The creator of Goodnight Goon and The Runaway Mummy pulls from his mad-scientist brain a kid so attracted to slime, muck, dirt, and yuck he could only be called Icky Ricky. Uh-oh! Icky Ricky is in trouble and has a lot of explaining to do. Why? Well, you see . . . Someone spotted Bigfoot in Icky Ricky's neighborhood! Icky Ricky and his friends had a teary funeral . . . for a pepperoni pizza. A crazy one-eyed squirrel stole Icky Ricky's Palooka Pops. Icky Ricky's trashbag hazmat suit might not be enough to protect him from mutants while he's cleaning up trash around town. Is it the end of the world for Icky Ricky? Icky Ricky is up to his eyebrows in mayhem--and in ick!
The creator of Goodnight Goon and The Runaway Mummy pulls from his mad-scientist brain a kid so attracted to slime, muck, dirt, and yuck that he could only be called Icky Ricky. Uh-oh! Icky Ricky is in a mess and has a lot of explaining to do. Why? Well, you see . . . A water demon took over the sink in the boys' bathroom! Icky Ricky and his friends cleaned up the house—with a leaf blower. His sweaty armpit is a perfect robber-proof bank. The dead raccoon he bought at a garage sale is speeding downhill in a runaway go-cart. Can Icky Ricky stop it? Icky Ricky is up to his eyeballs in trouble—and in ick!
The creator of Goodnight Goon and The Runaway Mummy pulls from his mad-scientist brain a kid so attracted to slime, muck, dirt, and yuck he could only be called Icky Ricky. Uh-oh! Icky Ricky is in trouble and has a lot of explaining to do. Why? Well, you see . . . He did his homework on cheese slices, but got hungry and ate them. He had his friends over for a sleepover . . . on the bedroom ceiling. Harry, Icky Ricky's favorite hot dog, just landed in his dad's toolbox. The town bully, Mean Dean, is looking to pound whoever lost his remote-controlled car. Was is Icky Ricky? Icky Ricky is up to his eyebrows in mayhem--and in ick! "Icky Ricky proves to be a satisfying new hero for readers who are ready for a more expansive view of the world than that offered by Dav Pilkey's Captain Underpants series. . . . Readers will easily conclude that Ricky is awesome!"--BooklistOnline "Hits the gross-out sweet spot."--Kirkus "I thoroughly enjoyed these books, and I look forward to more icky adventures from young Ricky."--Nick Bruel, author of Bad Kitty
"Martin, a kitten, is branded a `wimp' by his siblings for his friendly interest in mice. He loves caring for them and can't understand their desire for freedom. Only when he becomes the pet of a big city apartment dweller does he realize why his pets deserted him. An engaging animal fantasy with plenty of humorous insight into the human condition, King-Smith's story has humor and a fast pace which will appeal to younger readers."--School Library Journal (starred review)
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of The Martian, a lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this “propulsive” (Entertainment Weekly), cinematic thriller full of suspense, humor, and fascinating science—in development as a major motion picture starring Ryan Gosling. HUGO AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF THE YEAR’S BEST BOOKS: Bill Gates, GatesNotes, New York Public Library, Parade, Newsweek, Polygon, Shelf Awareness, She Reads, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal • “An epic story of redemption, discovery and cool speculative sci-fi.”—USA Today “If you loved The Martian, you’ll go crazy for Weir’s latest.”—The Washington Post Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn’t know that. He can’t even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it. All he knows is that he’s been asleep for a very, very long time. And he’s just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company. His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it’s up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery—and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species. And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he’s got to do it all alone. Or does he? An irresistible interstellar adventure as only Andy Weir could deliver, Project Hail Mary is a tale of discovery, speculation, and survival to rival The Martian—while taking us to places it never dreamed of going.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Once in a great while, a book comes along that changes our view of the world. This magnificent novel from the Nobel laureate and author of Never Let Me Go is “an intriguing take on how artificial intelligence might play a role in our futures ... a poignant meditation on love and loneliness” (The Associated Press). • A GOOD MORNING AMERICA Book Club Pick! Here is the story of Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches carefully the behavior of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass on the street outside. She remains hopeful that a customer will soon choose her. Klara and the Sun is a thrilling book that offers a look at our changing world through the eyes of an unforgettable narrator, and one that explores the fundamental question: what does it mean to love?
Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo- chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo! Three decades and more than one million copies later children still love hearing about the boy with the long name who fell down the well. Arlene Mosel and Blair Lent's classic re-creation of an ancient Chinese folktale has hooked legions of children, teachers, and parents, who return, generation after generation, to learn about the danger of having such an honorable name as Tikki tikki tembo-no sa rembo-chari bari ruchi-pip peri pembo. Tikki Tikki Tembo is the winner of the 1968 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award for Picture Books.
One of TeenVogue.com's 10 Best Queer Books to Check Out: “Looking for Group is a road trip book that ends with a punch to the gut. Warning: this is a book that will make you cry.” Rory Harrison’s beautiful novel about identity, home, and fresh starts recounts one boy’s quest to discover a world where he can thrive, one adventure at a time. Dylan doesn’t have a lot of experience with comfort. His room in the falling-down Village Estates can generously be categorized as squalid, and he sure isn’t getting any love from his mother, who seemed to—no, definitely did—enjoy the perks that went along with being the parent of a “cancer kid.” His only escape has been in the form of his favorite video game—World of Warcraft—and the one true friend who makes him feel understood, even if it is just online: Arden. And now that Dylan is suddenly in remission, he wants to take Arden on a real mission, one he never thought he’d live to set out on: a journey to a mysterious ship in the middle of the Salton Sea. But Arden is fighting her own battles, ones that Dylan can’t always help her win. As they navigate their way west, they grapple with Arden's father (who refuses to recognize his daughter’s true gender), Dylan’s addiction, and the messy, complicated romance fighting so hard to blossom through the cracks of their battle-hardened hearts.
Completed Series - 4 Spicy full-length, contemporary, small-town romances featuring diverse main characters in one amazing box set! Curl up and escape to Shattered Cove with the Emerson Family. This complete series boxset is about the Emerson siblings unexpected journeys to finding love, and solving the mystery of the person who is after the life of their youngest sister. We've got grumpy blue collar heroes, strong plus size heroines, spicy scenes, sibling banter, found family, and a suspenseful mystery waiting for you in this boxset of 4 small-town romance novels. Book 1: Stepping Into Tomorrow She’s on a mission to move on. He swore to stay alone forever. Will an unplanned conception seduce them into a happy ending? A plus size single mom, grumpy sunshine romance with Autism representation. Featuring grumpy fisherman, Nash, and widowed single mom, Isabella, who’s looking for a fresh start in Shattered Cove. Book 2: Risking Forever She’s looking for a fresh start. He’s still mourning the past. Will a short-term summer arrangement open them up to a beautiful future together? A single dad nanny romance with Deaf representation. Featuring grumpy widower and single dad Roman, who has to risk opening up his life to love and potential loss once again with his kind and live-in nanny. Teacher, Elise, is at rock bottom when a summer job leads to more opportunities than she expected—maybe even her own happily ever after. But past experiences have her hesitating because history has a habit of repeating itself. Will they risk it all for a chance at love? Book 3: Wishing for Yesterday A teenage love that destroyed a family. Decades of stifling his true self. Two broken hearts fighting for connection. A second chance MM, Bi awakening, small town romance with anxiety representation. Featuring grumpy closeted beekeeper, Ricky who never got over the boy who gave him his first kiss before their worlds were torn apart. Everett, back in New Hampshire after two decades, never forgot the first boy he loved. Can they leave their pasts behind them and start fresh? Book 4: Promising Today She needs a fake boyfriend. He has a hidden agenda. Will they succumb to their dark desires? A grumpy sunshine, fake relationship, forced proximity, romantic suspense with ADHD representation. Featuring bratty cannabis farmer Nova, and retired Navy SEAL, Jude, both hunting for answers in Shattered Cove, but find much more than they were looking for. Buy now to read this completed spicy, small-town romance series today! *** No cheating. HEA guaranteed.*** ------------- Keywords related to this complete boxset. Small town romance series boxset, small town romance complete series, romantic suspense series, romantic suspense books, diverse romance books, small town romance books, romance series about family, interracial romance books, interracial romance series, found family romance, romantic mystery books, romantic mystery series, spicy romance series, completed romance series, found family books, everyday heroes romance books, blue collar heroes romance books, plus size heroines romance books, strong heroines romance books.
A teenage love that destroyed a family. Decades of stifling his true self. Two broken hearts fighting for connection. Ricky Emerson has been lying to himself for years. Worried that living his truth will trigger scornful rejection by his family, the adopted playboy is terrified of his sole slip-up coming to light. So when the only man he’s ever kissed arrives at dinner as his sister’s date, the incorrigible flirt fears he’s about to lose everything. Everett Popova refuses to hide. Fresh out of a disappointing relationship with a closeted ex, the experienced counselor is stunned to bump into the one guy who was violently ripped from his arms. But with his former lover still hiding their bisexuality, he’s leery of starting another hush-hush affair with more painful secrets. As Ricky flies from anger to passion while battling their undeniable chemistry, he leans on the strong man’s patient shoulders when traumatic memories turn to sheer panic. And though Everett is swept off his feet for a second time, he’s petrified that old wounds will tear them apart forever. Torn by old turmoil, can they overcome fear and bigotry together? Wishing For Yesterday is the emotional third book in The Emerson Family of Shattered Cove contemporary romance series. If you like LGBTQ+ heroes, steamy action, and dashes of humor, then you’ll adore A. M. Kusi’s struggle for belonging. Buy Wishing For Yesterday to fight for the future! **No cheating. HEA guaranteed.*** ---------- Keywords related to this contemporary romance novel: Contemporary romance series, mm romance, male male romance, coming out romance, gay for you romance, gay romance, interracial romance, small town gay romance, grumpy hero romance, LGBTQ romance, latino hero romance, small town romance, interracial romance books, contemporary romance novel, interracial romance books, beach reads, romance ebook, IR romance books, contemporary romance series, small town romance, romance books, ir books, romance novels to read, love story, emotional romance, love story books, interracial relationship, multicultural romance, small town romance series, shattered cove series, widower romance, deaf romance, blue collar hero, blue collar romance, mute romance, hearing impaired romance, romance books, romance novels.
