Author: Chizoba Chiamaka Asika
Publisher: Amadorrah Nigeria Limited
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Avah was the only daughter of a poor widow who lived in an old hut in a village. She was very beautiful and hardworking. She loved to sing and dance and would have loved to go to the village dance school to learn more, but her mother couldn't afford the fees. She was scorned by her peers and an intolerable village songstress. One windy night, the wrath of nature in the form of a terrifying thunderstorm and a near-drowning incident pushed Avah and her mother onto the path to a new destiny. Afterwards, a kind old woman taught Avah how to sing and dance. In the end, with courage, dedication and continuous practice, Avah perfected her skill and eventually won the great prize as the best dancer in the village music festival.
Beautiful Avah
Author: Chizoba Chiamaka Asika
Publisher: Amadorrah Nigeria Limited
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Avah was the only daughter of a poor widow who lived in an old hut in a village. She was very beautiful and hardworking. She loved to sing and dance and would have loved to go to the village dance school to learn more, but her mother couldn't afford the fees. She was scorned by her peers and an intolerable village songstress. One windy night, the wrath of nature in the form of a terrifying thunderstorm and a near-drowning incident pushed Avah and her mother onto the path to a new destiny. Afterwards, a kind old woman taught Avah how to sing and dance. In the end, with courage, dedication and continuous practice, Avah perfected her skill and eventually won the great prize as the best dancer in the village music festival.
Publisher: Amadorrah Nigeria Limited
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Avah was the only daughter of a poor widow who lived in an old hut in a village. She was very beautiful and hardworking. She loved to sing and dance and would have loved to go to the village dance school to learn more, but her mother couldn't afford the fees. She was scorned by her peers and an intolerable village songstress. One windy night, the wrath of nature in the form of a terrifying thunderstorm and a near-drowning incident pushed Avah and her mother onto the path to a new destiny. Afterwards, a kind old woman taught Avah how to sing and dance. In the end, with courage, dedication and continuous practice, Avah perfected her skill and eventually won the great prize as the best dancer in the village music festival.
The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender
Author: Leslye Walton
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763670340
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
A 2015 William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist Magical realism, lyrical prose, and the pain and passion of human love haunt this hypnotic generational saga. Foolish love appears to be the Roux family birthright, an ominous forecast for its most recent progeny, Ava Lavender. Ava — in all other ways a normal girl — is born with the wings of a bird. In a quest to understand her peculiar disposition and a growing desire to fit in with her peers, sixteen-year old Ava ventures into the wider world, ill-prepared for what she might discover and naive to the twisted motives of others. Others like the pious Nathaniel Sorrows, who mistakes Ava for an angel and whose obsession with her grows until the night of the summer solstice celebration. That night, the skies open up, rain and feathers fill the air, and Ava’s quest and her family’s saga build to a devastating crescendo. First-time author Leslye Walton has constructed a layered and unforgettable mythology of what it means to be born with hearts that are tragically, exquisitely human.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763670340
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 317
Book Description
A 2015 William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist Magical realism, lyrical prose, and the pain and passion of human love haunt this hypnotic generational saga. Foolish love appears to be the Roux family birthright, an ominous forecast for its most recent progeny, Ava Lavender. Ava — in all other ways a normal girl — is born with the wings of a bird. In a quest to understand her peculiar disposition and a growing desire to fit in with her peers, sixteen-year old Ava ventures into the wider world, ill-prepared for what she might discover and naive to the twisted motives of others. Others like the pious Nathaniel Sorrows, who mistakes Ava for an angel and whose obsession with her grows until the night of the summer solstice celebration. That night, the skies open up, rain and feathers fill the air, and Ava’s quest and her family’s saga build to a devastating crescendo. First-time author Leslye Walton has constructed a layered and unforgettable mythology of what it means to be born with hearts that are tragically, exquisitely human.
Finding Ava
Author: Cristina Grenier
Publisher: Monster Media LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Publisher: Monster Media LLC
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
Ava
Author: Janet Perroni
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532084196
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
In this steamy romance novel set just as WWI is ending, Ava, a beautiful young woman, and Irish immigrant, initially explores her irresistible and alluring power over men with Alistar, a handsome sailor. Soon Ava learns she is pregnant, but before she can tell Alistar, his ship sets sail. Ava finds herself desperate growing up poor in America as an Irish immigrant during prohibition with little to no support from her family. Struggling to overcome her mistakes while dealing with a dysfunctional old school Irish family Ava later finds herself employed by a wealthy family of builders in Brookline, Massachusetts. The builder's son, Devon, is handsome and sophisticated and sees the beautiful young woman, Ava, irresistible. Fans of steamy historical novels will find themselves emotionally engaged by the twists and turns of Ava’s turbulent journey, as she walks through valleys of great sorrows and the pinnacles of dazzling ecstasy. At the height of ecstasy with Devon, Ava finds that she is pregnant again, and Devon’s estranged wife has returned. Caught in the middle of a romantic love story Ava is shocked to find out her father has arranged her marriage to an older gentleman from England who needs marriage to stay in America. Join Ava in this steamy romance novel as she learns how to care for her babies and use her body to fulfill her needs and overcome the hardships she faces. The backdrop of the roaring 20s showcases the difficulties the young heroine faces as an Irish immigrant growing up poor in America caught in the middle of a romantic love story. See how she battles to maintain a delicate balance between motherhood and independence in an old world that loves to shun. Although Ava’s path is twisted and rife with despair, she finds the strength to stand on her own.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532084196
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
In this steamy romance novel set just as WWI is ending, Ava, a beautiful young woman, and Irish immigrant, initially explores her irresistible and alluring power over men with Alistar, a handsome sailor. Soon Ava learns she is pregnant, but before she can tell Alistar, his ship sets sail. Ava finds herself desperate growing up poor in America as an Irish immigrant during prohibition with little to no support from her family. Struggling to overcome her mistakes while dealing with a dysfunctional old school Irish family Ava later finds herself employed by a wealthy family of builders in Brookline, Massachusetts. The builder's son, Devon, is handsome and sophisticated and sees the beautiful young woman, Ava, irresistible. Fans of steamy historical novels will find themselves emotionally engaged by the twists and turns of Ava’s turbulent journey, as she walks through valleys of great sorrows and the pinnacles of dazzling ecstasy. At the height of ecstasy with Devon, Ava finds that she is pregnant again, and Devon’s estranged wife has returned. Caught in the middle of a romantic love story Ava is shocked to find out her father has arranged her marriage to an older gentleman from England who needs marriage to stay in America. Join Ava in this steamy romance novel as she learns how to care for her babies and use her body to fulfill her needs and overcome the hardships she faces. The backdrop of the roaring 20s showcases the difficulties the young heroine faces as an Irish immigrant growing up poor in America caught in the middle of a romantic love story. See how she battles to maintain a delicate balance between motherhood and independence in an old world that loves to shun. Although Ava’s path is twisted and rife with despair, she finds the strength to stand on her own.
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Author: Kiersten White
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 0593359240
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A high-stakes hide-and-seek competition turns deadly in this “marvelously creepy thrill ride of a book that keeps twisting until the very end” (Karen M. McManus, author of One of Us Is Lying) “The suspenseful plot combines elements of Thomas Tryon’s classic Harvest Home, Netflix’s Squid Game, and the social commentary of Jordan Peele’s film oeuvre and mixes these with a revelatory pacing reminiscent of Spielberg’s Jaws.”—Booklist The challenge: Spend a week hiding in an abandoned amusement park and don’t get caught. The prize: enough money to change everything. Even though everyone is desperate to win—to seize a dream future or escape a haunting past—Mack is sure she can beat her competitors. All she has to do is hide, and she’s an expert at that. It’s the reason she’s alive and her family isn’t. But as the people around her begin disappearing one by one, Mack realizes that this competition is even more sinister than she imagined, and that together might be the only way to survive. Fourteen competitors. Seven days. Everywhere to hide but nowhere to run. Come out, come out, wherever you are.
Publisher: Del Rey
ISBN: 0593359240
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A high-stakes hide-and-seek competition turns deadly in this “marvelously creepy thrill ride of a book that keeps twisting until the very end” (Karen M. McManus, author of One of Us Is Lying) “The suspenseful plot combines elements of Thomas Tryon’s classic Harvest Home, Netflix’s Squid Game, and the social commentary of Jordan Peele’s film oeuvre and mixes these with a revelatory pacing reminiscent of Spielberg’s Jaws.”—Booklist The challenge: Spend a week hiding in an abandoned amusement park and don’t get caught. The prize: enough money to change everything. Even though everyone is desperate to win—to seize a dream future or escape a haunting past—Mack is sure she can beat her competitors. All she has to do is hide, and she’s an expert at that. It’s the reason she’s alive and her family isn’t. But as the people around her begin disappearing one by one, Mack realizes that this competition is even more sinister than she imagined, and that together might be the only way to survive. Fourteen competitors. Seven days. Everywhere to hide but nowhere to run. Come out, come out, wherever you are.
Without You
Author: Sue Langford
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781469788326
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Who knew a chance meeting would end up like this? Ava Ross was a no-nonsense kind of girl. After years of trying, she still hadnt met the right one. Instead of embarking on another bad blind date, she escaped on vacation with her friend Rose Shaw. The two were a force to be reckoned with. They flirted and laughed their way through a week in the sun. Two tickets to see the Aces changed everything. She came face to face with the one man shed always dreamed about dating. It was too bad he was married....or was he? There was no way that this could really be happening to her. Or could it? Joe Morgan was the ultimate superstar. Hed been a part of the Aces for years. Hed played cities all over North America and seen tons of women, but one always stood out in his memory. He never did see her again, that is until she walked in the door with his friend. He knew she had read about him. Shed heard rumors, gossip and lots more. The question is would she date him knowing everything shed learned? The one girl hed dreamed about for years was within his grasp, but would he lose her to the gaggle of ex-girlfriends in his past?
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 9781469788326
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Who knew a chance meeting would end up like this? Ava Ross was a no-nonsense kind of girl. After years of trying, she still hadnt met the right one. Instead of embarking on another bad blind date, she escaped on vacation with her friend Rose Shaw. The two were a force to be reckoned with. They flirted and laughed their way through a week in the sun. Two tickets to see the Aces changed everything. She came face to face with the one man shed always dreamed about dating. It was too bad he was married....or was he? There was no way that this could really be happening to her. Or could it? Joe Morgan was the ultimate superstar. Hed been a part of the Aces for years. Hed played cities all over North America and seen tons of women, but one always stood out in his memory. He never did see her again, that is until she walked in the door with his friend. He knew she had read about him. Shed heard rumors, gossip and lots more. The question is would she date him knowing everything shed learned? The one girl hed dreamed about for years was within his grasp, but would he lose her to the gaggle of ex-girlfriends in his past?
The Rock Star of Vampires
Author: Mima
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491732806
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
Did Hollywood get it wrong? A year after transforming into a mortal vampire, Ava Lilith continues to have a lackluster life. The new dietary requirements and the intensifying of her senses aside, she continues to face unhappiness rather than the glamorous and provocative lifestyle that television and movies would suggest. She then learns of an underground society of immortal vampires, led by the mysterious 'rock star of vampires'. Cloaked in shadow, this Immortal sect controls the major powers of the world - from business and finance to science and politics - all manipulated for personal gain and to keep their existence concealed. Ava finds herself drawn to this secret world where she could live forever and pursue all her dreams. But what will she lose, in order to gain immortality?
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491732806
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
Did Hollywood get it wrong? A year after transforming into a mortal vampire, Ava Lilith continues to have a lackluster life. The new dietary requirements and the intensifying of her senses aside, she continues to face unhappiness rather than the glamorous and provocative lifestyle that television and movies would suggest. She then learns of an underground society of immortal vampires, led by the mysterious 'rock star of vampires'. Cloaked in shadow, this Immortal sect controls the major powers of the world - from business and finance to science and politics - all manipulated for personal gain and to keep their existence concealed. Ava finds herself drawn to this secret world where she could live forever and pursue all her dreams. But what will she lose, in order to gain immortality?
Reunions
Author: Dar Petersen
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525540149
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Elle thought her life was perfect. She had a strong marriage, two amazing sons, a summer house, and a successful and creative career. Then, out of the blue, her husband of thirty years leaves her for another woman. Struggling to pick up the pieces of her life, Elle leans on her children and friends for support, pouring her time into her art and writing. As things begin to improve and she starts to see the light at the end of the tunnel, she runs into an old high school friend, whom she learns has carried a flame for her all these years. She delights in exploring this passionate new relationship, and soon feels that her trauma is behind her. That is, until her ex-husband tries to force himself back into her life. Elle tries desperately to move forward without him, but soon finds he isn’t ready to let her go—and is willing to do anything to get his way.
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525540149
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 269
Book Description
Elle thought her life was perfect. She had a strong marriage, two amazing sons, a summer house, and a successful and creative career. Then, out of the blue, her husband of thirty years leaves her for another woman. Struggling to pick up the pieces of her life, Elle leans on her children and friends for support, pouring her time into her art and writing. As things begin to improve and she starts to see the light at the end of the tunnel, she runs into an old high school friend, whom she learns has carried a flame for her all these years. She delights in exploring this passionate new relationship, and soon feels that her trauma is behind her. That is, until her ex-husband tries to force himself back into her life. Elle tries desperately to move forward without him, but soon finds he isn’t ready to let her go—and is willing to do anything to get his way.
One of Us
Author: Krizaan de Beer
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
ISBN: 1398494941
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
Police officer Ava’s world is turned upside down when she is forced to face her feelings for Kate at a school reunion. Simultaneously, one murder after another pulls her back home to assist in solving a case involving her team members. Ava experiences an internal struggle as she attempts to rekindle a lifelong yearning for a relationship with Kate. Whilst her profession requires her attention as Forensic Psychologist to find a killer. One gruesome murder after the other forces her to find the commonality, and the only link she can identify... is Kate. Will she be able to win over the heart she thought was lost to her forever? Will her work bring the relationship to an end before it has even started? And will she survive long enough to even have a chance at love?
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
ISBN: 1398494941
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
Police officer Ava’s world is turned upside down when she is forced to face her feelings for Kate at a school reunion. Simultaneously, one murder after another pulls her back home to assist in solving a case involving her team members. Ava experiences an internal struggle as she attempts to rekindle a lifelong yearning for a relationship with Kate. Whilst her profession requires her attention as Forensic Psychologist to find a killer. One gruesome murder after the other forces her to find the commonality, and the only link she can identify... is Kate. Will she be able to win over the heart she thought was lost to her forever? Will her work bring the relationship to an end before it has even started? And will she survive long enough to even have a chance at love?
The Silent Madonna
Author: Michelle Damiani
Publisher: Rialto Press
ISBN: 8835864933
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
A ruined castle. A town picking up the pieces. And a mysterious stranger who could change everything. The fire may be out, but smoke and suspicion still linger in Santa Lucia. Though the townspeople still gather for espresso at the town café and swap recipes at the butcher shop, their iridescent blue sky is clouded by a veil of uncertainty and mistrust. The statue of the Madonna, set in a wall outside the café, watches it all in collected silence. But when New Yorker Alessandro arrives to claim his inheritance, it unearths long buried secrets. His renovation plans set off a chain reaction of dangerous relationships and forbidden romance while exposing explosive truths—not just for himself, but for the people who call this village home. Will rising secrets brought to the surface destroy peaceful village life forever? "The second book in this series was exactly what I hoped it would be! The rich descriptions of the town, the plot twists and turns, the characters who came alive...this was a great read! I felt like I was in Santa Lucia and knew these characters myself." "Well done and the twists and turns are unique and spellbinding. Cannot wait for book three." "I absolutely loved the first book of this series and I couldn't wait for book two! The Silent Madonna didn't disappoint. I couldn't put the book down. I actually stayed up all night to read it! I read very quickly because I was so anxious to find out what happened. As soon as I finished, I started all over again so I can savor every word. I definitely recommend this book, especially if you love Italy!" "Like meeting old friends in small town Italy. Following the lives of old friends and meeting new ones. Suspense, mystery and romance. I can't wait for the next in the series." "Falling in love with the people of Santa Lucia. The excitement never seems to end in this small Italian village." "This second book in the Santa Lucia series is a real page-turner. In fact, I raced through it and then went back and took my time to reread it! The characters are well developed and so is the plot. I cared about the characters and their challenges and triumphs. And the details of life in a small Italian town like Santa Lucia are authentic and believable. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. Brava!"
Publisher: Rialto Press
ISBN: 8835864933
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
A ruined castle. A town picking up the pieces. And a mysterious stranger who could change everything. The fire may be out, but smoke and suspicion still linger in Santa Lucia. Though the townspeople still gather for espresso at the town café and swap recipes at the butcher shop, their iridescent blue sky is clouded by a veil of uncertainty and mistrust. The statue of the Madonna, set in a wall outside the café, watches it all in collected silence. But when New Yorker Alessandro arrives to claim his inheritance, it unearths long buried secrets. His renovation plans set off a chain reaction of dangerous relationships and forbidden romance while exposing explosive truths—not just for himself, but for the people who call this village home. Will rising secrets brought to the surface destroy peaceful village life forever? "The second book in this series was exactly what I hoped it would be! The rich descriptions of the town, the plot twists and turns, the characters who came alive...this was a great read! I felt like I was in Santa Lucia and knew these characters myself." "Well done and the twists and turns are unique and spellbinding. Cannot wait for book three." "I absolutely loved the first book of this series and I couldn't wait for book two! The Silent Madonna didn't disappoint. I couldn't put the book down. I actually stayed up all night to read it! I read very quickly because I was so anxious to find out what happened. As soon as I finished, I started all over again so I can savor every word. I definitely recommend this book, especially if you love Italy!" "Like meeting old friends in small town Italy. Following the lives of old friends and meeting new ones. Suspense, mystery and romance. I can't wait for the next in the series." "Falling in love with the people of Santa Lucia. The excitement never seems to end in this small Italian village." "This second book in the Santa Lucia series is a real page-turner. In fact, I raced through it and then went back and took my time to reread it! The characters are well developed and so is the plot. I cared about the characters and their challenges and triumphs. And the details of life in a small Italian town like Santa Lucia are authentic and believable. I can’t wait for the next book in the series. Brava!"