Children’s / Teenage general interest: Literature, books and writers
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Gravebooks
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£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Big Truck Day
Book SynopsisGet ready for Big Truck Day! Hooray!With New York Times–bestselling author Rosanne Parry’s irresistible text and debut illustrator Niki Stage’s vibrant and detailed illustrations, Big Truck Day is a celebration of libraries, books, communities, and things that go.Trade Review“A community bustles about in preparation for a big day ahead. A bookmobile and other vehicles are planning to convene in a parking lot. Everyone gets ready for Big Truck Day. . . . The simple rhymes are punctuated with onomatopoeia in a large — Kirkus Reviews
£12.34
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Pinkalicious and the Pinkamazing Little Library
Book SynopsisThe perfect Level One I Can Read to share with your book-loving beginning reader!An homage to reading from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Kann.Pinkalicious reads in bed, at the table, and even while she is walking.
£6.24
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Staceys Remarkable Books
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A worthy message delivered with a generous dose of inclusivity." — Kirkus Reviews "This is a lovely ode to books, libraries, and friendships; one every book-lover will adore, no matter their age." — Book Riot "A beautiful addition to your child’s book collection." — The Root "In this powerful endorsement for reading, back matter includes a list of books exploring multicultural themes to help kids grow and identify their own dreams. Digital illustrations are vibrant and joyful, showing children actively engaged in making friends and learning. Another positive message about the joy of words." — Booklist Online "A book that celebrates the power of stories and libraries to forge a more inclusive society." — School Library Journal
£11.69
HarperCollins In Want of a Suspect
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£13.09
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Donavans Word Jar Trophy Chapter Books Paperback
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£7.82
Penguin Putnam Inc Maya Angelou
Book SynopsisPoet, writer, activist, entertainer, professor: Maya Angelou is all of these. Her remarkable story includes a childhood trauma, a leading role in an opera, her activism in the civil rights movement, and her devotion to poetry, writing, and teaching to promote the cause of all African-Americans. Based in part on Maya's autobiography, this is the inspiring story of an extraordinary woman.Pettit makes [Angelou's] stirring story accessible...while retaining a strong sense of Angelou's personal voice. --Booklist
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Fantastic Mr Dahl
Book SynopsisMichael Rosen (Author) Michael Rosen is one of the best known figures, not only in the children's book world but also the British arts scene. His first book of children's poems was published in 1974, and he has gone on to write numerous and award-winning children's books such as Quick, Let's get Out of Here, We're Going on a Bear Hunt and Chocolate Cake. Alongside this he performs, teaches, lectures, presents Word of Mouth on BBC Radio 4 and reviews books for the Guardian. He was Children's Laureate from 2007 to 2009, and founded the Roald Dahl Funny Prize in 2008 as part of his laureateship to honour books that make children laugh!Quentin Blake (Illustrator) Quentin Blake has illustrated more than three hundred books and was Roald Dahl's favourite illustrator. In 1980 he won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. In 1999 he became the first ever Children's Laureate and in 2013 he was knighted for services to illustratio
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Penguin Random House Children's UK The Roald Dahl Quiz Book
Book SynopsisQuentin Blake has illustrated more than three hundred books and was Roald Dahl's favourite illustrator. In 1980 he won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. In 1999 he became the first ever Children's Laureate and in 2013 he was knighted for services to illustration.
£7.59
Penguin Random House Children's UK Escape to Shakespeares World A Colouring Book
Book SynopsisA colouring book that is full of romantic, inspirational and dramatic quotes from the favourite plays and poems of William Shakespeare. Suitable for older children and adults, it is designed to fit comfortably into handbag, briefcase or schoolbag.
£6.99
Speak How I Discovered Poetry
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£9.89
Oxford University Press Oxford Roald Dahl Thesaurus
Book SynopsisThis is a phizz-whizzing thesaurus of words invented by No.1 storyteller, Roald Dahl and hundreds of real synonyms gathered together in themes. It's jammed full of words, Quentin Blake's illustrations, and language snippets to inspire children to write about anything - from human beans to witches, to outer space, to food, giants and more!Trade ReviewIt's wonderful to be working with OUP and Susan Rennie again, following the successful Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary. If anything, the Oxford Roald Dahl Thesaurus is an even more delicious publication, and there is no one better placed than Susan to celebrate Roald Dahl's endlessly inventive use of language. She does so with her trademark wit and expertise, focusing not only on the WORDS my grandfather carefully chose and/or invented for his beloved tales, but taking us deep into the WORLDS of his stories in a brand new way. Each page, packed with photos and Quentin Blake illustrations, is so inviting, you find yourself exploring another and another and another. The Oxford Roald Dahl Thesaurus is a glorious treat for all Roald Dahl fans. What delights me even more is that I think it's going to offer a huge boost to less confident young readers and writers and give them practical tips and tools to help them enjoy playing with language and spinning their own splendiferous stories.
£13.49
Oxford University Press Roald Dahl Rotsome and Repulsant Words
Book SynopsisGet ready to be goose-gruggled and fluckgungled with disgusterous, rotsome and repulsant words (and much more). You can have fun with Roald Dahl''s language and the brilliant Quentin Blake''s illustrations while discovering how language works in this little hardback book. Inspired by the World''s No 1 storyteller, this book will give you all you need to start learning how language works - make up your own words, have fun and be bold with words!
£6.99
Oxford University Press Roald Dahl Words of Magical Mischief
Book SynopsisGet ready to be bewitched and spellbound by Roald Dahl''s mischievous words of magic (and much more). You can have fun with Roald Dahl''s language and the brilliant Quentin Blake''s illustrations while discovering how language words in this little book. Inspired by the World''s No. 1 storyteller, this book will give you all you need to create your own words. If you love Roald Dahl then this is the perfect introduction to get into learning how language works - make up your own words, have fun and be bold with (magical) words!
£6.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Shakespeare DK Eyewitness
Book SynopsisExplore the life and times of Shakespeare and trace his journey from a little boy reluctant to go to school to becoming the famous bard.Travel back to his birthplace in the small town of Stratford-upon-Avon before accompanying the legendary storyteller through the theatres and playhouses of 16th-century London. Learn where Shakespeare found his inspiration, pay a visit to the famous Globe, and discover why his romances, comedies, and tragedies still captivate readers and audiences more than 500 years later.This one-stop shop for Shakespeare encourages younger readers to experience his life and times firsthand with stunning illustrations, fascinating stories, and revealing content providing both education and entertainment. The updated edition has new infographics, statistics, facts, and timelines to engage and enlighten. A giant fold-out wall chart will put the Bard up where he belongs on your bedroom or classroom wall.And who knows? Eyewitness Shak
£7.59
Warne Frederick & Company Find Spot at the Library
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£9.49
Penguin Random House Children's UK Peppa Pig Peppa Loves Reading
Book SynopsisPeppa''s starting a book club!Mummy and Daddy Pig are reading the same book and Peppa finds out it''s for their very exciting book club. Peppa loves reading and wants one too! Mummy and Daddy Pig make a few phone calls and soon, Peppa and George''s friends arrive for their very own book club!Also available: Peppa Pig: Little Library 978140930318 and Peppa Pig: Super Peppa! 9780241411971
£6.93
Zondervan Literary Critters
Book SynopsisLiterary Critters is a truly unique picture book, introducing young readers to classic literary figures and encouraging them to use their imaginations. As William Shakesbear visits his fellow Literary Critter Guild members, he’s greeted with lots of advice from his author friends and has some adventures along the way.This playful story promotes literacy and storytelling as quirky playwright William Shakesbear sets off to find some inspiration for his new play. Along the way, Will asks his Literary Critter friends about what inspires them to write—including Mole Dahl, Crane Austen, Beatrix Trotter, Edgar Talon Crow, Yak Kerouac, C.S. Shrewis, Langston Mews, and more. He also invites young readers to become part of the Literary Critters Guild and continue growing in their love for all things reading, writing, and books.Literary Critters includes: A playful introduction to iconic authors A Trade Review'An attack of writer's block sends upset ursine William Shakesbear out to seek inspiration from some strangely familiar friends. Except for hirsute Yak Kerouac ('No time to talk, Will! I'm on my way to EVERYWHERE!'), every animal tries to help--from Mole Dahl, who suggests that 'a little magic can take you a long way,' to C.S. Shrewish, who finds inspiration even in a box of Turkish delight. Beatrix Trotter snorts that there's 'something delicious about writing the first words of a story.' Edgar Talon Crow advises him to seek it 'in the shadows.' 'Hold fast to your dreams, Will!' purrs Langston Mews, sprawled out beside a (doubtless) deep river. Big-eyed Loris Carroll invites him to a tea party with fluttery Flyer Angelou and rotund T.S. Elephant. The puns don't stop there, but the bearish bard's imagination remains unfired until at last he lumbers back to his den to hibernate and 'perchance to dream.' And indeed, the following spring he wakes up with an idea for a play (tentatively?) titled 'A Winter-Long Dream' and closes with a letter to readers asking what they will be reading or writing next. In her cartoon illustrations, Corrigan sandwiches sweet views of friendly critters in appropriate period dress between a blank membership certificate in the Literary Critters Guild at the beginning and a closing portrait gallery of the authors on whom the characters were based. The play (on words) is definitely the thing! (Picture book. 7-9)' * Kirkus Reviews *'This charming tribute to famous authors - referenced with equally charming name puns - centers on William Shakesbear who is on a quest to find a new writing topic. Decked out in an Elizabethan ruff (neck collar) and fancy top, Shakesbear meanders through the countryside to visit various members of his Literary Critters Guild. Shakesbear's attire along with his quill and ink writing materials gently cue readers about the norms of his era. This artistic messaging told in appealing, semi-primitive, full-color drawings continues through each stop Shakesbear makes. All exchanges include cleverly inserted real-life author quotes from Critters such as Crane Austen, Beatrix Trotter, a pig in a cardigan; Yak Kerouac who's packed for travel; Edgar Talon Crow in his shadowy treehouse; and C.S. Shrewis with his wardrobe of fantastical ideas. Loris Carroll, Charles Chickens, Oscar Wild (a fox), George Claw-well (a cat), T. S. Elephant, the Prawnte Sisters, Flyer Angelou (a butterfly), William Wormsworth, Wagatha Christie (a dog), Langston Mews (a cat), and Chiktor Hugo (a tiny bird) all make appearances, too. Each exchange features art, quotes, and puns that reference the real-life author's best-known stories. By day's end, Shakesbear is replete with ideas and exhausted. He dreams deeply and wildly through a long hibernation and awakes ready to write his own play. The front and back matter feature full-page letters from Shakesbear to new members of the Literary Guild - the readers. These letters bookend the plot as well as urge readers to become writers. And while the letters' puns are not nearly as clever as those in the story, the sentiment behind the invitation is sincere.' * Children’s Literature *A 2023 CBC Teacher Favorites Winner * Children's Book Council *2022 Northern Lights Book Award Winner, Author/Illustrator Category * Northern Lights Book Awards *
£21.00
Square Fish The Poet Slave of Cuba
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£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Extraordinary Magic
Book SynopsisThis lyrical picture book biography tells the story of one of America''s most celebrated children''s book authors, Virginia Hamilton, the first African American to win the Newbery Medal, and is perfect for fans of Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré.Virginia was free.To be a dreamer.To be a wanderer.To be her own unique self.Free to be.Virginia Hamilton was only nine years old when she decided she would become a writer. Growing up in the countryside of Ohio, she listened to her family''s stories and knew that words held extraordinary magic. From her childhood years discovering her love for storytelling, to her early adult life honing her craft in the city, Virginia found her voice in her writing as she began a career defined by her roots. Through interconnected poems, this moving biography celebrates the remarkable life of the highly decorated and much beloved Virginia Hamilton. It''s a stu
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Jimmy Patterson Middle School Master of Disaster
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£12.59
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers A Tale of Magic... Paperback Boxed Set
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£22.21
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers A Tale of Magic 1
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£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Some Writer
Book SynopsisCaldecott Honor winner Sweet mixes White’s personal letters, photos, and family ephemera with her own exquisite artwork to tell the story of this American literary icon.Trade Review2018 Boston Globe-Horn Book Nonfiction Honor Award Amazon Top 20 Children’s Books of 2016 Booklist Editors' Choice 2016 Book Links’ Lasting Connections 2016 Book Page Best of 2016 Bulletin Blue Ribbon 2016 Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books of 2016 Horn Book Fanfare Kirkus Best of 2016 Nerdy Book Club Nerdies 2016 Longform Nonfiction New York Times Bestseller People Best Children’s Books of 2016 Publishers Weekly Best of 2016 Raleigh News & Observer Best of 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Best of 2016 School Library Journal Best of 2016 Shelf Awareness Best Books of the Year Nonfiction Detectives: Best of 2016 Washington Post Best of 2016 ? "E. B. White is such a fixture in the children’s literature landscape that it’s hard to think of him as a regular person. Fortunately, Melissa Sweet comes to the rescue in this individual, creative, and thoroughly artistic chronicle of the noted writer’s life." —Bulletin, starred review ? "An excellent guide to the life of a celebrated writer." —Publishers Weekly, starred review ? "Like Charlotte, Sweet spins a terrific story. A masterful biography." —Kirkus, starred review "Melissa Sweet's beguiling biography of the author of Charlotte's Web deserves to be savored by anyone who has ever loved White's words." —Columbus Dispatch "An E. B. White biography like no other." —BookPage "Whether the name E. B. White is a new discovery or a much-loved author, Some Writer! will captivate readers of all ages." —Christian Science Monitor ? "Drop everything and share widely." —School Library Journal, starred review ? "Sweet raises her collage skills to new heights while bringing her love and admiration for fellow Mainer E. B. White to the page for everyone to appreciate. Just as her astounding collages blend materials that might have been found in a barn in Maine, the text carefully blends her words with those of the beloved writer of children’s books... Sweet has written and drawn a fast-moving, thorough, deeply researched, and accessible biography." —Horn Book, starred review ? " This beautiful piece of bookmaking with enchanting artwork will easily draw in young readers, and the warm account of the adored author will keep them turning pages." —Booklist, starred review "What elevates this book to the stratosphere is the art. Practically glowing, it turns a very fine biography into something original, creative, and marvelous." —NerdyBookClub.com —
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc A Library
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Powerful.... Playful and inspiring. Every lover of books, young or old, will see themselves in this story.” — Booklist (starred review) “Poetic lines sing libraries’ praises in this brief tribute from Giovanni... Chromatic digital renderings by Robinson accompany the text, layering geometric shards of color and light.” — Publishers Weekly “Vibrant, carefully composed digital illustrations, with bright colors that invite readers in.... A lushly illustrated homage to librarians.” — Kirkus Reviews “In this picture-book celebration of libraries and reading, poet Giovanni writes about the Carnegie Library, which she regularly visited as a child. Robinson’s digital art resembles vibrant collages.” — Horn Book Magazine “Poetic text and evocative, textured illustrations work in concert to show how books and libraries enable people to imagine other lives—including other versions of their own selves.... A must-have.” — School Library Journal
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr) Writing Radar Using Your Journal to Snoop Out and
Book SynopsisThe Newbery Awardwinning author of Dead End in Norvelt shares advice for how to be the best brilliant writer in this funny and practical creative writing guide perfect for all kids who dream of seeing their name on the spine of a book.With the signature wit and humor that have garnered him legions of fans, Jack Gantos instructs young writers on using their writing radar to unearth story ideas from their everyday lives. Incorporating his own misadventures as a developing writer, Gantos inspires readers to build confidence and establish good writing habits as they create, revise, and perfect their stories. Pop-out text boxes highlight key tips, alongside Gantos''s own illustrations, sample stories, and snippets from his childhood journals. More than just a how-to guide, Writing Radar is a celebration of the power of storytelling and an ode to the characters whomany unwittinglyinspired Gantos''s own writing career.
£15.29
Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc A Book Too Can Be a Star
Book SynopsisAn inspiring picture book biography of beloved author Madeleine L'Engle and the making of A Wrinkle in Time.When Madeleine L''Engle was very small, she often found herself awake at night, marveling at the stars. They guided her throughout her life, making her feel part of a big and exciting world, even when she felt alone. They made her want to ask big questionsWhy are we here? What is my place in the universe?and let her imagination take flight. Books, too, were like starsasking questions and proposing answers. Books kept Madeleine company, and soon, she began to write and share her own. But would other people see the wonder she found in the world?Written by Madeleine''s granddaughter Charlotte Jones Voiklis and bestselling picture-book author Jennifer Adams, A Book, Too, Can Be a Star follows the life of one of the world''s greatest creatorsand gives children encouragement to lead a creative, inquisitive life.
£14.24
Random House Children's Books Eloise Wilkin Stories
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Dutton Books for Young Readers Star Child
Book SynopsisA Coretta Scott King Author Honor BookA Walter Dean Myers Honor BookFrom the New York Times bestselling author and National Book Award finalist, a biography in verse and prose of science fiction visionary Octavia Butler, author of Parable of the Sower and Kindred.Acclaimed novelist Ibi Zoboi illuminates the young life of the visionary storyteller Octavia E. Butler in poems and prose. Born into the Space Race, the Red Scare, and the dawning Civil Rights Movement, Butler experienced an American childhood that shaped her into the groundbreaking science-fiction storyteller whose novels continue to challenge and delight readers fifteen years after her death.(Cover may vary.)Trade ReviewA Coretta Scott King Author Honor BookA We Need Diverse Books Walter Dean Myers Honor BookAn ALA Notable Children's BookAn NPR Best Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the YearA Boston Globe Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year★"A one-of-a-kind masterpiece of literature. This must-read biography belongs on every library shelf and will redefine the way readers engage with biographical texts.”—SLJ, starred review ★"A biography that’s as unique in form and content as the groundbreaking sci-fi/fantasy author herself.... Informational and inspirational, this innovative work will draw committed Butler fans and entice those unfamiliar with her work to seek it out."—Horn Book, starred review ★"Zoboi has created a necessary addition to school and public library collections through this memorable look at how writers incorporate their lives into their work."—Booklist, starred review★"A radiant biography spotlights the life of science fiction great Octavia Butler through a compilation of poetry, prose, quotes and photos."—Shelf Awareness, starred review★"An inspiring look at the formative years and work of a literary giant that’s sure to capture young readers’ attention."—Kirkus, starred review★"This title truly has something for every reader."—SLC, starred review "Here’s a true statement for you: If you live a good life and are true to yourself and persevere, you might, you MIGHT, be lucky enough to get someone like Ibi Zoboi to write your biography for kids."—Betsy Bird, Fuse #8 "Zoboi movingly highlights the importance of empathy in Butler’s work and her role as a mentor and source of inspiration for countless other Black creatives."—BookPage"A fittingly expansive tribute to Butler’s visionary mind and the childhood that sowed it."—Publishers Weekly"Zoboi pairs elegantly crafted poems with direct, informative prose to create an emotionally charged look at a Black woman who changed the literary landscape, writing in a genre dominated by white authors and white characters. [T]his is a compelling blend of artistry and nonfiction that will likely send readers directly to Butler’s books."—BCCB
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Dutton Books for Young Readers Star Child
Book SynopsisNew York Times bestseller Ibi Zoboi's groundbreaking biography of Octavia E. Butler received six starred reviews and is now available in paperback.Trade ReviewA Coretta Scott King Author Honor BookA We Need Diverse Books Walter Dean Myers Honor BookAn ALA Notable Children's BookAn NPR Best Book of the YearA New York Public Library Best Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best Book of the YearA Boston Globe Best Book of the YearA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the YearA School Library Journal Best Book of the Year★"A one-of-a-kind masterpiece of literature. This must-read biography belongs on every library shelf and will redefine the way readers engage with biographical texts.”—SLJ, starred review ★"A biography that’s as unique in form and content as the groundbreaking sci-fi/fantasy author herself.... Informational and inspirational, this innovative work will draw committed Butler fans and entice those unfamiliar with her work to seek it out."—Horn Book, starred review ★"Zoboi has created a necessary addition to school and public library collections through this memorable look at how writers incorporate their lives into their work."—Booklist, starred review★"A radiant biography spotlights the life of science fiction great Octavia Butler through a compilation of poetry, prose, quotes and photos."—Shelf Awareness, starred review★"An inspiring look at the formative years and work of a literary giant that’s sure to capture young readers’ attention."—Kirkus, starred review★"This title truly has something for every reader."—SLC, starred review "Here’s a true statement for you: If you live a good life and are true to yourself and persevere, you might, you MIGHT, be lucky enough to get someone like Ibi Zoboi to write your biography for kids."—Betsy Bird, Fuse #8 "Zoboi movingly highlights the importance of empathy in Butler’s work and her role as a mentor and source of inspiration for countless other Black creatives."—BookPage"A fittingly expansive tribute to Butler’s visionary mind and the childhood that sowed it."—Publishers Weekly"Zoboi pairs elegantly crafted poems with direct, informative prose to create an emotionally charged look at a Black woman who changed the literary landscape, writing in a genre dominated by white authors and white characters. [T]his is a compelling blend of artistry and nonfiction that will likely send readers directly to Butler’s books."—BCCB
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Nancy Paulsen Books Brown Girl Dreaming
Book SynopsisIn vivid poems that reflect the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, an award-winning author shares what it was like to grow up in the 1960s and 1970s in both the North and the South.Trade ReviewA National Book Award Winner A Coretta Scott King Award Winner A Newbery Honor BookOne of TIME MAGAZINE’s 100 Best YA Books of All Time"Brown Girl Dreaming, Jacqueline Woodson’s highly lauded collection of free-verse poems about her childhood in New York and South Carolina, has language simple enough to be accessible to tweens and young teenagers and more than enough complexity to engage older readers. The winner of a Newbery Honor, NAACP Image Award, National Book Award and Coretta Scott King Award, Brown Girl Dreaming presents the story of Woodson’s experiences living with the remnants of Jim Crow during the 1960s and 1970s. The author confronts issues like faith, racism and sexual abuse using the elegant, spare language and powerful imagery she has come to be known for." —TIME MAGAZINE“Gorgeous.”—Vanity Fair“A radiantly warm memoir.”—The Washington Post“Moving and resonant . . . captivating.”—The Wall Street Journal“This is a book full of poems that cry out to be learned by heart. These are poems that will, for years to come, be stored in our bloodstream.”—The New York Times Book Review “A profoundly moving memoir.”—San Francisco Chronicle* “The writer’s passion for stories and storytelling permeates the memoir, explicitly addressed in her early attempts to write books and implicitly conveyed through her sharp images and poignant observations seen through the eyes of a child. Woodson’s ability to listen and glean meaning from what she hears lead to an astute understanding of her surroundings, friends, and family.”— Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW* “Mesmerizing journey through [Woodson’s] early years. . . . Her perspective on the volatile era in which she grew up is thoughtfully expressed in powerfully effective verse. . . . With exquisite metaphorical verse Woodson weaves a patchwork of her life experience . . . that covers readers with a warmth and sensitivity no child should miss. This should be on every library shelf.”—School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW* “Woodson cherishes her memories and shares them with a graceful lyricism; her lovingly wrought vignettes of country and city streets will linger long after the page is turned. For every dreaming girl (and boy) with a pencil in hand (or keyboard) and a story to share.”—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW* “[Woodson’s] memoir in verse is a marvel, as it turns deeply felt remembrances of Woodson’s preadolescent life into art. . . . Her mother cautions her not to write about her family but, happily, many years later, she has and the result is both elegant and eloquent, a haunting book about memory that is itself altogether memorable."—Booklist, STARRED REVIEW* “A memoir-in-verse so immediate that readers will feel they are experiencing the author’s childhood right along with her. . . . Most notably of all, perhaps, we trace her development as a nascent writer, from her early, overarching love of stories through her struggles to learn to read through the thrill of her first blank composition book to her realization that ‘words are [her] brilliance.’ The poetry here sings: specific, lyrical, and full of imagery. An extraordinary—indeed brilliant—portrait of a writer as a young girl.”—The Horn Book, STARRED REVIEW* “The effect of this confiding and rhythmic memoir is cumulative, as casual references blossom into motifs and characters evolve from quick references to main players. . . . Revealing slices of life, redolent in sight, sound, and emotion. . . . Woodson subtly layers her focus, with history and geography the background, family the middle distance, and her younger self the foreground. . . . Eager readers and budding writers will particularly see themselves in the young protagonist and recognize her reveling in the luxury of the library and unfettered delight in words. . . . A story of the ongoing weaving of a family tapestry, the following of an individual thread through a gorgeous larger fabric, with the tacit implication that we’re all traversing such rich landscapes. It will make young readers consider where their own threads are taking them.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, STARRED REVIEW* “Woodson uses clear, evocative language. . . . A beautifully crafted work.”—Library Media Connection, STARRED REVIEW
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Is R L Stine Who Was
Book SynopsisReader beware! The biography of R. L. Stine, author of the hugely popular Goosebumps series, is a scary-good time!
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Walt Whitman
Book SynopsisHow did a New York printer become one of the most influential poets of all time? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Ernest Hemingway
Book SynopsisFind out how a journalist and sportsman became one of the most famous American novelists of the twentieth century in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series!Ernest Hemingway wasn't just a novelist. He was a hunter and a fisherman; he became an ambulance officer in Paris, France, during World War I; and he worked as a reporter during the civil war in Spain in the 1930s. All of these experiences had such an important impact on Ernest's life that he used them as inspiration for some of his most notable works of fiction, including The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms, and For Whom the Bell Tolls. He wrote short stories, novels, and articles in an understated, direct style, that is still beloved by readers today. Hemingway is remembered as much for his fiction as he is for his adventurous lifestyle.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Gigliotti J Who Was Ernest Hemingway
Book SynopsisFind out how a journalist and sportsman became one of the most famous American novelists of the twentieth century in this new addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling series!Ernest Hemingway wasn''t just a novelist. He was a hunter and a fisherman; he became an ambulance officer in Paris, France, during World War I; and he worked as a reporter during the civil war in Spain in the 1930s. All of these experiences had such an important impact on Ernest''s life that he used them as inspiration for some of his most notable works of fiction, including The Sun Also Rises, A Farewell to Arms, and For Whom the Bell Tolls. He wrote short stories, novels, and articles in an understated, direct style, that is still beloved by readers today. Hemingway is remembered as much for his fiction as he is for his adventurous lifestyle.
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Penguin USA We Are Inevitable
Book SynopsisNo one writes about love like Gayle Forman. Lose yourself in her passionate mash note to rock music, indie bookstores and best of all, the miracles that can happen when you take chances on other people. — E. LOCKHART, #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars and Again AgainA poignant and uplifting novel about the power of community, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of If I Stay.Aaron Stein used to think books were miracles. But not anymore. Even though he spends his days working in his family's secondhand bookstore, the only book Aaron can bear to read is one about the demise of the dinosaurs. It's a predicament he understands all too well, now that his brother and mom are gone and his friends have deserted him, leaving Aaron and his shambolic father alone in a moldering bookstore in a crusty mountain town where no one seems to read anymore.So when Aaron sees the opportunity to
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Laura Ingalls Wilder Who Was Paperback
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Grosset and Dunlap Who Was Charles Dickens
Book SynopsisAs a child, Charles Dickens worked in a shoe polish factory where his gritty surroundings inspired some of the most memorable characters and settings in literary history. Known for his masterful storytelling in books like Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, and A Christmas Carol, Dickens toured the globe as one of the most famous people of his era.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Harriet Beecher Stowe
Book SynopsisBorn in Connecticut in 1811, Harriet Beecher Stowe was an abolitionist, author, and playwright. Slavery was a major industry in the American South, and Stowe worked with the Underground Railroad to help escaped slaves head north towards freedom. The publication of her book, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, a scathing anti-slavery novel, fanned the flames that started the Civil War. The book’s emotional portrayal of the impact of slavery captured the nation’s attention. A best-seller in its time, Uncle Tom’s Cabin sealed Harriet Beecher Stowe’s reputations as one of the most influential anti-slavery voices in US history.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Is Jeff Kinney Who Was
Book SynopsisEven as a kid, everyone thought Jeff Kinney was talented. People loved his drawings, and when he went to college, his comic strip Igdoof was so popular that it spread to other universities! Still, Jeff faced challenges. His cartoons were rejected by syndicates that claimed his art was unprofessional. Then, an idea struck: Jeff would write a journal from the perspective of a child, illustrated with doodles just like a kid might do. And so, the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series was born--and it was a hit! In this biography, Jeff''s brother, Patrick Kinney, provides a knowledgeable look at the life of this best-selling author/illustrator. From Jeff''s childhood pranks to his job developing online games, kids will love the chance to learn more about the creator of the popular Wimpy Kid books.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Who Was Jane Austen
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Penguin Putnam Inc Paper and Fire 2 Great Library
Book SynopsisThe New York Times BestsellerIn Ink and Bone, bestselling author Rachel Caine introduced a world where knowledge is power, and power corrupts absolutely. Now she continues the story of those who dare to defy the Great Library—and rewrite history... Jess Brightwell has survived his introduction to the sinister, seductive world of the Library, but serving in its army is nothing like he envisioned. His life and the lives of those he cares for have been altered forever. Embarking on a mission to save one of their own, Jess and his band of allies make one wrong move and suddenly find themselves hunted by the Library’s deadly automata and forced to flee Alexandria, all the way to London. But Jess’s home isn’t safe anymore. The Welsh army is coming, London is burning, and soon Jess must choose between his friends, his family, and the Library, which is willing to sacrifice anything and any
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Penguin Putnam Inc Ash and Quill
Book SynopsisThe unforgettable characters from Ink and Bone and Paper and Fire unite to save the Great Library of Alexandria from itself in this electrifying adventure in the New York Times bestselling series. Hoarding all the knowledge of the world, the Great Library jealously guards its secrets. But now a group of rebels poses a dangerous threat to its tyranny.... Jess Brightwell and his band of exiles have fled London, only to find themselves imprisoned in Philadelphia, a city led by those who would rather burn books than submit. But Jess and his friends have a bargaining chip: the knowledge to build a machine that will break the Library’s rule. Their time is running out. To survive, they’ll have to choose to live or die as one, to take the fight to their enemies—and to save the very soul of the Great Library....
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Penguin Putnam Inc Brave the Page National Novel Writing Month
Book SynopsisThe official NaNoWriMo handbook that inspires young people to tackle audacious goals and complete their creative projects.Includes pep talks from today's biggest authors! John Green, Marissa Meyer, Jennifer Niven, Daniel José Older, Danielle Paige, Celia C. Pérez, and Scott Westerfeld with an introduction by Jason Reynolds!Partly a how-to guide on the nitty-gritty of writing, partly a collection of inspiration to set (and meet) ambitious goals, Brave the Page is the go-to resource for middle-grade writers. Narrated in a fun, refreshingly kid-friendly voice, it champions NaNoWriMo's central mission that everyone's stories deserve to be told. The volume includes chapters on character, plot, setting, and the like; motivating essays from popular authors; advice on how to commit to your goals; a detailed plan for writing a novel or story in a month; and more!National N
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Dover Publications The Missing Chums the Hardy Boys Book 4
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Penguin Putnam Inc This Star Wont Go Out The Life and Words of
Book SynopsisNew York Times Bestseller! “This moving read will have you reaching for the tissues and smiling with delight….Stunningly alive on the page, Esther shows that sometimes the true meaning of life—helping and loving others—can be found even when bravely facing death.” -People Magazine, 4 starsIn full color and illustrated with art and photographs, this is a collection of the journals, fiction, letters, and sketches of the late Esther Grace Earl, who passed away in 2010 at the age of 16. Essays by family and friends help to tell Esther’s story along with an introduction by award-winning author John Green who dedicated his #1 bestselling novel The Fault in Our Stars to her.Learn more about Esther at tswgobook.tumblr.com.
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Penguin Putnam Inc Turning Pages My Life Story
Book SynopsisSupreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor tells her own story for young readers for the very first time!As the first Latina Supreme Court Justice, Sonia Sotomayor has inspired young people around the world to reach for their dreams. But what inspired her? For young Sonia, the answer was books! They were her mirrors, her maps, her friends, and her teachers. They helped her to connect with her family in New York and in Puerto Rico, to deal with her diabetes diagnosis, to cope with her father's death, to uncover the secrets of the world, and to dream of a future for herself in which anything was possible.In Turning Pages, Justice Sotomayor shares that love of books with a new generation of readers, and inspires them to read and puzzle and dream for themselves. Accompanied by Lulu Delacre's vibrant art, this story of the Justice's life shows readers that the world is full of promise and possibility--all they need to do is turn the page.Praise for Tur
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Pearson Education New Zealand The Wall in the Middle of the Book
Book SynopsisA foolish knight is certain that his side of the wall is the safe side in this clever, amusingly meta picture book by the acclaimed creator of It's Only StanleyThere's a wall in the middle of the book, and our hero--a young knight--is sure that the wall protects his side of the book from the dangers of the other side--like an angry tiger and giant rhino, and worst of all, an ogre who would gobble him up in a second! But our knight doesn't seem to notice the crocodile and growing sea of water that are emerging on his side. When he's almost over his head and calling for help, who will come to his rescue? An individual who isn't as dangerous as the knight thought--from a side of the book that might just have some positive things to offer after all!
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