Pippa Park Crush at First Sight

Pippa Park Crush at First Sight
Author: Erin Yun
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2022-09-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1944020802

"Korean American Pippa Park picks up right where she left off . . . trying to balance basketball, school, friends, working at the struggling family laundromat, and fitting in. Eliot, her math tutor--and the cutest boy at school--is finally paying attention to her. And Marvel--her childhood friend--is making her required volunteering much more interesting. But things with the Royals, her new friends and teammates who rule the school, still feel a bit rocky. Especially because Caroline, a head Royal, would like nothing more than to see Pippa fail"--

Pippa Park Raises Her Game

Pippa Park Raises Her Game
Author: Erin Yun
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2020-02-04
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 1944020268

A CONTEMPORARY REIMAGINING OF GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOR MIDDLE GRADERS Life is full of great expectations for Korean American Pippa Park. It seems like everyone, from her family to the other kids at school, has a plan for how her life should look. So when Pippa gets a mysterious basketball scholarship to Lakeview Private, she jumps at the chance to reinvent herself by following the "Rules of Cool." At Lakeview, Pippa juggles old and new friends, an unrequited crush, and the pressure to perform academically and athletically while keeping her past and her family's laundromat a secret from her elite new classmates. But when Pippa begins to receive a string of hateful, anonymous messages via social media, her carefully built persona is threatened. As things begin to spiral out of control, Pippa discovers the real reason she was admitted to Lakeview and wonders if she can keep her old and new lives separate, or if she should even try.

Pippa Park: My Journal About Life

Pippa Park: My Journal About Life
Author: Erin Yun
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2021-09-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1944020683

Celebrate the Real You with the Companion Fill-In Journal for Pippa Park Raises Her Game! Keep tweens entertained for hours with My Journal About Life, an interactive journal of awesome quizzes, listicles, and writing prompts inspired by Pippa Park that helps tweens celebrate their individuality and create a time capsule of their lives. The book is packed with over a dozen different writing activities that are inspired by tween obsessions including family, friends, school, and themselves. Journaling helps tweens increase communication skills, self-esteem, and emotional vocabulary. GREAT GIFT FOR TWEENS AGES 9–12! Readers don’t need to have read Pippa Park to enjoy all the activities, but fans of the book will discover fun facts about the characters they know and love. Book Features: - Portable Activity Book: 5.5" x 8" - Printed on high-quality paper with a durable cover - Vibrant color illustrations on all 144 pages Bonus Content for Educators: Visit the book's website for the Common Core Language Arts Guide. Book includes Book Club Questions and a classic Korean stew recipe.

Paparazzi Princesses

Paparazzi Princesses
Author: Brian Williams
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2013-06-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1936399350

Growing up in the spotlight as the daughters of two rap legends, Kayla and Promise endure high expectations, constant media attention, and nasty gossip, punctuated by untrustworthy friends and uncertainty about each other.

Pippa Park Crush at First Sight

Pippa Park Crush at First Sight
Author: Erin Yun
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2022-09-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1944020896

"Charming and Entertaining" - Common Sense Media Join Pippa Park as she juggles friendships, peer pressure, crushes, and family in the sequel to the relatable drama-filled middle school book Pippa Park Raises Her Game. Perfect for fans of The Baby-Sitters Club, Kelly Yang's Front Desk Series and Maizy Chen's Last Chance. Korean American Pippa Park picks up right where she left off . . . trying to balance basketball, school, friends, working at the struggling family laundromat, and fitting in. Eliot, her math tutor—and the cutest boy at school—is finally paying attention to her. And Marvel—her childhood friend—is making her required volunteering much more interesting. But things with the Royals, her new friends and teammates who rule the school, still feel a bit rocky. Especially because Caroline, a head Royal, would like nothing more than to see Pippa fail. So when Pippa is faced with hosting the annual Christmas Eve party that could make or break her social life, how can she say no? Will Pippa make enough money to cover the costs while juggling crushes and everything else? With courage and determination, Pippa sets out to host the party, find the perfect dress, pick the right boy, and stay true to her real self. GREAT FOR READERS AGES 9–12 Now an AR Quiz! Extra Content in the Book includes: Author Q&A, Book Club Questions, and Glossary of Korean Words. Get Caught Reading Poster Pick! (2023) Cybils Awards Middle Grade Fiction nominee (2023) Bestselling AAPI and Girls Sports Series Perfect for the School Classroom or Library! Complimentary Guides: AAPI Discussion and Anti-Racism Resource Common Core Language Arts Guide Tween Book Club with printable activities Includes word games, make-your-own-book playlist, fortune teller, and discussion questions The Series is a Contemporary Reimagining of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

S 8: Don't Go to Princi

S 8: Don't Go to Princi
Author: M. T. Coffin
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 10
Release: 1996-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780380783137

The students at Crosswell Elementary are terrified by their new principal, and rumors credit him with inflicting creepy punishments on disobedient kids

Buy Gold Now

Buy Gold Now
Author: S. McGuire
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2008-03-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470185880

Masterfully researched, and written in a straightforward style, Buy Gold Now makes a case for buying gold as protection against the rising risks of an unprecedented global currency crisis and as a profitable investment vehicle. Divided into five comprehensive parts, this reliable resource examines our country’s current financial situation from a historical perspective and addresses some of the alarming issues that many economists are currently pointing to with concern.

Turtle in Paradise

Turtle in Paradise
Author: Jennifer L. Holm
Publisher: Yearling
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2011-12-27
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 037583690X

In Jennifer L. Holm's New York Times bestselling, Newbery Honor winning middle grade historical fiction novel, life isn't like the movies. But then again, 11-year-old Turtle is no Shirley Temple. She's smart and tough and has seen enough of the world not to expect a Hollywood ending. After all, it's 1935 and jobs and money and sometimes even dreams are scarce. So when Turtle's mama gets a job housekeeping for a lady who doesn't like kids, Turtle says goodbye without a tear and heads off to Key West, Florida to live with relatives she's never met. Florida's like nothing Turtle's ever seen before though. It's hot and strange, full of rag tag boy cousins, family secrets, scams, and even buried pirate treasure! Before she knows what's happened, Turtle finds herself coming out of the shell she's spent her life building, and as she does, her world opens up in the most unexpected ways. Filled with adventure, humor and heart, Turtle in Paradise is an instant classic both boys and girls with love. Includes an Author's Note with photographs and further background on the Great Depression, as well as additional resources and websites. Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews: "Sweet, funny and superb." Starred Review, Booklist: "Just the right mixture of knowingness and hope . . . a hilarious blend of family drama seasoned with a dollop of adventure."

Lizzy Legend

Lizzy Legend
Author: Matthew Ross Smith
Publisher: Aladdin
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2021-01-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534420258

“Ludicrous—and a whole lot of fun…an enjoyable sports fantasy.” —Kirkus Reviews “Infused with silliness and sugar, but the banter is fast and sassy…Funny and believable.” —BCCB A basketball-loving girl makes a wish to never miss a basket in this charming middle grade novel that pushes girl power to the max! Lizzy Trudeaux loves basketball. She doesn’t have much by way of money, but she has access to the community court and a worn ball named Ginger, and she practices constantly. After fighting to join the boys’ team at her school, Lizzy is finally given the opportunity to show off her hard-earned skills. When she answers what she believes is another bill-collecting phone call, Lizzy receives a magical wish: the ability to sink every shot. Pure Swish. Now eviscerating the competition in the boys’ league is small potatoes—she has the skills to dominate in the NBA. With the help of her BFF Toby and some viral video action, Lizzy goes all the way to the Philadelphia Bells’s starting lineup, making history and taking names. Then, just as she’s about to go face-to-face with her hero, the best player on the planet, things begin to fall apart. But Lizzy isn’t a quitter and she’ll play her hardest for the love of the game.

Was It Something I Said

Was It Something I Said
Author: Valerie Block
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1998-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0671025864

A comic urban romance about the possibilities and impossibilities of love between a pretty, smart, ambitious lawyer and a good-looking food product manager looking for his soulmate.