This is a true love story centered in an ancient Aztec city. It begins with a sweet princess who wishes to marry a noble commoner, but of course, the emperor only wants her to marry a victorious warrior. Who will prevail—the good guy or the bad guy?
Maître Shkaf, l'instituteur, est du genre tolérant.
Il veut bien que les enfants chahutent parfois en classe. Il comprend parfaitement qu'on n'ait pas envie de travailler en plein mois de juin. Mais il y a une chose que Maître Shkaf ne supporte pas, c'est de voir une bande d'enfants se liguer pour en terroriser un seul. Lorsqu'il découvre le petit Michaël ligoté sur une chaise et persécuté par les autres élèves, il tonne, menace et voit rouge. Lorsqu'il se calme enfin, c'est pour leur raconter une histoire, celle de la femme du bouc émissaire...
Toudoum… Toudoum… Chaque matin, Sisanda commence par compter les battements de son coeur et le nombre de jours qu'elle a vécus depuis sa naissance.
Puis, elle regarde sa mère se glisser hors de la case pour aller courir dans les collines : Maswala, sa Mamantilope, cavale pour le plaisir pendant des heures, pieds nus, là où même les bergers ne vont pas avec leurs troupeaux.
Sisanda, elle, ne peut pas courir. Ni sauter, ni jouer avec les autres, ni rien, à cause de son petit coeur imbécile et de sa maladie idiote. Le médecin lui a dit qu'elle avait beaucoup de chance d'être encore en vie. Vraiment beaucoup. Ici, il ne peut rien faire, il faudrait opérer Sisanda dans un hôpital spécialisé à l'étranger. Et ça coûte cher… Un million de kels ! Elle a compté qu'il faudrait à ses parents trente-huit ans, trois mois et vingt jours pour réunir autant d'argent…
Mais tous ces calculs sont faussés lorsqu'elle découvre que Maswala pourrait gagner la même somme en courant aussi vite qu'une antilope…
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself-and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
The classroom is decorated as Dinosaur Land, but Ms. Frizzle inspired by an archeological dig craves a more authentic experience. The Magic School Bus turns into a time machine and transports the class back millions of years to an adventure where they learn about dinosaurs, their habitats and diets, and even a Maiasaura nesting ground.
Like it or not, global warming is a hot topic, and it will affect the younger generation the most. So why not turn to the teacher kids like the most, Ms. Frizzle! Only the Friz can boil all the hoopla down to the scientific facts in a fun and informative way.
Kids already love the Magic School Bus, and the love to do what's right by the planet. At last, a way to teach the curriculum and make an impact!
Judy Moody has a double! Amy Namey is exactly like Judy - same-same - and she's a member of the "way-cool" My-Name-Is-A-Poem Club. Judy is meant to be doing an Around-the-World class project with Rocky and Frank Pearl. But with so much time spent thinking about Amy, Judy's old friends start to feel left out...
Paul DuPree is working at a soup kitchen in Harlem the summer his father dies, just trying to get by. But Elijah, the soup man, won't stop talking about the social contract and asking Paul questions about heavy-duty things. Paul has never thought about this stuff. He'd rather hang out with Keisha, an unwed teen mom whose basketball skills rival his own.
Then Sly, a notorious Harlem big shot, shows up. Paul is both intrigued and intimidated by Sly and his conspiracy theories, and for once he starts contemplating how you really get ahead in life. As the talk of what-ifs turns into reality, Paul realizes his summer is about more than getting by-it's about taking charge of your life.
One of the kids in Room 3B is breaking the rules--and this time, it's not Horrible Harry! There is a sub in Room 3B for the day, and all she cares about is following the rules. So when Harry gets caught playing with the origami pig Song Lee has made for her grandmother, the strict teacher puts the pig straight into the June Box--a "jail" where toys are held captive until the end of the school year. Desperate to rescue her pig, Song Lee does something unthinkable. And both she and Harry end up facing the consequences.
Have you ever said to yourself, Wouldn't it be nice to be a detective?
This is the story of an African girl who says just that.
Her name is Precious.
When a piece of cake goes missing from her classroom, a traditionally built young boy is tagged as the culprit. Precious, however, is not convinced. She sets out to find the real thief. Along the way she learns that your first guess isn't always right. She also learns how to be a detective.
In Hollywood, fame can be found on every corner and behind any door. You just have to know where to look for it. Nineteen-year-old Madison Parker made a name for herself as best frenemy of nice-girl-next-door Jane Roberts on the hot reality show 'L.A. Candy'. Now Madison's ready for her turn in the spotlight and she'll stop at nothing to get it. Sure, she's the star of a new show, but with backstabbing friends and suspicious family members trying to bring her down, Madison has her work cut out for her. Plus, there's a new nice girl in ""reality"" town ;aspiring actress Carmen Price, the daughter of Hollywood royalty and she's a lot more experienced at playing the fame game... When the camera's start rolling, whose star will shine brighter?
Filled with characters both familiar and new, Lauren Conrad's series about the highs and lows of being famous delivers Hollywood gossip and drama at every turn.
It's spring vacation, and Nancy is feeling glum because her best friend, Bree, is out of town. Luckily, it's Nancy's mom to the rescue! When she brings home a brand-new set of glitter markers, Nancy puts her trademark flair to très creative use and devotes herself to becoming a serious artist (or artiste, as the French say). After all, everything about being an artist is fancy, fancy, fancy-especially when inspiration strikes!
Complete with instructions on how to create your own artistic masterpieces, Fancy Nancy: Aspiring Artist will get your creative juices flowing and your fancy in full swing.
