Washoe County Library System

Praying for help after the sudden death of his brother, Walker is astonished by the appearance of an irreverent Jesus in his bedroom who imparts unexpected strength and comfort while helping him understand some of life's biggest questions.

Fifteen-year-old Elizabeth suddenly finds herself in a parallel world where she is called Sarah and is diagnosed as having amnesia, while the real Sarah has taken Elizabeth's place and is in a coma.

Director Rawling and three other scientists are trapped by a cave-in. Just as Tyce sanders starts a rescue mission, rebels take over the science station. They threaten to kill their hostages, one at a time, until their demands are met-and time's running out. If Tyce can't stop the rebels soon, the trapped scientists will run out of air. And everyone under the dome will die.

"This 32-page hardcover Berenstain Bears storybook, created by Mike Berenstain, son of Stan and Jan Berenstain, includes a soon-to-be classic story about the joy of caring for family and friends! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this sweet, faith-based story filled with fun, colorful illustrations–it's the perfect read-aloud for any day!"--

"Ten-year-old twins Mia and Maddie and their little sister Lulu head to London for the first time to watch mom, famous singer Gloria Glimmer, perform. But on a day trip to the National Gallery, Maddie witnesses what she believes to be an art theft and takes her sisters and their beloved and wacky nanny Miss Julia on a wild and crazy adventure as they follow the supposed thief to his lair"--

Set in an experimental community on Mars in the year 2039, the Mars Diaries feature fourteen-year-old virtual-reality specialist Tyce Sanders. In Mission 2 a high-level tekkie is found unconscious in the plant lab. Worse, it looks like teeth and claws have ripped his space suit! It's clear someone-or something- chased him. But who or what? And why? Tyce does not believe aliens exist, but his discoveries may force him to rethink this view. Life...

"Determined to find the truth in a city plagued with lies, Charlie, along with a quirky band of unlikely heroes, works to free the people of Phantom City from the clutches of a shadowy, evil villain. Helped by a mysterious Architect who only communicatesover radio and telephone, Charlie wrestles with two big questions: Can she trust a guide she can't see? And is the truth actually worth the trouble?"-- "There’s a golden rule in Phantom City: “No...

In medieval England, Mazy tries to find her place in the world and meets a friendly knight, Sir Berenger. Mazy dreams of independence. Sir Berenger longs to play the hero. But in each other, they may find the secret to happily ever after. Mazelina of Wexcombe has always dreamed of traveling with her father to lands beyond the confining walls of their castle. But his sudden death deprives her of the future she imagined. Abandoned by her eldest brother,...