Deze auteur creëert ingewikkelde verhalen met duistere ondertonen en sterke vrouwelijke protagonisten. Haar werk duikt vaak in de complexe grenzen tussen goed en kwaad en onderzoekt de gevolgen van moeilijke keuzes. Ze schrijft met een fantasievolle en meeslepende stijl die lezers diep in haar gecreëerde werelden trekt.
Set against the backdrop of the annual Pumpkin Festival, Poppy faces the challenge of making Vincent Van Goat, who prefers leisurely activities over racing, a star. As she navigates his disinterest in competition, Poppy seeks to uncover and celebrate Vincent's unique talents, highlighting the themes of creativity and determination. This charming story promises a delightful exploration of friendship and the joy of embracing one's individuality.
Poppy is on a mission to win a blue ribbon for her cucumbers at the county fair, but her plans are thwarted by Vincent Van Goat, who devours her crops. Undeterred, Poppy devises a new strategy, leveraging her knowledge of fast-growing vegetables and Vincent's eating habits. As she works diligently to create a new entry, the story explores themes of perseverance and creativity. The suspense builds around whether her efforts will be enough to secure the coveted blue ribbon at the fair.
In the concluding book in the otherworldly Taking trilogy, Kyra struggles to understand who she is as she races to save the world from complete destruction. Ever since Kyra was abducted by aliens and then returned to earth, she has known there was something different about her.
Violet struggles with her ability to perceive the echoes of murder victims and their killers, a gift that becomes a burden when she acquires an imprint of her own. As she faces the pressure to track down criminals while yearning for a normal life, her carefully maintained facade begins to crumble, revealing deep-seated secrets. The tension between her responsibilities and personal desires drives the narrative, exploring themes of identity, trauma, and the consequences of her unique abilities.
Includes a glossary and four super-fun experiments to try at home! Libby Loves Science is just right for fans of Rosie Revere, Engineer and What Do You Do with an Idea? and anyone who loves to ask questions and learn about the world.
When Penny's brothers ask for her help after their encounters with Wolfgang (otherwise known as the Big Bad Wolf) she comes to their rescue by using all her engineering know-how to help them build a new wolf-proof house.
Vivi loves science! In this STEM-themed picture book, part of a series about girls who love science, Vivi and her classmates go on a field trip to the ocean to investigate tide pools. A must-have for fans of Rosie Revere, Engineer and What Do You Do with an Idea? and anyone who loves to ask questions and learn about the world. Features a glossary and fun tide pool activity to do at home. In the companion to Cece Loves Science and Libby Loves Science, Vivi and her classmates take a field trip to the beach to study tide pools. With help from her teacher and a park ranger, Vivi and her friends make aquascopes, participate in a marine-inspired scavenger hunt, and learn about different species that call the ocean home. At the end of their trip, there's one more surprise for Vivi! Full of fun facts about marine biology and conservation, Vivi Loves Science is a perfect pick for aspiring scientists, classrooms, and fans of Andrea Beaty's Ada Twist, Scientist. Features a glossary and instructions on how to make your own aquascope and tide pool at home.
Vivi will have to experiment to find out!The Loves Science books introduce readers to girls who love science, as well as basic concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math.
The missing dead call to Violet. They want to be found. Violet can sense the echoes of those who've been murdered—and the matching imprint that clings to their killers. Her best-friend-turned-boyfriend, Jay, is the only one outside of her family who knows of her morbid ability. But when Violet discovers the body of a missing boy, she draws the attention of the FBI. As Violet dodges their questions, she is pulled into an investigation that will endanger more than just her secret. For without even meaning to, Violet has stumbled upon a dark truth—and a desperate killer.
In this Cece Loves Science Level 3 I Can Read!, Cece's teacher, Miss Curie, explains the opposite forces of push and pull. The Cece Loves Science books introduce readers to basic concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math, and are perfect for the classroom.
