Books with author Amber Kizer

Gripping and poignant, "A Matter of Days" takes readers on a heart-stopping journey of love and survival. "New York Times" bestselling author Carrie Jones Their new reality begins in just a matter of days. On Day 56 of the Blustar Pandemic, sixteen-year-old Nadia s mother dies, leaving Nadia to fend for herself and her younger brother, Rabbit. Both have been immunized against the virus, but they can t be protected from what comes next. Their father taught them to be the cockroach to adapt to and survive whatever comes their way. And that s their mission. Facing a lawless world of destruction and deprivation, Nadia and Rabbit drive from Seattle to their grandfather s compound in West Virginia. The illness, fatigue, and hunger they endure along the way will all be worth it once they reach the compound. Unless no one is waiting for them . . . " "" Fans of Rick Yancey" "s The 5th Wave, S. D. Crockett" "s After the Snow, or Cormac McCarthy" "s adult novel The Road will find this a satisfying read. "SLJ " An exciting apocalyptic road trip. "Publishers Weekly "From the Trade Paperback edition.""

Bright, colorful photos support decodable text, guiding beginning readers to identify, recognize, and use the /sh/ sound. Featuring high-frequency words, this authentic nonfiction text also gives emerging readers the opportunity to read for information while reinforcing basic phonemic sounds. In this book, readers will learn all about sharks in the ocean. This nonfiction phonics title is paired with the fiction phonics title Sheena Goes Shopping: Practicing the SH Sound.