Haley is a thirteen year old girl who discovers she's a dragon. She's skeptical at first, but she soon learns she can transform into a giant, fire breathing dragon. With the help of her new friends, she must protect her village from a group of hunters who want to capture her.
Shannon, a city girl, is less than thrilled when she learns her family will be spending Christmas in her mother's small hometown. But when Shannon meets Mrs. Kringle, her mother's childhood friend, she begins to see the magic of Christmas through Mrs. Kringle's stories and comes to appreciate the small town and all it has to offer.
Punjabi Recipes from the heartland of India is a book of traditional recipes passed down through the generations. Covering everything from hearty curries and flavorful rice dishes to snacks and sweets , this book captures the essence of Punjabi cuisine.
Thirteen year old Payton is walking home from the bus stop one day when she notices a black car following her. Despite her best efforts to lose the car, it seems to be always one step behind her. But just as she's about to give up and accept her fate, the car finally loses track of her and she makes it home safely. Or so she thinks. As Payton is getting ready for bed, she hears a strange noise coming from outside her window. When she looks out, she sees the black car parked in her driveway. There's no mistaking it this time, someone is definitely following her. Now Payton has to find out who is behind this sinister plot and why they're after her.
Jenna is left quadriplegic after a shark attack. She spends weeks in a coma before waking up to her new reality. Jenna is determined to find a way to walk again , despite her injuries.
Lizzy visits the zoo and feels sorry for the animals in cages. She makes a wish to trade places with them and wakes up the next day in the lion's enclosure. At first she's scared , but she soon learns that the lions are just like big cats. She spends the day playing with the lions, learning about their lives, and even helping to feed them. When it's time to go home, she's sad to leave her new friends, but she knows she'll be back to visit soon.
Lila is a girl living in a future world where the government has complete control over its citizens. When she is assigned the role of "breeder", she realizes that she does not want to have children for the government and starts to rebel. She meets a boy, Luke, who is also rebelling against the government, and together they start a revolution to give people the freedom to choose their own path in life.
Sapphira is a young woman who is taken captive by a group of Roman soldiers and sold into slavery. She is determined to escape and find her way back home. She meets a handsome Roman senator , Marcus, who takes a liking to her and purchases her from the brothel. However, Marcus is betrothed to another woman and Sapphira knows that she can never have a future with him. She decides to escape again and this time she is successful. Sapphira makes her way back home and is reunited with her family.