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Targeted because of their connection to the Ghost Tree, kidnapped by robotic pterodactyl-like creatures, then forced to work at a mining camp, twelve-year-old orphan Ellis and her friends must band together to escape - but can they survive long enough to find the rumored forests of the night?
"In this buoyant picture book, three friends go to the park and their creativity spreads to everyone around them, into dance, chalk drawings, dramatic play and, when the day is over, inspirational dreams"--
When a class play and her legal studies homework help her connect the dots, Sophie St. John makes some startling revelations about her life: she was born with a serious disease, might be very rich, and has a reduced life expectancy. Amid fear and grief, she learns how love and meaning make any life incredibly precious.
In this picture book, the ripple effect of one child's small action shows how we can all make a big environmental difference.
Through twenty-six letters to her friend Nina, twelve-year-old Kasey chronicles the often humorous observations and impressions of her unexpected, month-long stay in a geriatric ward for the treatment of a rare but treatable bone disease ("e;osteo-something-something-itis"e;). Kasey tries to make her life less dull by wearing her own nightgowns, surrounding herself with her favorite stuffies and developing an unusual exercise routine. Hospital food, insomnia and the germy communal bath are enduring sources of dread, but some new (and unexpected) friends make her life bearable.
When the Gladiators basketball team's nasty coach finally gets turfed midseason, things couldn't possibly get worse. The team hasn't won a game yet, and morale is at rock bottom. Sameer, who announces the games and keeps score, and Vijay, the team mascot, have their hands full keeping the team's spirits up. When they get promoted to assistant coach and manager, can they help a small, unathletic, Shakespeare-quoting drama teacher coach the team to victory, or at least to dignity? Or will the courtside drama eclipse even the school play?
mindfulness, meditation, peace, new experiences, growing up, self-regulation
dogs, pets, animals, mutt, mixed-breed, imagination, Frankenweenie, friendship, love, rescue pets
A powerful novel in free verse about courage, connection and self-discovery. Felix Landon Yarrow, a fourteen-year-old with cerebral palsy, is captivated by the noble, chivalrous ideals of knighthood. So when he fears a school villain poses a danger to his lady love, finding a way to save her becomes his quest. In the elaborate plot he creates, Felix will triumphantly conquer his enemy and rescue his ''damsel in distress.'' Alas, for this brave knight, as for most middle schoolers, plans often have a way of going awry.A moving story about a young boy grappling with an imperfect world and discovering others are, too.
From award-winning author Alison Hughes comes a new funny, honest middle grade novel following Diva Cleopatra as she tries to adapt to her new home and school while coming face-to-face with the school's mean girls.
The Atlantic Coast is one of the world's most exciting new destinations for sea kayakers. In Paddling in Paradise, Alison Hughes shares her passion for a sport that, in these waters, offers both serenity and the thrill of a lifetime. Off the shores of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland, she carries readers along on glorious multi-day trips. Some are beautiful nature paddles that beginners will dream about for the rest of their lives, while others will test experienced sea kayakers and their guides. With photos, maps, and travel information, Paddling in Paradise is pure enchantment for adventurers and dreamers alike.
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