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Name Tags and Other Sixth-Grade Disasters
by Ginger GarrettFun, funny, and fully heartfelt. Everyone needs true-blue friends like Lizbeth's. SuperChicken for life. —Kristin L. Gray, author of The Amelia Six and Vilonia Beebe Takes Charge One of those books that explores difficult topics—divorce, a new school, being dubbed a "weirdo"—with grace and good humor. —Rebecca Petruck, author of Boy Bites Bug and Steering Toward Normal This hilarious and heartfelt gem is moving straight to my "favorites" shelf. —Lisa Lewis Tyre, author of Last in a Long Line of Rebels and Hope in the Holler Twelve-year-old Lizbeth always has a plan, and those plans have usually worked—until now. No matter what she tries, she can't get rid of her dad's new girlfriend, Claire. And when she and her mom move, Lizbeth has to join a sixth-grade class already in progress, where her teacher makes her wear a name tag and she's seated with three notorious "weirdos." When faced with mandatory participation in a school talent show, Lizbeth and the Weirdos decide to create self portraits. Reluctantly, Lizbeth finds herself becoming friends with people she thought she had nothing in common with—and coming to terms with the things she can't control.
Naming Maya
by Uma KrishnaswamiIn this compelling first novel, a young Indian American girl finally learns that she can choose which memories to keep and which to let go.Although Maya has done her best to avoid it, she is spending part of her summer in Chennai, India, with her mother, who is trying to sell her grandfather's old house. Soon Maya is drawn into a complicated friendship with eccentric Kamala Mami, who has been a housekeeper and cook for years in Maya's extended family. At the same time, Maya is thrust into an ocean of memories, all coming at her too quickly for her to understand. In particular, she is forced to examine the history of her parents' divorce -- all the more painful because she believes the trouble began with the choosing of her name. For years the tension has simmered in a cauldron of anxiety, secrets, and misunderstandings. It is only with the help of Kamala Mami and Maya's cousin Sumati that Maya is able to see what happened to her parents.
Nana Cracks the Case!
by Kathleen LaneNana is not your ordinary grandma. She never wears cloppy shoes, drinks prune juice, or worries about slippery surfaces. Eufala and Bog's nana would much rather join the circus, work as a backhoe operator, or maybe become a detective. Which is exactly what happens in this very funny chapter book. When Nana answers an ad in the local newspaper for a detective, she arrives at the police department just in time to investigate the theft of one entire case of delicious Yumdums candy. Can one little old lady find a way to save the day and stop the candy thief from striking again?Look for more adventures starring Nana, Eufala, and Bog coming soon!
Nana Takes the Reins (Nana's Adventures)
by Kathleen Lane Cabell HarrisNana&’s wacky adventures continue as she aspires to ride a bull at the rodeo, get her car repaired, and defeat a pack of menacing bullies. In this wacky follow-up to Nana Cracks the Case, Nana decides she wants to go to the rodeo to become a bull rider. But a run-in with bad guys Tuff and the Ruffies spins her day in a new direction. Before you can say &“yee-haw,&” Nana&’s grandchildren, Eufala and Bog, join in on the wild adventure.
Nancy Clancy Seeks a Fortune (I Can Read! #7)
by Jane O'Connor Robin Preiss Glasser Carolyn BrackenNancy Clancy learns all about starting a business and making a fortune in the seventh chapter book in the Nancy Clancy chapter book series by New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser! <P><P>How great would it be to be wealthy--that's elegant for rich. Nancy Clancy sure thinks so, and with the help of her best friend, Bree, she sets out to make a fortune one way or another. <P>But when things don't go as planned, Nancy learns something even more valuable--some of the best things in life are free.
Nancy Clancy Sees the Future (I Can Read! #3)
by Jane O'ConnorNancy Clancy is back in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's third Fancy Nancy chapter book, Nancy Clancy Sees the Future! Nancy thinks she may be able to read the future . . . and all signs point to her being a true clairvoyant--that's fancy for fortune-teller. <P><P>In this perfect follow-up to Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth and Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer, Nancy tries her hand at fortune-telling but quickly learns it's a bit more complicated than she thought. Does Nancy really have special powers, or is it all just a coincidence? <P>Fancy Nancy fans will love joining Nancy Clancy in the latest edition to the chapter book series. The central theme of all the Nancy Clancy books shines through, showing the power of positive thinking.
Nancy Clancy, Late-Breaking News! (I Can Read! #8)
by Jane O'Connor Robin Preiss GlasserFrom New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser comes the eighth and final installment of the Fancy Nancy chapter book series: Nancy Clancy and the Late-Breaking News! <P><P>Nancy Clancy is working to be the star reporter of the Third Grade Gazette—that’s a fancy word for newspaper. <P>When the latest issue comes out, Nancy and Bree decide the articles just aren’t interesting enough and set out to find some really exciting news to report on. <P> But when Nancy overhears something she shouldn’t and the news gets out, she learns that a good reporter knows when to keep things confidential and may even get some surprising and unexpected news herself.
Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer (I Can Read! #2)
by Jane O'ConnorNancy Clancy and her best friend, Bree, have love on the brain--after all, they're learning about the human heart in science class! But when the girls decide to play matchmaker, nothing works out as planned. So the big question is: Will love conquer all?
Nancy Clancy, Secret of the Silver Key (I Can Read! #4)
by Jane O'Connor Robin Preiss Glasser<P>Join Nancy Clancy in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's fourth Nancy Clancy chapter book about the past, present, and future! Nancy and her best friend, Bree, must go back in time to solve their latest mystery. <P>While Nancy's class learns about time capsules in school, another relic from the past pops up in the present. Nancy buys an old desk at a tag sale and soon finds out that someone left behind a key. In the perfect follow-up to Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth; Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer; and Nancy Clancy Sees the Future, Nancy and Bree set out to unlock the secret of the silver key in the hopes of finding some treasure along the way. <P>But unlocking the mystery soon proves to be more difficult than they had thought, and when the answer isn't what they had expected, Nancy and Bree learn there are some things that remain timeless forever. Fans of Fancy Nancy will love joining Nancy Clancy in the latest edition to the chapter book series. The central theme of all the Nancy Clancy books shines through, showing the power of positive thinking and the will to never give up.
Nancy Clancy, Soccer Mania (I Can Read! #6)
by Jane O'Connor Robin Preiss GlasserNancy Clancy takes the field in New York Times bestselling team Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser's sixth Nancy Clancy chapter book. <P><P>Normally Nancy doesn't like dressing like everyone else. But wearing a soccer team uniform--well, that's different. Nancy adores being on the Green Goblins--she loves cheering for her teammates, sharing refreshments, and painting her fingernails bright green before every game. <P>If only she wasn't cursed with slow legs! All Nancy wants is to be mediocre--or maybe even a little better than average. Will she reach her goal? <P> Here's a brand-new chapter book with plenty of humor and sports action, written expressly for kids like Nancy who aren't the star of their team. Fans of Fancy Nancy will love joining Nancy Clancy in the latest edition to the chapter book series!
Nancy Clancy, Star of Stage and Screen (I Can Read! #5)
by Jane O'Connor Robin Preiss GlasserNancy Clancy is ready for her close-up in the fifth chapter book in the Nancy Clancy chapter book series by the New York Times bestselling team of Jane O'Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser.It's <P><P>Nancy's time to shine as she takes center stage in the school play! There's no way Nancy will get stuck in the chorus again this year--she's been practicing guitar for months and her audition was superb. So when Nancy gets a callback, she's overwhelmed with joy! <P>But after Nancy's performance during the play is captured on a video that gets posted on YouTube, it seems her stardom has gone viral. Will Nancy's humiliation get the best of her, or will she find a way to embrace her newfound fame? <P>Fans of Nancy Clancy will enjoy watching Nancy sparkle in the spotlight in her latest chapter book. The central theme of all the Nancy Clancy books shines through, showing the power of positive thinking.
Nancy Clancy: Four Chapter Book Collection
by Jane O'Connor Robin Preiss GlasserSassy Fancy Nancy is now a detective! Kids who grew up with Jane O'Connor's Fancy Nancy picture books can spend some quality time with their BFF because Nancy Clancy is now starring in her own chapter books! This collection includes the first four Nancy Clancy mysteries.Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth: When one of Nancy's classmate's most special possessions disappears from school, it's up to her to save the day. With the help of her friend Bree, she follows the clues to an unexpected source.Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer: Nancy and Bree decide to play matchmaker, but nothing works out as planned. Will love conquer all in the end?Nancy Clancy Sees the Future: Nancy thinks she may be able to read the future . . . and all signs point to her being a true clairvoyant (that's fancy for a fortune-teller). Does Nancy really have special powers, or is it all just a coincidence?Nancy Clancy, the Secret of the Silver Key: Nancy buys an old desk at a tag sale and soon finds out that someone left behind a key. Nancy and Bree set out to unlock the secret of the silver key in the hopes of finding some treasure along the way. But unlocking the mystery soon proves to be more difficult than they had thought, and when the answer isn't what they had expected, Nancy and Bree learn there are some things that remain timeless forever.
Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, Super Sleuths 2: Seven New Mysteries
by Carolyn Keene Franklin W. DixonJoin Frank and Joe Hardy and Nancy Drew as they trace down a forger, purge an expert computer criminal and get on the track of who kidnapped the Hardy Boys. Picture descriptions included.
Nancy Kerrigan: In My Own Words
by Nancy Kerrigan Steve WoodwardThe 1994 Olympic skater chronicles her tomboy youth during which she vowed to succeed, the family support that saw her through her training, the Detroit attack that left her injured, and her struggles with fame. Original.
Nancy and Plum
by Betty Bard MacDonald"Nancy & Plum" is a children's book written by the world famous author Betty MacDonald, who wrote four popular "Mrs. Piggle Wiggle" children books, and also the adult books, "The Egg & I", "The Plague & I", "Anybody Can Do Anything" and "Onion In The Stew". "Nancy & Plum" was first published in 1952. It is a story Betty told her daughters, Joan and Anne, each night at bedtime, making it up as she went along. It is a delightful old fashioned Christmas story about two sisters, Nancy, 10 and Plum, 8, whose parents died in an accident. Their surviving relative is Uncle John, a wealthy bachelor with little patience or time for children. He puts the girls in Mrs. Monday's Boarding School in Heavenly Valley, persuaded by Mrs. Monday's promises and unctuous manner. But Mrs. Monday is an ogre who pampers her niece, Maribelle, and persecutes the other girls is her custody. Of the two sisters, Plum is the spunky one, leading Nancy on forays for food and initiating their running away. Plum, like that more famous orphan, Annie, is brave, innovative and energetic. There are lovely characters who are sympathetic and help the girls: Mr. & Mrs. Campbell, who find the girls on their farm and rescue them; Miss Waverly, the school teacher; Miss Appleby, the librarian; and Old Tom, caretaker at the orphanage. For contrast there is Miss Gronk the Sunday school teacher, who shares the role of villainess with Mrs. Monday. "Nancy & Plum" and "Mrs. Piggle Wiggle" were made into plays by the Seattle Children's Theater which were done exactly the way Betty would have wanted. They appealed to adults as well as children and are now being performed by other children's theaters throughout the United States.
Nancy's Mysterious Letter (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #8)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy receives a letter informing her that she is heir to a fortune. This story tells of her search for another Nancy Drew. Entwined mysteries of lost mail and same name confusion lead Nancy on adventures away from River Oaks. Beginning with Ira Dixon and the unfortunate loss of his mail bag, days before his retirement and stretching into an uncertain relationship with a grifting half brother, Nancy wants to help. Making it even more interesting is Nancy's receipt of a letter from England notifying her that Nancy Smith Drew has a significant inheritance awaiting her. Nancy must solve the name confusion puzzle and find Nancy Smith Drew to ensure the inheritance is given to its rightful owner. Follow Nancy as she has football fun interwoven as she solves her puzzles in "Nancy's Mysterious Letter." Beginning in the late 1950s, the first 34 Nancy Drew books were revised and condensed. This version is the text originally published in 1932--from an Applewood facsimile reproduction of the first edition.
Nancy's Mysterious Letter: Nancy's Mysterious Letter (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #8)
by Carolyn KeeneBy mistake Nancy Drew receives a letter from England intended for an heiress, also named Nancy Drew. <P><P>When Nancy undertakes a search for the missing young woman, it becomes obvious that a ruthless, dangerous man is determined to prevent her from finding the heiress or himself. Clues that Nancy unearths lead her to believe that the villainous Edgar Nixon plans to marry the heiress and then steal her inheritance.
Nanny Piggins and the Runaway Lion (Nanny Piggins #3)
by Dan Santat R. A. SprattA flying pig's job is never done...With a runaway lion loose in the neighborhood, Derrick, Samantha, and Michael feel scared. Nanny Piggins feels like a slice of cake. And Boris feels like that lion looks strangely familiar...But if there was ever a pig who could tame both lion and lion tamer, it's Nanny Piggins! She also revolutionizes the sport of ski jumping, introduces hot-pink leotards to the local Neighborhood Watch, and demonstrates trapeze skills on a moving bus-all while thwarting Mr. Green's attempt to send the children to Nicaragua. R. A. Spratt's third book in the delightfully madcap Nanny Piggins series is filled with more high-flying adventures, more outrageous characters, and more chocolate cake than ever before!
Nanny X
by Madelyn RosenbergWhat kind of a nanny wears a motorcycle jacket, mirrored sunglasses, and a straw hat with flowers on top? When ten-year-old Ali and eight-year-old Jake find out that an odd woman who calls herself Nanny X is going to care for them, they're worried. They see her speak into a diaper. Even weirder, the diaper actually seems to be answering her. Everything begins to make sense when the kids discover Nanny X's secret identity. It turns out that Ali, Jake, and their toddler sister are in for a wild ride as they help Nanny X with a mysterious mission.
Nanny X Returns
by Madelyn RosenbergIn their second adventure, Ali, Jake and Eliza go fishing with Nanny X, only there is something fishy about their catch -- it's robotic. While the gang wonders about this strange occurrence, a robotic squirrel shows up and tries to steal Nanny X's computer disguised as a box of baby wipes. Meanwhile, the president has been given an ultimatum to put a sculpture of an angler on view on the White House lawn. Nanny X wonders if these weird incidents are connected, and a series of investigations yields non-stop action and humor in this sequel to Nanny X, which was called a "a fun and funny blend of Spy Kids and Mary Poppins" by Kirkus Reviews.
Nanook
by Larry Hulsey Austin HulseyA tale of a father, a son, and a fishing trip in the wilderness of Alaska that will delight readers young and old. Nanook is an exciting story of an Inuit father and son&’s fishing expedition in the Alaskan tundra. Young Nanook is about to embark on an adventure that will test his responsibility and his readiness to provide for his family. But one dangerous decision will teach him a lifelong lesson . . . From the rushing waters and abundant salmon of the Canning River to his close encounter with dreadful Old One Ear, Nanook&’s journey leads to a message that shows the unbreakable love between father and son.
Naomi Teitelbaum Ends the World (Golems and Goblins)
by Samara ShankerA magical Bat Mitzvah gift gets out of control and thrusts a girl into a supernatural quest with the fate of the world at stake in this spooky middle grade adventure that&’s perfect for fans of Aru Shah.Naomi Teitelbaum is so ready for her Bat Mitzvah. Her prayers are memorized and she&’s definitely got a handle on her Torah portion (well, almost). Then she gets a mysterious gift: a tiny clay Golem. To Naomi&’s shock, it comes to life—and obeys her every command. At first, this small magical helper seems like the best Bat Mitzvah gift ever. But with each command, the Golem grows…and gets harder to hide. And creepy, unnatural creatures like dybbuks, demons, and a congregation of ghosts have started following Naomi around. To keep herself out of trouble and the Golem out of harm&’s way, Naomi gives the Golem well-intended instructions: save the world. Unfortunately, this leaves more room for interpretation than Naomi thought. Before long, the Golem is wreaking havoc all over Los Angeles, and only Naomi and her friends can stop it.
Naomi the Rainbow Glitter Dragon (Dragon Girls)
by Maddy MaraEach book in this new series is a high interest, adventure-packed story that follows a girl who discovers that she has an amazingpower-she can change into a magical dragon!We are Dragon Girls, hear us roar!Naomi loves being a Glitter Dragon Girl. She can fly above treetops and roar glittery bursts of magic. Best of all, she and the other Glitter Dragons are keeping their beloved Magic Forest safe from the Shadow Sprites.But all is not as it seems in this special place. The Shadow Sprites' power is growing. . . and they may not be alone. Naomi must harness all the dragon magic she's learned to lead the Glitter Dragon Girls against this new threat.
Naomis Too
by Audrey Vernick Olugbemisola Rhuday-PerkovichA heartfelt, sweet, social justice-themed ode to blended and unconventional families—perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia, Lisa Graff, and Sara Pennypacker. In this sequel to Two Naomis, now that Naomi Marie’s mom and Naomi E.’s dad are married, the girls have learned to do a lot of things together, like All-Family Sunday dinners, sixth-grade homework, navigating the subway system by themselves, and visiting their favorite bakeries. Until sixth grade in a new school presents a whole new set of surprises and challenges.Trusting her gut has worked for Naomi E. all her life, and she figures that it will be an asset to her role as a Peer Mediator—until she realizes how much of the job requires the Art of Compromise, which she’s only just starting to get used to at home.Naomi Marie is excited about making new friends—but she wants to keep old ones too. And when she sees that some in the school community have a hard time with the realities of “diversity in action,” she wonders if the new members of her family can see those realities as well.As the girls deal with the ups and downs of middle school and the mysteries of family dynamics, they learn that even when life and school try to drive you apart, it’s ultimately easier to face everything together.
Naples! #1
by Giada De Laurentiis Francesca GambatesaWhen Zia Donatella comes to live with the Bertolizzi family, little do Alfie and his older sister Emilia know what's in store for them. Zia Dontella is determined to show the kids how a home-cooked meal is better than even the best take-out pizza or burrito. And when Zia's plan actually transports Alfie and Emilia to famous food cities around the world, they learn first-hand how food can not only take you places but can also bring you back home. Alfie and Emilia find themselves transported to Naples, where they meet Marco, a young Italian boy on a very important mission to shop for the essential ingredients for his family's entry in the city's annual pizzafest contest. In their whirlwind search for the perfect items, Alfie and Emilia not only get a taste of Italy, but also find themselves refereeing a family feud between Marco's family and his uncle's family.