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Paperback. Condición: Fair. Ellis loves popcorn. No, she REALLY loves popcorn. It's serious. So when her school and her dads ban all snack foods ? INCLUDING POPCORN ? Ellis won't listen. But when she tries to quietly sneak her favourite salty snack, one kernel refuses to pop. LOUDLY. Soon, the kernel has sprouted a face, arms, and legs! He's alive, his name is Popcorn Bob, and he is NOT in a good mood. He is HANGRY. Will Ellis be able to keep Bob a secret until she can get rid of him? (And after a few days with him, will she still want to?). Van Der Linden, Martijn (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Ollie doesn't see things the same way everybody else does (and he certainly doesn't see things the same way his older sister does). Instead of cars in traffic, Ollie sees a circus parade. Instead of cows grazing in a field, Ollie sees deadly bison with sharp horns and hooves. And at school, instead of letters on the board, Ollie sees birds with pointy beaks, and fish with flapping tails in the big blue sea. Ollie knows he doesn't need glasses, because he likes the world better the way he sees it. But will his parents and bossy sister see things his way. Posthuma, Sieb (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Melvin Robinson wants a strong, smooth, He-Man voice that lets him say what he wants, when he wants?especially to his crush Millie Takazawa, and Gary Ratliff, who constantly puts him down. But the thought of starting high school is only making his stutter worse. And Melvin's growing awareness that racism is everywhere?not just in the South where a boy his age has been brutally killed by two white men, but also in his own hometown of Spokane?is making him realize that he can't mutely stand by. His new friend Lenny, a fast-talking, sax-playing Jewish boy, who lives above the town's infamous (and segregated) Harlem Club, encourages Melvin to take some risks?to invite Millie to Homecoming and even audition for a local TV variety show. When they play music together, Melvin almost feels like he's talking, no words required. But there are times when one needs to speak up. When his moment comes, can Melvin be as mighty on the outside as he actually is on the inside.…

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. Melvin Robinson wants a strong, smooth, He-Man voice that lets him say what he wants, when he wants?especially to his crush Millie Takazawa, and Gary Ratliff, who constantly puts him down. But the thought of starting high school is only making his stutter worse. And Melvin's growing awareness that racism is everywhere?not just in the South where a boy his age has been brutally killed by two white men, but also in his own hometown of Spokane?is making him realize that he can't mutely stand by. His new friend Lenny, a fast-talking, sax-playing Jewish boy, who lives above the town's infamous (and segregated) Harlem Club, encourages Melvin to take some risks?to invite Millie to Homecoming and even audition for a local TV variety show. When they play music together, Melvin almost feels like he's talking, no words required. But there are times when one needs to speak up. When his moment comes, can Melvin be as mighty on the outside as he actually is on the inside.…

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Condición: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Na, Il Sung (ilustrador).

Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Na, Il Sung (ilustrador).

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. After his imprisonment in Green Island, Kun-lin struggles to pick up where he left off ten years earlier. He reconnects with his childhood crush Kimiko and finds work as an editor, jumping from publisher to publisher until finally settling at an advertising company. But when manhua publishing becomes victim to censorship, and many of his friends lose their jobs, Kun-lin takes matters into his own hands. He starts a children's magazine, Prince, for a group of unemployed artists and his old inmates who cannot find work anywhere else. Kun-lin's life finally seems to be looking up. but how long will this last? Forty years later, Kun-lin serves as a volunteer at the White Terror Memorial Park, promoting human rights education. There, he meets Yu Pei-yun, a young college professor who provides him with an opportunity to reminisce on his past and how he picked himself up after grappling with bankruptcy and depression. With the end of martial law, Kun-lin and other former New-Lifers felt compelled to mobilize to rehabilitate fellow White Terror victims, forcing him to face his past head-on. While navigating his changing homeland, he must conciliate all parts of himself--the victim and the savior, the patriot and the rebel, a father to the future generation and a son to the old Taiwan--before he can bury the ghosts of his past. Jian-Xin, Zhou (ilustrador). …

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. No doubt you can be close to someone who's very different from you. Ginger is excitable; she leaps into action, throwing herself headfirst into any project. Chrysanthemum is cooler-headed; she likes to plan, she's organized. She makes lists. Yet they are cousins, close as two beans in a pod.But planning Grandma's birthday together is a pretty huge challenge. There are presents to buy, decorations to pick, and a special birthday cake to bake. Together. How they manage it is a testament to affection being stronger than differences. Chan, Shirley (ilustrador). …

Hardback. Condición: Good. After his imprisonment in Green Island, Kun-lin struggles to pick up where he left off ten years earlier. He reconnects with his childhood crush Kimiko and finds work as an editor, jumping from publisher to publisher until finally settling at an advertising company. But when manhua publishing becomes victim to censorship, and many of his friends lose their jobs, Kun-lin takes matters into his own hands. He starts a children's magazine, Prince, for a group of unemployed artists and his old inmates who cannot find work anywhere else. Kun-lin's life finally seems to be looking up. but how long will this last? Forty years later, Kun-lin serves as a volunteer at the White Terror Memorial Park, promoting human rights education. There, he meets Yu Pei-yun, a young college professor who provides him with an opportunity to reminisce on his past and how he picked himself up after grappling with bankruptcy and depression. With the end of martial law, Kun-lin and other former New-Lifers felt compelled to mobilize to rehabilitate fellow White Terror victims, forcing him to face his past head-on. While navigating his changing homeland, he must conciliate all parts of himself--the victim and the savior, the patriot and the rebel, a father to the future generation and a son to the old Taiwan--before he can bury the ghosts of his past. Jian-Xin, Zhou (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good. A powerful picture book story for our time of climate crisis interwoven with Indigenous wisdom. From multi-award-winning Gunai author Kirli Saunders and Kate Greenaway Medal-winner Freya Blackwood comes Afloat. Against a backdrop of a changed environment, an Elder leads a child along the waterways, sharing her People's knowledge and gathering community along the way. This uplifting and inspiring picture book uses the practice of weaving as a powerful metaphor for the honoring and teaching of First Nations wisdom, and the coming together of all people to survive, thrive, and create a more hopeful future. Blackwood, Freya (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good. Here is a book to celebrate firsts. That first magical day of spring, when it seems the whole world is bursting with life. That first time bursting out of your house after being cooped up for SO long. Your first time on the swingset. Your first time seeing a butterfly. Your first time exploring the world with someone you love. From Henrique Coser Moreira comes a wordless ode to joy and discovery that will stir readers young and old.P R A I S E ? "Pure joy."-BookPage(starred) ? "All the delights of spring are found within the covers in this charming, wordless picture book."-School Library Journal (starred) ? "Ivan Brunetti by way of Rowboat Watkins, and readers will sense the opportunities waiting just outside their own doors. A joyous adventure, bright and brimming with exuberance."-Booklist (starred) ? "This wordless book celebrates-with abundant style-the arrival of spring. . . playful and exceptionally funny. . . A breath of fresh air, in more ways than one."-Horn Book (starred) "A quirky and buoyant romp through spring."-Kirkus "Wordless panels mix the whimsical and the mundane in depicting a child's exuberant outdoor exploits on the titular first of May."-Publishers Weekly. …

Condición: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Condición: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. Mijangos, Amanda (ilustrador). …

Hardback. Condición: Good. From the creator of Gibberish, a friendship story about different ways to think and create.It begins with two boys who together dream of sailing across the wide sea. As they grow and both become boat makers, their differences grow bigger and bigger. One has a wild and fresh imagination, with tons of great ideas; but he has trouble with quality control. The other is meticulous and strives for perfection; but he has trouble finishing even one boat! Only when the two friends reunite can they form a perfect team and reach their hearts' desires.P R A I S E?A charming allegory about the creative process.? ? Kirkus ?Vo celebrates the creative power of cooperative friendship in his gorgeous, clever picture book." ? Shelf-Awareness.…

Paperback. Condición: Good. One week. One prize. Seven really weird challenges. The kids at Benjamin Banneker College Prep are a little? competitive. Okay. They?re a LOT competitive. The minute Principal Yee announces an epic competition for the golden B-B trophy, seventh-grader Frederick Douglass Zezzmer knows he has to win. But it won?t be easy. The competition doesn?t just include science, technology, engineering, and math. It also has arts and sports. Not Doug?s best subjects. Even worse, it?s a TEAM competition. Instead of being in a superstar group, Doug gets paired with four middle school misfits no one else wants. Worst of all, Doug?s dad has a horrible backup plan. If Doug doesn?t win, he has to forget about becoming the World?s Greatest Inventor and spend the summer in sports camp, with his scary stepbrother. With only a week to go, Doug launches a quest to turn his team of outcasts into winners? and maybe even friends.P R A I S E ? "Thomas strews the increasingly suspenseful competition with teachable moments and traces learning curves not only for the students but for teachers and parents, too. Reminiscent of E. L. Konigsburg?s TheView from Saturday."?Booklist (starred) "Creative and hilarious.the novel?s narration shifts among many perspectives, giving a rich, panoramic view of how stressful yet ultimately rewarding these learning experiences are for the overachievers, the socially awkward, the kids with complicated home lives, and all those who just need to see each other a little differently."?Kirkus Reviews "Witty competition drama. a telling that prioritizes characters? interiority as well as their impact on each other?s lives. While Doug?s determined voice is the primary focus, the rotating narratives showcase each of the racially diverse characters? individual stressors, delivering a well-rounded accounting that is better for its multiplicity."?Publishers Weekly "Thomas?s debut novel is a refreshing take on middle-school life?smart kids who know they are going places but learn to take care of one another along the way."?Horn Book "Thomas uses wacky humor to deliver a light but laudable message about teamwork and friendship being more important than placing first."?School Library Journal ?Being a middle school kid is? Complicated. And author J.E. Thomas knows how to show readers just how much is going on in a tween?s world, in a fun and engaging way. Rich characters, realistic portrayal of middle school life, and action surrounding a STEAMS Competition makes CONTROL FREAKS a perfect book for kids, parents, and educators alike.??Fleur Bradley, author of Midnight at the Barclay Hotel "Witty competition drama. a telling that prioritizes characters? interiority as well as their impact on each other?s lives. While Doug?s determined voice is the primary focus, the rotating narratives showcase each of the racially diverse characters? individual stressors, delivering a well-rounded accounting that is better for its multiplicity." ?Publishers Weekly "Thomas?s debut novel is a refreshing take on middle-school life?smart kids who know they are going places but learn to take care of one another along the way." ?Horn Book "Thomas uses wacky humor to deliver a light but laudable message about teamwork and friendship being more important than placing first." ?School Library Journal ?Being a middle school kid is? Complicated. And author J.E. Thomas knows how to show readers just how much is going on in a tween?s world, in a fun and engaging way. Rich characters, realistic portrayal of middle school life, and action surrounding a STEAMS Competition makes CONTROL FREAKS a perfect book for kids, parents, and educators alike.? ?Fleur Bradley, author of Midnight at the Barclay Hotel.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. One week. One prize. Seven really weird challenges. The kids at Benjamin Banneker College Prep are a little? competitive. Okay. They?re a LOT competitive. The minute Principal Yee announces an epic competition for the golden B-B trophy, seventh-grader Frederick Douglass Zezzmer knows he has to win. But it won?t be easy. The competition doesn?t just include science, technology, engineering, and math. It also has arts and sports. Not Doug?s best subjects. Even worse, it?s a TEAM competition. Instead of being in a superstar group, Doug gets paired with four middle school misfits no one else wants. Worst of all, Doug?s dad has a horrible backup plan. If Doug doesn?t win, he has to forget about becoming the World?s Greatest Inventor and spend the summer in sports camp, with his scary stepbrother. With only a week to go, Doug launches a quest to turn his team of outcasts into winners? and maybe even friends.P R A I S E ? "Thomas strews the increasingly suspenseful competition with teachable moments and traces learning curves not only for the students but for teachers and parents, too. Reminiscent of E. L. Konigsburg?s TheView from Saturday."?Booklist (starred) "Creative and hilarious.the novel?s narration shifts among many perspectives, giving a rich, panoramic view of how stressful yet ultimately rewarding these learning experiences are for the overachievers, the socially awkward, the kids with complicated home lives, and all those who just need to see each other a little differently."?Kirkus Reviews "Witty competition drama. a telling that prioritizes characters? interiority as well as their impact on each other?s lives. While Doug?s determined voice is the primary focus, the rotating narratives showcase each of the racially diverse characters? individual stressors, delivering a well-rounded accounting that is better for its multiplicity."?Publishers Weekly "Thomas?s debut novel is a refreshing take on middle-school life?smart kids who know they are going places but learn to take care of one another along the way."?Horn Book "Thomas uses wacky humor to deliver a light but laudable message about teamwork and friendship being more important than placing first."?School Library Journal ?Being a middle school kid is? Complicated. And author J.E. Thomas knows how to show readers just how much is going on in a tween?s world, in a fun and engaging way. Rich characters, realistic portrayal of middle school life, and action surrounding a STEAMS Competition makes CONTROL FREAKS a perfect book for kids, parents, and educators alike.??Fleur Bradley, author of Midnight at the Barclay Hotel "Witty competition drama. a telling that prioritizes characters? interiority as well as their impact on each other?s lives. While Doug?s determined voice is the primary focus, the rotating narratives showcase each of the racially diverse characters? individual stressors, delivering a well-rounded accounting that is better for its multiplicity." ?Publishers Weekly "Thomas?s debut novel is a refreshing take on middle-school life?smart kids who know they are going places but learn to take care of one another along the way." ?Horn Book "Thomas uses wacky humor to deliver a light but laudable message about teamwork and friendship being more important than placing first." ?School Library Journal ?Being a middle school kid is? Complicated. And author J.E. Thomas knows how to show readers just how much is going on in a tween?s world, in a fun and engaging way. Rich characters, realistic portrayal of middle school life, and action surrounding a STEAMS Competition makes CONTROL FREAKS a perfect book for kids, parents, and educators alike.? ?Fleur Bradley, author of Midnight at the Barclay Hotel.…

Paperback. Condición: Fair. One week. One prize. Seven really weird challenges. The kids at Benjamin Banneker College Prep are a little? competitive. Okay. They?re a LOT competitive. The minute Principal Yee announces an epic competition for the golden B-B trophy, seventh-grader Frederick Douglass Zezzmer knows he has to win. But it won?t be easy. The competition doesn?t just include science, technology, engineering, and math. It also has arts and sports. Not Doug?s best subjects. Even worse, it?s a TEAM competition. Instead of being in a superstar group, Doug gets paired with four middle school misfits no one else wants. Worst of all, Doug?s dad has a horrible backup plan. If Doug doesn?t win, he has to forget about becoming the World?s Greatest Inventor and spend the summer in sports camp, with his scary stepbrother. With only a week to go, Doug launches a quest to turn his team of outcasts into winners? and maybe even friends.P R A I S E ? "Thomas strews the increasingly suspenseful competition with teachable moments and traces learning curves not only for the students but for teachers and parents, too. Reminiscent of E. L. Konigsburg?s TheView from Saturday."?Booklist (starred) "Creative and hilarious.the novel?s narration shifts among many perspectives, giving a rich, panoramic view of how stressful yet ultimately rewarding these learning experiences are for the overachievers, the socially awkward, the kids with complicated home lives, and all those who just need to see each other a little differently."?Kirkus Reviews "Witty competition drama. a telling that prioritizes characters? interiority as well as their impact on each other?s lives. While Doug?s determined voice is the primary focus, the rotating narratives showcase each of the racially diverse characters? individual stressors, delivering a well-rounded accounting that is better for its multiplicity."?Publishers Weekly "Thomas?s debut novel is a refreshing take on middle-school life?smart kids who know they are going places but learn to take care of one another along the way."?Horn Book "Thomas uses wacky humor to deliver a light but laudable message about teamwork and friendship being more important than placing first."?School Library Journal ?Being a middle school kid is? Complicated. And author J.E. Thomas knows how to show readers just how much is going on in a tween?s world, in a fun and engaging way. Rich characters, realistic portrayal of middle school life, and action surrounding a STEAMS Competition makes CONTROL FREAKS a perfect book for kids, parents, and educators alike.??Fleur Bradley, author of Midnight at the Barclay Hotel "Witty competition drama. a telling that prioritizes characters? interiority as well as their impact on each other?s lives. While Doug?s determined voice is the primary focus, the rotating narratives showcase each of the racially diverse characters? individual stressors, delivering a well-rounded accounting that is better for its multiplicity." ?Publishers Weekly "Thomas?s debut novel is a refreshing take on middle-school life?smart kids who know they are going places but learn to take care of one another along the way." ?Horn Book "Thomas uses wacky humor to deliver a light but laudable message about teamwork and friendship being more important than placing first." ?School Library Journal ?Being a middle school kid is? Complicated. And author J.E. Thomas knows how to show readers just how much is going on in a tween?s world, in a fun and engaging way. Rich characters, realistic portrayal of middle school life, and action surrounding a STEAMS Competition makes CONTROL FREAKS a perfect book for kids, parents, and educators alike.? ?Fleur Bradley, author of Midnight at the Barclay Hotel.…

Condición: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Fiep Westendorp (ilustrador).

hardcover. Condición: Fair.

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. On a block dressed up in Red and Green one house shone Blue and White. It's a holiday season that both Isaac, whose family is Jewish, and Teresa, whose family is Christian, have looked forward to for months! They've been counting the days, playing in the snow, making cookies, drawing (Teresa) and writing poems (Isaac). They enjoy all the things they share, as well as the things that make them different. But when Isaac's window is smashed in the middle of the night, it seems like maybe not everyone appreciates "difference." Inspired by a true story, this is a tale of a community that banded together to spread light. Zelinsky, Paul O. (ilustrador).…

Hardback. Condición: Good. On a block dressed up in Red and Green one house shone Blue and White. It's a holiday season that both Isaac, whose family is Jewish, and Teresa, whose family is Christian, have looked forward to for months! They've been counting the days, playing in the snow, making cookies, drawing (Teresa) and writing poems (Isaac). They enjoy all the things they share, as well as the things that make them different. But when Isaac's window is smashed in the middle of the night, it seems like maybe not everyone appreciates "difference." Inspired by a true story, this is a tale of a community that banded together to spread light. Zelinsky, Paul O. (ilustrador).…

Condición: Like New. Item is in like new condition. Zelinsky, Paul O. (ilustrador).

Hardback. Condición: Good. If people count sheep to fall asleep, then. what do sheep count? Flowers, says this beautifully fanciful dream of a book. Sunflowers, roses, geraniums, jasmine. And there's lots of OTHER things you probably don't know about sheep.Sheep have neither pajamas nor pillows nor slippers. They tell bedtime stories about rhinoceroses and airplanes. They ONLY fly when they're sleeping, like butterflies circling the sun. In fact, there are sheep that sparkle in the dark like stars and fireflies. Or are there? Look closer at the light-as-a-laugh paintings by Amanda Mijangos, and you just might start wondering if all those adventurers are children in sheep's clothing. Mijangos, Amanda (ilustrador).…

Condición: very_good. Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting. Zelinsky, Paul O. (ilustrador).

Hardback. Condición: Very Good. A People Magazine Must-Read of Summer -- NOW IN PAPERBACK! One week. One prize. Seven really weird challenges. The kids at Benjamin Banneker College Prep are a little. competitive. Okay. They're a LOT competitive. The minute Principal Yee announces an epic competition for the golden B-B trophy, seventh-grader Frederick Douglass Zezzmer knows he has to win. But it won't be easy. The competition doesn't just include science, technology, engineering, and math. It also has arts and sports. Not Doug's best subjects. Even worse, it's a TEAM competition. Instead of being in a superstar group, Doug gets paired with four middle school misfits no one else wants. Worst of all, Doug's dad has a horrible backup plan. If Doug doesn't win, he has to forget about becoming the World's Greatest Inventor and spend the summer in sports camp, with his scary stepbrother. With only a week to go, Doug launches a quest to turn his team of outcasts into winners. and maybe even friends. W I N N E R - Best of the Best, Black Caucus of the American Library Association P R A I S E ★ "Thomas strews the increasingly suspenseful competition with teachable moments and traces learning curves not only for the students but for teachers and parents, too. Reminiscent of E. L. Konigsburg's TheView from Saturday."  --Booklist (starred) "Creative and hilarious.the novel's narration shifts among many perspectives, giving a rich, panoramic view of how stressful yet ultimately rewarding these learning experiences are for the overachievers, the socially awkward, the kids with complicated home lives, and all those who just need to see each other a little differently."  --Kirkus Reviews "Witty competition drama. a telling that prioritizes characters' interiority as well as their impact on each other's lives. While Doug's determined voice is the primary focus, the rotating narratives showcase each of the racially diverse characters' individual stressors, delivering a well-rounded accounting that is better for its multiplicity."  --Publishers Weekly "Thomas's debut novel is a refreshing take on middle-school life--smart kids who know they are going places but learn to take care of one another along the way." --Horn Book "Thomas uses wacky humor to deliver a light but laudable message about teamwork and friendship being more important than placing first." --School Library Journal "Being a middle school kid is. Complicated. And author J.E. Thomas knows how to show readers just how much is going on in a tween's world, in a fun and engaging way. Rich characters, realistic portrayal of middle school life, and action surrounding a STEAMS Competition makes CONTROL FREAKS a perfect book for kids, parents, and educators alike."  --Fleur Bradley, author of Midnight at the Barclay Hotel.…

Hardback. Condición: Good. A People Magazine Must-Read of Summer -- NOW IN PAPERBACK! One week. One prize. Seven really weird challenges. The kids at Benjamin Banneker College Prep are a little. competitive. Okay. They're a LOT competitive. The minute Principal Yee announces an epic competition for the golden B-B trophy, seventh-grader Frederick Douglass Zezzmer knows he has to win. But it won't be easy. The competition doesn't just include science, technology, engineering, and math. It also has arts and sports. Not Doug's best subjects. Even worse, it's a TEAM competition. Instead of being in a superstar group, Doug gets paired with four middle school misfits no one else wants. Worst of all, Doug's dad has a horrible backup plan. If Doug doesn't win, he has to forget about becoming the World's Greatest Inventor and spend the summer in sports camp, with his scary stepbrother. With only a week to go, Doug launches a quest to turn his team of outcasts into winners. and maybe even friends. W I N N E R - Best of the Best, Black Caucus of the American Library Association P R A I S E ★ "Thomas strews the increasingly suspenseful competition with teachable moments and traces learning curves not only for the students but for teachers and parents, too. Reminiscent of E. L. Konigsburg's TheView from Saturday."  --Booklist (starred) "Creative and hilarious.the novel's narration shifts among many perspectives, giving a rich, panoramic view of how stressful yet ultimately rewarding these learning experiences are for the overachievers, the socially awkward, the kids with complicated home lives, and all those who just need to see each other a little differently."  --Kirkus Reviews "Witty competition drama. a telling that prioritizes characters' interiority as well as their impact on each other's lives. While Doug's determined voice is the primary focus, the rotating narratives showcase each of the racially diverse characters' individual stressors, delivering a well-rounded accounting that is better for its multiplicity."  --Publishers Weekly "Thomas's debut novel is a refreshing take on middle-school life--smart kids who know they are going places but learn to take care of one another along the way." --Horn Book "Thomas uses wacky humor to deliver a light but laudable message about teamwork and friendship being more important than placing first." --School Library Journal "Being a middle school kid is. Complicated. And author J.E. Thomas knows how to show readers just how much is going on in a tween's world, in a fun and engaging way. Rich characters, realistic portrayal of middle school life, and action surrounding a STEAMS Competition makes CONTROL FREAKS a perfect book for kids, parents, and educators alike."  --Fleur Bradley, author of Midnight at the Barclay Hotel.…

Hardback. Condición: Fair. A People Magazine Must-Read of Summer -- NOW IN PAPERBACK! One week. One prize. Seven really weird challenges. The kids at Benjamin Banneker College Prep are a little. competitive. Okay. They're a LOT competitive. The minute Principal Yee announces an epic competition for the golden B-B trophy, seventh-grader Frederick Douglass Zezzmer knows he has to win. But it won't be easy. The competition doesn't just include science, technology, engineering, and math. It also has arts and sports. Not Doug's best subjects. Even worse, it's a TEAM competition. Instead of being in a superstar group, Doug gets paired with four middle school misfits no one else wants. Worst of all, Doug's dad has a horrible backup plan. If Doug doesn't win, he has to forget about becoming the World's Greatest Inventor and spend the summer in sports camp, with his scary stepbrother. With only a week to go, Doug launches a quest to turn his team of outcasts into winners. and maybe even friends. W I N N E R - Best of the Best, Black Caucus of the American Library Association P R A I S E ★ "Thomas strews the increasingly suspenseful competition with teachable moments and traces learning curves not only for the students but for teachers and parents, too. Reminiscent of E. L. Konigsburg's TheView from Saturday."  --Booklist (starred) "Creative and hilarious.the novel's narration shifts among many perspectives, giving a rich, panoramic view of how stressful yet ultimately rewarding these learning experiences are for the overachievers, the socially awkward, the kids with complicated home lives, and all those who just need to see each other a little differently."  --Kirkus Reviews "Witty competition drama. a telling that prioritizes characters' interiority as well as their impact on each other's lives. While Doug's determined voice is the primary focus, the rotating narratives showcase each of the racially diverse characters' individual stressors, delivering a well-rounded accounting that is better for its multiplicity."  --Publishers Weekly "Thomas's debut novel is a refreshing take on middle-school life--smart kids who know they are going places but learn to take care of one another along the way." --Horn Book "Thomas uses wacky humor to deliver a light but laudable message about teamwork and friendship being more important than placing first." --School Library Journal "Being a middle school kid is. Complicated. And author J.E. Thomas knows how to show readers just how much is going on in a tween's world, in a fun and engaging way. Rich characters, realistic portrayal of middle school life, and action surrounding a STEAMS Competition makes CONTROL FREAKS a perfect book for kids, parents, and educators alike."  --Fleur Bradley, author of Midnight at the Barclay Hotel.…

Condición: very_good. Pages are clean with no markings. May show minor signs of wear or cosmetic defects marks, cuts, bends, or scuffs on the cover, spine, pages, or dust jacket. May have remainder marks on edges.