One of the most famous accounts of living under the Nazi regime of World War II comes from the diary of a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl, Anne Frank. Today, The Diary of a Young Girl has sold over 25 million copies world-wide. This edition accompanies the 2009 BBC TV series written by Deborah Moggach.It is one of the most celebrated and enduring books of the last century and it remains a deeply admired testament to the indestructible nature of human spirit.Anne Frank and her family fled the horrors of Nazi occupation by hiding in the back of a warehouse in Amsterdam for two years with another family and a German dentist. Aged thirteen when she went into the secret annexe, Anne kept a diary. She movingly revealed how the eight people living under these extraordinary conditions coped with hunger, the daily threat of discovery and death and being cut off from the outside world, as well as petty misunderstandings and the unbearable strain of living like prisoners.The Diary of a Yong Girl is a timeless true story to be rediscovered by each new generation. For young readers and adults it continues to bring to life Anne's extraordinary courage and struggle throughout her ordeal.'One of the greatest books of the century' Guardian'A modern classic' The Times'Rings down the decades as the most moving testament to the persecution of innocence' Daily Mail'Astonishing and excruciating. Its gnaws at us still' New York Times Book Review'A monument to the human spirit' Mail on SundayAnne Frank was born on 12 June 1929. She died in Bergen-Belsen, three months short of her sixteenth birthday. Read more

In this captivating and lavishly illustrated young adult edition of her award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller, Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory. This adaptation of Unbroken introduces a new generation to one of history's most thrilling survival epics.  On a May afternoon in 1943, an American military plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane’s bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary sagas of the Second World War. The lieutenant’s name was Louis Zamperini. As a boy, he had been a clever delinquent, breaking into houses, brawling, and stealing. As a teenager, he had channeled his defiance into running, discovering a supreme talent that carried him to the Berlin Olympics. But when war came, the athlete became an airman, embarking on a journey that led to his doomed flight, a tiny raft, and a drift into the unknown. Ahead of Zamperini lay thousands of miles of open ocean, leaping sharks, a sinking raft, thirst and starvation, enemy aircraft, and, beyond, a trial even greater. Driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would respond to desperation with ingenuity, suffering with hope and humor, brutality with rebellion. His fate, whether triumph or tragedy, would hang on the fraying wire of his will. Featuring more than one hundred photographs plus an exclusive interview with Zamperini, this breathtaking odyssey—also captured on film by director Angelina Jolie—is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the ability to endure against the unlikeliest of odds.Praise for Unbroken"This adaptation of Hillenbrand's adult bestseller is highly dramatic and exciting, as well as painful to read as it lays bare man's hellish inhumanity to man."—Booklist, STARRED"This captivating book emphasizes the importance of determination, the will to survive against impossible odds, and support from family and friends. A strong, well-written work."—SLJ"This fine adaptation ably brings an inspiring tale to young readers."—Kirkus Read more

Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land. Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring readers up to date on William's story, this is the perfect edition to read and share with the whole family. Read more

Unlock the Secrets of Messi & Ronaldo: The Legends You Can Learn From! ⚽✨Are you ready to step into the world of two of the greatest soccer legends of all time? In this action-packed book, uncover the extraordinary lives and careers of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo—two icons who have revolutionized the sport. Here's why this book is a MUST-HAVE for every teen and young soccer fan:BONUS SECTION: Amazing Facts and Trivia Questions🔑 What You'll Discover:The True Power of Dedication: See how Messi and Ronaldo's tireless work ethic transformed them into global superstars.Secrets of Their Success: Learn the mindset and habits that helped these legends rise to the top—lessons you can apply in your own life.Unbelievable Challenges: Discover how they overcame personal and professional struggles to reach greatness.Unstoppable Rivalry: Explore the epic competition between Messi and Ronaldo, and how it pushed them both to be better every day.Skill Boosting Tips: Practical insights into the skills, tricks, and techniques that helped them dominate the field.Mental Toughness: Learn how both players mastered their minds to handle pressure, stay focused, and rise above adversity.💡 Why You Need This Book:Inspiration: Whether you're an aspiring football player or just looking for some motivation, these legends will show you what's possible with hard work and passion.Relatable: Messi and Ronaldo's stories are about more than just soccer - they're about overcoming obstacles, staying dedicated, and pushing your limits.For Teen Athletes & Fans: If you love soccer,, or you're chasing your own dreams in any field, this book gives you the tools to succeed!Step onto the field of greatness—get your copy now and learn from the best! Read more

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"...intriguing and fascinating young adult adventure..." Readers' Favorite'47 DAYS' is a novelette and an excerpt from the award-winning biographical novel, SURVIVING THE FATHERLAND--A True Coming-of-age Love Story Set in WWII Germany. In March 1945 Hitler ordered his last propaganda command: send all 15 and 16-year old boys to defend the fatherland. 47 DAYS tells the true story of Günter and Helmut, best friends, who dared to defy and disobey. Without knowing how long the war might continue, they spent 47 harrowing days as fugitives on the run. Being caught meant certain execution.SURVIVING THE FATHERLAND tells the true and heart-wrenching stories of Lilly and Günter struggling with the terror-filled reality of life in the Third Reich, each embarking on their own dangerous path toward survival, freedom, and ultimately each other. Based on the author's own family and anchored in historical facts, this story celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the strength of war children. Read more

Learn the Inspiring Story of the Golden State Warriors' Basketball Superstar Stephen Curry!Read on your PC, Mac, smartphone, tablet or Kindle device! One of many riveting reads in the Basketball Biography Books series by Clayton Geoffreys. An Amazon Best Seller newly revised through the first half of the 2022-2023 NBA season, Stephen Curry: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Sharpest Shooters, explores the story of one of basketball's premier point guards, Stephen Curry. Steph Curry has led the Golden State Warriors franchise from a lottery-bound team to a perennial contender, spearheading the Warriors to championships in 2015, 2017 and 2018 seasons against Cleveland Cavaliers and most recently in the 2022 season against Boston Celtics.In addition to his team success, Curry has also been recognized for his individual achievements. At the time of this writing, he has achieved many accolades including being named a nine-time NBA All-Star, an eight-time NBA All-Team selection, a two-time NBA MVP, and most recently, the winner of the 2022 NBA Finals MVP award, among other notable awards.With his amazing shooting abilities and record-breaking points, it's no wonder why he became one of the greatest basketball shooters in NBA history. His impressive basketball plays continue to amaze fans all over the world.Get this basketball book on Stephen Curry today if you're looking for an inspiring basketball biography book to read, or a gift for a basketball fan! It's perfect for reading at home or on the go.Here is a preview of what is inside this Stephen Curry book:Chapter 1: Childhood and Early LifeChapter 2: High School YearsChapter 3: College Years at DavidsonChapter 4: Stephen’s NBA CareerChapter 5: International CompetitionChapter 6: Personal LifeChapter 7: Impact on BasketballChapter 8: Stephen Curry’s Legacy and FutureAn excerpt from this biography book on Stephen Curry's story:We were all taught that children inherit the genes of their parents. Their physical appearance and sometimes even their disease history become part of who we are. Most of the time, we also copy their attitudes and mannerisms. In the case of Wardell Stephen “Steph” Curry, one cannot help but wonder if he also inherited the shooting touch of his father, Dell Curry. An NBA pundit said that great shooters are not made, they are born. The same can be said about Stephen Curry, to some degree. His father, Dell Curry, was always a great shooter. Dell tallied a total of 1,245 three-pointers in an NBA career that spanned a decade and a half. Steph obviously got a lot of his shooting abilities from the genetics his father passed on to him. However, the younger Curry is not all genetics. He has taken what his father gave him and raised it to a whole new level because of his insane work ethic. In a sense, Steph is a shooter who was born to be made. Throughout history, NBA fans have been very privileged to watch some of the greatest shooters that ever played the game. From the likes of Pete Maravich, Larry Bird, former three-point record holder Reggie Miller, and the one who unseated him, Ray Allen, we have witnessed the greatest shooting displays on the planet. Some individuals rate Steph Curry, even in the early stages of his career, as the greatest shooter in history. Although this is still debatable, some of Curry’s performances have backed up that somewhat outrageous statement, especially to loyal Miller or Allen fans.Did you enjoy this excerpt?If so, be sure to pick up a copy of this basketball biography book on Stephen Curry today! This is just one of many basketball biographies by Clayton Geoffreys.Also, be sure to check out Clayton's biography on Draymond Green or Klay Thompson after you finish this one. Read more

The host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, shares his personal story and the injustices he faced while growing up half black, half white in South Africa under and after apartheid in this New York Times bestselling young readers' adaptation of his adult memoir.   “A piercing reminder that every mad life--even yours--could end up a masterpiece." --JASON REYNOLDS, New York Times bestselling author We do horrible things to one another because we don’t see the person it affects. . . . We don’t see them as people. Trevor Noah, host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, shares his remarkable story of growing up in South Africa with a black South African mother and a white European father at a time when it was against the law for a mixed-race child to exist. But he did exist--and from the beginning, the often-misbehaved Trevor used his keen smarts and humor to navigate a harsh life under a racist government. In a country where racism barred blacks from social, educational, and economic opportunity, Trevor surmounted staggering obstacles and created a promising future for himself thanks to his mom’s unwavering love and indomitable will.   This honest and poignant memoir adapted from the #1 New York Times bestseller Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood will astound and inspire readers as well as offer a fascinating perspective on South Africa’s tumultuous racial history.   BORN A CRIME IS SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING OSCAR WINNER LUPITA NYONG'O! Read more

The story that inspired the major motion picture Beautiful Boy featuring Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet. This New York Times bestselling memoir of a young man’s addiction to methamphetamine tells a raw, harrowing, and ultimately hopeful tale of the road from relapse to recovery.Nic Sheff was drunk for the first time at age eleven. In the years that followed, he would regularly smoke pot, do cocaine and Ecstasy, and develop addictions to crystal meth and heroin. Even so, he felt like he would always be able to quit and put his life together whenever he needed to. It took a violent relapse one summer in California to convince him otherwise. In a voice that is raw and honest, Nic spares no detail in telling us the compelling, heartbreaking, and true story of his relapse and the road to recovery. As we watch Nic plunge into the mental and physical depths of drug addiction, he paints a picture for us of a person at odds with his past, with his family, with his substances, and with himself. It's a harrowing portrait—but not one without hope. Read more

Drawing from her experiences as an Indigenous scientist, botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer demonstrated how all living things―from strawberries and witch hazel to water lilies and lichen―provide us with gifts and lessons every day in her best-selling book Braiding Sweetgrass. Adapted for young adults by Monique Gray Smith, this new edition reinforces how wider ecological understanding stems from listening to the earth’s oldest teachers: the plants around us. With informative sidebars, reflection questions, and art from illustrator Nicole Neidhardt, Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults brings Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the lessons of plant life to a new generation. Read more

Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston recalls her childhood at a Japanese incarceration camp in this engrossing memoir that has become a staple of curriculum in schools and on campuses across the country. This special 50th-anniversary edition features a new cover, a foreword by New York Times bestselling and acclaimed author Traci Chee, and photographs of life at the camp by Toyo Miyatake.During World War II the incarceration camp called Manzanar was hastily created in the high mountain desert country of California, east of the Sierras. Its purpose? To house thousands of Japanese Americans.In Farewell to Manzanar, Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston recalls life at Manzanar through the eyes of the child she was and the experiences of her family. She relays the mundane and remarkable details of daily life during an extraordinary period of American history: The wartime imprisonment of civilians, most native-born Americans, in their own country, without trial, and by their fellow Americans.She tells of her fear, confusion, and bewilderment as well as the dignity and resourcefulness of people in oppressive and demeaning circumstances. Jeanne delivers a powerful first-person account that reveals her search for the meaning of Manzanar. Read more

In 1940, after Germany invaded the Netherlands, Anne and her family couldn't leave the country, so they decided to hide in a warehouse in an attempt to escape the persecution of Jews by the Nazis. For over two years, Anne wrote in her diary with an awareness that was extremely mature for her age. She detailed her experiences and insights while she and her family were in hiding, living in a constant fear of being arrested. The Diary of Anne Frank' is a record of her understanding of the war and showcases her incredible storytelling abilities in such horrific circumstances. In 1944, the Franks were found and sent to concentration camps. Anne died before she turned 16, and her father, Otto Frank, was the only family member to survive the Holocaust. After the War, Otto returned to Amsterdam, where he found his daughter's diary and then published i as The Diary of a Young Girl. The Diary of Anne Frank is among the most enduring documents of the twentieth century. Since its publication in 1947, it has been read by tens of millions of peopleall over the world. It remains a beloved and deeply admired testament to the indestructible nature of the human spirit. Read more

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What does it take to overcome challenges, conquer fears, embrace leadership, harness the wisdom of mentors and achieve greatness—not just in sports, but in life?In Game Changers, author Dan Gold shares the powerful stories of extraordinary athletes who defied the odds, broke barriers and accomplished the seemingly impossible. The stories are phenomenal! Filled with electrifying moments, enduring lessons and practical tools, they inspire teens to unlock their potential and tackle challenges with courage, resilience and confidence. We’ll explore:Resilience: How Tom Brady, once underestimated, became the NFL’s greatest quarterback through relentless discipline and self-belief.Goal-Setting: Explore how Michael Phelps overcame ADHD with focus and determination to win eight gold medals in a single Olympics.Character-Building: Witness Abby Wambach’s leadership and team-first mentality in the 2011 Women’s World Cup and her passionate advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.Overcoming Adversity: Discover how Serena Williams overcame racism and sexism with determination and her father’s guidance, earning 23 Grand Slam titles.Mental Toughness: Study how Michael Jordan mastered pressure, learned from failure and overcame one obstacle after the next to become the GOAT.Leadership: Reflect on Jackie Robinson’s courage and leadership as he broke baseball and civil rights barriers, inspiring generations with dignity and perseverance.Diversity and Inclusion: Learn how “Queen Yuna” Kim, South Korea’s figure skating icon, elevated her country globally while advocating for children and disaster relief.Game Changers weaves these and over forty other exciting stories together to highlight diverse perspectives on confidence, character and success. By creatively comparing their journeys, the book delivers a nuanced understanding of key life lessons.Through reflective prompts, interactive exercises and actionable steps at the end of each chapter, Game Changers equips readers to introduce these lessons into their own lives. Whether you’re an athlete striving for greatness, a dreamer pursuing big goals or an individual dedicated to building character, this book is your ultimate playbook for personal success. Read more

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Mrs. Dalloway is a novel by Virginia Woolf published on 14 May 1925. It details a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, a fictional upper-class woman in post-First World War England. It is one of Woolf's best-known novels.The working title of Mrs. Dalloway was The Hours. The novel began with two short stories, "Mrs. Dalloway in Bond Street" and the unfinished "The Prime Minister". The book describes Clarissa's preparations for a party she will host in the evening and the ensuing party. With an interior perspective, the story travels forwards and backwards in time, to construct an image of Clarissa's life and the inter-war social structure. The novel addresses the nature of time in personal experience through multiple interwoven stories.In October 2005, Mrs. Dalloway was included on TIME Magazine's list of the 100 best English-language novels written since its first issue in 1923. Read more

Daniel Boone was a skilled hunter, an expert marksman, and a brave explorer of the American frontier. Join Boone as he guides settlers along the Wilderness Road—a trip filled with risks, wild animals, and hostile Indians. Through exciting, true stories, this biographical book teaches young readers all about the start of westward expansion.Designed for young readers, Trailblazers of America is an action-packed book series from PragerU Kids that brings America’s legendary pioneers to life. Through dramatic stories, maps, timelines, and hands-on activities, kids uncover the courage, curiosity, and resilience that fueled westward expansion and shaped the American spirit while learning key history, social studies, and geography. Read more

In a series of personal essays, prominent journalist and LGBTQIA+ activist George M. Johnson's All Boys Aren't Blue explores their childhood, adolescence, and college years in New Jersey and Virginia. A New York Times Bestseller! Good Morning America, NBC Nightly News, Today Show, and MSNBC feature stories From the memories of getting his teeth kicked out by bullies at age five, to flea marketing with his loving grandmother, to his first sexual relationships, this young-adult memoir weaves together the trials and triumphs faced by Black queer boys. Both a primer for teens eager to be allies as well as a reassuring testimony for young queer men of color, All Boys Aren't Blue covers topics such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family, structural marginalization, consent, and Black joy. Johnson's emotionally frank style of writing will appeal directly to young adults. (Johnson used he/him pronouns at the time of publication.)Velshi Banned Book Club Indie BestsellerTeen Vogue Recommended Read Buzzfeed Recommended Read People Magazine Best Book of the Summer A New York Library Best Book of 2020 A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2020 ... and more! Read more

Mother, Scientist, Immigrant, Scholar, Wife, Trailblazer, Mentor. Acclaimed biochemist Dr. Marlene Belfort has something to say to the next generation. The child of immigrant parents who escaped Hitler's regime, she recounts growing up in South Africa during apartheid, losing her father to suicide, and trying to make sense of an insensible world. To young scientists, Dr. Belfort concedes to "muddling through" during her career, learning to be at ease with uncertainty and embracing ambiguity. To parents, she cites her own experience as a working mother as evidence that the very activities that we fear will damage children often do the opposite, building their resilience and lifelong connections. To those suffering from depression, she poignantly describes her own illness and recovery, offering hope and inspiration. Mommy, Can Boys Also Be Doctors? explores walking the tightrope of balancing the personal and professional. It frankly discusses the human struggle to deal with discrimination, depression, and loss. And it celebrates the joy of living a rich, fulfilling life. Letting go is liberating! Read more