Sara and Destiny seem different at first, but their love of cooking helps them find what else they have in common. Together, they decide to make the world around them a better place.

In this decodable book written for middle school audiences and beyond, readers will spend time practicing the letter blends sc, sn, sw, sl, st, sp, sk, sm, cr, br, gr, pl, bl, gl, cl, fl, tr, dr, fr, and pr. This book is one of many in development by Storyshares, the goal of which is to create a new shelf in the global library designed to reach even the most left-behind readers in middle school and beyond. It combines key science of reading principles with characters, topics, themes, and imagery built around young adult interests.

Smiles was supposed to be the assistant crew chief at his summer camp, but the director chose Cookie Camacho instead, kicking off a summer-long rivalry. Meanwhile, the aspiring b-boy Nike has set his wandering eye on Sara, the sweet yet sassy new camp counselor, as well as top prize at a breakdancing competition downtown. The two friends have been drifting apart ever since Smiles got a scholarship to a fancy private school, and this summer the air is heavy with postponed decisions that will finally be made.

Raw and poignant, this is a story of music, urban plight, and racial tension that's as relevant today as it was in 1983.

From the Hardcover edition.

Beth dreams of being in Scotland in the late 1100's. She will have to take a giant step and trust her best friend to figure out what her dreams are telling her.

Can she overcome her fear of the unknown to face what she does not believe in? Will Beth learn how to love again? With this journey Beth will soon learn that there is more to life than what we can see, touch or hear.

All she's ever known was...

...bullying and pain.

Could a mentor lead her from despair?

Jessie Grean gets out of her bad home in Boston and moved to Cambridge. At 16-years old, she's been bullied because of her looks, abused by her single mother, and never known love. Jessie's new school counselor, though, sees something in her.

Sam wasn't always a counselor.

He knew a thing or two about magic, illusions, and being a mentalist.

Was the stage her ticket out of this life?

She was eager to learn. Sam was the first kind person she had known and the secrets he taught filled her with hope. As Jessie struggled to understand, grow, and heal, she must make some hard decisions. Choosing between what's moral and what's easy was tough.

What happened next...

...sent her world into a tailspin.

You'll love this coming-of-age story because Jessie's journey is one we can all learn from. It will keep you turning the pages.

Humans are empathic creatures by birth and stories emphasize this quality of ours. It also makes for a fascinating tool to teach children the power of empathy and expose their core to infinite possibilities.

Children have a separate world of their own - their own likes and dislikes - their own needs and interests. As they grow older, their needs, affections, feelings, awareness, and habits change. Therefore, the world of children's consciousness and semi-perception is completely different than that of an adult. Hence the literature through which a child's interests and fascinations are satisfied, and which is created with the power of perception in mind to satisfy the psychological needs of the child's mind, his interests, inclinations and understandings, truly deserves to be a genre of its own.

A French intellectual Paul Hazard rightly points out that: Books for children are great books which are capable to create their own feelings and impressions in children's souls. Writing books for children is a very delicate task. Children's books should have a subtle blend of moral values, spirituality, language and style.

Taemeer Kids Classics - One Dozen stories, Part-1, the first of its collection, intends to present some fascinating stories from India and other countries.

When Mommy Prays is a heartwarming and inspiring story that follows a loving mother as she prays for guidance, wisdom, and blessings over her daughters while lovingly creating their Easter dresses. Through each stitch, she lifts her children up in prayer, asking for God's protection and grace. The book beautifully illustrates the power of a mother's faith and devotion, highlighting the deep bond between a parent and child. With references to Bible verses, it serves as both a touching story and a spiritual guide for families, encouraging readers to nurture their own faith and family relationships.

Beck Ambersley has just moved cross-country with his mother from California to the small town of Heavenly Hill, Florida. As they begin living with Mawb, Beck's irascible old grandmother, Beck comes to know a group of unforgettable characters - two mysterious girls and their eccentric uncle who live on Gunmetal Creek; a narcissistic high school principal and her equally vile cop husband; a caring teacher who encourages Beck's gift of writing; and many others. All of Beck's adventures in Heavenly Hill - and especially on the storied Gunmetal Creek - will lead him on a journey of growth and discovery, even as he loses what's left of his innocence.