A touching and funny story of one girl’s journey to discover where she came from and the unlimited possibilities of who she can become, from Crystal Allen, the acclaimed author of How Lamar’s Bad Prank Won a Bubba-Sized Trophy and The Magnificent Mya Tibbs: Spirit Week Showdown. Laura Dyson wants two things in life: to be accepted by her classmates and to be noticed by ultracute baseball star Troy Bailey. But everyone at school teases her for being overweight, and Troy won’t give her a second glance. Until one day, their history teacher announces a field trip to the run-down slave shack on her grandmother’s property. Heck to the power of no way! Her grandmother insists that it’s more than just an old shack; it’s a monument to the strong women in their family—the Laura Line. But Laura knows better: her classmates will never accept her once they see the shack. So she comes up with the perfect plan to get the trip canceled . . . but when a careless mistake puts the shack—and the Laura Line—in jeopardy, Laura must decide what’s truly important to her. Can Laura figure out how to get what she wants at school while also honoring her family’s past?
Follow the line on a journey from the city to the country, from the sky to the ocean, from morning till night. Laura Ljungkvist uses her trademark continuous line style to create the perfect counting book for young children. Each scene contains questions designed to get children looking, counting, and thinking. For example, in the underwater picture, children can count seashells, turtles, and the legs on an octopus. Each page is packed with colorful, artful objects and animals—and young counters can follow the line from the front cover to the back cover, through each stunning scene.
“If you like wonderfully romantic stories with men with accents and faraway travels, then you'll love Cathryn Parry's contemporary Scottish adventure.” —A Goodreads Reader A contemporary romance of adventure and passion set in Scotland The first book in the award-winning Sage Family of Scotland trilogy: Kristin Hart, a young industrial engineer for a shampoo-and-body-products company, shows up in her Vermont factory one dreary day to find an intriguing, mysterious Scotsman sitting at her desk. Malcolm MacDowall, the nephew of a billionaire Scottish industrialist, is on a secret mission to buy out Kristin’s company. Charmed by Kristin but filled with regret, he remains loyal to his family and does what he must. After the announcement is made that her factory is being closed, Kristin does what she must. This small-town girl who hadn’t even owned a passport packs her suitcase for Edinburgh, Scotland. To Malcolm’s shock, they’re swept up in a passionate adventure. During her quest to convince him to keep the factory open, she traverses the countryside, stays at a Highland castle, attends a Scottish wedding and falls in love with Malcolm, the Highlander of her heart. But is love enough to overcome family duty? The Sweetest Hours is book #1 in the Sage Family of Scotland series: Book #1: The Sweetest Hours Book #2: Scotland for Christmas Book #3: Secret Garden All books in the series may be read as standalone romances. AWARDS FOR THE SWEETEST HOURS: HOLT Medallion Award of Merit, Contemporary Romance Award of Excellence Finalist, Best Romance Series Book Heart of Excellence Readers’ Choice Award Finalist PRAISE FOR THE SWEETEST HOURS: “I love reading romance or I wouldn’t read so many… But every once in a while there is a novel that has something different. That sets it apart from the others. This is one of those books. There is a special engaging quality that drew me in. I fell in love with the hero, a modern-day Scots warrior. I could identify with the heroine… The time reading this novel was the sweetest hours.” Goodreads reader review “This was one of those books where I enjoyed the beginning, enjoyed the middle, and loved the ending. It was a feel-good book that did not let me down. I would gladly read another novel by this author." Goodreads reader review The Sweetest Hours should be of interest to anyone who enjoys reading books related to the following topics: Contemporary scottish romance novels, modern scottish romance books, scottish hero romance novels, scotland romance novels, scotland fiction, romance novels set in scotland, novels set in scotland, novels set in Scottish highlands, novels set in scotland highlands, romance novels set in the highlands, scottish castle romance book, family saga romance novels, scotland family saga romance, scottish billionaire series, scottish American billionaire, scotland billionaire romance, billionaire romance
Friend by day. Traitor by night. The second book in the dark, twisting thriller trilogy about a teen assassin’s attempt to live a normal life. Don't miss the epic conclusion to the series, coming May 2024. 'A dark, enthralling thriller' The Guardian Teen assassin Isabel Ryans now works for Comma, and she’s good at it: the Moth is the guild’s most notorious killer, infamous throughout the city of Espera. But Isabel still craves normality, and she won’t find it inside the guild. She moves in with a civilian flatmate, Laura, and begins living a double life, one where she gets to pretend she’s free. But when Isabel’s day job tangles her up with an anti-guild abolitionist movement, it becomes harder to keep her two lives separate. Forced to choose between her loyalty to her friends and her loyalty to Comma, she finds herself with enemies on all sides, particularly those from the rival guild Hummingbird, putting herself and Laura at risk. Can Isabel ever truly be safe in a city ruled by killers? From award-winning author Finn Longman, an exhilarating voice in YA fiction, comes an addictive trilogy for fans of global phenomena The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Killing Eve and The Hunger Games. PRAISE FOR THE BUTTERFLY ASSASSIN: 'An immersive, fast-paced thriller' The Irish Times 'An electrifying debut!’ Chelsea Pitcher, author of This Lie Will Kill You ‘A heart-in-your-mouth thriller that grips you from the first page until the very last.’ Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead 'A bold, jagged and uncompromising thriller that will keep you guessing all the way to the end.’ Tom Pollock, author of White Rabbit, Red Wolf ‘Sharp and layered, with a bright beating heart. The Butterfly Assassin will lure you deep into a fascinating and dangerous new world.’ Rory Power, author of Wilder Girls ‘An utterly addictive story. I told myself "just one more chapter" well into the night.’ Emily Suvada, author of This Mortal Coil ‘Fierce, thrilling, and impossible to put down. Packed full of amazing friendships, plot twists and a desperate fight to survive’ C. G. Drews, author of The Boy Who Steals Houses
Compelling High-Tech Drama and International Intrigue! In Frank Camelio’s gripping new thriller Savior, Swiss geneticist Joshua Mason has made a discovery that promises good health and long life for all humanity. He wants everyone inoculated with his special serum – but on his terms only. Mason is also concealing the serum's full impact on humans and taking extravagant measures to hide his past. Meanwhile, the Supreme Trust, a clandestine international cabal, is funding its own genetic research with the purpose of controlling global population and demographics. As Mason and the Trust move separately and secretly to shape the future, their plans collide, prompting an investigation by the U.S. National Security Agency. The conflict entangles American geneticist Joyce Ching, historian Jim Rogers, and National Security agent Laura Andrews, who face mortal dangers in pursuit of the truth. As the three begin to comprehend the magnitude of Mason’s findings and the Trust's grand strategy, shocking revelations surface – disclosures that alter history and foreshadow a precarious future. Whichever future prevails, Savior will make readers ask themselves, “Given the choice, would I take Mason’s serum?"
A hilarious middle-grade novel about a misunderstood caveboy perfect for fans ofIce Age, Happy Feet, The Time Warp Trio, and Platypus Police Squad. Lug is a caveboy who would rather paint than club other caveboys. The clan even mocks him, calling him "Little Slug." Like all the other caveboys, Lug must enter the contest to become the clan's next Big Man and attempt to catch the Biggest Beast--even though he would much rather spend his days painting in his secret art cave. When Lug is banished for failing to catch a jungle llama, he thinks he is alone in the world but finds others who believe in him: his clanmate Stony and a new friend, Echo, a girl from a rival clan who can talk to animals and just may be prehistory's first vegetarian/animal rights activist. Together they face even bigger challenges--Lug discovers the Ice Age is coming and he has to bring the warring clans together to save them not only from the freeze but also from a particularly unpleasant migrating pride of saber-toothed tigers. It's no help that the elders are cavemen who can't seem to get the concept of climate change through their thick skulls. With both funny, anachronistic humor, charming characters, and strong themes, Lug, Dawn of the Ice Age is sure to be a hit with many readers. Illustrated with black and white line art throughout. "A great combination of humor and powerful insight."—Al Gore “Lug makes the Ice Age sizzle.”—Gordon Korman "Fred Flintstone would feel right at home."—Kirkus Reviews "Suspenseful and smartly humorous."—ForeWord Reviews
Laura Barnes Wants to Be a Cowgirl Laura has always dreamed of being a trick rider in her family's Wild West show. But her father will only allow her to perform if she disguises herself as Mr. Buckskin Jones. When soda-pop king Guy Roberts shows up to do business with her family, Laura is torn between keeping her identity under wraps and revealing her growing feelings for Guy. Guy is drawn to Laura's poise and beauty, but he, too, guards a secret. As their affection for each other grows, Guy begins to think about a future that includes Laura. When both their secrets suddenly come to light, their romance will face the ultimate showdown.
