Kira helps out at an animal sanctuary in Australia.

Kira helps track down the paradise parrot, a bird thought to be extinct, and prove that it still exists. While observing the elusive bird, bushfires threaten to wipe out the sanctuary and the parrot's habitat. There's no choice but to evacuate all the animals.

kira-kira (kee' ra kee' ra): glittering; shining Glittering. That's how Katie Takeshima's sister, Lynn, makes everything seem. The sky is kira-kira because its color is deep but see-through at the same time. The sea is kira-kira for the same reason. And so are people's eyes. When Katie and her family move from a Japanese community in Iowa to the Deep South of Georgia, it's Lynn who explains to her why people stop them on the street to stare. And it's Lynn who, with her special way of viewing the world, teaches Katie to look beyond tomorrow. But when Lynn becomes desperately ill, and the whole family begins to fall apart, it is up to Katie to find a way to remind them all that there is always something glittering -- kira-kira -- in the future. Luminous in its persistence of love and hope, Kira-Kira is Cynthia Kadohata's stunning debut in middle-grade fiction.

What happens when a girl with the worst luck ever meets a guy with all the luck in the world? Risk assessor Charley Claybourne has always known her luck pretty much... well, sucks. Getting soaked in lactose-free chocolate milk thanks to a hunkylicious, blue-eyed stranger is bad enough. But discovering that he’s her new billionaire client, and could make or break her career? Oh hi, it’s me, the icing on top of the world’s most craptastic cake. Now Charley has to decide if Chris Lachlan, Disney prince made flesh, is a good risk to be CEO of his family’s billion-dollar corporation. You know, if a reckless adrenaline junkie—who eats the unhealthiest food known to man and has dated cartel princesses, thieves, and actual spies—could ever qualify as the “good” kind of risk. But Charley isn’t immune to the charms of this hot, trouble-seeking billionaire. And as luck would have it, she’ll have to choose between trashing her career... or falling head-over-broken-heels for the biggest risk of her life. Each book in the Winning the Billionaire series is STANDALONE: * 69 Million Things I Hate About You * The Billionaire's Unexpected Baby * Scotland or Bust * Pushing His Luck

Get to know American Girl’s 2022 Girl of the Year, Corinne Tan, in this first book in her series! When the powder’s fresh, Corinne snaps on her skis and takes a deep breath of crisp mountain air. She and her sister, Gwynn, have always called Aspen home, but moving in with their new stepdad, Arne, changes everything. Sure, there are perks — like a fancy bedroom and a new puppy named Flurry whom Corinne trains to do search and rescue. Still, Corinne feels uncomfortable in her new family and hides the truth from her best friend, Cassidy. The facts finally come out in the most disastrous way, and Corinne runs to the only place left that feels like home. But when she becomes lost on the mountain, will her survival skills be enough to save her?

In this second book in her series, Corinne Tan worries about how she’ll keep up Flurry’s training in the summer. Luckily, she meets a dog trainer named Kim who agrees to become her mentor if she and Flurry can master some new skills. But learning them turns out to be harder than Corinne expected because of interference from her sister, Gwynn. Corinne thinks moving into her own room is the answer—that is, until Mom shares a huge update that will change their family forever. Suddenly, their annual camping trip becomes Corinne’s last hope for mastering new skills with Flurry. But when disaster strikes during the trip, Corinne and Flurry’s training turns into a real rescue mission—with her family’s safety at stake.

Introducing American Girl's 2018 Girl of the Year! Readers will learn the girl's story in these novels. Illustrations. 5 5/16 x 7 5/8.

Despite her adoptive parents' attempts to keep her from the sea, Kira discovers she is a mermaid. When she's twelve, she decides to go back to the sea to find her real parents--or at least learn what happened to them.

Her choice is arranged marriage?or death?Kira al-Attiyah's hope for a bright future in the U.S. died along with her father. Now, royal family tradition demands she marry. Refusing? Not an option. Especially since honor killing isn't just urban legend. She knew what she had to do. She just never expected her intended to be a terrorist?Delta Force operator Ty Newcomb's mission was clear. He needed to make Kira fall for him, then secure an invite to meet her fiancé. From there, taking down the man who has been on the CIA high-value target list for over a decade would be easy. The hard part would be not developing real feelings for his beautiful target.With lives-and love-on the line, can Ty find a way to get the bad guy and keep the girl? Or will the price of completing the mission be his happily ever after with Kira? Danger Signs is the first novel of Quinn's newest series, Delta Force Echo, part of the World of Iniquus.

Five spellbinding tales of heroines who dared to fight back, defied all the odds, and, basically…kicked some butt. Meet swoony vampires, snarky slayers, evil queens, rebel princes, dragons, titans, angels, demons, gods, and more, as these five heroines battle to save their worlds. Readers of young adult paranormal romance, urban fantasy, fairy tale retellings, and epic adventures will all find something to love! This box set includes four full-length first-in-series novels as well as one novella, all by USA Today “must-read” author Kaitlyn Davis. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Marissa Meyer, Cassandra Clare, Sabaa Tahir, and Elise Kova! IGNITE “The writing is effortlessly mind blowing” – Happy Tales and Tails Blog The first book in a bestselling series with over 200,000 copies sold! Kira Dawson has the power to burn vampires to a crisp. The problem is, she doesn't know it yet. The even bigger problem is, she's dating one. FROST "A snarky, action-packed, and entertaining read!" – Betwixt the Pages Vampire lore meets ancient Greek mythology in this modern retelling of the Pandora myth in a paranormal world! Vampire thief Pandora Scott’s life is just fine, until her ex suddenly reappears, interrupting her latest heist. Because even the hottest love can leave a girl cold-blooded... GATHERING FROST “An urban fantasy with all the steam of a romance." – Jessie Potts, USA TODAY Happy Ever After Blog The classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty gets reimagined in this twisted, dystopian romance! Working as a soldier for an evil queen with the ability to strip emotions away, Jade has forgotten what it means to feel, to care…even to love. But everything changes when the queen's runaway son, Prince Asher, returns. THE GOLDEN CAGE “Mind. BLOWN.” – Spiced Latte Reads The prequel novella to the A Dance of Dragons series, a fantasy adventure with over 500 5-star reviews on Goodreads! Princess Leena will risk it all to be with the man she loves. When a birthday celebration takes a dangerous turn, she is forced to make a decision that will change the fate of her nation and eventually the world. THE SHADOW SOUL “If you want to set out on a journey, read this." – We Do Write The first full-length novel in the A Dance of Dragons series, told in alternating male and female perspectives! When Jinji's home is destroyed, she is left with nowhere to run--until she meets Rhen, a prince with magic in his blood. But their meeting is not coincidence. This story has played out before, in a long forgotten time, an age of myth that is about to be reborn... If you love kickass heroines and action-packed adventures full of magic, romance, and a bit of humor, then scroll up and grab your copy of Daring & Defiant!