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Ivy and the Goblins
by Katherine CovilleFor fans of Liesl Shurtliff and Jessica Day George comes a heartwarming story about a mysterious egg that hatches a very big, very LOUD creature and the brave little girl who must return the infant to its rightful home.The quiet town of Broomsweep has just started to adjust to the dragon, pixies, and gryphon who decided to call Ivy's cottage home when a farmer proposes an unusual trade. In exchange for curing his goat of a bellyache, the farmer will give Ivy and her grandmother a mysterious egg. When the egg hatches to reveal a baby goblin, the creature creates such mayhem, even Grandmother doesn't know what to do. It's up to Ivy and a few of her magical friends to brave a dark forest and find the goblin's family. There's just one problem: Goblins can't STAND humans! Will Ivy's daring misson succeed?
Ivy's Ever After
by Dawn LairamoreOnce upon a time in the kingdom of Ardendal there lived a spirited princess named Ivy, who had no interest in being rescued by Prince Charming, and an undersized dragon named Elridge, who was better at solving word puzzles than breathing fire. Sailing into this world on a ship made of whale bones came Romil, a handsome prince with dastardly designs on Princess Ivy and her kingdom. Ivy and Elridge, both disappointments to their families, join forces to try and thwart Romil's evil plot. In the process these traditional enemies become fast friends, discover hidden strengths, and earn the respect of all who know them. Full of humor and high adventure--and plenty of slightly skewed fairy-tale motifs--this frothy fractured fairy tale is sure to delight young readers.
Iz the Apocalypse (The Métier Quartet)
by Susan CurrieA White Pine Award nominee and a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! A fierce voice longs to break free.A spark ignites inside fourteen-year-old Iz Beaufort when she hears school music group Manifesto perform. Even though she hasn&’t written a song since That Place, she recognizes herself in the moving performance and longs to be part of the group, certain that they might actually understand her. But Manifesto is based at the prestigious Métier School, and Iz has bounced through twenty-six foster homes. Plus, there&’s no way Dominion Children&’s Care would ever send a foster kid to a private school when a public option is available. So Iz does what any passionate, broken, off-the-chart wunderkind might and takes matters into her own hands. Iz fakes her way in only to face a new set of challenges: tuition fees, tough classwork, and new classmates she can&’t immediately identify as friends or foes. And if she can&’t handle all this while keeping how she got into Métier a secret, she could get kicked out of both school and her current home. But a life with music—a life where Iz gets to have a voice—might be worth risking everything.An Apple Books Best Book of 2023!A compassionate, character-driven story that will particularly resonate with music lovers. - Kirkus
Iza's Ballad
by George Szirtes Magda SzaboFrom the author of The Door, selected by The New York Times Book Review as one of the ten best books of 2015An NYRB Classics OriginalLike Magda Szabó's internationally acclaimed novel The Door, Iza's Ballad is a striking story of the relationship between two women, in this case a mother and a daughter. Ettie, the mother, is old and from an older world than the rapidly modernizing Communist Hungary of the years after World War II. From a poor family and without formal education, Ettie has devoted her life to the cause of her husband, Vince, a courageous magistrate who had been blacklisted for political reasons before the war. Iza, their daughter, is as brave and conscientious as her father: Active in the resistance against the Nazis, she is now a doctor and a force for progress. Iza lives and works in Budapest, and when Vince dies, she is quick to bring Ettie to the city to make sure her mother is close and can be cared for. She means to do everything right, and Ettie is eager to do everything to the satisfaction of the daughter she is so proud of. But good intentions aside, mother and daughter come from two different worlds and have different ideas of what it means to lead a good life. Though they struggle to accomodate each other, increasingly they misunderstand and hurt each other, and the distance between them widens into an abyss. . . .
Izzie #2: Trongate Fury (Our Canadian Girl)
by Budge WilsonIzzie is proud that her father will be fighting the Nazis, she loves her home in Granite Cove and will miss her best friend, Jasper. She befriends another new arrival at her school.
Izzy + Tristan
by Shannon DunlapA classic romantic tale with a modern twist, this dazzling Indies Introduce pick follows two New York teenagers as they secretly fall in love for the first time.Izzy, a practical-minded teen who intends to become a doctor, isn't happy about her recent move from the Lower East Side across the river to Brooklyn. She feels distanced from her family, especially her increasingly incomprehensible twin brother, as well as her new neighborhood.And then she meets Tristan. Tristan is a chess prodigy who lives with his aunt and looks up to his cousin, Marcus, who has watched out for him over the years. When he and Izzy meet one fateful night, together they tumble into a story as old and unstoppable as love itself. In debut author Shannon Dunlap's capable hands, the romance that has enthralled for 800 years is spun new. Told from several points of view, Izzy + Tristan is a love story for the ages and a love story for this very moment. This fast-paced novel is at once a gripping tale of first love and a sprawling epic about the bonds that tie us together and pull us apart and the different cultures and tensions that fill the contemporary American landscape.
Izzy Wong’s Nose for News
by Marty ChanKey Selling Points When Izzy Wong finds out the girls' bathroom was purposely flooded, she knows she's found the perfect subject for her podcast. But her drive to find the culprit and get listeners overtakes her journalistic ethics...and puts her podcast (and investigation) in jeopardy. Izzy Wong's Nose for News shows a middle grader learning about ethical journalism from firsthand experience and making missteps along the way; it's a great springboard for readers to think about the difference between news and gossip or truth and supposition. Shows how smarts and persistence really do pay off, but also how empathy is key to making the right choices. Podcasts are incredibly popular and readers will get some of the inside scoop on how to make one, down to Izzy's choice of audio recorder. Marty Chan is a prolific and award-winning author and playwright, whose books include Cosplay Crime, Final Cut, Willpower, Dragon on the Loose and the Ehrich Weisz Chronicles. He frequently tours and presents to schools.
Izzy the Very Bad Burglar
by Amy ProudIzzy comes from a family of excellent burglars. But every time Izzy takes something that doesn’t belong to her, she gets a bad feeling in her stomach that won’t go away. She tries to tell her parents about the bad feeling, but whenever she mentions it, they tell her she needs to be a good burglar.Izzy finds ways to make the funny feeling in her stomach subside. She and her friend, Frog, start by tidying up as they burgle. They make the beds, dust, wash the dishes, and do the laundry. When the people come home, some of their things will be gone . . . but at least they won’t have any chores to do.But that isn’t quite enough. So Izzy also starts baking her special double chocolate brownies with gooey caramel chunks. When the people realize they’ve been burgled, at least they will have a nice, tidy house with no chores to do and something sweet to eat.But that isn’t quite enough either. Will Izzy ever find a way to get rid of this funny feeling she gets every time she has to steal? Will she find a way to be a good burglar and a good person, too? Readers will fall in love with this little troublemaker with a very big heart.A sweet picture book with an important message about doing what's right and not giving in to peer pressure for children ages 3 to 6.Sky Pony Press, with our Good Books, Racehorse and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of books for young readers-picture books for small children, chapter books, books for middle grade readers, and novels for young adults. Our list includes bestsellers for children who love to play Minecraft; stories told with LEGO bricks; books that teach lessons about tolerance, patience, and the environment, and much more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.
Izzy, Willy-Nilly
by Cynthia VoigtOne moment can change a life forever. <P><P> Fifteen-year-old Izzy has it all -- a loving family, terrific friends, a place on the cheerleading squad. But her comfortable world crumbles when a date with a senior ends in a car crash and she loses her right leg. <P> Suddenly nothing is the same. The simplest tasks become enormous challenges. Her friends don't seem to know how to act around her. Her family is supportive, but they don't really want to deal with how much she's hurting. <P> Then Rosamunde extends a prickly offer of friendship. Rosamunde definitely isn't the kind of girl Izzy would have been friends with in her old life. But Rosamunde may be the only person who can help Izzy face her new one.
I’ll Never Have Sex With You Again!: Tales from the Delivery Room
by Irene ZutellFORGET EVERYTHING YOU THINK YOU KNOW ABOUT CHILDBIRTH. THIS IS REALITY, WITH BELLY LAUGHS. "I'll Never Have Sex with You Again!" chronicles birthin' babies like nothing ever before. Told by moms, dads, OB/GYNS, labor nurses and the people next door, its stories give new meaning to the phrase "up close and personal." And many celebrities -- from Nikki Sixx to Faith Hill, Lucy Lawless to Phyllis Diller, Erin Brockovich to Peggy Noonan -- let down their guard and prove that the delivery room is definitely a no-spin zone. Read all about the birthing mom who watches helplessly as a sexy labor nurse tries to seduce her husband. The mother-in-law/M. D. wanna-be who seizes the forceps and orders the doctor to get the show on the road! The new dad who suffers a concussion during a crib-assembly mishap and first glimpses his infant as he's being wheeled into the emergency room. The woman who had to be knocked out cold by a baseball to discover she was pregnant. The dad who misses his daughter's birth when he runs home to change into a suit and tie. The woman in labor who discovers an old flame will administer her epidural, and opts to tough it out -- sans anesthesia! Heartwarming and hilarious, these 100-plus stories will thrill moms, mothers-to-be or anyone even thinking about having a baby.
J.D. and the Family Business (J.D. the Kid Barber #2)
by J. DillardEight-year-old kid barber J.D. joins forces with his sister, who has beauty shop dreams, in this hilarious illustrated chapter book series.J.D. is a barber battle champion. He's graduated from home haircuts to having a regular chair at the neighborhood shop, Hart and Son, and he's making enough money to keep his candy jar stocked and his comic book collection growing. And yet, J.D. knows it's time for his next challenge. He doesn't just want to be the best barber in Meridian, Mississippi—he wants to be the best barber in the state . . . and maybe the country! When his older sister, Vanessa, starts to gain a following online for her hair tutorials, the kids decide that to truly level up, they must join forces. How do two siblings with big personalities, big ambitions, and competitive spirits work together (or not) to take over the hair world?Check out the other chapter books in the J.D. the Kid Barber series:J.D. and the Great Barber BattleJ.D. and the Hair Show Showdown
J.D. y el negocio familiar (J.D. el niño barbero #2)
by J. DillardJ.D. —el niño barbero de ocho años— une fuerzas con su hermana, que sueña con un salón de belleza en esta divertidísima serie de libros. J.D. tiene ocho años y es el campeón de una batalla de barberos. Ya dejó de cortar pelo en su casa y ahora tiene una silla en la barbería del vecindario, Hart and Son, donde corta pelo regularmente. Está ganando suficiente dinero para mantener surtido su frasco de caramelos y para que siga creciendo su colección de cómics. Sin embargo, J.D. sabe que es momento para su próximo reto. Él no quiere ser solamente el mejor barbero en Meridian, Mississippi, quiere ser el mejor barbero del estado... ¡y quizás hasta del país! Cuando su hermana mayor, Vanessa, comienza a ganar seguidores en el Internet para sus tutoriales de pelo, los hermanos deciden unir fuerzas para realmente llegar al siguiente nivel. ¿Cómo pueden dos hermanos con grandes personalidades, grandes ambiciones y espíritus competitivos trabajar juntos (o no) para tomar las riendas en el mundo del pelo? Explora los otros libros en la serie J.D. el niño barbero J.D. y la gran batalla de barberos
Jacaranda Vines
by Tamara MckinleyJacaranda Vines was once the greatest vineyard in Australia, but the death of its owner, Jock Witney, leaves the business in shambles. As the Witney family fight over the future of the winery, Jock's young granddaughter Sophie makes a voyage of historical discovery through the Australian outback, hoping to learn more about her family's past. Set between the 1830s and the modern day, Jacaranda Vines is an exploration of ancestral ties, bitter rivalries and the importance of sharing family history.
Jacintha
by Lorraine DaviesSome kinds of love can only be endured. Richard Wilson, a professor of English literature, and his wife, Carol, are injured in a landslide that destroys their home and takes the life of their student boarder. Richard heals from the injuries caused by the accident, but, emotionally traumatized, he withdraws into his own world, threatening his marriage. When the beautiful, intriguing Jacintha enrols in his seminar on The Tempest, Richard gradually falls under her spell. But on the verge of succumbing to his desire, he receives information that shatters his belief in himself as a moral man. He tries to distance himself from Jacintha, but she has other plans that can only lead to more anguish for everyone involved.
Jack (Not Jackie)
by Erica SilvermanIn this heartwarming picture book, a big sister realizes that her little sister, Jackie, doesn't like dresses or fairies-she likes ties and bugs! Will she and her family be able to accept that Jackie identifies more as "Jack"?Susan thinks her little sister Jackie has the best giggle! She can't wait for Jackie to get older so they can do all sorts of things like play forest fairies and be explorers together. But as Jackie grows, she doesn't want to play those games. She wants to play with mud and be a super bug! Jackie also doesn't like dresses or her long hair, and she would rather be called Jack.Readers will love this sweet story about change and acceptance. This book is published in partnership with GLAAD to accelerate LGBTQ inclusivity and acceptance.
Jack Chi?
by Katia Rabacchi Lisa GillisLa cura per una rottura è l’avventura di una notte? Marissa Duplei ha un’unica missione. Tirarsi su, seppellire il ricordo del suo ex, e trovare qualcuno con cui lasciarsi andare a un po’ di sano sesso. Ma il sexy e tatuato musicista metal Jack (come hai detto che è il suo nome?) non è certo la solita avventura di ripicca, per la ragazza della porta accanto. Le donne si lanciano ai suoi piedi, gli gettano lingerie sul palco e urlano il suo nome. Marissa non ha la minima idea della sua identità pubblica, ma anche se inizialmente non gli si getta tra le braccia, finisce comunque col gettare a terra la sua lingerie e urlare il suo nome. L’avventura di una notte andata alla rovescia. Un segreto da mantenere a tutti i costi. Una coppia proveniente da mondi diversi. Una seconda opportunità. Sarà la strada giusta verso l’amore?
Jack Staples and the Ring of Time
by Mark Batterson Joel N. ClarkEleven-year-old Jack's ordinary life is upended when mysterious creatures attack his hometown and he is whisked into a fantastical adventure filled with danger at every turn.Jack learns that most live in a shadow of the world, their vision blinded by invisible scales that have covered human eyes since the beginning of time. But the Awakened experience the world as it truly is, where war rages between good and evil--and Jack is at the heart of it. The Awakened are searching for The Child of Prophesy who will both save the world and destroy it. When Jack joins in their epic battle he must learn to trust his friends and face his fears if he is to make his life count.
Jack Who? German Version
by Lisa Gillis Claudia SchoepperEin sexy, tätowierter, Metal-Rockstar und ein normales Mädchen aus einer Kleinstadt im Süden. Marissa hat eine Mission. Sie will ganz schnell über ihren betrügerischen Ex hinwegkommen. Ist ein One-Night-Stand dafür die richtige Medizin? Vielleicht. Aber ist Jack (wie war nochmal sein Nachname?) dafür der richtige? Ein One-Night-Stand mit Folgen. Ein Geheimnis, das Marissa um jeden Preis bewahren will. Ein Rockstar aus Kalifornien. Ein normales Mädchen aus den Südstaaten. Zwei Welten treffen auf einander. Haben die beiden eine Chance auf ‚mehr‘? KEIN CLIFFHANGER! Jack Who? Ist er erste Teil der Silver Strings Trilogie. Alle drei Teile handeln von Jack und Marissa. Buch 1 hat aber kein offenes Ende. Man kann die Wartezeit bis zum zweiten Buch also gut aushalten!
Jack and the Wild Life (The Berenson Schemes #2)
by Lisa DoanAfter a wild plan by his parents left Jack stranded in the Caribbean, the Berenson family decided to lay out some rules. Jack's mom and dad agreed they wouldn't take so many risks. Jack agreed he'd try to live life without worrying quite so much. Then Jack's parents thought up another get-rich-quick scheme. Now the family's driving around Kenya. An animal attack is about to send Jack up a tree―alone, with limited supplies. As Jack attempts to outsmart a ferocious honey badger and keep away from an angry elephant, he'll have plenty of time to wonder if the Berenson Family Decision-Making Rules did enough to keep him out of trouble.
Jack and the Wild Life (The\berenson Schemes Ser.)
by Lisa Doan Ivica StevanovicAfter a wild plan by his parents left Jack stranded in the Caribbean, the Berenson family decided to lay out some rules. Jack's mom and dad agreed they wouldn't take so many risks. Jack agreed he'd try to live life without worrying quite so much. Then Jack's parents thought up another get-rich-quick scheme. Now the family's driving around Kenya. An animal attack is about to send Jack up a tree?alone, with limited supplies. As Jack attempts to outsmart a ferocious honey badger and keep away from an angry elephant, he'll have plenty of time to wonder if the Berenson Family Decision-Making Rules did enough to keep him out of trouble.
Jack at the Helm (The Berenson Schemes #3)
by Lisa DoanJack's parents have bought a farmhouse in Nepal. It'll be the site of a new religion―their latest get-rich-quick scheme. Sure, the Berensons don't know quite how to get to the place. But once they arrive, their plan is sure to work. When the Berenson family's travels leave Jack lost in the wilderness of Nepal, a patched-up old raft is the only way to track down his mom and dad. At least this time, Jack has company. He's riding with Harry from Connecticut, a traveling dude who has been trying to find himself―and who also wound up stranded. As Jack and Harry ride down a winding river, they'll have to watch out for rocks, rapids, and even crocodiles!
Jack at the Helm (The\berenson Schemes Ser.)
by Lisa Doan Ivica StevanovicJack's parents have bought a farmhouse in Nepal. It'll be the site of a new religion?their latest get-rich-quick scheme. Sure, the Berensons don't know quite how to get to the place. But once they arrive, their plan is sure to work. When the Berenson family's travels leave Jack lost in the wilderness of Nepal, a patched-up old raft is the only way to track down his mom and dad. At least this time, Jack has company. He's riding with Harry from Connecticut, a traveling dude who has been trying to find himself?and who also wound up stranded. As Jack and Harry ride down a winding river, they'll have to watch out for rocks, rapids, and even crocodiles!
Jack the Castaway (The Berenson Schemes #1)
by Lisa DoanJack's parents have been chased out of Tokyo, gone broke in Greece, and hosted Nairobi's least successful safari. Next they’re taking Jack on a Caribbean vacation—whether Jack wants to go or not. The Berensons are about to start a snorkeling business. It's their latest get-rich-quick scheme. With these experienced world travelers at the helm, what could go wrong? Jack's used to staying indoors and not taking chances. When his parents take him out on the water, he ends up shipwrecked. Now Jack has to survive on a tropical island…and avoid a whale shark that's swimming near the beach.
Jack the Castaway (The\berenson Schemes Ser.)
by Lisa Doan Ivica StevanovicJack's parents have been chased out of Tokyo, gone broke in Greece, and hosted Nairobi's least successful safari. Next they’re taking Jack on a Caribbean vacation—whether Jack wants to go or not. The Berensons are about to start a snorkeling business. It's their latest get-rich-quick scheme. With these experienced world travelers at the helm, what could go wrong? Jack's used to staying indoors and not taking chances. When his parents take him out on the water, he ends up shipwrecked. Now Jack has to survive on a tropical island?and avoid a whale shark that's swimming near the beach.
Jack's Baby
by Emma DarcyA surprise father has a lot to learn about babies and their mothers’ hearts in this delightful second chance romance set in Sydney, Australia.Nina in a maternity hospital? Jack Gulliver was in shock! This was the woman who had walked out on him eight months ago. Eight months! Could she have had his baby? He still missed and wanted Nina—with a passion—and now was his chance to get her back. Sure, he’d argued against having children, but he could change. Jack knew Nina was wary. She thought one cry from baby Charlotte would have him running for the door. But just how much trouble could one small baby be?