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A Summer of Sundays
by Lindsay ElandA sweet middle-grade title about getting lost in a big family and unlikely friendship. Almost-twelve-year-old Sunday Fowler is a middle-of-the-middle child, and it's the absolute worst. Her sisters say she's too young. Her brothers say she's too old. And her parents remember the dog's name more often than they remember hers. But standing out is hard work when you have to help repair an old library and make sure your siblings don't steal your new best friend—or ruin all your plans. Then Sunday finds something in the library's basement that might make her so famous no one will forget her name ever again. But revealing her finding means stirring up secrets that some people in the town hoped to keep buried. Sunday must decide if some things—loyalty, trust, friendship—are worth more than her name in the headlines. A Summer of Sundays is a charming, funny celebration of family and finding friendship in unexpected places.
A Summer of Sundays
by Lindsay ElandFans of The Mother Daughter Book Club (Heather Vogel Fredericks) and The Wedding Planner's Daughter (Coleen Paratore) series will fall in love with the humor, classic charm, and very determined heronine of Lindsay Eland's sophomore novel.When you're the third of six kids, it's easy to get lost in the shuffle, but Sunday Fowler is determined that this summer she'll find the one thing that makes her stand out from her siblings. And when she discovers a silver box in the basement of the library her parents are renovating, she might just have found something to gain her the attention she so craves. Inside is a series of letters addressed to "The Librarian" and a manuscript. But who wrote them? With the help of annoying neighbor-turned-new-friend Jude, Sunday is determined to track down the author. And when she unveils this novel to the world, she'll be famous!But uncovering this manuscript means stirring up secrets that some people in the town hoped to keep buried. And Sunday must decide if some things -- loyalty, trust, friendship -- are worth more than her name in the headlines. This title will publish simultaneously in electronic book form (978-1-60684-413-7).
Summerkin (Summerlands #2)
by Sarah PrineasA land of summer. . . A human child. . . A dangerous test. Fer is the Lady of the Summerlands - a magical realm on the other side of the Way. But Fer is also just a girl. There are many in the lands who think she should return to her own world. To prove herself, Fer must face the toughest contest of her life against leaders with powers far greater than her own. And if she loses, she risks plunging her beloved lands back into a terrible darkness. . . An action-packed adventure through a land of wonder, mystery and danger.
Summerkin (Winterling Series #1)
by Sarah PrineasA land of summer... A human child... A dangerous test. Fer is the Lady of the Summerlands - a magical realm on the other side of the Way. But Fer is also just a girl. There are many in the lands who think she should return to her own world. To prove herself, Fer must face the toughest contest of her life against leaders with powers far greater than her own. And if she loses, she risks plunging her beloved lands back into a terrible darkness... An action-packed adventure through a land of wonder, mystery and danger.
Sun Catcher
by Sheila RanceOn her 13th birthday Maia, who has been brought up by Tareth, the weaver and warrior who she has always believed is her father, falls into an adventure that will take her on a perilous journey to a kingdom poisoned by bitterness and jealousies. A kingdom that she must save. Tareth is no ordinary weaver - the silk he weaves sings of destiny and danger, of Maia's future. Because she is no ordinary girl either. She has always been the flame-headed outsider among the Cliff Dwellers, but she doesn't want to listen to the song of the silk, or to the terrifying words of the village Watcher. Guarding her secret, denying her future, Maia steps into places she has never explored where she'll encounter mercenaries, spies, friends and enemies. And where she will face her destiny as a Sun Catcher.Exotically located in the Far East in an age when trading and communities were gaining more exposure to a wider world than ever before, this debut novel is beautifully, richly written, thoroughly researched and a pleasure to read. Film rights to the trilogy have now been optioned.
Sun, Moon, and Planets
by Lawrence Hall of Science University of California at BerkeleyNIMAC-sourced textbook
Sun Moon Star
by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Ivan ChermayeffThe only children&’s book by the author of Slaughterhouse-Five &“spins the Nativity tale in a cerebral, humanist direction&” (The New York Times Book Review). Sun Moon Star is the story of the birth of Jesus—as told by Kurt Vonnegut. This children&’s book takes the newborn Jesus&’ perspective, offering beautiful and insightful descriptions of the world from someone newly born into it. In this book, we follow Jesus and meet the people most important to his life—presented in new and surprising ways. A powerful departure from Vonnegut&’s more adult work, Sun Moon Star gives readers a rare glimpse of the writer&’s talent in a format that&’s unique and unexpected. This book&’s well-crafted simplicity is sure to make it a favorite—with both children and adult readers who are Vonnegut fans. &“Vonnegut tells the story of the Nativity in his own original style that&’s both delightful and charming. Complete with illustrations, this is a read suitable for both children and adults alike.&”—The Bookbag, UK &“It&’s Vonnegut&’s descriptions of the sheer newness of human experience (the child&’s &‘fourth dream was simply green. It had never seen/ green/ before&’) that make this an intriguing and memorable perspective on the Incarnation.&”—Publishers Weekly
The Sun Trail (Warriors: Dawn of the Clans #1)
by Erin HunterFollow the trial of the rising sun . . . For many moons, a tribe of cats has lived peacefully near the top of a mountain. But prey is scarce and seasons are harsh—and their leader fears they will not survive. When a mysterious vision reveals a land filled with food and water, a group of brave young cats sets off in search of a better home. But great dangers await them. In this unfamiliar world, faced with loners and fierce rogues all vying for territory and power, the traveling cats must find a new way to live side by side—or risk tearing one another apart.
Super Schnoz and the Gates of Smell
by Gary Urey Ethan LongAndy Whiffler is your average eleven-year-old boy . . . except that his nose is so big he can use it to fly and his sense of smell is a hundred thousand times stronger than any human.In the first book of this hilarious new series, Andy moves to a new school and is instantly picked on because of the size of his nose. But when his classmates discover how powerful his nose is, they decide he is more of a comic book hero than a nerd. One day Andy's school is shut down due to toxic gases. Andy discovers that it's all a secret plot for an evil corporation called the ECU (Environmental Clean Up) to take over the world. Andy and his friends decide that this is a job for Super Schnoz, Andy's alter-ego. The rag-tag group of kids team up to take on the ECU and ensure school gets back in session (otherwise summer vacation will be ruined!).
Superstar Fairies #1: Jessie the Lyrics Fairy (Superstar Fairies #1)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Superstar Fairies take center stage for a brand-new, magical fairy adventure! Rachel and Kirsty are thrilled when their fairy friends whisk them away to the Fairyland Music Festival! But the festival is one big mess, because Jack Frost has stolen the Superstar Fairies' magic music notes. He's determined to be the biggest superstar in the world . . . and the girls are determined to stop him! Jessie the Lyrics Fairy's magic music note is missing -- and now singers everywhere are forgetting the words to their songs! Can Rachel and Kirsty help Jessie track down her magic? Find the missing music note in each book and help save the superstar magic!
Superstar Fairies #2: Adele the Voice Fairy (Superstar Fairies #2)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Superstar Fairies take center stage for a brand-new, magical fairy adventure! Rachel and Kirsty are thrilled when their fairy friends whisk them away to the Fairyland Music Festival! But the festival is one big mess, because Jack Frost has stolen the Superstar Fairies' magic music notes. He's determined to be the biggest superstar in the world . . . and the girls are determined to stop him! What's that awful noise? Without Adele the Voice Fairy's music note, superstars' voices are cracking and squeaking. Rachel and Kirsty have to do something -- and fast! Find the missing music note in each book and help save the superstar magic!
Superstar Fairies #3: Vanessa the Choreography Fairy (Superstar Fairies #3)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Superstar Fairies take center stage for a brand-new, magical fairy adventure! Rachel and Kirsty are thrilled when their fairy friends whisk them away to the Fairyland Music Festival! But the festival is one big mess, because Jack Frost has stolen the Superstar Fairies' magic music notes. He's determined to be the biggest superstar in the world . . . and the girls are determined to stop him! Oh, no! Vanessa the Choreography Fairy is missing her music note. Now dancers are stumbling all over! Can Rachel and Kirsty help save the day -- and the dance moves? Find the missing music note in each book and help save the superstar magic!
Superstar Fairies #4: Miley the Stylist Fairy (Superstar Fairies #4)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Superstar Fairies take center stage for a brand-new, magical fairy adventure! Rachel and Kirsty are thrilled when their fairy friends whisk them away to the Fairyland Music Festival! But the festival is one big mess, because Jack Frost has stolen the Superstar Fairies' magic music notes. He's determined to be the biggest superstar in the world . . . and the girls are determined to stop him! Fashion disaster alert -- Miley the Stylist Fairy's magic music note is gone! Rachel, Kirsty, and Miley are on the hunt for the missing magic. But it won't be easy to find. . . . Find the missing music note in each book and help save the superstar magic!
Superstar Fairies #5: Frankie the Makeup Fairy (Superstar Fairies #5)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Superstar Fairies take center stage for a brand-new, magical fairy adventure! Rachel and Kirsty are thrilled when their fairy friends whisk them away to the Fairyland Music Festival! But the festival is one big mess, because Jack Frost has stolen the Superstar Fairies' magic music notes. He's determined to be the biggest superstar in the world . . . and the girls are determined to stop him! Frankie the Makeup Fairy needs Rachel and Kirsty's help to find her missing music note. Without it, everyone's makeup makes them look like clowns -- but no one thinks it's very funny! Find the missing music note in each book and help save the superstar magic!
Superstar Fairies #6: Alyssa the Star-Spotter Fairy (Superstar Fairies #6)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Superstar Fairies take center stage for a brand-new, magical fairy adventure! Rachel and Kirsty are thrilled when their fairy friends whisk them away to the Fairyland Music Festival! But the festival is one big mess, because Jack Frost has stolen the Superstar Fairies' magic music notes. He's determined to be the biggest superstar in the world . . . and the girls are determined to stop him! It's always exciting to discover a brand-new superstar, and that's just what Alyssa the Star-Spotter Fairy does! But she can't do her job without her magic music note. Can Rachel and Kirsty help her find the magic -- and a new superstar? Find the missing music note in each book and help save the superstar magic!
Superstar Fairies #7: Cassie the Concert Fairy (Superstar Fairies #7)
by Daisy MeadowsThe Superstar Fairies take center stage for a brand-new, magical fairy adventure! Rachel and Kirsty are thrilled when their fairy friends whisk them away to the Fairyland Music Festival! But the festival is one big mess, because Jack Frost has stolen the Superstar Fairies' magic music notes. He's determined to be the biggest superstar in the world . . . and the girls are determined to stop him! Cassie the Concert Fairy is in charge of concerts everywhere! It's a big job, and it's going all wrong without her magic music note. If Rachel and Kirsty can't help track it down, concerts everywhere will be ruined! Find the missing music note in each book and help save the superstar magic!
Superstars: How They Got Famous
by Downtown Bookworks Inc.Even the biggest supernovae of the celebrity universe began small, dreaming big. Their stories will be the riveting subject of RISE "How Your Favorite Celebs Became Famous." Sure, die-hard fans may know some of the facts, but RISE will collect in one keepsake volume the treasured tales of these young stars' early beginnings, as well as show us fantastic up-to-the-minute pics of their current looks and successes.
Sure Signs of Crazy
by Karen HarringtonLove can be a trouble word for some people. Crazy is also a trouble word.I should know.You've never met anyone exactly like twelve-year-old Sarah Nelson. While most of her friends obsess over Harry Potter, she spends her time writing letters to Atticus Finch. She collects trouble words in her diary. Her best friend is a plant. And she's never known her mother, who left when Sarah was two.Since then, Sarah and her dad have moved from one small Texas town to another, and not one has felt like home.Everything changes when Sarah launches an investigation into her family's Big Secret. She makes unexpected new friends and has her first real crush, and instead of a "typical boring Sarah Nelson summer," this one might just turn out to be extraordinary.
Survival!: Ocean (Time For Kids Informational Text Series)
by William B. RiceWhat do you do if you find yourself stranded at sea? This useful nonfiction book gives readers the information they need in order to survive at sea. With essential tips and instructions, helpful diagrams and images, a bibliography, and a list of other useful websites, readers will learn everything they need in order to survive--from the dangers of hypothermia, what to do if there's only saltwater available, and other useful survival skills.
Survivors
by Christopher Tebbetts Jeff ProbstSequel to the New York Times bestseller STRANDED and TRIAL BY FIRE! As seen on The Today Show, Rachael Ray, and Kelly and Michael.From the Emmy-Award winning host of Survivor, Jeff Probst with Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life co-author Chris Tebbettscomes a fantastic family adventure series!Eleven days down, and no end in sight. How long could YOU survive?It's been days since Buzz, Vanessa, Carter and Jane were stranded on a deserted island in the middle of the South Pacific. Four kids left to fend for themselves. No adults. No supplies. They've managed to make fire and they've even found food. But they've just lost their only shelter, and quite possibly their one chance at being rescued. Now they'll have to venture even deeper into the jungles of Nowhere Island just to stay alive. But the island holds secrets of a dark past. With danger lurking at every turn, they must rely on each other like never before it they are going to survive.Books in the original Stranded series:Stranded (Book 1)Trial By Fire (Book 2)Survivors (Book 3) Books in the Stranded, Shadow Island seriesForbidden Passage (Book 4)Sabotage (Book 5)Desperate Measures (Book 6) From the Trade Paperback edition.
Swamper: Letters from a Louisiana Swamp Rabbit
by Amy Griffin OuchleySwamper, a fictitious swamp rabbit, lives in the bottomland hardwood forest, or overflow swamp, which is a very real environment. In twelve "letters" addressed to his human friends, Swamper shares his vivid observations about life in a Louisiana swamp. With excitement and captivating detail, he explains ecological concepts such as food webs, energy flow, decomposition, and reproduction. He recounts adventures like escaping his predators, the great horned owl and the red fox, and swimming for his life after a flood forces him to find higher ground. The alert swamp rabbit even describes the seasonal migration of birds and the monthly phases of the moon. While educating students about the interconnected life cycles found in a natural habitat, Swamper's first-hand account of the richness and value of the wetlands will also help young readers develop a deeper appreciation for this delicate ecosystem. Though written for all ages to enjoy, the content specifically aligns with life science and environmental science educational standards for 4th through 7th grades. Also Includes:A glossary of key termsQuestions and a creative activity for each letterBiologically accurate drawings of animals and habitatColor photographs of the environmentSupplementary online resources for teachers and parents
SYLO
by D. J. MacHaleThe ultimate action-fueled end-of-the-world conspiracy trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author D.J. MacHale THEY CAME FROM THE SKY parachuting out of military helicopters to invade Tucker Pierce's idyllic hometown on Pemberwick Island, Maine. They call themselves SYLO and they are a secret branch of the U.S. Navy. SYLO's commander, Captain Granger, informs Pemberwick residents that the island has been hit by a lethal virus and must be quarantined. Now Pemberwick is cut off from the outside world. Tucker believes there's more to SYLO's story. He was on the sidelines when the high school running back dropped dead with no warning. He saw the bizarre midnight explosion over the ocean, and the mysterious singing aircraft that travel like shadows through the night sky. He tasted the Ruby--and experienced the powers it gave him--for himself. What all this means, SYLO isn't saying. Only Tucker holds the clues that can solve this deadly mystery. LOOK TO THE SKY because Pemberwick is only the first stop.
Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker: Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker (Dork Diaries #6)
by Rachel RussellLove--and crushes--are in the air for Nikki Maxwell in this sixth book of the New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series.It's the biggest dance of the year and Nikki Maxwell is hoping her crush, Brandon, wants to be her date. But time is running out. What if he doesn't want to go with her? Or worse--what if he ends up going with Mackenzie?!! In the sixth book in the blockbuster Dork Diaries series--now with more than 8 million copies in print--join Nikki, Chloe and Zoey as they tackle the topic of love, Dork Diaries style!
Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #2: The Slither Sisters (Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #2)
by Charles Gilman"Two-headed monsters, giant tentacles, angry demons - Lovecraft Middle School is great creepy fun!" -Ransom Riggs, author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children This second novel in the Tales from Lovecraft Middle School series begins right where Professor Gargoyle ended. Seventh-grader Robert Arthur has discovered that two of his classmates are actually sinister snake-women in disguise. Even worse, his new middle school is full of "gates" to a terrifying alternate dimension - a haunted mansion full of strange spirits and monstrous beasts. For Robert to protect his teachers and classmates, he'll need to return to this haunted dimension with his best friends Glenn and Karina. Can they uncover the secrets of Lovecraft Middle School before it's too late? The Slither Sisters features more bizarre beasts, more strange mysteries, and more adventure. It's perfect for readers ages 10 and up. Best of all, the cover features a state-of-the-art "morphing" photo portrait - so you can personally witness the sisters transforming into their slithering alter egos. You won't believe your eyes!
Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #3: Teacher's Pest (Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #3)
by Charles Gilman"Two-headed monsters, giant tentacles, angry demons--Lovecraft Middle School is great creepy fun!" --Ransom Riggs, author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children DON'T BE FOOLED by his friendly smile, his perfect manners, or his shiny red apple. Student council president Howard Mergler is actually a sinister bug-monster in disguise--and he's summoning swarms of roaches, wasps, fleas, and head lice into the corridors of Lovecraft Middle School! Twelve-year-old Robert Arthur is the only student who can stop him--but he'll need help from his best friends: the school bully, the school ghost, and an extremely courageous two-headed rat. This third novel in the Lovecraft Middle School series begins right where Professor Gargoyle and The Slither Sisters ended--with more action, more adventure, and more outrageous monsters!