Author: Katharine Britton
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101528893
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
An emotionally powerful debut about two sisters who reconnect after nearly forty years of estrangement. Renowned painter Lilli Niles is at home in her North London flat when she receives an unexpected call from her elder sister, Bea, who's at the family homestead in Whitehead, Massachusetts. Bea's husband has just died, and she'd like Lilli to fly home to attend the funeral. There are reasons Lilli moved all the way to England to escape her older sister, reasons that have kept them estranged for decades. But something in Bea's voice makes Lilli think it's time to return to the stately house in New England she loved as a child, to the memory of the beloved younger sister they both lost. With Bea more fragile than Lilli remembered, maybe she can finally forgive Bea for a long-ago betrayal that has simmered between them for nearly forty years.
Her Sister's Shadow
Author: Katharine Britton
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101528893
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
An emotionally powerful debut about two sisters who reconnect after nearly forty years of estrangement. Renowned painter Lilli Niles is at home in her North London flat when she receives an unexpected call from her elder sister, Bea, who's at the family homestead in Whitehead, Massachusetts. Bea's husband has just died, and she'd like Lilli to fly home to attend the funeral. There are reasons Lilli moved all the way to England to escape her older sister, reasons that have kept them estranged for decades. But something in Bea's voice makes Lilli think it's time to return to the stately house in New England she loved as a child, to the memory of the beloved younger sister they both lost. With Bea more fragile than Lilli remembered, maybe she can finally forgive Bea for a long-ago betrayal that has simmered between them for nearly forty years.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101528893
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
An emotionally powerful debut about two sisters who reconnect after nearly forty years of estrangement. Renowned painter Lilli Niles is at home in her North London flat when she receives an unexpected call from her elder sister, Bea, who's at the family homestead in Whitehead, Massachusetts. Bea's husband has just died, and she'd like Lilli to fly home to attend the funeral. There are reasons Lilli moved all the way to England to escape her older sister, reasons that have kept them estranged for decades. But something in Bea's voice makes Lilli think it's time to return to the stately house in New England she loved as a child, to the memory of the beloved younger sister they both lost. With Bea more fragile than Lilli remembered, maybe she can finally forgive Bea for a long-ago betrayal that has simmered between them for nearly forty years.
In Her Sister's Shadow
Author: Diana Dubois
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
ISBN: 9780316187534
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
A portrait of a woman who lived a jealous rivalry with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, a sister who was a legend, reveals patterns of sibling competition formed in childhood that influenced her entire life
Publisher: Little Brown & Company
ISBN: 9780316187534
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
A portrait of a woman who lived a jealous rivalry with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, a sister who was a legend, reveals patterns of sibling competition formed in childhood that influenced her entire life
Sisters of Shadow and Light
Author: Sara B. Larson
Publisher: Tor Teen
ISBN: 1250208394
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
From the acclaimed author of Defy, Sara B. Larson, Sisters of Shadow and Light is a timeless and fantastical tale of sisterly love and powerful magic The night my sister was born, the stars died and were reborn in her eyes.... Zuhra and Inara have grown up in the Citadel of the Paladins, an abandoned fortress where legendary, magical warriors once lived before disappearing from the world—including their Paladin father the night Inara was born. On that same night, a massive, magical hedge grew and imprisoned them within the citadel. Inara inherited their father’s Paladin power; her eyes glow blue and she is able to make plants grow at unbelievable rates, but she has been trapped in her own mind because of a “roar” that drowns everything else out—leaving Zuhra virtually alone with their emotionally broken human mother. For fifteen years they have lived, trapped in the citadel, with little contact from the outside world...until the day a stranger passes through the hedge, and everything changes. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Publisher: Tor Teen
ISBN: 1250208394
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
From the acclaimed author of Defy, Sara B. Larson, Sisters of Shadow and Light is a timeless and fantastical tale of sisterly love and powerful magic The night my sister was born, the stars died and were reborn in her eyes.... Zuhra and Inara have grown up in the Citadel of the Paladins, an abandoned fortress where legendary, magical warriors once lived before disappearing from the world—including their Paladin father the night Inara was born. On that same night, a massive, magical hedge grew and imprisoned them within the citadel. Inara inherited their father’s Paladin power; her eyes glow blue and she is able to make plants grow at unbelievable rates, but she has been trapped in her own mind because of a “roar” that drowns everything else out—leaving Zuhra virtually alone with their emotionally broken human mother. For fifteen years they have lived, trapped in the citadel, with little contact from the outside world...until the day a stranger passes through the hedge, and everything changes. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Shadow Sister
Author: Lucinda Riley
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476759944
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Star D'Apliese is at a crossroads in her life after the sudden death of her beloved father - the elusive billionaire, named Pa Salt by his six daughters, all adopted by him from the four corners of the world. He has left each of them a clue to their true heritage, but Star - the most enigmatic of the sisters - is hesitant to step out of the safety of the close relationship she shares with her sister CeCe. In desperation, she decides to follow the first clue she has been left, which leads her to an antiquarian bookshop in London, and the start of a whole new world.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476759944
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Star D'Apliese is at a crossroads in her life after the sudden death of her beloved father - the elusive billionaire, named Pa Salt by his six daughters, all adopted by him from the four corners of the world. He has left each of them a clue to their true heritage, but Star - the most enigmatic of the sisters - is hesitant to step out of the safety of the close relationship she shares with her sister CeCe. In desperation, she decides to follow the first clue she has been left, which leads her to an antiquarian bookshop in London, and the start of a whole new world.
Sisters of Shadow (Sisters of Shadow, Book 1)
Author: Katherine Livesey
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008467692
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Anne of Green Gables meets Diana Wynne Jones in this whimsical fantasy adventure perfect for teen readers.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008467692
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Anne of Green Gables meets Diana Wynne Jones in this whimsical fantasy adventure perfect for teen readers.
Life Is Not a Stage
Author: Florence Henderson
Publisher: Center Street
ISBN: 1455504912
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
For millions of people around the world, Carol Brady is synonymous with motherhood, but growing up as the youngest of ten children in rural Indiana in the aftermath of the Great Depression, Florence Henderson lived a life quite different from that of the quintessential TV mom she later played on television. Florence's father was a dirt-poor tobacco tenant farmer who was nearly fifty years old when he married Florence's twenty-five-year-old mother, and was nearly seventy when Florence was born. Florence's childhood was full of deprivation and abandonment. Her father was an alcoholic at a time when there was no rehab or help for the disease. Their home rarely had electricity or running water. When she was twelve, Florence's mother left the family to work in Cleveland and never returned. Florence opens up about her childhood, as well as the challenges she's faced as an adult, including stage fright, postpartum depression, her extramarital affairs, divorce, her hearing loss, and heart problems. She writes with honesty and wisdom of how her faith and ability to survive has brought her through rough times to a life of profound joy and purpose.
Publisher: Center Street
ISBN: 1455504912
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 212
Book Description
For millions of people around the world, Carol Brady is synonymous with motherhood, but growing up as the youngest of ten children in rural Indiana in the aftermath of the Great Depression, Florence Henderson lived a life quite different from that of the quintessential TV mom she later played on television. Florence's father was a dirt-poor tobacco tenant farmer who was nearly fifty years old when he married Florence's twenty-five-year-old mother, and was nearly seventy when Florence was born. Florence's childhood was full of deprivation and abandonment. Her father was an alcoholic at a time when there was no rehab or help for the disease. Their home rarely had electricity or running water. When she was twelve, Florence's mother left the family to work in Cleveland and never returned. Florence opens up about her childhood, as well as the challenges she's faced as an adult, including stage fright, postpartum depression, her extramarital affairs, divorce, her hearing loss, and heart problems. She writes with honesty and wisdom of how her faith and ability to survive has brought her through rough times to a life of profound joy and purpose.
The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow
Author: Emily Ilett
Publisher: Floris Books
ISBN: 1782506217
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
"Shadows were meant to stay stuck, like ears and promises." On the morning of Gail's birthday, she watches her shadow slip under the kitchen door. She's not surprised it decided to leave. Her dad has gone for good. Her big sister Kay, once Gail's best friend, has disappeared into sadness – and now her shadow has left too. Determined to make things right, Gail chases after the shadows. But her adventures take her to unexpected places and she soon discovers that where there are shadows, there's darkness, and that she's not the only one looking for something missing... In a world of light and shadow, despair and hope sit side by side. Can Gail recover what the sisters have lost? A lyrical, immersive, and luminous tale of sisterhood, The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow tells of bravery, the power of friendship, and being strong enough to ask for help when we really need it. Emily Ilett, winner of the 2017 Kelpies Prize, is an arresting, vital new voice in children's literature.
Publisher: Floris Books
ISBN: 1782506217
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 157
Book Description
"Shadows were meant to stay stuck, like ears and promises." On the morning of Gail's birthday, she watches her shadow slip under the kitchen door. She's not surprised it decided to leave. Her dad has gone for good. Her big sister Kay, once Gail's best friend, has disappeared into sadness – and now her shadow has left too. Determined to make things right, Gail chases after the shadows. But her adventures take her to unexpected places and she soon discovers that where there are shadows, there's darkness, and that she's not the only one looking for something missing... In a world of light and shadow, despair and hope sit side by side. Can Gail recover what the sisters have lost? A lyrical, immersive, and luminous tale of sisterhood, The Girl Who Lost Her Shadow tells of bravery, the power of friendship, and being strong enough to ask for help when we really need it. Emily Ilett, winner of the 2017 Kelpies Prize, is an arresting, vital new voice in children's literature.
Shadow Siblings
Author: Claire Reyhle
Publisher: Waterside Productions
ISBN: 9781939116000
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Some kids are born to stand out while others shine brightest in their shadows. This story is about a young girl realizing that despite having a brother with medical challenges that often create her own struggles, she is grateful to be in a situation that supports her brother and even makes her feel like it's her superpower to help him. In the book Shadow Siblings, the main character Emma discovers that many families consist of having kids with special needs, challenges or circumstances that make them different. Various children are introduced within this story that also have siblings who experience their own unique challenges, ultimately helping Emma realize she is not alone. This is a story of hope, love and acceptance ideal for all ages while bringing spotlight to kids who we affectionately refer to as Shadow Siblings.
Publisher: Waterside Productions
ISBN: 9781939116000
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 50
Book Description
Some kids are born to stand out while others shine brightest in their shadows. This story is about a young girl realizing that despite having a brother with medical challenges that often create her own struggles, she is grateful to be in a situation that supports her brother and even makes her feel like it's her superpower to help him. In the book Shadow Siblings, the main character Emma discovers that many families consist of having kids with special needs, challenges or circumstances that make them different. Various children are introduced within this story that also have siblings who experience their own unique challenges, ultimately helping Emma realize she is not alone. This is a story of hope, love and acceptance ideal for all ages while bringing spotlight to kids who we affectionately refer to as Shadow Siblings.
Her Sister's Shadow
Author: Catherine Wimpeney
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781838343057
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Child killer Gary Brunswick has just been imprisoned for life for the murder of ten-year-old David Foster, but for DCI Kay Harris of Greater Manchester Police, it's cold comfort. As Senior Investigating Officer Kay has agonised over the case for months, could she have saved the boy? The Foster case, and the death of her sister, Helen, by suicide a year ago, weigh heavily on her. She finds her sister's diary, believing that Helen meant it for someone else. Each page exposes her sister's pain, her marriage problems, her suspicions about her husband. It becomes clear the diary was intended for Kay alone. Each entry taunts and pokes and Kay's guilt. Her sister's words haunt her. As Kay's concentration deteriorates, a period of leave is recommended. A condition of which is that she accepts therapy. Reluctantly Kay attends but decides to escape the probing sessions by retreating to her holiday home in the Scottish Highlands. Before leaving for Scotland Kay happens upon Ava, a woman intent on jumping to her death to escape her abusive ex-husband. Kay convinces Ava to flee with her to Scotland. In her increasingly fragile state, Kay believes by saving Ava she will earn redemption for all those she couldn't save and will finally be able to lay her sister's shadow to rest.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781838343057
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
Child killer Gary Brunswick has just been imprisoned for life for the murder of ten-year-old David Foster, but for DCI Kay Harris of Greater Manchester Police, it's cold comfort. As Senior Investigating Officer Kay has agonised over the case for months, could she have saved the boy? The Foster case, and the death of her sister, Helen, by suicide a year ago, weigh heavily on her. She finds her sister's diary, believing that Helen meant it for someone else. Each page exposes her sister's pain, her marriage problems, her suspicions about her husband. It becomes clear the diary was intended for Kay alone. Each entry taunts and pokes and Kay's guilt. Her sister's words haunt her. As Kay's concentration deteriorates, a period of leave is recommended. A condition of which is that she accepts therapy. Reluctantly Kay attends but decides to escape the probing sessions by retreating to her holiday home in the Scottish Highlands. Before leaving for Scotland Kay happens upon Ava, a woman intent on jumping to her death to escape her abusive ex-husband. Kay convinces Ava to flee with her to Scotland. In her increasingly fragile state, Kay believes by saving Ava she will earn redemption for all those she couldn't save and will finally be able to lay her sister's shadow to rest.
Hortense and the Shadow
Author: Natalia O'Hara
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316440817
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A haunting, original fairy tale from two dazzling debut picture book talents, in the spirit of Neil Gaiman and Carson Ellis. Hortense is a kind and brave girl, but she is sad--even angry--that her shadow follows her everywhere she goes. She hates her shadow, and thinks her shadow must hate her too. But one cold, dark night, when bandits surprise her in the woods, Hortense discovers that her shadow is the very thing she needs most. This stunningly illustrated story stirs the soul with its compelling, subtle exploration of self-esteem, self-identity, and finding inner strength.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316440817
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
A haunting, original fairy tale from two dazzling debut picture book talents, in the spirit of Neil Gaiman and Carson Ellis. Hortense is a kind and brave girl, but she is sad--even angry--that her shadow follows her everywhere she goes. She hates her shadow, and thinks her shadow must hate her too. But one cold, dark night, when bandits surprise her in the woods, Hortense discovers that her shadow is the very thing she needs most. This stunningly illustrated story stirs the soul with its compelling, subtle exploration of self-esteem, self-identity, and finding inner strength.