Ergebnis für "Lynn" in Familienleben

Twelve-year-old Georgia believes her toothless rescue dog is psychic. With a spin of a Magic 8 Ball, Chester predicts the future with a high degree of probability. He assures Georgia the "outlook is good" for her parents' troubled marriage. He wows her math class by predicting heads or tails with every coin toss. But when the stakes are life or death, Georgia must learn the difference between magic and probability and find her own powers to increase the likelihood of a happy ending.

From beloved Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon comes a madcap new adventure about three sisters, a ravenous worm, and a mysterious mad scientist. So, you want to be a young mad scientist. Congratulations! Admitting it is the first step. The second step is reading the (definitely true) tale...

In 1952, April is seven years old and adores her big sister, Annabel. But Annabel is failing her math class and desperately needs help with a tough math problem. April decides to write to Albert Einstein, asking him to give a hand.

New flings heat up and old feelings resurface when Immie and Jack head to the beach in this swoon-worthy summer sequel to the upper middle grade rom-com All My Bests told in dual points-of-view. Jack is doing his best to not think about Immie, his best friend who’s now dating his soccer team...

Lynne and Hope are sisters–they share parents, living space, but that’s pretty much it. Until one day when Lynne has to run and rely on the sister she hates to save her. If Hope fails, Lynne’s going to jail and she can kiss her perfect job goodbye. But if she succeeds, will Lynne be able to swallow her pride and see Hope for who she really is?

The fourth in the series of the classic fantasy tales – The Chronicles of Narnia. A complete and unabridged edition of this enduringly popular children’s book. “Look sharp!” shouted Edmund. “All catch hands and keep together. This is magic – I can tell by the feeling. Quick!” Peter...

A New York Times bestseller! From Saturday Night Live legend Kate McKinnon comes the highly anticipated second book in her #1 New York Times bestselling series about mad science, three peculiar sisters, and the mysterious Millicent Quibb! The Porch Sisters are in trouble. It’s summertime in...

Gertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee Porch do not belong. They don’t belong in the snooty town of Antiquarium, where all girls have to go to etiquette school and the only dog allowed is the bichon frise. They don’t belong with their adoptive family, where all their cousins are named Lavinia and their Aunt has more brooches than books. And they don’t belong at Mrs Wintermacher’s etiquette school – they’re far more interested in science. After getting kicked out of the last etiquette school that would take them, the girls expect to be sent away for good… until they receive a mysterious invitation.

The Robyn Hood series follows the crusades of thirteen-year-old Robyn Hood, an orphan and benevolent thief who uses her masterful skills to help people in need by taking from those who prey on the weak and innocent. With the help of her ragtag band of sidekicks, the Hoods, Robyn seeks justice against an urban backdrop of mystery, danger, and suspense.

To unearth the stories of buried treasures, all you have to do is ask the right questions.

Cole wants to be just like his dad. He even wants to dress just like his dad. The two get matching shirts, but something happens to Cole’s. What will they do about it?

Karen Lynn Williams "always takes [listeners] on a worthwhile journey" ( Booklist) with her critically acclaimed children’s tales. A Beach Tail follows a father and son during a magical day at the beach. After Gregory draws a lion in the sand, his father tells him to stay close to it and not to wander away. So Gregory, taking his father’s advice to heart, doesn’t dare leave his lion - even when he draws its tail so long it extends the length of the beach.

In the spirit of modern-day classics like Fish in a Tree and Counting by 7s comes the story of a deaf girl's connection to a whale whose song can't be heard by his species, and the journey she takes to help him. From fixing the class computer to repairing old radios, twelve-year-old Iris is a...

After fleeing persecution in the Russian Empire, eleven-year-old Shoshana and her family, Jewish immigrants, start a new life on the prairie. Shoshana takes fierce joy in the wild beauty of the plains and the thrill of forging a new, American identity. But it’s not as simple for her older sister, Libke, who misses their Ukrainian village and doesn’t pick up English as quickly or make new friends as easily. Desperate to fit in, Shoshana finds herself hiding her Jewish identity in the face of prejudice, just as Libke insists they preserve it.

USA TODAY BESTSELLER A poignant and heartwarming coming-of-age novel that captures the moment of learning to spread your wings in a way you'll never forget—from the award-winning author of Song for a Whale. “Perfect for readers who enjoy stories about curious kids and nature’s wonders...

Victoria Secord, a 14-year-old Alaskan dogsled racer, loses her way on a routine outing with her dogs. With food gone and temperatures dropping, her survival and that of her dogs and the mysterious boy she meets in the woods is entirely up to her. The author Terry Lynn Johnson is a musher herself, and her crackling writing puts listeners at the reins as Victoria and Chris experience setbacks, mistakes, and small triumphs in their wilderness adventure.

Newbery Medalist Lynne Rae Perkins introduces two irresistible sisters—Alix and Jools—and takes readers on an unforgettable vacation to the beach. This is a joyful celebration of sisters, family, friendship, and the ocean. The Wall Street Journal said, “Ocean meets sky meets two young...

“A gem of a story. ”—Booklist (starred review) “A marvelous heroic journey. ”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “A narrative centering family bonds and new experiences. ”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) Newbery Medal winner Lynne Rae Perkins introduces Violet and Jobie, two...

In this funny and moving animals-in-peril adventure, a twelve-year-old girl and her two best friends determine to rescue two orphaned beaver kits—and soon find themselves trying to solve a local environmental crisis. Perfect for fans of Pax and A Boy Called Bat. Everyone knows that...

Help your child progress in their reading journey with this fantastic set of 24 original stories. From a dinosaur adventure to a sneaky wolf's dinner plans, classic fairy tales to thrilling world tales, there is a wide range of subject to help ignite a child's passion for reading. These short...