Fiction Books

Building Our House, Bean, Jonathan ISBN: 9780374380236

A "New York Times Book Review "Editors' ChoiceWinner of the 2013 "Boston Globe" Horn Book Award for Best Picture BookA "Kirkus Reviews" Best Book of 2013A "New York Times Book Review "Notable Children's Book of 2013 In this unique construction book for kids who love tools and trucks, readers join a girl and her family as they pack up their old house in town and set out to build a new one in the country. Mom and Dad are going to make the new house themselves, from the ground up. From empty lot to finished home, every stage of their year-and-a-half-long building project is here. And at every step their lucky kids are watching and getting their hands dirty, in page after page brimming with machines, vehicles, and all kinds of house-making activities As he imagines it through the eyes of his older sister, "Building Our House "is Jonathan Bean's retelling of his own family's true experience, and includes an afterword with photographs from the author's collection.

Clifford to the Rescue, Bridwell, Norman ISBN: 9780613246118

Clifford to the Rescue, Bridwell, Norman ISBN: 9780613246118 , by Author: Bridwell, Norman

Chasing Before, Appelhans, Lenore ISBN: 9781442441880

Perfect for fans of "The Matrix "and "Inception," "Chasing Before "follows Felicia as she grapples with a futuristic afterlife in this riveting sequel to "The Memory of After." It's been four months since Felicia saved Level 2 from the Morati, the corrupted angels who trapped her and her boyfriend, Neil, in the afterlife. Now, she and Neil are finally ready to move on to the mysterious Level 3, an afterlife training facility where humans pick a career to pursue until they supposedly retire to the next level. Shortly after arriving, Felicia learns some shocking truths about her life that make her question everything. Neil wants to focus on the future, but Felicia insists on looking for answers about her past. Just when Felicia thinks things can't get any more complicated, deadly explosions begin to rock Level 3, and Julian--her charming former love who might still be aligned with the Morati--reappears. Felicia has a choice: Will she do everything in her power to expose the Morati and end the destruction of Level 3, even if it means never knowing who she really is? Or will she chase after the desires of her heart and risk losing her past humanity, her present afterlife, and a future with Neil?

Five, Six, Seven, Nate!, Federle, Tim ISBN: 9781442374195

In the sequel to Odyssey Award Honor Audiobook and Stonewall Honor Book, "Better Nate Than Ever," Nate Foster's Broadway dreams are finally coming true. Now on CD and as an audio download Armed with a one-way ticket to New York City, small-town theater geek Nate is off to start rehearsals for "E.T.: The Broadway Musical." It's everything he ever practiced his autograph for But as thrilling as Broadway is, rehearsals are nothing like Nate expects: full of intimidating child stars, cut-throat understudies, and a director who can't even remember Nate's name. Now, as the countdown to opening night is starting to feel more like a time bomb, Nate is going to need more than his lucky rabbit's foot if he ever wants to see his name in lights. He may even need a showbiz miracle. The companion novel to "Better Nate Than Ever," which "The" "New York Times" called "inspired and inspiring," "Five, Six, Seven, Nate " is full of secret admirers, surprise reunions, and twice the drama of middle school...with a lot more glitter.