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Lone Wolf (Wolf Pack #2)
by Edo Van BelkomDon't miss this Aurora Award finalist and the thrilling sequel to the Aurora Award and Silver Birch Award-winning novel Wolf Pack, the inspiration for the highly anticipated original series coming to Paramount+Caught between the human world—and the world of the wolf pack…High school is hard enough for most teens but for Noble, Harlan, Argus and Tora, some days can be a real howl. Born wolves, the shape-shifting siblings have spent most of their lives in human form, taking to the woods to enjoy their animal strength in secret. But all that could change at any moment…For it’s only a matter of time before Harlan pounces on his high school nemesis, revealing his feral nature to all. Before Tora shares the pack’s secret with the classmate she’s got a major crush on. Before restless Argus gets fed up with trying to be a good student and disappears into the forest forever. As for Noble, he’s struggling to keep the pack together, all while fighting to save their forest home from corporate interests threatening to destroy it.Then a lone creature reveals himself to the pack, leading them back to the story of their violent origin. Soon one of them will be forced to make a choice between the blood bond of the pack—and the powerful call of the wild…Praise for Lone Wolf“The rapidly shifting pace and believable characters will appeal to teen enthusiasts of this genre. The simple language is appropriate for those who may have difficulty with more complicated novels, yet the book contains enough edginess to not turn off reluctant readers. It is a recommended series for novice fantasy fans.” — VOYA“…an action-packed sequel to WOLF PACK.” — Toronto Star“…an enjoyable tale.” — School Library Journal“It is unusual for a sequel to be even as good as an original novel, and it’s even rarer for it to be better, but that’s the situation with LONE WOLF, the sequel to WOLF PACK. ... Highly Recommended.” — CM Magazine (University of Manitoba)
The Loneliest Place (Blight Harbor)
by Lora SenfEvie ventures into the Dark Sun Side to rescue her loved ones, only to discover truths darker than she could have ever imagined in this thrilling finale to the Blight Harbor series that&’s perfect for fans of Doll Bones and Small Spaces.As summer comes to an end, Evie Von Rathe is determined to begin the search for her parents in earnest. Armed with her knowledge of the otherworldly, her mom&’s violet glasses, and a pendant full of doors, Evie begins to piece together clues. When she realizes her mother&’s bedtime story might be a roadmap to finding them, Evie follows it back to the Dark Sun Side. But stories are funny things, and they change from one teller to the next. The black nothing of the Radix is waiting, and it knows more than it&’s ever let on. Evie will need every bit of courage she has for what&’s coming. With Bird at her side, and maybe even a reluctant Lark as well, Evie has what she hopes is her last adventure under a purple sky.
The Lonely Below
by g. haron davisA chilling middle grade horror debut featuring a Black, autistic protagonist who uncovers dark secrets plaguing her new school.Blythe Academy isn't a normal school. Eva can tell--there's something off, something wrong. She learns that fifty years ago part of the school collapsed, killing a classroom of students and their teacher. Things haven't been the same since.Soon, Eva's having unnerving visions and terrifying run-ins with ghosts. She doesn't think the collapse was just a tragic accident. It was caused by a malevolent force, and that force is back and hungry for more. Will Eva be able to discover the truth of Blythe Academy and save lives . . . or will it be too late?
The Lonely Ghost
by Mike FordFor fans of creepy stories like Small Spaces, and the spine-tingling novels of Mary Downing Hahn and K.R. Alexander, The Lonely Ghost is the chilling story of twin sisters haunted by a mysterious ghost.A haunting like no other. . .At first, twin sisters Ava and Cassie are excited to move into a ramshackle old mansion in a new town. But any romantic ideas they had are quickly dashed. The house is dirty, dusty, and falling apart. Worse, it’s infamous around town as “that creepy old haunted house.”When the sisters remove some wallpaper in the bedroom, they find child-like drawings of a screaming girl. Then Cassie starts acting oddly. Ava can't put her finger on it, but she's just not quite herself. And if Cassie's not herself, then who is she becoming?Ava's never been one to believe in ghosts, but something creepy is happening, she's sure of it. There's a definite ghostly presence in their house-- and it's set its sights on Cassie.
The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane
by Kate O'ShaughnessyThis sparkling middle-grade debut is a classic-in-the-making! <p><p> Maybelle Lane is looking for her father, but on the road to Nashville she finds so much more: courage, brains, heart--and true friends. <p> Eleven-year-old Maybelle Lane collects sounds. She records the Louisiana crickets chirping, Momma strumming her guitar, their broken trailer door squeaking. But the crown jewel of her collection is a sound she didn't collect herself: an old recording of her daddy's warm-sunshine laugh, saved on an old phone's voicemail. It's the only thing she has of his, and the only thing she knows about him. <p> Until the day she hears that laugh--his laugh--pouring out of the car radio. Going against Momma's wishes, Maybelle starts listening to her radio DJ daddy's new show, drinking in every word like a plant leaning toward the sun. When he announces he'll be the judge of a singing contest in Nashville, she signs up. What better way to meet than to stand before him and sing with all her heart? <p> But the road to Nashville is bumpy. Her starch-stiff neighbor Mrs. Boggs offers to drive her in her RV. And a bully of a boy from the trailer park hitches a ride, too. These are not the people May would have chosen to help her, but it turns out they're searching for things as well. And the journey will mold them into the best kind of family--the kind you choose for yourself.
The Lonely Lake Monster: Book 2 (Imaginary Veterinary #2)
by Suzanne SelforsPearl Petal and Ben Silverstein can't wait for their first official day as apprentices to Dr Woo, veterinarian for imaginary creatures. That is, until they are tasked with clipping the bigfoot's big toenails. Gross!Then Pearl spots a lake monster in the water behind the hospital. Even though they've been told not to leave the building for any reason, Pearl and Ben set off for a closer look. But when Ben is captured by the creature and held hostage in the middle of the lake, it's up to Pearl to hatch a rescue mission. Will she save the day, or cement her reputation as town troublemaker?
The Lonely Lake Monster (The Imaginary Veterinary #2)
by Suzanne Selfors Dan SantatPearl doesn't mean to be a troublemaker. Trouble just seems to find her.Pearl Petal and Ben Silverstein can't wait for their first official day as apprentices of Dr. Woo, veterinarian for imaginary creatures. That is, until they are tasked with clipping the sasquatch's toenails. Gross!Then Pearl spots a monster in the lake behind the hospital. Even though they were told not to leave the building for any reason, Pearl sets off for a closer look, with Ben trailing cautiously behind.The outing goes awry when Ben is captured by the creature and held hostage on an island in the middle of the lake. It's up to Pearl to hatch a rescue mission. Will she save the day or cement her reputation as the town troublemaker? And will the hospital's secret patient be able to help?Suzanne Selfors takes readers on an incredible adventure full of mythical creatures and astonishing discoveries that are anything but imaginary.
The Lonely Lion Cub (Zoe's Rescue Zoo #1)
by Amelia CobbHer special talent comes in handy at her great uncle's animal rescue zoo. At the rescue zoo, injured or endangered animals have a safe place to live. When a very lonely lion cub arrives, Zoe has a plan to help him, but it means taking a big risk!
Long Arm Quarterback: A New Football Team Sparks an Old Rivalry
by Matt ChristopherCap Wadell loves football; unfortunately, living in a rural town of 1,223 people makes putting together a team a little difficult. His grandfather suggests that Cap organize a local six-man team and play with other surrounding small towns. Recruiting players, finding uniforms, locating a field to play on, and securing a rule book are all easily done, but one major problem remains -- who is going to coach this team? Cap thinks his grandfather is perfect for the job, but trouble strikes when another grandfather thinks Cap's grandfather is playing favorites by putting Cap at quarterback. An old-time rivalry is about to heat up again as the grandfathers battle it out off the field and Cap and the other grandson battle it out on field. As the generations clash, nobody is exactly sure who will succeed and play the coveted quarterback position. Who in the end will prevail?
Long Bomb (Lorimer Sports Stories)
by Eric HowlingEd used to dream of being a receiver. At fourteen, Ed wishes he could play for his High Mustangs team—but he worries that he's too tall and too skinny. Tyrone, the quarterback, teases Ed about his build, and his crush on Tyrone's girlfriend Zara and one day at practice throws a ball at Ed's head. Ed's instincts kick in and he makes the catch! Ed joins the team as back-up receiver, but Tyrone won't pass to Ed. The big game against their rival team leaves Ed wondering if Tyrone will throw to him, and if he does, can Ed catch a pass and make his dreams of being a football hero come true? Follow the action in this adventurous high/low middle grade story. Distributed in the U.S by Lerner Publishing Group.
The Long-Distance Runners of Copper Canyon (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Purple #Level S)
by Jacqueline AdamsThe Long-Distance Runners of Copper Canyon by Jacqueline Adams
The Long Haul (The Diary of a Wimpy Kid #9)
by Jeff KinneyA family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun . . . unless, of course, you're the Heffleys. <P><P>The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns. Gas station bathrooms, crazed seagulls, a fender bender, and a runaway pig--not exactly Greg Heffley's idea of a good time. But even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure--and this is one the Heffleys won't soon forget.
The Long Haul (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #9)
by Jeff KinneyA family road trip is supposed to be a lot of fun . . . unless, of course, you’re the Heffleys. The journey starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns. Gas station bathrooms, crazed seagulls, a fender bender, and a runaway pig—not exactly Greg Heffley’s idea of a good time. But even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure—and this is one the Heffleys won’t soon forget.
A Long Line of Cakes
by Deborah WilesEmma Lane Cake has five brothers, four dogs, and a family that can't stay put. The Cake family travels from place to place, setting up bakeries in communities that need them. Then, just when Emma feels settled in with new friends... they move again.Now the Cakes have come to Aurora County, and Emma has vowed that this time she is NOT going to get attached to ANYONE or ANYTHING. Why bother, if her father's only going to uproot her again?But fate has different plans. As does Ruby Lavender, who is going to show Emma Lane Cake a thing or two about making friendship last.
Long Live the Dragon Warrior
by Tracey WestPo's position as Dragon Warrior is challenged in this early chapter book with two awesome stories based on hilarious and action-packed episodes of Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness!This chapter book, which includes black-and-white illustrations throughout, tells two popular episodes from the Emmy-winning series.In the first story, it's Dragon Warrior Challenge Day. Anyone who bests Po by sundown will be named the new Dragon Warrior. Po isn't worried...until a certain disgruntled rhino shows up. One who would be more than happy to take Po's place as Dragon Warrior... In the second story, Po and Shifu are hosting the Peace Jubilee. Po gets excited when he discovers a kid who is bodacious at kung fu! But it isn't long before Po starts feeling jealous. All the villagers can talk about is the new kid. Are they thinking of replacing their beloved Dragon Warrior? © 2015 Viacom International Inc. NICKELODEON and all related logos are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. Based on the feature film "Kung Fu Panda" © 2008 DreamWorks Animation L.L.C. All Rights Reserved.
Long Lost
by Jacqueline WestOnce there were two sisters who did everything together. But only one of them disappeared. New York Times–bestselling author Jacqueline West’s Long Lost is an atmospheric, eerie mystery brimming with suspense. <p><p> Fans of Katherine Arden’s Small Spaces and Victoria Schwab’s City of Ghosts series will lose themselves in this mesmerizing and century-spanning tale. <p><p>Eleven-year-old Fiona has just read a book that doesn’t exist. <p><p>When Fiona’s family moves to a new town to be closer to her older sister’s figure skating club—and far from Fiona’s close-knit group of friends—nobody seems to notice Fiona’s unhappiness. Alone and out of place, Fiona ventures to the town’s library, a rambling mansion donated by a long-dead heiress. And there she finds a gripping mystery novel about a small town, family secrets, and a tragic disappearance. <p><p>Soon Fiona begins to notice strange similarities that blur the lines between the novel and her new town. With a little help from a few odd Lost Lake locals, Fiona uncovers the book’s strange history. Lost Lake is a town of restless spirits, and Fiona will learn that both help and danger come from unexpected places—maybe even from the sister she thinks doesn’t care about her anymore. <p><p> New York Times–bestselling and acclaimed author Jacqueline West weaves a heart-pounding, intense, and imaginative mystery that builds anticipation on every page, while centering on the strong and often tumultuous bond between sisters. Laced with suspense, Long Lost will fascinate readers of Trenton Lee Stewart’s The Secret Keepers and fans of ghost stories.
A Long Nap / Out of the Mud (Fountas & Pinnell LLI Purple #Level R)
by Jacqueline AdamsTWO-WAY BOOK A Long Nap / Out of the Mud
The Long Night
by Steve VanceBobby is skeptical of the long, worldwide hibernation, and why he is only person who cannot fall asleep.
A Long Pitch Home
by Natalie LorenziTen-year-old Bilal liked his life back home in Pakistan. He was a star on his cricket team. But when his father suddenly sends the family to live with their aunt and uncle in America, nothing is familiar. While Bilal tries to keep up with his cousin Jalaal by joining a baseball league and practicing his English, he wonders when his father will join the family in Virginia. Maybe if Bilal can prove himself on the pitcher's mound, his father will make it to see him play. But playing baseball means navigating relation-ships with the guys, and with Jordan, the only girl on the team--the player no one but Bilal wants to be friends with. A sensitive and endearing contemporary novel about family, friends, and assimilation.
A Long Road on a Short Day
by Gary D. Schmidt Elizabeth StickneyA tender story of a father-son adventure with themes of community and kindness, in short chapters with vivid full-color illustrations, by bestseller and Newbery Honor winner Gary D. Schmidt and acclaimed artist Eugene Yelchin.In a story of perseverance and determination told with warmth and sparkling with humor, a short winter day finds Samuel and Papa walking a long road on Samuel's first trading trip. Meeting strangers, practicing good manners, and proud to be in Papa's company, Samuel watches and learns as Papa trades up from almost nothing to the milk cow Mama is yearning for. Simple text combines with vivid illustrations for a satisfying tale that will resonate with readers who enjoy an adventure with dad.
Long Road to Freedom (Ranger in Time #3)
by Kate Messner Kelley McmorrisRanger is a time-traveling golden retriever with search-and-rescue training. In this adventure, he goes to a Maryland plantation during the days of American slavery, where he meets a young girl named Sarah. When she learns that the owner has plans to sell her little brother, Jesse, to a plantation in the Deep South, it means they could be separated forever. Sarah takes their future into her own hands and decides there's only one way to run -- north.
Long Road to the Circus
by Betsy BirdThe story of a girl who rides an ostrich straight to her dreams from the award-winning writer and librarian Betsy Bird, illustrated by Caldecott Medalist David Small. &“Beautifully told by one of our best librarians.&” —Jon Scieszka, First National Ambassador of Young People&’s LiteratureTwelve-year-old Suzy Bowles is tired of summers filled with chores on her family farm in Burr Oak, Michigan, and desperate to see the world. When her wayward uncle moves back home to the farm, only to skip his chores every morning for mysterious reasons, Suzy decides to find out what he's up to once and for all. And that's when she meets legendary former circus queen Madame Marantette and her ostriches. Before long, Suzy finds herself caught-up in the fast-paced, hilarious world of ostrich riding, a rollicking adventure that just might be her ticket out of Burr Oak.
Long Shadows (Warriors: Power of Three #5)
by Erin HunterThe Clans are in turmoil. ShadowClan has turned its back on StarClan and pledged to follow the dark predictions of Sol, the strange cat who foretold the solar eclipse. But not all the cats have lost faith in their warrior ancestors. . . .Jaypaw is convinced that StarClan still holds an important place in the warrior code, and his search for answers leads him far back into the past, farther back than even StarClan can remember. Lionblaze, tortured by violent dreams and bloody visions, wishes he had never been prophesied to be one of the three but to turn his back on his littermates would be the ultimate betrayal. And Hollyleaf is terrified that once the Clans lose their faith, the warrior code will fall apart. She's willing to fight tooth and nail to preserve it--whatever the cost.And when murder stalks into the heart of ThunderClan, the cats realize that the darkest shadows don't always lie outside the territory.
Long Shot (The 3 Investigators Crimebusters #10)
by Megan Stine H. William Stine[from the back cover] " Personal Fouls Pete Crenshaw, jock member of the Three Investigators, is a high-school basketball star. But he's plunged into a different--and dangerous--game when a sinister mystery man wants him to join a play-for-pay college team. So Jupiter Jones charges into action, leading the Investigators in a full-court press against campus crime. That makes the guys easy targets for foul plays. Unless the teen detectives can come up with some fancy moves, the clock will run out on them before they can blow the whistle!" In the Crimebusters series The Three investigators are seventeen with girlfriends, jobs and their own cars. Stocky Jupe is still overweight and the brains of the outfit. Handsome, girl magnet Bob, who works with rock bands still keeps records and does much of the research, and between dates, athletic Pete is ready for action. Check out these sometimes funny, action driven, danger and adventure filled mysteries in the Bookshare collection including #1 Hot Wheels, #2 Murder To Go, #3 Rough Stuff, #4 Funny Business, #5 An Ear for Danger, #6 Thriller Diller, #7 Reel Trouble, #8 Shoot the Works, #9 Foul Play and #11 Fatal Error. If you like mysteries with teen investigators don't miss the original 3 Investigators series, the complete 43 novel set in the Bookshare collection starting with #1. The Secret of Terror Castle , #2. The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot and #3. The Mystery of the Whispering mummy, ending with the last 3 books, #41. The Mystery of the Creep-Show Crooks, #42 The Mystery of Wrecker's Rock and #43 The Mystery of the Cranky Collector.
Long Shot: With 5 seconds lift on the clock, the team is down by 1... Can Laurie make the shot? (Laurie Bird Preston)
by Timothy TocherWhen eleven-year-old Laurie Bird Preston learns her dad has accepted a job in another town, she's disappointed and angry. Not only will Laurie be leaving her best friend, Christy, and her position on the middle school basketball team, but she'll also have to make new friends in a new school and play for a new basketball team. To complicate matters, her dad's the new girls' basketball coach, and the team is made up of girls who aren't exactly team players or even athletes. But with time, understanding, and help from a quirky kid named Howard, Laurie discovers that being happy in her new home and with her new team might not be such a long shot.