Birdie au coeur de guimauve ne sait plus si elle aime son beau Mexicain Enrico. Murphy la rebelle refuse obstinément de laisser l'amour gouverner sa vie ! Leeda la sage-qui-a-déjà-tout-prévu hérite de l'élevage de poneys de sa grand-mère... Pendant que les chagrins d'amour s'enchaînent et que les grandes décisions se prennent, les trois amies savent qu'elles peuvent compter les unes sur les autres...
Gracie Lockwood's life in Cliffden, Maine, is anything but ordinary, set in a world where mythical creatures like sasquatches and dragons coexist with reality. As she navigates her spirited and restless nature, Gracie encounters a unique blend of history and fantasy, including the impact of these beings on significant events like the Civil War. The presence of giants and mermaids further enriches her environment, while the ominous Dark Clouds signify death, adding depth to her journey in this whimsical yet profound setting.
May Bird makes her way out of the ghostly Ever After in the second book of a dazzling trilogy from New York Times bestselling author Jodi Lynn Anderson. A fearful and fantastic realm located among the stars, the Ever After is full of phantoms and poltergeists, ghouls and goblins, and all manner of things that go bump in the night. And then there is May Bird. She wants to get home to Earth, but to do so she must locate the mysterious Lady of North Farm, who lives in a cold, forbidding land that even the spooks find spooky. Along the way, she and her friends—Pumpkin, Beatrice, Fabbio, and Somber Kitty—encounter all sorts of places and ghosts, from the terrifying to the hilarious. And although there is no avoiding villains like the Bogey and the Ever After’s terribly evil ruler, Bo Cleevil, with a little luck the friends might just make it to the Lady. [Among the Stars was originally published as May Bird Among the Stars and now features an updated cover and title.]
Lonely and shy, ten-year-old May Ellen Bird has no idea what awaits her when she falls into the lake and enters The Ever After, home of the dead, ghosts and other spirits.
In this stunning reimagining of J. M. Barrie's beloved classic Peter Pan, New York Times bestselling author Jodi Lynn Anderson expertly weaves a gripping tale of love, loss, and adventure. When fifteen-year-old Tiger Lily meets the alluring teenage Peter Pan deep in the forbidden woods of Neverland, the two form an unbreakable bond. As the leader of the Lost Boys, the most fearsome of Neverland's inhabitants, Peter is an unthinkable match for Tiger Lily. And yet, she is willing to risk everything—her family, her future—to be with him. Then an English girl named Wendy Darling arrives on the island. With dangers tightening around them, Tiger Lily soon finds out how far she is willing to go to keep Peter with her in Neverland…and discovers that the deadliest enemies lurk inside even the most loyal and loving heart.
6 Starred Reviews and a New York Public Library Best Book of 2017! New York Times bestselling author Jodi Lynn Anderson delivers an epic tale through three unforgettable perspectives, exploring how love, determination, and hope can alter one's fate. In 2065, Adri is selected to live on Mars but discovers a journal from a girl who lived in her house over a century ago, drawing her into a mystery. In 1934, during the Dust Bowl, Catherine faces her family's dire situation and must find the courage to sacrifice everything for the one she loves most. Meanwhile, in 1919, Lenore grapples with her grief for her brother, a fallen soldier, as she plans to sail from England to America. Their stories, spanning generations and distances, intertwine in both heartbreaking and hopeful ways. Anderson's haunting, lyrical prose brings human connections to life, illuminating the small yet significant moments that shape fate. Critics praise the novel for its emotional depth, compelling characters, and the exploration of resilience and hope. Each character's independence shines, creating a thread that ties them together, while Anderson's evocative writing ensures these remarkable women leave a lasting impact on readers. This thought-provoking narrative is a must-have for all YA collections.
In a Ya-Ya Sisterhood for teens, Peaches combines three unforgettable heroines who have nothing in common but the troubles that have gotten them sentenced to a summer of peach picking at a Georgia orchard.Leeda is a debutante dating wrong-side-of-the-tracks Rex.Murphy, the wildest girl in Bridgewater, likes whichever side Rex is on.Birdie is a dreamer whose passion for Girl Scout cookies is matched only by her love for a boy named Enrico.When their worlds collide, The Breakfast Club meets The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants in an entirely original and provocative story with a lush, captivating setting.
The delicious sequel to the New York Times bestseller Peaches After a magical summer living on a peach orchard, Murphy, Leeda, and Birdie confront a series of breakups, makeups, and takeoffs. They may have to leave one another, along with the orchard that brought them together. But despite their heartbreak, this year’s bittersweet endings could lead to the sweetest of new beginnings.
"The day the train fell in the lake, Cassie stopped believing in much of anything, despite growing up in a devout Catholic family. Then she set her mind to forgetting the strange boy named Elias who was with her when it happened. When Elias comes back to town after many years away, Cassie finds herself talked into sneaking out at night to follow him ghost-hunting--though she knows better than to believe they will find any spirits. Still, the more time she spends with Elias--with his questions, his rebelliousness, his imagination that is so much bigger than the box she has made for herself--the more Cassie thinks that even in a world that seems broken beyond repair, there just may be something worth believing in..:--Amazon
Prom. It's a near-universal high school experience. And here at least 21 of today's bestselling and up-and-coming YA authors riff on it.Authors Libba Bray, Jacqueline Woodson, Ned Vizzini, John Green, Sarah Mylnowski, Melissa de la Cruz, Holly Black, Brent Hartinger, Lisa Sandell, Will Leitch, Leslie Margolis, Cecily von Ziegessar, E. Lockhart, Jodi Anderson, David Levithan, Dan Ehrenhaft, Liz Craft, Aimee Friedman, and Adrienne Vrettos
