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Marco's Millions
by William Sleator[From the back cover:] A door to another world When Marco's fragile little sister, Lilly, tells him about the strange lights in the basement, he thinks she's imagining things. But Marco is curious, and it isn't long before he investigates and finds a passage into a strange world, the likes of which he's never seen. The insect-like inhabitants who live there know all about Lilly and believe she is special. They beg Marco to bring her to them so that she can save their world from ruin. Can Marco help the creatures and protect Lilly from harm?" Can he survive twisted time and gravity and deadly acrobatics? If he does, what will he find when he returns to his family. What will he do when he has the chance to make millions of journeys with all the time in the world? This is a science fiction story grounded in the world as we know it. Then using the laws of physics it extends beyond our imaginations. A challenging book for young readers and of interest to adult SF readers as well.
Marco's Pride (The Italian Husbands)
by Jane PorterThe New York Times–bestselling author delivers “a delightful yet emotional tale . . . true romance, true soulmates and two hearts beating as one” (The Romance Readers Connection).When making love, Marco D’Angelo was sensual and passionate. But when it came to declaring his love, he was unable to open his heart. When their whirlwind marriage fell apart, Payton left him, taking their two young daughters with her.Two years later, Payton has returned to Italy—the time has come for the girls to get to know their father. At first Payton is determined to keep her distance from Marco. But on seeing him again her feelings for him can no longer be ignored, and she’s forced to admit that her body still yearns for her husband’s touch . . . “A wonderfully delightful romance packed with tons of emotion, sexual tension and characters that really pull at your heart.” —Romantic Times“Thanks to her trademark alpha male, heartwarming heroine and a sexual tension the likes of which is sure to send readers’ pulses skyrocketing, Jane Porter’s compelling new release is a definite keeper among keepers.” —Writers Unlimited Reviews
Marc's Mission: Way of the Warrior Kid (A Novel) (Way of the Warrior Kid #2)
by Jocko Willink Jon BozakNew York Times-bestselling author Jocko Willink delivers a second powerful and empowering Way of the Warrior Kid book about finding your inner strength and being the best you can be, even in the face of adversity in Marc's Mission.
Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish
by Pablo CartayaOne boy's search for his father leads him to Puerto Rico in this moving middle grade novel, for fans of Ghost and See You in the Cosmos. <P><P>Marcus Vega is six feet tall, 180 pounds, and the owner of a premature mustache. When you look like this and you're only in the eighth grade, you're both a threat and a target. <P><P>After a fight at school leaves Marcus facing suspension, Marcus's mom decides it's time for a change of environment. She takes Marcus and his younger brother to Puerto Rico to spend a week with relatives they don't remember or have never met. <P><P>But Marcus can't focus knowing that his father--who walked out of their lives ten years ago--is somewhere on the island. <P><P>So begins Marcus's incredible journey, a series of misadventures that take him all over Puerto Rico in search of his elusive namesake. Marcus doesn't know if he'll ever find his father, but what he ultimately discovers changes his life. And he even learns a bit of Spanish along the way.
Marfil (Enfrentados #Volumen 1)
by Mercedes RonAmar nunca fue tan peligroso como en «Enfrentados», la nueva saga de Mercedes Ron. Marfil tiene 20 años y vive en Nueva York, pero no todo es tan idílico como parece: hace unos días fue secuestrada mientras paseaba por Central Park. Su padre tiene muy claro que la razón del secuestro ha sido para mandarle un mensaje: podemos llegar a ella. A pesar de ser liberada, todo ha cambiado para Marfil: su vida no es la misma, y ella tampoco. Sobre todo porque ahora nunca está sola: siempre la acompaña Sebastian Moore, su guardaespaldas. Sebastian demostrará ser el encargado perfecto para protegerla, sobre todo cuando comienzan a llegar las amenazas de muerte, aunque nunca hubiese pensado que la tarea más complicada no sería esa, sino mantener a Marfil Cortés alejada de él. ¿Está Marfil preparada para descubrir la verdad de su pasado? ¿Lo pondrá todo en riesgo la atracción que ha surgido entre ambos?
Margaret in Hollywood: A Novel
by Darcy O'BrienA novel of a rebellious young actress in the early twentieth century, by the PEN/Hemingway Award–winning author of A Way of Life, Like Any Other.Back in the days when Shakespeare still meant something to a lot of people, I wanted to be a great dramatic actress. Before I knew it I was in Hollywood . . . So begins this remarkable novel, in which Margaret Spencer tells us of her own journey from the vaudeville stage of the Midwest, to performing as a child in Buenos Aires, through sexual awakenings to Broadway success, and her arrival, against her will, in the Hollywood of 1927. I was only one among numberless hordes of fatherless girls who, with mothers pinching at their elbows, had descended onto Hollywood as the fruit flies on the citrus groves. But Margaret is anything but ordinary. Feisty, lusty, tart-tongued, willing to use her body as well as her brains to stay afloat, Margaret has her mind and heart set on liberation in every sense of the world. She demands freedom—sexual, artistic, and financial—and her battle to achieve it makes her a heroine well ahead of her time. Margaret in Hollywood is the tale of a young woman who refuses to be owned and will not be cowed, and whose love of life propels her onward.
Margaret Ogilvy
by J. M. BarriePurchase of this book includes free trial access to www. million-books. com where you can read more than a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: CHAPTER III WHAT I SHOULD BE My mother was a great reader, and with ten minutes to spare before the starch was ready would begin the ' Decline and Fall' ? and finish it, too, that winter. Foreign words in the text annoyed her and made her bemoan her want of a classical education ? she had only attended a Dame's school during some easy months ? but she never passed the foreign words by until their meaning was explained to her, and when next she and they met it was as acquaintances, which I think was clever of her. One of her delights was to learn from me scraps of Horace, and then bring them into her conversation with c colleged men. ' I have come upon her in lonely places, such as the stair-head or the east room, muttering these quotations aloud to herself, and I well remember how she would say to the visitors, ' Ay, ay, it's very true, Doctor, but as you know, Eheu fugaces, Postume, Postume, labuntur anni, ' or ' Sal, Mr. so and so, my lassie is thriving well, but would it no be more to the point to say O mater, pulchra filia pulchrior ' which astounded them very much if she managed to reach the end without being flung, but usually she had a fit of laughing in the middle, and so they found her out. Biography and exploration were her favourite reading, for choice the biography of men who had been good to their mothers, and she liked the explorers to be alive so that she could shudder at the thought of their venturing forth again, but though she expressed a hope that they would have the sense to stay at home henceforth, she gleamed with admiration when they disappointed her. In later days I had a friend who was an African explorer, and she was in two minds about him; he was one of the most engrossing of mortals to her, she admired him prodigiously, pictur. . .
Margaret & Taylor
by Kevin HenkesRelates several short episodes of Margaret and her brother Taylor, all pertaining to Grandpa's surprise birthday party.
Margarida de Wessex: Edição do estudante-professor (Mulheres Legendárias da História — Livros de Estudo #10)
by Laurel A. RockefellerA história inspiradora de Margarida de Wessex, rainha consorte de Malcolm III Canmore de Alba, ganha vida nessa edição especial do estudante-professor —planejada para ser usada em escolas e em casa. Perguntas que induzem a compreensão da leitura, lógica e pensamento crítico se unem ao aprendizado de história para criar uma adição robusta, mas acessível, ou um ponto de referência, para aulas de estudos sociais. Apêndices no fim do livro fornecem informações que são referências-chaves, incluindo uma linha do tempo detalhada cobrindo 3.000 anos de história da Escócia. Unidades de tempo medievais são tanto explicadas nos apêndices quando aplicadas na narrativa. Um material essencial para todos os cursos de estudos sociais. Para idades 12+.
Margarita Mama
by Alyssa GusenoffCelebrate Maternity--With a Refreshing Materni-tini! From Watermelon Margaritas and Pineapple Mojitos to Mai Tais, Mimosas, and Cosmopolitans, Margarita Mama offers a pitcherful of delicious "mocktails" designed specifically for moms-to-be. These tasty treats are 100 percent alcohol-free and offer plenty of nutritional benefits for both mom and baby. Recipes include twists on old favorites such as Mudslides, Piña Coladas, and Sangria, plus yummy new libations like the Raging Hormone, the Nothing Fits Fizz, and the Perfect Pear of Jeans. Filled to the brim with delicious concoctions and whimsical illustrations, Margarita Mama makes the perfect gift for fun-loving moms-to-be everywhere.
Marge in Charge (Marge in Charge #1)
by Eglantine Ceulemans Isla FisherActress and comedian Isla Fisher’s hilarious debut introduces Marge, your kids’ favorite new zany babysitter—perfect for fans of Amelia Bedelia and Mrs. Piggle Wiggle. Features charming illustrations!Siblings Jemima and Jake Button don’t know what to make of their new babysitter, Marge: She’s not tall enough to ride a rollercoaster and, when she first arrives, she’s dressed like a grandma and looks very serious. But as soon as Mommy and Dad are gone, mischievous Marge lets down her rainbow hair and the adventures begin.Jemima and Jake aren’t supposed to shoot apple juice out of water guns, eat pancakes off the ceiling, or throw impromptu concerts during music class—but with Marge here, everything’s gone topsy-turvy! Can they have this much fun and still finish everything on Mommy’s list before their parents come home to discover what’s been going on?In these three madcap stories, it’s obvious that everything’s way more fun when Marge is in charge.
Marge in Charge and the Missing Orangutan (Marge in Charge #3)
by Isla FisherThe adventures of zany babysitter Marge continue in the third book of actress Isla Fisher’s charming illustrated series, perfect for fans of Amelia Bedelia and Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle. <P><P>Marge, the rainbow-haired babysitter, returns! <P><P>This tiny duchess has a trip planned for Jakey and Jemima Button—and she’s going to break a lot of rules along the way. <P><P>In these three hilarious stories, a trip to the zoo with Marge seems like a perfect adventure. <P><P>But it might turn out to be a perfect disaster! <P><P> When Jakey’s tooth goes missing, a train gets stopped by a ferocious beast, and a favorite orangutan can’t be found, it seems as if everything will be ruined. <P><P>But if there’s one thing Jakey and Jemima know, it’s that even disasters are fun when Marge is in charge!
Marge in Charge and the Stolen Treasure (Marge in Charge #2)
by Eglantine Ceulemans Isla FisherEveryone’s favorite zany babysitter is back! This is the second book in actress Isla Fisher’s warmly embraced series, perfect for fans of Amelia Bedelia and Mrs. Piggle Wiggle. Features charming illustrations.Marge the babysitter might look like a very tiny elfin grandmother at first, but in these three hilarious stories, she’s letting down her rainbow hair and getting in a brand-new heap of trouble.Siblings Jemima and Jake Button are used to things being very sensible: their babysitters always follow the lists of rules from Mommy and Dad. But sometimes sensible isn’t very fun—and with Marge around, you’ve got to stay on your toes! Before you can say Kalamazoo!, there’s a pirate baby on the loose, lost treasure at the neighborhood pool, and chaos at a very important wedding. When Marge is in charge, you truly never know what will happen next!
Margherita del Wessex: Versione per studenti e docenti (Le leggendarie donne della storia mondiale #10)
by Laurel A. RockefellerLa storia entusiasmante di Margherita del Wessex, moglie di Malcolm III Canmore, re del regno di Alba, prende vita in questa edizione per studenti e docenti appositamente creata per l’uso in aula e a casa. Le domande si prefiggono lo scopo di favorire la comprensione del testo ed il pensiero logico durante l’apprendimento della storia. In coda al testo vengono fornite appendici relative alla computazione del tempo in epoca medievale ed una dettagliatissima cronologia della storia scozzese che comprende eventi accaduti nell’arco di circa 3000 anni. Questo libro è uno strumento indispensabile nell’ampliamento della conoscenza storica. Adatto ad un pubblico dai 12 anni in poi.
Margo's Got Money Troubles: A Novel
by Rufi Thorpe“Margo’s Got Money Troubles is the feel-good novel we need right now.” —The Washington Post “[An] enormously entertaining and lovable book.” —Nick Hornby, New York Times Book Review A bold, laugh-out-loud funny, and heartwarming story about one young woman’s attempt to navigate adulthood, new motherhood, and her meager bank account in our increasingly online world—from the PEN/Faulkner finalist and critically acclaimed author of The Knockout Queen.As the child of a Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, Margo Millet's always known she’d have to make it on her own. So she enrolls at her local junior college, even though she can’t imagine how she’ll ever make a living. She’s still figuring things out and never planned to have an affair with her English professor—and while the affair is brief, it isn’t brief enough to keep her from getting pregnant. Despite everyone’s advice, she decides to keep the baby, mostly out of naiveté and a yearning for something bigger.Now, at twenty, Margo is alone with an infant, unemployed, and on the verge of eviction. She needs a cash infusion—fast. When her estranged father, Jinx, shows up on her doorstep and asks to move in with her, she agrees in exchange for help with childcare. Then Margo begins to form a plan: she’ll start an OnlyFans as an experiment, and soon finds herself adapting some of Jinx’s advice from the world of wrestling. Like how to craft a compelling character and make your audience fall in love with you. Before she knows it, she’s turned it into a runaway success. Could this be the answer to all of Margo’s problems, or does internet fame come with too high a price?Blisteringly funny and filled with sharp insight, Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a tender tale starring an endearing young heroine who’s struggling to wrest money and power from a world that has little interest in giving it to her. It’s a playful and honest examination of the art of storytelling and controlling your own narrative, and an empowering portrait of coming into your own, both online and off. “A wholly original novel. . . . Thorpe is both poetic and profound in the way she brings her remarkable story to an end.” —The Associated Press
Margo's Got Money Troubles \ Margo tiene problemas de dinero (Spanish ed): A Novel
by Rufi Thorpe«Una novela audaz, impredecible y terriblemente divertida de una escritora tan singular que es difícil de comparar con alguien más… en definitiva, brillante». —Kevin WilsonUna historia atrevida, muy divertida y conmovedora sobre los intentos de una joven por navegar en la vida adulta, la maternidad y su estrecha cuenta bancaria en un mudo cada vez más virtual. De la autora de The Knockout Queen, finalista del premio PEN/Faulkner y aclamada por la crítica. Hija de una camarera de Hooters y de un exluchador profesional, Margo Millet siempre supo que tendría que arreglárselas sola. Así que se matricula en la universidad local, aunque no puede imaginarse cómo se ganará la vida. Aún está tratando de entender las cosas y nunca planeó tener una aventura con su profesor de inglés —una aventura breve, pero no lo suficiente como para evitar quedar embarazada—. A pesar de los consejos de todo el mundo, decide quedarse con el bebé, sobre todo por ingenuidad y por el deseo de algo más grande.Ahora, a los veinte años, Margo está sola con un bebé, desempleada y a punto de ser desalojada. Necesita una entrada de dinero rápida. Cuando su ausente padre, Jinx, se planta en su puerta y le pide dejarlo mudarse con ella, Margo accede a cambio de ayuda con el cuidado del bebé. Entonces, Margo comienza a tramar un plan: abrirá un OnlyFans como experimento, y pronto se dará cuenta de que está adoptando algunos de los consejos de Jinx del mundo de la lucha libre, como la forma de crear un personaje convincente y hacer que tu público se enamore de ti. Antes de percatarse, Margo se ha convertido en un éxito arrollador. ¿Podría ser esta la respuesta a todos los problemas de Margo o la fama en internet viene acompañada de un precio demasiado alto?Absolutamente divertida y llena de un ingenio cortante, Margo’s Got Money Troubles es un relato tierno protagonizado por una joven heroína que lucha para sacarle dinero y poder a mundo que tiene poco interés en dárselo.-----“An audacious, wildly funny, completely unpredictable novel by a writer so singular that it’s hard to compare her to anyone else . . . absolutely brilliant.” —Kevin WilsonA bold, laugh-out-loud funny, and heartwarming story about one young woman’s attempt to navigate adulthood, new motherhood, and her meager bank account in our increasingly online world—from the PEN/Faulkner finalist and critically acclaimed author of The Knockout Queen.As the child of a Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, Margo Millet's always known she’d have to make it on her own. So she enrolls at her local junior college, even though she can’t imagine how she’ll ever make a living. She’s still figuring things out and never planned to have an affair with her English professor—and while the affair is brief, it isn’t brief enough to keep her from getting pregnant. Despite everyone’s advice, she decides to keep the baby, mostly out of naiveté and a yearning for something bigger.Now, at twenty, Margo is alone with an infant, unemployed, and on the verge of eviction. She needs a cash infusion—fast. When her estranged father, Jinx, shows up on her doorstep and asks to move in with her, she agrees in exchange for help with childcare. Then Margo begins to form a plan: she’ll start an OnlyFans as an experiment, and soon finds herself adapting some of Jinx’s advice from the world of wrestling. Like how to craft a compelling character and make your audience fall in love with you. Before she knows it, she’s turned it into a runaway success.
Margo's House
by Peni R. GriffenAfter her father has a serious heart attack, Margo awakes to find herself in the body of one of the dolls that he recently made for her and she desperately tries to contact her father's soul.
Margot: A Novel
by Wendell SteavensonA moving portrait of a young woman’s struggle to break free from her upper-class upbringing amid the whirlwind years of the sexual revolution.It’s the mid-1950s and Margot Thornsen is growing up between a Park Avenue apartment in New York City and her family’s sumptuous Oyster Bay estate, as the presumed heir to her late grandfather’s steel fortune. Stuck in the mores and bores of WASP society with its cocktail parties and white-gloved galas, Margot is constantly rubbing against the strictures of her domineering mother, who never misses an opportunity to lecture her on the importance of marrying well. Meanwhile, Margot dreams of microscopes and beetles and books.As she comes of age in the 1960s, a time of war and assassinations and riots, Margot’s path diverges and she finds herself in the expansive world of Radcliffe College, navigating a new age of sexual liberation, scientific discovery, acid trips, and rock ’n’ roll. The old rule book has been burned. There are no more limits. But now that she can choose, what does Margot really want?Hailed for her “intelligent and heartfelt fiction” (Kirkus Reviews), Wendell Steavenson writes with grace, precision, and great psychological perception. With Margot, she has crafted an intimate portrayal of the quiet torment of young women of the era, a comically caustic mother-daughter story, and a memorable evocation of one woman’s passion for the wonder of science.
The Margot Affair: A Novel
by Sanaë LemoineThe secret daughter of a French politician and a famous actress drops the startling revelation that will shatter her family in this beguiling debut novel of intrigue and betrayal.NAMED ONE OF SUMMER&’S BEST BOOKS BY Marie Claire • LitHub • Subway Book Review • Paperback ParisMargot Louve is a secret: the child of a longstanding affair between an influential French politician with presidential ambitions and a prominent stage actress. This hidden family exists in stolen moments in a small Parisian apartment on the Left Bank. It is a house of cards that Margot—fueled by a longing to be seen and heard—decides to tumble. The summer of her seventeenth birthday, she meets the man who will set her plan in motion: a well-regarded journalist whose trust seems surprisingly easy to gain. But as Margot is drawn into an adult world she struggles to comprehend, she learns how one impulsive decision can threaten a family&’s love with ruin, shattering the lives of those around her in ways she could never have imagined.Exposing the seams between private lives and public faces, The Margot Affair is a novel of deceit, desire, and transgression—and the exhilarating knife-edge upon which the danger of telling the truth outweighs the cost of keeping secrets.
The Margot Affair
by Sanaë LemoineA New York Times Editor's Choice A Herald's Best Summer Book'An unusual and accomplished first novel . . . moves in intriguing leaps and twists.' Economist'Gorgeous' New York Times'Grapples with the complexity of familial love.' Marie ClaireFrench teenager Margot is the illegitimate daughter of a prominent stage actress and an influential politician. The comings and goings of their unconventional family, in a small Parisian apartment, cast her whole life under a veil of secrecy and shame.One summer, Margot decides to exercise her own agency when she meets a well-regarded journalist whose trust seems surprisingly easy to gain. But as Margot is drawn into an adult world, she learns how one impulsive decision can change the contours of her life, and the lives of those around her, in ways she could never have imagined. In this simmering debut Sanaë Lemoine explores private and public faces, truth and deceit, love and persuasion. The Margot Affair is a novel about the bone-deep bond between mothers and daughters, the devotion and betrayal of friendship and the dangers of pushing beyond the boundaries of a life lived in the shadows.
Marguerite: A Novel
by Marina KempIn this haunting novel, a young nurse forms an unlikely connection with the elderly man she cares for, and finds herself confronting the guilt she carries from her pastMarguerite Demers is twenty-five when she leaves Paris for the sleepy southern village of Saint Sulpice to take up a job as a live-in nurse. Her charge is Jerome Lanvier--once one of the most powerful men in the village, now dying alone in his large and secluded house surrounded by rambling neglected gardens. Manipulative and tyrannical, Jerome has scared away all of his previous caretakers.It's not long before the villagers have formed opinions of Marguerite. Brigitte Brochon, pillar of the community and local busybody, finds her arrogant and mysterious and is desperate to find a reason to have her fired. Glamorous outsider Suki Lacourse sees Marguerite as an ally in a sea of small-minded provincialism. Local farmer Henri Brochon, husband of Brigitte, feels sorry for her and wants to protect her from the villagers' intrusive gossip and speculation (but Henri has a secret of his own that would scandalize his neighbors, if only they knew). The sudden arrival of Jerome's three sons will upend the rhythm of their days, changing their lives forever.Set among the lush fields and olive groves of southern France, and written in clear prose of luminous beauty, Marguerite is an unforgettable novel that traces the ways in which guilt can be transformed, and how people can unexpectedly find a sense of redemption.
Marguerite by the Lake: A totally addictive and chilling psychological thriller with a twist you won't see coming
by Mary Dixie CarterMarguerite Gray is a lifestyle icon known for her garden parties, high-end business ventures, and being the muse behind the famous Serge Kuhnert painting, Marguerite by the Lake. Her presence is overpowering, her taste, legendary. For the last few years, Phoenix has been the gardener on the famed Rosecliff grounds, home of the Gray family: Marguerite and her husband Geoffrey. Phoenix came from humble beginnings, and now she works hard to craft the landscape that underpins Marguerite's brand. When a storm threatens the launch party for Marguerite's latest book, it's Phoenix who spots the danger to the guests and rushes to Geoffrey's side to save him from a falling tree. Geoffrey is grateful-perhaps too grateful. Marguerite is . . . jealous. Phoenix senses the danger of being drawn deeper into their lives but can't resist the attention, becoming embroiled in an affair that could destroy her career. But soon after the affair begins Marguerite falls to her death, from the same high point at Rosecliff where she posed for Marguerite by the Lake. Now Phoenix has another secret, one that haunts her even as Geoffrey invites her to move into the manor with him. A secret that Detective Hanna and Marguerite's daughter-her spitting image-are circling closer and closer to. Phoenix tries to put it all behind her and find her rightful place at Rosecliff. But as every gardener knows, nothing stays buried forever.
Marguerite by the Lake: A totally addictive and chilling psychological thriller with a twist you won't see coming
by Mary Dixie Carter'A must-read... Kept me guessing and up all night. Loved it!' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐She was the perfect wife... Will you take her place? Marguerite Gray is a lifestyle icon known for her garden parties, high-end business ventures, and being the muse behind the famous Serge Kuhnert painting, Marguerite by the Lake. Her presence is overpowering, her taste, legendary. For the last few years, Phoenix has been the gardener on the famed Rosecliff grounds, home of the Gray family: Marguerite and her husband Geoffrey. Phoenix came from humble beginnings, and now she works hard to craft the landscape that underpins Marguerite's brand.When a storm threatens the launch party for Marguerite's latest book, it's Phoenix who spots the danger to the guests and rushes to Geoffrey's side to save him from a falling tree. Geoffrey is grateful-perhaps too grateful. Marguerite is jealous. Phoenix senses the danger of being drawn deeper into their lives but can't resist the attention, becoming embroiled in an affair that could destroy her career.But soon after the affair begins Marguerite falls to her death, from the same high point at Rosecliff where she posed for Marguerite by the Lake. Now Phoenix has another secret, one that haunts her even as Geoffrey invites her to move into the manor with him. A secret that Detective Hanna and Marguerite's daughter-her spitting image-are circling closer and closer to... Phoenix tries to put it all behind her and find her rightful place at Rosecliff. But as every gardener knows, nothing stays buried forever... Readers are gripped by Marguerite By the Lake:'Wonderfully done... Suspenseful... Left me wanting more' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Thrilling tale that keeps you guessing until the very end. With its gothic elements, atmospheric tension, and complex characters, it explores the intoxicating nature of wealth and the lengths people will go to protect their secrets. This is a must-read for anyone who loves a good mystery infused with psychological depth and gothic charm' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Everyone is hooked by Mary Dixie Carter:'Riveting, Chilling and Brilliant!... I read this in one sitting' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Nail-biting suspense, devious plot twists... Scalpel-sharp... Highly entertaining' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Creepy and gripping - I loved it!' Jackie Kabler
Mari and the Curse of El Cocodrilo
by Adrianna CuevasFrom Pura Belpré Honor–winning author Adrianna Cuevas comes Mari and the Curse of El Cocodrilo, a new middle grade novel about a young Cuban American girl who must fight to break a curse of bad luck set upon her by El Cocodrilo when she rejects her family’s traditions.If Mari Feijoo could, she would turn her family’s Peak Cubanity down a notch, just enough so that her snooping neighbor and classmate Mykenzye wouldn’t have anything to tease her about. That’s why this year, there’s no way that Mari’s joining in on one of the big-gest Feijoo family traditions—burning the New Year’s Eve effigy her abuela makes.Only Mari never suspects that failing to toss her effigy in the fire would bring something much worse than sneering words at school: a curse of bad luck from El Cocodrilo. At first, it’s just possessed violins and grade sabotaging pencils, but once El Cocodrilo learns that he becomes more powerful with each new misery, her luck goes from bad to nightmarish as the curse spreads to her friend Keisha.Instead of focusing on Mari’s mariachi band tryout and Keisha’s fencing tournament, the pair, along with their friend Juan Carlos, are racing against the clock to break the curse. But when Mari discovers her family’s gift to call upon their ancestors, she and her friends will have to find a way to work with the unexpected help that arrives from the far corners of Mari’s family tree. Only will it be enough to defeat El Cocodrilo before he makes their last year of elementary school the worst ever and tears their friendship apart?
Los mariachis de Adela
by Denise VegaAdela ama todo sobre la banda mariachi de su familia, ¡excepto que ella no forma parte de la banda! Poniendo un foco de atención en la música mexicana, llena de instrumentos y bailes, ¡La banda de Adela seguramente será un éxito!Adela loves everything about her family's mariachi band--except that she isn't in it! Shining a spotlight on Mexican music, full of instruments and dancing, Adela&’s Band is sure to be a hit!Adela no desea nada más que ser parte de la banda mariachi de su familia, pero cuando intenta tocar los diferentes instrumentos, todo sale mal. La trompeta hace un ruido extraño, la vihuela emite un ruido agudo y desagradable, y cuando intenta bailar, Adela se cae al suelo. Observando a su familia, Adela sabe que la práctica hace al maestro, ¿pero podrá encontrar una manera de ser parte de la banda en el entretanto?Contado en una estructura repetitiva y divertida, ¡este libro ilustrado rítmico incorpora divertidos sonidos de instrumentos y vocabulario en español!Adela wants nothing more than to be a part of her family's mariachi band, but when she tries the different instruments, everything comes out wrong. La trompeta fizzles, la vihuela squeaks, and trying to dance makes Adela fall on her face. From watching her family, Adela knows that practice makes perfect, but can she find a way to be part of the band in the meantime?A new go-to read-aloud favorite that comes complete with funny instrument sounds, a rythmic text, and Spanish vocabulary. Strike up the band!