Written in accessible free verse, this poetic novel follows a disillusioned teenager who, after being hit in the head by a ball in gym class, finds herself floating up to what she thinks is heaven. Rebelling at having to relive painful memories, she slowly begins to reconcile with her past and gain a better perspective of her life.
Thirteen-year-old Mia Winchell has a secret: sounds, numbers, and words appear to her in color. Mia has synesthesia, the mingling of perceptions whereby a person sees sounds or tastes shapes. This coming-of-age novel chronicles Mia's developing appreciation for her gift.
It's not easy being Princess Rose. Especially when a fairy curses you and you find yourself avoiding all sharp objects...and then end up pricking your finger anyway, causing you to slumber for a hundred years or so. And it's not easy being The Prince.
Told from three distinct voices and perspectives, this powerful yet humorous novel weaves an intricate and compelling story about strangers coming together, unlikely friendships, and finding one's place in the universe.
It's Amanda's 11th birthday and she is super excited -- after all, 11 is so different from 10. But from the start, everything goes wrong. The worst part of it all is that she and her best friend, Leo, with whom she's shared every birthday, are on the outs and this will be the first birthday they haven't shared together. When Amanda turns in for ...
This fascinating, surprising new novel is full of everyday imaginations and truths in the life and future of every teenage girl, as it tells the story of soon-to-be-16 Josie Taylor, who was born on Leap Day. Accelerated Reader: Reading Level 4.9, 10 Points.
Rapunzel is having the ultimate bad day. She's been stolen from home by an evil witch, locked in an incredibly high tower, and doesn't even have a decent brush for her hair. Prince Benjamin is in a pretty uncomfortable situation himself. His father wants him to be more kingly, his mother wants him to never leave her sight, and his cousin wants to ...
- Middle School holiday information books for reports - Covers important as well as multicultural holidays - Explains the history and significance, of current celebrations - Supports the History/Social Studies curriculum
This peek-through board book teaches children that when we are afraid and things are hard, we can remember Noah and all the animals--and how God kep them all safe in the middle of the fierce storm, just as he promised.
Chronicles the history of the women's rights movement, from the battle for suffrage to the pursuit of equal opportunity in education and employment, to ending sexual violence, and improving the status of women worldwide.
As children look through these Weather Windows books, they will recognize the signs of the seasons. Each book includes biblically based songs, poems, verses, and prayers that remind children of God's constant and unchanging love throughout the changing seasons. Covers feature a glassine window encasing seasonal art that shakes and moves to the ...
Examines the problem of drug abuse among young people in the United States, discussing the various drugs that are used and why, consequences of drug use, and ways to prevent and treat this problem.
As children look through these "Weather Windows" books, they learn to recognize the signs of the seasons. Each book includes biblically based songs, poems, verses and prayers reminding children that God's love is constant and unchanging throughout the changing seasons. Covers feature a glassine window encasing seasonal art that shakes and moves to ...
Gods and goddesses of the ancient world, whether loved or feared, were an integral part of each culture's heritage. An examination of the deities of the Vikings, the Aztecs, the Celtics, Greece, Rome, India, and Egypt helps us understand the role the gods and goddesses played in that society.
As children look through these Weather Windows books, they will recognize the signs of the seasons. Each book includes biblically based songs, poems, verses, and prayers that remind children of God's constant and unchanging love throughout the changing seasons. Covers feature a glassine window encasing seasonal art that shakes and moves to the ...
Profiles the lives and innovative work of the following popular authors: A. A. Milne, C. S. Lewis, E.B. White, Dr. Seuss, Roald Dahl, Maurice Sendak, and Judy Blume.
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