Short Story Press Presents Benji's Book

Short Story Press Presents Benji's Book PDF Author: Short Story Press
Publisher: Short Story Press
ISBN: 1648914128
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

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Short Story Press Presents Benji's Book by Tara Mitchell Benji's Books is the tale of a young man who hates school and reading. He seeks refuge in a library to get out of a terrible storm. There he encounters a woman who would change his way of thinking and his life forever. Elsa, the Librarian, asks Benji to lend her a hand in putting books away. They immediately establish a strong connection and forge a lasting friendship. She encourages him to read from the subjects and topics he enjoys. She prompts him to follow his desires. Benji soon learns there is a vast world in front of him to make of, what he wishes. He gains confidence to make decisions for himself concerning his education and future. Benji and Elsa discuss the adventures they find in books, they spend long hours debating current events. Elsa helps Benji improve his grades as he progresses through high school. He takes an apprenticeship position at the library in his last two years of high school. Together they study for college aptitude testing. When the time finally comes Elsa helps Benji work through the college and scholarship application processes. Their friendship helps to keep Benji focused on academics, and looking to the future. He continues his education, graduating from college, but working every summer in the library with his friend Elsa. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Short Story Press Presents Benji's Book

Short Story Press Presents Benji's Book PDF Author: Short Story Press
Publisher: Short Story Press
ISBN: 1648914128
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

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Book Description
Short Story Press Presents Benji's Book by Tara Mitchell Benji's Books is the tale of a young man who hates school and reading. He seeks refuge in a library to get out of a terrible storm. There he encounters a woman who would change his way of thinking and his life forever. Elsa, the Librarian, asks Benji to lend her a hand in putting books away. They immediately establish a strong connection and forge a lasting friendship. She encourages him to read from the subjects and topics he enjoys. She prompts him to follow his desires. Benji soon learns there is a vast world in front of him to make of, what he wishes. He gains confidence to make decisions for himself concerning his education and future. Benji and Elsa discuss the adventures they find in books, they spend long hours debating current events. Elsa helps Benji improve his grades as he progresses through high school. He takes an apprenticeship position at the library in his last two years of high school. Together they study for college aptitude testing. When the time finally comes Elsa helps Benji work through the college and scholarship application processes. Their friendship helps to keep Benji focused on academics, and looking to the future. He continues his education, graduating from college, but working every summer in the library with his friend Elsa. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Short Story Press Presents Why You

Short Story Press Presents Why You PDF Author: Short Story Press
Publisher: Short Story Press
ISBN: 1648913318
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Short Story Press Presents Why You by Tara Mitchell “Why You” is about two seniors. One has a rough and troubled home life. The other has a strong close knit family. Collin takes charge after his girlfriend Cleo disappears for a short time. He looks for her at work and school. He goes to her home and there discovers the root of Cleo life problems. Not knowing what to do, Collin talks to his parents about the situation and finds they are his best allies to help Cleo break away from a horrible mother and make a life of her own. Collin and Cleo enjoy the company of one another but through her disappearance Collin discovers his love for Cleo. He would not give up on her. Cleo learns that family can be a great thing. She also learns that not every person who befriends you wants to use you for their own gain. She finally learns to love and to trust. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Short Story Press Presents Jillian’s Days

Short Story Press Presents Jillian’s Days PDF Author: Short Story Press
Publisher: Short Story Press
ISBN: 1648913172
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37

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Short Story Press Presents Jillian’s Days by Tara Mitchell "Jillian’s Days" is the story of a romance that takes several years to develop. Jillian lives with a trusted and dependable friend, Charlie. They had a unique friendship and living arrangement that was comfortable for both of them. Jillian, although happy with the arrangement, felt that one day it would end. She wanted that typical life with a husband and family and did not see that as being a desire for Charlie’s future. He was a wealthy and handsome young man whose goal in life seemed to revolve around fun. While planning a trip in which Jillian would spend two full weeks alone, Charlie challenges her to take a guest with her. She fights the idea at first, but reluctantly after losing a bet over the subject, Charlie had gotten himself in on the trip. Secretly Jillian was pleased that events had unfolded that way. Charlie spiced up her normal trip with new and exciting adventures. When he was suddenly called away from the trip Jillian was sad. In the time left on her trip she pined for Charlie’s company. Upon arriving home she confides to Charlie that it is him that she loves and longs to be with. Charlie in return admits he feels the same. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Short Story Press Presents Will's Way

Short Story Press Presents Will's Way PDF Author: Short Story Press
Publisher: Short Story Press
ISBN: 1648913393
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42

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Short Story Press Presents Will's Way by Tara Mitchell Will's Way tells about a young man growing into his own during his senior year in high school. He was forced to leave his friends and swimming career behind when his father lost his job. They moved as a family to Florida from Iowa. Will felt so far away from everything he knew and he was angry that his parents made him move once again. Will devises a plan to return to Iowa and finish high school where he had started and been so happy. He approaches his parents with his plan and to his surprise finds he has their support. He and his father had always had a somewhat distant if not strained relationship. Will was however very close with his mother and his little brother. He didn't necessarily want to leave his family but he wanted to return to the only place that ever felt like home. He works and saves money for his move and in doing so he grows into responsibilities he had not anticipated. He goes about making that plan work until he finally sees that he is very happy, successful at work and relationships and best off right where he is. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Short Story Press Presents I See It's You

Short Story Press Presents I See It's You PDF Author: Short Story Press
Publisher: Short Story Press
ISBN: 164891344X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

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Short Story Press Presents I See It's You by Tara Mitchell I See It's You is the story of friends and partners coming to the realization that they cannot find love in life because they were meant for one another. Livy and Greg own an interior design business together. They have worked together day in and day out for more than ten years. Greg is steady, responsible and detail oriented, while Livy is the creative genius of the pair. They spend not only their working lives together but they are best friends too. Greg for a number of years has watched, amazed by the beauty and intelligence of Livy. He can't think of a more remarkable woman. Livy has come to need Greg. She needs his input on decisions and follows his advice. She feels safe when with him and knows that regardless of the situation Greg will always protect her. Although Greg and Livy are a perfect team Livy goes on dates trying to find her Mr. Right. Then one day it finally dawns on her that Mr. Right has been right in front of her all along. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Short Story Press Presents Meet Me At The Track

Short Story Press Presents Meet Me At The Track PDF Author: Short Story Press
Publisher: Short Story Press
ISBN: 1648913342
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44

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Short Story Press Presents Meet Me At The Track by Tara Mitchell Ellen is a busy single mother with a daughter in eighth grade. She works as a nurse and because of that she misses out on some moments with her daughter Ashley. While in attendance at Ashley's track meet she meets a nice man whose daughter also runs track and happens to be part of a relay team that Ashley is on. As the girls become closer it put the parents in close proximity even away from the track. Dean, the father of Ashley's friend, is a busy man that works from his home. He has designed a back yard paradise for his work and invites Ellen over as well as the kids. Dean and Ellen become friends and feel comfortable together but have no intentions of taking it any further. That is until their daughters get involved. Both Ashley and Dean's daughter Sarah set them up for a meeting at the track in which Dean and Ellen are faced with the realization that they had not hidden their attraction to one another and even their kids see and respect it. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Short Story Press Presents Today's Second Chance

Short Story Press Presents Today's Second Chance PDF Author: Short Story Press
Publisher: Short Story Press
ISBN: 1648913490
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 30

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Short Story Press Presents Today's Second Chance by Mitchell "Today's Second Chance", is the tale of young love lost and years later rekindled by chance. Maya returned to her home state of Indiana after many years of moving around and seeing the country. "Maya is a character I personally feel quite a connection to. She is fiercely independent and a single mom who made the best of her and her child's life." says author Tara Mitchell. "Maya finds herself reflecting on paths not taken over the years and fearful that the best of life has passed her by. Her son has left the nest and she is alone for the first time in decades." Lucas was the one man in her past that she never got over. As kids they were intimate with each other and had a very close friendship. Without warning Maya left Lucas behind. She pined for him for years. He waited for her to return. They move through their lives with something missing until she runs into him while out running errands. He is still the most attractive man she knows. He still carries a torch for Maya. "Maya and Lucas are so drawn to each other. It's an attraction that cannot be denied for long." states the author. "They take some time to get reacquainted but their strong attraction is a distraction to their everyday lives. Their story takes them back in time and age to feeling young and wildly passionate. Who says you can't go back?" questions the author, Miss Mitchell. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Short Story Press Presents On The Way To New York

Short Story Press Presents On The Way To New York PDF Author: Short Story Press
Publisher: Short Story Press
ISBN: 1648913555
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41

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Short Story Press Presents On The Way To New York by Tara Mitchell "On The Way to New York" is the story of a workplace romance that takes more than seven years to develop. Ella is an ambitious, advertising executive vying for a promotion to an office in New York City, effectively escaping Cleveland, Ohio. Only one man stands in the way of her realizing her dreams. Cameron, also ambitious to make it in New York City, is the immature competition Ella must surpass to earn the promotion. With the help of her wily assistant Marie, Ella is able to land a meeting with a representative of an extremely large account for her firm. Success with this potential client could make her career and secure her promotion to New York. Cameron, a habitual jokester and charmer, weasels his way into Ella's big meeting. He claims he only wants to help her, but she finds that hard to believe. Out of the blue, Ella and Cameron click in a way they never anticipated. A building attraction and mutual respect is found to exist and the sky is their limit. After landing the firm's largest single account they are offered the opportunities of their lifetimes. Short Story Press publishes short stories written by everyday writers.

Grandad's Island

Grandad's Island PDF Author: Benji Davies
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471119963
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36

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After the phenomenal success of The Storm Whale and On Sudden Hill, this new book by Benji Davies deals with the emotional topic of losing a grandparent. Subtly told, this beautifully illustrated book tackles a difficult subject with great sensitivity and depth. At the bottom of Syd’s garden, through the gate and past the tree, is Grandad’s house. Syd can let himself in any time he likes. But one day when Syd comes to call, Grandad isn’t in any of the usual places. He’s in the attic, where he ushers Syd through a door, and the two of them journey to a wild, beautiful island awash in color where Grandad decides he will remain. So Syd hugs Grandad one last time and sets sail for home. Visiting Grandad’s house at the bottom of the garden again, he finds it just the same as it’s always been — except that Grandad isn’t there anymore. Sure to provide comfort to young children struggling to understand loss, Benji Davies’s tale is a sensitive and beautiful reminder that our loved ones live on in our memories long after they’re gone. Praise for Grandad's Island: 'Davies’s elegantly rough illustrations, evoking a child’s paintings, tap into the imagination of death with little fuss, and his story declines to offer kids instruction on how to feel. Indeed, Grandad’s Island doesn’t mention death at all, but is deeply in touch with the ways in which loss and abundance commingle in the mind, correcting and assuaging each other.' The New York Times Book Review 'The creator of The Storm Whale (2014) offers another thoughtful picture book guaranteed to spark discussion...Recommend to young families dealing with loss, especially those who prefer to gloss over the scientific realities.' Booklist Online 'As with The Storm Whale, Davies offers a story of loneliness and togetherness distinguished by understated, deeply felt emotions and a nautical milieu.' Publishers Weekly 'This book is innovative and useful as a way to talk about the idea of loss—without ever referring to actual death. Parents and educators can use this to talk with a child about how it’s normal to be sad and miss loved ones...Cheerful, brightly colored illustrations make this a fine choice to use with the youngest of audiences. Since death isn’t directly specified, this title also works for when a child’s loved one is moving far away. An excellent vehicle to gently approach the topic of loss. Recommended for collections needing these types of materials.' School Library Journal 'Grandad's Island by British author-illustrator Benji Davies (The Storm Whale; Bizzy Bear series) celebrates a close grandfather-grandson relationship with warmth and style. Whether it's read as a picture book about love, loss or just missing someone who isn't around anymore, it's a charmer. Cheerful cinematic spreads invite young readers into all sorts of intriguing places, from a cozy attic full of curiosities like a turtle teapot, to a vast ship's deck, to the deep jungle of an island paradise.' Shelf Awareness for Readers 'A resonant, layered tale that will only gain in texture as its readers get older.' USA Today Books from the World of the Storm Whale: The Storm Whale The Storm Whale in Winter Grandma Bird Also by Benji Davies: On Sudden Hill, written by Linda Sarah When the Dragons Came, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore Jump on Board the Animal Train, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore

Before You Sleep

Before You Sleep PDF Author: Benji Bennett
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781906818128
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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#1 Bestselling and award winning children's author, Benji Bennett, creates a new kind of bedtime reading experience that helps parents express their love for their children at the end of each day. Award winning Before You Sleep stands out from all books in its genre as inspired Benji, through his unique style and unrivalled talent, creates an emotional and lasting bond between the reader and the child. Powerful verse and Imaginative illustrations by Roxanne Burchartz, of Oscar Nominated Cartoon Saloon, depict a parent and child sharing magical adventures together filled with love affection. A pull off the shelf favourite for all children and parents at bedtime, Before you Sleep makes it US Publication debut on October 5th 2016. Proceeds from the sale of Before you Sleep go to Paul Newman founded Barretstown, a hole in the wall camp for sick children.