Kimberly Derting

Cece loves science! In this STEM-themed picture book, Cece asks one of life's most pressing questions: Do dogs eat vegetables? Cece and her best friend, Isaac, head to the lab to find out. This picture book is perfect for fans of Ada Twist, Scientist, and anyone who enjoys asking questions. Cece's parents say she was born curious. She asks: Why? How? What if? When her teacher, Ms. Curie, assigns a science project, Cece knows just what to ask--do dogs eat vegetables? She teams up with her best friend, Isaac, and her dog, Einstein, to discover the answer. They investigate, research, collect data, and analyze, using Einstein as their case study. Their final conclusion is surprising, and a lot of fun! Illustrated by Vashti Harrison, whose Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History is a New York Times bestseller and an NAACP Image Award winner. Cece Loves Science is just right for fans of Rosie Revere, Engineer; What Do You Do with an Idea?; and anyone who loves learning.

Charlie, Queen of Ludania, has become comfortable as a leader and ruler. Shes done admirable work to restore peace with other Queendoms, and shes mastered the art of ignoring Sabara, the evil former queen whose Essence is alive within Charlie. Or so she thinks.When the negotiation of a peace agreement with Astonia goes awry, Charlie receives a brutal message that threatens Ludania, and it seems her only option is to sacrifice herself in exchange for her peoples freedom

I knew who whispered inside my head.Sabara.She was still here. Living inside my body.Taunting me.Seventeen-year-old Charlaina, overthrower of Queen Sabaras brutal regime, is now sovereign of Ludania. While seeking to bring equality to her previously divided country, Charlie also struggles to adjust to the responsibility thrust upon her. Not everyone is happy with their new Queen a burgeoning resistance to Charlies rule is rapidly gaining momentum.And external enemies are not the only ones Charlie must contend with. Though it has been months since her demise, Sabaras influence is far from over. The evil queens Essence has fused with Charlies psyche and is viciously fighting to overpower her. Pushed to the brink of exhaustion, can Charlie perform her royal duties, combat Sabaras influence, and face an ultimate betrayal?

Ludnia és un país amb un règim autoritari i una estricta societat classista. Cada classe té la seva pròpia llengua, i est prohibit fins i tot conèixer la llengua de les altres classes, sota pena de mort. Charlaina té diset anys i un gran secret: entèn totes les llengües. No sap el per què; solament sap que és un do que ha d'amagar. Aviat, amb l'ajut del jove Max, sabr que encara hi ha més coses de sí mateixa que no coneixia... i que ella mateixa és clau en la revolució antiautoritria que ha començat a extendre's.

True loveand world waris at stake in the conclusion to The Pledge trilogy, a dark and romantic blend of dystopia and fantasy.Charlie, otherwise known as Queen Charlaina of Ludania, has become comfortable as a leader and a ruler. Shes done admirable work to restore Ludanias broken communications systems with other Queendoms, and shes mastered the art of ignoring Sabara, the evil former queen whose Essence is alive within Charlie. Or so she thinks.When the negotiation of a peace agreement with the Queendom of Astonia goes awry, Charlie receives a brutal message that threatens Ludania, and it seems her only option is to sacrifice herself in exchange for Ludanian freedom.But things arent always as they seem. Charlie is walking into a trapone set by Sabara, who is determined to reclaim the Queendoms at any cost.

Danger, dread, mystery, and romance (Booklist) continue in the second book of The Pledge romantasy trilogy, as Charlies reign as queen is under siege from the most unusual of enemies.At the luminous conclusion of The Pledge, Charlaina defeated the tyrant Sabara and took her place as Queen of Ludania. But Charlie knows that Sabara has not disappeared: The evil queens Essence is fused to Charlies psyche, ready to arise at the first sign of weakness.Charlie is not weak, but shes being pushed to the brink. In addition to suppressing the ever-present influence of Sabara, shes busy being queenand battling a growing resistance determined to return Ludania to its discriminatory caste system. Charlie wants to be the same girl Max loves, who Brook trusts, but shes Your Majesty now, and she feels torn in two.As Charlie journeys to an annual summit to meet with leaders of nearby Queendomsan event where her ability to understand all languages will be the utmost assetshe is faced with the ultimate betrayal. And the only person she can turn to for help is the evil soul residing within.

A gripping dystopian fantasy (Kirkus Reviews) that brims with romance and suspense, from the author of The Body Finder.In the violent country of Ludania, the language you speak determines your class, and there are harsh punishments if you forget your placelooking a member of a higher class in the eye can result in immediate execution. Seventeen-year-old Charlaina (Charlie for short) can understand all languages, a dangerous ability shes been hiding her whole life. The only reprieve from oppression is within the drug-filled underground club scene. There, she meets a beautiful and mysterious boy who speaks a language shes never heard, and her secret is almost exposed. As the violent clashes between the totalitarian monarchy and the rebel forces escalate, it becomes clear that Charlie is the key to something much bigger: her countrys only chance for freedom from the terrible grip of a deadly regime. Kimberly Derting, author of The Body Finder series, writes powerfully and movingly of a girl with dangerous powers in an unusual and expertly crafted setting.

Ludania es un país con un regimen autoritario y una estricta sociedad clasista. Cada clase tiene su idioma propio, y está prohibido hasta conocer la lengua de las otras clases, bajo pena de muerte. Charlaina tiene diecisiete años y un gran secreto: entiende todas las lenguas. No sabe por que; solo sabe que es un don que debe ocultar. Y pronto, con la ayuda del joven Max, averiguara que hay aun mas cosas de si misma que desconocia... y que ella es clave en la revolucion antiautoritaria que ha empezado a extenderse.

Words are the most dangerous weapon of all...Seventeen-year-old Charlaina knows she has exceptional but perilous powers. In the far future, in a land controlled by an aged and ruthless queen, the classes are strictly divided by the language they speak. Even acknowledging a member of the ruling class while they are speaking their native tongue is punishable by death. Charlie can understand all languages, a secret she must protect to stay alive. When she meets the alluringly handsome Max, who speaks in a language she hasnt heard before, she is intensely attracted to him. Max believes that Charlie is the key to something bigger and he pledges to protect her. But as war descends, can she trust him?

Ludania es un país con un regimen autoritario y una estricta sociedad clasista. Cada clase tiene su idioma propio, y está prohibido hasta conocer la lengua de las otras clases, bajo pena de muerte. Charlaina tiene diecisiete años y un gran secreto: entiende todas las lenguas. No sabe por que; solo sabe que es un don que debe ocultar. Y pronto, con la ayuda del joven Max, averiguara que hay aun mas cosas de si misma que desconocia... y que ella es clave en la revolucion antiautoritaria que ha empezado a extenderse.

The first book in the Body Finder series from Kimberly Derting is equal parts romance and mystery.Sixteen-year-old Violet is hiding two secrets. The first is her confusing new feelings for her childhood best friend Jay. The second is her unusual ability to sense the dead...and the people who killed them. Violet has never considered her morbid ability to be a gift, but when a serial killer begins terrorizing her small town, Violet realizes she may be the only person who can stop him.Ever protective of her, Jay agrees to help Violet, and as they search, Violet realizes she isnt the only one whose emotions have changed. But as they fall in love, Violet is also getting closer and closer to discovering the killer...and becoming his prey herself. Perfect for Halloween Reading Ideal for fans of the supernatural For teens who love dark and scary stories The Body Finder is the compulsive first book in the four-book Body Finder series by Kimberly Derting.

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer meets The Fifth Wave in this chilling and explosive new series from author Kimberly Derting. The last thing Kyra Agnew remembers is a flash of bright light. She awakes to discover that five whole years have passed. Everyone in her life has moved onher parents are divorced, her boyfriend is in college and dating her best friendbut Kyras still the sixteen-year-old she was when she vanished. She finds herself drawn to Tyler, her boyfriends kid brother, despite her best efforts to ignore this growing attraction. In order to find out the truth, the two of them decide to retrace her steps from that fateful night. They discover that there are others who have been "taken," just like Kyra. But Kyra is the first person to have been returned past the forty-eight-hour taken mark. With a determined secret government agency after her, Kyra desperately tries to find an explanation and reclaim the life she once had . . . but what if the life she wants back is not her own?

In the concluding book in the otherworldly Taking trilogy, Kyra struggles to understand who she is as she races to save the world from complete destruction.Ever since Kyra was abducted by aliens and then returned to earth, she has known there was something different about her. Now she knows the truth: she is an alien too. Her alien captors replaced all her human DNA with their owngifting her with supernatural powers like incredible healing, enhanced eyesight, and telekinesis. But when shes captured by an unexpected enemy, Kyra begins to wonder if her abilities are also a curse. And is she, as her enemies believe, meant to play some key role in helping an impending alien invasion? Is it programmed into her, something inescapable? Or can she fight that destiny?No matter what the truth is, Kyra is sure of one thing: She just rescued the love of her life, Tyler, and she is not going to stand by and let anyone hurt him or her friends. Whatever it takes, Kyra will do everything in her power to save the worldeven if it means making the ultimate sacrifice.Shes part alien, part weapon, and all that stands between humanity and annihilation. Can she fight her destiny without losing everyone she loves?Alien Abduction Romance: Kyra knows Tyler is the love of her life. But since the aliens wiped his memory, he only remembers her as a friend. Supernatural Abilities: With alien DNA, Kyra can heal in seconds, see in the dark, and move things with her mind. But these gifts might be a curse designed by her captors. Fast-Paced Action: A desperate race against time as Kyra and her friends flee a secret government agency determined to capture her and exploit her powers. Destiny vs. Choice: Is she programmed to aid the invasion, or can she forge her own path? Saving the world will require the ultimate sacrifice.

The gripping second installment in the Taking trilogy is perfect for fans of The Fifth Wave and the Body Finder series. Explosive and romantic, with creepy, otherworldly elements and twisty, psychological thrills, The Replaced will have you questioning what exactly it means to be human.Kyra hasnt been the same since she returned from her mysterious five-year disappearance. Now on the run from the NSA, Kyra is forced to hide out with others who, like her, have been Returned. Yet she is determined to find Tyler, the boy she loves who was also abductedall because of her. When her group intercepts a message that Tyler might still be alive, Kyra risks everything to get him back. But he is being held by a shadowy government organization that experiments on the Returned, and going after him puts the rest of the group in danger. Even if Kyra gets Tyler back, the fight to save himand the rest of the Returnedis just beginning.Alien Abduction Romance: Kyra is determined to rescue Tyler, the boy she loves who was taken because of her. But what will happen when she finally finds him? Government Conspiracy: A shadowy NSA division experiments on the Returned. Kyra isnt just running from themshes running toward their most secure facility. Teens with Special Abilities: Kyra returned changed, with powers she cant control and blood thats toxic to the boy she loves. Her gifts might be the only thing that can save himor they might be what destroys them all. Romantic Suspense: High-stakes action meets a love worth risking everything for. To save Tyler, Kyra will have to risk the only family she has left.

In the end, all thats left is an Echo.Before, Violets morbid ability to sense the dead led her to uncover dark murders and long-buried secrets in her small town. Now that shes working with a special investigative team, Violet hopes she can help even more peoplewhether by saving a life or catching a killer.Although shes relieved to finally be honest about what she can do, her instant connection with her mysterious partner, Rafe, is both confusing and unsettling, and their unique bond creates tension with her boyfriend, Jay. When she discovers the body of a college student murdered by "the collector," Violet refuses to give up on the case. With her own relationship on the line, Violet doesnt realize that the serial killer is looking to add to his collection and that she may have caught his eye. Will the life Violet has to save be her own?

Ciça adora fazer perguntas. Agora, ela e seu melhor amigo Isaac vão descobrir como a pesquisa científica pode ser divertida. Para fazer um trabalho da escola, os dois precisam investigar uma hipótese

The second book in the steamy, romantic Body Finder thriller series by Kimberly Derting.Violet and Jay are finally dating, but adjusting to the new relationship is not as easy as Violet anticipated. Especially when she has to split Jays time and attention with his new best friend, Mike, and Mikes pesky younger sisterwho happens to be obsessed with Jay.Meanwhile, when Violets special abilities lead her to the body of a young boy, her tip to the police puts her on the radar of the FBI. Violet tries to fend off the FBIs questions while maintaining the semblance of a normal life, but somebodys leaving her threatening notes and an echo around Mikes house reinforces that all is not right. Violet is forced to admit that perhaps the only people who can help her figure it out are the very people shes desperate to avoidthe FBI.Desires of the Dead is the compulsive second book in the four-book Body Finder series by Kimberly Derting.With a stalker leaving threatening notes and the FBI asking questions, can Violet trust anyoneeven the boy she loves?Best Friends to Lovers: Violet and Jay are finally a couple, but their new romance is tested by jealous rivals and dangerous secrets. Supernatural Suspense: Violets chilling ability to find the dead is growing stronger, pulling her into a case thats more complex and personal than any before. Stalker Mystery: Threatening notes begin to appear, proving someone knows Violets secretand theyre watching her every move. Small Town Secrets: The arrival of two new students, Mike and his sister Megan, brings an unsettling energy to townand a strange echo that suggests theyre hiding something.

Dead Silence is the gripping fourth novel in the Body Finder series. With romance, suspense, and unexpected twists, Dead Silence will keep readers guessing until the very last page.All her life Violet has grappled with her ability to sense the echoes of those who have been murdered and the matching imprint that clings to their killers. Now that she has an imprint of her own, Violets "gift" is intolerable. Torn between her desire to lead a normal life and the pressure from the Center to continue her work tracking down killers, Violets world starts to unravel . . . and some of her most carefully guarded secrets are exposed.Then she discovers a gruesome murder scene unlike anything shes ever encountered, and she cant rest until shes silenced the echoes for good. As Violet sets out to find a vicious murderer and his band of devoted followers, she realizes that protecting those closest to her is far more difficult than protecting herself.When the killers trail leads dangerously close to home, can Violet master her chaotic gift before it claims everyone she loves?Supernatural Abilities: Violet can sense the echoes of the murdered, a psychic gift that has become a curse now that she carries the imprint of a killer herself. Romantic Suspense: Shes torn between a normal life with Jay and the dangerous work only she can doa choice that becomes impossible when the two worlds collide. A Secret Organization: Pressured by a clandestine group known only as the Center, Violet must hunt a new, vicious murderer and his band of devoted followers. Unexpected Twists: This gruesome new case is unlike any she has ever encountered, exposing carefully guarded secrets that will unravel everything Violet thought she knew.

Violet has always kept her strange ability to sense dead bodies a secret from everyone except her family and best-friend-turned-boyfriend Jay. But now shes using her gift to help track down murderers, working in a group that includes the mysterious and dangerously attractive Rafe. When Violet discovers the body of a college girl murdered by the girlfriend collector, she is determine to solve the case. But now the serial killer is on the lookout for a new relationship and Violet seems to have caught his eye...

Violet and Jay are finally dating, but adjusting to the new relationship is not as easy as Violet anticipated. Especially when she has to split Jays time and attention with his new best friend, Mike, and Mikes pesky younger sister - who happens to be obsessed with Jay. Meanwhile, when Violets special abilities lead her to the body of a young boy, her tip to the police puts her on the radar of the FBI. Violet tries to fend off the FBIs questions while maintaining the semblance of a normal life, but somebodys leaving her threatening notes and an echo around Mikes house reinforces that all is not right. Violet is forced to admit that perhaps the only people who can help her figure it out are the very people shes desperate to avoid - the FBI.