Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers - Böcker

Owen the baby hippo and his mama were best friends. They loved to play hide-and-seek on the banks of the Sabaki River in Africa. That was all before the tsunami came and washed Owen's world away. But after the rain stops, Owen befriends Mzee, a gr...

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To conclude her bestselling Shadow Children series, Haddix revisits Luke Garner, an illegal third-born in a futuristic society that allows only two children per family.

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The world-renowned teacher describes his own search for spirituality as a teen, pointing the way for others who want to begin the spiritual journey, as well as for parents who want a higher vision of life for their children.

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Spiritual guide Deepak Chopra targets teenagers with this book to address many of the "big questions" they may have regarding success, well-being, relationships, and God. Illustrations. Young Adult.

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Sukie and her brothers aren't sure what's going on with their parents--they're making even less sense than usual. The kids investigate, but when they find out it's just a plot to trick them into behaving, the kids declare war, confusing the parent...

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Bechard writes with humor and empathy, weaving the story of 17-year-old Sam in a very real look at the lives of teen fathers today. "A breath of fresh air . . . a poignant winner of a book."--"School Library Journal," starred r...

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A best-selling gift idea for the holidays! Late one winter night, Mouse discovers new sights, smells, and tastes--sweet and sparkly cookies, jingly and glinty bells, and lots of boxy and ribbony presents. Mouse doesn't know what any of it means un...

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The Newbery Medalist introduces a child-friendly series of wonderful things that have simply happened and reassures the reader with the life-affirming message that he or she is also a wonderful result of the universe. Full color.

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The award-winning author delivers a lyrical tribute to the mythical, mysterious unicorn. Yolen's rhythmic text ponders where unicorns may have found sanctuary while Sanderson's brilliant artwork brings these fantastical creatures to life. Full color.

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In the second installment of this trilogy, the kids of the Asimov Project participate in an expedition to bring water back to Marsport from a remote part of the planet. When a fierce electrical/dust storm hits, a team of colonists that includes Je...

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After weeks of experimenting with her new powers, 16-year-old Chloe has learned how to use them. Now, she must figure out where she got them, what she's supposed to do with them, and why certain people follow her wherever she goes.

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Twelve-year-old Greg, who has always been good at moneymaking projects, is surprised to find himself teaming up with his lifelong rival, Maura, to create a series of comic books to sell at school.

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In this chilling look inside the mind of a loner, the author of the National Book Award winner "Godless" crafts a compelling novel that will have readers guessing until its explosive end.

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Anya's fourth-grade classmates don't understand why she wears a wig, but when it falls off in front of the whole class, she reveals that she has alopecia areata, a disease that results in hair loss. Keely wants to find a way to help Anya. But what...

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The pressure to get the toys out on time for Christmas is almost more than the elves can bear, so they decided to automate the workshop. But it's not long before Santa himself is downsized, because he can't compete with a machine. Or can he? Full ...

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Featuring simple text and distinctive illustrations by a Caldecott Honor artist, this book tells the story of a squirrel who tries to get everything done in time for the long winter. Full color.

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The award-winning actor and "New York Times" bestselling author is back with a beautifully illustrated adaptation of the New York City Ballets production of "Carnival of the Animals." Full color.

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When Mrs. Ruler asks five of her kindergarteners to miss recess, she's got a special plan up her sleeve. She's about to teach a new golden rule: KINDNESS IS COOL! Soon the entire class is doing so many good deeds that their kindness bulletin board...

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Through the eyes of one little girl, this stunning picture book by an award-winning team tells the story of the first Juneteenth, the day freedom came to the last of the slaves in the South. Includes notes from the author and illustrator, a timeli...

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"And if I'm not mistaken," said Blackthorne, peering into the microscope, "we can narrow down our list of Mr. Kirkpatrick's visitors to a dalmatian, a Sussex spaniel, a poodle, a weimaraner..." -- Blackthorne looked up from the...

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Four kids share a secret--a homework machine. Everything is great for a while, but soon the machine becomes more powerful than they ever imagined, and even its inventor is powerless to stop it.

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Although 17-year-old Sofi Mendoza was born in Mexico, she's lived in California for most of her life. But while on a trip to Tijuana with her friends, Sofi gets an unexpected crash course in local culture and learns she is not a U.S. citizen.

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Based on the true story of two male penguins at the Central Park Zoo who built a nest and hatched a chick together, this book tells a heartwarming story for all families. Full color.

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Originally published as: The rooster who set out to see the world.

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A senior in high school abandons his perfect image for the chance to embrace his inner beast and the girl he loves.Daniel Morning seems perfecthandsome, charismatic, intelligent. But living up to everyone's expectations has cost him the right to m...

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The first book in the New York Times bestselling trilogy about Janie, who is able to slip into people's dreams while the are sleeping, and the secrets and learns and must come to terms with as a result of her mysterious ability.Not all dreams are ...

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Thirteen-year-old Jonah has always known that he was adopted, and he's never thought it was any big deal. Then he and a new friend, Chip, who's also adoped, begin receiving mysterious letters. The first one says, "e;You are one of the missing....

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The higher you climb, the farther you have to fall.... Reed Brennan knew being elected president of exclusive Billings Hall would change her life. What she didn't count on was being dumped by her boyfriend, Josh Hollis, or being held responsible f...

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Previously titled "Naughts & Crosses," this modern-day "Romeo and Juliet" by UK sensation Blackman ("Hacker") is set in a world where black and white mean right and wrong--and life and death. Named as one of the BBCUs...

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