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"Bittersweet, funny and achingly real," this mother-daughter relationship novel " delivers a strong, emotional reminder about the importance of loved ones" (Publishers Weekly).Claire and her mother are running out of time, but they don''t know it. Not yet. Claire is wrapped up with the difficulties of her bourgeoning adulthood—boys, school, friends, identity; Claire''s mother, a single mom, is rushed off her feet both at work and at home. They rarely find themselves in the same room at the same time, and it often seems that the only thing they can count on are notes to each other on the refrigerator door. When home is threatened by a crisis, their relationship experiences a momentous change. Forced to reevaluate the delicate balance between their personal lives and their bond as mother and daughter, Claire and her mother find new love and devotion for one another deeper than anything they had ever imagined.Heartfelt, touching, and unforgettable, Life on the Refrigerator Door is a glimpse into the lives of mothers and daughters everywhere. In this deeply touching novel told through a series of notes written from a loving mother and her devoted fifteen-year-old daughter, debut author Alice Kuipers deftly captures the impenetrable fabric that connects mothers and daughters throughout the world. Moving and rich with emotion, Life on the Refrigerator Door delivers universal lessons about love in a wonderfully simple and poignant narrative."Very original and touching." —Joanne Harris, New York Times bestselling author of Chocolat

My New Year''s resolution: I''m moving on from everything that''s happened. I''m not going to talk about it, think about it, let the memory pounce upon me like a waiting tiger, nothing.All Sophie wants to do is forget. But it''s not easy now that everything''s changed. The house feels too big, school drags on for too long, lights are too bright, the room spins, and her hands get sweaty for no reason. And she can''t remember why she was ever best friends with Abigail, who is obsessed with parties and boys. Only the new girl, Rosa-Leigh, with her prose poems and utter confidence, might understand. But talking to her seems impossible.Lost in memories of the life she once had, Sophie retreats into herself. But there''s only so long she can keep everything bottled up inside before she explodes. Maybe by confronting the tragedy of her past she''ll figure out how to fix her future.

Mom, I went to the store. See inside the fridge. I watered the plants. I cleaned out Peter's cage. I tidied the sitting room. And the kitchen. And I did the washing up. I'm going to bed. Your live-in servant, Claire Life on the Refrigerator Door is told exclusively through notes exchanged by Claire and her mother, Elizabeth, during the course of a life-altering year. Their story builds to an emotional crescendo when Elizabeth is diagnosed with breast cancer.Stunningly sad but ultimately uplifting, this is a clever, moving, and original portrait of the relationship between a daughter and mother. It is about how we live our lives constantly rushing, and never making time for those we love. It is also an elegy to how much can be said in so few words, if only we made the time to say them.A new edition of this simultaneously heartbreaking and heart-warming novel by Alice Kuipers.

The hit chapter book, now in paperback!"An enchanting adventure of magic and mishaps." —Kirkus Reviews "Upbeat and lovable, Polly Diamond brings the magic of imagination to life." —Booklist, starred reviewThe first in a delightfully funny and magical chapter book series perfect for fans of Ivy + Bean, Amelia Bedelia, and Dory Fantasmagory!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!

Mom, I went to the store. See inside the fridge. I watered the plants. I cleaned out Peter's cage. I tidied the sitting room. And the kitchen. And I did the washing up. I'm going to bed. Your live-in servant, Claire Life on the Refrigerator Door is told exclusively through notes exchanged by Claire and her mother, Elizabeth, during the course of a life-altering year. Their story builds to an emotional crescendo when Elizabeth is diagnosed with breast cancer.Stunningly sad but ultimately uplifting, this is a clever, moving, and original portrait of the relationship between a daughter and mother. It is about how we live our lives constantly rushing, and never making time for those we love. It is also an elegy to how much can be said in so few words, if only we made the time to say them.A new edition of this simultaneously heartbreaking and heart-warming novel by Alice Kuipers.

A guide from bestselling author Alice Kuipers on how to write for children and young adults—from igniting an initial idea to creating a finished draftIn Spark, acclaimed children’s and YA author Alice Kuipers shares her rules for writing for readers both young and young at heart, all while discussing the importance of travelling through passion, purpose, joy, and fear in your writing.In each chapter, Kuipers explores key aspects of writing for young readers—from voice and character to setting and plot—and provides examples and exercises to help you develop your story. Drawing on her experience as an author and writing coach, Kuipers shares crucial tips, tricks, and techniques that make all the difference for writers, along with some highs and lows of her own writing journey, and shows you how to become the writer you’ve always wanted to be. Spark is open, honest, and practical—a must-read for aspiring authors and literature fans alike.

A guide from bestselling author Alice Kuipers on how to write for children and young adults—from igniting an initial idea to creating a finished draftIn Spark, acclaimed children’s and YA author Alice Kuipers shares her rules for writing for readers both young and young at heart, all while discussing the importance of travelling through passion, purpose, joy, and fear in your writing.In each chapter, Kuipers explores key aspects of writing for young readers—from voice and character to setting and plot—and provides examples and exercises to help you develop your story. Drawing on her experience as an author and writing coach, Kuipers shares crucial tips, tricks, and techniques that make all the difference for writers, along with some highs and lows of her own writing journey, and shows you how to become the writer you’ve always wanted to be. Spark is open, honest, and practical—a must-read for aspiring authors and literature fans alike.

Now available in paperback! One aspiring writer plus one magic book. It all adds up to a whole lot of trouble.A Junior Library Guild selectionA Parents magazine Best Children’s Book of the YearA Chicago Public Library Best of the BestA Common Sense Media Best Book for Little KidsAn Ontario Library Association Best BetA Cybils Award finalistA Beverly Cleary Children’s Choice Award nomineePolly 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?

Eine wiedererwachte Freundschaft, ein dunkles Geheimnis und eine verhängnisvolle LiebeWie aus dem Nichts taucht Ivy nach drei Jahren wieder auf. Ivy, die so ist, wie Callie gerne sein möchte: selbstbewusst, unbekümmert, immer im Mittelpunkt. Plötzlich sind sie wieder beste Freundinnen, und mit Callies Kumpel Kurt verbringen sie zu dritt zwei Sommerwochen voller Bootstouren, Partys und Spaß. Doch unter der Oberfläche brodelt es. Kann Callie Ivy wirklich vertrauen? Welches Geheimnis trägt sie mit sich herum?»Kuipers ist eine Meisterin der Manipulation, die ihre Leser kunstvoll täuscht. Sommerdunkle Tage ist ein brillanter Roman mit einem unvorhersehbaren Twist, der die Leser atemlos zurücklässt.« —National Reading Campaign

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.