Frankie S Magical Day

Charmingly illustrated by Michelle Romo, Frankie’s Magical Day is a first word book that introduces a mix of the unconventional and everyday terms. Featuring everything from a post office and a castle to a bunny bandit and a unicorn, this fun-filled book contains hundreds of objects and places clearly labeled to help little readers expand their growing vocabularies.

It’s been fifty years since Antonio Grasso married Maddalena and brought her to America. That was the last time she saw her parents, her sisters and brothers—everything she knew and loved in the village of Santa Cecilia, Italy. Maddalena sees no need to open the door to the past and let the emotional baggage and unmended rifts of another life spill out. But Prima was raised on the lore of the Old Country. And as she sees her parents aging, she hatches the idea to take the entire family back to Italy—hoping to reunite Maddalena with her estranged sister and let her parents see their homeland one last time. It is an idea that threatens to tear the Grasso family apart, until fate deals them some unwelcome surprises, and their trip home becomes a necessary journey. All This Talk of Love is an incandescent novel about sacrifice and hope, loss and love, myth and memory.

From the beloved author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Tuesdays with Morrie and The Five People You Meet in Heaven comes his most critically acclaimed novel yet—a stunningly original tale of love: love between a man and a woman, between an artist and his mentor, and between a musician and his God-given talent. Narrated by the voice of Music itself, the story follows Frankie Presto, a war orphan born in a burning church, through his extraordinary journey around the world. Raised by a blind guitar teacher in Spain and gifted with a talent to change people’s lives—using six mysterious blue strings—Frankie navigates the musical landscape of the twentieth century, from the 1950s jazz scene to the Grand Ole Opry to Elvis mania and Woodstock, all the while searching for his childhood love. As he becomes a famous star, he loses his way, until tragedy steals his ability to play the guitar that had so defined him. Overwhelmed by his loss, Frankie disappears for decades, reemerging late in life for one spectacular yet mystifying farewell. Part love story, part magical mystery, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is Mitch Albom at his finest, a Forrest Gump-like epic about one man’s journey to discover what truly matters and the power of talent to change our lives.

A flying pig, the potential for troll attack, and a vampire with anger issues. What's not to love about spending time with family over the holidays? The Winter Solstice is fast approaching, and Frankie Bonny is desperate to spend it with family. Unfortunately, she's light on relatives, knowing of only three, and two of them are jerks. When her friend Magda Zilonka invites her to spend the holidays with her own family, Frankie leaps at the chance. So what if Magda comes from a long line of vampires, Frankie's sure she can defend herself if push comes to, ah, bite? Only after accepting does she discover that Zane, her merman boyfriend, can't attend thanks to an ongoing feud between the Nautilus and Zilonka Clans. Unless he's in disguise. And it had better be a good one, because discovery would be fatal. Add to this a stolen relic, newly discovered powers and a drop-dead gorgeous vampire, and for Frankie, this will be a Winter Solstice to remember. Or forget. If you love a paranormal cozy series with a kick ass witch who can take care of business even without her magic, then welcome to the Marina Witches Mysteries. Perfect for fans of Misty Bane, Amanda M. Lee, and Lily Harper Hart, as well as Dionne Lister, Morgana Best, and Jane Hinchey. Join Frankie and Dex as they take on dark forces and injustice along with Frankie's hot, but equally mysterious, neighbor. With Zane around, the main danger is to Frankie's heart.

Homework, detention, and even her wedding are on hold. Frankie Bonny has to find the man who murdered her mom, oh and say yes to a dress. Life should have been simple at her Aunt Betty's school for wayward witches. Okay, its proper title is Hoodoo House, but you get the picture. Never one to follow the rules, Frankie runs afoul of her aunt's strict rules early on, resulting in a detention she isn't keen to repeat. It's both a worry and a relief when there's an attempt made on her aunt's life with classes, homework, and detention on hold until they can catch the culprit. And if, as Frankie suspects, he's also the man responsible for her mom's death, no-one is getting in her way. Luckily for her, she's not alone in this task. She's got some serious magical muscle backing her up. And even a vampire or two. If you love a paranormal cozy series with a kick ass witch who can take care of business even without her magic, then welcome to the Marina Witches Mysteries. Perfect for fans of Misty Bane, Amanda M. Lee, and Lily Harper Hart, as well as Dionne Lister, Morgana Best, and Jane Hinchey. Join Frankie and Dex as they take on dark forces and injustice along with Frankie's hot, but equally mysterious, neighbor. With Zane around, the main danger is to Frankie's heart.

The hilarious and razor-sharp story of how one girl went from geek to patriarchy-smashing criminal mastermind in two short years, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of We Were Liars and Genuine Fraud. * National Book Award finalist * * Printz Honor * Frankie Landau-Banks at age 14: Debate Club. Her father's "bunny rabbit." A mildly geeky girl attending a highly competitive boarding school. Frankie Landau-Banks at age 15: A knockout figure. A sharp tongue. A chip on her shoulder. And a gorgeous new senior boyfriend: the supremely goofy, word-obsessed Matthew Livingston. Frankie Landau-Banks. No longer the kind of girl to take "no" for an answer. Especially when "no" means she's excluded from her boyfriend's all-male secret society. Not when she knows she's smarter than any of them. When she knows Matthew's lying to her. And when there are so many pranks to be done. Frankie Landau-Banks, at age 16: Possibly a criminal mastermind. This is the story of how she got that way.

Dive into a world where magic collides with mayhem, mysteries intertwine with romance, and danger lurks at every turn! Join Frankie, the jinxed witch with Bruce Lee moves, and her faithful companion Dex in this exhilarating nine-book paranormal cozy mystery series. Follow Frankie as she grapples with loss and her powers in upheaval. But that's just the start! Eviction forces Frankie and Dex to a mystical marina, home to supernatural beings and their enigmatic familiars. With black magic lurking, each mystery pushes Frankie, Dex, and the irresistible Zane to their limits. Unravel secrets of a missing father and embrace true witch heritage as the danger escalates. Will Frankie and Zane find love amidst chaos? Can she conquer her fears and trust her allies? Prepare for mind-bending twists that'll keep you hooked till the final page. Don't miss this rollercoaster of emotions, magic, and undeniable charm! Not ready to commit? Grab Frankie B: The Ghost Ship, the first in this series while it's free. If you love a paranormal cozy series with a kick ass witch who can take care of business even without her magic, then welcome to the Marina Witches Mysteries. Perfect for fans of Misty Bane, Amanda M. Lee, and Lily Harper Hart, as well as Dionne Lister, Morgana Best, and Jane Hinchey. Join Frankie and Dex as they take on dark forces and injustice along with Frankie's hot, but equally mysterious, neighbor. With Zane around, the main danger is to Frankie's heart.

A love-sick vampire, a comatose merman and a doctor able to conjure rabbits? Valentine's Day is not looking good for witch Frankie B. All she wants is to enjoy her first Valentine's Day with Zane, her boyfriend, but it's not looking like she's going to get her wish. With him out for the count and no cure in sight, the only flowers she'll be holding on the big day will be those in a funeral wreath. Not that she's on her own at Zane's bedside, with the delectable vampire, Dominik, taking every opportunity to woo her with flowers, chocolates and champagne. Normally Frankie would bask in this attention, but given the circumstances, she's close to throttling him. It's something she's more than capable of. Stronger than ever because of the random powers she's picked up like stray cats along the way, it's down to Frankie to fix Zane. She also needs to find out who's responsible, because if they ultimately cannot murder him this time, she knows they'll be back. Will Frankie bring Zane back from the brink and catch those responsible, or is she destined to spend Valentine's Day dressed in black, with Dominik by her side? If you love a paranormal cozy series with a kick ass witch who can take care of business even without her magic, then welcome to the Marina Witches Mysteries. Perfect for fans of Misty Bane, Amanda M. Lee, and Lily Harper Hart, as well as Dionne Lister, Morgana Best, and Jane Hinchey. Join Frankie and Dex as they take on dark forces and injustice along with Frankie's hot, but equally mysterious, neighbor. With Zane around, the main danger is to Frankie's heart.