conduct of life

"When fifteen-year-old Cuban American Mariana Ruiz's father runs for president, Mari starts to see him with new eyes. A novel about waking up and standing up, and what happens when you stop seeing your dad as your hero-while the whole country is watching"--Provided by publisher.

"The new children's book series, Ninja Life Hacks, was developed to help children learn valuable life skills. Fun, pint-size characters in comedic books easy enough for young readers, yet witty enough for adults..".

"Celebrates the many ways people can join together to become something bigger--an unstoppable force. Each and every one of us can use our voices to make a difference"--Provided by publisher.

Once upon a time, there was a knight called Sir Bragalot. He liked to brag and boast all day long... One day, the Queen sends him on a dangerous quest! But, can Sir Bragalot save the kingdom, or will he just live up to his name?.

A young man becomes entranced with the power of his physical beauty and stops aging, while his portrait, hidden away in his attic, ages for him.

"Sent to a private school after multiple brushes with the law, twelve-year-old Lola Benko recruits classmates to help find her archaeologist father, who disappeared while seeking a powerful mythical stone"--OCLC.

"Offers a humorous and insightful look at how children experience meanness and anger in our world . . . To a child, meanness can have many shapes, sizes, and sounds. The wise young narrator shows that meanness can be a whisper or a shout, a smile or a frown as the list of mean people grows to include parents, siblings, and bullies of several varieties"--Provided by publisher.

"In a fairy tale twist, Hansel and Gretel ransack Willow the good witch's gingerbread cottage and play havoc with her spells, driving the poor witch to her wit's end"--Provided by publisher.

"When a group of well-behaved dogs realize how much fun a little mischief can be, mayhem ensues"--Provided by publisher.

Aspiring cartoonist Nate Wright is the star of Big Nate. As a popular middle-grade book character, Nate is 11 years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history. He's a self-described genius and sixth grade Renaissance Man. Nate, who lives with his dad and older sister, has a habit of annoying his family, friends, and teachers with his sarcasm.