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Fix and Stitch

Squirrel is busy running his tailoring shop, Fix and Stitch: Tailor for all Needs. He can thread a needle and mend a tear in the wink of an eye. But now that the leaves have fallen and the birds have flown south, it's time for Squirrel to close the shop. He must prepare his winter home before the snow comes. But just as Squirrel goes to collect materials for his winter home, neighbours arrive, needing his special talents and attention. This story offers a gentle reminder that while taking care of others is important, one still needs to make time for oneself.

Fix Me

Penelope Wryteræs life has been a mess ever since her sister committed suicide a year ago. Now Pen's hooked on Fix, an illegal drug that makes her feel, think, and see differently. The hallucinations are intense, but there's one vision that keeps Pen coming back for more—Nate. He's the only person who cares about her. Too bad he's just a side effect of the drug. Pen knows she's going nowhere fast. She's desperate to change. But when she tries to say goodbye to Nate, he professes his love for her making her more confused than ever. Then, when a girl from school goes missing during a bad Fix trip, Pen realizes she may be in a lot more danger than she ever imagined. Unless Pen straightens up and faces reality quick, she might be the next missing girl on the list.

Flash and Gleam: Light in Our World

The soft glow of a candle, the blink of a firefly, a burst of fireworks-light is everywhere in our world! Rhyming text and luminous illustrations follow four children as they experience many different forms of light.

Flash Points

Flash Points is a nonfiction series that showcases critical turning points in history, with subjects ranging from space exploration to civil rights. Each Flash Points title focuses on one overarching subject, and each book highlights four related historical events. Students will be invited to consider the causes of these events, their consequences, and their broader impact on the world. Featuring fun facts, asides, key words, and comprehension questions, Flash Points is a high-interest low-level series that will keep students engaged while teaching them about important historical events.

Flat Stanley (Leveled Readers)

Meet Stanley Lambchop--better known as Flat Stanley. The amazing paper-thin boy can slide through cracks in the ceiling, turn into a giant fan, and inspire a struggling baker. And that's only the start of his adventures in these leveled readers.

Flight of a Starling

Best friends and sisters Lo and Rita have spent their lives flying through the air on the trapeze under the lights in the big top. The nomadic circus community is a close-knit family, but those bonds are threatened as secrets and lies surface and Lo finds forbidden love with a boy from outside the circus. The two sisters find themselves at odds with each other for the first time as they both search for love and test the limits of family loyalty. Lo must face up to a family member's deception and navigate her newfound love. Will she manage to land on her feet?

Flight of Swans, The

To save her six brothers from death, Princess Ryn makes a vow of silence-one year of not speaking for each brother. But her evil stepmother changes her brothers into swans and now Ryn has to find a way to turn them back into men. She's on the run from her stepmother and she can't say a word; how can she possibly accomplish this task? Using grit, determination, and wit, she accomplishes her task and saves not only her brothers but defeats the evil queen as well.

Flip Turns

Thirteen-year-old Maddie just wants her classmate, Lucas, to leave her alone. He keeps asking her out-as if she hasn’t already said no a thousand times! Focusing on her competitive swim team, the Electric Eels, Maddie tries to ignore him, hoping he’ll go away.

Flock We Found, The

Baby Bird lives with Mama Bird, Papa Bird, and a lot of worry. Mostly Baby Bird worries when Papa Bird comes home. Sometimes he comes home too loud, or too quiet, or too . . . different. When all the birds in the tree decide to host a field day, Baby Bird hatches a plan. If he can win field day, Papa Bird will come home happy . . . right? With the help of Mama and all his neighbors, Baby Bird flies highest, builds a practically perfect nest, and catches the fastest worm! And Papa Bird doesn't even notice. Baby Bird is devastated. Was all his hard work for nothing? Mama and all his neighbors help him to understand that, even if Papa can't always show it, Baby Bird is surrounded by love. And what's moreChe found a flock who will always support him. A story of found family and encouragement for any kid who has a parent who may not be able to be fully present in their lives. Includes a Note to Adults with more information on supporting children with complicated family dynamics.