balls (parties)

A follow-up to the Newbery Medal-winning Merci Su?rez Changes Gears finds Merci embarking on a seventh grade year shaped by high teacher expectations, a crush on a school-store co-worker, and a bossy classmate's plan for the annual Heart Ball.

Sophie Beckett never dreamed she'd be able to sneak into Lady Bridgerton's famed masquerade ball. Though the daughter of an earl, Sophie has been relegated to the role of a servant by her disdainful stepmother. But now, waltzing in the strong arms of the debonair and devastatingly handsome Benedict Bridgerton, she feels like royalty. Alas, she knows all enchantments must end when the clock strikes midnight. Who was that extraordinary woman? Ever since that magical night, a radiant vision of silver has blinded Benedict tot he attractions of any other. Except, perhaps, this alluring and oddly familiar beauty dressed in housemaid's garb. He has sworn to find and wed his mystery miss, but this breathtaking maid makes him weak with wanting her. If he offers her his heart, will he sacrifice his only chance for a fairy-tale love?.

"With the help of her fairy godmother, Cluckerella finds love at the ball--until the stroke of midnight makes her fly away!"--OCLC.

In 1817 England, teenagers Thalia, Charis, and Kallie navigate a London Season gone awry.

"Trapped in a nightmarish time loop, 17-year-old Ana?s must take control of her own fate by stopping the explosion that rips through the palace killing everyone, including herself, by entering a dark world of courtly intrigue to untangle a web of deadly deception"--Provided by publisher.

"When plans for a ball run a-fowl, Princess Magnolia accepts the help of a valiant new hero to save her secret decorations--and the entire evening!"--Provided by publisher.

"Cinderella meets her fairy dogmother, who helps her get ready for the ball"--Provided by publisher.

A follow-up to the Newbery Medal-winning Merci Su?rez Changes Gears finds Merci embarking on a seventh grade year shaped by high teacher expectations, a crush on a school-store co-worker, and a bossy classmate's plan for the annual Heart Ball.

"Zoe is the most popular girl at school and at The Club. She gets a lot of attention from boys and she is always asked to dances. Now, she has her eye on an older boy, Steve, the basketball coach at The Club, but it seems like no matter how hard she tries, Zoe can't get Steve to ask her out. When The Club throws a big dance, Zoe knows that it's her last chance. But can she learn to value herself beyond what boys think of her? "--Provided by publisher.

Now a seventh grader, Merci Su?rez is facing a whole new set of challenges. She has enough to deal with at school including a tough teacher, new responsibilities, crushes, and jealousy. But with her grandfather's Alzheimer's worsening and T?a Inez starting to date again, Merci feels even more lost. Soon, she begins wonder if her life will ever seem normal again.