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In Darkling Wood
by Emma CarrollFor fans of The Girl Who Drank the Moon, The Secret Garden, and Tuck Everlasting, In Darkling Wood is a spine-tingling novel with a forthright, modern heroine and more than a hint of mystery and magic. When Alice is suddenly bundled off to her estranged grandmother’s Nell’s house, there’s nothing good about it, except the beautiful Darkling Wood at the end of the garden—but Nell wants to have it cut down. Alice feels at home there, at peace. She even finds a friend, a girl named Flo. But Flo doesn’t go to the local school, and no one in town has heard of her. When Flo shows Alice the surprising secrets of Darkling Wood, Alice starts to wonder: what is real? And can she find out in time to save the wood from destruction? ★ "A haunting and poignant exploration of family, loss, and redemption."—Booklist, Starred Review★ "A tale brimming with emotion and atmosphere....[In Darkling Wood] is absorbing and well written. Hand this to readers who enjoy fantasy, fairy tales, and magical realism."—School Library Journal, Starred Review"Magic and mystery adds appeal to this already compelling family drama...and Carroll manages to wrap all of the threads into a wholly satisfying ending."—Bulletin"Beautifully drawn, and the pragmatic prose and completely modern language (except for the letters) ground the story. The fairies aren't covered in pixie dust here. Carroll is becoming well-known in her native England; this book should win her American fans."-Kirkus Reviews
In Deeper Waters
by F.T. LukensForbidden magic, high-seas adventure and love . . . the perfect LGBTQ+ romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author F. T. Lukens is here! Perfect for fans of Rainbow Rowell, Daughter of the Pirate King and Adam Silvera. Prince Tal has waited a long time for his coming-of-age tour – a chance to explore his family&’s kingdom. When his ship&’s crew discovers a mysterious prisoner on a derelict vessel, Tal feels an intense connection with the roguish Athlen. So when Athlen leaps overboard and disappears, Tal is heartbroken. But it&’s not long before Athlen turns up on dry land, very much alive, and as charming – and secretive – as ever. When Tal is kidnapped in a plot to reveal his powers and destroy his family, Athlen might be his only hope. But can Tal trust him?Funny, subversive, romantic fantasy from New York Times bestselling author F. T. Lukens. Look out for So This is Ever After and Spell Bound.
In Defiance of Hitler: The Secret Mission of Varian Fry
by Carla Killough McClaffertyOn August 4, 1940, an unassuming American journalist named Varian Fry made his way to Marseilles, France, carrying in his pockets the names of approximately two hundred artists and intellectuals – all enemies of the new Nazi regime. As a volunteer for the Emergency Rescue Committee, Fry's mission was to help these refugees flee to safety, then return home two weeks later. As more and more people came to him for assistance, however, he realized the situation was far worse than anyone in America had suspected – and his role far greater than he had imagined. He remained in France for over a year, refusing to leave until he was forcibly evicted. At a time when most Americans ignored the World War II atrocities in Europe, Varian Fry engaged in covert operations, putting himself in great danger, to save strangers in a foreign land. He was instrumental in the rescue of over two thousand refugees, including the novelist Heinrich Mann and the artist Marc Chagall.
In The Desert: Explore The World Level G Set (Explore the World)
by Rose LewisA desert is a place that gets very little rain. This book will tell us about some of the plants and animals that are found in deserts.
In Disguise!: Undercover with Real Women Spies
by Ryan Ann HunterInvestigate real-life adventures of espionage in this collection of impressive and inspiring profiles.Spanning more than 300 years and numerous countries, In Disguise! details the lives of some of history’s most daring women, all of whom risked their lives to stand up for their beliefs. Originally published a decade ago, this fully updated and expanded edition of In Disguise! profiles twenty-eight daring international secret agents, from Harriet Tubman, who freed hundreds of slaves during the Civil War, to Eva Wu, who hid secret messages in her hair to aid the Chinese Revolution, to the modern-day exploits of former CIA agent Valerie Plame. With riveting narratives, fun quizzes to determine if you have what it takes to go undercover, secret-agent trivia, and short spotlight bios, In Disguise! is sure to engage and inspire.
In Dreams
by Erica OrloffInception meets Unearthly in this hot romance for fans of Meg Cabot's Abandon Series! In the land of nightmares, she finds the man of her dreams... He haunts her in her dreams. She is always searching, looking for the man who calls her from afar, a disembodied voice who knows everything about her. But when she discovers the unimaginable secret her family has hidden for so long, her dreams--and her nightmares--invade her reality. Her true love beckons, but the terrors await her. . . . Can she find him in time, or will their love--and her life--be destroyed? Sixteen-year-old Iris has a recurring dream a long corridor of many doors, and behind each door a hidden world--some magical, some terrifying. But always she is searching for the man who calls to her--the man of her dreams--who knows everything about her, who stirs feelings in her she's never felt before. When she discovers her father is actually the god of dreams, her nightmares and dreams follow her into reality, with both frightening and romantic results. Hunted by the god of nightmares, stalked by the horrifying creatures of the underworld, Iris must try to navigate both her worlds, as she tries to finally be with Sebastian, the man of her dreams. Can she triumph over the dangers that have haunted her forever, and be with Sebastian, or will terrors ultimately destroy them both?
In Ecstasy
by Kate MccaffreyA best friend sinks into a quicksand of teenage addictions. Sophie and Mia have been best friends for most of their 15 years. Sophie is popular, so when she suggests they try ecstasy, Mia figures it can't hurt her own chances with the in crowd.
In Ecstasy
by Kate MccaffreyMia and Sophie have been best friends forever — but that's all about to change. Experimenting with alcohol, flirting with boys, and dabbling in drugs, their lives quickly spiral out of control. There is little currently available for young readers — and their parents — that accurately reflects both the appeal and the consequences of drug use from a teenage perspective, making this an important and valuable novel.
In Flanders Fields
by Norman JorgensenAn eloquent counterpoint to the senselessness and inhumanity of war, In Flanders Fields tells the story of a young homesick World War I soldier who risks his life to cross the no-man's-land and rescue a robin caught in the barbed wire that separates the opposing forces.
In The Forest
by Michèle DufresneThis informational text features quality, full-page photographs of animals that live in the forest.
In Freedom's Cause
by G. A. HentyIn Freedom's Cause: A Story of Wallace and Bruce is the gripping tale of the 13th century rebellion of the people of Scotland. Though time has burnished the feats of these great heroes, Wallace and Bruce were real people whose courage, loyalty, and ingenuity are inspirational even today. The story is full of adventure, friendship, loyalty, honor, heroics, and history.
In Freedom's Cause: A Story of Wallace and Bruce
by G. A. HentyAt the end of the thirteenth century, the oppressed people of Scotland rebelled against their despised English ruler, Edward Longshanks. In Freedom's Cause recounts the Scots' desperate but ultimately triumphant struggle in the face of overwhelming odds — a hard-fought series of battles conducted under the leadership of William Wallace and Robert Bruce.Time has burnished the feats of these great heroes to mythic proportions, but Wallace and Bruce were real people. This gripping tale of courage, loyalty, and ingenuity recounts their deeds within an accurate historical context. Readers join their company alongside a fictional protagonist, young Archie Forbes, whose estates have been wrongfully confiscated. Archie forms a group of scouts to fight alongside the legendary Scottish chieftains (who were memorably portrayed in the film Braveheart) for their country's independence.In Freedom's Cause is one among the many historical novels for young readers by George Alfred Henty. A storyteller who specialized in blending authentic historical facts with exciting fictional characters, Henty produced more than 140 books and achieved a reputation as "The Prince of Storytellers." Immensely popular and widely used in schools for many years, Henty's novels continue to fire young imaginations with their spirited tales of adventure amid exciting historical eras.
In Front of God and Everybody (The Confessions of April Grace)
by K. D. MccriteIf God wanted April Grace to be kind to her neighbors, He should have made them nicer!Growing up in the country is never easy, but it sure is funny--especially if you happen to have a sister obsessed with being glamorous, a grandma just discovering make-up, hippie friends who never shower, and brand new neighbors from the city who test everyone's patience. From disastrous dye jobs to forced apologies and elderly date tagalongs, you'll laugh 'til you cry as you read the Confessions of April Grace! Here are just a couple of April's thoughts: On her sister, Myra Sue: "How anyone can be that dumb and still be able to eat with a fork is beyond me." On senior citizen lovebirds: "What if they started smooching right at the table in front of God and everybody?"In spite of all the loony characters in her life, April Grace is able to learn from her parents as they share the love of God--to even the craziest of characters!
In The Garden (Rigby PM Plus Starters #Magenta (Level 1))
by RigbyA learn-to-read story about insects, spiders and other garden creatures.
In Good Faith (The Horseshoe Trilogies #4)
by Lucy DanielsJosie is happy that Faith has found a home with Jill Atterbury. Jill hasn't been able to ride a horse since she was injured in a car accident, but little by little she takes up riding again on Faith. As Josie moves into a new home and settles into a new life, her visits with Jill and Faith teach her about difficult transitions.
In Grandma's Arms
by Jayne C. SheltonKaren Katz and Jayne Shelton's loving story of a child and her grandmother--now in board book!Karen Katz and Jayne Shelton's loving story of a child and her grandmother--now in board book!Sitting in the Storybook Chair, in Grandma's arms, you can go anywhere!From deserts to forests, and up through the sky -- come along on one granddaughter's adventure, and ride the wave of words as reading takes her and her grandma 'round the world!
In Grandma's Attic (Grandma's Attic Series #1)
by Arleta RichardsonHere are tales--faithfully recalled for the young and old alike, a yardstick to another day when life was simpler, perhaps richer; when the treasures of family life and love were passed from generation to generation.
In Grandma's Attic
by Arleta Richardson Patrice BartonA young girl delights in her grandmother's stories of days gone by, sparked by keepsakes and simple questions, Grandma shares marvelous stories of mischief , discovery, and laughter, such as the time she accidentally lost the family buggy. Part of the bestselling Grandma's Attic series, these charming tales--updated with delightful new illustrations--will whisk you away to another time and place. And you'll find something worth far more than any treasure or keepsake...timeless lessons of life and faith!
In The Grip Of Winter
by Colin DannIn the depths of winter, with snow thick on the ground, Badger lies alone and injured. No one knows where he is, and the icy cold is tightening its grip every second.What will happen to Badger? And can the other animals of Farthing Wood survive the harsh cold and piercing hunger that winter has brought?
In Happy Hollow
by Rutherford Montgomery"Who’s Mink?” Elmer asked. “He and Badger and Owl run things here in the hollow,’ the rabbit explained. “We have a new order here, and everybody fits into it except skunks.” The rabbit waved a paw. “I have nothing to fear from foxes or coyotes or even Mink himself.” “This must be the end of the world,” Elmer said. “I guess I’ve seen it all.” Happy Hollow was quite a place. No human hunters were allowed to go there, and the animals themselves had set up all sorts of rules enforced by Owl and Mink. For instance, big animals couldn’t make a meal out of smaller ones, and skunks had to stay in the swamp. All this worked very well until Elmer, a little spotted skunk who considered himself the best all-around song-and- dance man and acrobat in California, arrived in Happy Hollow and decided to enter the summer festival contest. What happened then shouldn’t happen anywhere. Add to that the complications of Elmer’s personal life—the fact that he was the last of the spotted skunks except for one Plumey, who was having some rare adventures herself trying to find Elmer—and you have a gay book. It is full of the gentle humor that Rutherford Montgomery always invests in his stories, like Kildee House, about the wild animals he knows and loves. And Harold Berson’s delicate drawings capture the sprightly mood perfectly.
In Harm's Way: Jfk, World War Ii, And The Heroic Rescue Of Pt-109 (Scholastic Inc Reference Non-fiction Ser.)
by Iain MartinIn September 1941, young Jack Kennedy was appointed an Ensign in the U.S. Naval Reserve. After completing training and eager to serve, he volunteered for combat duty in the Pacific and was appointed commander of PT 109. On August 2, 1943, Kennedy's PT 109 and two others were on a night mission to ambush an enemy supply convoy when they were surprised by a massive Japanese destroyer. The unsuspecting Americans had only seconds to react as the Japanese captain turned his ship to ram directly into Kennedy's. PT 109 was cut in half by the collision, killing two of Kennedy's 12 crewmen and wounding several others in the explosion. In Harm's Way tells the gripping story of what happened next as JFK fought to save his surviving crew members who found themselves adrift in enemy waters. Photographs round out the exciting narrative in the first book to cover this adventurous tale for young readers.
In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Story of Its Survivors (True Rescue Series)
by Doug Stanton Michael J. TougiasA young readers edition of Doug Stanton and Michael J. Tougias' New York Times bestseller In Harm’s Way—a riveting World War II account of the greatest maritime disaster in US naval history."A masterful account of one of history's most poignant and tragic secrets." —#1 New York Times-bestelling author Lee ChildOn July 30, 1945, the U.S.S. Indianapolis was torpedoed in the South Pacific by a Japanese submarine. An estimated 300 men were killed upon impact; close to 900 sailors were cast into the Pacific Ocean, where they remained undetected by the navy for nearly four days and nights. Battered by a savage sea, they struggled to stay alive, fighting off sharks, hypothermia, and hallucinations. By the time rescue arrived, all but 316 men had died. The captain's subsequent court-martial left many questions unanswered: How did the navy fail to realize the Indianapolis was missing? And how did these 316 men manage to survive against all odds?New York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias adapts his histories of real life stories for young readers in his True Rescue Series, capturing the heroism and humanity of people on life-saving missions during maritime disasters.More Thrilling True Rescue Books:The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition)A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition)Into the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition)Attacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition)Rescue on the Bounty (Young Readers Edition)
In Harm's Way (Benjamin Pratt and the Keepers of the School #4)
by Adam Stower Andrew ClementsThe threat to the Keepers doubles in the fourth Keepers of the School adventure from Andrew Clements, the master of the school story. <P><P>Benjamin Pratt and his friends Jill and Robert are determined to save their school from destruction! <P>But just when it seems they've finally gotten the upper hand over that awful Janitor Lyman, they're caught completely off guard by his next move: Lyman has called in reinforcements, and suddenly Benjamin, Jill, and Robert find themselves dodging not one evil janitor, but two. <P>That's right: Lyman's got himself a partner. And it quickly becomes clear that Wally, the new guy, is even more corrupt and menacing than Lyman. <P>Luckily, Ben's team has been growing, too. Plus, thanks to the latest safeguard, they also have a secret fund of millions of dollars. <P>But all the money in Massachusetts isn't enough to stop Lyman and Wally, not when they've come this far, and not when they are just about to put the most harmful part of their plan into play. <P>Could the next safeguard give the Keepers what they need--or has their battle to save the school already been sunk? <P><b>Lexile: 880L</b>
In Honor
by Jessi KirbyA devastating loss leads to an unexpected road trip in what Sarah Ockler calls a "beautiful, engaging journey with heart, humor, and just a pinch of Texas sass."Three days after learning of her brother Finn's death, Honor receives his last letter from Iraq. Devastated, she interprets his note as a final request and spontaneously sets off to California to fulfill it. At the last minute, she's joined by Rusty, Finn's former best friend. Rusty is the last person Honor wants to be with--he's cocky and obnoxious, just like Honor remembers, and she hasn't forgiven him for turning his back on Finn when he enlisted. But as they cover the dusty miles together in Finn's beloved 1967 Chevy Impala, long-held resentments begin to fade, and Honor and Rusty struggle to come to terms with the loss they share. As their memories of Finn merge to create a new portrait, Honor's eyes are opened to a side of her brother she never knew--a side that shows her the true meaning of love and sacrifice.