Akron Public Library

"Eighth grader Drew Ellis recognizes that he isn't afforded the same opportunities, no matter how hard he works, that his privileged classmates at the Riverdale Academy Day School take for granted, and to make matters worse, Drew begins to feel as if his good friend Liam might be one of those privileged kids and is finding it hard not to withdraw, even as their mutual friend Jordan tries to keep their group of friends together."--Provided by publisher....

In one of Paris' finest restaurants, Remy, a determined young rat, dreams of becoming a renowned French chef, setting off a hilarious chain of events.

After a high-profile tumble, Cirque Americans star wire walker, Jules Maroni, has a lot to proveand her invitation to an exclusive exhibition in Paris looks to be just the opportunity to put her back on top. Unfortunately, the City of Lights glitters with distractions, including the presence of her first serious boyfriend and a mysterious figure haunting the venue.

"Paris, France. Ao is a young orphan of Japanese descent who longs to become an artist. Into his life comes Giselle, a mage who is as powerful--and as inhuman--as Thorn. She sees Ao's potential and takes him as her groom. Under her wing, he learns about the wider world and all the colors in it."--Provided by publisher.