Van Draanen, Wendelin

Streetwise stray dog Mr. Whiskers and sisters Misty and Zelda follow clues through the streets of San Francisco in their search for the siblings' kidnapped father.

In this historical tale of friendship, family, and the power of sisterhood, three very different girls from varying social stratums find common ground as they each make a promise to not just accept things as they are anymore.

Ginny Rose and Peggy became best friends when Ginny Rose's family came to work as pickers on Peggy's family's peach farm. Ten years later, Ginny Rose's family returns to town, and the two reconnect despite their class differences. Peggy's wealthy best friend, Lisette, threatens to get in the way of their friendship, but an unexpected adventure brings the girls together.

In this historical tale of friendship, family, and the power of sisterhood, three very different girls from varying social stratums find common ground as they each make a promise to not just accept things as they are anymore.

"Lincoln Jones is always working on the latest story he's got going in his notebook. Those stories are his refuge. A place where the hero always prevails and the bad guy goes to jail. Real life is messy and complicated, so Lincoln sticks to fiction and keeps to himself. Which works fine until a nosy girl at his new school starts prying into his private business. She wants to know what he's writing, where he disappears to after school, and why he never talks to anybody"--OCLC.

"In this . . . guide to writing and living the creative life, Wendelin Van Draanen shares what she's learned from her years as a published author--and from the ten years spent trying to become a published author"--Provided by publisher.

Author Wendelin Van Draanen, author of "Flipped," shares how writing changed her life. She also offers advice on the craft along with practical ideas for living a creative life.

Author Wendelin Van Draanen, author of "Flipped," shares how writing changed her life. She also offers advice on the craft along with practical ideas for living a creative life.

"In this . . . guide to writing and living the creative life, Wendelin Van Draanen shares what she's learned from her years as a published author--and from the ten years spent trying to become a published author"--Provided by publisher.

While celebrating the New Year with a friend, Sammy encounters a mystery involving an elderly neighbor, a pioneer cabin, and a century-old family feud.