STARRED REVIEW! "Precise, subtle details and complete emotional honesty bring these characters to life from the first page."—Kirkus Reviews starred review
"A charming entry in the crowded middle grade contemporary field."—School Library Journal

The unforgettable tale of a girl, her maybe-criminal mom, her babysitting business, and her pet pineapple.

When FBI agents swarm twelve-year-old

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Blindsided by divorce, a young woman seeks refuge in the home of an old high school friend and his wife. As their hospitality gives way to surreal manipulation, she falls into a delirious tailspin, grappling with her health and her sanity.

Never trust a stranger…But, late at night and trapped in the middle of nowhere during a terrible snowstorm, Tibby and Walker have no choice.With roads shutting down and cell towers out, running into each other and deciding to travel together could either be their saving grace or worst mistake. When they're forced to take an unexpected detour and seek refuge in a roadside motel, the storm quickly becomes the least of their worries.A disturbing discovery...

Lee Urban's search for truth could destroy everything. After narrowly surviving several attempts on her life, Lee Urban retreats into hiding, seeking refuge with her family for the Lunar New Year. But the relaxing holiday turns into a heist when someone crashes the party with intel on the hybrid's identity. Driven by desperation, Urban accepts a position within the elite Dragons AI team, a high-stakes gamble that will propel her into the heart of...

"A lyrical meditation on healing-told through the lenses of justice, sex, love, family, and death-by journalist and podcaster Carvell Wallace"--

Welcome to Eric Hyde's twisted domain, a place where people strive for a semblance of ordinary life amidst the encroaching darkness. Within these pages, a disgraced Detective, a survivor seeking refuge, and a sadistic killer converge. An elusive cult with unclear motives leaves a wake of emptiness and despair. Will their true intentions be revealed or forever elude both the characters and the unsuspecting reader? Traverse an apocalyptic wasteland,...

These folk tales reflect the wild and secret character of between two countries and two worlds. The book other magical characters such as the Netherwitton worm who guards a secret well and the Hedley Kow that plays audacious tricks on humans. Accompanying these, there is the sound of human feet; saints seek refuge, ancient kings fight for land and salvation, and border folk pit themselves against one another with both wit and sword. Illustrated with...

Dear Reader, Inspired by the collision of characters, imagery, and lore of Taylor Swift's song lyrics, this coming-of-age story is for every Swiftie who can relate to the unbearable feelings of love and loss - all too well. Thirteen-year-old Betty has just lost her grandma, got dumped by her best friend, was ghosted by her summer crush James, and suddenly finds herself all alone in her new high school. Seeking refuge in the approval of her favorite...

As Sofia enjoys a happy childhood with her friends Tijana, Jela, and Kata, her frail and poor classmate, Niko, suddenly disappears, leaving Sofia with many unanswered questions and emotions.Despite being born into a poor family, Sofia adores school and dreams of becoming a teacher. However, her life takes a different turn after her father's death and with the Second World War looming. At the age of fifteen, she joins a group of young city schoolkids...

After a drunk driving clip of Cason goes viral, his life is in shambles. He seeks refuge in the Bahamas until things die down. Once he gets to the Bahamas, he meets a family who introduces him to creative writing. At first, Cason thought writing would simply be a hobby. Over time, he learns the transformative effects of writing and how he could use words to create his reality. Cason goes on to create a revolutionary character known as Augusto who...