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Hither and Nigh
By Ellen Potter
Coming September 27, 2022!
Magic and mystery abound when a young girl discovers a secret, parallel New York City that may help her find her missing brother in this dazzling middle grade fantasy adventure for fans of Thirteen Witches and James Riley.
Nell Batista has been in trouble one too many times. Now she’s down to her last chance—literally. Join the Last Chance Club or be expelled from school. The kids in the club are an odd group, but when their teacher starts giving lessons in magic, things quickly go completely off the weird scale. Nell doesn’t believe in it at first; after all, she’s a smart city kid, and there has been nothing magical in her life since her brother, River, disappeared three years ago.
Search for Treasure (The Islanders 2)
By Mary Alice Monroe with Angela May
The sequel to New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe’s The Islanders, a beautiful story of friendship, loss, and the healing power of nature.
Jake Potter is back on Dewees Island for another summer with his beloved grandmother, Honey. This time, Jake is excited that his dad will be there as he continues to recover from his injuries sustained in Afghanistan. But Jake also knows they both need get used to a new normal, which isn’t easy.
Their search leads them to discover there might be actual buried treasure somewhere on Dewees, all while they battle some unwelcome guests on the island, of both the two- and four-legged kind! On the three friends’ biggest quest yet, they realize that the treasures they really want in life were with them all along.
The Sisters of Luna Island
Little Women gets a Nevermoor twist in this bewitching novel about a young girl tasked to break a centuries-old curse or risk losing her beloved sisters.
Twelve-year-old Marigold Lafleur is the last of a long line of aromages: witches who blend scents into practical charms using aromagic. But ever since a terrible accident injured her father and damaged Luna Island, Marigold and her sisters, Birdie and Lou, have vowed to abandon their family legacy and mama’s way of life. Shunned by their neighbors and overlooked by their parents, Marigold relies on her big sisters above all else.
But when Marigold discovers a secret curse that threatens her family, her sisters can't stop the impending danger. It’s up to Marigold and her best friend, Sam, to uncover the origins of the curse and break the spell. To do so, she must learn to trust her instincts and believe in her own unique magic or risk losing her beloved sisters forever.
Jackie and the Mona Lisa
Jackie Kennedy loved the arts. And America loved Jackie Kennedy. The first lady knew she had the country's attention--what would she do with it? Encourage Americans to appreciate art, of course! She turned the White House into a historical site filled with some of America's most treasured artifacts and pieces of art. She brought Shakespearean theater to the White House and ballerinas to the South Lawn. And most epically, she brought the Mona Lisa to the states (much to the chagrin of many Parisians) to encourage Americans to visit museums--and it worked! An inspiring story about one of the nation's most influential first ladies.
“Bricking’s soft watercolor illustrations evoke nostalgia and skillfully bring the historical period to life. Murphy succeeds in showing how the new, youthful first lady, schooled in the arts and admired by the American public for her fashion style and French affiliation, exerted a huge influence on U.S. culture.”
- Kirkus Reviews
Born Behind Bars
By Padma Venkatraman
Kabir has been in jail since the day he was born, because his mom is serving time for a crime she didn’t commit. He’s never met his dad, so the only family he’s got are their cellmates, and the only place he feels the least bit free is in the classroom, where his kind teacher regales him with stories of the wonders of the outside world. Then one day a new warden arrives and announces Kabir is too old to stay. He gets handed over to a long-lost “uncle” who unfortunately turns out to be a fraud, and intends to sell Kabir. So Kabir does the only thing he can–run away as fast as his legs will take him. How does a boy with nowhere to go and no connections make his way? Fortunately, he befriends Rani, another street kid, and she takes him under her wing. But plotting their next move is hard–and fraught with danger–in a world that cares little for homeless, low caste children. This is not the world Kabir dreamed of–but he’s discovered he’s not the type to give up. Kabir is ready to show the world that he–and his mother–deserve a place in it.
Chimpanzee (Jane & Me)
(Jane & Me: Jane Goodall Institute Children's Interactive Lift-A-Flap Board Book)
Follow Jane Goodall's beloved wild chimpanzees, Flo and Fifi, through the rainforest of Gombe, Tanzania, and meet other fascinating great apes in this interactive lift-a-flap board book. Discover their preferred habitat, favorite foods, grooming techniques, common personality traits, and exciting facts about chimpanzees and their babies in this fun and educational sturdy board book designed for your curious little reader. Simple sentences reinforce language structure while grasping and lifting the sturdy flaps helps develop fine motor skills. A lively, educational chimp introduction both babies and toddlers will adore that strengthens one's love for animals and teaches empathy. A must for little animal lovers!
Chimpanzee (Jane & Me)
(Jane & Me: Jane Goodall Institute Children's Interactive Lift-A-Flap Board Book)
Follow an East-African cheetah and her cubs through the grasslands and savannas of Tanzania in this interactive lift-a-flap board book. Discover their preferred habitat, favorite foods, common personality traits, unique sounds, and exciting facts about cheetahs and their babies in this fun and educational sturdy board book designed for your curious little learner. Simple sentences reinforce language structure while grasping and lifting the sturdy flaps helps develop fine motor skills. A lively, educational cheetah introduction both babies and toddlers will adore that strengthens one's love for animals and teaches empathy. A must for little animal lovers!