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The Girl of Ink & Stars
by Kiran Millwood HargraveA beautifully written story of friendship, discovery, myths, and magic that the London Times called "reminiscent of fantasy greats such as Philip Pullman and Neil Gaiman." Legends say that the island of Joya was once a place where songbirds sang in every tree and the islanders were free to come and go as they pleased. That was before the harsh-ruling Governor arrived, and ravens drove out the native birds. Now there are no songbirds, and the people are forbidden to travel beyond the forest that separates them from the rest of the island. But for Isabella, the legends of her island home have always seemed like more than just stories. And when a series of mysterious events shakes the community, it’s Isabella—daughter to the island’s only mapmaker—who will lead a party of explorers into the forest in search of answers. As the group ventures deeper and deeper into the island, dark secrets begin to surface, and the legends Isabella has listened to all these years show signs of coming to life. Debut novelist Kiran Millwood Hargrave draws on the cultural folklore of the Canary Islands in this richly told story of a girl’s quest to map her own place in a world that legends alone have shaped.
The Girl on the Outside (Point)
by Mildred Pitts WalterBased on the 1957 Little Rock school integration, two teenage girls--one white, one black--are swept up in the fear and prejudice of their divided southern town It's Sophia Stuart's last year at Chatham High--only now the pretty, popular high school senior will be sharing classes with nine black students. The Stuart family has differing views. Her dad and older sister's husband believe everything should stay segregated. Her brother, Burt, who lost an arm in the Korean War, thinks blacks should have the same rights as everyone else. And her boyfriend, Arnold, just took her to a black church because he likes the minister and the gospel music! Fifteen-year-old Eva Collins rides in the back of the bus and goes to a separate church. But she's finally about to achieve one of her dreams: attending Mossville's first desegregated school. But the governor has just issued a restraining order delaying integration. With the town divided, the National Guard is called in to maintain order. When the final decision is made, an explosion of violence and an act of heroism will transform Eva and Sophia's lives forever.
The Girl on the Run
by Gregg OlsenA riveting, edgy Young Adult thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Gregg Olsen with a memorable protagonist who is a mix of Lisbeth Salander and Dexter Morgan.A twisted murder, a tangle of lies . . . Now Rylee must run for her life. What if you discovered that everything you thought you knew about yourself was a lie? Rylee has spent her life being shuttled from city to city by her parents. She assumes the reasons are normal. But the truth couldn't be more shocking. One day Rylee comes home from school to find the most horrifying thing imaginable - her father dead, with a knife through his heart, and a key clutched in his hand. Her mother's purse is on the counter, but she appears to be long gone. A message in blood is written on the floor . . . RUN.With her brother in tow, Rylee begins a dark journey that will uncover horrific and chilling crimes and lead her to an unexpected and gruesome discovery and who is behind these horrific crimes. Run is the first book in the Vengeance series, following Rylee as she begins to piece together the story of her life.
The Girl with More Than One Heart
by Laura Geringer BassThere are times we all feel we need more than one heart to get through. When Briana’s father dies, she imagines she has a new heart growing inside her. It speaks to her in her Dad’s voice. Some of its commands are mysterious. <P><P>Find Her! it says. Be Your Own! <P><P>How can Briana “be her own” when her grieving mother needs her to take care of her demanding little brother all the time? When all her grandpa can do is tell stories instead of being the “rock" she needs? When her not-so-normal home life leaves no time to pursue her dream of writing for the school literary magazine? When the first blush of a new romance threatens to be nipped in the bud? Forced by the loss of her favorite parent to see all that was once familiar with new eyes, Briana draws on her own imagination, originality, and tender loving heart to discover a surprising path through the storm.
The Girl with Wings
by Jaco JacobsAn enchanting middle grade fantasy adventure from South Africa&’s most renowned children&’s author, Jaco Jacobs. &“A sweet, funny mystery about friendship, family – and feathers!&” Holly Webb Wilson Taylor is desperate to fit in. To not live in a house on wheels, to not have a famous mother and, especially, to not be named after a tennis racket. Wilson&’s family have just moved to a new town, where she meets Ava – a girl who doesn&’t fit in at all. There&’s only one problem: someone else has discovered Ava&’s secret, and they&’re determined to make her the star of their show. When Ava goes missing, it&’s up to Wilson and her new friend Errol to find her. Can they pull off a daring rescue mission before it&’s too late?&“An enchanting fable, filled with adventure and mystery.&” Anthony McGowan &“A magical adventure bursting with humour and excitement!&” Emma Beswetherick
The Girl with the Brown Crayon
by Vivian G. PaleyOnce again Vivian Paley takes us into the inquiring minds and the dramatic worlds of young children learning in the kindergarten classroom.
The Girl with the Iron Touch
by Kady CrossIn 1897 London, sometihng not quite human is about to awakenWhen mechanical genius Emily is kidnapped by rogue automatons, Finley Jayne and her fellow misfits fear the worst. What's left of their archenemy, The Machinist, hungers to be resurrected, and Emily must transplant his consciousness into one of his automatons-or forfeit her friends' lives.With Griffin being mysteriously tormented by the Aether, the young duke's sanity is close to the breaking point. Seeking help, Finley turns to Jack Dandy, but trusting the master criminal is as dangerous as controlling her dark side. When Jack kisses her, Finley must finally confront her true feelings for him...and for Griffin.Meanwhile, Sam is searching everywhere for Emily, from Whitechapel's desolate alleyways to Mayfair's elegant mansions. He would walk into hell for her, but the choice she must make will test them more than they could imagine.To save those she cares about, Emily must confront The Machinist's ultimate creation-an automaton more human than machine. And if she's to have any chance of triumph, she must summon a strength even she doesn't know she has....
The Girl with the Lost Smile
by Miranda HartThis is a story guaranteed to make you laugh and cry: the first children's book from award-winning, bestselling author and comedian Miranda Hart. Chloe Long has lost her smile. She's looked everywhere for it. (Under her pillow. Under her bed. Under her nose. Obviously.)She's tried everything to bring it back. (Her favourite cake. Her favourite gran. Her favourite joke. Obviously.) But nothing seems to be working! Until one night, something utterly magical happens - and Chloe finds herself on an adventure that is out of this world ... With fabulous illustrations by Sainsbury's Book of the Year winner, Kate Hindley, THE GIRL WITH THE LOST SMILE takes you on an action-packed, magical journey that celebrates the power of the imagination, the wonder of true friendship and is guaranteed to make you smile. 'Is Miranda Hart a National Treasure yet? If not, it can only be a year or two before she joins Stephen Fry and Alan Bennett in the trophy cabinet of the country's affections ... That personality and voice belong to a uniquely cherished comedian ... there's nobody like Miranda.' Daily Mail
The Girl with the Silver Eyes
by Willo Davis RobertsKatie Welker is used to being alone. She would much rather read a book than deal with other people. Other people don't have silver eyes and other people can't make things happen just by thinking about them! Sometimes Katie even enjoys playing tricks on people, but trouble arises when someone doesn't find her funny.
The Girl with the Silver Eyes
by Willo Davis RobertsKatie Welker is used to being alone. She would rather read a book than deal with other people. Other people don’t have silver eyes. Other people can’t make things happen just by thinking about them! But these special powers make Katie unusual, and it’s hard to make friends when you’re unusual. Katie knows that she’s different but she’s never done anything to hurt anyone so why is everyone afraid of her? Maybe there are other kids out there who have the same silver eyes . . . and the same talents . . . and maybe they’ll be willing to help her.
The Girl with the White Flag: An Inspiring Story of Love and Courage in Wartime
by Tomiko Higa Dorothy BrittonThis is the true story of a seven-year-old girl's courage and resolve amidst the carnage of the battle for Okinawa.
The Girl with the Windup Heart
by Kady Cross1897 London, a final showdown is about to begin London's underworld is no place for a young woman, even one who is strong, smart and part-automaton like Mila. But when master criminal Jack Dandy inadvertently breaks her heart, she takes off, determined to find an independent life, one entirely her own. Her search takes her to the spangled shadows of the West End's most dazzling circus. Meanwhile, taken captive in the Aether, Griffin King is trapped in an inescapable prison, and at the mercy of his archenemy, The Machinist. If he breaks under the hellish torment, The Machinist will claim his powers and control of the Aether itself, and no one in either world will be safe-especially not Finley Jayne and her misfit band of friends. Finley plunges headlong into the Aether the only way she knows how, by temporarily dying. But she cannot parry The Machinist's maneuvers for long. To defeat him for good, Griffin will have to confront his greatest fear and finally come face-to-face with the destructive power he wields.1897 London, a final showdown is about to begin London's underworld is no place for a young woman, even one who is strong, smart and part-automaton like Mila. But when master criminal Jack Dandy inadvertently breaks her heart, she takes off, determined to find an independent life, one entirely her own. Her search takes her to the spangled shadows of the West End's most dazzling circus. Meanwhile, taken captive in the Aether, Griffin King is trapped in an inescapable prison, and at the mercy of his archenemy, The Machinist. If he breaks under the hellish torment, The Machinist will claim his powers and control of the Aether itself, and no one in either world will be safe-especially not Finley Jayne and her misfit band of friends. Finley plunges headlong into the Aether the only way she knows how, by temporarily dying. But she cannot parry The Machinist's maneuvers for long. To defeat him for good, Griffin will have to confront his greatest fear and finally come face-to-face with the destructive power he wields.1897 London, a final showdown is about to begin London's underworld is no place for a young woman, even one who is strong, smart and part-automaton like Mila. But when master criminal Jack Dandy inadvertently breaks her heart, she takes off, determined to find an independent life, one entirely her own. Her search takes her to the spangled shadows of the West End's most dazzling circus. Meanwhile, taken captive in the Aether, Griffin King is trapped in an inescapable prison, and at the mercy of his archenemy, The Machinist. If he breaks under the hellish torment, The Machinist will claim his powers and control of the Aether itself, and no one in either world will be safe-especially not Finley Jayne and her misfit band of friends. Finley plunges headlong into the Aether the only way she knows how, by temporarily dying. But she cannot parry The Machinist's maneuvers for long. To defeat him for good, Griffin will have to confront his greatest fear and finally come face-to-face with the destructive power he wields.
The Girl with the Wrong Name
by Barnabas MillerEver since The Night in Question left her with a hideous scar and no memory of what happened, Theo Lane has been hiding. An aspiring filmmaker, she uses a hidden button cam to keep the world at bay. She spends the entire summer in a Manhattan café, secretly documenting random "subjects."Once school starts, Theo finds her best friend has morphed into a flirtatious, short-skirt-clad stranger. Everyone ignores the scar. As if that will make it go away. The café remains her lunchtime refuge.Her most interesting subject is the Lost Boy, a stranger who comes in every day at the same time. When she finally gets up the courage to talk to him she discovers why: the Lost Boy, Andy, is waiting for someone who said she'd meet him there . . . four days ago. Intoxicated by Andy's love for this mystery girl, Theo agrees to help him find her, and her unhealthy obsession pulls her into a perilous, mind-bending journey. But is it really Andy's world she's investigating? Or is it her own?From the Hardcover edition.
The Girl's Body Book
by R. N. Kelli DunhamGrowing up isn't as easy as it looks. With changing emotions, friends, expectations, and bodies, some days it can seem like life is one big roller coaster ride. The Girl's Body Book is here to help with expert advice, common sense tips, fast facts, and answers to all questions a girl might have.
The Girl's Body Book: Everything Girls Need to Know for Growing Up! (Puberty Guide, Girl Body Changes, Health Education Book, Parenting Topics, Social Skills, Books for Growing Up) (Boys & Girls Body Books)
by Kelli DunhamA guide to help preteen girls navigate the changes and challenges of puberty and growing up.From periods to peer pressure, puberty is hard! This newly updated fifth edition helps prepare young girls and their parents for the ups and downs of puberty, middle school, and everything in between. This guide for pre-teen girls addresses issues like changing bodies, personal hygiene, self-confidence, leadership, personal boundaries, and mindfulness.The Girl&’s Body Book helps prepare girls for puberty and beyond by giving them age appropriate information, tools, tips, and tricks to take care of themselves and grow up in a healthy environment.
The Girl's Body Book: Everything Girls Need to Know for Growing Up! (Puberty Guide, Girl Body Changes, Health Education Book, Parenting Topics, Social Skills, Books for Growing Up) (Boys & Girls Body Books)
by Kelli DunhamThe #1 bestselling Girl&’s Body Book includes everything you need to know about growing up, even the embarrassing stuff. The newly updated fifth edition provides advice for parents and addresses questions a pre-teen girl may have while maturing through puberty."What is happening to my body?""How do I fit in?""Why is everything different?"These questions, along with others, leave pre-teen girls feeling confused and parents wondering what to do next. From periods to peer pressure, puberty is hard! The newly updated fifth edition of The Girl&’s Body Book helps prepare young girls and their parents for the ups and downs of puberty, middle school, and everything in between. This guide for pre-teen girls addresses issues like changing bodies, personal hygiene, self-confidence, leadership, school safety and #MeToo. This updated fifth edition book for girls is expanded to include topics like:Cyberbullying and internet safetyEmotional health, mindfulness, and self-esteemStress managementPersonal boundaries and communicationSports and leadershipand moreThe Girl&’s Body Book helps prepare girls for puberty and beyond by giving them age appropriate information, tools, tips, and tricks to take care of themselves and grow up in a healthy environment.Kelli Dunham, RN, BSN is a nurse, a comedian, and author of three other books: How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Nursing School, How to Survive and Maybe Even Love Your Life as a Nurse, and The Boy&’s Body Book: Everything You Need to Know for Growing Up You.
The Girl's Guide to Puberty: Learn Personal Care as You Grow Up
by Shanicia BoswellA Fun, Interactive Girl’s Guide to Puberty (Ages 9-15)“A fun, energetic, knowledgeable, and loving guide”—Tatyana Ali, wife, mother, actress, singer, and filmmaker said of Oh Sis, You’re Pregnant!This inclusive, body-positive puberty workbook for girls covers everything you need to know about your teen years. Do it yourself or with an adult—this period book for girls holds space for the puberty talk to be had in fun yet important ways.The puberty journal that teaches so much! Why do I smell? Am I normal? Puberty can be such a confusing time. But this interactive puberty workbook for girls helps you learn personal care, learn about puberty, teen health, and so much more with fun and interactive quizzes, journal prompts, and cute and inclusive informatics, so you can navigate puberty—without any embarrassment. Puberty talk—from an expert. Shanicia Boswell, the owner of Black Moms Blog and bestselling author of Oh Sis, You’re Pregnant! returns with her new book, Girl’s Guide to Puberty. Shanicia knows how important understanding puberty is, so she made the period book for black girls and any teen girl looking for real answers.Inside Girl’s Guide to Puberty, find:Body-positive language and illustrations for girls of every shape and shadeReal stories and funny jokes about puberty and all of the things that comes with itA puberty workbook for girls with information and fun activities like journaling, quizzes, and moreIf you're looking for holistically helpful period books for teen girls, then add this to your collection today! If you enjoyed The Care and Keeping of You or Grow Up and Love Your Body!, or Oh Sis, You’re Pregnant!, you’ll enjoy learning from this Girl’s Guide to Puberty.
The Girl's Guide to Rocking: How to Start a Band, Book Gigs, and Get Rolling to Rock Stardom
by Jessica HopperFrom greats like Patti Smith and Joan Jett to legends-in-the-making like Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato, girls want to rock. They want to start bands, write songs, get up on stage, and kick out the jams. Here's the book to teach them how. Written by an obsessive music lover who's spent her life playing, performing, publicizing, and writing about rock 'n' roll, The Girls' Guide To Rocking is a hip, inspirational guide for rad girls who want to make their rock dreams come true. It's everything a rocking girl needs to know: how to choose the right instrument for you, where to shop for instruments and where to avoid. How to get your band together and keep it together tips on playing in a band with your friends and staying friends. How to turn your bedroom into a soundproof practice space. Giving your band the right name, plus a cautionary glossary of overused words (Wolf, Star, Crystal, Earth, etc. ). How to set-up and promote your own shows. The freedom of going solo, and how to handle performing alone in the spotlight. Songwriting tips, with eight prompts to get the lyrics flowing. The ins and outs of recording, whether at home or in a studio. Taking care of business: publicizing your band, making T-shirts, legalese and the creative personality, and the four signs that say "time to hire a manager"in other words, you've arrived. Includes a girls-in-rock time line, essential listening lists, and quotes from the greats: Nina Simone, Hayley Williams, Gwen Stefani, Carrie Brownstein, Amy Lee, Kim Gordon, and more. Now get out there and rule the world.
The Girl's Guide to Summer
by Sarah MlynowskiBoys, best friends and a summer spent backpacking around Europe... What could possibly go wrong? The perfect holiday read from bestselling YA author, Sarah Mlynowski.Sydney Aarons is leaving her Manhattan townhouse for a summer backpacking around Europe with her best friend, Leela. They're visiting London, France, Italy, Switzerland and everywhere in between - it's going to be the trip of a lifetime.BUT... The trip gets off to a bad start when Leela's ex-boyfriend shows up on their flight out of JFK. When they touch down in London, Leela Instagrams their every move in the hope Matt will come and find them... Which he does, along with the most gorgeous guy Sydney has ever seen.Will Sydney's summer fling last the distance? And what will happen when they all head home?
The Girl's Guide to Vampires
by Barb KargThe good news is: He's tall, dark, and handsome.The bad news is: He's a bloodsucking creature of the night. Not to mention arrogant, predatory, and immortal.What's a girl to do? No worries--in this guide, girls learn everything they need to know about these romantic rogues, including how to:Know when they've met a vampireAvoid falling prey to a nightstalker's charmsResist even the most aggressive advancesProtect themselves against the undead Destroy a vampire--using everything from holy water to decapitationComplete with a review of vampire books, TV shows, and films as well as accounts of real-life encounters with vampires, this book is all girls need to surrender to the night--and still make sure they're around to see another day!Barb Karg (Pacific Northwest) is a veteran journalist, author, screenwriter and lifelong vampire aficionado currently at work on a vampire novel. She's authored or coauthored twenty-two books.
The Girl's Guide to Vampires
by Barb KargThe good news is: He's tall, dark, and handsome. The bad news is: He's a bloodsucking creature of the night. Not to mention arrogant, predatory, and immortal. What's a girl to do? No worries'in this guide, girls learn everything they need to know about these romantic rogues, including how to: Know when they've met a vampire Avoid falling prey to a nightstalker's charms Resist even the most aggressive advances Protect themselves against the undead Destroy a vampire'using everything from holy water to decapitation Complete with a review of vampire books, TV shows, and films as well as accounts of real-life encounters with vampires, this book is all girls need to surrender to the night'and still make sure they're around to see another day! Barb Karg (Pacific Northwest) is a veteran journalist, author, screenwriter and lifelong vampire aficionado currently at work on a vampire novel. She's authored or coauthored twenty-two books.
The Girl's Like Spaghetti: Why, You Can't Manage Without Apostrophes!
by Lynne Truss Bonnie TimmonsA giant kids' playground certainly sounds like fun, but you might want to watch out in the giant kid's playground; he has a tendency to step on people. A sign stating, "we're here to help", would definitely disappoint the customers if the apostrophe were removed. Lynne Truss and Bonnie Timmons once again illustrate the hilarious confusion that punctuation can cause.
The Girl, the Apprentice, and the Dogs of Iron (The Rhianna Chronicles, Book #2)
by Dave LuckettWhen her blacksmith father takes a strange girl as his apprentice, Rhianna feels that no one cares about her anymore. Filled with jealousy and hurt, she uses her Wild Magic in an error, and brings two dogs of iron to life. suddenly, her world is in danger, not just from the dogs, but from evil forces who will want to use Rhianna's unwieldy power for their own benefit. It is up to Rhianna and the new apprentice, Eriseth, to put things right ... even if they have to risk their lives and their freedom.
The Girl, the Dragon, and the Wild Magic (The Rhianna Chronicles, Book #1)
by Dave LuckettRhianna is failing out of magic school. She's rather clumsy, even though she tries her best. After she causes her biggest mess ever, a wizard appears with some astonishing news. Rhianna's magic is, in fact, stronger than anyone else's. She's a Wild Talent, which means that she possesses a pure form of magic that is full of power and energy. The hitch? Well, its very hard to control wild magic. And it tends to suck up all the other magic around it. So when a dragon comes to town, it's up to Rhianna to save the day.
The Girlfriend (Point Horror Series)
by R. L. StineScotty has the perfect girlfriend. Lora is smart, beautiful, and popular. When Lora goes out of town, Scotty has an unforgettable secret weekend with Shannon, a girl he just met. On Monday, Scotty wants to go back to Lora, but Shannon plans to keep Scotty any way she can -- and some ways are pretty horrible. When she was good, she was very very good. But when she was bad, she was murder ...