Search Results: Young Adult: Fiction from Pacaritambo Books

Dutton, 2019. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/New. No illustrations. CONDITION: What makes this book "AS NEW" - a small red remainder dot bottom edges at spine - other wise, NEW. UNREAD 2019 Dutton large hardcover, first edition, first printing. B&W genealogy chart. CONTENT: A wry and addictive debut about a modern-day American dynasty and its unexpected upheaval when the patriarch wills his dwindling fortune to his youngest, adopted son-setting off a chain of events that unearths secrets and tests long-held definitions of love and family. The money is old, the problems are new. Meet the Whitbys: an American dynasty once inundated with ungodly real estate wealth and now facing a new millennium of unfamiliar obstacles. There was a time when the death of a Whitby would have made national news, but when the family patriarch, Roger, dies, he is alone. Word of his death travels from the long-suffering family lawyer to Roger's clan of children (from four different marriages), and the outlook… Read More

USA: Barron's/Salariya Book Company, 2010. 1st North American 1st Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Li Sidong color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2010 Barron's/Salariya paperback graphic novel, first North American edition, first printing. Title on front cover in gold foil. Color illustrations by Li Sidon. This is a beautifully rendered paperback book, IMHO. Illustrations are historically correct as to costume and setting. CONTENT: This retelling of the first great epic poem in the English language recounts the story of Beowulf, his heroic struggle against the monster Grendel, and his final fight to the death with a ferocious dragon. Barron's Graphic Classics offer easy-to-follow retellings of immortal literary works. They introduce elementary and secondary school students to many of our culture's great plays, novels, and epic poems, and encourage boys and girls to discover the joy of reading the masterworks in their original form. Graphic Classics titles tell absorbing stories… Read More

Wednesday Books, 2021. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Anna Hard Cover Art. CONDITION: NEW 2021 Wednesday Books hardcover (gold boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Cover art by Anna Hard. Front board shows embossed microphone. CONTENT: Freaky Friday meets The Parent Trap in this clever comedic whirlwind brimming with romance, and just a touch of magic. Estranged sisters Jamie and Siri are quarter-life crisis-ing: hard. With adulthood breathing down their necks, suddenly their promising career aspirations feel way out of reach, and romance ? completely implausible. After thirteen years apart, on opposite coasts, the sisters run into each other at a nature retreat. Desperate for a change of pace, they decide to go home in each other's stead to see how the other half lives. It doesn't take long to realize: swapping lives might be more than they bargained for. Turns out, pretending to be a sister you hardly know can really complicate your previously non-existent… Read More

Orbit Books, 2017. 1st American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/New. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect (black dot remainder mark bottom edges at spine), 2017 Orbit Books hardcover (gold boards) and dust jacket, first American edition, first printing. CONTENT: Teens still clamor for pandemic apocalyptic fiction-nearly as much as zombies crave flesh! Ten years ago, a parasitic fungus started hijacking the brains and bodies of humans with frightening speed, decimating England's population and turning those afflicted into zombielike "hungries." Now, leaders at a fortified settlement called Beacon are desperate to halt the growth of the cataclysmic Cordyceps. They send a second mobile armored vehicle to take six soldiers, five scientists, and a teenager on a Hail Mary mission to collect samples left behind from a first group that never returned and to learn what they can to save the human race. Carey effectively brings to life many of the dozen characters. Young adults will especially… Read More

Sourcebooks/FIREreads, 2015. 1st Paperback Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. No Illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2015 Sourcebooks trade paperback, first paperback edition, first printing. No illustrations. CONTENT: Two shattered hearts are about to collide in this achingly poignant young adult novel. Monroe and Nathan are two lost souls each struggling with grief and guilt from a mistake that changed their lives - looking for acceptance, so they can find forgiveness. For Monroe Blackwell, one small mistake has torn her family apart- leaving her empty and broken. There's a hole in her heart that nothing can fill. That no one can fill. And a summer in Louisiana with her grandma isn't going to change that... Nathan Everets knows heartache firsthand when a car accident leaves his best friend in a coma. And it's all his fault. He should be the one lying in the hospital. The one who will never play guitar again. He doesn't deserve forgiveness, and a court-appointed job at the… Read More

St. Martin's Press, 2018. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Susan Schmitt cover photos. CONDITION: NEW 2018 St. Martin's Press small hardcover (baby blue boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Deckle edges. CONTENT: OK, who hasn't dreamed of waking up as the family cat? "When she awoke as a cat, Dolores Tremayne saw no immediate advantage in having four paws instead of two arms and two legs." A brilliant, funny novel of love, marriage and modern life. When the cat's away, the mice will play - but who will oversee the cat? When Dolores Tremayne, a successful business executive, travels overseas, part of her remains mysteriously behind in X, the family's indoor cat. Through feline eyes, Dolores witnesses the shocking behavior of her errant husband, the stalled novelist Gerald Tremayne. Far away in Germany, the human Dolores is conducting high-powered negotiations with a prestigious auto-maker, but back at home, her husband's liaisons force him into ever more drastic… Read More

Templar Books, 2014. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/No Jacket Issued. Sheena Dempsey color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2014 Templar hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first edition, first printing. Decorated end pages. Front cover has accents of non-shedding glitter. To me, this is essentially a board book - the pages are thick and heavy - indestructible (?). Clever and fun color illustrations by Sheena Dempsey. CONTENT: The prince has a problem: Cinderella's wedding ring is missing! He writes to the King to ask for help, who writes to the Ugly Sisters (who he thinks have taken it), who are so angry at the accusation they write to a witch, asking her to spoil Cinders' wedding...Will the big day end in disaster? Find out as the story unfolds through letters that you can open by lifting the flap of the envelope.

UK: Viking, 1996. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/Very Good+. Chris Van Allsburg color paintings. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 1996 Viking large hard cover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, first printing. Beautiful color plates by Van Allsburg. Young adult delightful fiction. Problem: some pale tanning to DJ and page tops with a short repaired tear bottom DJ panel edge. CONTENT: Driven to avenge the murder of her royal parents and reclaim their lost kingdom, the daring young heroine and would-be queen journeys to the besieged city on the plain to seek out its evil conqueror, the Usurper. Mark Helprin's spellbinding tale reveals a city veiled in snow, at once divine and deadly. Van Allsburg's stunning illustrations supply a palpable richness which captures all the exhilarating expanse of the story. 13 color illustrations.

? Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers;, 2019. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Frank Miller illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2019 Simon & Schuster hardcover (black boards with silver foil sword) and dust jacket (in mylar cover), first edition, first printing. Title on DJ in embossed black foil. B&W illustrations and color illustrations by Frank Miller. Decorated end pages. With packaging, this book will weigh about 3 pounds. CONTENT: The Lady of the Lake is the true hero in this cinematic twist on the tale of King Arthur created by Thomas Wheeler and legendary artist, producer, and director Frank Miller (300, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Sin City). Featuring 8 full-color and 30 black-and-white pieces of original artwork by Frank Miller. Whosoever wields the Sword of Power shall be the one true King. But what if the Sword has chosen a Queen? Nimue grew up an outcast. Her connection to dark magic made her something to be feared in her Druid village, and that made her… Read More

New York: Simon & Schuster Books for Young People, 1999. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Hardcover. Very Good/As New. Johathan Linton. CONDITION: Very Good+ pre-read 1999 Simon & Schuster for Young Readers hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket) , first edition, 3rd printing. Rough shipping from mfg. it seems: bumped corners with 2 tiny impressions front & back covers. Not bad, but there. Tiny edge wear to DJ top edge. Much better than it sounds. Very clean & very tight. Wonderful soft & warm color illustrations by Jonathan Linton. CONTENT: A father loves watching his daughter dance--from her first recital where she was dressed as an ear of corn to the final dance she does just for him as he nears the end of his life. While the text is easy-to-read for early readers, the concept of the book may need some explanation. A read-aloud for a first reading would be appropriate, IMHO. Ages 4 - 8. Adults will also appreciate - especially fathers.

Scout Press, 2020. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. No illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2020 Scout Press hardcover (black boards) & DJ, first edition, first printing. No illustrations. CONTENT: A darkly gripping debut novel about a teenage girl's fierce struggle to reclaim her life from her abusive father. Fifteen-year-old equestrian prodigy Roan Montgomery has only ever known two worlds: inside the riding arena, and outside of it. Both, for as long as she can remember, have been ruled by her father, who demands strict obedience in all areas of her life. The warped power dynamic of coach and rider extends far beyond the stables, and Roan's relationship with her father has long been inappropriate. She has been able to compartmentalize that dark aspect of her life, ruthlessly focusing on her ambitions as a rider heading for the Olympics, just as her father had done. However, her developing relationship with Will Howard, a boy her own age, broadens the scope of her vision. At the… Read More

HarperCollins, 2020. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/New. Magdalena Russocka DJ photo. CONDITION: What makes this book "As NEW?" - black remainder dash bottom edges near spine. UNREAD 2020 HarperCollins hardcover (navy blue boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Beautiful DJ photo by Magdalena Russocka. CONTENT: Nominated for the Edgar Award for Best Novel. Nominated for the ITW Thriller Award for Best Young Adult Novel. A BookPage Best Book of the Year * A People Magazine Best Book of Summer; A Parade Best Book of Summer; A Crime Reads Most Anticipated Book of Summer. A body burns in the high desert hills. A boy walks into a fire station, pale with the shock of discovery. A middle school teacher worries when her colleague is late for work. By day's end, when the body is identified as local math teacher Adam Merkel, a small Nevada town will be rocked to its core. Adam Merkel left a university professorship in Reno to teach middle school in Lovelock seven months… Read More

Forge, 2019. 1st Movie Tie-In Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Chapter decorations. CONDITION: NEW 2019 Forge trade paperback, first Movie Tie-In edition, first printing. Chapter decorations. CONTENT: The author of A Dog's Purpose continues his heartwarming series that perfectly captures the unconditional loving relationships between people and their loyal best friends in stories no dog lover can resist. Audiences are invited along on A Dog's Journey, the next chapter of the beloved bestselling series by author W. Bruce Cameron. The family film told from the dog's perspective serves as the much-anticipated follow-up to the soulful story of one devoted dog who finds the meaning of his own existence through the lives of the humans he teaches to laugh and love. After searching for his purpose through several eventful lives, Buddy is sure that he has found and fulfilled it. Yet as he watches curious baby Clarity get into dangerous mischief, he is certain that this little… Read More

Hyperion, 2019. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Chapter decorations. CONDITION: NEW 2019 Hyperion hardcover (light blue boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Chapter decorations - flowers. CONTENT: Rosa Santos is cursed by the sea-at least, that's what they say. Dating her is bad news, especially if you're a boy with a boat. But Rosa feels more caught than cursed. Caught between cultures and choices. Between her abuela, a beloved healer and pillar of their community, and her mother, an artist who crashes in and out of her life like a hurricane. Between Port Coral, the quirky South Florida town they call home, and Cuba, the island her abuela refuses to talk about. As her college decision looms, Rosa collides-literally-with Alex Aquino, the mysterious boy with tattoos of the ocean whose family owns the marina. With her heart, her family, and her future on the line, can Rosa break a curse and find her place beyond the horizon? "Perfect for fans of Jane the Virgin… Read More

Albert Whitman & Co., 2016. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. New/New. Alice Bereton DJ cover art. CONDITION: NEW 2016 Albert Whitman hardcover (green boards) & dust jacket, first edition, first printing. Wrap-around DJ art by Alice Bereton. CONTENT: For 13-year old Rose, it feels like a dream come true to have a friend who can perform magic, change shape, and fly her away from the predictability of smalltown life. But secrets have a price, and the more Rose learns about the world of dragons, the more dangerous her life becomes. Helped only by her fantasy-obsessed friend and a local occult enthusiast, Rose soon finds herself risking her life to help Jade recover a mysterious fragment of a meteorite called the Harbinger which has the power to awaken countless dragons from their 65-million year slumber. But Jade isn't the only one who wants the Harbinger. The most powerful man in Las Vegas is actually another dragon who wants the stone to fulfill his own ambitions. The fragile bond between Rose… Read More

Wednesday Books, 2020. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. Antonio Bifulco tri-color illustrations. CONDITION: NEW 2020 Wednesday Books trade paperback, graphic novel, first edition, 1st printing. Tri-color illustrations by Antonio Bifulco. Cover art by Echo Chernik. CONTENT: Adoptive daughter of a gifted scientist, Foster Stewart doesn't live a "normal" life, (not that she'd want to). But controlling cloud formations and seeing airwaves aren't things most eighteen year olds can do. Small town star quarterback and quintessential dreamy boy next door, Tate "Nighthawk" Taylor has never thought much about his extra abilities. Sure, his night vision comes in handy during games, but who wouldn't want that extra edge? From the moment Foster and Tate collide, their worlds spiral and a deadly tornado forces them to work together, fully awakening their not-so-natural ability - the power to control air. As they each deal with the tragic loss of loved ones, they're caught by… Read More

Wednesday Books, 2019. 1st American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/New. Jacket art by Larry Rostart; full-page B&W illustrations throughout. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 2019 Wednesday Books hardcover (navy boards) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), first US edition, 1st printing. The DJ finished with a blue "foil" with raised gold foil lettering - that's why the protective mylar cover I'll put on it. Decorated end pages. PROBLEM: tiny remainder dot bottom edges at spine. B&W illustrations throughout. CONTENT: Adoptive daughter of a gifted scientist, Foster Stewart doesn't live a "normal" life, (not that she'd want to). But controlling cloud formations and seeing airwaves aren't things most eighteen year olds can do. Small town star quarterback and quintessential dreamy boy next door, Tate "Nighthawk" Taylor has never thought much about his extra abilities. Sure, his night vision comes in handy during games, but who wouldn't want that extra edge? From the moment Foster… Read More

Wednesday Books, 2019. 1st American Edition 1st Printing. Hardcover. As New/As New. Jacket art by Larry Rostart; full-page B&W illustrations throughout. CONDITION: UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 2019 Wednesday Books hardcover (navy boards) & dust jacket (in mylar cover), first US edition, 1st printing. The DJ finished with a blue "foil" with raised gold foil lettering - that's why the protective mylar cover I'll put on it. Decorated end pages. PROBLEM: edge wear DJ bottom edge and a tiny remainder dot bottom edges at spine. B&W illustrations throughout. CONTENT: Adoptive daughter of a gifted scientist, Foster Stewart doesn't live a "normal" life, (not that she'd want to). But controlling cloud formations and seeing airwaves aren't things most eighteen year olds can do. Small town star quarterback and quintessential dreamy boy next door, Tate "Nighthawk" Taylor has never thought much about his extra abilities. Sure, his night vision comes in handy during games, but who wouldn't want that… Read More

Aladdin Paperbacks, 1999. 1st Paperback Edition 6th Printing. Soft cover. As New/No Jacket Issued. Brien Pinkney color illustrations. CONDITION: What makes this AS NEW? INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR on Title Page. UNREAD, but not quite perfect, 1999 Aladdin Paperbacks large softcover, first paperback edition, 6th printing. Beautiful color illustrations by Brian Pinkney, for which he won the Coretta Scott King award. CONTENT: A friendship is tested by love and magic in this beautiful, Caldecott Honor-winning retelling of a traditional tale from the French West Indies. Clement and Hippolyte are best friends who live together on the lush tropical island of Martinique. They set off together toward the woman Clement loves so he can propose, but her uncle-a quimboiseur, a wizard-doesn't approve of the match. When his niece flees with the two inseparable friends, the vengeful man sends evil magic after them. Hippolyte may be able to protect the young couple-but will he lose his own life in the process? Set… Read More

Baby Tattoo Books, 2003. 1st Edition Assumed 1st. Hardcover. New/New. Gus Grimly. UNREAD, very lightly perused on shelf I believe, 2003 Baby Tattoo Books small hardcover (decorated boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition, first printing. Absolutely delightfully wicked color illustrations by the Author. Great fun!