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Archer Mystery series begins with two young boys making a grisly discovery one hot summer day that unravels the town secrets. Merrick and Skeeter test the bonds of love and loyalty through the years as they sleuth their way to understanding the pain and triumphs one goes through to become a man.Archer Mystery series continues the bonds of family and friendship in Part II, Hindsight and Part III, No Place Like Home where even greater danger and evil challenge our heroes.

Mit großen Fragen im Gepäck treffen wir spannende Persönlichkeiten bis 20 Jahre und versuchen herauszufinden, wie das Leben große Geschichten schreibt. Die '10 bis 20' sind junge Mutmacher:innen und eine sprudelnde Inspirationsquelle für alle, die ihr Leben voll und ganz leben wollen. Personen in dieser Ausgabe: Nevio Wendt, Maria Ziffy, Levent Geiger, Ellice Klawon, Lisa Zimmermann, Lilith Johna, Tilda Kortemeier, Klara & Felix Nölle, Emil Senkel, Jessica Lind

Una elección que delimita quiénes son tus amigos. Una elección que define tus creencias. Una elección que determina tus lealtades... para siempre. Una sola elección puede transformarte. En el Chicago distópico de Beatrice, la sociedad está dividida en cinco facciones. En una ceremonia anual, todos los chicos de dieciséis años deben decidir a qué facción dedicarán el resto de sus vidas. Beatrice tiene que elegir entre quedarse con su familia... y ser quien realmente es. Así que toma una decisión que sorprenderá a todo el mundo, incluida ella...

One of the big challenges facing parents today is how to nurture emotional wellbeing in their children as they learn to live in our rapidly growing technological world. This heart-touching issue about raising lifetime values is at the core of Musical Island, wherein author Natalie Mitz, a passionate musician and theatre practitioner for more than 20 years, envisages music as a powerful means of instilling emotional wellbeing and a positive mindset in children and adults alike. The Musical Island plot showcases the dramatic potential of each character in a classic moral crisis. The misunderstood Silence, a witch, attempts to use her magical abilities to silence the music in the souls of her victims in her quest to destroy music forever. Prince Major, the happiest and loudest inhabitant of the island, suddenly disappears, leaving the community devoid of their tunefulness. No one is able to help except the initially shy but heroic Princess Minor who, with her band of friends, discovers the magical tune to break Silence's spell. Princess Minor's journey teaches young readers important lessons about moral courage, self-belief, teamwork and forgiveness.The introduction of musical concepts as part of the character development in the novel Musical Island aids in igniting a child's curiosity and imagination, while also serving as an educational tool to help them learn some basic musical concepts. A story of courageous characters, adventure and harmony of all kinds, Musical Island leads readers down the path to emotional wellbeing, using music as the path. For more information, please visit https://nmitz.com/

Mit großen Fragen im Gepäck treffen wir spannende Persönlichkeiten bis 20 Jahre und versuchen herauszufinden, wie das Leben große Geschichten schreibt. Die '10 bis 20' sind junge Mutmacher:innen und eine sprudelnde Inspirationsquelle für alle, die ihr Leben voll und ganz leben wollen. Personen in dieser Ausgabe: Carlotta Josefine Pahl, Meggy Hussong, Leander Mellies, Ivy Josefine Ullrich, Laila Ziegler, Levi Brandl, Moritz Nachbauer, Purnima Grätz, Tobias Hildebrand, Egon Werler

The story of Thecla brings to light the dangers, bravery and complications of spreading The Word in the early Christian Church-bandits, nay-sayers, powerful leaders and the ever-present Romans, to name a few. Thecla followed Paul. His teaching spoke to her so completely, she accepted Paul's anointing as the first woman evangelist. The eventual question the reader will ask, did she love Paul or his message. Read the story, you decide.

A young adult romantic comedy that will appeal to fans of 10 Things I Hate About You and Jenn Bennett’s Alex, Approximately.<BR><BR> Seventeen-year-old Brynn Riley is on a hundred committees, has earned teacher’s pet in practically every class she’s ever taken, and is on track to make valedictorian.<BR><BR> But one night, Brynn makes a mistake. A big one.<BR><BR> Why wouldn’t the cops show up on the one night she’s ever cut loose in her life? Why wouldn’t she be assigned community service for one tiny mistake? And why, of all things, wouldn’t a boy from school happen to work at the pitbull rescue where she chooses to do her community service hours?<BR><BR> Oliver West’s dad owns the rescue. And Oliver works there as his second in command. And Brynn and Oliver both know that she absolutely screwed him out of a major scholarship opportunity at school earlier in the semester. If he tells anyone at school that she was arrested, everything she’s worked so hard for will be disappear.<BR><BR> If Brynn doesn’t want her secret spilled, she’d better start taking Oliver seriously. He’ll keep quiet if she helps him get another shot at the scholarship project (since she ruined it, after all).<BR><BR> As the two get closer, the stakes begin to shift. Brynn starts to want Oliver for more than the community service checkmark that will give her back her squeaky-clean record, and Oliver, as it turns out, takes Brynn Riley very, very seriously. But, well . . . you know what they say: Nothing brings people together like blackmail, pitbulls, and court-ordered community service.

The dragons have fled the skies.A noble House is clinging to life.The God of gods is rising.As the Envoy of the Four Kingdoms, Wes has had his purpose decided since birth: sacrifice the treasures of the people to the dragon gods, and they will keep Kaveryth safe.For five years, he's been forced to watch his Kingdom fall into ruin while carrying an unbearable grief of his own. The Elders insist that they must continue to be faithful to the Dracodei, but Wes is beginning to doubt that their protectors are holding up their end of the bargain.Despite his misgivings, he continues to fulfill his duty-until he meets a misunderstood dragon who offers him a choice for the first time in his life.Will he have the courage to make the sacrifice that truly matters?Storm & Spire is a Christian fantasy series, perfect for readers who enjoy fast-paced storytelling, fantastical lands, and devious dragons.

The sacrifices to the gods have ceased.<BR>A wicked king thirsts for power.<BR>A forbidden love threatens everything. <BR>Raised from birth to fulfill the duties of his role as Envoy, Wes Cervos had always known where his place was in the Four Kingdoms. But ever since meeting his best friend-a dragon called Celesyria-everything has changed. <BR>After escaping the prison where he'd been held on charges of blasphemy, Wes finds himself facing new challenges. The Codex Veritatis is still missing. Violent crime has never been more of a threat. Old alliances are wearing thin. And worst of all, the elves are venturing out of Nox. <BR>With Wes refusing to offer sacrifices to the Dracodei, the people fear that the remaining dragon Guardians will no longer protect them. King Kylan Ursa seeks to raise a force strong enough to keep the rule of Kaveryth in the hands of men, but can he be trusted to wield such power?<BR>Change is in the air, but one thing is certain: the rule of the High One is not going to be restored without a fight. <BR>Storm & Spire is a Christian fantasy series, perfect for readers who enjoy fantastical creatures, political intrigue, and a touch of clean romance.

The powerful and magical sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller BEASTS OF PREY, perfect for fans of AN EMBER IN THE ASHES, SHADOW AND BONE and THE GILDED ONES.<BR><BR>'A fast-paced, rip-roaring ride that grabs you by the throat and never lets you go. A masterpiece of magic' - Namina Forna, New York Times bestselling author of The Gilded Ones on Beasts of Prey<BR><BR>Koffi, gifted with powerful magic, has saved the boy she loves - at a terrible price. Now Koffi is a servant to the god of death, and must choose between the life she once had, or the life she could have if she truly embraced her power.<BR><BR>Ekon is on the run from the ancient brotherhood he betrayed, and desperate to find Koffi: the girl who saved his life. But as he treks into the greater wilds of Eshoza in search of her, he must also contend with secrets his ancestors never wanted him to know.<BR><BR>Separated by land, sea, and gods, Koffi and Ekon will have to risk everything. But the longer they're kept apart, the harder their loyalties are tested. <BR><BR>An extraordinary adventure inspired by Pan-African mythology, from New York Times bestselling author Ayana Gray.

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Seven strangers are thrust into one another's lives in an unexpected and dangerous turn of events. How they handle themselves in the midst of hunger, fear, and endless fighting will ask readers to consider what is truly important in life.

The hotly anticipated second book from Joya Goffney, author of the 2021 YA romcom Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry.<BR><BR>Monique lives a perfect life - a preacher's daughter and the girlfriend of the town's golden boy. But it's not that simple. She's torn between her parents who want the pure virginal daughter, and her boyfriend, Dom, who wants to explore the more intimate side of their relationship.<BR><BR>Tired of waiting, her boyfriend breaks up with her, spurring Monique to discover she has a medical condition that makes her far from perfect and she concocts a plan to fix her body and win him back. <BR><BR>With the help of her frenemy, Sasha, the overly zealous church girl Monique's mum pushes her to hang out with, and Reggie, the town's bad boy, Monique must go on trips to unknown and uncomfortable places to find the treatment that will help her. But in doing so, she must face some home truths: maybe she shouldn't be fixing her body to please a boy, maybe Sasha is the friend she needed all along and maybe Reggie isn't so bad at all.<BR><BR>This is a powerful story about the journey towards loving yourself, told with heart, humour and a delicious love triangle.<BR><BR>Contains explicit references to sex and sexual health.

Dumplin' meets Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda in this heartfelt and funny contemporary romance inspired by Dollywood, about two boys who fall in love against the backdrop of a country music-themed amusement park, from debut author Brian D. Kennedy. Perfect for fans of Erin Hahn, Phil Stamper, and David Levithan.Emmett Maguire wants to be country music’s biggest gay superstar—a far reach when you’re seventeen and living in Illinois. But for now, he’s happy to do the next best thing: Stay with his aunt in Jackson Hollow, Tennessee, for the summer and perform at the amusement park owned by his idol, country legend Wanda Jean Stubbs.Luke Barnes hates country music. As the grandson of Verna Rose, the disgraced singer who had a famous falling out with Wanda Jean, Luke knows how much pain country music has brought his family. But when his mom’s medical bills start piling up, he takes a job at the last place he wants: a restaurant at Wanda World.Neither boy is looking for romance, but sparks fly when they meet—and soon they’re inseparable. Until a long-lost secret about Verna and Wanda comes to light, threatening to unravel everything.Will Emmett and Luke be able get past the truths they discover…or will their relationship go down in history as just another Sad Country Love Song? 

A 2019 Michael L. Printz Honor Book Disaffected teen historian Claudia McCarthy never wanted to be in charge of anything at the elite Imperial Day Academy. She never even wanted to be noticed. But when she's pulled into the tumultuous and high-profile worlds of the school's Senate and Honor Council, Claudia is suddenly wielding power over her fellow students that she never expected to have and isn't sure she wants.Claudia vows to use her power to help the school. But there are forces aligned against her: shocking scandals, tyrants waiting in the wings, and political dilemmas with no easy answers. As Claudia struggles to be a force for good in the universe, she wrestles with the questions: does power inevitably corrupt? Can she rise to power without losing herself in the process?Based loosely on Robert Graves' I, Claudius, Mary McCoy's novel sheds light on the insidious nature of political power through the lens of one very smart and shrewd girl who uses ingenious methods to tell her version of history."I, Claudia will fortify your heart while stabbing you in the back. . . . It's Pretty Little Liars by way of ancient Rome--a wild, exciting ride, but full of caution about leadership run amok." --Anthony Breznican, author of Brutal Youth"With its addictive voice, inventive storytelling, and one of the most fascinating and original heroines I've ever met, I, Claudia captivated me from the very first page. I couldn't put it down!" --Gretchen McNeil, author of Ten and #MurderTrending"Prickly, smart, and laugh-out-loud funny, I, Claudia's political emphasis couldn't be more timely, nor its narrator more delightfully suspect. McCoy's skillful weaving of history's great manipulators into a decidedly contemporary setting is fun, memorable, and utterly original." --Alison Umminger, author of American Girls: A Novel"What do imperial Rome and a contemporary L.A. prep school have in common? More than you might think. . . . With psychological thrills, all-too-apt historical asides, and a witty, unforgettable narrator, I, Claudia is a smart and topical novel." --Kate Hattemer, author of The Land of 10,000 Madonnas and The Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy

Life isn't about anything but us being together a big family. We know today, we don't tomorrow. But today is a blessed day for us to be together and let us thank the lord for the life we have. Hubert Severe is a Haitian and has been in the United States of America for twenty years. He worked at hotel laundry facilities in Florida for over 15 years. He is now working in New York as a delivery service. Hubert loves watching cartoons and doing housework like cooking and cleaning. Hubert also loves to help and share with everyone. He is a family guy and loves to do things and spend time with his family.

In a world of prejudice and slavery, seven-year-old May witnesses the power of the written word. She, along with her enslaved nanny, Tula, find that reading is a form of freedom and harvest a love for something intangible. However, May soon learns the severity of the racist world she lives in and how something as seemingly simple as reading is a major blessing and privilege.

Rufus is a farm cat. As such, his code of ethics drives him to the highest standards of moral character and noble thoughts. This may seem corny to you, but it is a duty he takes quite seriously. The animals and people under his protection benefit from his selfless devotion to this cause, even the dog, whose constant exuberance he finds tiresome. Nonetheless, patience is also one of Rufus' many virtues. He is a warrior, a hunter, a philosopher, a mentor, and a friend.This booklet is Fable 9 plus a student worksheet."Red & Blue (Part 2)"

Rufus is a farm cat. As such, his code of ethics drives him to the highest standards of moral character and noble thoughts. This may seem corny to you, but it is a duty he takes quite seriously. The animals and people under his protection benefit from his selfless devotion to this cause, even the dog, whose constant exuberance he finds tiresome. Nonetheless, patience is also one of Rufus' many virtues. He is a warrior, a hunter, a philosopher, a mentor, and a friend.This booklet is Fable 7 plus a student worksheet."Cecil Redner's Pumpkin Patch"

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For fifteen-and-a-half-year-old Joanne, the sensible, responsible kid in the Johnston family, the summer days seem endless and routine. When a cute, smooth-talking traveler from out east shows up during her shift at Johnston's Midwest Dairy Stand and invites her to join him on his road trip to California, she is flattered and tempted. She knows it's crazy and possibly dangerous-a teenage hitchhiker has just been murdered nearby-but she despairs of anything exciting ever happening to her; this could be her last chance. She takes some money from the till, leaves a note for her mom, locks up the stand, and climbs into the stranger's Porsche. As they travel west, Joanne discovers that Brice is many things, not all of them trustworthy or kind, but she is so in love with the idea of being wanted, she keeps finding ways to please him and excuse his quixotic moods-until the two are confronted by an emergency on the highway. The crisis plunges Joanne back into the childhood nightmare of her father's death and forces her to choose between her dreams of romance and what she knows she has to do.