Family Reader

What you see isn't always what you get in this funny and heart-wrenching story about two girls from different crowds who find common ground, by National Book Award finalist Julie Anne Peters. Antonia is a "nerd," and Jazz is a "punk." Antonia belongs to the math club; Jazz hangs out at the...

"A winning new book about losing." --Chris Grabenstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author Modern Family meets The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl in this humorous and heartfelt story about a boy desperately trying to break a world record and ultimately discovering what winning really means...

Dive into the universe of learning and adventure with "Fun with Astrophysics: Storytelling for the Whole Family," an enthralling book that blends imaginative storytelling with the intriguing world of astrophysics. Crafted by an experienced chemical engineer with a PhD, this book is a bridge connecting the complex realm of astrophysics with the eager curiosity of children.

This joyful and heartfelt sequel to the NAACP Image Award-winning Cookies & Milk is a story of fame, self-confidence, and second chances, based on author Shawn Amos’s memories of growing up the son of Wally “Famous” Amos. After the overnight mega success of his dad's cookie store...

A heartbreaking yet hopeful novel about one girl’s journey through grief and the family, first love, and shocking truths she finds on the other side—perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Every Last Word. All her life, it’s just been sixteen-year-old Skylar and her rockstar dad against the...

A new collection of short stories examining the extraordinary shades of ordinary life, from the prize-winning fiction writer Richard Bausch (“A master of the short story" —The New York Times Book Review) In these twelve new stories, Richard Bausch explores the passions of men and women...

The third audiobook in the gripping and heartwarming new Jubilee Lake series, from multi-million-copy bestselling author Anna Jacobs *Available to pre-order now!* Readers love Anna Jacobs! 'Amazing' - 5 STARS 'Thank you, Anna, for the pleasure you give in all your books' - 5 STARS 'Another...

Things are going just swimmingly for EllRay. He's finally getting along with most of the kids at school. He's even getting along with his family. But then everything comes screeching to a halt when his younger sister accidently overfeeds the classroom goldfish EllRay was supposed to be taking care of over Spring vacation. What is EllRay going to tell his teacher and the kids in his third-grade class? Fortunately, most of them are sympathetic. But not bossy Cynthia.

A family gathering, but not everyone who sits down to dinner will survive it. Poisonous lies, family secrets, addiction and revenge - always a dish best served cold - are all on the menu. For readers of Sally Hepworth, Jo Dixon and Ali Lowe, this twisty domestic suspense holds you captive from...

Ein Verräter auf den geheimen Inseln! Lizard beschleicht ein schreckliches Gefühl. Wieso taucht ihr bester Freund Taiyo nicht zum Schwimmtraining neben der Mangroveninsel auf? Ein Anruf von ihrem Begleittier Ajax, einem Seeadler, beruhigt sie nicht wirklich. Taiyo wird in geheimer Mission gebraucht - es muss also etwas Schlimmes passiert sein. Erst als Lizard die Insel verlassen und zurück nach Hause rudern will, bemerkt sie Tausende von Termiten, die um sie herumkrabbeln. Und die scheinen einen finsteren Plan auszuhecken.

Starke Heldin und gerissene Gegner: Pirschkunde, Jagdtechnik und Kampfkunst - bei ihrer Ausbildung auf den Inseln der bösen Tiere muss Lizard superviel lernen. Doch zum ersten Mal im Leben hat sie richtige Freunde und fühlt sich zu Hause. Hier ist sie auch sicher vor dem weißen Tiger Raj, der sich an ihr rächen will. Aber dann erhält sie einen Anruf aus New Orleans. Ihre Schwester Esmeralda sei in Gefahr und nur Lizard könne sie jetzt noch retten. Außer sich vor Angst um Esmeralda flieht Lizard heimlich in der Nacht und setzt damit alles aufs Spiel.

Hinter den Mauern der Großstadt existiert eine zweite Welt: Im Schatten einer verlassenen Fabrik, tief unter der Stadt Detroit, verbirgt sich ein Ort von gefährlicher Schönheit: die Burg. Spionierende Salamander, kampferprobte Rehe und taffe Mädchen wie Lizzard finden hier ein traumhaftes Zuhause. Aber nur solange sie für den skrupellosen weißen Tiger und Herrscher der Burg von Nutzen sind...

In this personal account, former Vice President Mike Pence champions one of his most deeply held beliefs: faith makes a family, and family makes a life. When Mike Pence was a young politician, reporters used to ask him: “where do you see yourself in five, ten years?” Without fail, the former...

With the spectre of a Nazi invasion looming over Britain, three children are forced into an unlikely allyship in this gripping wartime tale from multi-award-winning author Tom Palmer. June 1940 – after the devastating defeat of the British forces at Dunkirk, the terrifying prospect of a Nazi...

A Tel Aviv shopkeeper visits his parents’ Polish birthplace in an attempt to come to terms with their complex legacy—and is completely unprepared for what he finds there. Yaakov Fine’s practical wife and daughters are baffled by his decision to leave his flourishing dress shop for a...

A fast-paced historical romance adventure, set on the mighty Murray River in the 1890s with a flawed but loveable heroine. 1890s, River Murray, Northern Victoria Georgina Calthorpe is unhappy living with her indifferent foster family the MacHenry's in their crumbling house on the banks of the...

An unexpected and unusual inheritance sets a young woman on the road to discover her mother's deepest secret. A charming and heartfelt rural romance perfect for readers of Rachael Johns and Karly Lane. When Lou Taylor inherits a quaint country cottage and a mobile library full of books from her...

Quintessence is an extraordinary story from Jess Redman about friendship, self-discovery, interconnectedness, and the inexplicable elements that make you you. Find the Elements. Grow the Light. Save the Starling. Three months ago, twelve-year-old Alma moved to the town of Four Points. Her panic...

When Timothy McDunn is accidentally left behind in the middle of Dinosaur World he has to rely on his wits, and the help of a baby duckbilled dinosaur, to escape the jaws of the most terrifying creature in the park!

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