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A riveting debut novel telling the story of a teenage girl and her mother caught in the web of a sinister cult leader whose optimistic vision of hope descends into apocalyptic horror in the jungles of South America. In 1975 San Francisco, 15-year-old Nell's world has been ripped apart by her younger sister's sudden, tragic death and her parents' subsequent divorce. As her mother desperately reaches out for solace from any quarter--new hobbies, new philosophies, new relationships--a boyfriend leads her into the cult of a charismatic man known as Father. His message of peace and healing proves irresistible, and soon Nell and her mother join his mysterious Church of the People. As they are drawn increasingly into the vortex of the Church, the community comes to consume their lives, and Nell's concerns begin to build. She becomes enrolled in the school they operate, is intimidated into adopting their ways of dressing and acting, and is removed from her home. At the same time, the dangers l

A luminous coming-of-age story about two lonely children who find solace in each other—by renowned international children’s author Jimmy Liao.Our Starry Starry Night is the story of two quiet souls who find each other when the world feels too big. She is an awkward girl struggling with troubles at home and school. He is the silent new neighbor who can only truly be himself when he is alone. Drawn together by feelings neither can name, the two form a fragile, fated friendship—one that offers comfort, escape, and a fleeting sense of wonder beneath a vast, star-filled sky.In this breathtaking illustrated work, Jimmy Liao blends the intimacy of a picture book with the emotional depth of a graphic novel. Spare, poetic text pairs with illustrations that expand the story with eye-opening details and even deeper feelings, inviting readers to linger, reflect, and return again and again. The result is an immersive reading experience that speaks as powerfully to adults as it does to young people

★ 每天一頁超萌動物漫畫，療癒日常從翻頁開始！★ Liz Climo 經典幽默風格，暖心又爆笑★ 可撕式桌曆設計，陪你365天微笑生活這不只是一款桌曆，而是一種與日常相處的方式。用一頁一笑，療癒每一天。這款桌曆以 Liz Climo 經典動物漫畫為核心，結合幽默與溫暖，讓日常生活多了一份輕盈與共鳴。不論自用或送禮，都能成為陪伴整年的可愛存在。This charming day-to-day calendar features adorable animal comics by bestselling author Liz Climo.With a different illustration on each page, this day-to-day desk calendar features Liz Climo's short and sweet comics based on her quirky, funny, and almost human-like animal kingdom. Sweet, adorable, and all too relatable, this calendar captures life's everyday eccentricities with lighthearted wit, humor, and wisdom, making it an irresistible self-buy and a unique, affordable gift for fans of Liz Climo and animal lovers everywhere.6 x 5 x 1 1/2 inches316 tear-away pagesGREAT GIFT: Easy to display at home or in an office, this is a must-have for Liz Climo fans, a perfect present for animal lovers, and a unique treat for moms, dads, aunts, grandmas, and more. RELATABLE AND FUNNY CONTENT: This calendar is filled with short

ANew York TimesBest Illustrated Book―now in paperback!“A fearful ghost, a take-charge girl, an interracial friendship, and a tale in which fear is . . . sweetly tied to positive qualities of imagination.”―The New York TimesMost people cannot see ghosts. Can you? Follow Leo in this heartfelt tale about a friendly ghost who, after struggling to fit in, sets off on a journey of self-discovery and friendship, capturing the magic of belonging and the unexpected joys of adventure.You would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous imagination and an open position for a worthy knight.Leo and Jane become friends, and that is when their adventures begin.This charming tale of friendship―from two of the best cre