New Releases by Lisa Papademetriou

A laugh-out-loud story about anxiety, friendship, and having a very popular dog. Lizzie has a lot to worry about. Ever since her sister left for boarding school, Lizzie has felt overwhelmed by worries. Will she flunk out of 7th grade? Will she say something humiliating in front of her crush? Will her campaign for class secretary set a record for the lowest number of votes ever? Her friends say her fears are far-fetched, but they still make Lizzie''s stomach hurt. Then her mom thinks she has the perfect answer—Lizzie needs an emotional support dog! And Bella the adorable Australian shepherd is a lot of furry fun. The dog forces Lizzie out of her comfort zone and gives her student council campaign a big boost. Everyone loves a happy dog! But then Mom says Bella would be even more helpful going to school with Lizzie. And suddenly, Lizzie’s far-fetched scenarios of her life spiraling out of control feel like they’re coming true. Can she teach her anxiety to sit and stay—and find a way to stand up for what she really needs?

Mackenzie Millerová se rozhodla, že tento školní rok vezme osud do svých rukou. Všechno si perfektně naplánovala a její projekty s názvy Máma, Kámošky a Dobročinná sbírka už stačí jenom zorganizovat. To přeci bude hračka. Jenže její máma o nového přítele nestojí. Bývalé kamarádky jí nechtějí prozradit, co udělala špatně a proč s ní nemluví. A sbírka pro školní kapelu? Proč slíbila zajistit živou hudbu, ze které si všichni „nadělají do kalhot“, když žádné muzikanty nezná? Představa dokonalého roku v sedmé třídě pomalu mizí. Nebo to přece jen nakonec všechno zvládne? Velké cíle vyžadují něco víc – třeba malou pomoc od kamarádů...

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Papademetriou delivers her most fantastical, emotional story yet in this tale of a young girl''s journey into her dreams to save her brother from the darkness that surrounds him. Perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time, The Phantom Tollbooth, and Echo. Every night, your sleeping body stays in your bed, while the you of you travels deep beneath the earth to ride the complex rails of the Dreamway.... Stella Clay thought it was just another ordinary day at her drab gray school. Then her twin brother, Cole, is attacked by a shadowy creature on their way home, and Stella''s world turns positively peculiar. Suddenly, her brother seems different, almost dimmer, like a candle about to flicker out. And then a talking mouse shows up in her bedroom. Stella discovers that the real Cole has been taken prisoner in the Dreamway. Determined to find him, she sets out with the "help" of a stuck-up rodent, a nervous dragonfly, and a mysterious pirate, and finds her way to the darkest edge of the Dreamway to bring her brother home...before he''s trapped forever. In this allegorical exploration of childhood depression, with a moving author note that follows, Lisa Papademetriou gently and safely illustrates for her readers the emotional effects of anger, anxiety, and insecurity—and illuminates a pathway to hope and recovery.

Bestselling middle grade author Lisa Papademetriou is back with a playful, poignant story that will resonate with anyone who’s ever had to learn that love means accepting people—even yourself—for who they really are. Callie never meant to let it go this far. Sure, she may have accidentally-on-purpose skipped a day at her fancy New York City prep school, but she never thought she’d skip the day after that! And the one after that . . . and . . . uh . . . the one after that. But when everything in your real life is going wrong (fighting parents! bullied little brother! girls at school who just. don’t. get. it!) skipping school starts to look like a valid mental-health strategy. And when Callie runs into Cassius, a mysterious and prickly “unschooled” kid doing research at museums all across the city, it seems only natural for her to join him. Because museums are educational, which means they’re as good as going to class. Right? Besides, school can wait. What can’t wait is the mystery of why her grandmother seems to wish she could travel back in time to 1986, or what she wants so much to relive there. As Cassius helps Callie see the world in a whole new light, she realizes that the people she loves are far from perfect—and that some family secrets shouldn’t be secret at all.

Bestseller and author of the popular middle grade series Confectionately Yours Lisa Papademetriou is back with a magical, page-turning adventure for readers of all ages—a touching tale about destiny and the invisible threads that link us all, ultimately, to one another. Kai and Leila are both finally having an adventure. For Leila, that means a globe-crossing journey to visit family in Pakistan for the summer; for Kai, it means being stuck with her crazy great-aunt in Texas while her mom looks for a job. In each of their bedrooms, they discover a copy of a blank, old book called The Exquisite Corpse. Kai writes three words on the first page—and suddenly, they magically appear in Leila''s copy on the other side of the planet. Kai''s words are soon followed by line after line of the long-ago, romantic tale of Ralph T. Flabbergast and his forever-love, Edwina Pickle. As the two take turns writing, the tale unfolds, connecting both girls to each other, and to the past, in a way they never could have imagined. A heartfelt, vividly told multicultural story about fate and how our stories shape it.

Moi, Margaret Clarke, surnommée « La Toquée », je repars de zéro. Entièrement de zéro. Grâce à ce journal. Autant être franche avec vous, je me suis lancée dans l'écriture alors que j'étais « en observation » dans un service psychiatrique. Avant de céder à la pitié et de croire que vous allez avoir droit à un livre d'horreur dont « l'intrigue » est que la fille tourne folle, que ses adorables potes zarbi de l'asile pètent un câble et tentent de la tuer, sachez que ce séjour chez les « Toc-toc » n'a pas été trop affreux. On a été plutôt sympa avec moi. On m'a même trouvée fascinante ! Après dix jours chez les dingues, j'ai fini par conclure que je n'étais pas plus cinglée que la plupart des ados que je connais. J'étais juste furax. Surtout après ma mère. Qui avait disparu un mardi après-midi sans mot ni bisou. »

La vie d'Hayley est loin d'être du gâteau : ses parents ont divorcé, sa mère a perdu son travail et elle est coincée dans la même chambre que sa petite sœur Chloé depuis qu'elles habitent dans l'appartement de leur grand-mère. Quand rien ne va plus, Hayley a une recette infaillible : dégainer sucre, farine et spatule, pour confectionner de délicieux cupcakes. Car la pâtisserie rend toujours la vie d'Hayley plus douce ! Mais quand sa meilleure amie Artie et elle commencent à s'éloigner, Hayley comprend qu'il va lui falloir un peu plus que du sucre et quelques épices pour sauver leur amitié.

Rafe Khatchadorian is getting the Hollywood treatment in a film version of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life starring Griffin Gluck, Lauren Graham, Rob Riggle and Thomas Barbusca. Georgia Khatchadorian plans to excel at Hills Village Middle School in all the places her troublemaking brother failed. She''s even bet him that she''ll quickly become one of the most popular girls in school. But Rafe left a big mark at HVMS, and no one will give Georgia a chance! Even worse, Rafe has sneakily signed up her band to play at the school dance, and she''s terrified to embarrass herself in front of the snooty ''Princesses'' who run the school and the boy who''s caught her eye. Will she be able to overcome her fears and win her bet with Rafe? Find out THE TRUTH about Rafe Khatchadorian''s sister in the first Middle School story from the point of view of the hilarious Georgia - a girl who''s ready to speak her mind!

From blockbuster author James Patterson comes the third installment in the #1 New York Times bestselling Middle School series! Georgia Khatchadorian-the sister of Rafe, the star of the first two Middle School books-plans to excel at Hills Village Middle School in all the places her troublemaking brother failed. She''s even bet him that she''ll quickly become one of the most popular girls in school, but no one will give her a chance! Even worse, Rafe has sneakily set her up to embarrass herself in front of the snooty "Princesses" who run the school and the boy who''s caught her eye. Will she be able to overcome her fears and win her bet with Rafe? Find out THE TRUTH about Rafe Khatchadorian''s sister in the first Middle School story from the point of view of the hilarious Georgia—a girl who''s ready to speak her mind! Previously published as Middle School: My Brother is a Big Fat Liar.

In James Patterson''s first highly illustrated "diary fiction" story for teens, the mega-bestselling author''s most endearing and original teen heroine ever proves that everyone can use a helping hand once in a while. Margaret "Cuckoo" Clarke recently had a brief stay in a mental institution following an emotional breakdown, but she''s turning over a new leaf with her "Operation Happiness". She''s determined to beat down the bad vibes of the Haters, the Terror Teachers, and all of the trials and tribulations of high school by writing and drawing in her diary. And when life gets really tough, she works through her own moments of uncertainty through imaginary conversations with her favorite literary characters. Cuckoo''s also got a nearly impossible mission: she, along with her misfit band of self-deprecating friends (who call themselves "the Freakshow") decide to bridge the gap between warring cliques and "bring the Nations together". Not everyone is so willing to join hands and get along, but Cuckoo never stops smiling... until one of her closest friends, pushed to desperation by a Hater prank, decides that enough is enough.

The first four hardcover books of James Patterson's #1 bestselling series are collected for the first time! "Rafe Khatchadorian is the bad boy with a heart of gold," The New York Times said about the mischievous star of James Patterson's phenomenally successful Middle School series. Included in this hardcover boxed set is the #1 New York Times and #1 Indiebound bestseller that introduced the world to Rafe, along with his sparkplug sister Georgia's point-of-view on her brother's infamy. Rafe and Georgia's complete set of escapades--as well as a bonus poster included in the box--will provide countless hours of laughs for fans as well as newcomers to the series. Titles included are: Middle School, The Worst Years of My Life Middle School: Get Me Out of Here! Middle School: My Brother is a Big, Fat Liar Middle School: How I Survived Bullies, Broccoli and Snake Hill

Hayley''s life is about to completely change with a new puppy, a new school and a new baking challenge.

Georgia Khatchadorian plans to excel at Hills Village Middle School, in all the places her troublemaking brother failed.

Georgia Khatchadorian plans to excel at Hills Village Middle School in all the places her troublemaking brother failed.

At the end of Siren''s Storm, the Sirens were defeated, and now the town of Walfang is once again a peaceful beach community. Or is it? Gretchen and Will are still haunted by the memories of the night the Sirens were destroyed—Gretchen because she can''t remember what happened and Will because he doesn''t know how to tell Gretchen what he saw. He doesn''t even understand what he saw, but he does know now that Gretchen is more than what she seems, more than a human girl. And at the same time, he is more in love with her than ever. Gretchen knows there''s something wrong, too. She feels like an alien in her own body, but she doesn''t know why. And she feels a presence stalking her at every turn. Have the Sirens returned to Walfang? Or has some other force come to claim her?

How did super-orderly Iridessa get into such a fix? First, Tink’s crazy idea to take a pirate bottle from Captain Hook goes horribly wrong. Then, in the flutter of a fairy’s wing, Iridessa and Tink find themselves trapped inside the bottle, floating forlornly on the ocean waves! But as they bob along, the bottle crosses paths with all sorts of unusual sea life, from green turtles to flying fish to beautiful, but selfish, mermaids. And gradually, Iridessa learns something new—a little adventure isn’t such a bad thing!

Count Snobula gets no respect! Count Snobula is about to find out that two vampires are one too many!

"Professor Von Skalpel lives in Monster Manor with many creatures of the unnatural kind! But lately the professor can't seem to please any neighbor, living or dead ..."

Nothing has been the same for Will ever since what happened last summer. One day, on an ordinary sailing trip with his brother, there is a strange accident. When Will wakes up, he learns his brother has disappeared, presumed drowned. Worst of all, Will can''t remember what happened—his family finds him unconscious, with no memory of the accident. Now Will and his best friend and neighbor, Gretchen, are starting a new summer. Gretchen seems troubled—her sleepwalking habit is getting worse, and she keeps waking up closer and closer to the water. Will is drawn to Asia, the exotic new girl in town. Nobody knows where she''s from—all Will knows is that her beauty and her mesmerizing voice have a powerful effect on people. Then there is another mysterious drowning, and Will and Gretchen begin to wonder: Is Asia just another beautiful, wealthy summer resident? Or is she something entirely more sinister . . . and inhuman?

After Rosa Hernandez''s mom''s job transfers the family to Chicago from Miami, Rosa can''t wait to take her ice skating to the next level. She promptly enrolls in classes, where she meets the sweet, non-competitive Meena Williams, and icy-cold star skater Jacqui Darcy. Original.

While Bonnie is out, her toys try to fix Buzz Lightyear, who has been knocked into Repeat mode, and put on a talent show, although Buzz has trouble finding an act that is right for him.

Ici, Jacinthe se rend compte qu''elle éprouve des sentiments pour deux garçons bien différents. Aussi, ses relations amicales ne sont pas toujours de tout repos, entre Fiona qui ne cesse de lui nuire, Miko qui lui cache quelque chose et Shanel qui souffre en silence.

After Amy Flowers'' participation in a local fashion show everyone in Allington Academy wants her fashion advice, but she is worried what effect her popularity will have on her teamates on the Academic Challenge team.

When her mother goes away and she is left in the care of her artist dad, Mieka struggles to find normalcy in her unconventional life, but after a summer trip to her Aunt Kate''s where everything appears as perfect as could be, Mieka appreciates the special bond she and her father have. Reprint.

Having accidentally proven herself fabulous to the Queen of Mean and her League, Allington Academy seventh-grader Amy now tries to find true friends.

Two magical adventures packed with pixie power!