River of Wrath by Alexandrea Weis and Lucas Astor is the sequel to River of Ashes. Leslie is now free from Beau Devereux, but not from his ghost and not from his father. She is also not free from the tragic loss of her dear sister nor from the pallor that her sister's death has cast over her family, especially her mother. Her bond to new friends isn't quite enough to replace the relationship she's lost with her boyfriend. River of Wrath delves deeper into St. Benedict and the history of the town as well as the characters at play.
Rain Falling on Embers by Liana Gardner is a marvelous YA novel that follows Katie McCabe, a thirteen-year-old struggling against a turbulent life. Katie’s world turns upside down as her ailing father sends her away to live with her uncle, a place where she feels she does not belong. The agony of leaving her home behind along with the constant pressure of living up to her family’s reputation continue to tear her down, and the eventual death of her father only makes things worse.
Teja's Day at the Aquarium is a children's picture book that takes young readers on a journey as Teja explores the aquarium. Authored by Teja Harper, a 10-year-old girl, this book takes the reader along on her visit with her father, mother, and little brother. The visit is presented through Teja’s eyes, ears, and hands-on experience. At the aquarium, they see a diverse group of marine creatures. Teja and her family comment throughout the story on their experience and the creatures they see, all accompanied by illustrations from Carol
Girl in a Smart Uniform follows the story of a girl named Gisela as she grows up in a crumbling Germany of the 1930's. Against the backdrop of economical struggles, political tension, and a culture of increased discrimination, Gisela's life also consists of learning to care for Jens (her disabled brother), avoiding her stepfather, and trying to figure out the romantic feelings she has towards other girls. Meanwhile, she works to become a perfect German girl, joining the BDM (German Young Women's group) and quickly becoming a leader for other girls.
Kyma the calf has always found her life at Lumpke Farm to be boring. She can't help but wonder what is beyond the fenced area she stays in with all the other cows and calves. So when Jerry, one of the chickens from the farm, tells her he has a plan to help her escape, she starts to consider it. Kyma learns that she and the other calves are going to be entered into the cutest calf competition, and she realizes that this would be a good time for her to escape.
Nicole is a barista with dreams of working for a prominent record label. Her roommate Noah, a musician in a band with his brothers, decides they need another roommate, convincing her to allow his brother, Elijah, to move in on a trial basis. As both Nicole and the brothers are offered job opportunities that could lead to dreams come true, relationships begin to blossom as well. Will Nicole and Elijah be able to put aside past issues to make their romance work?
Sienna is a young girl who is a Light Lacer. She has special powers that allow her to survive against the seemingly cruel Shadow Weavers. But when Sienna finds out she is part Shadow Weaver herself, and accidentally almost renders her kind extinct, she goes into exile. After a long period of running and hiding, she finally decides to kill the Shadow Weavers who hurt her family. She promises to find her long lost father along the way. Will she succeed in her mission? Will she fail? Read to find out!
Elizabeth remembers eleven lifetimes. The memories of each of her lives haunt her and only leave her pining for a happy ending in her now-twelfth life. To find some clarity, she finds herself going to a therapist, Jemima, and after retelling each of her lives to her therapist, Jemima tells her the same advice she does after each life story. Jemima tells her that maybe the outcome she is seeking, to live happily with her true love Adrian or variation of him that is found in each of her memories of her previous lives, is just not what Elizabeth should focus on.
Eudora loves living on the Athena, an Astro-liner ship in space! Sure, sometimes she gets into trouble, like the time she told the ship robot officer Walter to run on stage and steal the show during her sister's lead part in the school play, but Eudora loves the Athena. Yet, when everyone else is busy, it can get a little boring sometimes for Eudora. One day, Eudora decides that she would like to play the game Woggle, but everyone Eudora asks says that they are busy! Luckily, someone suggests that Eudora ask Walter to play, and Walter is available. However, Eudora forgets one thing!
Leighton is an imaginative eight-year-old who makes forts and goes on pretend adventures. In this picture book, Leighton is taking a bubble bath and begins to think about the time she won a prize at the bottom of a cereal box. Leighton uses her imagination to pretend she swims in cereal to the bottom of the cereal box, which is the bottom of her bathtub. She is careful as she looks for her treasure because she imagines an evil octopus is following her and trying to trick her into losing her prize. Luckily, she is helped along the adventure by her toys, a doll, and a rubber ducky.
