penguin young readers group jan 1900 (80 resultados)

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -\*Newbery Honor Book\*\*Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor\*A candid and fierce middle grade novel about sisterhood and sexual abuse, by two-time Newbery Honor winner and #1 New York Times best seller Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, author of The War that Saved My LifeKirkus Prize FinalistBoston Globe Best Book of the YearHorn Book Fanfare Best Book of the YearSchool Library Journal Best Book of the YearBooklist Best Book of the YearKirkus Best Book of the YearBookPage Best Book of the YearNew York Public Library Best Book of the YearChicago Public Library Best Book of the YearGolden Kite Honor BookRise: Feminist Book Project SelectionALSC Notable BookCooperative Children s Book Center (CCBC) Choices SelectionJunior Library Guild Selection'Fighting Words is raw, it is real, it is necessary, a must-read for children and their adults--a total triumph in all ways.' Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7sTen-year-old Della has always had her older sister, Suki: When their mom went to prison, Della had Suki. When their mom's boyfriend took them in, Della had Suki. When that same boyfriend did something so awful they had to run fast, Della had Suki. Suki is Della's own wolf--her protector. But who has been protecting Suki Della might get told off for swearing at school, but she has always known how to keep quiet where it counts. Then Suki tries to kill herself, and Della's world turns so far upside down, it feels like it's shaking her by the ankles. Maybe she's been quiet about the wrong things. Maybe it's time to be loud.In this powerful novel that explodes the stigma around child sexual abuse and leavens an intense tale with compassion and humor, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley tells a story about two sisters, linked by love and trauma, who must find their own voices before they can find their way back to each other.'Della s matter-of-fact narration manages to be as funny and charming as it is devastatingly sad. . .This is a novel about trauma and the scars it leaves on bodies, minds and hearts. But more than that, it s a book about resilience, strength and healing.' New York Times Book Review'One of the most important books ever written for kids.' Colby Sharp of Nerdy Book Club'One for the history books.One of the best of the year.' Betsy Bird for A Fuse #8 Production/SLJ'Gripping. Life-changing.I am awe-struck.' Donna Gephart, author of Lily and Dunkin'Compassionate, truthful, and beautiful.' Elana K. Arnold, author of Damsel'I am blown away. [This] may be Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's best work yet.' Barbara Dee, author of Maybe He Just Likes You'A book that lets [kids] know they have never been alone. And never will be.' Kat Yeh, author of The Truth About Twinkie Pie'Meets the criteria of great children's literature that [will] resonate with adults too.' Bitch Media\* 'At once heartbreaking and hopeful.' Kirkus (starred review)\* 'Honest [and] empowering.An important book for readers of all ages.' SLJ (starred review)\* 'Sensitive[,] deft, and vivid.' BCCB (starred review)\* 'Prepare to read furiously.' Booklist (starred review) \* 'An essential, powerful mirror and window for any reader.' PW (starred review)\* 'Enlightening, empowering and--yes--uplifting.' BookPage (starred review)\* 'Unforgettable.' The Horn Book (starred review) Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -A Netflix Original series! The first book in the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling series, with over 7 million copies in print!'Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.'-Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid Ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average thirteen year old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree house, which he's armed to the teeth with catapults and a moat, not to mention video games and an endless supply of Oreos and Mountain Dew scavenged from abandoned stores. But Jack alone is no match for the hordes of Zombies and Winged Wretches and Vine Thingies, and especially not for the eerily intelligent monster known only as Blarg. So Jack builds a team: his dorky best friend, Quint; the reformed middle school bully, Dirk; Jack's loyal pet monster, Rover; and the fiercest girl Jack knows, June. With their help, Jack is going to slay Blarg, achieve the ultimate Feat of Apocalyptic Success, and be average no longer! Can he do it Told in a mixture of text and black-and-white illustration, this is the perfect series for any kid who's ever dreamed of starring in their own comic book or video game. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -Pura Belpré Award Winner Ruth Behar's inspiring story of a Jewish girl who escapes Poland to make a new life in Cuba, where she works to rescue the rest of her family The situation is getting dire for Jews in Poland on the eve of World War II. Esther's father has fled to Cuba, and she is the first one to join him. It's heartbreaking to be separated from her beloved sister, so Esther promises to write down everything that happens until they're reunited. And she does, recording both the good--the kindness of the Cuban people and her discovery of a valuable hidden talent--and the bad: the fact that Nazism has found a foothold even in Cuba. Esther's evocative letters are full of her appreciation for life and reveal a resourceful, determined girl with a rare ability to bring people together, all the while striving to get the rest of their family out of Poland before it's too late. Based on Ruth Behar's family history, this compelling story celebrates the resilience of the human spirit in the most challenging times. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -A smart, thrilling sci-fi adventure, perfect for fans of Renegades and Aurora Rising.When Andra wakes up, she's drowning. Not only that, but she's in a hot, dirty cave, it's the year 3102, and everyone keeps calling her Goddess. When Andra went into a cryonic sleep for a trip across the galaxy, she expected to wake up in a hundred years, not a thousand. Worst of all, the rest of the colonists--including her family and friends--are dead. They died centuries ago, and for some reason, their descendants think Andra's a deity. She knows she's nothing special, but she'll play along if it means she can figure out why she was left in stasis and how to get back to Earth.Zhade, the exiled bastard prince of Eerensed, has other plans. Four years ago, the sleeping Goddess's glass coffin disappeared from the palace, and Zhade devoted himself to finding it. Now he's hoping the Goddess will be the key to taking his rightful place on the throne--if he can get her to play her part, that is. Because if his people realize she doesn't actually have the power to save their dying planet, they'll kill her. With a vicious monarch on the throne and a city tearing apart at the seams, Zhade and Andra might never be able to unlock the mystery of her fate, let alone find a way to unseat the king, especially since Zhade hasn't exactly been forthcoming with Andra. And a thousand years from home, is there any way of knowing that Earth is better than the planet she's woken to Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -An Instant Indie Bestseller!Sleeping Beauty meets Indiana Jones in this thrilling fairytale retelling for fans of Sorcery of Thorns and The Cruel Prince.Fi is a bookish treasure hunter with a knack for ruins and riddles, who definitely doesn t believe in true love. Shane is a tough-as-dirt girl warrior from the north who likes cracking skulls, pretty girls, and doing things her own way. Briar Rose is a prince under a sleeping curse, who s been waiting a hundred years for the kiss that will wake him. Cursed princes are nothing but ancient history to Fi until she pricks her finger on a bone spindle while exploring a long-lost ruin. Now she s stuck with the spirit of Briar Rose until she and Shane can break the century-old curse on his kingdom. Dark magic, Witch Hunters, and bad exes all stand in her way not to mention a mysterious witch who might wind up stealing Shane s heart, along with whatever else she s after. But nothing scares Fi more than the possibility of falling in love with Briar Rose. Set in a lush world inspired by beloved fairytales, The Bone Spindle is a fast-paced young adult fantasy full of adventure, romance, found family, and snark. Englisch.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -\*'A gentle, effective presentation of grieving and moving on.' --Kirkus Reviews (starred review)A beautiful father-daughter story celebrating love, loss, and healing, and one bird's broken wing that may prove impossible to fix.Lucy has always been good at fixing things--the wonky mailbox, broken watches, even Dad's old binoculars. And Lucy is happy to help her dad; they share a special bond. It's just the two of them, after all. So when Lucy finds a tiny bird with a broken wing, she's sure she can fix him too--but not everything that's broken can be fixed. A tender and loving story about loss, healing, and the special connection between fathers and daughters.Praise for When We Fly:'The core of author-illustrator McGeachin s poignant, fantastical tale is grounded in sobering reality, as Lucy s father helps her come to terms with the knowledge that not everything is fixable, but he also teaches her that moving forward is possible with the support of loved ones.'--Publishers Weekly Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Neil Gaiman's Coraline meets Stranger Things in a dark and twisted story about a sleepy town with a dark secret--and the three kids brave enough to uncover it.Every thirteen years in the town of Eden Eld, three thirteen-year-olds disappear.Eleanor has just moved to the quiet, prosperous Eden Eld. When she awakes to discover an ancient grandfather clock that she's never seen before outside her new room, she's sure her eyes must be playing tricks on her. But then she spots a large bird, staring at her as she boards the school bus. And a black dog with glowing red eyes follows her around town. All she wants is to be normal, and these are far from normal. And worse--no one else can see them.Except for her new friends, Pip and Otto, who teach her a thing or two about surviving in Eden Eld. First: Don't let the 'wrong things' know you can see them. Second: Don't speak of the wrong things to anyone else. The only other clue they have about these supernatural disturbances is a book of fairytales unlike any they've read before. It tells tales of the mysterious Mr. January, who struck a cursed deal with the town's founders. Every thirteenth Halloween, he will take three of their children, who are never heard from again. It's up to our trio to break the curse--because Eden Eld's thirteen years are up. And Eleanor, Pip, and Otto are marked as his next sacrifice. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - From a four-time Newbery Honor author, a novel that was awarded the 2001 Coretta Scott King award and the Los Angeles Times Book Prize Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'A space chase that would feel right at home in the world of Star Wars. Unexpectedly out of this world.' -Kirkus ReviewsFrom acclaimed author Sarah Prineas comes an action-packed, funny, and heartwarming outer-space adventure about a troublesome little shape-shifter on the run from the law. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Geoff Rodkey!Trouble knows two things: they are a shapeshifter, and they are running from something-but they don't know what. So when the StarLeague shows up, Trouble figures it's time to flee.Changing from blob of goo form, to adorable puppy form, to human boy form, Trouble stows away on the Hindsight, a ship crewed by the best navigators and engineers in the galaxy, led by the fearsome Captain Astra. As the ship travels, Trouble uses the time to figure out how to be a good human boy, and starts to feel safe. But when a young StarLeague cadet shows up to capture Trouble, things get complicated, especially when Trouble reveals a shapeshifter form that none of them could have expected. Soon a chase across the galaxy begins. Safety, freedom, and home are at stake, and not just for Trouble.From acclaimed author Sarah Prineas comes a rip-roaring outer space adventure about an oddball hero, a crew of misfits, and finding family where you least expect it.Praise for Trouble in the Stars:'A humorous science fiction adventure that is perfect for Star Wars fans? A great choice for middle grade collections and for readers looking for humorous, action-packed science fiction. ' -School Library Journal'Trouble in the Stars is a hilarious and heartwarming look at what it means to be human, have a home and hear the stars sing.'-BookPage Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Escobar, Paola Ilustrador. Neuware - The third magical bookwandering adventure in the nationally bestselling Pages & Co. series, featuring Tilly Pages as she journeys to Washington, DC, to wander inside the books at the Library of Congress. Perfect for fans of Inkheart and The Land of Stories. Tilly and Oskar embark on an impromptu trip to the Library of Congress in Washington, DC, in search of an elusive group of bookwanderers called the Archivists, who they believe are the key to restoring the balance and saving the British Underlibrary.Along the way, the friends realize that something strange is happening in the world of bookwandering: books are disappearing, people are forgetting their favorite stories, and stories are trying to drag Tilly into them.With a mysterious set of clues and some surprising new faces, Tilly and Oskar will need the help of some of their dearest fictional friends to be able to solve the mystery?and save bookwandering forever.Praise for Pages & Co.: The Bookwanderers:A USA Today Bestseller!A Barnes & Noble Book of the Month!A Fall 2019 Kids' Indie Next List Pick!'Mr. Lemoncello would love to go bookwandering at Pages and Co. If you love books, you're going to LOVE this book!'-Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Mr. Lemoncello series\*'Highly recommended for readers young and old. An important reminder of the centrality of stories in shaping our lives.'-School Library Journal, starred review'A loving testament to the powerful magic of books and imagination.'-Kirkus Reviews'An affectionate ode to books and book lovers.'-Publishers Weekly'Delightful! A Joy of a book.'-Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink & Stars'A thrilling, inventive, book-lover's delight.'-Matt Haig, author of A Boy Called ChristmasSeries Overview: Pages & Co.: The Bookwanderers (Book 1): Fall 2019Pages & Co.: The Lost Fairy Tales (Book 2): Summer 2020Pages & Co.: The Map of Stories (Book 3): Fall 2020Pages & Co.: (Book 4): Fall 2021Pages & Co.: (Book 5): Fall 2022Pages & Co.: (Book 6): Fall 2023 Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Escobar, Paola Ilustrador. Neuware - The second magical bookwandering adventure in the nationally bestselling Pages & Co. series, featuring Tilly Pages as she journeys to France to wander inside a peculiar book of fairytales. Perfect for fans of Inkheart and The Land of Stories. Tilly and her best friend Oskar are bookwanderers: a remarkable group of people who, using the magical power of books, can travel inside any story they choose. But on a wintry visit to Paris, the friends wander inside a book of fairy tales to find that peculiar things are happening: characters are getting lost, stories are all mixed up, and mysterious plot holes are opening without warning?It's up to Tilly and Oskar to figure out what-or who-is behind the chaos. And after the friends come face-to-face with an old foe, they realize that villains can exist outside the pages of books?and that sometimes, you don't get to live happily ever after.Praise for the Pages & Co. series:'Mr. Lemoncello would love to go bookwandering at Pages and Co. If you love books, you're going to LOVE this book!'-Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Mr. Lemoncello series\*'Highly recommended for readers young and old. An important reminder of the centrality of stories in shaping our lives.'-School Library Journal, starred review'Winsomely harking back to the oldest children's classics, this has special appeal for romantic bibliophiles.'-Kirkus Reviews'This series is made for book-lovers and attests to the power and importance of stories.'-School Library JournalStory Locale: London, Paris, and inside the pages of books.Series Overview: Pages & Co.: The Bookwanderers (Book 1): Fall 2019Pages & Co.: The Lost Fairy Tales (Book 2): Summer 2020Pages & Co.: The Map of Stories (Book 3): Fall 2020Pages & Co.: (Book 4): Fall 2021Pages & Co.: (Book 5): Fall 2022Pages & Co.: (Book 6): Fall 2023 Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A Netflix Original series! The highly-anticipated seventh book in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling series, with over 7 million copies in print!'Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.'-Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy Kid With his zombie-controlling powers growing stronger, Jack Sullivan and his buddies are road-tripping toward the mysterious Tower, where they must once and for all stop Rezzoch the Ancient, Destructor of Worlds, from descending upon our dimension. But their journey is sidetracked when they are swept up by the Mallusk, an enormous centipede monster carrying the world's largest shopping mall on its back. On board, the kids discover a thriving monster society: Mallusk City! There, they encounter old allies-as well as old foes, who are ruling over Mallusk City with an iron fist. Beating these bad guys in battle is not an option, but beating them in an election is? so Jack runs for mayor of Mallusk City! At first, proving his leadership skills just means shaking monster hands, kissing monster babies, and promising to fill the water fountains with strawberry Nesquik. But when the Mallusk falls under attack, Jack must learn how to be a true leader-before it's too late. Told in a mixture of text and black-and-white illustration, this is the perfect series for any kid who's ever dreamed of starring in their own comic book or video game. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A Netflix Original series! The fourth book in the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling series, with over 7 million copies in print!'Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.'-Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy KidIt's the first winter after the monster apocalypse. For Jack and his buddies, that means sled catapults, epic snowball battles, and one monstrous Christmas celebration. But their winter wonderland turns dark when a villainess begins hunting them. And this villainess is different-she's a human. When the villainess steals Jack's prized monster-slaying tool, the Louisville Slicer, he vows to get it back. But it won't be easy. Jack and his friends soon discover that the Louisville Slicer is the key to a dark plan that threatens the entire world-and beyond?Told in a mixture of text and black-and-white illustration, this is the perfect series for any kid who's ever dreamed of starring in their own comic book or video game. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Now a Netflix Original Series! The highly-anticipated sixth book in the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling series, with over 7 million copies in print! 'Terrifyingly fun! Delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.'-Jeff Kinney, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Diary of a Wimpy KidJack Sullivan, Quint Baker, June Del Toro, and Dirk Savage are about to have their biggest adventure yet. That's right-it's ROAD TRIP TIME!Now wielding the Midnight Blade, Jack Sullivan and the gang are furiously searching for the villainous Thrull and his skeleton army. The clock is ticking: the enemy has begun constructing the Tower-a portal with the power to bring Rezzoch the Ancient, Destructor of Worlds, to our dimension. Equipped with a crucial clue discovered by June on her Wild Flight, the group does the once-unthinkable: they leave Wakefield behind and embark on an?EPIC ROAD TRIP! That means music blasting, kitschy roadside attractions, snacks snacks snacks, dangerous detours, and a slew of skeletons and monsters at every turn. But this is no ordinary post-apocalyptic joyride. Because soon, they are pursued by a new threat: the return of a monster they thought long dead, who has taken on a terrifying new form. Jack, June, Quint, and Dirk will be lucky to make it far enough to find the answers they seek. But when the future of the world depends on it, these heroes don't pump the brakes-they go full throttle. Told in a mixture of text and black-and-white illustration, this is the perfect series for any kid who's ever dreamed of starring in their own comic book or video game. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - It's 1952 and the Scott family has just moved from Los Angeles to London. Here, fourteen-year-old Janie meets a mysterious apothecary and his son, Benjamin Burrows - a fascinating boy who's not afraid to stand up to authority and dreams of becoming a spy. When Benjamin's father is kidnapped, Janie and Benjamin must uncover the secrets of the apothecary's sacred book, the Pharmacopoeia, in order to find him, all while keeping it out of the hands of their enemies - Russian spies in possession of nuclear weapons. Discovering and testing potions they never believed could exist, Janie and Benjamin embark on a dangerous race to save the apothecary and prevent impending disaster.Together with Ian Schoenherr's breathtaking illustrations, this is a truly stunning package from cover to cover. Contains a teaser chapter of the sequel, The Apprentices. Englisch.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Fashion illustrator Carlos Aponte gives readers front row seats to the runway show of the season! Join Miss V. McQueen and her band of fashion bugs as they flit and flutter their brilliant colors down the catwalk. Ladybug reds, butterfly golds, and grasshopper greens provide young readers with a chic introduction to the colors found all around us. Englisch.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Jeffers, Oliver Ilustrador. Neuware - The crayons are ready to celebrate Halloween, but the don't know what to say when they knock on the door! Englisch.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEARAMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH'This stunning tale of betrayal, trickery, and friendship takes the reader on a wild ride.' School Library Journal Ocean's Eleven meets The False Prince in this thrilling heist story for young readers, in which five kids with unusual talents are brought together to commit an impossible crime. Failure is unacceptable . but success could be deadly.From the bestselling author of the Blackthorn Key series, this magic-infused fantasy brings together a ragtag group of kids to pull off a crime so difficult, countless adults have already tried and failed. Lured by the promise of more money than they've ever dreamed of, five young criminals are hired to steal a heavily guarded treasure from the most powerful sorcerer in the city. There's Callan the con artist, Meriel the expert at acrobatics (and knives!), Gareth the researcher, Lachlan who can obtain anything, and Foxtail, whose mysterious eyeless mask doesn't hinder her ability to climb walls like a spider. Though their shadowy backgrounds mean that they've never trusted anyone but themselves, the five must learn to rely on each other in order to get the job done.But as Callan has been warned most of his life, it's best to stay away from magic. It can turn on you at any moment, and make you think you're the one running the con game, when in reality you're the one being fooled. Faced with these unsurmountable odds, can the friends pull off this legendary heist, or has their luck finally run out Englisch.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -Fans of Katherine Applegate, Holly Goldberg Sloan, and Lynda Mullaly Hunt will love New York Times bestselling author Amber Smith s heartwarming middle grade debut about family, friendship, and the magic connection between a girl and her dog.Eleven-year-old Sadie s school year is off to an awful start. Her best (and only) friend has moved away, her older brother is a jerk (as always), and her beloved Gramps is having more and more trouble keeping his memories straight. But when she comes across a stray dog, she discovers something wonderful and magical she and the dog, Dewey, are able to communicate telepathically. Sadie knows that Dewey is destined to be her friend. Dewey is quickly captured and sent to a shelter. And Sadie s moms say Dewey is dangerous, a bite risk, and that Sadie, whose mind is always wandering with a larger than life imagination, needs to prove she s more responsible before she can adopt any pets. But Sadie is running out of time Dewey lets Sadie know that her days at the shelter are numbered. The only solution: break Dewey out of doggie jail. In this reaffirming, magical, and uplifting story of friendship, family, and believing in yourself, New York Times bestselling author Amber Smith assures readers: it s okay to think big and act with your whole heart. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The Hazel Wood meets The Astonishing Color of After in this dreamy, atmospheric novel that follows sixteen-year-old Eli as she tries to remember what truly happened the night her mother disappeared off a frozen fjord in Norway under the Northern Lights.Never whistle at the Northern Lights, the legend goes, or they'll sweep down from the sky and carry you away.Sixteen-year-old Eline Davis knows it's true. She was there ten years ago, on a frozen fjord in Svalbard, Norway, the night her mother whistled at the lights and then vanished.Now Eli lives an ordinary life with her dad on Cape Cod. But when the Northern Lights are visible over the Cape for just one night, she can't resist the possibility of seeing her mother again. So she whistles-and it works. Her mother appears, with snowy hair, frosty fingertips, and a hazy story of where she's been all these years. And she doesn't return alone.Along with Eli's mother's reappearance come strange, impossible things. Narwhals swimming in Cape Cod Bay, meteorites landing in Eli's yard, and three shadowy princesses with ominous messages. It's all too much, too fast, and Eli pushes her mother away. She disappears again-but this time, she leaves behind a note that will send Eli on a journey across continents, to the northern tip of the world: Find me where I left you. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A middle grade adaptation of the adult bestseller that chronicles what The New York Times deemed 'one of the great athletic feats of any kind, ever': Alex Honnold's free-solo ascent of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.On June 3, 2017, as seen in the Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo, Alex Honnold achieved what most had written off as unattainable: a 3,000-foot vertical climb of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, without a rope or harness. At the time, only a few knew what he was attempting to do, but after topping out at 9:28 am, having spent just under four hours on this historic feat, author Mark Synnott broke the story for National Geographic and the world watched in awe.Now adapted for a younger audience, The Impossible Climb tells the gripping story of how a quiet kid from Sacramento, California, grew up to capture the attention of the entire globe by redefining the limits of human potential through hard work, discipline, and a deep respect for the natural world. Englisch.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -From acclaimed author Sarah Prineas comes an action-packed, funny, and heartwarming outer-space adventure about a troublesome little shape-shifter on the run from the law. Perfect for fans of Rick Riordan and Geoff Rodkey!Trouble knows two things: they are a shapeshifter, and they are running from something--but they don't know what. So when the government--the StarLeague--shows up, Trouble figures it's time to flee.Changing from blob of goo form, to adorable puppy form, to human boy form, Trouble stows away on the Hindsight, a ship crewed by the best navigators and engineers in the galaxy, led by the fearsome Captain Astra. When Trouble is discovered, the captain decides to be nice--instead of tossing them out an airlock, she'll drop Trouble off at the next space station.As the ship travels, Trouble uses the time to figure out how to be a good human boy, and starts to feel safe. But when a young StarLeague cadet shows up to capture Trouble, things get complicated, especially when Trouble reveals a shapeshifter form that none of them could have expected. Soon a chase across the galaxy begins. Safety, freedom, and home are at stake, and not just for Trouble.From acclaimed author Sarah Prineas comes a rip-roaring outer space adventure about an oddball hero, a crew of misfits, and finding family where you least expect it. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Veronica Mars meets Moxie in this hilarious and biting YA contemporary novel following Margot Mertz, a girl who runs an internet cleanup business and embarks on a quest to take down a revenge-porn site targeting the girls in her school.Margot Mertz is a secret sleuth--okay, not really, but she does run an internet cleanup business helping students and teachers alike clear their internet presence of anything they don't want anyone else to see. From secret embarrassing DM's to viral videos and more, Margot cleans it all. After her parents foolishly lost her college fund, this is the only way she can make it to Stanford. But when a fellow student comes to her asking her to take down a website that's gathering nude pics of fellow Roosevelt High girls, things get personal. Margot must delve into the depths of her school to take down the culprit. The seedy underbelly of Roosevelt High is not unfamiliar to Margot--but somehow this case is stumping her at every turn--until she figures out that the only way to reach her suspects is to get close to perfect boy Avery Green. His access to every club, volunteer opportunity, sports team, and popular party is the key to solving her case.When the case takes a shocking turn, Margot's ready to burn the whole world down. No one targets the Roosevelt High girls on Margot's watch. Mertz Clean Your Filth is on the case. Englisch.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware -Veronica Mars meets Moxie in the hilarious and thought-provoking sequel to Margot Mertz Takes it Down.It s senior year. And Margot s on a mission to be a better Margot. Which means saying goodbye to her old cleanup ways and their inherent moral ambiguities.To fill her time and round out her college application, Margot volunteers on a campaign for local election. It doesn t hurt that the local candidate is Shep Green, Avery s dad. It s nice to see Avery's too perfect face from time to time.Meanwhile at Roosevelt High, Margot finds herself roped into a second election, this one for school president. But when a mysterious blackmail plot emerges, and a loathsome opponent rises in the class race, Margot might have to return to the cleanup job she thought she d left behind.She s tried to keep her hands clean. But politics is a dirty job. Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Color with stickers to create gorgeous keepsakes of exceptional Black women. These twelve heroes will encourage any Rebel Girl to pursue her dreams without limits. It's the perfect gift for young dreamers!With this terrific hands-on book, perfect for summer travel and beyond, kids as young as age 5 can create twelve beautiful posters of the heroes featured in the New York Times bestselling Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls books.Numbered stickers make it easy and fun to bring these inspirational women to life.The heavy paper stock and perforated pages mean that each portrait can be removed from the book to decorate your future hero's bedroom.The trailblazing Black girls and women in this sticker book include Ruby Bridges, Oprah Winfrey, Serena and Venus Williams, Harriet Tubman, Misty Copeland, Kamala Harris, and more.Series Overview: Englisch.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - An Instant New York Times Bestseller!Return to the immersive, action-packed world of Warcross in this thrilling sequel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie LuEmika Chen barely made it out of the Warcross Championships alive. Now that she knows the truth behind Hideo's new NeuroLink algorithm, she can no longer trust the one person she's always looked up to, who she once thought was on her side.Determined to put a stop to Hideo's grim plans, Emika and the Phoenix Riders band together, only to find a new threat lurking on the neon-lit streets of Tokyo. Someone's put a bounty on Emika's head, and her sole chance for survival lies with Zero and the Blackcoats, his ruthless crew. But Emika soon learns that Zero isn't all that he seems--and his protection comes at a price.Caught in a web of betrayal, with the future of free will at risk, just how far will Emika go to take down the man she loves In this explosive sequel to the New York Times bestselling Warcross, Marie Lu delivers an addictive finale that will hold you captive till the very last page.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - The laugh-out-loud adventures continue in the second book of this graphic novel series, best described as Dog Man meets the Lord of the Rings, when the cats of Kitty Quest must face off against an army of ludicrous sea monsters.The islands of Pawdor are in peril once again-this time from a legion of ferocious sea monsters. Luckily, there's a new guild of heroes to protect the land. So what if Woolfrik and Perigold are the sole members of Kitty Quest (in addition to a long-dead ghost), it's like their second week on the job, and they're having a little trouble working together They are the only thing standing in the way of an all-out invasion!Thanks to some quick-witted thinking, Woofrik and Perigold convince the tentacled beasts to a trial by combat, pitting their best warrior against Pawdor's. In order to win the battle and save all of kitty-kind, these two courageous cats will need to learn to work together and prove that two heads are better than one!Series Overview: Summer 2021: Kitty Quest #1Summer 2022: Kitty Quest #2.

Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - A poignant novel of desperation, escape, and survival across the U.S.-Mexico border, inspired by current events.A Pura Belpré 2021 Young Adult Author Honor Book!A BookPage Best Book of 2020!A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best of 2020!A School Library Journal Best Book of 2020!A New York Public Library 2020 Top 10 Best Book for Teens!Pulga has his dreams. Chico has his grief.Pequeña has her pride. And these three teens have one another. But none of them have illusions about the town they've grown up in and the dangers that surround them. Even with the love of family, threats lurk around every corner. And when those threats become all too real, the trio knows they have no choice but to run: from their country, from their families, from their beloved home.Crossing from Guatemala through Mexico, they follow the route of La Bestia, the perilous train system that might deliver them to a better life--if they are lucky enough to survive the journey. With nothing but the bags on their backs and desperation drumming through their hearts, Pulga, Chico, and Pequeña know there is no turning back, despite the unknown that awaits them. And the darkness that seems to follow wherever they go.In this striking portrait of lives torn apart, the plight of migrants at the U.S. southern border is brought to light through poignant, vivid storytelling. An epic journey of danger, resilience, heartache, and hope.Praise for We Are Not From Here: A fierce and tender story.Relevant, timely, and perceptive. --Margarita Engle, winner of the Pura Belpre Award and Newbery Honor'With poignant, exhausting lyricism and heart wrenching poetic prose, Jenny Torres Sanchez digs deep and shows us the throbbing, aching corazón--the hopeful, unbreakable spirit of the embattled immigrant. A book for the starving, lost soul.' --Guadalupe García McCall, Pura Belpré Award-winning author of Under the Mesquite'An incredibly powerful, soul-searing YA. [I]mportant and necessary. I could not put this book down.' --Padma Venkatraman, award-winning author of The Bridge Home'One of the most relevant and needed young adult novels of the year, a must-read.' --Jennifer Mathieu, critically acclaimed author of The Liars of Mariposa Island and Moxie'An achingly beautifully story.masterfully told.Jenny Torres Sanchez is a true leader within young adult fiction.' --Christina Diaz Gonzalez, award-winning author of The Red Umbrella'We Are Not From Here is absolutely stunning. It's raw and real, gritty and gorgeously told. A story that's painfully relevant today, and told with such precision and beauty, you can feel it. It's breathtaking and left me absolutely breathless.' --Lauren Gibaldi, author of This Tiny Perfect World'[This] is a book that will mark your heart. Jenny Torres Sanchez challenges us to feel, empathize and understand. A searing, necessary and ultimately beautiful book.' --Alexandra Villasante, critically acclaimed author of The Grief Keeper\* 'A brutally honest, not-to-be-missed narrative.gripping, heart-wrenching, and thrilling.' --Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW\* 'A candid, realistic story that will leave readers thinking about the characters--and about our own world--long after the last page.' --SLJ, STARRED REVIEW\* 'Gripping, poignant.this soul-shaking narrative [recalls] the works of Gabriel García Márquez.' --Booklist, STARRED REVIEW\* 'A devastating read that is difficult to put down, this unforgettable book unflinchingly illuminates the experiences of those leaving their homes to seek safety in the United States.' --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Chanani, Nidhi Ilustrador. Neuware - 'Kitana, a self-proclaimed Shark Princess, and her best friend Mack go on an underwater adventure in an abandoned shipwreck'.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Follow Pencilmate as he goes on an epic journey to find maple syrup, become the thumb war champion, transform into a werecrab, and more in this hilarious graphic novel filled with original comics!'--Publisher description.