Books with title Start Something

From the creator of the New York Times bestseller The Word Collector comes an empowering story about finding your voice, and using it to make the world a better place.A New York Times BestsellerThe world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something! If you see an injustice... say something!In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day, have the chance to say something: with our actions, our words, and our voices. Perfect for kid activists everywhere, this timely story reminds readers of the undeniable importance and power of their voice. There are so many ways to tell the world who you are... what you are thinking... and what you believe. And how you'll make it better. The time is now: SAY SOMETHING!"A motivational must-have for every collection." -- School Library Journal

Love -- especially a dog's love -- can change a person.Not yet sixteen, Bellamy Larson — or Beam, as she’d rather be called — remembers everything. Truthfully, there’s a lot she’d just rather forget. Beam never knew her father and doesn’t ever want to. Her little brother died while saving her. And her mother self-medicates, leaving Beam to fend for herself. Desperate for a normal life, Beam carjacks a rusty pickup and drives south to live with her grandparents in Faderville, Kentucky. Unfortunately, as Beam soon figures out, ‘normal’ doesn’t exist. She could use a friend, but friends are hard to come by when you’re an outsider.Buzz Donovan knows what it’s like to live on the outside. Luckily for him, he has a friend — a dog named Hush. It’s because of Hush, though, that Buzz is homeless. But that’s his choice, because if it weren’t for Hush, his seizure-alert dog, he’d be dead.When Beam runs into Buzz, her world is turned upside down. She doesn’t trust dogs, and for good reason — she’s been mauled by one.Say Something is a story about learning to forgive when you can't forget.

A runaway teen. A homeless drifter. And how a stolen dog teaches them the meaning of family. Not yet sixteen, Bellamy Larson — or Beam, as she’d rather be called — remembers everything. She has a condition called Highly Superior Autobiographical Memory. Truthfully, there’s a lot she’d just rather forget. Beam never knew her father and doesn’t ever want to. Her little brother died while saving her. And her mother self-medicates, leaving Beam to fend for herself. Desperate for a normal life, Beam carjacks a rusty pickup and drives south to live with her grandparents in Faderville, Kentucky. Unfortunately, as Beam soon figures out, ‘normal’ doesn’t exist. She could use a friend, but friends are hard to come by when you’re an outsider. Buzz Donovan knows what it’s like to live on the outside. Luckily for him, he has a friend — a dog named Hush. It’s because of Hush, though, that Buzz is homeless. But that’s his choice, because if it weren’t for Hush, he’d be dead. When Beam runs into Buzz, her world is turned upside down. She doesn’t trust dogs, and for good reason — she’s been mauled by one.

The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something! If you see an injustice... say something!In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day, have the chance to say something: with our actions, our words, and our voices. Perfect for kid activists everywhere, this timely story reminds readers of the undeniable importance and power of their voice. There are so many ways to tell the world who you are... what you are thinking... and what you believe. And how you'll make it better. The time is now: SAY SOMETHING!

Katie has loved Levi, the boy next door, for as long as she can remember. He used to be her best friend, but now her heart breaks a little more every time he pretends she doesn’t exist.He’s the popular, wealthy school captain, while she’s the poor scholarship kid. They’ve barely spoken in two years, so Katie doesn’t understand why Levi has started climbing through her bedroom window. Or why he’s telling her secrets he’s hiding from everyone else.When the mean girls include Katie in their malicious game of truth or dare, she has a chance to get answers. To find out the real reason Levi is talking to her again. Will everything be as perfect as Katie imagined, or will the truth destroy her?Something is part one of All the Things, a three-part Young Adult Contemporary series that will make you want to find out the truth, even if it hurts.

Sometimes the most difficult choice is the only one you can make.Maggie knows the abuse she endured as a little girl isn't all that defines her. She's a strong student, varsity athlete, good person--but she's careful not to let anyone close. Because letting someone in means risking the truth, and the truth didn't work so well for her the first time. Now there's this great guy. He makes her think that maybe she could be normal. Maybe she could be happy. Just when life is looking good, the man who abused her barges back into her life, and she discovers another little girl is in danger. She can continue to hide her past--or confront it and risk her hard-won happiness. This time the choice will be hers.*Abuse is not depicted in a graphic manner. A Readers' Guide and link to resources appear at the end of the book. Praise for Say Something"We need more great books like Say Something that speak truth to our youth...Stories matter. This is an important book for every teenager, every parent and every adult who cares about children." Kim Shirk, LPC "Sometimes it is very difficult for adults to understand the tribulations teenagers have to go through on a daily basis. The author does a beautiful job describing the inner workings of Maggie. No matter the age, I feel like this is a must read. All in all, this novel is one of the best I have ever read and I am a book nerd." Aubree, high school student "Cathy Morrison's young adult novel Say Something brings Maggie to life, a strong female protagonist whose voice rings true and speaks to today's times. Readers will quickly be drawn into this compelling, important story and race to the end, but the novel's powerful message will stay with them long after its last page." Lisa McWain, High School Teacher

A children’s book about friendship, imagination, courage, determination and trying new things. Praise for the Hot Air Balloon Adventure series: "I think these are just wonderful. I love the spirit of adventure, combined with everyday details and I'm sure children from the equator to the poles (and everywhere in-between) will be carried away by the tales." - James Mayhew "Annahita’s books inspire young girls to dream big and be brave and most importantly to have fun along the way!" - Jade Hameister Not everybody finds being brave easy…Rosie certainly not. She is a cautious soul who prefers to know how everything will go before it happens. Alice and Hannah on the other hand love nothing more than trying something new, and are not easily discouraged when things don’t go to plan! What is most important is that these three cousins never leave each other behind. So when they find a battered old hot air balloon in the shed, it’s not long before they are courageous hot air balloon pilots, embarking on a hair-raising journey to Grandma’s. This beautifully illustrated picture book series is peppered with delicious big words and humour that will delight young and old. Perfect for reading together with 4-8 year old children who love to follow the same characters over a number of adventures, but still thoroughly enjoy the delight of beautiful illustrations on every page.

Winner of:CBC/NSTA Outstanding Trade Books of 2014 Dead fish are washing ashore on the Higdon River, and seventh grader Emily Sanders decides to find out why. Mocked by her fellow students and abandoned by her best friend, Emily investigates farms, a golf course, and local factories. Gradually she persuades friends to help her test the waters. Their investigations lead them into trouble with the law and confrontation with the town’s most powerful citizen. Can a handful of determined seventh graders find out the true source of the stink in the Higdon River?

What happens when you fall in love with the wrong person?Max Hunter and Gianna Harvey go to the same college. When Giannas boyfriend is killed in a tragic road accident, Max finds himself getting close to her. But Giannas boyfriend was also Max's best friend. As he finds himself falling for Gianna, will he be able to shake the feeling that he is betraying his best friend?A tale of love, grieving, heartache, guilt and new beginnings.