I loved the chapter books but after reading this graphic novel I can't imagine it in any other format! Can't wait to read all the graphic novels!I loved the chapter books but after reading this graphic novel I can't imagine it in any other format! Can't wait to read all the graphic novels!...more
A very satisfying conclusion to the series! I hope we'll see a new series soon featuring the greatest school girl detectives!A very satisfying conclusion to the series! I hope we'll see a new series soon featuring the greatest school girl detectives!...more
Such a fun book! Short chapters tell the story of Leonardo da Vinci (and how he almost didn't create the Mona Lisa), the story of Lisa (and how she alSuch a fun book! Short chapters tell the story of Leonardo da Vinci (and how he almost didn't create the Mona Lisa), the story of Lisa (and how she almost didn't cross paths with the painter), and the investigation into the theft. Unbelievably, the theft was spectacularly easy to pull off and went unnoticed for several hours. This is a suberb nonfiction book that reads like a thriller!...more
In this installment, Wells and Wong make their stage debuts in Romeo and Juliet on the London stage. And of course, they solve a murder between rehearIn this installment, Wells and Wong make their stage debuts in Romeo and Juliet on the London stage. And of course, they solve a murder between rehearsals! ...more
Picture book telling of the true story of Sire Nicholas Winton and his rescue of 669 children via Kindertransport just before Hitler invaded Prague. IPicture book telling of the true story of Sire Nicholas Winton and his rescue of 669 children via Kindertransport just before Hitler invaded Prague. Includes historical notes and bibliography....more
Yuna doesn't feel like she belongs in her home in America or when visiting family in Korea. When her grandmother dies, she is convinced she can make aYuna doesn't feel like she belongs in her home in America or when visiting family in Korea. When her grandmother dies, she is convinced she can make a wish by folding 1,ooo paper stars to bring back her grandmother. A touching story about belonging, grief, and family....more
A modern telling of Treasure Island set in lower Manhattan. Zane learns of a pirate treasure from Captain Maddie on her deathbed. When he finds her trA modern telling of Treasure Island set in lower Manhattan. Zane learns of a pirate treasure from Captain Maddie on her deathbed. When he finds her treasure map, he and his friends – and his dog! – sail off on their skateboards to find the treasure but things are complicated by a crew of skateboarders chasing them. When a mysterious stranger named John (Long John Silver) shows up, Zane has to determine whether John is on their side or not. Includes interesting history about how enslaved and formerly enslaved Blacks built a lot of lower Manhattan....more
Del is used to moving and she and her Gramma always have everything organized while her Dad is busy at his latest deployment. On their first night in Del is used to moving and she and her Gramma always have everything organized while her Dad is busy at his latest deployment. On their first night in their new home, Gramma falls ill and Del’s Dad makes arrangements for Del to spend the summer with Gramma’s mother, Nana Rose in South Carolina. Del didn’t even know she had a great-grandmother and is even more surprised to learn the school she runs teaches the Gullah-Geechee tradition of conjure magic....more
A detailed overview of movie-making from the writer, director, producer, costume designer to the transportation crew and food services. A great resourA detailed overview of movie-making from the writer, director, producer, costume designer to the transportation crew and food services. A great resource for anyone planning a career in Hollywood!...more
Memoir told by education advocate and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Muzzon Almellehan. As a teen Muzoon and her family fled the violence in Syria and sp Memoir told by education advocate and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Muzzon Almellehan. As a teen Muzoon and her family fled the violence in Syria and spent several years in refugee camps in Jordan. When they had a chance to relocate, they moved to Newcastle, England. During every step of her journey, Muzoon has continued to advocate for education – especially for refugees....more
Mo is forced into the foster care system after her beloved grandmother dies and her uncle can’t/won’t take her in. She lands with a wealthy couple andMo is forced into the foster care system after her beloved grandmother dies and her uncle can’t/won’t take her in. She lands with a wealthy couple and begins pursuing a project to capture family recipes and family stories in hopes she might find her own family. An epistolary story told in a series of letters to her grandmother....more
When Astrid finds a book on Chinese Mythology in her mother’s things, she also discovers a folded up paper inside. When she and her sister are squabblWhen Astrid finds a book on Chinese Mythology in her mother’s things, she also discovers a folded up paper inside. When she and her sister are squabbling, they break the seal on the paper and discover it is the Scroll of Chaos, a portal to a mythological realm and that only they can close it and save the realm from destruction. Will that also save their mother from the fog of her depression?...more
Lizzie needs a topic for her science project and is fascinated when she learns that some plants can reproduce on their own and she delves into a studyLizzie needs a topic for her science project and is fascinated when she learns that some plants can reproduce on their own and she delves into a study of asexual plants and animals. This ultimately leads her to consider her own identity and with the help of friends and family she finds her voice....more
Shannon’s friends encourage her to audition for the summer musical but with her anxiety and OCD she just can’t see herself on stage. When the theater Shannon’s friends encourage her to audition for the summer musical but with her anxiety and OCD she just can’t see herself on stage. When the theater director hears her singing after the auditions, he insists she audition. When she is cast in a lead role – the lead role her best friend had set her heart on – things get tense with Shannon and her two best friends....more
Just as Jonah is about to take his last breath – having lost his inhaler while making a dramatic climate change video – he is saved by a pink astronauJust as Jonah is about to take his last breath – having lost his inhaler while making a dramatic climate change video – he is saved by a pink astronaut named Sunny. She is not actually an astronaut but rather a visitor from the future who also wants to fight climate change as things have gotten even worse in the future. This science-fiction adventure cleverly reminds readers that the future is in the hands of young people. This is a story of activism and how much more important it is than “slacktivisim” (lazy activism like using less water and eating more vegetables). Inspiring and important but not without some laughs too....more
Pandita is worried that she is losing her memories of her mother. When the old farm across the road is targeted for demolition and development, she’s Pandita is worried that she is losing her memories of her mother. When the old farm across the road is targeted for demolition and development, she’s sad to lose a place where she spent time with her mother as a child. Pandita joins a summer theater camp and there she starts to find her voice while unraveling the history of the farm. Although set in 1980, the Not-in-My-Backyard sentiments, grief, and family issues could just as well be happening today....more
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