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Sisters Against Slavery: A Story about Sarah and Angelina Grimke
by Stephanie Sammartino McphersonA biography of two sisters from a wealthy southern family who devoted their lives to the causes of abolition and women's rights.
Sisters And Brothers: Sibling Relationships In The Animal World
by Robin Page Steve JenkinsThe award-winning team of What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? and Move! once again create a nonfiction picture book that is amazingly beautiful, fun, and filled with all sorts of interesting facts. Here, Steve Jenkins and Robin Page investigate sibling relationships throughout the animal kingdom. In this book you will learn that anteaters are always only children and nine-banded armadillos are always born as identical quadruplets. You will also learn that falcons play-hunt in the sky andthat hyena cubs fight to the death. This is the perfect book for animal lovers young and old!
Sisters and Champions: The True Story of Venus and Serena Williams
by Howard Bryant"This one's a winner." --Chicago TribuneA 2019 ILA Teacher's Choices Reading List Selection!An inspiring picture book sports biography about two of the greatest female tennis players of all-time! Venus and Serena Williams: Best friends. Sisters. Champions.Everyone knows the names Venus & Serena Williams. They've become synonymous with championships, hard work, and with shaking up the tennis world. This inspirational true story, written by award-winning sports journalist, Howard Bryant, and brought to beautiful life by Coretta Scott Kind Award and Honor winner, Floyd Cooper, details the sisters' journey from a barely-there tennis court in Compton, CA, to Olympic gold medals and becoming the #1 ranked women in the sport of tennis. Here is a worthy ode to Venus and Serena Williams, the incredible sister duo who will go down in history as two of the greatest athletes of all time."Alive with warmth and movement, these luminous, soft-edged scenes portray the sisters gradually growing into strong, capable women. A handsome sports biography." --Booklist"There is a sharp focus in the book on the two sisters' special bond and friendship; it lies at the heart of this biography, and the women's stories are remarkable. It's high time they had their own picture book tribute."--Kirkus
Sisters Are For Making Sand Castles
by Harriet Ziefert Chris L. DemarestYou can climb a tree with a sister, or have a pillow fight, or ride the see-saw. A sister can keep you company in the back of the car, play dress-up with you, and help you when it's time to clean up. A sister is a special someone to love. This sweet, lively lift-the-flap book is perfect for sisters and brothers to share. Children will delight in seeing all the fun things there are to do with a sister.
Sisters at War (Sweet Valley Twins #111)
by Francine Pascal Jamie SuzanneWhat's on the Thanksgiving menu? Turkey, pumpkin pie...and the biggest fight the Wakefield household has ever seen! For identical twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield, Thanksgiving has always meant food, family, and fun...but this year it means fighting! As their relatives arrive from out of town for a huge Wakefield reunion, Elizabeth and Jessica are bickering big time. The twins' mother tells them that enough is enough--Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful. So the girls call a truce...just when Mrs. Wakefield and her sisters start to wage war!
The Sisters Club
by Megan McdonaldFrom the author of the Judy Moody books, this exciting novel captures the warmth, humor -- and squabbles -- of three spunky sisters. Meet the Sisters Club: twelve-year-old Alex, aspiring actress and born drama queen; eight-year-old Joey, homework lover and pioneer wannabe; and smack in the middle, ten-year-old Stevie, the glue that holds them together -- through dinner disasters, disputes over stolen lucky sweaters, and Alex's going gaga over her leading man. Playfully weaving Stevie's narration with Alex's scripts, Joey's notebook entries, and hilarious elements such as "How to Swear in Shakespeare" and "Dear Sock Monkey" letters, this hugely engaging novel showcases Megan McDonald's ear for dialogue, comic timing, and insight into the ever-changing dynamics of sisterhood.
The Sisters Eight Book 1: Annie's Adventures
by Lauren Baratz-LogstedA rather large problem has befallen the Huit girls. (Sisters, actually. Octuplets to be exact.) One particular New Year's Eve, the girls wait for their mommy to bring them hot chocolate and their daddy to return with more wood for the fire. But they don't. Mommy and Daddy, that is. They're gone. Poof! Maybe dead-no one knows for sure.You must see the problem here. Eight little girls on their own, no mommy or daddy to take care of them. This is not a good thing.So now these little girls, must take care of themselves. Get to school, cook the meals, feed the cats (eight of them, too), and pay the bills. They can't ask for help, oh no. Any self-respecting adult would surely call in social services, and those well-meaning people would have to split them up. After losing their parents, being split up would be completely unbearable.At the same time, the question remains:What happened to Mommy and Daddy? The Sisters Eight (as they are called, affectionately and otherwise) are determined to find out. Luckily, they do seem to have someone or something helping them. Notes keep appearing behind a loose brick in the fireplace.It's a good old-fashioned mystery with missing (or dead) parents, nosy neighbors, talking refrigerators, foul-smelling fruitcake (is there any other kind?), and even a little magic. Eight little girls, eight cats, and one big mystery-let the fun begin!Annie's Adventures, wherein the girls' parents go missing (or die) and the girls learn each one has a power and gift. Annie, being the oldest, is the first to discover hers.
The Sisters Eight Book 2: Durinda's Dangers
by Lauren Baratz-LogstedA rather large problem has befallen the Huit girls. (Sisters, actually. Octuplets to be exact.) One particular New Year's Eve, the girls wait for their mommy to bring them hot chocolate and their daddy to return with more wood for the fire. But they don't. Mommy and Daddy, that is. They're gone. Poof! Maybe dead-no one knows for sure.You must see the problem here. Eight little girls on their own, no mommy or daddy to take care of them. This is not a good thing.So now these little girls, must take care of themselves. Get to school, cook the meals, feed the cats (eight of them, too), and pay the bills. They can't ask for help, oh no. Any self-respecting adult would surely call in social services, and those well-meaning people would have to split them up. After losing their parents, being split up would be completely unbearable.At the same time, the question remains:What happened to Mommy and Daddy? The Sisters Eight (as they are called, affectionately and otherwise) are determined to find out. Luckily, they do seem to have someone or something helping them. Notes keep appearing behind a loose brick in the fireplace.It's a good old-fashioned mystery with missing (or dead) parents, nosy neighbors, talking refrigerators, foul-smelling fruitcake (is there any other kind?), and even a little magic. Eight little girls, eight cats, and one big mystery-let the fun begin!Durinda's Dangers, wherein Durinda, second in line, discovers her power and gift. Boy, is her power a doozy!
The Sisters Eight Book 3: Georgia's Greatness
by Lauren Baratz-LogstedThe Sisters Eight are back in a new adventure! This time, Georgia gets her chance to be the hero--if she doesn't completely mess things up!In the first two installments of the Sisters Eight, we met the sisters (octuplets) and their eight cats. We discovered Mommy and Daddy disappeared (or died) and that to find out what happened to them, each girl must discover her power and gift. Annie and Durinda both found theirs. We also learned that the girls' nosy neighbor The Wicket is very interested in what Mommy was working on before she disappeared (or died). In this, the third book, the plot thickens: Mrs. McGullicudy, the girls' teacher, is AWOL, and the substitute teacher is too beautiful to be believed (in your narrator's humble opinion.) Does her beautiful facade hide an evil soul? (These are books. Of course it does.) And Georgia makes a blunder that could keep the girls' from ever finding their parents. Are the Sisters Eight doomed to live alone forever?
The Sisters Eight Book 5: Marcia's Madness
by Lauren Baratz-Logsted Greg Logsted Jackie Logsted Lisa K. Weber"The Sisters Eight is really suspenseful and funny." -Indrani, age 10 "I love the Sisters Eight series because I love mysteries. My cousins and friends and my sister and I like to play the Sisters Eight, and we are each a different sister." -Claire, age 8 "I like it!" -Ian, age 5 Questions! Questions! Questions! The Sisters Eight have so many questions and so few answers! Luckily, one more month means they'll get a few answers. Marcia's month is about to begin. You remember Marcia, right? The sensible one? The one who would never do anything . . . crazy?
The Sisters Eight Book 6: Petal's Problems (The Sisters Eight #6)
by Lauren Baratz-LogstedOh, no. Oh, no. Oh, no. Oh, no! May is almost over and that means only one thing: Petal's month is about to begin. For most people, this would be a good thing. They would look forward to discovering their gift and their power. But not our dear Petal. As far as Petal is concerned, it could stay May forever.At least the sisters have some excitement in their future: The wedding of Aunt Martha and Uncle George will bring them, the Petes, and the cats to Paris, where fun--and a little bit of danger--will come as surely as the changing of the month."thrills, suspence and hijinks should satisfy adventure-seeking young readers." Kirkus Readers
The Sisters Eight Book 7: Rebecca's Rashness
by Lauren Baratz-LogstedRebecca's the tough one, always chastising the other Eights for not bucking up when trouble arises. But how will she fare when it's her turn to face her power? What kids are saying about the Sisters Eight: "The Sisters 8 is really suspenseful and funny. I can't wait for the next one!" --Indrani, age 10 "I love the Sisters 8 series because I love mysteries. My cousins, friends, and my sister and I like to play the Sisters 8 and we are each a different sister. I also like that the sisters are 8 years old like me." --Claire, 8 years old "I like it! My favorite part [in Annie's Adventures] is when they go to the toy store." --Ian Richardson, age 6
The Sisters Eight Book 8: Zinnia's Zaniness
by Lauren Baratz-LogstedThe penultimate episode in the Sisters Eight saga! Finally! Zinnia's turn has arrived. The poor girl has been waiting for her time in the spotlight quite long enough. Really, it would be cruel to make her wait any longer. What will her power and her gift be? Will either of them prove to be as much of a doozy as she has been hoping for? There's only one way to find out: Let her story begin. It's finally Zinnia Time!
The Sisters Eight Book 9
by Lauren Baratz-LogstedIt's the final book! Each of the Eights has received her power and gift and they even know where Daddy is--inside a snowglobe-shaped Christmas tree ornament. Now all they have to do is get inside the ornament and rescue Daddy. Hopefully, Mommy's in there with him. For heaven's sake, how are they supposed to shrink all of them (plus the cats!) down to a size small enough to fit in the globe and then actually get inside it? Of course, through magic or just shear will power--who really knows which--the girls have done quite a few things that, to be honest, they really shouldn't have been able to do. But this seems like asking too much even for these intelligent and talented girls. But the Eights are also a very determined group. Now that they know where Daddy is, they will--and they do--find a way to him. But they never would have guessed what else awaits them inside the snowglobe.
The Sisters Eight Series
by Lauren Baratz-LogstedWhat would happen if your parents went missing? Gone! Poof! The Huit sisters, octuplets to be exact, experience just this. Mommy was supposed to bring hot chocolate, and Daddy more wood for the fire. But they're gone! What are the young girls to do? The Sisters Eight are determined to find out what happened to their parents. Maybe the notes that keep appearing mysteriously behind a loose brick in the fireplace have something to do with it. It's a good old-fashioned mystery, with missing parents, nosy neighbors, talking refrigerators, foul-smelling fruitcake (is there any other kind?), and even a little magic. Eight little girls, eight cats, and one big mystery--let the fun begin! Jump right into this series, one book for each sister, and discover which secret power lies within the sisters! Annie's the oldest, and thus her power appears first. Unravel the mystery with the Sisters Eight starter pack. This starter pack contains three books: Annie's Adventures, Durinda's Dangers, and Georgia's Greatness.
Sisters' Fate
by Jessica SpotswoodThe final enthralling installment in the captivating Cahill Witch Chronicles trilogy. A fever is spreading. As she reveals her powers to help the people, Cate is about to become the most wanted witch in all of New England. Meanwhile her beloved Finn doesn't remember who she is - she's torn between protecting him and encouraging him to fall for her again. And as Tess's visions become more deadly, the prophecy that one Cahill sister will murder another looms ever closer. . . Perfect for fans of Twilight and The Hunger Games looking for the next series to become completely addicted to. 'A tale so captivating, you don't want it to end,' - Andrea Cremer, New York Times bestselling author of the Nightshade seriesJessica Spotswood grew up in a tiny one-stoplight town in Pennsylvania. Now she lives in a gentrifying hipster neighbourhood in Washington, D. C. with her playwright husband and a cuddly cat named Monkey. She's never happier than when she's immersed in a good story, and swoony kissing scenes are her favourite. Born Wicked is her debut novel.
Sisters First: Stories From Our Wild And Wonderful Life
by Barbara Pierce Bush Jenna Bush HagerA lovely, lyrical ode to the magic of sisterhood by beloved former first daughters and bestselling authors Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush.A young girl's wish is granted when a new sister arrives. While the baby can't do much, over time the big and little siblings become inseparable, playing and dancing, imagining and laughing. By each other's sides, they are smarter, kinder, and braver than they ever thought they could be. And they are forever sisters first.This exquisite celebration of the bond between sisters is inspired by the spirited childhood of Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush, authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller Sisters First: Stories from Our Wild and Wonderful Life.
The Sisters Grimm: 10th Anniversary Edition (The Sisters Grimm)
by Michael BuckleyA diabolical character is out to rewrite the fate of all fairytales in the eighth adventure in the New York Times–bestselling children’s series.Sabrina and Daphne Grimm have studied hundreds of stories as part of their training as fairy-tale detectives. But they’re about to get caught up in the action when they follow the scheming Master into the Book of Everafter. Inside this mysterious tome, copies of the world’s fairytale characters live out their stories over and over again. The Grimms must track down the Master while avoiding the Book’s tyrannical Editor—who is devoted to keeping the stories on track—and his army of story-gobbling revisers. In the Book of Everafter, stories can be rewritten and destinies changed, which is why Sabrina and Daphne must find the Master before he can alter his own fate—and the fate of the whole world.Reissued with new cover art, these anniversary editions of the beloved Sisters Grimm series are the perfect opportunity for old fans to revisit the Grimm family’s adventures and for new readers to discover the magic of the series.
The Sisters Grimm: 10th Anniversary Edition (The Sisters Grimm)
by Michael BuckleyThe sister detectives set out to catch a magical thief in the fifth adventure in the New York Times–bestselling children’s fantasy series.In this latest adventure, intrepid fairy-tale detectives Sabrina and Daphne Grimm investigate a sudden streak of magical thefts that might add up to a very grim future for their family. With Granny Relda desperately scrambling to pay Mayor Heart’s outrageous taxes on humans, the Sisters Grimm tackle their first solo case—with a little help from Puck, of course.Meanwhile, their old friend Mr. Canis seems to be losing his grip on his human self, becoming more like the Big Bad Wolf every day. Can Sabrina and Daphne solve the crime and change their family’s future for the better?Reissued with new cover art, these anniversary editions of the beloved Sisters Grimm series are the perfect opportunity for old fans to revisit the Grimm family’s adventures and for new readers to discover the magic of the series.
The Sisters Grimm: 10th Anniversary Edition (The Sisters Grimm)
by Michael BuckleyThe Grimm family is caught in the midst of a magical war in the seventh installment of the New York Times–bestselling children’s series.After two years trapped in enchanted sleep, Daphne and Sabrina’s parents are finally free. Unfortunately, they’ve awoken to chaos in Ferryport Landing. Prince Charming and his band of rebels are in hiding, plotting war against the Master and his henchmen. At first, Sabrina is thrilled to have her family back. But after calling the shots for so long, she has forgotten how challenging life with parents can be. Meanwhile, the Master has dark plans for the Grimms. The family will finally come face-to-face with their tormentor and a betrayal so deep that it will change their world forever!Reissued with new cover art, these anniversary editions of the beloved Sisters Grimm series are the perfect opportunity for old fans to revisit the Grimm family’s adventures and for new readers to discover the magic of the series.
The Sisters Grimm: 10th Anniversary Edition (The Sisters Grimm)
by Michael BuckleyThe Big Bad Wolf is on trial, and it’s up to the Sisters Grimm to clear his name in the sixth adventure in the New York Times–bestselling children’s series.In magical world of Ferryport Landing, everyone gets their day in court—even the Big Bad Wolf. Mr. Canis is put on trial for past crimes, and Mayor Heart’s kangaroo court is sure to find him guilty. It’s up to the Grimms to uncover evidence to save their friend, though Sabrina starts to wonder whether they would all be safer with the Wolf in jail.Despite her misgivings, Sabrina and her sister, Daphne, investigate what really happened in the Big Bad Wolf’s most famous tale—and the real story might bring long-awaited justice for more than just Mr. Canis!Reissued with new cover art, these anniversary editions of the beloved Sisters Grimm series are the perfect opportunity for old fans to revisit the Grimm family’s adventures and for new readers to discover the magic of the series.
The Sisters Grimm: 10th Anniversary Edition (The Sisters Grimm)
by Michael BuckleyA mystery at school leads two fairy-tale detectives to face deadly monsters in the second book of this New York Times–bestselling children’s series.For Sabrina Grimm, living in a community of fairy-tale characters means always being ready for trouble. And something is definitely wrong at her new school. The adults seem too angry, the kids seem too mean, and the gym teacher likes dodgeball way too much. But when Sabrina’s teacher is found dead, dangling in a giant spiderweb, it becomes clear that Ferryport Landing Elementary has a monster problem. Can the Sisters Grimm get to the bottom of this sticky situation?Reissued with new cover art, these anniversary editions of the beloved Sisters Grimm series are the perfect opportunity for old fans to revisit the Grimm family’s adventures and for new readers to discover the magic of the series.
The Sisters Grimm: 10th Anniversary Edition (The Sisters Grimm)
by Michael BuckleyFairy-tale characters take over New York City in the forth installment of the beloved, New York Times–bestselling children’s seriesSabrina and Daphne Grimm return to their hometown, New York City, to search for Puck’s family. But the Big Apple is not the happy, normal place of their childhood. Now the fairytale detectives must contend with wand-wielding fairy godfathers, swashbuckling Wall Street pirates, subway-stealing dwarfs, and—worst of all among these urban Everafters—a murderer.Even Sabrina’s memories of her parents aren’t safe. As the sisters Grimm investigate the death of an innocent Everafter, they learn that their mother kept a secret from them that might lead to the heart of that evil organization, the Scarlet Hand.Reissued with new cover art, these anniversary editions of the beloved Sisters Grimm series are the perfect opportunity for old fans to revisit the Grimm family’s adventures and for new readers to discover the magic of the series.
The Sisters Grimm: 10th Anniversary Edition (The Sisters Grimm)
by Michael BuckleyThe fairy-tale detectives must fight magic with magic to rescue their parents in the third book of the New York Times–bestselling children’s series. For Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, the latest in a long line of fairy-tale detectives, there is one mystery they want to solve above all others: Who kidnapped their parents? When Sabrina finds the secret hideaway of the Scarlet Hand, the sinister group of Everafters who are holding her parents captive, she finally has a chance to rescue their mom and dad. But to do it, she must defeat the most famous fairy-tale character in the world. With the help of her little sister (who is a lot tougher than Sabrina realizes) and a long-lost relative, Sabrina finds a powerful weapon…but discovers that magic comes at a high price. Reissued with new cover art, these anniversary editions of the beloved Sisters Grimm series are the perfect opportunity for old fans to revisit the Grimm family’s adventures and for new readers to discover the magic of the series.
The Sisters Grimm: Inside the World of the Sisters Grimm, Everafters, Ferryport Landing, and Everything in Between (The Sisters Grimm)
by Michael BuckleyAn illustrated, comprehensive guide to the New York Times–bestselling Sisters Grimm series. Fascinating and funny, this behind-the-scenes look at the world of the Sisters Grimm is the perfect companion to the bestselling series that&’s full of magic and adventure, combining classic fairy tales and modern sensibilities. Gathered here are maps, case files, journal entries, records of life in Ferryport Landing, character biographies, a Grimm family timeline, dozens of fairy tale &“facts,&” and candid commentary from fan-favorite character Puck. For generations, the Grimm family has guarded the world&’s fairy tale characters. Now you can be guardian of your own fairy tale treasury with this artfully designed book about the world of the Sisters Grimm.