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"Originally published in different form by Pantheon Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books, New York, in 1967."--Title page verso.

Self-conscious of her stutter, Charlotte says nothing as her best friend is bullied, but as the school year goes on she realizes some things are worth speaking up for.

Sabeara Aigoviel, princess of Aveladon, wants nothing more than for her heart to glow.The Stone-Hearted power that is received at the age of eighteen is her ultimate wish. With a grim curse looming over the realm and a neighboring kingdom's conspiring plans, contentions arise. Moments of danger summon evil forces, sending Sabeara into a whirlwind of adventure, captivity, and even love. Rescued by a handsome stranger in a brown cloak, they navigate the kingdoms to bring her safely home. When her rescuer arrives betrothed to her beloved older sister weeks later, it is all she can do to erase their memories. Will Sabeara be able to defeat the curse on the Stone-Hearted race? And will she be able to forget the memories of her epic ventures with her cloaked rescuer? In this magical fairytale filled with passion and adventure, you will surely be hanging onto every last word.

After getting a fortune cookie with the message, "Practice makes perfect," Ben meets new student Darby, who claims to be perfect and offers to teach Ben his secrets.

Wolf is really hungry for his favorite meal--lamb stew! To his great luck, a cold, shivering lamb knocks on his door looking for shelter from the winter storm outside. So begins a funny tale of friendship with a wonderful twist at the end.

After finding a box just the right size to hide in, a little fox tries to play some tricks on his big friend, Pig, but things do not work out exactly as he planned.

After gifting a pair of stinky socks as a prank to his friend Pig, Fox finds out that some tricks do not work out exactly as planned.

When all is shattered, is everything lost?Alone.Depressed.No colour left in my world, only black. Darkness has become my new best friend. I wish someone could have warned me how dangerous the darkness can be. With their worlds spiralling out of control, Tate and Tamsyn struggle to cope on their own. Without Tate, Tamsyn falls back into old habits, relying on her trusty 'fake' smile to get her through until new friendships emerge and help her see the light.Tate has a long, hard journey ahead of him without Quinn or Tamsyn to help him. With old haunts and memories threatening to break him, can he battle the darkness and find a light of his own to show him the way?These two broken souls must fight to repair their fragile bond and rediscover what they have lost.'Don't Panic. Keep Breathing' is book two in the TNT trilogy.

He'll do anything to save a young girl's life. She's a runaway who was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Can a carjacking turn into a partnership that will redeem them both?I may be an underground cage fighter, but I'd never intentionally hurt an innocent. I had to steal her car, though. To save someone I swore to protect.I've screwed up enough times to turn my life into a wreck. But I'm not failing on this one. There's a little girl depending on me.Maybe this chick can help. I don't want to risk her life, but she's smart and resourceful...and just might know how to keep us alive.Kena Chan with her beautiful eyes and knock-out smile.Grandpa would love her. He always told me to find a girl who was a thinker. "They're worth their weight in gold, son. If anyone can get you out of a mess, it's a woman who's smarter than you are."I hope he's right.I hope that the Barrett in me can find the strength to fight this battle and keep the ones I love away from this dangerous life I never meant to get caught up in...The Fighter is the second book in a thrilling NA romance series. If you like high-octane drama, a smoking hot bad boy, fiery banter and sizzling kisses, then you'll love Jordan Ford's gripping novel.★★★★★ "I have a feeling Deeks and Kena will be my favorite of this whole series. This book was one of the best I've read in a while." She's Lost in the Pages, Book Reviewer★★★★★ "I was on the edge of my seat from start to finish with this story..." Bel., Book reviewer.★★★★★ "I ADORED every single second of this book. I just kept turning page after page, not breathing, waiting to see what happened. This author knows how to pull you in and keep you hooked." Nana Pickerel., Book reviewer.

As part of the new Let's Read Together collection, this sweet story of friendship introduces young readers to the values of empathy and teamwork.One morning, Gruff the Grump meets a little rabbit clinging to a branch clutching a "fallen star". The little rabbit is trying to rescue all the stars she keeps finding, and she needs a big, kind friend like Gruff to help. Gruff does not want a friend, but the little rabbit is determined...Let's Read Together is an ideal series to share special reading time with a child while introducing important gentle lessons. The series explores a variety of topics, including friendship, acceptance, teamwork, and empathy, all the while encouraging the development of language and reading skills.

Priya et Jay partagent des histoires tous les soirs en utilisant des boîtes de conserve et de la ficelle suspendue entre leurs fenêtres. Priya est dévastée par la nouvelle que Jay et sa famille vont déménager loin d'elle.Grâce à sa débrouillardise, à quelques chandails en tricot dénoués et à quelques milliers de noeuds, Priya apprend qu'un peu de distance ne peut pas séparer des amis proches.Priya and Jay share stories every night using tin cans and string hung between their windows. Priya is devastated by the news that Jay and his family are moving far away.Using her resourcefulness, some unraveled sweaters and a few thousand knots, Priya learns that a little distance can't keep close friends apart.

This is the story of Tatum Mitchell, a talented 15-year-old who excels in both motocross, like her father, and gymnastics, like her mother. She's been feeling the pressure to pick one to focus on and give up the other...and hurt one of her parents in the process. She could never foresee that she would end up losing them both. You'll find Tatum contend with difficult choices, physical and emotional challenges, and gut-wrenching tragedies that change the course of her life forever. She's headed for extremely difficult times but thankfully, she has her family and friends to support her as she finds her way through the bumps and tumbles and crashes of life.

Blue, Barry, and Pancakes are best friends! They love building models, reading about shovels, and going on INTERGALACTIC adventures?!One day, Blue and Barry are enjoying a quiet afternoon when Pancakes bounds in with a surprise-- she's made a rocket out of balloons! And a whole planet named Balloonia! Blue and Barry agree to take a quick peek at Pancakes' creations, but what's meant to be a fun tour quickly turns into an ordeal as the gang finds themselves trapped by the Balloonians, a species of balloon that's come to life. And if our heroes want to make it home, they'll have to overcome the biggest and meanest Balloonian of all-- BALLOON KONG!Like all friends, they can make mistakes... but at the end of the day, they always have each other's backs. And tops, and sides, and fronts, too!

As leader of the Wish Makers Desiree's job is to assign wishes to genies. It's ultimately satisfying, but the routine is mind-numbing.Then a wish comes in through the magical pipeline that she can't look away from, so takes it on herself.Ainsley Blue spent fifteen years zigzagging across the country with her mother, moving every few months. But after more than a year in one town, she's hopeful that their wandering ways are over. Then one afternoon, Mum starts packing and everything changes again.Heartbroken, Ainsley sends a wish to the universe. She wants friends, a home she never has to leave, and to understand why they live like drifters. Nothing can prepare her for the truth.The last thing Desiree expects is to get as much from a wish as she gives, but this time everything is different.What Readers Are Saying"Fantasy at its best!""Not only do we get to follow along on Mandy's adventure with Lexi, we also get to learn bits about Desiree - the wish mistress who I absolutely fell in love with.""Desiree is this quirky, hippy chic genie. She lives in the present with her mind in the past. She marches to her own rhythm, her own way of thinking. Desiree doesn't really fit in, but she has a uniqueness about her that defies rigidity. And she's ever-evolving, always learning something else. It might take her moment to find the lesson, but she'll get there. Eventually.""Desiree even has her own back story that we slowly get to peel away as the story progresses.""These books are wonderful. They take you into a world where you find you want to live."The Wish Makers SeriesSticks and Stones, Book 1Break My Bones, Book 2Never Hurt Me, Book 3Had a Great Fall, Book 4Back Together Again, Book 5

Julia Phillips' world is an alternate universe away. Trapped in a land where government leaders want her dead, Julia is forced to run for her life with Evan and Reece, the two boys who brought her here. They're on their own in a hostile landscape ruled by scavengers and thieves. But Evan is battling a deadly infection, and Julia finds herself racing against time as she tries to find the medicine that will save his life. She and Reece find an unlikely ally-Jo, a girl they free after finding her captured by bandits. As the four travel across the country, Julia has something else to worry about-her memories are slowly being replaced by the Julia of Evan and Reece's world. Will they find a way to send Julia home before it's too late? Or will Julia's body and mind be trapped there?

Summer Crush: A wonderfully romantic boxed set of Upper YA short stories by today's hottest authors. Summer is the time for lazy days at the beach, sun-kissed hair, flip-flops, and sizzling nights with a new crush. Those stolen glances and first kisses can quickly spark a flame. However, the road to love isn't always a smooth ride. Every Summer has a story, whether it's a second chance on love, seeing a friend in a different light, or taking a step in a new direction with someone special. Love and long days create endless possibilities, but can a summer crush really last?