Books with title The Best Trick of All

Bess Stovall is famous for being famous. "When it comes to Wemmicks, she's the best," they say. Who wouldn't want to join her Wonderful Wemmicks Club? The catch is this: only Wemmicks made of maple can join–the best wood from the best forest.But Punchinello can't join since he is made of willow. "Willow is weak wood," says Bess. "No one wants to be a willow." And Punchinello is the only willow in Wemmicksville. Everyone looks down on him, even his friend Lucia.Punchinello learns a valuable lesson when Eli the woodcarver helps him see that he is special because the Maker made him–the Maker even chose his wood. This latest tale from Wemmicksville will surprise you as Punchinello himself shocks the town with how special he really is.

Josh’s game is about to change.So is his life.Josh is still fl ying high from his team’s tournament win at Cooperstown whenhis parents start talking about a divorce. Now his dad is challenging him toplay the best of the best at the Little League World Series in Williamsport,Pennsylvania. But does he just want to get Josh out of the way?Two things are sure: His father’s new girlfriend, Diane, is looking to makesome changes, and Josh is determined to get her and her terrible son out of hislife. With help from Benji and Jaden, Josh races to get the facts that can keephis family together. Suspense builds as Josh fi nds it hard to concentrate on thegame and make the winning plays that will lead his team to victory.

Josh is still flying high from his team's tournament win at Coopers­town when his parents start talking about a divorce. Now his dad is challenging him to play the best of the best at the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. But does he just want to get Josh out of the way? Two things are sure: His father's new girlfriend, Diane, is looking to change things, and Josh is determined to get her and her terrible son out of his life. With the help of Benji and Jaden, Josh races to get the facts that can keep his family together—but it's ever harder to concentrate on the game and make the winning plays that will lead his team to victory.In his compelling style, Tim Green delivers great sports action and more—a fast-paced adventure about friendship, the power of becoming a team, and finding a way to get what you need when you can't have what you want.

Isabella arrives at university hoping to leave her old life behind. She does not pretend to be happy, much less fall in love, she does not believe in that after seeing how men have played with her sister and mother.Connor hopes that this year will be different, more recovered from the death of his mother. They broke his heart when he was a kid and now he only sees women as a distraction, and so he lets them know that with him they can't get to anything else.Two people with a strong character who collide from the first moment they see each other, in which they do not exactly praise what they say to each other, but between them, a feeling arises that departs from the hatred that seems to be created between them.A story is full of feelings, passions, and difficult moments for both of them. Will fate love each other and leave their fears behind? Or will the pain be stronger?

"Cuddly animals drawn in a palette of soft, autumn watercolors reinforce the warm and fuzzy feeling of Emmett's story. A pleasant selection for fall storytimes and a good choice for beginning readers." — School Library JournalIt's cold and blustery outside, and the best place for Mole to be is underground in his burrow. But it's been a long time since he's seen his friend Rabbit, so he tunnels through the ground to see her, meeting his friends Squirrel and Hedgehog along the way. When they find Rabbit under the weather with a terrible cold, Squirrel and Hedgehog give their friend gifts. Mole worries that he has nothing to offer, until Rabbit points out that he has brought her the very best gift of all — his friendship.

This boy-wants-dog story with a twist is both snappy and endearing. The little boy's mother won't let him have a dog. Dogs are too messy and too loud. But she says he can have a dragon for a pet&150if he can find one. Enter the coolest&150but naughtiest&150pet ever. The dragon is messier and louder than any dog. And he will not leave. How will the boy ever get a dog now? Wry, stylish illustrations with an appealing retro look perfectly complement the spare, witty text. A comical, engaging story for anyone who's ever wanted a pet!