Synopsis: Tony faces tragedy when his friend is hit by a passing car. Sequel to When a Hero Dies.

Synopsis: Battle in the BullpenFor as long as Billy Baggs can remember, rich townie and ace pitcher Archer "King" Kenwood has been his nemesis--both on the field and off. And the summer before they enter high school, their long-standing rivalry explodes into violence. Desperate to keep the peace between his two star players, Coach Anderson comes up with a plan: If they want to play, they have to pay--by spending a week together, twenty-four hours a day.…

Synopsis: Earhart grew up at a time when many believed that men alone had the right to experience the thrill of adventure--but, from the moment she saw her first airplane, she knew it was her destiny to fly. She made record-setting flights across America, the oceans, and, ultimately, around the world, earning more fame and admiration with every boundary she broke. Even today, her tragic and mysterious disappearance over the Pacific remains one of the…

Synopsis: Todd Bannister has it all: a fastball made for the majors, scouts lining up at his door, a beautiful girlfriend, and his best friend Paulie--his number one fan. It seems nothing can stop the bright future that lies ahead. But all it takes is one line drive--and Todd takes it square in the face, and loses an eye. Things are different now. Will Todd have the strength to give up his old dreams and move on? Will Paulie? Scott Johnson weaves a…

Synopsis: Percy the pug searches far and wide for the perfect puddle but when he finds it, Mama Pig is unhappy about him joining her family until a storm provides Percy the opportunity to prove himself to her.

Synopsis: Bo has been at war with his father for as long as he can remember. The rage he feels gives him the energy as a triathlete to press his body to the limit, but it also translates into angry outbursts toward his teachers. Now dangerously close to expulsion from school, Bo has been assigned to Anger Management sessions with the school "truants." With an eclectic mix of hard-edged students, Bo may finally have to deal with his long-brewing hatred for…

Synopsis: Lockdown is the powerful tale of fourteen-year-old Reese Anderson, who has spent 22 months in a tiny cell at a “progress center.” Living in fear and isolation, Reese begins looking within himself to find a way out of the prison system.Acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers offers an honest story about finding a way to make it without getting lost in the shuffle. Told with compassion and truth, Lockdown is also a compelling first-person read that "…

Synopsis: There's a new car on the playground. Ken is having trouble letting others use it. Can he learn how to take turns?

Synopsis: While playing around with hypnotism at a party, Kira remembers fleeing a war-torn country with her mother, speaking a language she can't identify. A few days later her mother disappears, and a woman who calls herself Kira's aunt Memory takes Kira to Crythe, a country that doesn't officially exist, in order to rescue her -- or so she says. Kira soon learns that Aunt Memory is not what she seems, and Kira and her mother are both in terrible…

Synopsis: Newbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña’s I Will Save You is a "heartwarming, root-for-the-underdog novel." [SLJ]   Kidd is running from his past and his future. No mom, no dad, and there’s nothing for him at the group home but therapy. He doesn’t belong at the beach where he works either, unless he finds a reason to stay.   Olivia is blond hair, blue eyes, rich dad. The prettiest girl in Cardiff. She’s hiding something from Kidd—but could…

Synopsis: Key Features Description This inventive picture book shows familiar scenes around the house with important objects labeled, and the story is left up to the reader! This inventive picture book shows familiar scenes around the house with important objects labeled, and the story is left up to the reader! Product Details Item #: NTS588634 ISBN13: 9780545886345 Format: Board Book Pages: 10 Genre: Informational Text Grades: Pre-K Guided Reading Level…

Synopsis: From the bestselling, award-winning author of The Buddha in the Attic and The Swimmers, this commanding debut novel paints a portrait of the Japanese American incarceration camps that is both a haunting evocation of a family in wartime and a resonant lesson for our times.On a sunny day in Berkeley, California, in 1942, a woman sees a sign in a post office window, returns to her home, and matter-of-factly begins to pack her family's possessions.…

Synopsis: From the back cover: Peter the lovebird was rude to everyone -- even to Polly, his mate. When he insulted a mean cat one day, he and Polly were trapped. But they escaped and joined a gang of five other animals. Each has a story to tell about a great escape. This one is Peter and Polly's. Paperback book size: 5.25'' W x 6.25'' H

Synopsis: Durbin tells the exciting story of the 21-year-old phenomenon with the perfect swing, who has taken the golf world by storm, racking up numerous tournament victories and creating a frenzy as a new darling of the media. Part of the "Black Americans of Achievement" series.

Synopsis: Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce emergent readers to the role people play in helping us get around.

Synopsis: It's Bedtime And Tycho Is Worried About The Monsters In His Room, Particularly The Dragon, A T-rex, And An Alligator. But His Wise And Loving Father Knows Just How To Handle The Scary Monsters And Make Sure That Tycho's Sleep Is Sweet And Peaceful.