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Bertie Ross has a few more deliveries to make for Sampson's store before the New Year's holiday. After a delivery at the Forbes' house, Dr. Forbes' daughters invite cold-looking Bertie in to get warm and ask why he isn't wearing mittens. Explaining that he lent them to his sickly brother William John, the sisters hatch a plan to provide a proper New Year's celebration with the Ross brothers and provide them with a little holiday warmth in the meantime.

Ida Mitchell, a third-year student at the Clifton Academy, is spending the holidays at her boarding-house, unable to go home because her siblings have the measles. Another Ida Mitchell, who is a second-year student at Clifton is also spending the holidays away from home. When a fruit cake intended for Ida is accidentally delivered to the other Ida, third-year Ida can't bring herself to break the truth to second-year Ida, for whom the cake has brightened an otherwise difficult time.

Prissy's Uncle Richard and her father haven't exchanged words in eight years since a property dispute created hard feelings. When Prissy overhears Uncle Richard saying he has to travel for work on New Years' day, she resolves to sneak into his house and cook him a proper holiday dinner. Uncle Richard returns early and catches Prissy in the act. Can Prissy's kind gesture be the beginning of a reconciliation between the brothers?

While out for a walk, two young men find themselves on Enderly Rd., known for its poor inhabitants and shabby dwellings. They meet a crying girl on her way home and stop her. Learning that the boys who promised to help decorate the schoolhouse for the examinations to be held on Christmas Eve were backing out, the two young men decide to help out the little girl.

Erin Craig "delivers" on a story about a new girl in town and the cute pizza delivery boy, Auriane Desombre captures our hearts with teens communicating through window signs, and Bill Konigsberg takes us along on daily walks with every step bringing us closer to love. There's flirting and romance from Rachael Lippincott, a tale of a determined girl with a mask-making business from Erin Hahn, and a music-inspired love connection from Sajni Patel. Brittney Morris turns enemies to lovers with the help of a balcony herb garden.

In a world gone wrong, heroes and villains are not always easy to distinguish and every individual has the ability to contribute something powerful. In this stunning collection of original and rediscovered stories of tragedy and hope, the stars are a diverse group of students, street kids, good girls, kidnappers, and child laborers pitted against their environments, their governments, differing cultures, and sometimes one another as they seek answers in their dystopian worlds.

Så ser man lige at de fanger Fanden dybt nede i en kulmine! Man ser trolde der flytter ind i et rækkehus, og man ser en dame der bliver sin egen hund. Man ser også at kærlighed bliver en forbrydelse, og at Døden får nok. Og der er mere at se.

Los cuerpos -como los afectos y los vínculos- se enlazan por un hilo: el juego. Múltiples escenarios, diferentes épocas y lugares dan vida a estos cuentos donde se juega a fondo y se pone la vida en riesgo. En estas historias, a veces realistas, otras fantásticas, los personajes ponen el cuerpo verdaderamente, y los resultados pueden ser dramáticos.

Bestsellers. Award-winners. Superstars. This anthology has them all. With brilliantly entertaining short stories from beloved young adult authors Amie Kaufman, Melissa Keil, Will Kostakis, Ellie Marney, Jaclyn Moriarty, Michael Pryor, Alice Pung, Gabrielle Tozer, Lili Wilkinson and Danielle Binks, this all-new collection will show the world exactly how much there is to love about Aussie YA.

Una notte in una città spenta, illuminata dai neon, che crea un paesaggio quasi surreale. Un uomo cammina tra le strade, invisibile e silenzioso, con un’apparenza ordinaria che cela un significato straordinario: è Dio. Non il Dio maestoso e onnipotente delle religioni, ma un “dio delle piccole cose,” legato ai desideri e ai bisogni insignificanti degli uomini, come trovare un oggetto smarrito o vivere piccole soddisfazioni. Attraverso questa figura, il racconto riflette sull’umanità e sulla sua indifferenza, meschinità e incapacità di cogliere il bello nei dettagli.

In a world of uncertainty and challenges, every young heart needs a spark—a moment of inspiration that lights the way forward. Spark: 20 Stories of Strength, Hope, and Change for Young Hearts is a collection of uplifting short stories designed to encourage and empower young adults to overcome obstacles, embrace their potential, and believe in themselves.

Mysterious Tales of Loss and Woe (& Other Jovial Stories): Twelve short stories that blend the bizarre and profound, meeting grumpy trolls, elusive ghosts, and cunning spies along the way. Follow characters who navigate real (and not-so-real) life situations where they must choose right from wrong, good or bad, and love over hate. Lilac & the Troll: Meet Lilac, a girl of eight, or ten, or twelve years old—she's not sure. She lives happily in the woods until she meets a Troll who introduces her to new ideas about herself.

En su primera colección de cuentos, Rainbow nos regala nueve historias de amor bellamente narradas. Una chica conoce a un chico acampando fuera de un cine. Mejores amigos discuten sobre los méritos de los bailes escolares. Un príncipe enamora a una troll. Una chica enamora a un chico imaginario. Y el mismísimo Simon Snow regresa para una aventura navideña. Este es un festín de personajes irresistibles, diálogos hilarantes y una narrativa espectacular. En resumen, todo aquello que se esperaría de un libro de Rainbow Rowell.

Los nueve textos reunidos en El problema de los tres cuerpos muestran la fuerza narrativa de su autora, quien fue distinguida con el Premio Nacional de Cuento Joven Comala 2016. En estas páginas, la fluidez de la prosa va de la mano con la aspereza de los temas, y la crudeza de las situaciones se alía con el sentido del humor.

Are you ready for a spine-tingling thrill ride? Step into the dark and eerie world of 13 chilling short horror stories from the infamous Nosleep forum on Reddit. From a haunting conversation with the dead, to a seemingly simple heist gone wrong, to a terrifying home invasion, and a father's costly mistake, these tales will keep you on the edge of your seat. But beware, once you start listening, there's no turning back. Don't miss out on this collection of creepypasta that will leave you sleeping with the lights on.

El universo de Ana, la de Tejas Verdes se expande en esta obra de L.M. Montgomery. Crónicas de Avonlea es una colección de historias encantadoras ambientadas en la pequeña comunidad de Avonlea, en la Isla del Príncipe Eduardo de Canadá. Estos entrañables relatos nos acercarán más a la vida Ana Shirley, pero sobre todo de sus vecinos. A través de las aventuras de sus queridos personajes, el libro captura la esencia de la vida en una comunidad rural de principios del siglo XX y los desafíos y alegrías de crecer y madurar en cualquier época.

The road to Sandy June's Legendary Frybread Drive-In slips through every rez and alongside every urban Native hangout. The menu offers a rotating feast, including traditional eats and tasty snacks. But Sandy June's serves up more than food: it hosts live music, movie nights, unexpected family reunions, love long lost, and love found again. That big green-and-gold neon sign beckons to teens of every tribal Nation, often when they need it most.

È una calda giornata d'estate."I Piccoli Sognatori" si danno appuntamento al lago. L'aria è carica di eccitazione, il sole splende alto, un vento fresco muove le foglie degli alberi e i passeri cinguettano che è un piacere star lì a sentirli.All'improvviso...La spensieratezza diventa panico. Un tuffo. E Lukyan non riemerge."Lukyan dove sei?". Urlano disperati.Spavento e terrore. Si guardano l'un l'altro. Occhi negli occhi.Senza dire una parola. Senza saper cosa fare. Yascha reagisce. Decide di lanciarsi. Gli altri si stringono in circolo, per farsi coraggio a vicenda. Scrutano l'acqua.

Los relatos de Lugares comunes visitan territorios conocidos: la timidez extrema, el amigo calavera, el amor no correspondido, la rumba de Cali… Pero , apelando a otro tipo de lugar común, el principal valor de este libro reside, no tanto en la extrañeza de las historias, sino en la fuerza del estilo. Andrés Rojas aborda estas historias desde puntos de vista insólitos, con voces cercanas a la oralidad caleña pero enriquecidas con la tradición universal del cuento.

We follow the incredible journey of Jane Sandis, a young woman who was uprooted from the comfort of her town, in this moving short story of resilience and hope.