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"I have a reputation around school: cold, untouchable, unfeeling. Only one girl could ever make me want to change and that's Amanda Winters. Too bad I broke her heart and drove her away. So to get through the rest of my days in high school, I tell myself I need to focus on more important things. Like taking our football team to championships. Get accepted to the college of my choice. And finish my senior year without wanting to run away from my problems. But your problems chase after you no matter where you go"--Back cover.

Nelly and Rose are back again, but this time, Kramer the dog is driving Nelly crazy! He takes naps in the coop, he devours all of the treats, and worst of all, Kramer takes up all of Rose's time! Nelly feels neglected and forgotten as Rose and Kramer play together, but when Rose begins to include Nelly in their activities, Nelly discovers that Kramer isn't so bad after all, and that it's more fun when they all play together.Join Nelly, Rose, and Kramer on this new set of adventures and learn about patience, friendship, and teamwork, all while learning a new language!

Nelly, a backyard hen, and Rose, a little girl, are an unlikely pair of best friends. Nelly and Rose do everything together, from cooking delicious food, to doing yard work, to blowing bubbles! When the weather turns cold and rainy, Rose doesn't come outside to play with Nelly anymore. Nelly tries to do some of the things they love by herself, but it's not the same without her best friend! Rose and Nelly must find a way to be together again despite the weather.Join Nelly, Rose, and the rest of the family on their adventures and learn about the importance of friendship, while learning a new language! Based on a true story.

"And because he was the emperor, he got what he wanted." The Emperor got a new bicycle for his birthday, but he's too busy coveting everyone else's to truly enjoy his gift. He takes all the bicycles in the kingdom for himself, but soon realizes that no one wants to play with him! The Emperor learns a very important lesson about sharing with others and enjoying what you have as he looks for other children to play with.This book helps children learn the importance of being kind, loving, and giving, all while helping them learn a new language!

Vibrant photos sets this book apart from other children's books. Author and diver Paul Mila uses his vivid underwater photos to bring this story to life.Harry the Hawksbill turtle discovers that his angelfish friends aren't getting along because they look different from each other. Harry teaches them they are more alike than they realize, while children also learn about sea life. This is a fun book for beginning self-readers or for parents and children to read together.

When evil knocks upon the door, disguised as a handsome prince, would you let him in? The choice of one throws the lives of many into upheaval. What will it take to break the hold of evil? Can the Kingdom be restored by the power of prayer and a sacrifice? A graphic novel/picture book crossover for older readers and YA.COMMENDATION: J.R. McRae/Poulter is Australia's Scheherazade! She has 1,001 tales yet to tell in fiction and verse... As a creator, she is endlessly inventive and daring. Dr. Florence Lewis, PhD, English Professor, University Of California, Berkeley, CA, poet, author. Taught Daniel Hand, among many others.AUTHOR: As J.R.McRae /J.R.Poulter, J.R. is an award-winning poet & storyteller, including the Premier's Award, Warana [now Brisbane Writers Festival], & Children's Choice NZ. She has over 30 books published.

Winner of the Washington Irving Children’s Choice Award A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Selection of the Junior Library Guild Star light, star bright . . . Elvira wishes for a mother and finds instead the father she scarcely knew she had. 

They say that the path of true love never did run smoothly. Prince Gyakari and Princess Batoma's relationship has entered a fiery phase where their love and loyalties are tested. As with true love, other combatants are always involved. Prince Darkwa of Mrem will try everything he has to separate these two lovers and he has a partner in Princess Afrakoma, who would stop at nothing to do the same. Can their love survive the wicked machinations of this deadly duo? Will another combatant from Gyakari's own royal house, Prince Bonsu, who was willing to eliminate him, succeed in turning the tables on Gyakari in order to win Batoma's love?