Books with title The List

The remarkable New York Times bestseller! It happens every year before homecoming -- the list is posted all over school. Two girls are picked from each grade. One is named the prettiest, one the ugliest. The girls who aren't picked are quickly forgotten. The girls who are become the center of attention, and each reacts differently to the experience. With THE LIST, Siobhan Vivian deftly takes you into the lives of eight very different girls struggling with issues of identity, self-esteem, and the judgments of their peers. Prettiest or ugliest, once you're on the list, you'll never be the same.

Fahrenheit 451 meets The Giver in an award winning dystopian story about the dangers of censorship and how far we will go in the pursuit of freedom.What if you were only allowed to speak 500 words?The city of Ark is the last safe place on Earth: the polar ice caps have melted and flooded everything, leaving few survivors. To make sure humans do not make the same mistakes, Ark's leader John Noa decrees everyone in Ark must speak List, a language of only 500 words. Language is to blame for mankind's destruction, John Noa says, as politicians and governments hid the disastrous effects of global warming and environmental damage until it was too late.Everyone must speak List ... except Letta.As apprentice to the Wordsmith, Letta can read all the words that have ever existed. Forbidden words like freedom, music, and even pineapple tell her about a world she's never known.One day her master disappears. John Noa tells Letta she is the new Wordsmith, and must shorten List to fewer and fewer words. Then Letta meets a teenage boy who somehow knows all the words that have been banned. Letta's faced with a dangerous choice: sit idly by and watch language slowly slip away or follow a stranger on a path to freedom . . . or banishment.Letta chooses to fight for the very thing that keeps us human: language itself.The List:The perfect tool to discuss censorship and freedom of speech with young readersA gripping, fast-moving story that will appeal to 5th grade readers and above, especially 10 year old girls that will love the strong character of LettaA discussion starter on the importance of language and the power of expression, and what it means for societyA 2018 Notable Children's Books SelectionA 2018-19 Maine Student Book Award WinnerA 2018 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year (Ages 12-14)A Junior Library Guild Selection

Fahrenheit 451 meets The Giver in an award winning dystopian story about the dangers of censorship and how far we will go in the pursuit of freedom.What if you were only allowed to speak 500 words?The city of Ark is the last safe place on Earth: the polar ice caps have melted and flooded everything, leaving few survivors. To make sure humans do not make the same mistakes, Ark's leader John Noa decrees everyone in Ark must speak List, a language of only 500 words. Language is to blame for mankind's destruction, John Noa says, as politicians and governments hid the disastrous effects of global warming and environmental damage until it was too late.Everyone must speak List ... except Letta.As apprentice to the Wordsmith, Letta can read all the words that have ever existed. Forbidden words like freedom, music, and even pineapple tell her about a world she's never known.One day her master disappears. John Noa tells Letta she is the new Wordsmith, and must shorten List to fewer and fewer words. Then Letta meets a teenage boy who somehow knows all the words that have been banned. Letta's faced with a dangerous choice: sit idly by and watch language slowly slip away or follow a stranger on a path to freedom . . . or banishment.Letta chooses to fight for the very thing that keeps us human: language itself.The List:The perfect tool to discuss censorship and freedom of speech with young readersA gripping, fast-moving story that will appeal to 5th grade readers and above, especially 10 year old girls that will love the strong character of LettaA discussion starter on the importance of language and the power of expression, and what it means for societyA 2018 Notable Children's Books SelectionA 2018-19 Maine Student Book Award WinnerA 2018 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year (Ages 12-14)A Junior Library Guild Selection

The remarkable New York Times bestseller! It happens every year before homecoming -- the list is posted all over school. Two girls are picked from each grade. One is named the prettiest, one the ugliest. The girls who aren't picked are quickly forgotten. The girls who are become the center of attention, and each reacts differently to the experience. With THE LIST, Siobhan Vivian deftly takes you into the lives of eight very different girls struggling with issues of identity, self-esteem, and the judgments of their peers. Prettiest or ugliest, once you're on the list, you'll never be the same.

It happens every September - the list is posted all over school. Two girls are picked from each year. One is named the prettiest, one the ugliest. The girls who aren't picked are quickly forgotten. The girls who are become the centre of attention, and each reacts differently to the experience. With The List, Siobhan Vivian deftly takes you into the lives of eight very different girls struggling with issues of identity, self-esteem, and the judgments of their peers. Prettiest or ugliest, once you're on the list, you'll never be the same.

Imagine Prom on steroids. The exclusive, high society Sadie dance breeds drama. In an attempt to control the catfights and rejections, a list is created where girls can claim dates before the extravagant proposals. But instead of giving everyone an equal opportunity, the list allows cunning, vindictive girls to reserve the A-list boys for themselves and decimate friendships in the process. Kelsey Grant, a shy bombshell, is completely blindsided by several queen bees, causing her to lose a best friend and longtime crush. Determined to make a change, Kelsey finds herself and the confidence to show everyone who she truly is—a kind, compassionate, loyal, and driven young woman who is beautiful inside and out. As the target on her back grows, she’s forced to navigate through the treachery and the vicious teens who have learned from the best manipulators—their mothers.The List was inspired by the unbelievable behavior surrounding a Pre-Debutante Cotillion, a formal dance that has occurred for the past few decades in a well known city in the South. Beginning their freshman year, students from elite private schools are invited to attend, and some conniving girls have learned how to control the narrative and the rules. To make light of the actual list and drama resulting from it, a group of us imagined how much worse it could be, and this book came to life.Kelsey Mercer Grant is not only the heroine but also the pen name assumed by the writers. This is our first collaboration together. Initially, we intended to produce a screenplay since this story deserves to be viewed as a major motion picture, but as we got further along, we realized it should be presented as a novel first. We will not make our real names known for many years to come. To the select few who figure out who we are, please do not share our names with anyone. You will understand why we desire to remain anonymous once you read this novel inspired by real-life events.

It happens every September– the list is posted all over school. Two girls are picked from each year. One is named the prettiest, one the ugliest.The girls who aren't picked are quickly forgotten. The girls who are become the centre of attention, and each reacts differently to the experience.With THE LIST, Siobhan Vivian deftly takes you into the lives of eight very different girls struggling with issues of identity, self-esteem, and the judgements of their peers. Prettiest or ugliest, once you're on the list, you'll never be the same.

Fahrenheit 451 meets The Giver in an award winning dystopian story about the dangers of censorship and how far we will go in the pursuit of freedom.What if you were only allowed to speak 500 words?The city of Ark is the last safe place on Earth: the polar ice caps have melted and flooded everything, leaving few survivors. To make sure humans do not make the same mistakes, Ark's leader John Noa decrees everyone in Ark must speak List, a language of only 500 words. Language is to blame for mankind's destruction, John Noa says, as politicians and governments hid the disastrous effects of global warming and environmental damage until it was too late.Everyone must speak List ... except Letta.As apprentice to the Wordsmith, Letta can read all the words that have ever existed. Forbidden words like freedom, music, and even pineapple tell her about a world she's never known.One day her master disappears. John Noa tells Letta she is the new Wordsmith, and must shorten List to fewer and fewer words. Then Letta meets a teenage boy who somehow knows all the words that have been banned. Letta's faced with a dangerous choice: sit idly by and watch language slowly slip away or follow a stranger on a path to freedom . . . or banishment.Letta chooses to fight for the very thing that keeps us human: language itself.The List:The perfect tool to discuss censorship and freedom of speech with young readersA gripping, fast-moving story that will appeal to 5th grade readers and above, especially 10 year old girls that will love the strong character of LettaA discussion starter on the importance of language and the power of expression, and what it means for societyA 2018 Notable Children's Books SelectionA 2018-19 Maine Student Book Award WinnerA 2018 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year (Ages 12-14)A Junior Library Guild Selection

Imagine Prom on steroids. The exclusive, high society Sadie dance breeds drama. In an attempt to control the catfights and rejections, a list is created where girls can claim dates before the extravagant proposals. But instead of giving everyone an equal opportunity, the list allows cunning, vindictive girls to reserve the A-list boys for themselves and decimate friendships in the process. Kelsey Grant, a shy bombshell, is completely blindsided by several queen bees, causing her to lose a best friend and longtime crush. Determined to make a change, Kelsey finds herself and the confidence to show everyone who she truly is—a kind, compassionate, loyal, and driven young woman who is beautiful inside and out. As the target on her back grows, she’s forced to navigate through the treachery and the vicious teens who have learned from the best manipulators—their mothers.The List was inspired by the unbelievable behavior surrounding a Pre-Debutante Cotillion, a formal dance that has occurred for the past few decades in a well known city in the South. Beginning their freshman year, students from elite private schools are invited to attend, and some conniving girls have learned how to control the narrative and the rules. To make light of the actual list and drama resulting from it, a group of us imagined how much worse it could be, and this book came to life.About the Author: Kelsey Mercer Grant is not only the heroine but also the pen name assumed by the writers. This is our first collaboration together. Initially, we intended to produce a screenplay since this story deserves to be viewed as a major motion picture, but as we got further along, we realized it should be presented as a novel first. We will not make our real names known for many years to come. To the select few who figure out who we are, please do not share our names with anyone. You will understand why we desire to remain anonymous once you read this novel inspired by real-life events.

It happens every September– the list is posted all over school. Two girls are picked from each year. One is named the prettiest, one the ugliest.The girls who aren't picked are quickly forgotten. The girls who are become the centre of attention, and each reacts differently to the experience.With THE LIST, Siobhan Vivian deftly takes you into the lives of eight very different girls struggling with issues of identity, self-esteem, and the judgements of their peers. Prettiest or ugliest, once you're on the list, you'll never be the same.

Imagine Prom on steroids. The exclusive, high society Sadie dance breeds drama. In an attempt to control the catfights and rejections, a list is created where girls can claim dates before the extravagant proposals. But instead of giving everyone an equal opportunity, the list allows cunning, vindictive girls to reserve the A-list boys for themselves and decimate friendships in the process. Kelsey Grant, a shy bombshell, is completely blindsided by several queen bees, causing her to lose a best friend and longtime crush. Determined to make a change, Kelsey finds herself and the confidence to show everyone who she truly is-a kind, compassionate, loyal, and driven young woman who is beautiful inside and out. As the target on her back grows, she's forced to navigate through the treachery and the vicious teens who have learned from the best manipulators-their mothers.About the AuthorKelsey Mercer Grant is not only the heroine but also the pen name assumed by the writers. This is our first collaboration together. Initially, we intended to produce a screenplay since this story deserves to be viewed as a major motion picture, but as we got further along, we realized it should be presented as a novel first. The List was inspired by the unbelievable behavior surrounding a Pre-Debutante Cotillion, a formal dance that has occurred for the past few decades in a well known city in the South. Beginning their freshman year, students from elite private schools are invited to attend, and some conniving girls have learned how to control the narrative and the rules. To make light of the actual list and drama resulting from it, a group of us imagined how much worse it could be, and this book came to life.We will not make our real names known for many years to come. To the select few who figure out who we are, please do not share our names with anyone. You will understand why we desire to remain anonymous once you read this novel inspired by real-life events.www.thegrantseries.com

A little princess makes the greatest of gifts from the simplest of lists. When a neighboring kingdom announces the birth of a royal baby, the Queen of Iddison is thrilled. "We shall bring the child splendid gifts," she declares, and then makes a long list of treasures to collect on the way. She smiles as her daughter, little Princess Cassidy, makes a list, too. On the voyage, the Queen checks her list as the royal caravan gathers gems from mountain mines and beasts from deep jungles. Princess Cassidy also checks her list, but collects nothing. At last, the royal caravan arrives laden with riches. But it is only the gifts from Cassidy's list that make the baby smile its first smile. And the Queen smiles too when she reads it: two kisses (X X) and one hug (0). The List is a poignant tale from a gifted storyteller, full of whimsically charming artwork and heartwarming truth.