Verlag: Amy Melissa
off her blonde splendor to perfection, laid down her racket, and, leaving the tennis court, joined her brother Roy on the wood fence. The lad, bronzed and toughened through his journey to the Nevada wilderness, became leaning upon the paling, watching down the dusty street.
April, Henry, and Toad have finally found April and Toad's father, Professor Abner Jefferson. He's hiding in a barn in Boston, Massachusetts, and the Revolutionary War is about to start! But April and Toad can't even think about getting their father home to modern-day New York... yet. Because right now, there's a man named Paul Revere roaming about, and he needs to take a very important ride. Can the three kids find the missing pieces to the puzzle... or will they be stuck in history forever? The History Mystery Kids 3: Midnight in Massachusetts is the third book in an exciting new time travel series meant for children who have already been reading chapter books and are ready for something more advanced.Zum Buch
The Latin American festival is in town, and Quincy can't wait to try some delicious dishes! Explore the festival with Quincy and learn about the cuisines of Mexico, Nicaragua, and Guatemala from the chefs who know them best. Gather recipes with this hungry foodie and bring the not-so-far-away flavors into your own kitchen through step-by-step instructions. Food brings the many tastes and traditions of the world across languages and borders—into your own home!Zum Buch
Award-winning author Tanita S. Davis delivers a heartwarming and humorous middle grade tale about a young Black girl who finds her own voice through vlogging and learns to speak out. Perfect for fans for Sharon M. Draper and Lisa Greenwald. JC shines like a 4th of July sparkler. She has the best ideas, the biggest, funniest laugh, and the party starts when she arrives. Serena St. John is proud to be known as her best friend. Everything changes when JC returns from the hospital with a new kidney—and a new best friend. Out of the spotlight of JC’s friendship, suddenly things aren’t quite so sparkly in Serena’s world. Lonely Serena works on perfecting her vlogs, hoping to earn a shot at becoming a classroom reporter. If she can be smart and funny on video, why can’t she manage that in real life? If only she could always pause, edit, or delete conversations. It would be so much easier to say the right thing at the right time . . . instead of not saying what she should, or, even worse, blurting out a secret that wasn’t hers to share. Life doesn’t have a pause button—but as Serena discovers her voice through vlogging, she learns that she’s not just there to reflect JC’s light—she’s fully capable of shining on her own.Zum Buch
When best friends Tai and Mila are reunited after a summer apart, their friendship threatens to combust from the pressure of secrets, middle school, and the looming dance auditions for a new talented-and-gifted program. Fans of Renée Watson’s Piecing Me Together will love this memorable story about a complex friendship between two very different African American girls—and the importance of speaking up. Jamila Phillips and Tai Johnson have been inseparable since they were toddlers, having grown up across the street from each other in Pirates Cove, a low-income housing project. As summer comes to an end, Tai can’t wait for Mila to return from spending a month with her aunt in the suburbs. But both girls are grappling with secrets, and when Mila returns she’s more focused on her upcoming dance auditions than hanging out with Tai. Paula Chase explores complex issues that affect many young teens, and So Done offers a powerful message about speaking up. Full of ballet, basketball, family, and daily life in Pirates Cove, this memorable novel is for fans of Ali Benjamin’s The Thing About Jellyfish and Jason Reynolds’s Ghost. ""Chase vividly conjures the triumphs, tensions, and worries percolating in the girls’ low-income neighborhood."" (Publishers Weekly, ""An Anti-Racist Children's and YA Reading List"")Zum Buch
Bitsy and Kosh are on the run in this second page–turner in the fantasy adventure series from Jennifer Bell, featuring mind–boggling magicores and amazing science.When Kosh is accused of being the notorious thief the Shadowsmith, he and Bitsy must go into hiding before Kosh is arrested. Determined to prove that Kosh is innocent, Bitsy, Kosh, and their friend Mateo set out to find the real villain. But they have something the Shadowsmith desperately wants, something the conservatoire also needs for protection. Can Bitsy, Kosh, and Mateo figure out who the true culprit is before time runs out and someone catches them? Starring fantastical magical creatures conjured from different emotions, the Magicalia series of young middle–grade fiction is essential reading for fans of Pokémon and Skandar, with a twist of science and gaming.Zum Buch
Cinderella is a timeless fairy tale with warmth, wisdom, and a touch of magic. In this enchanting audiobook, Cinderella’s journey from rags to royalty is told in the gentle, comforting voice of a kind British gentleman, accompanied by soothing New-Age music that creates a calm, magical listening experience. Perfect for bedtime or quiet storytime, this production brings the classic tale to life in a way that soothes the ears and inspires the heart. More than just a fairy tale, Cinderella teaches children that kindness, patience, and a good heart can overcome cruelty and hardship. It’s a story of hope, inner beauty, and the belief that dreams can come true when met with courage and grace. Ideal for ages 4–8, this heartwarming retelling offers both the charm of a beloved classic and the valuable moral lessons that have inspired generations.Zum Buch
