siblings

Paralyzed by guilt, eleven-year-old John Henry must come to terms with the events surrounding his Ma's near drowning and with the help of his twin sister Hattie, learn to embrace life again.

Benny is slowly turning into a beast after getting bit by a snake and the group comes up with a plan to find a hopefully friendlier village, but they make a few startling discoveries along the way.

Karla and Benny accompany their uncle Bill on a scientific expedition of the island of Mala Suerte and soon discover something deadly living in the river swamp. When an abandoned village turns out to be a prison where Koroko stores his food, the group has to figure out how to free the prisoners and escape from the aptly nicknamed Beast Island.

"Mars has always been the lesser twin, the shadow to his sister Caroline's radiance. But when Caroline dies under horrific circumstances, Mars is propelled to learn all he can about his once-inseparable sister who'd grown tragically distant. Mars's genderfluidity means he's often excluded from the traditions--and expectations--of his politically-connected family. This includes attendance at the prestigious Aspen Conservancy Summer Academy where his sister poured so much of her time. But with his grief still fresh, he insists on attending in her place. What Mars finds is a bucolic fairytale not meant for him. Folksy charm and sun-drenched festivities camouflage old-fashioned gender roles and a toxic preparatory rigor. Mars seeks out his sister's old friends: a group of girls dubbed the Honeys, named for the beehives they maintain behind their cabin. They are beautiful and terrifying--and Mars is certain they're connected to Caroline's death. But the longer he stays at Aspen, the more the sweet mountain breezes give way to hints of decay. Mars's memories begin to falter, bleached beneath the relentless summer sun. Something is hunting him in broad daylight, toying with his mind. If Mars can't find it soon, it will eat him alive"--Provided by publisher.

Twelve-year-old Maddie, who suffers from anxiety, loves music, math, and everything in its place, but when her older brother Strum disappears from his college campus, her family starts slipping away from her.

"Ages 8-12"--Jacket flap.

"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.

Alejandro is having trouble living up to his brother's reputation as a great high school quarterback, but his sister Izzy just might be the secret weapon he needs.

Twins Theo and Alexander, their older sister Wil, and five new friends find themselves at an electrifying manor run by Mister Frank and Dr. Stein.

"In this . . . story, a young boy and his sister enjoy a warm bowl of soup on a chilly, rainy day. Once the boy finishes his soup, he falls asleep--and suddenly, his sister's bowl of soup has become a river that begins filling up the entire house! It sweeps into the living room and picks up dolls, trucks, and trains, then heads into the den and picks up the family dog, still asleep on her bed. Trying to stay afloat, the boy grabs onto a noodle, while Mommy uses a carrot. Luckily, the boy has an idea about how to get rid of the river of soup, and soon, everything is back to the way it was"--Provided by publisher.