking forward to a new school year. All she wants to worry about is finding the most gorgeous dress to wear to the Autumn Ball with her perfect boyfriend. But as Claire knows all too well, the life of a werewolf is never that simple, or that sweet. When Claire's human and wolf lives start to collide, her worst nightmares come true. She's hurting her best friend. She's caught lying. And then the unthinkable happens: Someone discovers Claire's secret. If Claire's werewolf identity is exposed, everyone she knows will be put at risk. And the pack's response comes at a cost higher than Claire can imagine. Claire will be forced to determine just how far she is willing to go to protect her family, her identity, and her life, before she loses it all....
Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories
by Noel Streatfeild'The wonderful Noel Streatfeild's Christmas Stories collects, for the first time, nine festive stories originally written for annuals and magazines in the 1940s and 1950s . . . As ever, Streatfeild's children always feel utterly real and relatable. A beautifully produced treat' Anna Carey, Irish TimesIn this captivating collection of stories by the author of Ballet Shoes, there are auditions on stage and antics on ice, trips to the pantomime, holiday adventures, and laughter shared with family and friends. Charming, heartwarming and funny, this collection will bring joy to readers of all ages.Originally written in 1940s-60s for annuals, magazines and the radio, these stories have never been collected before.With enchanting line drawings by by Peter Bailey.Stories include:The AuditionThe Bells Keep Twelfth NightThe Moss RoseThimbleThe PrincessThe ChainChristmas at CollersThe Pantomime GooseSkating to the Stars
Noel Streatfeilds Holiday Stories: By the author of 'Ballet Shoes'
by Noel StreatfeildA NEW COLLECTION OF HOLIDAY STORIES BY THE BELOVED AUTHOR OF BALLET SHOES. PERFECT READING FOR LONG SUMMER DAYS.In this captivating new collection, there are stories for every reader to enjoy: unforgettable holidays and unlikely friendships, crime-solving adventures and dancers in the spotlight for the very first time. Originally written for annuals and magazines from the 1930s-70s, these newly discovered stories will be treasured by Noel Streatfeild fans of all ages.Featuring beautiful illustrations by PETER BAILEYStories include: The Plain One Devon MettleChicken for SupperFlag's CircusThe SecretCoralieOrdinary Me Cows Eat FlowersAndrew's TroutThe Old FoolLet's Go CoachingHowardThe Quiet HolidayRobertaGreen Silk
Noelle: The Mean Girl #3 (Flyy Girls #3)
by Ashley WoodfolkMeet the Flyy Girls. The group of girls who seem like they can get away with anything. Veteran author Ashley Woodfolk pens a gorgeous and dynamic series of four Harlem highschoolers, each facing a crossroads of friendship, family, and love.There are only three things that matter to Noelle Lee: her family, school, and the cello. She doesn't care if people see her as selfish or mean because she knows she has her priorities in order. That's why when her dad loses his job, Noelle doesn't hesitate to work more hours at her grandparents' restaurant. Seeing her girls and dealing with her ex-boyfriend have to take a backseat so she can help her family and prepare for her school's fall showcase. But things get more complicated when Noelle realizes she can't stop thinking about Tobyn, one of the other Flyy Girls. With her bad attitude getting even worse, Noelle starts to wonder if working hard even matters, especially if she can't keep her life from falling apart around her. With simply stated text and compelling characters, Flyy Girls is a series that's perfect for readers of any level.
Noelle's Christmas Crush
by Angela Darling'Tis the season for tidings of romance--Crush style!Noelle's birthday is on Christmas. And her crush, Noel, was born on Christmas Eve. If that's not romantic fate, what is? In addition to being incredibly cute, Noel is just about the nicest boy Noelle has ever met. But it seems like Noel is friendly to everyone. Noelle isn't sure if his goodwill toward her is simply holiday spirit...or maybe something more?
Noelle's Christmas Crush
by Angela Darling'Tis the season for tidings of romance--Crush style! Noelle's birthday is on Christmas. And her crush, Noel, was born on Christmas Eve. If that's not romantic fate, what is? In addition to being incredibly cute, Noel is just about the nicest boy Noelle has ever met. But it seems like Noel is friendly to everyone. Noelle isn't sure if his goodwill toward her is simply holiday spirit. . . or maybe something more?
Noisemakers: 25 Women Who Raised Their Voices & Changed the World - A Graphic Collection from Kazoo
by Kazoo Magazine"Thoughtful, timely and Super-Engaging. So glad the powerhouse young people coming up have Kazoo as a blueprint, a roadmap, and a glimpse into history." -Jacqueline Woodson"Astonishing comics about world-changing women. What could possibly be better?"--Neil Gaiman"All the women in this book were discouraged from doing the work they were born to do. Fortunately, they didn't let that stop them. Here are their riveting stories, told in unputdownable comics. I wish I'd had NOISEMAKERS when I was growing up." -Alison Bechdel From the creators of Kazoo magazine, a quarterly magazine for girls ages 5-12, which Amy Poehler's Smart Girls called "required reading," comes a graphic novel anthology of women who are not afraid to make some noise!Did anyone ever get anywhere by being quiet? To change anything, you have to make some noise! From the creators of the award-winning Kazoo magazine comes a look at the lives of 25 extraordinary women through the eyes of 25 extraordinary comic artists. In chapters titled Grow, Tinker, Play, Create, Rally, and Explore, you'll meet Eugenie Clark, who swam with sharks, Raye Montague, who revolutionized the design process for ships, Hedy Lamarr, a beautiful actress and brilliant inventor, Julia Child, a chef who wasn't afraid to make mistakes, Kate Warne, the first female detective, who saved the life of President-Elect Abraham Lincoln, and many more. In 25 distinct styles from some of the most exciting comic artists, Noisemakers is for everyone who is not afraid to use their voice and for those who could use a little boost.
Nomad
by William AlexanderGabe Fuentes is in a race against time--and aliens--in this intergalactic sequel to Ambassador, which Booklist called "an exciting sci-fi adventure, perceptively exploring what it means to be alien," from National Book Award winner William Alexander.When we last left Earth's Ambassador, Gabe Fuentes, he was stranded on the moon. And when he's rescued by Kaen, another Ambassador, things don't get better: It turns out that the Outlast-- a race of aliens that has been systematically wiping out all other creatures--are coming. And they've set their sights on Earth. Enter Nadia. She was Earth's Ambassador before Gabe, but left her post in order to stop the Outlast. Nadia has discovered that the Outlast can conquer worlds by travelling fast through lanes created by the mysterious Machinae. No one has communicated with the Machinae in centuries, but Nadia is determined to try, and Gabe and Kaen want to help her. But the three Ambassadors don't know that the Outlast have discovered what they are doing, and have sent assassins to track them down. As Nadia heads deeper into space to find the Machinae, Gabe and Kaen return to Earth, where Gabe is trying to find another type of alien--his father, who was deported to Mexico, and who Gabe is desperate to bring home. From a detention center in the center of the Arizona desert to the Embassy in the center of the galaxy, the three Ambassadors race against time to save their worlds in this exciting, funny, mind-bending adventure.
Nonfiction Craft Lessons: Teaching Information Writing K-8
by JoAnn Portalupi Ralph FletcherWriting nonfiction represents a big step for most students, yet when they try to create a report or persuasive essay, they are often anxious and frustrated. JoAnn Portalupi and Ralph Fletcher created Nonfiction Craft Lessons: Teaching Information Writing, K-8 to help teachers bring the passion from student writing while helping students scaffold their ideas in this challenging genre. The authors divided this book into grade-specific sections for K-2, 3-4, and middle school (grades 5-8) students. These divisions reflect various differences between emerging, competent, and fluent writers. In each section you'll find a generous collection of craft lessons directed at the genre that's most appropriate for that particular age. In the K-2 section, for example, a number of craft lessons focus on the all-about or concept book. In the 3-4 section there are several lessons on biography. In the 5-8 section a series of lessons addresses expository writing. Throughout the book each of the 80 lessons is presented on a single page in an easy-to-read format. Every lesson features three teaching guidelines: Discussion --A brief look at the reasons for teaching the particular element of craft specifically in a nonfiction context. How to Teach It --Concrete language showing exactly how a teacher might bring this craft element to students in writing conferences or a small-group setting. Resource Material --Specific book or text referred to in the craft lesson including trade books, or a piece of student writing in the Appendixes. This book will help students breathe voice into lifeless "dump-truck" writing and improve their nonfiction writing by making it clearer, more authoritative, and more organized. Nonfiction Craft Lessons gives teachers a wealth of practical strategies to help students grow into strong writers as they explore and explain the world around them.
Nonfiction Craft Lessons Teaching Information Writing K-8
by Joann Portalupi Ralph FletcherThis book will help students breathe voice into lifeless dump-truck writing and improve their nonfiction writing by making it clearer, more authoritative, and more organized. Nonfiction Craft Lessons gives teachers a wealth of practical strategies to help students grow into strong writers as they explore and explain the world around them.
Nonfiction Notebooks: Strategies for Informational Writing
by Aimee BucknerIn my classroom, I have found that through the support of notebook work, students can grow their writing and strengthen their ideas. With strong ideas, they can write better first drafts. The work we do in notebooks before rushing into a draft gives us time to envision our work, to find mentor texts we love, and to study those texts. In doing so, we actually are doing a lot of the revision- on our vision- before we write the draft. -; Nonfiction Notebooks Aimee Buckner has introduced writer's notebooks to hundreds of classrooms through her popular book Notebook Know-How , thereby helping students everywhere learn to improve their overallwriting by focusing on essential prewriting strategies. Now, using the same format, Aimee explains how writer's notebooks can help students improve their nonfiction writing-;reports, articles, memoirs, essays, and so forth-;which has taken on even greater importance because of the emphasis the Common Core State Standards place on informative/explanatory writing. As Aimee explains, the prewriting work a student does is particularly important when writing informational pieces. Writer's notebooks help students capture their thoughts, develop ideas, explore mentor texts, refine a research strategy, and play with multiple outcomes-;all of which lead to stronger concepts and better first drafts. Greater emphasis on the front end of the writing process also saves time and energy at the revision and editing stages. From exploring topics to gathering information to assessment, Nonfiction Notebooks takes teachers step-by-step through the process of how best to use notebooks for informational writing. Helpful reproducible forms are included both in the book and as downloads online.
Nonna Tell Me a Story: Lidia's Egg-citing Farm Adventure
by Renee Graef Lidia BastianichIt is a sleepover extravaganza when Nonna Lidia has her grandkids over for a night full of campfire stories and homemade food. As they all share a meal of omelets the next morning, Nonna Lidia reminisces about growing up on the farm, raising chickens, and gathering their eggs, which inspires a family trip to the local farm, where the kids can have their own chicken-and-egg adventures.With farm-fresh recipes focused on chicken and eggs, America's beloved Italian-American chef Lidia Matticchio Bastianich offers a variety family-friendly dishes and fun, safe ways kids can help cook. Buon appetito!
Nonna's Birthday Surprise
by Lidia BastianichNonna Lidia shares her memories of growing up on the farm during each season of the year.
Nonsense Poems: Nonsense Poems (Dover Children's Thrift Classics)
by Edward LearOver 90 delightful limericks and 12 longer poems, including such classics as "The Owl and the Pussy-cat," "The Jumblies," "Calico Pie," "The Duck and the Kangaroo," "Incidents in the Life of My Uncle Arly," "Mr. and Mrs. Spikky Spider" and more, all accompanied by Lear's amusing illustrations.
The Noonday Friends
by Mary StolzEleven-year-old Franny Davis and her best friend share school and family problems in this realistic, often humorous story set in New York's Greenwich Village.<P><P> 1966 Newbery Honor Book
Nora: Maybe a Ghost Story
by Constance C. GreeneCan the ghost of Nora's mother help her stop her dad from getting remarried? It's been three years since Nora's mother died, and while she and her sister, Patsy, want her father to be happy again, they're not ready for him to remarry. They especially don't want him to marry "the Tooth"--the woman with the overbite who could soon be their stepmother. While the girls try to upend their dad's relationship, they soon find themselves competing for the new guy at school. As Nora begins to feel more and more alone, she senses something strange . . . a laugh, a touch, even a kiss. And she knows exactly who they are coming from--her mother.
The Normal Kid (Exceptional Reading And Language Arts Titles For Intermediate Grades Ser.)
by Elizabeth HolmesSylvan has been angry ever since his parents split up. And now that an embarrassing photo has appeared in the paper, he's stuck with a lame nickname too. Charity is back in the United States after several years in Africa. And she's learning that home can be a strange place when you've been away for a while. Neither of them knows what's up with Brian. He spends whole afternoons alone on his trampoline. From the first day of school, Sylvan knows he doesn't want to hang out with weirdoes like Charity or Brian. He'd rather just be a normal kid. But when the principal gets ready to fire their favorite teacher, Sylvan, Charity, and Brian have to find a way to work together.