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The Best Little Boy in the World
by Andrew Tobias John ReidThe classic account of growing up gay in America.<P><P> "The best little boy in the world never had wet dreams or masturbated; he always topped his class, honored mom and dad, deferred to elders and excelled in sports . . . . The best little boy in the world was . . . the model IBM exec . . . The best little boy in the world was a closet case who 'never read anything about homosexuality.' . . . John Reid comes out slowly, hilariously, brilliantly. One reads this utterly honest account with the shock of recognition." The New York Times<P> "The quality of this book is fantastic because it comes of equal parts honesty and logic and humor. It is far from being the story of a Gay crusader, nor is it the story of a closet queen. It is the story of a normal boy growing into maturity without managing to get raped into, or taunted because of, his homosexuality. . . . He is bright enough to be aware of his hangups and the reasons for them. And he writes well enough that he doesn't resort to sensationalism . . . ." San Francisco Bay Area ReporterFrom the Trade Paperback edition.
The Best Man
by Richard PeckNewbery Medalist Richard Peck tells a story of small-town life, gay marriage, and everyday heroes in this novel for fans of Gary Schmidt and Jack Gantos <P><P>Archer Magill has spent a lively five years of grade school with one eye out in search of grown-up role models. Three of the best are his grandpa, the great architect; his dad, the great vintage car customizer,; and his uncle Paul, who is just plain great. These are the three he wants to be. <P>Along the way he finds a fourth--Mr. McLeod, a teacher. In fact, the first male teacher in the history of the school. But now here comes middle school and puberty. Change. Archer wonders how much change has to happen before his voice does. He doesn't see too far ahead, so every day or so a startling revelation breaks over him. <P>Then a really big one when he's the best man at the wedding of two of his role models. But that gets ahead of the story.In pages that ripple with laughter, there's a teardrop here and there. And more than a few insights about the bewildering world of adults, made by a boy on his way to being the best man he can be.
The Best Possible Answer: A Novel
by E. Katherine KottarasAP Exams – checkSAT test – checkCollege Application – checkDate the wrong guy and ruin everything you’ve spent your whole life working for– checkSuper-achiever Viviana Rabinovich-Lowe has never had room to be anything less than perfect. But her quest for perfection is derailed when her boyfriend leaks secret pictures of her to the entire school—pictures no one was ever meant to see. Making matters worse, her parents might be getting divorced and now her perfect family is falling apart. For the first time, Vivi feels like a complete and utter failure.Then she gets a job working at the community pool, where she meets a new circle of friends who know nothing about her past. That includes Evan, a gorgeous and intriguing guy who makes her want to do something she never thought she’d do again—trust. For the first time in her life, Vivi realizes she can finally be whoever she wants. But who is that? While she tries to figure it out, she learns something they never covered in her AP courses: that it’s okay to be less than perfect, because it’s our imperfections that make us who we are.E. Katherine Kottaras once again captures what it means to be a teenager in The Best Possible Answer.
The Best Things in Death
by Lenore AppelhansIn this Memory of After e-short story, Felicia and Neil share their favorite memories of falling in love with each other.Having recently saved Level 2 from the Morati and been reunited with her boyfriend, Felicia decides to make up some lost time with Neil before moving on to the mysterious Level 3. In this e-short story, Felicia and Neil share their favorite memories of falling in love with each other from their past lives on Earth.
The Best Worst Summer of Esme Sun
by Wendy Wan-Long ShangAward-winning author Wendy Wan-Long Shang dives in to the deep end of sportsmanship, prejudice, and the power of friendship in this funny, heartfelt story about two very different girls and one shared passion: swimming.Esme Sun absolutely does not care about winning shiny trophies or finally receiving some of the praise her mother bestows so lavishly on her three older, brilliant sisters. But, actually... it would be nice to be good at something. So when Esme discovers on the first day of summer, opening day at the community pool, that her growth spurt over the winter has made her a really fast swimmer, she wonders if she just might have found that thing.After Esme has an uncomfortable encounter at the pool with a new girl, Kaya, Esme worries she may have hurt Kaya's feelings. Then, embarrassed by Esme's awkwardness, her friend Tegan, the cool girl at school who seems to do everything perfectly, makes Esme promise that from now on, she'll be chill, not act so babyish and intense about things--especially not swim team.But when their swim competitions begin, and Esme starts winning, she finds that she actually cares a lot. In fact, she wants to break the pool's freestyle record. That doesn't mesh so well with her promise to Tegan. And as Esme tries to navigate swimming and her friendships, she searches for a way to apologize and make things right with Kaya.Esme's mom's focus on winning confuses her, though, and she begins to wonder: Is winning really as important as she thinks, even if it means being unkind to your friends and teammates? Or is there another way to compete, to be a good sport and a good friend?Wendy Wan-Long Shang, the award-winning author of The Great Wall of Lucy Wu and The Secret Battle of Evan Pao, dives in to the deep end of sportsmanship, prejudice, and the power of friendship in this funny, sweet, and wonderfully moving story.
The Best Worst Thing
by Kathleen LaneFront door locked, kitchen door locked, living room windows closed.Nobody in the closet, nobody under the beds.Still, Maggie is worried. Ever since she started middle school, she sees injustice and danger everywhere--on the news, in her textbooks, in her own neighborhood. Even her best friend seems to be changing. Maggie believes it is up to her, and only her, to make everything all right. Can she come up with a plan to keep everyone safe?The Best Worst Thing is a perceptive novel about learning the limits of what you can control, and the good--sometimes even best--things that can come of finally letting go.
The Best at It
by Maulik PancholyFrom award-winning actor Maulik Pancholy comes a hilarious and heartfelt middle grade debut about a gay Indian American boy coming into his own. Perfect for fans of Tim Federle’s Nate series.Rahul Kapoor is heading into seventh grade in a small town in Indiana. The start of middle school is making him feel increasingly anxious, so his favorite person in the whole world, his grandfather, Bhai, gives him some well-meaning advice: Find one thing you’re really good at and become the BEST at it.Those four little words sear themselves into Rahul’s brain. While he’s not quite sure what that special thing is, he is convinced that once he finds it, bullies like Brent Mason will stop torturing him at school. And he won’t be worried about staring too long at his classmate Justin Emery. With his best friend, Chelsea, by his side, Rahul is ready to crush this challenge.... But what if he discovers he isn’t the best at anything?Funny, charming, and incredibly touching, this is a story about friendship, family, and the courage it takes to live your truth.
The Best of Archie Americana Vol. 1: Golden Age (The Best of Archie Comics)
by Archie SuperstarsThis is Archie's new sister volume to our all-time fastest-selling graphic novel series, featuring a focus on stories from the GOLDEN AGE of comics. Archie expects this to do very well as a full-color 416-page $9.99 volume. It will be the first in a three-part series, to be joined in the calendar year by SILVER and BRONZE AGE volumes as well.In 1941, Pep Comics introduced Archie Andrews, "America's newest boyfriend." Since then, Archie and his perennial teenage friends have entertained young and old alike with their hilarious misadventures. In this volume, you'll journey to a bygone era and unearth the roots of an American institution.The frantic forties and fifties -- a time when the comic book industry was young and anything was possible. Stories from this Golden Age of comics had an "anything goes" quality -- perhaps none more so than the freewheeling antics of Archie Andrews and his friends.
The Best of Archie Americana Vol. 2: Silver Age (The Best of Archie Comics #2)
by Archie SuperstarsThis is Archie's new sister volume to our all-time fastest-selling graphic novel series, featuring a focus on stories from the SILVER AGE of comics. Archie expects this to do very well as a full-color 416-page $9.99 volume. It is the second in a three-part series, joining Fall 2017's within the year by GOLDEN AGE volume, with BRONZE AGE coming along shortly after.The sensational sixties... a time of dreams, hopes, revolution and sociall change! At the forefront of the decade were the nation's youth--enjoying the latest fads, speaking their minds and defining a generation. The swinging seventies--a time of transition in America, as the nation strived to find its feet in the aftermath of the turbulent social upheaval that was the Sixties. Once again, the youth of America led the charge--enjoying the latest fads and fashions, while speaking out for change.Ever timeless, Archie and his friends came along for the ride, exploring both the fun and unique brand of humor, as only they could! Journey back with us now in this eagerly anticipated volume.
The Best of Archie Americana Vol. 3: Bronze Age (The Best of Archie Comics #3)
by Archie SuperstarsThis is Archie's new sister volume to our all-time fastest-selling graphic novel series, featuring a focus on stories from the BRONZE AGE of comics. Archie expects this to do very well as a full-color 416-page $9.99 volume. It is the third in a three-part series, joining Fall 2017's GOLDEN AGE volume and Spring 2018's SILVER AGE.The Awesome Eighties: Ever timeless, Archie and his friends came along for the ride, engaging both the energy and excitement of the times with their unique brand of humor, as only they could! Journey back with us now in this eagerly anticipated volume. Experience the punk movement as it shakes up Riverdale! Relive the Urban Cowboy craze! Behold the rise of MTV! Witness the emergence of preppie, new wave and Flashdance fashions! Play along with Trivial Pursuit! Gaze at the popular '80s movies and TV shows! Boogie with Archie and the gang at the roller disco and laugh again at the antics of America's #1 teenagers!The Nifty Nineties: Whether getting tangled up in the eternal love triangle, running afoul of parents and teachers, or simply surfing the day away on the internet, Archie and his friends scaled new heights of hilarity! Now you can revisit these timeless tales as they endure one outlandish mishap after another and enjoy the fads and fashions of the decade. So rock out to the sensational sounds of boy bands, chow down with the fat free dessert craze, and hook up your satellite dish so you can enjoy purple dinosaurs, funny home videos, teens from Beverly Hills and more! It's all here and then some in this uproarious edition chock full of comedy classics!
The Best of Archie Comics 3 Deluxe Edition (Best of Archie Deluxe #3)
by Archie SuperstarsTHE BEST OF ARCHIE COMICS BOOK 3 DELUXE EDITION is a newly redesigned hardcover version of an all-time best-selling graphic novel and is the greatest full-color hardcover comics value you'll find at 416 full-size pages for $19.99. In a digest-sized paperback edition, this title has perennial mass-audience appeal with over 180,000 copies in print. With additional decade-by-decade content and newly remastered comic art and coloring on selected stories, we expect this new value hardcover should do very well on holiday displays and wherever books are sold.One of Archie's most popular graphic novels gets the deluxe treatment in this full-sized remastered hardcover edition collecting over 50 iconic favorite stories from across Archie's 75+ year history. The bestselling retrospective of this essential piece of Americana finally gets the treatment its due in this keepsake bookshelf edition.
The Best of Archie Comics Book 2 (The Best of Archie Comics #2)
by Archie SuperstarsThe celebration of 70 years of Archie Comics fun continues with this full-color collection with over 400 pages of classic and much-loved comic book stories featuring America&’s favorite teenagers. Following up on the success of the top-selling The Best of Arche Comics, this second volume brings together another must-have collection for Archie fans young and old! The Best of Arche Comics Book Two collects some of the best-known and beloved Archie stories, hand-picked from the company&’s rich, 70-year history. Included in this volume are exclusive behindthe- scenes anecdotes from the creators who brought the stories to life! An essential addition to anyone&’s library
The Best of Archie Comics Book 2 Deluxe Edition (Best of Archie Deluxe #2)
by Archie SuperstarsThis beautifully remastered version of the best-selling THE BEST OF ARCHIE COMICS BOOK 2 is jam-packed with over 400 pages of the funniest and most iconic Archie stories of the past 70 years, lovingly hand-selected by Archie creators, editors, and historians from 200,000 pages of material.This edition includes a full book redesign, additional decade by decade content and newly remastered art and coloring on selected stories. Designed to be enjoyed by both kids and adults together, THE BEST OF ARCHIE COMICS BOOK 2 DELUXE EDITION includes a decade by decade overview of Archie Comics in pop culture and introductions to each story by celebrities, Archie artists, writers, staff, and editors sharing why these beloved stories have become such an integral part of the American entertainment landscape.
The Best of Archie Comics Book 3 (The Best of Archie Comics)
by Archie SuperstarsIt's Archie's third volume in our all-time bestselling The Best of Archie Comics graphic novel series, featuring even more great stories from Archie's eight decades of excellence! This fun full-color collection of more of Archie's all-time favorite stories, lovingly hand-selected and introduced by Archie creators, editors, and historians from 200,000 pages of material, is a must-have for any Archie fan and fans of comics in general, as well as a great introduction to the comics medium!
The Best of Archie Comics Book 4 Deluxe Edition (Best of Archie Deluxe #4)
by Archie SuperstarsTHE BEST OF ARCHIE COMICS BOOK 4 DELUXE EDITION is a newly redesigned hardcover version of an all-time best-selling graphic novel and is the greatest full-color hardcover comics value you'll find at 416 full-size pages for $19.99. In a digest-sized paperback edition, this title has perennial mass-audience appeal with over 180,000 copies in print. With additional decade-by-decade content and newly remastered comic art and coloring on selected stories, we expect this new value hardcover should do very well on holiday displays and wherever books are sold.One of Archie's most popular graphic novels gets the deluxe treatment in this full-sized remastered hardcover edition collecting over 50 iconic favorite stories from across Archie's 75+ year history. The bestselling retrospective of this essential piece of Americana finally gets the treatment its due in this keepsake bookshelf edition.
The Best of Archie Comics: 75 Years, 75 Stories (The Best of Archie Comics)
by Archie SuperstarsArchie Comics has always been representative of teenage life. And I should know a thing or two about being a teenager—after all, I&’ve been one for 75 years! THE BEST OF ARCHIE: 75 YEARS, 75 STORIES gives fans the opportunity to take a look at some of my favorite stories from the past 75 years, one picked from every year since 1941. Along the way you&’ll meet some of my friends (both off panel and on!), learn some behind-the-scenes info about the people who brought me to life, and get to learn about what was going on at the time the stories were made. Celebrate 75 years of entertainment, humor and fun with me, Archie Andrews!
The Best of Archie Comics: 80 Years, 80 Stories (The Best of Archie Comics #1)
by Archie SuperstarsCelebrate 80 years of Archie and the Riverdale Gang with this fun, full-color commemorative collection of high school hijinks! Contains over 700 pages of classic, much-loved comic book stories—one from each of the 80 illustrious years of Archie Comics publishing. Featuring special behind-the-scenes anecdotes that shed light on decades of mirth, this is a must-have for all comic book fans everywhere!
The Best of Archie: Christmas Comics (Archie Christmas Digests #2)
by Archie SuperstarsThe Holidays come to Riverdale in this can't miss stocking-stuffer!Packed with 250+ pages of classic Christmas tales, this festive collection is sure to get you in the spirit! Filled with warmth and laughter, this collection has the most humorous and heartwarming holiday stories from the past eight decades. The Best of Archie series is back, and it will make the greatest gift of all!
The Best of Betty's Diary
by Dan ParentOne of the most well-kept secrets in the Archie-verse is Betty's diary. The stories contained within, thought to have been forgotten by time (and torn-out pages), are finally collected from the famous Betty's Diary comic book series for your reading pleasure! Ever a journalist-in-training, Betty wrote down nearly every important event which occured in her life, and kept it under lock-and-key in her precious journal; stories involving romance, adventure, and betrayal. All of Riverdale's cast is represented in this hilarious new addition to the Archie All-Stars library, and unbeknownst to them, all of their secrets will be revealed in this exciting volume! Veronica would LOVE to get her hands on it—wouldn't you?!
The Best of Iggy (Iggy #1)
by Annie BarrowsFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Ivy + Bean comes a hilarious new middle grade series featuring a high-energy, lovable troublemaker.Meet Iggy Frangi. He's not a bad kid, he's really not. Okay, so he's done a few (a few is anything up to 100) bad things. And okay, he's not very sorry about most of them. People make a big deal about nothing. What's a little pancake here and there? Is that something to get mad about? Iggy doesn't think so. No one got hurt, so there's no problem. No one got hurt except for that one time, that one time when the Best Idea Ever turned into the Worst Idea of All Time.Iggy is sorry he did it. He is really, really, really sorry. "For what?" you might ask. "What did he do?"Well, you'll have to read the book to find out.Things Iggy will NOT do in this book: Be the most polite kid ever. Play the cello. Think before acting. Learn a lesson. Regret his actions. (Most of them, anyway.)
The Best of Josie and the Pussycats (The Best of Archie Comics)
by Archie SuperstarsThis is Archie's new sister volume to our all-time fastest-selling graphic novel series, featuring the lovable girl band JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS. Archie expects this to do very well, with mass-market potential as a full-color 416-page $9.99 volume. We expect it to become the first of many off-shoot "Best Of" titles, and have plans to continue releasing further volumes in this series as well.This fun full-color collection of Josie and the Pussycats's all-time favorite stories, hand-picked by Archie creators, editors and historians from thousands of pages of material. It is a must-have for any Archie fan, Pussycats fan and fans of the comics medium.
The Best of the Best (Replica #7)
by Marilyn KayeAfter lots of attention from the media -- and from other students -- everyone pretty much ignores Adrian, the 8-year-old genius in the ninth grade. He whines, he's snotty, and he's got a lousy attitude. When he runs away, Amy wonders what's up. Is Adrian too smart to be real? Is he a victim -- or the one pulling the strings? The more Amy digs for answers, the more she unearths a web of deceit and corruption.
The Betrayal (Fear Street Saga #1)
by R. L. StineThrough 20 books, R. L. Stine has alluded to the cursed Fear family, whose mansion burned down in a terrible fire. All that remains of the Fears is a legacy of evil. Now Stine takes readers back in time, telling them finally the awful truth of what happened to the Fears . . . and why their evil lives on after 300 years.
The Bible Atlas (DK Pictorial Atlases)
by DKDiscover where events in the Old and New Testaments took place and see how people lived in Biblical times in this illustrated guide.Take a trip around the Holy Land with this collection of beautifully drawn maps, which show where events from the Bible took place.Introducing The Bible Atlas – a beautifully illustrated guide to the geography, events and people of the Old and New Testaments for children aged 9-12. In illustrated guide, follow the journeys of the patriarchs, view inside Solomon's Temple, witness Jesus' miracles, and see exactly where Paul traveled while spreading the message of Christianity.Dive straight into this pictorial Bible guide for kids, offering: - An illustrated guide to key events of the Old and New Testaments for children.- A variety of maps showing in detail where events from the Bible took place.- An original and retro-feel illustration style combined with modern fonts, which creates a different approach compared to photographic or CGI-based books.As well as recapping many of the stories from both the Old and New Testaments, each page in this Bible guide provides additional information, illustrations, and photos explaining how people lived, who ruled the lands, and what places look like today. The information is presented in a visual and accessible way for children to grasp, immersing themselves in each map as they follow the stories and read summaries from the Bible.More in the seriesIf you like The Bible Atlas, then why not complete the collection? Take a peek inside the beautiful and absorbing world of birds with The Bird Atlas, explore the complex animal kingdom with The Animal Atlas, reveal the inner workings of the human body with The Body Atlas, take a trip around the globe with The Earth Atlas, and dive deep below the sea with The Oceans Atlas.
The Bickery Twins and the Phoenix Tear (The Unmapped Chronicles #2)
by Abi ElphinstoneNevermoor meets Keeper of the Lost Cities in the second wondrous adventure in the Unmapped Chronicles fantasy series from bestselling author Abi Elphinstone.Eleven-year-old twins Fox and Fibber have been rivals for as long as they can remember. Only one of them will inherit the family fortune, and so a race is afoot to save the dwindling Petty-Squabble empire and win the love of their parents. But when the twins are whisked off to Jungledrop, a magical Unmapped Kingdom in charge of conjuring our world&’s weather, things get wildly out of hand. An evil harpy called Morg is on the loose. And if she finds the long-lost Forever Fern before the twins, both Jungledrop and their world will crumble. Suddenly, Fox and Fibber find themselves on an incredible adventure in a glow-in-the-dark rainforest full of golden panthers, gobblequick trees, and enchanted temples. But with the fate of two worlds in their hands, will the twins be able to work together for once to defeat Morg and her dark magic?