Exquisitely written ... Be prepared to be swept away on an incredible journey' Brad Thor, #1 bestselling author of Black Ice'A story about magical maps that lead to your heart's desire [and] the people who would do anything to find them ... A vastly rich experience' Charles Soule, author of The Oracle YearThere are some maps you can lose yourself in...Nell Young has lived her life in and around maps. Her father, Dr. David Young, was one of the most respected cartographers in the world. But this morning he was found dead - or murdered? - in his office at the New York Public Library.Nell hadn't spoken to her father in years, ever since he fired her after an argument over a seemingly worthless highway roadside map. A map which was mass-produced - and every copy of which is now being found and destroyed. But why?To answer that question, Nell will embark on a dangerous journey into the heart of a conspiracy beyond belief, the secrets behind her family, and the true power that lies in maps .
Ariana Godoy’s international smash hit, Through My Window, follows the story of a young woman obsessed with her next door neighbor. They’ve never spoken--until now--and their first conversation kicks off a steamy, up-and-down, intense relationship between the two.It used to be that I obsessed over Ares Hidalgo from afar.But that was before he climbedThrough My Window For fans of After and The Impact of You in this steamy, heartfelt romance about a young woman who fantasized about her neighbor from afar only to find that he’s equally obsessed with her.Raquel has loved playboy Ares Hildago for as long as she can remember. She’s watched him from afar through her window. She knows everything about him.Ares Hildago’s life has been spelled out for him from the beginning. Once he’s done school, he’ll join the family business. Stay cool. Stay unconnected.But Raquel demands more from him. And Ares doesn’t know if he can be the man she needs him to be—and their love affair might end up ruin
“A book for anyone mending from childhood wounds.”—Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street In this unforgettable multicultural coming-of-age narrative—based on the author’s childhood in the 1960s—a young Cuban-Jewish immigrant girl is adjusting to her new life in New York City when her American dream is suddenly derailed. Ruthie’s plight will intrigue readers, and her powerful story of strength and resilience, full of color, light, and poignancy, will stay with them for a long time. Ruthie Mizrahi and her family recently emigrated from Castro’s Cuba to New York City. Just when she’s finally beginning to gain confidence in her mastery of English—and enjoying her reign as her neighborhood’s hopscotch queen—a horrific car accident leaves her in a body cast and confined her to her bed for a long recovery. As Ruthie’s world shrinks because of her inability to move, her powers of observation and her heart grow larger and she comes to understand how fragile life is, ho
Princess Lina has a life any kid would envy. She lives in a massive palace in the clouds. Everyone in her family has the power to control the wind and weather. On a good day, she can even fly! She lov
A gripping graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Berat Pekmezci.No grizzly has ever killed a human in Glacier National Park before... until tonight. Eleven-year-old Melody Vega and her family come to Glacier every year. Mel loves it here ― the beautiful landscapes and wildlife make it easy to forget her real-world troubles. But this year is different. With Mom gone, every moment in the park is a reminder of the past.Then Mel comes face-to-face with a mighty grizzly. She knows basic bear safety: Don't turn your back. Don't make any sudden movements. And most importantly: Don't run.That last one is the hardest for Mel; she's been running from her problems all her life. If she wants to survive tonight, she'll have to find the courage to face her fear.Based on the real-life grizzly attacks of 1967, this bold graphic novel tells the story of one of the most tragic seasons in the his
A rhyming dog adoption story full of adorable canine breeds!Rise and shine you sleepy heads.The sun is up, get out of bed!There’re tails to brush and coats to comb.Today's the day you might find a home!Follow Retriever Reg as she shows the ups and downs of life at the dog shelter! Along the way, you'll meet the various dog breeds that live there like Sue the Shih Tzu, Winnie the Wolfhound, and Peter the Pug...until they find their forever homes! But Retriever Reg has been at the shelter for a long time. Will today be the day she finally finds a family of her own?An adorable and heartwarming rhyming story no pet lover or adoption adovocate will want to miss. And the back matter includes tons of dog breed facts and adoption information for readers who might want a dog of their very own.
An inspiring story of identity and self-esteem from celebrated athlete and activist Colin Kaepernick.When Colin Kaepernick was five years old, he was given a simple school assignment: draw a picture of yourself and your family. What young Colin does next with his brown crayon changes his whole world and worldview, providing a valuable lesson on embracing and celebrating his Black identity through the power of radical self-love and knowing your inherent worth.I Color Myself Differentis a joyful ode to Black and Brown lives based on real events in young Colin's life that is perfect for every reader's bookshelf. It's a story of self-discovery, staying true to one's self, and advocating for change... even when you're very little!
善以內斂手法描繪愛爾蘭社會及移民生活的文學巨擘柯姆托賓，這次將目光放在放在另一位大師，歷史評價兩極的托瑪斯曼身上。在虛構與事實交錯間，以含蓄卻飽滿的小說筆法，呈現這位諾貝爾文學獎得主在偉大鉅作背後，顛沛奇詭的一生。THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERWINNER OF THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE 2022 SHORTLISTED FOR THE WALTER SCOTT PRIZE FOR HISTORICAL FICTION 2022From one of our greatest living writers comes a sweeping novel of unrequited love and exile, war and family. The Magician tells the story of Thomas Mann, whose life was filled with great acclaim and contradiction. He would find himself on the wrong side of history in the First World War, cheerleading the German army, but have a clear vision of the future in the second, anticipating the horrors of Nazism.He would have six children and keep his homosexuality hidden; he was a man forever connected to his family and yet bore witness to the ravages of suicide. He would write some of the greatest works of European literature, and win the Nobel Prize, but would never return to the country that inspired his creativity. Through one life, Colm Toibin
When Michael's father loses his job, he buys a boat and convinces Michael and his mother to sail around the world. It's an ideal trip - even Michael's sheepdog can come along. It starts out as the perfect family adventure - until Michael is swept overboard. He's washed up on an island, where he struggles to survive. Then he discovers that he's not alone. His fellow-castaway, Kensuke, is wary of him. But when Michael's life is threatened, Kensuke slowly lets the boy into his world. The two develop a close understanding in this remote place, but the question of rescue continues to divide them.
從如何打招呼到使用什麼器具煮食，本書帶領孩子認識世界各地，像你我一樣的小朋友。從孩子視角出發，以貼近日常的事物搭配生動插圖，引導孩子探索世界各地的生活風貌，滿足小讀者好奇心的同時，也於無形中拓展其視野，形塑對世界的理解。Discover what daily life is like for childrenacross the world as we explore everythingfrom food to family, and learn how togreet new friends in lots of differentlanguages. See where it's polite to slurpyour food and bad manners to give thethumbs up, and find out where you mighttravel to school by cable car or sleep onan oven bed at night!A fascinating look at the lives of children across the globe.
Yared Heywat lives an isolated life in Addis Prime―a hardscrabble city with rundown tech, lots of rules, and not much to do. His worrywart Uncle Moti and bionic lioness Besa are his only family... and
Meet the Casagrandes! This funny original chapter book is based on the hit Nick show. Join Ronnie Anne Santiago as she makes new friends, gets to know her extended family, and experiences life in the big city.Hay un problema de tres leches en esta nueva aventura! ← ← La fiesta anual del vecindario es ma鎙na, y Ronnie Anne est?impaciente por llevar el pastel tres leches que hicieron ella y su abuela. Sin embargo, el pastel desaparece, aunque ella deb燰 guardarlo de sus hambrientos familiares! ← ← Ronnie Anne y su mejor amigo Sid salen a investigar, pero pierden la pista, y nada sale como esperaban! Podr?Ronnie Anne salvar el pastel --y su pellejo-- a tiempo para la fiesta?There's tres leches trouble in this all-new adventure! ← ← The annual neighborhood rooftop party is tomorrow, and Ronnie Anne can't wait to bring the tres leches cake that she helped her abuela make. But while she's supposed to be guarding the cake against hungry family members, it goes missing! ← ← Ronnie Anne and her b
A picture book debut by an award-winning author about a boy’s life on the U.S.-Mexico border, visiting his favorite places on The Other Side with his father, spending time with family and friends, and
A new house brings new horrors and new ghosts in this spine tingler from K.R. Alexander.When Jack and his family moved into their new house, he thought his life was getting an upgrade. A manor, rather
“A powerful true story that demonstrates the power of one young person determined to change the world. Everyone should read this phenomenal book.” ―Victoria Jamieson, coauthor of When Stars Are ScatteredA teenage boy risks his life to tell the truth in this gripping graphic memoir by youth activist Muhammad Najem and CNN producer Nora Neus. Muhammad Najem was only eight years old when the war in Syria began. He was thirteen when his beloved Baba, his father, was killed in a bombing while praying. By fifteen, Muhammad didn’t want to hide anymore―he wanted to act. He was determined to reveal what families like his were enduring in Syria: bombings by their own government and days hiding in dark underground shelters. Armed with the camera on his phone and the support of his family, he started reporting on the war using social media. He interviewed other kids like him to show what they hope for and dream about. More than anything, he did it to show that Syrian kids like his toddler brother
A little girl, baking bread with her grandmother, becomes transported by the tales her grandmother's hands tell-those that spring from the rose-painted nails, a flower-banded wedding ring, and the way her fingers move and glide. These hands have many tales to tell. But only if you listen.SLJ STARRED REVIEW!!!My Hands Tell a Storyby Kelly Starling Lyons (text) & illus. by Tonya EngelReycraft. May 2022. 32p. Tr $17.95. ISBN 9781478870616.Gr 1-3-In this heartwarming story, Zoe, a young Black girl, shares reflective conversation with her grandma, inspired by Zoe's observations of her grandma's skillful, graceful hands as they bake bread together. The grandmother reveals how her hands hold memories, love of family, and a life lived with purpose, all of which reassure Zoe that her own hands hold strength to shape the start of her own life story. This sincere relationship of trust and care is beautifully captured in oil-painted illustrations, where quiet, personal moments within the
"We will go to America!" It is 1868, and Carl Erik's family faces starvation in Sweden. As their hopes fade, they must endure a journey over land and sea to reach a better life in a new country thous
A Cuckoo in Candle Lane, is Sunday Times bestseller Kitty Neale's first novel, a powerful drama of family life set in post-war London.When Elsie and Bert Jones move with their children, Ann and Arthur
Lyric Scott has always had a good life. Outgoing, spunky, and musically talented, she’s constantly surrounded by family and friends, yet she still feels there’s something missing. Then she meets her n
