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With Twice the Love, Dessie Mei
by Justina ChenAward-winning author Justina Chen delivers a powerful and heartfelt novel about a young girl who accidentally discovers she has an identical twin sister. This uplifting novel about reunited adoptee sisters experiencing new family traditions, foods, and customs together is perfect for fans of Janae Marks, Kelly Yang, and Meg Medina. Dive into a nuanced portrayal of the transracial, transnational adoptee experience, including the joys and the sorrows within the wide spectrum of experiences as an adoptee. On Dessie Mei Breedlove’s first day at a new school in the middle of her sixth-grade year, who does she see? A classmate who looks exactly like her. As in: Dessie and Donna Lee have the exact same glossy black hair. The exact same brown eyes. The exact same cheeky smile.A secret DNA test reveals the shocking truth: Dessie and Donna are identical twins, adopted from the same orphanage in China, then separated into two different families: one white, the other Taiwanese American. The Breedloves and the Lees.Making up for lost time, the girls throw themselves into their newfound sisterhood, relishing every similarity. Cats or dogs (dogs!). Sweet or savory (both!). Favorite band (A2Z, duh!). But the small differences between the girls soon create tension…and when crisis strikes, Dessie must figure out who she is, where she belongs, and what it truly means to be a sister.
With a Song in My Heart: The Biography of Stevie Wonder
by Charles Hirsch Kathleen WisemanNIMAC-sourced textbook
With the Might of Angels: The Diary Of Dawnie Rae Johnson, Hadley, Virginia 1954 (Dear America)
by Andrea Davis PinkneyCoretta Scott King winner Andrea Davis Pinkney brings her talents to a brand-new Dear America diary about the Civil Rights Movement.In the fall of 1955, twelve-year-old Dawn Rae Johnson's life turns upside down. After the Supreme Court ruling in Brown v. Board of Education, Dawnie learns she will be attending a previously all-white school. She's the only one of her friends to go to this new school and to leave the comfort of all that is familiar to face great uncertainty in the school year ahead. However, not everyone supports integration and much of the town is outraged at the decision. Dawnie must endure the harsh realities of racism firsthand, while continuing to work hard to get a good education and prove she deserves the opportunity. But the backlash against Dawnie's attendance of an all-white school is more than she's prepared for. When her father loses his job as a result, and her little brother is constantly bullied, Dawnie has to wonder if it's worth it. In time, Dawnie learns that the true meaning of justice comes from remaining faithful to the integrity within oneself.
Withering-by-Sea
by Judith RossellA stalwart orphan sets out on a spine-tingling adventure in this wildly imaginative and darkly funny Victorian middle grade novel.High on a cliff above the gloomy Victorian town of Withering-by-Sea stands the Hotel Majestic. Inside the walls of the damp, dull hotel, eleven-year-old orphan Stella Montgomery leads a miserable life with her three dreadful aunts. Stella dreams of adventuring on the Amazon--or anyplace, really, as long as it isn't this dreary town where nothing ever happens. Then one night Stella sees something she shouldn't have. Soon she finds herself on the run from terrifying Professor Stark and his gang of thugs. But how can one young girl outwit an evil magician, much less rescue his poor, mistreated assistant? With the help of a mysterious maestro, his musical cats, and a lively girl named Gert, Stella Montgomery sets out to do just that.
Without Separation: Prejudice, Segregation, and the Case of Roberto Alvarez
by Larry Dane BrimnerHere is the story of Roberto Alvarez, whose court battle against racism and school segregation in Lemon Grove, CA, is considered the first time an immigrant community used the courts to successfully fight injustice.Roberto Alvarez's world changed the day he could no longer attend Lemon Grove Grammar School in the small, rural community where he lived near San Diego, California. He and the other Mexican American students were told they had to go to a new, separate school. A school just for them. A school where they would not hold back the other students. But Roberto and the other students and their families believed the new school's real purpose was to segregate, to separate. They didn't think that was right, or just, or legal. This historical fiction picture book by Sibert award-winning author Larry Dane Brimner and Pura Belpré award-winning illustrator Maya Gonzalez follows Roberto and the other immigrant families on their journey in 1931 as they battle against separation and prejudice in one of America's landmark segregation cases.
Without a Trace
by Carolyn KeeneHi, I'm Nancy Drew, and I've got a case to crack. Actually make that two cases. First a gorgeous Fabergé egg has been stolen. Who would have the heart to snatch such a precious family heirloom from someone new to town? Some housewarming that is!And if this isn't enough to keep me busy, someone's running through gardens and stomping on all the zucchinis. Needless to say, it's a big mess -- in more ways than one. Especially for Mr. Safer, who is suspected of squishing the squash. I'm pretty sure Mr. Safer's innocent. But who's the real vegetable vandal?
Witness
by Karen HesseLeanora Sutter. Esther Hirsh. Merlin Van Tornhout. Johnny Reeves...<P> These characters are among the unforgettable cast inhabiting a small Vermont town in 1924. A town that turns against its own when the Ku Klux Klan moves in. No one is safe, especially the two youngest, twelve-year-old Leanora, an African-American girl, and six-year-old Esther, who is Jewish.<P> In this story of a community on the brink of disaster, told through the haunting and impassioned voices of its inhabitants, Newbery Award winner Karen Hesse takes readers into the hearts and minds of those who bear witness.
Witnesses to Freedom: Young People Who Fought for Civil Rights
by Belinda RochelleDescribes the experiences of young Blacks who were involved in significant events in the civil rights movement, including Brown vs. Board of Education, the Montgomery bus boycott, and the sit-in movement.
Wizard's Hall
by Jane YolenAn inept wizard-in-training is the only one who can save his classmates from the terrible sorcery that threatens to devour their magical school Acclaimed master fantasist Jane Yolen imagines an academic world of wonders where paintings speak, walls move, monsters are made real, and absolutely anything can happen—as she introduces readers to a hero as hapless as the legendary Merlin is powerful. It was Henry&’s dear ma who decided to send him off to Wizard&’s Hall to study sorcery, despite the boy&’s apparent lack of magical talent. He has barely stepped through the gates of the magnificent school when he is dubbed Thornmallow (&“prickly on the outside, squishy within&”). Still, regardless of his penchant for turning even the simplest spell into a disaster, Thornmallow&’s teachers remain kind and patient, and he soon has a cadre of loyal, loving friends. But there is something that no one is telling the boy: As the 113th student to enroll in the wondrous academy, Thornmallow has an awesome and frightening duty to fulfill—and failure will mean the destruction of Wizard&’s Hall and everyone within its walls.
Wizarding for Beginners (Elys Dolan Illustrated Chapter Books)
by Elys DolanThis illustrated chapter book follow-up to Knighthood for Beginners—starring the now-knighted dragon Dave and his best friend, German-speaking goat and trusty steed, Albrecht—is another high-action, laugh-out-loud page-turner! Best friends Dave (now a knighted dragon) and Albrecht (Dave&’s German-speaking, trusty steed, life coach, and a goat) from Knighthood for Beginners are back—and they&’re going undercover! They must disguise themselves as wizards to enter the notoriously secretive Wizarding Guild, in order to free their kidnapped, talking-animal friends and stop Terrence, the most evil wizard of them all. Luckily, they have the perfect book to help them on their quest, the amazing, the brilliant, Wizarding for Beginners! Copious black-and-white illustrations by the author help bring all the hilarity to life in this eagerly anticipated follow-up to Knighthood for Beginners.
Wizardmatch
by Lauren MagazinerTake the hilarious, magic-infused world of Eva Ibbotson's Which Witch, add the lovable feuding family from The Incredibles, and you'll get Wizardmatch--funny, fantastical, action-packed, and totally heartwarming.Twelve-year-old Lennie Mercado loves magic. She practices her invisibility powers all the time (she can now stay invisible for fifteen seconds!), and she dreams of the day that she can visit her grandfather, the Prime Wizard de Pomporromp, at his magical estate.Now Lennie has her chance. Poppop has decided to retire, and his grandchildren are coming from all over to compete in Wizardmatch. The winner inherits his title, his castle, and every single one of his unlimited magical powers. The losers get nothing. Lennie is desperate to win, but when Poppop creates a new rule to quelch any sibling rivalry, her thoughts turn from winning Wizardmatch to sabotaging it...even if it means betraying her family.Comedic, touching, and page-turny, Wizardmatch is perfect for fans of Mr. Lemoncello's Library, The Gollywopper Games, and The Candymakers.
Wizards & Spells: A Young Adventurer's Guide (Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurer's Guides)
by Andrew Wheeler Jim Zub Stacy King Official Dungeons & Dragons LicensedAn immersive illustrated primer to the enchanted beings, magic users, and spells of Dungeons & Dragons, the leading fantasy role-playing game.This illustrated guide transports new players to the magical world of Dungeons & Dragons and presents a one-of-a-kind course on the wizards, sorcerers, and other magic-makers for which the game is known. Featuring easy-to-follow and entertaining explanations of how spells are created and used in the game, along with original illustrations of the game's essential magical characters, this book shines a spotlight on the mystical side of D&D.The perfect jumping-on point for young fans of fantasy looking to give D&D a try, Wizards and Spells also features prompts to encourage creative problem-solving skills in the dangerous situations that may be encountered in a Dungeons & Dragons adventure.
Wizards of Mickey #6: Witches at War
by Stefano AmbrosioPowerful sorcerers have convened for The Great Tournament, a magical contest of skill and power. Mickey, Sorcerer of Miceland, is hoping for victory--and a valuable prize. But will he be able to overcome the dark forces to win? Join the exciting adventure, which is bursting with great comic style art.
Wizards of Mickey #7: The Iron Dragon
by Stefano AmbrosioJoin the magic and the adventure of Wizards of Mickey in their seventh adventure--jamp-packed wth great comic book style art. This time, the gang is up against a gang of evil Robot Warlocks! Will the Wizards of Mickey team save the day?
Wizards of Mickey #8: The Monster Hunters
by Stefano AmbrosioThe Wizards of Mickey are back for their eighth amazing adventure, which is jam-packed with cool comic book style art. The team is up against a terrible monster. Will they defeat it before it's too late?
Wizards of Waverly Place: All Mixed Up
by Heather AlexanderWhen Alex decides to try out a new spell to get her crush Riley to notice her, she accidentally makes a mannequin fall in love with her instead. Will Justin be able to get her out of her latest magical mishap? Plus, when Justin uses wizardry to become the pitcher of his school's baseball team, will he be able to step up to the plate, or will he strike out?
Wizards of Waverly Place: Oh, Brother!
by Sarah NathanAlex is tired of being compared to her older brother Justin, so she decides to enlist the help of a genie to make him just go away. But when the spell goes awry and Justin disappears for good, will Alex be able to summon her powers and get her big brother back? Plus, when the kids get a visit from their favorite uncle, their father decides to let them in on a very important magical secret!
Wizards of Waverly Place: Super Switch!
by Heather AlexanderWhen Alex tries to use magic to hide her less-than-stellar wizard school report card from her parents, she accidentally turns them into guinea pigs instead! Things only get worse when Alex's brothers, Justin and Max, inadvertently let the animals loose. Will Alex be able to reverse the spell, or will her parents be rodents forever? Plus, when Alex and her brothers befriend a mischievous new student at wizard school, the results are disastrous!
Wodney Wat's Wobot
by Helen Lester Lynn MunsingerWhen Wodney must face off against that big bully Camilla Capybara for a second time, a talking robot becomes his secret weapon. The meek wodent . . . er, rodent . . . hero with a speech impediment and a heart of gold is back! So is Camilla Capybara—the BIG bully who makes poor Wodney and his classmates tremble. But this time, Wodney has a secret weapon: a robot that helps him pronounce his r’s and seems to be just the thing to scare Camilla away for good. With the second empowering tale about Wodney, Lester and Munsinger use their signature dose of humor to remind us that the little guy can finish first, and it’s often brains—not brawn—that save the day.
Wolf
by Valerie HobbsJack has finally found a home and a purpose on a farm, where he keeps a flock of sheep safe from coyotes and helps train young pups to do the same. But when two sheep disappear in broad daylight, Jack doesn't know what happened to them. Was it his fault? Is he just getting too old for this job? Still, he's determined not to disappoint his boy, Luke, who thinks that Jack is the smartest and fastest dog around. Then Jack and Luke discover that the animal threatening their farm is far more dangerous than any coyote: it's a rabid wolf. Jack knows that he must gather the courage and strength to protect the ones he loves most—but can an old dog learn new tricks?
Wolf Camp
by Andrea ZuillMeet Homer, a dog who heads to camp to live like a wolf! Here&’s the perfect book for the legions of kids out there who love dogs and funny books. Homer is a dog . . . but he also secretly fancies himself part wolf. So when an invitation to attend WOLF CAMP (&“Where every dog can live as a wolf for a week&”) falls out of his kibble bag one morning, he&’s determined to go. After his people finally agree, Homer boards the bus bound for Wolf Camp, along with fellow campers Trixie and Rex. They&’re greeted on the other end by wolf counselors Fang and Grrr (&“they seem nice&”), and what follows is an array of wolf activities, including learning to howl, mark, and hunt. Of course, Homer&’s a little homesick at times, and the food isn&’t very good, but that just makes heading home all the sweeter. Perfect for all those kids anticipating camp themselves, Zuill&’s debut introduces a charmer of a dog and puts him in some laugh-out-loud scenarios.
Wolf Camp
by Katie Mcky Bonnie LeickMaddie's mother agrees to send her daughter to a new camp - Wolf Camp. But when Maddie returns, she seems, well, changed. She snaps at flies, howls at fire trucks, and chases squirrels - on all fours. She quits eating candy and starts eating meat - only meat. And the dog is now afraid of her when she lifts her lip and shows her teeth.What child hasn't fantasized about being an animal? And what parent hasn't exclaimed over the transformation in their child when picking him or her up from camp? This book intertwines these two themes in a hilarious story of a very different kind of camping experience.
Wolf Girl #1: Into the Wild (Wolf Girl #1)
by Anh DoInto the Wild is the first book in the Wolf Girl series, a thrilling middle grade trilogy about a young girl, separated from her family, who has to learn to survive with only her new canine family by her side, from Australian bestselling author, actor, and stand-up comedian Anh Do.When disaster separates Gwen from her family, she must fend for herself, all alone in the wilderness. Luckily, she’s not alone for long… After a wolf puppy, a Labrador, a Chihuahua, and a greyhound save her life, Gwen discovers talents she didn’t know she possessed.But it will take Gwen and her new friends all of their skills and strength just to survive. Will she follow her instincts and become the one and only…Wolf Girl? With black-and-white illustrations on every page, Into the Wild is perfect for action fans and emergent readers. It’s the first of three books from Anh Do, beloved comedian, bestselling author of The Happiest Refugee and the WeirDo series, and Dancing with the Stars runner-up.
Wolf Island
by Celia GodkinSet on an island in Northern Ontario, the Wolf Island story chronicles what happens when the highest link in the food chain is removed.