Author: Paul Jennings
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1760637041
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 112
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Longlisted for the 2019 Carnegie Medal 'If you've got a bad deal,' his father used to say, 'get out of it and move on.' When he finds himself in a cruel orphanage Anton does just that, and hides on an ocean liner. Fear and desperation are his only companions. And this time there is no escape. Or is there? Two other passengers have secrets of their own. When nothing is what it seems, can they help each other? Or will they sink into a sea of troubles? You'll never know. Until the last page. Another top story from Australia's master of the trick ending.
Author: Daniel Mont
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1843107155
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 251
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This is the story of an autistic boy who is also loving, brilliant and resilient. In this book, his father writes about the joys, fears, frustration, exhilaration, and exhaustion involved in raising his son. He writes about the impact on his family, the travails of navigating the educational system, and the lessons he has learned about life.
Author: Dan Mont
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1846421780
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 251
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A little nine-year-old boy looks down at the gymnasium floor. The room is filled with children who like and respect him, but he has no real friends. He can barely name anyone in his class, and has trouble with the simplest things - recognizing people, pretending, and knowing when people are happy or angry or sad. Much of his life has been filled with anxiety. He is out of step with the world, which to him is mostly a whirlwind that must be actively decoded and put into order. And yet he was only one of seven fourth graders in the United States to ace the National Math Olympiad. In fifth grade he finished second in a national math talent search. That boy is autistic. He is also loving, brilliant and resilient. In this book, his father writes about the joys, fears, frustration, exhilaration, and exhaustion involved in raising his son. He writes about the impact on his family, the travails of navigating the educational system, and the lessons he has learned about life, what it means to connect with other people, and how one builds a life that suits oneself. And, oh, yes, math. Lots about math.
Author: M. G. Hennessey
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780062427670
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A beautifully heartfelt story about one boy’s journey toward acceptance. A book that Jill Soloway, the award-winning creator of Transparent, called “a terrific read for all ages” and Ami Polonsky, author of Gracefully Grayson, called “an emotionally complex and achingly real read.” Twelve-year-old Shane Woods is just a regular boy. He loves pitching for his baseball team, working on his graphic novel, and hanging out with his best friend, Josh. But Shane is keeping something private, something that might make a difference to his friends and teammates, even Josh. And when a classmate threatens to reveal his secret, Shane’s whole world comes crashing down. It will take a lot of courage for Shane to ignore the hate and show the world that he’s still the same boy he was before. And in the end, those who stand beside him may surprise everyone, including Shane.
Author: Michael Simones
Publisher: White Crow S-Publishing
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A Different Kind of Boy is a introduction for children entering the school-age years on celebrating who they are as an individual and finding others like you in order to make friends--especially when others children are sending negative social messages. This is a "teachable moment" book for the home, school and after-school programs meant to initiate discussion on inclusion, anti-bullying and friendships. When Michael starts school, he discovers that he does not enjoy the same things as the other boys, like playing ball. Some of his classmates bully him for being different. Can Michael overcome the bullying and find a friend like him? Michael takes the reader on a journey during his the early school-age years on how he overcame bullying and turned his attention from isolation to making friends. This book also includes an explanatory note for parents and teachers on the importance of positive social messaging for young children and the life-long impact that it can have.
Author: G. Vega
Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN: 1645696464
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 23
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JO-JO the skunk has a big adventure ahead of him starting in a new school with all new kids and new teachers. From the beginning JO-JO struggles because he is different, but he is hoping that everyone will like him. Making new friends when you are a skunk is not easy. His classmates did not know how to accept such a vibrant yet different skunk, so they did not play with JO-JO and decided to stay away from him. This made JO-JO very sad. At home JO-JO's parents noticed their son had a lot on his mind. Being in a new school can be hard on any child, so Mom and Dad did their very best to encourage JO-JO. The special day for show-and-tell was coming up, and this was JO-JO's opportunity to be the star of his class. With some wise advice from his parents, JO-JO came up with the most amazing idea. On show-and-tell day, JO-JO decided to show off his best friend, a bunny. The classmates were shocked and couldn't believe JO-JO loved his fluffy bunny friend so much. From then on all the children wanted to be friends with JO-JO. They talked and played with him every day. JO-JO ended up having many friends and being loved by all. This book teaches children that we should love one another no matter what skin color or background we may have come from.
Author: M G Hennessey
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780606414302
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 256
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For use in schools and libraries only. A beautifully heartfelt story about one boy's journey toward acceptance. A book that Jill Soloway, the award-winning creator of Transparent, called "a terrific read for all ages" and Ami Polonsky, author of Gracefully Grayson, called "an emotionally complex and achingly real read." Twelve-year-old Shane Woods is just a regular boy. He loves pitching for his baseball team, working on his graphic novel, and hanging out with his best friend, Josh. But Shane is keeping something private, something that might make a difference to his friends and teammates, even Josh. And when a classmate threatens to reveal his secret, Shane's whole world comes crashing down. It will take a lot of courage for Shane to ignore the hate and show the world that he's still the same boy he was before. And in the end, those who stand beside him may surprise everyone, including Shane.
Author: Charles Vayne La Duke
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 166
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Author: Fiona Higgins
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781800485426
Category : Life change events
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Julia Curtis is a busy mother of three, with a husband often away for work, an ever-present mother-in-law, a career, and a house that needs doing up. Her fourteen-year-old daughter, Milla, has fallen in love for the first time, and her youngest, Ruby, is a nine-year-old fashionista who can out-negotiate anyone. But Julia's eleven-year-old son, Jackson, is different. Different to his sisters. Different to his classmates. In fact, Jackson is different from everyone. And bringing up a child who is different isn't always easy. Then, one Monday morning, Jackson follows his new friend Digby into the school toilets. What happens inside changes everything; not only for Jackson, but for every member of his family. Julia faces the fight of her life to save her unusual boy from a world set up for 'normal'. An extraordinary boy. The mother who loves him. The fight of their lives.
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Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 892
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