Washoe County Library System

"In Norway, thousands of miles from home, a student drops dead on the street. A passerby revives his heart, but he remains in a coma from which he may never wake. His mothers rush across the continent to his bedside where they endure the strain of helpless waiting, pushing their troubled relationship to the edge. A profound exploration of a family in crisis, Trondheim portrays the way each woman copes with the looming tragedy and the possibility of...

"Isaiah "Ice" Abernathy has always worshiped his older brother, Seth. For years they’ve been not just brothers but best friends—and as Seth starts his senior year, Ice is eager to spend as much time with his brother as he can, making memories before Seth goes to college. But when Seth announces he’s leaving much earlier than expected, and then he misses an important event—one he'd promised to attend—it causes a major fight. Filled with...

''Patric Gagne realized she made others uncomfortable before she started kindergarten. Something about her caused people to react in a way she didn't understand. She suspected it was because she didn't feel things the way other kids did. Emotions like fear, guilt, and empathy eluded her. For the most part, she felt nothing. And she didn't like the way that "nothing" felt. She did her best to pretend she was like everyone else, but the constant pressure...

" Pre-order Price Guarantee. Terms Maya Van Wagenen, bestselling author of Popular, tells Dolores's story with humor, heartache, and an occasional bit of telenovela flair. "A striking fiction debut." ���Publishers Weekly, starred review "An insightful, funny, and realistic coming-of-age story." ���Kirkus Dolores Mendoza is not thriving. She was recently diagnosed with a chronic bladder condition called interstitial cystitis. The painful...

Nearvous for her talent show performance, Aurora spots a butterfly and is inspired to conjur a magical butterfly with her hands which sets off a chain reaction of support and empowerment among the global Deaf community. "A magical picture book about a Deaf girl who creates a butterfly with Sign Language and sends it on a journey around the world. On the day of the talent show, Aurora's hands tremble. No matter how hard she tries to sign, her fingers...

''An unlikely duo ventures through France and Italy to solve the mystery of a child's fate in this moving, page-turning novel from "a gifted storyteller" (People). For decades, Nick Burns has been haunted by a decision he made as a young soldier in World War I, when a French artist he'd befriended thrust both her paintings and her baby into his hands—and disappeared. In 1974, with only months left to live, Nick enlists Jenny, a college dropout...

"Let’s visit the world. This kit features a Countries of the World game, a ScrunchMap™ of the World, Classic Vehicles Aquapaints™, and a Bonjour Paris Puzzle. The first two manipulatives work to promote discussion and cognitive thinking. The next two manipulatives allow for relzxtion and calmness of the mind.

The Handyman Kit is perfect for those who love to work with their hands. This kit features the book Sears House Designs of the Thirties, Handyman Magnetic Board, KEVA Brain Builders, and Conversation Starters for Men. The first activity will elicity memories and stimulate conversation with the retro illustrated pieces. The second activity focuses on fine motor skills, strategy, physics, and basic engineering skills. The last activity will spark conversation,...

"Revisit the joy of fishing in your favorite spot. This kit features a Coastal Escape Aquapaints, Fishin-Opoly Board Game, and an Expressions Card Game. The first manipulative allows for relaxation and calmness of the mind through painting. The second manipulatives will create a sense of achievement, improving mental acuity and short-term memory." - Penworthy

Penworthy's Dog Kit is fur-tastic for dog lovers. This kit features a DK Eyewitness Dog book, Dog Dominoes, Dressed Up Dog Memory Game, Animal Album, and Wonderful Animals Aquapaints. The first two activities work on improving memory and cognition, while building social skills. The third activity encourages creative thinking and has a positive effect on cognition by stimulating the mind and memory. The last activity allows for relaxation and calmness...