Hello, Universe

A Robert F. Sibert Honor Book • NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children Honor Book • An ALA Notable Book • A CCBC Choice • Rise: A Feminist Book Project List • Chicago Public Library Best Book • School Library Journal Best Book • CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book"A courageous, uplifting biography of a woman almost lost to history.” —ALA BooklistWorld War II spy, Filipino guerrilla fighter, war hero, Medal of Freedom recipient, leprosy survivor, teacher, peacemaker . . . The legendary and inspiring life and work of Josefina “Joey” Guerrero is introduced to readers by two-time Newbery Medal winner, National Book Award finalist, and bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly. For fans of Steve Sheinkin and Candace Fleming.Joey Guerrero, a native of the Philippines, was diagnosed with leprosy (Hansen’s disease) as World War II unfolded in Europe and Asia. Soon after the Japanese occupied the Philippines, Joey—believing she would die soon—joined the guerrilla movement to complete covert missions in support of the Allies. Because of her condition, she was rarely searched by Japanese soldiers, which allowed her to courier secret messages, including an invaluable minefield map that she taped to her back. She was eventually awarded the US Presidential Medal of Freedom and admitted to the National Leprosarium in Carville, Louisiana, where she lived for nine years. When she was cured and released, she found it difficult to find work because of racial discrimination and her health history and was forced to pawn her Presidential Medal to make ends meet. Eventually, she shed her previous identity. When she died in 1996, her obituary identified her as a secretary from Manila. But Joey Guerrero was much more than that—she was a hero who changed the course of history. Erin Entrada Kelly’s engaging nonfiction debut combines themes of the Philippines, World War II, the Asia-Pacific War, spy stories, Louisiana, immigration, disease and medicine, racism, perseverance, religious devotion, and hope. At Last She Stood is for readers and educators who love Candace Fleming, Deborah Heiligman, Christina Soontornvat, and Steve Sheinkin. What to expect:- Sidebars that clearly illuminate key moments in history- Images of primary resources like photographs and maps- Source notes- An index- Additional backmatter - An author’s note

Über Sehnsucht, Freundschaft, Vertrauen und Meerschweinchen - Ausgezeichnet mit dem Deutschen Jugendliteraturpreis VIRGIL ist schüchtern und fühlt sich in seiner lauten Familie komplett fehl am Platz. VALENCIA ist taub, intelligent und schrecklich einsam. KAORI ist eine Lebensberaterin mit hellseherischen Fähigkeiten und ihrer kleinen Schwester GEN im Schlepptau. Und da ist CHET, eine wahre Plage für die anderen Kinder. Nein, Freunde sind sie nicht, zumindest nicht bis zu dem Tag, als CHET VIRGIL und sein Meerschweinchen GULLIVER angreift und die beiden in einem alten Brunnen feststecken. Was für ein Unglück! Oder was für ein Glück! Denn das führt zu einer beispiellosen Suchaktion von VALENCIA, KAORI und GEN. Mit Glück, Köpfchen und Mut - und einer kleinen Hilfe vom Universum natürlich - werden ein Junge gerettet, ein Bully in seine Schranken gewiesen und Freundschaften geschmiedet.

WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDALA FINALIST FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARDA NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERALA Notable Book for Children · Chicago Public Library Best Fiction for Older Readers of 2024 · Shelf Awareness Best Books of 2024 for Kids and Teens · BookPage Best Middle Grade of 2024 · Common Sense Media Best Books of 2024 · 2025 Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable ListWhen twelve-year-old Michael Rosario meets a mysterious boy from the future, his life is changed forever. From bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly, also the winner of the Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe and a Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space, this novel explores themes of family, friendship, trust, and forgiveness. The First State of Being is for fans of Rebecca Stead’s When You Reach Me.It's August 1999. For twelve-year-old Michael Rosario, life at Fox Run Apartments in Red Knot, Delaware, is as ordinary as ever—except for the looming Y2K crisis and his overwhelming crush on his sixteen-year-old babysitter, Gibby. But when a disoriented teenage boy named Ridge appears out of nowhere, Michael discovers there is more to life than stockpiling supplies and pining over Gibby.It turns out that Ridge is carefree, confident, and bold, things Michael wishes he could be. Unlike Michael, however, Ridge isn’t where he belongs. When Ridge reveals that he’s the world’s first time traveler, Michael and Gibby are stunned but curious. As Ridge immerses himself in 1999—fascinated by microwaves, basketballs, and malls—Michael discovers that his new friend has a book that outlines the events of the next twenty years, and his curiosity morphs into something else: focused determination. Michael wants—no, needs—to get his hands on that book. How else can he prepare for the future? But how far is he willing to go to get it?A story of time travel, friendship, found family, and first loves, this thematically rich novel is distinguished by its voice, character development, setting, and exploration of the issues that resonate with middle grade readers.Finalist for the National Book Award and Winner of the Newbery Medal.

Winner of the Newbery MedalKirkus Reviews Best Books of the 21st Century (So Far)“A charming, intriguingly plotted novel.” —Washington PostNewbery Medalist Erin Entrada Kelly’s Hello, Universe is a funny and poignant neighborhood story about unexpected friendships.Told from four intertwining points of view—two boys and two girls—the novel celebrates bravery, being different, and finding your inner bayani (hero). “Readers will be instantly engrossed in this relatable neighborhood adventure and its eclectic cast of misfits.” —ALA BooklistIn one day, four lives weave together in unexpected ways. Virgil Salinas is shy and kindhearted and feels out of place in his crazy-about-sports family. Valencia Somerset, who is deaf, is smart, brave, and secretly lonely, and she loves everything about nature. Kaori Tanaka is a self-proclaimed psychic, whose little sister, Gen, is always following her around. And Chet Bullens wishes the weird kids would just stop being so different so he can concentrate on basketball.They aren’t friends, at least not until Chet pulls a prank that traps Virgil and his pet guinea pig at the bottom of a well. This disaster leads Kaori, Gen, and Valencia on an epic quest to find missing Virgil. Through luck, smarts, bravery, and a little help from the universe, a rescue is performed, a bully is put in his place, and friendship blooms.The acclaimed and award-winning author of Blackbird Fly and The Land of Forgotten Girls writes with an authentic, humorous, and irresistible tween voice that will appeal to fans of Thanhha Lai and Rita Williams-Garcia.“Readers across the board will flock to this book that has something for nearly everyone—humor, bullying, self-acceptance, cross-generational relationships, and a smartly fateful ending.” —School Library Journal

Jeder Tag ist genau gleich langweilig - bis die Neue kommt!Der neue Roman der Jugendliteraturpreisträgerin für Kinder ab 11 Jahren - ein Buch voller Wärme, Weisheit und Humor, von dem man nicht will, das es jemals endetEs gibt 12 Kinder in der 7. Klasse der Fawn Creek Middle School, aber 13 Tische. Als die geheimnisvolle Orchid Mason die Klasse betritt und elegant an Tisch 13 Platz nimmt, wirbelt sie sofort das Leben ihrer Mitschüler auf.Orchid ist anders. Alles an ihr scheint leicht, und sie trägt eine Blume hinterm Ohr - ungeheuerlich! Wie in jeder Schulklasse herrschen auch hier komplizierte Strukturen. Und für Greyson und Dorothy, den Außenseitern der Klasse, die einfach nur wegwollen aus dem miefigen Nest, ist dieses fast märchenhafte Wesen ein Bild für Freiheit. Für andere ist sie ein Alien oder ein Hassobjekt. Wer wird Orchid Mason für sich beanspruchen? Wird sie die Kinder von Fawn Creek retten? Oder werden sie sie retten?'Eine emotional mitreißende Geschichte über Authentizität und Zugehörigkeit.' Kirkus Reviews

Wenn eine Mutprobe das Universum fast aus den Fugen wirft 'Auch wenn Michael gerade erst zwölf geworden sein mochte, wusste er eines doch ganz sicher: Irgendwas war faul mit einem Typen, der wie hypnotisiert in den Abfall starrte und nicht wusste, welches Jahr es war.'1999: ein beängstigendes Jahr! Findet zumindest der 12-jährige Michael. Schließlich könnten zur Jahrtausendwende alle Computersysteme versagen und die Welt ins Chaos stürzen! Da kann er es gar nicht gebrauchen, dass er und seine Babysitterin Gibby, in die er - nicht ganz so heimlich - verliebt ist, einen seltsam gekleideten Typen durch ihre Wohnsiedlung irren sehen. Was der wohl im Schilde führt?1999: das coolste Jahr von allen! Findet zumindest der 16-jährige Ridge. Schließlich gibt es da noch echte Malls und die beste Musik aller Zeiten. In 2199 - dem Jahr, in dem er lebt - kann er davon nur träumen ... zumindest bis sein Bruder ihn herausfordert, den Zeitmaschinen-Prototypen seiner Mutter auszuprobieren. Kann doch nichts schiefgehen, oder?Eine Geschichte über das Leben im Hier und Jetzt, über Freundschaft, Zeitreisen und streunende Katzen.- Von der mit dem Deutschen Jugendliteraturpreis ausgezeichneten Autorin Erin Entrada Kelly - Gewinner der Newbery Medal 2025, Finalist des National Book Awards 2024 und ¿New York Times¿-Bestseller'Kelly brilliert, wenn sie zeigt, dass der Schlüssel zum Überleben eines ungewissen Weges darin liegt, ihn in guter Gesellschaft zu gehen.' New York Times Book Review

ANewbery Honor Book • BookPage Best Books • Chicago Public Library Best Fiction• Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee • Horn Book Fanfare • New York Times NotableChildren’s Book • School Library Journal Best Book • Today Show Pick • An ALANotable Book“A 10 out of 10 . . . Anyone interested inscience, sibling relationships, and friendships will enjoy reading WeDream of Space.”—Time for KidsNewbery Medalist and NewYork Times–bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly transports readers to 1986and introduces them to the unforgettable Cash, Fitch, and Bird Nelson Thomas inthis pitch-perfect middle grade novel about family, friendship, science, andexploration. This acclaimed Newbery Honor Book is a great choice for readers ofKate DiCamillo, Rita Williams-Garcia, and Rebecca Stead.Cash, Fitch, and Bird NelsonThomas are three siblings in seventh grade together in Park, Delaware. In 1986,as the country waits expectantly for the launch of the space shuttle Challenger,they each struggle with their own personal anxieties. Cash, who lovesbasketball but has a newly broken wrist, is in danger of failing seventh gradefor the second time. Fitch spends every afternoon playing Major Havoc atthe arcade on Main and wrestles with an explosive temper that he doesn’tunderstand. And Bird, his twelve-year-old twin, dreams of being NASA’s firstfemale shuttle commander, but feels like she’s disappearing. The Nelson Thomaschildren exist in their own orbits, circling a tense and unpredictablehousehold, with little in common except an enthusiastic science teacher namedMs. Salonga. As the launch of the Challenger approaches, Ms. Salongagives her students a project—they are separated into spacecraft crews and mustcreate and complete a mission. When the fated day finally arrives, it changesall of their lives and brings them together in unexpected ways.Told in three alternatingpoints of view, We Dream of Space is an unforgettable and thematicallyrich novel for middle grade readers.We Dream of Space isillustrated throughout by the author.

Ein Freund ist der größte Schatz, den's gibtCharlotte und Ben haben viel gemeinsam: Sie sind hochbegabt, haben Sorgen um ihre Eltern, sind nicht gerade beliebt und versuchen die Schule ohne allzu viele Kratzer zu überstehen. Kennengelernt haben sie sich beim Online Scrabble. Und ohne sich jemals gesehen zu haben - schließlich liegen zwischen ihren Wohnorten mehr als 2.000 km - erzählen sich Charlotte und Ben am Telefon ganz viel über sich selbst. Allerdings hat das, was sie sich erzählen, nicht immer etwas mit der Wahrheit zu tun. Sie nutzen die Chance, die Person zu sein, die sie gern wären.  Dabei merken sie, dass der zu sein, der man ist, viel besser ist, als der zu sein, den andere aus einem machen wollen.

Bir arkadas her seyi degistirir. Ben ve Charlotte cok zor bir sene geciren iki cocuk. Hem ailelerinde yasadiklari sorunlarla basa cikmaya calisiyorlar hem de ergenlige alismaya... Internet üzerinden oynadiklari kelime oyunuyla birbirlerini taniyor ve destek oluyorlar. Ikisi de hayatin kendileri icin pek adil olmadigini düsünüyorlar. Peki öyle mi Bu zor günleri atlatabilecekler miIlk Sen Basla önemli cocuk edebiyati ödüllerinden Newbery Madalyasina sahip olan ve New York Times en cok satanlar listesinde yer alan Erin Entrada Kellyden komik ve dokunakli bir roman. Aile, zorbalik, kelime oyunlari, sanat ve her zaman karmasik olan orta okul arkadasliklarinin kesfi...

In one day, four lives weave together in unexpected ways. <BR><BR>Virgil Salinas is shy and kindhearted and feels out of place in his loud family. <BR><BR>Valencia Somerset, who is deaf, is smart, brave, and secretly lonely, and loves everything about nature. <BR><BR>Kaori Tanaka is a self-proclaimed psychic, whose little sister Gen is always following her around.<BR><BR>And Chet Bullens wishes the weird kids would just act normal so that he can concentrate on basketball. <BR><BR>They aren't friends - at least not until Chet pulls a prank that traps Virgil and his pet guinea pig at the bottom of a well. This disaster leads Kaori, Gen, and Valencia on an epic quest to find the missing Virgil. Is it a coincidence that their lives collide? Or are some things just meant to be?<BR><BR>An irresistible story about unlikely friendships from an acclaimed and award-winning author.