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★ 紐約時報暢銷作家 Shannon Hale 獻給珍奧斯汀迷的浪漫謎團★ 英式莊園、角色扮演、心碎重啟，一場假戲真做的愛情假期★ 全新修訂再上市，系列第三集將於2026秋季接續登場離婚後的 Charlotte，決定把破碎人生暫時留在美國，飛往英國莊園「Austenland」。她戴上帽子、走進客廳遊戲，以為自己只是想逃離現實，卻在每一場扮演與試探中，重新聽見心跳。那位令她動心的男演員，究竟是真情，還是演技？神祕女星又藏著什麼祕密？當浪漫假期意外浮現謀殺疑雲，Charlotte 才發現，在這座以愛情為名的莊園裡，每個人都可能戴著面具。New York Times bestselling author Shannon Hale offers up mystery, romance, and a lot of fun in the second book in the Austenland series. Newly updated edition with brand new content! Preorder the third book in the series, Christmas in Austenland, coming in September 2026! When Charlotte Kinder treats herself to a vacation at Austenland, she happily leaves behind her ex-husband and his new wife, her children, and the rest of her recently upended life in America. It's been a long time since Charlotte has felt hopeful, let alone loved. Maybe doing something as outrageous as donning a bonnet and staying at an English manor house can help re-start her damaged heart. Yet once the parlor games begin at Pembrook Park, Charlotte f

★ 2026英國圖書獎犯罪與驚悚類得主，年度話題推理新星登場！★ 《華爾街日報》、《圖書館期刊》、《基督科學箴言報》年度好書推薦★ 古老法學院、封閉庭院、離奇命案——一場優雅又機智的英倫謎案即將開庭！1901年倫敦，大律師蓋布瑞爾・沃德在辦公室門前發現英格蘭首席大法官的屍體。死者衣著完美，卻赤腳蒙塵，胸口插著銀刀。命案發生在封閉神祕的內殿律師學院，警方難以介入，蓋布瑞爾只得親自調查。法律、邏輯與古老祕密交錯，一場優雅又詭譎的英倫推理正式開庭。推薦給喜歡英倫古典推理、法庭謎案、封閉場域懸疑，以及阿嘉莎・克莉絲蒂式精巧布局的讀者。2026 British Book Award Winner-Crime & ThrillerNamed a Best Book of the Year by The Wall Street Journal, Library Journal, and Christian Science Monitor"I was immediately besotted . . . Brilliant." --Janice Hallett, internationally bestselling author of The Appeal The first in the delightful new mystery series set in the hidden heart of London's legal world--now in paperback. When barrister Gabriel Ward steps out of his rooms at exactly two minutes to seven on a sunny May morning in 1901, his mind is so full of his latest case--the disputed authorship of bestselling children's book Millie the Temple Church Mouse--that he scarcely registers the body of the Lord Chief Justice of England on his doorstep. But even he cannot f

New York Times bestselling author Shannon Hale invites readers to Austenland, an utterly delightful, romantic escape. Newly updated edition with brand new content, including a "behind the scenes" look at the making of Austenland the movie! Preorder the third book in the series, Christmas in Austenland, coming in September 2026! Jane Hayes is what some might call a hopeless romantic. Normal life (and men) continuously disappoint her. Why can't she find a man who is anything like the ultimate literary heartthrob, Mr. Darcy? Why can't real life feel as wonderful as a novel? When a wealthy relative bequeaths Jane a trip to an English resort for Austen superfans, Jane's fantasies of meeting the perfect Regency-era gentleman suddenly become realer than she ever could have dreamed. Dressed in empire waist gowns and torn between a charming gardener and an actor playing the brooding Mr. Darcy role, Jane finds herself mastering the rules of etiquette and of the resort's flirtatious games. But wh

A gripping and incisive psychological gameshow drama from one of the biggest stars in Korean fiction, author of million-copy bestseller The Dallergut Dream Department Store. Eight unsuspecting people receive an invitation to participate in a new reality show called Break Room. But what starts as an opportunity for fame is quickly revealed to be something far more unsettling when they learn how they were chosen--voted in by their respective coworkers as "the office villain." Among them is an imposter--a mole planted by the show's producers. The only way to win the prize money is to uncover the saboteur before time runs out. As alliances shift and paranoia festers, the contestants begin to realize that the true challenge isn't surviving the show--it's facing their own selves. Welcome . . . Step into the world of the reality show, Break Room, where every smile hides suspicion, and every word could be a clue.

The half-million-copy bestselling literary puzzle--the most difficult-to-solve ever written--now for a whole new generation of puzzle enthusiasts. Six murders. One hundred pages. Millions of possible combinations . . . but only one is correct. Can you solve Torquemada's murder mystery? In 1934, the Observer's cryptic crossword compiler, Edward Powys Mathers (aka Torquemada), released a novel that was simultaneously a murder mystery and the most fiendishly difficult literary puzzle ever written. The pages have been printed in an entirely haphazard order, but it is possible--through logic and intelligent reading--to sort the pages into the only correct order, revealing six murder victims and their respective murderers. Only four puzzlers have ever solved the mystery of Cain's Jawbone: do you have what it takes to join their ranks? Please note: this puzzle is extremely difficult and not for the faint-hearted.

28 modern stained glass patterns for the beginner through to the experienced crafter. From the author of Kicking Glass, Neile Cooper's next book provides a wide range of beautiful patterns, projects, and tutorials, all accompanied by stunning photography. Whether you're creating your first suncatcher or are ready to dive into intricate 3D designs, this book offers something for every skill level. Starting with simple colourful charms you'll quickly master the copper foil technique and progress to crafting more complex pieces such as a woodland mirror, a forest treasures mini-shelf and magical pendant lampshades. You will work with paint, wire and wax and will learn how to design patterns from your favorite photos. Each project builds on the last, offering clear and supportive step-by-step instructions, tips for mastering the craft and techniques that will bring your stained glass art to life. Unleash your creativity and watch as your skills grow - one beautiful piece at a time.

A fierce and gorgeous debut novel about a teenager who runs away from her abusive home to live in a boarding house for single women as a global financial crash threatens the people of Seoul. Set in Seoul in 2008, Tailbone follows the story of an unnamed teenage girl who, after years of struggling with her alcoholic father's abuse, and what she sees as her mother's cowardice, decides to run away. At a boarding house for single women, the narrator is pulled into the orbit of one of the other girls living there: an older girl named Juju, whose beauty and hardscrabble determination greatly impress the narrator. But when a global financial crisis reaches Korea, fears of a wider economic collapse bring the city to a standstill. Everything the girls have come to rely on for survival-mainly, the patronage of wealthy men-is put at risk. Everyone begins to struggle, especially Juju, who has long been dependent on one particular benefactor, a man who is all too aware of his power over her. As bus

An exquisitely written novel about a murder on a college campus and its aftermath twenty years later. "Anyone who's ever been obsessed by a crime story will find a facet of themselves in this wise, compelling, and gripping book." - Rachel Monroe, author of Savage AppetitesDays after the dawn of Y2K, beautiful, charismatic nineteen-year-old Karlie Richards is found brutally murdered in her campus apartment. Two decades later, those who knew Karlie-and those who just knew of her-remain consumed by her death. Among them is her freshman-year roommate, Joy, now middle-aged and mid-divorce, living in the same college town and desperate for a new beginning. When she stumbles upon a twenty-year-old letter from Karlie, Joy becomes convinced the man in prison for her murder was wrongfully convicted. Soon she is diving deep into the dark world of internet conspiracy theorists and amateur sleuth blogs and bouncing off others touched by the long, sensational aftermath of this crime. They include KC

Laird Hunt's masterful story collection capturing one summer's day in an Indiana farming community, 1982. Longlisted for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction Candy Wilson has forgotten to buy the paprika. Turner Davis needs to get his zinnias in. Della Dorner told her mother she was going to the Galaxy Swirl, but that's not where she's really headed on her new Schwinn five-speed.Float Up, Sing Down is the story of a single day. But in that day, how much teeming life! Retired sheriffs climb corn bins and muse on lost love, French teachers throw firecrackers out of barn windows, and teenagers borrow motorcycles to ride the back roads. Featuring a new character and story exclusive to the paperback edition, Float Up, Sing Down unfolds in one of Hunt's most beloved and enduring landscapes. This is a symphony of souls, a masterful community portrait by one of our great limners of American experience.

From the New York Times bestselling author and legendary storyteller Alan Moore, a propulsive tour through a fantastical London where history and myth collide, the first book in an enthralling new fantasy series about murder, magic, and madness.If this London is what they call the Smoke, then that place is the Fire...The year is 1949, the city London. Amidst the smog of the capital stumbles Dennis Knuckleyard, a hapless eighteen year-old employed by a second-hand bookshop. One day, on an errand to acquire books for sale, Dennis discovers a novel that simply does not exist. It is a fictitious book, a figment from another novel. Yet it is physically there in his hands. How? Dennis has stumbled on a book from the Great When, a magical version of London beyond time and space, where reality blurs with fiction and concepts such as Crime and Poetry are incarnated as wondrous, terrible beings. But this other, magical London must remain a secret: if Dennis cannot find a way to return this book

From the Man Asian Prize-shortlisted author Rahul Bhattacharya, a breathtaking novel about a woman forging a life for herself on the railways of 20th century India. In a country rapidly modernizing after Independence, Animesh Chitol bends his caste title into a quirky surname, moves his family to the brand-new township of Bhombalpur Railway Workshop, and throws in his lot with an optimism-filled future. Then tragedy strikes. Into the empty space left by his wife's passing grows Chitol's only daughter, the middle child, Charu. As India moves from steam to diesel locomotives, through a great strike and state repression, Charu flees to Bombay, alarmed by her narrow prospects. There she quests for the means to live on her own terms. Amidst the everyday discriminations of modern India, Charu forges her own destiny, becoming a railway woman and census enumerator who keeps her heart open-sometimes guilelessly-to her country's vast possibility. Sweeping, elegiac, and at times wonderfully comic

The Good Building Book reimagines design and construction for optimal performance and value while minimising environmental impacts. Accessible yet thorough, this book provides provocative and empowering insights and critical analysis for building users and clients, architects, engineers, builders, developers, homeowners, and students of the built environment. It bridges the gap between theory and practice, offering practical rules of thumb and design strategies for a changing climate. From approaches to strategic design and principles of good details for building elements, The Good Building Book weaves together budget, quality and functionality. Drawing from extensive experience, award-winning architect Jon Broome and design engineer Nick Grant celebrate undervalued ideas that have stood the test of time. Organised as thought-provoking essays and illustrated throughout with helpful diagrams and vivid photographs, this solution-focused book guides readers through project development for

Sammy 喜歡玩、喜歡冒險，也喜歡和朋友一起笑鬧。但有一件事讓他很困擾——他非常害羞。只要有人看著他、跟他說話，Sammy 就會緊張得不知所措。在學校、在生日派對，甚至向冰淇淋店老闆點餐時，他都覺得所有人的目光正盯著自己。當壓力越來越大時，Sammy 的臉開始變得粉紅、越來越粉紅……最後整個人都變成亮粉紅色！於是他只想躲起來，不再見任何人。然而，獨自待在家裡的日子一點也不快樂。當 Sammy 在朋友的陪伴與理解中慢慢學會面對自己的情緒，他開始發現——害羞並不是壞事，而勇敢做自己，也可以很自在。由《Ruby Finds a Worry》作者 Tom Percival 創作的 Big Bright Feelings 情緒教育系列，以溫暖故事與鮮明插圖，引導孩子理解情緒、學習表達與接納自己，是陪伴孩子成長的重要繪本。What do you do when fear stops you from having fun? From the creator of Ruby Finds a Worry, a story about feeling shy and finding ways to have fun anyway. Sammy LOVES having fun. Especially at home. But in big groups-like at school, birthday parties, even the ice cream truck-he doesn't love feeling like other people are looking at him, and it's really hard talking to other people. Everyone tells Sammy not to be so shy. But one day, it gets so hard and scary that he starts to turn pink, and then pinker...until he's bright pink ALL OVER! Then he doesn't want to see anyone or do anything. But hiding out-alone-isn't very fun. Can Sammy

With the awakening of fire-breathing dragons, Among the Burning Flowers sees the first sparks of danger that threaten to consume the world in The Priory of the Orange Tree. Take your first steps into the epic. Yscalin, land of sunshine and lavender, will soon be ablaze. It has been centuries since the Draconic Army took wing, almost extinguishing humankind. Marosa Vetalda is a prisoner in her own home, controlled by her cold father, King Sigoso. Over the mountains, her betrothed, Aubrecht Lievelyn, rules Mentendon in all but name. Together, they intend to usher in a better world. A better world seems impossibly distant to Estina Melaugo, who hunts the Draconic beasts that have slept across the world for centuries. And now the great wyrm Fedel is stirring, and Yscalin will be the first to fall . . . A story of human resilience in the face of dire circumstances, Among the Burning Flowers leads readers through the gripping and tragic events that pave the way for the opening of the millio

Deluxe limited edition will include sprayed edges and stunning designed endpapers!With the awakening of fire-breathing dragons, Among the Burning Flowers sees the first sparks of danger that threaten to consume the world in The Priory of the Orange Tree. Take your first steps into the epic. Yscalin, land of sunshine and lavender, will soon be ablaze. It has been centuries since the Draconic Army took wing, almost extinguishing humankind. Marosa Vetalda is a prisoner in her own home, controlled by her cold father, King Sigoso. Over the mountains, her betrothed, Aubrecht Lievelyn, rules Mentendon in all but name. Together, they intend to usher in a better world. A better world seems impossibly distant to Estina Melaugo, who hunts the Draconic beasts that have slept across the world for centuries. And now the great wyrm Fedel is stirring, and Yscalin will be the first to fall . . . A story of human resilience in the face of dire circumstances, Among the Burning Flowers leads readers thro

The world's most loveable grumpy cat learns to love Christmas in this funny story, for fans of Grumpy Monkey. Meet Cat, an adorable grumpy cat who thinks Christmas is the worst! Cat hates the food. He hates the silly presents. And he hates the noisy visitors stealing his favorite spot. But when Cat looks up at the beautiful night sky, he starts to think that maybe . . . Christmas isn't ALL bad. And just maybe, the magic of Christmas can melt this grouchy cat's cold heart. This purrfectly heartwarming book will make you fall in love with the festive season all over again!

Tess被迫搬到華盛頓與姊姊Ivy同住，原以為只是一場無奈的家庭重聚，卻發現姊姊竟是替權勢人物掩蓋醜聞的「修補師」。就讀貴族學校後，Tess意外捲入同儕間的秘密與交易，也逐漸成為學生版的「問題處理者」。隨著校園事件與政治世界交錯，兩人看似平行的生活線愈發緊密。姊妹之間的距離與信任被重新考驗，而Tess也必須看清：在這座權力之都，誰說真話、誰操控謊言，可能決定她能否安全離開。This mystery thriller by the bestselling author of The Inheritance Games is a gripping story of high stakes, betrayal, and unpredictable twists. Any problem can be fixed for a price . . . When Tess Kendrick is sent to stay with her older sister in Washington D.C., she has no idea that Ivy is the capitol's go-to "fixer," a person who can make powerful people's scandals disappear with a snap of her fingers. Tess never thought she and Ivy had much in common, but when she enrolls at the exclusive Hardwicke School, she soon finds herself thrust into the role of high school fixer, solving problems for the children of the D.C. elite. But secrets pile up as each sister lives a double life, and their worlds come crashing together when a scandal from the halls of Hardwicke reaches Capitol Hill. As the stakes tu

Tess再一次被捲入權力的旋渦——這次，是一場看似平凡卻暗藏殺機的學生會選舉。對身處華府的菁英子弟而言，這不只是競選，更是家族勢力的延伸與試煉。選戰進行中，謊言、操控、威脅接踵而來。Tess明白知識等於力量，但在這個遊戲裡，知道太多也可能讓人付出最沉重的代價。This mystery thriller by the bestselling author of The Inheritance Games is a gripping story of high stakes, betrayal, and unpredictable twists. Knowledge is power, but secrets can kill . . . For Tess Kendrick, a student at the elite Hardwicke School, making problems disappear runs in the family. But Tess has another legacy, too, one that involves power and the making of political dynasties. When Tess is asked to run a classmate's campaign for student council, she agrees. But when the candidates are the children of Washington D.C. elite, even a high school election can have life-shattering consequences. What starts out as a friendly competition soon turns into a deadly struggle for control. Tess knows better than most that power is currency, but she's about to discover firsthand that power always comes with a price and no one can be trusted . . . Previously

20週年紀念版，全新封面+彩色刷邊+作者給讀者的信本書是Shannon Hale筆下最受喜愛的經典之作。少女Miri生活在高山石村，從未想過與皇室扯上關係，直到某天傳來王子將從村中選妃的消息。女孩們被送入臨時設立的「王妃學院」，學習皇室禮儀，競爭與挑戰接踵而來。Miri一方面渴望知識與改變，一方面又捨不得離開家園。Miri在競爭中找尋聲音，也在學習中發現自己的力量。這不只是關於「成為公主」的故事，而是關於教育、勇氣、友情與自我價值的探問。A Newbery Honor WinnerA New York Times BestsellerThis deluxe twentieth anniversary edition of the beloved modern classic, Princess Academy, will feature stunning sprayed edges, a brand new cover, and a letter from the author! What if you had a chance to become a Princess? Miri lives high atop a mountain where, for generations, her ancestors have lived a simple life, working in the quarry. But everything changes when word arrives that the prince of the kingdom will choose his princess from among the village girls. A makeshift academy is set up on the mountain and every eligible girl must attend and learn how to become a proper princess. Soon Miri finds herself confronted with a harsh academy mistress, bitter competition among the girls, and her own conflicting desires.

"The story of how one language left the steppes of Ukraine and became the earth's dominant language family has become clearer and more exciting than ever before. Hooray for a book where the author's curiosity, diligence, and literary craft gets it all down in what will stand as the go-to source for a generation." - John McWhorter, author of The Language HoaxDaughter. Duhitar-.Dustr. Dukte. Listen to these English, Sanskrit, Armenian and Lithuanian words, all meaning the same thing, and you hear echoes of one of history's most unlikely journeys.All four languages-along with hundreds of others, from French and Gaelic, to Persian and Polish-trace their origins to an ancient tongue spoken as the last ice age receded. This language, which we call Proto-Indo-European, was born between Europe and Asia and exploded out of its cradle, fragmenting as it spread east and west. Its last speaker died thousands of years ago, yet Proto-Indo-European lives on in its myriad linguistic offspring and in s

Bestselling and award-winning author Kate Messner takes readers on a heart-filling journey as a boy finds his path to healing.An instant New York Times bestseller! • A USA Today bestseller! • Read with Jenna Jr. Summer Reading List Pick!"Genuinely moving." —The New York Times Book Review • "Explores the healing power of hiking." —NPR's All Things ConsideredKirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year • School Library Journal Best Book of the Year • Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year: Middle Grade • The Week Jr. Best Book of the Year • Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year • An NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book • The Week Jr.'s Book Club PickOne summer.46 mountain peaks.A second chance to make things right.Finn Connelly is nothing like his dad, a star athlete and firefighter hero who always ran toward danger until he died two years ago. Finn is about to fail seventh grade and has never made headlines . . . until now. Caught on camera vandalizing a cemetery, he's in big trouble fo

《小獅女孩》——在大城市裡發現勇氣與自信！城市像叢林般咆哮，莉奧妮（Leonie）也對著城市吼叫！她甩動鬃毛，擺動尾巴，她是——小獅女孩！莉奧妮和媽媽來到大城市，這裡的一切——人群、景色、聲音——都讓她興奮不已。媽媽叮囑她要緊跟身旁，可是這個世界實在太奇妙，怎能不去探索呢？畢竟，一隻勇敢的小獅子，還會害怕什麼嗎？這是一個關於想像力、自信與成長的溫暖故事，由 Olivia Hope 撰寫，搭配 Fiona Woodcock 細膩迷人的插畫，將莉奧妮的冒險生動呈現。讓孩子們跟隨這位勇敢的小獅女孩，一起發現內心的力量！This whimsical, affirming picture book tells the story of one little girl's journey through the big city-and the courage she finds in herself along the way.The city roared like a jungle.Leonie roared back at the city.She shook her mane and swished her tail.She was a lion girl.Leonie and her mother are off to the big city! Inspired by the people, sights and sounds, Leonie can't wait to discover it all. Her mother tells her to stay close, but there's SO much to see! And surely nothing can scare a brave lion girl, can it?A wild, spirited tale of imagination and self-confidence, Olivia Hope's text is beautifully brought to life with charming art by Fiona Woodcock.

A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Chicago Public Library Best Kids' Book of the Year A PEN America's Best Children's Books An NCTE Charlotte Huck Award Honor Book A Horn Book Fanfare Selection Book A BCCB Blue Ribbon Book Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award Honor Book#1 New York Times bestselling author and Newbery Medal winner Renée Watson explores friendship, loss, and life with grief in this poignant novel in verse and vignettes.Winner of the Newbery Medal - A New York Times bestseller - A USA Today bestsellerSage's thirteenth birthday was supposed to be about movies and treats, staying up late with her best friend and watching the sunrise together. Instead, it was the day her best friend died. Without the person she had to hold her secrets and dream with, Sage is lost. In a counseling group with other girls who have lost someone close to them, she learns that not all losses are the same, and

One hundred years ago, a small-town science teacher ignited a nationwide debate over what students should learn in school-and who should decide. In 1925, when Tennessee lawmakers banned the teaching of evolution in public schools, teacher John Scopes challenged the law-and set off a gripping circus of a legal battle. Two masterminds faced off in court in a blistering debate over creationism and natural selection. Celebrity politician William Jennings Bryan relied on the Bible to make his case, while legal luminary Clarence Darrow defended Charles Darwin's groundbreaking books On the Origin of Species and The Descent of Man. Their clash would go down in history as the Scopes Monkey Trial. A century later, here is the riveting truth of what happened and why it matters. For a nation still at odds over the scope and role of public school education, award-winning author Debbie Levy delivers an important, insightful and expertly-researched account of our history that illuminates the challeng

Two owl detectives solve an Easter mystery in this installment of a charming early reader series, perfect for fans of the Owl Diaries.Wallace and Grace, best friends and partners in the Night Owl Detective Agency, work together to solve mysteries!When the robins discover a mysterious egg in their nest, they hire Wallace and Grace to track down where it came from. Tricky clues lead to a bunny, a bear, and even a mouse—but none of those animals lay eggs. Time is running out! Can Wallace and Grace find out whooo the mystery egg belongs to and get it back to the right nest before it hatches?Young readers will delight in the funny, accessible story, the perfect pathway to chapter books.

This illustrated treasury of timeless and delightful rhyming stories about a magical wood and its charming inhabitants is the perfect gift for cozy bedtime reading.At last, there before them the great oak trees stood, as the sun cast its beams through the boughs of the wood. . . Discover the timeless magic of Muggleswick Wood in this beautiful treasury of five interlinked bedtime stories. From fairy revels and mysterious kelpies to troublesome moles and wishing beetles, the wood is a place of magic and adventure-all brought to life in delightful rhyme that celebrates the beauty of the English countryside. With charming illustrations by Charlie Mackesy, this beautiful treasury of stories is the perfect gift for anyone, young or old. Contains five gorgeous stories to read at bedtime: The Magic of Muggleswick Wood, The Biggest Blooming Beetle, The Secret of Snittington Hall, Melvin the Mole, and Kevin the Kelpie.

Two owl detectives solve a Christmas mystery in this installment of a charming early reader series, perfect for fans of the Owl Diaries.Wallace and Grace, best friends and partners in the Night Owl Detective Agency, work together to solve mysteries!Two days before the Christmas Party in the Big Woods, presents under the Gift Tree go missing. Whooo is stealing them? Can Wallace and Grace follow the clues to catch the thief?Young readers will delight in the funny, accessible story, the perfect pathway to chapter books.

Two owl detectives solve a Halloween mystery in this installment of a charming early reader series, perfect for fans of the Owl Diaries.In the fourth book in the Wallace and Grace series, the two owl detectives are confronted with a Halloween costume contest catastrophe when three contestants all claim credit for the same idea.These best friends are partners in the Night Owl Detective Agency and work together to solve mysteries!When Lukas the fox, Ava the opossum, and Mateo the squirrel all show up to the Owl-o-ween party with the same costume, no one knows whooo had the idea first--or whooo should win the delicious boo-berry pie. Can Wallace and Grace uncover clues to solve this costume mystery?Young readers will delight in this accessible Halloween story, the perfect pathway to chapter books.

Join time-travelling penguins Pablo and Splash on an unexpected adventure to the time of the dinosaurs in this hilarious full-color graphic novel, perfect for fans of Dog Man and Investigators. Antarctic penguins Pablo and Splash are polar opposites and besties for life. Pablo is a home-bird and a careful planner. Splash is easily bored and hungry for adventure. Sick to her flippers of the harsh, freezing weather, Splash persuades Pablo to go on a beach vacation with her. When they accidentally find themselves in a scientist's time machine, they end up on the beach....back in the age of dinosaurs! Can Pablo and Splash make their way home before they become dino snacks? This full color graphic novel is perfect for animal lovers, reluctant readers, and graphic novel fans!

In this heartfelt summer story, acclaimed author Gillian McDunn paints a stunning portrait of the bond of siblings and the love we'll always carry with us. Bex and Davey's summer in the saltmarsh is different this year, thanks to the record-breaking drought. Even the fish seem listless--and each day the water level lowers farther. When they discover a mysterious underwater statue, they're thrilled at the chance to solve the puzzle of its origin. This is the summer adventure they've been waiting for. When they learn of a development plan that will destroy their special spot, they'll need to act quickly. Unfortunately, sometimes progress happens whether you're ready or not. What will it mean if Bex and Davey lose their corner of the marsh where otters frolic and dragonflies buzz--their favorite place to be siblings together? As Bex and Davey attempt to save the statue and their beloved marsh, they come to see that the truth is not as simple as it seems . . . ultimately discovering so muc

'At last, the definitive guide to football phraseology across the world... Sparky and very funny.' Paul Hayward, Daily Telegraph ''Amusing and informative in equal measure.' Oliver Kay, The TimesAn expertly compiled and utterly fascinating compendium of the weird and wonderful words and phrases used to describe football around the world. To speak football is to speak a language of a thousand tongues... In this ground-breaking global glossary of football words and phrases, you'll discover the rich, quirky and joyously creative language used by fans, commentators and players across the world. From placing a shot 'where the owl sleeps' in Brazil, to what it means to use your 'chocolate leg' in the Netherlands, via Wembley-Tor - a phrase adopted by Germans to describe a dubious goal - this comprehensively researched book will entertain and inform in equal measure. Discover the unfortunate Finnish term for a holding midfielder, what it means when South Korean fans get nostalgic about a 'Lee

The Korean smash hit available for the first time in English, a slice-of-life novel for readers of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library and Gabrielle Zevin's The Storied Life of AJ Fikry. Yeongju is burned out. With her high--flying career, demanding marriage, and busy life in Seoul, she knows she should feel successful, but all she feels is drained. Yet an abandoned dream nags at her, and in a leap of faith, she leaves her old life behind. Quitting her job and divorcing her husband, Yeongju moves to a small residential neighborhood outside the city, where she opens the Hyunam-dong Bookshop. For the first few months, all Yeongju does is cry, deterring visitors. But the long hours in the shop give her time to mull over what makes a good bookseller and store, and as she starts to read hungrily, host author events, and develop her own bookselling philosophy, she begins to ease into her new setting. Surrounded by friends, writers, and the books that connect them all, she finds her new story as

Perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who are learning friendship dynamics, this volume in the sweet and funny series about Sonny and his friends covers universal kid experiences--like learning to help others!Sonny LOVES painting, so when he finds a paint set in the garden, he gets right to work! But then Boo and Meemo ask to use the paints, too. And now Honey and Boo ask for Sonny's help blowing balloons. Sonny just wants to paint by himself, so he says, "No!" Why can't they see that Sonny doesn't have time to help? But once his friends leave, Sonny realizes he forgot that something important .. . It's Meemo's birthday! Honey and Boo have been trying to make Meemo a birthday present.Will Sonny help them make Meemo's big day special?

This picture book about a boy who overcomes his fear of being different is a celebration of diversity, acceptance, and pride, perfect for fans of Julián is a Mermaid.In a very blue house, on a very blue street, in his very blue bedroom, sits a little boy who's feeling very blue. He has a secret: he loves the color yellow. And in a world where only blue is allowed, he knows in his heart that loving a different color must be bad.Can the boy find the courage to share his true self with his dad? Can the world see the benefits of letting everyone love any color they want to?A stunning celebration of being yourself and living in ALL the colors of the rainbow, from debut author Robert Tregoning and rising star illustrator Stef Murphy.

The stunning, standalone prequel to the New York Times bestselling The Priory of the Orange Tree. Tunuva Melim is a sister of the Priory. For fifty years, she has trained to slay wyrms - but none have appeared since the Nameless One, and the younger generation is starting to question the Priory's purpose. To the north, in the Queendom of Inys, Sabran the Ambitious has married the new King of Hr鏒h, narrowly saving both realms from ruin. Their daughter, Glorian, trails in their shadow - exactly where she wants to be. The dragons of the East have slept for centuries. Dumai has spent her life in a Seiikinese mountain temple, trying to wake the gods from their long slumber. Now someone from her mother's past is coming to upend her fate. When the Dreadmount erupts, bringing with it an age of terror and violence, these women must find the strength to protect humankind from a devastating threat. Intricate and epic, Samantha Shannon sweeps readers back to the world of A Priory of the Orange Tre

Showcases the work of twenty leading paleoartists who expertly bring these extinct animals to life in exquisite detail. Dinosaurs are endlessly fascinating to people of every age, from the youngest child who enjoys learning the tongue-twisting names to adults who grew up with Jurassic Park and Walking with Dinosaurs. As our knowledge of the prehistoric world continues to evolve and grow, so has the discipline of bringing these ancient worlds to life artistically. Paleoart puts flesh on the bones of long-extinct organisms, and illustrates they world they lived in. Mesozoic Art showcases twenty of the best artists working in this field, representing a broad spectrum of disciplines, from traditional painting to cutting-edge digital technology. Some provide the artwork for new scientific papers that demand high-end paleoart as part of their presentation to the world at large; they also work for the likes of National Geographic and provide art to museums around the world to illustrate their

Creative and practical, Kicking Glass is a step-by-step guide for those wanting to practice the popular craft of stained glass. From simple suncatchers and boho lamps to exquisite 3D constructions and delicately-poised glass butterflies, experienced artist Neile Cooper guides you through the magical world of stained glass with a creative handbook for both the novice and more experienced crafter alike. Beautifully illustrated with photographs of Neile's own work including her glorious glass cabin in the woods as well as pieces from some of today's most stylish designers, Kicking Glass is packed with ideas to guide and inspire. This book provides comprehensive technical instruction in the copper foil method, covering everything from tools and supplies to exploratory techniques such as including foraged and found objects into your work. Skills are demonstrated through tutorials with photos, instructional drawings and 16 stunning patterns. Whether you're looking to decorate your windows, c

From the winner of the 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature, a powerful story of exile, migration, and betrayal. Salim has always known that his father does not want him. Living with his parents and his adored Uncle Amir in a house full of secrets, he is a bookish child, a dreamer haunted by night terrors. It is the 1970s and Zanzibar is changing. Tourists arrive, the island's white sands obscuring the memory of recent conflict--the longed-for independence from British colonialism swiftly followed by bloody revolution. When his father moves out, retreating into disheveled introspection, Salim is confused and ashamed. His mother does not discuss the change, nor does she explain her absences with a strange man; silence is layered on silence. When glamorous Uncle Amir, now a senior diplomat, offers Salim an escape, the lonely teenager travels to London for college. But nothing has prepared him for the biting cold and seething crowds of this hostile city. Struggling to find a foothold, and to un

From the bestselling author of Women Talking and All My Puny Sorrows, a compassionate, darkly humorous, and deeply wise new novel about three generations of women. "You're a small thing," Grandma writes, "and you must learn to fight." Swiv's Grandma, Elvira, has been fighting all her life. From her upbringing in a strict religious community, she has fought those who wanted to take away her joy, her independence, and her spirit. She has fought to make peace with her loved ones when they have chosen to leave her. And now, even as her health fails, Grandma is fighting for her family: for her daughter, partnerless and in the third term of a pregnancy; and for her granddaughter Swiv, a spirited nine-year-old who has been suspended from school. Cramped together in their Toronto home, on the precipice of extraordinary change, Grandma and Swiv undertake a vital new project, setting out to explain their lives in letters they will never send. Alternating between the exuberant, precocious voice o

From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Ren e Watson comes a love story about not only a romantic relationship but how a girl finds herself and falls in love with who she really is. When Nala Robertson reluctantly agrees to attend an open mic night for her cousin-sister-friend Imani's birthday, she finds herself falling in instant love with Tye Brown, the MC. He's perfect, except . . . Tye is an activist and is spending the summer putting on events for the community when Nala would rather watch movies and try out the new seasonal flavors at the local creamery. In order to impress Tye, Nala tells a few tiny lies to have enough in common with him. As they spend more time together, sharing more of themselves, some of those lies get harder to keep up. As Nala falls deeper into keeping up her lies and into love, she'll learn all the ways love is hard, and how self-love is revolutionary. In Love Is a Revolution, plus size girls are beautiful and get the attention of the hot