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With more than 34 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this fifth book of the My Weirdtastic School arc, A.J. and his friends finally get a chance to join after-school clubs--but these are extra-weird extracurriculars!A.J. and the gang are all old enough now to participate in after-school clubs, but they've never heard of clubs like these. Forget Chess Club, Book Club, or Computer Club--Ella Mentry School only has wacky clubs like Lawn Mower Racing Club, Cloud Watching Club, and Underwater Hockey Club. And Miss Marge is in charge of every group! Will the kids be able to find the perfect club under these very weird circumstances? Excellent 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!

父母意外過世，胖胖女孩 Jane 面臨被討厭表哥趕出家門的危機──唯一的救贖是趕緊結婚領取嫁妝！她鼓起勇氣向暗戀對象、帥氣卻自戀的漁夫 Peter 求婚，對方答應了，卻馬上被美人魚拖入海中。Jane 找上村裡神秘老巫婆，喝下水下呼吸藥水，踏上海底奇幻旅程，對抗殭屍水手、水魔、貪圖青春的美人魚姐妹，還結交會說話的 selkie 海豹朋友。在這趟旅途裡，她不僅救出「未婚夫」，更發現真正的獨立與自信，顛覆所有童話刻板印象！Jane is incredibly plain. Everyone says so: her parents, the villagers, and her horrible cousin who kicks her out of her own house. Determined to get some semblance of independence, Jane prepares to propose to the princely Peter, who might just say yes to get away from his father. It's a good plan! Or it would've been, if he wasn't kidnapped by a mermaid. With her last shot at happiness lost in the deep blue sea, Jane must venture to the world underwater to rescue her maybe-fianc? But the depths of the ocean hold beautiful mysteries and dangerous creatures. What good can a plain Jane do? From Anya's Ghost and Be Prepared author Vera Brosgol comes an instant classic that flips every fairy-tale you know, and shows one girl's crusade for the only thing that matters--her own independ

來自蘇格蘭的新銳作品，探討年輕男性在艱困環境中的自我與歸屬。芬利孤身求學，經濟拮据又不敢輕易付出情感；班卓歷經傷痛，暴躁脆弱，卻渴望有人理解。兩人相知，卻也面對各自的過往與恐懼。作者用平實卻細膩的筆觸，描繪工人階級背景下的現實與微小的希望，讓人看見即使在最混亂的青春裡，愛與勇氣仍有立足之地。A striking debut exploring the power of identity, community and the Scottish working class. This coming-of-age story is an incisive look at young masculinity and the way even the most fraught upbringing is not without hope.'Tenderness itself, a song to love and friendship.' Andrew O'Hagan'Stunning. Hopeful, heartbreaking and ultimately joyful.' Simon James Green'As if you are reading your own heart written upon the page.' Non PrattTwo boys can't remember the last time they had a hug.Meet Finlay. He's studying for his nursing degree at Glasgow University, against all the odds. But coming straight from care means he has no support network.How can he write essays, find paid work and NOT fall for the beautiful boy at uni, when he's struggling to even feed himself?Meet Banjo. He's trying to settle in with his new foster family and finish high scho

本書以音樂互動的方式，重現普羅高菲夫經典作品《彼得與狼》的童話魅力。故事講述小男孩彼得與爺爺同住，雖被叮囑不要外出，卻在狼威脅到鴨子、鳥與家貓時，決定挺身相救。隨著情節推進，讀者可按下書頁上的按鈕，聆聽十段樂曲選段，感受不同角色與場景的音樂描繪。書末收錄作曲家簡介與樂曲賞析，介紹配器、節奏與技巧，幫助孩子理解音樂如何講述故事。Discover the fairy-tale magic of Peter and the Wolf in this musical reimagining of one of Prokofiev’s most famous and classic compositions. Push the button on each beautiful scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Prokofiev’s score. Peter and the Wolf is a story about a young boy called Peter who lives with his grandfather.His grandfather warns him about being outside because a wolf roams the woods. However, when the wolf threatens Peter’s animal friends – a duck, a bird and his grandfather's cat – he decides to ignore his grandfather's warning and save them. As you and your little one journey through the magical scenes, you will press the buttons to hear 10 excerpts from the score.Readers should press firmly on the pages to activate the sounds, encouraging interactive learning and introducing children to

In the third book of this epic fantasy series, kids from around the world are summoned to compete at the magical Shaman Youth Tournament! But with all the young shamans away, who will defend the human realm from evil spirits?"A hilarious tussle between homework, family, and heroism." —Kwame Mbalia, #1New York Timesbestselling authorIf awards were given for multitasking, then Winnie Zeng would come in first place. Between juggling evil spirits and middle school—boy, does she have her hands full. Ordinarily, winter break would be her chance to catch up on anime, but this year marks the return of the Shaman Youth Tournament, where shamans around the world duel for the title of champion!To prepare, Winnie and her archnemesis, David, train for their toughest battles yet. But when some of their competitors start acting a little stranger—and alotstronger—than normal, they realize they might be in over their heads.Soon, it becomes clear that the spirit attacks in Winnie’s hometown were only th

New for 2024, the 25th anniversary Collector’s Edition of Lemony Snicket’s classic mystery taleBe warned – to commiserate 25 years of misfortune and gloom unleashed upon generations of children, Lemony Snicket’s publishers have taken the untold risk of creating brand new collectors’ editions ofA Series of Unfortunate Events, illustrated by the obscenely talented Emily Gravett. The temptation to buy a copy is severe indeed…Dear reader,You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution…Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children. They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky.InThe Austere Academy the siblings face snapping crabs, strict punishments, dripping fungus, comprehensive exams, violin recitals, S.O.R.E. and the metric system.In the tradition of great st

本書為《A Series of Unfortunate Events》25週年收藏版，由英國繪者Emily Gravett重新詮釋Lemony Snicket筆下的荒誕悲劇。《The Reptile Room》描繪Baudelaire三兄妹遭遇車禍、毒蛇與惡人重現的險境，在恐懼與智慧間掙扎求生。這部系列以如狄更斯般的筆調與達爾式幽默，揭示命運的諷刺與堅韌的童心。即使故事滿溢不幸，仍讓人欲罷不能。亮點：．Emily Gravett新繪插圖，經典再現．融合懸疑、諷刺與黑色幽默的名作．收藏級精裝版，重訪Baudelaire三兄妹的不幸旅程Be warned – to commiserate 25 years of misfortune and gloom unleashed upon generations of children, Lemony Snicket’s publishers have taken the untold risk of creating brand new collectors’ editions of A Series of Unfortunate Events, illustrated by the obscenely talented Emily Gravett. The temptation to buy a copy is severe indeed… Dear reader, You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Repti

《A Series of Unfortunate Events》迎來25週年典藏版，由繪者Emily Gravett重新詮釋Lemony Snicket的陰鬱世界。《The Wide Window》講述Baudelaire三兄妹在暴風、陰謀與古怪人物之間掙扎求生。這套作品以狄更斯式筆觸與達爾般諷刺幽默，呈現悲喜交織的命運寓言。雖然充滿荒謬與災難，卻也讓人難以放下——因為在不幸之中，依然藏著勇氣與智慧的微光。亮點：．英國繪者Emily Gravett全新插畫收藏版．融合文學諷刺與黑色幽默的經典故事．書迷必收：十三部完整系列一次典藏Be warned – to commiserate 25 years of misfortune and gloom unleashed upon generations of children, Lemony Snicket’s publishers have taken the untold risk of creating brand new collectors’ editions of A Series of Unfortunate Events, illustrated by the obscenely talented Emily Gravett. The temptation to buy a copy is severe indeed… Dear reader, You still have time to choose another international best-selling series to read. But if you insist on discovering the unpleasant adventures of the Baudelaire orphans, then proceed with caution… Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are intelligent children.They are charming, and resourceful, and have pleasant facial features. Unfortunately, they are exceptionally unlucky. In The Wide Wi

本書是《The Last Kids on Earth》全彩漫畫番外篇的續作，由 Max Brallier 帶來全新故事。Jack、June、Quint 與 Dirk 這次挑戰自創漫畫的續集，他們認為既然是續集，就必須更大、更精彩，還要充滿更多奇思妙想！隨著構思展開，他們筆下的超級英雄分身，意外揭開一個驚人的秘密──所有反派的陰謀，竟然都來自同一位神祕壞蛋。於是，孩子們筆下的英雄們展開一場橫跨「Apocalyptia」的解謎追擊戰，阻止這場史上最邪惡的計畫。本書在動作與笑料中，展現了孩子面對挑戰時的創意與友情，讀來輕快又充滿驚喜。Epic, funny, full-colour graphic novel new for kids in 2024 from the bestselling Last Kids series and award-winning Netflix showThe new full-colour graphic novel in the spin-off series from Max Brallier’s NYT bestselling The Last Kids on Earth, now with over 10 million copies in print worldwide and an Emmy Award-winning Netflix Original showFeaturing new Last Kids on Earth stories by Max Brallier and full-colour artwork throughout!‘Terrifyingly fun! Max Brallier’s The Last Kids on Earth delivers big thrills and even bigger laughs.’ Jeff Kinney, author of Diary of a Wimpy KidThe Last Kids on Earth are creating THEIR OWN COMIC BOOK!From worldwide bestselling author Max Brallier comes a full-colour graphic novel spin-off serie

The 2024 New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's BooksA thoughtful book that will resonate with travelers, homebodies, and anyone who's ever longed for an old friend or a new journey. Dan is the owner of a caf? living in a small town on the coast. Aki is a sailor on the sea, traveling from place to place. Dan loves his familiar views and enjoys welcoming visitors from far away. Aki loves the wonders he sees abroad and enjoys meeting new people in distant lands. Though Dan likes his life, and Aki likes his life, they each feel so alone sometimes. But every once in a while, separate lives can collide and make the world feel large and small all at once. Following the parallel stories of Dan and Aki, Here and There introduces readers to two contrasting yet connected characters. Thea Lu's evocative text and art will spark lasting conversations about home, travel, and the similarities between very different people.

Bestselling author Ruth Reichl takes readers on an adventure of food, art, and fashion in 1980s Paris in this dazzling, heartfelt novelStella reached for an oyster, tipped her head and tossed it back. It was cool and slippery, the flavor so briny it was like diving into the ocean... Oysters, she thought, where have they been all my life?When her estranged mother dies, Stella is left with an unusual a one-way plane ticket and a note reading Go to Paris . But Stella is hardly cut out for adventure; a childhood trauma has kept her confined to the strict routines of her comfort zone. When her boss encourages her to take time off, Stella resigns herself to honoring her mother’s last wishes.Alone in a foreign city, Stella falls into old habits, living cautiously and frugally. Then she stumbles across a vintage store where she tries on a fabulous Dior dress. The shopkeeper insists that this dress was meant for Stella and, for the first time in her life, Stella does something impulsive. She bu

當姊妹成長路線漸行漸遠，一場夏令營能否重新搭起彼此的橋梁？Claire堅定擁抱台灣文化，而Michelle則渴望融入同儕，即使意味著否認自己的身分。父母的安排，讓她們一同參加台裔美國夏令營，原本不情願的同行，卻開啟了一段理解文化與修補情感的旅程。From the acclaimed creators of Measuring Up, author Lily LaMotte and illustrators Ann Xu and Sunmi, comes a graphic novel about two sisters--one who embraces her Taiwanese culture and one eager to do away with it--who rebuild their bond at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Perfect for fans of Be Prepared and Sisters, this is a heartwarming story about the importance of being true to yourself. Would you rather blend in or stand out? Claire and Michelle used to be best friends, but now the two sisters couldn't be more different. Michelle will do anything to fit in, even if it means denying her Taiwanese culture, whereas Claire is proud of who she is. So much so that she decides to become a junior counselor at a Taiwanese American summer camp. Sensing a rift between the two, their parents decide to send them both off to camp, much to Michelle's dismay. As summer conti

《The Sailor Cipher》揭開 Explorer Academy 新系列的序幕，主角 Sailor York 為尋找失蹤的姊姊，踏上一段揭露動物走私組織的調查之旅。在遠征任務與課業挑戰中，她漸漸發現，一切線索似乎都與她的過去、甚至與她身上未解的祕密有關。融合科學知識、密碼推理與環境議題，適合愛推理與動物探險主題的讀者。Sailor York and the daring recruits of Explorer Academy uncover an elusive animal-smuggling ring in the first electrifying book in this new companion series.Soon after Cruz, Sailor, Emmett, and Lani return for their second year at Explorer Academy, their sense of calm is shattered when Sailor’s older sister goes missing. Amidst incredible expeditions to far-flung destinations and competitive classes, Sailor bravely steps into the lead to discover how her sister’s sudden disappearance may be linked to an illegal and deadly animal-trafficking ring. Despite winning the prestigious North Star Award and being surrounded by close friends and teachers who she has traveled the world with, Sailor’s never felt less sure of herself. As the team faces puzzling obstacles and follows complex clues aboad the new ship, Vela, Sailor grappl

小讀者們大家好！您知道我們的城市國家新加坡到處都是農場嗎？當我們探索各種類型的農場時，請睜大眼睛，讓我們驚嘆於永續生活和農業的奇蹟！在這本全彩書中，科學家 Amalina Binte Ebrahim Attia 博士和新加坡農民 Kenny Eng 將透過攝影和插圖的令人興奮的結合，與您分享可持續發展的重要性以及如何支持我們當地的農場。那麼，你準備好開始了嗎？讓我們來探索我們的新加坡農場吧！裡面是什麼？• 科學家和農民的見解• 讓孩子高興的詩歌• 透過影片學習Hello, little readers! Did you know that our city state of Singapore is full of farms? As we explore various types of farms, open your eyes, and let's marvel at the wonders of sustainable living and agriculture!In this full-colour book, through an exciting combination of photography and illustration, scientist Dr Amalina Binte Ebrahim Attia and Singapore farmer Kenny Eng will share with you the importance of sustainability and how you can support our local farms. So, are you ready to start?Let's Discover Our Farms, Singapore!What's inside?• Insights from a scientist and farmer• Poems to delight children• Learn through videos

小讀者們大家好！您知道我們的城市國家新加坡到處都是農場嗎？當我們探索各種類型的農場時，請睜大眼睛，讓我們驚嘆於永續生活和農業的奇蹟！在這本全彩書中，科學家 Amalina Binte Ebrahim Attia 博士和新加坡農民 Kenny Eng 將透過攝影和插圖的令人興奮的結合，與您分享可持續發展的重要性以及如何支持我們當地的農場。那麼，你準備好開始了嗎？讓我們來探索我們的新加坡農場吧！裡面是什麼？• 科學家和農民的見解• 讓孩子高興的詩歌• 透過影片學習Hello, little readers! Did you know that our city state of Singapore is full of farms? As we explore various types of farms, open your eyes, and let's marvel at the wonders of sustainable living and agriculture!In this full-colour book, through an exciting combination of photography and illustration, scientist Dr Amalina Binte Ebrahim Attia and Singapore farmer Kenny Eng will share with you the importance of sustainability and how you can support our local farms. So, are you ready to start?Let's Discover Our Farms, Singapore!What's inside?• Insights from a scientist and farmer• Poems to delight children• Learn through videos

A mutant potato learns that with great power comes great re-spud-sibility in this second book in the hilariously silly graphic chapter book series from the bestselling creator of the Narwhal and Jelly books. Rot is ready for another adventure and this time he's going "Spudlunking!" But while Rot is excited to dig through the muck for treasure, all his friends seem to be more interested in their own plans. When Rot uncovers a shiny old crown, he's sure it'll change their minds.And it does…in a most unexpected way. When Rot wears it he feels powerful…He feels invincible…He feels like…the King of the World! And everyone has to do what the king says. But when Rot realizes he's the only one having fun in his kingdom, suddenly he wonders whether he might have let the crown go to his head…

Meet a cat, in need of a nap! The start of an exciting new picture book series for young children - and their parents! From award-winning author and illustrator, Steve Antony.Cat Nap marks the launch of a new, young, character-led picture book series from award-winning Steve Antony, the best-selling creator of Please Mr Panda, a series that has sold over 1 million copies Worldwide!This little cat needs a nap, but it’s hard to find time for sleep when you’re busy playing! Will he ever close his eyes?Style, simplicity and humour combine to make this original and engaging look at naptime a real must-have for all young children and their grown-ups. Fresh, funny and utterly relatable, with a playful, pitch-perfect text. The start of a brilliant new series that will delight young and old, from an undeniable picture book talent.

這本 Poo Through the Ages 以幽默的角度切入歷史，從「廁所」與「便便」展開，將看似難以啟齒的題材，變成既搞笑又知識滿滿的閱讀體驗。書中不僅介紹了 Henry VIII 的奇怪飲食習慣、阿茲特克人的「便便獨木舟」、維京人的化石巨型便便，還帶領讀者探索羅馬的水管系統、維多利亞時期的下水道、甚至中世紀的糞坑。從古希臘、印度河文明，到薩克遜人與都鐸時代，本書將歷史的另一面以輕鬆有趣的方式呈現。插圖滑稽生動，讓讀者在笑聲中記住冷門又真實的歷史細節，非常適合對歷史或趣味知識有興趣的孩子。What's that smell? It's HISTORY - and it STINKS!Did you know that you can discover loads about history just from the loo? Or piles about the past just from a poo? If not, then get ready to discover everything from Henry VIII's dodgy diet and Aztec poop canoes to giant, fossilizsed Viking plops, poo-tastic Roman plumbing, the stinky secrets of Victorian sewers, smelly cesspits, medieval muck and more. From Saxons and Tudors to ancient Greece, the Indus Valley and beyond, Poo Through the Ages features mighty monarchs, bonkers battles, deadly diseases, foul-smelling faeces and poo, poo, poo. Packed with fascinating facts, hilarious illustrations and the smelliest stories from our pongy past, get ready to dive into the smelliest corners of hist

Shakespeare's Macbeth like you've never seen it - or read it - before!Classics in Graphics: Macbeth has been adapted into a graphic novel by expert authors, Steve Skidmore and Steve Barlow, with illustrations by Jason Millet and Edu Rubio. The tragic downfall reads like your favourite action film - as Macbeth's desperation becomes more and more deadly. Classics in Graphics is a series of graphic novels for children aged 10 plus that has inclusion at its heart, flinging wide the doors of literature for everyone to enter and understand.Including dyslexia-friendly design on every page, and encouraging readers to relate to these iconic roles - casting spells, falling in love and winning duels. Each graphic novel includes pitch-perfect illustrations for presenting the tragic, the romantic, the comedic, the magical, as well as:- snappy simplified text presenting Shakespeare's themes clearly- introductory materials to help set the scene and context of each story- heaps of extra material at th

本書靈感來自經典電影《Groundhog Day 今天暫時停止》，節奏緊湊又充滿驚喜，讓人一口氣讀完！柯瑞最討厭星期天晚上，因為接下來是充滿壓力的上學日：功課跟不上，被霸凌，還有可怕的數學小考。於是他在心裡許願：「如果週末永遠不會結束就好了。」隔天醒來，他發現時間竟然倒轉回星期天！剛開始，這是夢寐以求的魔法──整天看電視、吃披薩、甚至能預測樂透號碼！但隨著時間不斷重複，柯瑞開始渴望真正的改變。他能找到打破輪迴的方法，讓生活重新向前嗎？一部聰明又感人的時間循環冒險故事，結合幽默、成長與溫柔的情感探索，獻給正在尋找自己節奏的孩子。The brand new, read-in-one-sitting, packed-with-twists mystery from bestselling Lisa Thompson: a spin on classic movie Groundhog Day.A gripping, page-turning mystery adventure from the bestselling author of modern classic The Goldfish BoyCory dreads Sunday evenings. It's school the next day, where a bully is picking on him and he's struggling to keep up in class. The night before a Monday that will include a maths test and another lonely lunch break, Cory wishes that the weekend would never end... and when he wakes up the next day, time has reset itself to Sunday morning. This is amazing! He can lounge about all day watching TV, have pizza for dinner over and over again and play the lottery knowing which numbers will win big

為了幫奶奶的冰淇淋店衝人氣，列尼讓好友山姆穿外星人裝吸引目光，沒想到整座小鎮陷入「外星人來襲」瘋潮！媒體、遊客、陰謀論者全湧來買冰淇淋。正當列尼說可以脫掉裝扮時，山姆卻說早就脫了……那現在那個「外星人」是誰？！Look Insidehttps://issuu.com/nosycrow/docs/lennylemmon_alieninvasion_combinedHilarious school-based comedy for 7+ with black and white illustrations throughout. A modern day Just William, perfect for fans of Pamela Butchart, Wimpy Kid and Bunny Vs Monkey!In order to boost sales for Lenny’s grandmother’s ice-cream shop, Lenny persuades Sam to dress as an alien to attract attention to it. Soon there are sightings of aliens all over town and it becomes the subject of intense media scrutiny. The journalists and tourists and alien watchers all buy ice creams and business booms. So Lenny tells Sam he can take his costume off now and Sam points out he’s no longer wearing it. What?! Who is–? OMG!

阮劇團「台語演經典」劇作　紙上開演！▶台、華語全本對照◀★台灣當代台語舞台劇本首度出版★「改編西方經典，揉合在地元素」，台語喜劇魅力大爆棚★包含團員專訪、創作自述、導讀觀點，更全方位理解劇作＝＝＝Jua̍h-thinn hām-bîn｜熱天酣眠｜Summertime Daze＝＝＝阮劇團台語喜劇成名作「愛到深處若著猴，人神仙魔吵鬧鬧！」《熱天酣眠》改編自莎士比亞的喜劇經典《仲夏夜之夢》，以嘉義特有常民文化與元素為經緯，變身為深具在地風情的全台語喜劇。仲夏夜，剛和海神媽鬥嘴完的山神伯，派手下好爺插手人間事。好爺既要管青年男女四角戀，亂點愛情光明燈；又在廟公自組的「咱劇團」中胡搞瞎搞；甚至讓海神媽盲目愛上凡人……一切該怎麼收場？這一夜的神、仙、人大亂鬥，保證讓你空笑夢‧盲‧茫！＝＝＝Ài-tsînn ê tshiah-tshiah｜愛錢A恰恰｜A Cha-Cha with Money＝＝＝阮式喜劇再出擊「一圓打四結的好額阿爸VS.為愛咧眩船的了尾仔囝，這聲敢講害了了？」《愛錢A恰恰》改編法國喜劇泰斗莫里哀經典喜劇《吝嗇鬼》，放大情愛糾葛在社會結構下的荒謬笑點，在愛情與麵包的永恆辯證中，寄寓對社會現象的省思。多疑又摳門的控制狂是兒女的夢魘，祕密戀愛中的了尾仔囝是父母的鬼壓床，當控制狂與了尾仔囝愛上同一人，原本就勉強hold在一起的家，陷入金錢、愛情、權力階級的鬥爭，開始分崩離析──但，這齣親情倫理大悲劇，為‧什‧麼‧會這麼好笑！！！【本書特色】‧全書為台、華語全本對照，並適時隨文附上字詞發音，台語初學者也能友善閱讀。‧透過自然生動的人物對話，培養日常語感，熟悉生活中最地道常用的說法與俗諺。‧台詞中亦有精采巧妙的四句聯等韻文設計，更能具體感受台語獨有的語言之美。

In this enchanting YA fantasy, a young tea-maker travels to the capital city to take part in a cutthroat magical competition that could be the key to saving her sister's life.For Ning, the only thing worse than losing her mother is knowing that it's her own fault. She was the one who unknowingly brewed the poison tea that killed her—and now threatens to take her sister, Shu.When Ning hears of a competition to find the kingdom's greatest shénnóng-shi—masters of the ancient and magical art of tea-making—she travels to the imperial city to compete. The winner will receive a favor from the princess, which may be Ning's only chance to save her sister's life. But between the backstabbing competitors, bloody court politics, and a mysterious (and handsome) boy with a shocking secret, Ning might actually be the one in danger.Judy I. Lin's #1 New York Times bestselling debut, A Magic Steeped in Poison is sure to enchant fans of Adrienne Young and Leigh Bardugo.

In this thrilling conclusion to the Book of Tea YA duology, a young tea-maker may be the only one who can stop an evil darkness from spreading throughout her homeland.A great evil has come to the kingdom of Dàxi. The Banished Prince has returned to seize power, his rise to the dragon throne aided by the mass poisonings that have kept the people bound in fear and distrust.Ning, a young but powerful shénnóng-shi—a wielder of magic using the ancient and delicate art of tea-making—has escorted Princess Zhen into exile. Joining them is the princess's loyal bodyguard Ruyi and Ning's newly healed sister, Shu. Together the four young women travel throughout the kingdom in search of allies to help take back Zhen's rightful throne.But the golden serpent still haunts Ning's nightmares with visions of war. An evil far more ancient than the petty conflicts of men has awoken, and all the magic in the land may not be enough to stop it.

A curiosity-sparking book about water in rainstorms, the Great Lakes, the drip from our taps, and other places in our world. Water is everywhere, and we rely on it every single day. But do you ever wonder about water? How much water is on our planet? What happens when there is too much water or too little water? Why does it rain? What are lakes, rivers, seas, and oceans? Why are the seas and oceans blue and salty? What lives underwater? What about water in human history--how did people get water in ancient times? How do we get water today? What do humans build to travel on the water, and how have we harnessed waterpower? How do we protect this amazing resource for the future? Gorgeous and informative, Water invites children to tour through science and history with two characters they may recognize from Wind: Discovering Air in Motion. Colorful acrylic art and energetic text help readers learn about the natural resource we have depended on since the beginning of life itself.

特裝版內容收錄】●本集小說With特別設計書衣●電競滑鼠墊(尺寸：L30cm×W78cm)●大尺寸透明桌繪(尺寸：方形 – L25cm×W20cm)★睽違12年脫穎而出！第27屆Sneaker大賞「大賞」得獎作！★異世界喜劇的旗手──《為美好的世界獻上爆焰！》作者掛保證！★最強爆焰少女來襲──把髒東西給燒毀吧！痛快淋漓的烈焰喜劇!!【內容介紹】（想找機會放火燒東西……）懷著這般欲望的焰被邀請至異世界，與她同樣奇怪的女高中生也被召集過來。況且似乎要擁有特別才能的她們來「拯救這個世界」？睽違百年的魔王復活，惡人趁隙四處作亂。為導正動亂的人世，世界的命運被交至少女們的手上──「你是壞人嗎？是的話就能放心燒掉了！」放火燒光才是正義！燒成灰燼教人狂喜！以壓倒性火力壓制世界的遺憾系美少女焰，未來將會如何？最強爆焰少女的異世界喜劇！©Sumeragihiyoko, Mika Pikazo, mocha 2022KADOKAWA CORPORATION

在《A Kind of Spark》之前，是Keedie的故事。五年前，她和雙胞胎姊妹Nina還在同一所學校，面對的卻是截然不同的青春處境。Nina渴望融入，Keedie則更在乎公平與真相──即使這讓她顯得格格不入。她看得出妹妹Addie和自己一樣與眾不同，也知道這個小鎮需要改變。這本書描繪一位自閉特質少女如何在社會壓力與家庭期望中堅持自我，是一部關於勇氣、身份與姊妹情誼的動人前傳。The highly-anticipated prequel to the award-winning A KIND OF SPARK.Before there was Addie, there was Keedie. Five years before the events of A Kind of Spark, Keedie is figuring out how to be her bold, brave self in a town that wants her to be quiet. Her twin sister Nina seems to care more about being popular, and Keedie knows her little sister Addie is more similar to her than her family knows.When she starts standing up to people’s bullies for them, everyone wants her to pretend nothing is wrong with the way things are in Juniper. But firecracker Keedie wants things to change… and she wants things to be better for Addie. As she sets out to right wrongs and stand up for the truth, the sleepy town of Juniper is about to wake up and see that Keedie is one of a kind.Featured in Waterstones Best Pap

誰會撕碎一份無辜的數學作業？所有人都懷疑是 Hugh 的狗狗 Shelter。但 Hugh Dunnit 不是那種輕易下結論的人。深入調查後，他不僅還 Shelter 清白，還發現這隻狗的來歷藏有不為人知的祕密。Hugh Dunnit 系列延續其獨有的偵探+喜劇風格，加上 Lee Cosgrove 趣味橫生的漫畫式插圖，故事節奏鮮明，是適合喜歡推理、搞笑和角色魅力的年輕讀者不可錯過的新選擇。Hugh Dunnit may be a schoolboy, but that doesn't stop him from cracking the toughest cases. Like the case of the shredded maths homework. Sure, lesser minds might collar Hugh's new dog, Shelter.But Hugh knows there's more to sniff out. Working through the suspects, Hugh digs up a bigger mystery: just where does Shelter come from?A brilliantly funny detective story with comic-book art throughout by Lee Cosgrove.

Join Peppa Pig and friends in a fun story from Read It Yourself - a structured programme to support children from first phonics to fluent readingBased on the award-winning children's series!Featuring everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa! Peppa and George must be on their best behaviour so they can play on the computer once Mummy Pig finishes working. Can Daddy Pig come to the rescue when the computer breaks?Peppa Pig: The Family Computer is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

Join Peppa Pig and friends in a fun story from Read It Yourself - a structured programme to support children from first phonics to fluent readingBased on the award-winning children's series!Featuring everyone's favourite little piggy, Peppa! Grandpa Pig's garden is full of vegetables, flowers, and lots of fascinating little creatures! Join Peppa and George as they discover the wonders that live in the garden.Peppa Pig: Little Creatures is from Early Reader Level 1 and is perfect for children aged from 4+ who are taking their first steps beyond phonics.Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading.With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

這是暢銷作家暨知名歷史頻道主持人 Greg Jenner 推出的全新幽默歷史系列首作！如果你覺得歷史只是枯燥的年份與事件，那就大錯特錯了。歷史其實充滿驚喜與混亂，古埃及更是如此。跟隨 Greg 的腳步，在古埃及專家 Dr Campbell Price 的協助下，搭配 Rikin Parekh 生動逗趣的插圖，展開一場從文明開端到盛衰轉折的快節奏冒險。書中不只介紹埃及的重要知識，更呈現當時生活的真實面貌。翻開本書，準備好迎接歷史的意外驚喜！暢銷作家與專業學者聯手打造幽默文字＋漫畫風插圖，吸引大小讀者涵蓋古埃及數千年文化與歷史重點將日常生活與重大事件交織呈現The first book in a fantastically funny new history series from best-selling author and chart-topping podcaster Greg Jenner!Think history is just a boring list of facts and dates? Think again! History is hectic, exciting and unpredictable – in fact, it’s absolute CHAOS! Join bestselling author Greg Jenner on a riotously fun journey through ancient Egypt, from brilliant beginnings to epic ending. Accompanied by expert Egyptologist Dr Campbell Price and with side-splitting illustrations from Rikin Parekh, Greg’s whirlwind tour will cover everything you need to know about the Egyptians and show you what it would REALLY have been like to live through thousands of years of chaotic history. Hold on tight, because wit

Google's Executive Productivity Advisor offers insights on how to make the new way of work work for you, providing actionable steps to optimize your productivity, accomplish more, prevent burnout, and cultivate a harmonious work-life balance.Every day, tens of thousands of Google employees, from executives to interns, rely on Laura Mae Martin's tips and best practices for how to make the most of their time. Now, with Uptime, Laura brings her unique approach to productivity and wellbeing to anyone who wants to be more effective and experience "calm accomplishment" whether at work, at school, or in their own personal lives.Laura began her Google career in sales, but quickly carved out a niche for herself as a productivity expert. For more than a decade, she's been coaching Google executives and employees on how to achieve a state of "productivity Zen" -- a holistic approach to conquering everything from the avalanche of emails in their inboxes to becoming the master of their own calendar

Hawaiian native Carissa Moore brought joy and pride to the islands when she won the first-ever, gold medal in surfing’s Olympic debut. Here she shares her story and her personal perspective, alongside contributions from many of her fellow Hawaiian surf legends, on what it means to be a surfer from Hawaii.This long-awaited book celebrates Hawaii’s rich surf history and culture, featuring stunning photography capturing the magnificent beauty of the islands, Hawaii’s most famous surf breaks, and legendary surf icons. It showcases Hawaiian surfing traditions such as paddle outs, surfboard shaping, the shaka symbol, and all of the things that have made the origins of surfing in Hawaii uniquely beautiful.Moore invites notable Hawaiian surfers and cultural figures to share their perspectives on growing up on the islands and the connection they have with surfing in Hawaii, the birthplace of this sport. This unique and special book pays tribute to the significance of Hawaiian surfing, shared by

The Pied Piper’s little sister is determined to rat out the truth behind her brother’s bad behavior—and save the children of Hamelin! The third book in the Sisters Ever After series, perfect for anyone who loves fairy tale retellings about sisters and magic!"The Piper's Promiseis one of those rare books I will gladly read over and over again and love it more every time."—New York TimesBestselling author Jennifer A. NielsenClare's brother, Tom, also known as the pied piper, has stolen away the children of Hamelin. But Clare knows that’s only half the story. Tom isn’t the easiest person to love, but she’s certain that he couldn’t be so cruel. There has to be a good reason why he stole the Fae Queen’s magic pipe and led the children to a faraway land, never to be seen again.Together with Anna, the mayor of Hamelin’s daughter, Clare embarks on a journey into the Faerie Realms. In order to succeed, she will have to dodge faerie traps and stay out of the evil Rat Prince's claws. Only she can

十四次葛萊美獎得主！ 從一位生活在聖誕樹農場的年輕女孩成長為二十一世紀最受推崇的音樂藝術家之一，這本書是《紐約時報》暢銷書系列的新成員。 泰勒絲一直知道自己想成為一位鄉村音樂藝術家，所以在十三歲時，她說服父母把家人從賓夕法尼亞州搬到了納什維爾。 作為一位歌手、詞曲作者和吉他手，泰勒絲寫了一些關於青少年心碎和與同儕融合的歌曲，並在露天酒吧和卡拉OK活動中演唱這些歌曲和其他曲目。進入音樂行業花了比她預期的時間更長，因為唱片公司認為在鄉村音樂中沒有她的歌曲的位置。但泰勒絲勇敢無懼，以行動換取了在樂壇卓越的成功。 自2006年發行首張同名專輯以來，泰勒絲主宰了音樂排行榜，重新塑造了她的聲音，贏得了無數獎項，擺脫了公眾的批評，並為自己和他人發聲。 無論您是一位終身的“泰勒絲迷”還是一個喜歡了解音樂家的人，這本迷人的書都將教您所有幫助泰勒絲成為許多孩子和成年人仰慕的成功巨星的經歷。Learn how a young girl who lived on a Christmas tree farm grew up to become one of the most celebrated musical artists of the twenty-first century in this addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series.Taylor Swift always knew she wanted to be a country music artist, so at age thirteen, she convinced her parents to move their family out of Pennsylvania to Nashville.As a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Taylor wrote songs about teenage heartbreak and fitting in with her peers, and she performed these and other tunes at open mic nights and karaoke events. Breakin

Percy Jackson meets Dragonball in the first book of this adorable, funny, and action-packed graphic novel series! Follow along as the legendary Monkey King tries to save the world from a mysterious new threat—and smashes his way through the world of ancient Greek mythology in the process!A long-forgotten evil has reemerged, determined to transform everyone—humans, beasts, and gods alike—into monsters. And there’s only one being who can stop it, or at least that’s what he thinks. Sun Wukong, aka the Monkey King, is said to be the mightiest of all beasts, and he’s made a deal with the gods. They will grant him his greatest wish and make him a god too. All he has to do is battle these monsters, defeat this evil, and basically save the world. What could possibly go wrong?Wukong must first journey to Greece, where he’ll have to figure out how to escape the underworld alive, be a good pet-sitter for a three-headed dog, and ultimately find his way through a labyrinth. But when he comes face-to-f

A full-color graphic novel-style adventure through the brain that demystifies and destigmatizes emotional and mental health for children ages 12 and up. Join author-illustrator Cara Bean in Here I Am, I Am Me, as she takes readers on an illustrated journey to the center of the brain. Each of the 9 chapters explores a different aspect of mental health, from the brain and the mind, to feelings and emotions. By portraying complex neuroscience concepts with a cast of illustrated characters (that represent parts of the brain), the book explains what is really going on in the reader's head in an accessible, approachable way that ultimately serves to empower the reader. Each chapter includes a "question map" that gives context to and helps frame the pages that follow as well as a "Bean Memory," which shares a first-person true story that illustrates the chapter's subject matter as it has played out in the author's life. The book doesn't talk down to its readers, and it doesn't pretend that te

吉卜力式療癒繪風 × 星際大戰史詩級冒險隨著 Kest Keel 的威脅具象化，黑暗開始籠罩大陸。小碧(Bea)和凱德(Cad)意識到單憑兩人的力量不足以對抗黑暗，他們必須跨越國界，尋求其他種族的結盟。The Lights have gone dark in Irpa.Danger lurks as the air grows colder and threats lie in the shadows at every turn. While the rest of their fellowship seeks safety, Bea and Cad team up with a small group of survivors to travel to the Citadel of Knowledge, pursuing answers to their world's darkest mysteries.But their journey reveals even more secrets. Until an unexpected ally shines a light in the darkness, providing a clue to a mystery from long ago...and a beacon of hope for the future.Praise for Lightfall: The Girl and the GaldurianHarvey Awards Book of the Year NomineeKirkus Best Books of 2020Fall 2020 Indie Next ListJunior Library Guild Selection2021 Texas Library Association's Little Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List SelectionNominated for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award

From the creators of Not Little, the intrepid Dot is back with an endearing story about embracing the mistakes that let us build new skills.Dot is good at a lot of things, but good isn’t perfect. Perfect is her sister’s blue-ribbon painting, or her brothers’ first-place tie in the spelling bee, or her mom’s black belt in tae kwon do. Dot tries and tries, but all she has to show for it is funny-looking cupcakes, off-key piano squeaks, and almost-goals in soccer. Nothing she does is perfect.When Dot and her classmates get an assignment to make a poster about a person they admire, Dot has someone in mind right away: her best friend, Sam. But draft after draft comes out looking all wrong! How will she ever make the perfect poster for her perfect friend?Fans of Dot and Sam and new readers alike will melt as Dot keeps on trying in this relatable companion to Not Little, featuring Maya Myers’s effortless narrative voice and Hyewon Yum’s irresistible illustrations.A Junior Library Guild Gold S

Celebrating both partnership and the value of what makes us individuals, young readers will find this classic odd couple irresistible as they encounter relatable issues with humor and heart. Publishing simultaneously in hardcover and paperback.Don't miss the other books in the series:Cornbread & PoppyCornbread & Poppy at the CarnivalAn IndieBound Bestseller A 2022 Kirkus Best Children's BookA Horn Book 2022 Summer Reading List pickAn Amazon Best Books of the Year for Ages 6-8 for 2022 A Junior Library Guild pickA Chicago Public Library Best Fiction for Younger Readers for 2022 pickAn ABA’s 2022 Best Book For Young Readers Catalog pickA Tiny Beans Best New Chapter Books for Kids of 2022A Connecticut Nutmeg Award nomineeA Cybils Award finalistA Nerdy Book Club Best of 2022 pick A School Library Journal Early Chapter Book List pick A 2023 Cooperative Children’s Book Center Children’s Choices list pick A Good Housekeeping Best Kids' Books of 2022 pickA 2023 Bank St College Best Boo