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Hour of the Bees
by Lindsay Eagar<P>What does it mean to be fully alive? Magic blends with reality in a stunning coming-of-age novel about a girl, a grandfather, wanderlust, and reclaiming your roots. <P>Things are only impossible if you stop to think about them. . . . <P> While her friends are spending their summers having pool parties and sleepovers, twelve-year-old Carolina -- Carol -- is spending hers in the middle of the New Mexico desert, helping her parents move the grandfather she's never met into a home for people with dementia. <P>At first, Carol avoids prickly Grandpa Serge. But as the summer wears on and the heat bears down, Carol finds herself drawn to him, fascinated by the crazy stories he tells her about a healing tree, a green-glass lake, and the bees that will bring back the rain and end a hundred years of drought. <P>As the thin line between magic and reality starts to blur, Carol must decide for herself what is possible -- and what it means to be true to her roots. <P>Readers who dream that there's something more out there will be enchanted by this captivating novel of family, renewal, and discovering the wonder of the world.
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).
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.
Five Times Revenge
by Lindsay ElandFive unlikely friends. Two bullies. One epic prank. Part The Breakfast Club and part The View from Saturday, this funny, heartwarming novel about friendship and standing up for yourself will appeal to fans of Chris Grabenstein and Jennifer L. Holm.Adam is the prank mastermind. Perk is his best friend and the computer genius. Pearl is the prettiest girl in school--and a violin prodigy. Ray looks like a big dumb jock, but he secretly wants to be an engineer. And Dutch is the often-bullied dork who is in tune with everyone's feelings. The five of them couldn't be more different. But there's one thing they have in common: they are fed up with Hill Parmar, the school bully--and his dad, their school principal who's always turning a blind eye. When Hill finally steps over the line, the five unlikely schemers band together for a prank like their middle school has never seen. Lindsay Eland weaves the five alternate points-of-view together for an accessible and funny school story--and a friendship story--for every reader.
Scones and Sensibility
by Lindsay ElandSeek tirelessly and you shall not find a contemporary heroine of middle-grade literature as refined and romantic as Miss Polly Madassa. Still swooning over the romantic conclusions of Pride & Prejudice and Anne of Green Gables, twelve-year-old Polly decides her purpose in life: helping along lonely hearts in search of love. Polly's only task this summer is to make deliveries for her parents' bakery, leaving ample time for this young cupid to find hearts to mend--beginning with the kite-store owner, Mr. Nightquist, who will pair perfectly with Miss Wiskerton (the unfairly labeled town curmudgeon). Polly's best friend Fran Fisk is in desperate need of a mother ever since hers ran off with a man she met on the Internet; Polly must find a match for Mr. Fisk. And while she's at it, it wouldn't hurt to find Clementine, Polly's teenaged sister, a beau worthy of her (so she can shed that brute, Clint). Polly's plans are in full swing, so she definitely cannot be bothered by the advances of classmate Brad Barker.But maybe Polly should have turned her attention to Miss Austen's Emma next, because she quickly learns the pitfalls of playing matchmaker. How will Polly patch up her own relationships, while ensuring that destined love can take its course?
Scones and Sensibility
by Lindsay ElandSeek tirelessly and you shall not find a contemporary heroine of middle-grade literature as refined and romantic as Miss Polly Madassa. Still swooning over the romantic conclusions of Pride & Prejudice and Anne of Green Gables, twelve-year-old Polly decides her purpose in life: helping along lonely hearts in search of love. Polly's only task this summer is to make deliveries for her parents' bakery, leaving ample time for this young cupid to find hearts to mend—beginning with the kite-store owner, Mr. Nightquist, who will pair perfectly with Miss Wiskerton (the unfairly labeled town curmudgeon). Polly's best friend Fran Fisk is in desperate need of a mother ever since hers ran off with a man she met on the Internet; Polly must find a match for Mr. Fisk. And while she's at it, it wouldn't hurt to find Clementine, Polly's teenaged sister, a beau worthy of her (so she can shed that brute, Clint). Polly's plans are in full swing, so she definitely cannot be bothered by the advances of classmate Brad Barker. But maybe Polly should have turned her attention to Miss Austen's Emma next, because she quickly learns the pitfalls of playing matchmaker. How will Polly patch up her own relationships, while ensuring that destined love can take its course?
The Best Friend Battle (Sylvie Scruggs #1)
by Lindsay Eyre"Funny and human and clever and wise. I really, really like this sparkling, racing, hilarious little gem." -- Hilary McKay, author of Saffy's Angel and Binny In SecretSylvie Scruggs doesn't like Georgie Diaz. He always calls her Scruggs. He always beats her in baseball. He didn't invite her to his party. Plus, he's a boy.Now Georgie is trying to steal Sylvie's best friend, Miranda Tan. He's giving Miranda a super-special birthday present, so Sylvie will too -- only her present will be ten times better. With the help of her twin brothers, a ferret, a castle, and some glitter glue, Sylvie sets out to make Miranda remember who her REAL best friend is, and forget about Georgie forever."Two words: Sylvie Scruggs. Two more words: LOVE HER! Eyre nails it with this new kid on the block. (And here's a challenge: I dare you not to laugh out loud)." -- Barbara O'Connor, author of How To Steal A Dog and The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester
The Mean Girl Meltdown: A Sylvie Scruggs Story (Sylvie Scruggs #2)
by Lindsay EyreIn this companion to The Best Friend Battle, Sylvie Scruggs faces hockey sticks and mean-girl tricks -- and still comes out on top.Sylvie Scruggs is finally in fourth grade, and that means she's old enough to join her town's junior ice-hockey team. Sylvie is thrilled to discover her years of skating pay off, as she quickly becomes one of the best players on the squad. But someone else is still better: Jamie Redmond, a fifth-grader who notoriously doesn't like fourth-graders. And, it turns out, she really doesn't like Sylvie.Then someone starts pranking Sylvie at practice, loosening the top of her water bottle and replacing her special lotion with mayonnaise. Sylvie knows it must be Jamie, trying to psych her out and keep her from being selected as team captain. She enlists her friends Miranda, Josh, and Georgie to prove Jamie's guilt once and for all . . . but can they catch the mean girl before Sylvie has a meltdown of her own?
The Spelling Bee Scuffle (Sylvie Scruggs #3)
by Lindsay EyreIn the third book in this laugh-out-loud series, Sylvie Scruggs proves she can turn any situation into trouble -- including the school spelling bee!Cherry Hill Elementary has always had two baseball fields, one for Sylvie Scruggs's fourth-grade-and-under friends, and one for Jamie Redmond's fifth-grade crew. When Jamie's field is demolished for a kindergarten playground, the fifth graders want to take over the fourth-grade space. Finally, Sylvie and Jamie make a bet: Whoever wins the school spelling bee wins the baseball diamond too. Sylvie knows her friend Miranda will be the champion, no question, and the field will be safe for her team.But then Josh Stetson beats Miranda in the class bee, which means he'll compete against the fifth-graders for the school title. As Sylvie tries to help Josh prepare for the big event, friendships get strained, secret deals get made, and matters spin WAY out of control. How far will Sylvie go to win the field for her friends?
A Discovery of Dragons
by Lindsay GalvinHow to Train Your Dragon meets natural history, with real science, in this story of discovery through one of the lens of one of the most historical voyages in history.It's 1835. Cabin boy Simon Covington is on the voyage of a lifetime to the Galapagos Islands with the world-famous scientist, Charles Darwin.But when Simon falls overboard during a huge storm, he washes up on an unexplored island. Stranded there, he makes a discovery that could change the world. Now it's not just his own survival at stake - the future of an undiscovered species is in his hands. But perhaps, there's one person who could help...Based on the real events of Charles Darwin's legendary voyage, this is a novel that melds science with wonder.
The Secret Deep
by Lindsay GalvinWhen Aster wakes alone, stranded, on a tropical island, she has no idea what has happened, why she is there, or where to find her younger sister, Poppy. The answers lie in the secretive underwater world surrounding the desert island, populated by the beautiful and the unexpected...Aster's last memories are blurred. All she can remember is being on a boat with her aunt and other members of the eco-village where she was sent to live after the death of her mother. But Sam, who once met the sisters on a plane, makes links between the mystery of their disappearance and suspicious happenings in his own life. Though Aster can't think clearly, she feels the answers to all of her questions may lie beneath the sea. But nothing can prepare her for the secrets and revelations that she will uncover in her search for her sister.In a stunning dual narrative, the truth unravels with devastating effect -- and the answer lies in the secret underwater world surrounding the desert island. The more Aster searches for Poppy, the more strange things she finds. There is a secret deep in the water. A secret with the potential to change medical history.
Farmers Unite!: Planting a Protest for Fair Prices
by Lindsay H. MetcalfIn the late 1970s, grain prices had tanked, farm auction notices filled newspapers, and people had forgotten that food didn't grow in grocery stores. So, on February 5, 1979, thousands of tractors from all parts of the US flooded Washington, DC, in protest.Author Lindsay H. Metcalf, a journalist who grew up on a family farm, shares this rarely told story of grassroots perseverance and economic justice. In 1979, US farmers traveled to Washington, DC to protest unfair prices for their products. Farmers wanted fair prices for their products and demanded action from Congress. After police corralled the tractors on the National Mall, the farmers and their tractors stayed through a snowstorm and dug out the city. Americans were now convinced they needed farmers, but the law took longer. Boldly told and highlighted with stunning archival images, this is the story of the struggle and triumph of the American farmer that still resonates today.
All the Impossible Things
by Lindsay LackeyA bit of magic, a sprinkling of adventure, and a whole lot of heart collide in All the Impossible Things, Lindsay Lackey's extraordinary middle-grade novel about a young girl navigating the foster care system in search of where she belongs."Wise and wondrous, this is truly a novel to cherish.” —Katherine Applegate, New York Times–bestselling author of WishtreeAn Indies Introduce SelectionRed’s inexplicable power over the wind comes from her mother. Whenever Ruby “Red” Byrd is scared or angry, the wind picks up. And being placed in foster care, moving from family to family, tends to keep her skies stormy. Red knows she has to learn to control it, but can’t figure out how. This time, the wind blows Red into the home of the Grooves, a quirky couple who run a petting zoo, complete with a dancing donkey and a giant tortoise. With their own curious gifts, Celine and Jackson Groove seem to fit like a puzzle piece into Red’s heart. But just when Red starts to settle into her new life, a fresh storm rolls in, one she knows all too well: her mother. For so long, Red has longed to have her mom back in her life, and she’s quickly swept up in the vortex of her mother’s chaos. Now Red must discover the possible in the impossible if she wants to overcome her own tornadoes and find the family she needs.
Soul Moon Soup
by Lindsay Lee JohnsonA novel written in verse, Soul Moon Soup tells the story of a young homeless girl, Phoebe Rose. Phoebe and her mother carry their suitcase through the city from soup kitchen to soup kitchen, trying to get by. Her mother warns Phoebe not to expect too much from life, but Phoebe is an artist who likes to draw wishes and dreams. One terrible day, Phoebe loses the suitcase and everything in it. Her mother puts her alone on a bus and sends her to the country to live with her grandmother for the summer. Phoebe misses city life and is hurt that her mother sent her away. Gram is gentle and welcoming, but Phoebe is slow to warm to her and makes plans to run away. Then Phoebe befriends a girl across the lake and begins to draw again. Phoebe slowly comes to terms with her separation from her mother, and just when she begins to enjoy being at Gram’s, her mother comes for her with the news that they now have a key to a room in the city — a place they can give things another start.
The Glass Witch
by Lindsay PuckettHer bones are glass, but her heart is magic.Adelaide Goode has never been good enough. Everyone knows she’s the weakest witch born to the Goode family in centuries. And now her mom is betraying her in the worst way possible: abandoning her in Cranberry Hallow, where she has no friends at all, for three whole months! And she's pushing her to compete in the town Halloween pageant!If Addie is going to be stuck in this town, her mother won't get away so easy…so she sets off the curse that’s been haunting her family for centuries. But she doesn’t plan on the curse turning her bones to glass and setting a 300-year-old witch hunter after her.With the aid of a monster-obsessed neighbor and a twitchy-nosed, furry friend, Addie must hunt down the ingredients necessary to break the curse before the stroke of midnight. And if she doesn’t…she might just erase magic from her family, and her town, forever.
The Odds
by Lindsay PuckettFrom the author that gave us THE GLASS WITCH comes a whimsical exploration of disability that is A Snicker of Magic meets The Sixth Sense.If you have found this book, then you are probably a lover of the dark and twisty. You did pull this book from a cold dead corpse, after all.This is the story of Begonia, who was abandoned at a retirement home when she was a baby. You might think that’sthe worst thing that could happen to someone, but for Bug, the worst is yet to come.You see, Swamp Root Manor isn’t just any old house. It’s alive, it’s haunted, and everyone in it is…a little bit Odd. Everyone except Begonia. And while she’s waiting for her Oddity to arrive, the manor is running out of money, thanks in no small part to all of Bug’s hospital bills.But Begonia refuses to let Swamp Root close. If she could just tap into her Oddity, she could use its power to save the manor and all fifty-two of her grandparents. But she is only days away from her 11th birthday and if she doesn’t get it by then, it will never come.She will be removed from her home and sent to the normal world.Her memory will be wiped.And her family will be gone.So, Bug has to do the unthinkable… join forces with the most annoying boy in the world to track down their Oddities. Together they battle humans, ghosts, their own self-doubt, and sometimes even each other in order to save the only family she’s ever known.
The Star Thief
by Lindsey BeckerThe constellations come to life in this imaginative fantasy adventure debut.Honorine's life as a maid at the Vidalia mansion is rather dull, dusting treasures from faraway places and daydreaming in front of maps of the world. But everything changes when she catches two brutish sailors ransacking Lord Vidalia's study, and then follows a mysterious girl with wings out into the night....Suddenly, Honorine is whisked into the middle of a battle between the crew of a spectacular steamship and a band of mythical constellations. The stars in the sky have come to life to defend themselves against those who want to harness their powers. Much to her surprise, Honorine is the crux of it all, the center of an epic clash between magic and science, the old ways and the new. But can this spirited young girl bring both sides of a larger-than-life fight together before they unleash an evil power even older than the stars?
Would You Rather? Animals Edition: Answer Wild and Wacky Questions to Win a Roaring Good Game (Would You Rather?)
by Lindsey DalyHave a whale of a time with this laugh-out-loud game of challenging questions from the author of the bestselling &“Would You Rather?&” series!Are you as wise as an owl? As smart as a chimpanzee? Show off your talents with these hilarious &“Would You Rather?&” questions about all kinds of animals. Try to outdo your competition with the funniest, smartest, most creative answers to entertaining questions about sharks, snakes, cats, elephants, lizards, penguins, horses, and more!Would You Rather? Animals Edition features: Thought-provoking scenarios that entertain and challenge kids ages 8−12 to think creatively and speak persuasively.160+ "Would You Rather?" questions about your favorite pets, backyard bugs, feathered friends, farm animals, underwater creatures, reptiles and amphibians, little critters, and big beasts.An awesome game for kids and families: who would win—the funniest, most creative, or smartest?Screen-free fun about the animal kingdom for the entire family.Whether you&’re trying to make family and friends laugh or win the most points to be top dog, you&’ll have more fun than a barrel full of monkeys with these hilarious questions.
Would You Rather? Christmas Edition: Laugh-Out-Loud Holiday Game for Kids (Would You Rather?)
by Lindsey DalyFrom the bestselling author of Would You Rather? Made You Think! Edition and Would You Rather? Family Challenge! Edition, a collection of funny, challenging Christmas-themed questions for &“Would You Rather?&”−loving kids.Join Santa and his elves in a super-fun game of &“Would You Rather?&” with Christmas questions that will make you think and laugh out loud. Challenge family and friends to see who has the most holiday spirit! Would You Rather? Christmas Edition features: • 160+ &“Would You Rather?&” questions about Christmas presents, decorations, food, traditions, celebrations, and so much more. (Santa even has his own chapter!) • Creative challenges through either/or scenarios that make kids think outside the box, use their imagination, and pull together facts quickly. • Screen-free holiday time with entertaining and thought-provoking questions that give everybody a break from technology. • Rib-tickling fun that keeps everyone in the Christmas mood with silly questions; kids can make their answers even funnier! • A competitive game for kids who want to outsmart family members and friends with the most creative answer. • A Christmas bonding activity, perfect for family gatherings at holiday meals and on vacation from school. Whether you&’re looking for a stocking stuffer or family fun around the Christmas tree, Would You Rather? Christmas Edition will provide hours of holiday enjoyment.
Would You Rather? Easter Edition: Hop into a Hilarious Springtime Game for Kids (Would You Rather?)
by Lindsey DalyFrom the author of the best-selling &“Would You Rather?&” series, a collection of hilarious Easter-themed questions for kids who love a laughter-filled challenge.Looking for an egg-cellent Easter activity? From chocolate bunnies to egg hunts, these entertaining and thought-provoking Would You Rather? questions will have you and the Easter Bunny hopping for joy!Would You Rather? Easter Edition features: 160+ "Would You Rather?" questions about Easter eggs, bunnies, baskets, chocolate, and so much more.Either/or scenarios that challenge kids to think creatively and speak persuasively.Time away from screens with super-fun tech-free questions.Easter fun with hilarious questions and silly answers.A competitive game for kids and families; who can outsmart whom?Whether you&’re looking for an Easter basket stuffer or family fun at your holiday dinner, Would You Rather? Easter Edition will provide hours of laughter for everybunny!
Would You Rather? Family Challenge! Edition: Hilarious Scenarios & Crazy Competition for Kids, Teens, and Adults (A\laugh And Think Book Ser.)
by Lindsey DalyFrom the best-selling author of Would You Rather? Made You Think! Edition, a hilarious new collection of thought-provoking questions for all ages. Can you beat everyone in your family at this awesome &“Would You Rather&” game? Can they beat you? Share some giggles with 160+ silly, fun questions that make you think, learn, and laugh while trying to come out on top of the competition. Would You Rather? Family Challenge! Edition features: • Exercise for your brain. Kids and adults alike will exercise their brains with these either/or scenarios that make them think creatively, use their imagination, and pull together facts quickly. • Family time away from screens. 160+ questions, ranging from the mind-bending to the &“eww&” factor, that will give everybody a break from technology. • Lots of laughs for all ages! The questions are funny; kids, teens, and adults can make the answers even funnier! • An exciting game for competitive types. Try to outsmart family members with the most creative answer. • Conversation starters for road trips, camping trips, sleepovers, restaurants, and more. Whether a gift for yourself, a family member, or a good friend, Would You Rather? Family Challenge! Edition will keep everyone entertained for hours!
Would You Rather? Hanukkah Edition: Light Up the Season with a Hilarious Holiday Game for Kids (Would You Rather?)
by Lindsey DalyBrighten the season with fun questions about the Festival of Lights from the author of the best-selling &“Would You Rather?&” series.Celebrate the holiday by lighting the candles, spinning the dreidel, eating latkes—and playing a hilarious Would You Rather? game! These challenging and lively questions provide hours of entertainment about the miracle of Hanukkah.Would You Rather? Hanukkah Edition features: Thought-provoking scenarios that entertain and challenge kids ages 8–12 to think creatively and speak persuasively.160+ "Would You Rather?" questions about the story of Hanukkah, traditional food, rituals, gifts, and so much more.An awesome holiday game for kids and families: who&’s the funniest, most creative, or smartest?Screen-free fun for family time during Hanukkah.Whether you&’re eating a feast with your family or enjoying chocolate gelt with your friends, you&’ll shine as bright as the candles on your menorah with your witty answers to these laugh-out-loud scenarios. A great gift for the holiday season!
Would You Rather? Made You Think! Edition: Answer Hilarious Questions and Win the Game of Wits
by Lindsey DalyEnjoy hours of laughter with hilarious questions for kids that get harder as the book goes on. Who will win the competition for the best answers? Who will outsmart everyone?Laugh and learn with 160+ questions designed to make kids giggle, think, and figure out who's the wittiest (and silliest) of all! Would You Rather? Made You Think! Edition provides endless hours of fun for eight- to twelve-year-olds who love a challenge--and a good laugh.Would You Rather? Made You Think! features: • Learning through play. Kids will exercise their brains with these either/or scenarios that make them think creatively, use their imagination, and pull together facts quickly. • Family time away from screens. 160+ age-appropriate questions, ranging from the mind-boggling to the totally gross. • An exciting game for competitive kids. Try to outsmart family and friends with the most creative answer. • Levels organized by difficulty. As kids complete the levels, the next questions get harder. • Lots of laughs! The questions are funny; kids can make the answers even funnier! • Perfect for road trips, camping trips, restaurants, sleepovers, and dinner conversations. • Classroom fun. These questions can be used to increase student engagement, practice reading and writing comprehension, promote critical thinking skills, and create a fun classroom environment!
Would You Rather? Sports Edition: Play Ball with a Hilarious Game of Slam Dunk Scenarios (Would You Rather?)
by Lindsey DalyGet in the game and score lots of laughs with the latest from the author of the bestselling Would You Rather? series for kids ages 8–12!Put on your sports gear, warm up your muscles, and crack open the pages of Would You Rather? Sports Edition for an Olympic-size challenge! These lively questions provide hours of entertainment about all aspects of the thrilling world of sports.Would You Rather? Sports Edition features:160+ Would You Rather? questions about football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, gymnastics, rock climbing, volleyball, skateboarding—even curling!—and so much more.Thought-provoking scenarios that entertain and challenge kids ages 8–12 to think creatively and speak persuasively.An awesome game for kids and families: Who&’s the funniest, most creative, or smartest?A great way to pass time traveling to sporting events, at restaurants, or at a doctor&’s office—without screens.Makes the perfect gift for birthdays and holidays for the children in your life.Whether you love team sports, solo sports, or extreme sports, you&’ll love this Super Bowl of Would You Rather? questions.
Would You Rather? Summer Edition: Laugh-Out-Loud Game for Camping, Road Trips, and Vacation Travel (Would You Rather?)
by Lindsey DalyHilarious questions about the joys of summer for kids who love fun, laughs, and a challenge from the author of the best-selling &“Would You Rather?&” series. School&’s out! Now you can finally relax and have an awesome vacation. And this laugh-out-loud Would You Rather? book is the perfect companion for all your favorite summer activities, whether you&’re at home, at camp, in a tent in the woods, at the pool, or on the road with family and friends. Would You Rather? Summer Edition features:· Thought-provoking scenarios that entertain and challenge kids ages 8-12 to think creatively and speak persuasively. · 160+ "Would You Rather?" questions about campfires, whitewater rafting, pool parties, rock-climbing, bottle rockets, capture the flag, and so much more. · Awesome entertainment for camping, summer camp, and road trips. · Tech-free fun for lazy summer days. · A competitive game for kids and families; who&’s the smartest of them all? Would You Rather? Summer Edition will keep you entertained and laughing in the family car, at the beach, under starry skies, in a camp cabin, or on a cozy hammock in your backyard on warm summer days and nights.