Author: Steve Tasane
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571337848
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 91
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A group of undocumented children with letters for names, are stuck living in a refugee camp, with stories to tell but no papers to prove them. As they try to forge a new family amongst themselves, they also long to keep memories of their old identities alive. Will they be heard and believed? And what will happen to them if they aren't? An astonishing piece of writing that will enchant and intrigue children; perfectly pitched at a 9+ readership.
Author: Steve Tasane
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781406344059
Category : JUVENILE FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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BAD BLOOD. BAD DRUGS. BAD BUGS. WELCOME TO THE FINGER. A Splatterfest with a Social Conscience from radical new voice in teen fiction, Steve Tasane.Peoples keep dyin' in the finger, the scuzzie old tower block where they put us antisociable families. Authorities say it dirty smack going round, but them bodies ain't all users ... an' they look like they die screamin'. Marshall O'Connor the First lives in the Finger with his mum and li'l bro. His dad's in prison, school kicked him out, and the bedbugs are drivin' him crazy. True, Marsh got himself some issues. But it ain't the drugs that peoples should be worryin' about, 'cos them bloodsuckin' bugs have grown some, and they ready for a bigger feed...
Author: Marilynne Robinson
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 0748129367
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 143
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From the author of the magnificent, award-winning novels GILEAD, HOME and LILA comes this wonderful, heart-warming collection of essays about reading. 'Grace and intelligence ...[her work] defines universal truths about what it means to be human' Barack Obama Marilynne Robinson is not only a writer of sharp, subtly moving fiction, but also a rigorous thinker and incisive essayist. In this luminous collection she returns to the themes which have preoccupied her bestselling novels: the place literature has in life, the role of faith in modern living, the contradictions inherent in human nature. Clear-eyed and forceful as ever, Robinson demonstrates once again why she is regarded as one of our best-loved writers.
Author: Vicki Lansky
Publisher: Book Peddlers
ISBN: 1931863512
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 126
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In this endearing collection, the "guru of mommies" offers a wealth of ways to remind children that they are loved. The book's imaginative, hands-on activities and projects help prove the adage that actions speak louder than words. They all can be implemented with little preparation and at little or no cost, making the book a boon for today's busy families.
Author: Alain Serres
Publisher: I Have the Right
ISBN: 9781554981496
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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With a very simple text accompanied by rich, vibrant illustrations a young narrator describes what it means to be a child with rights -- from the right to food, water and shelter, to the right to go to school, to the right to be free from violence, to the right to breathe clean air, and much more. The book emphasizes that these rights belong to every child on the planet, whether they are "black or white, small or big, rich or poor, born here or somewhere else." It also makes evident that knowing and talking about these rights are the first steps toward making sure that they are respected. A brief afterword explains that the rights outlined in the book come from the Convention on the Rights of the Child, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly in 1989. The treaty sets out the basic human rights that belong to children all over the world, recognizing that children need special protection since they are more vulnerable than adults. It has been ratified by 193 countries, with the exception of Somalia and the United States. Once a country has ratified the document, they are legally bound to comply with it and to report on their efforts to do so. As a result, some progress has been made, not only in awareness of children's rights, but also in their implementation. But there are still many countries, wealthy and poor, where children's basic needs are not being met. To read a summary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child, go to www.unicef.org/crc/files/Rights_overview.pdf.
Author: Catherine Smith Robinson MEd
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1728321549
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 132
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Learning is a never-ending journey, not just for educational degrees but for parenting as well. “I Am a Child...I Did Not Ask to Be Born But I’m Here...” will help guide and enlighten you to open your hearts to hear the cries of this generation. It is a road map to good parenting. Children are God’s gifts to parents. They want to feel loved, accepted, and appreciated. Open up your spirit to understand the emotions of your children. Listening to them is the most important key to accomplish this goal. The helpful topics, questionnaires, Bible verses, poetry, and proclamations will help parents understand what every child needs physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Through these methods, parents will experience how children need to be loved and their reactions to not being loved. All parents and those who are planning to have children should read this book. The time is now! Children are hurting and taking matters into their own hands. Child trafficking, suicide, drugs, and runaways are just a few means of escape. This book tells parents what every child can say “I Am a Child...I Did Not Ask to Be Born But I’m Here...” and they deserve the best life a parent can give them.
Author: Pennie Tomlinson
Publisher: WestBow Press
ISBN: 1973623307
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 99
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How many people does it take to make a difference? For one teen mother and her newborn baby girl, it would take a family over two thousand miles away. And for one young couple, it would be this newborn baby who would make all the difference in the world. In For This Child I Prayed, author Pennie Tomlinson shares the touching true-story of her and her familys adoption of Chloea baby born in Jamaica to a teen mother in need of support and care. Ultimately a journey of heartache, drama, danger, and hope. This young mothers cries in the night would be heard by Pennies daughter and son-in-law, Kelle and Michael, who would begin on the tortuous path to adopt young Chloe. And as a witness to this journey, Pennie demonstrates how faith in the Lords guidance and direction can offer strength in times of difficulty. Like Hannah in the Old Testament, Kelles womb had been closed. But also like Hannah, Kelle made a vow to the Lord and pursued a child to dedicate back to him. This is Chloes story, but its also bigger than just one little girls storyit is an amazing reminder of Gods grace, faithfulness, and provision through days, weeks, and months of bureaucracy, drama, tears, and waiting.
Author: S. R. Daniel
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532088825
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 117
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S. R. Daniel was always ambitious. She started her own gymnastics business at the age of fifteen. Directly after high school, she married her sweetheart, William, and not only continued with her business but also continued her education. Still, there was something missing. Remembering the joy of her own childhood, Sharon knew she wanted kids. At the time, Sharon and William were very young and had limited financial resources. They were not deterred. Despite the odds, they adopted their first two sons. Their family eventually continued to grow as the happy couple added two African American kids, one biracial daughter, and three more, totaling eight adopted children under one roof. In the United States, there are over 690,000 children in custody who are eligible for adoption. The path isn’t always easy. Sharon encountered difficulties with the system and foster care and faced trauma of her own. Yet she carried on and now she shares one family’s story of life, love, and tragedy, and the incredibly unique adoption stories of eight amazing kids.
Author: Kathe Wunnenberg
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310872529
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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When the anticipation of your child’s birth turns into the grief of miscarriage, tubal pregnancy, stillbirth, or early infant death, no words on earth can ease your loss. But there is strength and encouragement in the wisdom of others who have been there and found that God’s comfort is real.Having experienced three miscarriages and the death of an infant son, Kathe Wunnenberg knows the deep anguish of losing a child. Grieving the Child I Never Knew was born from her personal journey through sorrow. It is a wise and tender companion for mothers whose hearts have been broken--mothers like you whose dreams have been shattered and who wonder how to go on. This devotional collection will help you grieve honestly and well. With seasoned insights and gentle questions, it invites you to present your hurts before God, and to receive over time the healing that He alone can--and will--provide. Each devotion includes:* Scripture passage and prayer* "Steps Toward Healing" questions * Space for journalingReadings for holidays and special occasions also included
Author: Clair Chandler Rivera
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0578056879
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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Many women struggle with infertility and miscarriage, often resulting in depression, frustration, and anger toward God. It can be devastating when a pregnancy does not go as planned, leaving ample opportunity for discouragement to set in. You may be thinking, 'What is wrong with me?', or wondering why you can't seem to snap out of it. You may have asked God, 'Why her and not me?', or you may be so angry at God that you have stopped talking to Him altogether. If any of this sounds remotely familiar, this book was written for you. For This Child I Prayed offers hope to women who are dealing with fertility issues by helping them identify common spiritual strongholds and outlining specific steps toward spiritual healing and restoration.
