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A double dose of gripping psychological suspense, pairing two complete novels and two rare short stories, from six-timePulitzer Prizefinalist Joyce Carol Oates. Two serial killers – one female, one male – murder in the name of a higher cause. Ideal for fans of Alice Munro, Ann Patchett and Anne Tyler.

This revised and updated edition of Texas Then and Now features the most prominent locations from around the state, pairing vintage photographs with modern shots of the same famous locations today. The Lone Star State: home to thirty million people, the base of multiple sports teams, over two hundred colleges and much, much more.Travel with us to each corner of Texas and learn what makes this a state like no others. Included on these pages are many of the great Texan universities, tourist draws in Austin and Galveston, the historic oil strike at Spindletop, the old stockyards of Fort Worth, the Texas State Capitol in Austin, and the state fairgrounds in Dallas.This collection of Texas landmarks provides a vivid portrait of a dynamic and expanding state--but one that has not forgotten its rich and enduring history. Discover the politics, conflicts and history of the famous figures who lived here and how they've left their mark on buildings, landmarks and the cities themselves.Featrurin

Perfect for fans of Jeff Kinney and Terri Libensen, A Kid Like Me is a timely exploration about finding your place in the ever-evolving social landscape that is middle school, written and illustrated by award-winning graphic novelist Norm Feuti. Ethan doesn’t want to stand out, he just wants to fit in. But fitting in is tough when your peers call out your ancient cell phone, busted backpack, and discount clothing. To make matters worse, his best friend, Ricky, insists on hanging out with a group of guys who just don’t get him . . . they’re more interested in playing pranks than playing his favorite card game Bio Battle. Things start looking up, though, when Ethan befriends Aiden, a new kid in school, but it’s only matter of time before even that goes sideways.Can Ethan figure out where he belongs without forgetting who he is and who he wants to be?

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Gordon Korman comes the funny and heartwarming sequel to the word-of-mouth hits UNGIFTED and SUPERGIFTED.School has never been a problem for twelve-year-old super-genius Noah Youkilis—at least not until he gets an admission letter to the prestigious Wilderton University. The last thing Noah wants is to go straight from eighth grade into college. Will his life ever just be normal?!Meanwhile, Noah’s best friend, Donovan, has been looking forward all year to a summer of doing nothing. But when Wilderton allows Noah to bring a friend for the summer term, Donovan’s parents jump at the chance. Suddenly, Donovan’s summer of slack has turned into hanging with Noah and working as a summer camp counselor for professors’ kids.Once they arrive on campus, Noah’s determined to fit in—and to him, that means joining the top-secret Society of the Gavel. But becoming a Gaveler is harder than it seems, and it’s made all the harder when Noah and Donovon smuggle Wi

From the Sibert Honor-winning creator behind The Unwanted and Drowned City comes one of the darkest episodes in American history: the Spanish Influenza epidemic of 1918. This nonfiction graphic novel explores the causes, effects, and lessons learned from a major epidemic in our past, and is the perfect tool for engaging readers of all ages, especially teens and tweens learning from home. New Year's Day, 1918. America has declared war on Germany and is gathering troops to fight. But there's something coming that is deadlier than any war. When people begin to fall ill, most Americans don't suspect influenza. The flu is known to be dangerous to the very old, young, or frail. But the Spanish flu is exceptionally violent. Soon, thousands of people succumb. Then tens of thousands . . . hundreds of thousands and more. Graves can't be dug quickly enough. What made the influenza of 1918 so exceptionally deadly--and what can modern science help us understand about this tragic episode in history?

We all have heard the story of Cinderella, the beautiful child cast out to slave among the ashes. But what of her stepsisters, the homely pair exiled into ignominy by the fame of their lovely sibling? What fate befell those untouched by beauty . . . and what curses accompanied Cinderella's exquisite looks? Set against the rich backdrop of seventeenth-century Holland, Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister tells the story of Iris, an unlikely heroine who finds herself swept from the lowly streets of Haarlem to a strange world of wealth, artifice, and ambition. Iris's path quickly becomes intertwined with that of Clara, the mysterious and unnaturally beautiful girl destined to become her sister.While Clara retreats to the cinders of the family hearth, burning all memories of her past, Iris seeks out the shadowy secrets of her new household--and the treacherous truth of her former life.

'Cancel your plans, you won't be able to put this one down' - CHRIS WHITAKER'Tantalizing, terrifying and all too real' - SHARI LAPENA'A gripping thrill ride' - JENEVA ROSETHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: Two families at a secluded lake resort are at the centre of a chilling crime in this twisty thriller from the bestselling author of Local Woman MissingA stunning discovery. Courtney Gray's tranquil family vacation is shattered when she hears a blood-curdling scream from the lakeside cottage next door. There she finds the lifeless bodies of her brother and sister-in-law.Her teenage niece Reese is nowhere to be found, while her nephew Wyatt lies asleep upstairs, unharmed. A shocking investigation. As the police descend on the quiet resort town, disturbing secrets about Courtney's family start to emerge.When she learns that the town has secrets of its own, it makes her wonder if Reese is another victim in a brutal crime or if she's the killer. A truth no one could have imagined . ..

GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK - As the Civil War looms, a young girl must face a life-altering decision after awakening her sister's ghost in this "poignant story of love, family and friendship [that] celebrates the power of liberation" (People). "An enrapturing tale of survival . . . Eckstine has poured a ton of heart into her characters."--The Atlanta Journal-Constitution "The richly textured prose quickly pulled me into [Junie's] treacherous yet magical world."--Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author of Black Cake Sixteen years old and enslaved since she was born, Junie has spent her life on Bellereine Plantation in Alabama, cooking and cleaning alongside her family, and tending to the white master's daughter, Violet. Her daydreams are filled with poetry and faraway worlds, while she spends her nights secretly roaming through the forest, consumed with grief over the sudden death of her older sister, Minnie. When wealthy guests arrive from New Orleans, hinting a

A student finds herself accidentally betrothed to a demon--and investigating his connection to the magical irregularities plaguing her city--in this cozy, whimsical YA romantasy. As a scholarship student at the magical Lyceum, Naomi would rather focus on deciphering ancient scrolls than dating. Especially since the only boys asking her out are less interested in a night in Naomi's company than an introduction to her influential aunt. So Naomi devises an excuse to turn down her persistent suitors: She claims to be betrothed to a demon. Her story works perfectly. Until she arrives home one night and finds the demon Daziel lounging in her rooms, insisting he's her betrothed. Naomi knows he's lying--after all, the betrothal was never real--but the gorgeous and infuriating demon is surprisingly resistant to her banishing spells. And with his penchant for baking and home d嶰or, it's not so bad having him around. Besides, she has bigger worries--like the ancient scroll she's trying to translat

Mo Willems classic, The Pigeon Needs a Bath!, is now in a durable board book format! Perfect for even the littlest hands of Pigeon nay-sayers! The Pigeon really needs a bath! Except, the Pigeon's not so sure about that. Besides, he took a bath last month! (Maybe.) It's going to take some serious convincing to try and get the Pigeon to take the plunge. Will he discover bath time isn't so bad after all? For Mo' amazing books, check out these other great series: Knuffle BunnyElephant & PiggieUnlimited Squirrels

Build up your sudoku skills from easy to expert! In this three-book series, each book helps solvers build their skills to get from one level to the next. Puzzles will start out in Easy to Medium with sudoku that need only the most basic techniques (such as scanning, one-choice, and elimination), along with tutorials and strategy tips for those techniques, so solvers are always ready for what comes next.

Join this amiable pair as they spend a week together in another sweet, funny story for little ones from award-winning creator Steve Light. Friends Gus the rhino and Sully the mouse are excited to spend the week together having fun. While they may take a different approach to things - Gus's tacos are a little too spicy for Sully, and Sully prefers building a book fort to reading - they enjoy each day. This gentle story reinforces the days of the week while also showing the joys of friendship and compromise.

本書描繪一隻自信滿滿、也相當享受獨處生活的青蛙 Truman Toad。他住在舒適的小公寓裡，時常對著大鏡子欣賞自己。直到某天，他夢見一個溫暖的擁抱，決心要在現實中尋找同樣美好的感受。於是，Truman 展開尋找「完美擁抱」的旅程，卻發現朋友們的擁抱不是太滑，就是太硬；不是太溫柔，就是太熱情。當他屢屢失望時，也開始理解擁抱並非追求完美，而是接受彼此的方式。Oren Lavie 的敘述搭配 Anke Kuhl 生動又獨具個性的插畫，使本書在幽默之中帶出溫度，適合大小讀者一同思考關於接納與連結。A self-important but good-hearted toad, with an ample amount of self-love, discovers his love for others in this entertaining, award-winning picture book originally published in Germany. Truman Toad lives in a cozy little apartment, all by himself. In fact, he loves his own company so much that he keeps a giant mirror nearby so that he's never too far from his reflection. After all, who better than himself to spend all his time with! One day, Truman wakes up from the most wonderful dream about the most wonderful hug--and he's determined to make it come true. The quest for the perfect hug has begun... but nothing seems quite perfect enough to Truman: the hugs he gets from his animal friends are too long or too slippery, too soft or too hard, t

In this adorable coming-of-age comic for fans of This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki and Rainbow Rowell's Pumpkinheads, Sara Lin has decided now is the time: she's going to make her first kiss, something special and magical, happen. It's senior year and Sara Lin just turned eighteen. She's got great friends, a cool dad (or so he thinks), and a whole lot ahead of her. The last thing she needs to worry about is her first kiss. But that's all about to change because her good pal Patrick just challenged her to a bet that will either lead to love, heartbreak, or embarrassment . . . or maybe all three. Along the way, as Sara explores her relationship options with three different boys, she discovers life isn't a fairytale and romance is inherently complex. It's messy and complicated, but boy, it sure can be fun. Sara Lin has decided to take a break from bets, because her most recent one just led to a very surprising first kiss. She wants to go back to how things were before th

An outcast princess turned spy embarks on a mission to infiltrate a rival kingdom, but the secrets she uncovers force her to decide whether to follow orders or defy them. Ask no questions. Obey your orders. Respect your masters. But most of all, love no one. Spy. Thief. Princess. Songbird. Princess Aella was ousted from the Palace of Sorrows as a child, shattering her world and forcing her to abandon the truth of her royal lineage. Instead, she was raised in The Aviary, which disguises itself as a school for orphaned children but is actually a secret order designed to train its students as spies for an intelligence network embedded throughout the Empyrieos. Now twenty-three years old and having completed her final tests, Aella is summoned to join Alpha Flight, the Aviary's elite team of assassins that's led by none other than her former flame, Raven. Everything about him calls to her--he's brave, loyal, and lethal. But is Raven worth breaking the rules and risking everything she's work

Curious minds are rewarded with curious answers in a fantastical bedtime book by Mac Barnett and Isabelle Arsenault. Why is the ocean blue? What is the rain? What happened to the dinosaurs? It might be time for bed, but one child is too full of questions about the world to go to sleep just yet. Little ones and their parents will be charmed and delighted as a patient father offers up increasingly creative responses to his child's nighttime wonderings. Any child who has ever asked "Why?" -- and any parent who has attempted an explanation -- will recognize themselves in this sweet storybook for dreamers who are looking for answers beyond "Just because."

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! "No one does funny, emotional, life-affirming love stories quite like Abby Jimenez. She just keeps outdoing herself." ―EMILY HENRY There's no such thing as a perfect guy, but Xavier Rush comes disastrously close. A gorgeous veterinarian giving Greek god vibes--all while cuddling a tiny kitten? Immediate yes. That is until Xavier opens his mouth and proves that even sculpted gods can say the absolute wrong thing. Like, really wrong. Of course, there's nothing Samantha loves more than proving an asshole wrong . . . unless, of course, he can admit he made a mistake. But after one incredible and seemingly endless date, Samantha is forced to admit the truth, that her family is in crisis and any kind of relationship would be impossible. Samantha begs Xavier to forget her. To remember their night together as a perfect moment, as crushing as that may be. Only no amount of distance or time is enough to forget what's between them. And the only thing bette

Librarian and literacy ambassador Mychal Threets invites all to find themselves at the library! Perfect for little readers who are regular visitors and those who might be stepping into the stacks for the first time. Welcome to the library! It's a place just for you! There are activities, movies, games, and SO. MANY. STORIES. Best of all, it's a place where you will always belong. Take a tour of the library with the internet's favorite librarian, Mychal Threets! This heartwarming debut picture book from Mychal extends an invitation to anyone who could use a little library joy and a reminder that libraries are for everyone.

Discover how to identify flowers, where to find them, and other details about more than 100 flowers from around the world. Compact in size yet brimming with information, An Anthology of Flowers explores a vast variety of blooms, from exotic blossoms to iconic favorites. Learn to easily identify different species using detailed annotations, vivid illustrations, and unique descriptions of each flower. Featuring colorful photographs and vibrant illustrations, this book is a treasure trove for budding botanists, nature enthusiasts, and curious readers seeking an informative flower identification book. Whether you're out exploring or flipping through its pages at home, An Anthology of Flowers is sure to bring the natural world to life.

"For readers who have just finished Naomi Novik's The Golden Enclaves and are ravenous for more dark academia" (Booklist, on A Door in the Dark), all three books in the fantasy thriller trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Scott Reintgen are now available together in one paperback boxed set. Ren Monroe has spent four years proving she's one of the best wizards in her generation. But top marks at Balmerick University will mean nothing if she fails to get recruited into one of the major houses. Enter Theo Brood. If being rich were a sin, he'd already be halfway to hell. After a failed and disastrous party trick, fate has the two of them crossing paths at the public waxway portal the day before holidays; Theo's punishment is to travel home with the scholarship kids--which doesn't sit well with any of them. A fight breaks out. In the chaos, the portal spell malfunctions. All six students are snatched from the safety of the school's campus and set down in the middle of nowhere. An

在一座被廢棄實驗與污染包圍的沼澤中，Dr. Kim 為了對抗層出不窮的變種與古怪機械，培育出兩位青蛙超級英雄──Fantastic Frog 與助攻的 Tad Lad。本書收錄他們的前兩段冒險，以輕快節奏描繪初出任務的青蛙們如何在混亂的環境裡摸索自己的能力。故事從 Sector One 展開，強悍的 Hater Gator 以巨尾橫掃，讓兩位英雄幾乎招架不住；然而隨著危機逼近，他們逐漸察覺沼澤深處似乎隱藏著更大的問題。第二段冒險則帶讀者前往 Sector Two，那裡堆滿失敗玩具垃圾，而這些破舊物品竟然會動，甚至組成可怕的 Robot Trash Dolls。面對數量壓倒性的敵人，Fantastic Frog 與 Tad Lad 只能硬著頭皮上陣。以幽默方式描繪初階英雄的失誤與成長節奏明快的圖像呈現，適合中年級讀者適合喜愛 InvestiGators、Dog Man 的讀者The explosive first book in a new middle-grade graphic novel series featuring two heroic but dim-witted frog superheroes, for fans of InvestiGators and Dog Man!No one ever said it was easy being green! The contaminated swamp where Dr. Kim conducts experiments is overrun with mutants and evil machines like the Hater Gator and the Robot Trash Dolls. That's why she tinkered with amphibian genes to create superheroes Fantastic Frog and sidekick Tad Lad.In their first adventure, the frogs leap forth to battle the scaly swamp thing terrorizing Sector One. Will the Hater Gator's tail flails flatten this duo

In this bold anthem, feminist organizer and bestselling author Gloria Steinem and Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee share their parallel journeys as activists.We, sister-friends, working our way toward equality's front door. We, taking separate journeys, but walking in the same direction. We ---- for peace. We ---- for love. We ---- for bravery.Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee's dual paths have inspired a friendship empowered by the principles of equality, progress, and hope for a new generation. Here, two friends come together to tell one uplifting story of girls and women strengthening one another and changing the world.

★ 取材自1980年代震驚全美的木屋命案★ 心理驚悚 × 家庭關係 × 懸疑推理完美融合★ 節奏凌厲、層層翻轉，閱讀體驗直逼影集出自《Local Woman Missing》、《The Good Girl》作者——紐約時報暢銷小說家Mary Kubica之手，本書再度展現她「誤導大師」級的敘事功力。故事靈感來自真實的Keddie Cabin命案。湖畔小屋、一夜血案、孩子熟睡、少女失蹤——詭異得近乎不真實。在調查過程中，Courtney發現自己的家人並非她以為的模樣。當舊案與新案交織，她逐步踏入謎團核心，卻也一步步逼近令人難以承受的真相。Mary Kubica素有「心理驚悚類型殺手級作者」之稱，作品銷量破百萬冊，並屢登暢銷榜。本書延續她精準的節奏掌控與多重視角敘事，讓讀者在懷疑、推翻與再懷疑之間不斷翻頁。Two families vacationing together at a secluded lake resort are at the center of a chilling crime and mysterious disappearance in this twisty, unputdownable thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman MissingA chilling crime…Courtney Gray's tranquil family vacation is shattered when she hears a blood-curdling scream from the lakeside cottage next door. There she finds the lifeless bodies of her brother and sister-in-law. Her teenage niece Reese is nowhere to be found. Her nephew Wyatt lies asleep upstairs, unharmed.A stunning investigation…As the police descend on the quiet resort town, disturbing secrets about Co

延續《Creepy Carrots!》系列的魅力，本書為此系列第二集，由Aaron Reynolds與Peter Brown攜手打造。Peter Brown曾以《Creepy Carrots!》獲Caldecott Honor肯定，畫面兼具張力與幽默。本書中，Jasper Rabbit成了蒐集怪談的說書人，這回輪到Thadeus Badger登場。討厭蔬菜的他，為了證明自己「做得到」，硬著頭皮吃下一整盤沙拉，卻讓情勢急轉直下。故事在日常生活與怪誕想像之間來回穿梭，節奏俐落，笑聲中帶著微微寒意。88頁圖文並茂的篇幅，適合已從繪本畢業、準備挑戰橋梁書的讀者。輕鬆卻不失巧思的翻轉結尾，為系列注入新的閱讀樂趣。From the team behind the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Medal-winning Creepy Carrots! and its sequels comes the second entry in a spin-off chapter book series in which Jasper Rabbit tells the story of a badger who discovers broccoli can bite back! Jasper the Rabbit is back! A little older and wiser, he collects creepy stories to share as cautionary tales. If you're ready for some chills and chuckles alike, tune in as Jasper weaves the yarn of Thadeus Badger and the sticky situation he found himself in. Now, Thadeus is a typical badger. He and his best friend, Oliver Possum, love burgers as much as they dislike exercise. And they hate eating veggies even more. But when they mak

From the award-winning author of Hula, a dazzling saga that moves from Hawaii to California and back, about the generations of women tasked with protecting the history and place that made them.A young woman lies in a hospital bed in a coma, watched over by her estranged grandmother. Some say she jumped off the cliff; others say she was swept away by a wave. But her tutu at her bedside suspects something else is wrong, that the reason for the hardship and heartbreak in their family history is tied to a story that she's never told--one about a powerful stone, the pohaku, that her family was tasked with protecting generations ago. In fits and starts, the grandmother begins . . .We travel back in time to the eighteenth century, when the explorer James Cook becomes the first European to visit the Hawaiian Islands. Cook arrives in pursuit of an ancient prophecy, a key that would unlock the mysteries of the world, but he is killed before he can learn about the mysterious stone--a stone born a

★ 改編自真實歷史：二十世紀最嚴重生態災難之一——鹹海消失事件★ 以民間故事風格敘事，結合中亞文化與視覺藝術★ 讓孩子理解環境保護、自然資源與人類選擇的深遠影響本書講述中亞鹹海逐漸消失的真實歷史。曾經滋養無數生命的湖泊，因人類過度引水灌溉而迅速乾涸，漁村、生態與文化也隨之消失。作者以民間故事般的語調與富含文化紋樣的插畫，帶領讀者理解環境破壞的代價，並思考人類與自然之間的關係。This artful and thought-provoking picture book shares the little-known story of the disappearance of the Aral Sea--and the loss of livelihood and biodiversity as fishing villages and ships were left stranded in the desert without water. The Aral Sea once stretched across modern-day Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. A large saltwater lake of Central Asia (called "sea" because of its vastness), the Aral Sea's 26 square miles (67 square kilometers) sustained its surrounding communities for generations. Beginning in the 1960s, aggressive Soviet industrialization diverted water for agricultural production and caused the lake to shrink. Today, the waters that had thrived for centuries have almost entirely disappeared--and along with them, the biodiversity of the lake, its thriving fishing industry, and the many h

Introduce your toddler to early language concepts and vocabulary through the meaningful lessons of Easter, brought to life with beautiful watercolor illustrations in this precious bunny-themed board book Created by licensed speech pathologist and watercolor artist Tabitha Paige, CCC-SLP, this Easter board book for toddlers takes parents and children through a sweet Easter story featuring woodland animal friends who together learn lessons about sacrifice, love, and forgiveness. Inside, you'll find: Realistic watercolor imagery and a story carefully crafted by Paige Basic vocabulary and early language concepts for young childrenAdditional learning activities to help develop kids' language skillsWith its beautiful hand-painted illustrations and elegant, minimalist design, this sturdy board book will become a timeless classic in your children's book library. The perfect gift for the little ones in your life at Easter!

本書以一場看似日常、卻層層升溫的遊戲爭論，描寫童年友情中最熟悉的難題：誰能加入？玩什麼？又該由誰做決定。當 Weasel 回到家，發現 Bear 正和自己的好友 Badger 玩在一起，心裡立刻泛起微妙的不安。三個朋友嘗試一起玩，卻在規則、遊戲選擇與主導權上頻頻卡關。Weasel 總是不照規則行事，Bear 則習慣掌控全局，衝突於是一次次被放大。本書以幽默對話與節奏鮮明的畫面，捕捉孩子在人際互動中的固執、委屈與拉鋸，也讓讀者在笑聲中看見友情如何被考驗，又如何繼續前行。・以遊戲衝突描寫友情磨合・角色性格鮮明，對話生動・貼近孩子真實的社交經驗A comical picture book in which three forest friends debate vital childhood questions: who’s allowed to play, what game, and who decidesWhen Weasel comes home, he can hardly believe his eyes: Bear and Badger are playing. But Badger is Weasel’s friend!Badger suggests the three friends play together. But Bear and Weasel can’t agree on anything: not football, not memory, not hide and seek.Weasel never follows the rules. Bear always wants to be in charge.Set in a charming outdoor forest house, this picture book is a brilliant battle of wills between friends. Readers will enjoy every twist and turn of this very funny argument about a very familiar problem.

Duck kicks the ball but it flies over the net--where's it gone? BOOM into the tree, SPLAT in the puddle, DOOGA DOOGA under the bench. Duck runs, Owl runs, Spider runs, Dog runs--they all run after the ball. Until KERSPLASH it lands in the pool. Uh-oh, there's a crocodile in the water. It's too late to stop the ball! Or is it?Susanne Strasser's snowballing animal stories that children love are bestsellers in multiple languages. This funny, energetic game takes an unexpected turn after the ball lands in the pool--and ends with a goal, of course.

Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the US and Canada only, a must-have for any book lover. The gods are dead. All that’s left are the Players…The performers of the Playhouse are as worshipped as they are feared, their enchanting shows bending hearts, minds, and even reality itself. Vicious, godlike, lethal. Eighteen-year-old Riven Hesper knows the dangers better than anyone, after her own encounter with a Player resulted in a curse that is slowly killing her.When the Playhouse announces the spectacle of a lifetime—a chance for one mortal to steal a Player’s immortality—Riven sees her last chance to live. Desperate for answers, she infiltrates the competition. There, she finds Jude, the Playhouse’s brilliant, merciless Lead Player, whose charm is as dangerous as his Craft, and strikes a deadly bargain to save her life.But with time running out and the Playhouse’s secre

Graphic novels to read anywhere: DC Compact Comics collect DC's bestselling, most iconic stories in a new size! Writer/artist Sean Murphy turns Gotham City on its head with a new take on Batman and his archnemesis, The Joker, in this stylish, not-to-be-missed graphic novel! Batman: White Knight follows the man now known as Jack Napier as he embarks on a quest to heal the city he once terrorized. After reconciling with his long-suffering partner, Harley Quinn, he sets in motion a carefully plotted campaign to discredit the one person whom he views as Gotham City's true enemy: Batman. His crusade exposes a decades-long history of corruption within the Gotham City Police Department and transforms Napier into a city councilman and civic hero. But when the sins of his past return to threaten everything that he has accomplished, the distinctions between savior and destroyer begin to break down for both The Joker and Batman alike--and with them any hope for Gotham's future.

★ Amazon 2026年2月選書 × Kids IndieNext推薦★ Geisel Honor得主最新圖像小說力作★ 笑中帶淚的「階級差距」與校園友情★ 給《遜咖日記》讀者的升級版成長故事An Amazon February 2026 Best of the Month PickA Kids IndieNext PickPerfect for fans of Jeff Kinney and Terri Libensen, A Kid Like Me is a timely exploration about finding your place in the ever-evolving social landscape that is middle school, written and illustrated by award-winning graphic novelist Norm Feuti. Ethan doesn’t want to stand out, he just wants to fit in. But fitting in is tough when your peers call out your ancient cell phone, busted backpack, and discount clothing. To make matters worse, his best friend, Ricky, insists on hanging out with a group of guys who just don’t get him . . . they’re more interested in playing pranks than playing his favorite card game Bio Battle. Things start looking up, though, when Ethan befriends Aiden, a new kid in school, but it’s only matter of time before even that goes sideways.Can Ethan figure out where he belongs without forgetting who he i

Celebrate Eid with The Very Hungry Caterpillar in this lift-the-flap board book!Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar on an engaging lift-the-flap adventure as he decorates the house, enjoys a feast of delicious foods, and celebrates Eid! Featuring Eric Carle’s classic character, this interactive book is the perfect way to introduce and celebrate the holiday of Eid with little ones.

In the follow-up to the highly acclaimed, instant bestseller, The Three Billy Goats Gruff, comes the second ​brilliant and highly anticipated fairytale retelling from the New York Times bestselling and Caldecott Award-winning creators, Mac Barnett and Carson Ellis.Once upon a time there was a clever girl with a not-so-clever father. When her father claims she can spin straw into gold, the king forces the girl to perform this impossible task. She has no other choice than to accept a strange deal from a mysterious little man. But when he arrives and attempts to collect the debt, the fiendish trickster Rumplestiltskin discovers that he is the one who has been tricked! This is the second in the groundbreaking new collection of masterfully retold fairytales crafted by one of today's most celebrated and esteemed authors, Mac Barnett, paired with the stunning illustrations of the acclaimed and award-winning creator, Carson Ellis.With Barnett's signature pacing and wit, his subversive storytel

Learn about inspiring story of Beatrix Potter, the legendary author, illustrator, and protector of nature. During her childhood in London, little Beatrix loved to draw. She drew everything she came across, and particularly loved drawing animals and other things that she spotted in the natural world around her. As an adult, she began writing and drawing her own stories, and she created a story about a naughty little rabbit named Peter. That story, which she decided to publish with her own money, became The Tale of Peter Rabbit, which today is a true classic.She went on to create other beloved animal characters, such as Jemima Puddle-Duck and Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, enchanting readers with her timeless tales set in the English countryside. Her beautifully illustrated stories, filled with mischief and adventure, inspire readers with a love of nature and storytelling. Beyond her writing, Beatrix was a pioneering conservationist, preserving land for future generations.Her story, of self-belief an

From the New York Times Bestselling Creator of Hilo, comes Hilo Presents--introducing all new stories, new heroes, and new worlds! Miranda's an average kid trying to make it through the school day—but is she also the SUPERHERO known as THE MIGHTY?! Get ready for Mega-sized adventure and fun!Welcome to Willow City—home to the one and only Miranda Luna!Miranda loves Willow City and her life...exactly as they are. But lately everything seems to be changing. Crime is up in the city. Bullying is up at school. Even Miranda's family is acting weird. It feels like everything is out of her control...even her own body! (What's with all this hair? And where did this super-strength come from?!) The world needs someone to fix things. There's a local legend about a giant, furry, mythical creature who has always kept Willow City safe in times of need. But that doesn't have anything to do with Miranda...right? Does Miranda have what it takes to be the hero that Willow City needs..and the person she wa

In this savory and sweet sapphic YA Romance graphic novel, a klutzy high schooler strives to learn her grandma's recipes and ends up falling for a no-nonsense classmate whose family owns a restaurant. What does cooking have in common with falling in love? They're both matters of chemistry! It's Sofia's last year in high school. All her friends are getting ready to go to far away colleges, but she doesn't know if that path is right for her. What Sofia does understand is that, ever since her grandma died, her mom has been distant. But maybe, if Sofia can learn how to make one of grandma's most cherished recipes, she and her mom's relationship can go back to the way it used to be. The only problem with that idea? Sofia is terrible at cooking. Enter Anna Marie, Sofia's super cute classmate who's everything Sofia isn't-- driven, disciplined, and a gifted chef. Despite getting on each other's nerves, Anna Marie starts teaching Sofia how to cook in exchange for her help around Anna Marie's fa

The launch of a brand-new arc in Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series find the Clans navigating an ominous prophecy that foreshadows the destruction of the Moonpool, and the end of the Cats' connection to StarClan.As Leafbare approaches, a new danger threatens the Clans. Twoleg construction has encroached on Clan territory, poisoning the stream and making prey especially scarce for SkyClan. Meanwhile, their leader, Leafstar, is struggling with a loss of vision while trying to maintain authority over a Clan that increasingly doubts her ability to lead.In ShadowClan, Tawnypelt senses peril as the Twoleg construction threatens the Moonpool, but she can't get any cat, especially her son, TigerStar, to listen. Frustrated with the younger cats who don't respect her, she decides to take matters into her own paws.In the midst of the chaos, Moonpaw, an apprentice struggling to understand the mysterious voice in her head, thinks that she might be having visions. But the voice becomes inc

Emily Brontë’s only novel and a gothic classic—a gripping story of obsession, revenge, and tragedy—now the feature film “Wuthering Heights” from Emerald Fennell, which captures the spirit of this epic love story and stars Margot Robbie as Cathy and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff.Lockwood, the new tenant of Thrushcross Grange, situated on the bleak Yorkshire moors, is forced to seek shelter one night at Wuthering Heights, the home of his landlord. There he discovers the history of the tempestuous events that took place years before. What unfolds is the tale of the intense love between the gypsy foundling Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw. Catherine, forced to choose between passionate, tortured Heathcliff and gentle, well-bred Edgar Linton, surrendered to the expectations of her class. As Heathcliff's bitterness and vengeance at his betrayal is visited upon the next generation, their innocent heirs must struggle to escape the legacy of the past. Emily Brontë's only novel endures as a work o

The Terrible Trio is a fun illustrated series, best described as The Bad Guys meets Madagascar!Marg, Zeb and Barry found a way to make their unconventional superpowers special. But now there's been a disaster at the Superheroes Caf? Marg seems to have lost her ability to make Mac 'n' Cheese... and it's the only thing on the menu.Getting the worst superpowers was one thing, but now, losing them could be even worse.