Christina Soontornvat

From three-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling new young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world.During the New Year break, Plum and her friends travel to fancy, fashionable Nakhon City. There they'll stay with Sam and his mother, the powerful Lady Ubon.At first, Plum is dazzled by how big and exciting Nakhon City is. She's never experienced anything like it! But under the glittering surface, secrets lurk. A storm is brewing, and Plum will have to harness all of her growing powers to survive it.

啦啦隊、友情與自我認同的挑戰面對再一次的啦啦隊甄選，Christina 已不再是那個膽怯的女孩。她有風格、有朋友、有夢想，甚至有了心儀對象。但當家庭突如其來地陷入裂痕，她也開始懷疑自己是否撐得住一切。本書延續《The Tryout》的真摯風格，透過圖像小說細膩捕捉青春期的變動與不安。這是一部關於自我找尋與堅持信念的成長故事，既有笑聲也有淚水。Break out your pom poms! The highly anticipated, stand-alone companion to the instant #1 bestseller The Tryout promises even more cheer, higher stakes, and relatable middle-school drama. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.“Raw, candid, moving, and full of heart.” — Betty C. Tang, creator of the award-winning bestseller Parachute Kids“Gorgeous, heartfelt, and hilarious.” — Sarah Mlynowski, New York Times bestselling author of the Whatever After seriesSTEP UP. COMMIT. FOLLOW THROUGH.It’s eighth grade and Christina and her besties, Megan and Leanne, are once again going through the brutal trials of cheerleading tryouts. This year, Christina feels more confident: She dresses in her own style and has amazing friends, even her first crush. But what if the girls don't all make the squad? Worse than that, Christina learns

From three-time Newbery honor-winning author Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling and immersive young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world.Plum's adventure continues in the fourth installment of the Legends of Lotus Island series. Lotus Island is in grave danger, and the powers of the Guardians are weakening. Plum must gather all her strength in order fulfill her destiny and save her friends.

三度榮獲紐伯瑞榮譽獎的 Christina Soontornvat 帶來全新奇幻系列，講述一位名叫 Plum 的女孩如何在變身學校中學習與動物溝通、守護自然、找尋自我。她來到蓮花島的守護者學院，與來自各地的孩子們一同接受訓練，學會冥想、鍛鍊身心，並準備迎接轉化為神秘守護獸的挑戰。只是，當同伴們逐漸顯現羽翼與力量，Plum 卻遲遲沒有變化。她是否能找到屬於自己的力量？2025 RICBA NomineesA 2023 Junior Library Guild SelectionAn Indie Next PickFrom three-time Newbery honor recipient Christina Soontornvat comes a compelling new young middle grade fantasy series for readers who love stories about animals, magic, and kids like them embracing their power to change the world.Young Plum is shocked to discover that she's been accepted to the Guardian Academy on Lotus Island, an elite school where kids learn how to transform into Guardians, magical creatures who are sworn to protect the natural world. The Guardian masters teach Plum and her friends how to communicate with animals and how to use meditation to strengthen their minds and bodies. All the kids also learn to fight, so they can protect the defenseless if needed.To her dismay, Plum struggles at school. While her classmat

A Newbery Honor BookA Walter Dean Myers Honor Book From Christina Soontornvat, the visionary and versatile author of three Newbery Honor Books, comes a high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world. In a fantasy adventure every bit as compelling and confident in its world building as her Newbery Honor Book A Wish in the Dark, Christina Soontornvat explores a young woman's struggle to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon's most celebrated mapmaker, twelve-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her father is a conman--and in a kingdom where the status of one's ancestors dictates their social position, the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isn't the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship might be heading for the fabled Sunderlands--a land of dragons, dangers, and riches beyo

Thai American creators portray the inspirational and barrier-breaking life of Senator Tammy Duckworth in a picture-book tribute to an extraordinary woman. Given Tammy Duckworth's personal heroism as an Army veteran, her stunning recovery from injuries sustained in the line of duty, and her subsequent career as an influential US senator, it's easy to see why Joe Biden earmarked her as a possible running mate during his Democratic presidential campaign. Senator Duckworth has logged a long list of firsts during her tenure as the first Thai American member of Congress, including being the first woman with a disability to serve in the House and Senate. But it is her tireless determination to keep going against staggering odds that will rivet readers of all ages. Christina Soontornvat's narrative biography of this groundbreaking military veteran and rising political star will inspire readers to dream and achieve. Evoking Senator Duckworth's spirited nature with sensitivity and joy, this dram

紐伯瑞銀獎《A Wish in the Dark》作者以泰國為原型打造古老、奇異的海上冒險。前途備受矚目的製圖師助理得到遠征繪製地圖的機會，前往傳說中的島嶼。謊稱家世的她其實來自低下階級，秘密會在危機重重的旅途中被揭穿嗎？From Christina Soontornvat, the visionary and versatile author of two 2021 Newbery Honor Books, comes a high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world.In a fantasy adventure every bit as compelling and confident in its world building as her Newbery Honor Book A Wish in the Dark, Christina Soontornvat explores a young woman’s struggle to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon’s most celebrated mapmaker, twelve-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future. In reality, her father is a conman―and in a kingdom where the status of one’s ancestors dictates their social position, the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isn’t the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship might be heading for the fa

A 2021 Newbery Honor BookA boy on the run. A girl determined to find him. A compelling fantasy looks at issues of privilege, protest, and justice.All light in Chattana is created by one man — the Gove

A fun-filled chapter book series that answers the question: What if Frozen''s Elsa went to regular school?Princess Lina''s BFF Claudia is desperate for a dog. So Lina decides to use her Winterheart ma

經歷過與妹妹一同穿越精靈界的冒險後，Izzy 雖然回到了人類家庭，心卻仍留在那群改變她一切的 Changeling 朋友身上。當命運再次召喚，她毫不猶豫重返 Faerie。然而這一次，她不只要面對新威脅，更得揭開與自身命運相關的祕密。From Newberry Honor winning author Christina Soontornvat comes an enchanting conclusion to the Changelings duology--Can Izzy and the Changelings find the lost King's Key in time to save Earth?Life hasn't been the same since Izzy and her sister returned from their perilous trip to the magical land of Faerie. Sure, Izzy's glad to be back on Earth with her human family, but she can't stop thinking about the amazing Changeling friends she left behind--or the shocking secret she learned about her past. So when she gets a chance to return to Faerie, she jumps at the chance.But when a new evil threatens not only Faerie, but Earth itself, will Izzy be able to uncover the truth about herself and the Changelings in time to help save everyone she loves?Praise for The Changelings: "A richly drawn fairy world that will have readers staying way up past their bedtime to read what their

伊茲總希望平靜的小鎮生活能多一點驚奇，沒想到驚奇來得這麼突然。某天，妹妹亨被一段飄浮在森林中的神祕旋律吸引，消失在樹林深處。追尋過程中，伊茲發現一個奇異的洞口，通過後竟來到妖精的世界。這裡不是地球，妹妹也不是迷路——她是被帶走的。為了救回亨，伊茲必須相信自己，並與一群性格各異的變形者同行，在這片充滿魔法與危險的土地上冒險。一本關於勇氣、姊妹情誼與自我探索的奇幻小說，獻給渴望成長與奇蹟的讀者。Three-time Newbery Honor winning author Christina Soontornvat's debut novel, now with fresh new cover art for a new generation of readers!All Izzy wants is for something interesting to happen in their sleepy little town. But her wish becomes all too real when a mysterious song floats through the woods and lures her little sister Hen into the forest…where she vanishes. A frantic search leads to a strange hole in the ground that Izzy enters. But on the other side, she discovers that the hole was not a hole, this place is not Earth, and Hen is not lost. She’s been stolen away to the land of Faerie, and it’s up to Izzy to bring her home.But inside Faerie trouble is brewing—and Izzy is in way over her head. A ragtag group of outlaw Changelings offer to help, and she must decide whether a boulder t

A Newbery Honor BookA Walter Dean Myers Honor Book From the visionary author of two 2021 Newbery Honor Books, comes a high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world. A young woman struggles to unburden herself of the past and chart her own destiny in a world of secrets. As assistant to Mangkon's most celebrated mapmaker, 12-year-old Sai plays the part of a well-bred young lady with a glittering future.In reality, her father is a low-life conman - and the truth could ruin her. Sai seizes the chance to join an expedition to chart the southern seas, but she isn't the only one aboard with secrets. When Sai learns that the ship is heading for the fabled Sunderlands - a land of dragons, dangers and riches beyond imagining - she must weigh the cost of her dreams.A compelling and suspenseful middle-grade fantasy adventure.

A magical chapter book series from Newbery Honor Award winning author, Christina Soontornvat!Get ready for summer reading with a special edition of Diary of an Ice Princess #1: Snow Place Like Home!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 loves making lemons into lemon ice, riding wind gusts around the sky, and turning her bedroom into a real life snow globe.There's just one thing Lina wants: to go to regular, non-magical school with her best friend Claudia. She promises to keep the icy family secret under wraps. What could go wrong? (EVERYTHING!)

The delightful story of an unconventional family of kids who learn the ups and downs of working together. Merra, Locky, Roozle, Finn, and little Jory love their ramble shamble house. It's a lot of wor

A 2021 Newbery Honor BookA 2021 Robert F. Sibert Honor BookA 2021 YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults FinalistA unique account of the amazing Thai cave rescue told in a heart-rac

A fun-filled chapter book series that answers the question: What if Frozen's Elsa went to regular school?Exciting things are happening in the skies for Lina's royal family. Her cousin, Iris, is gettin

A 2021 Newbery Honor BookA boy on the run. A girl determined to find him. A compelling fantasy looks at issues of privilege, protest, and justice.All light in Chattana is created by one man — the Gove

A fun-filled chapter book series that answers the question: What if Frozen's Elsa went to regular school?The time has come for Princess Lina to choose her special magical weather specialty. Her cousin

Princess Lina is loving groundling school. Her magic is still under wraps, she hangs out with BFF Claudia every day, and soon their class is taking a field trip to see penguins at the city aquarium!Up

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

It's Winter Break at Hilltop Academy and Lina couldn't be more excited. With time off from school, Lina's parents say it's all right for her best friend, Claudia, to come up to their cloud palace for

What is a Fairy without her magic?Life hasn't been the same since Izzy found out she was a Changeling during a trip to the magical land of Faerie. Sure, she's glad to be back on Earth with her human f

All Izzy wants is for something interesting to happen in her sleepy little town. But her wish becomes all too real when a mysterious song floats through the woods and lures her little sister Hen int

Izzy couldn't be more disappointed by her family's latest move. All she wants is for something interesting to happen in their sleepy little town. But her wish becomes all too real when a mysterious so

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Get out the vote! In this kid-friendly picture book introduction to voting and elections, Leo's father teaches him about the importance of every single vote, and how to use their voices to uplift their community.Leo's dad is voting in his first election as a naturalized US citizen, and he promises to take Leo to the polls with him. Leo can't wait! But, after his cousin Ray casts doubt on the importance of a single vote, it'll take Leo's class mock election results, as well as a talk with his dad to convince him that each and every vote matters. This lively picture book shows us how citizens decide who will be in charge, hitting key moments in an election, from voter registration to polling places, to staying in line, and features extensive backmatter for kids who want to dig deeper.

青春、自我與友情的真實筆記Christina Soontornvat 以自身經歷創作的圖像回憶錄《The Tryout》，描繪小鎮女孩如何在啦啦隊甄選中面對自我懷疑、文化差異與友情的轉變。作為鎮上少數亞裔學生，Christina 渴望融入，與摯友 Megan 一同報名試選。但當現實比幻想更複雜，兩人的關係與信心也開始動搖。這本作品節奏輕快、情感真摯，既幽默又細膩地捕捉中學生面對認同與壓力的種種掙扎。適合喜歡《New Kid》與《Rollergirl》的讀者，是一部充滿勇氣與共鳴的成長故事。From two-time Newbery Honoree and Kirkus Prize winner Christina Soontornvat comes a funny and relatable graphic memoir about courage and competition, friendship and belonging, and learning to feel comfortable in your own skin. Perfect for fans of The New Kid and Rollergirl.Trying out for middle school cheerleader means: performing in the giant school gym, with the whole school watching, and risking total humiliation.If Christina can make it through this, she can make it through anything.As one of the only Asian American kids in her small Texas town, Christina just wants to fit in. Luckily, her best friend, Megan, who is Iranian American, can totally relate. The two girls have always been inseparable and relish creating elaborate fantasy worlds

A beautiful ode to our planet and a clarion call to protect it.Our planet seems tough,but it is fragile.Our planet seems big,but it needs us.Spare, poetic text and jaw-dropping pictures gently illuminate the causes of climate change while also providing hope and hands-on solutions that will edify and empower even the youngest readers.One carbon dioxide molecule may seem small and insignificant. But when cars, factories, and cities let loose millions and billions and trillions, they can trap and stifle like a too-warm blanket. One notch higher on the thermometer may seem small and insignificant, but one notch higher can change our seas, our seasons, life, us. But when one person and one person and one person become many…THEY can change a planet―for the better.With calm, truthfulness, and beauty, To Change a Planet demonstrates the importance of caring for our planet, and how our individual and collective actions multiplied together can make the world better. Eye popping explosions of co

A little boy visits an art museum for the first time in this fun, sweet picture book about first experiences and seeing things from new perspectives.Simon is having a great time at the museum with his

One, two, three…Wait, who am I missing? The Blunder kids’ head count somehow keeps falling short in this funny and familiar tale.It’s not even lunchtime, and already the ten Blunder children have mess

「ロシアの妖精」シリーズ。クリスティーナ［21歳］　T163／B90／W63／H88職業：大学生　出身地：スパスクダーリニィ「ロシアの妖精」シリーズロシアで、いま最も旬な美少女を撮り下ろしたヌード写真集。解禁！乙女の恥じらい…。汚れを知らない白肌…。芸術系の大学に通う21歳の金髪美少女が、大きなバストから綺麗に剃ったア○コまで全てを見せる！クリスティーナ［21歳］　T163／B90／W63／H88職業：大学生　出身地：スパスクダーリニィ趣味：刺繍、勉強　好きな男性のタイプ：男らしくて信頼できる人

「ロシアの妖精」シリーズ。クリスティーナ［18歳］　T170／B86／W64／H93職業：大学生　出身地：ウラジオストック「ロシアの妖精」シリーズロシア＆欧州で、いま最も旬な美少女を撮り下ろしたヌード写真集。乙女の恥じらい…。汚れを知らない白肌…。ピュアな黒髪の美少女が初脱ぎ！クリスティーナ［18歳］　T170／B86／W64／H93職業：大学生　出身地：ウラジオストック趣味：ドライブ、買い物　好きな男性のタイプ：守ってくれる人

本書分為“童話篇”“寓言篇”和“童謠篇”三個板塊，選取國內外經典的童話故事、寓言、童謠等供讀者欣賞，同時配有生詞注釋和譯文，有效解決學生閱讀中的障礙，增強學生閱讀的情感體驗。“童話篇”和“寓言篇”設置了與文章對應的多種形式的小練習，以檢測學生文章閱讀的效果，培養閱讀的專注力，達到鞏固閱讀效果、提升閱讀能力的目的。

本書選用日常生活中經常用到的會話場景，以對話形式展現大量的英語口語素材。每個章節主題下又細分不同場景的小話題，每個小話題都做適當拓展，總結該話題常用的詞匯、句型等。在一個大主題結束後，本書還設置各種形式的會話練習，來考查讀者對英語會話場景的運用能力。