Alyson Waters

A contemporary Frankenstein that defies expectations, this is a thrilling novel, couched in luminous, captivating prose, about a journalist, Cédric Allyn-Weberson, who suffers a horrific accident, paralyzing him from the neck down. An ideal candidate for a body transplant, Cédric survives the surgery but has both physical and existential trouble with his recovery and adaptation: encountering his lover with a new body, discovering the life history...

"A journey through an enchanted world inhabited by 'Touims' (tiny, adorable, monkey-like creatures), secret tree dwellings, flying buildings, and sad giants"-- Provided by publisher.

"In a besieged city, Noor watches as his neighbors pack their bags and flee their homes--but a dog named Bobby is left behind. As Noor sets out across the ravaged city to save him, he discovers pockets of life and hope in this moving story of friendship in the face of adversity." -- Provided by publisher.

"Confident, bristly-haired Meeselphe tumbles headfirst into a whimsical world of riddles, monsters, and magical landscapes. Malivicious monsters stand in her way and nothing is as it seems in this whimsical and sometimes unfriendly world, but Meeselphe isn't fazed: she has an answer for every riddle and a red paintbrush for every self-conscious ladybug. In detailed illustrations and Claude Ponti's trademark wordplay, cleverly rendered in this inventive...

"Come along with Little Cat as he experiences a wide range of emotions"--Page 4 of cover.

Little Cat wakes up in a bad mood and hisses and stomps until he does some deep breathing and lets go of his anger.