Author: D. G. D. Davidson Publisher: ISBN: 9781737573500 Category : Languages : en Pages :
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Jake Blatowski can't wait for high school--basketball, calculus, and a cafeteria that isn't under investigation by the health department.But he'll have to wait: A computer malfunction has assigned him to the fifth grade!It's bad enough that he bangs his knees on the desks or that Miss Percy is going over long division . . . again . . . but Jake has to sit next to Dana Volt, a perpetually surly troublemaker determined to make his life a living hell.Worse yet, Dana secretly belongs to a coalition of girls that protects humanity from the horde of deadly monsters plaguing the city--monsters that have chosen Jake as their next target!Jake's no hero; he just wants to make it to varsity tryouts. But now the impulsive and moody Dana is the only one who can save Jake from certain death--and Jake is the only one who can save Dana from herself.
Author: Siobhan Vivian Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers ISBN: 1534439900 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 368
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A toxic coach finds himself outplayed by the high school girls on his team in this deeply suspenseful novel, which unspools over twenty-four hours through six diverse perspectives. Tomorrow, the Wildcat varsity field hockey squad will play the first game of their new season. But at tonight’s team sleepover, the girls are all about forging the bonds of trust, loyalty, and friendship necessary to win. Everything hinges on the midnight initiation ceremony—a beloved tradition and the only facet of being a Wildcat that the girls control. Until now. Coach—a handsome former college player revered and feared in equal measure—changes the plan and spins his team on a new adventure. One where they take a rival team’s mascot for a joyride, crash a party in their pajamas, break into the high school for the perfect picture. But as the girls slip out of their comfort zone, so do some long-held secrets. And just how far they’re willing to go for their team takes them all—especially Coach—by surprise. A testament to the strength and resilience of modern teenage girls, We Are the Wildcats will have readers cheering.
Author: Kip Wilson Publisher: Versify ISBN: 1328594432 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 369
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A gorgeous and timely novel based on the incredible story of Sophie Scholl, a young German college student who challenged the Nazi regime during World War II as part of The White Rose, a nonviolent resistance group.
Author: Peach-Pit Publisher: Kodansha Comics ISBN: 1612628710 Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 178
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CAN A BAD GUY TURN GOOD? Amu's Guardian Characters have been stolen by her teacher, a bitter man whose dreams died when his own egg was smashed. When Amu goes to reclaim her Characters, the School Guardians are there to help. But can they get Amu's eggs back and put the evil teacher's egg together again? This volume of Shugo Chara! includes special extras after the story!
Author: Garth Nix Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0062213563 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 315
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Garth Nix, bestselling author of the Keys to the Kingdom series and Shade’s Children, combines space opera with a coming-of-age story in his YA novel A Confusion of Princes. Superhuman. Immortal. Prince in a Galactic Empire. There has to be a catch…. Khemri learns the minute he becomes a Prince that princes need to be hard to kill—for they are always in danger. Their greatest threat? Other Princes. Every Prince wants to become Emperor and the surest way to do so is to kill, dishonor, or sideline any potential competitor. There are rules, but as Khemri discovers, rules can be bent and even broken. There are also mysteries. Khemri is drawn into the hidden workings of the Empire and is dispatched on a secret mission. In the ruins of space battle, he meets a young woman, called Raine, who challenges his view of the Empire, of Princes, and of himself. But Khemri is a Prince, and even if he wanted to leave the Empire behind, there are forces there that have very definite plans for his future.
Author: Nao Yazawa Publisher: Digital Manga, Inc. ISBN: 9781613132746 Category : Cats Languages : en Pages :
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He may be an aloof loner, but it looks like Kai is getting mighty comfy in his role as the houseguest at Sayaka's family home. He may even be picking up a few friends along the way and is actually having some fun! Of course, there's always his sempai Ai, trying to convince him to return to the life they once lived and then there's Natsuki, Sayaka's brother, who keep trying to out him as a vampire!
Author: Peach-Pit Publisher: Kodansha Comics ISBN: 1612628672 Category : Comics & Graphic Novels Languages : en Pages : 142
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CUTENESS GALORE! Amu's pretty and cheerful guardians have many adorable experiences in this brand new volume of Shugo Chara Chan! Stories of singing ,fun, and adventure are all presented in this vertical 4-koma (4-panel) style. This "can't miss" volume also features bonus Shugo Chara stories drawn by some of your favorite manga artists! Includes special extras after the story!
Author: Diana Ault Publisher: Tiller Press ISBN: 1982143916 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 160
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Learn to recreate delicious dishes referenced in over 500 of your favorite anime series with this practical guide to anime food. Japanese animation has beautiful designs, fleshed out characters, and engaging storylines—and it’s also overflowing with so many scrumptiously rendered meals. Do you ever watch your favorite anime series and start craving the takoyaki or the warmth of delicious ramen or the fluffy sweetness of mochi? Now, you can make your cravings a reality with Cook Anime! Join an otaku on her tour through anime food and find out what your favorite characters are savoring and sharing and then learn to make it at home! Including: -Miso Chashu Ramen from Naruto -Rice Porridge from Princess Mononoke -Onigiri from Fruits Basket -Taiyaki from My Hero Academia -Hanami Dango from Clannad -Rice from Haikyuu!! -And many more! Along with each recipe, you will discover facts behind the food, such as history, culture, tips, and more. A perfect gift for foodies and otaku alike, Cook Anime is the all-inclusive guide to making the meals of this Japanese art form.
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