Download or read book A Girl a Raccoon and the Midnight Moon written by Karen Romano Young and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2020-01-07 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this “enchanting” tale of a girl trying to solve a mystery and save a local library, “the magic of reading is given a refreshingly real twist” (Kirkus Reviews). A New York City library branch has been designated for possible closure. But the bookish, socially awkward Pearl, the daughter of the librarian, can’t imagine a world without the library. When the head of their Edna St. Vincent Millay statue goes missing, closure is closer than ever. But Pearl is determined to save the library. And with a ragtag neighborhood library crew—including a constantly tap-dancing girl, an older boy she has a crush on, and a pack of literate raccoons—she just might be able to do it . . . Featuring an eclectic cast of richly drawn characters, quirky sidebars and footnotes, and illustrations by award winner Jessixa Bagley, this is a warm-hearted, visually intriguing tale of reading and believing, and a world of possibility. “Solidly entertaining.” —School Library Journal “Bursting with charm, lovable characters, and excitement that builds and builds.” —Gail Carson Levine, Newbery Award–winning author of Ella Enchanted "A love letter to libraries . . . Big-hearted and dazzling, this classic-in-the-making is not to be missed.” —Katherine Applegate, Newbery Award–winning author of The One and Only Ivan

Download or read book Archibald Finch and the Lost Witches written by Michel Guyon and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History, magic, and adventure collide in this riveting middle-grade fantasy novel about an unusual boy who unlocks an ancient relic—and with it, a forgotten world. Befriended by a band of young witches, Archibald Finch must quickly adapt to survive in Lemurea, where a battle born in the Middle Ages is still unfolding . . . Archibald is a risk-averse boy with quirks that earn him plenty of eye-rolls, especially from his older sister, Hailee. Things get worse when his parents move the family from London to his grandmother’s creepy manor in the English countryside. Now he has to deal with hairless dolls in the library, weird stone creatures on the roof, and a spooky forest at the edge of the backyard. But these turn out to be the least of Archibald's problems . . . One day, as he's exploring the cavernous house, he finds a curious globe that whisks him away to a secret world, hidden for 500 years. Archibald finds himself on a thrilling adventure full of medieval magic, mysterious symbols, and the strangest beasts, while Hailee—who witnessed her brother’s disappearance—embarks on a daring quest to find him.

Download or read book Children of the Flying City written by Jason Sheehan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Richly imagined and emotionally resonant, Children of the Flying City is a fantasy for young and old alike. This book gave my heart wings.” –Pierce Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Red Rising “Children of the Flying City feels, at once, timeless and wondrously, gloriously new.” –Katie Williams, author of Tell the Machine Goodnight Brought to the flying city of Highgate when he was only five years old, orphan Milo Quick has never known another home. Now almost thirteen, Milo survives one daredevil grift at a time, relying only on his wit, speed, and best friends Jules and Dagda. A massive armada has surrounded Highgate’s crumbling armaments. Because behind locked doors—in opulent parlors and pneumatic forests and a master toymaker’s workshop—the once-great flying city protects a powerful secret, hidden away for centuries. A secret that’s about to ignite a war. One small airship, the Halcyon, has slipped through the ominous blockade on a mission to collect Milo—and the rich bounty on his head—before the fighting begins. But the members of the Halcyon’s misfit crew aren’t the only ones chasing Milo Quick. True friendship is worth any risk in this clever, heart-racing adventure from award-winning author and journalist Jason Sheehan. Sheehan weaves together wry narration and multiple points of view to craft a richly imagined tale that is dangerous and surprising, wondrous and joyful.

Download or read book A Song Called Home written by Sara Zarr and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From award-winning author Sara Zarr comes a story of the small moments that show us who we are, and how family is not just something you’re part of, but something you make. Lou and her family don’t have much, but for Lou it's enough. Mom. Her sister, Casey. Their apartment in the city. Her best friend, Beth. It would be better if Dad could stop drinking and be there for her and Casey, and if they didn't have to worry about money all the time. But Lou doesn’t need better—she only needs enough. What’s enough for Lou, however, is not enough for Mom. Steve, Mom's boyfriend, isn’t a bad guy, he's just…not what Lou is used to. And now, he and Mom are getting married, and that means moving. Packing up life as they’ve known it and storing it in Steve’s garage. Lou will be separated from everything in her small but predictable life, farther from Dad than ever. Their last night in the city, Lou receives a mysterious birthday gift: A guitar, left for her by their front door. There’s nothing saying who left it, but it must be from Dad. And as she leaves the only place she’s ever known, she starts to believe that if she can learn how to play it, maybe she can bring a piece of him, and of her old life, home.

Download or read book Everything Sad Is Untrue written by Daniel Nayeri and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A National Indie Bestseller An NPR Best Book of the Year A New York Times Best Book of the Year An Amazon Best Book of the Year A Booklist Editors' Choice A BookPage Best Book of the Year A NECBA Windows & Mirrors Selection A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year A Today.com Best of the Year PRAISE "A modern masterpiece." —The New York Times Book Review "Supple, sparkling and original." —The Wall Street Journal "Mesmerizing." —TODAY.com "This book could change the world." —BookPage "Like nothing else you've read or ever will read." —Linda Sue Park "It hooks you right from the opening line." —NPR SEVEN STARRED REVIEWS ★ "A modern epic." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ "A rare treasure of a book." —Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "A story that soars." —The Bulletin, starred review ★ "At once beautiful and painful." —School Library Journal, starred review ★ "Raises the literary bar in children's lit." —Booklist, starred review ★ "Poignant and powerful." —Foreword Reviews, starred review ★ "One of the most extraordinary books of the year." —BookPage, starred review A sprawling, evocative, and groundbreaking autobiographical novel told in the unforgettable and hilarious voice of a young Iranian refugee. It is a powerfully layered novel that poses the questions: Who owns the truth? Who speaks it? Who believes it? "A patchwork story is the shame of the refugee," Nayeri writes early in the novel. In an Oklahoman middle school, Khosrou (whom everyone calls Daniel) stands in front of a skeptical audience of classmates, telling the tales of his family's history, stretching back years, decades, and centuries. At the core is Daniel's story of how they became refugees—starting with his mother's vocal embrace of Christianity in a country that made such a thing a capital offense, and continuing through their midnight flight from the secret police, bribing their way onto a plane-to-anywhere. Anywhere becomes the sad, cement refugee camps of Italy, and then finally asylum in the U.S. Implementing a distinct literary style and challenging western narrative structures, Nayeri deftly weaves through stories of the long and beautiful history of his family in Iran, adding a richness of ancient tales and Persian folklore. Like Scheherazade of One Thousand and One Nights in a hostile classroom, Daniel spins a tale to save his own life: to stake his claim to the truth. EVERYTHING SAD IS UNTRUE (a true story) is a tale of heartbreak and resilience and urges readers to speak their truth and be heard.

Download or read book Out of My Heart written by Sharon M. Draper and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-11-09 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times bestseller! Melody faces her fears to follow her passion in this stunning sequel to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling middle grade novel Out of My Mind. Melody, the huge-hearted heroine of Out of My Mind, is a year older, and a year braver. And now with her Medi-talker, she feels nothing’s out of her reach, not even summer camp. There have to be camps for differently-abled kids like her, and she’s going to sleuth one out. A place where she can trek through a forest, fly on a zip line, and even ride on a horse! A place where maybe she really can finally make a real friend, make her own decisions, and even do things on her own—the dream! By the light of flickering campfires and the power of thunderstorms, through the terror of unexpected creatures in cabins and the first sparkle of a crush, Melody’s about to discover how brave and strong she really is.

Download or read book Confessions of a Class Clown written by Arianne Costner and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2023-03-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack's hilarious online videos might get thousands of views . . . but is fame worth the price of friendship? Now in paperback, the humor of I Funny meets the multiple perspectives of Because of Mr. Terupt. Meet Jack Reynolds. Making people laugh is his life's work. Jack's wacky MyTube channel is really starting to take off. The only problem is, for the truly epic posts, he needs a collaborator. And, well, he doesn't exactly have any friends. So Jack has to swallow his pride and join the new after-school club Speed Friendshipping. But who would make the best partner in comedy? Brielle, Miss Perfect candidate for student body president? Mario, whose mom won't even let him have a smart phone? Or Tasha, the quiet, mysterious girl with a shaved head and a crocheted hat for every day of the week? One of these kids could help catapult Jack to internet fame . . . or even become a true friend. But what will it cost him to go viral? With an unfailing knack for the middle-grade voice, Arianne Costner, author of My Life as a Potato, explores themes of friendship, belonging, and the ways social media can put pressure on today's kids.

Download or read book Super Extra Deluxe Essential Handbook Pok mon written by Scholastic and published by Pokémon. This book was released on 2021-01-09 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The brand new edition of the bestselling Super Deluxe Essential Handbook is here - and it includes all-new Pokémon! With 560 color pages and info on over 900 Pokémon, this is a must-have for kids of all ages. If you want to catch 'em all, you gotta read about 'em all!This revised and updated edition of the mega-bestselling Essential Handbook and Super Deluxe Essential Handbook has all the stats and facts kids need to know about the world of Pokémon. Essential information on over 900 Pokémon is jam-packed into 560 illustrated, full-color pages.The handbook is easy to read and organized simply and effectively into one comprehensive, kid-friendly reference book. This updated edition features tons of extra pages devoted to the newest Pokémon from the Sword and Shield video games. It is an absolute must-have for Pokémon Trainers of all ages.

Download or read book The Care and Keeping of You Journal written by Cara Natterson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-02-26 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This companion to our bestselling book, The Care & Keeping of You, received its own all-new makeover! This updated interactive journal allows girls to record their moods, track their periods, and keep in touch with their overall health and well-being. Tips, quizzes, and checklists help girls understand and express what�s happening to their bodies--and their feelings about it.

Download or read book Books For Kids Age 9 12 written by Sandra Ehlert and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-05-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Your kids love Harry Potter and Twilight - but what else will keep young bookworms reading? Whether you're on the hunt for classic kids' books or best sellers, our "best books" lists are full of stories that are bound to spark kids' imagination and keep the pages turning. Parents often ask to suggest good books for their kids - ones that will engage, entertain, and maybe even enlighten them. So we've scoured our recommendation lists and consulted with teachers, librarians, and book critics to assemble what we consider essential titles for your home bookshelves. Our goal in creating this guide was to choose books that are proven to click with kids 9-12. Book genres listed in this guide: Adventure, Biography, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Holiday, Humor, Literary Fiction, Magic and fantasy, Mystery, Non-Fiction, School and Science Fiction. The guide also provides advice, reviews and comments to help parents.

Download or read book Short Stories For Kids Age 9 12 written by MS Dr Macy and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2022-11-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do your kids have a sense of adventure, and are they always looking to try something new? Are you out of exciting bedtime stories and eagerly awaiting a fresh addition to your library? Would you like to keep your kids entertained while traveling or in line by reading thrilling stories? You're lucky since this incredibly fascinating children's book just came out, full of mystery, time travel, laughing, moral lessons, and more. You're lucky since this incredibly fascinating children's book just came out, full of mystery, time travel, space expeditions, moral lessons, and more. When traveling or on lengthy rides, you may say goodbye to the "Are we there yet?" soundtrack since this collection's intrigue will keep children entertained for hours. The thrill on every page of this book will keep kids' interest if you wish to break up their constant use of modern devices. Sharing a book that the parent and the child like to read is the best way to spend quality time together. Plus, a good story may be told at any moment! You'll learn the following from this book; Children ages 12 and younger will become more curious and more confident readers after reading this excellent book. Kids who struggle to read and those who are eager to move on to the next story will enjoy the exciting narrations. A collection of excellent short stories to encourage imagination in children and lessen their reliance on technology. A compilation of morality stories that will teach your child lessons for life. Fun-filled activities strengthen your relationship with your child and help them develop their social and communication skills. A simple method for keeping your kid occupied on outings with the family, while you're at the dentist, or while you're in line. For children who enjoy deciphering puzzles and uncovering hidden jewels in the realm of words, a journey into the mysterious. And a lot more. Scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button to foster your child's imagination and spend precious time together. Thank You!

Download or read book Would You Rather written by Kabukuma Kids and published by Banzai West. This book was released on 2020-11-06 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Would you rather play the guitar or the ukulele? Kids love to play Would You Rather, the game of thought-provoking questions and endless laughs. This book provides tons of silly, fun for the whole family! Packed with creative and hilarious "Would you rather" questions written by a teen for kids. This game book is perfect for: Birthday gifts Parties Rainy days Travel games Family game night Unplugging from the internet Developing good listening skills Expressing your ideas Memorable conversations with your kids, Clean fun for the whole family All ages (6 year old, 7 year old, 8 year old, 9 year old, 10 year old, 11 year old and 12 year old kids) Would You Rather is a noncompetitive game that helps young kids get to know each other and have a great time! Newsflash: Would You Rather Family Game Book for Kids 6-12 Years Old, Book 1 is out now!

Download or read book The Great White Shark Animal Books for Kids Age 9 12 Children s Animal Books written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you afraid of the Great White Shark? Why should you be or be not? The Great White Shark is often portrayed as terrifying in movies. This book will enlighten your mind on what the real nature of the Great Whites are. It will also include fantastic facts on all shark species. Go ahead and read a copy of this book today!

Download or read book Banned Books for Kids written by American Library Association (ALA) and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the American Library Association comes an expansive guide to teaching banned books to children at home or in the classroom, with a forward by renowned children's author Judy Blume. Books matter. In our polarized environment, the censorship and outright banning of children's books remains a major concern for libraries. The American Library Association, an intellectual freedom champion, has created this illuminating and expansive guide for book lovers who hope to teach children the importance of banned literature. With a focus on modern books that have been banned, along with classic literature that continues to be under attack for political or religious reasons, Teaching Banned Books to Kids will educate adults and children about the importance of books. With useful tools and techniques, caregivers and educators will find the best ways to talk about banned books to children.

Download or read book Word Search for Kids Ages 9 12 written by Mega Press and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Word Search Books for Kids 9-12 Instead of gifting your children with clothes or electronic gadgets on birthdays or holidays, it is advisable to present them with word search books, because not only are they exciting and fun, and aid in developing cognitive abilities from a young age. Prepare them to face bigger hurdles in life! - Word search for kids ages 9-12 is an excellent way to ensure they don't remain glued to tablets or computers, or spend hours in front of the TV, during their spare time. - Word find books for kids enhance vocabulary - there is no limit when it comes to learning new words. Their knowledge increases each time they solve a puzzle. - Word search puzzles for kids are available in a format that is easy to comprehend. A heap of letters is printed on each page in the form of a grid, with the words hidden inside. The list of words is provided on the same page, so they need to search accordingly. Once they find a word, a circle should be drawn around it. - Kids won't have difficulty spotting the words since they are in large print, so young eyes can see them clearly. - Word search for kids is really entertaining - the words can be hidden in any order; vertically, diagonally, forwards, and backwards! - Word puzzles aid in improving memory and other cognitive abilities such as increasing focus, which is a common problem among kids in this age group. - These word game books are great during traveling. Long hours on flights or trains can make children restless and cranky, but an interesting puzzle can keep them occupied. Word search books for kids 9-12 are an educational medium, but not boring or scary that children will want to stay away from them! Go ahead and order now.

Download or read book Collecting and Identifying Rocks Geology Books for Kids Age 9 12 Children s Earth Sciences Books written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you think all rocks are the same, then you are wrong. There are different types of rocks. They were formed in various ways so they have different compositions. Earth rocks are identifiers of this planet that is why it is important to have the knowledge of rock identification. Perfect for kids age 9-12, this book is a must-have!

Download or read book Best Books for Kids Who Think They Hate to Read written by Laura Backes and published by Crown. This book was released on 2001-07-17 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get Your Child Hooked on Books! Reading can become a favorite part of any child's life—even children who think they hate to read. And, with the help of this unique book, it's easy to put your reluctant reader on the path to becoming an enthusiastic reader. Inside are 125 books that are certain to ignite your child's interest in reading. You'll find a variety of titles with real kid appeal—the best of the best for children of all reading levels. These books will captivate your child's interest and create a passion you never thought possible. So, for the love of reading and your child, come inside, explore all 125 books, and discover: ·Complete descriptions and synopses ·The appeal of each book to reluctant readers ·Suggested audience and reading levels ·Recommended readings if your child enjoys a particular book ·And much, much more! By developing a love of reading and an emotional connection to books and ideas, your child can develop and maintain a high level of interest in reading—and get a head start on life. "An excellent resource for parents and educators interested in promoting literacy among children, with practical tips on how to make reading a fun, educational, and rewarding experience for children of all ages." —Stephen Green, Ph.D., child development specialist, Texas A&M University