Meet Catalina, a 15-year-old girl who recently moved to Tacoma with her parents. Tacoma is an urban port city and county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The move was prompted by Catalina's scholarship to Armstrong High School. Here, she encounters new characters and experiences situations that will have a lasting impact on her life. As the summer break ends, Catalina starts spending time with her fellow students who share a common secret. Will she choose to refrain or will she fail and face the harsh repercussions?
For fans of In a Dark, Dark Wood and All the Missing Girls comes Our Little Secret, a compulsive and thrilling debut about a missing woman, a tangled love triangle, the secrets we keep and the secrets we share. The detective wants to know what happened to Saskia, as if I could just skip to the ending and all would be well. But stories begin at the beginning and some secrets have to be earned. Angela is being held in a police interrogation room. Her ex’s wife has gone missing and Detective Novak is sure Angela knows something, despite her claim that she’s not involved. At Novak’s prodding, Angela tells a story going back ten years, explaining how she met and fell in love with her high school friend HP. But as her past unfolds, she reveals a disconcerting love triangle and a dark, tangled web of betrayals. Is Angela a scorned ex-lover with criminal intent? Or a pawn in someone else’s revenge scheme? Who is she protecting? And why? Twisty and suspenseful, Our Little Secret is an intense cat-and-mouse game and a riveting thriller about the lies we tell others—and ourselves.
‘Immensely talented new author.’ John Marrs, author of The One and When You Disappeared ‘Engrossing, compelling and twisty from the first page to the shocking ending. This book grabbed me and didn't let go.’ Michele Campbell author of It’s Always the Husband
Renowned picture book creator Jeanette Winter tells the story of a young girl in Afghanistan who attends a secret school for girls. Young Nasreen has not spoken a word to anyone since her parents disappeared. In despair, her grandmother risks everything to enroll Nasreen in a secret school for girls. Will a devoted teacher, a new friend, and the worlds she discovers in books be enough to draw Nasreen out of her shell of sadness? Based on a true story from Afghanistan, this inspiring book will touch readers deeply as it affirms both the life-changing power of education and the healing power of love.
Walter Kitty is no ordinary housecat. He's Fang—a swashbuckling protector of the high seas, a tiger waiting to pounce on unsuspecting prey, and a caped superhero ready to save the day. But do his "people," Mr. and Mrs. Biddle, acknowledge his greatness? Not even!So once in a good long while, Walter will answer to Wally or Kitten or even Snookums, but most of the time . . . he's Fang!With a hilarious text by Barbara Jean Hicks and fabulously fun illustrations by Dan Santat, Walter Kitty is one cat readers will not soon forget!
A Little Piece Of Ground will help young readers understand more about one of the worst conflicts afflicting our world today. Written by Elizabeth Laird, one of Great Britain’s best-known young adult authors, A Little Piece Of Ground explores the human cost of the occupation of Palestinian lands through the eyes of a young boy. Twelve-year-old Karim Aboudi and his family are trapped in their Ramallah home by a strict curfew. In response to a Palestinian suicide bombing, the Israeli military subjects the West Bank town to a virtual siege. Meanwhile, Karim, trapped at home with his teenage brother and fearful parents, longs to play football with his friends. When the curfew ends, he and his friend discover an unused patch of ground that’s the perfect site for a football pitch. Nearby, an old car hidden intact under bulldozed building makes a brilliant den. But in this city there’s constant danger, even for schoolboys. And when Israeli soldiers find Karim outside during the next curfew, it seems impossible that he will survive. This powerful book fills a substantial gap in existing young adult literature on the Middle East. With 23,000 copies already sold in the United Kingdom and Canada, this book is sure to find a wide audience among young adult readers in the United States.
Embark on a transformative journey within this enchanting tale and let this remarkable butterfly captivate your heart and remind you of the strength and beauty that flourish even in the darkest moments.
There are no assassin schools, no correspondence courses, no on-the-job training. It is not something one discusses in a career's interview. So, how exactly does one become an assassin? This lighthearted story presents one possible scenario. Set against the beautiful opulence of a Lake Como villa, we follow the story's hero as he stumbles into an unexpected career, with the help of an aging Contessa.
These stories are all about a very big city, about men and women and even children and all sorts of uncomfortable feelings. Sauntering somewhere along the very colourful precipice between the real, surreal, feral and human. More specifically, female. Some are English, some are in German, because I couldn't commit to a language. Es geht in diesen Geschichten um eine sehr große Stadt, um Männer und Frauen und sogar Kinder und alle möglichen unangenehme Gefühle. Hängengeblieben irgendwo im bunten Chaos zwischen real, surreal, Tier- und Menschsein. Eher, Frau-Sein. Manche Geschichten sind auf Deutsch, manche auf Englisch, weil ich mich nicht auf eine Sprache festlegen konnte.
Alex shares her heartfelt and inspiring journey to becoming herself. She takes the readers on an emotional rollercoaster as she grapples with her identity, self-acceptance, and the desire to find her true self. The story opens with her 16th birthday celebration, an event that, for many, symbolizes joy and growth. However, for Alex, it serves as a reminder of the challenges she faces as she comes to terms with her gender identity. Unhappy with societal expectations and her own body, Alex finds solace in an unexpected gift - a pair of lace-up boots, which somehow feel like a symbol of support. Through her introspective narration, Alex begins to explore her gender identity and finds a connection with a popular online personality named Victor, who had undergone his own transformation. Watching Victor's videos and learning about his experiences helps Alex realize that she, too, has her very own identity...
