Questa autrice fonde magistralmente umorismo e temi profondi, impiegando spesso formati narrativi innovativi come messaggi di testo ed email. Le sue opere approfondiscono le complessità della crescita, dell'identità e della ricerca del proprio posto nel mondo. Cattura le esperienze dei suoi personaggi con arguzia ed empatia, guadagnandosi un vasto e devoto seguito di lettori.
Mia, quattordici anni, vive a New York in un loft disordinato con la mamma artista e un gatto sovrappeso ghiotto di calzini. È vegetariana e vorrebbe diventare un'attivista di Greenpeace. Ha un'amica del cuore, che la aiuta a sopravvivere a scuola, dove nessuno la considera e il ragazzo che le piace esce con un'altra, una bionda da urlo. Lei invece è così piatta! Ma quando il padre, che vive in Europa, le rivela di essere il Principe di Genovia, la sua vita si trasforma...
Susannah Simon is a ghost-hunter. She must use her powers of persuasion, and sometimes brute force, to send spooks on the next world. Suze has always worked alone until she meets gorgeous but creepy Paul Slater and discovers he shares her secret gift. But then he gives a devilish ultimatum. Unless she dates Paul, he will send her hauntingly hot ghost boyfriend, Jesse, into the afterlife. For good. Suze is distraught - her lifer just got dead complicated. Again. -- BACK COVER.
Jess is a shadow of her former self, her powers gone, Lightning Girl no more. But Jess knows her powers aren't the only thing that's gone: she's lost herself, as well. Starting over in a new town, intent on finding a new life in college, Jess is less than happy when Rob Wilkins, her ex, shows up at her door, begging her to help him find his long lost sister. But how can Jess, her powers gone, find anyone? Let alone the sister of a man she once loved (and believed, wrongly, loved her back) when she can't even find herself?
The third and fourth installments of Meg Cabot's The Mediator series combine supernatural elements with engaging character development. The protagonist navigates her unique abilities while facing new challenges and relationships, intertwining themes of love, friendship, and the afterlife. As she confronts mean spirits and otherworldly threats, the story deepens, offering readers a blend of humor, romance, and thrilling encounters. This bind-up promises to captivate fans with its continuation of the series' compelling narrative.
Ever since Jess was struck by lightning, she’s had the power to find missing people. And everyone wants a piece of her powers.... In Safe House, Jess and her psychic abilities are being blamed for the murder of Amber, a beloved cheerleader. But when more cheerleaders start disappearing, Jess may be able to save her reputation by finding the murderer—before it’s too late. In Sanctuary, the government has always been after Jess for her abilities, but working for the enemy becomes inevitable as Jess tries to track down a local boy who is linked to a militia group. Now with the FBI supposedly on her side, Jess isn’t sure whom to trust and whom to run from.... Originally published in 2001 as 1-800-Where-R-You, this series has sold more than 400,000 copies. With a new trim size and striking updated cover art, this bind-up will find new life with today's teens.
"Susannah Simon has an unearthly gift: she's a Mediator. She must help trapped and tortured souls move on to the next world. But not all spooks want her guidance or want to go quietly - that's when Suze has to get tough. Then she meets Jesse, a drop-dead-gorgeous ghsto who just happens to haunt her bedroom. It's hard to boot a guy into the afterlife when he makes your heart beat faster - even though he's been dead for 150 years..."--Cover.
This time it's life or death.Suze has gotten used to ghosts. She's a mediator, after all, and communicating with the dead is all in a day's work. So she certainly never expected to fall in love with one: Jesse, a nineteenth-century hottie. But when she discovers that she has the power to determine who becomes a ghost in the first place, Suze begins to freak. It means she can alter the course of history... and prevent Jesse's murder, keeping him from ever becoming a ghost - and from ever meeting Suze.Will Jesse choose to live without her, or die to love her?
The story follows Jessica Mastriani, who, after losing her psychic ability to locate people, seeks a fresh start in a new location. However, her plans are disrupted when Rob Wilkins arrives, seeking her assistance to confront challenges back in their hometown. As she grapples with her loss and the call for help, Jessica must navigate her past and decide whether to embrace her abilities once more.
A gift…or a curse? Jessica Mastriani has never liked attention. All she wants is to make it to high school graduation like any ordinary girl. But when Jess is struck by lightning, she becomes anything but ordinary: suddenly she has the ability to locate missing children. Now Jess is getting noticed in all the wrong ways and by all the wrong people. The media is obsessed with her and her story. The FBI is tapping her phone. And what’s going on with sexy senior Rob? Soon Jess learns the hard way that not everyone who is lost wants to be found…. With no one to trust, it's up to Jess to decide what to do with her new power—before it’s decided for her.
Starring Susannah Simon, the sassiest ghost-hunter ever! Suze should be spending the summer vacation at the beach. Instead she's been forced to get a babysitting job at a swanky resort. Ages 12+ years.
The repackage of this best-seller features a thrilling combination of the first four Mediator books alongside the eagerly awaited final installment, Twilight. Renowned author Meg Cabot, known for the Princess Diaries, delivers a supernatural adventure that transcends typical ghost stories. Readers can expect an exciting blend of humor, romance, and the supernatural, making this series a captivating experience for fans of Cabot's work. Prepare for a fun ride filled with intrigue and unique twists!
Ghosts complicate relationships and create chaos in personal lives, leading to unexpected challenges for those trying to find love. The narrative explores the intersection of the supernatural and romance, highlighting how these spectral beings can disrupt even the most promising connections. As characters navigate their feelings amidst ghostly interference, they must confront their pasts and the impact of these hauntings on their futures. Ultimately, it’s a story about love, loss, and the lingering presence of the past.
What on earth is that princess up to now?Hammer in hand, Princess Mia embarks on an epic adventure for one so admittedly unhandy: Along with her cohorts from school, she's off to build houses for the less fortunate. It doesn't take Mia long to realize that helping others -- while an unimpeachably noble pastime -- is very hard work. Will her giving spirit prevail? Will the house collapse due to royally clumsy construction? And most importantly, will Michael stop working long enough to kiss her?What comes between Volumes IV and V of The Princess Diaries? Volume IV and a Half, of course!
Jessica Mastriana knew she wasn't going to be able to hide her psychic powers from the US government forever - but she never thought that she'd actually have something in common with one of their agents! - especially if that agent is Dr Cyrus Krantz who had previously been brought in to 'convince' Jess to join his elite team of 'specially gifted' crime-solvers - after all they were only interested in utilizing her special skills for their own devices weren't they? But when a local boy's disappearance and untimely death is attributed to a backwoods militia group, Jess' goal - to find another missing local child - and Dr Krantz's - to stop a group of madmen before they kill again - turn out to be one and the same....
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Fourth-grader Allie establishes a new set of rules after she is forced to pair up with ex-best friend Mary Kay on a class trip to a historic one-room schoolhouse.
Princess Mia Thermopolis is about to turn eighteen and has decided to put down her princess pen for good. But how will it end? Is the practically perfect J.P. the real love of Mia's life? Will an election in Genovia mean the end of princessdom for Mia? Is she really the last virgin at Albert Einstein High? And finally, crucially, will Michael Moscovitz return from Japan and make a last-minute romantic gesture just in time to save Mia from making a HUGE mistake? Previously published as Ten Out of Ten, Meg Cabot's Crowning Glory is the tenth novel in the hilarious The Princess Diaries.
The fantastic fourth book in bestselling author Meg Cabot's funny and sassy series for tweens! Allie Finkle is ten years old. She's got two annoying little brothers, three best friends, a dog called Marvin and a kitten called Mewsie, and she's about to start fifth grade! Looks like she'll need some new rules to help her out...In this funny, fast-moving series, Allie makes (and breaks) rules all over the place as she deals with everything that life can throw at her.
Guided by her rules, nine-year-old Allie works to get past being just the new girl at school, eagerly awaits the arrival of her kitten, and faces turmoil when her grandmother visits while the family is still settling into their new home.
Set in Victorian England, the story revolves around Lady Caroline Linford, who is devastated to find her fiancé, the Marquis of Winchilsea, with another woman. Unwilling to accept this betrayal, she seeks guidance from Braden Granville, London's infamous rake, to learn the art of romance. As their lessons progress, the chemistry between them intensifies, complicating their relationship. Ultimately, Caroline discovers that true love defies expectations and follows its own unpredictable path.
Being a mediator doesn't exactly make Susannah Simon your typical sixteen-year-old. Her job is to ease the path for the unhappy dead to their final resting place. She finds her skills tested to the maximum. But can this girl get her ghost?
The 'Lightning Girl' has lost her powers! Or at least that's what Jess would like the media and the government to think. All Jess wants is to be left alone - well, except by Rob, the hottest senior in detention. But it doesn't look like Jess is going to get her wish - especially not while she's stuck working at a summer camp for musically gifted kids who are more than interested in their councellor's psychic abilities. And, when the father of a missing girl shows up, begging her to find his daughter, Jess knows that she can't refuse. Now the feds are on her trail again, as well as one very angry stepdad, who'd like to see Lightning Girl . . . dead.
The short story Mediator fans everywhere have been waiting years to read… a fun, fast-paced, never-before-read scene in which Suze Simon agrees to marry her no-longer-dead ghost boyfriend, Jesse de Silva! The last place Suze Simon expects to find herself during Valentine’s Day is a cemetery. But that’s what happens when you’re a mediator—cursed with the “gift” of communicating with the dead. That’s how Suze has ended up at the graves of a pair of tragic young lovers. They’re NCDPs—Non-Compliant Deceased Persons—whose drama didn’t end with death. It’s Suze’s job to make sure they move on—for good. But the NCDPs aren’t the only ones with problems. The reason Suze is spending her Valentine’s Day with the undead instead of her boyfriend, Jesse, is because he’s having so much trouble adjusting to life after death . . . not surprising, considering the fact that he used to be an NCDP himself, and now his girlfriend busts his former kind for a living. Can Suze use her mediating skills to propose a mutual resolution, and bring all these young lovers together, especially on the night Saint Valentine declared sacred to romance? Or will she end up alone—and possibly undead—herself? An Avon Romance
The first two mysteries in the Heather Wells series. Heather is a former teen pop sensation, come down a long way. Her life is not exactly glamorous these days, but it did *not* need the addition of dead bodies.
The first title in an exciting adventure series from the author of the
Princess Diaries. Meet Jess - a feisty heroine for females everywhere - like
Mia, but with extra attitude!
Being the newest princess of Genovia is WAY more complicated than she expected, but Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison is getting used to it. She gets to live in an actual palace with two fabulous poodles, a pet iguana, her very own pony, and, best of all, a loving family to help her figure things out! And right now Olivia, having finally admitted that she likes Prince Khalil as more than just a friend, could REALLY use some advice. What is a princess supposed to do once she's found a prince she likes? With her half-sister Mia busy enjoying her honeymoon, Olivia turns to Grandmere for help.
Mia Thermopolis's life changes dramatically when she discovers she's the heir to the throne of Genovia. Lacking the typical princess qualities, she must navigate her new identity as Princess Amelia and learn to embrace her royal responsibilities.
All Susannah Simon wants is to make a good impression at her first job since graduating from college (and since becoming engaged to Dr. Jesse de Silva). But when she's hired as a guidance counselor at her alma mater, she stumbles across a decade-old murder, and soon ancient history isn't all that's coming back to haunt her. Old ghosts as well as new ones are coming out of the woodwork, some to test her, some to vex her, and it isn't only because she's a mediator, gifted with second sight. What happens when old ghosts come back to haunt you? If you're a mediator, you might have to kick a little ass. From a sophomore haunted by the murderous specter of a child to ghosts of a very different kind--including Paul Slater, Suze's ex, who shows up to make a bargain Suze is certain must have come from the Devil himself--Suze isn't sure she'll make it through the semester, let alone to her wedding night. Suze is used to striking first and asking questions later. But what happens when ghosts from her past--including one she found nearly impossible to resist--strike first?
Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison should be having fun. Her best friend is visiting from America, her sister s royal coronation is only three days away, and she s even got a new boyfriend who is actually a very smart and charming prince! But it s hard to celebrate when her royal cousins are scheming to take over the throne.
Just as Mia thinks she's getting to grips with being the heir to the throne of Genovia, things start to fall apart! Not only is Michael, Mia's true love, refusing to go to the social event of the year, but he's also heading off to college. Can Mia cope without Michael at school & with a potential eco disaster in Genovia?
It's a hot Californian summer and Suze's best friend, Gina, is visiting from New York. Bliss! All Suze wants to do is check out some cute guys and compare designer sunglasses with Gina. Unfortunately, being a mediator makes hanging out on the beach like any normal teenager pretty hard.
The second story about Susannah Simon, ghost-hunter - Suze's new life in California is looking up. Cool friends, pool parties, good-hair days, the gorgeous ghost, Jesse, who hangs out in her bedroom. Best of all Tad, the cutest (live) boy in town, just asked her out. Can this last??
The third book in an exciting adventure series from the author of the Princess
Diaries. Meet Jess - a feisty new heroine for fellow females everywhere - like
Mia, but with extra attitude!
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - This unique Star Wars experience offers fresh insights into the original film. On May 25, 1977, audiences met iconic characters like Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, and Darth Vader, and to celebrate the fortieth anniversary, over forty contributors present a retelling through the eyes of supporting characters. Each of the forty short stories reimagines a moment from the film, showcasing a diverse array of voices. Notable contributions include Gary Whitta's exploration of Captain Antilles, Meg Cabot's intimate portrayal of Aunt Beru, and Nnedi Okorofor's deep dive into the trash compactor monster. Other authors, such as Pierce Brown and Wil Wheaton, share poignant tales of rebellion and sacrifice. The anthology features works from acclaimed writers like Ben Acker, Claudia Gray, and Chuck Wendig, all of whom have chosen to forgo compensation, with proceeds benefiting First Book, a nonprofit that provides essential educational resources to children in need. In support of this mission, Penguin Random House has donated $100,000, while Disney/Lucasfilm has contributed 100,000 children's books valued at $1,000,000. Together, they have donated over eighty-eight million books to First Book over the past sixteen years.
Fall back in love with Mia in this exciting New Adult instalment of the most popular YA series in all the land! Princess Mia is engaged to be married, but since when in Mia's life did anything go to plan?!
Emerson Watts is on the run: from school, from her family and from herself. She's reeling from the shock that Nikki, the girl whose body her brain was forced to inhabit, is still alive. And she's furious. Manipulative Brandon plans to use Em to discover a secret that will ensure his success, whilst Christopher is out for revenge, fuelled by his jealousy. With everyone around her playing a dangerous game, maybe Em should just keep on running . . . Runaway is the final book in the fashion-tastic and hilarious trilogy from the queen of teen fiction Meg Cabot.
Heather Wells is used to having her cake and eating it too, but this time her cake just might be cooked. Her wedding cake, that is. With her upcoming nuptials to PI Cooper Cartwright only weeks away, Heather's already stressed. And when a pretty junior turns up dead, Heather's sure things can't get worse—until every student in the dorm where she works is a possible suspect, and Heather's long-lost mother shows up. Heather has no time for a tearful mother and bride reunion. She has a wedding to pull off and a murder to solve. Instead of wedding bells, she might be hearing wedding bullets, but she's determined to bring the bad guys to justice if it's the last thing she does . . . and this time, it just might be.
For fans of Stephenie Meyer and P.C. Cast comes the third book in the dark and dangerously seductive trilogy from bestselling teen author Meg Cabot.Seventeen-year-old Pierce Oliviera knew that by accepting the undying love of John Hayden she’d be forced to live forever in the one place she’s always dreaded most: the Underworld. The sacrifice seemed worth it, but now her happiness and safety in the realm are threatened. The Furies have discovered that John has broken one of their strictest rules and revived a dead soul. If the balance of life and death isn’t restored, both the Underworld and Pierce’s home on Earth will be wiped out by the Furies’ wrath. Pierce has already cheated death once . . . can she do it again?
It's the first day of winter semester at New York College, and assistant dorm director Heather Wells has a lot more to worry about than roommate conflicts: One of the cheerleaders has lost her head, and no one can find the rest of her.
The third installment follows pop star-turned-girl detective Heather Wells as she delves into a shocking new mystery. With her unique background and investigative skills, Heather navigates unexpected twists and turns, blending elements of celebrity culture with suspenseful intrigue. As she uncovers secrets, readers can expect a captivating blend of humor and mystery that keeps them engaged throughout the story.
When New York College hosts the first ever “Tania Trace Teen Rock Camp,” assistant residence hall director Heather Wells, surrounded by hysterical mini-divas in training, must help Tania discover who is trying to kill her, despite warnings from her P.I. fiance Cooper Cartwright. Original. 150,000 first printing.
Kate Mackenzie navigates the challenges of her demanding job under a tyrannical boss, Amy Jenkins, at the New York Journal. Struggling with her long-term boyfriend's reluctance to commit, she finds herself couch-surfing and grappling with the high cost of living in New York City. As her situation seems increasingly dire, Kate's resilience and determination will be tested in a city that never sleeps.
This series provides a wide variety of reading material for all learners of English. The books are retold versions of popular classics and contemporary titles as well as specially written stories.
Mixing the wit of the Princess Diaries books with a supernatural twist on Arthurian legend, this wildly entertaining, #1 national bestseller is now in paperback.
From the #1 "New York Times"-bestselling creator of the Princess Diaries. Following a bizarre accident, 16-year-old tomboy Emerson Watts wakes up to find she's in the body of a supermodel. Who is behind the switch? And how can she get her best friend Christopher to realize she's still the same Em inside?
Lizzie Nichols is back in New York City, searching for a job, a place to live, and her rightful place in the world. When her summer fling, Luke, suggests living together, Lizzie eagerly abandons her plans to share a one-room apartment with her best friend, Shari, in favor of cohabiting with Luke in his upscale Fifth Avenue apartment. However, her job hunt proves challenging. While Shari lands the perfect job, Lizzie faces a series of humiliating interviews, deemed overqualified for her desired field of vintage-gown rehabilitation and underqualified for other roles. Thankfully, Shari’s boyfriend, Chaz, recommends her for a receptionist position at his father's prestigious law firm, while Lizzie also secures a nonpaying gig at a local wedding-gown shop. Unfortunately, her big mouth quickly gets her into hot water—first at the law firm, where she befriends a society bride with a difficult future mother-in-law, and then at home when she inadvertently raises the topic of marriage with commitment-phobic Luke. Soon, Lizzie finds herself jobless and homeless once again. Can she save herself and the troubled bride while finally achieving career stability and a fulfilling relationship?
In a series of humorous diary entries, a New York City ninth grader agonizes over her love life, final exams, and future role as the princess of Genovia.
The story follows Heather Wells, a former teen pop star turned college dorm director, as she navigates the challenges of her new life. Amidst managing quirky residents and a budding romance with a charming detective, Heather finds herself embroiled in a mystery involving a missing student. With humor and heart, the narrative explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, and the pursuit of dreams, all while Heather rocks her way through unexpected twists and turns in her quest for happiness and fulfillment.
When nine-year-old Allie Finkle's parents announce that they are moving her
and her brothers from their suburban split-level into an ancient Victorian in
town, Allie's sure her life is over. She's not at all happy about having to
give up her pretty pink wall-to-wall carpeting for creaky floorboards and
creepy secret passageways-not to mention leaving her modern, state-of-the-art
suburban school for a rundown, old-fashioned school just two blocks from her
new house. With a room she's half-scared to go into, the burden of being the
new girl, and her old friends all a half-hour car ride away, how will Allie
ever learn to fit in?
It wasn't just the power failure the night Jean Honeychurch was born that earned her the nickname Jinx: misfortune seems to follow her wherever she goes.
EVERYBODY'S SINGING, "AUDREY, WAIT!"Audrey Cuttler's life hasn't been the same since that song, "Audrey, Wait!" hit the airwaves. All she wants to do is go to concerts, hang out with her friends, and maybe score a date with the cute boy who works with her at the Scooper Dooper.But now, her ex-boyfriend's song about their breakup is at the top of the charts and she's suddenly famous! The paparazzi won't leave her alone, the tabloids are trying to make her into some kind of rock goddess, and the Internet is documenting her every move!Will Audrey ever be able to have a normal life again? Get ready to find out, because it's time for Audrey to tell her side of the story.
A companion book to the best-selling PRINCESS DIARIES series Discover your inner princess Have you always wanted to be a princess? Ever checked for a pea under your mattress? While you're waiting to ascend the throne, let Princess Mia and her very special guests tell you what's what about being royalty. It includes such crucial information as understanding the mysterious world of guys and how to pluck the perfect eyebrow. Special advice from Lilly and Grandmere (as if they could keep out of it), among others.
Will Lizzie find happiness in the final part of Meg Cabot's romantic series, Queen of Babble Gets Hitched? Things are looking up for Lizzie Nichols. She loves her career, and the love of her life, Jean-Luc, has proposed. Life's become a dizzying whirl of wedding gown fittings as Lizzie prepares for her dream wedding in the south of France. But the dream soon becomes a nightmare as the best man, with whom Lizzie might once accidentally have slept - no, really, just slept - announces his lack of support for the couple; Lizzie's Midwestern family can't understand why she doesn't want to have her wedding in the family backyard; and her future French in-laws seem to be luring the groom away from medical school and into investment banking. Is Lizzie really ready to embrace her new role as wife and mistress of Chateau Mirac? Or is she destined to spend the rest of her life as a New York City spinster, in a two-room walk-up with no one for company but the cat from down the street?
Sam Madison never knew life could change overnight, when, she saves the life of the President of the United States as she bunks art class one night. Now, an instant celebrity and teen ambassador to the United Nations, Sam finds herself not only hanging out at the White House, but, trying to stop herself falling for David, the President's son ...
Maid-of-honour at her best friend Holly's wedding, Jen takes an instant dislike to best man Cal. But when Holly and Mark's wedding plans hit a major snag that only Jen and Cal can repair, the two find themselves having to put aside their mutual dislike for one another in order for the wedding to go ahead.
Mia Thermopolis, a 14-year-old princess, announces on TV that her mum is pregnant by her algebra teacher and that she plans to marry him. A right royal fuss ensues. Mia's Grandmere is all set to plan the year's biggest society wedding. Everyone will be there, but will the bride and groom?
YA. When beautiful, spirited Finnula Crais kidnaps the dashing knight Hugh Fitzstephen, she has no idea that she's ensnared the new Earl of Stephensgate on his way home from the Crusades. Nor does she realise that Hugh is quite happy to be kidnapped by an enchanting tomboy, and will do anything it takes to avoid being rescued. With Finnula determined to hold Hugh to ransom, and Hugh equally determined to steal Finnula's heart, it isn't long before the fireworks start! And just when it looks as if there might be a happy ending, disaster strikes. When an attempt is made on the new Earl's life, there is only one suspect - and even if he loves her dearly, Hugh can't let her get away with it...
Studious, socially conscious Emerson Watts learns startling news about the family of Nikki Howard, the teen supermodel into whose body Emerson's brain was transplanted by the nefarious Stark corporation.
Success hasn't spoiled screenwriter Lou Calabrese -- it's just given her a taste for luxury. And it's put her in some bizarre situations -- like in a helicopter en route to the wilds of Alaska, sharing too-close quarters with the last man she wants to be with: Jack Townsend! Once a sexy nobody whom Lou helped make a somebody, Jack's just been dumped by a high-profile Hollywood airhead -- who's eloped with Lou's longtime love! So what else could go wrong?Well...Their pilot could try to shoot the most adored man in America. They could crash land in the icy, mountainous middle of nowhere. And at the worst possible moment, when survival should be their only consideration, Jack could start wondering if maybe he wasn't a wee bit too hasty for not giving this sexy screenwriter a second look -- while Lou could start noticing how superstar Jack is kind of hot after all ...
Valentine's Day means flowers, chocolates, and all-out romance.That is, it usually means those things. But when you're Princess Mia, nothing happens the way it's supposed to. For one thing, Grandmere seems determined to prove "that boy" (or Michael, as he is commonly known) isn't the right one for the crown princess of Genovia. And Mia isn't having much luck proving otherwise, since Michael has a history of being decidedly against any kind of exploitative commercialization (Valentine's Day, as it is commonly known).Boris can declare his love openly to Lilly, and even Kenny comes through with a paltry Whitman's Sampler. So why can't Michael give in to Cupid and tell Mia he loves her--preferably with something wrapped in red or pink and accompanied by roses--in time to prove he's Mia's true prince?
Katie Ellison is not a liar. But she can't exactly tell the truth, either--not when she's juggling two boyfriends, secretly hating the high school football team everyone else worships, and trying to have the best summer ever. At least Katie has it all under control (sort of). Her biggest secret, what really happened the night Tommy Sullivan is a freak was spray-painted on the junior high gymnasium wall, is safe.That is, until Tommy comes back to town. Katie is sure he's going to ruin all her plans, and she'll do anything to hang on to her perfect existence. Even if it means telling more lies. Even if, now that Tommy's around, she's actually--truthfully--having the time of her life.
Mia is on a quest to find the ideal gift, feeling that no treasure from her kingdom can compare to the significance of this present. As she navigates her desires and expectations, the story explores themes of love, friendship, and the true meaning of giving. Set against the backdrop of her royal life, Mia's journey reflects her growth and the importance of heartfelt connections over material wealth.
"Meg Cabot, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Diaries, returns to Little Bridge Island with a new story about a children's book author with a case of writer's block and an arrogant novelist who have to set aside their differences as they get through a weekend-long book festival that just might change everything-- including their feelings for each other."-- Provided by publisher
21 TALES FROM THE HOTTEST FEMALE WRITERSIn this must-have short-story collection, Jennifer Weiner revisits on of her Good in Bed characters (and tells the story from, ahem, his point of view), Jill A. Davis (Girl's Poker Night) offers darkly humorous take on starting over in New York and working with "the Elizabeths" and Alisa Valdes-Rodriquez (The Dirty Girls Social Club) muses on how different the words lady and woman are when paired with cat.Girl's Night In features stories about growing up, growing out of, moving out, moving on, falling apart and getting it all together. So turn off your cell phone and curl up on the couch: this is one Girl's Night In you won't want to miss.
Growing up in far-off India, wealthy young heiress Lady Victoria Arbuthnot was accustomed to handling her own affairs - not to mention everyone else's. But in her 16th year, Vicky is unceremoniously shipped off to London to find a husband.
Mia is so totally ready to love her life. She has a college boyfriend, no more Algebra and she's writing for the new school 'zine. But Geometry is even worse than Algebra and Michael's busy schedule leaves him no time to email her, let alone see her. And now Grandmere's mysterious surgery means she keeps changing her will. Will life ever be anything other than a right royal muddle for the Princess of Genovia?
Doesn't a nearly sixteen year old deserve a break? Not only has Mia made a total ass of herself dancing with PJ, trying to prove to Michael that she's a super-chilled party girl. She's also bankrupted the student council. Way to go, Princess. Will she win Michael, and will she be able to get the funds for student council back on track?
Sleeping Beauty, Victoria, Cleopatra, Snow White, Elizabeth, Pocahontas, Mia Thermopolis: ALL PRINCESSESDo YOU have what it takes to be a princess? PRINCESS MIA will help you find out.Best-selling Princess Diaries author Meg Cabot and acclaimed fashion artist Chesley McLaren team up again to display this clever royal roster of princesses of the world. Big or small, old or new, fact or fiction, our favorite princess Amelia Mignonette Grimaldi Thermopolis Renaldo (aka Mia) will point out why these princesses rule, and how any girl can too!
The conclusion of Meg Cabot's Arthurian manga brings an exhilarating finale filled with magic and adventure. Characters face their ultimate challenges, intertwining themes of destiny, courage, and friendship. As the story unfolds, readers can expect unexpected twists and a satisfying resolution to the enchanting journey through the legendary world of Arthurian lore.
