New Releases by Rebecca Stead

From the Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Rebecca Stead, here is a bold story that will appeal to fans of A Wrinkle in Time and The First State of Being. Nathan wants to help his people, but first he has to figure out who they are... Nathan never understood what was "fun" about secrets, probably because he’s always had to keep a very big one. Although he appears to be a typical sixth-grader (with parents, homework and a best friend, Victor), Nathan learned at an early age that his family is from another planet. Now, their time on Earth may be coming to an end. Nathan, his parents and nine other families are part of an experiment that suddenly seems to be going wrong. Some of the experimenters, including Nathan''s first crush, Izzy, are disappearing without a word. After his family is called back to the mothership, Nathan begins to question everything he’s been taught to believe about who he is and why he''s on Earth. The Experiment is a fast-paced coming-of-age novel - with aliens - that asks universal questions about how we figure out who we want to be, and whether it’s ever too late to change.

“An unforgettable story about change with a loving father-daughter bond at its heart.”—Matt de la Peña, Newbery Medal–winning author of Last Stop on Market Street Newbery Medalist Rebecca Stead’s first picture book is a transporting tale about the power of an honest wish, the courage to speak it out loud, and the imagination to bring it to life. What’s more powerful than a secret wish? A wish you say out loud. Anything paints a tender picture of a father and daughter moving into a new home. Dad brings a birthday cake for the new apartment to celebrate their new beginning and tells his daughter she can wish for anything (or, more precisely, “three Anythings”). Over the course of the day, she wishes for some of her favorite things, including a rainbow and “the biggest slice of pizza in the whole world." But she keeps some of her wishes inside. Because what she really wants is to go back home to their old apartment, with its big blue bathtub and space in the closet for hide-and-seek. When she finally admits this last wish, her dad takes her on a journey, and by the book’s final pages, she is home . . . in every way that matters. Pairing an enchanting story from Rebecca Stead (author of the Newbery Medal-winning When You Reach Me) with delightful artwork from Gracey Zhang (illustrator of the Ezra Jack Keats Award-winning Lala’s Words), Anything is pure magic. A story that will resonate with every young reader, it is a powerful reminder that sometimes making a wish is a way of telling ourselves we''re ready for something new. SINGLE PARENT BOOK FOR KIDS: This book is perceptive and relatable, inspired by Rebecca Stead’s childhood living half-time with her dad. Rebecca wanted to write a book about a father and daughter finding each other in the world of the imagination and has been crafting this one for nearly twenty years. BIG FEELINGS: Change can feel hard or even scary. This book about moving is for anyone facing new beginnings or uncertainty and the emotions that come with navigating the unknown, from fear and anxiety to excitement and hope. It’s a reassuring and uplifting read that shows a child—and her dad—using their imaginations and emotional connection to make room for something new. FATHER-DAUGHTER LOVE: This is a heartwarming portrait of a beautiful father-daughter relationship built on love and trust. By the end of the story, she follows his example of generosity and is able to grant his wish, however small. This pitch-perfect ending will stay with readers long after the last page turns. Perfect for: Kids facing change, new beginnings, or uncertainty (such as moving, divorce, loss, or grief) Parents seeking a comforting, uplifting book to share with children Educators and therapists looking for resources to coach young readers through challenges and change Father’s Day or birthday gift for dad Fans of Rebecca Stead books, including When You Reach Me, The List of Things That Will Not Change, and The Lost Library Fans of Gracey Zhang books, including Lala’s Words: A Story of Planting Kindness, When Rubin Plays, and the many award-winning titles she has illustrated

Now a New York Times bestseller and a #1 Indie Bestseller, readers won''t want to miss this story of a little free library guarded by a cat, and a boy who takes on the mystery it keeps. A TODAY SHOW Kids'' Read Pick! * The Amazon #1 Best Book for Kids * "A celebration of the power of a good story and librarians." —Jeff Kinney, bestselling author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series When a mysterious little free library (guarded by a large orange cat) appears overnight in the small town of Martinville, eleven-year-old Evan plucks two weathered books from its shelves, never suspecting that his life is about to change. Evan and his best friend Rafe quickly discover a link between one of the old books and a long-ago event that none of the grown-ups want to talk about. The two boys start asking questions whose answers will transform not only their own futures, but the town itself. Told in turn by a ghost librarian named Al, an aging (but beautiful) cat named Mortimer, and Evan himself, The Lost Library is a timeless story from award-winning authors Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass. It’s about owning your truth, choosing the life you want, and the power of a good book (and, of course, the librarian who gave it to you).

Uma história sobre a ansiedade provocada pelas mudanças da vida e sobre como o amor pode fazer a diferença! Autora Bestseller Vencedora de uma Medalha Newbery Livro nomeado para o prémio Goodreads2020 «O meu pai acredita que eu devo receber uma mesada por fazer as tarefas da casa. A minha mãe acredita em mesadas livres e acha que as coisas da casa são para ser feitas a troco de nada. Mas o meu pai dá-me um dólar a mais do que a minha mãe. Parece confuso? Bem-vindos à minha vida.» Há dois anos, os pais da Bea porciaram-se. Mas apesar de estar pidida entre duas casas, os pais são amigos, amam-na e isso é para ela o mais importante. Agora o pai da Bea anunciou que ele e o seu namorado vão casar. São notícias maravilhosas e ela não podia estar mais entusiasmada, pois vai concretizar o seu sonho e «ganhar» uma irmã da sua idade! Só que a Bea carrega um (grande!) segredo que ensombra este momento tão especial. Uma decisão impulsiva pode pôr em risco a felicidade dos que a rodeiam... Para tentar evitar isso, a Bea vai precisar de muita coragem, humildade e confiança no amor. Elogios da crítica: «Um livro belíssimo» — The New York Times «Nenhum autor do momento compreende a vida das crianças com maior clareza,doçura e encanto como a única e incomparável Rebecca Stead.» — Katherine Applegate, autora de O Único e Incomparável Ivan «Um livro belíssimo» The New York Times «Nenhum autor do momento compreende a vida das crianças com maior clareza, doçura e encanto como a única e incomparável Rebecca Stead.» Katherine Applegate, autora de O Único e Incomparável Ivan

Tutto sta per cambiare, tranne la cosa più importante. Quando i suoi genitori si separano, la vita di Bea cambia. Ora ha due case, due camerette, due finestre dalle quali osservare la luna; il lunedì è del papà, il martedì della mamma... Bea ha due famiglie, entrambe felici e che la amano. È questo che scrive nel suo prezioso taccuino: un elenco di cose bellissime che non cambieranno mai, e che nessuno potrà portarle via. Fino a che suo padre non decide di risposarsi. Beatrice è elettrizzata all''idea di condividere la stanza con una ragazzina della sua stessa età, Sonia, di avere un secondo papà e un cane. Non tutto però va come vorremmo, e Sonia non sembra altrettanto entusiasta di avere una sorella e condividere la nuova vita che la aspetta. Ma se c''è qualcuno che non si scoraggia davanti ai cambiamenti è Bea, che non ha paura di chiedersi che cosa siano le relazioni e non vede differenza tra due persone che si amano. Ed è convinta che la sua lista di cose che non cambieranno mai è solo destinata ad allungarsi. Un romanzo coraggioso e necessario, sull''amore, sull''accettare l''altro, sul non odiare chi è diverso. Con questa storia, Rebecca Stead ci ricorda che siamo tutti parte della stessa grande famiglia. «Un libro unico, una storia che i ragazzi ameranno» - R. J. Palacio, autrice bestseller di Wonder «Nessun autore sa raccontare il mondo dei ragazzi con più autenticità e grazia.» - Katherine Applegate, autrice bestseller di L''unico e insuperabile Ivan «Un romanzo innegabilmente straordinario.» - The New York Times «Assolutamente un libro da leggere.» - School Library Journal, starred review

Three Newbery Medal winners—Christopher Paul Curtis’s Bud, Not Buddy, Clare Vanderpool’s Moon Over Manifest, and Rebecca Stead’s When You Reach Me—come together in this collection that’s perfect for catching up on old favorites and discovering new ones. Whether you’re looking for an escape or eager to catch up on some summer reading, the three award-winning titles in this collection will stay with you. Titles featured include: · Bud, Not Buddy: It’s 1936, in Flint, Michigan, and a motherless boy named Bud decides to hit the road to find his father in this Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning classic from Christopher Paul Curtis, author of The Watsons Go To Birmingham—1963. · Moon Over Manifest: Armed only with a few possessions, Abilene Tucker jumps off the train in Manifest, Kansas, aiming to learn about the boy her father once was. What she discovers sends her and some new friends on an honest-to-goodness spy hunt. · When You Reach Me: Shortly after a fall-out with her best friend, sixth grader Miranda starts receiving mysterious notes that seem to predict the future. If that''s the case, then Miranda has a big problem—because the notes tell her that someone is going to die, and she might be too late to stop it. Turn to this three-book collection for the classics you remember and the stories you’ll never forget.

Na de scheiding van haar ouders twee jaar geleden werd Bea’s leven op heel veel manieren anders. Maar gelukkig heeft ze haar groene schrift waarin haar vader en moeder een opsomming hebben gemaakt van dingen die niet zullen veranderen. Met als belangrijkste punt: mama en papa zullen altijd van haar houden, en van elkaar. Wanneer haar vader vertelt dat hij en zijn vriend Jesse gaan trouwen, is Bea super enthousiast. Ze is dol op Jesse, en als hij met haar vader trouwt krijgt ze een zusje, iets wat ze altijd zielsgraag wilde. Maar terwijl iedereen druk is met het voorbereiden van het huwelijk, maakt Bea zich steeds meer zorgen over een vreselijk geheim dat ze sinds de vorige zomer met zich meedraagt.

EIGHT STARRED REVIEWS! The reassuring book kids and families need right now. "An absolute original . . . a story that kids will love." --R. J. Palacio, bestselling author of Wonder At a time when everything is changing for Bea and her family, the important things will always stay the same. A soon-to-be classic by the Newbery Award-winning author of When You Reach Me. After her parents'' divorce, Bea''s life became different in many ways. But she can always look back at the list she keeps in her green notebook to remember the things that will stay the same. The first and most important: Mom and Dad will always love Bea, and each other. When Dad tells Bea that he and his boyfriend, Jesse, are getting married, Bea is thrilled. Bea loves Jesse, and when he and Dad get married, she''ll finally (finally!) have what she''s always wanted--a sister. Even though she''s never met Jesse''s daughter, Sonia, Bea is sure that they''ll be "just like sisters anywhere." As the wedding day approaches, Bea will learn that making a new family brings questions, surprises, and joy, and readers will discover why the New York Times called Rebecca Stead a "writer of great feeling." "An undeniably beautiful book." --The New York Times "No author writing today observes young lives with more clarity, tenderness, and grace." --Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate, author of The One and Only Ivan "Stead truly understands the inner life of kids." --Newbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly, author of Hello, Universe and You Go First

Visiting her grandmother in Australia, Livy, ten, is reminded of the promise she made five years before to Bob, a strange, green creature who cannot recall who or what he is.

Includes- (9) signed copies of BOB (9781250166623)

This brilliant, New York Times bestselling novel from the author of the Newbery Medal winner When You Reach Me explores multiple perspectives on the bonds and limits of friendship. Long ago, best friends Bridge, Emily, and Tab made a pact: no fighting. But it’s the start of seventh grade, and everything is changing. Emily’s new curves are attracting attention, and Tab is suddenly a member of the Human Rights Club. And then there’s Bridge. She’s started wearing cat ears and is the only one who’s still tempted to draw funny cartoons on her homework. It’s also the beginning of seventh grade for Sherm Russo. He wonders: what does it mean to fall for a girl—as a friend? By the time Valentine’s Day approaches, the girls have begun to question the bonds—and the limits—of friendship. Can they grow up without growing apart? “Sensitively explores togetherness, aloneness, betrayal and love.” —The New York Times A Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Book for Fiction Named a Best Book of the Year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Globe, The Guardian, NPR, and more!

Seventh-grader Georges adjusts to moving from a house to an apartment, his father''s efforts to start a new business, his mother''s extra shifts as a nurse, being picked on at school, and Safer, a boy who wants his help spying on another resident of th

Nathan has been locked in his room ever since “it” started growing back. They’re going to come for him soon, so he’s got precious little time to tell us what is happening. A short story from Guys Read: Other Worlds, edited by Jon Scieszka.

Other Worlds, the fourth volume in Jon Scieszka’s Guys Read anthology series for tween boys, features ten thrilling new tales of science fiction and fantasy from some of the biggest names in children’s literature. Prepare yourself for ten trips into the unknown, as ten of your favorite writers—Rick Riordan, who has written an all-new and exclusive Percy Jackson tale, Tom Angleberger of Origami Yoda fame, Newbery medalist Rebecca Stead, Shannon Hale, D. J. MacHale, Eric Nylund, Kenneth Oppel, Neal Shusterman, Shaun Tan, and none other than the late Ray Bradbury—spin tales of fantasy and science fiction the likes of which you have never imagined. Compiled by National Ambassador for Children’s Literature (and Secret Ambassador for the Intergalactic Alliance) Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Other Worlds is sure to boldly take you where no reader has gone before.

Ten incredible trips into the unknown await you...

Seventh-grader Georges adjusts to moving from a house to an apartment, his father''s efforts to start a new business, his mother''s extra shifts as a nurse, being picked on at school, and Safer, a boy who wants his help spying on another resident of their building.

A jovem Miranda Sinclair precisa desvendar um enigma na Nova York do final da década de 1970. Em Amanhã você vai entender, seu melhor amigo é agredido na rua, um estranho pode ter invadido a casa dela e uma série de bilhetes, que ela não compreende nem tampouco sabe quem escreve, alerta sobre a morte de alguém. Alguém que ela poderá ajudar a salvar. À medida que as mensagens chegam, Miranda percebe que quem as escreve sabe de detalhes de sua vida que ninguém deveria saber. E, conforme as peças do quebra-cabeça se encaixam, ela finalmente percebe que a resposta sempre esteve ali, bem em sua frente - mas o tempo é ardiloso: guarda hoje momentos que só amanhã você vai entender. Amanhã você vai entender, segundo livro de Rebecca Stead, recebeu a Medalha Newbery, prêmio da American Library Association destinado às mais importantes contribuições norte-americanas à literatura jovem. "Cada palavra, cada frase têm significado e conteúdo [...nesse livro] inteligente e impressionante." The New York Times Book Review "Os leitores [...] vão se surpreender muito tempo depois ainda esmiuçando os detalhes dessa história magnífica e elaborada." The Wall Street Journal "Nenhum detalhe é sem importância, nenhuma personagem é secundária nesse intrincado romance, que tem na natureza do tempo seu mais instigante mistério." The Washington Post "Um mistério diferente e instigante, que vai encantar todo tipo de leitor." School Library Journal "Os leitores mais jovens vão ficar voltando ao início e repetindo: Uau... muito bom." Kirkus Reviews "As revelações finais são surpreendentes e correspondem às expectativas, mas chegam a nós devagar." The Horn Book Magazine

"Ahora que estan en el sexto grado, Miranda y su mejor amigo, Sal, saben como moverse por su barrio de la ciudad de Nueva York. Saben a donde es seguro ir, como al supermercado local, y saben a quien evitar, como el loco de la esquina. Pero, de un momento a otro, las cosas comienzan a desmoronarse. Y, luego, Miranda encuentra una misteriosa nota garabateada en un pequeno trozo de papel." --From publisher''s description.

1979. Miranda vit avec sa mère et son beau-père dans un quartier populaire de New York, partageant son quotidien de jeune adolescente avec son meilleur ami Sal. Mais, un jour, de curieux événements surviennent: sans raison apparente, Sal se fait frapper par un garçon et il cesse soudain d’adresser la parole à Miranda ; la clé de secours de l’appartement de Miranda disparaît, et celle-ci trouve une lettre énigmatique qui lui est adressée. Cette lettre déclare: «Je viens pour sauver la vie de ton ami, et aussi la mienne. J’ai deux services à te demander ». De jour en jour, Miranda reçoit d’autres lettres de ce mystérieux expéditeur, qui semble connaître son avenir. Petit à petit, la jeune fille reconstitue le puzzle composé par son correspondant, pour découvrir les raisons de son appel à l’aide, empêcher une mort annoncée et retrouver son amitié perdue...

"Like A Wrinkle in Time (Miranda''s favorite book), When You Reach Me far surpasses the usual whodunit or sci-fi adventure to become an incandescent exploration of ''life, death, and the beauty of it all.''" —The Washington Post This Newbery Medal winner that has been called "smart and mesmerizing," (The New York Times) and "superb" (The Wall Street Journal) will appeal to readers of all types, especially those who are looking for a thought-provoking mystery with a mind-blowing twist. Shortly after a fall-out with her best friend, sixth grader Miranda starts receiving mysterious notes, and she doesn’t know what to do. The notes tell her that she must write a letter—a true story, and that she can’t share her mission with anyone. It would be easy to ignore the strange messages, except that whoever is leaving them has an uncanny ability to predict the future. If that is the case, then Miranda has a big problem—because the notes tell her that someone is going to die, and she might be too late to stop it. Winner of the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for Fiction A New York Times Bestseller and Notable Book Five Starred Reviews A Junior Library Guild Selection "Absorbing." —People "Readers ... are likely to find themselves chewing over the details of this superb and intricate tale long afterward." —The Wall Street Journal "Lovely and almost impossibly clever." —The Philadelphia Inquirer "It''s easy to imagine readers studying Miranda''s story as many times as she''s read L''Engle''s, and spending hours pondering the provocative questions it raises." —Publishers Weekly, Starred review

For the first time, Newbery Medal–winning Rebecca Stead’s two brilliant books are available together in an eBook-only omnibus. In the award-winning When You Reach Me, readers uncover an astonishing New York City puzzle with Miranda. Someone is sending her anonymous notes, and each one reveals more about a mystery that changes her life forever. Stead’s debut novel, First Light, is a dazzling tale of science, secrets, and adventure at the top of the world. While on a research expedition with his family, Peter discovers a hidden world beneath the arctic ice of Greenland, and meets Thea, a bold explorer.

New York 1979. Miranda è “una bambina con la chiave”, vive con la madre single e sa navigare nel quartiere dove abita: sa cosa è sicuro fare e cosa è meglio evitare.Un giorno però con Sal, l’amico di sempre, nascono difficoltà incomprensibili: ci sono freddezze e rotture che Miranda non riesce a capire. In questo clima teso appaiono dei biglietti misteriosi che rivelano fatti che devono ancora accadere e Miranda deve fare i conti con la paura e l’apparenza delle cose.Scritto con sapienza, Quando mi troverai è un romanzo coinvolgente in cui si entra per imparare a esplorare se stessi.

As her mother prepares to be a contestant on the 1970s television game show, "The $20,000 Pyramid," a twelve-year-old New York City girl tries to make sense of a series of mysterious notes received from an anonymous source that seems to defy the laws of time and space.