New Releases by Katherine Applegate

Katherine Applegate is the author of Eve and Adam (2012), Modified (2012), The One and Only Ivan (2012), The Stranger (2012), The Invasion (2011).

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Eve and Adam

release date: Oct 02, 2012
Eve and Adam
With Eve and Adam, authors Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant team up for the first time since creating the bestselling Animorphs series to craft a thrilling, dual-point-of-view story. In the beginning, there was an apple – And then there was a car crash, a horrible injury, and a hospital. But before Evening Spiker''s head clears a strange boy named Solo is rushing her to her mother''s research facility. There, under the best care available, Eve is left alone to heal. Just when Eve thinks she will die – not from her injuries, but from boredom—her mother gives her a special project: Create the perfect boy. Using an amazingly detailed simulation, Eve starts building a boy from the ground up. Eve is creating Adam. And he will be just perfect . . . won''t he?

Modified

release date: Jul 10, 2012
Modified
Get ready, science fiction and fantasy fans! Inside this special edition ebook, you get the exclusive chance to read the beginning chapters of seven incredible novels: Eve and Adam by Michael Grant and Katherine Applegate (Feiwel and Friends), Crewel by Gennifer Albin (Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers), Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo (Henry Holt Books for Young Readers), Cinder by Marissa Meyer (Feiwel and Friends), All These Things I''ve Done by Gabrielle Zevin (Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers), Enclave by Ann Aguirre (Feiwel and Friends), and Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride (Henry Holt Books for Young Readers).

The One and Only Ivan

release date: Jan 17, 2012
The One and Only Ivan
The #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel The One and Only Ivan is now a major motion picture streaming on Disney+ This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte''s Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope. The One and Only Ivan features first-person narrative; author''s use of literary devices (personification, imagery); and story elements (plot, character development, perspective). This acclaimed middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 8, for independent reading, homeschooling, and sharing in the classroom. Plus don''t miss The One and Only Bob, Katherine Applegate''s return to the world of Ivan, Bob, and Ruby!

The Stranger

release date: Jan 01, 2012
The Stranger
Using their infamous cockroach morphs, Rachel, Marco, and Tobias gain entry into an alien enemy''s underground city and find themselves in danger of becoming alien snacks when an omnipotnet Ellimist arrives on the scene.

The Invasion

release date: May 01, 2011
The Invasion
Endowed by a dying alien with the power to morph into any animal they touch, friends Jake, Rachel, Cassie, Tobias, and Marco investigate the wonders of the world with their unusual powers

The Predator

release date: Jan 01, 2011
The Predator
Marco has never wanted to be an Animorph but the Yeerks are about to do something that will change his mind.

The Visitor

release date: Jan 01, 2011
The Visitor
Rachel is still reeling from the news that the Earth is secretly under attack by parasitic aliens. And that she and her friends are the planet''s only defense.

Sun-Kissed Christmas

release date: Oct 05, 2010
Sun-Kissed Christmas
A special Christmas edition in the Summer series that started with Beach Blondes and Tan Lines from the bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan. Summer is headed to the Keys for winter break, but what should be a fun-in-the-sun holiday is becoming unbearable. Summer hasn’t been able to stop thinking about her ex-boyfriend, Austin, since their summer romance fizzled, and she can’t stand seeing him at the beach with his new girlfriend. Now Austin is everywhere she goes. She’s reminded of how much fun they had, how gorgeous he is, and what she really wants is what she can’t have. Will it take a Christmas miracle for Summer to survive this holiday season? Or will the mistletoe work its magic?

Spring Break

release date: Jan 26, 2010
Spring Break
Applegate delivers a special spring break edition of her successful Summer series that started with "Beach Blondes" and "Tan Lines."

Roscoe Riley Rules #4: Never Swim in Applesauce

release date: Oct 06, 2009
Roscoe Riley Rules #4: Never Swim in Applesauce
The hilarious chapter book series about an accidental rule breaker from Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal–winning and bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan and Crenshaw, returns with a fresh new cover from artist Brian Biggs and bonus material! Roscoe’s first grade class is going on their first field trip ever to an apple orchard! It’s so much fun picking apples and seeing how applesauce is made. Ms. Diz, his teacher, expects the class to be on their very best behavior. And Roscoe tries—he really does—but somehow he still manages to land in a very sticky situation. Roscoe and his comical misadventures will appeal to fans of Megan McDonald’s Stink series, Nancy Krulik’s George Brown, Class Clown series, and Dan Gutman’s My Weirder School series. This repackaged edition includes Roscoe Riley’s Time-Out Activities, featuring lists, games, and more.

Roscoe Riley Rules #1: Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs

release date: Oct 06, 2009
Roscoe Riley Rules #1: Never Glue Your Friends to Chairs
The first book in a hilarious chapter book series about an accidental rule breaker from Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal–winning and bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan, Endling, and Wishtree. When his classmates can’t sit still for a big performance at school, Roscoe Riley takes matters into his own hands with a liberal dose of Super-Mega-Gonzo Glue—which his mom calls the don’t-you-dare glue because Roscoe isn’t supposed to use it. Roscoe doesn’t mean to break the rules—he just can’t help himself! After all, his teacher’s job might be at stake and desperate times call for desperate measures. Roscoe and his comical misadventures will appeal to fans of Megan McDonald’s Stink series; Nancy Krulik’s George Brown, Class Clown series; Rebecca Elliott’s Owl Diaries series; and Dan Gutman’s My Weirder School series.

Never Race a Runaway Pumpkin

release date: Sep 01, 2009

Roscoe Riley Rules #5: Don't Tap-Dance on Your Teacher

release date: Mar 03, 2009
Roscoe Riley Rules #5: Don't Tap-Dance on Your Teacher
Roscoe Riley doesn''t mean to break the rules Don''t Tap-Dance on Your Teacher Rat-tat-TAT! Tap shoes make the best noise ever! But tap dancing? The big boys say that''s just for girls. Roscoe promised to tap in the school talent show. When the teasing starts, will he keep his word?

Tan Lines

release date: Jun 03, 2008
Tan Lines
Summer can''t wait to get back to the Florida Keys. She, Marquez, and Diana have already decided to get an apartment so they can spend the whole summer together. But even with her friends by her side, Summer is in for more boy trouble. Summer''s boyfriend, Seth, is ready to take their relationship to the next level, but he''s all the way across the country in California. Enter Austin, the hottie from spring break whom Summer hasn''t stopped thinking about. With Austin flirting 24/7 and Seth hundreds of miles away, Summer is about to learn about true love...

Roscoe Riley Rules

release date: May 27, 2008
Roscoe Riley Rules
Roscoe Riley doesn''t mean to break the rules--he just can''t help himself. Making his hilarious debut in this brand-new chapter book series, this irrepressible first grader is sure to have young readers eager to find out which rule he''ll accidentally break next. Illustrations.

Roscoe Riley Rules #2: Never Swipe a Bully's Bear

release date: May 27, 2008
Roscoe Riley Rules #2: Never Swipe a Bully's Bear
Pig-napped! When Roscoe''s stuffed pig goes missing, he is convinced that Wyatt, the class bully, is responsible. When Roscoe finds out where Wyatt keeps his teddy bear, he decides to give that old bully a taste of his own medicine. That will fix everything. Won''t it?

Roscoe Riley Rules #3: Don't Swap Your Sweater for a Dog

release date: May 27, 2008
Roscoe Riley Rules #3: Don't Swap Your Sweater for a Dog
A trophy for Roscoe? It seems like everyone has an award of some kind. Except Roscoe. But a pet-trick contest is coming up, and first prize is a big, shiny trophy. Roscoe really wants that trophy—would he even borrow someone else''s dog to win?

Beach Blondes

release date: May 06, 2008
Beach Blondes
Previously published as a six-book series by a "New York Times"-bestselling author, the Summer series, starring Summer Smith, is now compiled into two volumes.

The Buffalo Storm

release date: Jan 01, 2007
The Buffalo Storm
When Hallie and her parents join a wagon train to Oregon and leave her grandmother behind, Hallie must learn to face the storms that frighten her so, as well as other, newer fears, with just her grandmother''s quilt to comfort her.

Sharing Sam

release date: Jan 01, 2004
Sharing Sam
Originally published in mass market paperback, this is the timeless, poignant novel of two friends--one of whom is dying--who both fall for the same boy.

Destination Unknown

release date: Jan 01, 2002
Destination Unknown
When the world ended, only 80 people were given the chance of survival. Given the chance to find a new place to live. Now, after a 500-year nap, they have landed. But Jobs, 2Face, Mo''Steel and the others don''t know if they''re on another planet, if they''re dreaming, or if they''re even alive.

Making Waves

release date: Jun 01, 2001
Making Waves
Five strangers share a beach house during their summer vacation.

The Ultimate

release date: Jan 01, 2001
The Ultimate
The war between the Yeerks and the Animorphs is full on, and it''s definitely going to get worse.

Now Zoey's Alone

release date: Apr 19, 2000
Now Zoey's Alone
In the summer before they leave their Maine island for college, Zoey learns that Lara saw Nina and Lucas kiss, Claire is pursued by a stalker, and Aisha copes with the discovery that her fiance, Christopher, was once married to a heroin addict.

Lara Gets Lucky

release date: Mar 23, 2000
Lara Gets Lucky
Lara''s good luck means trouble for everyone else. It''s summer and passions are running high on the island. Lara is looking for a way to spite Zoey and finds just what she''s looking for when she spies Zoey''s boyfriend and best friend kissing.

Zoey Comes Home

release date: Jan 01, 2000
Zoey Comes Home
Zoey cannot understand how her best friend and her boyfriend could betray her with a kiss. Forced to return home, can she finally find a way to reconcile with Lucas and Nina? Will love return to Chatham Island when Zoey goes home?

The Familiar

release date: Jan 01, 2000
The Familiar
A boy named Jake wakes up to find himself twenty-five years old and in a world ruled by the aliens known as the Yeerks.

Fear the Fantastic

release date: Jan 01, 2000
Fear the Fantastic
Christopher, David, April, and Jalil find themselves at the single most powerful area in Everworld--Olympus. It seems that the evil alien god, Ka Anor, plans to take Olympus for himself and Zeus isn''t having any of it. The kids know it''s not their fight, but they ultimately will choose a side.

Gateway to the Gods

release date: Jan 01, 2000
Gateway to the Gods
David and his friends meet gods from the ancient Greek myths on Everworld''s Mount Olympus.
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