friendship

"What if the key to saving the future lay in a technology that makes love visible--even after death? Lexa Andromeda is just a normal twelve-year-old girl, until the day her dog dies. She's at a loss--until she discovers pranking. It's fun, it's easy, and it gives her something to do while she mourns. But when one prank goes too far, Lexa finds herself sent to Thistleton Academy--a prestigious boarding school for 'Highly Creatives' like her. And that's when things start getting weird. Lexa soon discovers a sinister plot that could lead to a mass extinction event. Join Lexa, her friends, and a mysterious time traveler as they navigate the dangerous halls of Thistleton and work to reveal the truth and save the world before it's too late"--Provided by publisher.

"Join Ash and his Pokemon as they continue to battle their way up through the ranks of the World Coronation Series tournament. As he advances into the Ultra Class, he faces a rematch against a powerful Gym Leader he's struggled against before. Can he emerge victorious and keep forging ahead to ultimately win it all?"--Provided by publisher.

"Uprooted from his home in Los Angeles and sent to live with his cantankerous grandparents in New Mexico, twelve-year-old Jorge struggles with loneliness until he meets a new friend who happens to be a chupacabra"--Provided by publisher.

"Lockdown is over and too small Tola is happy to be home with her family again in their apartment in Lagos, Nigeria. Tola loves solving problems, in both math and real life, and there are plenty of problems for her to tackle in their crowded building: Mrs. Shaky-Shaky is having trouble climbing the stairs to her apartment, Mr. and Mrs. Abdul need someone to watch sweet Baby Jide, and Grandmommy needs help deciding what to do on a day out with Tola. Luckily, Tola has ideas to help everyone! But how will Tola solve her own problem-the fact that her classmates don't believe she worked for Mr. Diamond, the famous music star? One of the Odidi boys even calls her a liar! With support from her family, friends, and neighbors, Tola learns about true friendship and the power of self-belief. There's no problem too big for Too Small Tola! Community, wit, and love abound in this latest story from award-winning author Atinuke, with whimsical illustrations by Onyinye Iwu"--Provided by publisher.

During a weeklong wilderness adventure in the Enchanted Forest, seventh-grader Nell and her friends encounter a series of mishaps that challenge their teamwork and friendship.

"Duck and the gang are bored! The arcade is closed and the skate park is way too crowded! What about a tree house? Turkey has always wanted one! Now they'll need to find a great spot and get to work! And what about cat?"--Back cover.

"Princess Jasmine is nine years old. She has private tutors, fancy clothes, and even a pet tiger, but what she really wants is a friend her own age. Will Princess Jasmine finally find a true friend?"--Provided by publisher.

All of Marilyn's friends have monsters and she wants one also, but despite her efforts to be the kind of girl no monster could resist one doesn't come so she goes looking for him on her own.

"Armadillo is trying to come up with a plan for global domination...but with every new idea, being a bad guy seems a little less fun-especially if ruling the world means losing your best friend"--Provided by publisher.

For Delilah, Stanley, and Devon, being left behind is practically a way of life. Orphaned from a young age and recently divorced, Delilah escapes deeper into her dreams each night, in desperate need of a wake-up call. Stanley is newly dumped, stuck in a dead-end job for a mysterious employer, and unable to connect with anyone. And Devon, abandoned by his dad and ignored by his mom, can't understand why love and friendship come so easily to everyone except him. Unfortunately, in the callous world of Five Nights at Freddy's, it's always in the depths of loneliness when evil creeps in.