Step back in time to 1598, to the village of Bidford-Upon-Avon in England, where the ghost of Lady Shakespeare introduces a captivating tale filled with danger and deception. Left orphaned by the plague, Molly and her sister Juliet are forced to disguise themselves as boys to survive. As they navigate a world where it is illegal for females to act on stage, they catch the attention of a Duke who offers to become their patron. But with their newfound success comes a warning from the lead minstrel: patronage can be a golden prison.
In 1930’s Germany, Gisela joins the Bund Deutsche Madel, or the BDM (The League of German Girls). At first she enjoys being a member, but after awhile, she begins to question their tactics and policies. When people around her and eventually she herself become potential targets, she sees Hitler and the Nazi Party for the evil that they really are.
The war rages on as Max, a young Jewish boy in Nazi Germany, struggles to hide his true emotions and survive in a world filled with hatred and danger. When his parents are forced to send him away to Great Britain, Max promises to find his way back to them. As he embarks on a perilous journey, he is joined by two invisible goblins who provide commentary on his life and add a touch of humor and mischief. In Great Britain, life on the Montagu estate is far from luxurious. Antisemitism runs rampant and enemy bombs fall from the sky.
You Are Love is a self-help book that encourages readers to look within themselves and to find happiness. This book is written by Sara Spowart and calls upon her personal experiences in order to educate readers on their interconnectedness with everything and everyone around them. The book focuses on pain, suffering, and love, and begins with the author explaining the need to shift your perspective. She talks about the near-death experiences she has had and how she has learned to shift her perspective about these.
Shifting Portals by Kelsey Ruud is a fantasy book about some teenagers as they go on an adventurous journey to lift the curse placed on the Portal House. How would you feel if you found a house with a portal that could take you around the world? Well, Lizzie, a young girl who couldn't wait to get home after spending the summer in California, thought about her friends and more importantly, a secret. She had found a Portal House with her friend Johnny, which could take them anywhere in the world. When she arrived in Portland, her home, she tried to stay patient until it was nighttime.
Can a group of almost ten-year-olds make a difference? Meet Alexa, Josie, Tom, and Michael, just ordinary kids in an ordinary classroom in England, until the new boy, Ahmet, is assigned the empty chair at the back of the classroom. The fact that Ahmet is quiet, has “eyes like a lion’s,” and at recess spends his time “in seclusion,” adds to his mystique. The playground is abuzz with all kinds of rumors about Ahmet. Are his family spies? Is he under threat of being kidnapped? Does he have a super-contagious disease?
Shh! There is a secret hero living in Black Butte Ranch! . . . Mild-mannered Nick Townley loves painting and video games, much to the disappointment of his parents. But he finds comfort in the memories of his late great grandfather, who introduced him to the world of superheroes and comics. With Great Gramp, he created the superhero Click, a combination of their two names. After Great Gramp's passing and unbeknownst to his parents, Nick is left with a shoe box stash of cash and a new responsibility: to be the "guardian" of the "old people" in his community.
Maya Shine’s Actionable Life Skills for Young Adults is a comprehensive advice and self-help book for teenagers and young adults. Shine relays pertinent information for self-reflection, self-care, and the importance of high school and secondary academics. Several chapters cover the flexibility of options to earn money, how to present oneself during interviews, the necessity of budgeting, and the breakdown of taxes and loans. The ins and outs of buying a car and renting an apartment are carefully discussed.
When Timmy, Jade, and Mateo take a trip to their magic spot, they embark on a nautical adventure across the seven seas. Jade quickly discovers a mysterious treasure chest loaded with jewels and a tattered treasure map signed by Owen Edward Fastbottom. When a cannon booms nearby, the children realize they are being followed by a pirate and his crew. Not just any pirate, but the dreaded pirate captain, who claims the treasure belongs to him!
Enter the fascinating world of magic and mystery with Noah, a descendant of magicians! His father’s disappearance while attempting a daring illusion has left Noah with a profound need for acceptance from others. Obsessed with uncovering the truth, he spends hours in his father's chair, which mysteriously transports him to exotic locations. To impress his class, Noah claims summer vacations to London and Rome. But when his classmates start to doubt his stories, more than ever, Noah is determined to prove that teleportation is more than just a figment of his imagination.
