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(Hardcover)
Lauren McLaughlin
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A gritty read for a woke generation. -KIRKUS At Jonesville High,
casual misogyny runs rampant, slut-shaming is a given, and school
athletes are glorified above all else. Best friends Suze, Nikki,
Ani, and Lydia swear they'll always have each other's backs against
predatory guys-so when Suze suddenly starts dating wrestling star
and toxic douchebag Tarkin Shaw, it's a big betrayal. Turns out,
it's not a relationship-it's blackmail. At first, Suze feels like
she has no choice but to go along with it, but when Tarkin starts
demanding more, she enlists the help of intelligent misfits DeShawn
and Marcus to beat Tarkin at his own game. As Marcus points out,
what could possibly go wrong? The answer: everything. And by the
time the teens realize they're fighting against forces much bigger
than the Tarkin Shaws of the world, losing isn't an option.
"Previously published under the title "Boy Nobody"""
""They needed the perfect assassin."
Boy Nobody is the perennial new kid in school, the one few notice
and nobody thinks much about. He shows up in a new high school in a
new town under a new name, makes a few friends, and doesn't stay
long. Just long enough for someone in his new friend's family to
die-of "natural causes." Mission accomplished, Boy Nobody
disappears, moving on to the next target.
But when he's assigned to the mayor of New York City, things
change. The daughter is unlike anyone he has encountered before;
the mayor reminds him of his father. And when memories and
questions surface, his handlers at The Program are watching.
Because somewhere deep inside, Boy Nobody is somebody: the kid he
once was; the teen who wants normal things, like a real home and
parents; a young man who wants out. And who just might want those
things badly enough to sabotage The Program's mission.
In this action-packed series debut, author Allen Zadoff pens a
page-turning thriller that is as thought-provoking as it is
gripping, introducing an utterly original and unforgettable
antihero.
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On the Hook
(Hardcover)
Francisco X. Stork
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"You know I'm coming. You're dead already." Hector has always
minded his own business, working hard to make his way to a better
life someday. He's the chess team champion, helps the family with
his job at the grocery, and teaches his little sister to shoot
hoops overhand. Until Joey singles him out. Joey, whose older
brother, Chavo, is head of the Discipulos gang, tells Hector that
he's going to kill him: maybe not today, or tomorrow, but someday.
And Hector, frozen with fear, does nothing. From that day forward,
Hector's death is hanging over his head every time he leaves the
house. He tries to fade into the shadows -- to drop off Joey's
radar -- to become no one. But when a fight between Chavo and
Hector's brother Fili escalates, Hector is left with no choice but
to take a stand. The violent confrontation will take Hector places
he never expected, including a reform school where he has to live
side-by-side with his enemy, Joey. It's up to Hector to choose
whether he's going to lose himself to revenge or get back to the
hard work of living.
A riveting graphic novel that reminds us to never stop dreaming.
This honest, engrossing graphic memoir tells the story of
professional athlete and activist Akim Aliu's incredible life as a
hockey prodigy in Canada. Akim Aliu - also known as "Dreamer" - is
a Ukrainian-Nigerian-Canadian professional ice hockey player whose
career took him all around the world and who experienced systemic
racism at every turn. Dreamer tells Akim's incredible story, from
being the only Black child in his Ukrainian community, to his
family struggling to make ends meet while living in Toronto, to
confronting the racist violence he often experienced both on and
off the ice. "With honesty and courage, Akim Aliu's Dreamer will
inspire readers of all ages to move confidently in the direction of
their future." - Colin Kaepernick Full-colour illustration Sure to
inspire young readers everywhere Akim has partnered with the Time
to Dream Foundation and the Hockey Diversity Alliance to help their
mission to eradicate racism and intolerance in hockey Akim
continues to play hockey professionally in Europe
When One of a Kind is laughed at by Purple One and called a name by
Green One, is the Tease Monster to blame? This whimsical story
teaches children the difference between mean teasing and friendly
teasing.
A New York Times bestseller Get Out meets Holly Jackson in this YA
social thriller where survival is not guaranteed. Sixteen-year-old
Jake Livingston sees dead people everywhere. But he can't decide
what's worse: being a medium forced to watch the dead play out
their last moments on a loop or being at the mercy of racist
teachers as one of the few Black students at St Clair Prep. Both
are a living nightmare he wishes he could wake up from. But things
at St Clair start looking up with the arrival of another Black
student - the handsome Allister - and for the first time, romance
is on the horizon for Jake. Unfortunately, life as a medium is
getting worse. Though most ghosts are harmless, Sawyer Doon wants
much more from Jake. In life, Sawyer was a troubled teen who shot
and killed six kids at a local high school before taking his own
life. Now he's a powerful, vengeful ghost and he has plans for
Jake. High school has become a different kind of survival game -
one Jake is not sure he can win.
Last year Suds was a Third Grade Angel, but now... it's time to be
a Fourth Grade Rat
Fourth graders are tough. They aren't afraid of spiders. They say
no to their moms. They push first graders off the swings. And they
never, ever cry.
Suds knows that now he's in fourth grade, he's supposed to be a
rat. But whenever he tries to act like one, something goes wrong.
Can Suds's friend Joey teach him to toughen up... or will Suds
remain a fourth grade wimp?
Now with brand-new illustrations, this sequel to Jerry Spinelli's
THIRD GRADE ANGELS is a classic story of fitting in (or not) and
friendship.
A positive and proactive book that helps you understand and cope with
prejudice problems.
There's two sides to every story. In Prejudice, you will read two sides
to some common dilemmas, sticky situations or issues that children
sometimes have to face at difficult times in their lives. Prejudice
tackles situations including: being singled out because of a
disability, homophobic language, fairness, religious discrimination and
racism.
The book is structured to help readers see that problems might look
different depending on your perspective. This book gently encourages
children to be proactive in speaking up and asking for help, both for
themselves and others.
It shows some simple ways to positively resolve situations, deal with
their emotions and maybe even change their mind.
The book includes top tips for dealing with your emotions and conflict
resolution.
The A Problem Shared series looks at tricky situations and common
problems from two sides. The books encourage the reader to not only
speak out, but also to listen to what others have to say. Some of the
core values of PSHE are empathy, mindfulness and engaging with debate
and this series puts the reader firmly in the middle, allowing them to
make up their own mind about the scenarios presented and to question
their own initial assumptions or bias.
Perfect resources for students of PSHE at Key Stage 2 aged 9+, these
books are also useful as opportunities for discussion topics in class
or as role play situations.
A charming non-fiction book that promotes a caring attitude,
confidence, self-esteem and gives children a way to discuss
emotions. The book explores topics such as what makes a good
friend, best friends and friendship groups and explains what
bullying is. It includes practical advice for making and keeping
friends. The book is an ideal starting point for discussing
friendship issues. It is part of a series 'I care about' for
children aged 4+. The titles are: My Friends, My Planet, Animals,
My Family, My Growing Brain, My Body. The illustrations by Michael
Buxton are quirky and fun and are designed to inspire a child's
imagination.
THEY'RE GOING TO NEED A BIGGER BOAT.
Some people might say that Denver has a death wish. Why else would she dare to sneak into a Malibu beach party where she'd be surrounded by enemiesOh yeah, Croix. Denver never thought in a million years he'd ask her out, but who is she to question this miracle of fateWell, that isn't the only surprise fate has in store.During the party a tsunami hits the coast of California. Denver and a handful of others escape death and are swept out to sea. Of course, one of her fellow castaways is her ex-BFF, Abigail, who can barely stand the sight of her.Now that she's floating on the ocean, stuck on a small boat with the most popular kids in school, Denver wonders what might kill her first-dehydration, sunstroke, or the girl she used to think of as a sister.
A hilariously dark and twisted story that sparkles with a remarkably fresh voice, The Lifeboat Clique is Kathy Parks's irreverent novel about how to survive in the most unthinkable circumstances.
Children's Coloring Book English-French: Egbert turns red. When
Manfred bullies and teases him, Egbert turns very red. Angry and
red. What can one do about it? Egbert has a plan and an adventurous
idea ... Quand Manfred se moque de lui et l'embete, Egbert devient
tout rouge. Furieux et tout rouge. Que faire ? Egbert a un plan et
une idee audacieuse...
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I Can Help
(Hardcover)
Reem Faruqi; Illustrated by Mikela Prevost
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A mystery-thriller set against the backdrop of high school football
and the criminal underworld. A reporter's job is to find the
missing pieces, and the high school journalist Mitch True is on the
verge of uncovering those pieces and nailing his first real story.
If only he can get the cornerback Angel Marichal to talk. Or Coach
McNulty to explain why he never allows Angel's obvious talent--his
speed and strength--to shine on the field. What is Angel's secret?
And who profits from keeping the truth hidden? In a thriller both
thought-provoking and suspenseful, the award-winning author Carl
Deuker shows how investigating someone else's life can lead to very
unexpected discoveries.
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Strange Head Fred
(Paperback)
Daniel McGowan; Illustrated by Daniel McGowan
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Fred just wants a regular life: family, friends, a nice job and
someone to love. But for Fred a regular life is a bit tricky to
find - for one particular reason...A funny, sad, action-packed
story about being accepted and being yourself, even if you are a
bit 'different'.
America's favorite series returns with a new look and a Netflix tv
show. Mallory Pike has always wanted to be a member of the
Baby-sitters Club. The Baby-sitters are so much fun to be around,
and so grown-up. Now the club members have invited Mallory to a
meeting. This might be her big chance! But the Baby-sitters don't
make it easy. First Claudia makes Mal feel like a baby on her first
official baby-sitting job. Then they give her a written test-with
questions nobody could answer! Mallory's beginning to think she
doesn't want to be part of the Baby-sitters Club. Maybe with her
new friend Jessi she'll start a club of her own... It's time to
show those Baby-sitters what a couple of new girls can do! The best
friends you'll ever have!
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