Sheinmel alyssa (978 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. When Maisie is struck by lightning, her face is partially destroyed. She's lucky enough to get a face transplant, but how do you live your life when you can't even recognize yourself? Maisie has to figure out both who she really is, and what 'lucky' really means.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. A gorgeous and haunting contemporary YA in the tradition of We Were Liars.When Eliza Hart, the most popular girl at Ventana Ranch boarding school, is found dead, Ellie Sokoloff is determined to figure out what happened to her. After all, Eliza was Ellie's childhood best friend. Never mind that ever since Ellie arrived at school Eliza has spread terrible rumors about her, calling her a liar and a stalker, when all Ellie wanted to do was rekindle their old friendship. Or that Ellie's claustrophobia limits where she can go and what she can do. Or that Ellie's suitemate, Sam, is the only one who will help her . . . because to everyone else, Ellie looks like the top suspect.Can Ellie clear her name and solve the mystery behind Eliza's death? Her hunt for the truth will uncover secrets she never imagined, sending her deep into her own memories of her childhood with Eliza Hart.New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel delivers a gripping mystery and a sensitive and moving examination of the secrets that can hold us back--and even destroy us.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Faceless is an emotionally gripping novel about a girl who gets a face transplant -- and has to rediscover her identity. While on a run one day, Maisie gets into a terrible accident. A hot-burning electrical fire consumes her, destroying her face. Where her nose, cheeks, and chin used to be, now there is. nothing. She is lucky enough to qualify for a face transplant. But with someone else's features staring back at her in the mirror, Maisie looks -- and feels -- like a stranger. The doctors promised that the transplant was her chance to live a normal life again, but nothing feels normal anymore. Before, she knew who she was -- a regular girl who ran track and got good grades, who loved her boyfriend and her best friend. Now, she can't even recognize herself. From the New York Times bestselling author of A Danger to Herself and Others comes a gripping and gorgeously written tale of identity and love. This is a story of losing yourself, and the long, hard fight to find your way back. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Faceless is an emotionally gripping novel about a girl who gets a face transplant -- and has to rediscover her identity. While on a run one day, Maisie gets into a terrible accident. A hot-burning electrical fire consumes her, destroying her face. Where her nose, cheeks, and chin used to be, now there is. nothing. She is lucky enough to qualify for a face transplant. But with someone else's features staring back at her in the mirror, Maisie looks -- and feels -- like a stranger. The doctors promised that the transplant was her chance to live a normal life again, but nothing feels normal anymore. Before, she knew who she was -- a regular girl who ran track and got good grades, who loved her boyfriend and her best friend. Now, she can't even recognize herself. From the New York Times bestselling author of A Danger to Herself and Others comes a gripping and gorgeously written tale of identity and love. This is a story of losing yourself, and the long, hard fight to find your way back. …

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. A compelling and beautifully told story. --Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces Four walls. One window. No way to escape.Hannah knows there's been a mistake. She doesn't need to be institutionalized. What happened to her roommate at that summer program was an accident. As soon as the doctors and judge figure out that she isn't a danger to herself or others, she can go home to start her senior year. Those college applications aren't going to write themselves. Until then, she's determined to win over the staff and earn some privileges so she doesn't lose her mind to boredom.Then Lucy arrives. Lucy has her own baggage, and she's the perfect project to keep Hannah's focus off all she is missing at home. But Lucy may be the one person who can get Hannah to confront the secrets she's avoiding--and the dangerous games that landed her in confinement in the first place.Packed with intrigue and suspense, A Danger to Herself and Others, from New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel, is great for readers who loved Suicide Notes for Beautiful Girls by Lynn Weingarten and Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen McManus Additional Praise for A Danger to Herself and Others: This compelling character study begins like a thriller--the mystery of what happened to her friend Agnes draws considerable suspense. it becomes a nuanced exploration of mental illness.--Booklist A respectful, authentic rendering of mental illness and treatment.--Kirkus Also by Alyssa Sheinmel: What Kind of Girl.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. A compelling and beautifully told story. --Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces Four walls. One window. No way to escape.Hannah knows there's been a mistake. She doesn't need to be institutionalized. What happened to her roommate at that summer program was an accident. As soon as the doctors and judge figure out that she isn't a danger to herself or others, she can go home to start her senior year. Those college applications aren't going to write themselves. Until then, she's determined to win over the staff and earn some privileges so she doesn't lose her mind to boredom.Then Lucy arrives. Lucy has her own baggage, and she's the perfect project to keep Hannah's focus off all she is missing at home. But Lucy may be the one person who can get Hannah to confront the secrets she's avoiding--and the dangerous games that landed her in confinement in the first place.Packed with intrigue and suspense, A Danger to Herself and Others, from New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel, is great for readers who loved Suicide Notes for Beautiful Girls by Lynn Weingarten and Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen McManus Additional Praise for A Danger to Herself and Others: This compelling character study begins like a thriller--the mystery of what happened to her friend Agnes draws considerable suspense. it becomes a nuanced exploration of mental illness.--Booklist A respectful, authentic rendering of mental illness and treatment.--Kirkus Also by Alyssa Sheinmel: What Kind of Girl.…

paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Hardback. Condizione: Very Good. Sunshine Griffith has been awakened. Her powers are now fully alive and spirits follow her everywhere, desperate for help moving on to the afterlife. Hoping to get her luiseach abilities under control, she agrees to begin training with her mentor,her birth father, Aidan.Aidan takes her to an abandoned campus deep in the Mexican jungle, far from her would-be boyfriend and protector, Nolan. But Aidan's work turns out to be more terrifying than Sunshine could have imagined. Is she prepared to finally learn the truth about what's threatening the future of the luiseach and the human race, and the deadly part she may play in it. …

hardcover. Condizione: Fair.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Sunshine Griffith has been awakened. Her powers are now fully alive and spirits follow her everywhere, desperate for help moving on to the afterlife. Hoping to get her luiseach abilities under control, she agrees to begin training with her mentor,her birth father, Aidan.Aidan takes her to an abandoned campus deep in the Mexican jungle, far from her would-be boyfriend and protector, Nolan. But Aidan's work turns out to be more terrifying than Sunshine could have imagined. Is she prepared to finally learn the truth about what's threatening the future of the luiseach and the human race, and the deadly part she may play in it. …

hardcover. Condizione: Fair.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Both timely and timeless, a powerful exploration of abuse in its many forms, as well as the strength it takes to rise up and speak your truth.--AMBER SMITH, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to BeFrom New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel comes an unflinching exploration of the labels society puts on girls and women--and the strength it takes to rise above it all to claim your worth and declare your truth.The girls at North Bay Academy are taking sides.It all started when Mike Parker's girlfriend showed up with a bruise on her face. Or, more specifically, when she walked into the principal's office and said Mike hit her. But her classmates have questions. Why did she go to the principal and not the police? Why did she stay with Mike if he was hurting her? Obviously, if it's true, Mike should face the consequences. But is it true?Some girls want to rally for his expulsion--and some want to rally around Mike. Rumors about what really happened spread. The only thing that the entire student body can agree on? Someone is lying. And the truth has to come out.This book is a great choice to start conversations about: dating violencecontemporary social problemsyoung adult mental healthPraise for What Kind of Girl: A poignant, thought-provoking novel that will resonate deeply.--KirkusA rallying cry.--Booklist I immediately saw myself in this book, which so thoroughly explains the thought process when coming to terms with victimhood and survivorship. I felt understood.--Chessy Prout, author of I Have the Right ToImportant, raw, timely, and ultimately hopeful.demands readers discuss the trauma of teen dating violence and how girls are so often taught--even expected--to internalize their victimization.--Shannon M. Parker, author of The Girl Who Fell and The Rattled BonesAlso by Alyssa Sheinmel: A Danger to Herself and OthersThe Castle School (for Troubled Girls).…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Both timely and timeless, a powerful exploration of abuse in its many forms, as well as the strength it takes to rise up and speak your truth.--AMBER SMITH, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to BeFrom New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel comes an unflinching exploration of the labels society puts on girls and women--and the strength it takes to rise above it all to claim your worth and declare your truth.The girls at North Bay Academy are taking sides.It all started when Mike Parker's girlfriend showed up with a bruise on her face. Or, more specifically, when she walked into the principal's office and said Mike hit her. But her classmates have questions. Why did she go to the principal and not the police? Why did she stay with Mike if he was hurting her? Obviously, if it's true, Mike should face the consequences. But is it true?Some girls want to rally for his expulsion--and some want to rally around Mike. Rumors about what really happened spread. The only thing that the entire student body can agree on? Someone is lying. And the truth has to come out.This book is a great choice to start conversations about: dating violencecontemporary social problemsyoung adult mental healthPraise for What Kind of Girl: A poignant, thought-provoking novel that will resonate deeply.--KirkusA rallying cry.--Booklist I immediately saw myself in this book, which so thoroughly explains the thought process when coming to terms with victimhood and survivorship. I felt understood.--Chessy Prout, author of I Have the Right ToImportant, raw, timely, and ultimately hopeful.demands readers discuss the trauma of teen dating violence and how girls are so often taught--even expected--to internalize their victimization.--Shannon M. Parker, author of The Girl Who Fell and The Rattled BonesAlso by Alyssa Sheinmel: A Danger to Herself and OthersThe Castle School (for Troubled Girls).…

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good.

Condizione: good. Books may contain some notes and highlighting. Supplements such as Access Codes, Cd's Dust Jackets, etc. are not guaranteed with used book purchases.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A New York Times bestseller Shortly after her sixteenth birthday, Sunshine Griffith and her mother Kat move from sunny Austin, Texas, to the rain-drenched town of Ridgemont, Washington. Though Sunshine is adopted, she and her mother have always been close, sharing a special bond filled with laughter and inside jokes. But from the moment they arrive, Sunshine feels her world darken with an eeriness she cannot place. And even if Kat doesn't recognize it, Sunshine knows that something about their new house is just . creepy. In the days that follow, things only get stranger. Sunshine is followed around the house by an icy breeze, phantom wind slams her bedroom door shut, and eventually, the laughter Sunshine hears on her first night evolves into sobs. She can hardly believe it, but as the spirits haunting her house become more frightening,and it becomes clear that Kat is in danger,Sunshine must accept what she is, pass the test before her, and save her mother from a fate worse than death.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good. A New York Times bestseller Shortly after her sixteenth birthday, Sunshine Griffith and her mother Kat move from sunny Austin, Texas, to the rain-drenched town of Ridgemont, Washington. Though Sunshine is adopted, she and her mother have always been close, sharing a special bond filled with laughter and inside jokes. But from the moment they arrive, Sunshine feels her world darken with an eeriness she cannot place. And even if Kat doesn't recognize it, Sunshine knows that something about their new house is just . creepy. In the days that follow, things only get stranger. Sunshine is followed around the house by an icy breeze, phantom wind slams her bedroom door shut, and eventually, the laughter Sunshine hears on her first night evolves into sobs. She can hardly believe it, but as the spirits haunting her house become more frightening,and it becomes clear that Kat is in danger,Sunshine must accept what she is, pass the test before her, and save her mother from a fate worse than death.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. A New York Times bestseller Shortly after her sixteenth birthday, Sunshine Griffith and her mother Kat move from sunny Austin, Texas, to the rain-drenched town of Ridgemont, Washington. Though Sunshine is adopted, she and her mother have always been close, sharing a special bond filled with laughter and inside jokes. But from the moment they arrive, Sunshine feels her world darken with an eeriness she cannot place. And even if Kat doesn't recognize it, Sunshine knows that something about their new house is just . creepy. In the days that follow, things only get stranger. Sunshine is followed around the house by an icy breeze, phantom wind slams her bedroom door shut, and eventually, the laughter Sunshine hears on her first night evolves into sobs. She can hardly believe it, but as the spirits haunting her house become more frightening,and it becomes clear that Kat is in danger,Sunshine must accept what she is, pass the test before her, and save her mother from a fate worse than death.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good.

Condizione: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Condizione: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Set in an experimental boarding school for teens dealing with trauma, The Castle School (for Troubled Girls) follows one girl's journey through grief and her eleven classmates, each with their own issues, that help her find a path to healing. Perfect for fans of Kathleen Glasgow, this atmospheric, emotional tear-jerker will leave you speechless.When Moira Dreyfuss's parents announce that they're sending her to an all-girls boarding school deep in the Maine woods, Moira isn't fooled. She knows her parents are punishing her; she's been too much trouble since her best friend, Nathan, died--and for a while before that. At the Castle School, isolated from the rest of the world, Moira will be expected to pour her heart out to the odd headmaster, Dr. Prince. But she isn't interested in getting over Nathan's death or befriending her fellow students.On her first night there, Moira hears distant music. On her second, she discovers the lock on her window is broken. On her third, she and her roommate venture outside.and learn that they're not so isolated after all. There's another, very different, Castle School nearby--this one filled with boys whose parents sent them away, too.Moira is convinced that the Castle Schools and the doctors who run them are hiding something. But exploring the schools will force Moira to confront her overwhelming grief--and the real reasons her parents sent her away.Praise for The Castle School (for Troubled Girls): Achingly beautiful. Moira's story gripped me from the first page and held me fast long after I finished reading.--Gilly Segal, New York Times bestselling co-author of I'm Not Dying with You TonightHooked me from page one. I couldn't stop reading until I had every single answer.--Francesca Zappia, author of Eliza and Her MonstersBeneath the trappings of a fast-paced mystery, this novel holds a heartrending exploration of adolescent grief. Memorable.--BooklistComplex and layered. A heartfelt exploration of grief, guilt, and recovery.--School Library JournalMental health awareness wrapped in a captivating storyline.--KirkusAn effective exploration of mental illness, and it will share a coveted place on reading lists with Laurie Halse Anderson and Patricia McCormick.--BCCBAlso by Alyssa Sheinmel: A Danger to Herself and OthersWhat Kind of Girl.…

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. "A compelling and beautifully told story." --Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces From New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel comes a dark psychological contemporary about a teenage girl who is institutionalized after an accident at her summer program, perfect for fans of We Were Liars and I'll Give You the Sun. Hannah knows there's been a mistake. She doesn't need to be institutionalized. What happened to her roommate at that summer program was an accident. As soon as the doctors and judge figure out that she isn't a danger to herself or others, she can go home to start her senior year. Those college applications aren't going to write themselves. Until then, she's determined to win over the staff and earn some privileges so she doesn't lose her mind to boredom. Then Lucy arrives. Lucy has her own baggage, and she's the perfect project to keep Hannah's focus off all she is missing at home. But Lucy may be the one person who can get Hannah to confront the secrets she's avoiding--and the dangerous games that landed her in confinement in the first place. Packed with intrigue and suspense, A Danger to Herself and Others is a good choice for readers who loved Suicide Notes for Beautiful Girls by Lynn Weingarten and Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen McManus A great pick for anyone who wants: emotional novels books about mental illness suspenseful reads Also by Alyssa Sheinmel: What Kind of Girl The Castle School (for Troubled Girls) Praise for A Danger to Herself and Others: "A thrilling page-turner."--School Library Journal, *STARRED REVIEW* "A tense and terrific read."--Natalie D. Richards, author of One Was Lost and Six Months Later "A great story full of mystery, heartbreak, and hope."-- Jennifer Shaw Wolf, author of Dead Girls Don't Lie and Breaking Beautiful "Intense, compelling, and wholly original."--Kerry Kletter, author of The First Time She Drowned "This compelling character study begins like a thriller--the mystery of what happened to her friend Agnes draws considerable suspense. it becomes a nuanced exploration of mental illness."--Booklist "A respectful, authentic rendering of mental illness and treatment."--Kirkus.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. "A compelling and beautifully told story." --Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces From New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel comes a dark psychological contemporary about a teenage girl who is institutionalized after an accident at her summer program, perfect for fans of We Were Liars and I'll Give You the Sun. Hannah knows there's been a mistake. She doesn't need to be institutionalized. What happened to her roommate at that summer program was an accident. As soon as the doctors and judge figure out that she isn't a danger to herself or others, she can go home to start her senior year. Those college applications aren't going to write themselves. Until then, she's determined to win over the staff and earn some privileges so she doesn't lose her mind to boredom. Then Lucy arrives. Lucy has her own baggage, and she's the perfect project to keep Hannah's focus off all she is missing at home. But Lucy may be the one person who can get Hannah to confront the secrets she's avoiding--and the dangerous games that landed her in confinement in the first place. Packed with intrigue and suspense, A Danger to Herself and Others is a good choice for readers who loved Suicide Notes for Beautiful Girls by Lynn Weingarten and Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen McManus A great pick for anyone who wants: emotional novels books about mental illness suspenseful reads Also by Alyssa Sheinmel: What Kind of Girl The Castle School (for Troubled Girls) Praise for A Danger to Herself and Others: "A thrilling page-turner."--School Library Journal, *STARRED REVIEW* "A tense and terrific read."--Natalie D. Richards, author of One Was Lost and Six Months Later "A great story full of mystery, heartbreak, and hope."-- Jennifer Shaw Wolf, author of Dead Girls Don't Lie and Breaking Beautiful "Intense, compelling, and wholly original."--Kerry Kletter, author of The First Time She Drowned "This compelling character study begins like a thriller--the mystery of what happened to her friend Agnes draws considerable suspense. it becomes a nuanced exploration of mental illness."--Booklist "A respectful, authentic rendering of mental illness and treatment."--Kirkus.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. "A compelling and beautifully told story." --Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces From New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel comes a dark psychological contemporary about a teenage girl who is institutionalized after an accident at her summer program, perfect for fans of We Were Liars and I'll Give You the Sun. Hannah knows there's been a mistake. She doesn't need to be institutionalized. What happened to her roommate at that summer program was an accident. As soon as the doctors and judge figure out that she isn't a danger to herself or others, she can go home to start her senior year. Those college applications aren't going to write themselves. Until then, she's determined to win over the staff and earn some privileges so she doesn't lose her mind to boredom. Then Lucy arrives. Lucy has her own baggage, and she's the perfect project to keep Hannah's focus off all she is missing at home. But Lucy may be the one person who can get Hannah to confront the secrets she's avoiding--and the dangerous games that landed her in confinement in the first place. Packed with intrigue and suspense, A Danger to Herself and Others is a good choice for readers who loved Suicide Notes for Beautiful Girls by Lynn Weingarten and Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen McManus A great pick for anyone who wants: emotional novels books about mental illness suspenseful reads Also by Alyssa Sheinmel: What Kind of Girl The Castle School (for Troubled Girls) Praise for A Danger to Herself and Others: "A thrilling page-turner."--School Library Journal, *STARRED REVIEW* "A tense and terrific read."--Natalie D. Richards, author of One Was Lost and Six Months Later "A great story full of mystery, heartbreak, and hope."-- Jennifer Shaw Wolf, author of Dead Girls Don't Lie and Breaking Beautiful "Intense, compelling, and wholly original."--Kerry Kletter, author of The First Time She Drowned "This compelling character study begins like a thriller--the mystery of what happened to her friend Agnes draws considerable suspense. it becomes a nuanced exploration of mental illness."--Booklist "A respectful, authentic rendering of mental illness and treatment."--Kirkus.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good.

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Condizione: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.