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1) Later
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Sometimes growing up means facing your demons. The son of a struggling single mother, Jamie Conklin just wants an ordinary childhood. But Jamie is no ordinary child. Born with an unnatural ability his mom urges him to keep secret, Jamie can see what no one else can see and learn what no one else can learn. But the cost of using this ability is higher than Jamie can imagine--as he discovers when an NYPD detective draws him into the pursuit of a killer...
Author
Series
Lakeshore chronicles volume 11
Language
English
Description
"When caregiver Faith McCallum arrives at the enchanted lakeside estate of Avalon's renowned Bellamy family, she's intent on rebuilding her shattered life and giving her two daughters a chance at a better future. But she faces a formidable challenge in the form of her stubborn and difficult new employer, Alice Bellamy. While Faith proves a worthy match for her sharp-tongued client, she often finds herself at a loss for words in the presence of Mason...
Author
Language
English
Description
"From star-crossed matches to unexpected love triangles, summer on Nantucket always holds the promise of romance in this sensational novel from New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer. Lisa Hudson feels more alive than she has in a long time after hiring hunky carpenter Mack Whitney to renovate her old Nantucket home. There's no denying the spark growing between them--despite the fact that Mack is ten years her junior. But her twentysomething...
Author
Language
English
Description
"In this new heart-pounding standalone from the internationally bestselling author that People calls "razor sharp," a single mother suspects her young daughter has witnessed a horrible crime when the girl draws a disturbing picture--but the deadly path to unravel the truth could cost her everything. Maybe Tess is overprotective, but passing her daughter off to her ex and his new young wife fills her with a sense of dread. It's not that Jason is a...
Author
Series
Publisher
Kensington Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"At first glance, Nell King's cozy home in Yorktide, Maine, seems a step down from the impeccably decorated Boston house she shared with her husband. But in the six years since he abruptly left to marry another woman, Nell and her almost-grown daughters have found real happiness and comfort here. Now, faced with what may be their last Christmas together before Molly and Felicity move away, Nell suddenly feels anxious. She gave up her own ambitions...
Author
Series
Lexile measure
990L
Language
English
Formats
Description
When her beloved father dies, thirteen-year-old Emily Starr, orphaned and lonely, is sent to live with her mother's relatives at New Moon Farm, but despite her stern Aunt Elizabeth and malicious classmates, Emily's quick wit and lively imagination help her to form friendships and begin to feel at home.
Emily Starr never knew what it was to be lonely--until her beloved father died. Now Emily's an orphan, and her snobbish relatives are taking her to...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Jess and her ten-year-old son William set off to spend the summer at Château de Roussignol, deep in the rich, sunlit hills of the Dordogne. There, Jess's ex-boyfriend - and William's father - Adam, runs a beautiful hotel in a restored castle. Lush gardens, a gorgeous pool, delectable French food and a seemingly never-ending wine list - what's not to like? Jess is bowled over by what Adam has accomplished, but she's in France for a much more urgent...
Author
Publisher
Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
HL 610L
Physical Desc
183 pages ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"Amelia Albright dreams about going to Florida for spring break like everyone else in her class, but her father--a cranky and stubborn English professor--has decided Florida is too much adventure. Now Amelia is stuck at home with him and her babysitter, the beloved Mrs. O'Brien. The week ahead promises to be boring, until Amelia meets Casey at her neighborhood art studio. Amelia has never been friends with a boy before, and the experience is both...
Series
Publisher
Buena Vista Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2019.
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 130 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
After Mary Poppins departed London, Jane and Michael Banks grew up into loving and responsible adults. When Michael becomes a single father of three children after the death of his wife, Mary Poppins revisits the Cherry Tree Lane home again to try to help Michael and his family cope and move beyond their grief. Time passes quickly for most normal mortals. Mary Poppins has never been normal. Although it's now the 1930s, she looks exactly the same....
Author
Series
Explorer Academy volume 1
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
Description
"Cruz leaves his tranquil home in Hawaii to join 23 talented kids from around the globe to train at the Explorer Academy with the world's leading scientists to become the next generation of great explorers. But for Cruz, there's more at stake. No sooner has he arrived at the Academy than he discovers that his family has a mysterious past with the organization that could jeopardize his future. In the midst of codebreaking and cool classes, new friends...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Mallory Maitland knows all too well what it's like to feel abandoned, which is why she's sworn never to give up on her two stepsons--her late husband's children. But when the teens land in hot water, she's got a whole new problem: how to resist the caring and incredibly hot Chief of Police Gabriel Buchanan. All Mallory wants is to give the boys a magical holiday. She doesn't need the distraction of wondering what it would be like to kiss Gabriel...
Author
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Formats
Description
Claire Noble gave up on her dreams a long time ago as a single mother, caring for her aging parents. Now its her turn, and she's fallen in love with a man who can offer her security and a life of adventure. But just as Claire is about to step into her new life, her estranged daughter shows up, very pregnant and alone.
13) Jessica's wish
Author
Series
Stonehill volume 4
Publisher
Pink Sand Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
264 pages ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"One wish can change everything. This year when Jessica Martinson-Canton blows out eleven candles on her homemade vegan cake, she makes the same wish she's made for as many birthdays as she can remember: she wants a mother. Jessica's father Phil has worked his entire life to create a more stable childhood for his daughter than he had with his unwed teenaged mother. When his wife left him and their newborn daughter in their most vulnerable hour, Phil...
14) Yotsuba&!: 14
Author
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Edition
First Yen Press edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
"Guess what?! Yotsuba's...a princess! Too bad Daddy doesn't know how pretty long hair is! It's okay, 'cos Yotsuba can show it to Asagi. She knows aaall about being a pretty princess! But wait! Yotsuba's going to Tokyo! Tokyo is where you go to be stylish and fancy, just like a real princess. The only problem is, there are aliens who are after Earth! It's okay, it's okay. Yotsuba has a secret move or two and will save everyone!" -- Page [4] cover.
15) Yotsuba&!: 1
Author
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
First Yen Press edition.
Physical Desc
224 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
The curious and curiouser Yotsuba moves to a new town with her dad. In the process of moving in, Yotsuba encounters things like swing sets and broken door handles, which all bring about a never-ending torrent of questions and shrieks of amazement.
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
Widescreen ver.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (96 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A single mother is raising her three children after the divorce from her rapper ex-husband. Her oldest son wants his parents to get back together. The youngest daughter would rather see her mom happy and decides to use Santa Claus to get her wish. The kids practically compete to see who will win the war of love.
17) Yotsuba&!: 9
Author
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2010.
Edition
First Yen Press edition.
Physical Desc
163 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Yotsuba continues her adventures by writing down a schedule so she doesn't forget what she has to do, learning about the wonders of coffee, and having a teddy bear.
18) Yotsuba&!: 2
Author
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
First Yen Press edition.
Physical Desc
190 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
School's out for summer and Yotsuba's out of her mind! She's new in town--and could very well be new to planet Earth--with no knowledge of the world around her. Some of her experiences include drawing, swimming, and catching a frog.
19) Yotsuba&!: 3
Author
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
First Yen Press edition.
Physical Desc
182 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Yotsuba heeeeeere! Guess what, guess what? Yotsuba is going to a flower store with Fuuka! Yotsuba's gonna give flowers to everybody in the whole, wide world, even the police lady with her whistle that goes--PI! PI! PIPI! PI! PIPUUUUUUUU!
20) Yotsuba&!: 4
Author
Publisher
Yen Press
Pub. Date
2009.
Edition
First Yen Press edition.
Physical Desc
190 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 19 cm
Language
English
Description
Yotsuba can't decide if she wants to be a mean grown-up. But then again, there are some perks, so maybe it's okay to be a grown-up sometimes?