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Pirouette your way into the Shimmer & Shine dance studio, where the ballet besties are ready to put on a show!When Yara joins Shimmer & Shine, a community dance school, she meets lots of other children her age, who are there to either start their training or just for the fun of it.

The dead keep the best secrets . . .It¿s been months since Elläs best-friend, Hayley, died and everywhere she looks she sees reminders of her ¿ including Sawyer, Hayley¿s boyfriend. Soon, the two grow closer, finding comfort in each other.Racked with guilt, Ella turns to Hayley¿s journal, but what she finds leaves her terrified. The Sawyer in these pages is nothing like the kind and thoughtful boy she knows. Torn, Ella finds herself having to make a choice. Yet making the wrong one could have fatal consequences . . .

From the New York Times best-selling author, Adriana Mather, comes this new and swoon-worthy story, perfect for fans of The Summer I Turned Pretty and The Kissing Booth.When it¿s your job to break-up bad relationships, there¿s only one rule. DON¿T fall in love.Best friends August and Valentine have an unusual summer job. They are hired by parents to break up bad high school relationships. Valentine (the brains of the operation) believes that they¿re making the world a little better, steering relationships off a cliff so the kids can someday find true love.August doesn¿t believe in soul mates. In fact, he thinks the idea of falling head over heels is ridiculous. That is until he meets the one girl who changes everything ¿ Ella.The only problem is, she¿s their new case. So of course, everything he¿s told her is a lie¿even his name.Can August and Valentine pull this break up off, without breaking their own hearts?

In a world echoing the ancient tales Ovid's Metamorphoses, a tale unfolds of Perseus and Andromeda - an interracial love story written in the stars. This ancient narrative finds a haunting parallel in the turbulent times of the American South. When Michael, a man of privilege and power, comes across Eliza, a beautiful soul bound in the chains of slavery, their worlds collide in an unexpected twist of fate. Just as Perseus once freed Andromeda, Michael is determined to liberate Eliza from her cruel circumstances.As they venture through trials and tribulations, their bond deepens, leading them on a path neither could have imagined. From the depths of bondage, Eliza rises to become a force to reckon with, challenging the very fabric of a society that once held her captive. Eliza: From Slave to Plantation Mistress is a riveting tale of love, sacrifice, and transformation set against the backdrop of a world divided. Love, it proves, transcends boundaries, reshaping destinies and redefining power structures.

Meet Zoe Richards, the new kid at West End Elementary. She enjoys spending lunchtime with her two new friends, Felix and Victoria. But there's this other kid named Joshua who always sits by himself. Zoe wonders if she should make friends with him. Felix says Joshua is a cool guy, but Victoria thinks Joshua is weird. What should Zoe do? Growing up on the autism spectrum, I had a very difficult time making friends. My social skills were weak, and I had very little in common with other kids. But what if there was a person who was patient and kind enough to be my friend, even if I was different? Zoe Richards is the kind of person that I wished I would have had for a friend. This is a fictional story combined with memories of my own childhood experiences. I gave Joshua my real name because he represents autism the way I, the author, experienced it. I hope that this book inspires people everywhere to be kind to one another, regardless of how different or unusual we may be.

Beyond Destiny: Aisha and Ishaan's Journey is a heartwarming and emotional tale of two individuals who are brought together by fate. Aisha, a young and ambitious woman, is focused on achieving her goals and fulfilling her dreams. Ishaan, a successful businessman, is content with his life, but feels that something is missing.Their paths cross unexpectedly and they are drawn to each other, but life has its own plans. They must navigate through various challenges and obstacles, both external and internal, to find their way back to each other.This captivating novel takes the reader on a journey of love, passion, and self-discovery. It is a story that will leave you feeling inspired and uplifted, reminding us that sometimes the most unexpected paths lead to the greatest destinations.

What would you risk to protect your secrets?Bowie Monroe knows a lot about keeping secrets.She's been helping her "boyfriend" keep his secret for the past three years. A devoted friend, daughter, and "girlfriend," everyone can count on Bowie to come through in a pinch.When she isn't harboring other people's secrets, Bowie is hiding secrets of her own. Despite being abandoned on the day she was born, Bowie has had a decent life with her quirky adoptive parents and inseparable trio of friends. But there are blanks in her history that she desperately wants to fill; so focusing on everyone else's problems distracts her from drowning in her lack of identity.And then Bowie meets Jonah.Cool, confident, supportive Jonah invades Bowie's heart and inspires her to confront her insecurities. Her relationship with Jonah is good for Bowie, but bad for the skeletons she's hiding for others. As Bowie fights to balance her commitment to her friends, parents, and now Jonah, she is constantly ignoring her own needs. When the secrets and lies begin to close in on her, Bowie must fight to find her voice and face her biggest obstacle. Herself.In her debut novel, author Jasmine Cartwright weaves a heartwarming and witty tale of self-discovery, sexuality, identity, and what it means to be a true friend.

This story brings two strangers together for the first time. Let's join Catlacs the Shnickeldink as he embarks on a colorful day-long journey with his newfound friend Stankdu the Shnickelfink. Catlacs learns it can be fun to eat healthy and try new foods. Stankdu enriches Catlacs' life by getting him out of the house. They enjoy a plentiful buffet while Stankdu introduces Catlacs to his friends along the way. It becomes a day of socializing by way of a three-course meal. Perhaps the brightest ending to his adventure is the valuable life lesson he learns--nobody is the same, and it's okay to be different.

Destinies collide for two teens when a mysterious threat awakens a long cursed power, blurring the lines between the mundane world, and the magical.

Join clumsy Yak, with wobbly hooves in her first Happy Panda class and see how she discovers the power and playfulness of yoga. Yoga makes children happy, healthy and strong!

"Romance blooms between a Nebraskan cowboy and California girl, thrust together on the Oregon Trail"--

Match day is nearly here, and the team of little footballers are busy getting ready!

A round little bear,Whose name is Pooh.Where is he going?Can we come too?Hello Pooh, Hello You! is a charming board book that introduces babies and toddlers to Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood.

A high-concept enemies-to-lovers romance sure to be a BookTok hit! Good news: we all have a soulmate somewhere. Bad news: its caused by a deadly virus. If you feel pain, your KinTwin does too. If you die they die too. Control-freak Zoe is determined to stay alive. And single. She carries a survival kit for every eventuality, except for when her phone lights up with a blood match to Milo Spencer, a boy who lives for recreational danger. Time to find a cure before love wins or worse ... A brand-new high-concept speculative romance story from the author of My Love Life and the Apocalypse An enemies-to-lovers soulmate story Perfect for fans of They Both Die at the End PRAISE FORMY LOVE LIFE AND THE APOCALYPSE: 'Could not have adored My Love Life and the Apocalypseany more.' CYNTHIA MURPHY, AUTHOR OFWIN LOSE KILL DIE 'The most fun youll have in an apocalypse!' BRIANNA BOURNE, AUTHOR OFYOU&ME AT THE END OF THE WORLD 'A perfect blend of romance, humour and dark dystopia, Melissa Welliver has created something fun, thought-provoking and completely unique.' AMY MCCAW,AUTHOR OFMINA AND THE UNDEAD 'Wry, inventive, and heart-warming all at once' NADIA MIKAIL, AUTHOR OFTHE CATS WE MEET ALONG THE WAY

Torn between my best friend and the boy who makes my heart beat again, learning the truth might break me...My entire life changed in an instant.One violent moment took my mother and destroyed me.And I can't even remember it.All I know is...it was my fault.Now I'm entering senior year after hiding away from the world as long as I could.The only distraction I have from the heavy weight of my scars is my best friend, Graham.He's been my rock through it all.But when his cousin Atlas appears...my world suddenly tilts on its already unsteady axis.Everyone warns me to stay away from the star football player with a bad boy reputation and a chip on his shoulder.I should...Yet from the moment I climb on the back of his motorcycle, sparks fly.Despite all the reasons to keep him at a distance, my need for the truth about the accident drives us closer.Until the truth destroys everything...

A beautiful romantic love story of high school friends who grew up together. Went college together both can not seem to find love. They are hiding their feelings for each other until one day the male bestie decides to disguise himself so as to win the lady friend over as his girlfriend.Things do not go as he had anticipated as the lady has an ex boyfriend that is jealous. The lady's friends will try and help out their lady friend hook up with disguised man so that their friend can finally move on and open up for new relationships.

Sommer, Sonne, Hexenchaos! Direkt nach den Sommerferien ist Jules schon wieder urlaubsreif. Der Klassenlehrer verkündet ein anstehendes Praktikum! Dabei würde sie viel lieber tagelang den Jungen mit den edelsteingrünen Augen anschmachten, der plötzlich im Harzer Spezialitäten Laden ihrer Mutter aufgetaucht ist. Das erste Date mit Luis geht schrecklich schief, obwohl die Hexenclique extra Liebeszauber-Muffins gebacken hat! Verzweifelt ruft Jules den Hexen-Notstand aus und lässt sich ihr Liebesglück durch die Tarotkarten der Hobbyhexe Bianca vorhersagen. Als Jules schließlich nur Absagen auf ihre Praktikumsbewerbungen erhält und Bianca spurlos verschwindet, ist das Chaos perfekt. Die Harzer Hexenclique ist eine hexisch-freche Buchreihe für junge Mädchen ab 12 Jahren. Verzaubert, witzig und authentisch erzählt, dreht sich bei der Hexenclique alles um die erste große Liebe, Eifersucht, das anstrengende Schulleben und ums Erwachsenwerden. Natürlich nicht ohne die nötige Portion Magie vermischt mit Chaos und Katastrophen.

All I wanted for so long was to remember the car crash that killed my mother. Like it might somehow chase away the guilt and the grief that followed her death.But now I remember, and once again, my world has been tipped on its axis.I'm angry at the world. My mother. Father. And especially the boy who stole my heart and crushed it beneath his palm.Everyone warned me to stay away from Atlas Scott-the bad boy football star, with a reputation for trouble.Maybe I should've listened. But our bond was seemingly unbreakable, forged in the fire of tragedy.Until it wasn't, and everything fell apart.Now the memories that haunt me are so much harder to manage on the heels of heartbreak.Graham, my best friend, is once again picking up the pieces while I search for vindication in all the wrong places.Because there's only one catalyst for healing and redemption.Love.

Gigi leads a normal life in her hometown, she hangs out with her friends and is known for being kind to others.In this zany and humorous story find out how Gigi rises to fame! She quickly becomes a really famous cat.She is whisked away to fame and she leaves her old life behind, but that's not all she leaves behind. She leaves her friends behind too. She starts acting like a different Gigi. A delightfully humorous story of friendship, kindness, and resolving conflicts. Children will be entertained and be filled with laughter reading this story.

Meet Yuki Sakamoto. Sixteen, easily distracted, and a runaway. Coping with the loss of her grandma seems like a mountain she struggles to climb. She hasn't even had the courage to visit the family grave she's buried in. After a series of misadventures, she meets another girl in an abandoned house one night. That girl? Kenjiro Furukawa. Seventeen, wired when not on her meds, and resident of the house. The dark strikes fear into her heart. She has a nightlight in almost every room of the house. As the days pass, their connection and feelings for each other strengthen through conversations, stories, and outings. But can these experiences help them rise above their struggles?

Este libro es un compendio de poesías de amor y desamor del autor Jesús Lomas Contreras, escritos entre 1991 a 2023, aunque los temas son variados, intentan llegar al corazón de las personas que les gusta la poesía, así como también a quienes han perdido a un ser querido, a los que han disfrutado de un bello paisaje a la orilla de un lago, a los enamorados, que gustan de expresar frases bellas y amorosas, a través de la poesía, además se encuentran poesía de amor y desamor. Este libro significa para el una aventura, en la que trata de expresar su forma de sentir y de pensar aludiendo a la necesidad de transmitir lo que su alma tenía guardada. En un primer apartado encontrarán poemas de amor y desamor, temas variados, en una segunda parte están escritos varios acrósticos dedicados a varias mujeres conocidas por ser compañeras de trabajo en la docencia, familiares, además de dedicar un acróstico a su joven hija fallecida Este evento lo hizo reflexionar sobre la necesidad de expresar su dolor y sentimientos en momentos tan difícil de asimilar, como esto que le toco vivir. Es por eso que en este libro de poesía de amor y desamor encontrará versos referenciados a su partida como el poema Si estuvieras aquí, en donde en un principio esa fue la idea añorando la presencia de su hija, pero ya estructurando el poema quedó como si se estuviera refiriendo a una relación sentimental, a si mismo, realizó un poema dedicado a su pueblo natal Las Trojes Jalisco, México en donde evoca recuerdos nostálgicos de su infancia en dicho lugar. El haber nacido en esa región del país fue de gran influencia para que naciera su gusto por la poesía de amor y desamor. Se espera la lectura este libro de poesías de amor y desamor pueda llegar a tocar su corazón.

Came out of the closet by accident? Check.Sent off to a pray-away-the-gay school? Miserable check.Shenanigans ensued? Mega-quadruple check.Blaize Trales's world falls apart when he's dragged to Sanctuary Preparatory Academy, a boarding school that claims to fix gay teens. The place sucks so much they even serve food like "Cleansing Corn." Blaize's misguided parents eat it up and hand him over for brainwashing.But things at Sanctuary aren't what they appear. Blaize soon discovers the school's antics are all a lie. They're also at war with an ancient enemy. Between surviving bullies, rescuing students from mysterious attacks, and passing algebra, Blaize's life is going to get out-of-control crazy.And freaking dangerous.Lucky for Blaize, he wields the ultimate weapon-being gay. And he's pretty good at it.National Indie Excellence Award, 1st Place Winner, LGBTQ For Children & Young AdultsReaders' Favorite Book Award WinnerLos Angeles Book Festival, Honorable Mention, Young Adult FictionNew England Book Festival, 2nd Place, Gay Fiction

High school girl Erika may be on Kyoya’s leash, but she’s determined to break free and unleash his heart!