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Devine Intervention
by Martha BrockenbroughThere is a great legend of the guardian angel who traveled across time and space for the human girl he loved, slaying those who would threaten her with a gleaming sword made of heavenly light.This is not that story.Jerome Hancock is Heidi Devine's guardian angel. Sort of. He's more of an angel trainee, in heaven's soul-rehabilitation program for wayward teens. And he's just about to get kicked out for having too many absences and for violating too many of the Ten Commandments for the Dead.Heidi, meanwhile, is a high school junior who dreams of being an artist, but has been drafted onto her basketball team because she's taller than many a grown man. For as long as she can remember, she's heard a voice in her head - one that sings Lynyrd Skynyrd, offers up bad advice, and yet is company during those hours she feels most alone.When the unthinkable happens, these two lost souls must figure out where they went wrong and whether they can make things right before Heidi's time is up and her soul is lost forever.Martha Brockenbrough's debut novel is hilarious, heartbreaking, and hopeful, with a sense of humor that's wicked as hell, and writing that's just heavenly.
Devon Delaney Should Totally Know Better (mix)
by Lauren BarnholdtDevon Delaney cannot believe she's lying again. But the thing is, she couldn't help it. Her new boyfriend, Luke, is talking to his (gorgeous) ex-girlfriend, Bailey Barelli (!!!), every single day in mock trial. Devon couldn't just stand by and let him find out that she'd never dated anyone else before. Could she? Oopsie. Too late now. To show how totally unaffected she is by Bailey's obvious Luke hang-up, Devon invents a fake ex-boyfriend of her own: Greg. Fab! What could go wrong? But it isn't long before Devon finds herself in the middle of another supergigantic lie. Can Devon come clean in time to keep the guy? Or will she lose everything due to another lie?
Devotional for Teen Girls: A Year of Inspiration and Reflection
by Heather Anne GrubbsA year of devotions to guide teen girls toward growth in life and faithDuring every teenager's most challenging times, God is by their side. This empowering choice in devotionals for teen girls connects inspiring passages from Scripture with the ups and downs of being a teenager. As teen girls spend a little time with God's Word every week, they'll discover wisdom and insights for navigating life's challenges. With His support, they can build confidence and keep growing into smart and beautiful women of God's creation!Real-life issues—Explore topics not found in other devotionals for teen girls, like setting boundaries, overcoming insecurities, managing expectations, and standing firm in faith.Weekly Scripture—Each devotion includes a Bible passage, thoughtful commentary on the theme, a writing prompt for reflection, and space to write down thoughts.Interactive devotions—Go "Beyond the Pages" to expand on the Scripture's lessons through a prayer or activity, like starting a gratitude journal or organizing a group of friends to help in the community.Find strength and wisdom in the Word of God with this standout in devotionals for teen girls.
Devourer's Attack (Dragon Force #2)
by Katie Tsang Kevin TsangLance and Zoe must save their Camp Claw mentors from a dangerous, power-hungry creature in this second book in the high-flying middle grade adventure series Dragon Force that&’s How to Train Your Dragon meets Skandar and the Unicorn Thief.It&’s a dream come true for Lance Lo and his sister Zoe to be at Camp Claw, training for the elite Dragon Force to help protect the world. But with the core members captured by the evil Devourer, they soon find themselves taking on their most dangerous mission yet. Can they rescue the rest of the team from a creature who will do anything to feed his appetite for magic?
Dial L for Loser (The Clique #6)
by Lisi HarrisonThe sixth novel in the New York Times bestselling series about Westchester County's most exclusive private middle school girls.The Clique? the only thing harder than getting in is staying in. The social minefields of Westchester County's most privileged middle school for girls drive the page-turning action of this addictive bestselling series, set in suburban New York City's Westchester County.
Diamond & Dawn (Amber & Dusk, Book Two)
by Lyra SeleneLyra Selene returns to the incandescent magic of Amber & Dusk in a second installment about the corrosions of even the most dazzling dreams, and the strength of hope amidst darkness.Mirage, triumphant in her coup of the Amber Empire, returns to the palais prepared to take her place as empress. With the support of her friends and a tentative, blossoming romance with Sunder, Mirage is on the cusp of taking hold of everything she has ever wanted.However, her place in the sun is not as sure as she expected, nor is it quite as bright as she imagined.When the Empress Severine's body was recovered from the battle, Mirage discovered she was not dead after all. Rather, Severine is in a coma, her every breath a threat to Mirage's newfound power. Worse, a distant cousin, Gavin d'Ars, appears at court with the challenge of his blood claim. As Mirage uncovers more secrets from her family's past, she proposes a series of ancient, grueling trials to determine the most deserving heir. But in Mirage's fight to defend her vision for the empire, she begins to splinter all of her alliances. Will the battle for control leave anyone untainted?
Diamond Deceit (Nancy Drew Files #83)
by Carolyn KeeneAn urgent message from Bess draws Nancy to beautiful Carmel, California. Fading movie star Joanna Burton has accused jeweler Marcia Cheung of replacing the diamonds in her necklace with fakes. But the case of the missing stones turns even more sinister when Joanna ends up on the rocks—at the bottom of a cliff! What led the actress to such a tragic final scene? Who pushed her over the edge? For Nancy, it’s a murder mystery with more twists and turns than the Pacific Coast Highway, and she knows she’s in a race against time. She must find the stolen diamonds before the killer strikes again!
Diamond Dogs, Turquoise Days
by Alastair ReynoldsJust when you thought it was safe to go back into interstellar space ...Alastair Reynolds burst onto the SF scene with the Arthur C. Clarke Award-shortlisted REVELATION SPACE, British Science Fiction Award-winning CHASM CITY, and REDEMPTION ARK. Now experience the phenomenal imagination and breathtaking vision of 'The most exciting space opera writer working today' (Locus) in these two tales of high adventure set in the same universe as his novels.The title story, 'Diamond Dogs', tells of a group of mercenaries trying to unravel the mystery of a particularly inhospitable alien tower on a distant world; 'Turquoise Days' is about Naqi, who has devoted her life to studying the alien Pattern Jugglers.
Diary Three
by Ann M. MartinIn this five-book omnibus by the author of the Baby-Sitters Club, a group of teenage friends faces life and death--and all the joy and sadness in betweenThe bitter pain of losing Sunny's mom brings Dawn and Sunny together again. Maggie may have more than she can handle with a celebrity boyfriend. Amalia struggles to have faith in her community after being verbally assaulted. And Ducky struggles to face the truth about himself.A spin-off of the bestselling Baby-Sitters Club, the California Diaries are first-person accounts of five teenagers dealing with the ups and downs of growing up. Diary Three contains the third journal of each of the main characters, books eleven through fifteen in the series.This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author's collection.
Diary Two
by Ann M. MartinIn this five-book compilation by the author of the Baby-Sitters Club, a group of teenage friends struggles with friendships, family, and romanceDawn and Sunny aren't speaking. Maggie's eating disorder has become extreme and Amalia is making it her mission to help. Ducky's parents have left him alone--again--and this time he could really use their advice.A spin-off of the bestselling Baby-Sitters Club, the California Diaries are first-person accounts of five teenagers dealing with the ups and downs of growing up. Diary Two contains the second journal of each of the main characters, books six through ten in the series.This ebook features an illustrated personal history of Ann M. Martin, including rare images from the author's collection.
Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja
by Marcus Emerson Noah Child Sal HunterMy name is Chase Cooper, and I'm a 6th grade ninja. It's my first day at a different school and the only person I know is my cousin, Zoe I was just another scrawny kid until a group of ninjas recruited me into their clan. It was a world of trouble I wasn't prepared for, which is why I kept this diary to warn other kids about the dangers of becoming a ninja.
Diary of a Crush: Number 1 in Series (Diary Of A Crush Ser. #1)
by Sarra ManningNew town, new college, new people, Edie's feeling overwhelmed. What if nobody wants to be her friend? But then something happens that turns her life upside down: Edie spots Dylan. Messy-haired, pouty, frustratingly elusive Dylan. . .Fast forward to the college trip to Paris and things are really heating up. In between the shopping, the clubbing, the kissing and the making up, something happens between Edie and Dylan that changes both their lives for ever. But do boys like Dylan ever play for keeps?
Diary of a Crush: Number 2 in series (Diary Of A Crush Ser. #2)
by Sarra ManningEdie's having major boy issues. Trying to get over Dylan is hard, but snogging new boy Carter isn't hurting. . .When everyone heads off to a summer festival, Edie wants to forget her troubles and try and have fun. But she didn't count on her leftover feelings for Dylan and now she's all churned up again. Edie's got some big decisions to make, but is she ready to kiss and make up?
Diary of a Crush: Number 3 in series (Diary Of A Crush Ser. #3)
by Sarra ManningEdie and Dylan have been dreaming about their road trip across America for ever. But nine weeks in a car together is going to be a huge test for them. They're crazy in love, but what if that's not enough?Trailer parks, diners, motels and glitzy casinos are the backdrop for an adventure that threatens the whole future of their relationship. Will Edie and Dylan be able to go the distance?
Diary of a Pilgrimage (Classics To Go)
by Jerome K. JeromeDiary of a Pilgrimage is a novel by Jerome K. Jerome published in 1891. It tells of a trip undertaken by Jerome and his friend "B" to see the Oberammergau Passion Play in Germany. ( Wikipedia)
Diary of a Waitress: The Not-So-Glamorous Life of a Harvey Girl
by Carolyn MeyerIn 1926, droves of Americans traveled by train across the United States to visit the West. They ate at Harvey Houses, where thousands of well-trained waitresses provided first-class service. Diary of a Waitress: The Not-So-Glamorous Life of a Harvey Girl tells the first-person story of one spunky girl, Kitty Evans, as she faces the often funny and painful experiences she and fellow waitresses Cordelia and Emmy endure. As Kitty writes about her escapades, a loveable teenager emerges; she embraces adventure, independence, her position as a Harvey Girl, and a freelance writing career. In this fast-paced novel, best-selling author Carolyn Meyer, who has visited and researched several Harvey Hotels, brings together an unforgettable heroine with the universal themes of friendship, identity, and young love.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1)
by Jeff KinneyBoys don't keep diaries--or do they? <P><P>The launch of an exciting and innovatively illustrated new series narrated by an unforgettable kid every family can relate to It's a new school year, and Greg Heffley finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. The hazards of growing up before you're ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. <P>In book one of this debut series, Greg is happy to have Rowley, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend's newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion. <P>Author/illustrator Jeff Kinney recalls the growing pains of school life and introduces a new kind of hero who epitomizes the challenges of being a kid. <P>As Greg says in his diary, "Just don't expect me to be all 'Dear Diary' this and 'Dear Diary' that." Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he won't do and what he actually does are two very different things.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1)
by Jeff KinneyGreg records his experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.
Dicey's Song (The Tillerman Cycle #2)
by Cynthia VoigtThe Newbery-winning novel in Cynthia Voigt’s timeless Tillerman cycle.When Momma abandoned Dicey Tillerman and her three siblings in a mall parking lot and was later traced to an asylum where she lay unrecognizing, unknowing, she left her four children no choice but to get on by themselves. They set off alone on foot over hundreds of miles until they finally found someone to take them in. Gram’s rundown farm isn’t perfect, but they can stay together as a family—which is all Dicey really wanted. But after watching over the others for so long, it’s hard for Dicey to know what to do now. Her own identity has been so wrapped up in being the caretaker, navigator, penny counter, and decision maker that she’s not sure how to let go of some responsibilities while still keeping a sense of herself. But when the past comes back with devastating force, Dicey sees just how necessary—and painful—letting go can be.
Did I Mention I Love You?
by Estelle MaskameLove is everything but expected.Eden Monro came to California for a summer of sun, sand and celebrities - what better way to forget about the drama back home? Until she meets her new family of strangers: a dad she hasn't seen in three years, a stepmonster and three stepbrothers.Eden gets her own room in her dad's fancy house in Santa Monica. A room right next door to her oldest stepbrother, Tyler Bruce. Whom she cannot stand. He's got angry green eyes and ego bigger than a Beverly Hills mansion. She's never felt such intense dislike for someone. But the two are constantly thrown together as his group of friends pull her into their world of rule-breaking, partying and pier-hanging. And the more she tries to understand what makes Tyler burn hotter than the California sun, the more Eden finds herself falling for the one person she shouldn't...Did I Mention I Love You? is the addictive first book in Wattpad sensation Estelle Maskame's DIMILY trilogy: three unforgettable summers of secrets, heartbreak and forbidden romance.
Did I Mention I Miss You?
by Estelle MaskameIn Did I Mention I Miss You?, the explosive finale to Wattpad senstation Estelle Maskame's DIMILY trilogy: three unforgettable summers of secrets, heartbreak, and forbidden romance."Readers will root for [Eden and Tyler], like they would with Edward and Bella-the mutual attraction and need for one another is palpable. It rings of passion, excitement, and first love." -- VOYA Magazine on Did I Mention I Love You?It's been a year since Eden last spoke to Tyler. After his sudden departure, she left for Chicago for college and found a new boyfriend-someone who (hopefully) won't run when things get tough, like Tyler did. But as school breaks up for the summer, she heads back to Los Angeles. And she's not the only one with that idea...Despite their break-up, Tyler's determined to rekindle what they once had. He's restarted his life and he wants her in it. Eden's not sure where to begin in finally forgiving him. But when a tragedy draws them together, Eden must search her heart and decide if Tyler is worth the risk once and for all.The DIMILY Trilogy: Did I Mention I Love You? (Book 1)Did I Mention I Need You? (Book 2)Did I Mention I Miss You? (Book 3)
Did I Mention I Need You?
by Estelle MaskameLove has no rules.It's been a year since Eden Munro last saw Tyler Bruce: her stepbrother...and secret love. Although they swore to ignore their feelings and put their family first, Eden can't help but feel excited when Tyler invites her to join him in New York City for the summer. But it's not like anything is going to happen. Eden is happy with her boyfriend Dean, and she knows gorgeous, green-eyed Tyler must have moved on as well. But as they spend the long, hot summer in the city that never sleeps, it becomes obvious that those old feelings are still there...simmering beneath the surface. Will Tyler and Eden be able to resist temptation? Did I Mention I Need You? is book two in Wattpad sensation Estelle Maskame's DIMILY trilogy: three unforgettable summers of secrets, heartbreak and forbidden romance. Look for the companion novels: Did I Mention I Love You? in December 2015Did I Mention I Miss You? in June 2016
Didn't See That Coming
by Jesse Q. SutantoA hilariously fresh and romantic send-up to You&’ve Got Mail about a gamer girl with a secret identity and the online bestie she&’s never met IRL until she unwittingly transfers to his school, from the bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties, The Obsession, and Well, That Was Unexpected.Seventeen-year-old Kiki Siregar is a fabulous gamer girl with confidence to boot. She can&’t help but be totally herself… except when she&’s online.Her secret? She plays anonymously as a guy to avoid harassment from other male players. Even her online best friend—a cinnamon roll of a teen boy who plays under the username Sourdawg—doesn&’t know her true identity. Which is fine, because Kiki doesn&’t know his real name either, and it&’s not like they&’re ever going to cross paths IRL.Until she transfers to an elite private school for her senior year and discovers that Sourdawg goes there, too.But who is he? How will he react when he finds out Kiki&’s secret? And what happens when Kiki realizes she&’s falling for her online BFF?
Die for Me
by Carol GormanAn International Reading Association Children's Choice: When high school student Holly Baldwin is murdered, her friends decide to consult a Ouija board--with disastrous consequencesWhen her classmates throw a party soon after the brutal murder of their friend Holly, Jessica can't believe they could be so insensitive. But the festivities turn dark when several girls sitting at a Ouija board receive a frightening message about Holly's death--and a warning. Nothing can prepare Jessica for the horror that follows.
Diet for a Changing Climate: Food for Thought
by Christy Mihaly Sue HeavenrichThe United Nations supports a compelling solution to world hunger: eat insects! Explore the vast world of unexpected foods that may help solve the global hunger crisis. Weeds, wild plants, invasive and feral species, and bugs are all food for thought. Learn about the nutritional value of various plant and animal species; visit a cricket farm; try a recipe for dandelion pancakes, kudzu salsa, or pickled purslane; and discover more about climate change, sustainability, green agriculture, indigenous foods, farm-to-table restaurants, and how to be an eco-friendly producer, consumer, and chef. Meet average folks and experts in the field who will help you stretch your culinary imagination!