Author: Joyce Carol Oates
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061806668
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
New York Times bestselling author of The Falls, Blonde, and We Were the Mulvaneys, Joyce Carol Oates returns with a dark, wry, satirical tale—inspired by an unsolved American true-crime mystery. "Dysfunctional families are all alike. Ditto 'survivors.'" So begins the unexpurgated first-person narrative of nineteen-year-old Skyler Rampike, the only surviving child of an "infamous" American family. A decade ago the Rampikes were destroyed by the murder of Skyler's six-year-old ice-skating champion sister, Bliss, and the media scrutiny that followed. Part investigation into the unsolved murder; part elegy for the lost Bliss and for Skyler's own lost childhood; and part corrosively funny exposé of the pretensions of upper-middle-class American suburbia, this captivating novel explores with unexpected sympathy and subtlety the intimate lives of those who dwell in Tabloid Hell. Likely to be Joyce Carol Oates's most controversial novel to date, as well as her most boldly satirical, this unconventional work of fiction is sure to be recognized as a classic exploration of the tragic interface between private life and the perilous life of "celebrity." In My Sister, My Love: The Intimate Story of Skyler Rampike, the incomparable Oates once again mines the depths of the sinister yet comic malaise at the heart of our contemporary culture.
My Sister, My Love
Author: Joyce Carol Oates
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061806668
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
New York Times bestselling author of The Falls, Blonde, and We Were the Mulvaneys, Joyce Carol Oates returns with a dark, wry, satirical tale—inspired by an unsolved American true-crime mystery. "Dysfunctional families are all alike. Ditto 'survivors.'" So begins the unexpurgated first-person narrative of nineteen-year-old Skyler Rampike, the only surviving child of an "infamous" American family. A decade ago the Rampikes were destroyed by the murder of Skyler's six-year-old ice-skating champion sister, Bliss, and the media scrutiny that followed. Part investigation into the unsolved murder; part elegy for the lost Bliss and for Skyler's own lost childhood; and part corrosively funny exposé of the pretensions of upper-middle-class American suburbia, this captivating novel explores with unexpected sympathy and subtlety the intimate lives of those who dwell in Tabloid Hell. Likely to be Joyce Carol Oates's most controversial novel to date, as well as her most boldly satirical, this unconventional work of fiction is sure to be recognized as a classic exploration of the tragic interface between private life and the perilous life of "celebrity." In My Sister, My Love: The Intimate Story of Skyler Rampike, the incomparable Oates once again mines the depths of the sinister yet comic malaise at the heart of our contemporary culture.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061806668
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 596
Book Description
New York Times bestselling author of The Falls, Blonde, and We Were the Mulvaneys, Joyce Carol Oates returns with a dark, wry, satirical tale—inspired by an unsolved American true-crime mystery. "Dysfunctional families are all alike. Ditto 'survivors.'" So begins the unexpurgated first-person narrative of nineteen-year-old Skyler Rampike, the only surviving child of an "infamous" American family. A decade ago the Rampikes were destroyed by the murder of Skyler's six-year-old ice-skating champion sister, Bliss, and the media scrutiny that followed. Part investigation into the unsolved murder; part elegy for the lost Bliss and for Skyler's own lost childhood; and part corrosively funny exposé of the pretensions of upper-middle-class American suburbia, this captivating novel explores with unexpected sympathy and subtlety the intimate lives of those who dwell in Tabloid Hell. Likely to be Joyce Carol Oates's most controversial novel to date, as well as her most boldly satirical, this unconventional work of fiction is sure to be recognized as a classic exploration of the tragic interface between private life and the perilous life of "celebrity." In My Sister, My Love: The Intimate Story of Skyler Rampike, the incomparable Oates once again mines the depths of the sinister yet comic malaise at the heart of our contemporary culture.
Why I Love My Sister
Author:
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
ISBN: 9780008273576
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
See why everyone loves their sisters, especially you!
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
ISBN: 9780008273576
Category : Animals
Languages : en
Pages : 30
Book Description
See why everyone loves their sisters, especially you!
I Love I Hate I Miss My Sister
Author: Amelie Sarn
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0385370202
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
For readers of The Tyrant’s Daughter, Out of Nowhere, and I Am Malala, this poignant story about two Muslim sisters is about love, loss, religion, forgiveness, women’s rights, and freedom. Two sisters. Two lives. One future. Sohane loves no one more than her beautiful, carefree younger sister, Djelila. And she hates no one as much. They used to share everything. But now, Djelila is spending more time with her friends, partying, and hanging out with boys, while Sohane is becoming more religious. When Sohane starts wearing a head scarf, her school threatens to expel her. Meanwhile, Djelila is harassed by neighborhood bullies for not being Muslim enough. Sohane can’t help thinking that Djelila deserves what she gets. But she never could have imagined just how far things would go. . . . An Amelia Bloomer Project List Selection A CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book of the Year A Bank Street Best Book of the Year with Outstanding Merit "Sarn’s poignant novel surely raises issues of religious freedom, but it is foremost a coming-of-age story about personal choice and the uniquely powerful bond between sisters."—The Horn Book Magazine "[A] moving story, which provides rich material for conversation about family relations, religious identity, and civil liberties."—Publisher's Weekly “Thought-provoking.”—Kirkus Reviews "Important and timely."—Booklist "In seamless chapters transitioning between present and past, this short, fast-paced, tragic story contrasting two clearly drawn Muslim sisters explores similar contemporary cultural and religious issues portrayed in Randa Abdel-Fattah’s Does My Head Look Big in This?"—School Library Journal “A fair and balanced look at not just two equal and opposite perspectives on these issues, but at the multiple, refracted, messy nuances in between.”—The Bulletin “A searing portrait of the conflicts within a culture.”—VOYA “Sarn writes with concise, timely insight about culture, religion, and politics, but what lingers most is the powerful bonds of sisterhood.”—smithsonianapa.org
Publisher: Delacorte Press
ISBN: 0385370202
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
For readers of The Tyrant’s Daughter, Out of Nowhere, and I Am Malala, this poignant story about two Muslim sisters is about love, loss, religion, forgiveness, women’s rights, and freedom. Two sisters. Two lives. One future. Sohane loves no one more than her beautiful, carefree younger sister, Djelila. And she hates no one as much. They used to share everything. But now, Djelila is spending more time with her friends, partying, and hanging out with boys, while Sohane is becoming more religious. When Sohane starts wearing a head scarf, her school threatens to expel her. Meanwhile, Djelila is harassed by neighborhood bullies for not being Muslim enough. Sohane can’t help thinking that Djelila deserves what she gets. But she never could have imagined just how far things would go. . . . An Amelia Bloomer Project List Selection A CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book of the Year A Bank Street Best Book of the Year with Outstanding Merit "Sarn’s poignant novel surely raises issues of religious freedom, but it is foremost a coming-of-age story about personal choice and the uniquely powerful bond between sisters."—The Horn Book Magazine "[A] moving story, which provides rich material for conversation about family relations, religious identity, and civil liberties."—Publisher's Weekly “Thought-provoking.”—Kirkus Reviews "Important and timely."—Booklist "In seamless chapters transitioning between present and past, this short, fast-paced, tragic story contrasting two clearly drawn Muslim sisters explores similar contemporary cultural and religious issues portrayed in Randa Abdel-Fattah’s Does My Head Look Big in This?"—School Library Journal “A fair and balanced look at not just two equal and opposite perspectives on these issues, but at the multiple, refracted, messy nuances in between.”—The Bulletin “A searing portrait of the conflicts within a culture.”—VOYA “Sarn writes with concise, timely insight about culture, religion, and politics, but what lingers most is the powerful bonds of sisterhood.”—smithsonianapa.org
Sam Is My Sister
Author: Ashley Rhodes-Courter
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807506524
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
2022 ALA Rainbow Book List An inspiring story about affirming a sibling's gender identity. Evan loves being big brother to Sam and Finn. They do everything together—go fishing, climb trees, and play astronauts. But lately, Evan notices that he and Sam don't look like brothers anymore. Sam wants to have long hair, and even asks to wear a dress on the first day of school. As time goes by, Evan comes to understand why Sam wants to look like a girl—because Sam is a girl. Sam is transgender. And just like always, Sam loves to dream with Evan and Finn about going to the moon together. Based on one family's real-life experiences, this heartwarming story of a girl named Sam and the brothers who love and support her will resonate with readers everywhere.
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807506524
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
2022 ALA Rainbow Book List An inspiring story about affirming a sibling's gender identity. Evan loves being big brother to Sam and Finn. They do everything together—go fishing, climb trees, and play astronauts. But lately, Evan notices that he and Sam don't look like brothers anymore. Sam wants to have long hair, and even asks to wear a dress on the first day of school. As time goes by, Evan comes to understand why Sam wants to look like a girl—because Sam is a girl. Sam is transgender. And just like always, Sam loves to dream with Evan and Finn about going to the moon together. Based on one family's real-life experiences, this heartwarming story of a girl named Sam and the brothers who love and support her will resonate with readers everywhere.
My Sister, Daisy
Author: Adria Karlsson
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1684469511
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Daisy's older brother is thrilled when he gets a new sibling. They are best buddies who do everything together. But in kindergarten, things change. His sibling tells him she is a girl and wants to be called Daisy. Daisy's brother must adjust to the change--including what it means for him and their relationship. A powerful, moving picture book based on a true story, My Sister, Daisy handles a sensitive subject with warmth and love.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1684469511
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
Daisy's older brother is thrilled when he gets a new sibling. They are best buddies who do everything together. But in kindergarten, things change. His sibling tells him she is a girl and wants to be called Daisy. Daisy's brother must adjust to the change--including what it means for him and their relationship. A powerful, moving picture book based on a true story, My Sister, Daisy handles a sensitive subject with warmth and love.
To My Sister
Author: Marci
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781680881653
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Sisters are more than just family: they are confidantes, mentors, and friends. They light up the lives of the people around them with their joy and love, and they can always be counted on to be there when they're needed, no matter what. With this adorable book, you can let your sister know how much she means to you. Featuring Marci's endearing Children of the Inner Light(R) characters, this is a gift of love that sisters everywhere will treasure forever.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781680881653
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Sisters are more than just family: they are confidantes, mentors, and friends. They light up the lives of the people around them with their joy and love, and they can always be counted on to be there when they're needed, no matter what. With this adorable book, you can let your sister know how much she means to you. Featuring Marci's endearing Children of the Inner Light(R) characters, this is a gift of love that sisters everywhere will treasure forever.
My Sister’s Lies
Author: S.D. Robertson
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008223491
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The USA Today and Kindle Top #25 Bestseller ‘A real tear-jerker’ THE SUN ‘A stunning read’ MIRANDA DICKINSON
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008223491
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The USA Today and Kindle Top #25 Bestseller ‘A real tear-jerker’ THE SUN ‘A stunning read’ MIRANDA DICKINSON
Love Bites
Author: Sienna Mercer
Publisher: Egmont Books
ISBN: 9781405256988
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Traveling to Transylvania to meet her vampire family for the first time, Olivia is upset she will miss Valentine's Day with her new boyfriend Jackson and Ivy feels out of place despite being surrounded by vampires.
Publisher: Egmont Books
ISBN: 9781405256988
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Traveling to Transylvania to meet her vampire family for the first time, Olivia is upset she will miss Valentine's Day with her new boyfriend Jackson and Ivy feels out of place despite being surrounded by vampires.
My Sister
Author: Selenis Leyva
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1541762967
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
A powerful memoir by two sisters about transitioning, family, and the path to self-realization. When Orange Is the New Black and Diary of a Future President star Selenis Leyva was young, her hardworking parents brought a new foster child into their warm, loving family in the Bronx. Selenis was immediately smitten; she doted on the baby, who in turn looked up to Selenis and followed her everywhere. The little boy became part of the family. But later, the siblings realized that the child was struggling with their identity. As Marizol transitioned and fought to define herself, Selenis and the family wanted to help, but didn't always have the language to describe what Marizol was going through or the knowledge to help her thrive. In My Sister, Selenis and Marizol narrate, in alternating chapters, their shared journey, challenges, and triumphs. They write honestly about the issues of violence, abuse, and discrimination that transgender people and women of color--and especially trans women of color--experience daily. And they are open about the messiness and confusion of fully realizing oneself and being properly affirmed by others, even those who love you. Profoundly moving and instructive, My Sister offers insight into the lives of two siblings learning to be their authentic selves. Ultimately, theirs is a story of hope, one that will resonate with and affirm those in the process of transitioning, watching a loved one transition, and anyone taking control of their gender or sexual identities.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1541762967
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
A powerful memoir by two sisters about transitioning, family, and the path to self-realization. When Orange Is the New Black and Diary of a Future President star Selenis Leyva was young, her hardworking parents brought a new foster child into their warm, loving family in the Bronx. Selenis was immediately smitten; she doted on the baby, who in turn looked up to Selenis and followed her everywhere. The little boy became part of the family. But later, the siblings realized that the child was struggling with their identity. As Marizol transitioned and fought to define herself, Selenis and the family wanted to help, but didn't always have the language to describe what Marizol was going through or the knowledge to help her thrive. In My Sister, Selenis and Marizol narrate, in alternating chapters, their shared journey, challenges, and triumphs. They write honestly about the issues of violence, abuse, and discrimination that transgender people and women of color--and especially trans women of color--experience daily. And they are open about the messiness and confusion of fully realizing oneself and being properly affirmed by others, even those who love you. Profoundly moving and instructive, My Sister offers insight into the lives of two siblings learning to be their authentic selves. Ultimately, theirs is a story of hope, one that will resonate with and affirm those in the process of transitioning, watching a loved one transition, and anyone taking control of their gender or sexual identities.
I Love That You're My Little Sister Because
Author: River Breeze River Breeze Press
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781093710489
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Give your little sister a personalized gift she'll love! Your sister will treasure this fill in the blank book. Prompts on the right side are easy to fill in for kids and adults. Pages on the left can be remain blank or can be used for photos, stickers, magazine cut-outs, or drawings. Your sister will appreciate that you spent the time to make her a loving gift! Simple and sweet prompts will make filling out this book easy: You are better than a _________ You taught me how to _________ I remember when we _______ And many more! (There are 22 total; enough to make a nice book, but not too many to make it hard to fill out) This personalized book will take less than an hour to fill out but will show your little sister how much you appreciate her! Order today to give your little sis a gift she'll always remember!
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781093710489
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Give your little sister a personalized gift she'll love! Your sister will treasure this fill in the blank book. Prompts on the right side are easy to fill in for kids and adults. Pages on the left can be remain blank or can be used for photos, stickers, magazine cut-outs, or drawings. Your sister will appreciate that you spent the time to make her a loving gift! Simple and sweet prompts will make filling out this book easy: You are better than a _________ You taught me how to _________ I remember when we _______ And many more! (There are 22 total; enough to make a nice book, but not too many to make it hard to fill out) This personalized book will take less than an hour to fill out but will show your little sister how much you appreciate her! Order today to give your little sis a gift she'll always remember!