Theo dreams of belonging to a “real” family, and her dream seems to come true when she is mysteriously adopted by the large, warm Kaldor family. But as time passes, the magic of Theo’s new life begins to fade, and soon she finds herself back with her mother. Were the Kaldors real or just a dream? And who is the shadowy figure who haunts Theo’s thoughts?

    "Happy" is not the way Leah Lewis-Hall would describe herself at the moment. She's spending her twelve days of Christmas in an Indianapolis hospital, while her mother is thousands of miles away on a honeymoon with husband number five. Leah went to the doctor with nothing more than a broken finger, but he ordered her to undergo some tests. Now she's stuck in the hospital, alone. Then Leah meets her hospital roommate, a young Amish girl named Rebekah, and her big family. Cynical sixteen-year-old Leah has never known people like this before. From Rebekah's handsome brother, Ethan, who can barely look Leah in the eye, to her kind older sister, Charity, the Amish family captivates Leah with its simple, loving ways. When Leah receives frightening information about her condition, her new friends show her that miracles can happen. And that sometimes angels appear in the most unexpected places.

    Preteen girls will come to love, laugh, and cry with the impulsive Merry as she encounters intriguing mysteries while also struggling to be the best she can be in God's eyes. Volume One includes the original titles Whispers Down the Lane, Secret in the Willows, Catch a Falling Star, Night of the Fireflies, and A Cry in the Dark.

    Clare also feels compelled to take midnight walks in Ravensmere's abandoned China Garden. Then her mother reveals that their own past is tragically linked to the estate. But when Clare discovers that Ravensmere is in grave danger, will she risk her future-and Mark's-to save it?

    As it moves from one labor camp to the next, the little family of four grows into ten. Impermanence and poverty define their lives. But with faith, hope, and back-breaking work, the family endures.

    Each moment of his life is threatened until Snowdrift, a great white wolf, welcomes him into a wolf pack. But Granite must earn his place among the wolf tribe by facing vicious attacks from the other wolves, the human wolf hunters, and the constant challenges of the frozen forest.

    Alone, without family, home or livelihood, Rosie has no chose but to go with Raider Lyons, the young sea captain who rescued her from the fire. As American privateers and the British Navy battle one another on the high seas, Raider chases the brutal British captain who kidnapped his brother. Rosie, swept up in Raider's obsession is caught in a dangerous and merciless war at sea.and in a relentless battle against the growing passions within her heart.

     For Jack, Bogg's End is the end. The end of the turbulent, see-saw years of watching his father go on the wagon and fall right back off again. Once it took two years, but the inevitable inevitably happened. Now it's just Jack and his mom starting over in the strange old house his grandfather left them. But the ride's not over yet. Jack's father returns, full of apologies and promises, and for a little while, things are looking up. Then in one terrifying, sickening moment, everything comes crashing back down again. So Jack runs. He runs through a strange hidden door that takes him back in time to before his parents were born. Before he was born. Maybe with a second chance he can stop the inevitable. At least he's got to try. What Jack doesn't understand, though, is that he can't change his future until he faces his past.

    What if a world existed in which no humans ever evolved? No cities. No pollution. No laws. A fantastic world filled with unimaginable riches in which everything—everything—was yours just for the taking?Charlie has found that world. And he plans to use it to make him and his friends rich.There is a problem: How do you keep something this big a secret?

    Then she rescued a boy flung into a raging river -- and at that moment, her destiny changed. Now Balsa must protect the boy -- the Prince Chagum -- on his quest to deliver the great egg of the water spirit to its source in the sea. As they travel across the land of Yogo and discover the truth about the spirit, they find themselves hunted by two deadly enemies: the egg-eating monster Rarunga . . . and the prince's own father.

    Seventeen-year-old Kyle was blinded when a chemistry experiment exploded. His doctors don't know whether he'll get his vision back, and he's deeply depressed. Carley understands how miserable it is to be in the hospital. At sixteen, she's had plenty of experience. But Carley is keeping a secret from Kyle. She knows boys like girls who are pretty--and she's not. Scarred by a facial deformity, she has always used her sense of humor to cope. But now that she's become so close to Kyle, she's worried that if his bandages are removed and he sees her, it will be the end of their relationship. Carley wants what's best for Kyle. But what will that mean for her?

    Rebekah gradually learns how two different rivers play significant roles in the life of her friend, Judah, and in her own need to believe God's promises.

    Maybe he had just been too busy stealing and running and hiding from the cops to look up. Or maybe being stuck with a stupid bunch of losers and social workers was beginning to get to him. Whatever it was, the sky was huge, and filled with stars. And the stars were what Joseph liked best.

    Though happy living with her mother in London, twelve-year-old Susan is consumed by curiosity about the identity of her father and goes on a quest to look for him.

    Award-winning author Mavis Jukes provides important information, tells funny stories about her own preteen experiences, and helps to assure readers that no matter how confusing their teenage years are going to be, they will survive! Illustrations.

    She searched for works which, in both feeling and expression, could reach from one age group to another. Then she asked the poets to write about the links between poetry and childhood, and to send photos that showed how they looked when they were young, and who they are today.The Invisible Ladder is a gift from everyone who contributed to it: a hand extended from those whose art is crafting words to a new generation of readers and writers.

    Selected from more than 350 American and Canadian newspaper and magazines, the 1996 collection features a wide variety of sports and sports figures in 30 delightfully intriguing pieces.The 13th round / David Davis --The savior / Tom Junod --Polite, feminine, can bench press Dennis Conner / Karen Karbo --The ultimate prize / Rick Reilly --The high price of hard living / Tom Verducci --An utter disaster / Michael Goodman --The end of the world / Kenny Moore --Down and out / Joel Reese --Hard-core hoops / Tom Farrey --Living with a lie / Michael Bamberger --Called strike / Roger Angell --The game's the thing / Roger Angell --Back in play / David Remnick --Jimmy Thompson's fallen house of cards / Mark Coomes and Pat Forde --Small colleges, big game / Larry Dorman. A 90's kind of rivalry / Peter De Jonce --A shot that resounds in Hoosier hearts / William Gildea --A team's true colors / David Aldridge --Belittled big men / Pat Jordan --Trouble on the court / Frank Deford --Big / Jan Reid --Man of the century / Bill Fields --What might have been / Greg Couch --Cal on the verge / Mat Edelson --A native son's thoughts / Richard Ben Cramer --He told it like it was, like only he could / Tony Kornheiser

    I reckon the grog mucks up his brain.''I wish we didn't have to go home.''There's nowhere else to go, Marty.'Mitch is thirteen years old and life can't get much tougher. When her dad drinks too much he takes his anger out on the family - with his fists. To make things worse, Mitch's mum refuses to leave. Then one day things finally go too far. Mitch is badly hurt and her mum decides it's time to get away. Will they ever find a safe refuge away from their father? And can they ever leave behind the painful memories?A powerful and moving story by one of Australia's finest authors.

    David Rice's first collection of short fiction deals with issues concerning Mexican American life near the border while establishing a unique voice characterized by humor and compassion. "Fourteen stories.deliver clever irony in the somewhat shocking discoveries made while moving from child to adult.each a perfectly formed gem." - Hispanic

    But, as talented as Emma is, she feels very alone in the world. No one she knows shares her gifts, or understands what it’s like to be different; but, that all changes when her mother sends her away for her senior year of high school. Hidden along the Florida coast is Voyance, an institute for students with extrasensory talents. Here, Emma must learn how to navigate in a new environment, make friends, and rise to the challenges that being psychic present for her and her fellow classmates. She soon finds herself falling hard for the school administrator’s only son, Alex. As their relationship grows, Emma and Alex discover that not everything is always the way it appears. There is more going on at the school than meets the eye. And sometimes, even being psychic doesn’t give you the answers you need. Together, they uncover the school’s secrets that some would do anything to keep hidden. They must find a way to uncover the truth about Voyance, without risking the bond they share . . . their future depends on it.If you were psychic, what choices would you make?Outcomes can change. Love does not.Welcome to Voyance.

    

    However, as illiteracy rates rise, fewer and fewer young people fit into this category. Short Cuts books offer kids short sentences, easy reads, and breath-taking adventures.Blake Coffey knows the mountain trails better than anyone. He practices harder than anyone. And nobody can pull the bike stunts he does. So winning the Summit Race seems a sure thing. Until he finds a suitcase of hundred-dollar bills along the trail during a practice run. Now the sport he lives for just might kill him.

    Children will find the story and striking illustrations funny, charming, and lively.

    Washington, who were instrumental in abolishing slavery or helping former slaves achieve full citizenship.

    Jang's Readalouds, YouTubeK. Jang's source: The story "Stronger Than Time" is copyrighted to Patricia C. Wrede. It appears in the anthology "Book of Enchantments" originally published by Harcourt, Inc. in 1996. I'm reading from the 2005 reprint.

    This book takes readers backstage and on the set to reveal the true character of this young superstar. 8-page photo insert.

    He has never asked her for a date -- she doesn't even know his last name -- yet whenever he shows up he starts talking about their future life together. She decides it is a harmless game, but there is something about William that intrigues her. Where is he coming from?

    Her charming, hapless relatives have been forced to take in gentleman boarders to make ends meet. The progressive ladies crusade for causes like women's suffrage, yet they are quite inept at managing the household. Money is always a problem and the boarders are frequently at odds with one another and with the household of women, not one of whom knows how to cook. Yet when handsome young boarder Carson Young, a blind veteran of the Great War, jokingly warns Bonnie to run for her life, she knows she isn't going anywhere.After escaping from the misery of living with her disagreeable aunt, Bonnie has found a home where she is happy and where she is valued – often for taking charge of problems that threaten to become disasters. And as she ties her wishes on scraps of paper to the family's"ornament tree," Bonnie dares to believe that her new home and the people in it are the beginning of a new life where her fondest wishes can come true.

    

    Top student, star athlete, editor of the school newspaper--is there anything Stephen doesn't do well? But after a tragic event at school, Suny discovers her own remarkable strengths as she tries to help Stephen rebuild his shattered sense of confidence.

    Describes the efforts of Native Americans to rebury ancestral human remains and grave offerings held by museums and historical societies, with particular emphasis on the Pawnees and their struggle to reclaim their dead.

    to Green Day and Belly, alternative bands are dominating the airways. This book looks at the hottest bands on the alternative music scene--their history, influences, concert personas, and distinctive styles. This is their sound--the sound of drums pounding and guitars wailing--the sound of rock'n'roll. Includes 50 photos.

    She's been looking forward to this vacation forever, and finally she's on a plane heading north. But she'll soon wish she wasn't. For beneath her feet in the baggage compartment of the tiny twin-engine plane lie the squirmsters.

    

    This easy-to-follow, pocket-size cookbook will guide you through the steps of pizza making from crust, to sauce, to toppings, to your family’s table.

    From dramatized fairy tales for younger actors to thought provoking dialogues for teenagers, this collection offers flexibility with cast sizes and age levels.

    But while the town is chasing a legendary monster, Larry discovers where the real danger lies.

    Fast-paced storytelling and tension help to create a compelling, thought-provoking novel about a young boy's decision to do the right thing no matter what the cost.

    Lilli Lehmann" by Lilli Lehmann; and "Common Sense in Training and Preserving the Voice" by Dame Nellie Melba.Advice from these great singers, along with practical and inspirational observations by David Bispham, Florence Easton, Frieda Hempel, Ernestine Schumann-Heink, and other luminaries of the opera world make this a fascinating and informative volume that will delight singers at all levels as well as all lovers of opera and its legendary stars.

    Loving read by Peter Dennis, he relives the original Milne works word-for-word; and the world of Pooh Bear is quite delightful regardless of age. This Classic Treasury includes a 1996 Parent's Choice Gold Award for "In Which Kanga and Baby Roo Come To The Forest, and Piglet Has A Bath".

    None of the birds dares to drink from it, however, for fear of inciting the wrath of Old Viper, a vicious snake. Beautiful Peacock wagers that if he can manage to rid them of the reptile, he will then be deemed "king" of the watering hole. Highly skeptical of his success, the other birds readily agree. When Peacock wins the wager, however, the birds find themselves in the hands of an even worse oppressor than Old Viper. Help comes in the form of the unlikeliest of sources when Koel, the plainest bird among them, hatches a plan to teach Peacock a lesson in humility that will have his feathers trailing behind him for the rest of his days.

    The A-Z horror file contains an alphabetic listing of crimes, apparitions, and horrifying events, with stickers, puzzles, and stories packed into an unusual looseleaf format. Also available are a variety of paperback spine-chillers by different authors: a set of twelve thrillers which appear as individual paperbacks, but which can be collected in the Horror File. Tear out pages and insert them in the binder (they come pre-punched) or keep them together in book form.

    First Hank, the little white elephant, appears, and then there's an adventure with a smelly thief. What will Mr Wellington Boots do next?

    Focusing on Native Americans, this is part of a series which explores the signs and symbols of different cultures and civilizations from Ancient Egypt to the present day.