Adoption

When Addy and her sister Molly step off the Orphan Train Steamer in Ephraim, Wisconsin, no one waits for them. Hopes for a family that would treat them kindly while they worked for them are gone. Addy determines to find a job and care for her sister, but that presents problems she can't quite handle. Even though Mr. Captain offers to help the girls find a home, Addy is convinced no one will ever want them. She's just too much trouble and too impetuous. Besides, those pesky feelings of abandonment stalk her heart. As Addy and Molly get to know the kind and strong people of Door County and its isolated islands, perhaps they will actually find a place to call home. But will they ever learn about the family they lost? And what of the others from the Orphan Train? Who will love these children? Join Addy in her quest to grow into the heritage of the islanders by becoming a strong survivor and helping others do the same. Her attitude and actions will delight you and drive you crazy. In Addy of the Door Islands, Judy DuCharme continues the saga of the fascinating people of this island community at the tip of Door County, Wisconsin. Set in the late-1800s, Addy of the Door Islands shares the story of two amazing orphan girls who just want to be loved. Through their story, learn more about the islands and the children who were part of the history of the Orphan Train. And catch up with the people you loved in Lainey of the Door Islands.

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Now a major motion picture starring Chloë Grace Moretz * Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winner"LGBTQ cinema is out in force at Sundance Film Festival," proclaimed USA Today. "The acerbic coming-of-age movie is adapted from Emily M. Danforth's novel, and stars Chloë Grace Moretz as a lesbian teen who is sent to a gay conversion therapy center after she gets caught having sex with her friend on prom night."The Miseducation of Cameron Post is a stunning and provocative literary debut that was named to numerous best of the year lists.When Cameron Post’s parents die suddenly in a car crash, her shocking first thought is relief. Relief they’ll never know that, hours earlier, she had been kissing a girl.But that relief doesn’t last, and Cam is forced to move in with her conservative aunt Ruth and her well-intentioned but hopelessly old-fashioned grandmother. She knows that from this point on, her life will forever be different. Survival in Miles City, Montana, means blending in and leaving well enough alone, and Cam becomes an expert at both.Then Coley Talor moves to town. Beautiful, pickup-driving Coley is a perfect cowgirl with the perfect boyfriend to match. She and Cam forge an unexpected and intense friendship, one that seems to leave room for something more to emerge. But just as that starts to seem like a real possibility, Aunt Ruth takes drastic action to “fix” her niece, bringing Cam face-to-face with the cost of denying her true self—even if she’s not quite sure who that is.Don't miss this raw and powerful own voices debut, the basis for the award-winning film starring Chloë Grace Moretz.

From the same author of the classic Anne of Green Gables, Emily Starr is a spirited and imaginative young girl whose life is filled with wonder and the challenges of growing up as she dreams of becoming a writer.After the death of her father, young Emily is sent to live with her strict Aunt Elizabeth, gentle Aunt Laura, and eccentric cousin Jimmy at New Moon Farm on Prince Edward Island. Despite the initial hardships and the stark contrast to her previous life, Emily's fierce spirit and vivid imagination help her adapt to her new surroundings.Emily finds solace in writing, pouring her heart into her journal and crafting stories that reflect her innermost thoughts and dreams. Along the way, she makes lifelong friends with Ilse Burnley, Teddy Kent, and Perry Miller, who each bring their own unique influence to her life.As Emily navigates the complexities of family dynamics, friendship, and her aspirations of becoming a writer, she discovers her own resilience and the power of her creative spirit. Originally published in 1923, this beloved classic introduces readers to Emily's world in a heartwarming tale of perseverance, self-discovery, and the boundless possibilities of the imagination.

Horses + mystery + rescuing abused animals = a triple crown of perpetually popular preteen genres!<BR><BR>Thirteen-year-old Jasmine is found guilty of assaulting Hugh Robicheaux, the owner of the horse farm where she works. But she's still determined to prove that Robicheaux killed Whirlwind, the mare she loved. Jas is sure that Shadow Horse, a scrawny brown gelding she rescues at a horse auction, is the key to the mystery—but just how is Shadow Horse connected to Whirlwind?<BR><BR>Deftly written by a teacher and equestrian who has authored more than sixty books, this heartwarming and inspiring Edgar Award nominee will have special appeal for mystery fans as well as young horse lovers.