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Cathy Carr’s Lost Kites and Other Treasures is a moving and heartfelt middle-grade novel about mental illness, the transformative power of art, and the ever-changing complications and joys of family life.
Twelve-year-old Franny Petroski never lets anyone know how often she thinks of the charismatic, troubled mom who left her years ago—any more than she talks about the unaccountable things Mom did while she was still in the picture. Life with...
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In Ueno Park, Tokyo, as workers and tourists gather for lunch, the pollen blows, a fountain erupts, pigeons scatter, and two women meet, changing the course of one another's lives. Dinah has come to Japan from New Zealand to teach English and grieve the death of her brother, Michael, a troubled genius who was able to channel his problems into music as a classical pianist until he wasn't. In the seemingly empty, eerie apartment block where Dinah has...
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Not 98. Not 99. Come harvest time, the proud Mr. Macaroni has 100 big, round, juicy watermelons. But tragedy strikes as he attempts to unload them. The forklift topples over and 99 watermelons go tumbling down the alarmingly steep sides of William Street causing sticky chaos and sweet confusion. 99...? That means there's still one watermelon on the loose! Watch out!
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A young girl notices, and celebrates, her way of looking at and experiencing the world. "I think. I think a lot. I think I think a lot. More than most other kids." A young girl notices and wonders about the ways she and her classmates approach doing good work, caring about people's feelings, and showing they're grateful. She comes to accept herself just as she is and celebrates the differences between herself and her classmates. "I care a lot. Not...
5) Klepto (70)
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Il y a six mois, mon père a disparu sans donner de nouvelles. Depuis, ma mère me délègue une foule de responsabilités qui me dépriment.
Pour me remonter le moral, il m'arrive de prendre des choses qui ne m'appartiennent pas. Dans ma famille, chez mes amis et au travail, aussi. Des trucs insignifiants que les gens ne regretteront pas. Enfin, c'est ce que je me dis après coup pour me donner bonne conscience. Malgré tout, la culpabilité me...
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Brian and Ezra's story continues in the moving sequel to Thanks a Lot, Universe, which New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone called "a glorious ode to the beauty of preteen friendship."
Brian knows that anxiety and depression aren't things that are magically fixed overnight, but he still doesn't understand why it's all hitting him so hard right now. Sure, his dad is still in prison and middle school is still stressful, but he's seeing a...
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This 92k words science-fantasy young-adult novel follows Jayne Erindera, a Nightrider thrall with a powerful secret who comes of age as her journey entwines with the fate of the living world of Dema, and Tegan Cang, a Human legionnaire swept up in the greatest threat to face the Humanity yet: Jayne.
Arise is written within the vast lore in the growing Redsky universe created by Solar Studios. Check out...
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Child genius Becky Bexley helps to organise a lot of fun at university, some for charity. She turns out to have a talent for stand-up comedy. She also helps a girl overcome post-traumatic stress disorder, and a little boy with an anxiety problem blighting his life. Alcohol comes up for discussion one day as students talk about embarrassing things they did while drunk and the effects of alcohol on the body. Becky's advice is based on genuine therapy...
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"Deep beautiful, and true--a classic from cover to cover."
--#1 New York Times bestselling author Eoin Colfer
There are more secrets in the ocean than in the sky...
Ten-year-old Julia loves the mysteries of the ocean and marine biology, just like her scientist mother. Her family is spending the summer on a remote island where her mom is searching for the elusive Greenland shark, a creature that might be older than the trees, and so rare...
11) Where Is Mommy?
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What is the most terrifying fear? What is most horrific for a child to face?The loss of their mother.Dementia is the thief who steals – and steals all.Do you hide it? Or do you speak of it?The author has more than 20 years of experiences dealing with the impacts of dementia and draws on her personal story to offer help.
12) Story of Larry
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Beneath the veneer of simplicity lies a profound exploration of the mind's deepest quandaries. Journey with me through relentless internal battles, where the only opponent is oneself. Confront the pervasive dread of solitude and the challenges of discerning reality from illusion. If these pages resonate with even a single reader, every struggle shared will have been worth the journey. Discover a narrative that seeks connection in our shared human...
13) Secret Life
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Rachel Wells is a liar-big time. No one outside her family knows about the panic attacks or meds, the weekly therapy drive-bys or the "safe" outfit. If she could hide it all from her string of ex-boyfriends and her best friend Amy, then why should anything change? But, when the one guy as messed up as she is blackmails her into helping him, life goes from closely restrained to out of control.Sometimes choosing between sanity and love is the craziest...
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Maggie is going to stay in control-even if it kills her. Maggie can't do much about the demands her dad puts on her. Or her mother's alcoholism. Or even her insecurity about being the lead singer of her band, Vanish. The only thing that she can control is what she eats. Or, more accurately, what she doesn't eat. Losing weight makes her feel clean; it gives her the power she so desperately wants. When Maggie's friends begin to worry that she has an...
15) Where's My Dad?
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Where's My Dad? is about a young boy named Khalil whose dad abandons him during early childhood. This leaves Khalil angry and often frustrated as he tries to navigate a life without his dad. Charity and her brother Champ are on a mission to lend comfort and assistance in helping Khalil deal with this difficult challenge. This book is intended to bring comfort and hope to children whose dad is missing from the home and to reassure them that they are...
17) Sons of Liberty
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When life in his house becomes intolerable, Rock considers revolution. It's two a.m., it's snowing, and the Kindle boys are working on the roof. This is just another in a long string of interrupted nights - early morning wake-up calls that their father uses to teach endurance, discipline, and a respect for authority. He is a tough man, unforgiving and quick to anger, and the boys express their fear of him in different ways. Cliff is rebellious, while...
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Vous sentez-vous souvent stressé, anxieux ou submergé par vos émotions ? Vous aimeriez apprendre à gérer le stress et les émotions de manière plus efficace et à vivre une vie plus sereine et équilibrée ? Si la réponse est oui, cet ebook est fait pour vous ! "Équilibre Émotionnel : Maîtrisez le Stress en Harmonie" est un guide pratique qui vous accompagne pas à pas dans la gestion du stress et des émotions. Vous y découvrirez : - Les...
19) Slaying Digital Dragons ™: Tips and Tools for Protecting Your Body, Brain, Psyche, and Thumbs From T
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Empower teens to take charge of their digital lives.
Without avoiding the dark side of technology, this interactive and comprehensive reference book empowers teens to take charge of their digital life and improve their mental health and well-being. Qui
20) Mr. Snow
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It is a short story that shows with humor, the adventure of an ordinary day in the life of a girl with mental issues. "Bipolar disorder can be a great teacher. It's a challenge, but it can set you up to be able to do almost anything else in your life."- Carrie Fisher. (Another perspective on self-esteem, depression, motivation, self-help, psychology and philosophy... Thank you!)
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