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Ten Things I Hate About Me
by Randa Abdel-FattahRanda Abdel-Fattah's new novel about about finding your place in life . . . and learning to accept yourself and your culture."At school I'm Aussie-blonde Jamie -- one of the crowd. At home I'm Muslim Jamilah -- driven mad by my Stone Age dad. I should win an Oscar for my acting skills. But I can't keep it up for much longer..."Jamie just wants to fit in. She doesn't want to be seen as a stereotypical Muslim girl, so she does everything possible to hide that part of herself. Even if it means pushing her friends away because she's afraid to let them know her dad forbids her from hanging out with boys or that she secretly loves to play the darabuka (Arabic drums).
Ten Things We Did (and Probably Shouldn't Have)
by Sarah MlynowskiPraised by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Myracle as “hilarious, moving and flat-out fun,” and Kirkus as a “pitch-perfect rendering…of the teen experience,” Ten Things We Did (and Probably Shouldn't Have) has captured the hearts of critics and readers alike.Fans of Sarah Dessen, E. Lockhart, and Maureen Johnson will love this hilarious and heartwarming tale of a girl on her own for the first time.If given the opportunity, what sixteen-year-old wouldn’t jump at the chance to move in with a friend and live parent-free? Although maybe “opportunity” isn’t the right word, since April had to tell her dad a tiny little untruth to make it happen (see #1: “Lied to Our Parents”). But she and her housemate Vi are totally responsible and able to take care of themselves. How they ended up “Skipping School” (#3), “Buying a Hot Tub” (#4), and, um, “Harboring a Fugitive” (#7) is a mystery to them.To get through the year, April will have to juggle a love triangle, learn to do her own laundry, and accept that her carefully constructed world just might be falling apart . . . one thing-she-shouldn’t-have-done at a time.
Ten Thousand Stitches (Regency Faerie Tales #2)
by Olivia Atwater'A delightful, romantic romp. . . the definition of a comfort read' Hannah Whitten on Half a Soul Faerie godfathers are supposed to help young ladies find love. Unfortunately, no one told Lord Blackthorn that.Effie has most inconveniently fallen in love with the dashing Mr Benedict Ashbrooke. There's only one problem; Effie is a housemaid, and a housemaid cannot marry a gentleman. It seems that Effie is out of luck until she stumbles into the faerie realm of Lord Blackthorn, who is only too eager to help Effie win Mr Ashbrooke's heart. All he asks in return is that Effie sew ten thousand stitches onto his favourite jacket.Effie has heard rumours about what happens to those who accept help from faeries, but life as a maid at Hartfield is so awful that she is willing to risk even her immortal soul for a chance at something better. Now, she has one hundred days - and ten thousand stitches - to make Mr Ashbrooke fall in love and propose. . . if Lord Blackthorn doesn't wreck things by accident, that is.From the author of HALF A SOUL comes a whimsical faerie tale set in a magical version of Regency England, with an enchanting Cinderella twist. Praise for Olivia Atwater:'A hugely enjoyable take on the Regency. . . I wolfed this down with great pleasure.' KJ Charles on Half a Soul'Half a Soul is the perfect balm for these bad times. It's whimsical but never frivolous, sweet but not sugary, deeply kind rather than merely nice. I loved it' Alix E. Harrow on Half a Soul'A perfect historical fantasy romance: warm, sparkling with magic, dangerous and delightful. I absolutely adored it.' Tasha Suri, author of The Jasmine Throne on Half a Soul'Smart and subversive, these charming romances will ignite your heart-and your hope' Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun 'Whimsical, witty, and brimming over with charm' India Holton, author of The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels on Half a Soul'Half a Soul is exactly the comfort read we all need. . . it sweeps you off your feet in the swooniest way possible' Megan Bannen, author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy on Half a Soul'A charming and original take on both the fae and the Regency fantasy genre, with plenty of humour and heart. I couldn't put it down.' Heather Fawcett, author of Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries, on Half a Soul
Tender Beasts
by Liselle SamburyAfter her private school is rocked by a gruesome murder, a teen tries to find the real killer and clear her brother&’s name in this psychological thriller perfect for fans of The Taking of Jake Livingston and Ace of Spades.Sunny Behre has four siblings, but only one is a murderer. With the death of Sunny&’s mother, matriarch of the wealthy Behre family, Sunny&’s once picture-perfect life is thrown into turmoil. Her mother had groomed her to be the family&’s next leader, so Sunny is confused when the only instructions her mother leaves is a mysterious note: &“Take care of Dom.&” The problem is, her youngest brother, Dom, has always been a near-stranger to Sunny…and seemingly a dangerous one, if found guilty of his second-degree murder charge. Still, Sunny is determined to fulfill her mother&’s dying wish. But when a classmate is gruesomely murdered, and Sunny finds her brother with blood on his hands, her mother&’s simple request becomes a lot more complicated. Dom swears he&’s innocent, and although Sunny isn&’t sure she believes him, she takes it upon herself to look into the murder—made all the more urgent by the discovery of another body. And another. As Sunny and Dom work together to track down the culprit, Sunny realizes her other siblings have their own dark secrets. Soon she may have to choose: preserve the family she&’s always loved or protect the brother she barely knows—and risk losing everything her mother worked so hard to build.
Tending to the Past: Selfhood and Culture in Children's Narratives about Slavery and Freedom (Children's Literature Association Series)
by Karen Michele ChandlerIn many popular depictions of Black resistance to slavery, stereotypes around victimization and the heroic efforts of a small number of individuals abound. These ideas ignore the powers of ordinary families and obscure the systematic working of racism. Tending to the Past: Selfhood and Culture in Children’s Narratives about Slavery and Freedom examines Black-authored historical novels and films for children that counter this distortion and depict creative means by which ordinary African Americans survived slavery and racism in early America. Tending to the Past argues that this important, understudied historical writing—freedom narratives—calls on young readers to be active, critical thinkers about the past and its legacies within the present. The book examines how narratives by children’s book authors, such as Joyce Hansen, Julius Lester, Marilyn Nelson, and Patricia McKissack, and the filmmakers Charles Burnett and Zeinabu irene Davis, were influenced by Black cultural imperatives, such as the Black Arts Movement, to foster an engaged, culturally aware public. Through careful analysis of this rich body of work, Tending to the Past thus contributes to ongoing efforts to construct a history of Black children’s literature and film attuned to its range, specificity, and depths. Tending to the Past provides illuminating interpretations that will help scholars and educators see the significance of the freedom narratives’ reconstructions in a neoliberal era, a time of shrinking opportunities for many African Americans. It offers models for understanding the powers and continuing relevance of the Black child’s creative agency and the Black cultural practices that have fostered it.
Tengo un whatsapp
by Susana RubioSi los polos opuestos se atraen... ¿por qué a veces es tan difícil que se encuentren? Por primera vez en papel el gran éxito autopublicado de Susana Rubio. Andrea es la señorita prudencia, ella mismo lo dice. No le gustan las aventuras, el peligro y mucho menos el sexo sin sentimientos de por medio. Víctor es el descaro personificado, o sea, todo lo contrario. Es divertido, bromista... El chico perfecto. Así que, inevitablemente, se atraen. MUCHO. Pero los astros no se han alineado correctamente y una serie de fortuitos -y no tan fortuitos- sucesos impiden que Andrea y Víctor disfruten de su historia de... ¿amor?
Tenía que pasar
by David Yoon¡La fascinante novela debut de David Yoon! Un noviazgo real, otro ficticio y una tradición familiar que lo complica todo. ¿Qué podría salir mal? Frank Li nació en California, nunca ha estado en Corea y casi no habla coreano. Aun así, sus padres tienen una regla de oro: solo puede llevar a casa chicas coreanas. Cuando se enamora de Brit (que no lo es) y decide fingir que sale con su amiga Joy (que sí lo es), Frank aprenderá que no sabe tanto del amor como cree ni quizá tampoco de sí mismo. Tenía que pasar es la rompedora primera novela de David Yoon, autor número uno del New York Times, que trata de dar respuesta a la pregunta que nos persigue a todos en algún momento de nuestras vidas: ¿quién soy yo?
Tennis Camp of the Living Dead
by Quentin DoddStickley Smythe is spending the summer at Bright River Tennis Academy. He’s playing against top competition and learning from the best tennis coaches in the country. But something isn’t quite right. Everyone else thinks the camp is perfectly normal, but Stickley can’t help asking questions, such as: "Why does the camp pro never go out in the sunlight?" "Why are they building coffins in arts and crafts class?" "Why do the villagers across the river fear the camp so much?" and, most importantly: "Why did he agree to come here in the first place?" As Stickley works to unravel the mystery, he realizes that he’s staying at no ordinary summer camp. Instead, he’s stumbled upon the Tennis Camp of the Living Dead!
Tennis Shoes Among The Nephites (Tennis Shoes Adventures #1)
by Chris HeimerdingerJim Hawkins has a bad attitude. What's more, he enjoys having a bad attitude about everything--especially about church. Garth Plimpton is a fanatic. He's spent so much time studying the scriptures and thick books on archaeology that he can't carry on a normal conversation with other kids. That's why they consider him a nerd. Through an unusual chain of events, these two opposites become fast friends. It all began when Garth told Jim a simple truth: "They really existed once, you know." "Who?" Jim asked. "Nephites," Garth replied. "Every character in the Book of Mormon ate, slept, died, was buried . . ." That statement, taken for granted before, would soon echo deeply in the two boys' minds--because they were on the trail of a chilling secret.
The Tension of Opposites
by Kristina McBrideTwo years ago Noelle disappeared. Two long years of no leads, no word, no body. Since the abduction, Tessa, her best friend, has lived in a state of suspended animation. She has some friends but keeps them distant. Some interests, but she won't allow herself to become passionate about them. And guys? She can't get close—she knows what it is like to lose someone she really cared for. And then one day, the telephone rings. Noelle is alive. And maybe, just maybe, Tess can start to live again too. A haunting psychological thriller taken straight from the headlines, The Tension of Opposites is a striking debut that explores the emotional aftermath a kidnapping can have on the victim and on the people she left behind.
The Tent
by Gary PaulsenTeenage Steven and his father, Corey, take to the road with a Bible, an old army tent, and less than the best of intentions. Tired of being poor, Steven's father is certain that preaching the Word of the Lord is the easy way to fame and fortune. But just when they've got their act down pat and the money is rolling in, Steven and Corey begin to realize that what they'd originally thought of as a harmless lie is all about avarice and power and, ultimately, guilt. Each book includes a reader's guide.
Tentación (Inmortales #Volumen 4)
by Alyson NoëlIrresistible. Adictivo. Arrollador. Así es el amor. Así es el fenómeno literario que ya ha cautivado a más de cinco millones de lectores en todo el mundo... Para liberar a Damen de la maldición de Roman, Ever recurrió a la magia oscura, pero el conjuro se ha vuelto en su contra y ahora es víctima de un extraño hechizo: haga lo que haga, no puede dejar de pensar en Roman. La lucha por resistir esta salvaje atracción amenaza con consumir sus energías; y su enemigo sacará partido de esta debilidad... Desesperada por romper el hechizo antes de que sea demasiado tarde, Ever pide ayuda a Jude; arriesgándolo todo, incluso su amor, por salvar a Damen.
The Tenth Girl
by Sara FaringA haunted Argentinian mansion.A family curse.A twist you'll never see coming.Welcome to Vaccaro School.Simmering in Patagonian myth, The Tenth Girl is a gothic psychological thriller with a haunting twist.At the very southern tip of South America looms an isolated finishing school. Legend has it that the land will curse those who settle there. But for Mavi—a bold Buenos Aires native fleeing the military regime that took her mother—it offers an escape to a new life as a young teacher to Argentina’s elite girls.Mavi tries to embrace the strangeness of the imposing house—despite warnings not to roam at night, threats from an enigmatic young man, and rumors of mysterious Others. But one of Mavi’s ten students is missing, and when students and teachers alike begin to behave as if possessed, the forces haunting this unholy cliff will no longer be ignored... and one of these spirits holds a secret that could unravel Mavi’s existence.An Imprint Book"Layered and challenging, and full to bursting with intelligence, while at the same time exuberantly bizarre, like it’s having the best time on its own and daring you to join in."—Rory Power, New York Times–bestselling author of Wilder Girls"This book envelops the reader with sweeping beauty and tingling mystery from the very first page."—Nova Ren Suma, New York Times-bestselling author of The Walls Around Us
Tenth Grade Angst
by Bruce Ingram"A well-crafted and engaging tale about a quartet of teens dealing with self-doubt and self-discovery in high school." - Kirkus Reviews "Tenth Grade Angst is highly recommended as a revealing leisure read that high schoolers will relate to and learn from." - D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review Tenth Grade Angst (a sequel to Ninth Grade Blues, 2017) continues the story of four teens as they negotiate the roller-coaster ride of high school. Now sophomores, they grapple with growing independence and changing dreams and ambitions for their future. Cars and driving lessons reshape their lives, as they struggle to balance their needs for exploration and independence with the boundaries set by their parents. Luke: a shy, hard-working boy from the wrong side of the tracks, Luke continues to come out of his shell with the friendly encouragement of Mia. His love for hunting, fishing, and all things nature-related keeps him sane and grounded, while ongoing problems with his dad worsen and require him to make some startling adjustments. Elly: a bit overweight and a lot insecure in her freshman year, Elly joins her mom at the gym, sheds a few pounds and discovers she can set her cap for star football players. But is that always a good idea? A hot date doesn’t work out the way she expected–at all. Marcus: a football and basketball star, Marcus comes down to earth–discovering that he really does have limits to what he can expect from his athletic career. And, a series of rebuffs and rejections lead him to reflect on the best way to a girl’s heart. Hint: just for a change, try caring about what she thinks. Mia: a straight-A student who looks like a good bet to be the class valedictorian, Mia is also on track to realize her dream of becoming a pediatrician and moving to Texas to help children of her own heritage. But what does that imply for the relationships she is developing in high school? And just how angry will her poppa get if she insists on dating Luke?
La teoría de Joa
by Agus Grimm PitchLa primera novela de Agus Grimm Pitch, una de las bookfluencers más populares de la Argentina. Joa y Julia viven en mundos muy diferentes. Él es una estrella de rock, el cantante de la banda más aclamada del momento. Ella vive al día y trabaja por un sueldo básico para poder pagar el alquiler del minúsculo departamento que comparte con su mejor amiga. Parecía imposible que dos caminos tan distantes se cruzaran, sin embargo, Julia nunca imaginó que iba a tener que rescatar al mismísimo Joa Keuler de la basura. Por más bizarro que parezca, esta vuelta del destino los acerca mucho más de lo que esperaban. Ambos tendrán que luchar contra su propio pasado, sus miedos e inseguridades y desaprender las teorías que tienen sobre sí mismos para aceptar que también merecen ser amados.