![]() ![]() The books in her best-selling Villains series are best enjoyed when read in the following order: Fairest of All, The Beast Within, Poor Unfortunate Soul, Mistress of All Evil. She has earned critical acclaim in both the comic and horror domains, where she is known for her unique style of storytelling, bringing her readers into exquisitely frightening worlds filled with terror, beauty, and extraordinary protagonists. Serena Valentino has been weaving tales that combine mythos and guile for the past decade. ![]() Voice of Youth Advocates - Recommended - Better Than Most Quiz #/Name: 173618 / Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince The Odd Sisters: A Villains Novel (Book 6). ![]() Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch (Book 5).Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy (Book 4).Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch (Book 3) The Beast Within (Villains, Book 2): A Tale of Beautys Prince Hardcover 22 July 2014 by Serena Valentino (Author) Visit Amazons Serena Valentino Page Find all the books, read about the author, and more.The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Book 2).Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen (Book 1).A cursed prince sits alone in a secluded castle.įew have seen him, but those who claim they have say his hair is wild and nails are sharp-like a beast's! But how did this prince, once jovial and beloved by the people, come to be a reclusive and bitter monster? And is it possible that he can ever find true love and break the curse that has been placed upon him?Įnjoy Serena Valentino's entire Villain's series. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() Revised edition: This edition of Under Different Stars includes editorial revisions. All she wants is a home, but can she find one.UNDER DIFFERENT STARS Kricket Hollowell is. Winner of four 2014 utopYA Awards, including Best Book of the Year and Best Sci-Fi Book of the Year. Buy a used copy of Under Different Stars book by Amy A. Now, Kricket faces the most difficult choice of her life: whether to wage a battle for survival or a fight for love. Kyon knows the powerful depths of Kricket’s gifts-gifts he’ll control when he takes her for his tribe and leads the forces that will claim Ethar and destroy his enemies, starting with Trey Allairis. As danger draws close, he must protect her until she can wield the powers she cannot use on Earth…and he soon realizes that counting a galaxy of stars would be easier than losing this extraordinary girl. That day comes when she meets a young Etharian soldier named Trey Allairis, who has been charged with coming to Earth to find Kricket and transport her to her true home. As her eighteenth birthday approaches, she now eagerly anticipates the day she’ll stop running and finally find her place in the world. She was too busy hiding in plain sight, eluding Chicago’s foster care system. ![]() Kricket Hollowell never wished upon stars. ![]() ![]() ![]() Starred Review,School Library Journal, August 2011: "Raschka's genius lies in capturing the essence of situations that are deeply felt by children." Starred Review,Horn Book, September/October 2011: "a story that is noteworthy for both its artistry and its child appeal." From the Hardcover edition., Starred Review,School Library Journal, August 2011: "Raschka's genius lies in capturing the essence of situations that are deeply felt by children." Starred Review,Horn Book, September/October 2011: "a story that is noteworthy for both its artistry and its child appeal." Starred Review,Kirkus Reviews, December 1, 2011: "Rarely, perhaps never, has so steep an emotional arc been drawn with such utter, winning simplicity." From the Hardcover edition., 2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal Winner Starred Review, School Library Journal, August 2011: "Raschka's genius lies in capturing the essence of situations that are deeply felt by children." Starred Review, Horn Book, September/October 2011: "a story that is noteworthy for both its artistry and its child appeal." Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews, December 1, 2011: "Rarely, perhaps never, has so steep an emotional arc been drawn with such utter, winning simplicity." From the Hardcover edition. CHRIS RASCHKA has written and/or illustrated over 30 books for children, including The Purple Balloon, called deceptively simple and beautifully direct by. ![]() ![]() ![]() At times gory, at times heart-wrenching, and always captivating, Smith’s latest is a thrilling and surprising sequel that will leave readers eager for the final installment. "In this sequel to her debut novel, Bloodleaf (2019), Smith creates a dark and riveting tale.At its heart, this is a story of facing fears and finding the strength to fight for what you want. ![]() ![]() On an Ojibwe reservation called Languille Lake, within the small town of Geshig at the hub of the rez, two men enter into a secret romance. Ollie would have to be an idiot to trust him with it again.īuy it: B&N | Amazon | IndieBound This Town Sleeps by Dennis E. The last time he gave Will his heart, Will handed it back to him trampled and battered. But as Will starts ‘coincidentally’ popping up in every area of Ollie’s life, from music class to the lunch table, Ollie finds his resolve weakening. ![]() Ollie has no intention of pining after a guy who clearly isn’t ready for a relationship. This Will is a class clown, closeted-and, to be honest, a bit of a jerk. To complicate the fairytale further, a family emergency sees Ollie uprooted and enrolled at a new school across the country-Will’s school-where Ollie finds that the sweet, affectionate and comfortably queer guy he knew from summer isn’t the same one attending Collinswood High. ![]() But once summer’s ended, Will stops texting him back, and Ollie finds himself one prince short of a fairytale ending. When Ollie meets his dream guy, Will, over summer break, he thinks he’s found his Happily Ever After. Please use them to help support the site! Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales (3rd) Amazon and IndieBound links are both affiliate links, which generate a small percentage of income from each purchase. ![]() ![]() This shows that if there is a scenario where Christopher has to do anything to cover up what really happened, it must be in a hasty way. It is where you tell the truth but you do not tell all of the truth.” (Haddon 48). At one point in the novel, Chris explains to the reader how he compensates for his inability to tell lies in the quote, “And I said, ‘I have been out.’ This is called a white lie. Chris is not able to lie because of the discomfort it causes him to think about scenarios that have not happened in real life. In ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime’, Haddon tells the reader how Christopher’s Asperger’s syndrome prohibits him from lying and how he deals with this. In the novel, Haddon explains how Christopher deals with not physically being able to lie, how his Father has a repetitive pattern of trying to cover up the truth, and what effect Chris’s father’s lies have on him. ![]() Christopher tries to always tell the absolute truth and his Father tries to avoid it. “The most dangerous lies are the lies you tell yourself.” In “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime”, Mark Haddon contrasts the characters of Christopher Boone and his Father in the way they deal with the truth. ![]() Examine the role of truth and lies throughout the novel. ![]() ![]() 1, 2009 In an unusual inciting incident for what is essentially a feel-good comedy, Yee’s cleverly conceived and executed new tale begins to rock when Maybe’s stepfather-to-be tries to rape her. ![]() Hilarious, heartbreaking and heartwarming, the characters in ABSOLUTELY MAYBE will stay with you long after you’ve finished the book. ABSOLUTELY MAYBE by Lisa Yee RELEASE DATE: Feb. ![]() Plus, a trio of terrifying toddlers, and Jessica, the proprietor of Benito’s Taco Truck #3. Maybe hadn’t counted on being homeless-and finding her father becomes nearly impossible.īut what Maybe discovers along the way is an aging movie star, an insecure model, and a famous photographer. Scholastic/Levine, 16.99 (288pp) ISBN 978-4-3 Moving from middle grade into YA fiction, Yee ( Millicent Min, Girl Genius ) brings both a flair. However, Los Angeles is nothing like she thought it would be. ![]() This story is about Maybe who runs away to California in search of her biological father in the company of. Meet Maybelline "Maybe" Chestnut - Goth girl and daughter of Chessy Chestnut, owner of the number one (and only) charm school in Kissimmee, Florida. When Chessy refuses to tell Maybe who her father is - or to protect her from her latest scuzzball fiance - Maybe heads to California to find her biological dad, who doesn’t even know she exists.Īccompanied by her friends, budding filmmaker, Hollywood, and the irrepressible Thammasat Tantipinichwong Schneider (Ted for short), Maybe is ready to get on with her life. Detailed plot synopsis reviews of Absolutely Maybe. ![]() ![]() ![]() She is considered one of the last great queens of the Hellenistic period, part of a long tradition of powerful women that included Arsinoe II Philadelphus (l. ![]() Though more obscure than her famous mother, Cleopatra VII (69-30 BCE), Cleopatra Selene II was a capable and respected ruler in her own right. 5 BCE) was a member of the Ptolemaic Dynasty who became the queen of Mauretania upon her marriage to King Juba II of Numidia (48 BCE – 23 CE). Photo by PericlesofAthens, Wikimedia CommonsĬleopatra Selene II and her twin brother, Alexander Helios, were the children of Cleopatra and the Roman triumvir Mark Antony.Ĭleopatra Selene II (40 – c. This bust is currently on display at the Archaeological Museum of Cherchell, Algeria. ![]() A late 1st Century CE Roman bust portraying Cleopatra Selene II (40 – 5 BCE), the queen of Mauretania. ![]() ![]() ![]() Just before the buzzer, one of the teams scored, and the entire arena went crazy.Ī player’s face flashed up on the Jumbotron. He was wearing a helmet, but I froze when he smiled.Īpparently, my fake blind date hadn’t invited me to watch hockey with him, he’d invited me to watch him play.Īnd so began my adventure with Max Yearwood. ![]() When I arrived, the seat next to me was empty.ĭisappointed again, I decided to leave at the end of the period. So on my way home, I decided to take a chance and stop by the game. I tossed the ticket into my purse and went about trying to enjoy the man I was supposed to meet.īut my real blind date and I had no connection. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement.īefore he left, he slipped me a ticket to a hockey game a few blocks away, in case things didn’t work out on my actual date. ![]() He only pretended to be until my real date showed up. Turned out, Max wasn’t who I was there to meet. Max was insanely gorgeous, funny, and our chemistry was off the charts. He also had the biggest dimples I’d ever laid eyes on. The first time I met Max Yearwood was on a blind date. ![]() ![]() Kendra is living with the couple (after her father threw her out when he discovered she was pregnant), and she has agreed to let Heidi and Lyle adopt her baby. Heidi Troyer is married to Lyle, an auctioneer, and they are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Kendra’s baby. The Blessing by Wanda Brunstetter is the second Amish Cooking Class novel. ![]() To learn more about Wanda, visit her website at Read more She and her husband, Richard, have been blessed with two grown children, six grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Wanda enjoys photography, ventriloquism, gardening, bird-watching, beachcombing, and spending time with her family. When Wanda visits her Amish friends, she finds herself drawn to their peaceful lifestyle, sincerity, and close family ties. Her books are well-read and trusted by many Amish, who credit her for giving readers a deeper understanding of the people and their customs. Wanda’s ancestors were part of the Anabaptist faith, and her novels are based on personal research intended to accurately portray the Amish way of life. With over 12 million copies sold, Wanda's stories consistently earn spots on the nation's most prestigious bestseller lists and have received numerous awards. She has written more than 100 books translated in four languages. Brunstetter is one of the founders of the Amish fiction genre. ![]() ![]() New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Wanda E. ![]() |