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"Still reeling from the life-changing challenges that propelled him and his mother across the country, Josh finds solace in the California wilderness and in the newfound friendship with his cousin Holly. But on a trip into the nearby forest, Josh and Holly suddenly find themselves in the middle of a frighteningly powerful firestorm, one which threatens to burn down everything in its path. Josh needs to confront the family issues burning him up inside,...

When twilight comes, nature transitions: from night to day at dawn and from day to night at dusk. Inside our homes, we are getting ready to start our days or end them, but outside, crepuscular creatures--animals that are most active at dawn or dusk--are right in the middle of their days! This engaging nonfiction picture book shows familiar animals and beautiful flowers--skunks, white-tailed deer, fireflies, morning glories, evening primroses, and...

"Meet Emma! She loves riding roller coasters and playing at the beach. She also has Tourette syndrome. Emma is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students"-- Provided by publisher.

"Manny was diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome at the age of 13. Rather than hating and resenting his reality, Manny was able to accept Tourette's as something more that contributed to his uniqueness in the world. Even so, growing up with Tourette's is challenging. Tic and Twitch is a story about those challenges and about the beautiful things in life that make those challenges tolerable. These beautiful things to hold dear are family, friendship, kindness,...

"Celesse, the healer cat, is a highly respected member of the neighborhood. As the mistress’s favorite cat, she spends lazy days in the warmth of the house. One snowy night a mother hare rushes in, desperate for help. Reluctantly, the healer cat travels with her through a nighttime snowstorm and biting cold winds. In a dark forest, Celesse comes face-to-face with a scary surprise and is forced to gather her powers for the first time in a while"--...

"The Easter Bun-Bun visits young dinosaurs and leaves them each a special treat--a basket filled with surprises! But when Tiny realizes that Mother and Father didn't get anything, he decides that today he is not a mighty rex but an Itty-Bitty Bun-Bun, and sets out to create a sweet surprise for them, too." -- Amazon

Tensions rise as the Clans deal with increasing Twoleg construction that is driving away prey and coming dangerously close to destroying the Moonpool, which could end their connection with StarClan forever. Meanwhile, Leafstar, Tawnypelt, and Moonpaw face their own challenges as they prepare for a future none of them could imagine.

In this fantasy adventure, a young boy becomes involved in a hidden world of mythical creatures after encountering beings from folklore. He is unexpectedly placed in a leadership role within this world and becomes responsible for addressing conflicts between different supernatural groups. At the same time, he continues to deal with challenges in his everyday school life, including bullying. As tensions escalate between factions in the fantasy realm,...

A girl who is used to battling the monster of her own mind discovers there is an even more sinister evil lurking in her small town in this atmospheric paranormal novel.

Simon expected more from life than being orphaned in ancient Greece and stuck in the Underworld for eternity. Determined not to forget who he is, he commits himself to escaping Hades. Along the way, he faces the monster Cerberus, befriends the tormented Sisyphus, and becomes Persephone's favorite servant. Then, after centuries of failed attempts, he is finally thrust into modern times--and into the stall of a middle school bathroom. Naked. With the...