"From the nation's favourite SUPERVET Noel Fitzpatrick comes this heartfelt story about family loss and the power of love.
Sam loved Dog and Dog loved Sam.
They spoke without words . . .
. . . and dreamed big dreams side by side in the sunbeams.
Sam thinks they will go on adventures together forever. Then the time comes for Dog to go over the Rainbow Bridge.
By remembering their happy times together, Sam faces sadness but finds joy again - and understands that Dog's love and friendship are gifts that last forever.
A moving and beautiful story from Sunday Times bestselling Noel Fitzpatrick, perfect for fans of The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and the Horse, Goodbye Mog and Rain Before Rainbows. "
"Reality and fiction collide when a shy aspiring writer uses her larger-than-life anonymous blog to sabotage a budding relationship between the new girl in school and her childhood friend in this irresistible rom-com that takes notes from Jane Austen's Emma for the social media age.
Shy, introverted Jane lives out a fantasy life in her online blog, where she writes elaborate posts about a teen girl with a glamorous life and a gorgeous boyfriend—two things Jane definitely doesn't have. She only has her writing and her BFFs Camila and Leo, who she shares everything with—except the fact that she's leading a double life online. Jane's real life and her online life do not mix.
Then a new girl named Brynn, who Jane has had a rough start with, begins cozying up to Leo. Jane knows Brynn's totally wrong for him, so when she finds out Brynn follows her blog, Jane does something risky: She starts using her blog to get her way in real life. But when the lines between fact and fiction start to blur, what does that mean for Jane's anonymity, and the real-life relationships at stake?"
"Middle-grade readers will encounter 52 short biographies of unsung heroes of the Christian faith, including activists, pastors, and missionaries. Along the way, kids will learn about the trials and triumphs of the Black Americans who shaped our nation’s history.
Throughout history, stories of brave Black believers and their incredible contributions to the Christian faith and our nation have gone overlooked. Passionate writer and educator Jasmine L. Holmes brings 52 notable Black Christians’ stories to life in this fun and fact-filled book for middle-grade readers. Kids will discover the stories of:
Amanda Berry Smith—the evangelist and orphanage founder who overcame poverty and hardship to preach the Word of God worldwide.
George Lisle—the missionary who went from indentured servant to ordained minister.
Mary Ann Shadd—the journalist and teacher who spoke truth to power as a fervent abolitionist and an outspoken proponent of women’s voting rights.
Strong and Fearless Faith will inspire young listeners from all backgrounds to express their faith in bold ways. "
"Trader and his grandpa have combed the beach of Bognor Regis for as long as he can remember, and every time they find a beautiful or special stone, it’s added to the treasure collection. But when Trader finds a particularly special pebble, he stumbles on a secret that was supposed to be kept for ever...
Can Trader and his new friend Charlotte unravel the mystery of this treasure, and return it to its rightful home?"
"FROM THE PLAYGROUND TO THE PREMIER LEAGUE.
The inspiring, action-packed first book in The Academy series perfect for young readers 7-13 and sports fans of all ages.
Born and raised in a small town, twelve-year-old Leo K. Doyle has never seen the ocean or stepped foot on a plane. But Leo is a star soccer player with big dreams in life.
Rock star, Olympic gold, dragon-slaying dreams.
While Leo longs to make the pros one day, he has no idea how to achieve this goal-until a professional scout pays a chance visit to one of Leo's games and extends an invitation to try out for the London Dragons youth squad, known as the Academy.
Leo is stunned. The London Dragons isn't just any old soccer team. It's a world-famous English Premier League team. Soon Leo is off to a whole new country, embarking on the greatest adventure of his life. The downside? Only eleven players can make the team.
Eleven out of two hundred of the very best twelve-year-old players on the planet.
Along with the grueling competition, Leo must also face a bully intent on torpedoing his summer, a roomie who doesn't know how to have fun, a terrifying camp director, and, most of all, Leo's own lack of formal training and the fear he'll never succeed.
By the end of the summer, Leo will become a much better player and forever changed by his experience. But will he be good enough to make the Academy?
Keep score with the other books in The Academy series:
- The Academy II: The Journey Continues
- The Academy III: Tournament of Champions
- The Academy IV: Title Fight
- The Academy V: Cup of Nations"
"Leo K. Doyle, a small-town kid from Ohio, has beaten all the odds and made the roster of a Premier League youth squad.
But he is far from the star player.
In fact, he isn't even a starter-and the U14 Lewisham Knights are the worst team in the league. They're so bad that if they don't improve this year, the owner will disband the team, which could jeopardize Leo's dream of becoming a professional soccer player.
As if that wasn't enough to deal with, Leo also has to keep up with his schoolwork, make brand new friends in a foreign country, deal with a coach who doesn't seem to like him, and survive away from home for a demanding season in the Youth Premier League.
Leo believes he has the talent to help his team, but can he juggle all these balls and prove himself on the world's biggest stage?
The inspiring, action-packed second book in The Academy series is perfect for young readers 7-13 and for sports fans of all ages.
Keep score with the other books in The Academy series:
- The Academy
- The Academy III: Tournament of Champions
- The Academy IV: Title Fight
- The Academy V: Cup of Nations"
"Harper Wells finally gets a room of her own, away from her annoying big brother. But on the first night in her brand-new bed, she wakes up in the past and meets a young girl named Edie. Has what Harper said to her changed the course of Australia’s history?
And who does her strange time-travelling bed really belong to? Harper is thrown into a world of time-travelling spies and puts her life in danger as she tries to find a missing girl before time runs out."
"A young man's guide to becoming the type of guy that people respect and enjoy.
50 Things Every Young Gentleman Should Know is a young man's guide to becoming the type of guy that people respect and enjoy. He knows how to shake hands. He knows how to be a good sport. He knows how to give a genuine compliment and how to speak his mind without being offensive. His friends listen to what he has to say, and he returns the favor. He knows how to achieve the perfect knot in a necktie and, more important, he knows when he should be wearing a tie in the first place. Oh, and his favorite ball cap? He knows when to wear it and when to leave it at home on his dresser. Becoming a gentleman doesn't happen in an instant; it's a lifelong exercise in refining etiquette, social interaction, and personal discipline. It all begins here.
In this book, you'll
- learn how to gain trust and earn respect,
- understand how to do things the right way and why it's important, and
- realize immediate payoffs for good behavior.
Instructional diagrams can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download."
"50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know is a young lady's guide to becoming the type of lady that people respect and enjoy. Without being overly preachy, this resourceful guide will help young women learn the basics of good conduct, respectful interaction, and thoughtful behavior.
Some of the manners and etiquette topics include:
- how to build friendships
- make and accept an apology
- how to be a delightful dinner guest
- how to appropriately use social media and engage in text conversations
- responding to invitations and writing thank you notes
- how to establish good boundaries
- how to help others and be kind
50 Things Every Young Lady Should Know is a thoughtful gift for:
- birthdays and graduations
- Easter baskets, stocking stuffers and holiday gift giving
Becoming a lady doesn't happen in an instant; it's a lifelong exercise in refining etiquette, social interaction, and personal discipline. It all begins here."
"Welcome a new friend to the farm with the #1 New York Times bestselling Little Blue Truck!
Beep! Beep! Have you heard the news? There is someone new on the farm!
All the animals are curious and cautious about the newcomer—what will he be like? Does he neigh like a horse or oink like a pig? Does he have fur or feathers? Does he swim? Does he fly?
Luckily, Blue knows just the thing to help his friends, old and new, feel at home!"
"A cross-country road trip takes a turn for the weird when 10-year-old Ben discovers a stowaway in the family camper! Hijincks hit the gas as two besties go the distance to save their friendship in this funny, heartfelt middle grade caper.
Ben Yokoyama is not moving to California. But his parents seem to think otherwise. It's a great opportunity, they say, never mind that Ben will have to leave his best friend Janet behind-possibly forever.
A day into the dreaded cross-country drive, Ben discovers that Janet has secretly stowed away. This is amazing news! Now they can stay friends and start a new life in California. Schemes are hatched, rules are bent, puppies are adopted and bowling alley parking lots set the stage for a brand new pop duo to get their big break.
From the husband-and-wife, author-and-illustrator duo that brought you Ben Yokoyama and the Cookie of Doom comes a series finale so epic it will make you want to read the whole thing over again."
"The highly anticipated follow up to Wish, which has spent six years on the New York Times bestseller list and is beloved by over two million readers. Dream follows a small town girl with big aspirations who discovers that anything is possible with your best friends and an adorable pup by your side!
The sky is the limit.
Idalee Lovett is content with her life in small-town Colby, North Carolina, living in her family’s huge house with rooms for rent. But she has big dreams, just like her mama. While Mama is on tour for the summer with her cover band, Lovey Lovett and the Junkyard Dogs, Idalee decides to hone her craft as a songwriter—since her truest wish is to hear her country songs on the radio one day.
When the local radio station announces a songwriting contest with the winning song being recorded by an up-and-coming singer, Idalee is determined to win. It would definitely be possible if only she could buy the shiny blue guitar in Asheville’s music shop. Idalee doesn’t have much money, but she knows exactly how to get it—the long-lost treasure her late granddaddy hid somewhere in their house. With the help of her friends Odell, Howard, Charlie, and an adorable little dog named Wishbone, Idalee is going to search in every nook and cranny until she finds it. But little does she know, the biggest treasure of all is only discovered when you believe in yourself with your whole heart.
In this standalone companion to the #1 New York Times bestseller Wish, nothing is impossible as Idalee learns the power of chasing her dreams one guitar strum at a time.
'Narrator Suzy Jackson provides unique and recognizable voices for Charlie and the supporting characters, making this audio production a truly enjoyable experience' —School Library Journal on Wish
A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)"
