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I Am the Wallpaper
Mark Peter Hughes - 2005
After all, she's the frumpy younger sister of the Fabulous Lillian. But when Lillian suddenly gets married and heads off on a monthlong honeymoon, Floey decides it's her time to shine.Funny, honest, and surprisingly moving, I Am the Wallpaper introduces a remarkable new talent.
Living High School to the Fullest
SkyDancer
She is a girl on a mission: living high school to the fullest. Together with her best friend Emma she writes a bucket list for her last year in high school. Sarah is determined to experience everything she has missed out on so far, like “Have a food fight,“ “Get detention“, “Be the hot topic of the rumor mill”, “Crash a party” and many more. But little did she realize how her mission affects others as well. Will she be able to fulfill every task on her list? And is she really ready for new experiences, new friends and maybe even a new love…?
New Lives, New Loves
Carolyn Keene - 1995
Beginning her first semester of life in a coed dorm at Wilder University, Nancy Drew finds adventure in a series of dorm thefts, a handsome premed student, and her changing relationship with Ned.
A Mid-Semester Night's Dream
Margaret Meacham - 2004
When Gretta, a fairy-godmother-in-training, offers her magic services to Morgan Yates, how can Morgan refuse? Gretta promises that she can put together a love charm guaranteed to make Morgan's crush, Ben, fall madly in love with her. But soon Morgan, her friends, family, and even teachers are falling under spells that have hilarious results.
The Boy and the Dog Are Sleeping
Nasdijj - 2003
But this beautiful, loving, and intelligent little boy also had enormous hope for his new life. In heartrending prose, Nasdijj writes about their tight-knit, untraditional family--and the precious time they spent together. This searing, poetic memoir will make you cry; yet it is ultimately triumphant, for Awee got what he wanted most in his short life: a real dad.""
Just Friends
Norma Klein - 1990
As far as Iz is concerned they've been engaged since first grade.But Iz needs ammunition to win Stuart away from Ketti -- and it arrives in the shape of Gregory Arrington, a fellow poet and all-around romantic klutz. Much to her horror, Gregory adores her. And sensible, honest, kind-hearted Iz could never bring herself to lead Gregory even if it would make Stuart jealous...or could she?
Dull Boy
Sarah Cross - 2009
When you're a former jock turned freak, you can't afford to let the secret slip. But then Avery makes some friends who are as extraordinary as he is. He realizes they're more than just freaks, together, maybe they have a chance to be heroes. First, though, they have to decide whether to trust the mysterious Cherchette, a powerful wouldbe mentor whose remarkable generosity may come at a terrible price.
Seriously Sassy
Maggi Gibson - 2009
She's puzzling out the mysteries of parents, boys and why people can't be more like dolphins, and confronting big questions like ...Can she become a singer - songwriter and save the world too?
Bridge to Terabithia: L-I-T Guide
Charlotte S. Jaffe - 1996
It includes learning experiences that provide opportunities for group dynamics as well as activities to challenge students' abilities in critical and creative thinking. Includes: story summary, about the author, preparing to read, cooperative-learning activities, vocabulary skills, chapter-by-chapter critical thinking questions, spotlight literary skills, creative thinking activities, glossary of literary terms, and post-reading activities.
Saskia's Journey
Theresa Breslin - 2004
It's a chance to rediscover her lifelong love of the sea - and to forget, if only for a few weeks, the boring career her parents have mapped out for her.Swept immediately into the rhythm of life in a fishing community, Saskia slowly begins to realize how little she really knows about her roots. Somehow, she needs to understand the past if she is to find the direction she needs for her future - a future that may or may not include her new friend Ben.Just as the sea gives up its bounty, so too her great-aunt must reveal the secrets of the past - the terrible toll of lives lost, and the very personal tragedy that left Alessandra herself so isolated.Only then can Saskia break free . . .
Vamps
Nancy A. Collins - 2008
She wants to look beautiful for eternity and party till the sun comes up with her gorgeous boyfriend, Jules. And she doesn't want any New Blood upstarts standing in her way.Enter Cally Monture, an unexpected threat from a trash zip code. When their first meeting leads to tragic results, Lilith is hungry for revenge.
Flipped Suite (from Flipped): Piano Solo, Sheet
Marc Shaiman - 2010
From the movie Flipped, a delightful piano solo arrangement by renowned composer Marc Shaiman.
Zoe and Chloe: On the Prowl
Sue Limb - 2007
Zoe yearns hopelessly for glamorous Oliver Wyatt: Chloe gets swept off her feet by dangerous Beast Hawkins. More realistically, they also advertise for young men to help with an "exciting project". Zoe, everybody's minder, also has to help her older sister Tam out of a serious fix. Zoe's struggles to rescue Chloe and Tam have to be scheduled alongside some excruciating interviews with various boys who have replied to their ad. Alas, the boys who have applied bring a heap of problems with them... Zoe and Chloe are at their wits' end, when suddenly, out of left field, an amazing solution appears. The experience is mind-blowingly liberating.
Let the Snog Fest Begin!: Georgia Nicolson's Guide to Life and Luuurve
Louise Rennison - 2007
Georgia gives her top tips on how to look cool and how NOT to behave if you want to hang on to your Sex God.