![]() ![]() The first in a series, this book is ideal for the fun-loving extrovert girl in your family who may also be a reluctant reader."-Library of Clean Reads"A tale of confidence every little sister needs to hear once in a while."-Justine Magazine Comic-like and age-appropriate illustrations are interspersed throughout the story. In a light-hearted way, it deals with school life, friendships, and trying to stand out. Tallardy's (The Girl's Body Book) cartoony illustrations help play up the relatable emotions at work in this straightforward tale."-Publishers Weekly"This is a fun, easy-to-read book. Praise for Sophie the Awesome:"Sophie's run-ins with her nemeses – the rambunctious class cutup and an uppity know-it-all – provide snatches of humor, and she finally earns a nickname (if not the one she had envisioned) in an unexpected, action-filled ending. ![]()
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As Falk reluctantly investigates to see if there's more to Luke's death than there seems to be, long-buried mysteries resurface, as do the lies that have haunted them. Amid the worst drought in a century, Falk and the local detective question what really happened to Luke. About the Book After getting a note demanding his presence, Federal Agent Aaron Falk arrives in his hometown for the first time in decades to attend the. But now more than one person knows they didn't tell the truth back then, and Luke is dead. ![]() Falk and his father fled under a cloud of suspicion, saved from prosecution only because of Luke's steadfast claim that the boys had been together at the time of the crime. Twenty years ago when Falk was accused of murder, Luke was his alibi. After getting a note demanding his presence, Federal Agent Aaron Falk arrives in his hometown for the first time in decades to attend the funeral of his best friend, Luke. A small town hides big secrets in The Dry, an atmospheric, page-turning debut mystery by award-winning author Jane Harper. Every word is near perfect.' - David Baldacci. " ''One of the most stunning debuts I've ever read. ![]() ![]() It can be read as a stand-alone trilogy or after the bestselling Revelation series. This dangerously exciting and darkly romantic conclusion will take your breath away. With Serena gone, will Tristan save her in time? Or will the dark army of Diablo Fairies descend upon the Royal Protector Academy, destroying the London clan's legacy and ending the existence of the gargoyle race forever?Nox is the final novel in the Royal Protector Academy series. The Vergina Sun prophecy has been fulfilled, but at what cost? Their love has renewed an ancient war. ![]() Tristan Gallagher has renounced the throne-for her. 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Friendship and loyalties are tested to the limit, sacrifices of unimaginable proportions are made, but in the end, all that matters is whether I succeed or fail.SOUL SYMMETRY is the highly anticipated conclusion in The Raven series. Stakes are higher than ever, yet I am determined to protect those I care about-to save the world.Restoring the veil isn’t as easy as a snap of my fingertips. Zane is poised to strike, but it’s going to take more than his killer instincts, more than swords and shadows to vanquish the hallows back where they belong. Vindicated: Fall of Angels By: Keary Taylor Narrated by: Anne Marie Susan Silvey Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins 4.4 (71 ratings) Try for 0. Of course, nobody knows how or when the hallows will strike, or who among us is a traitor.Hordes of vengeful spirits are multiplying by the minute, closing in ranks. ![]() Evil is running rampant and the universe’s symmetry balances on my fingertips. ![]() The veil between the living and the dead no longer exists. Tethered Wings (Hidden Wings Series) Cameo Renae. But moving on is hard when it involves reconnecting wit. A BANSHEE.A DEATH REAPER.LOVE TRANSCENDING.War is coming. With the pain of the past behind them, Jessica and Alex are ready to move on with their lives. ![]() ![]() Suddenly, being herself has never been more important. And hardest of all, the ramifications of the Muslim ban on her family in Iran. A confusing friendship with a boy who's definitely not supposed to like her. ![]() Also hard? The parent-mandated Farsi lessons. ![]() Those women aren't loud, they certainly don't cackle when they laugh, and they smile much more than they talk.īut Parvin discovers that being a rom-com dream girl is much harder than it looks. Since being herself hasn't worked for her in the past (see aforementioned dumping), she decides to start acting like the women in her favorite rom-coms. There's just one problem: Matty is definitely too cool for bassoon-playing, frizzy-haired, Cheeto-eating Parvin. If Parvin can get Matty to ask her to Homecoming, she's positive it will prove to herself and her ex that she's girlfriend material after all. Enter high school heartthrob Matty Fumero, who just might be the smoking-hot cure to all her boy problems. Not only is she heartbroken, she's humiliated. Parvin Mohammadi has just been dumped-only days after receiving official girlfriend status. Fourteen-year-old Iranian-American Parvin Mohammadi sets out to win the ultimate date to homecoming in this heartfelt and outright hilarious debut. ![]() ![]() ![]() But when she decides to take matters into her own hands, she encounters the unexpected! From New York Times bestselling authors Shannon Hale (Princess Academy) and Dean Hale and artist Victoria Ying comes a heartfelt story about making mistakes, learning the hard way, and growing up to become a hero. ![]() What Diana needs is a friend someone her own age whom she can talk to. Though she has a loving mother and many 'aunties,' she is an only child. Cut off from the rest of the world, she's beginning to feel a little alone. Cut off from the rest of the world, shes beginning to feel more and more isolated. Diana: Princess of the Amazons by Dean Hale (Author) and 3 more (1,243) 2.99 Eleven-year-old Diana leads an idyllic life on the island of Themyscira. Every other person on the island is an adult proficient in their trade and mighty in body, while she is gangly, sometimes clumsy, and not particularly good at anything. Eleven-year-old Diana leads an idyllic life on the island of Themyscira. She just can't seem to measure up no matter what she does. The DC Zoom original graphic novel Diana: Princess of the Amazons gives a scene from the DCEU movie Justice League new life by reversing two roles. ![]() In fact, she's the only child on the entire island! After an escapade goes wrong, Diana gets in trouble for not living up to the Amazonian standard. Eleven-year-old Diana leads an idyllic life on the island of Themyscira. ![]() ![]() ![]() And while you have probably heard of his most popular books, like Pet Sematary, The Stand, and ' Salem's Lot, some of his deeper cuts will also send shivers down your spine.įor those who like to read through an author's entire catalog, King's collection will give you plenty to check off the list. You may have come to his work from one of the many horror film and TV adaptations that have come out of his books, including The Outsider series on HBO, Stanley Kubrick's iconic film The Shining, and of course, the creepy clown classic, It. Those who really follow the genre have probably dipped their toes into his work, and even those who don't consider themselves King fans can hardly avoid coming across the characters who have become part of pop culture as a whole. As one of the most prolific horror and suspense writers in the biz, Stephen King has enough books in his extensive oeuvre to last thriller readers quite some time. ![]() ![]() ![]() Louis Globe-Democrat A very pleasurable and believable sequel to Love Story that every reader of the first book and every viewer of the film will enjoy. Mystery, sexual excitement and antagonism in the right mixture work their spell. As a sequel to Segals Love Story, this book follows the life of Oliver Barrett IV after the untimely death of his wife and one true love Jennifer. Detroit News An expertly crafted novel that will delight the vast audience that enjoyed its predecessor. Review Quotes Reading it, youll forget everything else until youve finished the last page. From the running track in New Yorks Central Park to the hushed executive suites of a mightly department store empire, from a snowy Massachusetts Christmas to a shattering moment of turth in exotic Hong Kong-the story of Oliver Barrett IV is a story of passion and principle, of a young mans journey out of sadness, into love. Then one day, Marcie-beautiful and mysterious-enters his world and suddenly the future holds new promise. Two years have passed since Jenny was taken from him, and Oliver believes he will never love again. Their love was magical and exhilarating.and though heartbreakingly brief, it was a love to last a lifetime. ![]() Can the love of your life appear twice in a lifetime? Oliver Barrett IV found his soulmate in Jenny Cavilleri. Book Synopsis The sequel to the phenomenal national bestseller and enduring classic Love Story. ![]() |