New Releases by Perry Moore

When Story Jobs and her frenemies misbehave at school, their teacher inspires them to stay out of trouble by using a magic portal to demonstrate the importance of education. Includes comprehension questions and a note to parents and educators.

When Story Jobs and her frenemies misbehave at school, their teacher inspires them to stay out of trouble by using a magic portal to show them the leadership skills required to become a director. Includes comprehension questions and a note to parents and educators.

In this engaging five-book set for intermediate readers, Story Jobs is a young girl trying to figure out who she wants to be. When she gets in trouble at school, she and her frenemies Maury and Nelly must meet with their teacher Mr. Gray in the Refocus Room once a week. Mr. Gray inspires them by taking them through a magic portal, where they learn about different careers. Will one of them be the right one for Story? Or will she let bad behavior get in her way? Find out in Dazzling Director, Dynamic Doctor, Exceptional Engineer, Outstanding Olympian, and Terrific Teacher. Each book features audio, author/illustrator biography, comprehension questions, educational front/back matter, full-color illustrations, note to parents and educators, and table of contents. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Mr. Gray takes his ill-behaved students through a portal where they learn how good behavior helps them accomplish their dreams of becoming engineers.

Magic loves to write. However, when it comes to writing a full paper, Magic's mind goes blank. In Mr. Gray's class, Magic and his buddies Rex and Reva enter a magical circus and learn how to craft a paper from the beginning, to the middle, and the end. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Magic wants to be president of the United States one day, but he does not understand the three branches of government. In Mr. Gray's class, Magic and his buddies Rex and Reva use a tree branch as a wand to zap them all to Washington, D.C. They peek at the people working in Congress, at the Federal Court, and in the White House, and learn about the legislative, judicial, and executive branches of government. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Magic is great at math. Yet, when it comes to telling time, he cannot get the hang of it. In Mr. Gray's class, Magic and his friends Rex and Reva travel to an aquarium on a most unusual clock. Once there, can they keep the schedule by learning the hours, minutes, and seconds? The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Even though science is totally Magic's jam, he can't get the hang of things out of this world. In Mr. Gray's class, Magic and his friends Rex and Reva take a rocket ship past the Sun, Moon, stars, and planets. They need to remember everything they learned about outer space in order to bring the rocket back. The book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

"Magic loves going to school. However, when he is asked to paint, Magic freezes. In Mr. Gray's class, Magic and his buddies Rex and Reva enter a magic picture of an amusement park and learn the three fundamentals of painting: sketch, fill in, and finish. Question prompts included to assist reader comprehension"--

Bailey and her brother, Blake, are traveling to their dad's house when aliens attack earth. After their bus breaks down, it's up to Bailey to get them home—but first she must figure out where they are. Perfect for survival-story enthusiasts, this Attack on Earth book is packed full of action and drama sure to make even the most reluctant readers fiercely turn the pages.

Between facing drama from haters, getting ready for their senior prom, and mentoring young girls, the swoop-list girls have a lot to tackle. But will giving back to their community lead them to new levels of happiness?

When five girls at Jackson High School find themselves on a nasty list, they must join together and face the rest of their school. But will their struggles be too much to bear?

Spurred by another message from Leah and aided by Ms. Davis, the Swoop girls try to make the world a better place by sharing their stories with a group of promiscuous middle schoolers.

When relationship, family, and friend problems make life rough, the swoop-list girls must examine their lives and make positive changes. But can they handle the challenge of confronting their own mistakes?

Between facing drama from haters, getting ready for their senior prom, and mentoring young girls, the swoop-list girls have a lot to tackle. But will giving back to their community lead them to new levels of happiness?

Determined to turn their presence on the "Swoop List" into a positive thing, five Georgia high school girls face new challenges at home and in school by believing in something greater than themselves, especially their friendship.

Slade, Stanley Sharp's middle daughter, feels like the odd one out. All she wants is a group of friends who aren't her sisters?and a record deal. But after losing the Teen Miss Charlotte competition and having a bad experience at a recording studio, Slade feels her dreams slipping away. Can Slade be an advocate for the arts and a singing superstar, or is she just another pretty face?

The Sharp sisters are bold, bright, sassy, stylin', and fierce. As the daughters of mayoral candidate Stanley Sharp, all eyes are on them as they attend high school. Every choice they make can make or break their father's campaign?and make or break their own chances for success. Ansli has a photographer's gift for seeing beauty in the world, but she's begun to doubt whether her own face really belongs in the Sharp family portrait. When she discovers her new boyfriend is now homeless, she starts to wonder what it means to belong anywhere at all. Can she find a way to help her boyfriend and other homeless families? And in the process, will she see where she fits in with the Sharp family?

The Sharp sisters are bold, bright, sassy, stylin', and fierce. As the daughters of mayoral candidate Stanley Sharp, all eyes are on them as they attend high school. Every choice they make can make or break their father's campaign?and make or break their own chances for success. Shelby aims to be the next great fashion designer, but while working with her design mentor, she discovers some ugly secrets that fashion can't hide: domestic violence. She doesn't understand why the victims would allow the abuse. Can Shelby convince them to take a stand, or should she keep her mouth shut?

The Lockwood Lions’ crosstown rivals, the Grovehill Giants, seem to have it all. Or do they? When the cheer squad and the ballers get together, it always gets intense. But there are two sides to every story—whose side are you on? Each novel in the flip is approximately 30,000 words–170 pages. The ladies of Savvy Girl—Skylar, Ariel, Vanessa, Victoria, and Yaris—have their ups and downs. But they won’t let their drama interfere with the state title. The ballers of Fresh Guy—Ford, Ryder, Emerson, Stone, and Hagen—are tough athletes and grand showboaters. But can they take it to the Dome? Scream Loud: Vanessa House has a lot on her mind. She’s not perfect like her shy half-sister Victoria. Plus living with her father and his new wife in a cushy lifestyle makes her feel guilty about the struggles her mom and siblings have to endure. Hooking up with a wild friend, she gets out of control. Quiet Strength: After GHH loses their star kicker to the rival high school, Emerson thinks that he’s the best guy to take ER Stone’s place. But the coach won’t give him any play time because the season has already started. Emerson has another reason for wanting to make the team. Her name is Vanessa House.

Themes: Hi-Lo, Cockiness, leadership, high school life, perspective, point of view, cheerleading, football . The Lockwood Lions’ crosstown rivals, the Grovehill Giants, seem to have it all. Or do they? When the cheer squad and the ballers get together, it always gets intense. But there are two sides to every story—whose side are you on? Each novel in the flip is approximately 30,000 words–170 pages. The ladies of Savvy Girl—Skylar, Ariel, Vanessa, Victoria, and Yaris—have their ups and downs. But they won’t let their drama interfere with the state title. The ballers of Fresh Guy—Ford, Ryder, Emerson, Stone, and Hagen—are tough athletes and grand showboaters. But can they take it to the Dome? Forever Hot: Skylar Cross is the hot new cheerleader at Grove Hill High. It’s tough for her starting a new school, in a new state, while resenting some pretty dramatic changes at home. Good thing she has caught the eye of hot baller Ford Frost. Truely Fine: Ford Frost is having a hard time recovering from his parents’ divorce. Meeting Skylar Cross for the first time is instant chemistry and just what he needs to pick himself up so he can help lead GHH to victory. But will a betrayal by the coach send him off the rails again?

Derrick Blake is Lockwood's quarterback and he's completely focused on winning on the field and making his father proud. Will he realize that there's more to life than football?

Urban Teen Fiction Flip Book - showing the point of view from two sides- the cheer squad and the football team. Want a different point of view? The Lockwood High cheer squad has it all. And the ballers are hot, tough, and on point. But where there's cheer, there's drama...The girls story are part of Cheer Drama - Always Upbeat, Keep Jumping, Yell Out, Settle Down, and Shake It. The boys stories are Baller Swag - All That, No Hating, Do You, Be Real and Got Pride. Together they tell the story of high school couples through the eyes of the cheerleading squad and the varsity football team. The first letter in each book, C-H-E-E-R, and B-A-L-L-ER, represent the names of the featured high school couple. Yell Out (Cheer Drama): Sweetheart Ella Blount is always a pushover when it comes to her girls. And she'll do anything to keep them together, walking a fine line between what is right and feeling guilty for going against her better judgment. But the line has been crossed, and she's caught in a cheating scandal that jeopardizes her GPA and her status on the squad. Do You (Baller Swag): For hunky player Leo Steele, football is his life. Leo has suffered some hard knocks, the latest being his mother's abandonment. The talented defensive end starts squatting in the school; with nowhere else to go, it's his only safe choice. But when the local gang, who have beef with Leo, discovers him alone on the deserted campus, he suffers a brutal beating.

Amir is the newest member of the football team. He's got guts, swagger and pure ability but his academic father doesn't share his of football.

Urban Teen Fiction Flip Book - showing the point of view from two sides- the cheer squad and the football team. Want a different point of view? The Lockwood High cheer squad has it all. And the ballers are hot, tough, and on point. But where there's cheer, there's drama...The girls story are part of Cheer Drama - Always Upbeat, Keep Jumping, Yell Out, Settle Down, and Shake It. The boys stories are Baller Swag - All That, No Hating, Do You, Be Real and Got Pride. Together they tell the story of high school couples through the eyes of the cheerleading squad and the varsity football team. The first letter in each book, C-H-E-E-R, and B-A-L-L-ER, represent the names of the featured high school couple. Keep Jumping (Cheer Drama): Eager Hallie Ray has finally made the cheerleading squad. If being a cheerleader is measured in heart, then Hallie has it all. But she's jealous of her BFFs. Then a friend lays down the hard truth: Hallie must learn to love without conditions, if she weren't so busy in everybody else's Kool-Aid she would understand that her flavor's sweet enough. No Hating (Baller Swag): Amir Knight is new to the team; the boy can ball. But Amir's father rags on him about being unworthy because Amir has dreams that don't sit right with his academic dad. He'll never amount to anything if he balls, so his parents forbid him to play. Coach says Amir has talent, swag, and ability. So Amir forges his father's signature on the permission forms.

Urban Teen Fiction Flip Book - showing the point of view from two sides- the cheer squad and the football team. The Lockwood High cheer squad has it all. And the ballers are hot, tough, and on point. But where there's cheer, there's drama...The girls story are part of Cheer Drama - Always Upbeat, Keep Jumping, Yell Out, Settle Down, and Shake It. The boys stories are Baller Swag - All That, No Hating, Do You, Be Real and Got Pride. Be Real (Baller Swag): Landon King was born with a silver spoon: he has talent, smarts, and looks to spare, so why does the star wide receiver feel the desperate need to fit in with thugs and lowlifes? Landon's famous parents have little time for their children, which does not sit well with Landon. Then a devastating memory resurfaces and Landon's world crashes down around him.

Urban Teen Fiction Flip Book - showing the point of view from two sides- the cheer squad and the football team. The Lockwood High cheer squad has it all. And the ballers are hot, tough, and on point. But where there's cheer, there's drama...The girls story are part of Cheer Drama - Always Upbeat, Keep Jumping, Yell Out, Settle Down, and Shake It. The boys stories are Baller Swag - All That, No Hating, Do You, Be Real and Got Pride. Together they tell the story of high school couples through the eyes of the cheerleading squad and the varsity football team. The first letter in each book, C-H-E-E-R, and B-A-L-L-ER, represent the names of the featured high school couple. Settle Down (Cheer Drama): Eva Blount is a salty girl with a bad rep and attitude to spare. Everyone knows not to mess with her. She speaks her mind. She does her thing. She holds her own. Guys, in her opinion, are good for just a few things: a free meal, some quick cash, and a good feeling. But one guy takes it too far. Be Real (Baller Swag): Landon King was born with a silver spoon: he has talent, smarts, and looks to spare, so why does the star wide receiver feel the desperate need to fit in with thugs and lowlifes? Landon's famous parents have little time for their children, which does not sit well with Landon. Then a devastating memory resurfaces and Landon's world crashes down around him.

Urban Teen Fiction Flip Book - showing the point of view from two sides- the cheer squad and the football team. Want a different point of view? The Lockwood High cheer squad has it all. And the ballers are hot, tough, and on point. But where there's cheer, there's drama...The girls story are part of Cheer Drama - Always Upbeat, Keep Jumping, Yell Out, Settle Down, and Shake It. The boys stories are Baller Swag - All That, No Hating, Do You, Be Real and Got Pride. Together they tell the story of high school couples through the eyes of the cheerleading squad and the varsity football team. The first letter in each book, C-H-E-E-R, and B-A-L-L-ER, represent the names of the featured high school couple. Shake It (Cheer Drama): Randal Raines is trapped between two cultures and awkward in both. Sensitive and shy, Randal craves to belong. She is embarrassed by her white mother and uncomfortable in her own skin. Trying to hard to fit in, she goes off the deep end and risks losing it all. Will Randal learn what it means to be "more than one?" Got Pride (Baller Swag): Coach hopes that ER Stone's kicking ability will be just what the Lions need for a championship year. The season may rest on ER's shoulders. But ER's eligibility is in question, and the other ballers are not too thrilled to have a white boy on their star team. Everyone is tense with so much on the line, which leaves ER wondering if this environment is the right fit.

Leo Steele is the toughest thug in school and football is his life, but when life gets tough, will football win?

Urban Teen Fiction Flip Book - showing the point of view from two sides- the cheer squad and the football team. Want a different point of view? The Lockwood High cheer squad has it all. And the ballers are hot, tough, and on point. But where there's cheer, there's drama...The girls story are part of Cheer Drama - Always Upbeat, Keep Jumping, Yell Out, Settle Down, and Shake It. The boys stories are Baller Swag - All That, No Hating, Do You, Be Real and Got Pride. Yell Out (Cheer Drama): Sweetheart Ella Blount is always a pushover when it comes to her girls. And she'll do anything to keep them together, walking a fine line between what is right and feeling guilty for going against her better judgment. But the line has been crossed, and she's caught in a cheating scandal that jeopardizes her GPA and her status on the squad.