Having been raised by her brother since the death of their parents years ago, seventeen-year-old Arden Munro has a difficult time believing everyone's theory that he, too, is dead and so sets off to find out what really happened to the only family she has left.
Science is fun, and Beatrice Bumble B. Flinn and her friends want to start a science club. They quickly run into trouble when Sam and his football club want to meet at the same spot. Easy-to-read text, short chapters, fun illustrations, a glossary, discussion questions and writing prompts add to the book.
Beatrice Bumble B. When her friend Rosa's cat goes missing, B. But when no cat is found, Rosa blames B. B. The Bumble B. early chapter book series will inspire young readers to have confidence and a positive attitude. Easy-to-read text, short chapters, fun illustrations, a glossary, discussion questions and writing prompts complete the book.
A new synchronized swimming season is about to start, and Gracie LaRoo can't wait! But when she arrives at training camp, none of the other Water Sprites seem very interested on training. Where is the focus? Where is the teamwork? Where is the fun? Gracie doesn't know, but she's determined to pull her team together.
Colourful flowers fill the farmers' market, and Beatrice Bumble B. Where there are flowers, there are insects. But when her job is to get rid of all the insects on the flowers, B. Her mission of the day is clear -- she must save the insects!
Beatrice Bumble B. But when her cape causes issues, B. She is on a mission to find her superpower, with or without her pesky cape! The Bumble B. early chapter book series will inspire young readers to never give up. Easy-to-read text, short chapters, fun illustrations, a glossary, discussion questions and writing prompts complete the book.
Gracie LaRoo's synchronized swimming team swaps water for snow when they meet up with a top ski ballet team. They'll train the skiers, and the skiers will train them - all in front of TV cameras! But Gracie's afraid of heights. Can she overcome her fear in time to shine, or is this trip going downhill fast?
Gracie LaRoo and the Water Sprites are going on a cruise! The director is Gracie's friend, and he has asked Gracie and her team to perform. No one is coming to their shows, except pesky piglets who like throwing things at them. Gracie fears she's let her team and her friend down, until she comes up with the perfect solution and saves the day!
Gracie LaRoo had long been starstruck with the town where glamorous film stars worked on thrilling films. But now it's her turn, a famous director asks Gracie to be a part of her next film. Plus, her idol, Tilda Swinetune, is unhappy with the way the film is going, too. But Gracie works out a way to save the day and in the process finds her voice.
The story explores the emotional turmoil of seventeen-year-old Maud, who grapples with the loss of her sister, Lucy, in a bomb blast, leaving her with unanswered questions and a quest for truth. As she delves into her sister's life, she uncovers a path filled with uncertainty. Meanwhile, Jeff faces his own internal conflict as he navigates his feelings about the Vietnam War while his brother is deployed. The narrative intertwines their journeys of grief, questioning, and the struggle to reconcile personal beliefs with familial loyalty.