Allie Rader can't wait to spend seventh grade in Bangkok, Thailand. She's excited to explore the wonders of a new country even though it means being apart from her best friend for a whole year.But adjusting to a different culture turns out to be much harder than Allie expected. Everything keeps going wrong and Allie fears she'll never be happy in Thailand. Soon, she's simply counting the days--literally--until she can return to her normal life back in the suburbs of Chicago, where everyone speaks English, school lunch doesn't have fish sauce, and monkeys don't threaten field trips.Luckily for Allie, three new friends at the international school make it their mission to help her find the bright side of life in Bangkok. Funny and heartwarming, See Ya Later, Allie Rader is a story about leaning on friends in the face of change.

From debut author Emily Steele Jackson, Home, James is an entertaining and heartwarming story about finding yourself in a place you never thought you'd call home. Everyone else in thirteen-year-old James' family is thrilled to be moving back to the USA, but James doesn't see why their wonderful life in China needs to end. Even though his passport says he's American, James feels like he's arrived in a foreign country. He's sure eighth grade in this new place will be a disaster. With mysteries like cheese knives, drama llamas, and the Pledge of Allegiance, will Missoula, Montana ever feel like home?

When his mother dies, a little boy is angry at his loss but does everything he can to hold onto the memory of her scent, her voice, and the special things she did for him, even as he tries to help his father and grandmother cope.

A curse. An arranged marriage. A chance to live happily ever after.For as long as Astrid can remember she's been betrothed to a stranger. When tragedy strikes her husband-to-be emerges from the shadows ready to claim her hand in marriage. Unable to resist this mysterious stranger she is drawn into a realm of captivating magic and haunting secrets.Tyhr has lived behind a silver tiger mask for years, cursed to a dark fate and suspended in time. Astrid could be the one to break the spell but first, he must earn her trust and break through the hard shell encircling her heart.In this extraordinary new life, Astrid will forge friendships and confront ancient creatures. Through perilous trials and breathtaking adventures, she will have to decide what promises are worth keeping and which must be broken.Immerse yourself in this spellbinding retelling of the classic fairy tale East of the Sun, West of the Moon-where romance and adventure collide in an unforgettable tale of love and magic.

A fairy enters a young girl's room and something incredible happens when it flys too close to the ceiling fan When other fairies hear of the adventure, they come to investigate. This enchanting bedtime story is paired with the paintings of artist Rebecca Jordan-Glum. The beautifully crafted illustrations are filled with diverse characters that will delight and captivate children and adults alike. It will become your household favorite

From enriching the soil to creating floral arrangements, The Land Gardeners explores all aspects of creating a productive cut-flower garden. When Bridget Elworthy and Henrietta Courtauld established their firm Land Gardeners, which specializes in cut flowers, they revived the tradition of working with the land to produce abundant, seasonal flowers for use in decoration, design, and events. Yet, as beautiful and idyllic as their designs are, soil health and productivity are their main concerns. Beginning with their philosophy and origins as gardeners, The Land Gardeners provides vital information on everything you need to create your own cut-flower garden, from necessary tools and how to support health to what plants flourish in which seasons and advice on gathering, preparing, and arranging your blooms. In this gorgeous volume, the authors provide a plan for growing flowers in all four seasons. As beautiful as it is informative, this book explores the joy of gathering cut flowers and the importance of surrounding ourselves with healthy, vital gardens.