Author: Leland R. Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781585973651
Category : Flint Hills (Kan.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With "Snake boy," Leland R. Johnson has set his imagination free to soar. In its flight he has woven a story -- part fiction, part real boyhood memories -- out of events that might even have happened to the reader. That is, they might have if the reader had lived near a ranch with six charming young girls and their hardworking parents, close to a little country village in the Kansas Flint Hills.
Snake Boy
Author: Leland R. Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781585973651
Category : Flint Hills (Kan.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With "Snake boy," Leland R. Johnson has set his imagination free to soar. In its flight he has woven a story -- part fiction, part real boyhood memories -- out of events that might even have happened to the reader. That is, they might have if the reader had lived near a ranch with six charming young girls and their hardworking parents, close to a little country village in the Kansas Flint Hills.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781585973651
Category : Flint Hills (Kan.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
With "Snake boy," Leland R. Johnson has set his imagination free to soar. In its flight he has woven a story -- part fiction, part real boyhood memories -- out of events that might even have happened to the reader. That is, they might have if the reader had lived near a ranch with six charming young girls and their hardworking parents, close to a little country village in the Kansas Flint Hills.
Little Boy & Mr Scary Snake
Author: D. A-Gravill
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The story "Little Boy and Mr Scary Snake" was written by Aurora Mizutani and originally published in 2012-2013, under the pen name D. A-Gravill. The story "Little Boy and Mr Scary Snake" follows a child who faces his fears and learns to do the right thing. Little Boy, the main character, demonstrates immense bravery in the face of adversity. Throughout the story, Little Boy encounters fear, ridicule, and disbelief from well-meaning adults in his life, who are identifiable by their descriptive names. The story depicts a coming-of-age journey for the child. As the story unfolds, Little Boy confronts difficult situations and undergoes significant thought processes. He experiences frustration and fear of not being believed when he tries to express his concerns about Mr Scary Snake to adults who fail to understand him. Little Boy's determination, values, courage, resilience, sense of justice, and finally trust enable him to overcome his fears and prevail. "Little Boy & Mr Scary Snake" was written to help children better understand the world around them. Through an engaging narrative, the book encourages children to participate and empathize with the character of Little Boy. The story also provides an opportunity for children to improve their communication skills and learn new words through context. The book is designed to help adults better understand children's feelings and behaviours and to promote emotional well-being. By addressing the topic of single-parent families, the book aims to help children relate and empathize with the main character and his surroundings. Overall, "Little Boy & Mr Scary Snake" aims to empower children to express their emotions and overcome adversity, with the help of individual counselling, group therapy, and support for parents and schools.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The story "Little Boy and Mr Scary Snake" was written by Aurora Mizutani and originally published in 2012-2013, under the pen name D. A-Gravill. The story "Little Boy and Mr Scary Snake" follows a child who faces his fears and learns to do the right thing. Little Boy, the main character, demonstrates immense bravery in the face of adversity. Throughout the story, Little Boy encounters fear, ridicule, and disbelief from well-meaning adults in his life, who are identifiable by their descriptive names. The story depicts a coming-of-age journey for the child. As the story unfolds, Little Boy confronts difficult situations and undergoes significant thought processes. He experiences frustration and fear of not being believed when he tries to express his concerns about Mr Scary Snake to adults who fail to understand him. Little Boy's determination, values, courage, resilience, sense of justice, and finally trust enable him to overcome his fears and prevail. "Little Boy & Mr Scary Snake" was written to help children better understand the world around them. Through an engaging narrative, the book encourages children to participate and empathize with the character of Little Boy. The story also provides an opportunity for children to improve their communication skills and learn new words through context. The book is designed to help adults better understand children's feelings and behaviours and to promote emotional well-being. By addressing the topic of single-parent families, the book aims to help children relate and empathize with the main character and his surroundings. Overall, "Little Boy & Mr Scary Snake" aims to empower children to express their emotions and overcome adversity, with the help of individual counselling, group therapy, and support for parents and schools.
The Snake and the Boy
Author: Azmen Sebastian
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781921248245
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Beneath a sea-blue sky, a young boy swings on the bars in the school playground, only to have a green tree snake sneak up on him.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781921248245
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Beneath a sea-blue sky, a young boy swings on the bars in the school playground, only to have a green tree snake sneak up on him.
Boys' Life
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.
Snakes and the Boy who was Afraid of Them
Author: Barry Louis Polisar
Publisher: Rainbow Morning Music Alternatives
ISBN: 9780938663157
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Afraid of snakes, Lenny has to endure a field trip to the zoo's snake house. He encounters taunts from his bullying classmates and little sympathy from his teacher and guidance counselor, who are pictured increasingly snake-like and menacing until the wickedly funny surprise ending. It's a book about fears that says there's nothing wrong with having them. A new edition with full-page, color illustrations in this companion book to The Snake Who Was Afraid of People.
Publisher: Rainbow Morning Music Alternatives
ISBN: 9780938663157
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Afraid of snakes, Lenny has to endure a field trip to the zoo's snake house. He encounters taunts from his bullying classmates and little sympathy from his teacher and guidance counselor, who are pictured increasingly snake-like and menacing until the wickedly funny surprise ending. It's a book about fears that says there's nothing wrong with having them. A new edition with full-page, color illustrations in this companion book to The Snake Who Was Afraid of People.
Vestige
Author: Deb Hanrahan
Publisher:
ISBN: 0983526680
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
His family is missing. A dark stranger haunts his dreams. And a crazy, homeless man watches his every move. If only Micah had paid attention to his mother's rantings about the apocalypse... After a quarter of the population vanishes, Micah and Clarke struggle to get by as they try to locate their missing parents. Even though Micah's absent mother tried to prepare him for an apocalyptic event, she withheld a key piece of information about Micah's true identity and his family's legacy. With the help of a homeless man, a fallen priest, and his new girlfriend, Micah must uncover his mother's secrets while at the same time understand his connection to the dark stranger who haunts his nightmares. Keywords: free ebook, free, freebie, fiction, teen, young adult, supernatural, horror, apocalyptic fiction, teen love story, love story, United States, Chicago, thriller, contemporary, coming of age, paranormal fantasy, good vs. evil, antichrist, antihero, dark fantasy, urban fantasy, end times, zombies, devils, demons, angels, post-apocalypse, apocalypse, strong female protagonist, survival, survival story, action, adventure, suspense. occult, series, end of days, end times, end of the world, rapture, 666, mark of the beast, free ebook, free
Publisher:
ISBN: 0983526680
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
His family is missing. A dark stranger haunts his dreams. And a crazy, homeless man watches his every move. If only Micah had paid attention to his mother's rantings about the apocalypse... After a quarter of the population vanishes, Micah and Clarke struggle to get by as they try to locate their missing parents. Even though Micah's absent mother tried to prepare him for an apocalyptic event, she withheld a key piece of information about Micah's true identity and his family's legacy. With the help of a homeless man, a fallen priest, and his new girlfriend, Micah must uncover his mother's secrets while at the same time understand his connection to the dark stranger who haunts his nightmares. Keywords: free ebook, free, freebie, fiction, teen, young adult, supernatural, horror, apocalyptic fiction, teen love story, love story, United States, Chicago, thriller, contemporary, coming of age, paranormal fantasy, good vs. evil, antichrist, antihero, dark fantasy, urban fantasy, end times, zombies, devils, demons, angels, post-apocalypse, apocalypse, strong female protagonist, survival, survival story, action, adventure, suspense. occult, series, end of days, end times, end of the world, rapture, 666, mark of the beast, free ebook, free
Boys' Life
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Boys' Life is the official youth magazine for the Boy Scouts of America. Published since 1911, it contains a proven mix of news, nature, sports, history, fiction, science, comics, and Scouting.
Kali and the Rat Snake
Author: Zai Whitaker
Publisher: Kane/Miller Book Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1933605103
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Kali's father is a snake catcher - the best in the village. Kali knows that is really something to be proud of, but at school he sometimes gets embarrassed. The other children seem to think there is something very strange about having a snake catcher for a father and eating things like fried termites for a snack. Plus, Kali is the teacher's pet. How will he ever make friends?
Publisher: Kane/Miller Book Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1933605103
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Kali's father is a snake catcher - the best in the village. Kali knows that is really something to be proud of, but at school he sometimes gets embarrassed. The other children seem to think there is something very strange about having a snake catcher for a father and eating things like fried termites for a snack. Plus, Kali is the teacher's pet. How will he ever make friends?
The Complete Stonewylde
Author: Kit Berry
Publisher: Gollancz
ISBN: 1473201659
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1517
Book Description
The complete STONEWYLDE saga, collected together for the first time! Here are all five STONEWYLDE novels. This cult series is a magical tale of love, anger and loss - but also, finally, of triumph against all adversity. Stonewylde is an alternative community, hidden away in the heart of Dorset and ruled by the charismatic Magus. It's a place of standing stones and earth energy - a place where the old ways are remembered. Within a great stone circle the eight pagan festivals are celebrated and ancient rites performed. The thirteen full moons are honoured and the people live natural and uncomplicated lives, as their ancestors have done for hundreds of years.But all is not quite as it seems. There's another side to Stonewylde; a darker side where cruelty is rife. Sylvie and her mother are invited into the community, victims of modern life. Suffering from the stresses of inner city life, they believe that by entering the enclosed world of Stonewylde, their troubles will be over. Magus promises them fulfilment; that they will lack for nothing. He promises to heal them and care for them, calling on the green magic that pervades everything at Stonewylde. But one boy alone - Yul - understands the true reason for their invitation, and what malevolence their arrival has triggered. As the series unfolds, the struggle between Yul and his master becomes more brutal and the stakes are raised. Sylvie is in terrible danger as an old prophecy is revealed and the pieces of the puzzle start to slide into place. Sylvie and Yul must battle not only to save themselves, but the very heart of Stonewylde.
Publisher: Gollancz
ISBN: 1473201659
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1517
Book Description
The complete STONEWYLDE saga, collected together for the first time! Here are all five STONEWYLDE novels. This cult series is a magical tale of love, anger and loss - but also, finally, of triumph against all adversity. Stonewylde is an alternative community, hidden away in the heart of Dorset and ruled by the charismatic Magus. It's a place of standing stones and earth energy - a place where the old ways are remembered. Within a great stone circle the eight pagan festivals are celebrated and ancient rites performed. The thirteen full moons are honoured and the people live natural and uncomplicated lives, as their ancestors have done for hundreds of years.But all is not quite as it seems. There's another side to Stonewylde; a darker side where cruelty is rife. Sylvie and her mother are invited into the community, victims of modern life. Suffering from the stresses of inner city life, they believe that by entering the enclosed world of Stonewylde, their troubles will be over. Magus promises them fulfilment; that they will lack for nothing. He promises to heal them and care for them, calling on the green magic that pervades everything at Stonewylde. But one boy alone - Yul - understands the true reason for their invitation, and what malevolence their arrival has triggered. As the series unfolds, the struggle between Yul and his master becomes more brutal and the stakes are raised. Sylvie is in terrible danger as an old prophecy is revealed and the pieces of the puzzle start to slide into place. Sylvie and Yul must battle not only to save themselves, but the very heart of Stonewylde.
The Boy in Grey and Other Stories and Sketches
Author: Henry Kingsley
Publisher: London : Ward, Lock
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Publisher: London : Ward, Lock
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description