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The New Girl – Book 9: Confession Time Ronnie causes so much trouble for Alexa that Casey decides it's time to intervene. Her confession leads to even more trouble, not just for Alexa, but Casey as well. While grateful for Casey's efforts, Alexa feels guiltier than ever. She then makes a move that surprises everyone, including their English teacher, Ms. Harris. This leads to a turn of events that no one expected. Unfortunately, the rollercoaster that is Alexa's life is still in full swing, and when an unanticipated visitor arrives, Alexa tumbles into a spiral of fear. This book for girls ...

An eighth grader dares to direct the school play. Can she handle her cast of peers? Aimi Wilby loves theater and writing. With the spring play coming up, the budding author is thrilled to be assigned as an assistant director. Diligent Aimi can’t believe it when her teacher abruptly quits, and she is chosen to write and direct the entire production. Aimi refuses to be deterred even when she loses her mentor, her cast members fight, the school administrators prove apathetic, and parents are constantly overbearing. However, what the intrepid teenager fears most is that she will disappoint ...

What if you could code your dream crush? What if they came to life, and immediately broke the internet? Maya Bronski is a sixteen-year-old coding prodigy with a major crush on the school’s Vibe king. Eli Torres is her sarcastic, 3D-print-obsessed best friend with a hopeless thing for a cheerleader who doesn’t know he exists. Tired of being invisible in high school and striking out in love, they decide to hack the system, literally. Using rogue AI, hologram tech, and data pulled from the Vibe app (think TikTok’s chaotic older cousin), they code their “perfect” partners: Chloe and ...

GIRL GANG- Book 13: Whirlwind The popular Girl Gang series continues on with even more excitement and drama. To begin with, Meg discovers her so-called friends can't be trusted, and when news of her issues at school surfaces, she finds herself more vulnerable than ever. Casey and Ali decide to take the matter into their own hands. However, their different approaches result in even more problems. Meanwhile, Holly finds herself in a dilemma of her own making, putting not only her relationship with Mike in jeopardy but also her place as lead singer of their band. When Ronnie's crush on Josh ...

Based on a true story: In the heart of Haiti, a massive earthquake transforms young Darlene’s world into ruins within seconds. Trapped beneath the debris of her collapsed school, Darlene faces a test of courage that few can imagine. "How We Survived: Buried under the Rubble" is a poignant tale of resilience and hope. This inspiring story follows Darlene as she clings to life and hope in the darkest of times. With every passing moment under the rubble, she draws upon a strength she never knew she had. As she fights against all odds, Darlene teaches us what it truly means to be a survivor ...

All Pike wants to do is finish his senior year with a minimum of drama. But that would be way too simple. The first three Pike Gillette Time Travel books.

All the pivotal evolutions, developments, breakthroughs, issues, forces, and institutions of the thirteenth century are reviewed here by James Joseph Walsh at length and in depth... The work was published in 1913 and remains an essential look at a great century of the Middle Ages with almost everything in it: early universities, the church's influence, the strides made in public education, technical and economical developments, important thinkers and writers of the period - you name it, it's all in here!

Life is getting more intense for both Sandy and Remmy. High School has added greater complexity to their lives resulting in some confusion about who they are, and what they really want. Relationships can be hard! And both girls have a number of directions they can take. The good news is that Bridget finally opens up to her friends, and now Remmy understands why she has been so dismissive and distant. The bad news is that Remmy is still confused about her feelings for Charlie and Nick, and Sandy is starting to notice some things about Tony that seem a little strange. As the semester comes to...

Your kids will love "500 Fun Riddles for Smart Kids" because: ✓ It has 500 riddles and brain teasers of varying difficulty, just challenging enough to keep it fun without frustrating them. ✓ It is an excellent way to stimulate their minds and improve their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. It will also improve their concentration, strengthen their social and language skills, and boost their verbal fluency. ✓ It is 100% kids appropriate - Ideal for 8-12 years olds but can be enjoyed by anyone. ✓ It is a great tool to strengthen family bonds and spend quality ...

"Loved this book! Had me hooked all the way to the end! Animal lovers delight!" -- Pepper, Goodreads ★★★★★ "The author's experience with animal training is clearly firsthand, lending realism to her descriptions. I was propelled through the book by the wonder of interacting with wild creatures." -- Pierre, Amazon ★★★★★ AT THIS SCHOOL, EVERY LESSON IS AN ADVENTURE. Sixteen-year-old Jessica Rainville's dream of working with exotic animals is about to come true. She's signed up to spend a summer learning to train and care for tigers, lions, leopards, bears, and elephants at ...

The New Girl – Book 12: No Escape... Alexa’s world is turned into chaos when she is forced to leave town. It's the nightmare she has desperately tried to avoid but it seems her prayers have gone unanswered. Ali faces her own crisis due to Holly’s interest in Mike. Casey does her best to keep her twin feeling positive, but even Casey knows this mindset takes effort to maintain. Meanwhile, Ronnie receives fabulous news only to have her dream whipped away. The drama continues in this eventful and exciting addition to The New Girl series, another great book for girls.

Karr is a teenage boy like many others in the galaxy. He goes to school, helps his parents with the family business, likes speeders and droids. But Karr also has a secret: When he touches certain objects, he gets searing headaches and blacks out. And along with the pain sometimes come visions of people he doesn't know and places he's never been. Karr's parents worry that he's sick; his grandmother is convinced the visions come from the Force. But it's been years since anyone has heard from the last of the Jedi - Luke Skywalker. Are there any Jedi left to guide Karr?

The War has begun. Old alliances must be strengthened and new ones forged. But who can you trust, when you’re still learning to trust yourself As every magic-user is hunted and The Unforgiven’s return known, Brodanna descends into chaos making Katanya Leshi’s mission behind enemy lines even more dangerous. Not only must she keep one step ahead of the enemy, but she must also fight her growing feelings for Reyn Landress. The one man an assassin should never fall for. She was forged in fire, but she can still burn. Far away from her friend Mara Lars is struggling to deal with being the ...

I need to fit in at this new school. The resident bad boy seems to think I can help him with something. Maybe he can help me too. The bullies at my last school made my life a misery. Not any more. I just want to fit in, blend in even, but I need to be noticed to do that.If I help Liam, he said he can make me popular. Little did I know that I'd be on the radar for the resident mean girls. Oh, and did I forget to mention that I'm falling for him when my new best friend is in love with him? Now, I'm faced with choosing between friendship and a guy. If you're a fan of bad boys, fake ...

Growing up, I was the problem child teachers didn't know what to do with. The troubled teen whose parents wished was never born. The system's made of cracks, and I fell through each and every one, all in a futile effort to protect the family legacy. They tried to fix me. Doctors… therapists… teachers… pastors... And they failed. Epically. Now, eighteen, and fresh out of Hell, I'm thrown into the last place I ever expected. Rehab. Enter Nolan Dresden. Newly divorced. A recovering alcoholic. Almost double my age.

Seaside, ice-cream and a large scoop of mystery... Minty Garrone's family have run the ice cream parlour in Mayland-by-the-Sea for generations. But when Minty's dad befall's an accident and a neighbour starts acting strangely, she discovers there is a summer mystery to be solved. Mint Choc Chip is an exciting story of summer friendships, ice cream and adventure!

Hold onto your hats, kids, because Tommy Archer and his legendary Blue Heeler, Lizzy, are about to take you on the wildest ride through the Australian outback! When a massive bushfire threatens their family’s cattle station, 13-year-old Tommy, three exchange students, and a litter of mischievous pups must lead 500 stubborn cows to safety. But this isn’t just a walk in the park—think raging rivers, sneaky dingoes, cranky snakes, and a whole lot of cow chaos! With Lizzy barking orders like a furry general, Tommy’s crew faces epic adventures and side-splitting mishaps—like Hiro’s ...

Dreading having 'the talk' with your son? There's a solution... and it's one that gives him the control and independence he craves. Most people are aware of the fact that girls are hitting puberty at a younger age than they used to… But did you know that the same is true for boys? With girls, having ‘the talk’ to prepare them for what’s to come is (while by no means easy) at least centered around periods… But when it comes to boys, some of whom enter puberty much earlier than their parents were expecting, where do you begin? Teaching boys to understand what’s happening in their ...

Twins - Book 19: Double Trouble In this story, Casey finds herself in more trouble than ever. Not only does she have to deal with Meg, but an unexpected problem arises, causing further stress. In addition, is the issue of Ali's dad. Will he survive the car accident, and what injuries will he face? With Meg continually wreaking havoc, the drama escalates. And unfortunately, Meg has another surprise up her sleeve, one the twins are not at all prepared for. This is another great addition to the popular Twins series, a great book for girls 9-12 and beyond.

“The greatest time-travel series I’ve ever read - the only one I’ve ever read, but still!” Pike didn’t sign up for this. And he would ignore it. Except his conscience won’t let him. All he wants . . . Is to finish his senior year. Like any normal kid. With a minimum of drama. But that would be way too simple. On a family vacation . . . A Perfect-Storm . . . And he discovers . . . He can Pick-and-Choose events . . . and Re-Set them. And when a present-day tragedy hits too close . . . Messing with the laws of the universe . . . becomes the diciest proposition of his life. ***** ...