Susanna Daniel

Starting over in Miami along with her toddler son and husband, Georgia is forced to choose between her son, her marriage and the possibility of new love when she takes a job as an errand runner for a reclusive artist who lives alone in the middle of Biscayne Bay. 25,000 first printing.

Sea Creatures

“A wise and loving portrait of a marriage….Susanna Daniel writes beautifully of matters of the heart.” — Jennifer Haigh, author of The Condition Against a vivid South Florida background, Susanna Daniel’s Stiltsville offers a gripping, bittersweet portrait of a marriage—and a romance—that deepens over the course of three decades. Called “an elegantly crafted work of art and a great read” by Curtis Sittenfeld (American Wife, Prep) Stiltsville is a stunningly assured debut novel sure to appeal to readers of Anita Shreve, Sue Miller, and Annie Dillard, or anyone enchanted by the sultry magic of Miami.

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Stiltsville

Miami,1969. Frances is captivated by the community of houses built on pilings in the middle of Biscayne Bay. On the dock of one stilt house, she meets Dennis, and turns away from her predictable life. Stiltsville becomes their island oasis-- until suddenly it's gone, and Francis is forced to figure out how to make her family work on dry land.

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Michelle Wildgen

Louisa Kamps

Rebel girls, young activists, and other trailblazing tweens and teens will be inspired by the stories of 40 women who have changed the world for the better. Mini-biographies of unstoppable women activists—from Malala Yousafzai to Susan B. Anthony, Emma Gonzalez to Gloria Steinem, Wangari Maathai to Dolores Huerta—offer windows into what it takes to stand up for a cause, rally others together, and even ignite a movement. The book features activists from around the world and throughout history, spotlighting impressive women who have fought for workers' safety, women's rights, racial equality, animal welfare, democracy, environmental causes, and more. Each story reminds readers that they really can make a difference in the world and inspires today's young activists to stand up for what they believe in. With a foreword by activist Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action.

Girl Activist

Discusses the life, publications, and writing habits of Lois Lowry, winner of the Newbery Medal in 1993 for her children's books.

Lois Lowry

Discusses the life and work of author Paul Zindel, including his writing process and methods, inspirations, a critical discussion of his books, biographical timeline, and awards.

Paul Zindel

One sunny morning in 1969, Frances Ellerby finds herself in a place called Stiltsville, a community of houses built on pilings in the middle of Biscayne Bay. It's the first time the Atlanta native has been out on the open water, and she's captivated. On the dock of a stilt house, with the dazzling Miami skyline in the distance, she meets the house's owner, Dennis DuVal—and a new future reveals itself. Turning away from her quiet, predictable life back home, Frances moves to Miami to be with Dennis. Over time, she earns the confidence of his wild-at-heart sister and the approval of his oldest friend. Frances and Dennis marry and have a child—but rather than growing complacent about their good fortune, they continue to face the challenges of intimacy in the complicated city they call home. With Stiltsville, Susanna Daniel weaves the beauty, violence, and humanity of Miami's coming-of-age with an enduring story of a marriage's beginning, maturity, and heartbreaking demise.

In Sea Creatures, a riveting domestic drama by Susanna Daniel, a mother must make the unthinkable choice between her husband and her son. When Georgia Qullian returns to her hometown of Miami, her toddler and husband in tow, she is hoping for a fresh start. They have left Illinois trailing scandal and disappointment in their wake, fallout from her husband’s severe sleep disorder. For months, their three-year-old son has refused to speak a word. On a whim, Georgia takes a job as an errand runner for a reclusive artist and is surprised at how her life changes dramatically. But soon the family’s challenges return, more complicated than before. Late that summer, as a hurricane bears down on South Florida, Georgia must face the fact that her decisions have put her only child in grave danger. Sea Creatures is a mesmerizing exploration of the high stakes of marriage and parenthood.

This appealing book presents an in-depth look at one of the most popular authors of historical fiction for young adults. Cushman, who won the prestigious Newbery Medal for The Midwife's Apprentice, and a Newbery Honor for Catherine Called Birdy, is most recognized for her strong and independent-minded female protagonists, most of whom lived in the Middle Ages. Included are lists of published titles, awards received, source notes, a biographical timeline, and an interview with the author.

Karen Cushman

Nicholas Faulkner

Satisfying part of the Common Core English Language Arts Standard in writing, this book looks into the life of one of the most revered children’s authors today: Lois Lowry. This book brings readers into her captivating world. They learn about the Newbery Medal–winner’s upbringing and how she writes. They also see how she comes up with her plots that so often address human connections and relationships, which are so important not only to her writing but to her life. This thoughtful biography may inspire readers and writers to become authors themselves.

Discusses the life and work of this award-winning author, including her writing process and methods, inspirations, a critical discussion of her books, biographical timeline, and awards.

Susanna Daniel

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