Living near Boston, sixth-grader Emma tries to hide from family problems and changing friendships by spending the summer in Wyoming.

Perfect for fans of See You in the Cosmos and Where the Watermelons Grow, author Jenn Bishop's latest novel tells the moving story of a boy determined to uncover the truth. Nothing is going right this summer for Drew. And after losing his dad unexpectedly three years ago, Drew knows a lot about things not going right. First, it’s the new girl Audrey taking over everything at the library, Drew’s sacred space. Then it’s his best friend, Filipe, pulling away from him. But most upsetting has to be the mysterious man who is suddenly staying with Drew’s family. An old friend of Mom’s? Drew isn’t buying that. With an unlikely ally in Audrey, he’s determined to get to the bottom of who this man really is. The thing is, there are some fears—like what if the person you thought was your dad actually wasn’t—that you can’t speak out loud, not to anyone. At least that’s what Drew thinks. But then again, first impressions can be deceiving.

For fans of Lynda Mullaly Hunt and Rita Williams-Garcia, Jenn Bishop’s heartwarming debut is a celebration of sisterhood and summertime, and of finding the courage to get back in the game. Last summer, Quinnen was the star pitcher of her baseball team, the Panthers. They were headed for the championship, and her loudest supporter at every game was her best friend and older sister, Haley. This summer, everything is different. Haley’s death, at the end of last summer, has left Quinnen and her parents reeling. Without Haley in the stands, Quinnen doesn’t want to play baseball. It seems like nothing can fill the Haley-sized hole in her world. The one glimmer of happiness comes from the Bandits, the local minor-league baseball team. For the first time, Quinnen and her family are hosting one of the players for the season. Without Haley, Quinnen’s not sure it will be any fun, but soon she befriends a few players. With their help, can she make peace with the past and return to the pitcher’s mound? Winner of the Iowa Association of School Libraries Children's Choice Award "Recommend this poignant novel to fans of Keeping Score by Linda Sue Park and The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin."--School Library Journal "A piercing first novel...Bishop insightfully examines the tested relationships among grieving family members and friends in a story of resilience, forgiveness, and hope."--Publishers Weekly "With appeal to both sports- and drama-minded girls, this will make a good book club selection and pass-it-among-your-friends read."--The Bulletin "A sensitive, well-wrought novel perfect for both sports lovers and fans of character-driven stories."--Booklist

PJ Irwin is a highly talented middle-aged runner who might be good enough to qualify for one last shot to compete in the Olympics 10,000 Meter Event. After being laid off from his engineering job, PJ takes advantage of his time between jobs to increase his training in an effort to qualify for the trials. Along the way, PJ takes on a part time job coaching cross country at a local catholic high school that is doing everything it can to get enrollment up and stay afloat. What PJ never planned for was the more important duty that would come as a result of this decision to coach. Where the Lions Roam delves into the idea that our final reward requires us to complete our business here on earth. Book Review 1: "Where the Lions Roam is an eclectic look at sides of the world of running many don't know exist. It delves into the competitive spirit and regales the reader with the musings of some beguiling characters Al Siuta compiles memories of years as a competitor and coach into this captivating creation. Open the book and enter a world Where the Lions Roam." -- Laurie Gordon, US Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier and Co-Director - X-Treme Youth Running Camp Book Review 2: "Al captures the passion, drama, and spirit of distance running and coaching." -- Michael Mykytok, US National 10 Mile Champion, Running Coach, and Author

Chronicles the campaign by Frank and Deborah Popper to return to the Buffalo Commons on the Great Plains.

Living near Boston, sixth-grader Emma tries to hide from family problems and changing friendships by spending the summer in Wyoming.

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