Ten-year-old Amir is orphaned in a bombing in Kabul and sent to live with his uncle in America. When he learns that his uncle is planning to send him back to Afghanistan , Amir must find a way to stop him and stay in America.
Lance Armstrong was diagnosed with cancer and given a slim chance of survival, but he beat the disease and went on to win the Tour de France seven times. This is the story of his incredible journey.
This book features traditional recipes from across Indonesia, allowing readers to get a taste of the country's diverse cuisine. Recipes are grouped by region, making it easy to find dishes from specific areas of the country.
Shannon is thrilled to be cast as the lead in her school's production of "Annie." But as she begins to rehearse, she starts to realize that the part may be a little too big for her. With the help of her friends and family, Shannon learns that it's okay to be scared, and that with a little hard work and determination, she can do anything she sets her mind to.
Eleven-year-old Tessa is the only one who knows the secret of Shepherd's Ridge: on the night of the full moon, the town's residents transform into monstrous creatures. When Tessa tries to warn the townspeople, they don't believe her. But on the night of the full moon, they'll see that she was telling the truth all along.
The first computers were created in the early 1800s and were used to help with military calculations. They were large and expensive, and not available to the general public. They were slow and had limited storage, and were used primarily by scientists and mathematicians.
Shannon travels to Paris after her mother's death to explore her mother's past. Shannon makes new friends and discovers secrets about her family's history.
Jenna arrives home from work to find her apartment in a state of disarray. She begins to clean up, but is soon interrupted by a knock at the door. Her neighbor, covered in blood, tells her that he has just killed his wife and children and is planning to do the same to Jenna. Jenna tries to talk him out of it, but he is not listening. The police arrive and shoot him before he can kill Jenna. Jenna is traumatized by the event, but she is alive.