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Troublemakers and Superpowers: 29 Stories of People Who Turned Childhood Struggles into Strengths
by Keely GrandThis unique and hopeful biography collection explores the lives of 29 individuals from diverse backgrounds who turned their childhood struggles – their personal &“troublemakers&” – into strengths that enabled them to live their lives to the fullest.Troublemakers and Superpowers is filled with hopeful stories that explore the lives of individuals from diverse backgrounds who have had to navigate a &“troublemaker&” in their childhood, such as trauma, depression, ADHD, OCD, anxiety, or dyslexia. Each of these individuals had a turning point in their life that enabled them to understand not only their struggles but also their strengths and ultimately learn how to use them to go after their dreams.Did you know… Greta Thunberg used the strengths she discovered with her Asperger&’s Syndrome to start a climate revolution.Jonathan Van Ness&’s (JVN) struggle with childhood trauma and depression pushed him to learn self-love.Ed Sheeran overcame a stutter with the help of music. Emma Stone struggles with anxiety and discovered acting helps her manage her condition.Trevor Noah grew up in South Africa navigating the strict rules of apartheid, the inflexible traditions of catholic school, and being a kid with undiagnosed ADHD. Discovering stand-up enabled him to turn his fascinating life story into comedy. Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock struggled with dyslexia then discovered the benefits of her condition – good 3D spatial awareness – were ideal for a career as a space scientist. Each profile includes a full-page illustrated portrait and three pages devoted to the subject&’s inspiring story, which is interwoven with vibrant, playful art and illustrated quotes that highlight significant moments in each subject's story. The book also includes: A foreword for kids and an afterword for adults written by a licensed therapist to provide mental health context for readers.Definitions of the variety of conditions, disorders, and traumas covered in the book, vetted by mental health experts.A list of resources on topics covered in the book. The incredible stories of the individuals in this book are filled with hope and inspiration for kids, ages 8 and up, who are struggling with challenges in their lives, as well as for kids who love biographies. All readers will have a better understanding of what it's like to grow up with "troublemakers" and how they can be seen as "superpowers."
Troubletwisters: Book 1 (Troubletwisters #1)
by Sean Williams Garth NixNew York Times–Bestselling Authors: After their house blows up, twelve-year-old twins discover a strange new world in this “enjoyable romp” (Publishers Weekly). Jaide and Jack Shield’s lives are changing in a very, very strange way. The weather is turning against them. Magical disasters occur when they’re around. And a mysterious explosion has just destroyed their house . . . from the inside. Without knowing why, the twins are stolen away to live with Grandma X—a relative they’ve never, ever met. At Grandma X’s house, things are even stranger. Weather vanes point in the opposite direction of the wind. Doors appear and disappear. Cats talk. Jaide and Jack don’t know the reason behind all this strangeness. They don’t know that they’re troubletwisters, and that they must defend the world against a dark, evil force. The time has come for them to discover the truth—and the powers that come with the truth. Are they ready?“Full of adventure and the unexpected, the first book in Nix and Williams’s new series is delightfully twisted. The pacing is perfect, the setting is eerily dark, the faceless Evil rings true, and the resolution is satisfying.” —Booklist
Tru & Nelle: A Christmas Holiday Book For Kids
by G. Neri&“This sequel [to Tru & Nelle] stands on its own. The writing is gorgeous—not one false stroke. Neri's uneasy peer into a piece of Americana squeezes dribs of hope from precious blood. Totally brilliant. Bravo!&” —Rita Williams-Garcia, 3-time Coretta Scott King Award-Winner and Newbery honoree for One Crazy Summer ? "An absorbing story of true friends in troubled times." —Kirkus, starred review "As in Neri&’s first book about the real-life Truman Capote and Harper Lee, middle grade readers will laugh, cry, and be surprised by the many unlikely situations these preteens seem to find for themselves and their families." –School Library Journal —
Tru & Nelle: A Christmas Holiday Book For Kids (Tru And Nelle Ser.)
by G. Neri* &“In a bold but rewarding gambit, Neri imagines the childhood friendship of Harper Lee and Truman Capote, sprinkling in bits of To Kill a Mockingbird and foreshadowing such adult events as their collaborative work on In Cold Blood—yet still making it entirely Neri&’s own…. The children&’s symbiotic relationship holds center stage. Neri doesn&’t shy away from their attributes: Nelle can be a bully and Tru is seen as a &“sissy.&” But their ability to play to each other&’s strengths compensate for any real or perceived weaknesses as they rope others into their fantastic plans. As Neri puts it, &‘They made for a perfect pair of misfits. . . . And that was okay.&’ Readers will find it more than okay.&” —Booklist, STARRED review * "The charming and elegantly written novel doesn't shy away from issues of mental illness, abandoned children, and racism, but they are woven neatly into the fabric of the characters' lives in the tiny Southern town. An engaging portrait of two children's world before they became famous." —Kirkus, STARRED review "[Tru & Nelle] reads like a classic. Although the middle-grade readers the book is intended for may not be familiar with the work of Capote and Lee, they will be touched by their resilience in the face of dark family and societal situations." —San Francisco Book Review "... this fictional account of the childhood bond between Harper Lee and Truman Capote will entertain readers on its own merits, but it also serves as a love letter to two cultural icons..." —Horn Book Magazine "This story is heartwarming, funny, and beautifully crafted; readers will be sucked in from the very first chapter. " —School Library Journal "If you've ever wanted to run through the backyards of dusty old Maycomb, Alabama, in search of high adventure and mystery, just like Scout, Dill, and Jem, then this is your chance. It's all here! Greg Neri has recreated the childhoods of Harper Lee, Truman Capote, and Jennings Carter— the real-life models for the kids in To Kill a Mockingbird— and spun new adventures for them. You'll join these three friends as they really lived, and help them figure out a case that has the whole town baffled. I hope you're up for some fun!"— Charles J. Shields, author of Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee "Tru & Nelle is a wonderfully imaginative re-creation of the childhoods of two great American writers, but even more, it is a novel that affirms the mysterious and glorious ways that friendship reaches across boundaries of all sorts to claim unexpected kinship."--Gary D. Schmidt, author of Newbery Honor books Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy and The Wednesday Wars &“Tru & Nelle is G. Neri&’s gloriously realized return to the world of To Kill a Mockingbird. This fictional take on the childhood friendship of Harper Lee and Truman Capote is both funny and deeply poignant—an utterly charming mystery-adventure that is part Huck Finn, part Anne of Green Gables and part Scooby Doo. It just might become a timeless classic itself.&” - Margaret Stohl, #1 New York Times and International bestselling co-author of the BEAUTIFUL CREATURES novels —
Truck Full of Ducks
by Ross BurachTitanic new talent Ross Burach breathes fresh life into tried and true topics -- trucks and ducks! -- in this laugh-out-loud comedy of errors!"Children will delight in the extreme silliness of this story and will repeatedly pore over the detailed, colorful, and quirky illustrations." --School Library JournalDid you call for a truck full of ducks?Bernie is on the road to make a delivery when one of the ducks EATS the directions. Oh no! How will he find his customer?Join the flock on this wacky call-and-response ride to find out just WHO ordered a truck full of ducks -- and why!Ross Burach's screwball comedy is filled with surprise twists and crafty jokes that will quack you up!
Truck Song
by Diane Siebert"country sprawling / lined with roads / trucks are hauling / heavy loads ..." Over highways, past farmlands and cities, through rain and sun, all kinds of trucks are carrying goods from one place to another. And when they arrive at their final destination, what next? Another run, of course!
Trucker and Train
by Hannah StarkKindness and friendship triumph over bullying in this action-packed story that&’s perfect for fans of Little Blue Truck and Loren Long&’s Otis stories, and for every vehicle-obsessed little one. Trucker, the big rig, loves to rule the road with his size, strength, and mighty horn. The other vehicles swerve and shake as Trucker blasts past, expecting them to follow along in awe. Then Trucker meets the louder, stronger, and kinder Train. He sees how the other vehicles gleam and swoon when Train is around. And he wonders, Why don&’t they ever gleam at me? Trucker just wants Train to go away . . . until a broken railroad crossing signal changes everything. Can Trucker use his size and strength for the good of his fellow vehicles before it&’s too late? Perfect for fans of Little Blue Truck and Loren Long&’s Otis stories, Trucker and Train is a classic in the making.
Trudy's Big Swim: How Gertrude Ederle Swam the English Channel and Took the World by Storm
by Sue MacyOn the morning of August 6, 1926, Gertrude Ederle stood in her bathing suit on the beach at Cape Gris-Nez, France, and faced the churning waves of the English Channel. Twenty-one miles across the perilous waterway, the English coastline beckoned. Lyrical text, stunning illustrations and fascinating back matter put the reader right alongside Ederle in her bid to be the first woman to swim the Channel—and contextualizes her record-smashing victory as a defining moment in sports history. Time line, bibliography, source notes.
True Blue
by Joan ElsteBlue has a very sharp nose. He can smell trouble from a mile away. But now Blue has disappeared and might be in trouble himself! Blue will have to be very brave if he wants to make it home to his owner, J. D.
True Colors
by Tom Kelly Billy SteinbergBased on the hit song, this beautiful book is the perfect gift for anyone who needs to be reminded of the importance of being their true selves.Through reassuring lyrics that encourage us to be our true selves, "True Colors" has become a beloved song worldwide since its release in 1986. Now, for the first time ever, this inspiring and iconic song is in book form accompanied by gorgeous illustrations, and perfectly packaged with a ribbon enclosure.Ideal for any age--and as a gift anytime during the year--this book about having confidence in yourself is sure to be a huge comfort.
True Colors
by Natalie Kinsey-WarnockNatalie Kinsey-Warnock's beautifully told, warm hearted novel tells the story of one girl's journey to find the mother she never had, set against the period backdrop of a small farming town in 1950s Vermont. For her entire life, 10-year-old Blue has never known her mother. On a cold, wintry day in December of 1941, she was found wrapped in a quilt, stuffed in a kettle near the home of Hannah Spooner, an older townswoman known for her generosity and caring. Life with Hannah so far has been simple--mornings spent milking cows, afternoons spent gardening and plowing the fields on their farm. But Blue finds it hard not to daydream about her mother, and over the course of one summer, she resolves to finally find out who she is. That means searching through the back issues of the local newspaper, questioning the local townspeople, and searching for clues wherever she can find them. Her search leads her down a road of self-discovery that will change her life forever.
True Colors (Sparkle Spa #4)
by Jill SantopoloThe Sparkle Spa salon has never been busier—which is why it’s a big problem when a broken arm puts Brooke out of commission!<P> When Brooke breaks her arm, it’s disastrous timing for the Sparkle Spa. The Auden Angels soccer team needs Rainbow Sparkles pedicures for good luck in the quarter finals. The girls in the Fall Dance recital are counting on the Sparkle Spa to make them look awesome. And Brooke can’t possibly do manis and pedis with one hand! Aly needs help—and she needs it fast. So when Brooke’s best friend Sophie proves she’s a super fantastic manicurist, Aly hires her. But when Brooke finds out what her sister’s been up to behind her back, can she see reason instead of red?
True Hauntings #2: Battlefield Ghosts
by Dinah WilliamsChilling tales of vicious battle . . . and vengeful spirits.A bloody soldier who disappears into thin air. Flickering orbs floating over a military cemetery.History is filled with brave fighters cut down in the heat of battle. But what if they aren't resting in peace?True Hauntings: Battlefield Ghosts revisits deadly clashes from the past and the ghosts they left behind, from a headless horseman galloping through the night to restless spirits rising from sunken ships, searching for revenge.In this second volume of haunted history, find out how true stories can be some of the most terrifying of all.
True Lies: 18 Tales for You to Judge (True Lies Ser. #1)
by George ShannonIn this collection of "lies" from many nations, the challenge is to find the slippery truth. By reading with care and not jumping to conclusions, readers will delight in discovering how these characters lie while at the same time they tell the truth.
True Talents (Hidden Talents #2)
by David Lubar<P>It's been over a year since fourteen-year-old Eddie "Trash" Thalmeyer and his friends from Edgeview Alternative School found out about their special hidden talents. Trash can move things with his mind, Torchie is a fire-starter, Cheater reads minds, Lucky finds lost objects, Flinch can predict the future, and Martin can see into people's souls. <P>Now back home with their families, all the boys want to do is get back to their normal lives, start attending high school, and keep in touch with their friends from Edgeview. When Trash tests his power in a bank and accidentally steals a fistful of cash, he is kidnapped by the ruthless leader of a shadowy company whose purpose is to gather information about psychic phenomena--and who is willing to do anything to get it. . . . Torchie, Cheater, Lucky, Flinch, and Martin join forces to rescue their friend using their hidden talents, and discover theirtrue talents in the process.
True To Your Selfie: A Wish Novel
by Megan McCaffertyThe most hilarious, charming, realistic story of middle-grade friendships you'll ever read, from Megan McCafferty, the mega bestselling, beloved author of Sloppy Firsts.Twelve-year-old Ella has everything she needs to take seventh grade by storm, from the perfect outfit to the perfect new best friend. She's still not 100% sure why cool, confident Morgan has chosen Ella to be her newest sidekick, but Ella is flattered by the attention, even if it means giving up some of the things she's always loved, like fantasy novels . . . and her former best friend, Sophie. Ella feels a little guilty about ditching Sophie, but middle school is no laughing matter, and Ella knows that it'll be safer in popular Morgan's shadow than by Sophie's side.But life as Morgan's best friend is trickier than Ella imagined. Everything has to be perfect, from their "on brand" selfies to the videos they record of them singing. And the more demanding Morgan becomes, the more Ella starts to wonder if she made the right choice. But Sophie already has a new best friend, leaving Ella feeling more alone and out of place than ever.So when Ella discovers a new activity that she's really good at -- a hopelessly dorky sport that Morgan has forbidden her from pursuing, Ella has to ask herself what matters more: popularity . . . or staying true to herself? But does she even know who she really is without loyal Sophie by her side?
True or Poo?: The Ultimate Guide to Animal Facts and Fibs (Does It Fart Ser. #2)
by Nick Caruso Dani RabaiottiThe toilet-tastic book that asks young readers to guess if animal facts are true...or POO?!Do wombats have cube-shaped poo?Do you eat spiders in your sleep?Do beetles pretend to be ant bottoms?In this hilariously helpful guide to which facts about the animal kingdom are true or false, you might be surprised to learn what's true ... and what's a big pile of poo! And you will find out a lot about that smelly stuff in this book too, from how it's made to which animals eat their own waste. (Yuck!)But will you be able to guess what's real and what's made up? Find out in this comical collection of weird habits, cool facts and sneaky myths about your favourite animals!This HILARIOUS book is the companion title to Does it Fart?
Truly Tyler (Emmie & Friends)
by Terri LibensonA story about being your truest self—and trusting your truest friends—from bestselling author Terri Libenson. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Shannon Hale.Cliques. Crushes. Comics. Middle school!Emmie is psyched that she gets to work on a comics project with her crush, Tyler. But she gets the feeling that his friends don’t think she’s cool enough. Maybe it’s time for a total reinvention. . . .Ever since Tyler started getting into art and hanging out with Emmie, his friends have been giving him a hard time. Why can't he be an artist and play basketball?Don’t miss the rest of the Emmie & Friends series: Invisible Emmie, Positively Izzy, Just Jaime, Becoming Brianna, Remarkably Ruby, and You-Niquely You: An Emmie & Friends Interactive Journal!
Trunk-or-Treat
by Chris Ayala-KronosA festive Halloween picture book inspired by the abundantly decorated cars and trucks, snazzy costumes, and sweet treats of community-centric Trunk-or-Treat events!Snazzy costumes, spooky decorations, and sticky candy…all on WHEELS! This rhyming Halloween picture book appeals to car and vehicle lovers with an ode to the growing Trunk-or-Treat trend. Trunk-or-Treats have been gaining in popularity the last few years as a safer alternative or addition to classic door-to-door trick-or-treating. Follow a family as they attend a community Trunk-or-Treat during the Halloween season!
Trust No One (The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers #5)
by Linda Sue ParkWhen seven members of their family were kidnapped, thirteen-year-old Dan Cahill and his older sister, Amy, got ready for the fight of their lives. But their enemy, a terrifying group known as the Vespers, remained frustratingly elusive. They stay in the shadows, picking off Cahills one by one. And now the Vespers have landed their most serious blow yet - a blow that strikes at the very heart of the Cahill family. Because Amy and Dan discover that there's a Vesper mole in their innermost circle. Amy and Dan need to smoke out the traitor before the next hostage dies. They have just days to discover who has their back . . . and who wants to sink a knife into it.
Truth Or Lie: Inventors! (Step into Reading)
by Erica S. PerlBudding inventors and science fair nerds will love hunting down the TRUTH about some groundbreaking inventions--past and present--and the people behind them in this innovative early reader.The computer mouse was invented by Steve Jobs, right? That's a LIE! The TRUTH is, it was invented by a man you've probably never heard of named Doug Englebart!! Though this engaging early reader is 100% fun, 25% of it is FALSE! In a unique Q&A format, proficient readers are quizzed about inventions and their inventors to see if they can separate facts from "lies." The book's mascot--the Truth Sleuth--guides readers through this funny and fact-packed book, which features photos and illustrations of a wide variety of inventions--from the printing press to velcro to a light-up soccer ball. With funny, kid-appealing art by Michael Slack.Step 3 Readers feature easy-to-follow plots about popular topics, for children who are ready to read on their own.
Truth Without the Trimmings #5
by Diane MuldrowThe holidays are here, and the girls have never been busier. With school, volunteering, parties, and more orders for dish than they've ever had before, the girls are swamped. Things get more complicated when the girls learn that one of them has lied to avoid helping out with dish. For dish and their friendships to survive, the truth must come out-including the big secret that Natasha has been hiding for years.
Truth and Grace Memory Book (Medieval Mysteries #1)
by Thomas K. AscolThe book presents Scripture memory, exposure to great hymns and catechetical instruction.
Truth and Salsa
by Linda LoweryA spirited young girl must travel far from home to finally find herself.Mexico is a long way from Kalamazoo—and not just in terms of miles. Almost-thirteen-year-old Hayley Flynn is spending six months with her eccentric grandmother in the rural mountain town of San Miguel while her recently separated parents work things out. For Hayley, life in Mexico is surprisingly exciting—exotic birds, beautiful butterflies, holidays, colorful fiestas, and new friends like Lili.But there are also difficult lessons to be learned. Poverty and unemployment send Lili's father and other men from the village to work in Michigan, sending money back home to their anxious families. Meanwhile, Hayley is on the lookout for la fantasma (the ghost) that is said to haunt her grandma's house.Linda Lowery creates an affectionate portrait of a small town in Mexico and its people in this warm, humorous story of self-discovery. With a captivating plot and relatable protagonist, readers will be engaged on every page.