Books with author Ace Humphrey

Artist and troublemaker Noah King finds his entire life is uprooted when his mother decides to move them out to middle-of-nowhere Springhill Valley. Resentful and missing his familiar world, Noah vows to give her every reason to send him home... until he meets Lysander.In a whirlwind summer, Noah learns that falling in love might be easy, but when his haunting past refuses to stay buried nothing is as simple as he wants it to be.

Artist and troublemaker Noah King finds his entire life is uprooted when his mother decides to move them out to middle-of-nowhere Springhill Valley. Resentful and missing his familiar world, Noah vows to give her every reason to send him home... until he meets Lysander.In a whirlwind summer, Noah learns that falling in love might be easy, but when his haunting past refuses to stay buried nothing is as simple as he wants it to be.

Easier said than done. But, if Margot can learn to control her big mouth (and hair), there is hope. The new girl, Em, from New York, needs a friend too, now that the popular girls have decided she's "weird." More accurately, Em is "intimidating." She dresses like a rock star and doesn't seem to care what anyone thinks of her???especially Sarah J., the most popular girl in the seventh grade. Em has an agenda for change at Manning Middle School and wants Margot on her side.

Goodman's Gifts & Stationery StoreFebruary 14Cashier: Elyse3 boxes of heart-shaped chocolate . . . $12.00 Chocolate is the only good thing about this nauseating holiday.4 containers of candy hearts . . . $5.00Ever since my ex cheated on me, I've sworn off love. Too bad my new neighbor Patrick didn't get the memo.1 Valentine's Day card . . . $4.50I'm not interested. Although, he is pretty cute. And sweet. And funny.1 singing Cupid doll (promotional item) . . . $0.00 Stupid Cupid! Point your arrows at someone else. . . .Subtotal . . . $21.50It's going to be a complicated Valentine's Day.

Ten-year-old Shady Cook struggles with selective mutism caused by anxiety. His best friend, Pouya, understands―despite being the class clown, he has his own hang-ups lurking just below the surface. Shady’s parents, however, are eager to find a way to help their son start talking more, so when a live duck waddles into their lives and Shady starts to respond, they reluctantly decide to give Svenrietta the emotional support duck a chance. Before long, Shady, Pouya, and their diaper-wearing duck are working to help all of the underdogs (or is it underducks?) at their school―and there are many.

Dark visions. A secret past. A love that defies death... My name is Vira, and I was reborn into immortality. The other vampires tell me I was human, once. They say I gave up my mortal life to spend eternity with my true love, Addo. But if that’s true, if I was once human… Why can’t I remember? My new father, Arcturus, tells me I’m special… even among vampires. I have dreams or visions of things that might come true. Humans, vampires, and even shapeshifters whose lives I can save. Maybe my new life isn’t a curse after all. But I also see a great darkness, always one step ahead of me...A savage clan of werewolves hunts the night. They’re not like the others. They see vampires as one thing only - prey. And they won’t rest until they slaughter every last one. To fight them, I must unite all the allies I’ve made along the way.But even as I fight this deadly battle, there’s a question, burning in the back of my mind. If I gave up my humanity to be with Addo… Why does a new vampire haunt my dreams?* * * * *Reborn in my Image features breathtaking romance, supernatural suspense, and mind-blowing twists that will keep you reading into the night. Meet your new obsession.* * * * *It’s always darkest before the dawn. Prepare to be reborn.* * * * *

What happens when you’re far too inquisitive for your own good? When you talk to strangers and follow your instinct? You arrive in an unfamiliar world where sorcery has control of the weather and whose unusual inhabitants do all they can to survive.Luckily Emily and her trusted friend are quick witted and determined. But can they avoid the sorceress’s traps and restore natural order before it’s too late?Anschuan is a world not restricted by ordinary time and space. It has become dominated by Toraina, an evil sorceress who has seized control of the country’s weather. Emily embarks on a journey to restore the rightful Queen Aurora but her quest is full of dangers. Assisted by friends new and old - a mysterious Boatman, a family of wolves, and a blind ranger with a bottomless backpack, she learns and develops from each new experience and adventure.Toraina’s use of the weather to intimidate and cause physical harm, the guidance of a trio of very familiar sentinels, and her beloved Sammy, are the only things which remain constant throughout.But the boundaries between the two worlds aren't always quite as clear as they first appear.

Margot Button has a resolution for seventh grade: Be more normal.Easier said than done. But, if Margot can learn to control her big mouth (and hair), there is hope. The new girl, Em, from New York, needs a friend too, now that the popular girls have decided she’s “weird.” More accurately, Em is “intimidating.” She dresses like a rock star and doesn’t seem to care what anyone thinks of her—especially popular girl, Sarah J. Em has an agenda for change at Manning Middle School and wants Margot on her side. But Em's secret campaign to turn the tables on the popular girls may involve bending some laws. After years of enduring Sarah J.’s bullying, Margot finds it hard to resist. Her approval rating is finally up—and, it couldn’t hurt to take Sarah down a few notches...could it?Endearingly imperfect and relatable, Margot Button is irresistible in this novel about friendship, bullies, and the ups and downs of being in middle school.

Goodman's Gifts & Stationery StoreFebruary 14Cashier: Elyse3 boxes of heart-shaped chocolate . . . $12.00 Chocolate is the only good thing about this nauseating holiday.4 containers of candy hearts . . . $5.00Ever since my ex cheated on me, I've sworn off love. Too bad my new neighbor Patrick didn't get the memo.1 Valentine's Day card . . . $4.50I'm not interested. Although, he is pretty cute. And sweet. And funny.1 singing Cupid doll (promotional item) . . . $0.00 Stupid Cupid! Point your arrows at someone else. . . .Subtotal . . . $21.50It's going to be a complicated Valentine's Day.

Dark visions. A secret past. A love that defies death... My name is Vira, and I was reborn into immortality. The other vampires tell me I was human, once. They say I gave up my mortal life to spend eternity with my true love, Addo. But if that’s true, if I was once human… Why can’t I remember? My new father, Arcturus, tells me I’m special… even among vampires. I have dreams or visions of things that might come true. Humans, vampires, and even shapeshifters whose lives I can save. Maybe my new life isn’t a curse after all. But I also see a great darkness, always one step ahead of me...A savage clan of werewolves hunts the night. They’re not like the others. They see vampires as one thing only - prey. And they won’t rest until they slaughter every last one. To fight them, I must unite all the allies I’ve made along the way.But even as I fight this deadly battle, there’s a question, burning in the back of my mind. If I gave up my humanity to be with Addo… Why does a new vampire haunt my dreams?* * * * *Reborn in my Image features breathtaking romance, supernatural suspense, and mind-blowing twists that will keep you reading into the night. Meet your new obsession.* * * * *It’s always darkest before the dawn. Prepare to be reborn.* * * * *

Margot Button has a resolution for seventh grade: Be more normal.Easier said than done. But, if Margot can learn to control her big mouth (and hair), there is hope. The new girl, Em, from New York, needs a friend too, now that the popular girls have decided she’s “weird.” More accurately, Em is “intimidating.” She dresses like a rock star and doesn’t seem to care what anyone thinks of her—especially Sarah J., the most popular girl in the seventh grade. Em has an agenda for change at Manning Middle School and wants Margot on her side. Progress!So, okay, Em has a flexible relationship with the truth, and her secret campaign to turn the tables on the popular girls may involve bending some laws. But after years of enduring Sarah J.’s bullying, Margot finds it hard to resist. Her approval rating is finally up—and, it really couldn’t hurt to take Sarah down a few notches...could it?Endearingly imperfect and utterly charming, Margot Button is irresistible in this heartwarming novel about friendship, bullies and the travails of middle school.