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A secret prophecy shapes the lives of Firestar's grandchildren, but only one of the three knows about it. Jaypaw is captivated by the power it promises, and he believes the key to that power may lie buried in the distant past -- with the ancient cats who once walked these woods and now prowl through his dreams.His search for answers leads him toward the mountains -- the home of the Tribe of Rushing Water. Lionpaw and Hollypaw feel drawn to the mountains too, for different reasons.
But the mountains hide secrets as well as answers, and if the three cats find a way to get there, they may discover more than they ever expected. (www.Amazon.com)
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Meet Lena Lid, Norway's very own answer to Pippi Longstocking; a feisty, funny girl whose days are packed with offbeat adventures. Nine-year-olds Trille and Lena are neighbours and best friends - at least, Trille thinks that Lena is his best friend, despite the escapades into which she regularly drags him. In the wonderful village of Mathildewick Cove they have plenty of time to re-enact the story of Noah's Ark (or Noah's Shark, as Lena calls it), enjoy the beginning of summer celebrations with their families and even advertise for a new dad for Lena. Trille and Lena will make exciting companions for young readers as they share their fun-filled antics, as well as some important understandings of family and friendship. Waffle Hearts won the Zilveren Griffel award for the best translated children's book in Dutch, and the Prix Sorcieres in France. Sold to 16 countries worldwide. It is launched as a Norwegian television series in October 2011. (www.Amazon.com)
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It's all about making friends! The teenage years can be tricky - especially if you're a girl. Let's face it, girls deal with pressures and dilemmas that boys couldn't even dream of, let alone handle! In this indispensable guide teenage girls will learn the most powerful ways to influence others, defuse arguments, admit mistakes and make self-defining choices. Donna Dales Carnegie, daughter of the motivational author and teacher Dale Carnegie, offers concrete advice on topics such as: - peer pressure - gossip - popularity - maintaining friendships with boys - commitment issues - break-ups Carnegie also provides solid advice for older teenagers beginning to explore their influence in the adult world, such as driving and handling interviews. Full of fun quizzes, 'reality check' sections and real life examples, How to Win Friends and Influence People for Girls offers every teenage girl candid, insightful and timely advice on making friends and being a good friend.