Books with author Amy Ruth

Five Star Amazon Review: "Be ready to change your mind about the way you think."Four Star Amazon Review: "As the final twist at the end came closer in view, the faster the pages turned."One girl. Two days to get away. Three identities.Jaynie's in trouble. And no matter what she does next, it's going to be wrong. And she knows it. Seventeen-year-old Jaynie Haart is an identity thief, and uses fake IDs and credit cards to survive. But don't hold it against her. She has her reasons. And they're good ones. Desperate to get out of her abusive home, Jaynie also finds herself a heartbeat away from foster care. And no matter what happens next, Jaynie is in trouble, and she knows it. So when an opportunity unexpectedly presents itself, she assumes the identity of a girl she's never met, and runs away to California. Along the way she meets an enigmatic boy, whose secrets might just be more dangerous than her own. Soon, Jaynie is living every teenager's dream: doing whatever she wants, whenever she wants. She cautiously makes friends, but quickly realizes the mystery and intrigue that surround them can jeopardize her own safety, if she's not careful. As Jaynie's adventure becomes more perilous, and the people chasing her get closer, she's more determined than ever not to get caught.But when confronted with a shocking new threat, Jaynie's life closes in on her. She must make a drastic decision to save herself, and the people she has come to love. And despite the risks, she desperately wants to make amends for her misdeeds.Fans of E. Lockhart's "Genuine Fraud" and Karen McManus' "One of Us is Lying," will be drawn to "Stealing Away's" suspenseful twists and turns. The story will keep you guessing...until the end you never saw coming."

This fun Level 2 reader delves into the characters and stories of LEGO® Legends of Chima™ by following the tribes as they race on the their speedorz to be the first to get the ultimate power source, CHI. Giving children a wealth of facts and storylines that will enrich their play and further engage them in the land of Chima, The Race for CHI is sure to be a hit with young readers!

People who knew Queen Latifah as a kid in Newark, New Jersey, would never have guessed at the fame in her future. But Latifah always dreamed big. Her dreams―and hard work―paid off. While still a teenager, Latifah became the first female solo rapper to sign with a major label and earn widespread popularity. She crafted a unique style full of positive messages, completely changing the rap landscape. That was just the beginning. Since 1989 Queen Latifah has made eight albums and thirty movies, starred in a top TV sitcom, hosted a talk show, launched business and charitable ventures, and won several prestigious awards. As USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, reports, it's ordinary people who inspire Queen Latifah: "[A stranger once] told me how much I meant to her and to women of color, and women in general. When I hear that, I know that I'm doing the right thing." What's next for Latifah? The world will be watching, eager to find out.