Author: Jenn J. McLeod
Publisher: Wild Myrtle Press
ISBN: 0648570819
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
FINALIST IN THE 2020 ROMANCE WRITERS OF AUSTRALIA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS (THE RUBY) A story about the choices we make, the connections that matter, the secrets we keep, and the power of a wish. Dandelion House, 1974 Two teenage girls—strangers—make a pact to keep a secret. Calingarry Crossing, 2014 For forty years, Beth and her mum have been everything to each other, but Beth is blind-sided when her mother dies, and her last wish is to have her ashes spread in a small-town cemetery. On the outskirts of Calingarry Crossing, when Beth comes across a place called Dandelion House Retreat, her first thought is how appealing the name sounds. With her stage career waning, and struggling to see a future without her mum, her marriage, and her child, she hopes it’s a place where she can begin to heal. After meeting Tom, a local cattleman, Beth is intrigued by his stories of the cursed, century-old river house and its reclusive owner, Gypsy. The more Beth learns, however, the more she questions her mother’s wishes. When meeting Beth leads Tom to uncover a disturbing connection to the old house, he must decide if the truth will help a grieving daughter or hurt her more. Should Dandelion House keep its last, long-held secret? From the author of HOUSE FOR ALL SEASONS . . . "A painful exploration of estrangement, loss, truth, redemption and the power of wishes."The West Australian
House of Wishes
Author: Jenn J. McLeod
Publisher: Wild Myrtle Press
ISBN: 0648570819
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
FINALIST IN THE 2020 ROMANCE WRITERS OF AUSTRALIA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS (THE RUBY) A story about the choices we make, the connections that matter, the secrets we keep, and the power of a wish. Dandelion House, 1974 Two teenage girls—strangers—make a pact to keep a secret. Calingarry Crossing, 2014 For forty years, Beth and her mum have been everything to each other, but Beth is blind-sided when her mother dies, and her last wish is to have her ashes spread in a small-town cemetery. On the outskirts of Calingarry Crossing, when Beth comes across a place called Dandelion House Retreat, her first thought is how appealing the name sounds. With her stage career waning, and struggling to see a future without her mum, her marriage, and her child, she hopes it’s a place where she can begin to heal. After meeting Tom, a local cattleman, Beth is intrigued by his stories of the cursed, century-old river house and its reclusive owner, Gypsy. The more Beth learns, however, the more she questions her mother’s wishes. When meeting Beth leads Tom to uncover a disturbing connection to the old house, he must decide if the truth will help a grieving daughter or hurt her more. Should Dandelion House keep its last, long-held secret? From the author of HOUSE FOR ALL SEASONS . . . "A painful exploration of estrangement, loss, truth, redemption and the power of wishes."The West Australian
Publisher: Wild Myrtle Press
ISBN: 0648570819
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
FINALIST IN THE 2020 ROMANCE WRITERS OF AUSTRALIA BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDS (THE RUBY) A story about the choices we make, the connections that matter, the secrets we keep, and the power of a wish. Dandelion House, 1974 Two teenage girls—strangers—make a pact to keep a secret. Calingarry Crossing, 2014 For forty years, Beth and her mum have been everything to each other, but Beth is blind-sided when her mother dies, and her last wish is to have her ashes spread in a small-town cemetery. On the outskirts of Calingarry Crossing, when Beth comes across a place called Dandelion House Retreat, her first thought is how appealing the name sounds. With her stage career waning, and struggling to see a future without her mum, her marriage, and her child, she hopes it’s a place where she can begin to heal. After meeting Tom, a local cattleman, Beth is intrigued by his stories of the cursed, century-old river house and its reclusive owner, Gypsy. The more Beth learns, however, the more she questions her mother’s wishes. When meeting Beth leads Tom to uncover a disturbing connection to the old house, he must decide if the truth will help a grieving daughter or hurt her more. Should Dandelion House keep its last, long-held secret? From the author of HOUSE FOR ALL SEASONS . . . "A painful exploration of estrangement, loss, truth, redemption and the power of wishes."The West Australian
Wishes
Author: Muon Thi Van
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338792865
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
An arresting, poetic journey and a moving reflection on immigration, family, and home, from an acclaimed creative team. Wishes tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the long-lasting and powerful impact that makes on the littlest member of the family. Inspired by actual events in the author's life, this is a narrative that is both timely and timeless. Told through the eyes of a young girl, the story chronicles a family's difficult and powerful journey to pack up what they can carry and to leave their world behind, traveling to a new and unknown place in a crowded boat. With sparse, poetic, and lyrical text from acclaimed author Muon Thi Van, thoughtful back matter about the author's connection to the story, and luminous, stunning illustrations from Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Victo Ngai, Wishes tells a powerful and timely story in a gentle and approachable way for young children and their families.With themes of kindness, bravery, hope, and love running throughout, Wishes is a must-have book for every child's bookshelf.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338792865
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
An arresting, poetic journey and a moving reflection on immigration, family, and home, from an acclaimed creative team. Wishes tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the long-lasting and powerful impact that makes on the littlest member of the family. Inspired by actual events in the author's life, this is a narrative that is both timely and timeless. Told through the eyes of a young girl, the story chronicles a family's difficult and powerful journey to pack up what they can carry and to leave their world behind, traveling to a new and unknown place in a crowded boat. With sparse, poetic, and lyrical text from acclaimed author Muon Thi Van, thoughtful back matter about the author's connection to the story, and luminous, stunning illustrations from Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Victo Ngai, Wishes tells a powerful and timely story in a gentle and approachable way for young children and their families.With themes of kindness, bravery, hope, and love running throughout, Wishes is a must-have book for every child's bookshelf.
Three Wishes
Author: Deborah Ellis
Publisher: Groundwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 1554980453
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Deborah Ellis presents the stories of children of the war-torn Middle East, based on interviews with Israeli and Palestinian children. In a rehabilitation center for disabled children, twelve-year-old Nora says she loves the color pink and chewing gum and explains that the wheels of her wheelchair are like her legs. Eleven-year-old Mohammad describes how his house was demolished by soldiers. And we meet twelve-year-old Salam, whose older sister walked into a store in Jerusalem and blew herself up, killing herself and two people, and injuring twenty others. All these children live both ordinary and extraordinary lives. They argue with their siblings. They dream about their wishes for the future. They have also seen their homes destroyed, their families killed, and they live in the midst of constant upheaval and violence. This simple and telling book allows children everywhere to see those caught in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as children just like themselves, but who are living far more difficult, dangerous lives. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.6 Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3 Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.
Publisher: Groundwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 1554980453
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
Deborah Ellis presents the stories of children of the war-torn Middle East, based on interviews with Israeli and Palestinian children. In a rehabilitation center for disabled children, twelve-year-old Nora says she loves the color pink and chewing gum and explains that the wheels of her wheelchair are like her legs. Eleven-year-old Mohammad describes how his house was demolished by soldiers. And we meet twelve-year-old Salam, whose older sister walked into a store in Jerusalem and blew herself up, killing herself and two people, and injuring twenty others. All these children live both ordinary and extraordinary lives. They argue with their siblings. They dream about their wishes for the future. They have also seen their homes destroyed, their families killed, and they live in the midst of constant upheaval and violence. This simple and telling book allows children everywhere to see those caught in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as children just like themselves, but who are living far more difficult, dangerous lives. Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.6 Analyze multiple accounts of the same event or topic, noting important similarities and differences in the point of view they represent. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3 Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.6 Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and explain how it is conveyed in the text.
Three Wishes
Author: Saly A. Glassman
Publisher: Pearson Education
ISBN: 0132837587
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
“Once upon a time...” Do those words call up an image for you? ...A fantasy, perhaps, of a fairy tale princess who ends up with a handsome prince? If so, you’re not alone. Most of us as children heard fairy tales from our parents. We saw the movies. We read the books. Those stories all had lessons, some more obvious, and some quite subtle. As children, we had our own unique ways of interpreting what these lessons meant to us. Well, we’re adults now, and it’s our turn to read the stories to our kids. Have you ever stopped to think about what the lessons mean to you now? Many of the teachings still apply, but in more complex ways than we may have previously considered. Nowhere is this truer than in your financial life. Take for instance, the story of the Three Wishes.
Publisher: Pearson Education
ISBN: 0132837587
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 31
Book Description
“Once upon a time...” Do those words call up an image for you? ...A fantasy, perhaps, of a fairy tale princess who ends up with a handsome prince? If so, you’re not alone. Most of us as children heard fairy tales from our parents. We saw the movies. We read the books. Those stories all had lessons, some more obvious, and some quite subtle. As children, we had our own unique ways of interpreting what these lessons meant to us. Well, we’re adults now, and it’s our turn to read the stories to our kids. Have you ever stopped to think about what the lessons mean to you now? Many of the teachings still apply, but in more complex ways than we may have previously considered. Nowhere is this truer than in your financial life. Take for instance, the story of the Three Wishes.
Moon Wishes
Author: Patricia Storms
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781773060767
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Wouldn't it be wonderful to be the moon? "I wish I were the moon," says the speaker in this timeless bedtime story, "so that I could shine on you." The moon shines to guide a journey home, glistens beautifully on icy snow, and wishes peace and safety for travelers, friends and troubled hearts. Milan Pavlovic's dreamy watercolor illustrations complement this sweet story from Patricia and Guy Storms. Children and the adults who read to them will be delighted as moon wishes reach over icebergs, into towns, through forests and under the sea.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781773060767
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Wouldn't it be wonderful to be the moon? "I wish I were the moon," says the speaker in this timeless bedtime story, "so that I could shine on you." The moon shines to guide a journey home, glistens beautifully on icy snow, and wishes peace and safety for travelers, friends and troubled hearts. Milan Pavlovic's dreamy watercolor illustrations complement this sweet story from Patricia and Guy Storms. Children and the adults who read to them will be delighted as moon wishes reach over icebergs, into towns, through forests and under the sea.
Carmela Full of Wishes
Author: Matt de la Peña
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399549056
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
An Instant New York Times Bestseller! In their first collaboration since the Newbery Medal- and Caldecott Honor-winning Last Stop on Market Street, Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson deliver a poignant and timely new picture book that's sure to be an instant classic. When Carmela wakes up on her birthday, her wish has already come true--she's finally old enough to join her big brother as he does the family errands. Together, they travel through their neighborhood, past the crowded bus stop, the fenced-off repair shop, and the panadería, until they arrive at the Laundromat, where Carmela finds a lone dandelion growing in the pavement. But before she can blow its white fluff away, her brother tells her she has to make a wish. If only she can think of just the right wish to make . . . With lyrical, stirring text and stunning, evocative artwork, Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson have crafted a moving ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most unexpected places.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0399549056
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
An Instant New York Times Bestseller! In their first collaboration since the Newbery Medal- and Caldecott Honor-winning Last Stop on Market Street, Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson deliver a poignant and timely new picture book that's sure to be an instant classic. When Carmela wakes up on her birthday, her wish has already come true--she's finally old enough to join her big brother as he does the family errands. Together, they travel through their neighborhood, past the crowded bus stop, the fenced-off repair shop, and the panadería, until they arrive at the Laundromat, where Carmela finds a lone dandelion growing in the pavement. But before she can blow its white fluff away, her brother tells her she has to make a wish. If only she can think of just the right wish to make . . . With lyrical, stirring text and stunning, evocative artwork, Matt de la Peña and Christian Robinson have crafted a moving ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most unexpected places.
Katelyn's Three Wishes
Author: H. David Campbell
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491748214
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
When Katelyn visited her grandmothers house, as she often did, she always loved seeing a brass bottle that was kept on top of a very tall bookcase in her grandmothers living room. Katelyn first thought it was just a brass bottle. Once she asked her grandmother why it was always so shiny. Her grandmother told her that maybe it was magic. Katelyn just had to see the brass bottle up close, so she persuaded her best friend, Skyla, to help her. Was there something magic about this bottle? Would Katelyns life change dramatically because of it? Katelyn and Skyla also found something shocking in her grandmothers attic. What was it? I know youll love reading the exciting things that happen in this book.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491748214
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
When Katelyn visited her grandmothers house, as she often did, she always loved seeing a brass bottle that was kept on top of a very tall bookcase in her grandmothers living room. Katelyn first thought it was just a brass bottle. Once she asked her grandmother why it was always so shiny. Her grandmother told her that maybe it was magic. Katelyn just had to see the brass bottle up close, so she persuaded her best friend, Skyla, to help her. Was there something magic about this bottle? Would Katelyns life change dramatically because of it? Katelyn and Skyla also found something shocking in her grandmothers attic. What was it? I know youll love reading the exciting things that happen in this book.
Three Wishes
Author: Barbara Delinsky
Publisher: Pocket Books
ISBN: 1982123486
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
In this “heart-tugging story of love and redemption that is surprisingly powerful” (People), a woman’s life is miraculously changed forever after she’s caught in a blizzard in a picturesque Vermont town. When waitress Bree Miller wakes up in the hospital after a blizzard in a tiny Vermont town, she can’t recall the tragedy that landed her there. But she’s certain of only one thing—that she has been magically granted three wishes. Are the things Bree longs for—a home, a soul mate, a family—now within her grasp? After all, one of her wishes seems to have already come true: at her bedside is Tom Gates, a renowned author who’s come to town to make sense of his fame—and who, as the accident’s only witness, is determined to make sure Bree is safe and sound. As Bree recovers and Tom learns more about her, they discover that they will have to take unimagined risks to truly live their dreams. Entwining courage, community, and the magic of second chances, this “heartwarming, tear-jerking small-town romance” (Kirkus Reviews) asks: What if wishes really could come true?
Publisher: Pocket Books
ISBN: 1982123486
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
In this “heart-tugging story of love and redemption that is surprisingly powerful” (People), a woman’s life is miraculously changed forever after she’s caught in a blizzard in a picturesque Vermont town. When waitress Bree Miller wakes up in the hospital after a blizzard in a tiny Vermont town, she can’t recall the tragedy that landed her there. But she’s certain of only one thing—that she has been magically granted three wishes. Are the things Bree longs for—a home, a soul mate, a family—now within her grasp? After all, one of her wishes seems to have already come true: at her bedside is Tom Gates, a renowned author who’s come to town to make sense of his fame—and who, as the accident’s only witness, is determined to make sure Bree is safe and sound. As Bree recovers and Tom learns more about her, they discover that they will have to take unimagined risks to truly live their dreams. Entwining courage, community, and the magic of second chances, this “heartwarming, tear-jerking small-town romance” (Kirkus Reviews) asks: What if wishes really could come true?
Water Wishes
Author: Mallory Loehr
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0307561062
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Nine-year-old Polly and her younger brother, Sam, find a corked bottle at the beach. Inside is an ancient parchment promising three wishes. Before their adventure is over, older brother Joe will disappear and Polly and Sam will have to journey under the sea to get him back! This first book in the new Magic Elements quartet combines magic and adventure in an easy-to-read format perfect for the in-between reader.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0307561062
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Nine-year-old Polly and her younger brother, Sam, find a corked bottle at the beach. Inside is an ancient parchment promising three wishes. Before their adventure is over, older brother Joe will disappear and Polly and Sam will have to journey under the sea to get him back! This first book in the new Magic Elements quartet combines magic and adventure in an easy-to-read format perfect for the in-between reader.
The Summer of Lost Wishes
Author: Nikki Chartier
Publisher: Nicole Chartier
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
When sixteen-year-old Piper Davenport's mom packs up their lives and heads to the coastal Florida town of Coral Sands, Piper doesn't care much for the view...until she catches a glimpse at Rooks Carter. Her mom's "look but don't touch" policy regarding the boy next door is all but impossible to maintain, especially since he's helping his dad restore Piper's new home, the Calloway Cottage. A gorgeous, shirtless boy makes this boring little town a bit more exciting. But after Piper and Rooks discover a secret in the walls of the cottage, they have a chance to unravel the biggest mystery in Coral Sands history - unless someone unravels them first. **Note: This book can be read as a stand alone novel.**
Publisher: Nicole Chartier
ISBN:
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
When sixteen-year-old Piper Davenport's mom packs up their lives and heads to the coastal Florida town of Coral Sands, Piper doesn't care much for the view...until she catches a glimpse at Rooks Carter. Her mom's "look but don't touch" policy regarding the boy next door is all but impossible to maintain, especially since he's helping his dad restore Piper's new home, the Calloway Cottage. A gorgeous, shirtless boy makes this boring little town a bit more exciting. But after Piper and Rooks discover a secret in the walls of the cottage, they have a chance to unravel the biggest mystery in Coral Sands history - unless someone unravels them first. **Note: This book can be read as a stand alone novel.**