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Pearl--a little gosling who loves to sing--joins the quaint world of Olivier Dunrea's Gossie&Friends in this preschool-friendly picture book about finding your voice.Pearl sings sleeping songs, slurping songs, quietly, and loudly, all over the farm--all day long. Pearl loves, loves, loves to sing! But what will she do when she loses her voice? Olivier Dunrea lends his signature charm to another preschool conundrum, and shows how the support of friends can help us get over a rough patch.

From the acclaimed author of First & Then comes a warm and witty YA novel about long-hidden truths - and what it really means to come home.

This companion novel to Abigail Hing Wen's New York Times bestselling debut, Loveboat, Taipei, takes readers back to Taipei through the eyes of fan favorites Sophie and Xavier - on an unforgettable journey of glittering revelry and self-discovery that's perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Mary H. K. Choi.

The unforgettable conclusion to the epic fantasy Ascension series that New York Times bestselling author Susan Dennard called "perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas."The fate of the world rests on one girl's shoulders.And her world has been turned upside down.With Cyrene's allies in shambles after a bitter defeat, she has to find a way to bring them back together to stop the dark goddess. But with a war raging and the newly-united magical community barely held together, Cyrene's leadership has been called into question.As fate pulls them all toward that prophetic final battle, she has to find the true meaning behind her magic...and within herself.

What happens when a Hindu princess, reincarnated as an American teenager, meets her true love 500 years after their initial separation? Author Olson J.S. aims to find out. Their story is one rife with laughter, love, and passion, as well as stakes that are higher than the two teenagers involved understand.Alma is a smart teenager with her eyes set on college and beyond. As she drifts through her last summer before her senior year begins, she plans on spending much of her time reading and swimming at the local community pool. And that's exactly how her summer begins, with a good book and the orders to corral her younger brothers as they all head out for a swim. Today, however, will prove to be a very unusual one indeed when Alma meets a mysterious stranger through her two younger brothers. But why does she feel like she's known him before?Spending the summer with his aunt after his mother was imprisoned for drug use, Monkey doesn't have the highest of hopes for the summer. His main goal is to climb as many trees as possible and to reach the top of at least a few of the tallest in the area. After finally escaping his aunt's apartment and embracing the outdoors in order to do just that, however, Monkey runs into two young boys curious about his climbing prowess. They decide to introduce Monkey to their older sister and try to convince her to take them all to the community pool, and that's when his summer adventure truly begins.Alma and Monkey have an instant connection - one that seems to transcend time and space. But as they struggle to understand their thoughts and feelings, they're unaware of the larger forces that are churning around them. Will the two teenagers give in to their passions and end up together forever, or will they shy away from the commitment and end up separated for life? Their decisions today have a lot riding on them, and one thing is certain - Monkey and Alma will dramatically change the course of their lives no matter which decision they make.This coming of age story is the perfect read for anyone looking for an interesting paranormal romance novel. First Summer Romance: From First Kiss to Eternal Love is a heartwarming story that is as witty as it is passionate. Readers will find themselves entranced with the unfolding mystery as they root for the main characters to fall in love and truly realize their destiny. And they won't have to wait long for the payoff, either. This story might have taken more than 500 years to develop, but the novella itself takes place over the course of a single day.This quick read romantic novel (AKA novella) is more than just a young adult couple that urgently needs to fall in love in only one day. The high school love story transcends physical love and enters the realm of magical realism in immortal love, an inexplicable attraction that becomes real. Read it to get a fix of romance covered in a light layer of fantasy and sprinkled with a fast passed, funny dialog.This teen romance book is perfect for young adults, coming of age, teenagers, high schoolers as well as anyone looking for an unforgettable paranormal love story. It has a romance magic twist that you'll love, the teen characters are witty and funny, and the coming of age story throws you back into awkward high school moments filled with pimples, and regrettable, but magical memories.If you're looking for a scorching summer romance to occupy your time, author Olson J.S. has created a truly interesting and engrossing tale.

This sequel to The Whispering of the Willows is set in the late 1920s' Appalachia, where granny witches and spiritualism often show the path for wanderers to take, especially in matters of the heart.This Big Creek sequel follows the lives and loves of two siblings. Coral determines to visit the family's nemesis, Charlie, now in prison for the rape of her sister, Emerald, and the murder of her inlaw. When Mercy re-enters brother Ernest's life, he has already found a new attraction in his elder brother's widow.Coral sat in contemplation under a mulberry tree. It was spring, and the fragrant female blossoms promised the mid-summer arrival of first white, then pink, then crimson, and finally deep purple berries. The white berries were hard and tart and enjoyed by the quail, wild turkeys, mocking birds, and blue jays. The blackish purple berries were soft and sweet - perfect for pies and jams. When the berries turned white, Coral would thank the good Lord for providing food for the birds. When the berries ripened she would thank the good Lord for the sweetness savored in her mouth and curse the birds for wanting more than their share.Where Emerald Ashby's story leaves us in the last pages of The Whispering of the Willows, sixteen-year-old Coral Ashby's story begins. Like the changing mulberries, Appalachian siblings Coral and Ernest Ashby, navigate life through the late 1920s. Coral is determined to visit the family nemesis, Charlie, who now stews in prison.When Ernest's previous love interest, Mercy, returns to the holler of Big Creek, she discovers that his heart is now singing a melody for Charlotte, the older Ashby brother's widow. But Mercy has brought along her own spiritual tools and a special friend who guides her way.Accompanied by friends and foes, matters of the heart complicate life for Coral and Ernest. Relationships must be journeyed carefully.

Lily Summerhays remembers how she died in each of her past lives.Ever Abrams does too.Lily is reckless and fearless.Ever is cautious and follows the rules.Lily wants to leave boring, rural Ryland and explore the world.Ever wants to stay in quiet, safe Ryland for the rest of her life.Lily was killed eighteen years ago while trying to solve her friend's murder.Ever is Lily reborn, and now she will have to break every rule and face every fear to find Lily's killer-before he kills her twice.From Clara Kensie, author of the RITA® award-winning Deception So series and the critically-acclaimed Aftermath, comes KILL ME ONCE, KILL ME TWICE: a dual-timeline, dual-romance, dual-mystery/thriller with a touch of magical realism for fans of The Walls Around Us and Vanishing Girls.

2020 Selah Award WinnerGwyn has always been focused on fitting in with the popular girls in her idyllic seaside town. But when a hooded stranger alerts her to her parents' danger, survival becomes her goal. After finding her parents murdered in their own home, Gwyn and her brother scramble to escape the killer-the notorious Black Wizard.Desperate to break away from his father's scrutiny and criticism, the prince of Vickland-Heron Oakheart-escapes into the mysterious Zenia Wood. There, he meets Bromlin. The eccentric old man tells the prince a dark secret about his father and forces him to question everything he knows.Thrown together by chance, Heron and Gwyn begin to unravel the dark plots surrounding them. Facing dragons, witches, and dark magic, Gwyn and Heron have no choice but to cling to their courage if they are to survive. Can they outwit their cunning opponents and rescue Gwyn's brother from a castle prison before it's too late?

Amaryllis of Serilion, a shy and quiet princess is heading to Arlon-the largest kingdom in Europe-for the final party, the Choosing Ceremony, where she will be selected by a prince to join in marriage. As tradition, she will return to the kingdom from which her prince descends, and become queen in his land. It is a huge event which had been occurring for several generations. The tradition had always been successful in bringing kingdoms together, and creating happy marriages. Except, this event is tragically ruined when Amaryllis breaks the tradition, running deep into the most dangerous area known to man, the dark forest. Within the dark forest-haunted by horrifying creatures-she accidentally awakens an odious demon which had been contained for two thousand years. The malevolent demon unleashes its build up of rage onto the land, possessing the earth's purity with evil. Amaryllis is filled with an unbearable guilt, which drives her to fi x what she had done. She informs the royal subjects of the dreadful accident, then takes off on a daunting journey full of magic, horror, and danger where she hopes to kill the demon, and restore the earth to what it once was.

Death would have been easier, but the Siren wasn't through with her.A paradise without fear or want-that is the promise of the Siren. But the time has come to purge her Realm of those who have spent their magic.The Siren dragged Maggie Trent out of a battle and into her Realm, a land where secrets hide in the shadows and pleasure comes at a price Maggie is unwilling to pay. Worlds from home and with a past she'll fight to forget, Maggie hides from those who want to protect her. When Maggie's new life begins to unravel, following Bertrand Wayland may be her only chance for survival.With Bertrand's promise of adventure in new worlds, and a chance for riches beyond her wildest dreams, Maggie leaps into a journey of blood and romance. Enter the Siren's Realm, where your heart's desire is only a wish away, and death lurks around every corner.

Grumbler lives alone in the dump and that's just the way he likes it. But when a stray tuna can accidentally brings Grumbler a new friend and this strange thing 'love,' he must get rid of the tingly, terrible, thing. As he travels through the forest trying to give love away, more and more seems to come back to him. How will he ever get rid of it? This book was inspired by Warren Buffett's quote, "Love is a strange thing. You try to give it away and you get more back." Grumbler is a story of humor and personal growth where we learn that sharing love can bring the greatest joy in life. Coloring pages and book activities at www.orangeblossombooks.com!

Is one summer enough time to change everything?Anna Wright is always on her best behavior - turning in homework assignments early, keeping her head down during disagreements, and living life vicariously through action movies. Faced with the reality of her reputation as a lame, high school cliché, she decides now is the time for a change, so when hotshot basketball player Jeremy Blake interrupts her late-night plotting over a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, she convinces him to help. As they explore the summer together, Anna can't help but wonder what else will fall into place as autumn approaches.

Many parents feel terrified and lost when their children are experiencing anxiety. This book is a resource for parents to guide their kids in developing a coping skills toolbox. Along with the story, a parent guide and effective strategies to lessen overwhelming thoughts and feelings are included. These strategies are helpful for all ages. This book is a great way to open connective conversations for families.

La vie à Uttira n'est pas facile pour Megan. Elle a beau enfin savoir ce qu'elle est, cela ne l'aide pas à maîtriser ses accès d'humeur, un trait de caractère bien malheureux qui risque fort de l'empêcher de poursuivre ses études. Ses crises de colère ne la dérangent pas autant que les curieux effets secondaires qui les accompagnent. Quand tout commence à prendre feu autour d'elle, elle sait qu'elle doit apprendre à contrôler ses capacités. Mais la seule personne qui puisse répondre à ses questions a abandonné Megan à Uttira il y a des mois.Megan sait qu'elle doit retrouver sa mère dans le monde réel. Toutefois, le seul moyen de franchir la barrière magique qui entoure Uttira, c'est d'obtenir la marque de Mantirum. Une marque qu'elle ne recevra que si elle parvient à terminer ses études à l'académie Girderon. Afin d'entamer ses recherches, Megan doit apprendre à maîtriser sa mauvaise humeur... quoi qu'il en coûte.

J'ignore ce que je suis, mais je sais que je ne suis pas humaine.Les sautes d'humeur de Megan la conduisent à l'académie Girderon, une école exclusive fondée dans une ville peuplée de créatures surnaturelles marginales. C'est le seul endroit où elle devrait se sentir à sa place, mais elle n'y parvient pas. Pire encore, elle meurt d'envie de coller son poing dans la figure du shérif prétentieux, de tirer les cheveux d'un groupe de blondes trop possessives et d'embrasser le garçon timide. Malheureusement, elle ne peut rien faire de tout cela, parce que des humains commencent à mourir et que tous les indices l'accablent.Alors que le tempérament volcanique de Megan fait des siennes, le temps qu'il lui reste pour trouver le véritable meurtrier et pour laver son honneur s'amenuise. Elle a beau rêver de retrouver sa propre vie, elle doit s'abandonner à sa véritable nature. C'est le seul moyen de retrouver et de punir la créature responsable.

The Beast is dead.Long live the Beast.After narrowly escaping death at the hands of the Judiciary, Ari found unexpected allies in the depths of the sea. With the mermaids and the Beast beside her, she chased her enemies through the ocean, only to discover a deadlier threat than she could have imagined waiting in the sunken ruins of a place that had been lost a thousand years before.And in one moment, everything changed.Now, the Beast is gone. The mermaid world is in tatters. Ancient magic has turned Ari's worst enemy into a force unrivaled on land and sea, a monster more terrible than the Beast had ever been. Ari's friends and family are in mortal danger, and Chloe and the mermaids are the only hope to save the wizards from total annihilation.In the war against the Judiciary, the mermaids and wizards must join together or else the entire world will fall.

A royal wedding. A fiery heroine. And a brazen act of sabotage that could topple a kingdom. It has been five months since Clarabelle Weaver saved the life of the infamous Great Lord and happily accepted his unexpected marriage proposal. With their wedding less than a week away, she is finally stepping into the unfamiliar world beyond her village to face nobility she never knew existed.But it's not only them who are interested in her presence.The enemy is also stirring for this historic occasion. Their focus not on the man they see as their reviled "Dark Lord", but on her as the young woman who supposedly carries his heir.Clara must weave a path through attempted assassinations and poisonings whilst also proving to the court that she's suitable to become their ruler's Great Lady… all before taking their vows. But has her training prepared her for an attack that could send the kingdom into war?

An enchanted Rose spellbound to a greenhouse prison. Cursed to live within the glass walls of a greenhouse for her entire life, sixteen-year old Rose has finally reached her breaking point. She had to escape before she lost her mind. But life outside the protective glass was filled with perils of its own.When she met Gabriel, she thought she'd finally found a savior. But neither was aware of what lurked inside him. Someone was pulling the strings from the shadows. With darkness on the horizon and danger lurking around every corner, Rose must escape the greenhouse, but at what cost?How hard could it be to break out of a glass cage?

Grab the children's book that celebrates the strong values of love!"It's the roots that keep you grounded when life sends you a storm and the feeling that keeps your heart open and warm."Open the pages of our next adventure…Henry and Lucy are asked to stand up at a wedding! Together they discover meaning in the big celebration. This is a story about the celebration and values that come with love; it's a small reminder that love is very important in our lives. This is a wedding book that walks you through the day and helps ring bearers and flower girls to understand their role in the big day.Use this book for children as a tool to open discussions about weddings, love, family and values! This book makes a great wedding gift for your ring bearers and flower girls. This is a book that will allow any family to talk about love and what that marriage connection means.Children's Book that bring the value of love to the forefront of bedtime stories.

Nico Rush is a handsome, charismatic, overachieving convict who was incarcerated before the invention of cell phones and held his first one behind prison walls. Serving a twelve-year-sentence in Georgia, he has experienced loss and wages a daily war to maintain not only his sanity but his humanity.After a close friend and fellow inmate secures a staff member to supply and smuggle in illegal cell phones for distribution inside the prison, Nico finds himself reconnected with society and eventually, via chat line, meets an incredible young woman.Lisa Baptiste is a beautiful young nursing student in Orlando, Florida. Despite her youth, she bears the burden of holding her family together while trying to forge her own future. When boredom and frustration with the Orlando social scene leads her to a chat line, her life take a thrilling yet scary turn.These star-crossed lovers find themselves facing numerous perils in their battle to sustain their budding romance. Besides the violence of everyday prison life, if caught, Nico faces another five years in prison. Staff members target him, fellow inmates envy him, family members abandon him, and his own conscience torments him.Lisa finds herself in unfamiliar territory. Men and women in society view her as potential prey. How can she be certain that this hardened criminal doesn't view her in the same light? Following her heart, she is forced to keep her love a secret until she can be certain that she is not being played for a fool.Eventually, she is forced to discover how far she will go for the love of a man she has never even met face-to-face. When her love and loyalty requires that she herself break the law, she is forced to make a tough decision. Under such extraordinary circumstances, can love ultimately triumph over fear of the unknown?

Written in the Stars is a love story based on two young people, Paul and Sara, who are destined to fall in love. Their love story begins when they were born on the same day, to parents whose friendship started on an Army base years before they were born. They developed a friendship so strong they are more like family than friends. After leaving the Army, Paul and Sara's parents moved them to a small ocean town and bought homes right down the street from each other. Paul and Sara always felt a strong pull to each other, but they hide their feelings from one another for fear of destroying a deep-rooted friendship. With the thought of heading in different directions for careers, Sara is off to college to become a teacher, and Paul is off to fire academe to become a firefighter; they found the courage to be bold and took a chance to proclaim their love for one another before they part ways. It only took one kiss on that fateful night, before leaving for Cancun, to set in motion a turn in their friendship that there is no turning back. Sara has waited her whole life to be in Paul's arms, and Paul can't believe how lucky he is to call beautiful Sara his. A family vacation together takes a new relationship into a passion fueled romance of true love. Finding a love so strong, based on a lifetime of friendship, had them speeding to the altar. Even true love can't stop their world from being turned upside down as flashing red and blue lights rip their worlds apart, testing the limits of their love.

Raised by a noble family, Lady Adelaide has always known she's an orphan. Little does she realize she's one of the lost princesses and the true heir to Mercia's throne…until a visitor arrives at her family estate, reveals her birthright as queen, and thrusts her into a quest for the throne whether she's ready or not.Unable to tolerate King Ethelwulf's cruelty and lawlessness, Christopher Langley left Mercia years earlier, training a group of rebels in neighboring Norland. When he returns home after his mother's death, he discovers that not only is Adelaide all grown up, but she's also the rightful queen of Mercia.When King Ethelwulf discovers Adelaide's location, he'll stop at nothing to capture her and the key she holds to the ancient treasure. Christopher is just as determined to protect Adelaide so she can lead the growing rebellion. When feelings ignite between the two old friends, forces threaten to destroy their love and rip them apart forever.

Family and class differences threaten the love of two teens in this contemporary YA romance When private school student Isabelle Warren first meets Dominican-American Alex Rosario on the 1 train, she remembers his green eyes and gentlemanly behavior. He remembers her long ballet dancer's legs and untroubled happiness, something he feels belongs to all rich kids

Teenage cancer survivors Jase and Mari learn how to move on with their lives after cancer as they struggle to understand their differing experiences.

A hilarious teen comedy that follows 14-year-old India Smythe as she navigates the highs and lows of school, friendships, embarrassing parents and boys, and learns that sometimes you have to take control and stand up for what's right. Laugh-out-loud and relatable humour from the author of the award-winning The Territory trilogy. 12+

No matter who rules, crimson reigns.Ivan's story continues in the action-packed sequel to The Fractured Prism.It's been ten days since the night that shattered Ivan's hopes of ending the Prism-ten days rotting in jail. With his rebel identity exposed, he must now pay for his sins as Julia mourns the death of her father.Outside the palace walls, the situation in St. Paul is dire. The People's Front is more determined than ever to exterminate any pockets of resistance, and with the Militia in shambles after the safe house raids, thousands of Reds have been hauled off to die in the People's Fronts work camps. But resentment burns beneath the ashes.A new, brutal force has risen, one that threatens to destroy everything Ivan has fought to protect.With a void at the heart of the monarchy and their allies scattered, can Ivan and Julia find a way to pick up the pieces and save Northern Mississippi, or will they watch as chaos consumes what little hope they have left? The Prism Files continue with book 3: Pridefall.

The end is just the beginning.Max Sinclair is ready to graduate and move on with his life. But when a rapidly-spreading virus hits his hometown, he finds himself fleeing the city to his family's cabin in the woods with his dad, his neighbor, and Skylar--a girl from his past.With only a few belongings, a gun, and knowledge about the dangerous virus that nobody else possesses, they begin a journey that will test their will and conscience.As the plague, and those responsible for the spread of the virus, threatens to destroy them all, can one high school senior find a way to save those he loves--and the one he's falling for--before it's too late?Unputdownable, The Deranged is an action-packed, bio-weapon gone wrong, teenage romance you won't want to miss.

What if you had to choose between the life that you love and the love of your life?Last year, I had it all. Two jumpers on the show circuit, a lot of wins, and a lot of attention - the good kind. But now I have nothing. My life is circling the drain. The only spark of light that exists for me is my new, forbidden passion. If my stepfather finds out, he will kill me. My twin brother, my only blood relative in the world, has already begged me not to. But I can't help myself. If it can't be horses, it has to be this…Read the story that's Blazed through the horse world.

For seventeen-year-old Ashley St. Helens, senior year is an endless stressfest with no hope in sight. Since her parents' death, she's had to deal with her micro-managing step-monster and her two narcissist step-sisters, whose fashion fetishes just make Ashley feel worse about her oversized feet. With dirty dishes and stinky laundry piling up at home, it seems that the Universe has deemed her the real-life Cinderella, especially since popular Jeff Prince has forgotten she exists.With help from her drag queen fairygodwhatever-and just the right shoes-Ashley finds her voice and fights back against the "perfect" materialistic life that traps her. But will her soulful transformation translate into the life she wants to have? Will she be able to escape to college, or will she have to give up on that dream?Post-modern, colorful, and quirky, Kristen Caven paints a relatable picture of teenage insecurities that will inspire readers to spark new conversations with their families about responsibility and empathy, morality and wastefulness, life choices, cross-dressing, and best of all, cleaning the house. A must-read for anyone who loves vintage footwear!This updated fourth edition includes bonus materials such as essays by the main characters and songs from the musical.