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Hardcover. Condition: Good. A ripped-from-the-tabloids, achingly wrought (BookPage, starred review) young adult drama by critically acclaimed author Kelly Loy Gilbert about a girls famous-for-being-famous family fracturing from within as their dirty laundry gets exposed.The Lo family sticks together. Thats what Honor has been told her whole life while growing up in the glare of the public eye on Lo and Behold, the reality show about her, her four siblings, and their parents.Their show may be off the air, but the Lo family members still live in the spotlight as influencers churning out podcasts, bestselling books, and brand partnerships. So when Honors father announces that hes moving out of their northern California home to rent an apartment in Brooklyn, Honors personal upset becomes the internets trending B-list celebrity trainwreck-threatening the aspirational image the Los brand (and livelihood) depends on.After one of her best friends leaks their private conversation to a gossip site, bruised and betrayed Honor pours all her energy into reuniting her family. With her parents 3,000 miles apart, her siblings torn into factions, and all of them under claustrophobic public scrutiny, this is easier said than done. Just when Honor feels at her lowest, a guarded yet vulnerable boy named Caden comes into her life and makes her want something beyond the tight Lo inner circle for the first time. But is it fair to open her heart to someone new when the people she loves are teetering on the edge of ruin?As increasingly terrible secrets come to light about the people Honor thought she knew best in the world, shes forced to choose between loyalty to her family and fighting for the life she wants.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Revised, Expanded, Subsequent. From the publishers of America's #1 dictionary for children comes a completely revised and expanded edition of the best-selling Macmillan Very First Dictionary. Truly the perfect dictionary for beginning readers, the Macmillan First Dictionary defines words in a way children can easily understand. Definitions are phrased clearly and simply -- and are given in complete sentences. Colorful photographs and illustrations make even difficult words easy to grasp. The Macmillan First Dictionary is the one book every preschool and primary-grade child should have.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. DiTerlizzi, Tony (illustrator). 1st. The Grace children discover the faerie world is closer than you think in this repackage of the first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles.After finding a mysterious, handmade field guide in the attic of the ramshackle old mansion theyve just moved into, Jared; his twin brother, Simon; and their older sister, Mallory, discover that theres a magical and maybe dangerous world existing parallel to our own-the world of faerie.The Grace children want to share their story, but the faeries will do everything possible to stop them.In honor of the tenth anniversary of the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles series, which has more than 12 million copies in print worldwide, this edition of The Field Guide features a larger trim size and an original cover with all-new art from Tony DiTerlizzi.

Softcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Sometimes the truth hurts.Reed Brennan came to superposh Easton Academy to make a brand-new life for herself. At first it seemed as though her dream had come true-she was living in the ultraexclusive Billings Hall, hanging out with the all-powerful Billings Girls, and dating the very hot Thomas Pearson. But Thomas turned out to be different from what she thought.and then he turned up dead. And if that wasn't twisted enough, Reed's new boyfriend, Josh Hollis, was arrested for Thomas's murder.Now everyone is back to worrying about the regular stuff, like how to sneak to the boys' dorms at night, whether two-ply cashmere is warm enough for fall, and whether to fly to London or Barcelona for Thanksgiving break.Everyone except for Reed.Reed is convinced that Josh is innocent, which means the killer is still out there. Now it's up to Reed to uncover the truth. But the deeper she digs, the more secrets she unearths and the closer she gets to the confession that will change everything.if she's alive to hear it.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Kurilla, Renée (illustrator). From Emily Calandrelli-Emmy-nominated host of Xploration Outer Space, host of Netflixs Emilys Wonder Lab, and graduate of MIT-comes the sixth novel in a fun illustrated chapter book series about an eight-year-old girl with a knack for science, math, and solving mysteries with technology.When third grader and inventor extraordinaire Ada Lace learns her teachers are in dire need of new school supplies, shes eager to lend a helping hand-but how? With a bake sale? A class carnival? Most ideas seem out of reach for a kid like her, until Tycho suggests Ada try her hand at posting informational videos. If shes able to build up a big online viewership, she could easily raise funds for their school. And with Nina as her visionary director, Milton as her comedic cohost, and Ada as the scientist star, making fun videos will be a piece of cake!Or so they think. What starts as an earnest try at making fun, science-based shorts ends up being a whole mess for Ada and the gang as they gain popularity and take on peer pressure, trolls, and tests of their friendships. With her rising internet stardom, will Ada be able to stay true to herself?.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. A trio of friends from New York City find themselves trapped inside a mechanical board game that they must dismantle in order to save themselves and generations of other children in this action-packed debut thats a steampunk Jumanji with a Middle Eastern flair.Nothing can prepare you for The GauntletIt didnt look dangerous, exactly. When twelve-year-old Farah first laid eyes on the old-fashioned board game, she thought it lookedelegant.It is made of wood, etched with exquisite images-a palace with domes and turrets, lattice-work windows that cast eerie shadows, a large spider-and at the very center of its cover, in broad letters, is written: The Gauntlet of Blood and Sand.The Gauntlet is more than a game, though. It is the most ancient, the most dangerous kind of magic. It holds worlds inside worlds. And it takes players as prisoners.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. Rachael Lippincott, coauthor of #1 New York Times bestseller Five Feet Apart, weaves a breezytruly charming (Kirkus Reviews) love story about learning who you are, and who you love, when the person youve always shared yourself with is gone.Emily and her mom were always lucky. But Emilys moms luck ran out three years ago when she succumbed to cancer, and nothing has felt right for Emily since.Now, the summer before her senior year, things are getting worse. Not only has Emily wrecked things with her boyfriend Matt, who her mom adored, but her dad is selling the house she grew up in and giving her moms belongings away. Soon, shell have no connections left to Mom but her lucky quarter. And with her best friend away for the summer and her other friends taking her exs side, the only person she has to talk to about it is Blake, the swoony new girl she barely knows.But thats when Emily finds the list-her moms senior year summer bucket list-buried in a box in the back of her closet. When Blake suggests that Emily take it on as a challenge, the pair set off on a journey to tick each box and help Emily face her fears before everything changes. As they go further down the list, Emily finally begins to feel close to her mom again, but her bond with Blake starts to deepen, too, into something she wasnt expecting. Suddenly Emily must face another fear: accepting the secret part of herself she never got a chance to share with the person who knew her best.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Media Tie-In. Now an Original Series on Prime Video!Exclusive QR code with behind-the-scenes material from The Summer I Turned Pretty show!Belly finds out what comes after falling in love in this follow-up to The Summer I Turned Pretty from the New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys Ive Loved Before, Jenny Han.It used to be that Belly counted the days until summer, until she was back at Cousins Beach with Conrad and Jeremiah. But not this year. Not after Susannah got sick again and Conrad stopped caring. Everything that was right and good has fallen apart, leaving Belly wishing summer would never come.But when Jeremiah calls saying Conrad has disappeared, Belly knows what she must do to make things right again. And it can only happen back at the beach house, the three of them together, the way things used to be. If this summer really and truly is the last summer, it should end the way it started-at Cousins Beach.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Goodrich, Carter (illustrator). First Edition. Fashion goes to the dogs in this lovable follow-up to Say Hello to Zorro!Mister Bud and Zorro get along just great. They wake up together, have walk time together, and take naps together. But something is about to interrupt their schedule: Zorro has to wear a fancy outfit.Zorro is embarassed, mortified, aghast. Mr. Bud tries to cheer him up, but nothing works. Everyone makes fun of Zorro, and he refuses to participate in chew-on-a-stick time. Mister Bud doesnt know what to do.But when another dog-a very cool dog-shows up in an outfit and does amazing tricks and beats all the other dogs in a race, Zorro discovers that wearing clothes might not be so bad after all.Everything is back on schedule.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. DiTerlizzi, Tony (illustrator). First Edition. Let the story of my niece and nephews be a warning. The more you know, the more danger you're in. And trust me, you don't want to meddle with the Little People. -- S.S.One thrilling adventure -- The Spiderwick Chronicles!Their world is closer than you think.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. DiTerlizzi, Tony (illustrator). 1st. Three ordinary kids, Jared, Simon, and Wallory Grace, have entered another world -- without leaving this one! Two remarkable talents, New York Times best-sellers Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black, have risked everything to bring this remarkable account to light. Five books -- one thrilling adventure -- the Spiderwick Chronicles!Their world is closer than you think.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Stott, Apryl (illustrator). Illustrated. A New York Times bestseller!Its impossible to resist [this books] big-hearted appeal. -BookPageA little girl and her friend Bear learn the true meaning of selfless kindness in this sweet, stunningly illustrated debut picture book.Bear is sad. All the other animals think hes mean because hes so big. But his human friend, Coco, offers to help him. Coco shares her grandmothers advice: When life gets dark as winters night, share some kindness, bring some light.They decide to bake cookies to share some kindness and make lanterns to bring some light. But when the cookies and lanterns dont work, they must look for another way to win over the other animals. And while theyre at it, Coco and Bear just might discover that kindness is a gift that only comes from the heart.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. An instant #1 New York Times bestseller!This timely and compelling (Kirkus Reviews) middle grade novel about courage, hope, and resilience follows an Asian American boy fighting to keep his family together and stand up to racism during the initial outbreak of the coronavirus.When the coronavirus hits Hong Kong, ten-year-old Knox Wei-Evanss mom makes the last-minute decision to move him and his siblings back to California, where they think they will be safe. Suddenly, Knox has two days to prepare for an international move-and for leaving his dad, who has to stay for work.At his new school in California, Knox struggles with being the new kid. His classmates think that because hes from Asia, he must have brought over the virus. At home, Mom just got fired and is panicking over the loss of health insurance, and Dad doesnt even know when hell see them again, since the flights have been cancelled. And everyone struggles with Knoxs blurting-things-out problem.As racism skyrockets during COVID-19, Knox tries to stand up to hate, while finding his place in his new country. Can you belong if youre feared; can you protect if youre new? And how do you keep a family together when youre oceans apart? Sometimes when the world is spinning out of control, the best way to get through it is to embrace our own lovable uniqueness.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. A Washington Post Best Childrens Book of 2017For inspiring empathy in young readers, you cant get better than this book. -R. J. Palacio, author of #1 New York Times bestseller WonderAminas anxieties are entirely relatable, but its her sweet-hearted nature that makes her such a winning protagonist. -Entertainment WeeklyA Pakistani-American Muslim girl struggles to stay true to her familys vibrant culture while simultaneously blending in at school after tragedy strikes her community in this sweet and moving middle grade novel from the award-winning author of Its Ramadan, Curious George and Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns.Amina has never been comfortable in the spotlight. She is happy just hanging out with her best friend, Soojin. Except now that shes in middle school everything feels different. Soojin is suddenly hanging out with Emily, one of the cool girls in the class, and even talking about changing her name to something more American. Does Amina need to start changing too? Or hiding who she is to fit in? While Amina grapples with these questions, she is devastated when her local mosque is vandalized.Aminas Voice brings to life the joys and challenges of a young Pakistani American and highlights the many ways in which one girls voice can help bring a diverse community together to love and support each other.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. A Today Show Read with Jenna Book Club PickThe bighearted, wildly charming, painfully real love story Ive been waiting for. -Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens AgendaFrom William C. Morris Award Finalist S.K. Ali comes a heartfelt and powerful (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) romance thats The Sun Is Also a Star meets Anna and the French Kiss, following two Muslim teens who meet during a spring break trip.A marvel: something you find amazing. Even ordinary-amazing. Like potatoes-because they make French fries happen. Like the perfect fries Adam and his mom used to make together.An oddity: whatever gives you pause. Like the fact that there are hateful people in the world. Like Zaynebs teacher, who wont stop reminding the class how bad Muslims are.But Zayneb, the only Muslim in class, isnt bad. Shes angry.When she gets suspended for confronting her teacher, and he begins investigating her activist friends, Zayneb heads to her aunts house in Doha, Qatar, for an early start to spring break.Fueled by the guilt of getting her friends in trouble, she resolves to try out a newer, nicer version of herself in a place where no one knows her.Then her path crosses with Adams.Since he got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in November, Adams stopped going to classes, intent, instead, on perfecting the making of things. Intent on keeping the memory of his mom alive for his little sister.Adams also intent on keeping his diagnosis a secret from his grieving father.Alone, Adam and Zayneb are playing roles for others, keeping their real thoughts locked away in their journals.Until a marvel and an oddity occursMarvel: Adam and Zayneb meeting.Oddity: Adam and Zayneb meeting.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. Ariana Osgood has everything an Easton Academy girl could want: straight A's, the perfect boyfriend, and a coveted spot in exclusive Billings House. But on the first night of Christmas vacation, a blizzard traps her on campus with irresistible bad-boy Thomas Pearson. Alone. Instead of snuggling with her boyfriend next to a cozy fire in Vermont, she's huddling for warmth with Thomas in Ketlar House.As the snow transforms Easton into a winter wonderland, Ariana finds herself falling for Thomas. But someone is watching their clandestine romance unfold, someone intent on turning their holiday weekend into a nightmare.Last Christmas reveals the secret of what really happened before Private began -- and the shocking truth will change everything for fans of Kate Brian's bestselling series.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition. The Spiderwick Chronicles leave the old-fashioned charm of New England far behind and head south for some fiendish faerie fun in the hot Florida sun. Eleven-year-old Nicholas Vargas only thinks his life has been turned upside down after his developer father remarries and moves his new wife and daughter into the soon-to-be completed Mangrove Hollow.But an "expedition" to a nearby lake turns up a little nixie with a giant problem - the huge, lumbering, fire-breathing variety - and it's up to Nick; his stepsister, Laurie; and his big brother, Julian (plus a familiar face from the original Spiderwick Chronicles) to figure out the best way to stop a host of rampaging giants before all of Florida goes up in smoke.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Mirtalipova, Dinara (illustrator). Glorious. -Kirkus ReviewsA colorful journey of self-discovery and identity, this sweet, vibrant picture book follows young Leila as she visits her grandmothers house for their weekly family dinner, and finds parts of herself and her heritage in the family, friends, and art around her.Sometimes Im not sure if I like being me.When Leila looks in the mirror, she doesnt know if she likes what she sees. But when her grandmother tells her the saffron beads on her scarf suit her, she feels a tiny bit better. So, Leila spends the rest of their family dinner night on the lookout for other parts of her she does like.Follow Leilas journey as she uses her senses of sight, smell, taste, touch to seek out the characteristics that make up her unique identity, and finds reasons to feel proud of herself, just as she is.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Klassen, Jon (illustrator). Illustrated. The Nest leaves a lasting mark on the memory. -The New York Times Book ReviewSteve just wants to save his baby brother-but what will he lose in the bargain? Kenneth Oppels (Silverwing, The Boundless) haunting gothic tale for fans of Coraline, is one of the most acclaimed books of the year, receiving six starred reviews. Illustrations from Caldecott Medalist Jon Klassen.For some kids summer is a sun-soaked season of fun. But for Steve, its just another season of worries. Worries about his sick newborn baby brother who is fighting to survive, worries about his parents who are struggling to cope, even worries about the wasps nest looming ominously from the eaves. So when a mysterious wasp queen invades his dreams, offering to fix the baby, Steve thinks his prayers have been answered.All he has to do is say Yes. But yes is a powerful word. It is also a dangerous one. And once it is uttered, can it be taken back?Celebrated author Kenneth Oppel creates an eerie masterpiece in this compelling story that explores disability and diversity, fears and dreams, and what ultimately makes a family. Includes illustrations from celebrated artist Jon Klassen.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ellery, Tom (illustrator). Illustrated. Morton's brother is too little to be any fun -- but if he were a dragon, playtime would be great.wouldn't it?.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. **An INSTANT New York Times and Indie bestseller**"This is the debut fantasy we need right now!" --Ms. Magazine#1 of 9 Young Adult Novels We're Excited for -- EssencePerfect for fans of Angie Thomas, Tomi Adeyemi, and The Hunger Games. The entire first printing of this novel will be signed!"Make a way out of no way" is just the way of life for Rue. But when her mother is shot dead on her doorstep, life for her and her younger sister changes forever. Rue's taken from her neighborhood by the father she never knew, forced to leave her little sister behind, and whisked away to Ghizon--a hidden island of magic wielders.Rue is the only half-god, half-human there, where leaders protect their magical powers at all costs and thrive on human suffering. Miserable and desperate to see her sister on the anniversary of their mother's death, Rue breaks Ghizon's sacred Do Not Leave Law and returns to Houston, only to discover that Black kids are being forced into crime and violence. And her sister, Tasha, is in danger of falling sway to the very forces that claimed their mother's life.Worse still, evidence mounts that the evil plaguing East Row is the same one that lurks in Ghizon--an evil that will stop at nothing until it has stolen everything from her and everyone she loves. Rue must embrace her true identity and wield the full magnitude of her ancestors' power to save her neighborhood before the gods burn it to the ground.*A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection*"An ode to family, true belonging, and magic. Highly recommended for all collections." - starred review, School Library Journal"A riveting first installment in a duology that reminds us of the power of Afro-futurism and the Black fantastic." -- Texas Observer"Allegory abounds, touching on systemic racism, the destruction of communities, colonization and the ways -- good and bad -- our lives and actions are interconnected." -- The Houston ChronicleBarnes & Noble YA Book Club pick of the month for Black History MonthWell Read Black Girl pick of the month for Black History Month.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Reprint. Trip Dinkleman hates to read. Hates, hates, hates it.All he wants to do is play lacrosse. So when the president of the PTA asks Trip to help her out on his way to tryouts, he is not happy. He is even more not happy when a stack of books tumbles onto his head and knocks him out cold. And he is even more not happy when he wakes up and has absolutely no idea where he is. Now all he wants to do is get home. But after encountering a haunted house, aliens, talking animals, and much, much more, he realizes getting home might be just a little bit harder to do than he thought.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. McCarthy, Brianna (illustrator). Illustrated. The colors of Hispaniola burst into life in this striking, evocative debut picture book that celebrates the joy of being Dominican.If Dominican were a color, it would be the sunset in the sky, blazing red and burning bright.If Dominican were a color, itd be the roar of the ocean in the deep of the night,With the moon beaming down rays of sheer delight.The palette of the Dominican Republic is exuberant and unlimited. Maiz comes up amarillo, the blue-black of dreams washes over sandy shores, and peoples skin can be the shade of cinnamon in cocoa or of mahogany. This exuberantly colorful, softly rhyming picture book is a gentle reminder that a nations hues are as wide as nature itself.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Sima, Jessie (illustrator). First Edition. A New York Times bestseller!A lonely pegasus looks for the perfect friend in this sweet and adorable picture book companion to the bestselling Not Quite Narwhal!Nimbus has always lived among the clouds. Shes a pegasus, after all, and the sky is where she belongs. She is one of a kind. And when she wants a friend, all she has to do is look up-and talk to the stars.Only.they dont really talk back. The clouds dont, either. And sometimes, being the only pegasus can be a little.lonely? So she decides to find a fallen star to make a wish on-and wishes for friends who are just like her. Along the way she meets a Unicorn named Kelp, and a host of other creatures.who might just open her eyes to something other than whats up in the sky.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Benton, Jim (illustrator). Franny K. Stein is back with another laugh-out-loud experimental adventure in the eighth book in the Mad Scientist series from Jim Benton, the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Dear Dumb Diary and Happy Bunny.Franny K. Stein isnt a fan of glamour. She doesnt style her hair, the thought of wearing makeup makes her want to gag, and she couldnt care less about wearing dressy dresses when shed much prefer her lab coat.But sometimes Franny wonders if her mom wishes she were different. Which gives Franny an ideafor an experiment! What if she can turn the beauty products her mom loves into something more exciting?Every experiment has its experimental error, and when Frannys hair takes on a life of its own, Franny must save the day (and her hair) to finally realize her mom loves her just the way she is.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Original. After escaping from the Brenda T. Trumball Correctional Facility for Women and stealing the identity of rich socialite, Ariana Osgood finally thought she was on the path she always believed she deserved. But her past caught up with her and she is forced right back to her old ways, making everything she wants seem further out of reach. And some familiar faces are back to make things even worse for her.The Privilege series comes to and end with all the suspense, romance, drama and, wherever Ariana is concerned, murder you'd expect.

Softcover. Condition: Good. 0. After Brigits mysterious death at the NoBash, Ariana will stop at nothing to make sure Kaitlynn gets what she deserves. With all the spots now open, getting into the Stone and Grave should be a breeze-but Ariana is not willing to share her new life with her worst enemy. Will Ariana be able to rid herself of her past without exposing where she came from?.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Glenn, Ebony (illustrator). Selected as a Best Book of 2018 by NPR, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and Shelf Awareness!A young Muslim girl spends a busy day wrapped up in her mother's colorful headscarf in this sweet and fanciful picture book from debut author and illustrator Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow and Ebony Glenn.A khimar is a flowing scarf that my mommy wears.Before she walks out the door each day, she wraps one around her head.A young girl plays dress up with her mother's headscarves, feeling her mother's love with every one she tries on. Charming and vibrant illustrations showcase the beauty of the diverse and welcoming community in this portrait of a young Muslim American girl's life.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. From the acclaimed author of SLAY and The Cost of Knowing comes an action-driven, high-octane thrill ride (Kirkus Reviews) about a group of working-class teens in Seattle who join a dangerous scavenger hunt with a prize that can save their families and community.Influence is power. Power creates change. And change is exactly what Team Jericho needs.Jax, Yas, Spider, and Han are the four cornerstones of Team Jericho, the best scavenger hunting team in all of Seattle. Each has their own specialty: Jax, the puzzler; Yas, the parkourist; Spider, the hacker; and Han, the cartographer. But now with an oil refinery being built right in their backyard, each also has their own problems. Their families are at risk of losing their jobs, their communities, and their homes.So when The Order, a mysterious vigilante organization, hijacks the scavenger hunting forum and concocts a puzzle of its own, promising a reward of influence, Team Jericho sees it as the chance of a lifetime. If they win this game, they could change their families fates and save the city they love so much. But with an opposing team hot on their heels, its going to take more than street smarts to outwit their rivals.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Cabrera, Cozbi A. (illustrator). Illustrated. A Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honor BookMamas love is brighter than the sun, even on the rainiest of days. This celebration of a mother-daughter relationship is perfect for sharing with little ones!On a rainy day when the house smells like cinnamon and Papa and Luca are still asleep, when the clouds are wearing shadows and the wind paints the window with beads of water, I want to be everywhere Mama is.With lyrical prose and a tender touch, the Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honor Book Mama and Me is an ode to the strength of the bond between a mother and a daughter as they spend a rainy day together.