Girl Child

The irrepressible Jacky Faber, condemned for life to the English penal colony in Australia for crimes against the Crown, has once again wriggled out of the grasp of British authorities. Back on her flagship, the Lorelei Lee, she eagerly heads back to England in the company of friends and her beloved Jaimy Fletcher.But when the voyage is waylaid by pirates, storms, and her own impetuous nature, Jacky is cast into a world of danger that extends from the South China Sea to the equally treacherous waters of London politics.

Who could resist living for a year with a raccoon who is just about your best friend? In this delightful memoir, Sterling North recalls his year with Rascal--a very mischievous and resourceful raccoon. Sterling, a boy of 11, watches in amazement as this baby raccoon, barely the size of...

Phoebe and Marigold decide to investigate a powerful storm that is wreaking havoc with the electricity in their town. The adults think it’s just winter weather, but Phoebe and Marigold soon discover that all is not what it seems to be, and that the storm may have a magical cause. To solve the case, they team up with Max, who is desperate for the electricity to return so he can play video games, and frenemy Dakota, who is aided by her goblin minions. Together, they must get to the bottom of the mystery and save the town from the magic storm.

This heart-wrenching novel in verse describes the life of a poor girl surviving the Irish Land War and the everyday challenges she experiences.

Three new girls share an incredible secret—they can transform into powerful Sea Dragons when they travel to the Magic Forest! They must work together to banish the evil Fire Queen, once and for all. Sofia the Lagoon Dragon must find the missing narwhal leader before it's too late. Otherwise the Magic Kingdom's seas will disappear forever!

The Storm Dragons are being called back to the Magic Forest for one last adventure. Zora and her cousins, Mina and Hana, have to protect the forest from the Chaos Queen's reign. The harmony of the forest and its snowstorms depend on the bravery of the girls. Can they find a way to beat the Chaos Queen at her own game, once and for all?

Brought to you by Puffin. Sarah Jane doesn't know who she is any more. She's applied for a job as a secretary at a run-of-the-mill office, with just one other co-worker. He’s nice enough. A little strange, a little charming, clearly an innovator. For a snappy dresser, though (Sarah loves the...

Eliza was left as a small baby at the workhouse in Whitechapel, wrapped in her mother’s shawl, which is all she has of the mother she never knew. At 11 years old, she has survived sickness, near starvation and harsh beatings. Master Simpkins and his cruel daughter rule the workhouse with a rod of iron, but when Romany boy Joe arrives at the workhouse, his spirit and courage give Eliza hope. When she is sold into service, Eliza is relieved to be out of the workhouse and hopes her fortunes are changing for the better, but cruelty and unkindness are everywhere....

A house full of paintings, a missing sister, and a family secret send a boy and his cousin into a world where art is the key in this fantasy adventure perfect for fans of The Wingfeather Saga and Pages & Co. “A delightful adventure, excellent for reading aloud. This book will make you want to...

Travel through time with National Book Award Finalist Kekla Magoon in a page-turning fantasy adventure about family secrets and finding the courage to plot your own life story. Since Grandpa died, Dally’s days are dull and restricted. She’s eleven and a half years old, and her exacting...

This companion story to His Dark Materials is a chilling Gothic tale with a revealing glimpse of the iconic Mrs. Coulter--one of Philip Pullman's most enigmatic characters. In this darkly delicious tale, internationally acclaimed author Philip Pullman invites listeners to meet the mysterious...

Students at a whimsical school for children of busy parents learn silly lessons about manners, friendship, and going far in life, in book two of the series that’s tailor-made for a new generation of Mary Poppins fans Great Rapscott School for the Daughters of Busy Parents is not your typical...

Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam of Haywood is the most promising Paladin trainee in the kingdom of Thule. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the 17th duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she'll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has never held much interest in playing damsel in distress, and so she rescues herself from a lifetime of boredom and matrimonial drudgery.

L'idée du siècle de mes parents ? M'interdire d'avoir accès aux réseaux sociaux à mes 12 ans ! GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRésultat : #trahison # injustice! Moi, Luna #DRAMAQUEEN ! Je n'ai pas dit mon dernier mot ! Entre deux descentes en planche à neige, j'établis mon plan #machiavélique pour détourner la décision #TROPPASJUSTE de mes dinosaures de parents! Je suis miss incomprise !!! En espérant que mon plan restera secret...

The New York Times bestselling author of Big Girl Panties puts a modern twist on My Fair Lady in this funny, romantic confection in which a canny young woman makes over her awkward millionaire client . . . with some hot, sexy, and surprising results. Suffocating in a dead-end marriage...

Perfect for readers of Song for a Whale and Counting by 7s, a neurodivergent girl campaigns for a memorial when she learns that her small Scottish town used to burn witches simply because they were different. "A must-read for students and adults alike." -School Library Journal, Starred Review ...

After spending the summer at home in Connecticut, Emmy is eager to return to her friends at Wellsworth. Before she leaves, she receives a key to a safety-deposit box and a letter from her father, telling her to hide the surviving relics and to trust no one. When she returns to school, she realizes her best friend, Lola, is being framed by the Order for a crime she didn't commit. Jonas informs Emmy if she gives up her father, he'll set things right. It all comes to a head at an exhibit on Medieval manuscripts at the British Library. Will Emmy be able to stop them once and for all?

Maisie loves pitching for her softball team in Arizona, so she’s crushed when she has to move to Minnesota to live with her dad. Upset about the move and her parents’ divorce, Maisie isn’t thrilled when her dad asks her to join his curling team. She thinks it’s a strange sport. But as she learns more about curling—and how much her dad loves it—she begins to have a change of heart. But when its crunch time for the team, will Maisie be able to take charge and lead?

Twelve-year-old cousins Phoebe, Hillary, Neeve, and Kate are spending the summer at their grandmother's beach house. They have heard stories about the Callahan-Bicket family rivalry. Now it's up to them to prove that the Callahans are the best family on the island! Fans of the American Girl books will love these spunky girls.

Toute vérité n'est pas bonne à dire. Divulguer un secret est source de regret. Ce qu'on ignore ne fait pas de mal. Vraiment ? Qu'est-ce que j'étais bien à Cuba ! Je m'ennuie déjà de sa douce quiétude, alors que mon retour au pays est parsemé de remous avec une nouvelle coloc, des funérailles et quelques soucis au journal étudiant. Heureusement, Tom et moi vivons le parfait bonheur. Mais au moment où je m'y attends le moins, une photo apparaît dans nos vies comme un volcan sur le point d'exploser.