Emma's bookshelf: all en-US Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:49:38 -0700 60 Emma's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Legendborn (The Legendborn Cycle, #1)]]> 50892338
A flying demon feeding on human energies.

A secret society of so called “Legendborn� students that hunt the creatures down.

And a mysterious teenage mage who calls himself a “Merlin� and who attempts—and fails—to wipe Bree’s memory of everything she saw.

The mage’s failure unlocks Bree’s own unique magic and a buried memory with a hidden connection: the night her mother died, another Merlin was at the hospital. Now that Bree knows there’s more to her mother’s death than what’s on the police report, she’ll do whatever it takes to find out the truth, even if that means infiltrating the Legendborn as one of their initiates.

She recruits Nick, a self-exiled Legendborn with his own grudge against the group, and their reluctant partnership pulls them deeper into the society’s secrets—and closer to each other. But when the Legendborn reveal themselves as the descendants of King Arthur’s knights and explain that a magical war is coming, Bree has to decide how far she’ll go for the truth and whether she should use her magic to take the society down—or join the fight.]]> 502 Tracy Deonn 1534441603 Emma 0 4.32 2020 Legendborn (The Legendborn Cycle, #1)
author: Tracy Deonn
name: Emma
average rating: 4.32
book published: 2020
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Bloodmarked (The Legendborn Cycle, #2)]]> 59365195
All Bree wanted was to uncover the truth behind her mother’s death. So she infiltrated the Legendborn Order, a secret society descended from King Arthur’s knights—only to discover her own ancestral power. Now, Bree has become someone new: A Medium. A Bloodcrafter. A Scion. But the ancient war between demons and the Order is rising to a deadly peak. And Nick, the Legendborn boy Bree fell in love with, has been kidnapped.

Bree wants to fight, but the Regents who rule the Order won’t let her. To them, she is an unknown girl with unheard-of power, and as the living anchor for the spell that preserves the Legendborn cycle, she must be protected. When the Regents reveal they will do whatever it takes to hide the war, Bree and her friends must go on the run to rescue Nick themselves. But enemies are everywhere, Bree’s powers are unpredictable and dangerous, and she can’t escape her growing attraction to Selwyn, the mage sworn to protect Nick until death.

If Bree has any hope of saving herself and the people she loves, she must learn to control her powers from the ancestors who wielded them first—without losing herself in the process.]]> 576 Tracy Deonn 1534441638 Emma 0 to-read 4.31 2022 Bloodmarked (The Legendborn Cycle, #2)
author: Tracy Deonn
name: Emma
average rating: 4.31
book published: 2022
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]]> <![CDATA[Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games, #0.5)]]> 214331246 When you’ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?

As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.

Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.

When Haymitch’s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He’s torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who’s nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he’s been set up to fail. But there’s something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.]]> 387 Suzanne Collins 1546171460 Emma 0 4.61 2025 Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games, #0.5)
author: Suzanne Collins
name: Emma
average rating: 4.61
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]]> <![CDATA[Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker (Dork Diaries, #6)]]> 16074748 ±őłŮ’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid for girls in this hilarious novel!


±őłŮ’s the biggest dance of the year and I am HOPING my crush, Brandon, (shhhh!!) wants to be my date. But time is running out. What if he doesn’t say yes? Or worse . . . what if he’s waiting for MacKenzie?!!
±őłŮ’s time for me and my BFFs, Chloe and Zoey to tackle the topic of love, Dork Diaries style! SQUEEEE!!!!

]]> 368 Rachel Renée Russell 1442449632 Emma 5 4.34 2013 Tales from a Not-So-Happy Heartbreaker (Dork Diaries, #6)
author: Rachel Renée Russell
name: Emma
average rating: 4.34
book published: 2013
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All (Dork Diaries, #5)]]> 13547289
Nikki Maxwell develops a sudden interest in student journalism that may or may not (okay, definitely does) have to do with the fact that mean girl MacKenzie has started writing a gossip column. So Nikki joins the school newspaper staff—and ends up as an advice columnist! ±őłŮ’s fun at first, answering other kidsâ€� letters. But when Miss Know-It-All’s inbox is suddenly overflowing with pleas for guidance, Nikki feels in need of some help herself!]]> 368 Rachel RenĂ©e Russell 1442449616 Emma 5 4.36 2012 Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All (Dork Diaries, #5)
author: Rachel Renée Russell
name: Emma
average rating: 4.36
book published: 2012
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess (Dork Diaries, #4)]]> 13545345 288 Rachel Renée Russell 085707685X Emma 5 4.31 2012 Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess (Dork Diaries, #4)
author: Rachel Renée Russell
name: Emma
average rating: 4.31
book published: 2012
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl (Dork Diaries, #2)]]> 8274537 ±őłŮ’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid for girls in this hilarious novel!


Recipe for disaster: 4 parties. Add 2 friends and 1 crush. Divide by 1 mean girl out to RUIN Nikki. Mix well, put fingers over eyes, and CRINGE.
I thought it would NEVER happen, but my life is FINALLY going well for me.

I’m adjusting to my new school and hanging out with my BFFs Chloe and Zoey. And, get this! My crush, Brandon, has asked ME to be his lab partner—a seriously awesome development.

However, when I overhear mean girl MacKenzie bragging that Brandon’s taking HER to the Halloween dance, I’m totally BUMMED and sign-up instead to spend Halloween at a kid’s party with my bratty, little sister, Brianna.

Lucky for me, I find out Mackenzie is lying and my dream of going to the party with Brandon could actually become a reality! But, can I juggle TWO events at the exact same time and survive a wacky assortment of trials, tribulations and disasters?!! HELP!!!

]]> 288 Rachel Renée Russell 1416986561 Emma 5 4.23 2010 Tales from a Not-So-Popular Party Girl (Dork Diaries, #2)
author: Rachel Renée Russell
name: Emma
average rating: 4.23
book published: 2010
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Rodrick Rules (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #2)]]> 1809465 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling book!

Secrets have a way of getting out, especially when a diary is involved.

Whatever you do, don’t ask Greg Heffley how he spent his summer vacation, because he definitely doesn’t want to talk about it.

As Greg enters the new school year, he’s eager to put the past three months behind him . . . and one event in particular.

Unfortunately for Greg, his older brother, Rodrick, knows all about the incident Greg wants to keep under wraps. But secrets have a way of getting out . . . especially when a diary is involved.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules chronicles Greg’s attempts to navigate the hazards of middle school, impress the girls, steer clear of the school talent show, and most important, keep his secret safe.]]> 226 Jeff Kinney 0810994739 Emma 4 4.16 2008 Rodrick Rules (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #2)
author: Jeff Kinney
name: Emma
average rating: 4.16
book published: 2008
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[The Last Straw (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #3)]]> 3293821 218 Jeff Kinney 0810970686 Emma 4 4.14 2009 The Last Straw (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #3)
author: Jeff Kinney
name: Emma
average rating: 4.14
book published: 2009
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life (Dork Diaries, #1)]]> 6054449 327 Rachel Renée Russell 1416980067 Emma 5 4.11 2009 Tales from a Not-So-Fabulous Life (Dork Diaries, #1)
author: Rachel Renée Russell
name: Emma
average rating: 4.11
book published: 2009
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Cat in the Hat (Cat in the Hat, #1)]]> 233093 Have a ball with Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat in this classic picture book...but don't forget to clean up your mess!

Then he said That is that.
And then he was gone
With a tip of his hat.

A dreary day turns into a wild romp when this beloved story introduces readers to the Cat in the Hat and his troublemaking friends, Thing 1 and Thing 2 � And don't forget Fish! A favorite among kids, parents and teachers, this story uses simple words and basic rhyme to encourage and delight beginning readers.

Originally created by Dr. Seuss himself, Beginner Books are fun, funny, and easy to read. These unjacketed hardcover early readers encourage children to read all on their own, using simple words and illustrations. Smaller than the classic large format Seuss picture books like The Lorax and Oh, The Places You'll Go!, these portable packages are perfect for practicing readers ages 3-7, and lucky parents too!]]> 61 Dr. Seuss 039480001X Emma 4 4.19 1957 The Cat in the Hat (Cat in the Hat, #1)
author: Dr. Seuss
name: Emma
average rating: 4.19
book published: 1957
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #1)]]> 389627 In the first book of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney, introduces us to Greg Heffley: an unforgettable, unlikely hero that every family can relate to.

Being a kid can really stink. And no one knows this better than Greg. He finds himself thrust into middle school, where undersized weaklings share the hallways with kids who are taller, meaner, and already shaving. Greg is happy to have Rowley Jefferson, his sidekick, along for the ride. But when Rowley's star starts to rise, Greg tries to use his best friend's newfound popularity to his own advantage, kicking off a chain of events that will test their friendship in hilarious fashion.

The hazards of growing up before you're ready are uniquely revealed through words and drawings as Greg records them in his diary. But as Greg says: “Just don’t expect me to be all “Dear Diary� this and “Dear Diary� that.�

Luckily for us, what Greg Heffley says he won’t do and what he actually does are two very different things.]]> 226 Jeff Kinney 0810993139 Emma 4 3.98 2007 Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #1)
author: Jeff Kinney
name: Emma
average rating: 3.98
book published: 2007
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, #1)]]> 6310 (back cover)]]> 176 Roald Dahl 0142403881 Emma 4 4.16 1964 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, #1)
author: Roald Dahl
name: Emma
average rating: 4.16
book published: 1964
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5, Part 1)]]> 1317181 'You are sharing the Dark Lord's thoughts and emotions. The Headmaster thinks it inadvisable for this to continue. He wishes me to teach you how to close your mind to the Dark Lord.'

Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort's savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time ...]]> 412 J.K. Rowling 185549664X Emma 4 4.61 2003 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Harry Potter, #5, Part 1)
author: J.K. Rowling
name: Emma
average rating: 4.61
book published: 2003
rating: 4
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]]> Matilda 39988 “The Trunchbull� is no match for Matilda!

Matilda is a little girl who is far too good to be true. At age five-and-a-half she's knocking off double-digit multiplication problems and blitz-reading Dickens. Even more remarkably, her classmates love her even though she's a super-nerd and the teacher's pet. But everything is not perfect in Matilda's world...

For starters she has two of the most idiotic, self-centered parents who ever lived. Then there's the large, busty nightmare of a school principal, Miss ("The") Trunchbull, a former hammer-throwing champion who flings children at will, and is approximately as sympathetic as a bulldozer. Fortunately for Matilda, she has the inner resources to deal with such annoyances: astonishing intelligence, saintly patience, and an innate predilection for revenge.

Roald Dahl was a spy, ace fighter-pilot, chocolate historian, and medical inventor. He was also the author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, and many more brilliant stories. He remains the World's No. 1 Storyteller.]]> 240 Roald Dahl 043512398X Emma 4 4.33 1988 Matilda
author: Roald Dahl
name: Emma
average rating: 4.33
book published: 1988
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1)]]> 100915
Lucy is the first to find the secret of the wardrobe in the professor's mysterious old house. At first her brothers and sister don't believe her when she tells of her visit to the land of Narnia. But soon Edmund, then Peter and Susan step through the wardrobe themselves. In Narnia they find a country buried under the evil enchantment of the White Witch. When they meet the Lion Aslan, they realize they've been called to a great adventure and bravely join the battle to free Narnia from the Witch's sinister spell.]]> 206 C.S. Lewis Emma 4 4.24 1950 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1)
author: C.S. Lewis
name: Emma
average rating: 4.24
book published: 1950
rating: 4
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