New Releases by Sarah Hines-Stephens

Action and adventure with high stakes and a happy ending -- and dogs! After Ember is rescued from a devastating house fire, she longs for a forever home. But every family that adopts the yellow Lab puppy brings her back, saying she is untrainable, has too much energy, or is just plain destructive. After three failed placements, young Ember is out of options.The Sterling family runs a ranch that turns rescued dogs into rescue dogs. They''re willing to take a chance on the young Lab, not knowing that Ember''s first rescue will test her skills and strength beyond imagination...

"In the center of the courtyard of a medieval church stands a single block of marble. On top of the marble lies a heavy black anvil. Struck deep through them both is a glittering sword. Whoever can remove the sword from the stone is the rightful king of Britain. Brave knights, important lords, and strong men from across the kingdom all try and fail. Then one steps forward whose touch frees the sword like magic. But could the next king of Britain really be...a young boy?" -- Back cover.

A dog and his girl show how six legs are better than two in this brand new mystery series!When Dodge, a German shepherd police dog, finds himself retired after an accident leaves him deaf in one ear, he''s lucky to be adopted by the perfect family. Twelve-year-old Cassie Sullivan, his girl, smells almost as good as a dog, and gets her nose for sleuthing from her police chief mom and coroner dad. Cassie is smart and quick on her feet, and doesn''t mind breaking a couple rules to get to the bottom of a mystery. Dodge has forty-two dog years of experience solving crime, as well as a great network of other four-legged colleagues when he needs more intel. When Verdel Ward, the richest man in town, goes missing, it seems like everyone from the mayor to the housekeeper wants his fortune, which he''s left behind with no will. But Cassie and Dodge can smell a mystery from a mile away, and can''t help wondering why a miser would go swimming in a dangerous cove, what''s up with the suspicious fiancee, who''s been sneaking around the mansion, and where a twin brother has come from.

Lena et Abby sont de grandes amies. Elles adorent courir les magasins d''occasions en quête de précieux trésors. Leur dernière trouvaille est un appareil photo instantané qui produit des clichés étranges où apparaît la silhouette d''un garçon au regard dur. Serait-ce un fantôme? Best friends Abby and Lena love searching through thrift stores for forgotten treasure. So when they find an old Polaroid camera, the girls can''t wait to try it out. But when the pictures develop, strange images appear- town landmarks that aren''t there anymore, weird shadows, and creepiest of all, the troubled, dark face of a boy they''ve never seen before. With each photo, the boy gets a little clearer, and the girls get more spooked. Is he trying to hurt them? Does he need their help? One thing is certain: Abby and Lena need to get the picture-before it''s too late. Original Title: Poison Apple: Now You See Me...

When Bizarro Krypto crash lands on Earth, he cannot believe his eyes. Humans own dogs as pets! On his planet, everything is the exact opposite - canines rule the world. Before returning home, he promises to make things right....or maybe wrong.

Moms-to-be or new moms will find humor, help, and inspiration in Show Mom How, a fully illustrated, step-by-step guide to everything a mom needs to know from pregnancy through baby’s first year. Show Mom How brings the parenting expertise of Babytalk magazine to the award-winning Show Me How series—one part how-to guide, one part graphic art showpiece, and one part pure inspiration. From sensible to sweet to downright silly, 166 things every new mother needs to know--one step at a time. In a series of nearly wordless, highly informative step-by-step activities, moms-to-be get the inside scoop on pregnancy and parenting with details on key aspects of new motherhood, including: - Sharing the news of a pregnancy - Decorating the nursery - Swaddling a newborn - Coping with teething - Celebrating a birthday - Inducing labor naturally - Trimming baby''s nails - Painting under plastic wrap . . . and much, much more. Presented in a bold new visual style that draws on the best of information technology and graphic-novel communication, Show Mom How brings moms the knowledge they need in a stylish, fun format. Packed with useful hands-on tutorials, Show Mom How is also a parent-tested resource that will prove indispensable in any number of situations, from the bedroom to the kitchen to the playground.

Best friends Abby and Lena purchase a Polaroid camera from a thrift store, but the girls are troubled when strange things begin to appear in their pictures, including old landmarks that no longer exist and the image of a boy who seems to be moving closer with every picture they take.

Featuring simple illustrated instructions, a witty and nearly wordless resource teaches kids how to do tons of cool things, from creating personalized arts and crafts to performing amazing tricks and pranks. Original.

Twelve-year-old Meggie Folchart has often wonderedwhat happened to her mother who disappeared whenMeggie was little. And when she learns about her father''sunusual power, Meggie finds herself risking everythingto rescue her mother. But does Meggie stand a chanceagainst the evil Capricorn and Inkheart''s most viciousvillain, The Shadow?

Zoey and her friends have broken down the barriers of an all boys boarding school and are now students there. The girls are having to adjust to having roommates and the boys are having to adjust to sharing their school with girls

The boys at Zoey''s boarding school play pranks on the girls during Prank Week, but the girls get their revenge

Begeitbuch zum Kinofilm äTintenherzä; mit farbigen Filmfotos.

Read about how Zoey and her friends plan to spend the holidays at a mansion on the coast and find out what happens when Chase acidentally sends a text message proclaiming his true feelings for Zoey.

Zoey and the gang are ready to rock their second year at PCA, but things start to get pretty strange pretty quickly. Things don''t really go the way Zoey and her friends expected. Will life ever be normal again?

When Zoey''s little brother and another child vanish at the Halloween haunted house the night becomes even scarier. Then Zoey and Logan debate on a school webcast.

The boys at Zoey''s boarding school play pranks on the girls during Prank Week, but the girls get their revenge.

After years lost at sea, Snow White''s father is back. Snow is overjoyed, The dwarves are wary, and Snow White''s father has no idea who she is! Snow and her friends will do anything to help her father remember.

Les gens qui entourent Rose la croient parfaite! Celle-ci en a assez. Elle voudrait que tout le monde l''aime pour ce qu''elle est vraiment! Elle manigance donc un plan secret qui finira peut-être par se retourner contre elle...

Bella helps her parents turn a dilapidated old house into a beautiful bed and breakfast.

Terrified to compete in the Maiden Games against the mean witches from the neighboring Grimm school because her nasty stepmother Malodora, a powerful witch, is a judge, Snow White calls upon her best friends Rapunzel, Ella, and Rose for much needed support. The Maiden Games are fast approaching and Snow White is frozen with fear. It''s bad enough that Princess School will be facing off against the nasty witches who attend the nearby Grimm School. But Snow''s awful stepmother, Malodora, is one of the Grimm School''s judges, and her icy stare alone is enough to make Snow quake. She''s sure something terrible will happen. But if she doesn''t participate, Snow will be letting down her whole school, including her best friends. Snow needs Rapunzel, Ella, and Rose more than ever. But what match are the princesses for a powerful witch like Malodora?

Packed with quizzes, photos, and bone-chilling facts, a creepy chronicle investigates the people and places whose fates were doomed to disaster. Original.

Here is the definitive souvenir book of Star Wars: Episode II, fully illustrated with the most exciting color photographs from the movie.

While baby baths, her dog, Soup, is right by her side.

Baby and her dog, Soup, play side by side.

Bean and Soup, a cat and a dog, play together.

Bean, the little black cat, is up to his old tricks and games again, in a brightly illustrated tale about a feline''s zany antics.

Bean, the curious, little black cat, cuddles up to enjoy a peaceful night''s sleep after a busy, fun-filled day, in a charming bedtime story for small children.