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When I land my dream crush, someone will be crushed. Will it be me?I'm Lizzie, a scholarship recipient at Dream Prep Academy. I build doghouses and I'm allergic to peanuts. I also have a crush on Case. He's the handsome rich student who likes to pull silly stunts and loves peanuts. We're not compatible but crushing on Case from a distance can't hurt me.When Case and I are paired for a horror film project, Case takes an interest in me. Soon Case declares me his girlfriend and I'm swept into his fun and games. Then my childhood best friend, Landon, shares he has feelings for me. I'm sandwiched in the middle of my boyfriend and best friend, and not sure if I'm a stunt to one of them. Dating is messy and someone is bound to be crushed. Will I get my happy ending, or will my story resemble a horror movie?The Dream Crush is a standalone sweet romance in the Dream Prep Academy series. It's perfect for fans of best friends to lovers romance, sassy and sarcastic girls who aren't looking to be rescued, sweet guys full of surprises, and spine tingling kisses. Start dreaming today with the swoony and sweet characters of Dream Prep Academy.

Discover the whimsical tale of friendship between one man and his gold pan, and their journey in the wake of the Gold Rush."A plucky pan is a prospector's devoted companion as they venture through the Alaskan interior. But when their search turns up empty, Pan begins to wonder if he's broken in this lighthearted glimpse into gold rush history."-New York Public Library, Best Books for Kids 2019 (Nonfiction History)"Though the story is humorous and the protagonist playful, there is some meaty geology and history to be mined within, including information on iron pyrite (aka fool's gold: 'Drat!') and how to pan for gold. Souva's illustrations employ geometric shapes and a muted palette, investing Pan with appealing personality via eyebrows, eyes, and mouth. Backmatter expands upon the story for readers curious to know more. While the book is sure to appeal to educators, especially those teaching about the various gold rushes in western American history, the amusing adventures of Pan and Pedro hold broad appeal for read-alouds with many and varied audiences beyond the classroom. A sweet little nugget of a story."?Kirkus ReviewsPedro and his pan go on an exciting adventure together?to strike gold! They hike mountains, whack through bushes, and wade through streams as they sift through dirt and gravel in search of the hidden nuggets. But as time goes by without any success, Pan begins to worry that he is broken. Will he and Pedro ever find what they're looking for? Inspired by the true story of Felix Pedro, a prospector who launched one of the richest gold rushes in Alaska's history, Pedro's Pan offers a glimpse into American history as well as educates how gold panning works in a fun and exciting way.

For fans of GEEK GIRL and LOTTIE BROOKS - a hilarious teen diary novel by CBBC presenter and Capital DJ, Lauren Layfield.

When the pig-tailed wallflower is plucked onto the dance floor by Mr. African-American Bandstand, love learns to Watusi.Can Robert pull baton-twirler Debbie, out of the shadow of her ambitious twin brother and her glamorous best friend? What will her Capital High friends say when she brings around her tall, dark, and handsome beau?Robert's own tight-knit family is alarmed when he shows a preference for blondes. One blonde in particular. His father is an important faith leader keeping ethnic harmony in their Midwest community amid the discord of riots rocking the country in 1968.When their parents decide that their dating is dangerous, they go undercover. Under the covers is where certain danger lies. Soon they are hiding an explosive secret.Ten years later, they're living the dream in South Carolina. But old tensions and tragedy ignite close to home bringing them back to defend family and heal old wounds. How can they keep his brother out of prison if her brother fails to save him? Who knew that a twirl around the dance floor would set both families ablaze?This baby-boomer back to the 1960s interracial teen romance is the second book in the Twirler Quartet series set in Lincoln, Nebraska. Debbie and Robert's unrelenting attraction and resilience forces their families to find common ground. This is a stand-alone novel but second in the Twirler Quartet series .

When I was five, my mother died.When I was seventeen, my father was murdered.As if I haven't had enough tragedy in my life, on my eighteenth birthday, my boyfriend breaks up with me then my evil stepmother kicks me out of my childhood home.Orphaned, homeless, and broken-hearted, the only place I can seek shelter is in a home with seven guys.One of them intrigues me. He becomes my best friend. He helps me heal. He puts a smile back on my face.Until he breaks, and he needs me to help him heal. But I'm blind to what he really wants.Me.♥Stop My Bleeding Heart is an friends to lovers contemporary romance with a fairy tale retelling twist.If you love emotional roller coasters and swoony book boyfriends, read Stop My Bleeding Heart today.

"Seventeen-year-old Tara Maclay is at the center of a slew of unsolved murders in her new town and when the suspicion falls on her, she must find a way to reconnect with her absent magic and team up with the mysterious and distractingly cute, Daphne Frost who is hiding more than one secret."--

A young mouse learns how to grieve and honor her best friend, a dandelion named Lion who helped her be brave.

A year after the Bayview four were cleared of Simon Kelleher's death a ton of copycat gossip apps have popped up, but no one's been able to fill the gossip void quite like he could. Now a game with dangerous consequences is targeting students at Bayview-- and if the creator isn't found soon, dangerous could prove deadly. If you choose not to play, it's a truth. And Phoebe is the first target. Maeve is next. By the time Knox is tagged, the dares have become deadly.

Kat is broke, bullied by mean girls, and blanked by her crush. But she has one escape: sewing. From scraps and cast-offs she creates gorgeous clothes she models for her mates. But when her parents can''t afford heating bills, dare Kat sew her own gown for the Winter Wonderland Ball? Or will the haters rip her to shreds?

"Originally published in the Philippines in 2020 by Adarna House and Room to Read."--Title page verso.