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Collusion (Parker Crime #2)
By De'Nesha Diamond. 2018
In D.C.’s cutthroat political arena, revenge is the ultimate nuclear option . . . Framed for a high-profile murder, Abrianna…
Parker finds herself hurtling down a conspiracy rabbit hole in a desperate attempt to clear her name. Her only way out is to go after the most powerful man in the country. But the powers that be play dirty—and expose her billionaire adoptive father, Cargill Parker, and his criminal activity. With charges of collusion swirling on Capitol Hill, police and Federal agencies force Abrianna off the grid. But she’s not alone. By her side is ex-con turned private investigator Kadir Kahlifa, a man as seductive as he is dangerous. While battling a fiery passion, they team up with their band of street rebels and digital revolutionaries to burn through deception and spin to uncover the truth before it costs more innocent lives—mainly their own.The Snowy Day
By Ezra Jack Keats. 1962
No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than The Snowy Day. Universal…
in its appeal, the story has become a favorite of millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. Images and image descriptions available.A Nation of Amor
By Christopher Mcconnell. 1993
In the West Town area of Chicago, pushed from neighborhood to neighborhood to the burned-out back end of the city,…
the Puerto Rican Latin Kings gang reigns supreme. Begun in the 1960s by the three brothers of the Matos family, Angel, Bobo, and Reynaldo, the original Latin Kings protected Puerto Rican families from other gangs. Since then, Bobo was elected a city councilman, Reynaldo did time for his involvement with a radical political group, and Angel was shot dead during a race riot. As in royalty, Latin King leadership passed on to Angel's eldest son Flaco.The Young and the Ruthless
By Victoria Rowell. 2013
New York Times bestselling author and beloved actress Victoria Rowell delivers another hilarious and shocking send-up of the soap opera…
world, featuring Calysta Jeffries, the unstoppable diva of daytime drama.As we learned from Victoria Rowell's smash hit Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva, no one gets in the way of leading lady Calysta Jeffries. Now, after a brief stint in drug rehab, Calysta is back on the set and ready for action as she resumes her role as the star of The Rich and the Ruthless. But not everyone in the cast and crew is happy to have the diva back. As soon as she wraps her first return episode, some of her fellow colleagues and cast members are conspiring, once again, to sabotage her career. She's already survived amnesia, an alien abduction, and death three times over--but all that and a real-life alcohol abuse problem couldn't keep Calysta down. So her enemies come up with the nastiest plan ever devised. They invite Calysta's beautiful daughter Ivy to audition for The Rich and the Ruthless and offer her a role alongside her very competitive mother, turning Calysta's whole world upside down. Ripped from the headlines of TMZ and packed with behind-the-scenes secrets, Victoria Rowell's latest soap opera drama crackles with salacious details and over-the-top, hot and heavy hijinks. You won't be able to put it down.Welcome to Goon Holler
By Christian Jacobs, Parker Jacobs. 2014
The first book in a new, vibrantly hip illustrated series from the creators of Yo Gabba Gabba!Features Read-Aloud/Read-to-Me functionality where…
available.Tooba, a shy and unassuming bigfoot, stumbles through a waterfall into Goon Holler, a new and exciting world. There, he meets a feisty little gal named Dosie. She teaches him it's fun to meet new people and try new things--especially when the people are goons and the things are delicious, steaming-hot pancakes!Crystal Clear
By Beverly Jenkins. 2017
From Lifetime Career Achievement Rita Award winner, USA Today bestseller, and NAACP Image Award Nominee, a story from Beverly Jenkins’s…
acclaimed Blessings Series…This novella—taking place after A Wish and a Prayer and before Heart of Gold —shares the inside story of fan-favorite, Crystal Chambers Brown’s adventures as a runaway. A safe, stable life should be the everything that teenaged Crystal ever wanted; but though she knows she should count her blessings, part of her wants to scream at all the rules! She loves her new life and family…but she misses her friends and being free.People say you can never go back home, but Crystal thinks they’re wrong, and heads back to Dallas, to see what she left behind. But on the way, Crystal learns some home truths about the real meaning of home. Sometimes a journey backwards moves you forward…*Includes a new bonus short story, Transformation.*Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
By James Weldon Johnson. 2012
James Weldon Johnson's landmark novel is an emotionally gripping and poignant look into race relations. The protagonist, a half-white, half-black…
man of very light complexion, known only as an ex-colored man, makes a choice between his heritage, and the art that he loves and the ability to escape the inherent racism that he faces, by passing as a white. Because of his knowledge of both cultures he is able to give us startling revelations into both cultures.The Boston Castrato
By Colin W. Sargent. 2016
Raffi left more than Rome behind. Snipped by a bishop as a boy, he is bundled off to America when…
the Church takes shame. Forbidden to use his voice, he explores other gifts that steal him into the society of Boston's gangsters, necromancers, and the wild crew surrounding the poet Amy Lowell as he searches for a genuine love song. From high poetry to low skulduggery, the city builds and takes shape around him. Raffi enters the hardest quest of all - the search for a genuine love song. What E. L Doctorow's Ragtime did for New York, The Boston Castrato does for 1920s Boston. 'In exuberant and yet precise prose, Colin Sargent conjures a sweeping tale of love, murder, and revenge'. - Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train.Westminster Abby
By Micol Ostow. 2005
Abby has always considered herself to be a little vanilla—sweet,plain, but not very exciting. So when she finds herself flying…
across the ocean to London, trying to forget her problems with her cheating ex-boyfriend and her overprotective parents, she figures her semester abroad is her chance to become one big hot fudge sundae. And she isn't disappointed. London boasts a plethora of funky pubs and shops, drivers on the wrong side of the street, French fries called chips, and a very charming Brit named Ian. As Abby moves closer to the vision of her wild child self, she realizes that sometimes leaving what you know best actually brings you closer to what you best know—yourself. This S. A. S. S. (Students Across the Seven Seas) novel is one of the first two in our new study abroad fiction series. Teen girls will latch onto these books as they're enmeshed in the lives of characters just like themselves, who are experiencing new cultures, new friendships, and new worlds through study abroad! .Forged By Fire (Hazelwood High #2)
By Sharon M. Draper. 1997
When Gerald was a child he was fascinated by fire. But fire is dangerous and powerful, and tragedy strikes. His…
substance-addicted mother is taken from him. Then he loses the loving generosity of a favorite aunt. A brutal stepfather with a flaming temper and an evil secret makes his life miserable. The one bright light in Gerald's life is his little half sister, Angel, whom he struggles to protect from her father, Jordan Sparks, who abuses her, and from their mother, whose irresponsible behavior forces Gerald to work hard to keep the family together. As a teenager, Gerald finds success as a member of the Hazelwood Tigers basketball team, while Angel develops her talents as a dancer. Trouble still haunts them, however, and Gerald learns, painfully, that young friends can die and old enemies must be faced. In the end he must stand up to his stepfather alone in a blazing confrontation. Sharon M. Draper has interwoven characters and events from her previous novel, Tears of a Tiger, in this unflinchingly realistic portrayal of poverty and child abuse. It is an inspiring story of a young man who rises above the tragic circumstances of his life by drawing on the love and strength of family and friends.Winner of the Coretta Scott King MedalThe House Behind The Cedars
By Charles W. Chesnutt.
The Honey Thief
By Najaf Mazari. 2011
This enchanting novel of interwoven legends burns with both gentle intelligence and human warmth This extraordinary book, derived from the…
long oral tradition of storytelling in Afghanistan, presents a mesmerizing portrait of a people who triumph with intelligence and humor over the oppressions of political dictators and an unforgiving landscape. A musician conjures stones to rise in the air and teaches his art to a mute child. Master Poisoner, Ghoroob of Mashad, has so perfected his craft that it is considered an honor to die from his meals. These are stories of magic and wonder in which ordinary people endure astonishing extremes in a world of bloodshed and brotherhood, miracles and catastrophes. With lyrical wit and profound simplicity, The Honey Thief reveals an Afghanistan of greater richness and humanity than is conveyed in newspaper headlines; an Afghanistan not of failure and despair, but of resilience and fulfillment. .Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales
By Patrick Yee, Shelley Fu. 2008
Everyone is interested in China these days, and that includes kids. Tuttle Publishing's Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales is a…
wonderful collection of seven classic Chinese stories that make for great reading adventures. From the stories of Pan Gu and Nu Wo, creators of the world, to Bai Su-Tzin, a snake who took on human form and found true love, this mesmerizing book includes myths of creation, mortality and love.More than just a storybook, Treasury of Chinese Folk Tales also explores the historical impact and roots of each tale, inviting you and the children you love to fully enjoy the many layers of meaning contained within them. The included pronunciation guide as well as information for further reading makes this a perfect tool for educators, librarians and parents.Penelope's Experiences in Scotland
By Kate Douglas Wiggin.
Forgiven
By Janet Fox. 2011
Kula Baker never expected to find herself on the streets of San Francisco, alone but for a letter of introduction.…
Though she has come to the city to save her father from a cruel fate, Kula soon finds herself swept up in a world of art and elegance - a world she hardly dared dream of back in Montana, where she was no more than the daughter of an outlaw. And then there is the handsome David Wong, whose smiling eyes and soft-spoken manner have an uncanny way of breaking through Kula's carefully crafted reserve. Yet when disaster strikes and the wreckage threatens all she holds dear, Kula realizes that only by unlocking her heart can she begin to carve a new future for herself.Up Over Down Under
By Noah, Ostow, Micol Harlan. 2010
A super-special S. A. S. S. exchange novel offers romance in the land down under?and right here in the U.…
S. ?when two exchange students swap places! Eliza Ritter has high expectations for her semester in Melbourne, Australia. Sure, she?s participating in an environmental program, but really she hopes to spend her time meeting cute boys. So when she meets a hot surfer, she is thrilled! Aussie Billie Echols, on the other hand, actually does have an interest in the environmental program she?s signed up for in Washington, D. C. But the States are nothing like she expected, and soon Billie is caught in the middle of an unexpected controversy. Being an exchange student gets a whole new meaning in this first-ever SASS book of its kind. .Drawn
By Cecilia Gray. 2013
Absorbing... refreshing... a commendable YA novel with thriller, romance and coming-of-age elements in one neat package. --Kirkus Reviews4 Stars --San…
Francisco Book ReviewA wholly original tale of friendship and betrayal through the eyes--and lies--of one extraordinary girl.Sasha has a secret--she can make you spill your secret with nothing more than a question. Her strange gift makes her a burden to her foster family and a total freak of nature. Not that Sasha cares. Why should she when no one cares about her?Then the CIA knocks on her door. They want to give Sasha a new identity and drop her into a foreign country to infiltrate a ring of zealous graffiti terrorists. They want to give Sasha something to care about.To survive in a world where no one is who they seem, Sasha needs to make people trust her. But when that trust blossoms into love, Sasha is forced to choose between duty and friendship, between her mind and her heart... and whether to tell the truth or keep her secrets.* * *MORE PRAISE FOR DRAWNA strange, heart-wrenching new voice in the world of YA! --A Thousand Million WordsThis story is heartbreakingly good. --To Each Their Own ReviewsSpies, secret powers, foreign cities, and graffiti artists--this story is full of intrigue, suspense, romance and angst; a perfect fit for teens who love drama! --Becca Finnigan, GoodreadsI blew through it in one sitting--loved it. --Ashleigh Rousselle, Goodreads and Barnes and Noble BooksellerFilled with witty dialogue, lovable characters and a dash of romance, DRAWN is a truly refreshing and unique read. --Tweens Read Too and Reality LapseWords canNOT express how much I LOVED this book!! --Head in the CloudsI loved this story. A real treat... --Holly Andrews, GoodreadsDecision Time
By Earl Sewell. 2009
After a chaotic few months, Keysha's life is looking up-and so is her love life. She's scored the lead in…
the school play, and her tried-and-true boyfriend, Wesley, has moved back home. Perfect, right? Except that a backstabbing rival is scheming to get her role, and rehearsals leave zero time for Wesley in Keysha's already overbooked schedule. But while Keysha is busy with the play, Lori-the girl Wesley risked his life to save from a jealous ex-is busy trying to show Wesley just how grateful she can be. And with junior prom on the horizon and Keysha's hot leading man making his interest known, the one relationship that Keysha thought she could count on is looking shakier by the dayhellip;.Paradise Dreams
By J. Hale Turner. 2015
After a tumultuous marriage, Melanie Harris returns to the United States to care for her aging parents and maintain her…
writing career. During a visit to New York City, she is robbed and attacked. Just as Melanie thinks her worst fear is about to be realized, a handsome stranger steps in to rescue her. As owner of the fabulous White Sands Villas in Ocho Rios, Kendall Myers spends life focusing on his business, his precocious eleven-year-old daughter, and his doting Aunt Beth. On a business trip to New York City, he rescues a beautiful woman from a robbery, but before he can learn her name, she runs away, puzzling both Kendall and the police. But it's something about that wounded woman that Kendall can't seem to let go. When he finally tracks her down, will she open the door to her secrets, and let love in? Paradise Dreams offers readers an inside view of two people who learn that it takes endurance, patience and forgiveness to regain faith in opening one's heart to love.Freedom Stone
By Jeffrey Kluger. 2011
Lillie's papa believed in freedom-for him, his family, and all the slaves on the Greenfog plantation. So when the Confederate…
Army promised freedom to the family of every slave who served in the Civil War-whether they came home or not-Lillie's papa decided he had to take the chance. But when Lillie's family got the news that her papa was killed, they weren't freed. The army claimed that Lillie's papa was a thief. Lillie knew that couldn't be true! Even worse, the master started making plans to sell off Lillie's little brother, Plato. With the help of an old slave, Bett, who bakes bread that bends time, Lillie travels to the battle during which her father died to find out the true story. Using a little magic of her own, Lillie rights a few wrongs and buys her family their freedom. This is a beautiful tale filled with magic and hope and love. .