Central Kansas Library System

There's a new girl in town! After Ida May's last best friend moved away, she swore she'd never have another. But then she met fun, sparkly Stacey Merriweather, and now she and Ida are like two peas in a pod. When the friends discover a magical mermaid night-light that seems to grant wishes, they start a secret club-just the two of them. Ida uses the mermaid to make something bad happen to Jenna, the mean girl in class. Then Stacey uses the mermaid...

Things are happening in the small town of Laurel Hill as best friends Nikki, Jennifer, Amy, Katie, Morgan, and Maggie learn to navigate the perils and drama of their teen years. Not only is the mystery of Mrs. Everett's behavior solved, but the girls must decide if they can trust their nemesis Kristi's new attitude. Morgan must find the courage to step out of her comfort zone and sing her duet in the Christmas Cantata. And when a blizzard shuts...

A Darker Shade of Black...Sixteen-year-old Matilda Crowley lives on the dark side of being light skinned. When a series of events sends the biracial teenager further down the Tragic Mulatto's road to Hell she enters the world of the Goth Subculture and begins a journey that will change her perceptions of race, culture, and identity. Will she find light in darkness? Or will she be driven to madness?

Profiles of thirteen women accused of and bullied for being witches, including Joan of Arc, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Saint Catherine of Siena, and Anne Boleyn. They dared to stand up to kings . . . Think for themselves . . . Even practice medicine . . . and what was their reward? To be labeled a witch. This illustrated guide of the witches of history explores the lives of thirteen different women who were falsely accused of witchcraft. Using an...

Have you ever been to the Mountain Place? Pack your bag and hop on the magical train to Billie's world of mystery and wonder! You'll fend off pirates who want your treasure, discover deep, enchanted caves, hurl snowballs with friendly polar bears, and enjoy a hot chocolate with the gentle giant. Let your imagination carry you and Billie to marvellous adventures in this winter wonderland!

Can one girl save a nation? With Japan's future in the balance, Risuko may recover the Kano clan's honor - or she may destroy it forever Lord Takeda has sent Risuko, Emi, and Toumi on a mission to the capital. The road is dangerous. The destination is treacherous. Risuko - the girl who just likes to climb - must make a choice that will have repercussions not only for Risuko's life and those of her friends, but possibly for all of Japan. In this thrilling...

A dramatic coach crash forces Hailey to re-examine her relationships with her fellow singing-club members in this gripping drama from queen of teen thrillers Sophie McKenzie. A singing-club trip ends in disaster when the coach carrying the members spins out of control. Hailey is trapped at the back of the coach with her nemesis Bex, who's taken the lead role in their latest performance, and handsome Kit, on whom Hailey has a massive crush. As the...

The hairdresser of Galleria's mom, Pepto B., gets a tip. Kahlua, the teenage R&B diva whose last single topped the charts, is coming to town. The Cheetahs hatch a plan-"Mission Kahlua"-in which they rock Pepto B.'s salon with their newest song, "More Pounce to the Ounce." Kahlua hooks up a meeting with her record label executives in Hollywood. The girls snag a record deal and are ready to prove to the world that every cheetah has its day!

"Introducing 'Maria the Busy Bee: A Tale of a Mom Who Found Her Way Back to the Hive,' another heartwarming addition to the 'From Shadows to Sunlight: Tales of Transformation' series. This empowering narrative is perfect for children aged 4-8 taking their first steps into independent reading! Join Maria, an extraordinary mom, who is always buzzing from one task to another. Watch as she transforms her busy life into a balanced existence where work,...

"There once is a Queen ever constant to her people…" From the Nation's Favourite Storyteller Sir Michael Morpurgo comes a poetic celebration of our Queen and longest reigning monarch, beautifully illustrated in watercolour by acclaimed artist Michael Foreman. There once was a little girl, a princess, who became a queen, our Queen Elizabeth. Now, seventy years later, her reign as the longest serving female monarch in history has seen her stand steadfast...