stepfamilies

Winnie is an 11-year-old girl who, with a dash of magic, discovers what it means to become a blended family.

A graphic novel adaptation that follows the adventures of Kristy and the other members of the Baby-sitters Club as they deal with crank calls, uncontrollable two-year-olds, wild pets, and parents who do not always tell the truth.

"Anna, [whose new dad and stepbrother celebrate Christmas,] is excited that Santa will be visiting her house for the first time, and she wants to leave Santa a treat that blends the holidays her new family celebrates: Christmas and Hanukkah. She expresses this idea to her stepbrother, Michael, who insists that Santa doesn't need anything but his sugar cookies. Anna imagines Santa has to be bored with cookies by now and is determined to find a Jewish recipe that he'll enjoy. The catch? It has to be something easy for Santa to grab and go"--OCLC.

It's a hot, dry summer in Harper's hometown in Southern California. Things are heating up at home, too. Harper lives full-time with firefighter father. But he's expecting a new baby with his new wife, and Harper feels like the odd person out. The only time Harper feels okay is when she's on stage--pretending to be anyone but herself. When a wildfire breaks out nearby, everything shuts down. Now Harper's stuck with her stepmom at home, waiting for her father to return home alive. As her world starts to burn, Harper has to decide how to act--and hope it makes a difference.

Sixth grade isn't going well for Rex. He's the only kid who hasn't gotten a growth spurt, his closest friend starts hanging out with the "cool kids," and he's become a prime target for bullies. Then, things go from bad to worse when he finds out he needs glasses and his family can only afford the ugliest pair in the store, and Rex is desperate to find a way to fit in when everything he does seems to make him stand out.

"Janie believes there's a best way to do everything. When she sticks to a schedule, she and her mom can tackle anything. But Janie's perfect schedule--and her life--are getting shaken up this year. Her new stepmom, Keisha, is moving in, along with her daughter, Makayla. Worst of all? Makayla brings a cat with her. And Janie hates cats"--Provided by publisher.

When A?fe's sister dies, she is forced to marry her widower, the chieftain Lir. She promised to protect her sister's children, but Lir's mistreatment drives Aife to use her magic aganist them. This savage retelling of a classic Irish fairy tale gives voice to A?fe, the scorned woman who took terrible vengeance on the children of Lir.

Sarah, Marco, their families, friend Leo, and his grandfather continue to strive to outwit treasure-seeker Fox and escape the mysterious island and its strange inhabitants.

Grounded for the summer by her sometimes-evil stepmother, seventeen-year-old vegan feminist Ellen Lopez-Rourke gets permission to join a Quidditch team, where she makes new, if nerdy, friends.

"Isabella moves in with her new stepfamily and an adorable puppy named Honey. But when Honey runs away under Isabella's care, can Isabella find her before anything happens to the puppy?"--Provided by publisher.