Author: Anica Mrose Rissi
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062685309
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
A powerful YA debut, told with astonishing insight and wit, about the depths and boundaries of true friendship and obsessive teenage love—perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen, E. Lockhart, and Sara Zarr. When Betts meets Aiden at the candy store where she works, their connection is like a sugar rush to the heart. Betts already knows the two of them are infinite. Inevitable. Destined to become an us. Betts has only ever kept one secret from her best friend, Jo, but suddenly there’s a long list of things she won’t tell her, things Jo wouldn’t understand. Because Jo doesn’t see how good Aiden is for Betts. She finds him needy. Possessive. Controlling. She’s wrong. With a love like this, nothing else matters.
Always Forever Maybe
Author: Anica Mrose Rissi
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062685309
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
A powerful YA debut, told with astonishing insight and wit, about the depths and boundaries of true friendship and obsessive teenage love—perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen, E. Lockhart, and Sara Zarr. When Betts meets Aiden at the candy store where she works, their connection is like a sugar rush to the heart. Betts already knows the two of them are infinite. Inevitable. Destined to become an us. Betts has only ever kept one secret from her best friend, Jo, but suddenly there’s a long list of things she won’t tell her, things Jo wouldn’t understand. Because Jo doesn’t see how good Aiden is for Betts. She finds him needy. Possessive. Controlling. She’s wrong. With a love like this, nothing else matters.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062685309
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236
Book Description
A powerful YA debut, told with astonishing insight and wit, about the depths and boundaries of true friendship and obsessive teenage love—perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen, E. Lockhart, and Sara Zarr. When Betts meets Aiden at the candy store where she works, their connection is like a sugar rush to the heart. Betts already knows the two of them are infinite. Inevitable. Destined to become an us. Betts has only ever kept one secret from her best friend, Jo, but suddenly there’s a long list of things she won’t tell her, things Jo wouldn’t understand. Because Jo doesn’t see how good Aiden is for Betts. She finds him needy. Possessive. Controlling. She’s wrong. With a love like this, nothing else matters.
Maybe Yes
Author: Ella Miles
Publisher: Ella Miles
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Her future is already set, all she has to do is marry a complete stranger. Kinsley Felton has everything. Money, a loving family, and a modeling career. She graduates from Yale in just days, but unlike a typical college student she doesn't have to spend hours looking for a job when she graduates. Kinsley will inherit the multi-billion dollar gaming and hospitality company her great-grandfather started. The only problem is she has to do everything her family asks for in order to get that money. That includes marrying a man of her family's choosing. That's not a problem since Kinsley has been following her family's orders all her life. Until a phone call from her grandfather changes everything. Will she marry the man her family chooses or will she decide her own future? Maybe Yes is Book 1 in a romantic series. Ends on a cliffhanger. Series Order: Maybe Yes Maybe Never Maybe Always Definitely Yes Definitely No Definitely Forever What readers are saying about USA Today Bestselling Author, Ella Miles "5 arranged stars! Fell in love the minute I started reading!" "I totally loved this book!!! I got completely lost in the story and can't wait for the next in series..." "I really, really, REALLY enjoyed this one...there is a major twist at the end and you will be wanting to read the next one... I know I do!" "Ella Miles had a stroke of genius when creating Maybe Yes. Sure, it is sizzling with chemistry, filled with touching moments, able to bring tears to your eyes with frustration and raise your hackles in angry indignation, but that isn't where her genius is! It is in the characters, each unique, each a little frustrating at times, but alive with personality...I'm positive there is another Ace up Ella Miles' sleeve and we will hit another jackpot with the next book in the series!" Topics: dark romance, romantic suspense, romantic suspense series, dark romance series, romance, romance series, contemporary, contemporary romance, hot romance, steamy romance, second chance, new adult, mafia romance, billionaire romance, bestselling series, romance novel, Ella Miles book, survival romance, alpha, series starter, free series starter, strong heroine, first in series, USA Today Bestselling Author, action romance, action and adventure, suspense, mystery, hot new romance, seduction, seduction romance, sexy, free, free book. Similar Authors: Charlotte Byrd, Penelope Sky, Victoria Quinn, Roxy Sloane, Meghan March, Helen Hardt, Skye Warren, Lexy Timms
Publisher: Ella Miles
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
Her future is already set, all she has to do is marry a complete stranger. Kinsley Felton has everything. Money, a loving family, and a modeling career. She graduates from Yale in just days, but unlike a typical college student she doesn't have to spend hours looking for a job when she graduates. Kinsley will inherit the multi-billion dollar gaming and hospitality company her great-grandfather started. The only problem is she has to do everything her family asks for in order to get that money. That includes marrying a man of her family's choosing. That's not a problem since Kinsley has been following her family's orders all her life. Until a phone call from her grandfather changes everything. Will she marry the man her family chooses or will she decide her own future? Maybe Yes is Book 1 in a romantic series. Ends on a cliffhanger. Series Order: Maybe Yes Maybe Never Maybe Always Definitely Yes Definitely No Definitely Forever What readers are saying about USA Today Bestselling Author, Ella Miles "5 arranged stars! Fell in love the minute I started reading!" "I totally loved this book!!! I got completely lost in the story and can't wait for the next in series..." "I really, really, REALLY enjoyed this one...there is a major twist at the end and you will be wanting to read the next one... I know I do!" "Ella Miles had a stroke of genius when creating Maybe Yes. Sure, it is sizzling with chemistry, filled with touching moments, able to bring tears to your eyes with frustration and raise your hackles in angry indignation, but that isn't where her genius is! It is in the characters, each unique, each a little frustrating at times, but alive with personality...I'm positive there is another Ace up Ella Miles' sleeve and we will hit another jackpot with the next book in the series!" Topics: dark romance, romantic suspense, romantic suspense series, dark romance series, romance, romance series, contemporary, contemporary romance, hot romance, steamy romance, second chance, new adult, mafia romance, billionaire romance, bestselling series, romance novel, Ella Miles book, survival romance, alpha, series starter, free series starter, strong heroine, first in series, USA Today Bestselling Author, action romance, action and adventure, suspense, mystery, hot new romance, seduction, seduction romance, sexy, free, free book. Similar Authors: Charlotte Byrd, Penelope Sky, Victoria Quinn, Roxy Sloane, Meghan March, Helen Hardt, Skye Warren, Lexy Timms
Maybe Always
Author: Ella Miles
Publisher: Ella Miles
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Will one truth set her free? Kinsley thought she had found the truth, but she is only beginning to discover the real truth about her family. About herself. Her heart and body still yearn for Killian, but she has to keep him safe. The only way to do that is to lie, just like everyone has lied to her. Killian thought he had everything he ever wanted. He had the perfect girl. He had the perfect job. All that was missing was a ring on her finger. But now both are gone. And the only way to get either of them back is to choose between the girl he loves and the job he feels destined to do. But as he sits in a jail cell he doesn't know how he will get either of them back. Will Kinsley be strong enough to save herself and those she loves? If so, at what cost? Maybe Always is Book 3 in a romantic series. Ends on a cliffhanger. Series Order: Maybe Yes Maybe Never Maybe Always Definitely Yes Definitely No Definitely Forever What readers are saying about USA Today Bestselling Author, Ella Miles "5 arranged stars! Fell in love the minute I started reading!" "I totally loved this book!!! I got completely lost in the story and can't wait for the next in series..." "I really, really, REALLY enjoyed this one...there is a major twist at the end and you will be wanting to read the next one... I know I do!" "Ella Miles had a stroke of genius when creating Maybe Yes. Sure, it is sizzling with chemistry, filled with touching moments, able to bring tears to your eyes with frustration and raise your hackles in angry indignation, but that isn't where her genius is! It is in the characters, each unique, each a little frustrating at times, but alive with personality...I'm positive there is another Ace up Ella Miles' sleeve and we will hit another jackpot with the next book in the series!" Topics: dark romance, romantic suspense, romantic suspense series, dark romance series, romance, romance series, contemporary, contemporary romance, hot romance, steamy romance, second chance, new adult, mafia romance, billionaire romance, bestselling series, romance novel, Ella Miles book, survival romance, alpha, series starter, free series starter, strong heroine, first in series, USA Today Bestselling Author, action romance, action and adventure, suspense, mystery, hot new romance, seduction, seduction romance, sexy, free, free book. Similar Authors: Charlotte Byrd, Penelope Sky, Victoria Quinn, Roxy Sloane, Meghan March, Helen Hardt, Skye Warren, Lexy Timms
Publisher: Ella Miles
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Will one truth set her free? Kinsley thought she had found the truth, but she is only beginning to discover the real truth about her family. About herself. Her heart and body still yearn for Killian, but she has to keep him safe. The only way to do that is to lie, just like everyone has lied to her. Killian thought he had everything he ever wanted. He had the perfect girl. He had the perfect job. All that was missing was a ring on her finger. But now both are gone. And the only way to get either of them back is to choose between the girl he loves and the job he feels destined to do. But as he sits in a jail cell he doesn't know how he will get either of them back. Will Kinsley be strong enough to save herself and those she loves? If so, at what cost? Maybe Always is Book 3 in a romantic series. Ends on a cliffhanger. Series Order: Maybe Yes Maybe Never Maybe Always Definitely Yes Definitely No Definitely Forever What readers are saying about USA Today Bestselling Author, Ella Miles "5 arranged stars! Fell in love the minute I started reading!" "I totally loved this book!!! I got completely lost in the story and can't wait for the next in series..." "I really, really, REALLY enjoyed this one...there is a major twist at the end and you will be wanting to read the next one... I know I do!" "Ella Miles had a stroke of genius when creating Maybe Yes. Sure, it is sizzling with chemistry, filled with touching moments, able to bring tears to your eyes with frustration and raise your hackles in angry indignation, but that isn't where her genius is! It is in the characters, each unique, each a little frustrating at times, but alive with personality...I'm positive there is another Ace up Ella Miles' sleeve and we will hit another jackpot with the next book in the series!" Topics: dark romance, romantic suspense, romantic suspense series, dark romance series, romance, romance series, contemporary, contemporary romance, hot romance, steamy romance, second chance, new adult, mafia romance, billionaire romance, bestselling series, romance novel, Ella Miles book, survival romance, alpha, series starter, free series starter, strong heroine, first in series, USA Today Bestselling Author, action romance, action and adventure, suspense, mystery, hot new romance, seduction, seduction romance, sexy, free, free book. Similar Authors: Charlotte Byrd, Penelope Sky, Victoria Quinn, Roxy Sloane, Meghan March, Helen Hardt, Skye Warren, Lexy Timms
Always Say Maybe
Author: Sandra Gould
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781494019075
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
This is a new release of the original 1960 edition.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781494019075
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
This is a new release of the original 1960 edition.
Maybe Never
Author: Ella Miles
Publisher: Ella Miles
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Will one mistake destroy her life? Will one secret? One lie? Kinsley Felton thought she had found a solution to her problems. She thought she had convinced her family that she is strong enough to run the company, if not on her own, then with help. She thought she had won when she decided not to marry Killian and instead just date him. But everything she thought was wrong. Killian isn't who she thought he was. Now she is sitting in a jail cell for something she didn't do because of him. But maybe she deserves to sit in jail anyway to pay for her past mistakes. All she knows is she needs to stay far away from Killian no matter how much her heart aches for him. Will Kinsley let herself get lost in the deceit or will she save herself and take another chance at love? Maybe Never is Book 2 in a romantic series. Ends on a cliffhanger. Series Order: Maybe Yes Maybe Never Maybe Always Definitely Yes Definitely No Definitely Forever What readers are saying about USA Today Bestselling Author, Ella Miles "5 arranged stars! Fell in love the minute I started reading!" "I totally loved this book!!! I got completely lost in the story and can't wait for the next in series..." "I really, really, REALLY enjoyed this one...there is a major twist at the end and you will be wanting to read the next one... I know I do!" "Ella Miles had a stroke of genius when creating Maybe Yes. Sure, it is sizzling with chemistry, filled with touching moments, able to bring tears to your eyes with frustration and raise your hackles in angry indignation, but that isn't where her genius is! It is in the characters, each unique, each a little frustrating at times, but alive with personality...I'm positive there is another Ace up Ella Miles' sleeve and we will hit another jackpot with the next book in the series!" Topics: dark romance, romantic suspense, romantic suspense series, dark romance series, romance, romance series, contemporary, contemporary romance, hot romance, steamy romance, second chance, new adult, mafia romance, billionaire romance, bestselling series, romance novel, Ella Miles book, survival romance, alpha, series starter, free series starter, strong heroine, first in series, USA Today Bestselling Author, action romance, action and adventure, suspense, mystery, hot new romance, seduction, seduction romance, sexy, free, free book. Similar Authors: Charlotte Byrd, Penelope Sky, Victoria Quinn, Roxy Sloane, Meghan March, Helen Hardt, Skye Warren, Lexy Timms
Publisher: Ella Miles
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217
Book Description
Will one mistake destroy her life? Will one secret? One lie? Kinsley Felton thought she had found a solution to her problems. She thought she had convinced her family that she is strong enough to run the company, if not on her own, then with help. She thought she had won when she decided not to marry Killian and instead just date him. But everything she thought was wrong. Killian isn't who she thought he was. Now she is sitting in a jail cell for something she didn't do because of him. But maybe she deserves to sit in jail anyway to pay for her past mistakes. All she knows is she needs to stay far away from Killian no matter how much her heart aches for him. Will Kinsley let herself get lost in the deceit or will she save herself and take another chance at love? Maybe Never is Book 2 in a romantic series. Ends on a cliffhanger. Series Order: Maybe Yes Maybe Never Maybe Always Definitely Yes Definitely No Definitely Forever What readers are saying about USA Today Bestselling Author, Ella Miles "5 arranged stars! Fell in love the minute I started reading!" "I totally loved this book!!! I got completely lost in the story and can't wait for the next in series..." "I really, really, REALLY enjoyed this one...there is a major twist at the end and you will be wanting to read the next one... I know I do!" "Ella Miles had a stroke of genius when creating Maybe Yes. Sure, it is sizzling with chemistry, filled with touching moments, able to bring tears to your eyes with frustration and raise your hackles in angry indignation, but that isn't where her genius is! It is in the characters, each unique, each a little frustrating at times, but alive with personality...I'm positive there is another Ace up Ella Miles' sleeve and we will hit another jackpot with the next book in the series!" Topics: dark romance, romantic suspense, romantic suspense series, dark romance series, romance, romance series, contemporary, contemporary romance, hot romance, steamy romance, second chance, new adult, mafia romance, billionaire romance, bestselling series, romance novel, Ella Miles book, survival romance, alpha, series starter, free series starter, strong heroine, first in series, USA Today Bestselling Author, action romance, action and adventure, suspense, mystery, hot new romance, seduction, seduction romance, sexy, free, free book. Similar Authors: Charlotte Byrd, Penelope Sky, Victoria Quinn, Roxy Sloane, Meghan March, Helen Hardt, Skye Warren, Lexy Timms
Absolutely Maybe
Author: Lisa Yee
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545229804
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Lisa Yee makes her YA debut with this hilarious novel about a charm-school dropout who becomes a drop-dead charmer on a quest for her father in California. Meet Maybelline Mary Katherine Mary Ann Chestnut, named for two Miss Americas and her mother Chessy's favorite brand of mascara. Chessy teaches the students in her charm school her Seven Select Rules for Young Ladies, but she won't tell Maybe who her real father is -- or protect her from her latest scuzzball boyfriend. So Maybe hitches a ride to California with her friends Hollywood and Thammasat Tantipinichwong Schneider (aka Ted) -- and what she finds there is funny, sad, true, and inspiring . . . vintage Lisa Yee.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545229804
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
Lisa Yee makes her YA debut with this hilarious novel about a charm-school dropout who becomes a drop-dead charmer on a quest for her father in California. Meet Maybelline Mary Katherine Mary Ann Chestnut, named for two Miss Americas and her mother Chessy's favorite brand of mascara. Chessy teaches the students in her charm school her Seven Select Rules for Young Ladies, but she won't tell Maybe who her real father is -- or protect her from her latest scuzzball boyfriend. So Maybe hitches a ride to California with her friends Hollywood and Thammasat Tantipinichwong Schneider (aka Ted) -- and what she finds there is funny, sad, true, and inspiring . . . vintage Lisa Yee.
Our Year of Maybe
Author: Rachel Lynn Solomon
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1481497774
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
“Emotionally resonant and deeply characterized.” —School Library Journal (starred review) From the author of You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone comes a stunning contemporary novel, perfect for fans of Five Feet Apart, that examines the complicated aftermath of unrequited love between best friends. Aspiring choreographer Sophie Orenstein would do anything for Peter Rosenthal-Porter, who’s been on the kidney transplant list as long as she’s known him. Peter, a gifted pianist, is everything to Sophie: best friend, musical collaborator, secret crush. When she learns she’s a match, donating a kidney is an easy, obvious choice. She can’t help wondering if after the transplant, he’ll love her back the way she’s always wanted. But Peter’s life post-transplant isn’t what either of them expected. Though he once had feelings for Sophie, too, he’s now drawn to Chase, the guitarist in a band that happens to be looking for a keyboardist. And while neglected parts of Sophie’s world are calling to her—dance opportunities, new friends, a sister and niece she barely knows—she longs for a now-distant Peter more than ever, growing increasingly bitter he doesn’t seem to feel the same connection. Peter fears he’ll forever be indebted to her. Sophie isn’t sure who she is without him. Then one heartbreaking night twists their relationship into something neither of them recognizes, leading them to question their past, their future, and whether their friendship is even worth fighting for.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1481497774
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
“Emotionally resonant and deeply characterized.” —School Library Journal (starred review) From the author of You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone comes a stunning contemporary novel, perfect for fans of Five Feet Apart, that examines the complicated aftermath of unrequited love between best friends. Aspiring choreographer Sophie Orenstein would do anything for Peter Rosenthal-Porter, who’s been on the kidney transplant list as long as she’s known him. Peter, a gifted pianist, is everything to Sophie: best friend, musical collaborator, secret crush. When she learns she’s a match, donating a kidney is an easy, obvious choice. She can’t help wondering if after the transplant, he’ll love her back the way she’s always wanted. But Peter’s life post-transplant isn’t what either of them expected. Though he once had feelings for Sophie, too, he’s now drawn to Chase, the guitarist in a band that happens to be looking for a keyboardist. And while neglected parts of Sophie’s world are calling to her—dance opportunities, new friends, a sister and niece she barely knows—she longs for a now-distant Peter more than ever, growing increasingly bitter he doesn’t seem to feel the same connection. Peter fears he’ll forever be indebted to her. Sophie isn’t sure who she is without him. Then one heartbreaking night twists their relationship into something neither of them recognizes, leading them to question their past, their future, and whether their friendship is even worth fighting for.
Maybe Someday
Author: Colleen Hoover
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476753164
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
When she discovers that her boyfriend is cheating on her, Sydney, a 22-year-old college student, must decide what to do next, especially when she becomes captivated by her mysterious neighbor Ridge.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476753164
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
When she discovers that her boyfriend is cheating on her, Sydney, a 22-year-old college student, must decide what to do next, especially when she becomes captivated by her mysterious neighbor Ridge.
Sarah Lee and a Mule Named Maybe
Author: Heather Grovet
Publisher: Review and Herald Pub Assoc
ISBN: 9780828017251
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Please God, I whispered. Not another moose. I couldn't stand another moose. I reached forward to pull on Auntie Teresa's coat, but it was too late. The growl erupted into an enormous roar. I glimpsed something dark racing down the path straight toward us. It threw itself into the air and banged into my chest, knocking me to my knees. I let out a horrible scream. Maybe is a big gray, mule who wins races and Sarah Lee is a big-and-tall 12-year-old who's not happy with her size. Her family is headed for the Canadian Rockies for a trail ride. She prays: Dear Jesus, please keep us safe tomorrow. I don't want to be chased by a cougar or a bear. And Jesus, please make me a different person--someone who isn't fat. Amen. When Maybe and Sheba, Mom's snow-white Arabian horse, are spooked by a crash in the underbrush, they disappear, leaving Sarah and Mom stranded in the woods. Now what? God, please take care of Maybe, prays Sarah. As they hit the dusty trail, Sarah Lee learns a few things about mules. And prayer. And self-esteem. And why God lets bad things happen. And how much she has to be thankful for.
Publisher: Review and Herald Pub Assoc
ISBN: 9780828017251
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Please God, I whispered. Not another moose. I couldn't stand another moose. I reached forward to pull on Auntie Teresa's coat, but it was too late. The growl erupted into an enormous roar. I glimpsed something dark racing down the path straight toward us. It threw itself into the air and banged into my chest, knocking me to my knees. I let out a horrible scream. Maybe is a big gray, mule who wins races and Sarah Lee is a big-and-tall 12-year-old who's not happy with her size. Her family is headed for the Canadian Rockies for a trail ride. She prays: Dear Jesus, please keep us safe tomorrow. I don't want to be chased by a cougar or a bear. And Jesus, please make me a different person--someone who isn't fat. Amen. When Maybe and Sheba, Mom's snow-white Arabian horse, are spooked by a crash in the underbrush, they disappear, leaving Sarah and Mom stranded in the woods. Now what? God, please take care of Maybe, prays Sarah. As they hit the dusty trail, Sarah Lee learns a few things about mules. And prayer. And self-esteem. And why God lets bad things happen. And how much she has to be thankful for.
Maybe He Just Likes You
Author: Barbara Dee
Publisher: Aladdin
ISBN: 1534432388
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
2019 The Washington Post Best Children’s Book of the Year (Erin Entrada Kelly Pick) A 2020 ALA Notable Children’s Book “The novel’s all-too-familiar scenario offers a springboard for discussion among middle schoolers…Easily grasped scenarios and short chapters help make this timely #MeToo story accessible to a wide audience.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Realistic and heartbreaking.” —BCCB Barbara Dee explores the subject of #MeToo for the middle grade audience in this heart-wrenching—and ultimately uplifting—novel about experiencing harassment and unwanted attention from classmates. For seventh-grader Mila, it starts with some boys giving her an unwanted hug on the school blacktop. A few days later, at recess, one of the boys (and fellow trumpet player) Callum tells Mila it’s his birthday, and asks her for a “birthday hug.” He’s just being friendly, isn’t he? And how can she say no? But Callum’s hug lasts a few seconds too long, and feels…weird. According to her friend, Zara, Mila is being immature and overreacting. Doesn’t she know what flirting looks like? But the boys don’t leave Mila alone. On the bus. In the halls. During band practice—the one place Mila could always escape. It doesn’t feel like flirting—so what is it? Thanks to a chance meeting, Mila begins to find solace in a new place: karate class. Slowly, with the help of a fellow classmate, Mila learns how to stand her ground and how to respect others—and herself. From the author of Everything I Know About You, Halfway Normal, and Star-Crossed comes this timely story of a middle school girl standing up and finding her voice.
Publisher: Aladdin
ISBN: 1534432388
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
2019 The Washington Post Best Children’s Book of the Year (Erin Entrada Kelly Pick) A 2020 ALA Notable Children’s Book “The novel’s all-too-familiar scenario offers a springboard for discussion among middle schoolers…Easily grasped scenarios and short chapters help make this timely #MeToo story accessible to a wide audience.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Realistic and heartbreaking.” —BCCB Barbara Dee explores the subject of #MeToo for the middle grade audience in this heart-wrenching—and ultimately uplifting—novel about experiencing harassment and unwanted attention from classmates. For seventh-grader Mila, it starts with some boys giving her an unwanted hug on the school blacktop. A few days later, at recess, one of the boys (and fellow trumpet player) Callum tells Mila it’s his birthday, and asks her for a “birthday hug.” He’s just being friendly, isn’t he? And how can she say no? But Callum’s hug lasts a few seconds too long, and feels…weird. According to her friend, Zara, Mila is being immature and overreacting. Doesn’t she know what flirting looks like? But the boys don’t leave Mila alone. On the bus. In the halls. During band practice—the one place Mila could always escape. It doesn’t feel like flirting—so what is it? Thanks to a chance meeting, Mila begins to find solace in a new place: karate class. Slowly, with the help of a fellow classmate, Mila learns how to stand her ground and how to respect others—and herself. From the author of Everything I Know About You, Halfway Normal, and Star-Crossed comes this timely story of a middle school girl standing up and finding her voice.