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Return to the immersive, lush, and dreamlike world of the instantly bestselling dark academia fantasy A Study in Drowning as the aftermath of their first discovery pulls Effy and Preston on a final adventure and brings their haunting love story to its end in this stunning sequel and final book in the duology.All stories come to an end.Effy learned that when she defeated the Fairy King. Even though she may never know exactly what happened at Hiraeth, she is free of her nightmares and is able to pen a thesis with Preston on the beloved national fairy tale Angharad. She has finally earned a spot at the literature college, making her the first woman in history to enroll.But some dreams are dangerous, especially when they come true. The entire university—and soon the entire nation—is waiting for her to fail. With the Fairy King defeated and Myrddin’s legacy exposed, Effy can no longer escape into fantasy. Who is she without her stories?With Effy under threat, Preston is surprised to discove

Gather around the campfire for some scary stories with A.J. and friends in this new My Weird School special, featuring extra pages of puzzles, games, and more!The students of Ella Mentry School are having a sleepover on the playground behind the school. There’s a campfire with plenty of squishy marshmallows, fun songs, and twinkling stars—what could be better?But when one of the teachers tells a ghost story, all of the kids want to tell scary stories too. Will their creepy tales awaken something truly terrifying in the woods?

This full-color graphic adventure from the world of Erin Hunter's #1 bestselling Warriors series includes three books in the Tigerstar and Sasha arc in one volume: Into the Woods, Escape from the Forest, and Return to the Clans.A kittypet named Sasha searches for a new home--and wonders if she might find it with ShadowClan and its leader, Tigerstar, during the events of the Prophecies Begin arc.When Sasha is forced to leave her kittypet home, she must forge a solitary new life in the forest. Life on her own is exciting at first but quickly gets lonely. Then she meets Tigerstar, leader of ShadowClan, and wonders whether she would be better off joining the ranks of his forest Clan. But Tigerstar has many secrets, and Sasha isn't sure she can trust him. Will she be forced to wander alone forever? And where does she belong?

The bone-shaking new trilogy continues - the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series Vengeance is a killer. A killer is stalking and murdering sorcerers, and Valkyrie Cain is next on his list.While hunting down a cult of magical terrorists intent on taking their revenge on the mortal world, Skulduggery and Valkyrie are drawn into a murder investigation with unsettling similarities to a case they just closed - the case that nearly took the lives of both Valkyrie's sister and girlfriend.With the body count rising, a special night approaches - a night where the elite of sorcerer society will gather on a remote island to witness a ceremony that could change that society forever.Speeches will be made, champagne will be sipped, and two things will become terribly, distressingly clear...No one is safe. And not everyone will make it out alive.

A gorgeous box set containing the paperback editions of the first three books in Katherine Applegate's New York Times bestselling series, The One and Only.Find the Newbery Medal–winning modern classic, The One and Only Ivan, and its bestselling sequels, The One and Only Bob and The One and Only Ruby, in this paperback box set!Ivan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. Mostly, he thinks about art. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home—and his own art—through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it’s up to Ivan to make it a change for the better.Continuing the story of these friends in The One and Only Bob, Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of Ivan and Ruby. As a hurricane approaches and time is running

With more than 36 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this eighth book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, Mr. Plummer--the world's weirdest plumber!--plays detective and tries to figure out if A.J. is responsible for flooding the boys' bathroom.A.J. and his friends are listening to parents talk about their jobs during Career Day at Ella Mentry School, when suddenly the fire alarm goes off. But there's no fire--there's a flood in the boys' bathroom!It's way too big of a job for Miss Lazar, the custodian, so the principal calls for some help. Enter Mr. Plummer, plumber extraordinaire. But will Mr. Plummer be able to fix the bathroom and figure out who caused the flood in the first place?Perfect for reluctant readers and all kids hungry for funny school stories, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and his friends!

"A touching and generous romp of a novel . . . Wilson makes a bold and convincing case that every real family is one you have to find and, at some point, choose, even if it’s the one you’re born into." — New York Times Book ReviewIn this raucous and moving new road trip novel, an unexpected journey across America brings a found family together, from the bestselling author of Nothing to See Here.Ever since her dad left them twenty years ago, it’s been just Madeline Hill and her mom on their farm in Coalfield, Tennessee. While it’s a bit lonely, she sometimes admits, and a less exciting life than what she imagined for herself, it’s mostly okay. Mostly.Then one day Reuben Hill pulls up in a PT Cruiser and informs Madeline that he believes she’s his half sister, the first stop on a quest to uncover decades of family secrets. Reuben—left behind by their dad thirty years ago—has hired a detective to track down their father and a string of other half siblings. And he wants Mad to leave her ho

The official children's book to the Netflix original documentary series, Our Planet, with a foreword by Sir David Attenborough. This glorious visual celebration of the natural world combines extraordinary photography from the series with stunning illustrations from acclaimed artist, Richard Jones. Lose yourself in icy landscapes, dense jungles and endless oceans. Learn how our fascinating habitats, and the plants and creatures living there, interconnect to create the one place we all call home - Our Planet.This beautifully written and informative book for children has an uplifting message of hope that will strike a chord with all the family. The perfect gift for families the world over to treasure forever. 'You will be among the next characters who can, if they wish, tell the most extraordinary story of all - how human beings in the twenty-first century came to their senses and started to protect Planet Earth' Sir David Attenborough

Perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and The Tea Dragon Society, this beautiful graphic novel follows a girl who learns more about friendship and family as she journeys across the fantastical land of Lirrin to tend to its majestic animals. An SCBWI Golden Kite Honor title!Lu dreams of being a great adventurer, just like her ah-ma, who is a world-renowned geozoologist. Ah-ma has traveled far and wide, researching unique animals like dreamy cloud-jellies, enormous sunfish, and playful mossgoats. There's nothing Lu loves more than reading Ah-ma's letters about her quests, even if she and her mom struggle to understand the Cylian language Ah-ma writes in.But when Ah-ma's letters suddenly stop, Lu becomes worried. So when a nearby town needs a geozoologist, Lu decides to go on the journey to find Ah-ma. She charts a course with the help of Ren, an old friend turned new travel buddy.As they follow in Ah-ma's footsteps, Lu begins to discover the complex relationships between geofauna--and betwee

Preorder the new romantic comedy by Amber Rose Gill now!Readers love Amber Rose Gill! Praise for Until I Met You 'A sparkling five-star read... the setting was done so well' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Full of fun, flirty romance that came along with its fair share of drama!' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I couldn't put it down! Totally recommend' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A perfect beach read... funny and sweet' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved everything about this!' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A really fun read... I would hands down recommend' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A real pleasure to read... I look forward to seeing what this author comes up with next!' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The genre-defining graphic novel from ND Stevenson, based on his beloved and critically acclaimed web comic, celebrates its 10th anniversary with a special edition!Nimona is an impulsive young shape-shifter with a knack for villainy. Lord Ballister Blackheart is a villain with a vendetta. As sidekick and supervillain, Nimona and Lord Blackheart are about to wreak some serious havoc. Their mission: prove to the kingdom that Sir Ambrosius Goldenloin and his buddies at the Institution of Law Enforcement and Heroics aren’t the heroes everyone thinks they are.But as small acts of mischief escalate into a vicious battle, Lord Blackheart realizes that Nimona’s powers are as murky and mysterious as her past. And her unpredictable wild side might be more dangerous than he is willing to admit.Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism!All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from ND Stevenson, based on the web comic Slate called “funny and vibrant.”

Lloyd McNeil得知自己只剩幾個月可活，卻發現當警察二十年積蓄竟不足以照顧兒子Bishop的未來。意外得知若「殉職」能讓保險金翻倍，Lloyd決定鋌而走險，努力「被害」，卻次次未果，還因此成了社區英雄。時間一天天過去，他不只要想辦法保障兒子的未來，更要教他如何成為一個好人。本書節奏明快、情節出人意料，在黑色幽默中帶出親情的重量，也讓人在笑聲與心痛之間，感受到「好好告別」的真正意義。From the ALEX Award-winning and Edgar-nominated author of How Lucky, this twisty, funny and ultimately uplifting novel follows a father in a race against time to provide for his child.Lloyd McNeil has just learned he has months to live. He also learns that his twenty years as a beat cop in Atlanta hasn't earned him enough money to take care of his teenage son Bishop after he's gone. But when Lloyd discovers his police benefits will increase exponentially if he dies in the line of duty, he comes up with a plan.Lloyd begins to throw himself into one life-threatening situation after another to try to get himself killed and to provide for his son . . . but he keeps failing--and surviving. To his shock, his accidental heroics make him an inspirational icon in the community. But time is still runnin

A gorgeous new edition of the classic collection of fractured fairy tales from Gregory Maguire, nationally bestselling author of Wicked—with new cover and interior artwork, and two never-before-published stories!Once upon a time . . . nothing was as it seemed.What if Sleeping Beauty were actually a frog princess, cursed forever to weep, sleep . . . and leap? Or the Three Chickens had to outwit Goldiefox? What if Cinder-Elephant had the chance to attend the ball of her dreams—can she bake her way to meeting a dashing prince?Zany animals of all species get their own fairy-tale endings in these laugh-out-loud twists on the classics from Gregory Maguire, bestselling author of Wicked.

"The way Snipes broke my heart and sewed it back together should be illegal." -- Robbie Couch, New York Times bestselling author"Heart-wrenching, hilarious, and hopeful, with a perfectly fantastical touch." -- A.L. Graziadei, author of IcebreakerFrom acclaimed author Kevin Christopher Snipes comes a moving romance about two star-crossed boys trapped in a millennium-spanning cycle of reincarnation whose only hope of escape may be a price that neither is willing to pay. Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Eliot Shrefer!Out and proud, Riley Iverson knows there's nothing more cringe than crushing on a straight boy. But from the moment that the handsome and sporty Jackson Haines walks into his life, Riley can't help but feel an undeniable connection.Mainly because, as impossible as it seems, Jackson is the spitting image of the boy who's recently appeared in Riley's dreams--dreams set in another time and another place where he and Jackson are desperately in love.Soon these dreams morph int

2025 SLJ Best Young Adult BooksFrom Emmy Award winner Jonathan Van Ness of Queer Eye and #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy comes a bighearted story about friendship, love--and discovering the secrets and beauty of your own hometown. Sully is ready to get out of Hearst, Pennsylvania. With a fashion internship secured, the gender-nonconforming eighteen-year-old is trading in their stifling small town for the big city. Sully even sells their beloved car, to Bread--er, Brad--the most boring (and maybe only other) gay kid in town.When Sully's internship goes up in smoke, they're trapped in Hearst with no cash--and no car. Desperate, they go to the thrift store, their personal sanctuary. There, they discover a vintage bag--like "put this baby in an airtight case at the MET" vintage. If Sully can authenticate it, the resale value would be enough for a new life in the city.But when they begin to investigate, Sully finds themself haunted. Literally. With the ghost of Rufus, a dr

Award-winning author Justina Chen delivers her middle grade debut in this moving story about Dessie Mei, who moves to Seattle and meets a girl who looks exactly like her. The girls learn they were adopted from the same orphanage in Hunan—only Dessie was adopted into a white family and her twin was adopted into a Taiwanese American one. Perfect for fans of Janae Marks and Kelly Yang—now available in paperback!What do you say to your long-lost twin?Dessie Mei Breedlove doesn’t know what to say when she first sees Donna Lee. After all, the two girls look so similar. As in: the exact same glossy black hair, the exact same brown eyes, the exact same cheeky smile.When her family moves to Seattle for her ailing grandmother, Dessie has to join a new sixth-grade class at a new school in the middle of the year. There she meets Donna. A secret DNA test reveals the shocking truth: they’re identical twins. Not only were the girls adopted from the same orphanage in China, but they were separated int

本書由語言學家與社會學家合寫，帶領讀者認清「AI人工智慧」的各種誤解與誇大。從工作職場到媒體市場，我們常聽到AI將取代人類、全面顛覆社會，但作者指出，這些說法往往只是科技公司為了權力與利益炒作的「AI泡沫」。本書用清楚、幽默的筆調，幫助讀者拆解話術、看清背後動機，成為更理性的科技使用者與社會一份子。A smart, incisive look at the technologies sold as artificial intelligence, the drawbacks and pitfalls of technology sold under this banner, and why it’s crucial to recognize the many ways in which AI hype covers for a small set of power-hungry actors at work and in the world.Is artificial intelligence going to take over the world? Have big tech scientists created an artificial lifeform that can think on its own? Is it going to put authors, artists, and others out of business? Are we about to enter an age where computers are better than humans at everything?The answer to these questions, linguist Emily M. Bender and sociologist Alex Hanna make clear, is “no,” “they wish,” “LOL,” and “definitely not.” This kind of thinking is a symptom of a phenomenon known as “AI hype.” Hype looks and smells fishy: It twists words and helps the rich get r

An exciting new They Both Die at the End novel from USA Today and #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Silvera that follows familiar characters as they face down a potential End Day together.Paz Dario stays up every night, waiting for the Death-Cast call that would mean he doesn’t have to keep faking his way through this lonely life. After a devastating day, Paz decides he’s done waiting around for Death-Cast. If they say he’s not dying, he’ll just have to prove them wrong. But right before Paz can die, a boy saves his life.Alano Rosa is heir to the Death-Cast empire that encourages everyone to live their best lives, but he doesn’t feel in control of his own life thanks to his father. And with a violent organization called the Death Guard threatening Alano, his End Day might be closer than he thinks. It’s time to live.Fate brings Paz and Alano together, but it’s now up to the boys to survive the tragic trials ahead so no one dies at the end.This book contains themes that some read

“I wish I didn’t know that I was marching my sisters into a boiling pot of trouble cooking in Oakland…”Eleven-year-old Delphine is like a mother to her two younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern. She's had to be, ever since their mother, Cecile, left them seven years ago for a radical new life in California.But when the sisters arrive from Brooklyn to spend the summer with their mother in Oakland, Cecile is nothing like they imagined. While the girls hope to go to Disneyland and meet Tinker Bell, their mother sends them to a day camp run by the Black Panthers.Unexpectedly, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern learn much about their family, their country, and themselves during one truly crazy summer.This beloved Newbery Honor Book, National Book Award finalist, and Coretta Scott King Award–winning novel about the three unforgettable Gaither sisters has been adapted into a beautiful full-color graphic novel for a new generation, with vibrant art by Sharee Miller.

The thrilling imaginative sequel to The Shadow Moth, which was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Imogen and Marie return through the door in the tree to a whole new Yaroslav. Miro is king, but hates it. Anneshka is no longer Queen. . . and hates it. When Anneshka hears a prophecy that she will rule the Greatest Kingdom, she seizes Marie, believing her to be key to fulfilling it, and heads over the mountains. Imogen and Miro chase after them, in hot pursuit. But what they find in the lands beyond will change everything again, and see them facing dangers they could never have imagined, both human and otherwise. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Chris Riddell, exciting and funny, the Clock of Stars trilogy is a timeless fantasy from the most astonishing new voice in middle grade.

2025 School Library Journal Best Book of the YearPoetic and heartwarming, Geisel Honor-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling creator Ni鎙 Mata's first authored picture book stars a young Filipina on her first day of school as she discovers the true and layered meaning of "new." In the big city, everything feels new.School is new. The people are new. And the glares and stares you get for being different are new.But new can also mean new beginnings . . .A child's-eye view of the common immigrant experience of adjusting to an unfamiliar place, Mata's picture book debut is a delightfully illustrated masterpiece that will resonate with any child who embarks on a new adventure.

十一歲的 Delphine 習慣把情緒藏起來，因為她知道自己不能倒下。妹妹還小，而媽媽早在多年前就離開了她們。這個夏天，三姊妹來到奧克蘭，原以為能補回失去的親情，卻發現母親冷淡而疏離，甚至把她們送進一個由黑豹黨經營的夏令營。對 Delphine 來說，這不是冒險，而是一連串她沒準備好的選擇：要不要相信大人？要不要為自己發聲？要怎麼在混亂中保護家人。本書以貼近青少年內心的視角，描寫成長過程中那些不公平卻真實的時刻，並由 Sharee Miller 以全彩圖像重新詮釋，讓經典故事更容易被當代讀者理解與感受。“I wish I didn’t know that I was marching my sisters into a boiling pot of trouble cooking in Oakland…”Eleven-year-old Delphine is like a mother to her two younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern. She's had to be, ever since their mother, Cecile, left them seven years ago for a radical new life in California.But when the sisters arrive from Brooklyn to spend the summer with their mother in Oakland, Cecile is nothing like they imagined. While the girls hope to go to Disneyland and meet Tinker Bell, their mother sends them to a day camp run by the Black Panthers.Unexpectedly, Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern learn much about their family, their country, and themselves during one truly crazy summer.This beloved Newbery Honor Book, National Book Award

2025 School Library Journal Best Book of the YearDON’T SCREAM! There’s something scary out in the forest, but you’re in good hands in this story by Jess Hannigan, author of the wryly silly Spider in the Well. Just make sure you keep a cool head, and watch out for any intruders…The signs are clear—there’s a BEAR OUT THERE!You’re lucky to be safe in this cabin in the woods, with a host who is levelheaded, trustworthy, and smart about bear safety.There’s certainly no need to worry about any dark shadows or sneaky schemes in this book…RIGHT?Jess Hannigan is back with another bold and brazen tale that’s not too silly, not too scary, but just right.

Step into the exquisite miniature world of the mice of Brambly Hedge with this beautiful colouring book, featuring illustrations from the beloved classic picture books. Come along on a colouring adventure with author and illustrator Jill Barklem and bring the natural world of Brambly Hedge to life as never before!From the beauty of the seasonal changes in the hedgerow to the intricate details in the mice's homes, this colouring book celebrates the exquisite moments featured in Spring Story, Summer Story, Sea Story and Poppy's Babies. Filled with favourite quotations, detailed vignettes, full-page illustrations and stunning double-page spreads, immerse yourself in the treasured tales of this lovable community of mice.Printed on a smooth, untextured cream paper which complements your colouring palette, enjoy seeing your creations come to life in pen or pencil.

The hilarious, moving and adventure-packed new novel for readers of 9 and up from Ross Welford, the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of Time Travelling with a Hamster The year is 2425. Centuries after a catastrophic meteor collision, nature has retaken the earth. In a small town in what was once England, young Ocean Mooney and the monkey-owning Duke Smiff have just dug up a 400 year-old tablet computer.Meanwhile, in the present day, Thomas Reeve and his genius cousin Kylie create the Time Tablet - a device which they hope will allow them to communicate with the future.But when the Time Tablet malfunctions live on television, Thomas and Kylie are sucked into the year 2425 - and have only 24 hours to return home, and save the future of humanity...

A School Library Journal 2025 Stars So Far list pick!An ALA Booklist's Editors' Choice Picks pick for 2025!A BookPage's Best Books of 2025 list pick!A 2026 Rainbow Book List pick!A Mountain Laurel Book Award nominee!From acclaimed author K. Ancrum comes a queer romantic thriller in which the lives of Hollis, a boy in search of meaning, and Walt, a spirit with unfinished business, collide when Walt takes possession of Hollis's body...and maybe his heart. For fans of Adam Silvera and Aiden Thomas!Hollis Brown is stuck. Born to a blue-collar American Dream, Hollis lives in a rotting small town where no one can afford to leave. Hollis's only bright spots are his two best friends, cool girls Annie and Yulia, and the thrill of fighting his classmates.As if his circumstances couldn't get worse, a chance encounter with a mysterious stranger named Walt results in a frightening trap. After unknowingly making a deal at the crossroads, Hollis finds himself losing control of his body and mind, fall

Amelia Bedelia meets the Cat in the Hat in this hilarious tale of a good mouse gone bad!Meet Sadie. She's a good mouse. She follows all the rules, listens to Mom, and takes her chores very seriously. Sadie's bother does not do any of these things. He'd rather let Sadie do all the hard work. After all, she's so good at it! But every mouse has her limits, and one day Sadie decides she's had enough. Soon she's tossing garbage out the windows, making ice cream sundaes on her bed, and creating a tidal wave in her living room. Now she can't wait for Mom to get home to show her just how bad this good mouse can be.From the masterminds behind Horse Meets Dog, Elliott Kalan and Tim Miller, Sadie Mouse Wrecks the House tells the odd-couple story of a brother and sister who find themselves competing for who can be the absolute worst is sure to resonate with sibling rivals and anyone who feels like they've had enough of being the good kid--and wants to see what it's like to be bad.

Dr. Steven R. Gundry, the New York Times bestselling author of the groundbreaking Plant Paradox series, argues that the microbiome, often called the "enteric brain," is actually the primary driver of our neuronal and brain function--without a healthy gut, we cannot have a healthy brain. In his previous bestselling books, Steven R. Gundry laid the groundwork for healthy eating to prevent and repair leaky gut and improve our overall well-being. In The Gut-Brain Paradox, he continues his journey deep into the human body, making the connections between a healthy microbiome--which helps our metabolic function--and a healthier brain, including improved cognitive function and mood.The Gut-Brain Paradox reveals how metabolic inflexibility is a key driver of neuronal death. Without metabolic flexibility, neurons are starved to death and have no fuel to repair. Since these neurons receive information from the microbiome and communicate with the brain, our brain function can only be as strong as

An instant #1 New York Times bestseller! An instant indie bestseller! A Good Morning America YA Book Club Pick!Lose yourself in this exhilarating return to the #1 global bestselling Shatter Me universe, the first book in a new series set ten years after the fall of The Reestablishment.James Anderson had a plan. Or half of one. He managed to do what his older brother, the famous Aaron Warner Anderson, never did: infiltrate Ark Island, the last refuge of The Reestablishment. No outsider has breached the stronghold of the authoritarian regime, but James is in. In a prison cell, sure, but as far as James is concerned, a win is a win.It’s been ten years since the notorious duo Juliette Ferrars and Aaron Warner Anderson led a worldwide rebellion and established the New Republic of the West. But The Reestablishment is ready to make a devastating move, and they have the perfect assassin for the job.Rosabelle Wolff had a plan. She always has a plan. On Ark Island, where constant surveillance is

AN APALA HONOR BOOK * NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOKS OF 2025 * BOOKLIST 2025 EDITOR'S CHOICE * BCCB BLUE RIBBON * SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOKS OF 2025 Better Nate Than Ever meets Dumplin' in this charming, poignant debut by Kyle Casey Chu, aka Panda Dulce, a founding queen of Drag Story Hour.After making the buzzer-beating shot at the Georgia basketball state championships, Derrick Chan becomes the star of Bayard Middle School, and Derrick's single dad could not be prouder. But there are parts of Derrick that no one knows about, like the toenail polish he wears under his basketball sneakers, his secret lip-sync performances in the bathroom mirror, and the feelings he's developing for his best friend and teammate, JJ.As the school year comes to a close, Derrick's dad takes an out-of-town job and ships Derrick off to spend the summer with his estranged, eccentric grandmother, Claudia. Soon, Claudia introduces Derrick to the world of small-town southern beauty pageants, and Derri

*A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year* For twelve-year-old Lucy Stulligross, a boring summer without her best friend turns into an unexpected coming-of-age journey of firsts. Perfect for fans of Kayla Miller and Jarad Greene.With her best friend away at camp, tons of chores to do, and her dad always on her case for being such a tomboy, Lucy is dreading summer. That is, until Milforth's plan to revive an old carousel for the town's 150th anniversary brings artist Ray and her daughter, Ana鮢, to town. Ana鮢 is smart, funny, and easy to talk to, and Lucy--who's used to being judged for her looks and interests--finally feels at ease in her own skin. And she thinks she may feel something for Ana鮢, too.Leading up to Milforth's big birthday, tensions begin rising with locals, thanks to a shifty development company trying to overrun the town. Things also come to a breaking point at home, when Lucy butts heads with her dad over how she wants to express herself as a girl.Can Lucy find t

The second full-color graphic novel adaptation of the blockbuster Warriors series, which has sold more than 66 million copies, covers the third and fourth novels of The Prophecies Begin (Forest of Secrets and Rising Storm). The hardcover edition includes a gorgeously illustrated case cover!Allegiances are shifting among the Clans of warrior cats that roam the forest. With tensions so delicately balanced, friends can become enemies overnight, and some cats are willing to kill to get what they want. Fireheart is determined to find out the truth about the mysterious death of the former ThunderClan deputy Redtail. But as he searches for answers, he uncovers secrets that might be better left hidden. In the heat of a blazing summer, Fireheart struggles to handle sinister omens, an apprentice with a shocking secret, and a devastated Clan leader who is a shell of her former self. And as the forest gets hotter and hotter, every cat braces for the coming storm....Ever since the first Warriors bo

“Cats, books, young love, and adventure: catnip for a variety of readers!” —Kirkus Reviews“Whimsical and wise.”—Shelf AwarenessThe long-awaited sequel to the #1 international bestseller The Cat Who Saved Books—an uplifting tale from Japan about a talking cat, a book-loving girl and the power of books to make a difference in the world.A chronic asthma condition prevents thirteen-year-old Nanami from playing sports or spending time with her friends after school. But nothing can stop her from one of her favorite activities. Nanami loves to read and happily spends much of her free time in the library, cocooned among the stacks.Then one day, Nanami notices that, despite the library being as deserted as ever, some of her favorite books, including literary classics like Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Thief and Anne of Green Gables are disappearing from the shelves. When she alerts the library staff, they dismiss her concerns. But just as Nanami is about to return to her reading, she spots a suspicio

A Jewish girl preparing for her upcoming bat mitzvah tries to keep a secret--along with one of her sister's--in this beautiful coming-of-age contemporary novel that explores change, grief, and the complexities of sibling relationships.Twelve-year-old Becky has great expectations placed upon her. Not only does she need to be as perfect as her older brother and sister, but her upcoming bat mitzvah needs to be perfect, too. She is the rabbi's daughter, after all. The trouble is, Becky's intentions often lead her astray. At least when she plays the flute, she feels like the best version of herself. Until playing the flute causes Becky to do something not so perfect: keep a secret from her parents.Then Becky discovers that Sara, her "perfect" sister, has an even bigger secret. One that could turn the family upside down. The sisters couldn't be more ready to keep each other's secret safe...until the excitement turns to guilt, and Becky is forced to make an impossible choice.When secrets are

A Chicago Public Library Best Picture Book of 2025A 2025 Society of Illustrators Original Art show pick!A CPL Best of the Best Books of 2025 list pick!A NYPL Best Books of 2025 list pick!From the APALA honor–winning author of Finding Papa, Angela Pham Krans, and artist Thai My Phuong comes a heartfelt tale of friendship that reminds us that the best surprises in life come from letting people in. Perfect for fans of Up and Drawn Together!Han is happy to spend his days with his tea, his newspaper, and his plants. Everything is nice and quiet, just the way he likes it.That is, until Kate and Olly move in next door.

A stand-alone upper middle grade fantasy graphic novel from New York Times bestselling author Soman Chainani, with art by Joel Gennari, that follows the adventures of Hester, Anadil, and Dot, the witch coven from the School for Good and Evil seriesNeed your magical crime solved?Call the Witch Coven.Hester, Anadil, and Dot are legendary across the Endless Woods as vigilante detectives and protectors of the peace. The famed trio are not only talented witches but also ride-or-die friends who’ve never left a case unsolved.That is, until the Coven answers a call for help from a mysterious new world—Red Isle, where the Light and Dark Lands are on the brink of all-out war, each blaming the other for a grim spree of deaths. Now the Coven must work together and unmask the killer before Red Isle tears itself apart. Little do they know: the real enemy might be hiding in plain sight...From New York Times bestselling author Soman Chainani and artist Joel Gennari comes a bold graphic novel experienc

The Bamboo Kingdom faces its final test in this epic conclusion to the thrilling new series from bestselling Warriors author Erin Hunter, perfect for fans of the Wings of Fire and Endling series.The three Dragon Speakers have one last chance to reunite the Great Dragon and bring peace to Bamboo Kingdom. But they face insurmountable odds.After being betrayed by someone they called friend, Rain and Ghost know that the monkeys have more plans in store—especially now that Brawnshanks holds a Dragon Speaker stone.Meanwhile, Leaf must find the strength to become a Dragon Speaker again and reunite with her siblings to stop Brawnshanks...before it's too late.Yet an even greater enemy waits in the shadows—one that no one will see coming.Critical PraisePraise for Bamboo Kingdom #1: "The challenges they face are daunting, nicely sustaining the suspense... Perfect for eager readers of animal adventures." — Kirkus Reviews

突如其來的災難讓女孩關關與家人失散，獨自流落荒野。幸好，她遇見了一群忠心的狗朋友——狼崽、拉布拉多、吉娃娃和灰狗。在牠們的陪伴下，關關學會生存、發現潛藏的勇氣，展開一場驚心動魄的冒險。Into the Wild is the first book in the Wolf Girl series, a thrilling new paperback original, middle grade trilogy about a young girl, separated from her family, who has to learn how to survive with only her new canine found family by her side, from Australian bestselling author, actor, and stand-up comedian Anh Do.When disaster separates Gwen from her family, she must fend for herself, all alone in the wilderness. Luckily, she’s not alone for long…after a wolf puppy, a Labrador, a Chihuahua, and a greyhound save her life, Gwen discovers talents she didn’t know she possessed.But it will take Gwen and her new friends all of their skills and strength just to survive. Will she follow her instincts and become the one and only…Wolf Girl? With black-and-white illustrations on every page, Into the Wild is perfect for action fans and emergent readers. It’s the first of three books from Anh Do, beloved co

With more than 35 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! A.J. must figure out how to write the best poem to win a contest in this My Weird School Special from New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman and veteran illustrator Jim Paillot.To celebrate National Poetry Month, Ella Mentry School will have a schoolwide poem-writing contest, and all the students have to enter. There's just one problem: A.J. has no time for rhymes!But when an amazing secret prize is revealed, will A.J. be inspired to write a winning poem? And can he beat Little Miss Know-It-All Andrea--the best poet in school?Dan Gutman's signature kid-friendly sense of humor and Jim Paillot's fun illustrations are perfectly blended in this weird poetry special you won't want to miss--featuring bonus poetry writing tips from A.J. and Andrea, games, puzzles, and more!

在失去原本擅長的舞台後，人要如何重新站穩？本書以校園攀岩為起點，寫出一段關於失衡與重來的青春故事。Kirby Tan 因傷離開熱愛的攀岩隊，轉而加入校報社，意外成為星座戀愛專欄的幕後推手。她與充滿神祕氣息的 Bex Santos，一邊替他人解讀感情，一邊悄悄靠近彼此。感情逐漸明朗時，現實卻沒有那麼簡單。家庭與教會的壓力，讓 Kirby 必須面對「做自己」可能帶來的代價。Laura Gao 以溫柔而誠實的筆觸，描寫青春裡那些不被大聲說出口的困惑與渴望。本書獲得多位作家高度好評，是一部不急著給答案、卻陪伴讀者思考如何去愛的作品，適合喜歡細膩情感描寫與校園成長題材的讀者。"I'm once again blown away by Laura Gao's ability to make me relate to someone completely different from myself. Get ready to experience the epic highs and lows of high school rock climbing." --Sonora Reyes, National Book Award finalist and bestselling author of The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic SchoolOnce dubbed the Queen of Balance as her school's top rock climber, Kirby Tan suffers an injury that sidelines her for the rest of the season. Now she's forced to join the newspaper club for some desperately needed extra credit. Worse, she's recruited by crystal-wearing, tarot-reading Bex Santos for her astrology-based love advice column. As Kirby reluctantly agrees to orchestrate "matches made in heaven" with