Missing Abby

WHEN 13-YEAR-OLD EMMA bumps into her old friend Abby on the bus one Saturday afternoon, she later realizes that she was the last person to see Abby before her mysterious disappearance. Amidst the media frenzy and everyone’s struggle to come to terms with the possibility of Abby’s death, Emma starts a terrifying journey of her very own, as she uncovers things that lead to a discovery even the police have not thought of. . . . From the acclaimed author of Child X comes a thrilling and memorable novel for readers of all abilities. Praise for Child X: “It is compelling, heartfelt, and sadly, totally believable. British slang will not deter the reader from racing through this gripping tale.”—VOYA, Starred

Abby Spencer's favorite book is missing from Evergreen Library! One by one, other books start disappearing, too. When Abby sees a suspicious stranger run out of the library with copies of the missing books in his briefcase, she jumps to conclusions. Now the Book Bunch is on the case! But things aren't always what they appear to be. Can they track down the book thief before more of the library's most popular books vanish? Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

About The Book Mystery grips Oakfield Elementary School when an adorable puppy suddenly disappears without a trace. For Abby, Jessica, and Christina this is an opportunity to don their detective hats, rescue the puppy and impress the owner of the puppy - their history teacher, Mr. Harry Louis Callbriath - in the process.What begins as a well-intended pursuit soon turns into a horrifying nightmare for the inspired trio. Will they be able to find and return the puppy to its rightful owner? Who are the Blossoms? What is the secret concealed in the basement of their house?Mystery of the Missing Puppy is a book for children, written by a young author. The plot is interesting, the characters enchanting, and the language is fluid and fresh. About The Author Naisha Anand is a voracious reader, a passionate animal lover and a closet activist. She has a penchant for the written word and likes to dabble with poetry and short stories in her free time, some of which have been published in popular anthologies and magazines. Mystery of the Missing Puppy is her maiden full-length novella. Naisha is a student at Pathways School, Gurugram.

A lot of Abby's favorite books have gone missing at the local public library and she suspects a strange man that she has seen there but Jeremy, the bully in her class, and his four-year-old hyperactive brother Evan are complicating her investigation.

Seventeen-year-old Lauren is having visions of girls who have gone missing. And all these girls have just one thing in common—they are 17 and gone without a trace. As Lauren struggles to shake these visions, impossible questions demand urgent answers: Why are the girls speaking to Lauren? How can she help them? And . . . is she next? Through Lauren’s search for clues, things begin to unravel, and when a brush with death lands Lauren in the hospital, a shocking truth changes everything. With complexity and richness, Nova Ren Suma serves up a beautifully visual, fresh interpretation of what it means to be lost.

DO YOU TRUST YOUR HUSBAND? Abby Breuner fears the worst. Pregnant with her third child, and having problems at work, Abby is alarmed when her husband, Eric, vanishes without any warning. The police seem unable - or unwilling - to help. And what appeared to be a close-enough-to-perfect life gets permanently turned upside down when she finds an ominous book and a large amount of cash stowed in a forgotten corner of her closet.

Spoiled debutante Abby Anderson is looking forward to her upcoming wedding to Jeffrey Browning, Savannah’s most sought-after bachelor. But when a jealous adversary publicly confronts her with allegations of her illegitimate birth, she realizes her reputation is ruined. Mortified, the debutante decides to immediately leave her Savannah home for destinations unknown. Joseph Jordan was headed to California, never expecting to run into the mysterious flaming-red-haired beauty. Her rudeness toward him challenges the handsome Texan. He soon finds himself becoming alarmingly interested in the beautiful debutante. A romantic alliance with this woman could be the ruin of his gold rush dreams. Jeffrey Browning was not about to give up on the love he and Abigail shared. He knew his strong political aspirations would help him silence the gossipers of Savannah. He wastes no time trying to find her and bring her back to Savannah to marry him as originally planned. Will Abby choose a new life with Joseph, the exciting handsome Texan? Will she choose to return home to marry Jeffrey and live the life she always known and loved? Or will fate intervene and make the choice for her?

An emotionally charged romance series filled with second chances, multicultural/office relationships, suspense, tough choices, gut-wrenching moments, inspiration, and laughter. Happily Ever After guaranteed! Lives Collide Familiarity and a sense of peace draw James and Lisa to one another. They soon discover they lived parallel lives that intertwined at the most crucial points. Can their revelations help them face their fears and move forward, or will history repeat itself? Dreams Collide Tina craves adventure, food, and her new client, restaurant owner, Gerry. Gerry desires anonymity, a new life, and the beautiful website designer, Tina. Even as they admit their attraction to each other, unexpected circumstances threaten to separate them again. Will their love be strong enough to give up their dreams? Or will someone be left behind? Souls Collide Kent has watched the women he loves the most in his life suffer unbearably, unable to save them himself, and now he refuses to get close to anybody. To most people, he’s a heartless, angry cop without a soft interior. Until one stormy day, fate teases him with a warm ray of Alexa’s sunshine, melting a piece of his icy heart. Kent believes he hates her, but when her brightness dims, his hate turns into something else. Something he refuses to let another person take away from him, especially the stranger lurking in the shadows. Keywords: contemporary romance, second chance romance, medical romance, emergency room, multicultural romance, international romance, office romance, contemporary romance ebook, women’s romantic fiction, romance novel, suspense, stalker, thriller, series box set, men in uniform, police officer, law enforcement, chef, German, French, romantic comedy, family life, grievance, breast cancer, first person present POV