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Bad Moonlight (Fear Street Superchillers #4)
by R.L. StineDanielle Verona can’t believe the band picked her to be their new lead singer. She’s on the road, performing at all the hot clubs. The adoring fans, the bright lights—it’s a dream come true! But when nighttime falls, Danielle can feel the terror in the darkness. There’s eerie howling outside her window. And then a band member is killed, ripped to shreds by a wild animal. Danielle knows something is out there, lurking in the moonlight. Something savage...and hungry.
The Bad Ones
by Melissa AlbertAuthor Melissa Albert returns with The Bad Ones, a supernatural horror novel about four mysterious disappearances in a town haunted by a sinister magical history <p><p> Goddess, goddess, count to five In the morning, who’s alive? In the course of a single winter’s night, four people vanish without a trace across a small town. <p><p> Nora’s estranged best friend, Becca, is one of the lost. As Nora tries to untangle the truth of Becca’s disappearance, she discovers a darkness in her town’s past, as well as a string of coded messages Becca left for her to unravel. These clues lead Nora to a piece of local lore: a legendary goddess of forgotten origins who played a role in Nora and Becca’s own childhood games. . . . <p><p> An arresting, crossover horror fantasy threaded with dark magic, The Bad Ones is a poison-pen love letter to semi-toxic best friendship, the occult power of childhood play and artistic creation, and the razor-thin line between make-believe and belief. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Bad Romance
by Heather Demetrios<p>Grace wants out. Out of her house, where her stepfather wields fear like a weapon and her mother makes her scrub imaginary dirt off the floors. Out of her California town, too small to contain her big city dreams. Out of her life, and into the role of Parisian artist, New York director—anything but scared and alone. <p>Enter Gavin: charming, talented, adored. Controlling. Dangerous. When Grace and Gavin fall in love, Grace is sure it's too good to be true. She has no idea their relationship will become a prison she's unable to escape. <p>Deeply affecting and unflinchingly honest, this is a story about spiraling into darkness—and emerging into the light again.</p>
Bad Things Happen Here
by Rebecca BarrowI Killed Zoe Spanos meets The Cheerleaders in this haunting mystery about an island town with a history of unsolved deaths—and a girl desperate to uncover the mystery behind it all.Luca Laine Thomas lives on a cursed island. To the outside world, Parris is an exclusive, idyllic escape accessible only to the one percent. There&’s nothing idyllic about its history, though, scattered with the unsolved deaths of young women—deaths Parris society happily ignores to maintain its polished veneer. But Luca can&’t ignore them. Not when the curse that took them killed her best friend, Polly, three years ago. Not when she feels the curse lingering nearby, ready to take her next. When Luca comes home to police cars outside her house, she knows the curse has visited once again. Except this time, it came for Whitney, her sister. Luca decides to take the investigation of Whitney&’s death into her own hands. But as a shocking betrayal rocks Luca&’s world, the identity Whitney&’s killer isn&’t the only truth Luca seeks. And by the time she finds what she&’s looking for, Luca will come face to face with the curse she&’s been running from her whole life.
Bad Witch Burning
by Jessica LewisFor fans of Lovecraft Country and Candyman comes a witchy story full of Black girl magic as one girl's dark ability to summon the dead offers her a chance at a new life, while revealing to her an even darker future. Katrell can talk to the dead. And she wishes it made more money. She&’s been able to support her unemployed mother—and Mom&’s deadbeat-boyfriend-of-the-week—so far, but it isn&’t enough. Money&’s still tight, and to complicate things, Katrell has started to draw attention. Not from this world—from beyond. And it comes with a warning: STOP or there will be consequences. Katrell is willing to call the ghosts on their bluff; she has no choice. What do ghosts know of having sleep for dinner? But when her next summoning accidentally raises someone from the dead, Katrell realizes that a live body is worth a lot more than a dead apparition. And, warning or not, she has no intention of letting this lucrative new business go. Only magic isn&’t free, and dark forces are coming to collect. Now Katrell faces a choice: resign herself to poverty, or confront the darkness before it&’s too late.
Badass Black Girl: Quotes, Questions, and Affirmations for Teens (Badass Black Girl Ser.)
by M.J. FievreThis inspirational journal features wisdom from Black female trailblazers who have made their mark in science, sports, politics and more.Badass Black Girl is the guidebook every Black girl needs to conquer the world. This book challenges teenage girls to reflect on their role in the world, set goals despite the naysaying and prejudice of others, push past limiting boundaries, and fulfill their dreams for a badass future of then-own design. It is filled with inspirational quotes from notable Black women who challenged the status quo and set their own standards for success. It also includes personal letters and insights from the author, M.J. Fievre, a successful badass Black woman and entrepreneur in her own right.The journal’s daily affirmations and reflections are designed to help Black girls see the limitless possibilities of the future. It tackles topics such as family and friends, school and careers, body image, and stereotypes. By reflecting on these topics, girls confront the issues that can hold them back from living their best lives and finding their Black girl bliss.
Bahuroopi Gandhiji
by B. RajuDescription of Gandhiji in different ways .Gandhiji is a Freedom fighter where author has described gandhi in different ways
Baile de ladrones (Baile de ladrones #Volumen 1)
by Mary E. PearsonUna ladrona imparable con una misión.El nuevo líder de una dinastía prohibida.Un paso adelante, un paso atrás. Un baile que les puede costar la vida... y el corazón. Cuando el patriarca de la familia Ballenger muere, su hijo Jase se convierte en el nuevo líder de este clan de forajidos. Pero una nueva era está por llegar, y mantener el poder de su familia no le será fácil. Kazi es una exladrona legendaria, enviada por su reino a investigar unos ataques en la frontera. Cuando Kazi llega a la tierra prohibida de los Ballenger, descubre que Jase es mucho más de lo que ella creía. A medida que las tramas ocultas se van desvelando, Kazi y Jase entrarán en un juego de lealtades y secretos que cambiará sus vidas para siempre.
El baile del ahorcado (El baile del ahorcado #Volumen 1)
by Anna DaySolo porque ames una historiano significa que debas morir por ella. El sueño de Violet se convierte en realidad cuando ella y sus amigos son trasladados al universo de El baile del ahorcado, su saga de novelas y películas favorita. Atrapada en una historia oscura y peligrosa cuyas reglas no conoce tan bien como creía, Violet deberá convertirse en la heroína que siempre quiso ser. Aunque eso signifique bailar el baile del ahorcado.
El baile del rebelde: Serie El baile - Nº2 (El baile del ahorcado #Volumen 2)
by Anna DayHay historias que pueden salvarte.Esta puede destruirte La esperada continuación de El baile del ahorcado. SIEMPRE REGRESAMOS A LAS HISTORIAS QUE NOS HAN MARCADO. Violet y Alice consiguieron escapar del universo de El baile del ahorcado, su saga de novelas y películas favoritas. Pero Nate, el hermano de Violet, quedó atrapado en su mundo distópico. Un año después, y a pesar de las protestas de Alice, Violet decide volver a entrar para rescatarlo. Cuando un escritor de fanfiction sin escrúpulos publica nuevos y oscuros capítulos ambientados en el mundo en el que están sus amigos, Alice es la única persona con el poder necesario para salvar la historia, y la vida de Violet y los demás... PERO HAY HISTORIAS QUE TIENEN VIDA PROPIA. Y UN PEQUEÑO CAMBIO PODRÍA DESATAR UNA REBELIÓN.
Bait
by Alex SanchezAfter Diego lands himself on probation for fighting, he doesn’t trust his probation officer, Mr. Vidas. But as he begins to open up, Diego realizes that he needs Mr. Vidas’s help to get his anger under control. To do that, Diego will need to face the nightmares from his past head-on and confront the memories he’s been avoiding. Will anyone even believe him if he tells the truth about his stepfather? Award-winning author Alex Sanchez writes about a teen’s very real struggle to overcome his anger and take control of his life.
Bait and Switch (The Center)
by Mc LeeSequel to The Shadow OperationLeo’s mission is supposed to be routine—befriend high-school student Freya Moore. But things rarely go as planned, and Jack is called in to provide assistance. Questions quickly arise: Why is the Center interested in Freya, who is fellow student Ryan Anderson, and what is he trying to accomplish? The answers will alter Jack’s life forever. Allegiances will be strained, and Jack’s history, identity, and reasons for being at the Center will finally be uncovered.
Bajo la luz del faro
by Andrea D. MoralesDe pequeña, Aura soñaba con ser sirena. Ahora sus sueños están aplastados por una jungla de asfalto, las responsabilidades y un trabajo en el que no se la valora. Cuando su abuela Nana fallece, Aura se ve obligada a retornar a Luar, el pueblo de su infancia. Allí le esperan las cenizas y la herencia: la casa en la que vivía su difunta abuela, la barca de pesca de su abuelo y un libro de cuentos. Para regresar a la normalidad debe vender el viejo caserón, pero primero tiene que reformarlo, lo que supone alargar aún más su estancia en el pueblecito costero de Galicia y retrasar su vuelta a Madrid y a su estresante vida. Sin embargo sus amigos, su familia y Eric, el atractivo encargado de la obra de la casa, le mostrarán el camino a recorrer en este viaje que le permitirá reencontrarse consigo misma. Porque Aura lleva perdida desde hace años. Entre giros del destino, sorprendentes descubrimientos sobre la vida de su estrafalaria abuela, a la que de repente cree no conocer tanto, el amor llamando a su puerta, y el pasado más nítido que nunca, Aura debe decidir. Luar o Madrid. Sirena o escritora. La antigua Aura o la nueva Aura. Amar a corazón abierto o huir nuevamente.
Bajo la misma estrella
by John GreenBajo la misma estrella es la novela que ha catapultado a John Green al éxito. Una historia que explora cuán exquisita y trágica puede ser la aventura de saberse vivo y querer a alguien. Emotiva, irónica y afilada. Una novela teñida de humor y de tragedia que habla de nuestra capacidad para soñar incluso en las circunstancias más difíciles. A Hazel y a Gus les gustaría tener vidas más corrientes. Algunos dirían que no han nacido con estrella, que su mundo es injusto. Hazel y Gus son solo adolescentes, pero si algo les ha enseñado el cáncer que ambos padecen es que no hay tiempo para lamentaciones, porque, nos guste o no, solo existe el hoy y el ahora. Y por ello, con la intención de hacer realidad el mayor deseo de Hazel -conocer a su escritor favorito-, cruzarán juntos el Atlántico para vivir una aventura contrarreloj, tan catártica como desgarradora. Destino: Amsterdam, el lugar donde reside el enigmático y malhumorado escritor, la única persona que tal vez pueda ayudarles a ordenar las piezas del enorme puzle del que forman parte... Mejor libro del año según Time y Entretaintment Weekly.Más de 7 millones de ejemplares vendidos en el mundo.Número 1 en las listas de best sellers durante meses. La crítica ha dicho...«Una novela sobre la vida y la muerte, y sobre los que están atrapados entre las dos... Reirás, llorarás y te quedarás con ganas de más.»Markus Zusak, autor de La ladrona de libros «Una novela imposible de olvidar, para jóvenes y no tan jóvenes.»USA Today «Absolutamente genial. [...] Un ejemplo perfecto de por qué los adultos leen novelas juveniles.»Time «Esta novela es un triunfo.»Booklist «Divertida... Conmovedora... Luminosa.»Entretaintment Weekly «Una mezcla de melancolía, dulzura, filosofíay humor.»New York Times «John Green aúna lo profundo y lo cotidiano en esta desgarradora novela.»Washington Post «Una historia dolorosamente bella sobre la vida y las pérdidas.»School Library Journal
Bajo las luces de Gran Vía
by Nia AreaNunca sabes qué te espera a la vuelta de la esquina... o de tu cafetería favorita. Luna tiene una vida sencilla y feliz; un buen trabajo, una bonita relación, grandes amistades... Pero una tarde, al entrar en casa, todo se desmorona: su pareja, Carlos, se ha marchado, llevándose todas sus cosas y dejando solo una nota tras de sí. Con un montón de preguntas sin respuesta, una herida que no logra cicatrizar y la figura de su ex del todo idealizada, Luna no consigue seguir adelante. Hasta que aparece Andy, un artista al que conoce por casualidad en su cafetería favorita. Tras una breve conversación, la química entre ellos es tan evidente para él que hace lo posible por volver a verla. Luna tendrá que pasar página si quiere abrirse a la nueva relación que está naciendo entre ellos casi sin que se den cuenta, aunque volver a confiar no es tan sencillo si te han destrozado el corazón. Cuandotu última relación ha terminado en un desastre, ¿estás preparada para abrirte de nuevo al amor?
The Baker and the Bard: A Cozy Fantasy Adventure
by Fern HaughtAuthor-artist Fern Haught weaves an enchanting, gentle fantasy tale of friendship, determination, and respecting nature in their debut graphic novel, The Baker and the Bard. Perfect for fans of The Tea Dragon Society, Legends & Lattes, and Animal Crossing.Juniper and Hadley have a good thing going in Larkspur, spending their respective days apprenticing at a little bakery and performing at the local inn. But when a stranger makes an unusual order at the bakery, the two friends (and Hadley’s pet snake, Fern) set out on a journey to forage the magical mushrooms needed to make the requested galette pastries.Along the way, Juniper and Hadley stumble across a mystery too compelling to ignore: Something has been coming out of the woods at night and eating the local farmers' crops, leaving only a trail of glowy goo behind. Intent on finally going on an adventure that could fuel their bardic craft, Hadley tows Juniper into the woods to investigate.What started as a simple errand to pick mushrooms soon turns into a thrilling quest to save some furry new friends—and their caretaker, a softspoken little fey named Thistle—who are in danger of losing their home.
The Bakersville Dozen
by Kristina McBrideYOU HAVE FOUR DAYS TO LOCATE FIVE TREASURED TROPHIES. BREAK THE RULES AND YOU ALL DIE. HAPPY HUNTING!Back in September, the town of Bakersville, Ohio made national news when a video went viral featuring thirteen of the high school’s elite in compromising positions. Now it’s May, and every month since the “Bakersville Dozen” made their infamous appearance on the national stage, one girl has gone missing. Officials are no closer to identifying the criminal. Bailey, “Like a Virgin” Holzman is getting really fed up with the scrutiny. She just wants to enjoy the rest of her senior year, and have an epic summer before heading off to college. So when she discovers a note in her locker on the last day of school inviting her on a scavenger hunt, she thinks it’s just a sweet surprise from her boyfriend trying to cheer her up. But following the clue leads her, instead, to the first official casualty. And another sinister envelope. The killer is close, and it could be anyone. Even the people Bailey’s always trusted most—her best friend, her perfect boyfriend, or the boy-next door she’s always pined for.With the clock ticking, she faces a terrifying choice: play the game by the killer’s rules—follow the clues, tell no one, and no cops—for a chance to save the rest of the missing girls, or risk becoming the next grisly victim.The latest heart-pounding thriller from Kristina McBride blends elements of Gone Girl, Pretty Little Liars, and Stephen King into a story that will leave you guessing until the final pages.
Baking All Year Round: From the author of The Nerdy Nummies Cookbook
by Rosanna PansinoBaking All Year Round is the second cookbook from Rosanna Pansino, the creator and star of YouTube's most popular baking show, Nerdy Nummies.This cookbook is dedicated to foods for all occasions, from Valentine's Day to Christmas and New Year's Eve. It is fully illustrated with recipes for colourful and creative baked goods, including autumn leaf cookies, red velvet Santa brownies, XOXO churros and many more. Get in the festive mood by creating themed desserts for holidays and special occasion, with family and friends. Whether you're headed to a last minute party or have plenty of time to prepare, this book has everything you'll need to make a lasting impression. There are also several recipes that are either gluten-free, dairy free, or vegan, so there's something for everyone to enjoy and celebrate all year round!Other recipes include: Wine gummy bears (Mother's Day)Mustache Donuts (Father's Day) Reindeer cake (Christmas) Breadstick bones (Halloween)Champagne cupcakes (New Year's) Pumpkin pie cookies (Thanksgiving) Heart-shaped ravioli (Valentine's Day)
The Baking Life Of Amelie Day
by Vanessa Curtis Jane EcclesThe Baking Life ofAmelie Day combines the British baking obsession with a fabulously determined and honest young heroine. Amelie Day loves to bake so she's thrilled when she makes it through to the quarter-finals of a national competition, 'Best Teen Baker of the Year'. There's just one small problem. Amelie has Cystic Fibrosis. But Amelie is determined to prove she has what it takes to win the competition, even when her over-protective mother forbids her from taking part. Publishing to coincide with series five of the BAFTA Award-winning British TV show, The Great British Bake Off, which is airing on BBC One for the first time. Original author recipes feature throughout.
Balancing Acts (Chalet Girls #1)
by Emily FranklinThree girls find romance and friendship while working at the most exclusive ski resort in EuropeAt Le Trois Alpes, Harley, Melissa, and Lily (a.k.a. Dove) find a place to run away from their pasts. Small-town Colorado girl Harley scored the coveted hostess job—even though she&’s got attitude to spare. She hopes to start a new life with rich and famous friends—and perhaps a cute guy. Melissa just arrived from Australia and is ready to cook. But things heat up fast for her when her ski-pro ex-boyfriend just happens to make his way to the slopes. And Lily is really wiping the slate clean: With a new name and lowly maid status, no one needs to know about her society-girl history. If the Chalet Girls can manage to balance their jobs, crushes, and hidden pasts, they are in for one hot winter!
Balcony on the Moon: Coming of Age in Palestine
by Ibtisam BakaratPicking up where Tasting the Sky left off, Balcony on the Moon follows Ibtisam Barakat through her childhood and adolescence in Palestine from 1972-1981 and chronicles her desire to be a writer. Ibtisam finds inspiration through writing letters to pen pals and from an adult who encourages her to keep at it, but the most surprising turn of all for Ibtisam happens when her mother decides that she would like to seek out an education, too. This memoir is a touching, at times funny, and enlightening look at the not often depicted daily life in a politically tumultuous area. A Margaret Ferguson Book
Balcony on the Moon: Coming of Age in Palestine
by Ibtisam BarakatPicking up where Tasting the Sky left off, Balcony on the Moon follows Ibtisam Barakat through her childhood and adolescence in Palestine from 1972-1981 and chronicles her desire to be a writer. A Junior Library Guild SelectionA Palestine Book Award Shortlist SelectionA VOYA Nonfiction Honor Roll SelectionA Skipping Stones Honor BookAn Arab-American National Museum Honor BookA Bank Street College of Education Best BookAn American Library Association/Amelia Bloomer Project Top Ten BookA Notable Book for a Global SocietyA News & Observer Newspaper's Wilde Best Book Award WinnerA Middle East Book Award Honorable MentionIn this follow-up to Tasting the Sky, a young Ibtisam finds inspiration through writing letters to pen pals and from an adult who encourages her to keep at it, but the most surprising turn of all for Ibtisam happens when her mother decides that she would like to seek out an education, too. This memoir is a touching, at times funny, and enlightening look at the not often depicted daily life in a politically tumultuous area.A Margaret Ferguson Book
Baldosas amarillas en guerra (Dorothy debe morir #Volumen 3)
by Danielle PaigeInspirada en El mago de Oz, llega la tercera entrega de la serie juvenil bestseller internacional «Dorothy debe morir». Los tornados deben tener algo en contra de las chicas de Kansas, porque, al igual que Dorothy, Amy fue arrastrado por uno. Amy aterrizóen Oz, donde el bien está embrujado, donde los brujos son buenos y las Brujas Malvadas le han encomendado una misión: ASESINAR. La única forma de impedir que Dorothy destruya la tierra de Oz (y Kansas), es matarla. Y Amy es la única que puede hacerlo. Pero Amy falló, y muchos han muerto por sus errores. Por su culpa, el portal entre los dos mundos ha sido abierto, y ahora ha de encontrar el modo de cerrarlo.Dorothy quiere encargarse de que Amy no pueda volver a su casa nunca. Ahora ha llegado el momento para Amy: tendrá que unirse a las Brujas, luchar por la tierra de Oz, salvar Kansas y detener de una vez por todas a la malvada Dorothy. La crítica ha dicho...«Una obra llena de magia y muchísima emoción.»Its time to magic «El nivel no baja y deja el listón alto para la última parte.»Entre líneas «Laacción del libro es trepidante y la historia está llena de plot twists que hacen que el lector permanezca enganchado al libro hasta la última página.»Fantasymundo«Te deja con muchas ganas para el final de la saga.»Previously Books
Ball Don't Lie
by Matt de la PeñaNewbery Award-winning author Matt de la Pena's Ball Don't Lie about basketball "is a must-read." [The Bulletin] <P> <P> Sticky is a beat-around-the-head foster kid with nowhere to call home but the street, and an outer shell so tough that no one will take him in. He started out life so far behind the pack that the finish line seems nearly unreachable. He's a white boy living and playing in a world where he doesn't seem to belong. But Sticky can ball. And basketball might just be his ticket out . . . if he can only realize that he doesn't have to be the person everyone else expects him to be. Matt de la Peña's breakout urban masterpiece, Ball Don't Lie takes place where the street and the court meet and where a boy can be anything if he puts his mind to it.