Author: Ellen Levine
Publisher: Viking Children's Books
ISBN: 9780670884612
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In the Bronx, New York, during the McCarthy era, twelve-year-old Jamie keeps a terrible secret about her family, but when the truth is exposed, her parents lose their jobs and she is fired from the school newspaper.
Catch a Tiger by the Toe
Author: Ellen Levine
Publisher: Viking Children's Books
ISBN: 9780670884612
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In the Bronx, New York, during the McCarthy era, twelve-year-old Jamie keeps a terrible secret about her family, but when the truth is exposed, her parents lose their jobs and she is fired from the school newspaper.
Publisher: Viking Children's Books
ISBN: 9780670884612
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
In the Bronx, New York, during the McCarthy era, twelve-year-old Jamie keeps a terrible secret about her family, but when the truth is exposed, her parents lose their jobs and she is fired from the school newspaper.
To Catch a Tiger
Author: James Bennett
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329738950
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
"A true story of how racism nearly destroyed a small Southern community. Based on historical events that happened between 1958 and 1960 in Front Royal, Virginia, this autobiographical work of creative non-fiction follows the lives of two boys -- one white and one black. The two are wo are caught up in the calamity when their small, Southern community becomes the first place in the nation where the public high school is closed to avoid being integrated. Their town is divided between hard-line, old South segregationists and those who support integration. Although the boys' experiences are very different, their dreams and aspirations are similar. Both Davey and Jackie find themselves on perilous paths where they have little control over what will happen to them."--Amazon.com
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329738950
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
"A true story of how racism nearly destroyed a small Southern community. Based on historical events that happened between 1958 and 1960 in Front Royal, Virginia, this autobiographical work of creative non-fiction follows the lives of two boys -- one white and one black. The two are wo are caught up in the calamity when their small, Southern community becomes the first place in the nation where the public high school is closed to avoid being integrated. Their town is divided between hard-line, old South segregationists and those who support integration. Although the boys' experiences are very different, their dreams and aspirations are similar. Both Davey and Jackie find themselves on perilous paths where they have little control over what will happen to them."--Amazon.com
When You Trap a Tiger
Author: Tae Keller
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1524715700
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL • WINNER OF THE ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE • #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Would you make a deal with a magical tiger? This uplifting story brings Korean folklore to life as a girl goes on a quest to unlock the power of stories and save her grandmother. Some stories refuse to stay bottled up... When Lily and her family move in with her sick grandmother, a magical tiger straight out of her halmoni's Korean folktales arrives, prompting Lily to unravel a secret family history. Long, long ago, Halmoni stole something from the tigers. Now they want it back. And when one of the tigers approaches Lily with a deal--return what her grandmother stole in exchange for Halmoni's health--Lily is tempted to agree. But deals with tigers are never what they seem! With the help of her sister and her new friend Ricky, Lily must find her voice...and the courage to face a tiger. Tae Keller, the award-winning author of The Science of Breakable Things, shares a sparkling tale about the power of stories and the magic of family. "If stories were written in the stars ... this wondrous tale would be one of the brightest." —Booklist, Starred Review
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1524715700
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
WINNER OF THE NEWBERY MEDAL • WINNER OF THE ASIAN/PACIFIC AMERICAN AWARD FOR CHILDREN'S LITERATURE • #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Would you make a deal with a magical tiger? This uplifting story brings Korean folklore to life as a girl goes on a quest to unlock the power of stories and save her grandmother. Some stories refuse to stay bottled up... When Lily and her family move in with her sick grandmother, a magical tiger straight out of her halmoni's Korean folktales arrives, prompting Lily to unravel a secret family history. Long, long ago, Halmoni stole something from the tigers. Now they want it back. And when one of the tigers approaches Lily with a deal--return what her grandmother stole in exchange for Halmoni's health--Lily is tempted to agree. But deals with tigers are never what they seem! With the help of her sister and her new friend Ricky, Lily must find her voice...and the courage to face a tiger. Tae Keller, the award-winning author of The Science of Breakable Things, shares a sparkling tale about the power of stories and the magic of family. "If stories were written in the stars ... this wondrous tale would be one of the brightest." —Booklist, Starred Review
Follow that Tiger
Author: Melanie Joyce
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781786701930
Category : Jungle animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Who is that slinking through the jungle? It's TIGER Follow him as he scampers through the grass, splashes through the river, climbs the tallest trees, and swishes his striped tiger tail. Come and see if you can spot Tiger in this beautifully illustrated picture book, perfect for story time. Quick Catch him before he's gone in a flash.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781786701930
Category : Jungle animals
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Who is that slinking through the jungle? It's TIGER Follow him as he scampers through the grass, splashes through the river, climbs the tallest trees, and swishes his striped tiger tail. Come and see if you can spot Tiger in this beautifully illustrated picture book, perfect for story time. Quick Catch him before he's gone in a flash.
Catch a Tiger by the Tail
Author: Charlie Cochet
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Calvin Summers and Ethan Hobbs have been best friends since childhood, but somewhere along the line, their friendship evolved into something more. With the Therian Youth Center bombing, Calvin realizes just how short life can be and no longer keeps his feelings for his best friend a secret. Unfortunately, change is difficult for Ethan; most days he does well to deal with his selective mutism and social anxiety. Calvin's confession adds a new struggle for Ethan, one he fears might cost him the friendship that's been his whole world for as long as he can remember. As partners and Defense Agents at the THIRDS, being on Destructive Delta is tough at the best of times, but between call-outs and life-threatening situations, Calvin and Ethan not only face traversing the challenges of their job, but also working toward a future as more than friends.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 290
Book Description
Calvin Summers and Ethan Hobbs have been best friends since childhood, but somewhere along the line, their friendship evolved into something more. With the Therian Youth Center bombing, Calvin realizes just how short life can be and no longer keeps his feelings for his best friend a secret. Unfortunately, change is difficult for Ethan; most days he does well to deal with his selective mutism and social anxiety. Calvin's confession adds a new struggle for Ethan, one he fears might cost him the friendship that's been his whole world for as long as he can remember. As partners and Defense Agents at the THIRDS, being on Destructive Delta is tough at the best of times, but between call-outs and life-threatening situations, Calvin and Ethan not only face traversing the challenges of their job, but also working toward a future as more than friends.
Tiger on a Tree
Author: Anushka Ravishankar
Publisher: Tara Publishing
ISBN: 9788186211359
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Tiger, tiger on a treeIs it true? Can it be?Did he fly? Did he flee?Did he fall and hurt his knee?Did he cry? Did he plead?If you want to know,Read.An award-winning combination of black, orange and whimsical poetry, this is the tale of a wild tiger cub that wanders into an Indian village. The art, verse and typography run and bounce off the page, drawing both the curious child and the quizzical adult into the book's ever-surprising world.
Publisher: Tara Publishing
ISBN: 9788186211359
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Tiger, tiger on a treeIs it true? Can it be?Did he fly? Did he flee?Did he fall and hurt his knee?Did he cry? Did he plead?If you want to know,Read.An award-winning combination of black, orange and whimsical poetry, this is the tale of a wild tiger cub that wanders into an Indian village. The art, verse and typography run and bounce off the page, drawing both the curious child and the quizzical adult into the book's ever-surprising world.
Chess for Tigers
Author: Simon Webb
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849941599
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
One of the most influential books on chess ever published – now in digital format. The Tiger is a vicious beast. He doesn't care about the aesthetic side of chess. He doesn't even care about making the 'best' moves. All he cares about is winning. Do you want to win more games? Then become a Tiger. 'Chess for Tigers' tells you how to make the most of your playing strength, how to play upon your opponent's weaknesses, how to steer the game into a position which suits you and not your opponent, how to get results against strong opposition and how to avoid silly mistakes. This is a cult classic that is as relevant to today's generation of chess players as the first edition was. Regularly voted in the top 10 best chess books of all time, this book should be read by all chess players, especially beginners who want to win at all costs. Author Information Mr Webb started to make an impact on the chess world in the 1960s. He learned the game at the age of seven and ten years later, in 1966, he was under-18 champion in Britain and fourth in the European junior Championship. He married and moved to Sweden in the 1970s and became one of the few correspondence chess Grand Masters. The first edition of Chess for Tigers was first published in 1978. The sad death of Simon Webb in March 2005 shocked the chess community.
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849941599
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
One of the most influential books on chess ever published – now in digital format. The Tiger is a vicious beast. He doesn't care about the aesthetic side of chess. He doesn't even care about making the 'best' moves. All he cares about is winning. Do you want to win more games? Then become a Tiger. 'Chess for Tigers' tells you how to make the most of your playing strength, how to play upon your opponent's weaknesses, how to steer the game into a position which suits you and not your opponent, how to get results against strong opposition and how to avoid silly mistakes. This is a cult classic that is as relevant to today's generation of chess players as the first edition was. Regularly voted in the top 10 best chess books of all time, this book should be read by all chess players, especially beginners who want to win at all costs. Author Information Mr Webb started to make an impact on the chess world in the 1960s. He learned the game at the age of seven and ten years later, in 1966, he was under-18 champion in Britain and fourth in the European junior Championship. He married and moved to Sweden in the 1970s and became one of the few correspondence chess Grand Masters. The first edition of Chess for Tigers was first published in 1978. The sad death of Simon Webb in March 2005 shocked the chess community.
The Year of the Rabbit
Author: Oliver Chin
Publisher: Immedium
ISBN: 1597020230
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Rosie the rabbit befriends a boy who leads her on a wild adventure with a tiger. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Rabbit.
Publisher: Immedium
ISBN: 1597020230
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Rosie the rabbit befriends a boy who leads her on a wild adventure with a tiger. Lists the birth years and characteristics of individuals born in the Chinese Year of the Rabbit.
Camp Tiger
Author: Susan Choi
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525516689
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Six Starred Reviews! Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of 2019 A 2019 New York Public Library Best Book for Kids Imagination meets reality in this poetic and tender ode to childhood, illustrated by Caldecott Honor winner, John Rocco. Every year, a boy and his family go camping at Mountain Pond. Usually, they see things like an eagle fishing for his dinner, a salamander with red spots on its back, and chipmunks that come to steal food while the family sits by the campfire. But this year is different. This year, the boy is going into first grade, and his mother is encouraging him to do things on his own, just like his older brother. And the most different thing of all . . . this year, a tiger comes to the woods. With lyrical prose and dazzling art, Pulitzer Prize finalist Susan Choi and Caldecott-honor winning artist John Rocco have created a moving and joyful ode to growing up.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525516689
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
Six Starred Reviews! Shelf Awareness Best Children's Book of 2019 A 2019 New York Public Library Best Book for Kids Imagination meets reality in this poetic and tender ode to childhood, illustrated by Caldecott Honor winner, John Rocco. Every year, a boy and his family go camping at Mountain Pond. Usually, they see things like an eagle fishing for his dinner, a salamander with red spots on its back, and chipmunks that come to steal food while the family sits by the campfire. But this year is different. This year, the boy is going into first grade, and his mother is encouraging him to do things on his own, just like his older brother. And the most different thing of all . . . this year, a tiger comes to the woods. With lyrical prose and dazzling art, Pulitzer Prize finalist Susan Choi and Caldecott-honor winning artist John Rocco have created a moving and joyful ode to growing up.
Flora and Tiger
Author: Eric Carle
Publisher: Philomel
ISBN: 9780399232039
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
The author recalls experiences from his childhood in Germany and his later life in the United States, all in some way connected with various animals.
Publisher: Philomel
ISBN: 9780399232039
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 57
Book Description
The author recalls experiences from his childhood in Germany and his later life in the United States, all in some way connected with various animals.