Author: Adeline Foo
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 9350094592
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
I write my diary in the toilet to get away from my troubles like having to compete with Michael the bully who’s in the swim team with me and falling out with my best friend Alvin over a girl! This year has been full of ups and downs. The good thing is that I’ve been growing UP rather than down having to deal with one thing after another. First I’ve had to work out till my arms and legs nearly fell off while Coach insisted that such discipline was necessary to make a good sportsman. The arrival of a new girl in class my new baby brother a brand new magazine by Anthony and me and a new pet cat meant that there was plenty of stuff happening and I have had to furiously scribble away to keep pace with all the new adventures and excitement in my life including spider babies and lizard’s eggs! And then there are parts that are even more fascinating for I know secrets like how to break my sister’s terrible curse how to win a race and how ba
The Diary of Amos Lee: Girls, Guts and Glory
Author: Adeline Foo
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 9350094592
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
I write my diary in the toilet to get away from my troubles like having to compete with Michael the bully who’s in the swim team with me and falling out with my best friend Alvin over a girl! This year has been full of ups and downs. The good thing is that I’ve been growing UP rather than down having to deal with one thing after another. First I’ve had to work out till my arms and legs nearly fell off while Coach insisted that such discipline was necessary to make a good sportsman. The arrival of a new girl in class my new baby brother a brand new magazine by Anthony and me and a new pet cat meant that there was plenty of stuff happening and I have had to furiously scribble away to keep pace with all the new adventures and excitement in my life including spider babies and lizard’s eggs! And then there are parts that are even more fascinating for I know secrets like how to break my sister’s terrible curse how to win a race and how ba
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 9350094592
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
I write my diary in the toilet to get away from my troubles like having to compete with Michael the bully who’s in the swim team with me and falling out with my best friend Alvin over a girl! This year has been full of ups and downs. The good thing is that I’ve been growing UP rather than down having to deal with one thing after another. First I’ve had to work out till my arms and legs nearly fell off while Coach insisted that such discipline was necessary to make a good sportsman. The arrival of a new girl in class my new baby brother a brand new magazine by Anthony and me and a new pet cat meant that there was plenty of stuff happening and I have had to furiously scribble away to keep pace with all the new adventures and excitement in my life including spider babies and lizard’s eggs! And then there are parts that are even more fascinating for I know secrets like how to break my sister’s terrible curse how to win a race and how ba
I am Something
Author: Helana Michelle
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329257154
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Helana Michelle wrote this coming of age collection in her high school years. As she grew and changed over the years, her writing style started to form. In this poetry book, witness the lives of characters she created; of finding first love and coping with loss, but most of all, of living life, growing, and being shaped into who she is today.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1329257154
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Helana Michelle wrote this coming of age collection in her high school years. As she grew and changed over the years, her writing style started to form. In this poetry book, witness the lives of characters she created; of finding first love and coping with loss, but most of all, of living life, growing, and being shaped into who she is today.
Guts, Grace, and Glory
Author: Jim Grassi
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400321212
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
When everything is on the line, great men turn to strength and faith—in football and in life. In Guts, Grace, and Glory Dr. Jim Grassi shows how to incorporate faith and endurance on a daily basis—not just to win at football, but to win at life. Anecdotes from the greatest players in the game—Johnny Unitas, Tim Tebow, Paul Bear Bryant, RGIII, Bryan "Bart" Starr, Matt Hasselbeck, and more—and their coaches demonstrate how glory, on and off the field, hinges on a solid relationship with God and the guts with which one plays out life’s challenges. The book touches on several life-affirming topics including setting your heart and mind on the eternal, living your life as a model of Christ, and building a legacy that lasts.
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
ISBN: 1400321212
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
When everything is on the line, great men turn to strength and faith—in football and in life. In Guts, Grace, and Glory Dr. Jim Grassi shows how to incorporate faith and endurance on a daily basis—not just to win at football, but to win at life. Anecdotes from the greatest players in the game—Johnny Unitas, Tim Tebow, Paul Bear Bryant, RGIII, Bryan "Bart" Starr, Matt Hasselbeck, and more—and their coaches demonstrate how glory, on and off the field, hinges on a solid relationship with God and the guts with which one plays out life’s challenges. The book touches on several life-affirming topics including setting your heart and mind on the eternal, living your life as a model of Christ, and building a legacy that lasts.
Guts & Glory: The American Civil War
Author: Ben Thompson
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0316320536
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
History comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this epic account of the American Civil War that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers! From courageous cavalry rides deep into enemy territory to harrowing covert missions undertaken by spies and soldiers, the events of the American Civil War were filled with daring figures and amazing feats. This exhilarating overview covers the biggest battles as well as captivating lesser-known moments to entertain kids with unbelievable (and totally true) tales of one of America's most fascinating conflicts. History buff, Civil War reenactor, and popular blogger Ben Thompson uses his extensive knowledge and vivid storytelling style to bring the Civil War to life in this first book in a thrilling new series featuring incredible people, events, and civilizations. Get ready to learn just how awesome history can be!
Publisher: Hachette+ORM
ISBN: 0316320536
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
History comes alive for kids like no textbook can in this epic account of the American Civil War that's perfect for history buffs and reluctant readers! From courageous cavalry rides deep into enemy territory to harrowing covert missions undertaken by spies and soldiers, the events of the American Civil War were filled with daring figures and amazing feats. This exhilarating overview covers the biggest battles as well as captivating lesser-known moments to entertain kids with unbelievable (and totally true) tales of one of America's most fascinating conflicts. History buff, Civil War reenactor, and popular blogger Ben Thompson uses his extensive knowledge and vivid storytelling style to bring the Civil War to life in this first book in a thrilling new series featuring incredible people, events, and civilizations. Get ready to learn just how awesome history can be!
History Lesson for Girls
Author: Aurelie Sheehan
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101201592
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
In her follow-up to the critically acclaimed novel The Anxiety of Everyday Objects, Aurelie Sheehan presents a moving coming-of-age story set in the disturbingly reckless and often hilariously tacky 1970s. In 1975, Alison Glass, age thirteen, moves to Connecticut with her bohemian parents and her horse, Jazz. Shy, observant, and in a back brace for scoliosis, Alison finds strength in an unlikely friendship with Kate Hamilton, the charismatic but troubled daughter of an egomaniacal New Age guru and his substance-loving wife. Seeking refuge from the chaos in their lives, the girls escape into the world of their horses. Rich in humor and heartbreak, History Lesson for Girls is an elegy to a friendship that meant everything.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101201592
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 412
Book Description
In her follow-up to the critically acclaimed novel The Anxiety of Everyday Objects, Aurelie Sheehan presents a moving coming-of-age story set in the disturbingly reckless and often hilariously tacky 1970s. In 1975, Alison Glass, age thirteen, moves to Connecticut with her bohemian parents and her horse, Jazz. Shy, observant, and in a back brace for scoliosis, Alison finds strength in an unlikely friendship with Kate Hamilton, the charismatic but troubled daughter of an egomaniacal New Age guru and his substance-loving wife. Seeking refuge from the chaos in their lives, the girls escape into the world of their horses. Rich in humor and heartbreak, History Lesson for Girls is an elegy to a friendship that meant everything.
The Diary of Amos Lee (I Sit, I Write, I Flush!)
Author: Adeline Foo
Publisher: Epigram Books
ISBN: 9810732074
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
--Winner, Red Dot Book Awards 2009-2010, Junior Category-- This diary began as Mum’s New Year’s resolution to get me to write. She told me to write when I am doing my big business. “Five to eight minutes max!” she said. “I don’t want you to develop piles!” And so my writing in the bathroom began. My entries started with the boring old stuff…then Mum got this new job as a writer and, following her around, I got to do fun stuff, like ogle at deformed frogs, see into the future with a fortune-telling parrot and wow at a life-sized F1 car made of chocolate! That’s how I got more interesting things to write about. Plus, I had to deal with an EVIL bully who was tormenting me at school…thank goodness for my best friends, Alvin and Anthony, we rallied against the bully and got through the year with lots of adventures and good fun!
Publisher: Epigram Books
ISBN: 9810732074
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
--Winner, Red Dot Book Awards 2009-2010, Junior Category-- This diary began as Mum’s New Year’s resolution to get me to write. She told me to write when I am doing my big business. “Five to eight minutes max!” she said. “I don’t want you to develop piles!” And so my writing in the bathroom began. My entries started with the boring old stuff…then Mum got this new job as a writer and, following her around, I got to do fun stuff, like ogle at deformed frogs, see into the future with a fortune-telling parrot and wow at a life-sized F1 car made of chocolate! That’s how I got more interesting things to write about. Plus, I had to deal with an EVIL bully who was tormenting me at school…thank goodness for my best friends, Alvin and Anthony, we rallied against the bully and got through the year with lots of adventures and good fun!
Lights, Camera, Superstar!
Author: Adeline Foo
Publisher: Epigram Books
ISBN: 9810739958
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
When his diaries are stolen and published, Amos thinks his world is coming to an end. But what he doesn’t realise is that he’s going to become really famous! Adoring fan mail, girls throwing themselves at his feet and, with 5,000 friends on Facebook, yes… FINALLY! Life looks to be turning around! But when a TV Director offers to adapt his diaries into a TV show, Amos learns that a new boy will take over from him in becoming Singapore’s Most Famous Toilet Diarist! Filled with insane jealousy and a desire to right a wrong, Amos vows to do all that he can to stop the show. But will he succeed?
Publisher: Epigram Books
ISBN: 9810739958
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
When his diaries are stolen and published, Amos thinks his world is coming to an end. But what he doesn’t realise is that he’s going to become really famous! Adoring fan mail, girls throwing themselves at his feet and, with 5,000 friends on Facebook, yes… FINALLY! Life looks to be turning around! But when a TV Director offers to adapt his diaries into a TV show, Amos learns that a new boy will take over from him in becoming Singapore’s Most Famous Toilet Diarist! Filled with insane jealousy and a desire to right a wrong, Amos vows to do all that he can to stop the show. But will he succeed?
Smile: A Graphic Novel
Author: Raina Telgemeier
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545780012
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Raina Telgemeier's #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on her childhood! Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there's still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545780012
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Raina Telgemeier's #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on her childhood! Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there's still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly.
The Girl and the Game
Author: M. Ann Hall
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 1442634146
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
In the second edition of this groundbreaking social history, M. Ann Hall begins with an important new chapter on Aboriginal women and early sport and ends with a new chapter tying today's trends and issues in Canadian women's sport to their origins in the past. Students will appreciate the more descriptive chapter titles and the restructuring of the book into easily digestible sections. Fifty-two images complement Hall's lively narrative.
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 1442634146
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 425
Book Description
In the second edition of this groundbreaking social history, M. Ann Hall begins with an important new chapter on Aboriginal women and early sport and ends with a new chapter tying today's trends and issues in Canadian women's sport to their origins in the past. Students will appreciate the more descriptive chapter titles and the restructuring of the book into easily digestible sections. Fifty-two images complement Hall's lively narrative.
My Riot
Author: Roger Miret
Publisher: Post Hill Press
ISBN: 1642931985
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
“Miret’s captivating and harrowing, no-holds-barred account of a life lived in the trenches . . . You don’t have to be a major Agnostic Front fan to get maximum enjoyment out of this book. . . . A compelling read.” ―Classic Rock Revisited "Miret’s memorable, affecting stories capture an important time in the hardcore music scene. . . . Equal parts music memoir and gritty coming-of-age story, it’s an eminently readable and fast-paced look at life during hardcore’s heyday. . . . Not just for music fans, My Riot is a valuable snapshot of an important time." ―Foreword Reviews “My Riot is a powerful and riveting read. A brutal look into the life of a man that did what he had to do to survive.” ―Scott Ian, Anthrax Born in Cuba, Roger Miret fled with his family to the US to escape the Castro regime. Through vivid language and graphic details, he recounts growing up in a strange new land with a tyrannical stepfather and the roles that poverty and violence played in shaping the grit that became critical to his survival. In his teen years, he finds himself squatting in abandoned buildings with unforgettably eccentric runaways and victims of similar childhood trauma. With like-minded misfits he helps pioneer a new musical genre, but with money scarce and commercial success impossible, he turns to running drugs to support his family and winds up in prison. It’s the ultimate test of his toughness and perseverance that eventually sets him on a path towards redemption. My Riot is both an unflinching portrait of downtown New York in the 1980s and a testament to the perils of growing up too fast. “It's a great read, tracing the roots of New York Hardcore via lots of crazy stories about potentially deadly situations. . . . Pick up this book and take a walk back in time through the Lower East Side when it was still a hair-raising adventure.” ―D. Randall Blythe, Lamb of God
Publisher: Post Hill Press
ISBN: 1642931985
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
“Miret’s captivating and harrowing, no-holds-barred account of a life lived in the trenches . . . You don’t have to be a major Agnostic Front fan to get maximum enjoyment out of this book. . . . A compelling read.” ―Classic Rock Revisited "Miret’s memorable, affecting stories capture an important time in the hardcore music scene. . . . Equal parts music memoir and gritty coming-of-age story, it’s an eminently readable and fast-paced look at life during hardcore’s heyday. . . . Not just for music fans, My Riot is a valuable snapshot of an important time." ―Foreword Reviews “My Riot is a powerful and riveting read. A brutal look into the life of a man that did what he had to do to survive.” ―Scott Ian, Anthrax Born in Cuba, Roger Miret fled with his family to the US to escape the Castro regime. Through vivid language and graphic details, he recounts growing up in a strange new land with a tyrannical stepfather and the roles that poverty and violence played in shaping the grit that became critical to his survival. In his teen years, he finds himself squatting in abandoned buildings with unforgettably eccentric runaways and victims of similar childhood trauma. With like-minded misfits he helps pioneer a new musical genre, but with money scarce and commercial success impossible, he turns to running drugs to support his family and winds up in prison. It’s the ultimate test of his toughness and perseverance that eventually sets him on a path towards redemption. My Riot is both an unflinching portrait of downtown New York in the 1980s and a testament to the perils of growing up too fast. “It's a great read, tracing the roots of New York Hardcore via lots of crazy stories about potentially deadly situations. . . . Pick up this book and take a walk back in time through the Lower East Side when it was still a hair-raising adventure.” ―D. Randall Blythe, Lamb of God