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1) Long Island
From the beloved, critically acclaimed, bestselling author comes a spectacularly moving novel featuring Eilis Lacey,...
Claudia isn't worried when she hears her newest baby-sitting charge, Betsy Sobak, is a big practical joker. After all, how much harm can one little girl do?
Plenty. Claudia breaks her leg as a result of one of Betsy's jokes. Now Claudia is feeling like baby-sitting might be too dangerous and she's talking about quitting the club. Kristy thinks Betsy needs to be
...For Nate Wright, conflict is a way of life. He tangles with Gina, the editor of the school newspaper, after she rejects his comic strip. He can't get on the same page with his snooty study partners as they cram for the final exam. And once he hears that Mr. Rosa's
...This book is a recipient of the "Literary Titan's Book Award."
Timmy, Mateo, and Jade love to fill their summer days with fun. In this adventure, the three friends will find a treasure chest in the middle of their ship and meet the dreaded pirate captain, One-Eyed Cogburn, who has a very well-kept secret. But who does the chest truly belong to? Will they be able to keep the treasure for themselves? Will One-Eyed Cogburn let
...8) The Sky King
Though originally intended for a younger audience, this masterpiece of historical children's literature is a delight for readers of all ages. The Little Duke tells the story of Richard the Fearless, the young Duke of Normandy who ascended to power at a very young age and was then imprisoned. Escaping with the help of a few key confidants, Richard fought to regain control of his kingdom. The Little Duke is gripping, engaging historical
...“This stunning . . . exquisite, skillfully written gem addresses serious issues–e.g., guilt vs. loyalty, the past vs. the present—[but] remains hopeful and includes ample doses of humor...
We here at Silly Linguistics love language and linguistics and want to share it with the world. Have you ever wondered why English spelling was so weird? Have you ever wondered where words come from? Well, in this magazine we cover all this and more. We talk to linguists and ask them all sorts of interesting questions about language. We talk to language lovers and talk to them about their highs and lows of language learning.
China is a land like no other, a land of over 1 billion souls and over 3,000 years of history. Ruled for millennia by mighty dynasties, its people are industrious and inventive, hardened by centuries of war, political upheaval and the ambitions of its leaders. From its early days under the First Emperor to the rise of Mao and the surveillance state being built by President Xi Jinping, this is the story of a fascinating nation that looks set to
...From NEWSMAX comes a special edition magazine featuring: Jesus-His Real Face. This special issue includes new evidence that Jesus did rise from the dead, a Billy Graham remembrance, Easter festivals, Holy Week timeline, the shroud of Turin, Franklin Graham's mission and much more!
Medieval dungeons, remote islands and foreboding edifices are just some of the places of incarceration in Notorious Prisons. Tales of torture and woe, wrongful imprisonment, dangerous escapes and infamous inmates are accompanied by images of creepy cells and the dank chambers in these monuments to crime. As the archaic prisons of old gave way to progressive policies in the 19th century and eventually modern prison systems, stories of riots and
...Following her surprise revelation that she had undergone abdominal surgery in January, Princess Kate vanished from the public eye for 70 days. Then, on March 22, she explained why. “It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family. The surgery was successful. However, tests after the operation found cancer had been present,” Kate said in an emotional video posted on the Kensington Palace Instagram account that left the
...In one specific area of Scotland—a place many might not know or think about were it not for “Nessie”—a 1,500-year monster hunt continues. Since the earliest centuries, human curiosity has fixated on the secrets concealed in the freshwater loch carved into the Scottish Highlands. Anecdotal evidence of something unusual in those depths abounds, while credible journals and literature give life to scientific and speculative theories. And even
...Return to the unforgettable world of Someday Valley, Texas, in this tender, uplifting novel of hearts in search of second chances.
The trees that circle Someday Valley near Honey Creek are dressed in their fall finest, providing a pretty backdrop...
19) Queerceañera
This irresistible and hilarious rom-com from acclaimed author Alex Crespo is a whirlwind of telenovela-level drama and hijinks when Joaquin Zoido finds himself fake-dating his childhood crush and newly minted date to his queerceañera.
Joaquin Zoido is out and proud of it. And while he knew his dad and sister, Carmen, would be super supportive, he wasn't quite ready for them to surprise him with a queerceañera, a
...1918: As the Great War rages, Jessie Carson takes a leave...
