Polly Diamond and the Topsy-Turvy Day

Polly Diamond and the Topsy-Turvy Day

Alice Kuipers

Young Adult / Children's

One aspiring writer plus one magic book. It all adds up to a whole lot of trouble.Polly Diamond is back in the third book about the magical mix-ups of Polly and her notebook, Spell!In this delightfully funny and magical chapter book series, Polly and Spell have all kinds of adventures together because whatever Polly writes in Spell comes true! But when they join forces to help get the best class pet ever, they get more than they bargained for. Can Polly come up with the right words to save the day?EVERYDAY MAGIC: A creative mashup of relatable family and school life with just a dash of magic make this series a hit with early chapter book readers.A RELATABLE PROTAGONIST: Polly isn't perfect but when she makes mistakes, she always sets things right. And she is the perfect sister, friend, and classmate.INSPIRES A LOVE OF BOOKS: Kids will love Polly and adults will love that Polly inspires a love of reading. Filled with book lists, these...
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Dropped!

Dropped!

Alice Kuipers

Young Adult / Children's

Dex is dropped onto a deserted tropical island to be a player in a social media competition.Dex is one of six contestants on Dropped!, an internet reality show. He's glad to escape his real life after being dumped by his girlfriend, Lola, and destroying his social life. He and the other contenders have to spend five days on a deserted island, and the person who gains the most likes and followers will be the winner. The prize is a ton of money and status as an influencer.Keeping people watching is the challenge, and Dex will do whatever it takes. He needs to win—it's the only way to get Lola and his popularity back. But on the island, away from his ex, he finds himself flirting with the gorgeous and popular Amina. When Dex keeps placing behind Amina, he realizes he has to be more daring to get the engagements he needs. But how extreme will he need to be? And is it worth it to win?
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World's Worst Parrot

World's Worst Parrot

Alice Kuipers

Young Adult / Children's

Ava works hard at maintaining a certain image online and at school. As far as anyone else knows, life is great. But when she inherits an African gray parrot from her great-uncle Bernie (whom she barely remembers), Ava's carefully crafted world starts to crumble. The parrot, Mervin, is loud and messy and obnoxious. Ava's brother thinks it's hilarious to post videos of Ava trying to deal with the crazy bird. He even creates a profile for the two of them. Everyone wants to see more of Ava and Mervin. Suddenly, Ava is internet famous—in the worst possible way. Her friends think the parrot is gross and start acting weird. But then a new girl at school helps Ava see that this parrot might not be the worst gift in the world and that just being yourself is the best way to be.
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Polly Diamond and the Magic Spell

Polly Diamond and the Magic Spell

Alice Kuipers

Young Adult / Children's

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! Funny and touching, this new chapter book series will entertain readers and inspire budding writers.
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Polly Diamond and the Super Stunning Spectacular School Fair

Polly Diamond and the Super Stunning Spectacular School Fair

Alice Kuipers

Young Adult / Children's

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, this book is just right for fans of Ivy + Bean, Judy Moody, and Dory Fantasmagory, as well for aspiring writers, who, just like Polly, know the magic of stories.
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The Death of Us

The Death of Us

Alice Kuipers

Young Adult / Children's

A recovered friendship, a dark secret, and a love triangle with a deadly angle...Callie is shocked when her friend Ivy reappears after an unexplained three-year absence, but the girls pick up where they left off, and suddenly Callie's summer is full of parties, boys and fun. Beneath the surface, things aren't what they seem, however, and when a handsome boy with a dark past gets tangled up with Ivy, the girls' history threatens to destroy their future.
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Life On the Refrigerator Door

Life On the Refrigerator Door

Alice Kuipers

Young Adult / Children's

Life on the Refrigerator Door is a poignant and deeply moving first novel about the bonds of love and frustration that tie mothers and daughters together. Told entirely in a series of notes left on the kitchen fridge-- some casual, some intimate, some funny, some angry-- it is the story of nine months in the life of 15-year-old Claire and her single mother. Preoccupied with their busy separate lives, rarely in the same room at the same time, they talk to each other in a series of short snippets that reflect the daily drama of school, boyfriends, work and chores that make up their days. Yet the mundane soon becomes extraordinary when a crisis overtakes their lives-- a momentous change that will redefine their relationship and unfold in their exchanges on the refrigerator door. Short, powerful and unforgettable, Kuipers' novel looks deep into the complex relationship between mothers and daughters, and the distances that can open up between...
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The Death of Us

The Death of Us

Alice Kuipers

Young Adult / Children's

A recovered friendship, a dark secret, and a love triangle with a deadly angle...Callie is shocked when her friend Ivy reappears after an unexplained three-year absence, but the girls pick up where they left off, and suddenly Callie's summer is full of parties, boys and fun. Beneath the surface, things aren't what they seem, however, and when a handsome boy with a dark past gets tangled up with Ivy, the girls' history threatens to destroy their future.
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Polly Diamond and the Magic Spell

Polly Diamond and the Magic Spell

Alice Kuipers

Young Adult / Children's

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! Funny and touching, this new chapter book series will entertain readers and inspire budding writers.
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Me and Me

Me and Me

Alice Kuipers

Young Adult / Children's

It's Lark's seventeenth birthday, and although she's hated to be reminded of the day ever since her mom's death three years ago, it's off to a great start. Lark has written a killer song to perform with her band, the weather is stunning and she's got a date with gorgeous Alec. The two take a canoe out on the lake, and everything is perfect—until Lark hears the screams. Annabelle, a little girl she used to babysit, is drowning in the nearby reeds while Annabelle's mom tries desperately to reach her. Lark and Alec are closer, and they both dive in. But Alec hits his head on a rock in the water and begins to flail. Alec and Annabelle are drowning. And Lark can save only one of them.Lark chooses, and in that moment her world splits into two distinct lives. She must live with the consequences of both choices. As Lark finds herself going down more than one path, she has to decide: Which life is the right one?Alice Kuipers, the award-winning author of 40...
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40 Things I Want to Tell You

40 Things I Want to Tell You

Alice Kuipers

Young Adult / Children's

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 . . .
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Life On the Refrigerator Door

Life On the Refrigerator Door

Alice Kuipers

Young Adult / Children's

Life on the Refrigerator Door is a poignant and deeply moving first novel about the bonds of love and frustration that tie mothers and daughters together. Told entirely in a series of notes left on the kitchen fridge-- some casual, some intimate, some funny, some angry-- it is the story of nine months in the life of 15-year-old Claire and her single mother. Preoccupied with their busy separate lives, rarely in the same room at the same time, they talk to each other in a series of short snippets that reflect the daily drama of school, boyfriends, work and chores that make up their days. Yet the mundane soon becomes extraordinary when a crisis overtakes their lives-- a momentous change that will redefine their relationship and unfold in their exchanges on the refrigerator door. Short, powerful and unforgettable, Kuipers' novel looks deep into the complex relationship between mothers and daughters, and the distances that can open up between...
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Me and Me

Me and Me

Alice Kuipers

Young Adult / Children's

It's Lark's seventeenth birthday, and although she's hated to be reminded of the day ever since her mom's death three years ago, it's off to a great start. Lark has written a killer song to perform with her band, the weather is stunning and she's got a date with gorgeous Alec. The two take a canoe out on the lake, and everything is perfect—until Lark hears the screams. Annabelle, a little girl she used to babysit, is drowning in the nearby reeds while Annabelle's mom tries desperately to reach her. Lark and Alec are closer, and they both dive in. But Alec hits his head on a rock in the water and begins to flail. Alec and Annabelle are drowning. And Lark can save only one of them.Lark chooses, and in that moment her world splits into two distinct lives. She must live with the consequences of both choices. As Lark finds herself going down more than one path, she has to decide: Which life is the right one?Alice Kuipers, the award-winning author of 40...
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