New Releases by Wendy Mass

It''s Amanda''s 11th birthday and she is super excited. But from the start, everything goes wrong. The worst part of it all is that she and her best friend have fallen out. When Amanda turns in for the night, glad to have her birthday behind her, she wakes up happy for a new day. Or is it? Her birthday seems to be repeating itself. What is going on?!

Archie Morningstar''s dad drives a taxi through outer space! And with the help of a talking cat named Pockets, Archie and his dad help fight crime across the universe. In the second book in this series, Archie, his dad, and Pockets fly to a planet in peril: someone is stealing the water from this underwater world! Can Archie and Pockets save the day?

E se você encontrasse uma caixa com o seu nome contendo o sentido da vida? Um mês antes de seu aniversário, Jeremy Fink recebe do correio uma caixa de madeira misteriosa com uma frase entalhada O SENTIDO DA VIDA: PARA JEREMY FINK ABRIR NO DIA DO SEU ANIVERSÁRIO DE TREZE ANOS. A caixa tem quatro fechaduras, mas não há nem sinal de chaves. Para descobrir que segredos estão guardados ali dentro, Jeremy e sua melhor amiga Lizzy vão ter que usar a imaginação e rodar por todos os cantos de Manhattan em busca de pistas. Com uma mãozinha do sr. Oswald, dono de um antiquário, cada encontro revela uma nova pista que os ajudará a descobrir o conteúdo da caixa e, mais ainda, a desvendar o maior segredo de todos!

Don''t miss the latest entry in the incredible Willow Falls series by Wendy Mass!Amanda and Leo have a history with birthdays. Now their friend''s little sister, Grace, has fallen into a strange frozen state on her birthday, and Amanda and Leo must travel in time in order to fix whatever''s wrong. As they journey back to each of Grace''s birthdays, they start seeing all sorts of patterns . . . which raise all sorts of questions.Amanda and Leo are going to have to unravel the threads of the past and present - and travel much further than they ever imagined - if they''re going to save Grace. Luckily, a little birthday magic always helps in the charming and funny Willow Falls series by Wendy Mass, where everything is possible and there are no coincidences.

Joss is the seventh son of the Supreme Overlord of the Universe, and all he gets to do is deliver pies. That''s right: pies. Of course these pies actually hold the secrets of the universe between their buttery crusts, but they''re still pies. Joss comes from a family of overachievers, and is happy to let his older brothers shine. But when Earth suddenly disappears, Joss is tasked with the not-so-simple job of bringing it back. With the help of an outspoken girl from Earth named Annika, Joss embarks on the adventure of a lifetime and learns that the universe is an even stranger place than he''d imagined.

Joss is the seventh son of the Supreme Overlord of the Universe, and all he gets to do is deliver pies. That''s right: pies. Of course these pies actually hold the secrets of the universe between their buttery crusts, but they''re still pies. Joss comes from a family of overachievers, and is happy to let his older brothers shine. But when Earth suddenly disappears, Joss is tasked with the not-so-simple job of bringing it back. With the help of an outspoken girl from Earth named Annika, Joss embarks on the adventure of a lifetime and learns that the universe is an even stranger place than he''d imagined.

She''s never thought she was much of a beauty. He''s worried he comes across as a beast. There are two sides to every fairy tale. . . . When you''re stuck with the name Beauty, people expect a lot from you, like beauty and grace and a sense of style. But what if you have a perfect older sister who really should have had your name instead of you?And when you''re a prince, you''re supposed to be athletic and commanding and brave and tall. But what if all you like to do is play the bagpipes (badly), study the stars, and try to figure out how to make worms live forever? When Beauty''s life turns upside down and she''s forced to head out into the world, she has to figure out just who she wants to be. And when Prince Riley suddenly grows fur, and nails as sharp as sticks, he has to learn that even a beast''s appearance can be deceiving.Journey back to the days when fairy tales were true with this fun and fresh spin on a timeless tale!

The girl''s stuck in a tower. The boy''s stuck in a castle. There are two sides to every fairy tale . . . . Rapunzel is having the ultimate bad day. She''s been stolen by a witch, may have a ghost for a roommate, and doesn''t even have a decent brush for her hair.Prince Benjamin''s got it pretty tough, too. His father wants him to be more kingly, his mother wants him to never leave her sight, and his cousin wants to get him into as much trouble as possible (possibly with a troll).Both Rapunzel and Prince Benjamin are trapped--in very different ways. Once their paths cross, well, that''s when things get really strange.Journey back to the days when fairy tales were true with this fun and fresh spin on a timeless tale!

The girl''s been asleep for a hundred years. The boy''s got issues of his own. There are two sides to every fairy tale.... It''s not easy being Princess Rose. Especially when a fairy curses you and you find yourself avoiding all sharp objects . . . and then end up pricking your finger anyway, causing you to slumber for a hundred years or so.And it''s not easy being The Prince. Especially when your mother has some ogre blood and tends to chow down at the most unfortunate moments. A walk in the woods would help, you think. Until you find a certain hidden castle . . . and a certain sleeping beauty. Happily ever after? Not until the prince helps the princess awaken . . . and brings her home to Mother.Journey back to the days when fairy tales were true with this fun and fresh spin on a timeless tale!

It''s Amanda''s 11th birthday and she is super excited---after all, 11 is so different from 10. But from the start, everything goes wrong. The worst part of it all is that she and her best friend, Leo, with whom she''s shared every birthday, are on the outs and this will be the first birthday they haven''t shared together. When Amanda turns in for the night, glad to have her birthday behind her, she wakes up happy for a new day. Or is it? Her birthday seems to be repeating iself. What is going on?! And how can she fix it? Only time, friendship, and a little luck will tell. . .

Get a cell phone. Stay home alone. Go to the mall with best friend and No Parents. Wear makeup. Get contact lenses. Attend a boy-girl party. Rory Swenson has been waiting her whole life to turn twelve. And she''s got a list to prove it. Whenever Rory asks her parents for something, they always say, "When you''re twelve . . ." Well, in exactly, 18 hours, 36 minutes, and 52 seconds it will finally happen. Rory''s life will officially begin!

Shortly before her thirteenth birthday, shy and withdrawn Tara is sent to stay with her aunt, uncle, and cousin in her parents'' hometown of Willow Falls, where she makes friends and becomes involved with an elderly buyer and seller of collectibles, who seems to be trying to give Tara some kind of mysterious message.

In one month Jeremy Fink will turn thirteen. But does he have what it takes to be a teenager? He collects mutant candy, he won''t venture more than four blocks from his apartment if he can help it, and he definitely doesn''t like surprises. On the other hand, his best friend, Lizzy, isn''t afraid of anything, even if that might get her into trouble now and then. Jeremy''s summer takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious wooden box arrives in the mail. According to the writing on the box, it holds the meaning of life! Jeremy is supposed to open it on his thirteenth birthday. The problem is, the keys are missing, and the box is made so that only the keys will open it without destroying what''s inside. Jeremy and Lizzy set off to find the keys, but when one of their efforts goes very wrong, Jeremy starts to lose hope that he''ll ever be able to open the box. But he soon discovers that when you''re meeting people named Oswald Oswald and using a private limo to deliver unusual objects to strangers all over the city, there might be other ways of finding out the meaning of life. Lively characters, surprising twists, and thought-provoking ideas make Wendy Mass''s latest novel an unforgettable read.

Four children have been chosen to compete in a national competition to find the tastiest confection in the country. Who will invent a candy more delicious than the Oozing Crunchorama or the Neon Lightning Chew? Logan, the Candymaker''s son, who can detect the color of chocolate by touch alone? Miles, the boy who is allergic to merry-go-rounds and the color pink? Daisy, the cheerful girl who can lift a fifty-pound lump of taffy like it''s a feather? Or Philip, the suit-and-tie wearing boy who''s always scribbling in a secret notebook? This sweet, charming, and cleverly crafted story, told from each contestant''s perspective, is filled with mystery, friendship, and juicy revelations.

After her twelfth birthday, Rory checks off a list of things she is finally allowed to do, but unexpected consequences interfere with her involvement in the movie being shot at her school, while a weird prediction starts to make sense.

Vlak voor zijn 13e verjaardag krijgt Jeremy een kistje. Om het te kunnen openen moet hij vier sleutels vinden. Samen met zijn buurmeisje begint een hij een bijzondere speurtocht door New York. Vanaf ca. 14 jaar.

An award-winning book from the author of Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life and The Candymakers for fans for of Wonder and Counting by Sevens Mia Winchell has synesthesia, the mingling of perceptions whereby a person can see sounds, smell colors, or taste shapes. Forced to reveal her condition, she must look to herself to develop an understanding and appreciation of her gift in this coming-of-age novel.

On her fourth Leap birthday, when she turns sixteen, Josie has a number of momentous experiences, including taking her driver''s test, auditioning for a school play, and celebrating with her family and friends.

As a young boy, Ray Bradbury always had a wild and vivid imagination. As he matured, he developed his own unique writing style and became a pioneer of science fiction and fantasy literature. Bradbury took his fascination with space, magic, and mystery and created new worlds that have captivated readers for decades. In addition to his literary success, Bradbury also pursued projects in both broadcasting and architecture. Since his first work was published in 1938, Bradbury has had more than 500 literary works published. Beginning his career with short science fiction stories, Bradbury successfully made the transition to novels with the publication of The Martian Chronicles. Shortly after, he followed with The Illustrated Man and Fahrenheit 451, which came to be known as Bradbury''s greatest work. In this new title in the "Authors Teens Love" series, author Wendy Mass examines Bradbury''s life and career, offering accessible insight into the works of this master of fantasy fiction. Book jacket.

A look at the historical roots of the holiday Halloween and how it developed into the modern celebration.

Who made the first trip to North America? John Cabot did. His trips to North America let England claim land and led to the founding of English colonies in America. Learn about this Italian mapmaker and his many adventures. In John Cabot: Early Explorer, author Wendy Mass explores the possibility that John Cabot was the first European to discover North America. Read about what might have happened to this early explorer and the fact that no one knows. Book jacket.

An overview of the fantasy genre and teh works and authors that embody this great form of fiction.

Gods and goddesses of the ancient world, whether loved or feared, were an integral part of each culture''s heritage. An examination of the deities of the Vikings, the Aztecs, the Celtics, Greece, Rome, India, and Egypt helps us understand the role the gods and goddesses played in that society.

An overview of Children''s Literature.

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Profiles the lives and innovative work of the following popular authors: A. A. Milne, C. S. Lewis, E.B. White, Dr. Seuss, Roald Dahl, Maurice Sendak, and Judy Blume.

Chronicles the history of the women''s rights movement, from the battle for suffrage to the pursuit of equal opportunity in education and employment, to ending sexual violence, and improving the status of women worldwide.