Age 13

Growing up in the suburban hell of Misery Saga (aka Mississauga), Lizzie has never liked the way she looks - even though her best friend, Mel, says she's the pretty one. She starts dating guys online, but she's afraid to send pictures, even when her skinny friend, China, does her makeup: She knows no one would want her if they could really see her. So she starts to lose weight. With punishing drive, she counts almonds consumed, miles logged, pounds dropped. She fights her way into coveted dresses.

It's sink or swim for Jack and Annie when Magic Tree House whisks them off to the middle of the ocean. And that's just the beginning....

This magnificent novel by one of America's finest writers is the epic of one man's remarkable journey, set in 19th-century America against the background of a vanishing people and a rich way of life. At the age of 12, under the Wind moon, Will is given a horse, a key, and a map, and sent alone into the Indian Nation to run a trading post as a bound boy. It is during this time that he grows into a man, learning, as he does, of the raw power it takes to create a life, to find a home.

Ghostgirl features Charlotte Usher, a high-schooler who can't help but feel no one knows she's alive. Then her nagging fear is confirmed. One day she no longer just feels invisible - she is, in fact, dead and literally haunting the halls.

This book provides some simple methods which help us to solve mathematical problems in the quickest and easiest methods.

WARNING: Reading this book while on the throne will make your bathroom breaks exceptionally entertaining, potentially causing delays in resuming your regular schedule! Ever pondered why reading in the bathroom makes you feel extra enlightened? Or the surprising truth about why some birds can sleep while standing up? (Hint: It's not due to their impeccable balance!) Hold onto your plungers, curious minds! Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure through history, science, pop culture and the bizarre... in the pages of "At Home On The Throne", a hilariously addictive Bathroom Reader! ...

Train your brain and boost your number skills with this fast-paced mental math workout! Mental Math Challenge: 200 Speed Questions to Train Your Brain is packed with quick-fire questions that help learners sharpen their thinking, build confidence, and improve calculation speed — all without a calculator. Designed for ages 10–13, this book is perfect for: • School revision and test preparation • Screen-free learning at home • Fun brain workouts during travel or car rides • Building mental math fluency in just a few minutes a day Each question is followed by the correct answer and...

Hold onto your hats, kids, because Tommy Archer and his legendary Blue Heeler, Lizzy, are about to take you on the wildest ride through the Australian outback! When a massive bushfire threatens their family’s cattle station, 13-year-old Tommy, three exchange students, and a litter of mischievous pups must lead 500 stubborn cows to safety. But this isn’t just a walk in the park—think raging rivers, sneaky dingoes, cranky snakes, and a whole lot of cow chaos! With Lizzy barking orders like a furry general, Tommy’s crew faces epic adventures and side-splitting mishaps—like Hiro’s ...

Are you ready to embark on an epic journey through the heart-pounding world of basketball? Look no further than this captivating collection of tales that will have you shooting three-pointers and stealing the spotlight on the court in no time! The Most Incredible Basketball Stories Ever Told contains true stories that span decades of basketball lore and legend, focusing on players from the NBA, WNBA, and NCAA. In these pages, you’ll learn about some of the more amazing moments created by basketball players, coaches, and referees. Some of the stories in this book include: Alonzo Mourning ...

The Panthers resume their duties as Rangers upon leaving the Refuge. A new mystery of foremost importance will be revealed to them. They will have to undertake a mission as complicated as it is risky. Will they manage to survive the mission? Will they solve the mystery?

Bring the legends of Minecraft off the screen and into your hands with Echoes of the End: A Minecraft Anthology, the ultimate Minecraft short story collection that combines adventure, mystery, and fantasy for readers of all ages. What You’ll Unearth Inside: The Phantom Map Quest – Follow a cartographer as he deciphers a self‑rewriting map and races rival explorers across biomes. Nomadic Trader & Illager Alliance – Witness an unlikely friendship that challenges Minecraft’s very laws of trade and trust. Submerged Stronghold Secrets – Dive beneath the waves to awaken ancient powers...

"Loved this book! Had me hooked all the way to the end! Animal lovers delight!" -- Pepper, Goodreads ★★★★★ "The author's experience with animal training is clearly firsthand, lending realism to her descriptions. I was propelled through the book by the wonder of interacting with wild creatures." -- Pierre, Amazon ★★★★★ AT THIS SCHOOL, EVERY LESSON IS AN ADVENTURE. Sixteen-year-old Jessica Rainville's dream of working with exotic animals is about to come true. She's signed up to spend a summer learning to train and care for tigers, lions, leopards, bears, and elephants at ...

A teen girl’s simulated trip to the moon takes a shocking turn in this unputdownable mystery suspense thriller full of jaw-dropping twists. Sixteen-year-old Lois and her mom, dad, and sister have signed up for a top-secret competition, hoping to win a life-changing prize. They have agreed to be locked in a state-of-the-art bunker with nine other families to go on a thirty-day simulated trip to the moon. During their "journey," their every move will be judged by anonymous evaluators. Families that don't have what it takes will be eliminated. Lois thought losing the competition was the ...

Mean Girls - The Teenage Years, is the latest series by Katrina Kahler and Kaz Campbell, and the girls are loving it! This book combines Book 1 (Hello High School), Book 2 (Bully Boy), and Book 3 (Trust). It continues the story of Sandy and Remmy from Mean Girls. They have now entered High School, and with that comes many new experiences, including new friends and passions. Both girls have boyfriends, but love can be a very rocky road. Peer pressure and bullying impact both step-sisters as they strive to discover who they really are and what they want from life. These three dramatic books ...

The New Girl - Books 13, 14 & 15 When Alexa decides to run away and is desperate for a safe place to stay, an unexpected opportunity arises, providing the ideal solution. Faced with even more challenges, she relies on the Jackson family for help. Caught between two worlds, Tyler struggles to make a decision while Alexa prays that her brother will eventually see through their mother’s lies. Ali is conflicted over her feelings for Mike. Just when she thinks the situation may resolve itself, she receives a surprise phone call that leaves her and Casey reeling. The twins warn Alexa about what...

The New Girl - Book 13: The Runaway When Alexa decides to run away, she is desperate for a safe place to stay. An unexpected opportunity arises, which she thinks is the solution she's looking for. However, further challenges lie in her path and she relies on the Jackson family for help. Meanwhile, Ali struggles to reconnect with Mike. Holly continues to interfere and Ali anticipates the worst. Discover what's in store for Alexa next and also what is ahead for Ali and Mike. This is another drama-filled book for girls that will keep you hooked right through until the end.

Our preteen years, ages nine to 13, can present some of the most difficult times in our young lives, a period of tremendous physical and emotional change. We're eager to leave the "kid" stage, yet we're uncertain about what adolescence will bring; we start hearing the familiar refrain "wait until you're older" far too often. Chicken Soup for the Preteen Soul is a companion guide for these transitional years.

Talk about having the worst luck ever!Far from the average type of girl, Penny spent her childhood climbing trees and wading through rivers deep in the Amazon Rainforest. As the daughter of passionate zoologists, she developed a knack for survival and an admiration for nature. This fueled her dream to travel the world one day, and when graduation finally came, she was determined to make it happen. However, plans don’t always turn out as expected. In a place where ferocious beasts are on the prowl… Where help and civilization are miles away from the vast, untamed wilderness… Penny ...

WHAT IF YOU COULD BE A DOCTOR AT FOURTEEN YEARS OLD? Connor Hansen officially became a doctor two days ago--along with all of his friends. They are child prodigies who were selected at just three years old to undergo intensive medical training as part of a groundbreaking new experiment called Kid Docs. While navigating his first days as an emergency room doctor, fourteen-year-old Connor will experience his first pangs of love (toward a fifteen-year-old obstetrician, Cassie), deal with his explosive older brother (a sixteen-year-old heart surgeon), and try to figure out why his friendship ...

After spending years in hiding, Lady Mariah’s destiny is coming for her. Lord Carnoff has sent men to scour the countryside searching for all eligible young maidens to fulfill the marriage edict. His real goal is to find the one the prophecy speaks of, the one with the mark. Lady Mariah has been told her entire life she is the chosen one who would save her people from the tyranny of Lord Carnoff. The prophecy says she will lead the people from war to peace, but how could that happen when she lives in seclusion? As Mariah and her cousin, Bridgett, are ripped from their hiding place in the ...