Little brown young readers (Oltre 120.000 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Meet the Fitzgerald-Trouts, modern day Boxcar Children, whose story will enchant young readers with tales of self-reliant children surviving the world of terrible adults--now in paperback. Smith, Sydney (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Good. A New York Times Best Seller "Verne-ian fantasy and reversal of fortune à la Dickens willlure readers into this good-vs.-evil series debut."-Kirkus Reviews "Ideal for kids who loved Percy Jackson and Harry Potter." -Booklist "With a dash of Dickens and more than a bit of Rowling, this first book in a proposed series should have no trouble finding an audience."-VOYA Grubb, age twelve (or thereabouts), has never known anything beyond his miserable existence as a chimney sweep, paid only in insults and abuse by his cruel master. All of that changes the day he stows away in the coach belonging to a mysterious guest at the inn that he is tasked with cleaning. Grubb emerges from Alistair Grim's trunk and into the wondrous world of the Odditorium. Fueled by a glowing blue energy that Grubb can only begin to understand, the Odditorium is home to countless enchanted objects and an eccentric crew that embraces Grubb as one of their own. There's no time for Grubb to settle into his new role as apprentice to the strange, secretive Mr. Grim. When the Odditorium comes under attack, Grubb is whisked off on a perilous adventure. Only he can prevent the Odditorium's magic from falling into evil hands-and his new family from suffering a terrible fate. Grubb knows he's no hero. He's just a chimney sweep. But armed with only his courage and wits, Grubb will confront the life-or-death battle he alone is destined to fight.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. The true story of a family's Christmas miracle, by Grammy Award-winning artist Kimberly Schlapman, founding member of the platinum-selling country music band Little Big Town. Huff, Morgan (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Fair.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Behind every squad, there's a story.Welcome back to the world of high school cheerleading.Fresh from the excitement of Regionals, the Northside High JV cheerleaders have set their sights on the prize -- Nationals. But even the most devoted Timberwolves can't eat, sleep, and breathe cheer. Kate's distracted by her new boy-slash-friend, and Devin's dealing with her own long-distance relationship. Emily is overscheduled as usual, and Chloe has taken an interest in community service, volunteering at a local organization that helps families facing tough times. When Chloe discovers that one of their own needs help, can the squad rally to support their teammate? Book 2 in the Varsity series has more best-friend drama, boy trouble, and, of course, sideline spirit. …

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. I died one summer, or I almost did. Part of me did. I don't say that to be dramatic, only because it's true. For the past nine years, Helena Waite has been returning to summer camp at Southpoint. Every year the camp and its familiar routines, landmarks, and people have welcomed her back like a long-lost family member. But this year she is returning not as a camper, but as a counselor, while her best friend, Katie Bell remains behind. All too quickly, Helena discovers that the innocent world of campfires, singalongs, and field days have been pushed aside for late night pranks on the boys' camp, skinny dipping in the lake, and stolen kisses in the hayloft. As she struggles to define herself in this new world, Helena begins to lose sight of what made camp special and the friendships that have sustained her for so many years. And when Ransome, her longtime crush, becomes a romantic reality, life gets even more confusing. Told with honesty and heart, Kathryn Williams' second novel tackles the timeless theme of growing up, set at a camp where innocence is created and lost.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Celebrate Halloween in a special way with this bright, joyful board book. This series is a winning combination of holidays and bedtime, featuring characters from underrepresented communities. Rahmalia, Debby (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Behind every squad, there's a story.Welcome back to the world of high school cheerleading.Fresh from the excitement of Regionals, the Northside High JV cheerleaders have set their sights on the prize -- Nationals. But even the most devoted Timberwolves can't eat, sleep, and breathe cheer. Kate's distracted by her new boy-slash-friend, and Devin's dealing with her own long-distance relationship. Emily is overscheduled as usual, and Chloe has taken an interest in community service, volunteering at a local organization that helps families facing tough times. When Chloe discovers that one of their own needs help, can the squad rally to support their teammate? Book 2 in the Varsity series has more best-friend drama, boy trouble, and, of course, sideline spirit. …

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Friendship stories inspired by Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows.

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. Harper, Sophie and Kate are about to commit the ultimate suburban sin - bailing on college to pursue their dreams. Middlesbury-bound Becca is convinced her friends have gone mad until they remind her that she just might not have a dream of her own. Harper is going to be the next Jane Austen. Or Sylvia Plath. Or Plum Sykes. Figuring out which should be easy. It's living with the lie she told her three best friends that's going to be hard. Kate doesn't know exactly what she wants but knows she won't find it at Harvard. Maybe the answer is in Paris or Athens or anywhere where she can be someone other than the girl with perfect grades, perfect hair and the perfect boyfriend. Sophie is a star. She already has the looks, the talent and a list of demands for her dressing room. Now that she's wrangled a furnished guesthouse in Beverly Hills it's only a matter of time until she's discovered - unless she isn't! Becca is dysfunctional - at least her family is. Which is why she wants to escape the drama and get to college. But Becca's friends know she needs more than a place on the ski team and a cozy dorm room. They know she needs to fall in love.…

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Celebrate every baby's favorite game with this charming and sturdy lift-the-flap board book - features a puffy heart on the cover and a mirror inside.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Bynum, Janie (illustratore).

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Celebrate Christmas with this bright, joyful board book. Marticorena, Eduardo (illustratore).

Hardback. Condizione: Good. An informative and inspiring biography of Alvin Ailey, the great African-American dancer and choreographer, created by TheNew York Times bestselling and award-winning duo Andrea David Pinkney and Brian Pinkey.    Since he was a young boy in Navasota, Texas, Alvin Ailey loved to stomp his feed and clap his hands to the music of the True Vine Baptist choir. Later, he learned how to dance. He spent some time with the best teachers of the era and eventually started his own modern dance company, the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.    This is the story of Alvin Ailey's life--a life that left its imprint as much on the history of the American people as on the history of modern dance.   Don't miss the other Great Black Performers biographies: Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa Duke Ellington: The Piano Prince and His Orchestra &nbsp. Pinkney, Brian (illustratore). …

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. The Darlings have just begun their second semester of ninth grade, and love is in the air. Victoria: The sweetheart Jack: The irresistible songwriter but is he writing off Victoria? Natalya: The overachiever Colin: The perfect match, if only the game were less complicated Jane: The drama queen Simon: The Greek god of mixed signals In the face of both joy and heartbreak, the Darlings know that they'll always have each other. Boys come and go, but the Darlings are still forever.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. A troubled boy and his mother spiral downward into homelessness in this companion to the poignant middle-grade Firegirl from acclaimed writer Tony Abbott.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. In the sequel to Alan Lawrence Sitomer's "Mean Girls meets Revenge of the Nerds" (Publishers Weekly) The Rise of the Dorkasaurus, the Nerd Girls are back, and though they hope to leave behind all the drama with the popular girls, there may still be a score to settle. Fed up with the perpetual infighting, the school principal insists that if the two groups want to continue to "compete" with one another, they will do so in a productive manner and thus forces all six girls, Nerd Girls and ThreePees, to participate in the Academic Septhalon. But Maureen has family troubles. And issues of self-esteem. And a desire to bury her head in the sand and pretend that all of the very real issues she's facing as a kid who is now growing up are not really happening to her. Are cupcakes, a sarcastic sense of humor and a hope that it will all "just go away" on its own enough to get Maureen through eighth grade? Will Beanpole wake up and smell the coffee? Will Alice really be able to cure herself of the allergies that plague her? It's A Catastrophe of Nerdish Proportions, a fast-paced, funny, foray back into the lives of the three nerds we got to know and love in Nerd Girls: The Rise of the Dorkasaurus.…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. A Prep School Girl with a Hollywood Dream Becca Harrington is a reject. After being rebuffed by every college on her list, she needs a fresh start, so she packs up everything and moves to LA, giving herself one year to land an acting gig or kill herself trying. Unfortunately, not everything turns out as planned, and after a few grueling months, LA is looking like the worst idea ever. As hard as she tries, Becca can't land an agent, she's running out of cash, and her mom is hounding her to apply to more schools. In an act of desperation, Becca and her friend Marisol start posting short videos online-with the help of their adorable filmmaker neighbor, Raj-and the videos catch the attention of a TV producer. Could this be it? Her big break? Or will she have to move back home with nothing but some bad head shots and a monstrous credit-card bill? Becca may not get the Hollywood ending she was hoping for, but perhaps she'll learn there's more than one way to achieve her dream. Readers will love every page of this funny, romantic, aspirational, and ultimately triumphant novel about a girl who just wants to make it on her own. …

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Gott, Barry (illustratore).

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Puppies chase kittens, Kittens chase mice. Have you been naughty? Or have you been nice? In this newest Paw Pals board book, little ones will read along as adorable kittens and pups frolic and play in the wintry world around them. The heartwarming photographs are presented alongside sweet rhyming text that captures the joyous spirit of winter and Christmastime in all their glory. Acclaimed photographer Rachael Hale uses her lens, her love of animals, and a great deal of patience, to create this enchanting perspective on the holiday season.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Harkening to classics such as Roald Dahl's The BFG, this heartwarming story highlights the power of friendship and the importance of finding your voice.  Carl Chesterfield wishes he could speak up--whether that means being honest with his father about the family's new (and failing) food truck, reaching out to a potential friend, or alerting others to the fact that monsters might be secretly overrunning his hometown of Pittsburgh. There's plenty to fret over. And plenty to question.  When a flyer about a mysterious monster-seeking group called the Midnight Brigade catches his eye, Carl sees an opportunity to find answers. Little does he know, his curiosity will lead him to find an incredible discovery under one of his city's magnificent bridges and to be bolder than he ever imagined. Chock-full of humor and heart, this is the quirky tale of three unexpected friends and the crankiest troll with a heart of gold.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Some schools have honor codes. Others have handbooks. Themis Academy has the Mockingbirds. Last year, Alex was date raped. Her elite boarding school, however, wouldn't do anything about it. This year, Alex is head of The Mockingbirds, an underground student-run justice system, a group meant to be there for the students in a way that the administration never is. A group meant to help those who need it most. This year's case is unlike any seen before: a prescription drug ring has sprung up and kids are using the drugs to cheat. Alex is desperate to do a good job, to help others in the way that the Mockingbirds helped her last year. But this isn't rape, or bullying, or hate speech. How do you try a case with no obvious victim? As Alex struggles to navigate the murky waters of vigilante justice, she may find that though it may be Themis's only choice, it is never a good one. And she'll have to wander over the moral line before she can come back and fight for what is right.…

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Annie Fleet, master scuba diver and history buff, knows she can't fight her nerd status as a freshman at her Los Angeles private school. And she doesn't care-except for the fact that her crush, Josh, thinks she's more adorable than desirable. Annie is determined to set him straight on their school trip to Mexico. But her teacher has other plans: he needs Annie to help him find Cortez's lost-long treasure. Suddenly, Annie finds herself scuba diving in pitch-black waters, jetting to Hawaii with Josh, and hunting for the priceless Golden Jaguar. But Annie and Josh aren't the only ones lured by the possibility of finding the greatest treasure ever lost at sea. Someone else wants the gold-and needs Annie dead. In deeper danger than she ever imagined, can Annie get the boy and find the Jaguar, or is she in over her head? Critically-acclaimed author Coert Voorhees delivers breathtaking romance and non-stop action in his newest novel, the spirited and captivating In Too Deep.…

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Writers House LLC; Tilley, Debbie (illustratore).

Paperback. Condizione: Fair. The stylish and clever sequel to How to Rock Braces and Glasses by Meg Haston, now available in paperback. First published in hardback as How to Rock Break-Ups and Make-Ups.

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. The duck is back.

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Spring into the fun of Easter with a variety of families in this bright, joyful board book. This series is a winning combination of holidays and bedtime, featuring characters from underrepresented communities. Olivera, Ramon (illustratore).

Hardback. Condizione: Fair. Hatay, Nona (illustratore).