Gondra's Treasure

Gondra's Treasure
Author: Linda Sue Park
Publisher: Clarion Books
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2019
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0544546695

Gondra, a little dragon, celebrates her uniqueness while talking with her parents about differences between her father's homeland in the East, and her mother's in the West.

The Ballad of Huck and Miguel

The Ballad of Huck and Miguel
Author: Tim DeRoche
Publisher: Redtail Press
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2018
Genre: Runaway children
ISBN: 9780999277676

An American classic becomes a modern adventure. In this retelling of Mark Twain's The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Tim DeRoche dares to imagine that Huck Finn is alive today. Chased by his vengeful and psychotic father, Pap, Huck escapes down the concrete gash that is the Los Angeles River with his friend Miguel, an illegal immigrant who has been falsely accused of murder. Riding the dangerous waters of a rainstorm, the two fugitives meet a strange cast of Angelenos -- both animal and human -- who live down by the river. And they learn the true value of love and loyalty. The Ballad of Huck and Miguel is not only a thrilling urban adventure, but also an inspired tribute to one of the most beloved novels ever written.

Surrender the Dark

Surrender the Dark
Author: Tibby Armstrong
Publisher: Loveswept
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2017-05-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0399593357

Meet your new paranormal addiction: the mouthwatering brothers of the Dragoumanos line. As a red-hot series begins, a vampire king seduces the supernaturally gifted man hunting him—and the stakes are literally life or death. Benjamin Fuller is a hunter, born and bred. Blinded as a child by the vampire who slaughtered his family, he’s blessed with a second sight that allows him to catch and kill his quarry. What his gift can’t help him see coming is his fierce, almost carnal attraction to the mystery man who claims to be a fellow hunter and whose touch triggers both lust and revulsion. When he gains the upper hand, Benjamin vows to bring his enemy to his knees. After many years spent in exile, the only one who can help restore Tzadkiel Dragoumanos to his rightful place as War King is a blind hunter with golden curls, a lithe dancer’s physique, and distinctive facial scars—scars Tzadkiel gave him two decades ago. The mere scent of Benjamin Fuller provokes an unwelcome rush of insatiable desire. Yet to win an all-out supernatural war, Tzadkiel must resist the ravenous hunger to possess his prey—for now. Praise for Surrender the Dark “This close-proximity M/M tale is indeed hot. [Tibby] Armstrong builds a forbidding landscape, encompassing themes of family betrayal and scars masking emotional connection.”—Library Journal “The romance between Benjamin and Tzadkiel is one born of inherent, visceral difference. . . . Readers who enjoy heavy sexual tension and angst will especially like the way their narrative pans out . . . and those who enjoy paranormal world-building will be eager to see where [Tibby Armstrong] takes the series next.”—RT Book Reviews “Top-notch . . . Armstrong is a talented writer, and the world she created is amazing.”—Gay Book Reviews “[Surrender the Dark] kept me on the edge of my seat.”—The Novel Approach “A force to be reckoned with.”—Sinfully Gay Romance Book Reviews “Magnificent . . . This is a great enemies-to-lovers story. . . . The world-building is extremely attractive and the writing is remarkable.”—Dirty Books Obsession “Freaking explosive!”—MM Book Escape Lyandros Dragoumanos will return in Taste the Dark. This ebook includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.

Dragon Was Terrible

Dragon Was Terrible
Author: Kelly DiPucchio
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2016-08-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0374300496

No one in the kingdom can tame a very naughty dragon, except a little boy with a good book.

Yaks Yak

Yaks Yak
Author: Linda Sue Park
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2016-03-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0544391284

At once funny and informative, Yaks Yak presents animals acting out the verbs made from their names. Illustrations rich in comic details show hogs hogging, slugs slugging, and other spirited creatures demonstrating homographs, words with different meanings that are spelled and pronounced the same. A chart listing the words, their meanings, and their history is included. Ideal for sharing, this book offers a sprightly and fanciful introduction to a fun form of wordplay from Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park. An Amazon Best Children’s Book of the Year * A Nonfiction Shelf Awareness Best of the Year

Sometimes You Fly

Sometimes You Fly
Author: Katherine Applegate
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2018-04-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0544640403

From Newbery Medalist and bestselling author Katherine Applegate, a sweet book of encouragement, filled with humor and insight into the effort behind any meaningful accomplishment in life. A perfect gift for baby shower, birthday, or graduation. This gorgeous gift book, equally perfect for preschool graduations or college commencements, baby showers or birthdays, is an inspirational tribute to the universal struggles and achievements of childhood. Beginning with a first birthday, the scenes travel through childhood triumphs and milestones, coming full circle to graduation. A magical blend of succinct text and beautiful watercolors renders each moment with tenderness and humor and encourages readers to “remember then, with every try, sometimes you fail . . . sometimes you fly.”

Playing Possum

Playing Possum
Author: Jennifer Black Reinhardt
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2020-07-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0358330653

Meeting strangers makes shy possum Alfred anxious, and he plays dead. So he has trouble making friends—until Sophia the armadillo reveals that when she gets anxious, she rolls up in a ball. A witty friendship tale inspired by animal behavior. In this winsome tale, Alfred, who plays dead, and Sophia, who rolls up in a ball, stand in for shy or anxious humans whose discomfort keeps them from fitting in. Jennifer Black Reinhardt has cast animals with defense mechanisms as characters to tell an imaginative, endearing story about learning to make friends by mastering fear and shyness. Alfred and Sofia open up to each other and go on to help other creatures who have social difficulties by practicing patience, forgiveness, and friendship—tools for overcoming the barriers that keep us from connecting with others. An author’s note lists real animals and their defensive behaviors.

Dear Dragon

Dear Dragon
Author: Josh Funk
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0698180577

A sweet and clever friendship story in rhyme, about looking past physical differences to appreciate the person (or dragon) underneath. George and Blaise are pen pals, and they write letters to each other about everything: their pets, birthdays, favorite sports, and science fair projects. There’s just one thing that the two friends don’t know: George is a human, while Blaise is a dragon! What will happen when these pen pals finally meet face-to-face? "When I was a kid, my best friend was Josh Funk. Now he's becoming a friend to a whole new generation.”--B.J. Novak, author of The New York Times bestseller The Book With No Pictures