Another Day, by David Levithan.
In this enthralling companion to his New York Times bestseller Every Day, David Levithan (co-author of Will Grayson, Will Grayson with John Green) tells Rhiannon's side of the story as she seeks to discover the truth about love and how it can change you.
Every day is the same for Rhiannon. She has accepted her life,
convinced herself that she deserves her distant, temperamental
boyfriend, Justin, even established guidelines by which to live: Don't
be too needy. Avoid upsetting him. Never get your hopes up.
Until the morning everything changes. Justin seems to see
her, to want to be with her for the first time, and they share a
perfect day--a perfect day Justin doesn't remember the next morning.
Confused, depressed, and desperate for another day as great as that one,
Rhiannon starts questioning everything. Then, one day, a stranger tells
her that the Justin she spent that day with, the one who made her feel
like a real person . . . wasn't Justin at all.
Appleblossom the Possum, by Holly Goldberg Sloan.
Mama has trained up her baby possums in the ways of their breed, and now
it's time for all of them—even little Appleblossom—to make their way in
the world. Appleblossom knows the rules: she must never be seen during
the day, and she must avoid cars, humans, and the dreaded hairies
(sometimes known as dogs). Even so, Appleblossom decides to spy on a
human family—and accidentally falls down their chimney! The curious
Appleblossom, her faithful brothers—who launch a hilarious rescue
mission—and even the little girl in the house have no idea how
fascnating the big world can be. But they're about to find out!
With dynamic illustrations, a tight-knit family, and a glimpse at the
world from a charming little marsupial's point of view, this cozy animal
story is a perfect read-aloud and a classic in the making.
The Dead Girls of Hysteria Hall, by Katie Alender.
Delia's new house isn't just a house. Long ago, it was the Piven
Institute for the Care and Correction of Troubled Females — an insane
asylum nicknamed "Hysteria Hall." However, many of the inmates were not
insane, just defiant and strong willed. Kind of like Delia herself. But
the house still wants to keep "troubled" girls locked away. So, in the
most horrifying way, Delia becomes trapped. And that's when she learns
that the house is also haunted.
Ghost girls wander the hallways in their
old-fashioned nightgowns. A handsome ghost boy named Theo roams the
grounds. Delia learns that all the spirits are unsettled and full of
dark secrets. The house, too, harbors shocking truths within its walls —
truths that only Delia can uncover, and that may set her free. And
she'll need to act quickly — before the house's power overtakes
everything she loves. Katie Alender brings heart-pounding suspense,
gorgeous writing, and a feminist twist to this tale of memories and
madness.
Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods: 20 Chilling Tales from the Wilderness, by Hal Johnson. Illustrated by Tom Mead.
Just for kids, twenty bone-chilling tales about the most dangerous
fantastical beasts in American folklore. Meet the Snoligoster, who feeds
on the shadows of its victims. The Hodag, like a spiny-backed
bull-horned rhinoceros. The Hoop Snake, which can chase prey at speeds
of up to 60 miles per hour and then, with one sting of its tail, cause
it to turn purple, swell up, and die.
Illustrated throughout, including eight drawings printed with glow-in-the-dark ink, Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods
is for every young reader who loves a good scare. The book was
originally published in 1910 by William Thomas Cox and is now
inspiringly retold by Hal Johnson, author of Immortal Lycanthropes.
The creatures are all scales and claws, razor-sharp teeth and stealth,
camouflage and single-minded nastiness. Straight out of the era of Paul
Bunyan, they speak to an earlier time in American history, when the
woods were indeed dark and deep and filled with mystery. The tone is
smart and quirky. The illustrations have a sinewy, retro field-guide
look. Read them around a campfire, if you dare.
Lair of Dreams (Diviners #2) by Libba Bray. (Also available in audio, narrated by January LaVoy.)
Leo: A Ghost Story, by Mac Barnett. Illustrated by Christian Robinson.
You would like being friends with Leo. He likes to draw, he makes
delicious snacks, and most people can't even see him. Because Leo is
also a ghost. When a new family moves into his home and Leo's efforts to
welcome them are misunderstood, Leo decides it is time to leave and see
the world. That is how he meets Jane, a kid with a tremendous
imagination and an open position for a worthy knight. That is how Leo
and Jane become friends. And that is when their adventures begin.
This
charming tale of friendship—from two of the best young minds in picture
books: the author of the Caldecott Honor–winning Extra Yarn and the
illustrator of the Bologna Ragazzi Award–winning Josephine—is destined
to become a modern classic that will delight readers for years to come.
Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical
to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this
ebook includes a read-along setting.
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