The struggle of three brothers to stay together after their parent's death and their quest for identity among the conflicting values of their adolescent society.

This omnibus includes books 1 - 4 in the Stories about Melissa series: Ta Ta for Now!, xoxoxo, Ciao, and TTYL.--Provided by publisher.

"When Paloma goes to visit her family in Trinidad, she doesn’t feel that she fits in. But Tante Janet has a story to tell her: An ancient story of warrior queens and talking drums, of treasures and tales that span thousands of years . . . a story that Paloma shares in, because her story, too, starts in Africa. Join Tante and her inquisitive niece as they share the story of how her family came to the Caribbean, through the dark days of colonization...

This is a fiction short story about a young girl who falls into a pond and is saved by a Killdeer that is her same relative age. The girl and the bird form a strong bond, although they cannot communicate with each other except by their actions. --Provided by publisher.

Nineteen-year-old Tessa is suddenly tasked with spreading her great aunt's ashes all over the US and Canada so the rest of her relatives can receive their inheritance. After her initial dismay, she finds the road trip full of mystery and surprises. Old family secrets, girlfriend problems, and beautiful sunsets accompany her as she honors her aunt's wishes. --Provided by publisher.

When the murals painted on the walls of her Brooklyn neighborhood start to change and fade in front of her, Sierra Santiago realizes that something strange is going on--then she discovers her Puerto Rican family are shadowshapers and finds herself in a battle with an evil anthropologist for the lives of her family and friends.

A few days at the beach, camping with your family. Sounds like a good time, right? Maybe, but don't forget to factor in: * the motobike riding bogan * an older sister in love * a tent which is suffering a spiritual crisis * a surfer named Gnarly who's idea of fun involves exfoliating sparkplugs! For Nathan Nuttboard, this could be an interesting few days. --Provided by publisher.

"When a young girl is asked where she's from--where she's really from--she's no longer as she was. She decides to turn to her dear abuelo for some help with this ever-persistent question. But he doesn't quite give her the answer she expects."--Page [2] of cover.

"Merry Jane and the Holidays is your very own backstage pass to the most lovable and entertaining girl band who performs a concert/celebration on every holiday. Getting to know Merry Jane, Valentina, Arella, Holly, and Rock Dog the band manager is a visual and musical delight. Nancy Hahn uses her award winning BMI songwriting talents and unique ability to create endearing, heartwarming characters that will inspire young readers. Merry Jane and the...

Friendship comes in all shapes and sizes - from best friends and parents who mean well, to new sparks of love. If strong enough, if enough love and trust exists, the friendship holds fast. For these five young women, the bonds of friendship will bend to the breaking point as they struggle to understand themselves, their dreams, and the people in their lives. This collection contains five stories in Christen Anne Kelley's popular Little League Series:...