Four by Veronica RothComplete your Divergent library with Four! Fans of the Divergent series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth will be thrilled byFour: A Divergent Collection, a companion volume that includes four pre-Divergent stories plus three additional scenes from Divergent, all told from Tobias's point of view. Readers first encountered Tobias as "Four" in Divergent. His voice is an integral part of Allegiant. Readers will find more of this charismatic character's backstory told from his own perspective in Four: A Divergent Collection. When read together, these long narrative pieces illuminate the defining moments in Tobias's life. The first three pieces in this volume—"The Transfer," "The Initiate," and "The Son"—follow Tobias's transfer from Abnegation to Dauntless, his Dauntless initiation, and the first clues that a foul plan is brewing in the leadership of two factions. The fourth story, "The Traitor," runs parallel with the events of Divergent, giving readers a glimpse into the decisions of loyalty—and love—that Tobias makes in the weeks after he meets Tris Prior. Includes three exclusive scenes! |
The Elite by Kiera CassKiera Cass’s #1 New York Times bestseller The Elite is a must-read for fans of dystopian fiction, fairy tales, and reality TV. This second book in the bestselling Selection series will enchant teens who loveDivergent and The Bachelor. The paperback also includes a sneak peek at The One—the thrilling third novel in the Selection series! In America Singer’s world, a bride is chosen for the prince through an elaborate, televised competition. In The Elite, America is one of only six girls left in the running. But is it Prince Maxon—and life as the queen—that she wants? Or is it Aspen, her first love? The Elite delivers the adventure, glamour, political intrigue, and romance that readers of The Selectionexpect, and continues the love triangle that captivated them. |
The One by Kiera CassThe highly anticipated third book in Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series, The One will captivate readers who love dystopian YA fiction and fairy tales. The One is perfect for the fans who have followed America's whirlwind romance since it began—and a swoon-worthy read for teens who have devoured Veronica Roth's Divergent, Ally Condie's Matched, or Lauren Oliver's Delirium. The Selection changed America Singer's life in ways she never could have imagined. Since she entered the competition to become the next princess of Illéa, America has struggled with her feelings for her first love, Aspen—and her growing attraction to Prince Maxon. Now she's made her choice . . . and she's prepared to fight for the future she wants. Find out who America will choose in The One, the enchanting, beautifully romantic third book in the Selection series! |
Travel Team & The Big Field by Mike LupicaTwo of New York Times bestseller and legendary sportswriter Mike Lupica's best loved and bestselling titles in one action-packed volume! The action is on the basketball court in Travel Team, when the underdogs get a second chance and prove that you can't measure heart. In The Big Field, the baseball league championship is on the line, but just how far is reluctant second-baseman Hutch willing to bend to be a good teammate? |
Explorer: The Hidden Doors edited by Kazu KibuishiA bullied boy discovers a door guarded by a sly monster . . . A painting of a door opens in a forgotten Egyptian tomb . . . A portal in the park promises to turn you into a much cooler version 2.0—if you can just get the bugs out . . . Readers may never walk into a room the same way again. |
Kinda Like Brothers by Coe BoothJarrett doesn't trust Kevon. But he's got to share a room with him anyway. It was one thing when Jarrett's mom took care of foster babies who needed help. But this time it's different. This time the baby who needs help has an older brother -- a kid Jarrett's age named Kevon. Everyone thinks Jarrett and Kevon should be friends -- but that's not gonna happen. Not when Kevon's acting like he's better than Jarrett -- and not when Jarrett finds out Kevon's keeping some major secrets. Jarrett doesn't think it's fair that he has to share his room, his friends, and his life with some stranger. He's gotta do something about it -- but what? From award-winning author Coe Booth, KINDA LIKE BROTHERS is the story of two boys who really don't get along -- but have to find a way to figure it out. |
Jackaby by William Ritter“Miss Rook, I am not an occultist,” Jackaby said. “I have a gift that allows me to see truth where others see the illusion--and there are many illusions. All the world’s a stage, as they say, and I seem to have the only seat in the house with a view behind the curtain.” Newly arrived in New Fiddleham, New England, 1892, and in need of a job,Abigail Rook meets R. F. Jackaby, an investigator of the unexplained with a keen eye for the extraordinary--including the ability to see supernatural beings. Abigail has a gift for noticing ordinary but important details, which makes her perfect for the position of Jackaby’s assistant. On her first day, Abigail finds herself in the midst of a thrilling case: A serial killer is on the loose. The police are convinced it’s an ordinary villain, but Jackaby is certain it’s a nonhuman creature, whose existence the police--with the exception of a handsome young detective named Charlie Cane--deny. Doctor Who meets Sherlock in a debut novel, the first in a series, brimming with cheeky humor and a dose of the macabre. |
The 39 Clues SeriesThe 39 Clues books feature 14-year-old Amy Cahill and her younger brother Dan on a quest to discover the secret behind their family's power. 1 Maze of Bones (In the Library) 2 One False Note (In the Library) 3 Sword Thief (In the Library) 4 Beyond the Grave (New) 5 Black Circle (In the Library) 6 In Too Deep (New) 7 Viper's Nest (In the Library) 8 Emperor's Code (In the Library) 9 Storm Warning (In the Library) 10 Into the Gauntlet (In the Library) 11 Vespers Rising (New) |
The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers SeriesThe Clue Hunt is Over, but now there's a New Danger to the Cahill Clan, an enemy that was established before the siblings ever split, the Vespers. When they kidnap members of the Cahill family, the clue contestants must band together to find them and get them back. 1 Medusa Plot (In the Library) 2 King's Ransom (In the Library) 3 Dead of Night (In the Library) 4 Shatterproof (New) 5 Trust No One (New) 6 Day of Doom (New) |
The 39 Clues: Unstoppable SeriesThe 39 Clues have fallen into the wrong hands. Now the Cahills must find the serum antidote and stop J. Rutherford Pierce from using the serum to gain control over the entire world. 1 Nowhere to Run (New) 2 Breakaway (New) 3 Countdown (New) 4 Flashpoint (Ordered) |
The 39 Clues: The Cahill FilesA Spin Off to the Original 39 Clues Series 1 Operation Trinity (New) 2 Spymasters (New) |
El Deafo by Cece BellGoing to school and making new friends can be tough. But going to school and making new friends while wearing a bulky hearing aid strapped to your chest? That requires superpowers! In this funny, poignant graphic novel memoir, author/illustrator Cece Bell chronicles her hearing loss at a young age and her subsequent experiences with the Phonic Ear, a very powerful—and very awkward—hearing aid. The Phonic Ear gives Cece the ability to hear—sometimes things she shouldn’t—but also isolates her from her classmates. She really just wants to fit in and find a true friend, someone who appreciates her as she is. After some trouble, she is finally able to harness the power of the Phonic Ear and become “El Deafo, Listener for All.” And more importantly, declare a place for herself in the world and find the friend she’s longed for. |
The Case of the Missing Marquess: An Enola Holmes Mystery by Nancy SpringerWhen Enola Holmes, sister to the detective Sherlock Holmes, discovers her mother has disappeared, she quickly embarks on a journey to London in search of her. But nothing can prepare her for what awaits. Because when she arrives, she finds herself involved in the kidnapping of a young marquess, fleeing murderous villains, and trying to elude her shrewd older brothers—all while attempting to piece together clues to her mother’s strange disappearance. Amid all the mayhem, will Enola be able to decode the necessary clues and find her mother? |
I Survived: The Destruction of Pompeii 79 ADDuring the infamous eruption of Mount Vesuvius, one boy struggles to escape. Can he survive the most devastating disaster of ancient times? In this thrilling addition to the bestselling I SURVIVED series, readers are taken back to antiquity with a young boy trying to escape as the giant Mount Vesuvius erupts. Does he have what it takes to survive the epic destruction of Pompeii? |
I Survived: The Nazi Invasion 1944In one of the darkest periods in history, one boy struggles to survive... In this gripping new addition to the bestselling I SURVIVED series, a young Jewish boy escapes the ghetto and finds a group of resistance fighters in the forests of Poland. Does he have what it takes to survive the Nazis -- and fight back? |
I Survived: The Japanese Tsunami 2011The disaster felt around the world . . . Visiting his dad's hometown in Japan four months after his father's death would be hard enough for Ben. But one morning the pain turns to fear: first, a massive earthquake rocks the quiet coastal village, nearly toppling his uncle's house. Then the ocean waters rise and Ben and his family are swept away-and pulled apart-by a terrible tsunami. Now Ben is alone, stranded in a strange country a million miles from home. Can he fight hard enough to survive one of the most epic disasters of all time? |
Big Nate On a Roll, Big Nate Flips Out, Big Nate and Friends by Lincoln Peirce Flips Out Everyone knows N-A-T-E does not equal N-E-A-T! And when Nate's sloppiness gets out of hand, his best friend, Francis, is in serious trouble. Can Nate clean up his act, or will he flip out first? Find out in BIG NATE FLIPS OUT! On a Roll Big Nate is on a roll! Nate's a big deal in his scout troop . . . until Artur—aka Mr. Perfect—joins up. Now Nate's stuck in second place. And Artur means business. Will Nate take the grand prize? Or wipe out, big time? Big Nate and Friends Sixth-grader Nate Wright is on top of the world . . . with a little help from his friends! His best buddies, Francis and Teddy, stick with Nate through thick and thin—usually thin. They've seen it all. Nate's disastrous love life, his chess tournament trash talking, even his misguided attempt to be a "bad boy." Along the way, Nate and his pals are joined by Artur, the gentle exchange student who's popular with almost everyone. And don't forget Gina, the teacher's pet who gets an "A" for annoying. They're all here in this collection of cartoons, featuring highlights from Nate's most hilarious adventures. |
El Capitán Calzoncillos y la asquerosa venganza de los Robocalzones Radioactivos: (Spanish language edition of Captain Underpants and the Revolting ... Radioactive Robo-Boxers)A world without UNDERPANTS?!!! When we last saw our heroes, George and Harold, they had been turned into evil zombie nerds doomed to roam a devastated, postapocalyptic planet for all eternity. But why, you might ask, didn't the amazing Captain Underpants save the boys from this frightening fate? Because Tippy Tinkletrousers and his time-traveling hijinks prevented George and Harold from creating Captain Underpants in the first place! Now, having changed the course of human history forever, they'll have to figure out a way to CHANGE IT BACK. La última vez que vimos a nuestros héroes, Jorge y Berto, estos habían sido convertidos en zombis destinados a deambular por toda la eternidad en un planeta destruido. Pero, ¿por qué razón el Capitán Calzoncillos no salvó a los chicos de ese destino? Para empezar, ¡el profesor Cacapipí y sus alocados viajes en el tiempo impidieron que Jorge y Berto crearan al Capitán Calzoncillos! |
Poptropica: The Official GuideNovices will get crucial information on how to get past the most difficult parts of the game, and experts will revel in exclusive behind-the-scenes content. |
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Just for PreteensChicken Soup for the Soul: Just for Preteens helps readers as they navigate those tough preteen years from ages 9 to 12 with its stories from others just like them, about the highs and lows of life as a preteen. It’s a support group they carry in their backpack! Being a preteen is harder than it looks! School is more challenging, bodies are changing, relationships with parents are different, and new issues arise with friends. But this collection will help preteens, showing them they are not alone. Readers will be encouraged and inspired by stories from other preteens, just like them, about the problems and issues they face every day. |
Guys Read: True Stories by Jon ScieszkaJon Scieszka's Guys Read anthology series for tweens turns to nonfiction in its fifth volume, True Stories. The fifth installment in the Guys Read Library of Great Reading features ten stories that are 100% amazing, 100% adventurous, 100% unbelievable—and 100% true. A star-studded group of award-winning nonfiction authors and journalists provides something for every reader, all aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Compiled and edited by real-life literature legend Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: True Stories is a mind-blowing collection of essays, biographies, how-to guides, and more, all proving that the truth is most definitely out there. Click here for the Guys Read website, a web-based literacy program for boys founded by author and First National Ambassador of Young People’s Literature Jon Scieszka.. The mission is to help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers. |