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Irish's Destiny by Erin Osborne
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIrish I thought I met the love of my life when I was in high school. Certain circumstances occur and I end up losing the love of a great woman and my best friend. Now, I find myself a single father to a little girl. I have no clue what I’m going to do, but I have the rest of my family, the Wild Kings MC, to help me figure everything out... -
![El paradís són els altres by Valter Hugo Mãe]()
El paradís són els altres by Valter Hugo Mãe
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA narradora de O paraíso são os outros é uma menina intrigada com um estranho comportamento dos animais – e dos humanos: a necessidade de viver em casal. Ela observa que há casais de pinguins, golfinhos e também de homem com mulher, homem com homem, mulher com mulher. “Tudo por causa do amor... -
![Starlight by Deborah Bladon]()
Starlight by Deborah Bladon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStars shine brighter when the moon is dim.I’ve always been the moon.That’s what happens when you push your dreams aside to fulfill the wishes of the people you love.It’s what brought me to a New York City subway platform with my guitar and a heart full of love songs written from pain and sung with hope.When Berk Morgan tosses a handful of coins into my guitar case, he accidentally throws in a key... -
![Seducing Cinderella by Melanie Shawn]()
Seducing Cinderella by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsStand-alone Steamy Weekends romance, complete with HEA--and plenty of heat and heart along the way!Cinderella "CiCi" HowardI might have just received my freshly-minted divorce papers, but for the last decade I've been a single mom for all intents and purposes. Spending the weekend at Oasis Hot Springs Resort and Spa as the maid of honor at my best friend's wedding, I'm not on "mom duty... -
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![Die vierte Wand: Roman by Sorj Chalandon]()
Die vierte Wand: Roman by Sorj Chalandon
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsKann Theater Frieden schaffen?Paris 1982: Georges verspricht seinem sterbenskranken Freund Samuel, einem Theaterregisseur, seinen Herzenswunsch zu erfüllen: die Aufführung von ›Antigone‹ im vom Bürgerkrieg zerrütteten Beirut, direkt an der Front, in einem zerbombten Kinosaal, mit einem Ensemble, das sämtliche Kriegsparteien repräsentiert... -
![Sorry Charlie by Katie Graykowski]()
Sorry Charlie by Katie Graykowski
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom International Bestselling Author Katie Graykowski comes a love story about friendship, laughter, and Louisiana politics. Charlotte Guidry, Charlie, is Louisiana royalty. Her ancestor, Jean-Bapiste Le Moyne De Bienville, settled New Orleans and someone from her family has been running either the city or the state ever since... -
![Treasure in an Oatmeal Box: The Story of a Special Boy and the People Who Loved Him by Ken Gire]()
Treasure in an Oatmeal Box: The Story of a Special Boy and the People Who Loved Him by Ken Gire
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHere's a story about a girl with a special-needs brother who unexpectedly dies in an accident. This tender tale by award-winning author, Ken Gire, reminds kids that all life is a gift from God, and that we should be kind and compassionate to those who are somehow different from us... -
![Road Dahl Boxed Set of 6 Books: The Witches / George's Marvelous Medicine / The Twits / Esio Trot / Matilda / The BFG by Roald Dahl]()
Road Dahl Boxed Set of 6 Books: The Witches / George's Marvelous Medicine / The Twits / Esio Trot / Matilda / The BFG by Roald Dahl
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings- The Witches- George's Marvelous Medicine- The Twits- Esio Trot- Matilda- The... -
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Speechless by Kate Darbishire
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNow enjoyed by thousands of young readers! Speechless is being used in schools across the UK to encourage conversations about inclusion and diversity.She can’t walk. She can’t even talk. But she has so much to tell you…Eleven-year-old Harriet has Cerebral Palsy. At her new Secondary School, she is bullied and ridiculed every day and she doesn’t know how to make friends...Categorized as:
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![Outside History: Selected Poems, 1980-1990 by Eavan Boland]()
Outside History: Selected Poems, 1980-1990 by Eavan Boland
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratings"[Boland is] an original, dazzlingly gifted writer.... Uncompromising intellect, wry perception, and verbal brilliance.... A wonderfully elegant and sensual writer, keenly attuned to the pleasures of form and sound.... She's as musically gifted and as uncompromisingly intelligent as Seamus Heaney, and deserves comparable attention... -
![Sweet Revenge by Mia Ford]()
Sweet Revenge by Mia Ford
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNanny to Mommy Romantic SuspenseIf I get to meet my twin boys, I’ll be the luckiest woman alive once again! Okay, here’s the thing – I NEVER give up. So, when Ted decides to dump me, I decide to pick up the pieces of my life together. Yeah baby…I am gonna take revenge, For the sake of my little boys. They say you always get what you are destined to get... -
![The Butterfly Club by Jacqueline Wilson]()
The Butterfly Club by Jacqueline Wilson
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratings"We're triplets. Surprise! Everyone thinks I'm the little sister. It's very annoying."Phil, Maddie and Tina are triplets, but Tina has always been the little one. Luckily, Phil and Maddie always protect Tina - they make the best team.But, when they join super-strict Miss Lovejoy's class, they're split up.And Tina has to fend for herself for the first time... -
![The Foolish Tortoise by Richard Buckley]()
The Foolish Tortoise by Richard Buckley
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe Foolish Tortoise sheds his shell after deciding that he needs to move through the world more quickly. But, after a few scary encounters, he rediscovers the value of going slow and safe. Full-color illustrations... -
![Moga Bonda Disayang Allah by Tere Liye]()
Moga Bonda Disayang Allah by Tere Liye
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsGelap, Melati hanya melihat gelap. Hitam. Kosong. Tak ada warna…. Senyap! Melati hanya mendengar senyap. Sepi. Sendiri. Tidak ada nada….”Melati, gadis kecil yang berusia 6 tahun. Wajahnya lucu, comel, menyenangkan, namun dia buta dan tuli sejak umurnya 3 tahun. Selama 3 tahun itu dunia Melati gelap, kosong, sepi. Dia tidak mempunyai akses mengenal dunia dan seisinya... -
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![White House Autumn by Ellen Emerson White]()
White House Autumn by Ellen Emerson White
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter ten months of living in the White House, seventeen-year old Meghan Powers knew she should be used to the pressures of life in the spotlight-but she wasn't.In addition to the usual senior year worries-college applications and Josh, her first serious boyfriend-Meg had to live up to what was expected from the President's daughter... -
![Power by Margaret McHeyzer]()
Power by Margaret McHeyzer
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsHe’s powerful.Charismatic.A widower.The youngest ever elected President of the United States of America.My boss called and begged me to take a client on a day I don’t usually work.As a single mom, my weekends are solely dedicated to my bookworm ten-year-old daughter, Emily. But, on this particular Friday I reluctantly agreed to the favor... -
![The Great Storm by Dr. M.C.]()
The Great Storm by Dr. M.C.
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAre you looking for a children's book that is highly entertaining, great for beginning readers, and is jam packed with stories, jokes, and more? Yes, your child will be entertained for hours! ★☆★ Read this book for FREE on Kindle Unlimited – Order Now! ★☆★ Deena is a small brachiosaurus. After a powerful storm, she was floating away down the river... -
![Heroes of the Fourth Turning by Will Arbery]()
Heroes of the Fourth Turning by Will Arbery
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIt's nearing midnight in Wyoming, where four young conservatives have gathered at a backyard after-party. They've returned home to toast their mentor Gina, newly inducted as president of a tiny Catholic college. But as their reunion spirals into spiritual chaos and clashing generational politics, it becomes less a celebration than a vicious fight to be understood... -
![Never My Love by Kathryn Shay]()
Never My Love by Kathryn Shay
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe finally finds a woman he can love, but she wants to be president of the United States!Annalise Manwaring inherited the ambition gene from her presidential father. She planned her schooling and each of her jobs all to reach her goal of occupying the Oval Office. Nothing’s going to stop her.Luke Branson has always resented Annalise, even before he met her... -
![Ahol megszakad by Péter Závada]()
Ahol megszakad by Péter Závada
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Moszkva tér kocsmáitól a népligeti fákig, az Oktogon hajszalonjaitól a Bartók Béla úti mecsetig sokféle tájat bejárnak Závada Péter versei, akit legtöbben a kortárs underground kultikus zenekara, az Akkezdet Phiai tagjaként ismernek, ám a dalszövegei mellett évek óta publikál rangos irodalmi folyóiratokban is... -
![Lone Star Millionaire by Susan Mallery]()
Lone Star Millionaire by Susan Mallery
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen Texas oil tycoon Cal Langtry discovers that he is an unexpected father, he turns to his prim and proper assistant, Sara, to help him brush up on his parenting skills, only to discover that he has found his soulmate. Original... -
![Can We Please Give the Police Department to the Grandmothers? by Junauda Petrus]()
Can We Please Give the Police Department to the Grandmothers? by Junauda Petrus
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBased on the viral poem by Coretta Scott King honoree Junauda Petrus, this picture book debut imagines a radically positive future where police aren’t in charge of public safety and community well-being.Petrus first published and performed this poem after the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014...Categorized as:
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![Jasmine Days by Benyamin]()
Jasmine Days by Benyamin
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSameera moves to an unnamed Middle Eastern city to live with her father and her relatives, when a revolution blooms. Set against the backdrop of the Arab Spring, this is the story of a young woman, whose happy world falls apart when the promise of revolution turns into destruction and division... -
![Same Page by Elly Swartz]()
Same Page by Elly Swartz
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom the beloved author of Hidden Truths comes a novel about take-charge sixth grader Bess Stein, who brings together friends and a group of rockstar librarians called the Book Warriors to fight a book ban happening at her middle school.Bess Stein is more than ready to be 6th grade class president...Categorized as:
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![Keeping Secrets by Beth Beechwood, Walt Disney Company]()
Keeping Secrets by Beth Beechwood, Walt Disney Company
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhat is Miley supposed to do when her friend Oliver becomes totally obsessed with Hannah Montana? How can she possibly keep her pop-star identity hidden with Oliver constantly in her face, in her limo, "everywhere"?! Plus, Miley gets invited to a celebrity-filled birthday bash!https://openlibrary.org/books/OL23276.. -
![Project for a Revolution in New York by Alain Robbe-Grillet]()
Project for a Revolution in New York by Alain Robbe-Grillet
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPart prophecy and part erotic fantasy, this classic tale of otherworldly depravity features New York itself or a foreigner's nightmare of New York as its true protagonist... -
![Die Schule der Diktatoren by Erich Kästner]()
Die Schule der Diktatoren by Erich Kästner
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsهذه مسرحيه، وإذا أردتم دقه الوصف فهى مأساه هزليه؛ انقلاب فاضل يزيح ديكتاتوريه فاسده من الطريق، ثم يقتلون المتمرد، وترسخ الديكتاتوريه الجديده أقدامها... -
![I Like This, You Like That: A Picture Book by Linda Ashman]()
I Like This, You Like That: A Picture Book by Linda Ashman
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom acclaimed author Linda Ashman and illustrator Eve Coy comes I Like This, You Like That , a joyful picture book about making new friends and finding common ground.We’re opposites! / You’re right—we are.Like big and small. / Like near and far.But even when we disagree / I like you, and you like me... -
![King Charles III by Mike Bartlett]()
King Charles III by Mike Bartlett
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratings"The most spectacular, gripping and wickedly entertaining piece of lèse-majesté that British theatre has ever seen... blessed with wit, clarity and moments of deeper feeling. Outstanding and provocative... There is barely a moment when the fizz goes out of the writing and the narrative keeps springing surprises.... tremendous... -
![The Best Sleepover in the World by Jacqueline Wilson]()
The Best Sleepover in the World by Jacqueline Wilson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA long-awaited sequel to the hugely popular book Sleepovers!Daisy's worst ever enemy Chloe is desperate to win back her friends so she announces she's going to have THE BEST SLEEPOVER IN THE WORLD. There's going to be a swim in a luxury pool, a special makeover for every guest, and a real live meeting with a social media superstar... -
![De droom van Lena Lijstje by Francine Oomen]()
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![أبو عمر المصري by عزالدين شكري فشير]()
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![Claudia and the First Thanksgiving by Ann M. Martin, Nola Thacker]()
Claudia and the First Thanksgiving by Ann M. Martin, Nola Thacker
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWriting a Thanksgiving play for the third-grade class she coaches, Claudia is disappointed when some parents object to her less-than-traditional themes, and she must choose between letting the other kids down or fighting censorship...Categorized as:
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![Hoe overleef ik mijn vader? (en hij mij!) by Francine Oomen]()
Hoe overleef ik mijn vader? (en hij mij!) by Francine Oomen
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsRosa gaat (eindelijk) met haar vader op vakantie. Naar Marokko! Jonas, Noa en Sascha mogen ook mee. Een oude Landrover, woestijn, dromedarissen, waterpijpen, kamelenballen en couscous; genoeg ingrediënten voor een leuke vakantie, zou je denken. Maar Rosa heeft haar vader weinig gezien sinds de scheiding... -
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![Hoe overleef ik met/zonder gescheiden ouders? by Francine Oomen]()
Hoe overleef ik met/zonder gescheiden ouders? by Francine Oomen
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWat doe je als je merkt dat je ouders steeds vaker ruzie hebben? Als je bang bent dat ze gaan scheiden? Als je moeder een vreemde man kust? (Nee, niet op zijn wang!) Als je gepest wordt en je beste vriendin overloopt naar je grootste vijand? Als je je eenzaam en onbegrepen voelt door de hele wereld? Als je ’s nachts niet kunt slapen door het getob en gepieker? Juist! Dan zoek je hulp... -
![Moonkid and Liberty by Paul Kropp]()
Moonkid and Liberty by Paul Kropp
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAdjusting to a new city and high school is tough enough for anyone. But with their separated parents complicating matters it's almost impossible for Ian (Moonkid) and his sister Liberty. Their mom is doing her best to lure the kids away to live with her on the west coast. And, though he has never outgrown his hippie lifestyle, their dad wants them to stay with him... -
![Twin Tales by Jacqueline Wilson]()
Twin Tales by Jacqueline Wilson
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsConnie's not happy. Her parents are having a baby, well, not one, but two babies! Why do they need more children? They've got her! Soon the house is filled with dirty nappies and screaming babies and Connie's expected to help. And no one pays any attention to her. But, when Nurse Meade puts some blue beads in her hair, Connie's delighted... -
![Rosa's Lie by Francine Pascal, Kate William]()
Rosa's Lie by Francine Pascal, Kate William
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFamily secrets. Rosa Jameson, daughter of immigrant parents, decides to start a new life at Sweet Valley High as Rose. When Jessica Wakefield and Lila Fowler ask her to pledge their exclusive sorority, Pi Beta Alpha, Rose believes her scheme is working. She's sure they would never have asked her if they knew she was Mexican... -
![Rock Star's Girl by Francine Pascal, Kate William]()
Rock Star's Girl by Francine Pascal, Kate William
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJessica can't believe it! Her idol, rock star Jamie Peters, has moved to Sweet Valley. If only she could meet him, her career as a 'star' would really take off! Peeking through the bushes bordering his estate, hoping to find a way to talk to him, Jessica sees something shocking... -
![Standing Out by Francine Pascal, Jamie Suzanne]()
Standing Out by Francine Pascal, Jamie Suzanne
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPuberty brings major changes in the life of Billie Layton, Sweet Valley Middle School's biggest tomboy as she experiences physical development and discovers boys can be more than... -
![Cover Girls by Francine Pascal, Kate William]()
Cover Girls by Francine Pascal, Kate William
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFashion! Models! Deadlines! Identical twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield are interning at Flair--the hippest fashion magazine ever! As the assistant to famous photographer Quentin Berg, Jessica thought she'd be working on glamorous photo shoots. Instead, she has to clean up after Simone, a supermodel with a bad attitude. But not for long... -
![Op blote voeten by Maren Stoffels]()
Op blote voeten by Maren Stoffels
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDe 16-jarige Sam (ik-figuur) voelt zich niet thuis in haar dorp. Ze wordt verliefd op de nieuwe buurjongen Benjamin en sluit vriendschap met de mysterieuze Elsa... -
![De reis van Lena Lijstje by Francine Oomen]()
De reis van Lena Lijstje by Francine Oomen
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLieve Papa, Ik ben op reis, omdat: 1 Iedereen de baas over mij speelt 2 Ik geen G.N.G. wil! 3 Ik nog nooit in Zwitserland geweest ben 4 Niemand ooit iets aan mij vraagt 5 GEHEIM! Jullie hoeven niet ongerust te zijn, ik stuur wel een brief! Lena Lijstje... -
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![Het geheim van Lena Lijstje by Francine Oomen]()
Het geheim van Lena Lijstje by Francine Oomen
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIk heet Lena. Ik maak altijd lijstjes omdat ik niet goed kan kiezen. Maar ook om de warboel in mijn hoofd op te ruimen. Dat is wel nodig want mijn leven is érg ingewikkeld, sinds mijn ouders gescheiden zijn. Ik heb nu twéé stiefmoeders, ik ben verliefd op mijn stiefbroer én ik hen een erfenis gekregen. En hierdoor heb ik een hele lijst geheimen.. -
![Mzzlmeiden by Marion van de Coolwijk]()
Mzzlmeiden by Marion van de Coolwijk
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTanja, Hanna en Joan kennen elkaar niet. Alledrie zijn ze enigst kind, denken ze. Maar dan horen ze dat ze drielingzussen zijn! Het zet het leven van deze meiden totaal op zijn kop. MZZL meiden is het begin van een bruisende serie voor jongeren vanaf twaalf jaar.Vlak voor hun zestiende verjaardag krijgen Tanja, Hanna en Joan een vreemde of ze op hun geboortedag naar de notaris willen komen... -
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![Tracy Beaker's Thumping Heart by Jacqueline Wilson]()
Tracy Beaker's Thumping Heart by Jacqueline Wilson
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIt's Valentine's Day in the Dumping Ground and Tracy Beaker is very scornful of all the fuss made about cards and presents... until she gets one herself! Weedy Peter has decided he wants Tracy to be his Valentine and he's given her his beloved nan's treasured gold locket. Tracy is over the moon - it must be worth a fortune! What could she sell it for... or swap it for.. -
![I Don't Want to Read This Book Aloud by Max Greenfield]()
I Don't Want to Read This Book Aloud by Max Greenfield
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAnother hilarious picture book from actor Max Greenfield, author of I Don't Want To Read This Book and This Book Is Not a Present , dedicated to introverts of all ages, about the horrors of reading aloud.Nobody in the world actually enjoys reading aloud, do they? Impossible! After all, any number of terrible things could you might come across a word you don't know how to pronounce... -
![The Bully by Francine Pascal, Jamie Suzanne]()
The Bully by Francine Pascal, Jamie Suzanne
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA taste of his own medicine...Dennis Cookman is the biggest bully at Sweet Valley Middle School. Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield, along with the whole sixth grade, are trying to figure out what to do about him. When Dennis smashes Jimmy Underwood's bicycle, some of the kids feel he's gone too far.Just because Dennis is bigger and older doesn't give him the right to pick on the sixth graders...
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