Winner of the Schneider Book AwardThe award-winning author of the Elemental series delivers a rock-and-roll novel that Lauren Myracle called “raw, fresh, funny, and authentic.”The Challenge: Eighteen-year-old Piper has one month to get her high school’s coolest rock band Dumb a paying gig.The Deal: If she does it, Piper will become the band’s manager and get her share of the profits.The Catch: How can Piper possibly manage a ...

A lost colony is reborn in this heart-pounding fantasy adventure set in the near future. Enter the world of the Elementals, which James Dashner called “completely gripping and full of intrigue, revelation, mystery, and suspense.”Sixteen-year-old Thomas has always been an outsider. The first child born without the power of an element—earth, water, wind, or fire—he has little to offer his tiny, remote Outer Banks colony. Or so the Guardians would have him believe.

I feel like I'm about to pass out, but that won't do much for my new reputation as a non-dork, so I bury my head in the Book instead. There's not much there, really—just the senior portrait of every girl in my class, and below each photo, space for me to record her measurements—once I get her measurements, that is. From his flute-playing prowess to his nerdy reputation, Kevin Mopsely epitomizes uncool. When popular jock Brandon Trent appoints Kevin to compile the Book of Busts—a record of ...

In the heart of a quaint, snow-covered town, where the joy of Christmas is cherished by all, five children with unique talents and deep family bonds find themselves at the center of a chilling mystery. As Christmas Eve approaches, the excitement of the holiday season takes a dark turn when Lily, Max, Sophie, Ethan, and Emma mysteriously disappear after a school celebration. Their families, shattered and desperate, rally the town in a search for the missing children, but days pass with no l...

In the gripping crime thriller, "The Silent Shadows," Detective Sarah Turner finds herself entangled in a web of mystery and danger when a prominent socialite, Victoria Sinclair, disappears without a trace. As Sarah delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a dark underbelly of secrets, leading her to an underground crime syndicate known as The Silent Shadows.With each step closer to the truth, Sarah encounters an enigmatic stranger known only as "The Enigma," who claims to have in...

Welcome to "Embracing Uncertainty: Navigating Life's Transitions and Relationships With Resilience and Compassion" by John Antony—an interactive guidebook designed to empower you on your journey through life's unpredictable twists and turns.In this book, you won't just read about embracing uncertainty—you'll actively participate in the process. With thought-provoking prompts and insightful reflection questions, John Antony encourages you to delve deep into your own experiences and ...

**In this sequel to the dystopian fantasy adventure Elemental, the stakes are life-or-death and nothing is as it appears to be.“A page-turner with a dose of mystery and adventure, this series will interest fans of fantasy, history, and romance.”—VOYA**Would you rather live without your greatest power—or die to keep it?Thomas and his friends have rescued the Guardians and commandeered the pirates’ ship, but the pirates still hold fast to Roanoke Isl...

From the critically acclaimed author of Mascot comes this heartfelt novel, perfect for fans of John David Anderson and Cammie McGovern, about a girl searching for the meaning of family.Lola and Momma have always been a team of two. It hasn’t always been easy for Lola, being one of the only kids she knows with just one parent around. And lately she’s been feeling incomplete, like there’s a part of herself that she can’t know until she knows her dad....

This witty, heartfelt story about perseverance in the face of adversity is perfect for fans of R. J. Palacio, Cammie McGovern, and John David Anderson.Noah Savino has been stuck in a wheelchair for months. He hates the way people treat him like he’s helpless now. He’s sick of going to physical therapy, where he isn’t making any progress. He’s tired of not having control over his own body. And he misses playing baseball—but not as much as he misses his dad, who died in the car accid...

The finale to the dystopian fantasy Elemental trilogy is packed with a daring escape from pirates, dangerous rescue missions, and a heartbreaking romance.After the shocking discovery that his mother is still alive, Thomas demands that his fellow colonists return with him to Roanoke Island to rescue her. But the island is still under pirate control, and worse, there’s a new adversary who wields a more sinister element than they could have imagined. With the help of ...

Perfect for fans of Veronica Mars, this Hollywood thriller explores the blurred lines between Hollywood glamour and reality.Seth Crane has hit rock bottom. His mom recently died, his dad had a stroke and is out of work, and he just lost out on a commercial role. So when a producer shows up at his community theater production and offers him the lead role in an Indie film with major Hollywood buzz, it seems like the answer to all Seth’s problems. Seth gets swept up i...

Evaluating Language Assessments offers a comprehensive overview of the theoretical bases and research methodologies for the evaluation of language assessments and demonstrates the importance of a fuller understanding of this widely used evaluative tool. The volume explores language assessment evaluation in its wider political, economic, social, legal, and ethical contexts while also illustrating quantitative and qualitative methods through discussions of key research studies. Suit...