Books with title HOMECOMING

The Fat Cat returns in this all-new adventure where Garfield explores what life is like outside of the friendly confines of Jon's house.Feeling mistreated and unappreciated, Garfield embarks on a search for a new home. Along the way, he meets up with a clown who works in an old-timey travelling circus. Convinced that this is the place for him, Garfield becomes part of the act. Wait. What is that cannon for? Join Garfield as he travels to find the perfect home, and as he finds a lot of not-so-perfect homes along the way. Writer Scott Nickel (Garfield: His 9 Lives) teams up with artists Sara Talmadge (Steven Universe), Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb (Adventure Time), Ben Sears (The Ideal Copy), and Genevieve FT (Betty & Veronica) for this epic adventure

At what point does someone’s greatness get to you? Is it only when you can watch from afar, but know your own stage is unaffected? What happens when that greatness, however, steps onto your own light? Are you willing to be okay with this? Should you be okay with this? At Westfield High School, Casey Terry, hard-working, assertive, confident and yet, kind and caring, could be noted from afar as the highly academic and athletic superior atop her many leadership roles. She was set to finish her senior year with an unstoppable flawlessness. She never makes it to finish her homecoming, however. With other greats, Lindsey, Gabrielle, Calysta, and Jessica sharing Casey’s stage of excellence, it was only sometime before the stage would just get too small to hold so many. Who better to get rid of than the biggest competition of them all? Then again, could any of these girls be able to commit foul play? At what level does one decide to choose evil rather than good? What drives such madness just for the mere sake of taking another down? Above all, why Casey Terry, the flawless one? After all, this was high school. No such hate happens in high school...

Just One Perfect NightKaty gets the chance of a lifetime―she’s been elected to the homecoming court, and there are rumors her crush, Bryce, might ask her to go with him. What could be more perfect? For one unforgettable night she would be able to experience life as many other teenage girls do―a stunning gown, gorgeous hair, jewelry, and makeup. Except Katy’s Mennonite community prohibits dancing as well as fancy dresses and makeup, and her father would not approve. When an opportunity arises that could allow her to attend without her father knowing, Katy must decide: Will she hold tight to her convictions, or will she sacrifice her principles for one special night?

Danielle is thrilled to be helping Alec Ramsay escort a vanload of racehorses from New York to Florida. She'll also get to visit her horse, Redman, who has been earning his oats at a riding camp up north. When an extra stall unexpectedly becomes available in the van, Redman's new owner allows Danielle to take him home for a visit. Danielle is overjoyed to be reunited with her beloved horse, but the trip home turns out to be more hazardous than anyone imagined. Can Danielle and Alec make it safely back to Florida with their precious cargo?

This is a story of Josh Gibson, whom many consider to be one of the best players in baseball history. Josh's incredible feats remain largely unknown, however, for he played at a time when baseball, like much of America, was segregated by race. As told by a grandfather to his grandson, this beautifully illustrated tribute describes a magical day in Yankee Stadium many years ago when the Homestead Grays faced off against the Lincoln Giants in the Negro League Championship series. Legend has it that eighteen-year-old Josh Gibson hit a home run out of the ballpark that day - a feat that has never been equaled before or since. Readers of all ages will be touched by this special story of a heroic man whoovercame many challenges on his way to greatness.