Georgiana Bentley is tired of having everybody tell her what to do. Her life is stifling, and she yearns to be free of it, especially when she learns that the man she has loved all of her life is marrying someone else. Determined to save herself the pain of having to attend his wedding, she eschews everything she has ever known and goes to live with her aunt. Once there, she realises just how little she knows about herself and embarks on a series of adventures to try to find out who she really is. What she discovers is that her problems have followed her.Unfortunately, Will is less than appreciative of her adventures. Having followed her to try to persuade her to return to her parent’s house, he finds her in several questionable situations no lady should ever be in. When he challenges her over her behaviour, it quickly becomes evident that Georgiana is no longer the childhood friend he thought he knew. Instead she is an extremely beautiful, desirable woman he struggles to understand yet cannot walk away from.Is it too late to cancel his wedding, and marry the woman he truly wants? Or will duty and pride prevent him from ever finding happiness? Views: 35
In The War of the Ring Christopher Tolkien takes up the story of the writing of The Lord of the Rings with the Battle of Helm's Deep and the drowning of Isengard by the Ents. This is followed by an account of how Frodo, Sam and Gollum were finally brought to the Pass of Kirith Ungol, at which point J.R.R. Tolkien wrote at the time: 'I have got the hero into such a fix that not even an author will be able to extricate him without labour and difficulty'. Then comes the war in Gondor, and the book ends with the parley between Gandalf and the ambassador of the Dark Lord before the Black Gate of Mordor. In describing his intentions for The Return of the King J.R.R. Tolkien said that 'It will probably work out very differently from this plan when it really gets written, as the thing seems to write itself once it gets going'; and in The War of the Ring totally unforeseen developmenst that would become central to the narrative are seen at the moment of their emergence: the palantir bursting into fragments on the stairs of Orthanc, its nature as unknown to the author as to those who saw it fall, or the entry of Faramir into the story ('I am sure I did not invent him, though I like him, but there he came walking into the woods of Ithilien').The book is illustrated with plans and drawings of the changing conceptions of Orthanc, Dunharrow, Minas Tirith and the tunnels of Shelob's Lair. Views: 35
In Chinese, peng you means friend. But in any language, all Anna knows for certain is that friendship is complicated. When Anna needs company, she turns to her books. Whether traveling through A Wrinkle in Time, or peering over My Side of the Mountain, books provide what real life cannot—constant companionship and insight into her changing world. Books, however, can't tell Anna how to find a true friend. She'll have to discover that on her own. In the tradition of classics like Maud Hart Lovelace's Betsy-Tacy books and Eleanor Estes' One Hundred Dresses, this novel subtly explores what it takes to make friends and what it means to be one. Views: 35
“This
was supposed to be my best summer yet, the one I’ve been working toward
since practically forever. Now I’m being banished from everything I
know and love, and it just doesn’t make any sense.”Having
recently discarded her dorky image--and the best friend that went with
it--Colby Cavendish is looking forward to a long hot season of parties,
beach BBQ’s, and hopefully, more hook-ups with Levi Bonham, the hottest
guy in school. But her world comes crashing down when her parents send
her away to spend the summer in Greece with her crazy aunt Tally.Stranded
on a boring island with no malls, no cell phone reception, and an aunt
who talks to her plants, Colby worries that her new friends have
forgotten all about her. But when she meets Yannis, a cute Greek local,
everything changes. She experiences something deeper and more intense
than a summer fling, and it forces her to see herself, and the life she
left behind, in a whole new way. Views: 35
Stevie's on the loose in New York City!Stevie Lake thinks she knows everything there is to know about getting along in New York City -- until she meets Regina Evans. Regina is the daughter of a New York friend of Stevie's mom. When Stevie and her mother visit the city, Mrs. Lake and Mrs. Evans catch up on old times -- while Regina introduces Stevie to her friends and their favorite hangouts.It's a lot of fun until an accident leaves Regina and Stevie in real danger. But just when things look worst, Stevie gets a chance to prove that a horse can always save the day -- even in New York City Views: 35
Something's wrong at home and Lisa feels powerless every time her parents get angry at her or at each other. When CARL, the County Animal Rescue League, puts out an SOS for volunteers, Lisa knows she's found a place where she'll be appreciated. Before long, a stray horse named P.J. steals her heart. But just as things seem to be getting better, Lisa's parents deliver some news that will change her life forever.Stunned and upset, Lisa pulls away from everyone--even her friends--and devotes herself to caring for P.J. Stevie and Carole know that The Saddle Club can pull through anything, as long as they're together. But how can they help Lisa if she keeps shying away? When a fiery and famous show jumping team arrives at Pine Hollow and begins stirring up trouble, Carole and Stevie have to convince Lisa that they need her help--fast. Views: 35
A young orphaned girl in modern-day China discovers the meaning of family in this inspiring story told in verse, in the tradition of Inside Out and Back Again and Sold.Kara never met her birth mother. Abandoned as an infant, she was taken in by an American woman living in China. Now eleven, Kara spends most of her time in their apartment, wondering why she and Mama cannot leave the city of Tianjin and go live with Daddy in Montana. Mama tells Kara to be content with what she has…but what if Kara secretly wants more? Told in lyrical, moving verse, Red Butterfly is the story of a girl learning to trust her own voice, discovering that love and family are limitless, and finding the wings she needs to reach new heights. Views: 35
ISBN 978-1-4677-9254-7 (lb)ISBN 978-1-5124-3088-2 (pb)ISBN 978-1-5124-0892-8 (eb pdf)Paley Dixon is not excited about six weeks on a horse ranch without access to the virtual world of Dragonfyre. In-game, she’s the Blue Elf, strong and powerful. In the real world, she’s coming off a bad year after moving from Los Angeles to Denver. At least Prince, the majestic horse she’s paired with at Quartz Creek Ranch, makes her feel like royalty.That is, until she starts working with him. To gain Prince’s trust, Paley has to find her own confidence and courage, which isn’t easy with jerks like Bryce around. When she makes an exciting discovery near the ranch, life finally seems as interesting as Dragonfyre. But to protect her real-world treasure, she’ll have to figure out how to turn courage into action. Views: 35
Emily has cerebral palsy, but she and her specially trained horse get around just fine. The Saddle Club girls make friends with Emily and even take her on her first trail ride. Views: 35
The filming for sure-to-be-blockbuster movie Pretty Young Assassins has wrapped, and teen movie star Kaitlin Burke returns to life on the set of primetime drama Family Affair. After ten seasons of filming the hit favorite TV show, Kaitlin would have thought that she could see any curveballs coming, but with a plotting new actress on set, all bets are off. The new diva, Alexis, makes even Skye seem like a puppy in comparison. Can Kaitlin keep her sane boyfriend, her insane job, and her composure in the face of this new star power? Combining the vicarious glamour of the New York Times bestselling A-List series with the innocence of The Princess Diaries, this commercial and appealing sequel offers another captivating glimpse behind the velvet ropes of stardom. Tantalizing new Hollywood secrets appear throughout. SUMMARY: The filming for sure-to-be-blockbuster movie Pretty Young Assassins has wrapped, and teen movie star Kaitlin Burke returns to life on the set of primetime drama Family Affair. After ten seasons of filming the hit favorite TV show, Kaitlin would have thought that she could see any curveballs coming, but with a plotting new actress on set, all bets are off. The new diva, Alexis, makes even Kaitlin's long-time nemesis Skye seem like a puppy in comparison. Can Kaitlin keep her sane boyfriend, her insane job, and her composure in the face of this new star power? Views: 35
Where is Wendy? Leading a labor strike against the Lost Boys, of course.A Scottish academic unearths ancient evil in a fishing village. Edgar Allan Poe's young bride is beguiled by a most unusual bird. Dorothy, lifted from Kansas, returns as a gymnastic sophisticate. Emily Dickinson dwells in possibility and sails away in a starship made of light. Alice's wicked nemesis has jaws and claws, but really needs a sense of humor. In Jane Yolen's first full collection in over ten years discover new and uncollected tales of beloved characters, literary legends, and much more.Enter the Emerald Circus and be astonished by the transformations within. Views: 35
A scream in the night, a hidden staircase to nowhere and a ghostly face: Dunadd House still has secrets.<br><br>For over 400 years something has been hidden in old Dunadd House, and as another dangerous winter descends Samuel and the Morton<br>children discover it's not just the cold sending a shiver down their spine: not all their ghosts have been put to rest.<br><br>Can they unravel the family secret before they're forced to leave their home forever?<br><br>The bone-chilling sequel to Scottish Children's Book Award winner Chill. Views: 35
During a drought, the Logan family shares their well water with all their neighbors, black and white alike. But David and Hammer find it hard to share with Charlie Simms, who torments them because they are black. Hammer's pride and Charlie's meanness are a dangerous mixture, and tensions build and build. Narrated by young David Logan, Cassie's father in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, this extraordinary story is filled with characters and events so real that they're unforgettable."Taylor has used her gift for storytelling and skillful characterization to craft a brief but compelling novel about prejudice and the saving power of human dignity." — School Library Journal, starred review Views: 35
