The Kayla Chronicles
Title | The Kayla Chronicles PDF eBook |
Author | Sherri Winston |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | 137 |
Release | 2008-01-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0316028371 |
Kayla Dean, junior feminist and future journalist, is about the break the story of a lifetime. She is auditioning for the Lady Lions dance team to prove they discriminate against the not-so-well endowed. But when she makes the team, her best friend and fellow feminist, Rosalie, is not happy. Now a Lady Lion, Kayla is transformed from bushy-haired fashion victim to glammed-up dance diva. But does looking good and having fun mean turning her back on the cause? Can you be a strong woman and still wear really cute shoes? Soon Kayla is forced to challenge her views, coming to terms with who she is and what girl power really means. Narrated with sharp language and just the right amount of attitude, The Kayla Chronicles is the story of a girl's struggle for self-identity despite pressure from family, friends and her own conscience. Kayla's story is snappy, fun and inspiring, sure to appeal to anyone who's every questioned who they really are.
President of the Whole Fifth Grade
Title | President of the Whole Fifth Grade PDF eBook |
Author | Sherri Winston |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | 148 |
Release | 2010-10-05 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 031612298X |
In this fun middle-grade novel from the author of The Kayla Chronicles, Brianna Justice has big dreams of following in her chef hero’s footsteps—and the first step is to become the president of her class. Start counting your votes . . . and your friends. When Brianna Justice's hero, the famous celebrity chef Miss Delicious, speaks at her school and traces her own success back to being president of her fifth grade class, Brianna determines she must do the same. She just knows that becoming president of her class is the first step toward her own cupcake-baking empire! But when new student Jasmine Moon announces she is also running for president, Brianna learns that she may have more competition than she expected. Will Brianna be able to stick to her plan of working with her friends to win the election fairly? Or will she jump at the opportunity to steal votes from Jasmine by revealing an embarrassing secret? This hilarious, heartfelt novel will appeal to any reader with big dreams and the determination to achieve them.
Kayla O'Brian
Title | Kayla O'Brian PDF eBook |
Author | Hilda Stahl |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 132 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 9780891076117 |
Kayla and her little brother Timothy must sometimes rely on their faith in Jesus when they are shipped west on an orphan train and go to live with the Larsen family on their ranch.
Kayla's Chronicles
Title | Kayla's Chronicles PDF eBook |
Author | Candy O'Donnell |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 240 |
Release | 2019-04-06 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781092880664 |
Kayla's dreams have returned, and this time, she will pursue the murders that took place in the rushing waters of the Mississippi River. What she finds frightens her to the core when the man's family secret is revealed and when a note is slipped under her hotel room door attempting to stop her search for the truth. Kayla doesn't give up easily and will keep searching for what answers were buried for years within the family tree.Did the deceased couple meet with foul play, and will Kayla discover who killed the lovers?
Race Against Time
Title | Race Against Time PDF eBook |
Author | Kimberley Woodhouse |
Publisher | B&H Publishing Group |
Total Pages | 354 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1433671174 |
A teenage girl in Alaska witnesses a murder with FBI and top-secret military information connections that winds its way back to the racing dog kennel she runs with her mother.
President of the Whole Sixth Grade
Title | President of the Whole Sixth Grade PDF eBook |
Author | Sherri Winston |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | 320 |
Release | 2015-11-03 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0316377228 |
In this follow-up to President of the Whole Fifth Grade, Brianna navigates her toughest challenge yet: middle school! Brianna Justice is determined to raise enough money for the big class trip to Washington, D.C., but she's up against a lot: classmates who all pretend to be something they're not, a new nemesis determined to run her out of office, and the sinking feeling she's about to lose her two best friends for good. But just when she begins to lose hope, she comes to realize that sometimes surprises can turn out even better than the best-laid plans. Sherri Winston tells a story brimming with humor and heart as Brianna navigates the ins and outs of middle school, discovering that inspiration can come when you least expect it.
Jada Sly, Artist & Spy
Title | Jada Sly, Artist & Spy PDF eBook |
Author | Sherri Winston |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Total Pages | 272 |
Release | 2019-05-14 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0316505358 |
Jada Sly, a hilarious and spunky artist and spy, explores New York City on a mission to find her mom in this "fast paced, fun" illustrated novel from an acclaimed author (School Library Connection). Ten-year-old Jada Sly is an artist and a spy-in-training. When she isn't studying the art from her idols like Jackie Ormes, the first-known African American cartoonist, she's chronicling her spy training and other observations in her art journal. Back home in New York City, after living in France for five years, Jada is ready to embark on her first and greatest spy adventure yet. She plans to scour New York City in search of her missing mother, even though everyone thinks her mom died in a plane crash. Except Jada, who is certain her mom was a spy, too. With the stakes high and danger lurking around every corner, Jada will use one spy technique after another to unlock the mystery of her mother's disappearance -- some with hilarious results. After all, she's still learning.