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A middle school soccer whiz’s determination to keep things from changing is tested when his father’s ALS symptoms worsen in this “heart-tugging and uplifting” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) story about growing up and facing loss, perfect for fans of Shouting at the Rain.Twelve-year-old Golden Maroni is determined to channel his hero, soccer superstar Lionel Messi, and become captain of his soccer team and master of his eighth grade universe…especially since his home universe is spiraling out of orbit. Off the field, Golden’s dad, once a pro soccer player himself, is now battling ALS, a disease that attacks his muscles, leaving him less and less physically able to control his body every day. And while Mom says there’s no cure, Golden is convinced that his dad can beat this, just like any opponent, they just have to try.Golden knows that if you want to perfect a skill you have to put ten thousand tries in, so he’s convinced if he can put that much effort in, on and off the field, he ca

A middle school soccer whiz's determination to keep things from changing is tested when his father's ALS symptoms worsen in this touching story about growing up and facing loss, perfect for fans of Sh

本書描寫十二歲的 Sonnet，在失去奶奶後，與家人搬回祖父身邊生活。曾經繁盛的蘋果園，如今只剩下一棵老樹，靜靜見證家族的變遷。Sonnet 不願面對衰老與失去，只希望一切能維持原樣。偏偏在學校的口述歷史作業中，她被迫與鄰居 Zeke 分組，還要讓祖父成為訪談對象。Zeke 的提問一再觸碰她刻意避開的過往，也讓家族深藏的傷痛逐漸浮現。當一場意外迫使兩人再次合作，Sonnet 開始明白，真正的修復並非遺忘，而是願意回頭凝視。作者以雙視角鋪陳故事，讓衝突、理解與和解自然發生，呈現一段溫柔而深刻的成長歷程。When feuding neighbors Sonnet and Zeke are paired up for a class project, they unearth a secret that could uproot Sonnet's family--or allow it to finally heal and grow. Twelve-year-old Sonnet's family has just moved across the country to live with her grandfather after her nana dies. Gramps's once-impressive apple orchard has been razed for a housing development, with only one heirloom tree left. Sonnet doesn't want to think about how Gramps and his tree are both growing old--she just wants everything to be okay. Sonnet is not okay with her neighbor, Zeke, a boy her age who gets on her bad side and stays there when he tries to choose her grandpa to interview for an oral history assignment. Zeke irks Sonnet with his prying questions, brin

An incredible true story in graphic novel form that lays bare the tortured and triumphant history of Taiwan, an island claimed and fought over by many countries, through the life story of a man who lived through its most turbulent times. ★ "An exemplary tribute to an extraordinary hero. The stupendous achievements here are many: a synergistic literary success; a historic record of twentieth-century Taiwan; the remarkable account of a boy's life; and a triumph of translation." --Booklist (starred) Part One: Taiwan, 1930s. Tsai Kun-lin, an ordinary boy born in Qingshui, recounts a carefree childhood despite the Japanese occupation: growing up happily with the company of nursery rhymes and picture books on Qingshui Street. As war emerges Tsai's memories shift to military parades, air raids, and watching others face conscription into the army. It seems no one can escape. After the war, the book-loving teenager tries hard to learn Mandarin and believes he is finally stepping towards a comfo

In the concluding volume of Shimon Adaf’s genre-exploding detective trilogy, Elish Ben-Zaken is dead—it seems—but his niece, living in a grim, militaristic future, won't give up the investigation of her uncle’s cold casesIn the summer of 2014, at the height of the Gaza-Israel conflict, Elish Ben-Zaken met the poet and librarian Nahum Farkash in the border town of Sderot. The two men spoke only briefly, but in that brief encounter, Elish might have missed the key to unraveling the case of a Sderot woman who disappeared for three days, only to reappear with no memory of her time away.In Take Up and Read, Shimon Adaf returns to Farkash’s story. Attempting to defend the legacy of the singer Dalia Shushan—whose murder Elish investigated several years before—Farkash tries to impede the production of a new documentary about her life. Meanwhile, he reminisces about his past, reflecting on his experiences as a young religious boy growing up in Sderot.Fourteen years later, in a militant Israel t

Meet Wellington - the little elephant with BIG ideas - in this irresistible story about family and growing up from acclaimed picture book creator, Steve Small. When Wellington is given a new jacket exactly like Dad's for his birthday, at first he's delighted. But his delight turns to disappointment when he tries it on and it's far too big.And what if, Wellington thinks, - even worse! - it's not that the jacket is too big, but that he's too small? Well, Wellington's dad has a plan, and on an exciting day out that takes in a ride on the bus, a super-size strawberry sundae, a toot on a tuba and a visit to his grandad, Wellington learns that he's growing up exactly as fast as he should be - and just like his dad. 'If you haven't discovered Steve Small's warm, witty picture books yet then start with this touching and funny celebration of childhood.'Daily Mail Other books by Steve Small:The Duck Who Didn't Like Water (shortlisted for Oscar's Book Prize 2022) Written by Smriti Halls and illus

Meet Wellington - the little elephant with BIG ideas - in this irresistible story about family and growing up from acclaimed picture book creator, Steve Small (illustrator of I'm Sticking With You). When Wellington is given a new jacket exactly like Dad's for his birthday, at first he's delighted. But his delight turns to disappointment when he tries it on and it's far too big.And what if, Wellington thinks, - even worse! - it's not that the jacket is too big, but that he's too small? Well, Wellington's dad has a plan, and on an exciting day out that takes in a ride on the bus, a super-size strawberry sundae, a toot on a tuba and a visit to his grandad, Wellington learns that he's growing up exactly as fast as he should be - and just like his dad. Other books by Steve Small:The Duck Who Didn't Like Water Written by Smriti Halls and illustrated by Steve Small:I'm Sticking With You I'm Sticking With You Too.

“An amusing friendship story that's just right for reading aloud.” —Publishers Weekly“Everyone’s indeed a winner here.” —Kirkus Reviews“A sure bet for read-aloud fun.” —BooklistToy Story meets Cars in this sweet and relatable story that explores universal themes of friendship and growing up.Look out, world! There’s a shiny, new Bike in town. But what does this mean for rusty, old Trike?Trike is a rusty little fellow, a trusty little fellow, on three worn-down wheels. Now that Lulu has outgrown him, he’s lonely in the garage. But then a newcomer shows up. He’s shiny and big and has FOUR wheels. It’s BIKE! Gulp. Trike worries that Bike won’t know how to take care of Lulu. Bike won’t listen, and challenges Trike to a race. It’s ON!Who will win?

★ 全系列以「群組聊天」形式寫成，像偷看孩子手機訊息一樣，爆笑、輕快、超有代入感。★ 從轉學、交朋友、被取綽號，到校外教學、家庭露營，寫出中學生最真實的尷尬與小劇場。★ 推薦給喜歡《Lottie Brooks》、《遜咖日記》、《Dork Diaries》的孩子。《Cringe Club》系列以全群組聊天形式展開，跟著Kennedy面對搬家、轉學、友情裂痕、家庭變化與青春期的各種尷尬瞬間。爆笑吐槽中藏著孩子想融入、怕被排擠、渴望被理解的真實心情。節奏輕快、插圖豐富，推薦給喜歡《Lottie Brooks》、《遜咖日記》、《Dork Diaries》的孩子。The Cringe Club series follows Kennedy King as she tries to survive the chaos of moving to London, starting a new school, and navigating the most awkward years of growing up. Forced to leave her old life behind, Kennedy begins at Hellington High — or, as she calls it, Hell High. The only upside? Her mum finally lets her have a phone, which means she can stay connected with her best friends, Devon and Liv.Told entirely through group chats and message-style conversations, the series captures every hilarious, embarrassing and painfully relatable moment of tween life: new schools, friendship fallouts, embarrassing parents, mean girls, nicknames, crushes, school trips, family changes and long-distance besties.Across

Thirteen-year-old Keedie Darrow is used to bullies. Growing up neurodivergent makes you an easy target. But when her friends fall victim, Keedie launches an anti-bullying agency--and business is booming. A moving and inclusive prequel to the award-winning novel A Kind of Spark. Keedie Darrow has never been afraid of standing out. Her autism makes it clear she sees the world differently from others. But ever since Keedie and her twin sister Nina entered middle school, NOT standing out seems to be the only thing that matters. And the more Nina tries to fit in, the less Keedie understands her--or her classmates who become increasingly cruel to anyone who is different. Determined to take a stand, Keedie launches an anti-bullying agency. Soon, kids are lining up to have her tell off their biggest nemeses. But Keedie will have to be careful. It's a fine line between speaking up for what you believe in and becoming a bully yourself.

Once upon a time, there was a brave hero named…Grandpa?! What’s he doing in this story?Ned is a retired literature teacher without much excitement in his life, but when his grandkids come to visit, he loves to tell them bedtime stories. Every evening, the clumsy knight tries to save the princess in new and different ways, but they never reach the end of the story. On one fateful night, Ned is shocked to wake up inside his fantasy world—full of the characters from his stories, plus many more new friends and foes. And when a terrifying darkness rises, Ned will have to look within himself to confront a threat beyond his imagination. Bursting with color and creativity, the first collaboration between Italian creators Marco Daeron Ventura and Marco Ferraris is a thrilling and poignant graphic novel about storytelling, family, growing old, and staying young.

A powerful novel of the saving grace of language and human connection, from the celebrated author of The VegetarianBook of the Year 2023 according to New Yorker, TIME magazine, KirkusA powerful novel of the saving grace of language and human connection, from the celebrated author of The Vegetarian.'Breathtaking . . . She is simply my favourite living writer to read, and think with, and see the world with' Max PorterIn a classroom in Seoul, a young woman watches her Greek language teacher at the blackboard. She tries to speak but has lost her voice. Her teacher finds himself drawn to the silent woman, for day by day he is losing his sight.Soon they discover a deeper pain binds them. For her, in the space of just a few months, she has lost both her mother and the custody battle for her nine-year-old son. For him, it's the pain of growing up between Korea and Germany, being torn between two cultures and languages.Greek Lessons is a tender love letter to human connection, a novel to awaken

"Heartfelt, honest, and beautifully told--Nolie's NYC story is a must-read. Bonus points for an absolutely amazing Grandma character!" --Lisa Greenwald, author of The Friendship List and TBH series Feeling left behind by both her sister and her best friend, Nolie tries her best to belong but soon finds herself at a moral crossroads. Set in the bustle of New York City during the Jewish High Holy Days, Where You've Got to Be is an accessible story about identities and relationships--the ones you keep and ones you let go. Pitch-perfect for tween readers who love Rebecca Stead, Holly Goldberg Sloan, and contemporary realistic stories.Nolie's sister, Linden, may be only fourteen months older than she is, but suddenly that feels longer than it ever has before. Linden is growing up. She cuts short their Cousins Week at Grandma's beach cottage to focus on excelling in her ballet auditions, and she throws away the seashell necklace Grandma gave each of them--though Nolie secretly saves it. Even

An incredible true story in graphic novel form that lays bare the tortured and triumphant history of Taiwan, an island claimed and fought over by many countries, through the life story of a man who lived through its most turbulent times. ★ "An exemplary tribute to an extraordinary hero. The stupendous achievements here are many: a synergistic literary success; a historic record of twentieth-century Taiwan; the remarkable account of a boy's life; and a triumph of translation." --Booklist (starred) Part One: Taiwan, 1930s. Tsai Kun-lin, an ordinary boy born in Qingshui, recounts a carefree childhood despite the Japanese occupation: growing up happily with the company of nursery rhymes and picture books on Qingshui Street. As war emerges Tsai's memories shift to military parades, air raids, and watching others face conscription into the army. It seems no one can escape. After the war, the book-loving teenager tries hard to learn Mandarin and believes he is finally stepping towards a comfo

A powerful novel of the saving grace of language and human connection, from the celebrated author of The VegetarianBook of the Year 2023 according to New Yorker, TIME magazine, KirkusA powerful novel of the saving grace of language and human connection, from the celebrated author of The Vegetarian.'Breathtaking . . . She is simply my favourite living writer to read, and think with, and see the world with' Max Porter__________________In a classroom in Seoul, a young woman watches her Greek language teacher at the blackboard. She tries to speak but has lost her voice. Her teacher finds himself drawn to the silent woman, for day by day he is losing his sight.Soon they discover a deeper pain binds them. For her, in the space of just a few months, she has lost both her mother and the custody battle for her nine-year-old son. For him, it's the pain of growing up between Korea and Germany, being torn between two cultures and languages.Greek Lessons is a tender love letter to human connection,

A powerful novel of the saving grace of language and human connection, from the celebrated author of International Booker Prize winner The Vegetarian Now and then, language would thrust its way into her sleep like a skewer through meat, startling her awake several times a night... In a classroom in Seoul, a young woman watches her Greek teacher at the blackboard. She tries to speak but can't. Accustomed to her silence, the teacher is sympathetic--day by day he is losing his eyesight. But beyond their losses, a deeper pain binds them. For her, in the space of just a few months, she has lost both her mother and the custody battle for her nine-year-old son. For him, it's the pain of growing up between Korea and Germany, being torn between two cultures and languages. Greek Lessons tells the stories of two ordinary people, their lives heightened by private anguish--where the light of a man losing his vision meets the silence of a woman who has lost her language. Yet these are the very thing

A hefty collection of great Chloe stories in one volume!The digital best-sellers return in a print collection! Tween Chloe Blin is growing up fast. Now at a new middle school, Chloe is retiring her childhood nickname (Misty), trying to fit in with the popular girls, and also getting some attention from boys. She is met with second-hand embarrassment from her family, being the victim of cruel pranks, and growing pressure of classes, teachers, and the general student body. Not to mention the complications of trying to build a relationship with the boy she likes. Witness as Chloe tries to figure it all out, with the help of her friends, and even some wise lessons from her family (even if they still call her Misty some times, so embarrassing!). Chloe is the strong tween girl protagonist everyone longs to get to know! Featuring six complete spice-of-life coming of age DRAMATIC adventures!

From New York Times bestselling author Laura Taylor Namey comes a “lyrical and tender, authentic” (Kirkus Reviews) novel about friendship and the bittersweetness of growing up and growing apart.When they were fifteen, Willa, Luz, and Britton’s friendship was everything.When they were sixteen, they stood by each other no matter what.When they were seventeen, they went through the worst.And when they were eighteen, Willa ruined it all.Now, it’s the week of graduation, and Willa is left with only a memory box filled with symbols of the friendship she destroyed: A book of pranks. Corsages from a nightmarish homecoming. A greasy pizza menu. Greeting cards with words that mean the world…It’s enough to make Willa wonder how anything could tear her, Luz, and Britton apart. But as Willa revisits the moments when she and her friends leaned on each other, she can’t avoid the moments they leaned so hard their friendship began to crack.As Willa tries to find a way back to Luz and Britton, she must

*A Good Morning America Buzz Pick * Soon to be a series produced by Mindy Kaling * New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice * A Vox Bookclub Pick * Longlisted for the 2021 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize* "Dizzyingly original, fiercely funny, deeply wise." --Celeste Ng, #1 bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere"Sanjena Sathian's Gold Diggers is a work of 24-karat genius." --Ron Charles, The Washington Post Named a Best Book of April by Bustle - PopSugar - Entertainment Weekly - Good Morning America - CNN How far would you go for a piece of the American dream? A magical realist coming-of-age story, Gold Diggers skewers the model minority myth to tell a hilarious and moving story about immigrant identity, community, and the underside of ambition. A floundering second-generation teenager growing up in the Bush-era Atlanta suburbs, Neil Narayan is funny and smart but struggles to bear the weight of expectations of his family and their Asian American enclave. He tries to want

From the creator of the hugely popular webcomic Yes I'm Hot In This comes a graphic novel about a young American Muslim growing up and figuring out who she is Huda and her family just moved to Dearborn, Michigan, a small town with a big Muslim population. But Huda doesn't fit in--when everyone is Muslim, there's no Muslim clique like there was in her last town, and Huda's not a sporty hijabi or a fashionista hijabi or a gamer hijabi. She's just Huda, and she's not sure what that means. She tries on all kinds of identities and friends, but nothing fits quite right. Until she realizes she can get back to the basics.

Heartbreakingly honest and quietly funny, this #ownvoices graphic novel from a debut creator is a refreshingly real exploration of mental health, cultural differences, and the trials of middle school.Livy is already having trouble fitting in as the new girl at school--and then there's Viola. Viola is Livy's anxiety brought to life, a shadowy twin that only Livy can see or hear. Livy tries to push back against Viola's relentless judgment, but nothing seems to work until she strikes up new friendships at school. Livy hopes that Viola's days are numbered. But when tensions arise both at home and at school, Viola rears her head stronger than ever. Only when Livy learns how to ask for help and face her anxiety does she finally figure out living with Viola.Rosena Fung draws on her own early experiences with anxiety and the pressures of growing up as the child of Chinese immigrant parents to craft a charming, deeply personal story that combines the poignancy of Raina Telgemeier's Guts with th

Being delivered and set free from sin and bondage does not mean that the enemy now considers you off limits. He will surely attempt--again and again--to wrap those old chains back around you. Focusing on key biblical strategies, ex-satanic high priest and bestselling author John Ramirez teaches you how to shore up your defenses after winning a battle and how to put your life back in order. Insights from the author's own experiences reveal principles on moving forward and growing in Christ so that when the next attack comes, you are stronger, wiser, and more knowledgeable than ever.You will be equipped with strategies, Scriptures, and deliverance prayers so you can- understand how the devil tries to trap you- focus on biblical examples to make your faith unshakable- determine which fights are yours and which are not- pray for deliverance during spiritual combat- learn how to maintain your new freedom in Christ- and moreBe prepared for the next encounter with the enemy, to gain the upper

A brilliantly inventive novel about loss, growing up, and our relationship with thingsOne year after the death of his beloved musician father, thirteen-year-old Benny Oh begins to hear voices. The voices belong to the things in his house―a sneaker, a broken Christmas ornament, a piece of wilted lettuce. Although Benny doesn't understand what these things are saying, he can sense their emotional tone; some are pleasant, a gentle hum or coo, but others are snide, angry and full of pain. When his mother, Annabelle, develops a hoarding problem, the voices grow more clamorous.At first, Benny tries to ignore them, but soon the voices follow him outside the house, onto the street and at school, driving him at last to seek refuge in the silence of a large public library, where objects are well-behaved and know to speak in whispers. There, Benny discovers a strange new world. He falls in love with a mesmerizing street artist with a smug pet ferret, who uses the library as her performance space.

It’s the Midwest in the 1970-80s, and Mary is growing up in Detroit, where the recession hits hard, and jobs are scarce. In a set of linked stories, Mary tries to conjure the spirits of protecti

Despite growing up in a rough neighborhood, Nick Watkins Jr. succeeds in everything he tries. In his youth, his intelligence and athletic prowess provide him with popularity and respect, inspiring Nic

Despite growing up in a rough neighborhood, Nick Watkins Jr. succeeds in everything he tries. In his youth, his intelligence and athletic prowess provide him with popularity and respect, inspiring Nic

Eric and Adam are two normal American boys-except they are growing up throughout Africa.Even though their mother tries to keep their enthusiasm in check, the boys seek adventure in every single countr

Eric and Adam are two normal American boys-except they are growing up throughout Africa.Even though their mother tries to keep their enthusiasm in check, the boys seek adventure in every single countr

For Supergirl, it's not easy growing up the most powerful teenager in the world. But as she tries desperately to carve out a place for herself on Earth, the Teen of Steel struggles with the mysteries

An extraordinary story of a young man from Africa who tries hard to reconcile the ways he had growing up with, and those he was experiencing in his host country - Great Britain. The story is set in Co