Aaron Starmer

El último año de instituto de Mara Carlyle se desarrolla de la forma esperada hasta que un día: ¡bum!, uno de sus compañeros explota en mitad de la clase.Ése será el primer caso, pero no el último, de una alocada serie de combustiones espontaneas que pondra en jaque la vida de Mara y el orden normal de las cosas.A partir de entonces, Mara hara lo posible por graduarse de una sola pieza. Y es que su ultimo año esta siendo verdaderamente explosivo: se ve envuelta en una sorpresiva historia de amor, cuarentenas, setas alucinogenas, blogueros, camiones de helado, agentes secretos y las expresiones mas groseras que hayas oido decir nunca a la presidenta de una nacion.

With all the perfectly lovely young adult novels out there, you decided to check this one out? Its got spontaneously combusting teenagers in it, dude. Not the slow burning type either. Were talking the randomly exploding variety. Seniors in high school just walking along, heading to class, whistling Beyonce, whenWA-BAM! theyre suddenly dripping off the lockers.Is that really something youre into?Confession: Im actually kinda into that too. So, now that weve established were both thoroughly weird and, I assume, thoroughly open-minded, we can give it shot, right? Lets at least read the opening chapters of this bad-boy and see if it features some of the more intriguing elements such as- Exploding teenagers (obviously).- Hallucinogenic mushrooms.- Pyromaniacal boyfriends.- Triplet toddlers in powder blue suits.- Amur leopards and doomsday preppers. - A foul-mouthed female POTUS.- Ashtanga yoga.- Youtube sensations.- Self-driving Priuses.- Rogue FBI agents.- Mad scientists.- Homecoming.- Spring break.- Prom.- And Jennifer Lawrence.Notice how I put Jennifer Lawrence last. Shes in the book, so its not cheating. And hey, if it takes Americas most beloved movie star to sell this thing, then thats what it takes.So, in closing: Jennifer Lawrence.

Theres always more to the story.In the latest middle grade speculative novel from Spontaneous author Aaron Starmer, Roman follows the twisted threads of bizarre family legends and magical secrets to write his own chapter in his peculiar family narrative."A triumph of imaginative storytelling"Booklist, starred reviewThe Toe Beast looms large in the Barnes family lorea tale concocted by twelve-year-old Romans grandpa to explain his missing toe. But Roman has never actually heard the full story, and after his grandpa dies suddenly, it seems like he never will.That is, until Roman is tasked with clearing out his grandpas house, and stumbles upon some strange things. An old mason jar full of formaldehyde, a mysterious handwritten book about a girl and a pack of dogs, a rusty metal bucket with peculiar abilities. And they all tie back to extraordinary secrets from the distant past.By unraveling even more unbelievable stories that have been hidden from him, Roman is forced to rethink how he fits into his familys history. Now its up to him to see his own story through to the end. Because the Toe Beast was only the beginning . . .

Brewster Gaines just wanted to make a video and get a million views - he didnt count on needing friends to get there. From the author of Spontaneous and the Locker 37 series comes a heartfelt story of friendship, family, and filmmaking.A well-rounded, heartfelt tale of creativity and family.Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewA Million Views turns its lens on YouTube fame in a way thats fun, educational, and inspiring.Ryan North, New York Times best-selling author of The Unbeatable Squirrel GirlA celebration of the creative spirit in all of us!Rob Harrell, author of WinkBrewster Gaines loves everything about making videos. The planning, the filming, the editing, and especially the feeling of watching his YouTube views tick up and up. So what if he doesnt have friends to film with or parents who are home every night for dinner? Hes got a phone and a tripod and a lofty goal:A million views.But when he enlists the acting chops of charismatic new kid Carly for a ten-second video, he gets more than he bargained for. Her intimidating friend Rosa soon steps in with funding to produce an epic fantasy trailer, and before long, their tiny team is adding cast and crew. What started as a simple shoot mutates into a full-fledged movie production, complete with method-acting cosplayers, special effects, and a monster made out of a go-kart. Thats when Brewster realizes that getting to a million views may be harder than he ever imagined . . .

"A laugh-out-loud tour de force." --Kirkus, starred reviewEver wish you had a way to magically solve all of your problems? The kids at Hopewell Elementary School might have exactly what youre searching for--just walk down the hall and stop at Locker 37. This highly illustrated series is a fun and accessible read, perfect for reluctant readers looking for a little magic!In the first book of the Locker 37 series, Carson Cooper realizes that he has a very inconveniently located stain on his pants. That is NOT the way to start things off on the first day of school. Fortunately, Carson finds a letter written by last years fourth graders stuck to the bottom of his desk with some watermelon bubble gum. The note explains the existence of Locker 37, which will provide a solution to any problem! And when Carson sneaks off to the locker it does, indeed, provide a solution--an eraser! But the problem is that the eraser works a little too well, erasing anything its rubbed against three times. ANYTHING.

"Call it coincidence, call it fate. This is the place you come. Theres no one else. This is the entire world."These words welcome Martin Maple to the village of Xibalba. Like the other children whove journeyed there, he faces an awful truth. He was forgotten.When families and friends all disappeared one afternoon, these were the only ones left behind. Theres Darla, who drives a monster truck, Felix, who uses string and wood to rebuild the Internet, Lane, who crafts elaborate contraptions, and nearly forty others, each equally brilliant and peculiar.Inspired by the prophesies of a mysterious boy who talks to animals, Martin believes he can reunite them with their loved ones. But believing and knowing are two different things, as he soon discovers with the push of a button, flip of a switch, turn of a dial . . .

"A laugh-out-loud tour de force." --Kirkus, starred reviewHidden away at Hopewell Elementary School is a magical locker that always delivers a solution to your problems--just not quite in the way you might expect. This highly illustrated series is a fun and accessible read, perfect for reluctant readers looking for a little magic!In the second book of the Locker 37 series, the unthinkable happens. Keisha forgets to do her science homework! The morning its due, she rushes to Locker 37 and the locker gives her a clock. Not just any clock, mind you. Its a time-travel device that sends Keisha back to whatever time of day she wants during that particular school day, which means she can scrape together enough time in between her classes to finish her homework. Still, theres no time to help Carson with his stained shirt or to answer Bryces gummy bear questions (dont ask). Keisha only has time to make things right--but should she use it for herself or for her friends?

A smart and funny tale of perseverance, teamwork, and the true meaning of success.Strange things are happening at Ho-Ho-Kus Junior High. The cafeteria is covered in a sea of burger wrappers. Bullies arent bullying anymore. And theres an eerie growling coming from the walls. If anyone can get to the bottom of these mysteries, its Denton, Wendell, Eddie, Elijah, and Bijay. They may be misfits, but theyre also the smartest kids in the eighth grade. Theres just one problem. Vice Principal Snodgrass has framed them for a crime they didnt commit and imprisoned them in a secret room in the bowels of the school. His terms: Ace the dreaded Idaho Tests and all will be forgiven. Their plan: figure out whoor whatis to blame for the changes at school. It will take the nerdiest of skills. It will be scarier than talking to girls. It will be a true test, one that can be passed only by a select few. And those five boys are known as DWEEB.

"A laugh-out-loud tour de force." --Kirkus, starred reviewHidden away at Hopewell Elementary School is a magical locker that always delivers a solution to your problems--just not quite in the way you might expect. This highly illustrated series is a fun and accessible read, perfect for reluctant readers looking for a little magic!In the third book in the series, Locker 37 at Hopewell Elementary has been helping fourth graders solve their problems for as long as anyone can remember. So when Riley Zimmerman needs help pulling off the most ridiculous and wonderful prank the school has ever seen, the magical Locker 37 provides her with an equally ridiculous and wonderful rainbow hat that can clone anything that wears it. But will a group of clones, an untrustworthy bully, and 10,000 Ping-Pong balls be enough to help Riley pull off the most legendary prank in Hopewells history?

Hidden away at Hopewell Elementary School is a magical locker that always delivers a solution to your problems--just not quite in the way you might expect. This highly illustrated series is a fun and accessible read, perfect for reluctant readers looking for a little magic!In the fourth book of the Locker 37 series, its Halloween at Hopewell Elementary, but when fourth-grader Bryce Dodd shows up in a costume, hes told its too distracting. All Bryce wants to do is express himself (and maybe also to impress Keisha James...), and luckily, the magical Locker 37 has a solution to Bryces costume conundrum - interdimensional fish sticks! Each time he eats one, hes transported to a different parallel universe, and each time he travels to a new one, things get weird, weirder, to off-the-walls weird. Will Bryce be able to make it back to his home dimension and Keisha, or will he be stuck in an alternate universe forever?

Now a new motion picture starring Katherine Langford, Charlie Plummer, and Hayley Law!Truly the smartest and funniest book about spontaneous combustion you will ever read. John Green, #1 bestselling author of The Fault in Our StarsMara Carlyles senior year is going as normally as could be expected, until fellow senior Katelyn Ogden explodes during third period pre-calc. Katelyn is the first, but she wont be the last teenager to blow up without warning or explanation. As the national eye turns to Maras suburban New Jersey hometown, the FBI rolls in and the search for a reason is on. Mara narrates the end of their world as she knows it while trying to make it to graduation in one piece. Its an explosive year punctuated by romance, quarantine, lifelong friendship, hallucinogenic mushrooms, bloggers, ice cream trucks, and Bon Jovi. Aaron Starmer rewrites the rulebook with Spontaneous. But beneath the outrageous is a ridiculously funny, super honest, and truly moving exemplar of the absurd and raw truths of being a teenager in the 21st century . . . and the heartache of saying goodbye.Wildly inventive. Entertainment Weekly Must ListA comically surreal novel that will blow your mind. People Magazine

A tense, psychological thriller about the destructive combination of self-important goals and self-serving plans.Cole Westonformer friend, former boyfriendwas becoming erratic, dangerous. Something had to be done. Getting rid of Cole is practically a public service. So high school seniors Holly Morse, Grayson Hobbs, Logan Bailey, and Meeka Miller devise a plan: Kill Cole. Bury him in the woods behind Meekas house along with four old cell phones, wiped except for their video confessioninsurance that no one will ever betray the group. And it seems like theyve gotten away with it. Until the meme appearsa screenshot from their confession. The confession thats supposed to be buried with Cole forever, deep in the cold Vermont dirt.

From the author of Spontaneous comes a 90s mixtape of a young adult novel that delivers a summer romance with an unearthly twist. Perfect for fans of The Gravity of Us.Starmers eerie love story is spooky, sad, and sweetly funnya highly original 90s retro mixtape of a book that will have you wishing you could go night swimming with Sarah and Trevor, until chills go down your spine and you realize what a very, very bad idea that would be.E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars and Genuine FraudOne final swim of the summer. Lets make it last all nightSummer, 1994. Trevor can barely wrap his mind around the fact that he and his friends have graduated high school. And yet theres no rush to get to college. Hes determined to live one night at a time. Riding shotgun from party to party, windows down, music up, his focus is entirely on his crush, the enigmatic girl in the drivers seat. Will things ever go anywhere with Sarah?Maybe? Because Sarah has proposed a mission: Theyre going to swim all the pools in town. Before long, theyre sneaking into backyards every night, splashing, floating, and loving every minute of it. But its still not enough for Trevor. He yearns for Sarah, despite her college boyfriend, despite her not yets, despite the way she keeps pulling away the moment it starts to feel truly magical.Things finally change when they learn about a natural pool hidden deep in the woods. It seems like just another spot to check off their summer bucket list. But once they get there, they realize that this place has a curious hold on them, and something very strange is happening