Lisa Yee è un'autrice le cui svariate esperienze di vita hanno plasmato la sua distintiva voce letteraria. Prima di diventare una scrittrice a tempo pieno, ha lavorato come inventrice, modella per le mani e produttrice per Walt Disney, arrivando persino a indossare il costume di Topolino. Questi ruoli diversi arricchiscono le sue narrazioni, che spesso esplorano temi di identità, amicizia e ricerca del proprio posto nel mondo. Il suo stile è noto per l'arguzia, l'accessibilità e la capacità di entrare in sintonia con i giovani lettori. Yee si concentra sulla creazione di personaggi in cui i lettori possano identificarsi e sulla stesura di storie che siano sia divertenti che stimolanti.
The story centers on eleven-year-old Maizy Chen as she reconnects with her estranged grandparents who operate a Chinese restaurant in Last Chance, Minnesota. During her extended visit, Maizy uncovers surprising truths about her family's heritage and gains insights into her own identity. Through her journey, themes of family, cultural connections, and self-discovery are woven into her experiences.
NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER • NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR YOUTH LITERATURE Twelve year-old Maizy discovers her family’s Chinese restaurant is full of secrets in this irresistible novel that celebrates food, fortune, and family. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY School Library Journal • Booklist • The Horn Book • New York Public Library Welcome to the Golden Palace! Maizy has never been to Last Chance, Minnesota . . . until now. Her mom’s plan is just to stay for a couple weeks, until her grandfather gets better. But plans change, and as Maizy spends more time in Last Chance and at the Golden Palace—the restaurant that’s been in her family for generations—she makes some discoveries.For instance: You can tell a LOT about someone by the way they order food. People can surprise you. Sometimes in good ways, sometimes in disappointing ways. And the Golden Palace has secrets... But the more Maizy discovers, the more questions she has. Like, why are her mom and her grandmother always fighting? Who are the people in the photographs on the office wall? And when she discovers that a beloved family treasure has gone missing—and someone has left a racist note—Maizy decides it’s time to find the answers.
Ten-year-old Kanani loves living in beautiful Hawaii and she especially loves sharing the wonders of her island home with visitors. So when her cousin Rachel from New York comes to stay for a month, Kanani is excited to get to know her. But no matter what she does to help Rachel feel at home, it only seems to make her unhappy instead. Can Kanani find a way to connect with her cousin?
Millicent Min faces a challenging summer, struggling with peer rejection due to her intelligence and unique circumstances. As her grandmother moves away and her mother pushes her into volleyball and tutoring Stanford Wong, a jock she dislikes, Millicent feels increasingly isolated. However, her friendship with Emily offers a glimmer of hope, as Emily appreciates her for who she is, not her IQ. To navigate her complex life and forge this new friendship, Millicent must juggle secrets, manage expectations, and embrace her true self.
Ten-year-old Lea Clark takes a family trip to Brazil where she learns to overcome her fear of the ocean and meets a new friend who inspires her to embrace the thrills and beauty of Brazil.
An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, known as The Misfits, springs into action when San Francisco experiences bizarre attacks, such as localized earthquakes. This hilarious illustrated series follows their adventures as they tackle these strange occurrences with humor and teamwork, showcasing their unique abilities and camaraderie.
Bobby inadvertently gets into a fight with his best friend Holly, and their disagreement develops into a boys versus girls war involving their whole fourth-grade class.
From Lisa Yee and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat, a hilarious sequel to Bobby vs. Girls (Accidentally). Bobby Ellis-Chan is ready to fight his fears (maybe?). In his last adventure, Bobby Ellis-Chan got stuck to a stinky tree, had underwear attached to his back, and faced down a whole wolfpack of girls. What could be scarier or more humiliating than that? Oh, how about playing sports with his football-hero dad ... A cat with 27 toes ... An asthma attack in public ... Dancing on stage in the school musical ... And the list goes on Bobby will have to overcome his fears if he's going to come out on top.
A team of underdogs, skilled in combat and crime-fighting, faces the challenge of saving their extraordinary school from closure. As they navigate obstacles and confront threats, their camaraderie and determination are put to the test, highlighting themes of resilience and teamwork.
Stanford Wong faces a challenging summer after failing English, forcing him to choose summer school over basketball camp. Compounding his troubles, his mother hires Millicent Min, an overly smart and irritating tutor, to help him improve. As he navigates this unexpected tutoring arrangement, Stanford's summer takes a turn filled with humor and personal growth.
The first book in an exciting new DC Super Hero Girls(tm) fiction series! Wonder Woman(tm) wants to be the best super hero she can be, and that means going to Super Hero High School. But there's a lot for the teen super hero to get used to at her new school! Save the Day alarms, a room-mate who shares everything on social media . . . not to mention the fact that Wonder Woman has never seen a boy before. And, on top of all that, it seems like someone doesn't want the Amazon princess at the school. Who's been sending Wonder Woman nasty notes? And will they ruin her chances of success at Super Hero High School?
The second book in the exciting new DC Super Hero Girls™ fiction series! Supergirl™ is the new kid at Super Hero High School - and she also happens to be the most powerful teen in the galaxy. But after losing her parents and her home planet, Supergirl struggles with her fresh start on planet earth. Invading alien armies, bad dreams and inter-dimensional portals are making it tricky for her to settle in at Super Hero High. Can she learn to control her superpowers? And how can she know who to trust on this strange new planet?
In a series of journal entries, eleven-year-old child prodigy Millicent Min records her struggles to learn to play volleyball, tutor her enemy, deal with her grandmother's departure, and make friends over the course of a tumultuous summer. Reprint.
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • When a notorious thief is out for priceless treasure (gems! cats! general decorum!)—who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious illustrated series from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat! “For any kid who’s felt like a misfit, this crackling adventure packs a wallop!” —Lincoln Peirce, creator of Big Nate and Max & the Midknights Olive Cobin Zang has . . . issues. And they mostly aren’t her fault. (No, really!) Though she often slips under the radar, problems have a knack for finding her. So, imagine her doubts when she’s suddenly dropped off at the strangest boarding school ever: a former castle turned prison that's now a “reforming arts school”! But nothing could’ve prepared Olive for RASCH (not “rash”). There, she’s lumped with a team of other kids who never quite fit in, and discovers that the academy isn’t what it seems—and neither is she. In fact, RASCH is a cover for an elite group of misfits who fight crime . . . and Olive has arrived just in time. Turns out that RASCH is in danger of closing, unless Olive’s class can stop the heist of the century. And as Olive falls in love with this wacky school, she realizes it’s up to her new team to save the only home that’s ever welcomed them.
Katana není obyčejná studentka a její spolužačky taky ne. Super Hero High totiž není běžná škola. Katana pilně studuje, aby se mohla stát superhrdinkou, ale kromě toho také pokračuje ve vznešené samurajské tradici. Od někoho neznámého dostala nesnadný úkol – ochraňovat stovku starobylých samurajských mečů. Ale proč ona? A proti komu? S pomocí Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Miss Martian a dalších spolužáků se to snaží zjistit. Právě se však stala kapitánkou šermířského týmu, pracuje na velkém školním projektu a zdá se, že dávný nepřítel její rodiny ještě neřekl poslední slovo a sbírá armádu. Zachovat při tom všem rozvahu nebude jednoduché. Katana se však umí ohánět – nejen mečem!
PODÍVEJ SE DO ŠKOLY PLNÉ SUPERHRDINŮ! Náctiletá Wonder Woman „Wondy“ je bojovnice a současně princezna, která nikdy neopustila Rajský ostrov, na němž vyrostla. Ale protože se chce stát superhrdinkou, přihlásí se na Super Hero High a vrhne se do divného světa plného chaosu a zmatků. Tedy na střední školu pro superhrdiny! Všichni studenti mají speciální schopnosti a učí se, jak je využít. A Wondy má co dohánět. Snaží se skamarádit s ostatními, poprvé v životě potkává kluky a její život je najednou plný zachraňování světa. Jak tuhle velkou změnu zvládne?
Přečtěte si nový příběh ze školy pro superhrdiny! Supergirl je sice nejmocnější teenager v galaxii, ale potom, co ztratila svou domovskou planetu Krypton a s ní i každého, koho znala, si není jistá, jestli je pro ni elitní Super Hero High to pravé. Noví přátelé a hodná knihovnice sice dělají vše proto, aby se tu cítila jako doma, ale jejím sebevědomím otřásají vpády nepřátel i zlé sny. Kéž by se zvládla se vším vypořádat!
Barbara Gordonová je výjimečně chytrá a navíc machr přes techniku. Když SupergirlTM zjistí, díky svému talentu by byla ideální kandidátkou na Super Hero High, dostane Barbara nabídku, která se neodmítá. Díky kápi a plášti se z ní stane Batgirl, která se zařadí po bok nejmocnějších teenagerů galaxie. Vždycky měla srdce hrdinky… teď ale musí dokázat být jednou z nich. JEŠTĚ, ŽE BATGIRL SE NIČEHO NEBOJÍ!
Mädchen lieben Superheldinnen! Katana und ihr magisches Schwert: Diese Superheldin ist ein bisschen anders als ihre mächtigen Freundinnen an der Super Hero High. Neben ihren Aufgaben als Schülerin fühlt sich Katana auch dem Erbe ihrer Krieger-Ahnen verpflichtet. Eine unbekannte Macht hat ihr die Aufgabe übertragen, einhundert antike Samurai-Schwerter zu schützen. Doch warum ausgerechnet Katana - und was ist der Sinn dieser Aufgabe? Zusammen mit Wonder Woman und ihren anderen Freundinnen von der Super Hero High will Katana das Geheimnis lüften. Doch ein lange vergessener Verwandter schmiedet einen üblen Plan gegen Katanas Familie ...
Großes Gemeinschaftsprojekt von Warner Brothers DC Entertainment, Mattel, Lego und Random House Barbara Gordon ist superschlau, ein technisches Genie und vor allem eine supergute Freundin. Aber eine Superheldin? Das kann nicht sein ... Doch dann geschieht das Unglaubliche: Barbara Gordon wird – Batgirl! Und Batgirl ist die neueste Schülerin an der Super Hero High! Zusammen mit den mächtigsten Nachwuchs-Superheldinnen der Galaxie, darunter Wonder Woman, Super Girl und Bumble Bee muss Batgirl beweisen, welche Superkräfte in ihr schlummern.
