courage

When Paolo the dachshund finally escapes the hair salon where he lives, he has adventures beyond his wildest dreams amid the beauty and culture of Rome.

"An illustrated handbook that teaches boys to accept their own vulnerability and trust their heads, hearts, and souls"--Provided by publisher.

"When faced with the danger of giants, ogres, and witches, other damsels might quake with fear ... but not LillyBelle!"--Provided by publisher.

"Little Joe Chickapig wants to be just like his adventurous grandpa. But how did the old chickapig hero do it?"--Back cover.

"When 12-year-old KT Wynn learns that she has to move . . . she's distraught. Not only does she have to leave behind her best friends and the only home she's ever known, she also has to deal with being the new kid in school. And she's especially worried about how her wheelchair, Sprinkles, will affect things. On the bright side, she'll still have her big sister, Lucy, with her, and she'll even get to see a dolphin-her favorite animal!-for the very first time. In fact, KT has always dreamed of swimming with a dolphin, and with the help of her sister, she's determined to make it happen. But when she meets Cola for the first time, he's not what she expected. KT is suddenly afraid, and she's unsure if she can swim with Cola given her disability"--Provided by publisher.

Shy, eleven-year-old Clara loves to draw, but her neighbor and artist Mr. Vogelman helps her to be brave in her artwork, her relationships, and in "bringing the hope," even when things go wrong.

"Marcos Rivas yearns for love, a working cell phone, and maybe a pair of sneakers that aren't falling apart. But more than anything, Marcos wants to get out of Maesta, his hood, away from his indifferent mom and her abusive boyfriend--which seems impossible. When Marcos is placed in a new after-school program, he meets Zach and Amy, whose friendship inspires Marcos to openup to his Maesta crew, too, and starts to think more about his future and what he has to fight for. Marcos ultimately learns that bravery isn't about acting tough and being macho; it's about being true to yourself"--Amazon.com.

Presents the true stories of teens who risked their lives serving their country in wartime.

In a future Chicago, sixteen-year-old Beatrice Prior must choose among five predetermined factions to define her identity for the rest of her life, a decision made more difficult when she discovers that she is an anomaly who does not fit into any one group, and that the society she lives in is not perfect after all. Includes bonus material including the author's writing process, a movie script excerpt, and more.

Plucky Irene, a dressmaker's daughter, braves a fierce snowstorm to deliver a new gown to the duchess in time for the ball.