New Releases by Jessica Brody

Finally finish the first draft of your novel with a method that is designed to bring efficiency, speed, and joy to the process. Does it seem like you’ve spent so much time writing and are left only with a folder full of false starts? Stories you were so excited to write but then gave up a few chapters in or even halfway through? Are you trapped in an endless cycle of rewrites, self-doubt, and perfectionism? Enter fast drafting: a fool-proof method for getting your book out of your head and onto the page. Based on her popular course, Jessica Brody, author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, will guide you through the process of getting through a first draft as quickly (and messily) as possible so you can not only get the thing done but more importantly discover your story faster and get to the revision process with clarity. Jessica infuses the key elements of persistent forward momentum and invisible revising into her 3-phase approach: Mindset: Overcome perfectionism and self-doubt Preparation: Flesh out the details of your story Drafting: Put everything together and write your first draft in the quickest way possible Within 30 days, you’ll gain the mental space and freedom to easily and more joyfully finish every project you start.

An indispensable guide in the bestselling Save the Cat! story structure series that reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any young adult novel a success, from an accomplished novelist and the author of Save the Cat! Writes a Novel. In Save the Cat! Writes a Young Adult Novel, prolific author and story coach Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story structure guide for anyone who wants to write a young adult novel by applying the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of YA fiction. In this book, you will learn: • The fifteen “beats” (or plot points) that are necessary for crafting a successful story with a compelling character arc—including the Opening Image, Catalyst, Fun and Games, Bad Guys Close In, Dark Night of the Soul, and Finale • The ten universal story genres that will help you drill into what makes your type of story work, including those most commonly found in young adult novels like Rites of Passage, Superhero, Buddy Love, Institutionalized, and Golden Fleece • Quirky, original insights and writing tips like “Save the Cat,” the “Shard of Glass,” and the “Dark Night Epiphany,” that help you craft a story that will thrill and captivate teen readers Filled with practical advice, easy-to-follow templates, and “beat sheets” analyzing the structure of popular young adult novels such as Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows, John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars, and Lois Lowry’s The Giver, this book is the ultimate reference for anyone who’s ever dreamed of writing their own young adult bestseller.

When you can choose to be anyone, how do you know who you really are? From the author of Better You Than Me and I Speak Boy comes another fun and relatable book about new experiences and how staying true to yourself is the best way to be okay. Twelve-year-old Amelia Gray has changed schools thirty-nine times (!!!) because of her dad’s job, which doesn’t leave a lot of time for making friends. But that’s okay. Amelia loves her “life on the go” with Dad and their adorable supermutt, Biscotti. She’s been in enough middle schools to know that friendships are messy, and who needs that? But when her dad announces that he wants to stay in their new town for the whole summer—maybe even forever—Amelia realizes she’s going to have to do the one thing she’s never had to do: fit in. So she gives herself not one but three total makeovers, to try out a few personalities and hopefully find her “thing.” Is she Amie, a confident track star? Mellie, a serious journalist? Or Lia, a bold theater kid? Juggling three identities is hard, and Amelia soon finds herself caught in the kind of friendship drama she has always managed to avoid. Yet despite her best efforts, she still can’t answer the most important question of all: Who is the real Amelia Gray?

Les Misérables meets The Lunar Chronicles in the thrilling System Divine trilogy that’s an “explosion of emotion, intrigue, romance, and revolution” (Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series)—now together in a collectible hardcover boxed set. A thief. An officer. A guardian. Three strangers, one shared destiny… When the Last Days came, the planet of Laterre promised hope. A new life for a wealthy French family and their descendants. But five hundred years later, it’s now a place where an extravagant elite class reigns supreme; where the clouds hide the stars and the poor starve in the streets; where a rebel group, long thought dead, is resurfacing. Whispers of revolution have begun—a revolution that hinges on three unlikely heroes. Street-savvy Chatine, dutiful Marcellus, and mysterious Alouette all have a role to play in a dangerous game of revolution—and together they will shape the future of a planet. This gripping boxed set includes: Sky Without Stars Between Burning Worlds Suns Will Rise

Three months after the Patriarche was beheaded, Laterre seems to be flourishing under General Bonnefaçon, but as dangerous rifts threaten the peace, Alouette, Marcellus, and Chatine reunite.

A phone-obsessed twelve-year-old girl, frustrated by the cryptic boys in her life, discovers a magic app that can read boys' thoughts in this modern-day retelling of Emma by Jane Austen. After a matchmaking attempt for her best friend, Harper, goes wrong, Emmy is fed up. Why are boys so hard to figure out? But then something amazing happens--she wakes up with a new app on her phone: iSpeak Boy! Suddenly Emmy has the information every girl wants to know--the super-secret knowledge of how boys think . . . and who they like! Now Emmy is using her magical app to make matches left and right. But can she use it to help Harper, the only person who doesn't seem to buy into Emmy's "gift"? And when her secret gets out and the app ends up in the wrong hands, can Emmy figure out how to undo the damage she's caused?

Ist es zu spät für eine friedliche Rebellion auf Laterre? Teil 2 der mitreißenden Science Fiction um drei junge Menschen, die das Schicksal in den Wirren der Revolution zusammenführt Mit Feuer und Blut ergreift eine neue Macht Partei in der Rebellion auf Laterre: Die militante Gruppe »Die rote Narbe« scheint vor keiner Gewalttat zurückzuschrecken, um die Regierung zu stürzen. Für die Freunde Marcellus, Chatine und Alouette steht fest, dass sie ihre charismatische Anführerin vom Gefängnismond Bastille befreien müssen, wenn die friedliche Revolution noch eine Chance haben soll. Doch Chatine hat noch einen ganz anderen Grund, sich freiwillig für den gefährlichsten Teil der Mission zu melden. Zur selben Zeit ist Marcellusʼ machthungriger Großvater auf der Suche nach einer neuartigen Waffe, die der Regierung einen ungeahnten Vorteil verschaffen könnte. Während die Situation auf Laterre sich immer weiter zuspitzt, steht für einen der Freunde schließlich noch sehr viel mehr auf dem Spiel als das Schicksal eines ganzen Planeten ... »Zwischen brennenden Welten« ist die Fortsetzung des Science-Fiction-Romans »Die Rebellion von Laterre« und der 2. Teil der SF-Reihe »Die Rebellion der Sterne« der amerikanischen Autorinnen Jessica Brody und Joanne Rendell.

Mary Kole (character guru, literary agent, and freelance editor) works with bestselling author Jessica Brody to produce this course on how to create fully fleshed-out, dynamic characters and reveal them in a way that captures the reader's attention and heart. Mary introduces the concept of "interiority"-the character's inner life. She teaches you seven tools to instantly engage your readers. For each tool, she includes a practice exercise and an "instructor jam" showing how she and Jessica completed the exercise. Next, Mary shows you the four key foundations of a dynamic character. As with the tools, she includes a practice exercise and an "instructor jam" for each foundation. Mary describes the importance of secondary characters, including antagonists, and explains how to create characters who grow and change over the course of the story. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, this course is sure to take your character development skills to the next level.

​Deluxe edition with special embellishments on first printing only. Les Misérables meets The Lunar Chronicles in the out-of-this-world sequel to Sky Without Stars that’s an “explosion of emotion, intrigue, romance, and revolution” (Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series). A traitor. A prisoner. A fugitive. Wanted by the Regime. Destined to save the planet. Laterre is on the brink of war. The Third Estate are rioting against the injustices of a corrupt system. The Patriarche, reeling from the murder of his only heir, makes brutal attempts to quash the unrest, while a new militant faction launches a series of deadly attacks. And three outlaws find themselves pulled into the fray... Marcellus is now a traitor to his planet, willing to do anything to stop his grandfather from seizing control of Laterre, even if it means joining the Vangarde, a rebel group back from the dead. Chatine is a prisoner on Bastille. Desperate to survive the harsh conditions of the moon, she becomes embroiled in the Vangarde’s dangerous attempt to free their infamous leader. Alouette is a fugitive who has been lied to her entire life. Searching for the truth about her mysterious past, she soon finds herself hunted by the Regime for reasons she’s only beginning to understand. But when Laterre is threatened by the emergence of a deadly new weapon, these three renegades must risk everything, traveling to the far reaches of the System Divine and into the white hot center of a planet ready to ignite.

“Not to be missed!” —Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles “An explosion of emotion, intrigue, romance, and revolution.” —Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series In the tradition of The Lunar Chronicles, this sweeping reimagining of Les Misérables tells the story of three teens from very different backgrounds who are thrown together amidst the looming threat of revolution on the French planet of Laterre. A thief. An officer. A guardian. Three strangers, one shared destiny… When the Last Days came, the planet of Laterre promised hope. A new life for a wealthy French family and their descendants. But five hundred years later, it’s now a place where an extravagant elite class reigns supreme; where the clouds hide the stars and the poor starve in the streets; where a rebel group, long thought dead, is resurfacing. Whispers of revolution have begun—a revolution that hinges on three unlikely heroes… Chatine is a street-savvy thief who will do anything to escape the brutal Regime, including spy on Marcellus, the grandson of the most powerful man on the planet. Marcellus is an officer—and the son of an infamous traitor. In training to take command of the military, Marcellus begins to doubt the government he’s vowed to serve when his father dies and leaves behind a cryptic message that only one person can read: a girl named Alouette. Alouette is living in an underground refuge, where she guards and protects the last surviving library on the planet. But a shocking murder will bring Alouette to the surface for the first time in twelve years…and plunge Laterre into chaos. All three have a role to play in a dangerous game of revolution—and together they will shape the future of a planet.

Drei junge Menschen – ein Planet im Chaos einer blutigen Revolution – ein gemeinsames Schicksal: »Die Rebellion von Laterre« von Jessica Brody ist eine atemraubende Mischung aus Liebes-Geschichte und Science Fiction mit Figuren, die dich noch lange begleiten werden. Vor 500 Jahren versprach der Planet Laterre der Menschheit Hoffnung. Doch heute verhungern die Armen in den Straßen, während Wolken die Sterne verbergen und die herrschende Elite jedes Aufbegehren rigoros bestraft. Die Revolution wird sich dennoch nicht aufhalten lassen. Und alles wird von drei jungen Menschen abhängen, die unterschiedlicher nicht sein könnten: Chatine ist eine Diebin, ein Kind der Straße, die alles tun würde, um dem brutalen Regime zu entkommen – einschließlich des Ausspionierens von Marcellus, dem Enkel des mächtigsten Mannes der Welt. Marcellus wird von seinem Großvater darauf vorbereitet, die Macht zu übernehmen. Doch seit dem Tod seines Vaters, der als Verräter starb, plagen Marcellus immer stärkere Zweifel. Denn sein Vater hat eine kryptische Nachricht hinterlassen, die nur eine Person lesen kann: ein Mädchen namens Alouette. Alouette ist in einer unterirdischen Zuflucht aufgewachsen, wo sie die letzte Bibliothek der Welt bewacht. Und sie hütet ein Geheimnis, das Laterre endgültig ins Chaos der Revolution stürzen wird. Als das Schicksal Chatine, Marcellus und Alouette zusammenführt, ist nur eines gewiss: Die Zukunft von Laterre wird von ihren Entscheidungen abhängen, und davon, was sie zu opfern bereit sind: Liebe – oder Freiheit?

Bittere Armut, heruntergekommene Straßenzüge, und schon seit Jahren hat niemand mehr die Sterne am Himmel gesehen – das ist der Planet Laterre. Hier lebt die achtjährige Chatine, deren größter Traum es ist, ins elitäre Ledôme zu gelangen – dorthin, wo die herrschende Klasse lebt und es alles im Überfluss gibt. Doch ihr eigener Vater hält sie davon ab, ihrem Traum näher zu kommen. Als berüchtigter Verbrecher ist er oft genug auf die Hilfe seiner hübschen Tochter angewiesen. Um den Zwängen ihres Vaters zu entfliehen und der Armut endlich zu entkommen, nimmt Chatine ihr Schicksal schließlich in die eigenen Hände ... Erfahre in »Die Rebellion von Laterre«, wie Chatines Geschichte weitergeht: Drei junge Menschen – ein Planet im Chaos einer blutigen Revolution – ein gemeinsames Schicksal. »Die Rebellion von Laterre« von Jessica Brody und Joanne Rendell ist eine atemraubende Mischung aus Liebes-Geschichte und Science Fiction mit Figuren, die dich noch lange begleiten werden.

In their third chapter book adventure, the princesses are loving life in the ever-changing, magical castle--especially after the Mysterious Messenger shows up with a map of the castle, and they realize that there is a new room they've never seen. They are determined to find it! But when they do, they realize there is no way to get into the room. The clever princesses must use their detective skills to figure it out. When they finally get into the room, they are delighted by what they find—an epic indoor clubhouse!

"Join the princesses as they play and build together in one magical castle! The mysterious Messenger always brings mysterious messages when she visits the castle, but this time she brings a mysterious map revealing a secret room. There's just one tiny problem...the room has no door! Follow along on their latest adventure and find out how they get into the magical room!"--back cover.

Enjoy these all-new tales of mystery, magic, and adventure from the world of Descendants 2!School of Secrets: Lonnie's Warrior Sword. Lonnie is the daughter of Mulan. She's strong. She's fearless. And she's willing to fight for what she wants. When Lonnie takes her friends on an forbidden trip to the Imperial City to get the sword that belonged to her mother, she must prove she's a true warrior.School of Secrets: Carlos's Scavenger Hunt. Carlos is the son of Cruella de Vil. He's thoughtful. He's sweet. He's kind. But when Carlos joins up with Evie and Jane for the Auradon Prep Scavenger Hunt, he decides it's his chance to prove that he's more than Mr. Nice Guy--that he'll do whatever it takes to lead his team to victory . . . even if it means using his newly discovered magic to win the coveted prize.

It's Freaky Friday meets Hannah Montana when two twelve-year-old girls--one a famous TV star, the other an obsessive fan--switch bodies with hilarious and disastrous results. Ruby Rivera is a twelve-year-old superstar with millions of followers. Skylar Welshman is a seventh grader who wants to be cool--and she's Ruby's biggest fan. When Skylar and Ruby meet on the set of Ruby's hit show, Ruby of the Lamp, and wish they could switch places . . . it happens! Now Ruby is living Skylar's life--going to a normal school, eating fro-yo, sleeping in, texting boys . . . it's amazing. And being Ruby is even better than Skylar imagined--her fancy closet is huge, everyone wants to be her friend, and she gets to spend every day with Ryder Vance, her dreamy costar. Life is a blast! But when Ruby finds herself dealing with mean girls and Skylar discovers that being a celebrity isn't all red-carpet glamour, the girls start to wonder if being yourself isn't so bad after all. Can they swap bodies again? Or are they stuck being each other forever?

The first book in the Lego Princess Chapter Book series finds our princesses -- all together for the first time ever! -- weathering a dangerous glitter storm and discovering that the power of friendship has the power to fix almost anything.

Join the Disney Princesses, all together in one magical castle for the first time ever, as they go all-out to throw a special slumber party at the castle! In this thrilling adventure, our princesses are faced with an unexpected twist that turns their party upside down and has them springing into action to save the day.

Suite à une altération de mémoire, Séra retourne au service de son créateur, le Dr. Alixter, et tombe amoureuse de Kaelen, l’humain qui a été conçu pour être son âme sœur. Mais ses sentiments pour Zen ressurgissent progressivement. Prise dans ce triangle amoureux, fera-t-elle le bon choix ?

A glitter storm descends upon the castle and causes glittery mayhem at every turn. Though the princesses did their best to prepare for the storm and prevent damage, Aurora's room is destroyed at the hands of the storm while she's away in the forest.

Their second adventure happens during a slumber party at the castle and our princesses are eager to invite a new guest! But when things don't go exactly to plan, they'll have to tap into their bravery and creative energy to save the castle and themse

The first novel-writing guide from the best-selling Save the Cat! story-structure series, which reveals the 15 essential plot points needed to make any novel a success. Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a successful story--from the opening image to the finale--this book lays out the Ten Story Genres (Monster in the House; Whydunit; Dude with a Problem) alongside quirky, original insights (Save the Cat; Shard of Glass) to help novelists craft a plot that will captivate--and a novel that will sell.

In this romantic road trip story perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Morgan Matson, a teen girl discovers the value of ordinary objects while learning to forgive her absent father. A lot can happen on the road from lost to found… Ali Collins doesn’t have room in her life for clutter or complications. So when her estranged father passes away and leaves her his only prized possession—a 1968 Firebird convertible—Ali knows she won’t keep it. Not when it reminds her too much of all her father’s unfulfilled promises. And especially not when a buyer three hundred miles up the Pacific coast is offering enough money for the car to save her childhood home from foreclosure. There’s only one problem, though. Ali has no idea how to drive a stick shift. But her ex-boyfriend, Nico, does. The road trip gets off to a horrible start, filled with unexpected detours, roadblocks, and all the uncomfortable tension that comes with being trapped in a car with your ex. But when Nico starts collecting items from the quirky strangers they meet along the way, Ali starts to sense that these objects aren’t random. Somehow they seem to be leading her to an unknown truth about her father. A truth that will finally prove to Ali that some things—even broken things—are worth saving.

The perfect summer vacation read for tweens! A middle-school girl finds out that being a teenager isn’t all it’s cracked up to be in this realistic read about friendship with plenty of LOL moments—and a magical twist! Seventh grader Addie Bell can’t wait to grow up. Her parents won’t let her have her own phone, she doesn’t have any curves, and her best friend, Grace, isn’t at all interested in makeup or boys. Then, on the night of her twelfth birthday, Addie makes a wish on a magic jewelry box to be sixteen . . . and wakes up to find her entire life has been fast-forwarded four years! Suddenly she has everything she’s always wanted (including a driver’s license and a closet full of cool clothes)! But Addie soon discovers a lot more has changed than she expected—including her friendship with Grace. Can Addie turn back time and take back her wish . . . or has she lost the chance to experience what could have been the best years of her life? “I 3 this book! Smart, sweet, and hilarious.”—Leslie Margolis, author of iGirl’s Best Friend

Ryn, eighteen, trapped by a massive blizzard in the Denver airport, meets some unique characters who help her cope with survivor's guilt on the first anniversary of her best friend's death.