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Dara Palmer's Major Drama

Author : Emma Shevah

Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.

Page : 330 pages

File Size : 31,93 MB

Release : 2016-07-05

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1492631396

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"Dara's larger-than-life personality and true-to-life middle grade issues command center stage until the curtain falls."—School Library Journal, STARRED Review Dara Palmer is destined to be a star, and she's writing herself the role of a lifetime. In this book, Emma Shevah tells a heartwarming story of one girl's experience with transracial adoption and the drama of middle school. Dara longs for stardom—but when she isn't cast in her middle school's production of The Sound of Music, she gets suspicious. It can't be because she's not the best. She was born to be a famous movie star. It must be because she's adopted from Cambodia and doesn't look like a typical fraulein. (That's German for girl.) So irrepressible Dara comes up with a genius plan to shake up the school: write a play about her own life. Then she'll have to be the star. Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 to 7 Great for parents and educators looking for: A story told with doodles and illustrations, perfect for readers that love graphic novels and reluctant readers A great conversation starter for parents to talk to their kids about being unique and growing up with differences from their fellow classmates or community A story about a girl who takes the initiative and isn't afraid to forge her own path. Books for kids about transracial adoption Praise for Emma Shevah's Dream On, Amber: A Booklist 2015 Top 10 First Novels for Youth A Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2015 "[This] novel is a charmer...While its humor and illustrations lend it Wimpy Kid appeal, its emotional depth makes it stand out from the pack."—Booklist STARRED review "A gutsy girl in a laugh-out-loud book that navigates tough issues with finesse."—Kirkus STARRED review "Amber's effervescent and opinionated narration captivates from the start."—Publishers Weekly STARRED review "By turns playful and poignant, in both style and substance, this coming-of-age novel will hook readers from the first page to the last."—School Library Journal STARRED review



Dara Palmer's Major Drama

Author : Emma Shevah

Publisher :

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 28,6 MB

Release : 2018-07-03

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ISBN : 9781536442267

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After she does not get a part in the school play, Cambodian-born Dara wonders if it is because of her different looks, so she decides to write a play about her own life, a performance that will allow her to be in the spotlight.



Dream On Amber

Author : Emma Shevah

Publisher : Chicken House

Page : 233 pages

File Size : 19,53 MB

Release : 2018-05-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1760272582

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Amber Alessandra Leola Kimiko Miyamoto. As if her name made up for being tiny, half Japanese and half Italian, and starting a new school with a caveman phone. Dream on! But the hardest bit about being Amber is that a part of her is missing. Her dad. He left when she was little and if he isn’t coming back, she’ll have to sort things out another way. And Amber has a big imagination …



Lexie's Little Lie

Author : Emma Shevah

Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.

Page : 252 pages

File Size : 34,83 MB

Release : 2019-04-02

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1492663832

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"...the story is full of heart and will resonate with Raina Telgemeier fans."—School Library Journal New from the highly acclaimed author of Dream On, Amber and Dara Palmer's Major Drama—who knew one little lie could cause so much trouble? Lexie and her cousin Eleni are super-crazy-mega-extra-seriously close. They're like twins who aren't actually twins, if that's possible. But when Lexie tells a terrible, jealous lie, her whole family is split apart. It's up to Lexie to bring them all back together and fix her relationship with Eleni. After a few calamitous escapades, Lexie has discovered that there are all sorts of truths and all sorts of lies too...But can telling the truth be more hurtful than telling a lie? A Junior Library Guild Selection Praise for Emma Shevah: "[This] novel is a charmer...While its humor and illustrations lend it Wimpy Kid appeal, its emotional depth makes it stand out from the pack. Molto bene!"—Booklist, STARRED Review on Dream on, Amber "Dara's larger-than-life personality and true-to-life middle grade issues command center stage until the curtain falls"—School Library Journal, STARRED Review for Dara Palmer's Major Drama Great for anyone looking for books for kids: with a story about lying and the choices we must make. offering social emotional learning to target crucial skill sets.



Dara Palmer's Major Drama (re-issue)

Author : Emma Shevah

Publisher : Chicken House

Page : 222 pages

File Size : 32,67 MB

Release : 2018-04-01

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1760272574

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Dara is a born actress, or so she thinks – but when she doesn’t get any part in the school play, she begins to think it’s because she doesn’t look like the other girls in her class. She was adopted as a baby from Cambodia. So irrepressible Dara comes up with a plan, and is determined to change not just the school, but the whole world too.



Dream on, Amber

Author : Emma Shevah

Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.

Page : 292 pages

File Size : 41,72 MB

Release : 2015-10-06

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1492622516

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My name is Amber Alessandra Leola Kimiko Miyamoto. I have no idea why my parents gave me all those hideous names but they must have wanted to ruin my life, and you know what? They did an amazing job. As a half-Japanese, half-Italian girl with a ridiculous name, Amber's not feeling molto bene (very good) about making friends at her new school. But the hardest thing about being Amber is that a part of her is missing. Her dad. He left when she was little and he isn't coming back. Not for her first day of middle school and not for her little sister's birthday. So Amber will have to dream up a way for the Miyamoto sisters to make it on their own... A Junior Library Guild Selection An Odyessy Award Honor Book Four STARRED Reviews Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 to 7 Great for parents and educators looking for: An illustrated format for middle grade readers, especially for reluctant readers and those who love graphic novels A story featuring a strong, diverse female character A funny story that deals with tough topics while entertaining young readers Children's books with a story of being multiracial Award-winning middle school books Praise for Dream On, Amber: "Funny, poignant...[a] wise and accessible read for 9- to 12-year-olds."—The Wall Street Journal "'Dream On, Amber' also does something unusual for a children's book that grapples with race: It does not solve Amber's biracial identity crisis. Though Amber struggles with the questions of her missing father and Japanese identity, the biggest lesson of this book is that sometimes there are no answers."—The New York Times "One of those books that you simply won't want to put down...five out of five stars!"—The Guardian "[A] beautifully written story."—The Independent



Lies We Tell Ourselves

Author : Robin Talley

Publisher : Harlequin

Page : 410 pages

File Size : 41,44 MB

Release : 2016-01-26

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0373212046

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Includes questions for discussions and an excerpt from another novel.



Bella Broomstick #1: Magic Mistakes

Author : Lou Kuenzler

Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers

Page : 210 pages

File Size : 17,74 MB

Release : 2018-08-14

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1524767808

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Sometimes being true to yourself is the most bewitching magic of all! This young middle-grade series is hilarious, enchanting, and filled with mischief! Perfect for fans of The Worst Witch! Bella Broomstick is a terrible witch. She doesn't have nose hair or warts. Her magic wand never does what she wants it to do. And she's obsessed with things no good witch would ever need...like toothbrushes, fluffy slippers, and a pink flamingo pen. So it's really not a surprise when Bella fails the Creepy Castle School entrance exam. Aunt Hemlock sends her to live with a nice family and warns her that magic is forbidden! It turns out that living with non-magical parents means all kinds of fun new things--like eating ice cream instead of frog spawn porridge and taking hot bubble baths instead of washing in a swamp. Bella can totally give up magic to live here . . . unless there's a really good reason to try a spell. This hilarious series starter features a reluctant witch, a lost kitten, and a fun look at our world through the eyes of an outsider. When Bella follows her heart, making magic is easy!



It's a Secret

Author : Alice Hemming

Publisher : Rose Gold and Friends

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 41,88 MB

Release : 2019-09-05

Category : Camps

ISBN : 9781407196688

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Cute pets and BFFs - meet Rose Gold and her friends! When Rose, Amber, Yasmeen and Oralie meet at summer camp, they become the best of friends. But when Rose's dog turns up at their cabin, they don't know what to do - dogs aren't allowed at the camp. Can the girls keep the secret, or will they be caught red-handed?



The Man Made of Stars

Author : M. H. Clark

Publisher : Compendium Publishing & Communications

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 47,67 MB

Release : 2015

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 9781938298615

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One summer night a little boy follows the person his grandmother calls the man made out of stars to find out what his secret is and where he goes.