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Nancy Kerrigan: Heart of a Champion
by Mikki MorrissetteAs a young girl, Nancy Kerrigan had a dream: to become a world-class figure skater. With the support of her father and her mother, who is legally blind, she skated into the spotlight by winning a bronze medal at the 1992 Winter Olympics and a gold medal at the 1993 National championships. Then disaster struck. A frightening attack before the 1994 National championships injured her knee and threatened her Olympic hopes. But with courage and determination, Nancy battled back to compete at the 1994 Winter Olympics. Win or lose, Nancy Kerrigan has the heart of a champion. This is her inspiring story.
Nancy Kimball, Nurse's Aide
by Carli LaklanIt was Nancy's first day as a Nurse's Aide at big Mercy Hospital. Would she be chosen to stay on after her trial period? Not the way she was starting off, Nancy thought. But she had to make good. There was nothing Nancy had ever wanted as much as this chance to be a part of hospital life, to take care of the sick, to run errands for the doctors whose skilled hands made so many well again. Nancy learns that there are good reasons for all the rules; a life can depend on whether or not the least important rule is broken. As she realizes the importance of knowing how to handle responsibility, she finds herself growing up--not only in her own eyes but in those of Ned Collins, the good looking high school senior who wants to become a doctor himself. Even stern Nurse Simms decides, "Nancy, you will be a good nurse, if you study and work hard." And Nancy knows she has received high praise.
Nancy Knows
by Cybèle YoungAn unforgettable look at memory from one of Canada's premier author-illustrators. Art composed of stunning paper sculptures in the form of an adorable elephant make for a stand-out picture book -- one that will be remembered and treasured by young and old. Nancy knows she's forgotten something. Something important. When she tries to remember, she thinks of all kinds of other things instead. She remembers things she knows and things she doesn't quite know. She remembers things one way, then another. Sometimes she remembers with her ears or her stomach or even her heart. But Nancy knows she's still forgetting something. It's only when Nancy stops thinking altogether that she finally remembers the very important thing she's forgotten. Nancy Knows is the charming story of an elephant who remember lots of things, except the very thing she is trying to remember. Each spread of this whimsical, arresting picture book features fantastic miniature paper sculptures within expressive outlines of a puzzled pachyderm. It's a book not to be forgotten.
Nancy and Plum
by Betty Bard MacDonald"Nancy & Plum" is a children's book written by the world famous author Betty MacDonald, who wrote four popular "Mrs. Piggle Wiggle" children books, and also the adult books, "The Egg & I", "The Plague & I", "Anybody Can Do Anything" and "Onion In The Stew". "Nancy & Plum" was first published in 1952. It is a story Betty told her daughters, Joan and Anne, each night at bedtime, making it up as she went along. It is a delightful old fashioned Christmas story about two sisters, Nancy, 10 and Plum, 8, whose parents died in an accident. Their surviving relative is Uncle John, a wealthy bachelor with little patience or time for children. He puts the girls in Mrs. Monday's Boarding School in Heavenly Valley, persuaded by Mrs. Monday's promises and unctuous manner. But Mrs. Monday is an ogre who pampers her niece, Maribelle, and persecutes the other girls is her custody. Of the two sisters, Plum is the spunky one, leading Nancy on forays for food and initiating their running away. Plum, like that more famous orphan, Annie, is brave, innovative and energetic. There are lovely characters who are sympathetic and help the girls: Mr. & Mrs. Campbell, who find the girls on their farm and rescue them; Miss Waverly, the school teacher; Miss Appleby, the librarian; and Old Tom, caretaker at the orphanage. For contrast there is Miss Gronk the Sunday school teacher, who shares the role of villainess with Mrs. Monday. "Nancy & Plum" and "Mrs. Piggle Wiggle" were made into plays by the Seattle Children's Theater which were done exactly the way Betty would have wanted. They appealed to adults as well as children and are now being performed by other children's theaters throughout the United States.
Nancy's Mysterious Letter (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #8)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy receives a letter informing her that she is heir to a fortune. This story tells of her search for another Nancy Drew. Entwined mysteries of lost mail and same name confusion lead Nancy on adventures away from River Oaks. Beginning with Ira Dixon and the unfortunate loss of his mail bag, days before his retirement and stretching into an uncertain relationship with a grifting half brother, Nancy wants to help. Making it even more interesting is Nancy's receipt of a letter from England notifying her that Nancy Smith Drew has a significant inheritance awaiting her. Nancy must solve the name confusion puzzle and find Nancy Smith Drew to ensure the inheritance is given to its rightful owner. Follow Nancy as she has football fun interwoven as she solves her puzzles in "Nancy's Mysterious Letter." Beginning in the late 1950s, the first 34 Nancy Drew books were revised and condensed. This version is the text originally published in 1932--from an Applewood facsimile reproduction of the first edition.
Nancy's Mysterious Letter: Nancy's Mysterious Letter (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #8)
by Carolyn KeeneBy mistake Nancy Drew receives a letter from England intended for an heiress, also named Nancy Drew. <P><P>When Nancy undertakes a search for the missing young woman, it becomes obvious that a ruthless, dangerous man is determined to prevent her from finding the heiress or himself. Clues that Nancy unearths lead her to believe that the villainous Edgar Nixon plans to marry the heiress and then steal her inheritance.
Nancy's Story, 1765 (Colonial Williamsburg: Young Americans)
by Joan Lowery NixonIn 1765, twelve-year-old Nancy worries about the effect of the British Stamp Act on her father's silversmith business in Williamsburg and about how to get along with her new stepmother.
Nanda the Naughty Gnome
by Tiffany MandrakeNanda knows that she is really a good fairy princess, but no one believes her .Instead they think she is a lazy and wilful little gnome. So when Nanda gets the chance to look after the good fairy Willow Gracecloud's cottage she is delighted, because if she does a good job, she might just win a place at Miss Kisses' Academy of Sweetness for Little Fairies.
Nani Ki Rochak Kahaniyan
by Yamini PrashantYamini Prashant is the author of the interesting story of the 'Nani Ki Rochak Kahaniyan'. The book about Lewis and Emily's grandmother stories. She tells them interesting stories when they went her home in vacation.
Nanny Fox & the Three Little Pigs
by Georgie AdamsArnold Fox - the Nanny to Mrs Buff Orpington's chicks - is back in the follow up to the charming NANNY FOX. When Nanny Fox and the chicks visit their friends the three little pigs, they dress up just for fun - until Arnold's hungry family come hunting. Will the Big Bad Wolf come to their rescue?
Nanny Piggins and The Wicked Plan (Nanny Piggins #2)
by Dan Santat R. A. SprattThe world's most fabulous nanny pig is back in this side-splitting sequel to The Adventures of Nanny Piggins! When Mr. Green announces his diabolical plan-he has decided to get married-his children are horrified. Because if he finds a wife, he'll get fire their beloved nanny. Breakfast without chocolate? Never! Someone must stop him, and Nanny Piggins is just the pig to do it!R.A. Spratt's delightfully funny follow-up to her award-winning debut is chock-full of surprising adventures for the feisty Nanny Piggins and the adorable children, from being blasted out of a cannon with an arrogant armadillo to dueling a Gypsy Queen over a pit of fire. Dan Santat is back again with his quirky and wonderfully charming illustrations that capture the fun and high-flying spirit of these hilarious stories.
Nanny Piggins and the Runaway Lion (Nanny Piggins #3)
by Dan Santat R. A. SprattA flying pig's job is never done...With a runaway lion loose in the neighborhood, Derrick, Samantha, and Michael feel scared. Nanny Piggins feels like a slice of cake. And Boris feels like that lion looks strangely familiar...But if there was ever a pig who could tame both lion and lion tamer, it's Nanny Piggins! She also revolutionizes the sport of ski jumping, introduces hot-pink leotards to the local Neighborhood Watch, and demonstrates trapeze skills on a moving bus-all while thwarting Mr. Green's attempt to send the children to Nicaragua. R. A. Spratt's third book in the delightfully madcap Nanny Piggins series is filled with more high-flying adventures, more outrageous characters, and more chocolate cake than ever before!
Nanny X
by Madelyn RosenbergWhat kind of a nanny wears a motorcycle jacket, mirrored sunglasses, and a straw hat with flowers on top? When ten-year-old Ali and eight-year-old Jake find out that an odd woman who calls herself Nanny X is going to care for them, they're worried. They see her speak into a diaper. Even weirder, the diaper actually seems to be answering her. Everything begins to make sense when the kids discover Nanny X's secret identity. It turns out that Ali, Jake, and their toddler sister are in for a wild ride as they help Nanny X with a mysterious mission.
Nanny X Returns
by Madelyn RosenbergIn their second adventure, Ali, Jake and Eliza go fishing with Nanny X, only there is something fishy about their catch -- it's robotic. While the gang wonders about this strange occurrence, a robotic squirrel shows up and tries to steal Nanny X's computer disguised as a box of baby wipes. Meanwhile, the president has been given an ultimatum to put a sculpture of an angler on view on the White House lawn. Nanny X wonders if these weird incidents are connected, and a series of investigations yields non-stop action and humor in this sequel to Nanny X, which was called a "a fun and funny blend of Spy Kids and Mary Poppins" by Kirkus Reviews.
Nanook
by Larry Hulsey Austin HulseyA tale of a father, a son, and a fishing trip in the wilderness of Alaska that will delight readers young and old. Nanook is an exciting story of an Inuit father and son&’s fishing expedition in the Alaskan tundra. Young Nanook is about to embark on an adventure that will test his responsibility and his readiness to provide for his family. But one dangerous decision will teach him a lifelong lesson . . . From the rushing waters and abundant salmon of the Canning River to his close encounter with dreadful Old One Ear, Nanook&’s journey leads to a message that shows the unbreakable love between father and son.
Nanook, Santa and the Angel: A Christmas Story for Everyone!
by T. C. McKennarThree weeks before Christmas, 1999: Santa Claus receives a desperate call from the Reindeer Foundation. All their reindeer have fallen sick, and so Santa will need to find alternative transport. How will Santa be able to deliver the Christmas presents this year? When the northern angels who oversee Santa’s activities gather to discuss the problem, a tiny Inuit angel called Mai-Say offers an unexpected solution: huskies, powered by the magic of the Aurora Borealis! The man charged with undertaking this mission is Nanook, who lives in Kwuantok, Alaska. With his sledge and team of huskies, Nanook sets out on the journey to Santaland... Let Santa and his friends take you on a momentous journey: a flight of love and generosity with Nanook, Star and the huskies… prepare for lift-off!
Nanotechnologist (Cool Science Careers)
by Ann HeinrichsDid you ever wonder what it would be like to work with things so tiny you need special microscopes to see them? That is exactly what nanotechnologists do. These specialists work with the smallest units of matter to make new products and improve existing ones.
Nantucket Blue (Nantucket Blue)
by Leila HowlandFor Cricket Thompson, a summer like this one will change everything. A summer spent on Nantucket with her best friend, Jules Clayton, and the indomitable Clayton family. A summer when she'll make the almost unattainable Jay Logan hers. A summer to surpass all dreams. Some of this turns out to be true. Some of it doesn't. When Jules and her family suffer a devastating tragedy that forces the girls apart, Jules becomes a stranger whom Cricket wonders whether she ever really knew. And instead of lying on the beach working on her caramel-colored tan, Cricket is making beds and cleaning bathrooms to support herself in paradise for the summer. But it's the things Cricket hadn't counted on --most of all, falling hard for someone who should be completely off-limits. -- that turn her dreams into an exhilarating, bittersweet reality. A beautiful future is within her grasp, and Cricket must find the grace to embrace it. If she does, her life could be the perfect shade of Nantucket blue. "[Howland] evokes the Nantucket setting vividly . . . when it comes to indulgent beach reading, sometimes it's more fun to get pushed over by a wave than to stay safely on your towel." -- The New York Times "Readers should feel empowered by Cricket's efforts to grow up into a strong, honest, and emotionally intelligent young woman, even as they are enchanted by the romantic and exclusive island setting. This is a natural beach read, but will easily win Howland year-round fans, too." -Publishers Weekly, starred review "Sand, secrets, Nantucket Reds, and romance. A fresh, feel-good debut." -- Boston Globe "Utterly romantic and fun. I didn't want Nantucket Blue to end." -- New York Times best-selling author Jenny Han "Several elements in this novel make it a little more than just another summer romance. Cricket's struggle to define herself apart from Jules, her decision to follow her heart, and her realization that she can rise above her parents' divorce make this a story that many teens will find absorbing." --VOYA "It's going to be the perfect summer for Providence teenager Cricket Thompson. She'll live with her friend Jules' family in their Nantucket house and pursue Jay Logan, the boy of her dreams. But tragedy strikes Jules' life and everything changes, including their friendship. Cricket does end up on Nantucket, but living in the inn where she works long, hard hours. To her surprise, she falls in love with entirely the wrong person -- and learns how magical love can be. A rich satisfying novel for high school students (and older)." -- Providence Journal "Fans of Sarah Dessen will find much to like here, as the charm of this summery yarn lies in Cricket's open appeal. Readers will root for her as she falls down, takes her lumps, and moves forward to her final year in high school, always remembering what she learned under the Nantucket sun." -- Library Journal
Nantucket Red (Nantucket Blue)
by Leila HowlandCricket Thompson's lifetime of overachieving has paid off: she's headed to Brown University in the fall, with a spot on the lacrosse team and a scholarship that covers almost everything. Who knew living in the dorm cost money? An Ivy League education seems to mean living at home for the next four years. When Cricket is offered the chance to earn enough cash to afford a real college experience, she heads back to Nantucket for the summer. But the faraway island challenges Cricket in ways she hadn't anticipated. It's hard to focus on earning money for next year, when she finds her world opening up in entirely new ways???to art, to travel, and, most unexpectedly, to a future completely different from the one she has been working toward her whole life. A friendship blossoms with Ben, the gorgeous surfer and bartender who encourages Cricket to be free, even as she smarts at the pain of seeing Zack, her first love, falling for her worst enemy. But one night, when Cricket finally lets herself break all her own rules, she realizes she may have ruined her carefully constructed future with one impulsive decision. Cricket must dig deep to fight for her future, discovering that success isn't just about reaching goals, but also about listening to what she's been trying to ignore???her own heart.
Nantucket Summer [Nantucket Blue and Nantucket Red bind-up] (Nantucket Blue)
by Leila HowlandFollow the exploits of Cricket Thompson as she explores the alluring island of Nantucket and faces the unexpected in this collection of Leila Howland's first two novels. Nantucket BlueFor Cricket, a summer on Nantucket with her best friend Jules is a life-changing dream come true. That is, until Jules and her family suffer a devastating tragedy, and Jules becomes a stranger. And instead of lying on the beach working on her tan, Cricket is making beds and cleaning bathrooms to support herself in paradise. But it's the things she hadn't counted on-most of all, falling hard for someone who should be completely off-limits-that turn her dreams into an exhilarating, bittersweet reality.Nantucket RedCricket is headed to Brown University in the fall, but to help pay for her living expenses, she returns to work on Nantucket for the summer, where she finds challenges she hadn't anticipated. As her world opens up in new ways, Cricket questions the future she's been working toward her whole life. With the pull of a love triangle complicating everything, she'll have to learn that success isn't just about reaching goals, but also about listening to what she's been trying to ignore-her own heart.Praise for Nantucket Blue "[Howland] evokes the Nantucket setting vividly . . . when it comes to indulgent beach reading, sometimes it's more fun to get pushed over by a wave than to stay safely on your towel." -The New York Times"Sand, secrets, Nantucket Reds, and romance. A fresh, feel-good debut." -The Boston Globe*"Readers should feel empowered by Cricket's efforts to grow up into a strong, honest, and emotionally intelligent young woman, even as they are enchanted by the romantic and exclusive island setting. This is a natural beach read, but will easily win Howland year-round fans, too." -Publishers Weekly, starred review"Fans of Sarah Dessen will find much to like here, as the charm of this summery yarn lies in Cricket's open appeal." -Library Journal "[Cricket's] story is told in a way that is both engaging and alluring. Definitely a standout novel in its genre." -School Library JournalPraise for Nantucket Red"Enjoyable and introspective, this is more than just a summer beach read." -Kirkus Reviews"In this novel about finding oneself and following your heart, Howland creates a character that readers will be cheering for from beginning to end." -VOYA "Nantucket Red is an engaging continuation of Cricket's story, and its pace is perfect for a long weekend or beach read." -School Library Journal
Naomi
by Berniece RabeThe fortune-teller had said that Naomi would die before her fourteenth birthday, and the fortune-teller had a habit of being right. Was there any way for Naomi to avoid her fate? She tried, Lord knows. She had her mother to tell her to peel the potatoes thin, to work hard, to waste nothing-- for that would win her a husband, and getting married was the only future a girl could hope for. Naomi took pains with her peeling. She tried working hard and making herself marriageable. She even hitched up the nervous new horse for her brother Abe. Maybe that way God would notice her and extend her time on earth. But nothing turned out the way she planned, and that birthday loomed closer and closer. In the end it was visiting nurse Sarah Mitchell who showed Naomi that there was more to life than just avoiding fate, that there were more services for women to perform than just making thin potato peels. In this realistic novel of a Missouri farm in the 1930's, author Berniece Rabe brings to life a family of real people facing real problems and introduces us to original thinker Naomi Bradley, who blunders her way toward a fateful birthday. And beyond?
Naomi Knows It's Springtime
by Virginia L. KrollIt's springtime. Naomi knows the season has arrived by hearing its familiar sounds and savoring its tastes and smells. The squeaks of newborn nestlings, the sweetness of chocolate custard, the perfume of lilies and lilacs that grow in her yard all serve as gentle hints that winter has finally faded away. But can this vibrant young blind girl experience all that spring has to offer?
Naomi Osaka: Grand Slam Champ (Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports)
by Cheryl KimNaomi Osaka is the first Asian tennis player to hold the number one singles ranking in the Women's Tennis Association. She started to make a name for herself at 16 and is now known around the world. Osaka has defeated the toughest players in the league and her talent continues to rise each year. Read more about this skilled tennis star!
Naomi Teitelbaum Ends the World (Golems and Goblins)
by Samara ShankerA magical Bat Mitzvah gift gets out of control and thrusts a girl into a supernatural quest with the fate of the world at stake in this spooky middle grade adventure that&’s perfect for fans of Aru Shah.Naomi Teitelbaum is so ready for her Bat Mitzvah. Her prayers are memorized and she&’s definitely got a handle on her Torah portion (well, almost). Then she gets a mysterious gift: a tiny clay Golem. To Naomi&’s shock, it comes to life—and obeys her every command. At first, this small magical helper seems like the best Bat Mitzvah gift ever. But with each command, the Golem grows…and gets harder to hide. And creepy, unnatural creatures like dybbuks, demons, and a congregation of ghosts have started following Naomi around. To keep herself out of trouble and the Golem out of harm&’s way, Naomi gives the Golem well-intended instructions: save the world. Unfortunately, this leaves more room for interpretation than Naomi thought. Before long, the Golem is wreaking havoc all over Los Angeles, and only Naomi and her friends can stop it.
Naomi and Ely's No Kiss List
by David Levithan Rachel CohnA witty, hip and highly entertaining exploration of love, friendship and misunderstanding, by two stars of the New York YA publishing scene. Naomi (funny and gorgeous) and Ely (funny, gorgeous and gay) live in the same apartment block. They've been soul mates since forever, sharing clothes, music, in-jokes, adventures . . . they even have a 'no-kiss' list of people who are absolutely off-limits for kissing (as an insurance policy against a Naomi and Ely breakup). But what if they don't love each other in quite the same way, or play by the same rules? When Ely kisses Naomi's current boyfriend, the fault lines in their relationship begin to crack . . . A quirky New York story of friendship, love and all life's funny complications.