girls

Will hugging a cactus help it grow? This story follows a little girl who only wants to find a way to hug her beloved cactus without getting hurt. She searches for a solution, but the ideas of her family members don't work. Then, she creates special cactus-hugging gear that solves her prickly problem; and creates a new one!.

"Continuing this . . . middle grade nonfiction series, a young woman once persecuted by the Taliban shares her journey to becoming a community activist. As a girl and as part of an ethnic minority in Afghanistan, Freshta Tori Jan was persecuted relentlessly. Her family faced kidnappings and daily murder attempts on the bus, on the way to school, in the workplace, and beyond. Freshta's school was shut down by the Taliban, and many of her friends were murdered and shot. Her journey through poverty, terrorism, and other forms of injustice has enabled her to be a voice for those unable to share their stories and those unable to receive the opportunities she has sought. She believes in empowering youth in order to bring about change and be the leaders of today and tomorrow"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of short stories about the trials and triumphs of girls in sports.

"Oleg the hunter has dragged Nagi out into the woods in hopes of capturing Asa! Can the giant spider make it past Oleg's ambush and save the day? The dangers of this post-apocalyptic world might be many, but when you've got a friendly, eight-legged companion at your side, things don't seem so bad!"--Back cover.

A guide for young girls on family-related issues that covers parents, siblings, and problem solving; and describes activities to build family memories.

Zhava's life was planned for her: She was promised in marriage to a trader's son across the mountains. But as her father negotiated the bride-price, the King's guards showed up, paid him more than he asked, and took her away. As one blessed by the Gods, Zhava can control the wind and small rocks -- but most impressive of all, fire. Now an Initiate at the King's training center, Zhava must study the kingdom's holy book, learn to fight with a sword, and hardest of all, take firm control of her Gods'-given abilities. Not all is safe for her and the other trainees. Students and soldiers are vanishing in the night, stolen away by a mighty creature out of legend. Worst of all, the creature is controlled by a shadowy figure who quotes an evil God and is determined to kill those loyal to the King -- especially those blessed with abilities such as Zhava's. 7,000 years ago, when the Gods bestowed their gifts, one girl received more than she ever dreamed.

"Marina and four other girls who didn't get their animal familiars on Pairing Day discover they are Mythics, who must find their familiar among the mythical beasts through quests of courage, pitting them against others seeking their mysterious power"--Provided by publisher.

"Mei Lee is a confident, dorky thirteen-year-old torn between staying her mother's dutiful daughter and the chaos of adolescence. And as if changes to her interests, relationships, and body weren't enough, whenever she gets too excited (which for a teenager is practically ALWAYS), she 'poofs' into a giant red panda"--Provided by publisher.

Kallana, the local fashion queen, is dismayed when her father decides she should join the school basketball team.

"Gigi can't wait for her Ojiji-Japanese grandpa-to move in. Gigi plans lots of things to do with him, like playing tag, reading books, and teaching Roscoe, the family dog, new tricks. But her plans don't work out quite the way she'd hoped. And her grandpa doesn't seem to like Roscoe. Will Gigi find a way to connect with her Ojiji?"--.