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Liar, Liar
by Laurence YepSIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD MARSH WEISS IS famous for being the biggest practical joker in the county, a wise guy with more than a few enemies. So when Marsh is killed in a late-night car crash, his best friend, Sean Pierce, wonders: Was it an accident? True, Marsh's battered old heap had a history of brake trouble. Yet Sean can't help thinking that one of Marsh's vengeful victims might be responsible, and he's haunted by the memory of Russ, the man with the radar eyes. . . . But when Sean sets out to prove his suspicions, he finds his family, friends, and even the police refuse to believe him. Only Marsh's sister, Nora, seems to understand, but soon she too doubts him when Sean's credibility is destroyed by something in his past. Sean is determined to continue the investigation on his own, until, in a shattering climax, he finds he has no choice. Sean must prove that he's found Marsh's killer, or he will be the next victim!
Lester's Turn
by Jan SlepianIn the stunning sequel to Jan Slepian's critically acclaimed first novel, The Alfred Summer. Everything has changed and none of it good as far as 16-year-old Lester is concerned. Worst of all is watching his retarded friend Alfie waste away in the hospital. Lester, himself a cerebral palsy victim, is desperate to save Alfie, and from this desperation is born the daring-- but disastrous--kidnapping attempt. Still determined to rescue Alfie somehow, Lester enlists the aid of his old friend Claire who awakens his desire to love a girlfriend, Claire's new neighbors, Lena, who seems like a movie star, her musical prodigy son Alex; and a young hospital volunteer, generous, endearing, impossibly romantic Tillie-Rose. But even their combined efforts cannot save Alfie. In the ensuing tragedy, Lester is forced to examine the real motives behind "The Alfred Fund" and is finally able to turn to his own future with hope. With honesty and sensitivity, Jan Slepian confronts the problems of disabled youngsters in this witty, powerful coming-of-age novel that explores the many ways we need, use and love others. She shows how teens cling to unrealistic fantasies of their future and of how reality forces them to look at their lives differently. Bookshare has "The Alfred Summer," the tale of Alfie and Lester one happy, challenging, summer when they adventure together to build a boat. Check it out to read more of Lester's story.
Leprechauns Don't Play Fetch (The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids Holiday Special #4)
by Debbie Dadey Marcia Thornton JonesIn this clever holiday adventure that includes a bonus puzzle and activity section, the Bailey School Kids attempt to find out if the new pet store owner is really a Leprechaun.
Leaving the Shallows (The Dolphin Diaries #9)
by Ben M. BaglioAfter weeks at sea, Jody and her family have arrived at Hervey Bay, off the coast of Australia. There, Jody befriends a gorgeous pink-and-white dolphin named Dawn. Jody notices a neighboring tourist operation isn't keeping the dolphins' interests in mind and, as a result, Dawn becomes ill. Will Jody be able to convince them to change their ways before it's too late?
Leave It to Beany (Beany Malone Series, #3)
by Lenora Mattingly WeberBeany Malone liked to manage things. She thought she could even manage Sheila McBride when Sheila appeared at the big friendly house on Barberry Street. The Malones had invited their "much removed" Irish cousin, whom they had never seen, because she was an orphan and lonely in America. Beany pictured her as being wistful and starry-eyed like Peg o' My Heart, and thought she would be as eager to share their interests as they were to include her in their merry circle. Pretty Mary Fred would take Sheila under her wing at college, literary Johnny would discuss Irish poets and plays with her, and Beany, whose warm heart could play odd pranks on her practical mind, resolved that Sheila must always wear gay clothes, sparkle with wit, and never do household chores. It never occurred to them that Sheila might have her own ideas and plans, and the character (Beany called it stubbornness) to carry them out. But Beany plunged with headlong enthusiasm into a newspaper job while still in high school, pleased to have something to take her mind from her troubles with her best beau, and Sheila's stubbornness. One afternoon she brought home from the paper a stray baby, name and age unknown, as anyone else might bring in a stray kitten! The baby played havoc with the household routine, and caused so many surprising complications that sometimes Beany forgot to worry about having lost the charm bracelet that Norbett had given her. Meanwhile troubles multiplied, and Beany found that trying to manage everything and everybody was a big job.
Learning to Love: Sugar and Spice Love by Degree
by Debbie MacomberBeloved #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Macomber brings readers two classic tales of family, friendship, and romance: "Love by Degree" and "Sugar and Spice. " Reissue.
Lauren's Treasure (Sleepover Friends #8)
by Susan SaundersBuried treasure! The Sleepover Friends are going on a "dig" with their class! Scientists from a nearby town have uncovered some valuable old artifacts, and they've asked the kids from Riverhurst to help out with the digging. Stephanie isn't thrilled about crawling around in the dirt, but Kate thinks it sounds like fun. Who knows what they might find? The boys in 5B want to dig up a skeleton. Stephanie hopes to find something more useful--like jewelry. But poor Lauren's been having a bad week. She's sure the dig will be a disaster, too--until she finds real treasure!
Lauren's Sleepover Exchange (Sleepover Friends #10)
by Susan SaundersLauren, Patti, Kate, and Stephanie are each having an exchange student from Walden Elementary stay with them for a week. It's going to be a great time! Stephanie and her new friend are going to shop till they drop. There's going to be a big party for the Walden kids...and of course, Patti's organized an eight-girl sleepover! Then Patti finds out she won't be hosting someone. And Lauren's visitor could not care less about making friends. The sleepover exchange sure looks like a washout...until Lauren decides to take charge!
Lauren's New Address (Sleepover Friends #28)
by Susan SaundersWho wants to live in Nightmare Mansion? Lauren's family is moving to a new house! Her father has found a big, old, run-down place that he hopes to transform into a beautiful home. Lauren is miserable! Moving to "Nightmare Mansion" means being farther away from Patti, Stephanie, and, worst of all, Kate, who's been her almost-next-door-neighbor all her life. But there's no time for moping. Stephanie has gotten the Sleepover Friends involved in tracking down an orphaned princess-who looks suspiciously like Lauren's new neighbor! Is little Maya Jones really Princess Marina of Osterburg?
Lauren's Double Disaster (Sleepover Friends #33)
by Susan SaundersWhat a week! Lauren can't believe her bad luck. First, her teacher, Mrs. Mead, announces that everyone's expected to do a project for this year's art fair--and Lauren is a total art klutz! Then, she finds out she's got not one, not two, but three cavities! The rest of the Sleepover Friends try to help Lauren with her art project--and her dental problems. (They even agree to eat rice cakes and drink diet Dr Pepper instead of enjoying their usual sleepover treats!) But it isn't until their new friend, Hope, comes to the rescue that Lauren discovers maybe she's a better artist than she'd thought.
Lauren's Big Mix-Up (Sleepover Friends #5)
by Susan SaundersOne Big Mess! When the Sleepover Friends go to the city for a weekend, they expect it to be pretty exciting. But Lauren gets a real surprise when she opens her suitcase...and finds a gigantic men's undershirt! Poor Lauren - she picked up the wrong bag at the bus station! The bad luck isn't over yet. Stephanie accidentally reads Kate's secret journal, Patti gets trapped alone on a bus, and Stephanie's city friend turns out to be a real snob. Plus, Lauren still doesn't have her clothes back. Will the girls make it through their sleepover without everything going wrong? RL 4 ages 8-12
Lauren in the Middle (Sleepover Friends #20)
by Susan SaundersWhat if your old friends don't like your new friend? Lauren thinks the new girl in town, Ginger Kinkaid, is really neat--from her moviestar-sounding name to her sophisticated southern drawl. And she and Ginger have so much in common! They both love the color blue, prefer math to history, and think TV star Kevin DeSpain is the cutest man alive. But Kate and Stephanie aren't impressed with Ginger. In fact, they think she's a total fake, who'll say or do anything to win a friend. Are Lauren's Sleepover Friends being unfair? Or is Ginger trying a bit too hard to become Lauren's best--and only--friend?
Last in Their Class: Custer, Pickett and the Goats of West Point
by James S. RobbinsToday's Goat, the West Point cadet finishing at the bottom of his class, is a temporary celebrity among his classmates. But in the 19th century, he was something of a cult figure. Custer's contemporaries at the Academy believed that the same spirit of adventure that led him to carouse at local taverns motivated his dramatic cavalry attacks in the Civil War and afterwards. And the same willingness to accept punishment from Academy authorities also sent George Pickett into the teeth of the Union guns at Gettsyburg. The story James S. Robbins tells goes from the beginnings of West Point through the carnage of the Civil War to the grassy bluffs over the Little Big Horn. The Goats he profiles tell us much about the soul of the American solider, his daring, imagination and desire to prove himself against high odds.
Kissing Kate
by Lauren MyracleWhen you've been best friends for four years, when you finish each other's sentences, laugh at the same jokes, and share a secret cure for hiccups, what could ever come between you? A kiss. Lissa and Kate had spent almost every day together since they were twelve. But then one night last summer, Kate leaned in to kiss Lissa, and Lissa kissed her back. Now Kate is pretending that her friend doesn't exist, and it is Lissa who needs a secret cure for her feelings and confusion. With the help of a book on lucid dreaming, a flaky new friend who claims to be an alien abductee, and her own keen sense of humor, Lissa discovers that there isn't a cure for life-and that sometimes falling in love with the wrong person is the only way to find your footing.
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
by Roger Lancelyn GreenKing Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time. From the magical moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail and the final tragedy of the Last Battle, Roger Lancelyn Green brings the enchanting world of King Arthur stunningly to life. One of the greatest legends of all time, with an inspiring introduction by David Almond, award-winning author of Clay, Skellig, Kit's Wilderness and The Fire-Eaters.
Killer Commute (Charlie Greene Mystery #6)
by Marlys MillhiserRECOVERING FROM: The year's Las Vegas trip-from-hell, Long Beach literary agent Charlie Greene is looking forward to spending this year's vacation at home. No manuscript reading, no needy clients, no killer commute for a whole week-just some good, old-fashioned rest and relaxation. But before Charlie's peaceful vacation even starts, her daughter's rambunctious cat, Tuxedo, causes her to stumble across the body of neighbor Jeremy Fielder, murdered in the front seat of his truck. And investigating officers are quick to remind Charlie that this isn't her first dead body. Now their quiet Southern California suburban community is becoming more hectic than rush hour on an L.A. freeway as Charlie and her zany neighbors face off against nosy police officers, insatiable reporters, and a killer determined to drive them away.
Keeping the Beat (Girl Talk #18)
by L. E. BlairAre Randy and her band ready to go to the top of the charts? Randy and her band, Iron Wombat, are on top of the world after they win the battle of the bands contest. But when a slick record agent hires them to play at a surprise birthday party, Randy's not so sure Iron Wombat is ready for stardom. Read the other books about life in seventh grade with the friends Sabrina, Katie, Allison and Randy in the Girl Talk series including #1 Welcome to Junior High, #2 Face off!, #3 The New You, #4 Rebel, Rebel, #5 It's all in the Stars, #6 The Ghost of Eagle Mountain, #7 Odd Couple, #8 Stealing the Show, #9 Peer Pressure, #10 Falling in Like, #11 Mixed Feelings, #12 Drummer Girl, #13 The Winning Team, #14 Earth Alert!, #15 On The Air, #16 Here Comes The Bride, #17 Star Quality, and #19 Family Affair.
Keeping Secrets, Keeping Friends (Forever Friends Club #3)
by Cindy SavageHi! I'm Aimee. Almost everything in my life has been going really great. Party Time, the business that my friends Linda Jean, Joy, and Krissy, and I started, is booming. School is fun. And I even help out after school at the TV station where my dad works. The best part, though, has been Graham. He works with me at the station. He has a great sense of humor and a contagious smile. I think he likes me, too. But lately Graham has been acting weird. He keeps pushing his cue card job off on me. I didn't mind doing it at first, but now he's become so demanding about it. Graham now insists that I help him with his algebra word problems and read him all our assignments at work. What's the matter with him? It's almost like Graham can't read or something! I mean, everyone can read. Can't they?
Katie's Dating Tips (The Fabulous Five #12)
by Betsy HaynesWILL KATIE'S TIPS FOR DATING BACKFIRE? Jana Morgan, Melanie Edwards, Beth Barry, Christie Winchell, Katie Shannon... they're The Fabulous Five. They started out as a club whose secret purpose was to keep up with snobby Taffy Sinclair. Now these five best friends are in the seventh grade--are they ready for the ups and downs of junior high? When Katie Shannon notices that her mother has been spending more and more time at home alone, she's determined to put some excitement into her mother's life. And when Mrs. Shannon begins teaching a course at Wakeman Junior High, Katie gets her chance. She gives her mother all kinds of tips about dating, and soon Mrs. Shannon has a date with an English teacher from school. But will he turn out to be Mr. Right...or all wrong?
Katie's Close Call (Girl Talk #32)
by L. E. Blair[From the back cover:] "Emergency! Katie is excited when she gets a chance to coach a peewee hockey team. She's doubly thrilled when she finds out that her stepbrother Michel and cute Scottie Silver will be coaching the team with her. But just before the team's first big game, Katie finds herself in a life-or-death situation!" Once you get to know Sabrina, Allison, Katie and Randy you'll want to get in on all of their girl talk. There are more than 30 more books in the Girl Talk series in the Bookshare Collection so you can start from the beginning with book #1, Welcome to Junior High, and continue with: #2 Face Off!, #3 The New You, #4 Rebel Rebel, #5 It's All in the Stars, #6 The Ghost of Eagle Mountain, #7 Odd Couple, #8 Stealing The Show, #9 Peer Pressure, #10 Falling in Like, #11 Mixed Feelings, #12 Drummer Girl, #13 The Winning Team, #14 Earth Alert!, #15 On The Air, #16 Here Comes The Bride, #17 Star Quality, #18 Keeping The Beat, #19 Family Affair, #20 Rockin' Class Trip, #21 Baby Talk, #22 Problem Dad, #23 House Party, #24 Cousins, #25 Horse Fever, #26 Beauty Queens, #27 Perfect Match, #28 Center Stage, #29 Family Rules, #30 The Bookshop Mystery and #31 It's A Scream!. More Girl Talk books are on the way.
Katie's Beverly Hills Friend (Girl Talk #43)
by L. E. Blair[From the back cover:] "Best friends stay friends forever, right? Katie's very excited when her friend Erica Dunn, who now lives in Beverly Hills, comes back to Acorn Falls to visit. Before Erica moved away, she and Katie were best friends who did everything together. Now that Erica's back, she seems like a completely different person. She only seems interested in impressing obnoxious Stacy the Great--or is it just Katie's imagination?" Once you get to know Sabrina, Allison, Katie and Randy you'll want to get in on all of their girl talk. There are over 30 more books in the Girl Talk series in the Bookshare Collection so you can start from the beginning with book #1, Welcome to Junior High, and continue with: #2 Face Off!, #3 The New You, #4 Rebel Rebel, #5 It's All in the Stars, #6 The Ghost of Eagle Mountain, #7 Odd Couple, #8 Stealing The Show, #9 Peer Pressure, #10 Falling in Like, #11 Mixed Feelings, #12 Drummer Girl, #13 The Winning Team, #14 Earth Alert!, #15 On The Air, #16 Here Comes The Bride, #17 Star Quality, #18 Keeping The Beat, #19 Family Affair, #20 Rockin' Class Trip, #21 Baby Talk, #22 Problem Dad, #23 House Party, #24 Cousins, #25 Horse Fever, #26 Beauty Queens, #27 Perfect Match, #28 Center Stage, #29 Family Rules, #30 The Bookshop Mystery, #31 It's A Scream!, #32 Katie's Close Call, #33 Randy and the Perfect Boy, #34 Shape Up, Allison, #35 Katie and Sabrina's Big Competition, # 36 Sabrina and the Calf-Raising Disaster, #37 Randy's Big Dream. #38, Allison To the Rescue, #39 Katie and the Impossible Cousins. #40 Sabrina Wins Big, #41 Randy and the Great Canoe Race, and Allison's Baby-sitting Adventure. More Girl Talk books are on the way.
Katie and the Impossible Cousins (Girl Talk #39)
by L. E. Blair[From The Back Cover] "How do you turn relatives into friends? Katie is a little nervous when her stepfather's relatives come for a visit. After all, the thirteen-year-old cousin, Noelle, attends a Swiss boarding school, and her life is very different from Katie's. But Katie introduces Noelle to her friends, and everyone starts having fun together. The real trouble begins when Noelle's mother and grandmother decide that they don't like Katie or her friends." Once you get to know Sabrina, Allison, Katie and Randy you'll want to get in on all of their girl talk. There are over 30 more books in the Girl Talk series in the Bookshare Collection so you can start from the beginning with book #1, Welcome to Junior High, and continue with: #2 Face Off!, #3 The New You, #4 Rebel Rebel, #5 It's All in the Stars, #6 The Ghost of Eagle Mountain, #7 Odd Couple, #8 Stealing The Show, #9 Peer Pressure, #10 Falling in Like, #11 Mixed Feelings, #12 Drummer Girl, #13 The Winning Team, #14 Earth Alert!, #15 On The Air, #16 Here Comes The Bride, #17 Star Quality, #18 Keeping The Beat, #19 Family Affair, #20 Rockin' Class Trip, #21 Baby Talk, #22 Problem Dad, #23 House Party, #24 Cousins, #25 Horse Fever, #26 Beauty Queens, #27 Perfect Match, #28 Center Stage, #29 Family Rules, #30 The Bookshop Mystery, #31 It's A Scream!, #32 Katie's Close Call, #33 Randy and the Perfect Boy, #34 Shape Up, Allison, #35 Katie and Sabrina's Big Competition, # 36 Sabrina and the Calf-Raising Disaster, #37 Randy's Big Dream, #38, Allison To the Rescue, and #40 Sabrina Wins Big. More Girl Talk books are on the way.
Katie and Sabrina's Big Competition (Girl Talk #35)
by L. E. Blair[From The Back Cover] "What's a little competition between friends--right? Katie is thrilled when Sabrina decides to enter a sports competition with her. But Katie and Sabrina don't see eye-to-eye. While Katie is ready to do some serious training, Sabrina can't seem to focus on anything except Max McAllister, the cutest guy on the boys' team." Once you get to know Sabrina, Allison, Katie and Randy you'll want to get in on all of their girl talk. There are over 30 more books in the Girl Talk series in the Bookshare Collection so you can start from the beginning with book #1, Welcome to Junior High, and continue with: #2 Face Off!, #3 The New You, #4 Rebel Rebel, #5 It's All in the Stars, #6 The Ghost of Eagle Mountain, #7 Odd Couple, #8 Stealing The Show, #9 Peer Pressure, #10 Falling in Like, #11 Mixed Feelings, #12 Drummer Girl, #13 The Winning Team, #14 Earth Alert!, #15 On The Air, #16 Here Comes The Bride, #17 Star Quality, #18 Keeping The Beat, #19 Family Affair, #20 Rockin' Class Trip, #21 Baby Talk, #22 Problem Dad, #23 House Party, #24 Cousins, #25 Horse Fever, #26 Beauty Queens, #27 Perfect Match, #28 Center Stage, #29 Family Rules, #30 The Bookshop Mystery, #31 It's A Scream!, #32 Katie's Close Call, #33 Randy and the Perfect Boy, and #34 Shape Up, Allison. More Girl Talk books are on the way.
Kate's Sleepover Disaster (Sleepover Friends #12)
by Susan SaundersFour little monsters! It's the Sleepover Friends' turn to be exchange students with their new friends at Walden Elementary for a week, and everyone's looking forward to the reunion. There's plenty to do out in the country-lots of clean air, good food. ..and Sleepovers, too! Then Kate discovers that the girl she's staying with has four brothers and sisters who are total terrors. They're rude and rowdy, and they love to make a mess... out of her things! Poor Kate-this is one Sleepover exchange she'd like to change back!
Kate's Camp-out (Sleepover Friends #6)
by Susan SaundersGhost Busters! When Kate's family invites the Sleepover Friends to camp-out on Spirit Lake, nothing goes the way Kate expects it to. There are mice in the cabin, spooky stories about the lake, and two dumb boys who love playing practical jokes--on girls! Kate's sure this will be their worst sleepover ever, but Patti, Lauren, and Stephanie are determined to make the best of it. After all, who wants to sit around roasting marshmallows when there are ghosts to be found?