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A hundred years before the Lionesses, Lily Parr, Alice Woods and their teammates were proudly playing their beloved, exciting and skilful game. They can take our ball, but they can never stop the game. As men were sent to fight in the war, women and girls took their place in munitions factories.

It''s tough to be a champion for anything when you''re the new kid in school and you start the year by running afoul of the school bully. Sky Maroni just wants two things: to make new friends who accept her as she is, and to fulfill her promise to be a champion for monarch butterflies, who are in danger of disappearing from North America forever. Why, then, are both things so hard for her?Carter Hayes is a starter on the football team, the leader of a popular crowd of kids, and a bully. When he and his friends pick on Sky and her new friend Lily, Sky tries to stand up to the bullies. But it doesn''t work and only makes things worse. Carter carries a grudge. Making friends has always been hard for Sky, and it doesn''t help that her new friends, her only friends, are the kids that Carter also picks on - kids who have challenges of their own. Boys and girls like Sky, who just don''t fit in.Sky must stand up to Carter and his henchmen, who seem to cause trouble and heartbreak everywhere, and who put her new friendships to the test.Sky just wants two things. Is that really too much to ask?

Now Jessi spends her days at a dead-end summer job avoiding her real mother, who suddenly wants to play a role in Jessi's life after being absent for so long.

Fourth in the HAWAIIAN SHADOWS series by USA-Today bestselling author Edie Claire!Knowing things you shouldn’t can make you powerful.It can also rip your heart out.Lacey Chambliss should be on top of the world, even if a hurricane is headed straight for her hometown of Honolulu. She’s being praised as a hero for saving a surfer’s life; her senior year of high school is about to begin; and after three long years of looking at her as a sister, her favorite guy in the world has finally asked her out. But Lacey has a painful secret. Several times in her life she has seen a strange visual phenomenon associated with a particular person. And every time she sees it, that person dies.Lacey has always tried her best to warn people, even when she was a child. But her best has never been good enough. So when, to her horror, the dreaded specter strikes the guy she most adores, she vows to do whatever it takes to change his fate. Even if it means taking some serious risks, beginning with confessing her own freakishness. Because what she needs most now are some allies. And by turning to her new friends Kali and Zane, she has stumbled upon two powerful allies indeed...Reviews of Wraith from the bloggers:"WOW! Is all I can say... I loved every minute of it. It has to be one of the best YA paranormal reads I have read to date. This book is filled with heart and soul... I don’t think I have actually cried over a book since I was in the 7th grade and read Where the Red Fern Grows... Really Edie... I’m begging, write more Zane and Kali!"-- Melissa Hardy, Smardy Pants Book Blog"This book is so incredibly awesome!! I loved absolutely every minute that I spent reading this!! It was a book that kept me up long into the early hours of the morning...I simply couldn't put it down!!...I loved Kali and Zane. Kali's spunk and Zane's enthusiasm, sense of humour and energy were infectious!!...Without a doubt a massive 5/5."-- Young Adult Book Addict"Despite my inclination to listen to stories intended for a more mature audience, I found myself lost and totally engrossed in Kali and Zane’s story. I listened to this audiobook straight through enjoying every minute of it. Wraith is the impressive first book in the YA series Hawaiian Shadows... The writing style is very vivid -- the author not only puts you there emotionally, but also physically in a way that makes you feel the warm ocean breeze of a Hawaiian spring... A fantastic YA listen." -- Loupe Duffy, Hot Listens [From the audio version, narrated by the award-winning Tavia Gilbert]

What if you woke up one morning looking as perfect as you''d always hoped you''d be? What if you then went after all the things you were too afraid to chase after before? And what if that made everything go wrong, instead of right?Drawn to Hawk and intrigued by his colorful best friend Ivy, Eden thinks maybe she could choose something more than the safe, vanilla life she''s always had. Juggling the old and new is more difficult than she imagines though, and one night changes everything. Now she''s grounded, kicked off the volleyball team, and fighting with her best friends. Fine, she thinks, if her old life doesn''t want her, she''ll burrow herself in the new. Except Ivy outs a secret Eden thought was for her and Hawk alone. Retribution comes fast, and Ivy accuses Eden of being the tattletale.If Eden can''t embrace her true self and clear her name, she''ll burn everyone she cares about and lose herself in the process.

Never Never is a captivating novel written by the brilliant Colleen Hoover. Published by Harper Collins Publ. UK in 2023, this book is a must-read for all book lovers. The genre of the book is a mix of mystery, romance, and drama, making it a perfect read for anyone who enjoys a good suspenseful storyline. The story is beautifully written, with Hoover's characteristic emotional depth and complexity. The book explores the themes of love, loss, and the power of memory. It's a story that will stay with you long after you've turned the last page. Published by Harper Collins Publ. UK, Never Never is a book that will surely leave a lasting impression on its readers.

Princess Willow was surprised to see a letter addressed to her sitting by her breakfast plate. An invitation that gave her both the butterflies and nervous knots. Princesses need to be perfect, and she was nervous she wouldn't be perfect enough. Will she learn something new about Princesses after this exciting event?

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF TALKING TO ALASKA COMES A HOLIDAY ADVENTURE WITH HEART

Hannah MacLaren has grown up between two worlds: scraping by happily with her single, working mum and avoiding the Maryland upper crust in the next town over, where her wealthy cousin and best friend Sophie lives. The plan is to get out: Hannah from paycheck-to-paycheck life, and Sophie from the cosseted world she doesn't fit into.But just before junior year begins, something goes horribly wrong. Sophie overdoses at a party, leaving behind a shocked community and bereft best friends. As the haze of grief begins to clear, Hannah teams up with Sophie's other best friend, Gabi, to find out what happened that fateful night.Someone gave Sophie oxycodone. Someone knew what was going on. And Hannah will not stop until she has uncovered the truth.

Their love was like a twister, spinning sideways too fast to dodge. How could something so bewitching cause such destruction? Opposites attract in the final book of the Twirler Quartet.Tom was the salt of the earth, straight off his family's Sandhills ranch. His cocky grin accessorized his Stetson and boots. He was slightly older and wiser, yet charming and debonair. No girl in 1968 would dare ask for more.Linda never meant to be traditional. Athletic. Impulsive. Assertive. Rebellious. Artistic. Daring. She believed lines were meant to be crossed. It was so comfortable finding happiness with Tom. Why was her tumultuous spirit pulling her toward new horizons?He loved that she kept him on his toes. She loved that he made her feel secure. Their mutual reverence for family life gave them a common bond. But even their parents' sheltered secrets made them question the power of enduring relationships.As time went by, Linda and Tom grappled with trying to face their feelings honestly and openly. They couldn't give each other what they needed most. Ultimately, they risked everything to find the path to true love.The stories of Yvonne, Debbie, and Nancy contain a few more tidbits as the twirlers come together for a twenty-year reunion capping off their continued friendship.

'There's no better way to celebrate the start of beach season than with a brand-new beach read and if anyone can give us the perfect book for it, it's Beth!' - Cosmopolitan.comLuna, Rory and Jodie are supposed to be having the time of their lives, but instead... Luna thought her first year at uni was perfect - until her relationship ended, and her old school friends seem to be ghosting her... Rory's true passion is art (and promoting it on her social media), but she wants to fit in with her sensible family, so she's signed up to study law. It feels like the right thing to do, though her heart is saying otherwise... And as for Jodie - she's put her all into getting top marks at uni, but she can't remember the last time she's let her hair down and had some fun. Her life is great on paper, but she's exhausted and headed for burnout... In desperate need of an escape, the girls book themselves on a holiday that's meant to be perfect for solo travellers. But the idyllic resort of Casa Dorada is actually a digital detox retreat - which means NO PHONES! And that's not even the biggest disaster waiting for them . . . Will it be a summer the girls will never forget - or one they'd rather not remember?A sweet, funny, relatable coming-of-age story from bestselling author Beth Reekles, author of The Kissing Booth - perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary and Emily Henry.

It's Ok to grow up a little different!It's OK not being the same as everyone else!...AND WE WOULDN'T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY!This heart-warming, illustrated story follows the experiences of a young boy growing up in a world that doesn't always accept us for being different - a little boy who plays with dolls, loves dress-ups, and singing and dancing - rather than doing 'real' boy things!"It's OK to be ME!" touches on issues of bullying, gender non-conformity, friendship, self acceptance, and self-love.This story features fun illustrations and an inclusive story that will appeal to kids and adults alike!

A wayward angel. A haunted violinist. A forbidden love that threatens to consume them. Since the fateful night of her father's murder, Elizabeth Clark has always felt a silent protector watching over her, keeping her safe from harm. As she prepares for her rigorous senior year at the prestigious Leonard Anthony Arts Academy, a performing arts high school in New York City, Elizabeth's wildest dreams come true when her protector reveals himself as Remiel, her guardian angel. Drawn to the one person she considers her only salvation, Elizabeth may realize too late that her defender may also be her damnation.As a guardian angel of the human race, Remiel may only observe and guide the mortal lives he watches over. He has never been able to interfere no matter how much he desires. No human or guardian has ever been able to break the impenetrable barrier between our world and theirs until Remiel rescues Elizabeth Clark on the night of her father's murder.Nearly eight years later, Remiel is summoned back to the now seventeen-year-old's side, only armed with the guidance that Elizabeth will need him now more than ever. Captivated by the beautiful, enigmatic violinist, Remiel, once again, finds himself able to cross the threshold of worlds. As Elizabeth faces the trials and tribulations of her senior year, Remiel is unsure which is the greater danger, the monsters who hunt her from the past or the ones who stalk her in her mind. Caught in a raging battle between his duty and his heart, the one person he has sworn to protect may be the one he cannot resist.

Cuando era adolescente, María tenía toda su vida planeada. Su único enfoque era la iglesia y el llamado que Dios tenía para su vida. Un día todo cambió y su vida nunca volvió a ser la misma haciendo que María perdiera la fe en todo y en todos. En la primera de una serie de tres partes, Mending Maria: La novela te lleva a través de la vida rota de una costurera a principios de los años 60's y su aventura hacia la redención. Continuando la joven aprende que el perdón es posible e incluso el perdonarse a sí misma.