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Hoofbeats: Lara and the Moon-colored Filly #4
by Kathleen DueyNine-year-old Lara is the daughter of the leader of her cattle-raising clan. While she spends her days tending to the cattle, her heart lies with her beloved gray mare. When Lara goes to the highlands to set the cattle out to graze, she finds the mare in the process of a difficult birth.
Hoofbeats: Lara at Athenry Castle
by Kathleen DueyNine-year-old Lara is the daughter of the r?-the leader of her cattle-raising clan. While she spends her days tending to the cattle, her heart lies with her beloved gray mare. When Lara goes to the highlands to set the cattle out to graze, she finds the mare in the process of a difficult birth. Lara vows to take care of the foal as a dying promise to the gray mare, and with the help of a childless milk-cow, she cares for the spindly-legged filly. But just when she is confident that the foal can survive, a rival clan captures them both, and throws Lara's life into turmoil. When the filly is eventually given to a titled baron in the castle town of Athenry, Lara, determined to stay with the horse no matter what, goes along. Together, she and her beloved horse face seemingly insurmountable challenges, but all along Lara keeps two things in mind. One day, she will manage to flee, and will set off in search of the family that she was taken from. And she will not leave without her silver mare. .
Hoofbeats: Lara at Athenry Castle #3
by Kathleen DueyLara is the daughter of the leader of her cattle-raising clan. Her heart lies with her beloved gray mare. She finds the mare in the process of a difficult birth. Childless milk-cow helps her. A rival clan captures them both.
Hoofbeats: Margret and Flynn, 1875
by Kathleen DueyMargret and her sister Libby are living with Mrs. Fredriksen. Margret wants to stay forever, but not Libby. A sweeping tornado brings an injured horse. Margret lays claim to the horse, naming him Flynn, nursing him back to health, and teaching to ride. She has to convince Libby to stay so she can make Flynn hers.
Hoofbeats: Margret and Flynn, 1875
by Kathleen DueyThe year is 1875, and twelve-year-old orphan Margret and her sister, Libby, are living with the kind Mrs. Fredriksen in her sod house in rural Littleton, Colorado. Margret would be happy to stay forever, but she knows that Libby, with her basic distrust of anyone other than Margret, will have them moving soon enough. Then a tornado sweeps through, bringing with it an injured horse. Immediately Margret lays claim to the horse, naming him Flynn, nursing him back to health, and teaching herself to ride. Now more than ever, Margret yearns for some stability in her life. Somehow, she's got to find a way to convince Libby to stay so she can make Flynn hers. Powerfully written and historically accurate, this is a great addition to the series that's tailor-made for girls who love horses and historical fiction.
Hoofbeats: Silence and Lily, 1773
by Kathleen DueyTwelve-year-old Silence wants a chance to call Lily--a beautiful snow-white mare-- her own which her mother disapproves. Silence learns that someone has kidnapped Lily and begins to worry that if she doesn't do something drastic, she may lose Lily forever.
Hook 'Em Snotty (World of Adventure #6)
by Gary PaulsenOutdoorsy Bobbie and her city cousin, Alex, begin a vacation of rivalry at their grandfather's ranch but must find a way of dealing together with a wild bull, a violent storm, and the nasty Bledsoe boys.
Hook Shot Hero: A Nothin' But Net Sequel
by Matt ChristopherTim Daniels is back at Camp Wikasaukee with rest of the gang from Nothin' But Net, serving as a mentor to three young rookies, and he's got his hands full! He's still working on keeping his height from getting in the way of his game--he's shorter than most of the guys. Plus, he's got a bully on his hands, and he's got to find a way to inspire his campers. Good thing NCAA pro Dick Dunbar is there to help Tim with a super-cool shot that gives him the confidence to make his mark at camp.Packed with on the court action and useful lessons about the game, this is story that gets to the heart of what team sports are all about--and because it comes from Matt Christopher, young readers know they're getting the best sports writing on the shelf.
Hook Up or Break Up #1: Love Is Random Too
by Kendall AdamsHelp!I was lagging behind everyone in the romance department to the point where it was mortifying. So my best friend talked me into asking out three guys at random--and now they all want to be my boyfriend! I know . . . I shouldn't complain, but I just can't make this decision on my own. So I'm leaving it up to you.Who's it gonna be? Choose wisely. This is my heart we're talking about!Love, Quinn
Hook Up or Break Up #2: If You Can't Be Good, Be Good at It
by Kendall AdamsLayla has the reputation of being "fast" due to her lively personality and incredible good looks--and the fact that she just REALLY likes boys. But it's senior year and she's finally settled down with Nate, a fabulously gorgeous football player. Still, she can't help but notice Ian, with his funky dreads and dreamy British accent. And then Drew Anderson crashes into her life, the hot, rebellious artist she's had a crush on since she was 15. Just when things couldn't be more confusing, Layla makes two too many plans for Valentine's Day. You decide which one Layla hooks up with in the end!
Hook Up or Break Up #3: Lose Yourself
by Kendall AdamsHelp!I broke up with my boyfriend because he was cheating on me. Now he's come begging for forgiveness and wants to take me to the prom. I never imagined sharing that night with anyone but him . . . until I looked around and realized how many other hot prospects were available!Should I go back to my ex-boyfriend or try someone new? This decision is too hard, so you're going to make it for me. Choose wisely. This is my heart we're talking about!Love, NoelleZachI thought we'd be together forever--I still love him . . . but can I trust him?TrentSmart, sexy, and the perfect gentleman . . . what more could a girl ask for?RyanMy funky, cool coworker who's always been there for me . . . when did he get to be so cute?
Hook Up or Break Up #4: Don't Do Anything I Wouldn't Do
by Kendall AdamsHelp!I came to California for the summer to do something adventurous, but I never imagined that I would land three amazing guys at once! I'm having so much fun, but I need to pick one before they find out about each other and my love life goes back to nonexistent. I have no idea who to pick, so you're going to do it for me.Who's it gonna be? Choose wisely. This is my heart we're talking about!Love, JennaNicholasTotally gorgeous, completely laid-back, and he's in college. What's not to like?KyleSexy, sweet, and a surfer-the perfect summer fling . . . and maybe more.SeanAdorable, smart, and when he kisses me, my knees turn to mush. How can I resist?
Hook a Fish, Catch a Mountain
by Jean Craighead GeorgeAfter catching a cutthroat, a vanishing species of fish in the Snake River, Spinner Shafter and her cousin Alligator do some ecological detecting to determine where the fish came from and how he had survived.
Hook's Revenge
by Heidi SchulzTwelve-year-old Heidi dreams of becoming every bit as feisty as her infamous father, Captain James Hook. Her grandfather, on the other hand, intends to see her constrained into the role of the perfect society lady. When Jocelyn recieves a letter from her father challenging her to avenge his untimely demise at the jaws of the Neverland crocodile, she sets off for the high seas with not a thought for the consequences.
Hook's Revenge (Hook's Revenge #1)
by Heidi SchulzTwelve-year-old Jocelyn dreams of becoming every bit as daring as her infamous father, Captain James Hook. Her grandfather, on the other hand, intends to see her starched and pressed into a fine society lady. When she's sent to Miss Eliza Crumb-Biddlecomb's Finishing School for Young Ladies, Jocelyn's hopes of following in her father's fearsome footsteps are lost in a heap of dance lessons, white gloves, and way too much pink. So when Jocelyn receives a letter from her father challenging her to avenge his untimely demise at the jaws of the Neverland crocodile, she doesn't hesitate-here at last is the adventure she has been waiting for. But Jocelyn finds that being a pirate is a bit more difficult than she'd bargained for. As if attempting to defeat the Neverland's most fearsome beast isn't enough to deal with, she's tasked with captaining a crew of woefully untrained pirates, outwitting cannibals wild for English cuisine, and rescuing her best friend from a certain pack of lost children, not to mention that pesky Peter Pan who keeps barging in uninvited. The crocodile's clock is always ticking in Heidi Schulz's debut novel, a story told by an irascible narrator who is both dazzlingly witty and sharp as a sword. Will Jocelyn find the courage to beat the incessant monster before time runs out?
Hook's Revenge: The Pirate Code
by John Hendrix Heidi SchulzFresh off a fearsome encounter with the Neverland crocodile, Jocelyn Hook decides the most practical plan is to hunt down her father's famous fortune. After all, she'll need the gold to fund her adventuring in the future. (And luckily, Hook left her the map. ) But the map proves to be a bit harder to crack than Jocelyn had hoped, and she's convinced that the horrible Peter Pan might be the only one with the answers.
Hooked
by Liz FicheraGet Hooked on a Girl Named Fred...He said: Fred Oday is a girl? Puh-leeze. Why is a girl taking my best friend's spot on the boys' varsity golf team?She said: Can I seriously do this? Can I join the boys' team? Everyone will hate me-especially Ryan Berenger.He said: Coach expects me to partner with Fred on the green? That is crazy bad. Fred's got to go-especially now that I can't get her out of my head. So not happening.She said: Ryan can be nice, when he's not being a jerk. Like the time he carried my golf bag. But the girl from the rez and the spoiled rich boy from the suburbs? So not happening.
Hooked on Books
by Margaret Chiu GreaniasPearl just wants to read her book in peace, but the other fish won&’t leave her alone!Pearl can&’t wait to dive into her new book, but the other sea creatures keep interrupting and nothing she does will keep them away—not hanging signs, not hiding under the seaweed, nor swimming away to a shipwreck. So Pearl plucks up her book and swishes down, down, down for a distraction-free place to think and to read. But just as she settles back in, here comes a light show from the comb jellies! GAH! What&’s a poor fish got to do for some quiet alone time? Little ones who struggle to focus in busy environments will relate to Pearl, a grumpy anglerfish, as she searches for quiet in this funny and gentle reminder about establishing healthy boundaries and respecting personal space.
Hoop Crazy (Orca Young Readers)
by Eric WaltersWhen Nick and his pals suddenly find themselves short a man for the NBA-sponsored three-on-three tournament they plan to enter during the summer holidays, the solution seems simple enough. Nick, Kia and Mark are the key players on the team, so the fourth, though mandatory according to the rules, doesn't really have to be good at the game. A surprise visit from Nick's mother's cousin brings Ned, who is exactly Nick's age but not exactly an athlete, into the picture and onto the team. The other three teammates figure that as long as they don't actually have to use Ned in a game they will be fine. Then Mark sprains his ankle and can't play in the tournament. Suddenly Nick and Kia must find a way to make Ned an integral part of the team. This turns out to be no small task!
Hoop Dance Heroes! (Little Golden Book)
by Karissa ValenciaA Little Golden Book based on the exciting new Netflix preschool animated series Spirit Rangers!Kodi, Summer, and Eddy are putting on a Hoop Dancing Show at Xus Park! But first, the kids head to the Spirit Park to learn how to hoop dance from the spirits and discover that you can never skip the basics and that practice makes perfect! Kids ages 2 to 5 will love this Little Golden Book about patience and practice based on the Netflix show Spirit Rangers, complete with beautiful full-color illustrations!Created by Samala Chumash descendent, Karissa Valencia, Spirit Rangers is a fantasy-adventure preschool series following Native American sibling trio Kodiak, Summer and Eddy Skycedar, who have a shared secret—they&’re Spirit Rangers! Spirit Rangers protect every crook, cranny and critter of Spirit Park. With the blessing of the Chumash and Cowlitz tribes, we&’ll join the Skycedar kids on their amazing adventures with spirits inspired by Indigenous stories.Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow.
Hoop Hotshot
by Jake Maddox Sean Tiffany Bob TempleJoe thinks of himself as "The Flash", a hotshot basketball player who knows the coolest moves. The other members of his team aren't as impressed. Joe spends too much time trying to wow the crowd, and not enough time helping the team. At tryouts for the freshman team, Joe is quickly cut. He needs to stop fooling around and prove he has what it takes to stay in the game.
Hoop Kings
by Charles R. Smith Jr.Cheer on twelve top basketball pros with a dynamic collection of verse by Charles R. Smith Jr., set against vibrant photos of the players in action. Tim Duncan cashes in double-digit points by banking it off the backboard. Kevin Garnett makes his new-and-improved moves in 3-D. As for the "Super Human Atomic Quake" Shaquille O'Neal, just open the foldout and see what it might take to fill his gargantuan shoes (shown actual size). With pumping, energetic, rap-inspired wordplay, Charles R. Smith Jr. profiles the distinctive playing styles of twelve of the best players in basketball. A striking cover treatment, arresting design, and eye-catching action photos make HOOP KINGS a guaranteed magnet for kids who love basketball--and a valuable find for teachers who love language.
Hoop Queen (Kylie Jean)
by Marci PeschkeKylie Jean is usually good at everything she tries. So how come learning to play basketball is so hard?
Hoop Queens
by Charles R. Smith Jr.Cheer on twelve professional women basketball players with a collection of vivid poems by Charles R. Smith Jr. set against vibrant photographs of the players in action. Seven-foot-two-inch Margo Dydek blocks shots like a "Fly Swatter." Ticha Penicheiro feeds the ball to her teammates like a "Chef ... mixing / and tossing / and chopping / and whipping." And then there's "Fire Starter" Chamique Holdsclaw, rapidly racking up points and "blazing a trail with moves that scorch." These are just three of the twelve women profiled by Charles R. Smith Jr. in a remarkable group of poems honoring the unique talents and determination of some of the best female players in professional basketball. With its arresting visual layout, action photographs on craft paper, and kinetic lyrics illustrating each player's style, HOOP QUEENS will grab the attention of any kid who loves basketball - and score a slam-dunk with teachers of poetry. The book's special cover treatment includes a cloth spine and cover stamping, giving a textured feel.
Hooper Finds a Family
by Jane PaleyHe's endearing. He's funny. He's a survivor. Here comes Hooper, one plucky, spunky dog whose warm spirit and goofy personality are irresistible. Hooper tells his own dramatic rescue tale after being left homeless in the wake of Hurricane Katrina and taking a daring trip from New Orleans to New York to meet his new family. He tells of the terrifying force of Katrina, his trials in the shelter, and being the new dog on the block in a city far from home. As Hooper struggles to find his place, he learns to overcome his fear of water and faces down feisty squirrels as well as the resident bully and top dog in his new neighborhood. In a moving tale of adventure and triumph based on a true story, meet this tenacious puppy who makes an incredible journey in search of home.