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Though they look like any other family, they aren't one-not quite. They are three sets of parents who find themselves intertwined after adopting four biological siblings, having committed to keeping the children as connected as possible. At the heart of the family, the adoptive mothers grapple to define themselves and their new roles. Tabitha, who adopted the twins, crowns herself planner of the group, responsible for endless playdates and holidays,...

"Stone Barrington and his friends are vacationing in Maine when their leisure is suddenly disrupted by extreme weather. To make matters worse, the inclement conditions allow for a menacing adversary to sneak in unnoticed and deliver a chilling message. Soon it becomes clear that the target of the incident is one of Stone's closest companions, and that these enemies have a grander scheme in mind. From the bustling streets of New York City to the sun-drenched...

The Bear family experiences one mishap after another when they vacation in the Great Grizzly Mountains.

"...when sisters, daughters, ex-lovers, and long-kept secrets come together on a remote island, what might sound like a peaceful getaway becomes much more." --container.

Best friends Alex and Poppy try to repair their relationship two years after a disastrous vacation together by planning another vacation together. "What happens when best friends with nothing in common come together, fall apart, and fall in love? The Vacationers meets When Harry Met Sally..., from the author of Beach Read When Poppy met Alex, there was no spark, no chemistry, and no reason to think they'd ever talk again. Alex is quiet, studious,...

The Nelsons are ready for a galactic winter vacation on a great new planet! And Zacks best friend, Drake, is coming too! From solar-snowboarding, hydro-freeze fishing, supreme snowball fights, and epic ice forts, the boys cant wait to dive into the winter games. But at the resort, Zack realizes there are a bunch of hurdles he wasnt prepared for. Will Zack find a way to beat out the winter blues before its time to snow home?

"The travel bible for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and/or mood and distraction disorders, offering helpful tips to soothe any child’s travel anxieties. Traveling with children is always challenging, but for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and/or mood and attention and distraction disorders it can be especially intimidating. How should parents of children experiencing meltdowns deal with clueless and judgmental...

In a next enchanting tale in the From Manhattan with Love series, a secret identity and a surprise reunion lead to a second chance at love for an unlikely pair.

The National Public Radio archive presents a real-life collection of family vacation stories that whisk listeners away to distant and unusual lands.

After Davy hears about his friend's beach vacation, he convinces his family to take a trip to the beach, but when their wagon is too weak to carry their luggage, Davy comes up with a vacation destination that could be just as much fun.