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Twelve-year-old Ming Lee hopes middle school will be the fresh start he needs.But stepping into school with the same bowl haircut his mom insists on giving him, and wearing the extra-discounted thrift shop clothes she buys him doesn't quite make for the first day of his dreams. Things only get worse when he's placed in an ESL class despite English being his first (and only) language. The journey ahead is full of awkward, painful, and downright embarrassing moments. Ming's dad always tells him, "Get good grades! Don't cause trouble!" But with two new friends by his side, and a few tricks up his sleeve, Ming is determined to make some changes. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Jerry Craft, Don't Cause Trouble is a funny, warmhearted graphic novel that will resonate with readers who are looking for a place to belong.

An action-packed and hilarious picture book about a family of chickens with one member who is a little different from the rest. Edna the very first chicken is hatching her very first eggs! With long, sharp teeth and claws, one of her chicks, Sinclair, is an unusual chicken. But when Gorgosaurus threatens his family, Sinclair might just prove to be the best chicken ever. Heartfelt and humorous, this delightful picture book celebrates dinosaurs, chickens, the importance of family, and the joy of accepting who we are.

"An extremely successful high-wire act, balancing between dark comedy and darker thrills."--Alex Michaelides "Laugh-out-loud funny, thrilling and twisty..."--Liane Moriarty What if you thought you murdered your best friend? And if everyone else thought so too? And what if the truth doesn't matter? After Lucy is found wandering the streets, covered in her best friend Savvy's blood, everyone thinks she is a murderer. Lucy and Savvy were the golden girls of their small Texas town: pretty, smart, and enviable. Lucy married a dream guy with a big ring and an even bigger new home. Savvy was the social butterfly loved by all, and if you believe the rumors, especially popular with the men in town. It's been years since that horrible night, a night Lucy can't remember anything about, and she has since moved to LA and started a new life. But now the phenomenally huge hit true crime podcast "Listen for the Lie," and its too-good looking host Ben Owens, have decided to investigate Savvy's murder f

Hailed by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the greatest rock memoirs of all time, Be My Baby is the true story of how Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ronnie Spector carved out a space for herself against tremendous odds amid the chaos of the 1960s music scene and beyond.Ronnie Spector’s first collaboration with producer Phil Spector, “Be My Baby,” stunned the world and shot girl group the Ronettes to stardom. No one could sing as clearly, as emotively as Ronnie. But her voice was soon drowned out in Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound, and lost in Ronnie and Phil’s ensuing romance and marriage.Ronnie had to fight tooth and nail to wrest back control of her life, her music, and her legacy. And while she regained her footing, Ronnie found herself recording with Stevie Van Zandt, partying with David Bowie, and touring with Bruce Springsteen.Smart, humorous, and self-possessed, Be My Baby is a whirlwind account of the twists and turns in the life of an artist. More than anything, Be My Baby is a test

Washington, D.C. has always been a city of secrets. Few have been more dramatic than the ones revealed in James Kirchick's Secret City.For decades, the specter of homosexuality haunted Washington. The mere suggestion that a person might be gay destroyed reputations, ended careers, and ruined lives. At the height of the Cold War, fear of homosexuality became intertwined with the growing threat of international communism, leading to a purge of gay men and lesbians from the federal government. In the fevered atmosphere of political Washington, the secret "too loathsome to mention" paradoxically held enormous, terrifying power. Utilizing thousands of pages of declassified documents, interviews with over one hundred people, and material unearthed from presidential libraries and archives around the country, Secret City: The Hidden History of Gay Washington, from FDR through Clinton is a chronicle of American politics like no other. Beginning with the tragic story of Sumner Welles, Franklin D

#紐約時報暢銷書！全球銷量突破190萬冊！#國際媒體年度選書:《The Guardian》、《Time》、《Chicago Tribune》等一致推薦#ReadwithJenna Book Club 選書在羅德島紐波特陽光燦爛的一天，Phoebe Stone 身穿綠色洋裝，腳踩金色高跟鞋，來到豪華的康沃爾旅館沒有行李，沒有陪伴，獨自一人。她被誤認為婚禮賓客，卻是整間旅館裡，唯一不屬於這場盛事的人。原本與丈夫共享的夢想之旅，如今只剩她一人完成；在人生跌至谷底之際，她決定為自己揮霍最後一次任性。然而，一場精心策劃、看似完美的婚禮，卻因她的出現，出現了意想不到的裂縫，也讓兩個原本毫無交集的女人，開始彼此傾訴、互相照見。本書以幽默與溫柔交織的筆調，描寫人生偏離軌道時的迷惘與轉折，以及那些偶然相遇，如何悄悄改變我們的方向。The runaway New York Times bestselling Today Show Read with Jenna Book Club Pick, with more than 1.5 million copies sold, about an unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew.Named a Best Book of the Year by The Guardian, Time, Chicago Tribune, Elle, Real Simple, and GlamourIt’s a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn wearing a green dress and gold heels, not a bag in sight, alone. She’s immediately mistaken by everyone in the lobby for one of the wedding people, but she’s actually the only guest at the Cornwall who isn’t here for the big event. Ph

Mihi and her friends are trapped in the fairy tale realm. Will they ever make it home? Find out in the final installment of the Mihi Ever After middle grade series. Mihi, Reese, and Savannah just wanted an adventure in fairy tale land. Now, they're trapped in the Rainbow Realm and the portals back home are disappearing. And, strangest of all, they've discovered that their beloved librarian, Ms. Lavender, and their Rainbow Realm frenemy, Bertha, actually . . . know each other? Can Mihi, Reese, and Savannah find a way to work with Ms. Lavender and Bertha to escape from the Rainbow Realm? Can they make room for themselves in the stories they love so much? Or will they be stuck in the fairy tale world forever?

A 2026 CBC Children’s Favorite WinnerA 2026 CBC Teacher Favorite WinnerA 2025 Kirkus Best Book of the YearA 2025 Amazon Best Book of the YearA 2025 Harvey Best Children's Book nomineeA 2025 Indie Next List PickAn Amazon Best of 2025 So FarAn Amazon Best Book of the MonthA 2025 Evanston Public Library’s 101 Great Books for Kids PickThis hilarious and heartwarming contemporary middle-grade graphic novel is about eldest sister Abby, who is sick of being trapped at home with her FOUR younger siblings as they all suffer from the chickenpox--for fans of Guts and Allergic. All big sister Abby wants is to spend more time with her friends, far away from the sticky fingers and snooping eyes of her annoying brothers and sisters. But when a case of the chickenpox leaves the Lai kids covered in scratchy red spots and stuck at home together for two weeks of nonstop mayhem, Abby thinks this might be the end . . . of her sanity. Yet she feels responsible for the situation since her best friend was Pat

An unforgettable lyrical picture book that celebrates biracial identity from the award-winning author of Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist. Lean in close, my darling bao bei, and I will whispera most precious secretabout a powerful magicthat lives inside you. Brought to life with lavish and ornate illustrations, The Truth About Dragons follows a young child on a journey guided by his mother's bedtime storytelling. He quests into two very different forests, as his two grandmothers help him discover two different, but equally enchanting, truths about dragons. Eastern and Western mythologies coexist and enrich each other in this warm celebration of mixed cultural identity.

A scrappy former maid and jewel thief must outwit gods, injustice, and her own past in this sequel to the Indie Next Pick, Little Thieves by Margaret Owen. Let's get one thing straight - Vanja Schmidt wasn't trying to start a cult. After taking down a corrupt margrave, breaking a deadly curse, and finding romance with the vexingly scrupulous junior prefect Emeric Conrad, Vanja had one great mystery left: her long-lost birth family . . . and whether they would welcome a thief. But in her search for an honest trade, she hit trouble and invented a god, the Scarlet Maiden, to scam her way out. Now that lie is growing out of control--especially when Emeric arrives to investigate and the Scarlet Maiden manifests to claim him as a virgin sacrifice. For his final test to become a prefect, Emeric must determine if Vanja is guilty of serious fraud or if the Scarlet Maiden--and her claim to him--is genuine. Meanwhile, Vanja is chasing an alternative sacrifice thatcould be their way out. The hunt

From Alison Espach, author of the New York Times Editor's Choice novel The Adults, comes a dazzlingly unconventional love story for readers of Ask Again, Yes and Tell the Wolves I'm Home. "Riveting." --People For much of her life, Sally Holt has been mystified by the things her older sister, Kathy, seems to have been born knowing. Kathy has answers for all of Sally's questions about life, about love, and about Billy Barnes, a rising senior and local basketball star who mans the concession stand at the town pool. The girls have been fascinated by Billy ever since he jumped off the roof in elementary school, but Billy has never shown much interest in them until the summer before Sally begins eighth grade. By then, their mutual infatuation with Billy is one of the few things the increasingly different sisters have in common. Sally spends much of that summer at the pool, watching in confusion and excitement as her sister falls deeper in love with Billy--until a tragedy leaves Sally's life

While kids write notes to Santa Claus, / Sharks line up for Santa Jaws. / They tell him all their Christmas wishes. / Santa thinks they sound delicious!With bouncy, delightful rhymes, Bridget Heos' Santa Jaws celebrates Christmas under the sea. Every year, Santa Jaws delivers presents to his fellow sharks, spreading cheer wherever he goes. Elfin sharks make toys, horn sharks trim the Christmas kelp, and cookiecutter sharks make sure Santa doesn't go hungry. Get ready for a ride on Santa's sled (pulled, of course, by hammerheads) in this joyful holiday tale!

A ludicrously hilarious holiday picture book from the author and illustrator who brought you The Great Big Poop Party, that follows Santa Claus as he reluctantly accepts that Christmas could use a little poop.It's December, and you know what that means: Christmas is nigh! But this year, the North Pole is in for a surprise. Never in the history of this most joyous of holidays has poop been so popular . . . and children from all over have poop-ified their wish lists.When news reaches Santa Claus, the venerable saint of the season, he declares Christmas has officially gone down the toilet! Luckily, Mrs. Claus and the rest of the North Pole haven't lost their humor. And with a bit of convincing—and a strategically placed whoopie cushion—they believe Santa can be convinced that Christmas is not only a time for peace, joy, and love, but also for laughter.A Very Merry Poop Christmas is the pitch-perfect potty-humor-filled followup to the successful The Great Big Poop Party, just in time for t

From Stacy McAnulty, author of the funny STEM picture book Earth! My First 4.54 Billion Years and the Our Universe series, comes an exciting picture book series focused on the science of the body. Welcome to I Don't Vant to Suck Your Blood Smoothie Shop, where all products are 100% blood-free! That's good news for humans, but bad news for a thirsty vampire who just wants a pint of O-positive. With a little help from a friend, he'll realize that blood isn't a beverage. Humans need it! Blood delivers oxygen and nutrients, helps fight off infections, and so much more. So grab this book and a pineapple-spinach smoothie, and find out why blood is such a fabulous fluid.

An engaging, kid-friendly introduction to artist Marcel Duchamp and how he turned a toilet into a famous work of art. This is the story of Marcel Duchamp and how the Dada art movement changed the way people thought about what art could be, and what could be art. From drawing a moustache on the Mona Lisa to attaching a bicycle wheel to a stool, Duchamp's work challenged long-held notions of art and how it should be made. People were amused, confused, and sometimes offended, and that was just the way Marcel Duchamp liked it. With Marcel's Masterpiece, Jeff Mack explores Duchamp's most famous provocation, and asks readers to ponder the ideas that help us see the world in new and interesting ways.

One dog . . . SO many ducklings! In this laugh-out-loud picture book that explores the meaning of family, Ralph the dog unexpectedly becomes the new dad to a flock of ducklings, and soon realizes he's bitten off more than he can chew! Ralph the dog enjoyed a quiet life . . . until the day he stumbles across an egg. Surely the best thing for him to do is ignore it and walk right on by. But, CRACK! The egg hatches, then and there. What's inside? A cute and fluffy little duckling searching for a parent. And though Ralph isn't sure he wants a duckling, the duckling is definitely sure it wants Ralph! As does the very excitable, very loud, and very large flock of ducklings in the nearby field. . . Filled with heart, hilarity, and adorably raucous ducklings, Lorna Scobie's Duck, Duck, Dad is a celebration of love and community that is perfect for all families, big and small--and fans of Mother Bruce, Harry the Dirty Dog, and Gaston.

A story about falling in love, finding your team (on and off the ice), and choosing your own path. Mickey James III is a college freshman, a brother to five sisters, and a hockey legacy. With a father and a grandfather who have gone down in NHL history, Mickey is almost guaranteed the league's top draft spot. The only person standing in his way is Jaysen Caulfield, a contender for the #1 spot and Mickey's infuriating (and infuriatingly attractive) teammate. When rivalry turns to something more, Mickey will have to decide what he really wants, and what he's willing to risk for it.

From a renowned Yale historian comes a chilling look at the looming threat of the next Great Power War and the urgent interventions necessary to avoid it in the twenty-first century. The vast majority of people alive today have come of age in a world of remarkable stability, presided over by either one or two Superpowers. This is not to say the world has been peaceful; but it has, to a great extent, been predictable. As an increasing number of Great Powers jostle for regional supremacy, as well as competitive advantage in nuclear technology, artificial intelligence, space exploration, and trade, our world has become more fragile, unpredictable--and combustible. The outbreak of global war among today's Great Powers seems increasingly likely. Such war, as Odd Arne Westad powerfully argues in this urgent book, would be of a magnitude and devastation unseen before. To understand the threats that face us in this complex new terrain, we must look to the lessons of the late 19th and early 20t

A Printz Honor Book! An AIYLA Honor Book! A Good Morning America Book Club Pick!SEVEN STARRED REVIEWS FOR SISTERS IN THE WIND!An Instant New York Times BestsellerAn Instant #1 Indies BestsellerAn Amazon Editors' Pick Best Book of the YearA Google Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the YearAn Indigo Top Ten Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA BookPage Best Book of the YearA Kobo Best Book of the YearA Publisher's Lunch Best Book of the YearA Book Riot Best Book of the YearA Common Sense Media Best Book of the YearFrom the instant New York Times bestselling author of Firekeeper's Daughter and Warrior Girl Unearthed comes a daring new mystery about a foster teen claiming her heritage on her own terms. Ever since Lucy Smith's father died five years ago, "home" has been more of an idea than a place. She knows being on the run is better than anything waiting for her as a "ward of the state". But wh

The Crucible meets The Virgin Suicides in this haunting debut about five sisters in a small village in eighteenth-century England whose neighbors are convinced they're turning into dogs. Even before the rumors about the Mansfield girls begin, Little Nettlebed is a village steeped in the uncanny, from strange creatures that wash up on the riverbank to portentous ravens gathering on the roofs of people about to die. But when the villagers start to hear barking, and one claims to see the Mansfield sisters transform before his very eyes, the allegations spark fascination and fear like nothing has before. The truth is that though the inhabitants of Little Nettlebed have never much liked the Mansfield girls--a little odd, think some; a little high on themselves, perhaps--they've always had plenty to say about them. As the rotating perspectives of five villagers quickly make clear, now is no exception. Even if local belief in witchcraft is waning, an aversion to difference is as widespread as

2025 SLJ Best Young Adult BooksPerfect for fans of Karen McManus and The Hate U Give, this edge-of-your-seat thriller from the author of Promise Boys follows a girl determined to clear her brother's name and a boy desperate to keep his own out of the line of fire. As the heat turns up in a murder investigation, old feelings reignite between them, but a shocking secret could tear them apart. Unmask a murderer or take the fall. After Cooper King is pressured by big brother figure Jason to go on a looting spree during a local march, the unthinkable happens: gunshots ring in the air and someone ends up dead. After Cooper flees, the news shows four teens in ski masks near the scene of the murder--Cooper and his friends. Cooper fears the cops will come knocking at his door, and the pressure only mounts when a suspect is taken into custody: Jason. Monique, Jason's sister and Cooper's longtime crush, is willing to go any length to clear her brother's name. Even if she needs to go into the bell

In this heartwarming chapter book, Rachel celebrates Purim--and learns the joy of sharing the stage. Rachel is so excited about Purim, and she's especially excited to star in her Hebrew school's Purim spiel! She'll get to dress up like a queen and put on a play in front of everyone. But when her teacher announces the cast, Rachel doesn't get the leading role of Queen Esther--her best friend Maya does! Rachel has to learn how to step aside and let someone else be the star of the show in this laugh-out-loud story about friendship.

★An Indie Next List 推薦★亞馬遜編輯推薦當你的生活陷入混亂，讓這本亂糟糟繪本來安慰你！從早晨睜眼到夜晚入眠，這兩姊妹無時無刻都在製造混亂。散落一地的梅果；四散的羽毛；亂七八糟的衣服…雖然一切都跟預想的不一樣，但…那又如何？當生活給我們檸檬，那就榨成檸檬汁吧！富有韻律的文字和意想不到的結果，What Can a Mess Make? 用溫暖的色彩營造出舒適的氛圍。看著兩姊妹在混亂的生活中發揮創意，無論大人小孩都能在閱讀過程中，會心一笑。In this gorgeously illustrated rhyming picture book, two sisters spend their day playing at home and leaving joyful, cozy messes in their wake. Kitchen clatter.Milk and juice.Syrup splatter.Chocolate mousse.A bowl of berries--Red and blue.A mess can make a meal for two. From a cozy breakfast together to crafts, fort-building, kitchen spills, and bedtime rituals, these sisters make tons of messes. Imaginative, playful, forgiving, delicious messes. And their messes make a day full of possibilities. With bouncy rhyming language and warm illustrations, What Can A Mess Make? inspires readers to embrace their imaginations, linger in the beautiful messes on every page, and make some messes themselves.

Nathan doesn't say much. He sure has a lot on his mind, though. At school, Nathan quietly observes the ways his peers communicate. Even when they're not talking, they're expressing themselves in all sorts of ways! By witnessing the beauty of communication diversity, Nathan learns and shows his classmates the essential lesson: Not only does everyone have something to say, but seeking to understand one another can be the greatest bridge to friendship and belonging. This tender, stunningly illustrated picture book explores and celebrates the many forms of expression--signing, speaking, singing, smiling, among others-- and culminates in a poignant story about connection and understanding.

The dynamo duo responsible for Llama Destroys the World return to their early reader graphic novel series for its hilarious third installment, perfect for fans of the Narwhal & Jelly and Peter & Ernesto series.Happy-go-lucky Cleo and stoic Fitz are back again . . . and they are ready to celebrate (for once, Mr. Boo approves).Follow the most adorable siblings this way of the afterlife as they discover the secrets to throwing a ghoul old-fashioned party! But it’s not all silly hats and confetti. Fitz and Cleo learn a valuable lesson amidst all the festivities: When you are having a bad day, there’s nothing like a good friend and a good time to turn it all around!Jonathan Stutzman and Heather Fox conjure up another delightful collection of silly and heartwarming stories in the Fitz and Cleo universe that are perfect for newly independent readers and comics enthusiasts alike.

Prudence Perry is a third-generation Ladybird Scout who must battle literal (and figurative) monsters and the weight of her legacy in this YA paranormal perfect for fans of Stranger Things and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Sixteen-year-old Prudence Perry is a legacy Ladybird Scout, born to a family of hunters sworn to protect humans from mulligrubs--interdimensional parasites who feast on human emotions like sadness and anger. Masquerading as a prim and proper ladies' social organization, the Ladybirds brew poisons masked as teas and use knitting needles as daggers, at least until they graduate to axes and swords. Three years ago, Prue's best friend was killed during a hunt, so she kissed the Scouts goodbye, preferring the company of her punkish friends lovingly dubbed the Criminal Element much to her mother and T燰 Lo's disappointment. However, unable to move on from her guilt and trauma, Prue devises a risky plan to infiltrate the Ladybirds in order to swipe the Tea of Forgetting, a restr

A stunningly illustrated collection of beloved and timeless fairy tales from around the world, perfect for readers of all ages.For centuries, the tradition of storytelling has been passed down to ente

In this exciting third installment of the two-color illustrated chapter book series Monster and Boy, the best friends are back in action, and on this adventure they are in for a surprise: a sister sur

The gripping companion novel to Newbery Honor recipient Scary Stories for Young Foxes, following two new fox kits desperate to survive the terrors of a frightening new world: the City.Fox kit 0-730 lo

One of Britain’s most accomplished, acclaimed, and garlanded writers, Hilary Mantel delivers a brilliant collection of contemporary short stories that demonstrate what modern England has become I

Arguing that students should not try to bring their elephant companions to school, a hilarious story by the team of Never Babysit the Hippopotamuses! depicts an elephant trying to sit at a desk, playi

One dizzying vortex, combining colonial history, generational delusions and psychedelic drug trips. . . . An eerily familiar vision of American madness and decay.--The New York Times Book ReviewFrom award-winning novelist Argentine Betina Gonz嫮ez, American Delirium is a dizzying, luminous English-language debut about an American town overrun by a mysterious hallucinogen and the collision of three unexpected characters through the mayhem. In a small Midwestern city, the deer population starts attacking people. So Beryl, a feisty senior and ex-hippie with a troubled past, decides to take matters into her own hands, training a squad of fellow retirees to hunt the animals down and to prove to society they're capable of more than playing bingo. At the same time, a group of protesters decides to abandon the "system" and live in the woods, leaving behind the demands of modern life--including their children. Nine-year-old Berenice never thought her mother would join the dropouts, but she's bee

An offer from a city man to buy the trees on his land awakens in a country fellow a keener awareness of the value of both his trees and his friends at Christmas, in a new paperback version of the clas