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Amara Clark is haunted. When her childhood friend, Asher, vanished during a seemingly ordinary game of hide and seek, she was left bewildered and alone.Now, eight years later, memories of Asher are coming back to haunt her and she struggles to decipher the meaning of his disappearance. In a terrifying sequence of events, she comes to the deadly realization that a simple game of hide and seek can be much more dangerous than one might think. Before they know it, Amara and her best friend, Rowan, are whisked away on a journey to find Asher and take down the sinister group that is holding him captive. But time is running out, and saving one friend could mean losing another.

After a run-in with marine biologist, Jack Brandon, Sara feels vindicated calling her new café, Turtle Soup. She's almost impressed with his achievements, but he's nothing more than an environmental poster boy with a playboy attitude...Passionate about protecting sea turtles and other sea life, Jack agrees to run his research foundation from the beautiful Atlanta Aquarium. It's a chance to put the memory of his deceased fiancée behind him, but something about Sara at the nearby café reminds him of old wounds and the price of opening his heart.Tempers flare and words fly as Sara struggles to keep her business afloat, and Jack wonders if he'll drown in the big city...A sweet, heartwarming romance!More books from Danielle Thorne:A Pirate at PembrokeJosetteProper AttireThe Privateer of San MadridBy Heart and CompassValentine GoldBrushstrokes and BlessingsDeath CheaterCheated

When NoNo's seabird friends ask him to come flying with them, NoNo discovers he's a different sort of bird. Unable to fly like the others, the little penguin is sad and discouraged. Will Grampa Penguin show NoNo that being different can be a wonderful thing? NoNo the Penguin, A Very Special Bird teaches kids that being different means being special and unique. And that being unique is a wonderful thing!

Welcome to a fun and imaginative collection of magical stories and rhymes to read to your little ones at bedtime. The seven stories have been lovingly crafted for parents and children to read and enjoy when sleep calls. 1, Marco the Dragon Flyer: Marco is a dreamer, and during one of his dreams, he gets to fly on a wizards dragon and helps to rescue the wizards hat. 2, Breakfast Time for Davy and White Mouse: Davy likes nothing more than playing with his friend Mouse, eating his breakfast and feeding the birds in his garden. 3, Grandpa Jones Has Lost His False Teeth: Grandpa Jones can't find his false teeth anywhere. So, his two grandchildren, Max and Tyler are going to help him search for them. 4, The Lion Who Couldn't Sleep: Lion can't get to sleep at home, but is always tired and yawning at school. So, his classmates are going to think up ideas that will help him sleep at night. 5, Smudge and Patch Fly To The Moon: Smudge and Patch are two friendly cats who have a very special talent. If they wish for something, it comes true. So, what could be more exciting than wishing for a rocket and flying to the moon? 6, Sporty Fish Plays Football: Sporty Fish likes nothing more than playing all kinds of sport, but his favourite is football. Follow Sporty Fish as he rounds up some of his underwater friends for a game of water football. 7, Macy Witch and Norris Cat lend a helping hand: Macy and Norris like making spells and flying on Macy's broomstick. Follow Macy and Norris as the fly around and help out some of their friends using spells and magic.

Ten years ago, the world ended.Fifteen-year-old Mia lives with her mother in an underground colony, where they have food, shelter, and protection from the ravenous creatures that roam the planet. Life in the colony is perfect…except for a law that states that all women from ages sixteen to fifty must give birth to as many children as possible to help repopulate the earth. And Mia’s about to turn sixteen.Mia’s mother doesn’t want that kind of life for her, so she convinces Mia to escape, disguised as a boy, and embark on a treacherous journey to meet up with her cousin Caleb. Mia’s guide is a mysterious traveler named Derek, and together, they must fight their way across the frozen wasteland and discover, despite the horrors necessary for survival, what type of people they truly want to be.

When something is lost, there is wisdom to be found. For Sam the sea otter, a priceless family heirloom leads to the best day ever, until a seagull fight changes everything...Simple, clear words and wonderful illustrations convey this book's valuable message: The most precious things in life aren't things. Sam's mom shares a powerful lesson that can help you recognize what's "just a rock" in your big picture too.A portion of the sales from this book supports ocean conservation efforts. Thank you for your contribution to help save the sea.

This is an OLD edition of our books. Search for Direct Hits Core Vocabulary to find our latest book! ASIN: 1936551225ISBN-13: 978-1936551224.5th Edition Description Does developing a high-level vocabulary need to be a tedious, frustrating task? Direct Hits doesn't think so. Research has shown that a powerful and vibrant vocabulary has a high correlation with success in school, business, the professions, AND standardized tests, including the PSAT, SAT, SSAT, and AP exams. Direct Hits Core Vocabulary of the SAT offers a different approach. Direct Hits' Core Vocabulary focuses on the level 3 and 4 words a student needs to know to achieve a Critical Reading score above a 500. This book includes the following features:Selective vocabulary found on recent SATs and PSATs used in context. No more memorizing the definitions of long lists of seemingly random words in a vacuumRelevant, vivid, and memorable examples from literature, historic events, contemporary issues, and pop cultureA Fast Review for each chapter, with quick definitionsA Final Review with sentence completion questions just like real SATs and PSATs, including complete solution explanationsThe book is organized into six easy-to-tackle chapters as follows: Chapters One and Two are devoted to 100 core words that have repeatedly appeared on the SAT and PSATChapter Three introduces 30 words about interesting types of people, defined through examples from pop culture icons to make the words relevant and understandable to any teenChapter Four uses historic figures and events to explain each vocabulary wordChapter Five focuses on the most frequently used prefixes on the SATChapter Six highlights tone words that are commonly tested in sentence completion and critical reading sectionsFormatted as a 6" by 9" paperback book with 162 pages, teens are comfortable carrying the Direct Hits Core Vocabulary book with them to study another word or two when time permits. Building on the success of previous four editions, the authors of Direct Hits Core Vocabulary of the SAT - 5th Edition consulted secondary school teachers, tutors, parents, and students from around the world to ensure that these words and illustrations are on target to prepare you for success on the SAT. You will find that the process is effective, worthwhile, and even fun!

Ten-year-old Wind Smith is grocery shopping with her mother when a stranger picks her up and slams her into the trunk of his car. This traumatic event will change Wind's and her family's life forever.That day Wind discovers an uncanny new adaptation: the ability to transmit her inner consciousness into others’ minds and hearts. Her mother, an expert on human consciousness, identifies this ability as a mutation—the next step in human evolution.In a world filled with pain and anger, Wind seeks to use her ability to usher in a new era of humanity—one without greed, borders, or war. However, those in power, unwilling to change, are tenacious and will not perish without a fight. Will the positive energy of a peaceful consciousness be allowed to spread, or is there something that is even stronger?Wind Smith is a gripping story about humanity’s future and our potential for change. Wind’s journey of self-discovery serves as a parable for anyone who wants to make the world a better place. Positive change can only begin once you look inward.

Who's got time for homework when your problems involve evil sorcerers? Wanda should be studying for a quiz, avoiding the bullies at her new school and living a normal tweenage life. But, she is called upon once more to be a savior of the fairies, a protector of the fey, a Crystal Keeper. Bees are dying, fairies are missing and nobody knows why.Wanda and her new friend, Edina, visit a crystal store to search for clues. They read about the Green Man, a forest king who Wanda thinks could be the key to solving the mystery. But, when a unicorn appears in her bedroom, the mystery just seems to deepen. Perhaps by asking the right questions, she can find the answer to the crisis. Or will she just end up in peril herself?Excerpt:"My closest friend had been Michelle. We'd been buds since Kindergarten, and then she moved away last summer. Sometimes I'd email her, but it wasn't the same as talking in real time. The fairies kept me from being totally lonely, but sometimes a Crystal Keeper needs other friends, human friends."

After her first day of kindergarten, Sophie is troubled by the cruel things that some of her classmates were saying about the way she looks. Sophie later discovers her true identity through stories about slavery and her African American history. She then accepts the way she looks and realizes that true beauty is on the inside. (Sophie’s Collection – Vol.2)

A life-changing email sends the Super Tweens into action once more as they prepare to compete in a mixed martial arts tournament in San Francisco. It is not until they are together that they realize they have been targeted by someone with ulterior motives. Lies and two-hundred year-old questions arise and set all things in motion for them to discover more powers within, from the other side!For the first time in a long time, Jiao uses her pendant to alert the others that Maria is in trouble. When the shop owner tells her she has to leave, she makes excuses in order to give the team time to get there, but she is asked to leave before they arrive. After the shop closes, Jiao waits for the others in a restaurant across the street, keeping an eye on the shop. When they arrive, Derek easily opens the door and they all stand around the mirror, looking for clues to Maria's disappearance.After a short time in the shop, they discover another power at work and then they receive Maria's telepathic message that she's in trouble and doesn't know where she is. Finding Maria presents a challenge and when they do, they are all in for an out-of-this-world jolt!

The one thing Harriet wanted for Christmas more than anything was the lovely little French doll. Her hair was dark and curled under a cunning hat with silk ribbon bows. She wasn’t smiling and showing her teeth like the other dolls, but her tiny mouth seemed ready to kiss. Her dress was all silk, lace, and bows. Her socks were white silk too, and the dainty slippers had real buckles. There were other dolls there that were much larger and perhaps prettier, but the moment Harriet saw this one, she felt it should be in her own doll family. Will Harriet's Christmas wish come true, or will she have to ask Santa for something else this year?