by Barb Langridge | Feb 11, 2022 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Imagine the moment you are sitting in class and you hear your name called over the loudspeaker and you are being told to come to the office. Anybody feeling a little bit nervous? Why are they calling you? What have you done? What is going to happen? That’s the...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 11, 2022 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Highly-acclaimed author of Caterpillar Summer, Gillian McDunn explores boyhood in a funny, big-hearted story about a kid trying to find the best way to be his best self. Elliott has been struggling since his closest friend moved away, and he’s not too sure where...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 10, 2022 | Chick Lit
The New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine YA Book Club Pick! Emiko Jean’s Tokyo Ever After is the “refreshing, spot-on” (Booklist, starred review) story of an ordinary Japanese American girl who discovers that her father is the Crown Prince...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 10, 2022 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
A poignant, coming of age story about a Cuban-American girl trying to figure out where she belongs–both in her ballet-loving family and the wider world. Perfect for fans of Front Desk and Merci Suárez Changes Gears. It’s a good thing Sofía Acosta loves dreaming...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 10, 2022 | Mystery
Inspired by a terrifying true story, acclaimed author Guadalupe Garcia McCall creates a twisty tale about a boy desperately trying to survive in a new town with a secret past. James always knew moving from Texas to Oregon was going to be horrible.. But no sooner have...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 10, 2022 | Fantasy
The dragons may be out of the bag, but Jaxon is ready to hatch some magic of his own in this third book in the critically acclaimed series. Ever since the baby dragons were returned to the magical realm, things have been off. The New York summer has been unusually...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 10, 2022 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
What would you do if the world’s biggest K-pop star asked you to prom? Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Sandhya Menon, this hilarious and heartfelt novel brings the glamour and drama of the K-pop world straight to high school. Elena Soo has always felt...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 10, 2022 | Fantasy
ONE PRINCESS. Merida of DunBroch needs a change. She loves her family―jovial King Fergus, proper Queen Elinor, the mischievous triplets― and her peaceful kingdom. But she’s frustrated by its sluggishness; each day, the same. Merida longs for adventure, purpose,...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 10, 2022 | Humor
One, Two, Kat, and Four are starting a club, and every member is good at something! Except naming clubs. If only there were some kind of sign about what their club should be called!—from the publisher 64 pages 978-1368075848 ...
by Barb Langridge | Feb 10, 2022 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
A blizzard is coming to Hazelwood Elementary! It’s snowing, and there’s excitement in the air because the school day might end early. Students and teachers alike are looking forward to seeing what happens! Meanwhile, Abdi is distracted and worried because...