Below is a list of 10 the books by this author.
Amy (a.k.a. Bird) seems to have the perfect life: loving parents, a hot boyfriend, the best friend ever. She even writes an online advice column,... [Read More]
Amy (a.k.a. Bird) seems to have the perfect life: loving parents, a hot boyfriend, the best friend ever. She even writes an online advice column, full of Top Tips, to help other teens take control of their lives. But after a new guy shows up at school, Bird can't seem to follow her own wisdom. Pete is the consummate bad boy. He's everything Bird is not: wild, unambitious and more than a little dangerous. Although she knows he's trouble, Bird can't stay away. And the more drawn she is to Pete, the more cracks are revealed in her relationship with Griffin, her doting boyfriend. Meanwhile, her parents' marriage is also fracturing, possibly for good. Bird is way out of her comfort zone. All it takes is one mistake, one momentary loss of control, for her entire future to be blown away . . .
Theme: Teen Pregnancy
Not long ago, seventeen-year-old Carley Allison had it all. She was on the edge of fame as a singer and composer. She was reaching for the highest... [Read More]
Not long ago, seventeen-year-old Carley Allison had it all. She was on the edge of fame as a singer and composer. She was reaching for the highest levels as a competitive skater. She had a brand-new boyfriend and a golden future waiting after graduation. Her world came crashing down when she was diagnosed with a rare kind of cancer in her trachea. Her case, doctors said, was one in 3.5 billion. Faced with an uncertain new future, Carley did what she always did: she rose to the challenge. Cancer treatment tested her, but Carley was fearless and strong. Told she might never sing again, Carley beat the odds and performed on television for an audience of millions. ?Ladies and gentlemen,? the announcer said, introducing her, ?The voice you're about to hear is a miracle ...? Carley died before her twenty-first birthday, but her memory lives on in the countless people she touched with her courage. Bestselling author Alice Kuipers (Me & Me, Life on the Refrigerator Door) weaves their stories with the blog Carley kept in the final months of her life. These many voices --- plus plenty of Carley's texts and photos --- show her transformation from ordinary to extraordinary, and convey her personal rules for living well in the worst of times. Some readers will know Carley already, whether from videos she shared on YouTube, from her heroic public performances, or from the internationally-acclaimed movie Kiss and Cry inspired by Carley's story and starring her real-life friend Sarah Fisher (Degrassi) This tribute to her life and legacy will appeal to her admirers and inspire those who are meeting Carley for the first time. Always Smile is a book that will linger and resonate in a reader's heart.
Theme: Illness
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Dex is dropped onto a deserted tropical island to compete in a high-stakes internet reality... [Read More]
In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, Dex is dropped onto a deserted tropical island to compete in a high-stakes internet reality show. He takes it to the extreme to gain the most likes and social-media followers needed to win.
Theme: High Interest/Low Vocabulary
In this high-interest novel for middle readers, Pia has been desperately trying to make sure everything is perfect ever since her parents separated.
Theme: Orca Currents series
The hit chapter book, now in paperback! "An enchanting adventure of magic and mishaps." —Kirkus Reviews "Upbeat and lovable, Polly Diamond... [Read More]
The hit chapter book, now in paperback! "An enchanting adventure of magic and mishaps." —Kirkus Reviews "Upbeat and lovable, Polly Diamond brings the magic of imagination to life." —Booklist, starred review The first in a delightfully funny and magical chapter book series perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean, Amelia Bedelia, and Dory Fantasmagory! Polly loves words. And she loves writing stories. So when a magic book appears on her doorstep that can make everything she writes happen in real life, Polly is certain all of her dreams are about to come true. But she soon learns that what you write and what you mean are not always the same thing!
Book 2 in the popular Polly Diamond book series One imaginative girl and her magic notebook: Polly and her magic book, Spell, have all kinds of... [Read More]
Book 2 in the popular Polly Diamond book series One imaginative girl and her magic notebook: Polly and her magic book, Spell, have all kinds of adventures together because whatever Polly writes in Spell comes true! But when Polly and Spell join forces to make the school fair super spectacular, they quickly discover that what you write and what you mean are not always the same. Filled with the familiar details of home and school, but with a sprinkling of magic, Polly Diamond and the Super Stunning Spectacular School Fair will dazzle young readers. Aspiring writers will relate to Polly who understands the magic of words and stories. Book teaches lessons in creativity, consequences, and using your imagination. Alice Kuipers is the author of four novels and two picture books. Her work has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and selected as a Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year. Fans of Ivy + Bean, Judy Moody, and Dory Fantasmagory, will love following the adventure of Polly Diamond and the Super Stunning Spectacular School Fair . A girl and her magic notebook delight in Book 2 of the exciting Polly Diamond series Great chapter book to read aloud for emergent readers and for independent reading Books for kids ages 5-8 Chapter books for grades 2-5
Now in paperback! Polly and her magic book, Spell, have all kinds of adventures together because whatever Polly writes in Spell comes true! But when... [Read More]
Now in paperback! Polly and her magic book, Spell, have all kinds of adventures together because whatever Polly writes in Spell comes true! But when Polly and Spell join forces to make the school fair super spectacular, they quickly discover that what you write and what you mean are not always the same.
Disappointed that the new class pet is just a hamster, Polly uses her magic book, Spell, to conjure up a more interesting pet--and than has to figure... [Read More]
Disappointed that the new class pet is just a hamster, Polly uses her magic book, Spell, to conjure up a more interesting pet--and than has to figure out how to resolve the resulting topsy turvy chaos.
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Ava's life suddenly becomes very complicated when she inherits a troublesome African gray... [Read More]
In this high-interest accessible novel for middle readers, Ava's life suddenly becomes very complicated when she inherits a troublesome African gray parrot.
Theme: Orca Currents series
In this high-interest novel for middle readers, Ava's life suddenly becomes very complicated when she inherits a troublesome African gray Parrot.
Theme: Orca Currents series