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Dancing Diva (Sugar Plum Ballerinas #6)
by Whoopi GoldbergEpatha knows she's the perfect pick for the lead in the new Sugar Plum ballet. But her dream role isn???t as fabulosa as she imagined. When she tries to spice up the choreography with her free-spirited style it???s up to the rest of the Sugar Plum Ballerinas to keep Epatha???s toes in line. Will Epatha listen to her friends or can she convince the other ballerinas that her way is the best? The sixth and final book in the Sugar Plum Ballerina series is as full of fun, mischief, and friendship as ever!
Dancing Drum: A Cherokee Legend (Native American Legend And Lore Ser)
by Terri CohleneRetells the Cherokee legend in which Dancing Drum tries to make Grandmother Sun smile on The People again. Also describes the history and culture of the Cherokee Indians.
Dancing Home
by Gabriel M. Zubizarreta Alma Flor AdaAmerican-born Margie only sees problems when she thinks of Mexico, her parents' home. By shortening her name and perfecting her unaccented English, she's finally convinced the kids at school that she is one hundred percent American. But when her Mexican cousin Lupe comes to visit, everything changes. Things at home hadn't been the same for Lupe since her father left to find work in the North. But being in a new school in the States doesn't seem to be any easier, and Lupe finds herself in need of a friend. When a special performance puts the two girls onstage, side-by-side, they'll find a new kind of home--in each other. Award-winning author Alma Flor Ada, for the first time with her son, Gabriel M. Zubizarreta, crafts an honest and accessible story about the quintessential immigrant experience: struggling to be a part of something new, while staying true to who you are.
Dancing In Cadillac Light
by Holt Kimberly Willis1968 looks like it'll be a pretty good year for Jaynell Lambert. The town's going to pave the dirt road she lives on, her girly-girl sister, Racine, isn't driving her completely crazy, and Grandpap has just moved in with his new emerald green Cadillac convertible. Jaynell and Grandpap have something special. But why won't Grandpap tell her the reason he visits with the dirt-poor Pickens family on the other side of town? When Jaynell finds out Grandpap's secret, the legacy of an old man transforms a family, and a town. "At once gritty and poetic, stark and sentimental . . . a solid page turner. Holt once again displays her remarkable gift. " (School Library Journal, starred review) .
Dancing in the Storm
by Amie Darnell Specht Shannon HitchcockIn the tradition of Out of My Mind and Rules, and inspired by the co-author&’s own life, this is a heartfelt, candid, and illuminating story of a girl learning to live fully with a rare genetic disorder.Kate&’s life in Baton Rouge, full of friends and family, gymnastics and Girl Scouts, is just plain great. But then, at the age of twelve, she suddenly develops a mysterious shoulder pain that won&’t go away . . . and that will change her life forever. It turns out that Kate has one of the rarest genetic disorders in the world, Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva. FOP causes bone to form in places in the body where it shouldn&’t, and there&’s no cure yet. Kate will need to learn how to live with this difficult new reality, helped by those close to her and by a new pen pal named Amie, who has been living with FOP for years.Drawing upon much of Amie Specht&’s own experiences with FOP, she and esteemed novelist Shannon Hitchcock have created a poignant, eye-opening, and uplifting story of finding courage and joy in the face of adversity.
Dancing Shoes (The Shoe Books)
by Noel StreatfeildAunt Cora is determined to turn two orphans, perky Hilary and sullen Rachel, into members of her dance troupe. But Rachel wants to keep Hilary from being one of Wintle’s Little Wonders—is it selfishness or something else? Misunderstandings and a spoiled cousin come together for a tale full of high drama. Originally published in 1957.
Dancing Through Darkness: The Story of Alicia Alonso (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5)
by Joseph Taylor Jani OrbanGREAT CHALLENGES It takes a strong body and countless hours of practice to become a ballet dancer. For Alicia Alonso, it took something more. Just when her dancing career was starting to take off, she faced an unexpected challenge NIMAC-sourced textbook
Dancing Through The Snow
by Jean LittleTen-year-old Min has had a long history of foster care since being abandoned in a public washroom at age three. When Min is dumped by her latest foster mother just before Christmas, Jess Hart, a former Children's Aid doctor who knows Min and sees past her hardened shell, decides to take her home for a couple of weeks to see how the two of them get along. Jess has long had thoughts of becoming Min's official foster mother, or even adopting her. On their way to find a Christmas tree, Min finds a young dog that's near death and brings it home. As the dog's timidness and distrust of people begins to lessen, Min realizes how much she has herself been "walling" people out. Min starts to open up, makes some new friends and even stands up to her old nemesis, the bullying and taunting Laird. This is a story of an abandoned dog helping an abandoned girl open her heart and let in a new family. Jean Little's incredible gift for portraying emotion and creating real people on the page shines in this touching novel.
Dandelion Fire (The 100 Cupboards #2)
by N. D. WilsonHenry York never dreamed his time in Kansas would open a door to adventure--much less a hundred doors. But a visit to his aunt and uncle's farm took an amazing turn when cupboard doors, hidden behind Henry's bedroom wall, revealed themselves to be portals to other worlds. Now, with his time at the farm drawing to a close, Henry makes a bold decision--he must go through the cupboards to find the truth about where he's from and who his parents are. Following that trail will take him from one world to another, and ultimately into direct conflict with the evil of Endor.N. D. Wilson and his wife live in Idaho. Also visit www.ndwilson.com.From the Hardcover edition.
The Danger (Dive #3)
by Gordon KormanGordon Korman's adventurous DIVE trilogy comes to an action-packed conclusion with THE DANGER.The kids have found sunken treasure. The adults want to keep it for themselves. But there's a chance that both will lose it if they don't act fast.A thrilling, shark-infested conclusion to Gordon Korman's underwater trilogy.
Danger Along The Ohio
by Patricia WillisTraveling down the Ohio River in 1793, Amos, Clara, and Jonathan are separated from their father during a brutal Indian attack. The three children are swept down the river, and must make their way back through the wilderness in the direction of the Marietta settlement, hoping to find their father there. Their plight becomes still more dramatic -- and dangerous -- when Amos rescues a wounded Indian boy from the river. Though the boy mistrusts them and his condition slows them down, Amos refuses to leave him behind to die. Now more than ever, it seems they'll never make it back to their father and to safety.
Danger at the Fair
by Peg KehretEllen receives a spirit message during a séance at the county fair, warning that her brother Corey is in danger and that she must rescue him.
Danger at the Haunted Gate (The Oregon Trail #2)
by Jesse WileyContinue west, young pioneer—the second leg of your journey starts here—and it won't be any easier. Natural disasters, disease, and dishonest people are challenges you'll face in the wild frontier. Now, trek on the Oregon Trail to Devil's Gate! This is the second installment of four books that will take you all the way to Oregon Territory—if you make the right choices. In book two of this exciting choose-your-own-adventure series, it's 1850 and you've been traveling for the past six weeks on foot for fifteen miles a day with your family, covered wagon full of supplies, and oxen. And congratulations—you made it to Chimney Rock. But your journey has just begun. You need to get to Devil's Gate, the halfway mark on your 2,000-mile journey west. Keep watch! Danger awaits on your way to those eerie cliffs. Which path will you choose in the face of danger? With twenty-two possible endings, choose wrong and you'll never make it to Devil's Gate. Choose right and blaze a trail that gets you closer to Oregon City!
Danger at the Iron Dragon (Nancy Drew Diaries #21)
by Carolyn KeeneNancy, Bess, and George&’s Jiu-Jitsu lessons turn into a takedown of another sort in the twenty-first book in the Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series.After a close call, Mr. Drew insists that if Nancy&’s going to be an amateur detective, she needs to be able to defend herself. So Nancy, Bess, and George decide to check out a Jiu-Jitsu class at Iron Dragon MMA. The technique is hard, but before she knows it, Nancy&’s having a lot of fun. And then, just as class ends, the students are shaken by a disturbing sight—someone&’s left a dead rat on the front desk and spray-painted &“traitor&” on the wall. With a big competition coming up soon, is a rival academy trying to stir up trouble to throw the Iron Dragon team off their game? Nancy agrees to help the team get to the truth, but as her investigation takes some unexpected and increasingly dangerous turns, has River Heights&’s finest sleuth been outmatched?
The Danger Box
by Blue BalliettAn all-new mystery from the bestselling author of Chasing Vermeer and The Calder Game!A boy in a small town who has a different way of seeing.A curious girl who doesn't belong.A mysterious notebook.A missing father.A fire.A stranger.A death.These are some of the things you'll find within The Danger Box, the new mystery from bestselling author Blue Balliett.Open with care.
Danger Canyon
by Margo SorensonCalvin and Rob decide to go on a long hiking trip. Soon they are trapped in a narrow gorge with two prison camp escapees and a hungry mountain lion on the loose.
Danger: Dynamite! (Cascade Mountain Railroad Mysteries #1)
by Anne CapeciDanger: Dynamite! is the first book in a mystery series based on a page from American history, featuring a trio of mischievous and determined young crime solvers.Everyone in the isolated town of Scenic knows that railway workers are using dynamite to blast an eight-mile train tunnel through the Cascade Mountains. A case of dynamite is found near the schoolhouse, even though explosives aren't allowed inside the camp town where the workers and their families live. Before the source can be found, the crate disappears! Ten-year-old Billy and his best friend Finn want to find out who stole the dynamite and what they plan to do with it.The boys' search leads them back to a thirty-year-old gold robbery—and face to face with a dangerous outlaw who will stop at nothing to retrieve his treasure.This fast-paced historical series offers young readers a satisfying mystery, well-drawn characters, and an authentic portrait of the rough and tumble life of a western camp town in the 1920s.
Danger Goes Berserk
by Mac Barnett Matt MyersA twelve-year-old sleuth goes undercover--and underwater--to tackle three cases in this hilarious Brixton Brothers mystery.It's a routine case... ...or at least as routine as a cases get when you're a twelve-year-old private detective who's been sleuthing for just a few months: Steve Brixton must don a neon wetsuit and work undercover to retrieve a stolen surfboard. But when the assignment goes all wrong, Steve finds himself caught inside mysteries involving wild surfers, pirate smugglers, thick-necked goons, and a sixth-grader who can't find his gym shorts.
Danger Guys: The Complete Series (Danger Guys #1)
by Tony AbbottTheir first names are Noodle and Zeek, but their middle names are “Danger”—in this “exciting” series from the author of the Secrets of Droon (Booklist). Best buddies Noodle and Zeek love adventure—and that’s a good thing, because they clearly can’t stay out of trouble. “A throwback to the Hardy Boys” mixed with “plotting reminiscent of Saturday-morning cartoons,” award-winning author Tony Abbott’s high-energy series is pure fun (Booklist). This complete set of all six books kicks off with Danger Guys, a “good-natured parody of the likes of Indiana Jones films” (Publishers Weekly). Danger Guys: Best friends Noodle and Zeek are among the first in line when a new store selling survival gear, Danger Guy, opens in their mall. But when a small room in the store turns out to be the back of a truck, they’re in for a terrifying ride to an ancient temple full of treasures. Danger Guys Blast Off: When Noodle and Zeek discover their old science teacher is actually an evil scientist who wants to blow up their school, they must defeat a giant robot, learn to fly a rocket, and defuse the bomb before it’s too late. Danger Guys: Hollywood Halloween: The boys can’t wait to tour a real Hollywood movie studio—until electronic props go haywire and the friends must battle an evil robot, a sneezing dinosaur, and a deadly mummy. Danger Guys Hit the Beach: Noodle and Zeek are about to discover that stopping treasure hunters is no day at the beach. Danger Guys on Ice: On a skiing trip, the boys stumble upon frozen cavemen—and their cold-blooded former science teacher, the evil Mr. Vazny, who plans to reanimate the cavemen and use them to destroy Mayville. Danger Guys and the Golden Lizard: On a jungle quest for the legendary Golden Lizard, the boys must rescue a kidnapped husband-and-wife explorer team, fight off ninja linebackers, and find the treasure before the bad guys.
Danger Guys: Hollywood Halloween (Danger Guys #3)
by Tony AbbottThe Danger Guys find themselves in a real-life scary movie, and the ending is up to themIt's Halloween, and best friends Noodle and Zeek have decided to make a horror movie in honor of the holiday. To show the boys how real films are made, Zeek's family takes them to Paragon, the oldest studio in Hollywood. During the tour, a huge lightning storm separates Noodle and Zeek from the rest of the group. The two boys suddenly find themselves in a world of famous sets and exciting props. It's the perfect location for their own movie!But it turns out that Paragon Studio has more than a little danger--and not just the staged kind. The lightning damaged the studio's central control center, and all the electronic props are now going crazy. Noodle and Zeek must battle an evil robot, a sneezing dinosaur, and a deadly mummy in order to find and warn Zeek's family. Little do they know that Zeek's family is also under attack! With some luck and a lot of movie drama, the Danger Guys show Paragon Studio what real heroes look like.
Danger Guys (Danger Guys #1)
by Tony Abbott Joanne ScribnerNoodle and Zeek love danger, but when a real adventure comes their way, will they be ready?Best friends Noodle and Zeek are among the first in line when a new store, Danger Guy, opens in their local mall. It has all the survival gear the boys could dream of, and their excitement is lessened only when they notice two big, angry men yelling at the owner. When Noodle and Zeek wander into a small room on the other side of the store, they're shut inside. That's when the two realize they're in the back of a truck heading out of town.After a terrifying ride, Noodle and Zeek arrive at an ancient temple full of treasures. There they discover that their kidnappers are the two men from the store, and the boys are not the only ones who have been captured. The Emersons, a famous husband-and-wife explorer team, are there too. It's up to Noodle and Zeek to rescue the prisoners and save the day--before they're trapped in the temple forever!
Danger Guys and the Golden Lizard (Danger Guys #6)
by Tony AbbottThe Danger Guys head to the jungle on a quest to find an ancient treasure It&’s Noodle and Zeek&’s greatest adventure yet! The boys are excited to learn that they are going on a quest for the mysterious Golden Lizard with the Emersons, the famous husband-and-wife explorer team. What could be more daring and fun than a treasure hunt in the jungle? But as the group soon discovers, they aren&’t the only ones after the Golden Lizard. When the Emersons are kidnapped, Noodle and Zeek know it is up to them to save the day. The boys must rescue the Emersons, fight off ninja linebackers, and find the Golden Lizard before the bad guys can. But the truth about the legendary Golden Lizard is something that Noodle and Zeek could never have imagined. Danger Guys and the Golden Lizard is the 6th book in Danger Guys, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Danger Guys Blast Off (Danger Guys #2)
by Tony AbbottNoodle and Zeek team up again to beat an evil scientist and save their school When best friends Noodle and Zeek get on a rocket ride at the carnival, they have no idea that they are about to be blasted into danger. The rocket turns out to be real, and when Noodle and Zeek crash-land, they are sucked into a secret laboratory under Mayville School. There they find their old science teacher Mr. Vazny—who&’s about to blow it up! The boys must snap into action to stop Vazny from going through with his evil plan. But to do so, they must defeat a giant robot, learn to fly the rocket, and defuse the bomb before it&’s too late. Can Noodle and Zeek save their school in time? The boys have their work cut out for them in this exciting Danger Guys adventure. Danger Guys Blast Off is the 2nd book in Danger Guys, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.
Danger Guys Hit the Beach (Danger Guys #4)
by Tony AbbottCan Noodle and Zeek stop international treasure hunters and rescue their town? The Danger Guys are at it again! During a trip to the beach, best friends Noodle and Zeek try to relax and have a quiet, danger-free afternoon. But trouble follows these boys wherever they go. Before they know it, Noodle and Zeek find themselves stranded on a sinking boat in the middle of the ocean. To escape, the boys jump on a surfboard and ride a giant wave to a nearby island. The island is where their town&’s founder, Captain May, was shipwrecked hundreds of years ago. Noodle and Zeek soon discover that treasure hunters are on the island, searching for Captain May&’s lost gold. But to find it, the hunters are going to blow the ship out of the water, which would cause a tidal wave big enough to destroy Mayville! With some quick thinking—and a little bit of help from some old friends—the boys fight to save their town from disaster. Danger Guys Hit the Beach is the 4th book in Danger Guys, but you may enjoy reading the series in any order.