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Angel of Death
by Alane FergusonBeing a coroner’s assistant means that Cameryn has seen more gore than your average seventeen-year-old. But even Cammie is shocked when Kyle O’Neil, the most popular guy in school, discovers the gruesome corpse of their English teacher murdered in his own bed. As Cammie gets involved in the case, she finds herself drawn to Kyle, and considers trusting him with the secret that she can’t even tell her father. But when their relationship starts to move toward romance, the struggle to solve the case of her teacher’s death intensifies. Will Cameryn be too preoccupied to identify the killer in time? .
Angel of God, My Guardian Dear
by Mary Elizabeth Tebo FSPHelp your children meet their guardian angels! Our guardian angels protect us, keep us company, and inspire us to pray and to perform acts of kindness. This charming board book explains God's special gift of guardian angels to little ones ages 1-3. With Read-Aloud narration that lets kids explore the book independently. Vibrant pictures illustrate various situations in a child's life and depict the guardian angel present with the child. Concluding with the traditional prayer to the guardian angel, children are encouraged to meet theirs!
Angel of Hope
by Lurlene McdanielWhen Heather Barlow returns from Africa, the joy she felt during her missionary trip fades. She's still suffering from unresolved grief over the death of her friend Ian, and now that she's back home in the United States, she feels directionless. And while Heather has changed a great deal, her family has not. She is discouraged to see that her sister, Amber, seems no more mature than when Heather left, her parents no less involved with a medical practice that caters to the wealthy. Heather's sense of purpose is renewed when she persuades her mother to travel with her back to Uganda to try to save the baby she rescued on her mission trip. But when Heather becomes ill and cannot undertake the journey, Amber agrees to go in her place. Now Amber must emerge from her sister's shadow to grapple with the age-old question, "Am I my brother's keeper?"
Angel of Mercy
by Lurlene McdanielHeather Barlow has always been an idealist and now that she's finished high school, she's ready to make a difference in the world. After graduation, she joins a mission group on a hospital mercy ship sailing to Africa. Once she's left the ship on the Kenyan coast and is stationed at a hospital in Uganda, however, Heather is not really prepared to face the disease, famine, and misery she encounters. Ian McCollum is also among the medical staff in Uganda. Ian has left his native Scotland to help those threatened by a world of indifference. When Heather meets Ian, she finds her heart quickens and she's happy to be alive. But as the weeks pass, Heather finds her idealism vanishing amid the overcrowded refugee camps and orphanages; misery is everywhere. Only Ian can see beyond the horror and help Heather understand that the world can be changed by saving those in need, one by one.
Angel of the Battlefield
by Ann HoodWhile exploring The Treasure Chest, Felix and Maisie are transported to a Massachusetts farm in 1836. Disappointed that they have not landed in their beloved New York City, they wonder why they were brought to Massachusetts to meet a young girl named Clara Barton. Perhaps Clara has a message for the twins? Or maybe they have one for her? .
Angel on the Square (The Russian Saga #1)
by Gloria WhelanIn the fall of 1914, safe behind palace walls, Katya Ivanova sees St. Petersburg as a magical place. The daughter of a lady-in-waiting to the Empress, Katya spends all her time with the Grand Duchesses; the royal family feels like her own. But outside the palace, a terrible war is sweeping through Europe, and Russia is beginning to crumble under the weight of a growing revolution. Now, as Katya's once-certain future begins to dissolve, she must seek to understand what is happening to her beloved country and, for the first time in her life, take charge of her own destiny.
Angel's Blood
by Olga Hoekstra Stefanie HicksLilith Adams thought she found her place in the Guardhouse, safe in the arms of Gabriel. Nothing seems to be further from the truth, as Gabriel went and left her. Without any explanation, without even saying goodbye. Now, four years later, he's back. At the exact same time as what can only be described as the end of time. Again Lilith is drawn into a war, one with an enemy in the form of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. This time she is fighting for a life that is very dear to her. To have a chance at victory, Lilith will have to work together with the archangel who broke her heart and with the devil himself. Everything's fair in love and war, even in the after life.
Angel's Choice
by Lauren Baratz-LogstedAll I remember is the sensation of things slipping away from me....In one night Angel Hansen's life changes forever: She has sex for the first time. Not that she remembers the act itself -- not the pain or the pleasure. But she is left with something that will never let her forget it: an unplanned pregnancy. Angel must make a choice. Abortion? Adoption? Keep it? None of these choices are easy and none of them are perfect. But there is one thing Angel is sure of. Whatever choice she makes, it must be the right one for her. Braced with that knowledge, Angel faces the toughest decision of her life.
Angel's Grace
by Tracey BaptisteGrace has always had wild red hair like no one else in her family and a birthmark on her shoulder that her mother told her was the mark of an angel. When Grace is sent from New York to spend the summer with her grandmother in Trinidad, she looks through the family album and discovers a blurred photograph of a stranger with a birthmark -- her birthmark -- and Grace is full of questions. No one is able to identify the man in the photo, and Grace is left with no choice but to find out who he is and what he might mean to her. What Grace does not know is that her search will lead to a discovery about herself and her family that she never could have imagined. Tracey Baptiste's first novel is a tender coming-of-age story set on the island of Trinidad. Angel's Grace explores the meaning of identity and truth, and the unbreakable ties of a family bound by love.
Angel's Mother's Boyfriend
by Judy DeltonTen-year-old Angel finds plenty to worry about when she learns that her mother's new boyfriend is a clown. When Angel's mother begins acting strangely after her vacation, Angel knows it has something to do with the mysterious letters from Washington, D. C. Soon Angel convinces herself that her mother must be in danger for not paying her taxes! Angel swings into action, scheming to earn bail money and creating escape plans. But when it turns out the letters are actually from Rudy, the charming man Mrs. O'Leary met on her vacation, Angel isn't as relieved as she should be. Besides being a threat to their family, he is after all, a professional clown ... Worrywart Angel and her little brother, Rags, will delight old fans and new readers alike as they face an unusual dilemma with typically hilarious results.
Angel's Mother's Wedding
by Judy DeltonAngel's mother is getting married at the end of the summer but she isn't getting ready. No plans to buy a wedding gown, cake, or flowers. She's not sending invitations or choosing bridesmaids. All she keeps saying is that it's going to be a small wedding because it's her second one. Rudy, who will become Angel and Rags' father says it will be the first wedding for the children so it should be special. As the wedding approaches Angel has some upsetting experiences. She gets lost out in the country when she should be babysitting for her five-year-old brother Rags. She attends a wacky wedding shower that seems like a Halloween party but turns out to be fun, anyway. Some things Angel worries about turn out not to be problems. Other things she didn't even think of turn out to be super, embarrassing problems. With all the commotion and craziness, something happens during the ceremony that instantly makes all the problems vanish. Pictures are described. There are more funny books about Angel and her little brother in the Bookshare collection. Look for Angel in Charge, Angel's Mother's Boyfriend, Angel's Mother's Baby, Angel Spreads Her Wings and Angel Bites The Bullet. Judy Delton, the author of the Angel books has also written nearly 40 books all about the adventures of a scout troop for boys and girls called Pee Wee Scouts. Try them out and the reading fun will go on and on!
Angela and Diabola
by Lynne Reid BanksWicked, hilarious magic in an acclaimed novel of good and evil twins, from The New York Times bestselling author of The Indian in the Cupboard. Twins "Angela and Diabola" are as different as day and night. From the moment they are born, Angela is beautiful, loving, and perfect in every way. Diabola is ugly, unpleasant, and troublesome in direct proportion. No one knows what to do about the horrid child, and only her twin Angela has the power to affect her -- but at a terrible price. "A wickedly comic novel....A modern fairy tale in form, arch in style".
Angela and the Broken Heart (Angela #3)
by Nancy K. Robinson[From the back cover] "Nathaniel seemed to be in another world. “Angela," he said in a dreamy voice. "Do you think two people can be destined for each other?" Angela had a funny feeling in her stomach. "Think of it," Nathaniel said. "Just one in five billion." Angela nodded. She had goose bumps on her arms. Ever since he started high school, Nathaniel has been acting like a different person. Angela wants him to meet her friend Mandy's older sister, but Nathaniel just doesn't seem to have time for her or her friends anymore. To make matters worse, her classmate Eddie Bishop hasn't returned to school this year, and Angela has something very important to tell him." You will be surprised to find that whether they are in second grade, middle school or high school, kids are thinking about having special girlfriends or boyfriends and they can help each other when their hearts are breaking in funny and amazing ways. RL 5, Ages 8-12. There are more books in the Bookshare Library about Angela and her family and friends. Look for: Mom, You're Fired!, Oh Honestly, Angela! and Angela, Private Citizen
Angela's Airplane
by Robert Munsch Michael MartchenkoWhile looking for her lost father at the airport, Angela ends up in the cockpit of a plane. She decides to push just one button, and then another ... and another ...
Angela's Aliens (Investigators of the Unknown #4)
by Janet Taylor LisleWhen their best friend changes drastically, the Investigators suspect extraterrestrial troubleGeorgina and Poco should not be climbing an apple tree in the dark. But Poco, who talks to animals, has recently developed a serious crush on a robin, and she gets worried when the bird doesn&’t return to his nest one night. Poco convinces her friend to come with her to check on the nest, and while they&’re peering through the tree branches, they see strange glowing objects in the sky. The array of lights can only mean one thing: aliens. The next morning, Poco&’s robin returns and, more importantly, so does Angela. Angela had been the girls&’ best friend before moving to Mexico a year ago, but she comes back totally changed. Before, she was short, chatty, and imaginative. Now she is tall, sullen, and cold. When Georgina reminds her of their former club, the Investigators of the Unknown, Angela shrugs her off. Paco and Georgina realize that the aliens have claimed their first victim, and they will have to move fast to save their friend. This ebook features a personal history by Janet Taylor Lisle including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s own collection.
Angela's Aliens (Investigators of the Unknown #4)
by Janet Taylor LisleWhen their best friend changes drastically, the Investigators suspect extraterrestrial troubleGeorgina and Poco should not be climbing an apple tree in the dark. But Poco, who talks to animals, has recently developed a serious crush on a robin, and she gets worried when the bird doesn&’t return to his nest one night. Poco convinces her friend to come with her to check on the nest, and while they&’re peering through the tree branches, they see strange glowing objects in the sky. The array of lights can only mean one thing: aliens. The next morning, Poco&’s robin returns and, more importantly, so does Angela. Angela had been the girls&’ best friend before moving to Mexico a year ago, but she comes back totally changed. Before, she was short, chatty, and imaginative. Now she is tall, sullen, and cold. When Georgina reminds her of their former club, the Investigators of the Unknown, Angela shrugs her off. Paco and Georgina realize that the aliens have claimed their first victim, and they will have to move fast to save their friend. This ebook features a personal history by Janet Taylor Lisle including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s own collection.
Angela's Christmas
by Frank McCourtThe inspiration for the Emmy-nominated film and its companion Angela&’s Christmas Wish, now streaming on Netflix! Pulitzer Prize recipient Frank McCourt shares the story of his mother&’s childhood Christmas in this tender and heartwarming picture book, previously published as Angela and the Baby Jesus.Angela is six-years-old and worries for the baby Jesus on the altar of St. Joseph&’s church in Limerick. December nights are damp and cold, and the church is dark at night. How can the baby Jesus&’ mother leave him in the manger without even a blanket to cover him? The baby Jesus surely needs Angela&’s help, even if she is not allowed to go on the altar, especially by herself. Filled with the characters, incident, and detail that have made Frank McCourt internationally renowned and beloved, Angela&’s Christmas is a timeless story of real life—in all of its joy, innocence, and incongruity. A story for all generations to enjoy and cherish.
Angela's Glacier
by Jordan ScottAward-winning author Jordan Scott&’s luminously-illustrated love story of a girl growing up in the shadow of a glacier that&’s always there to listen.Angela listened to the glacier; the glacier listened to Angela.As soon as she&’s born, Angela&’s father introduces her to her glacier. He carries her on his back up the icy expanse as the wind makes music of the snow and the water underneath. Over time, Angela gets big enough to walk beside him, and then, to go alone. She tells her glacier everything, and it answers. But then, life gets busy. Angela&’s days fill up with school, homework, violin and soccer and friends. Until one day, Angela&’s heart doesn&’t sound right anymore. Luckily, Angela&’s dad is there to remind her what she needs: a visit to her ancient icy friend.From the Schneider Family and Boston Globe-Horn Book Award-winning author of I Talk Like a River, Angela&’s Glacier is a moving story about growing up without losing yourself, loving nature, and allowing it to love you in return. Diana Sudyka&’s breathtaking artwork pulls the reader into a world of warm hugs from shining blue-green ice— and from dad, too.
Angelbound: Angelbound 3 (Angelbound Origins #1)
by Christina BauerEighteen year old Myla Lewis is a girl who loves two things: kicking ass and kicking ass. She's not your every day quasi-demon, half-demon and half-human, girl. For the past five years, Myla has lived for the days she gets to fight in Purgatory's arena. When souls want a trial by combat for their right to enter heaven or hell, they go up against her, and she hasn't lost a battle yet. But as she starts her senior year at Purgatory High, the arena fights aren't enough to keep her spirits up anymore. When the demons start to act weird, even for demons, and the King of the Demons, Armageddon, shows up at Myla's school, she knows that things are changing and it's not looking good for the quasi-demons. Myla starts to question everything, and doesn't like the answers she finds. What happened seventeen years ago that turned the quasi-demons into slave labor? Why was her mom always so sad? And why won't anyone tell her who her father is? Things heat up when Myla meets Lincoln, the High Prince of the Thrax, a super sexy half-human and half-angel demon hunter. But what's a quasi-demon girl to do when she falls for a demon hunter? It's a good thing that Myla's not afraid of breaking a few rules. With a love worth fighting for, Myla's going to shake up Purgatory. THE ANGELBOUND ORGINS SERIES1. ANGELBOUND2. SCALA3. ARMAGEDDONTHE ANGELBOUND: OFFSPRING SERIES1. MAXON2. PORTIA
Angelfire (Angelfire Trilogy #1)
by Courtney Allison MoultonFirst there are nightmares. Every night Ellie is haunted by terrifying dreams of monstrous creatures that are hunting her, killing her. Then come the memories. When Ellie meets Will, she feels on the verge of remembering something just beyond her grasp. His attention is intense and romantic, and Ellie feels like her soul has known him for centuries. On her seventeenth birthday, on a dark street at midnight, Will awakens Ellie's power, and she knows that she can fight the creatures that stalk her in the grim darkness. Only Will holds the key to Ellie's memories, whole lifetimes of them, and when she looks at him, she can no longer pretend anything was just a dream. Now she must hunt. Ellie has power that no one can match, and her role is to hunt and kill the reapers that prey on human souls. But in order to survive the dangerous and ancient battle of the angels and the Fallen, she must also hunt for the secrets of her past lives and truths that may be too frightening to remember.
Angelfish
by Laurence YepRobin, a young ballet dancer who is half Chinese and half white, works in a fish store for Mr. Tsow, a brusque Chinese who accuses her of being a half person and who harbors a bitter secret.
Angeli E Vampiri
by Marta D'Amico Vianka Van BokkemSono un angelo femmina, mi chiamo Anael. Sono stata inviata sulla Terra in missione da mio padre. Trovare il ragazzo che viveva a Oxnard, in California, fu facile. Potevo sentire sua madre urlargli dalla cucina di finire i suoi compiti.Lo guardai attraverso la finestra della sua camera, seduto alla sua scrivania che guardava una rivista, i compiti li aveva completamente dimenticati. Tutto ad un tratto sentii un dolore tagliente al collo.Svenni subito. Non so per quanto restai incosciente. Quando finalmente riaprii gli occhi, mi trovai in una strana caverna buia.Quando stavo per alzarmi sentii una voce che non mi era familiare."Chi sei? Il tuo sangue aveva un sapore diverso da quello degli umani, e mi sta facendo venire le vertigini".Lo sconosciuto era un attraente vampiro che si chiamava Kendrick che pensava fossi una ragazza umana.La mescolanza del nostro sangue creò una nuova razza di angeli Vampiri!
Angeli per Caso (Angeli per Caso #1)
by Pet TorreSLa diciassettenne Persephone Montserrat inizia il college e nella lezione di storia del primo giorno di scuola si racconta di una leggenda chiamata Angeli per Caso. Alcuni giorni dopo, incontra al college un bellissimo e adorabile ragazzo di nome Elyon Ruman, che è molto gentile nei suoi confronti e Persephone è felice al suo fianco. Ma quello stesso giorno, incontra anche un ragazzo misterioso di nome Michaels Mendrin. È molto maleducato nei suoi confronti e Persephone inizia a provare disgusto nei suoi confronti. Entrambi i ragazzi hanno dei segreti e Persephone non li saprà mai. Un mistero sarà parte della sua vita dopo che una profezia nascosta si sarà avverata.
Angelica the Angel Fairy: Special (Rainbow Magic #1)
by Daisy MeadowsGet ready for an exciting fairy adventure with the no. 1 bestselling series for girls aged 5 and up. Angelica the Angel Fairy makes sure we all treat each other kindly at Christmas time. But when Jack Frost steals her magic items, everyone from Brownies to the residents of an old folks' home start acting up! Can Kirsty and Rachel restore order in time for Christmas?'These stories are magic; they turn children into readers!' ReadingZone.comIf you like Rainbow Magic, check out Daisy Meadows' other series: Magic Animal Friends and Unicorn Magic!