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A heartwarming read from Emma Lord, the New York Times bestselling author of the Reese Witherspoon YA Book Club pick You Have a Match.
Nothing will get in the way of Millie Price's dream of becoming a Broadway star. Not her lovable but super introverted dad, who raised Millie alone since she was a baby or her drama club rival, Oliver, who is the very definition of Simmering Romantic Tension.
Millie needs an ally. And when an accidentally left-open browser brings Millie to her dad's embarrassingly moody LiveJournal from 2003, Millie knows just what to do - find her mum.
But how can you find a new part of your life and expect it to fit into your old one without leaving any marks? And why is it that when you go looking for the past, it somehow keeps bringing you back to what you've had all along?
At the Nutcracker School of Ballet in Harlem, young dancers learn
to chasse, plie, and jete with their Sugar Plum Sisters-but things
don't always go to plan! As the girls encounter challenges both on
and off stage, they'll need the support of their classmates to
carry them through with aplomb. Brenda Black prides herself on her
logical and orderly mind. She studies anatomy books and idolizes
Leonardo da Vinci. But things go haywire when her spoiled cousin
Tiffany comes to visit. Fed up with Tiffany's bragging, Brenda
snaps when Tiffany implies that Brenda is not cultured enough to
know who Miss Camilla Freeman is-Miss Camilla Freeman, the very
famous prima ballerina. Brenda tells Tiffany that not only does she
know who Camilla Freeman is, but she happens to own an autographed
pair of her toeshoes. The problem? Those shoes actually belong to
Ms. Debbe, the headmistress of the Nutcracker School! Brenda's
anatomy books might get her into medical school one day, but they
can't get her off of this ballet slipper-y slope-for that, she'll
need the help of her Sugar Plum Sisters!
A heartfelt picture book celebrating the special bond between
daddies and the children they love, perfect for fathers everywhere!
What do daddies love? Some daddies love going outdoors and
exploring the world. Some daddies love teaching their kids how to
fix machines. Some daddies love learning and dreaming big dreams.
But there’s a special something – or someone – that daddies
love best of all… This heart-warming and beautifully illustrated
picture book by acclaimed artist Raissa Figueroa is a celebration
of the close bond between father and child, and the many ways
daddies bring joy and meaning to the lives of their children.
Dylan Mint has Tourette's. His life is a constant battle to keep
the bad stuff in - the swearing, the tics, the howling dog that
seems to escape whenever he gets stressed. But a routine visit to
the hospital changes everything. Overhearing a hushed conversation
between the doctor and his mum, Dylan discovers that he's going to
die in March. So he makes a list of things he must do before he
dies: first, he wants to have real sex with gorgeous Michelle
Malloy; second, he's got to find his autistic best friend Amir a
new best bud; third, he's got to get his dad back home from the
army so they can say goodbye properly. It's not a long list, but
it's ambitious, and he doesn't have much time. Sometimes you've
just got to go for it - no holding back - and see what happens . .
. Brian Conaghan makes you travel every step of the way in Dylan's
shoes, laughing and crying - often at the same time - as Dylan
faces the twists and turns of an unfair world with glorious
optimism and wit, raising important questions of inclusion,
marginalisation and neurodiversity with sensitivity and insight.
This barnstorming debut was shortlisted for the prestigious
Carnegie Medal, and Brian has gone on to write many stunning,
award-winning novels for teens and younger readers, including the
Costa-winning The Bombs that Brought Us Together.
_______________ 'A tale of modern star-crossed love' - School
Library Journal 'Romance readers will stay up late to finish this
very satisfying and heartfelt read' - Booklist _______________
Secret letters spark true love in this emotionally compelling
romance from the author of the New York Times bestselling
Cursebreaker series. A Zoella Book Club Pick _______________ Juliet
Young always writes letters to her mother, a world-traveling
photojournalist. Even after her mother's death, she leaves letters
at her grave. It's the only way Juliet can cope. Declan Murphy
isn't the sort of guy you want to cross. In the midst of his
court-ordered community service at the local cemetery, he's trying
to escape the demons of his past. When Declan reads a haunting
letter left beside a grave, he can't resist writing back. Soon,
he's opening up to a perfect stranger, and their connection is
immediate. But neither Declan nor Juliet knows that they're not
actually strangers. When life at school interferes with their
secret life of letters, sparks will fly as Juliet and Declan
discover truths that might tear them apart.
Culinary delights abound, romance lingers in the air, and plans go
terribly, wonderfully astray in this gender-bent take on My Fair
Lady from Jennieke Cohen, author of Dangerous Alliance-perfect for
fans of Bridgerton or A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue. It's
1830s England, and Culinarians-doyens who consult with society's
elite to create gorgeous food and confections-are the creme de la
creme of high society. Helena Higgins, top of her class at the
Royal Academy, has a sharp demeanor and an even sharper palate-and
knows stardom awaits her if she can produce greatness in her final
year. Penelope Pickering is going to prove the value of
non-European cuisine to all of England. Her contemporaries may
scorn her Filipina heritage and her dishes, but with her flawless
social graces and culinary talents, Penelope is set to prove them
wrong. Elijah Little has nothing to his name but a truly excellent
instinct for flavors. London merchants won't allow a Jewish boy to
own a shop, so he hawks his pasties for a shilling a piece to
passersby-but he knows with training he can break into the highest
echelon of society. When Penelope and Helena meet Elijah, a golden
opportunity arises: to pull off a project never seen before, and
turn Elijah from a street vendor to a gentleman chef. But Elijah's
transformation will have a greater impact on this trio than they
originally realize-and mayhem, unseemly faux pas, and a little
romance will all be a part of the delicious recipe.
Love isn't always part of the plan . . . A charming, heartwarming
story following a Miami girl who unexpectedly finds love - and
herself - in a small English town. Soon to be a movie starring
Heartstopper's Kit Connor and Pretty Little Liars' Maia Reficco!
For Lila Reyes, a summer in England hadn't been on the cards.
Certainly not one stuck in the small town of Winchester with a lack
of sun and zero Miami flavour. But when Lila meets Orion Maxwell in
the local tea shop, her nightmare trip starts to look up. With a
bright new future suddenly on the horizon, will Lila leave behind
everything she's ever planned and follow her heart? A New York
Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club
YA Pick. PRAISE FOR A CUBAN GIRL'S GUIDE TO TEA AND TOMORROW: 'An
absolute delight' Rachael Lippincott, author of Five Feet Apart 'An
utterly charming read that feels like a treasured recipe that will
heal and feed a broken heart.' Nina Moreno, author of Don't Date
Rosa Santos 'I could live inside Laura Taylor Namey's lush, vibrant
words forever.' Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of Today Tonight
Tomorrow 'This book. THIS BOOK. Laura Taylor Namey has written the
coziest love story I've ever had the pleasure to read.' Erin Hahn,
author of You'd Be Mine and More Than Maybe
Summer love abounds in the "New York Times" bestselling The Summer
I Turned Pretty series, now available in a paperback boxed set.
Belly has always lived for the summertime, because summer means all
her favorite things: swimming, the beach, and the Fischer boys,
Conrad and Jeremiah. For as long as she can remember, she's shared
her summers with the brothers at Cousins Beach. And for as long as
she can remember, she's been in love with Conrad. Then one summer
it seems like he might have feelings for her too--but so does
Jeremiah.
As the summer seasons pass, Belly has to choose between two
brothers who love her...and she'll have to break one of their
hearts.
This paperback collection of the complete series includes "The
Summer I Turned Pretty," "It's Not Summer Without You," " "and"
We'll Always Have Summer."
Two girl treasure hunters. One sleeping prince. A hundred-year-old
curse and one very angry witch. Fantasy with m/f and f/f romance
for fans of CINDERELLA IS DEAD. A pacey, fractured twist on a
classic fairy tale! Filore, a treasure hunter with a knack for
riddles, is busy running from her own deadly curse, when she pricks
her finger on a spindle. Bound to the sleeping prince Briar Rose
with the spindle's magic - and chosen as the only person who can
wake him - Fi is stuck with the prince's ghost until she can break
his ancient curse and save his kingdom. She's going to need a
partner. A warrior huntswoman with an axe to grind (literally),
Shane couldn't care less about curses and ancient texts. But
instead of riches, the two girls find trouble. Dark magic, witch
hunters, nightmarish beasts - and of course, curses - all stand in
their way as Fi and Shane undertake the dangerous journey into a
forgotten kingdom where the sleeping prince's body waits.
The New York Times bestselling series! HER WORLD-ALTERING SECRET
CAN'T BE HIDDEN MUCH LONGER Elloren Gardner hides the most powerful
secret in all Erthia--she is the Black Witch of Prophecy, and
destined to triumph...or be used as the ultimate weapon of
destruction. Separated from everyone she loves, isolated and
hunted, Elloren must turn to the last person she can trust--her
fastmate, Commander Lukas Grey. With the Mage forces of Gardneria
poised to conquer all of Erthia, Elloren has no choice but to ally
with Lukas and combine their power to keep herself out of the hands
of Gardnerian leader Marcus Vogel...the holder of the all-consuming
Shadow Wand. With just weeks to train to become a warrior, and no
control over her magic, Elloren finds unexpected allies among those
under orders to kill her. It's time to step up. To fight back. And
to forge onward through the most devastating loss yet. Critics are
raving about Laurie Forest's incredible debut, The Black Witch:
"Forest uses a richly imagined magical world to offer an
uncompromising condemnation of prejudice and injustice."
--Booklist, starred review "Exquisite character work, an elaborate
mythology, and a spectacularly rendered universe make this a
noteworthy debut, which argues passionately against fascism and
xenophobia." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "This briskly
paced, tightly plotted novel enacts the transformative power of
education, creating engaging characters set in a rich alternative
universe with a complicated history that can help us better
understand our own." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review Books in The
Black Witch Chronicles: The Black Witch The Iron Flower The Shadow
Wand The Demon Tide Wandfasted (ebook novella)* Light Mage (ebook
novella)* * Also available in print in The Rebel Mages anthology
She's hounded from every side by treacherous elements and foes, but
her greatest enemy lies within. In the mountains near France, the
medieval Princess Elyce is being forced to marry, thus forming an
alliance that will enrich her father but enslave her kingdom.
Instead, she chooses to feign her death and flee to Prague to beg
King Wenceslaus to help save her people. In England, the young
knight Sir Gerard has a vision from God instructing him to help
Elyce on her quest. When he arrives to find she has been near death
for days, he manages to revive her. However, thinking the stranger
was trying to kiss her, the princess immediately distrusts him. But
her desperate situation forces her to accept his aid. Pursued by
her enemy's guards over mountainous terrain, they must also battle
the deadly winter elements. Her greatest challenge may be to
overcome the voices of disapproval and accusation from her
childhood. Will her emotions lead her into her true identity, or
will they undermine her ability to work with Gerard and to save her
people, who desperately need her help? In this dazzling and
romantic story, New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson
takes the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale to satisfying new
heights. "When it comes to happily-ever-afters, Melanie Dickerson
is the undisputed queen." -Julie Lessman, award-winning author
Sweet historical medieval romance Part of the Dericott series: Book
1: Court of Swans; Book 2: Castle of Refuge; Book 3: Veil of
Winter; Book 4: Fortress of Snow Book length: 85,000 words Includes
discussion questions for book clubs
No matter how you try to hide it, the truth will always come out .
. . After a plane crash sees a group of seven teens washed up on a
desert island, their first thought is survival. But a terrible
secret from a party the night before has followed them ashore.
Facing deadly threats and the fear of being stranded forever, they
quickly discover that being the most popular kid in High School
doesn't help when you're fighting to stay alive. As the island
deals each of them a dangerous blow, it's clear that someone is
looking for justice. Now survival depends on facing the truth about
that party: who was hurt that night, and who let it happen? From
multi-award-winning author and gender equality activist, Laura
Bates, this thought-provoking drama will start an important
conversation and keep you guessing to the end. Praise for The
Trial: 'While the climactic "trial" provides a satisfying political
edge, the most gripping passages involve the simple struggle for
survival.' - Financial Times 'Laura Bates is one of the most
important feminist voices we have and The Trial is engaging and
clever, thought-provoking and thrilling. I inhaled it in one
sitting.' - Louise O'Neill, author of Asking For It 'A book that
teens and young adults should be adding to their contemporary
mystery and feminist reading lists' - Culture Fly 'Laura Bates has
written another unputdownable (I mean this, I had to give up on
getting anything done to consume this story) novel, which as you
can imagine asks some important questions too.'- Lucy-Anne Holmes,
editor Women on Top of the World
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