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Synopsis: An Indie Next List Pick
“Filled with kindness and hope, but also with the harsh realities of the horrors of war, this heartbreaking book is a necessary reminder of what many people live through every day.” —Booklist (starred review)
Nadia’s family is forced to flee their home in Aleppo, Syria, when the Arab Spring sparks a civil war in this timely coming-of-age novel from award-winning author N.H. Senzai.
Silver and gold balloons. A birthday cake covered in pink roses. A new dress.
Nadia stands at the center of attention in her parents’ elegant dining room. This is the best day of my life, she thinks. Everyone is about to sing “Happy Birthday,” when her uncle calls from the living room, “Baba, brothers, you need to see this.” Reluctantly, she follows her family into the other room. On TV, a reporter stands near an overturned vegetable cart on a dusty street. Beside it is a mound of smoldering ashes. The reporter explains that a vegetable vendor in the city of Tunis burned himself alive, protesting corrupt government officials who have been harassing his business. Nadia frowns.
It is December 17, 2010: Nadia’s twelfth birthday and the beginning of the Arab Spring. Soon anti-government protests erupt across the Middle East and, one by one, countries are thrown into turmoil. As civil war flares in Syria and bombs fall across Nadia’s home city of Aleppo, her family decides to flee to safety. Inspired by current events, this novel sheds light on the complicated situation in Syria that has led to an international refugee crisis, and tells the story of one girl’s journey to safety.
“Filled with kindness and hope, but also with the harsh realities of the horrors of war, this heartbreaking book is a necessary reminder of what many people live through every day.” —Booklist (starred review)
Nadia’s family is forced to flee their home in Aleppo, Syria, when the Arab Spring sparks a civil war in this timely coming-of-age novel from award-winning author N.H. Senzai.
Silver and gold balloons. A birthday cake covered in pink roses. A new dress.
Nadia stands at the center of attention in her parents’ elegant dining room. This is the best day of my life, she thinks. Everyone is about to sing “Happy Birthday,” when her uncle calls from the living room, “Baba, brothers, you need to see this.” Reluctantly, she follows her family into the other room. On TV, a reporter stands near an overturned vegetable cart on a dusty street. Beside it is a mound of smoldering ashes. The reporter explains that a vegetable vendor in the city of Tunis burned himself alive, protesting corrupt government officials who have been harassing his business. Nadia frowns.
It is December 17, 2010: Nadia’s twelfth birthday and the beginning of the Arab Spring. Soon anti-government protests erupt across the Middle East and, one by one, countries are thrown into turmoil. As civil war flares in Syria and bombs fall across Nadia’s home city of Aleppo, her family decides to flee to safety. Inspired by current events, this novel sheds light on the complicated situation in Syria that has led to an international refugee crisis, and tells the story of one girl’s journey to safety.
Publication Date: 01/02/18
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Historical Fiction
Synopsis: Harley Quinn investigates a high-tech carnival in this action-packed new DC Super Hero Girl novel!
Funny girl Harley Quinn loves fighting crime with her classmates like Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Supergirl, but she always does it her with own madcap style--and a big mallet! It's no surprise that Harley can't resist getting involved in a dance competition and organizing an outrageous battle of the bands. But when a high-tech carnival comes to town, Harley knows that things aren't what they seem and that only she can get to the bottom of the mystery--and deliver a great punch line while doing it!
Praise for DC Super Hero Girls:
“Sure to have wide appeal, this book is a solid option to balance collections saturated with male superheroes.” —School Library Journal
"If you have a middle grader in your life looking for super-sized action, or a superhero enthusiast who isn’t sure where to turn to get more of the superheroes they might see on TV or in movies… Or if you just want to dive into a good book that shows young readers—especially young female readers—that girls can be the super heroes of their own stories, look no further: Super Hero High is for you." - Kirkus
Funny girl Harley Quinn loves fighting crime with her classmates like Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and Supergirl, but she always does it her with own madcap style--and a big mallet! It's no surprise that Harley can't resist getting involved in a dance competition and organizing an outrageous battle of the bands. But when a high-tech carnival comes to town, Harley knows that things aren't what they seem and that only she can get to the bottom of the mystery--and deliver a great punch line while doing it!
Praise for DC Super Hero Girls:
“Sure to have wide appeal, this book is a solid option to balance collections saturated with male superheroes.” —School Library Journal
"If you have a middle grader in your life looking for super-sized action, or a superhero enthusiast who isn’t sure where to turn to get more of the superheroes they might see on TV or in movies… Or if you just want to dive into a good book that shows young readers—especially young female readers—that girls can be the super heroes of their own stories, look no further: Super Hero High is for you." - Kirkus
Publication Date: 01/02/18
Age Level: 8 - 12
Genre: Adventure
Synopsis: This pre-Raphaelite picture book is a remarkable contribution to the canon of books for the young children of same-sex parents. King Phillip and his husband, Don Carlos, live contentedly for decades until the king is called to the Hero's Journey to earn a baby girl to complete their family. "Sweet characters, skillful storytelling, and knockout illustrations."-- Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Publication Date: 04/28/25
Age Level: 5 - 8
Genre: Literary Collection
Synopsis: Felix baked special cookies for Sam. His magical medical instruments helped him prevent the eggs, the nuts and the cow milk from jumping into the cookie dough. Big challenge for Felix! There are 8 books in the Felix and Booboo series. Have fun reading all of them. They are available in paperback and Kindle versions.
Publication Date: 12/23/17
Age Level: 5 - 8
Genre: Series
Synopsis: Lucas, Felix’s cousin, cannot swim because he has an ear infection. Fortunately, Felix and his magical instruments have a good solution to fight the bacteria responsible for this infection. This story reveals the secrets of otitis. There are 8 books in the Felix and Booboo series. Have fun reading all of them. They are available in paperback and Kindle versions.
Publication Date: 12/23/17
Age Level: 5 - 8
Genre: Series
Synopsis: Felix visited the human body museum with his magical medical instruments. He learned how blood circulation and filtration work as well as breathing and digestion. Felix also explored the body in motion, the five senses, and the wonders of the brain. With his friend Booboo, he scored 100% on his exam. Read this story and try Felix's exam. Can you score 100%? There are 8 books in the Felix and Booboo series. Have fun reading all of them. They are available in paperback and Kindle versions. This book won the Excellence Award Winner in children's educational books.
Publication Date: 12/22/17
Age Level: 5 - 8
Genre: Series
Synopsis: Stephanie Stewart is a typical sixteen-year-old girl—she loves hanging out with her friends, going to concerts, and sipping mocha lattes. Yup. Just your average teenager . . . Except for one difference—she can see and talk to the dead. In fact, Stephanie helps dead girls who who’ve been murdered or killed, cross over. Just as Stephanie is getting used to her unique “gift”, her mom stumbles into some dangerous witchcraft that backfires and triggers similar abilities in Stephanie’s best friend Cura, and nemesis Hillary. Stephanie already has enough trouble trying to maintain a “normal” life between school and her cute boyfriend Dylan, who happens to have a supernatural talent all his own. But now she has to help her friend Cura and her “frenemy” Hillary cope with their new-found powers as well as cross over two murdered cheerleaders and battle an evil demon who wants to use Stephanie’s supernatural strengths as a free pass to The Other Side. And she needs to do it all while still getting her term papers in on time. She’s definitely going to need an extra-large mocha latte for this.
Publication Date: 12/18/17
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Series
Synopsis: SLEEPING BEAUTY MEETS FIREFLY in this fast-paced and addictive new Sci-Fi by USA Today bestselling authors Audrey Grey and Krystal Wade! While she sleeps, the whole universe changes. Princess Talia Starchaser has it all. Wealth. Status. Adoring citizens. But on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, she’s forced to publicly betray her best friend, a companion mock she’s had since birth, setting events into motion that lead to the destruction of the humans, and the princess floating through space, a remnant of a time when humans ruled over droids. One hundred years later, half-mock captain Will Perrault and his ragtag crew discover a device floating in space. When a very human Talia emerges from its depths, Will suspects she’s the key to buying his way back into the regiment he once commanded against the last remaining rebel humans—and the ruling mock queen’s good graces. Both Talia and Will would rather get space-tossed than trust one another, but with the queen’s forces chasing them across the galaxy and the fate of both worlds hanging in the balance, they’ll forge the unlikeliest of alliances to survive. Thousands of copies sold. Get your ticket now to this action-packed, edge-of-your-seat space ride, a fresh take on loyalty, family, and love that fans of The Lunar Chronicles and Starflight are devouring! “Audrey Grey and Krystal Wade have made a masterpiece with Our Dark Stars and I happily recommend it to everyone, please you need this book in your life.” -Cassie James, Goodreads Reviewer “I didn't think I was a big sci-fi fan, but apparently these authors know my tastes better than I know myself. Please grab this, PLEASE read this book as soon as humanly possible!” -Amanda Steele, Goodreads Reviewer “I really loved this book, I read it in 2 sittings and struggled to put it down.” -Gaynor, NetGalley Reviewer “Our Dark Stars is a fully realized, captivating sci-fi adventure of astronomical proportions! It is fast paced, exciting, and beautiful! With daring characters, unique twists, and a fantastical futuristic setting, this one is sure to have you flying high!” -Darque Dreamer, Goodreads Reviewer “The Lunar Chronicles (Marisa Meyer) meets Firefly! I loved every word of this novel!” -Janelle, Goodreads Reviewer “Absolutely loved it and cannot wait for more from these authors! I read this book in one sitting and literally could not put it down. The action, story line, mystery, twists, characters! So much life and adventure in this one book. These two are definitely on a fast track to being added to my list of favorite authors!” -Jade Feldman, NetGalley Reviewer “This book was so good that I need to recover for a month or so.” -Kelsey, NetGalley Reviewer “WOW I LOVED THIS BOOK TO PIECES.” -Macy Klingerman, NetGalley Reviewer What are you waiting for? Scroll up and click buy now to find out why readers all over the world are raving about OUR DARK STARS.
Publication Date: 12/14/17
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Science Fiction
Synopsis: - Reader's Favorite 5-Stars Award
A Harrowing True Story of an Eight-Year-Old Girl Human Sex Trafficking andOrganized Crime Survivor
Have you ever experienced total despair? Yuna was just an eight-year-old girlwhen she experienced total devastation. Growing up in the Mongolian countryside,she wasn't ready to face the darker side of the world. And yet she had to.
After she was kidnapped by an organized crime gang, Yuna had to overcome herfears at an early age and start taking care of herself. She tried to escapefrom slavery, but everybody that she encountered wanted to take advantage ofher.
Yuna and other girls just like her were constantlyabused, beaten, raped and sold as sex slaves. Human trafficking is the worstkind of humiliation, especially for a young woman. She tried to escape and findfreedom, but it wasn't easy.
In this emotional and heart-shattering true story, author Luke G. Dahl will letyou behind the curtains of sex trafficking gangs and into the soul of abusedwomen, who try to glue the broken pieces of their soul together, to survive. Byunderstanding what they have had to endure, you can find a new perspective andrespect for life.
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A Harrowing True Story of an Eight-Year-Old Girl Human Sex Trafficking andOrganized Crime Survivor
Have you ever experienced total despair? Yuna was just an eight-year-old girlwhen she experienced total devastation. Growing up in the Mongolian countryside,she wasn't ready to face the darker side of the world. And yet she had to.
After she was kidnapped by an organized crime gang, Yuna had to overcome herfears at an early age and start taking care of herself. She tried to escapefrom slavery, but everybody that she encountered wanted to take advantage ofher.
Yuna and other girls just like her were constantlyabused, beaten, raped and sold as sex slaves. Human trafficking is the worstkind of humiliation, especially for a young woman. She tried to escape and findfreedom, but it wasn't easy.
In this emotional and heart-shattering true story, author Luke G. Dahl will letyou behind the curtains of sex trafficking gangs and into the soul of abusedwomen, who try to glue the broken pieces of their soul together, to survive. Byunderstanding what they have had to endure, you can find a new perspective andrespect for life.
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Publication Date: 12/12/17
Age Level: Mature Young Adult
Genre: Short Story
Synopsis: This is quite the story... about a girl who overcame, battling against all the odds... this woman rose to great fame. What she accomplished... is hard enough to achieve, but when you learn how... you'll find it hard to believe. This story is about persistence... and keeping the faith, it deals with hard work... and daring to be great. The girl was Wilma Rudolph... known for her speed & her grace, the most inspiring story ever... you could well make the case.
Publication Date: 12/10/17
Age Level: 5 - 8
Genre: Nonfiction
Synopsis: Résumés remain the primary device with which jobseekers grab the attention of hiring managers and land that all-important job interview. Yet, jobseekers continue to submit résumés filled with errors, errors that likely cause their résumés to get shredded. This book provides guidance to help jobseekers to avoid making common résumés mistakes and to create résumés and cover letters that get them noticed and offered interviews. This third edition also includes guidance on how to help your résumé get through Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and tips for creating an effective LinkedIn page.
Publication Date: 12/10/17
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: 2018 Four-Time Gold Medal Winning Book in Children's Education.
Finally! An easy-to-understand English grammar book with fun grammar lessons for middle grades and up. An excellent education reference for classroom and homeschool grammar lessons.
The Dragon Grammar Book is the perfect grammar study guide to help readers learn the rules of grammar and improve language art skills with ease and enjoyment. From multi-award-winning children's fantasy author, Diane Mae Robinson, The Dragon Grammar Book provides a fun and engaging approach to learning English grammar through easy-to-follow lessons, humorous example sentences, and chapter quizzes to conquer all those tricky grammar rules.Easy-To-Understand Lessons organized to gradually build on the basic grammar rules toward an intermediate level.Engaging Examples Sentences explain each grammar rule through a humorous and creative writing style. An Expansive Resource of grammar terminology, confusing words, punctuation rules, types of sentences and proper structure, parts of speech, verb agreement, and more.Quizzes with Answer Keys reinforce each lesson before proceeding to the next lesson. Featuring the zany fantasy characters in the author's international-award-winning The Pen Pieyu Adventures series, The Dragon Grammar Book is sure to be enjoyed by kids, teens, young adults, and the whole kingdom.
"Oriented toward pragmatic, real-world usage, The Dragon Grammar Book is a great resource for kids, their teachers, and anyone else who'd like to know more about language and how to use it. Most highly recommended."--Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite.
2018 Book Excellence Awards, 1st Place Winner, Education & Academics.2018 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards, Gold Winner, Children-Education.2018 Literary Classics International Book Awards, Gold Winner, Educational Books.2018 Lumen Award for Literary Excellence.
Finally! An easy-to-understand English grammar book with fun grammar lessons for middle grades and up. An excellent education reference for classroom and homeschool grammar lessons.
The Dragon Grammar Book is the perfect grammar study guide to help readers learn the rules of grammar and improve language art skills with ease and enjoyment. From multi-award-winning children's fantasy author, Diane Mae Robinson, The Dragon Grammar Book provides a fun and engaging approach to learning English grammar through easy-to-follow lessons, humorous example sentences, and chapter quizzes to conquer all those tricky grammar rules.Easy-To-Understand Lessons organized to gradually build on the basic grammar rules toward an intermediate level.Engaging Examples Sentences explain each grammar rule through a humorous and creative writing style. An Expansive Resource of grammar terminology, confusing words, punctuation rules, types of sentences and proper structure, parts of speech, verb agreement, and more.Quizzes with Answer Keys reinforce each lesson before proceeding to the next lesson. Featuring the zany fantasy characters in the author's international-award-winning The Pen Pieyu Adventures series, The Dragon Grammar Book is sure to be enjoyed by kids, teens, young adults, and the whole kingdom.
"Oriented toward pragmatic, real-world usage, The Dragon Grammar Book is a great resource for kids, their teachers, and anyone else who'd like to know more about language and how to use it. Most highly recommended."--Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite.
2018 Book Excellence Awards, 1st Place Winner, Education & Academics.2018 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards, Gold Winner, Children-Education.2018 Literary Classics International Book Awards, Gold Winner, Educational Books.2018 Lumen Award for Literary Excellence.
Publication Date: 12/10/17
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Educational
Synopsis:
No Head Fred says to stay healthy. See if you can choose the correct decision in each situation. No Head Fred is an interactive book that parents and teachers can read with children. It enables children to choose the correct action with helpful illustrations. It promotes and reinforces important lessons on healthy living. It prompts conversation that can lead your child to a lifetime of healthy habits!
Publication Date: 12/04/17
Age Level: 5 - 8
Genre: Educational
Synopsis: Eighteen-year-old Seanna had a face that was hard to forget. A blood red birthmark emblazoned across her chin is the reason why. It made her the target of taunts from bullies and the bane of the headmistress of the orphanage where she lived since birth. Her mark possesses a fiery flair she struggles to control. Consumed by a pyrokinetic ability she can either learn to control it or let it control her. Her Bitter Birthday brings the opportunity to be adopted by a real family, or so she believes. The Trident, the governing dictatorship, has found the solution to their budgetary shortfall – orphanages have replaced schools and slave houses have replaced homes. And Seanna has just had her introduction to the world outside the safety and comfort of the orphanage. A world where young adults are abused and chained in the mines as slaves of the tyrannical Trident. Using her Fiery Cinder she escapes and meets a young revolutionary hell-bent on change. He leads her in a charge against the Witch he believes to be the cause of the breakdown of the family unit – Amethyst, who also happens to be Seanna’s new adoptive “mother.” Bought and paid for by Amethyst, Seanna reels against the truth – she was given the Cinder to be the weapon that can overthrow the Trident and bring a new day to the Fourth Quarter. In a world where no one can be trusted can she trust herself to save the world or will she be the one to end it?
Publication Date: 11/30/17
Age Level: Mature Young Adult
Genre: Science Fiction
Synopsis: Inspired by works as ancient as Plato’s Allegory of the Cave, and as new as The Wachowski’s The Matrix, this story-sketchbook by the Brothers StJean tracks the misadventures of a bleary eyed and hungry Bear, following his winter hibernation. Initially selfish and indifferent to the troubles of the forest creatures around him, such as Fish, Robin, and Bee, he gradually learns that we are all part of one great, interconnected ecosystem. But, in the process, he has to shed his crankiness, and WAKE UP!
Publication Date: 11/29/17
Age Level: 5 - 8
Genre: Adventure
Synopsis: 'A fascinating Prisoner of War-Internee story. Dave's personality, technical skills, common sense and Scottish entrepreneurial attitude shine through.' Don Marshall, Military History Enthusiast The true story of a young Scottish soldier stranded in France during WW2 and sent to a Prisoner-of-War camp. Despite starvation, loneliness and the permanent threat of prison cruelty, Dave found the inner resources to keep going. He saw it as his duty to escape and he tried often enough, for long enough to explore France in unexpected ways, using his schoolboy French to good effect. With his forced companions, he fought his own war to stay alive and keep his humanity. He played his accordion, invented a water-heater from prison rubbish, and communicated through mathematical formulae when there was no common language. Amid the defiance and savage punishments, there were also football, concerts and time to learn hand-stitching from a Jewish tailor. The story of 4.5 years lost in a world where one egg is an illegal treasure, where knives are hidden and get used, where Jewish prisoners are glimpsed and, inexplicably, disappear. This book is a tribute to the human spirit.
Publication Date: 11/23/17
Age Level: 12 and up
Genre: Nonfiction