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Written in rich, free-verse poems, this moving tale follows a young Vietnamese girl as she leaves her war-torn homeland for America in 1975. With Saigon about to fall to the communists, 10-year-old Hà, her mother, and brothers are forced to flee their beloved city and head to the United States. But living in a new country isn’t easy for Hà, and she finds adapting to its strange customs ever challenging.

When the Dickenson clan sits down for Thanksgiving dinner in 2016, it is the last holiday where their tight-knit family will ever be the same. Oldest brother Pete and his wife are expecting their first child. Youngest sibling Sophie is too busy running her restaurant. The Little Plum, to bother with any kind of social life. And middle child Charlie’s happy, uncomplicated life as a midwestern science professor is upended when his wife Annette is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Knowing this will be her last Thanksgiving, Annette asks Sophie to look after Charlie after she’s gone.

What's worse, betraying your best friend, or losing your home? Poppy Parker is between a rock and a hard spot. Her new life with Detective Trey Brannigan and his mom is going great until a shy, lonely neighbor girl crashes her bicycle right outside their front yard. As the girls develop a friendship, Poppy is stunned to learn that Presley is harboring a dangerous secret that could cost an innocent life if revealed. Fighting her instinct to confide in Trey, Poppy nervously promises to keep quiet. But as more details emerge, she's soon facing an impossible choice--expose the secret at the ...

This is the story of women who fought during WWI, but not as nurses or ambulance drivers. In 1917 sixteen-year-old Jean McLain is working as a post-office assistant in England. But when she wins a national Morse code competition, the British army makes a request Jean cannot refuse – to take a...

Nikki Maxwell is torn between two incredible parties in this second installment of the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series! Recipe for disaster: 4 parties. Add 2 friends and 1 crush. Divide by 1 mean girl out to RUIN Nikki. Mix well, put fingers over eyes, and CRINGE! Settled in at...

A road map to free your kids from the harms of digital technology and to recover the beauty, wonder, and true purpose of childhood—by a leading tech policy expert It’s no secret that addictive digital technologies like smartphones and social media apps are harming a generation of kids...

120 Famous Easy Piano Songs for Beginners is more than a songbook, it's a step-by-step piano course with lessons and music theory, based on famous tunes and simplified classical pieces. It's perfect for ages 11 and up, and for adults of any age, even without prior musical experience.

Meet Trudy, the clumsiest tooth fairy in the entire magical kingdom, who’s always just a wingbeat away from a giggle-worthy disaster! In The Tooth Fairy's Troubles, Trudy embarks on a laugh-out-loud quest to discover her true calling. Eager to improve her tooth fairy skills, she seeks wisdom from the fabulous Tooth Fairy Queen, Glimmerina. But instead of a smooth ride, Trudy finds herself caught in a whirlwind of magical blunders and side-splitting escapades! From mistaking a cat’s whisker for a tooth to accidentally turning fluffy pillows into pumpkins, Trudy’s wild adventures will ...

There’s never a dull moment with silly jokes just for kids! Forget being bored. That should never be a thing! Keep the fun and laughter going whether at home, on the go, or quite honestly…wherever! This book is overflowing with rounds of children friendly jokes!

A spine-tingling and heart-warming story about friendship and finding your special place in the world. Gus doesn't want to make friends. She also doesn't want to be intrigued by the cat-lady teacher at her new school, or the Riley's Comet project that she and her seaweed-eating science partner...

Six mysterious passengers and seven dark secrets. Who can be trusted? It's a dark and dangerous journey for the Cobb and Co night mail coach, but when his coach-driver father is injured, young Jem Donovan must take the reins. Surely a boy like Jem can't handle a team of four horses and guide the...

In the 80th anniversary year, Jackie French explores the dropping of the bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, which ended World War 2. 1942. Japan has bombed Sydney Harbour. Sixteen-year-old Ossie lies about his age to protect his country, even though it means abandoning his only...

El tío Manuel se despertó una mañana de mal humor, La alarma de su reloj lo molestó por el ruido abrumador. Gritó: “¡Cállate, reloj!” y agitó su puño fuertemente, Presionó el botón de APAGADO de forma insolente.

The new swimming instructor at Camp Lone Wolf, Nessie McFarland, is anything but normal. And when she's in her scuba gear, Nessie's skinny black body, long neck, and little head remind the kids of the great legend of Lock Ness. But Nessie can't really be a monster, could she?

This 2 book set includes the first 2 books of the Eddie and Freddy. Readers discover the origins of of how Eddie and Freddy became best friends. In book 1, join Eddie as he meets Freddy and rescues him from a deep hole the puppy falls into, in the prequel book, Eddie Meets Freddy. Book 2 of the series Good Morning Mommy! What’s For Breakfast? Continues the adventures of Eddie and Freddy as they explore the woods with David, the little boy who lives across the street who Eddie loves to spend time with. When David falls and sprains his ankle, Freddy must overcome his fear of being alone and...

There's a new guidance counselor at Bailey Elementary School and he's giving the kids the creeps. No one understands why his skin is so pale, why he hides from the sun, or why his skin is deathly cold to the touch. But Counselor Drake couldn't really be Count Dracula, could he?

🏈 Are you searching for the perfect gift for a sports-loving kid who’s always asking, “Did that really happen?” ✨ If you want to inspire a football-loving kid with real-life moments of grit, fun, and jaw-dropping plays, then this is the book for you. 📚 Discover the perfect way to combine real football history, unbelievable plays, and trivia kids love — all in one place. 👀 Picture your child discovering true stories of teamwork, creativity, and against-the-odds victories — and feeling inspired to dream big, just like their football heroes. ✍️ With years spent ...

The Bailey School kids find their imaginations running wild when yet another strange-looking individual joins the education staff, this time in the personage of bus driver Mr. Stone, who resembles the city library's sixth gargoyle.

In the heart of a distant and mystical forest, where the trees whisper secrets and the air is filled with a touch of magic, an unexpected rain begins to fall. This gentle shower sets the stage for an enchanting tale of friendship, adventure, and the wonders that happen when we open our hearts to others. Our story begins as the soft raindrops patter against the leaves, creating a serene melody that echoes throughout the forest. The magical forest seems to come alive, glowing with an ethereal light as each raindrop sparkles like a tiny diamond. The rain, though gentle, sends the forest's tiny...

The Tooth Fairy’s Troubles 3: Secrets Everywhere takes you on another hilarious, action-packed journey with Trudy, the clumsiest tooth fairy around! After the legendary Queen Glimmerina mysteriously leaves the kingdom, strange things start happening, and it's up to Trudy to figure out what's going on. Together with her mischievous sidekick Pippin and the ever-serious Beatrix, Trudy embarks on an adventure full of mysteries, secrets, and of course, trouble! Perfect for readers aged 7-15, this fun and fast-paced story is packed with humor, friendship, and plenty of magical twists. Will ...