A teenage girl begins secretly forging paintings, plunging her into a dark and dangerous imaginary world   Indigo and her mother, once-famous artist Zoe Serra, have barely been scraping by since her mom's breakdown. When a gallery offers Zoe a revival show for her unfinished blockbuster series, Wolfwood, Indigo knows it's a crucial chance to finally regain stability. Zoe, however, mysteriously refuses. Desperate not to lose the opportunity, Indigo secretly takes up the brush herself.   It turns out, there might be a very good reason her mother wants nothing to do with Wolfwood.   Painting submerges Indigo into Wolfwood itself—a dangerous jungle where an army of grotesque, monstrous flora are in a violent battle with a band of girls. As Indigo enters Wolfwood again and again, the line between fantasy and reality blurs. It's a tenuous balancing act: keeping her forgery secret and her mind lucid, all while fighting her...

The plan was simple. Aria and her twin brother, Lorenzo, agreed that they would not enter into the family business of organized crime. With a turn of events, Lorenzo decides to fill in the seat as his father's successor while Aria has deviated away from the lifestyle by cutting all ties with her family. When Lorenzo calls for her to return home to attend their father's funeral, Aria finds herself sucked back into the life she's run away from for so long. Her brother is head of the Cassariano family and things have changed greatly. To make matters more complicated, she finds herself caught in a love triangle between two men. One that gives her a sense of stability and another who ignites a fire within her. Aria finds herself torn between two worlds: the one she's made for herself and the one she was born into.

Teenage Detective Marianna MestreShe can get to the bottom of most mysteries—there's the case of a stolen laptop, the discovery of unearthed bones, and the quest to find the culprit of a cruel and hurtful adolescent prank. It's the mysteries of life and adolescents that Marianna finds confusing.Marianna Mystery: Nothing's As It Seems is narrated by Marianna, a precocious and inquisitive 13-year-old, whose love for solving mysteries is challenged by the distraction of middle-school drama. Raised by a single attorney father since she was six, Marianna prides herself on being a loner, relying only on the characters of books for friendships. That is until she meets Colin and Michael, two brothers who join Marianna on her detective escapades. Michael, the youngest brother, is not much of a talker and is described by adults as "high functioning." Colin, who is in the same grade as Marianna, is headstrong, confident, and introduces Marianna to a new type of life—one that she is not quite ready for—filled with dances, hanging out with peers, and a potential new boyfriend.To navigate in these new waters, Marianna relies on the encouragement of Mrs. Henderson, a client of her father's, who is suspected of murder and plagued with Alzheimer's. This unexpected and unconventional friendship with Mrs. Henderson opens Marianna's eyes to the realization that things are not always as they seem: Perceptions are subjective. Stereotypes can be misleading. And the ones who are hardest to love are often the ones who need love the most.This coming of age novel is reminiscent of Judy Blume's Are You There God It's Me Margaret and begs the question: are those who seem so different than us really that different? Marianna Mystery: Nothing's As It Seems tackles the subjects of bullying, adolescence, and socialization as seen through the eyes of a 13-year-old girl. With a mixture of suspense, romance, and tween angst, this middle-grade novel is a fun read for young females and males.

Beside Myself is the disturbing and exhilarating story of a family across four generations. At its heart is one woman's search for her twin brother. When Anton goes missing and the only clue is a postcard sent from Istanbul, Alissa leaves her life in Berlin to find him. Without her twin, the sharer of her memories and the mirror of her own self, Ali is lost.In a city steeped in political and social changes, where you can buy gender-changing drugs on the street, Ali's search—for her missing brother, for her identity—will take her on a journey for connection and belonging.Beside Myself is a brilliant literary debut about belonging, about family and love, and about the enigmatic nature of identity. 'Salzmann thoughtfully and cleverly addresses the themes of memory, identity, and migration, asking if language, nationality, or gender are important for our self-definition.' World of Literature Today

The ultimate kids' book about dogs, being good, being bad, and being yourself!From the award-winning, critically acclaimed author of Petra.Meet Buzz the dog.He's such a good boy.Buzz seems to have a perfect life .. .and a lot of very well-behaved friends.Buzz would never dream of being anything other than good.Right, Buzz?Buzz . . . ?For anyone who has ever felt pressure to be "good" at the expense of their own self-expression, and for anyone who has ever owned and loved a dog, this beautifully illustrated picture book from author-illustrator Marianna Coppo will have you laughing, smiling, and longing for your own unfettered frolic in the park.• With charming art and a positive message, this is an ideal read-aloud book for parents and children to share.• For dog lovers, pet lovers, and any kid who knows how hard it is to be good all the time• Marianna Coppo's first book, Petra, was a...

This feline-focused picture book is about imagination, courage, and seeing the world differently: as a place of possibility and endless opportunity for everyday adventures!Olivia is an indoor cat—a brave adventurer, a tireless traveler, and a fearless explorer who is never afraid. From hunting fierce shoelaces to climbing all the way to the top of the bookcase, Olivia has always been able to count on her bravery. But will it be enough to help her face the big, uncertain world outside her home?From Marianna Coppo, the critically acclaimed author of Petra and Such a Good Boy, comes a charming picture book about the life of a cat: its ups and downs and sometimes-surprising in-betweens. At once relatable and illuminating, this story takes the youngest of readers straight into the mind of a cat! What may seem quiet and subdued from the outside is in fact an emotionally rich existence filled with likes and dislikes, adventures and misadventures,...

A brilliant literary debut about belonging, family and love, and the enigmatic nature of identity.Beside Myself is the disturbing and exhilarating story of a family across four generations. At its heart is one woman's search for her twin brother. When Anton goes missing and the only clue is a postcard sent from Istanbul, Ali leaves her life in Berlin to find him. Without her twin, the sharer of her memories and the mirror of her own self, Ali is lost.In a city steeped in political and social changes, where you can buy gender-changing drugs on the street, Ali's search—for her missing brother, for her identity—will take her on a journey for connection and belonging.

How can rivals and opposites seem like they're meant to be?Catalina Diaz Solis needs just a few things to achieve her dream: her student visa, a full-time job, and to get Gabriel Cabrera out of her head. Since leaving Venezuela after her brother was killed in a political protest, Cata has been working to finish her Engineering degree, and now she's in line for a full-time job that will allow her to stay in the United States. A major wrinkle in her plans is Gabe, the campus babe. He's always in Cata's way, competing for top grades and poised to take the job at their internship.Gabe seems to have it all; he succeeds without trying and is extremely good-looking. It makes hard-working Cata endlessly frustrated. But when Gabe needs a plus-one for his brother's wedding, he strikes a deal: Cata will be his fake date, and he'll step out of the running for the job she desperately needs. As they attend events together, Cata discovers there's more to her nemesis than she...

Fish and Crab are best friends, always there for each other. When it's time for bed, Crab is ready to go to sleep, but Fish is still wide awake, wondering: What is that noise—that ooh, ooh? What if aliens abduct us as we sleep? What if it rains frogs? What if . . . so many things?! From Marianna Coppo, the critically acclaimed author of Petra, Such a Good Boy, and A Brave Cat, comes an unforgettable picture book about the friendship between two very different aquarium inhabitants. At once relatable and reassuring, Fish and Crab shows the youngest of readers that it is okay to embrace the full spectrum of our feelings—not just at bedtime, but anytime. And that even the biggest worries and "what ifs" are easier to cope with—and move on from—when someone you love and trust is there to listen.

Quinn Cutler is sixteen and the daughter of a high-profile Brooklyn politician. She's also pregnant, a crisis made infinitely more shocking by the fact that she has no memory of ever having sex. Before Quinn can solve this deeply troubling mystery, her story becomes public. Rumors spread, jeopardizing her reputation, her relationship with a boyfriend she adores, and her father's campaign for Congress. Religious fanatics gather at the Cutlers' home, believing Quinn is a virgin, pregnant with the next messiah. Quinn's desperate search for answers uncovers lies and family secrets—strange, possibly supernatural ones. Might she, in fact, be a virgin?

Leena Thomas’s senior year at boarding school starts with a cruel shock: Frost House, the cozy Victorian dorm where she and her best friends live, has been assigned an unexpected roommate—eccentric Celeste Lazar. As classes get under way, strange happenings begin to bedevil Frost House: frames falling off walls, doors locking themselves, furniture toppling over. Celeste blames the housemates, convinced they want to scare her into leaving. And although Leena strives to be the peacekeeper, soon the eerie happenings in the dorm, an intense romance between Leena and Celeste’s brother, David, and the reawakening of childhood fears all push Leena to take increasingly desperate measures to feel safe. But does the threat lie with her new roommate, within Leena’s own mind… or in Frost House itself? From debut author Marianna Baer, Frost is a stunning and surprising tale of suspense that will have readers on the edge of their seats

Sixteen year old Gus Woodard is about to live the best summer of his life. Then something goes wrong. Something goes terribly wrong.Ajar is a coming of age story about sixteen year old Gus Woodard and his schizophrenic brother. Set during the 1970s in a small town in upstate New York, Gus must suffer the undeserved consequences when his delusional brother kills the local sweetheart and the high school's popular football coach. Gus blunders his way through life as the town turns against his family. He is forced to experience betrayal from those closest to him. Gus's only hope is Lindy a fifteen year old girl suffering from anorexia nervosa. The two become inseparable but the love and acceptance Gus feels with Lindy is soon shattered.

In Madeira, motherless Marianna lives a carefree childhood. Her closest friend is Jacinto, the intelligent son of her father's vineyard manager. But at 16, she is married off to an older man by her feckless father. In England, William Penfold turns out to be ruthless and abusive. Much later Jacinto follows her and they inevitably become lovers. But it will be years before they can be together... Historical Romantic Saga by Nancy Buckingham; originally published by Eyre Methuen [UK]