A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story

A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story

The New York Times bestseller A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours’ walk from her home: she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the "lost boys" of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a safe place to stay. Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a survivor, and his story goes on to intersect with Nya’s in an astonishing and moving way.

  • ASIN: 0547577311
  • ISBN: 0547577311
  • Brand: Houghton Mifflin
  • Manufacturer: HMH Books for Young Readers

Story Thieves

Story Thieves

This “clever opener likely to leave readers breathless both with laughter and anticipation” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) is the first in the New York Times bestselling series from the author of the Half Upon a Time trilogy.Life is boring when you live in the real world, instead of starring in your own book series. Owen knows that better than anyone, what with the real world’s homework and chores. But everything changes the day Owen sees the impossible happen—his classmate Bethany climb out of a book in the library. It turns out Bethany’s half-fictional and has been searching every book she can find for her missing father, a fictional character. Bethany can’t let anyone else learn her secret, so Owen makes her a deal: All she has to do is take him into a book in Owen’s favorite Kiel Gnomenfoot series, and he’ll never say a word. Besides, visiting the book might help Bethany find her father… …Or it might just destroy the Kiel Gnomenfoot series, reveal Bethany’s secret to the entire world, and force Owen to live out Kiel Gnomenfoot’s final (very final) adventure.

  • ASIN: 1481409204
  • ISBN: 1481409204
  • Brand: Aladdin Paperbacks
  • Manufacturer: Aladdin

Out of My Mind

Out of My Mind

Over 1.5 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller Out of My Mind and discovered the brilliant mind of Melody Brooks. Out of My Mind spent two years on the New York Times bestseller list! “If there’s one book teens and parents (and everyone else) should read this year, Out of My Mind should be it.” —Denver Post “A gutsy, candid, and compelling story. It speaks volumes.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “Unflinching and realistic.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Uplifting…This moving novel will makes activists of us all.” —Booklist (starred review) From multiple award-winning author Sharon Draper comes a story that will forever change how we all look at anyone with a disability, perfect for fans of RJ Palacio’s Wonder.Eleven-year-old Melody is not like most people. She can’t walk. She can’t talk. She can’t write. All because she has cerebral palsy. But she also has a photographic memory; she can remember every detail of everything she has ever experienced. She’s the smartest kid in her whole school, but NO ONE knows it. Most people—her teachers, her doctors, her classmates—dismiss her as mentally challenged because she can’t tell them otherwise. But Melody refuses to be defined by her disability. And she’s determined to let everyone know it…somehow.

  • ASIN: 1416971718
  • ISBN: 1416971718
  • Brand: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
  • Manufacturer: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

The House Called Mbabati: A Novel Out of Africa

The House Called Mbabati: A Novel Out of Africa

This is Samantha Ford's long awaited 2nd novel The House Called Mbabati another story out of Africa.The Mother Superior crossed herself quickly. “May God forgive them both,” she murmured as she locked the diary and faded letters in the drawer.Deep in the heart of the East African bush stands a deserted mansion. Boarded up, on the top floor, is a magnificent Steinway Concert Grand, shrouded in decades of dust.In an antique shop in London, an elderly nun recognises an old photograph of the mansion; she knows it well – it is called Mbabati.Seven thousand miles away in Cape Town a woman lies dying, she whispers one final word to journalist Alex Patterson – Mbabati.Sensing a good story, and intrigued with what he has discovered about the dead woman’s past, Alex heads for East Africa in search of the old abandoned house.He is totally unprepared for what he discovers there; the hidden home of a once famous classical pianist whose career came to a shattering end; a grave with a blank headstone and an old retainer called Luke, who is the only person left alive who knows the truth about two sisters who disappeared without trace more than twenty years earlier.Alex unravels a story which has fascinated the media and the police for decades. A twisting tale of love, passion, betrayal and murder; and the unbreakable bond between two extraordinary sisters who were prepared to sacrifice everything to hide the truth.Mbabati is set against the magnificent and enduring landscape of the African bush – where nothing is ever quite as it seems.Samantha's first novel The Zanzibar Affair was a very well received and highly acclaimed debut novel which used Africa as a backdrop to her story telling. Once again she has drawn on her knowledge and experiences of Africa, its culture and the lives of the rich and privileged to weave an even more tangled web of mystery, intrigue and suspense in this; her second superb novel.“The House Called Mbabati is skilfully written and layered wit... [Read More]

  • ASIN: B01G5HN2QU

Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life

Code 7: Cracking the Code for an Epic Life

Age Level: 6 and up | Grade Level: 1 and upGuided Reading Level: H-M | Lexile® Measure: 500L - 600LKid-Tested, Parent and Teacher Approved.2018 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient - Children's Anthologies2018 Royal Dragonfly Award Winner - Children's Chapter Book2018 Wishing Shelf Award Winner - Children's Chapter Book"Code 7 engages kids through entertaining stories that reveal important insights about character, integrity, and social responsibility. This book is an inspiration to children who wish to pursue their passions and bring original ideas into the world." - Adam Grant, NYTBS New York Times bestselling authorLife at Flint Hill Elementary School may seem normal, but seven friends find themselves on a path to crack the code for an epic life. Whether they're chasing their dreams on stage, searching for an elusive monster fish, or running a makeshift business out of a tree house, can these heroes find a way to work together to change their community?Features diverse girl and boy characters with seven short stories that culminate in a clever twistDesigned to be read independently for kids age 8-10 (3rd, 4th and 5th grade)Great as a bedtime read-together for kids age 6-8 who are ready to tackle chapter books (1st, 2nd and 3rd grade) Great for children who are are growing out of picture books and enjoy series books and chapter books with occasional illustrations Makes a wonderful casual gift or birthday gift for anyone looking for meaningful reading that is not related to video games, TV shows, or moviesBest for kids who ...adore realistic fiction books told with humor and tall-tale flairenjoy stories about friendship, family, and school life can identify with characters who love animals like dogs, cats, and cute baby chicks; enjoy singing, drawing, acting, playing sports, the great outdoors, and even running makeshift businesses on the side!can relate to situations like wanting something really badly, but not being able to get it; feeling overshadowed or bullie... [Read More]

  • ASIN: 1940556007
  • ISBN: 1940556007
  • Brand: Candy Wrapper Inc
  • Manufacturer: Candy Wrapper Inc.

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  • ASIN: B0042JSMXC
  • Manufacturer: HMH Books for Young Readers

The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue (True Rescue Series)

The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue (True Rescue Series)

This adaptation for young readers of The Finest Hours: The True Story of the US Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman tells the story of the shipwreck of two oil tankers and the harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30 stranded sailors. Now a major motion picture from Disney, starring Chris Pine and Casey Affleck.On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half. With the storm in full force and waves up to 70 feet high, four coast guardsmen headed out to sea in a tiny lifeboat to come to the rescue. They were the only hope for the stranded sailors. Despite incredible obstacles, these brave men risked their lives, remembering the unofficial Coast Guard motto: You have to go out, but you do not have to come back. This is a fast-paced, uplifting story that puts young readers in the middle of the action. It's a gripping true tale of heroism and survival in the face of the elements.

  • ASIN: 1250044235
  • ISBN: 1250044235
  • Brand: Tougias Michael J
  • Manufacturer: Square Fish

6th Grade Nickname Game, The

6th Grade Nickname Game, The

Best friends Jeff and Wiley are nickname addicts. It's only when a spunky red-haired environmentalist named Cassandra enters their lives that they begin to doubt their nicknaming prowess. No name seems to say it all. On top of everything, some of the nicknames that Jeff and Wiley have invented are backfiring on them. Will the nicknamers be able to get it together before it's too late?

  • ASIN: B071J4KHDQ
  • Manufacturer: Disney Hyperion

Epic Zero Series: Books 1-3: Epic Zero Collection

Epic Zero Series: Books 1-3: Epic Zero Collection

Growing up in a superhero family is cool, unless you're powerless... **Gold Medal Winner - Readers' Favorite Book Awards** Note: The paperback edition collects books 1-3 in a single volume and is not a boxed set.All Elliott Harkness wants is to be a superhero. His parents are superheroes. His older sister is a superhero. Heck, even his dog is a superhero. But Elliott has a problem--he's a "Zero"--which is super-speak for powerless! So, while his family is off fighting crime, Elliott is stuck muddling through middle school. But when danger strikes and Elliott is Earth's last hope, will he find the power to be the epic hero he's always wanted to be--or will he always be just an Epic Zero? Follow Elliott's hilarious journey to fit in with his family, save the world, and make it home for dinner. For a limited time, get all 3 books for the price of 2 in one Epic 500+ page volume! The Epic Zero Series Collection includes: - Epic Zero: Tales of a Not-So-Super 6th Grader (Book 1) - Epic Zero 2: Tales of a Pathetic Power Failure (Book 2) - Epic Zero 3: Tales of a Super Lame Last Hope (Book 3) Epic Zero is the laugh-out-loud, action-packed series that will entertain kids, middle school students, and adults. The Epic Zero Collection includes 48 illustrated character profiles and a full glossary of superpowers. **Over 700 five-star series reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.** What readers are saying: "Truly laugh-out-loud funny." "My kids and I could not put this book down!" "From beginning to end it had me guessing." "You'll be rooting for the hero from page one." "Extremely entertaining. Ullman has created a richly detailed world." "It's like Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets The Incredibles.""Any time my kids beg me to keep reading, I know it's a good book." "Holy moly, Batman! Move over! This book is a winner." Click "Buy Now" to get the Epic Zero Collection today!

  • ASIN: 0998412902
  • ISBN: 0998412902
  • Manufacturer: But That's Another Story ... Press

Singapore Math - Challenge Workbook for 4th, 5th, 6th Grade Math, Paperback, Ages 9-12 with Answer Key

Singapore Math - Challenge Workbook for 4th, 5th, 6th Grade Math, Paperback, Ages 9-12 with Answer Key

GRADE 4–6/AGES 9–12: Provides students with skill-building practice based on the leading math program in the world, Singapore Math. INCLUDES: Multiple problem-solving methods to build skill and boost creativity; an answer key with worked out solutions that help students see how to work the problems. WHY SINGAPORE MATH: The math curriculum in Singapore has been recognized worldwide for its excellence in producing students highly skilled in mathematics. This series includes the practice needed to provide students with a strong mathematical foundation for ongoing success. NOT OVERWHELMING: Features one problem per page and step-by-step solutions in the answer key. HOMESCHOOL FRIENDLY: Perfect as a supplement to classroom work or as a homeschool resource, this series will boost confidence in problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

  • UPC: 044222228804
  • ASIN: 1623990742
  • ISBN: 1623990742
  • Brand: Carson-Dellosa
  • Size: 8 3/8"L x 10 7/8"W x 5/8"H
  • Manufacturer: Frank Schaffer Publications