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When Eliza Hart, the most popular girl at Ventana Ranch boarding school, is found dead, Ellie Sokoloff is determined to figure out what happened to her. After all, Eliza was Ellie's childhood best friend.
Never mind that ever since Ellie arrived at school Eliza has spread terrible rumors about her, calling her a liar and a stalker, when all Ellie wanted to do was rekindle their old friendship. Or that Ellie's claustrophobia limits where she can go...
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Based on true events that happened in Jessica's life, this story details how she survived being molested, abused, raped, hated, neglected, and held hostage and her fight to protect her children from a cycle of abuse that began during her childhood.
After years of sexual abuse from her stepfather, allowed by her mother, Jessica eventually escaped by marrying an older man at just fifteen. When they moved to Costa Rica, that relationship spiraled...
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A young girl notices, and celebrates, her way of looking at and experiencing the world. "I think. I think a lot. I think I think a lot. More than most other kids." A young girl notices and wonders about the ways she and her classmates approach doing good work, caring about people's feelings, and showing they're grateful. She comes to accept herself just as she is and celebrates the differences between herself and her classmates. "I care a lot. Not...
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Help your teen say goodbye to their worries with the power of mindfulness
Between friends, relationships, and school, teens have a lot weighing on their minds. The Mindfulness Workbook for Teen Anxiety teaches teens the skills they need to handle their anxiety, cut down on stress, and live in the moment. They will discover how practicing mindfulness can help them overcome challenges and grow into confident, capable adults.
This easy-to-use anxiety...
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This much-anticipated sequel to the acclaimed fan-favorite novel Suicide Notes is a funny, touching look at what happens when you give up trying to be someone people want you to be and become exactly who you are.
Jeff spent forty-five days in the psych ward of a hospital after a suicide attempt. Now that he's home and has accepted that he's gay, he's ready to reenter his life feeling stronger and more comfortable being his true self than ever before.
But...
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"Some mums are small and dainty. Some mums are tall and elegant. My Mum stomps around the house like a baby elephant!"
Mums come in all shapes and sizes, but there's never been a mum quite like this. With boggly eyes and arms like a gorilla's, she can pull up tiny trees and terrifies teachers in the playground. So when she heads into school for sports day, she unleashes an afternoon of monster mayhem.
My Mum's A Bug-Eyed Monster is the debut picture...
8) Swan Song
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Award-winning author Gill Lewis explores the redemptive power of nature for struggling young people in this touching tale. Excluded from school, Dylan is forced to move to a tiny village in Wales where his grandad lives. With no Xbox or internet, life is looking pretty bleak, but when Grandad takes Dylan out on his boat to see the whooper swans, things begin to change. Out on the water, free from all the pressure he's been under, Dylan begins to feel...
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Storms in life that, as we navigate, could bring us to our knees to the violence of their colorless rain and their soundless thunder.Right there is where the lyrics of 'Silent Scream' emerge. Vulnerable lyrics and silenced confessions.In every verse, lamentations and cries seek solace.Words that provide refuge for release, broken hearts, and scars of lost innocence. 'Silent Scream' is where youth and reality intertwine.They leave a mark on the reader's...
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This 92k words science-fantasy young-adult novel follows Jayne Erindera, a Nightrider thrall with a powerful secret who comes of age as her journey entwines with the fate of the living world of Dema, and Tegan Cang, a Human legionnaire swept up in the greatest threat to face the Humanity yet: Jayne.
Arise is written within the vast lore in the growing Redsky universe created by Solar Studios. Check out...
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Cathy Carr's Lost Kites and Other Treasures is a moving and heartfelt middle-grade novel about mental illness, the transformative power of art, and the ever-changing complications and joys of family life.
"Sincere and funny . . . leaves readers with a sense of hope." –Sara Zarr, author of A Song Called Home
"Will be treasured by readers everywhere." –Megan E. Freeman, award-winning author of Alone
Twelve-year-old Franny Petroski never...
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A fun and engaging "coping toolkit" to help kids ages 8 to 12 face life's challenges, manage emotions, and thrive!
Kids today are experiencing alarming rates of mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma. The good news is there are skills they can learn now to gain psychological flexibility, regulate emotions, and cultivate the resilience needed to navigate life's many storms. This timely and much-needed workbook can...
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Help kids find freedom from anxiety with engaging activities for ages 8 to 12
Dealing with anxiety is tough, but with the right tools, kids can learn how to handle it in a healthy way so they can get back to the fun of being a kid. Anxiety Relief Book for Kids is the perfect introduction to anxiety books for kids, full of information and exercises to help kids build skills for finding peace and facing their fears with confidence.
This standout...
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Child genius Becky Bexley helps to organise a lot of fun at university, some for charity. She turns out to have a talent for stand-up comedy. She also helps a girl overcome post-traumatic stress disorder, and a little boy with an anxiety problem blighting his life. Alcohol comes up for discussion one day as students talk about embarrassing things they did while drunk and the effects of alcohol on the body. Becky's advice is based on genuine therapy...
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"One of those rare stories that sticks with you long after you've finished reading; that drives you to go back and reread from the beginning, so you can catch every genius clue you missed the first time!" - Taylorae DeWittWho is Fionn's uncanny, online double - identical to her in every way, but far more glamorous?And what's the connection between the mysterious alter ego and the man in the black coat, whose lurking presence forces Fionn into the...
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Help teens soothe their anxiety with the power of mindfulness
Show teens how changing the way they think about their problems can help them overcome their worries. This anxiety-busting guide introduces teens to the concept of mindfulness-the practice of being present in the here and now-and teaches them how they can use it to feel calmer and more in control.
What sets this guide to mindfulness for teens apart:
• Anxiety basics-Teens will...
17) PTSD Recovery Workbook for Teens: Strategies to Reduce Stress, Build Resiliency, and Overcome Trauma
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Help teens manage PTSD symptoms and move forward
It can be hard for teenagers to move on after experiencing a difficult event. Fortunately, young people are more than their trauma. This workbook highlights how healing is possible, empowering teens to face their PTSD and learn to advocate for themselves.
In this PTSD workbook teens will:
• Unpack PTSD-Teach teens what types of trauma cause PTSD, the specific impact it can have on them, and how...
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Empower young readers with tools to navigate Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) through this enchanting tale. With captivating illustrations and relatable prose, we follow Poppy and her unique imaginary friend, GAD. As Poppy learns to cope with her anxiety, she's aided by her loving parents, the wise Mr. Purple, and the enchanting Miss Sparkle. This story reassures children that they're not alone in their struggles and introduces them to transformative...
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In the darkness of the night, Alex lay in his bed staring blankly at the ceiling. His mind was clouded with a thick fog of despair and hopelessness. Every day seemed like a struggle, and he couldn't find any joy in the things that once brought him happiness.Alex had always been a cheerful and outgoing person, but over the past few months, he had become withdrawn and isolated. He didn't know what was wrong with him, but he knew that he didn't feel...
20) Where Is Mommy?
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What is the most terrifying fear? What is most horrific for a child to face?The loss of their mother.Dementia is the thief who steals – and steals all.Do you hide it? Or do you speak of it?The author has more than 20 years of experiences dealing with the impacts of dementia and draws on her personal story to offer help.