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One last summer to escape, to find herself, to figure out what comes next. Fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han will love this contemporary, coming-of-age romance.

Graduation was supposed to be a relief. Except Quinn can't avoid the rumors that plagued her throughout high school or the barrage of well-intentioned questions about her college plans. How is she supposed to know what she wants to do for the next four years, let

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"Whispers of Us" invites you to embark on a literary journey that explores the intricacies of love, family, and the enduring echoes of the past. This poignant tale unfolds across generations, weaving together a tapestry of emotions that will linger in your heart. A Tale of Love, Loss, and Resilience Immerse yourself in a rich narrative that traverses time, delving into the lives of characters grappling with the complexities of love and the poignant...

El cancionero popular infantil tiene un carácter literario perfectamente identificable, al ser una modalidad de poesía lírica popular y tradicional que, bien en su origen, bien en su proceso de transmisión, pero siempre en su resultado final, ha sido patrimonio preferente o exclusivo del mundo infantil y juvenil. Este patrimonio, cuyo sustento es la memoria, se está perdiendo rápidamente, y parece ir quedando reducido a las prácticas escolares,...

"We are most courageous at our weakest; when we believe we have faced what we fear the most and have nothing more to lose." Set against the backdrop of two warring towns, Oby Aligwekwe's Young Adult debut-told from the viewpoint of her main character-is inspired by her West African heritage, fables, and spiritual beliefs. Ona's journey reveals the power of choice, the true source of happiness, and, most importantly, the transformation one must go...

After being visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve, Holly Chase chooses not to mend her spoiled ways. Upon her death Holly discovers her selfishness has caused her to work for eternity as a ghost of Christmas past. Every year Project Scrooge saves another miserly grouch, and Holly stays frozen at seventeen while her family and friends go on living without her. But this year, everything is about to change ...

"Blood, Bullets, and Bones provides young readers with a fresh and fascinating look at the ever-evolving science of forensics. Since the introduction of DNA testing, forensic science has been in the forefront of the public's imagination, thanks especially to popular television shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. But forensic analysis has been practiced for thousands of years. Ancient Chinese detectives studied dead bodies for signs of foul...

Bestselling authors Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware (Finding God in The Lord of the Rings) once again explore a world of fantasy to reveal the Great Story hidden within. For more than fifty years, adults and children alike have stepped through the wardrobe, and their imaginations have been baptized in C. S. Lewis's mystical world of wonder and enchantment. In Finding God in the Land of Narnia, you'll see how Lewis expertly wraps spiritual truths into his...

The breathtaking story of five brothers who bring each other up in a world run by their own rules. As the Dunbar boys love and fight and learn to reckon with the adult world, they discover the moving secret behind their father's disappearance. At the center of the Dunbar family is Clay, a boy who will build a bridge--for his family, for his past, for greatness, for his sins, for a miracle. The question is, how far is Clay willing to go? And how much...

From James Dashner, author of the #1 New York Times bestselling MAZE RUNNER series, comes an original thirty-page e-short returning fans to the fast-paced, high-tech world in the Mortality Doctrine series that includes The Eye of Minds, The Rule of Thoughts, and The Game of Lives.

Includes a sneak peek of The Fever Code, the highly anticipated conclusion

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