Ten-year-old Julia Gillian knows everything about her quirky neighbors, her Minneapolis neighborhood, even the inscrutable "claw machine" in the back of the corner hardware store. The one thing Julia Gillian doesn't know is how the book she's reading is going to end. It doesn't seem as if it's...  more

Ten-year-old Julia Gillian knows everything about her quirky neighbors, her Minneapolis neighborhood, even the inscrutable "claw machine" in the back of the corner hardware store. The one thing Julia Gillian doesn't know is how the book she's reading is going to end. It doesn't seem as if it's going to have a happy ending, and that scares her. But Julia learns a little something about fear: sometimes you just have to work through it. And though bad things do happen sometimes, having good friends and family around you makes life a bit less scary - and much more fun.

Pauline, Petrova and Posy are found as orphaned babies in different parts of the world by eccentric fossil collector and explorer Gum. He adopts them, takes them to his London home and leaves them in the care of his niece Sylvia and the family Nurse. Then off he goes to continue his exploring,...  more

Pauline, Petrova and Posy are found as orphaned babies in different parts of the world by eccentric fossil collector and explorer Gum. He adopts them, takes them to his London home and leaves them in the care of his niece Sylvia and the family Nurse. Then off he goes to continue his exploring, saying that he'll be back in five years' time. When the three little girls are old enough, they choose the surname Fossil for themselves and vow to make the name famous. At first they lead privileged and sheltered lives. But when Gum fails to return after five years, Sylvia's money begins to run out. First she is forced to take in some boarders -- an engaging and eclectic mix of characters -- but then she decides that the girls should go to acting school. This way they will be able to earn some money before they grow up. Pauline adores the school, as she dreams of becoming an actress. Petrova hates it, all she wants to do is learn about cars and planes and engines. Posy loves it too -- she is born to be a dancer and the school is the perfect place for her.

From the farmlands of India to the fields of major league baseball, this fascinating memoir tells the story of a man who forever changed the lives of two talented young men through a pitching contest in India. Also a major motion picture from Walt Disney, starring Jon Hamm, coming May 16! J.B....  more

From the farmlands of India to the fields of major league baseball, this fascinating memoir tells the story of a man who forever changed the lives of two talented young men through a pitching contest in India. Also a major motion picture from Walt Disney, starring Jon Hamm, coming May 16! J.B. Bernstein had reached the pinnacle of his profession. As the founder of his own sports agency, he represented such superstar athletes as Barry Bonds, Emmitt Smith, and Barry Sanders. He was on a first-name basis with icons like Michael Jordan and Wayne Gretzky. He enjoyed all the perks and prestige that came with his enormous and enviable success. And yet, in 2007, J.B. left this life behind and traveled across the world to begin a search for baseball talent in a country where America?s favorite pastime is utterly foreign?India. There he conducted ?The Million Dollar Arm,? a reality TV contest to win one million dollars and the possibility of pitching in the big leagues. In the process, J.B. discovered the first two Indian-born athletes ever to sign contracts with a professional US sports team?forever changing their lives as well as his own. Much like The Blind Side and Born to Run, Million Dollar Arm is an inspiring sports drama of victory over incredible odds. It is a thought-provoking document of our globalizing world. It is an insider?s look at sports business in the twenty-first century. And above all, it is a timeless story of baseball and the American dream.

“All wet!” said Poppy.   “Yuk!” said Stephen. “Was that a kiss?”   Before Colette could answer, it was her turn. She was lifted up and brought toward the shining pink lips. She closed her eyes. The next second she felt a dampness all over her cheek and an...  more

“All wet!” said Poppy.   “Yuk!” said Stephen. “Was that a kiss?”   Before Colette could answer, it was her turn. She was lifted up and brought toward the shining pink lips. She closed her eyes. The next second she felt a dampness all over her cheek and an explosion in her ear.    She dared herself to open her eyes, and caught a glimpse of a hairy nostril before she was lowered again and pushed through a door. Tiny people and a GIANT adventure!       Jumbeelia the young giantess loves to hear the old story about the iggly plop who climbed up the bimplestonk to the giants’ land of Groil. Then, one day, she throws a bimple over the edge of Groil.        Down, down, down Jumbeelia climbs—right down into the land of the iggly plops, where she discovers Colette, Poppy, and Stephen Jones; puts them into her canvas bag; and carries them back to Groil.        Soon the children find themselves shut in her dollhouse, with no visible means of escape. With danger surrounding them at every turn, the children must use all their wits to survive and figure out a way to get back home . . .

Suppose there were 12-year-old twins, a boy and girl named (respectively) John and Abigail Templeton. Let's say John was pragmatic and played the drums, and Abigail was theoretical and solved cryptic crosswords. Now suppose their father was a brilliant, if sometimes confused, inventor. And...  more

Suppose there were 12-year-old twins, a boy and girl named (respectively) John and Abigail Templeton. Let's say John was pragmatic and played the drums, and Abigail was theoretical and solved cryptic crosswords. Now suppose their father was a brilliant, if sometimes confused, inventor. And suppose that another set of twins - adults - named Dean D. Dean and Dan D. Dean, kidnapped the Templeton twins and their ridiculous dog in order to get their father to turn over one of his genius (sort of)inventions. Yes, I said kidnapped. Wouldn't it be fun to read about that? Oh, please. It would so.

The author of the best-selling Emily Windsnap series spins a gripping tale about a girl who stumbles into the future--and must change its course to save a friendship. Jenni Green's family vacation has finally arrived! Even though she has to deal with her annoying little brother, her slightly...  more

The author of the best-selling Emily Windsnap series spins a gripping tale about a girl who stumbles into the future--and must change its course to save a friendship. Jenni Green's family vacation has finally arrived! Even though she has to deal with her annoying little brother, her slightly overbearing dad, and her very pregnant mom, she gets to spend a week with her bestest friend in the world, Autumn. But twelve-year-old Jenni's world turns upside down when she takes an old elevator to visit Autumn and discovers that everything has changed: not only is her friend in a different condo, but tragedy has struck Autumn's family, Jenni's mother has had her baby, and everyone is a year older. When Jenni realizes that the elevator caused her to skip a whole year, she tries to go back, but soon finds that fixing things won't be as easy as pressing a button. How can she alter the past and keep her family and Autumn's from falling apart? With honesty and insight, Liz Kessler explores how the bonds of family and friendship can endure through time.

The story of Anastasia has intrigued the world for many years. Through young Anastasia Romanov?s eyes, readers are given a heart-wrenching look into one of the most dramatic times in history, filled with both beauty and desperation.

Fun, fancy gifts to make and give! Grab your glitter and glue, and get ready for some frosty fun! Deck the halls with darling decorations. Make spirits bright with clever wrapping ideas. Find comfort and joy making holiday recipes. Best of all, create a sleigh full of sparkling, glimmering gifts!

Writing poems is a great way to express yourself -- and its fun. After you read these poems by girls like you, get a pen and write one too!

SET OF THREE PAPERBACKS: Lauren Myracles' "The Winnie Years" Books "Ten", "Eleven", and "Twelve" All with new edition covers

Here are some of the greatest stories of all time. The familiar titles, like The Little Mermaid, are stories about things that are still important to us today, like families and loyalty, friendship and courage, getting along and making dreams come true. In this book, you will find stories...  more

Here are some of the greatest stories of all time. The familiar titles, like The Little Mermaid, are stories about things that are still important to us today, like families and loyalty, friendship and courage, getting along and making dreams come true. In this book, you will find stories that are favorites already, and other that will be new to you, but sure to become your favorites as well.  Stories include: The Pied Piper, The Little Mermaid, Prince Rabbit, The Horse and the Sword, The Constant Tin Soldier, The Princess and the Pea, Dick Whittington and His Cat, The Brave Little Tailor, The Seven-Headed Serpent, and The Two Brothers.

Jenny's friends start their own webcast and it becomes an instant hit at Joyce Kilmer Middle School. Of course the Pops have to get in on the action, so they start their own rival show. Suddenly, a webcast ratings war is raging! Things heat up as the two shows compete to be at the top of the...  more

Jenny's friends start their own webcast and it becomes an instant hit at Joyce Kilmer Middle School. Of course the Pops have to get in on the action, so they start their own rival show. Suddenly, a webcast ratings war is raging! Things heat up as the two shows compete to be at the top of the heap. It all boils down to the two biggest contests ever--the Pops' fashion show versus Jenny's friends' karaoke contest. Who will win?

Can you keep a secret? Are you the go-to girl when your friends have a secret to share? Can you be trusted to keep the info under wraps, or are you known for your loose lips? The debut of the Madame X gossip column has turned Joyce Kilmer Middle School upside down. Whoever Madame X is,...  more

Can you keep a secret? Are you the go-to girl when your friends have a secret to share? Can you be trusted to keep the info under wraps, or are you known for your loose lips? The debut of the Madame X gossip column has turned Joyce Kilmer Middle School upside down. Whoever Madame X is, she's got her finger on the pulse of the school . . . and the power to turn friends against one another by spreading rumors. Now that Madame X is dishing about things only Jenny and her friends could have known, Jenny is sure of one thing . . . Madame X must be one of her friends!

Terrifying but true stories of embarrassing moments from girls just like you.