fiction

"When she is asked about the inspiration behind her iconic work, renowned poet Fiona Skinner recounts the summer her family spent in a middle-class Connecticut town"--OCLC.

Sophie Foster doesn t know what or whom to believe. And in a game with this many players, the worst mistake can be focusing on the wrong threat. But when the Neverseen prove that Sophie s far more vulnerable than she ever imagined, she realizes it s time to change the rules. Her powerful abilities can only protect her so far. To face down ruthless enemies, she must learn to fight.

Outlines the structure of most novels, discussing how to appeal to readers and offering step-by-step instructions on creating a first draft of one's work. Includes a glossary of terms and tools one can use to aid in the writing process.

Deltora is a land of magic,monsters and danger.The evil shadow lord has taken over the kingdom and only three people can save it.

"[Toni Morroson] reflects on the themes that preoccupy her work and increasingly dominate national and world politics: race, fear, borders, the mass movement of peoples, the desire for belonging. What is race and why does it matter? What motivates the human tendency to construct Others? Why does the presence of Others make us so afraid?"--Jacket flap.

"... a newly commissioned anthology of seventeen ... stories inspired by the paintings of Edward Hopper"--Dust jacket.

Explores the life and career of American author Jason Reynolds.

This volume contains descriptions of books in eight fiction genres, including author or editor's name, publication information, story type, major characters, setting, plot summary, and more.