Author: R. A. Douglas
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1039104347
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
From civil war to turf wars, the Srither twins go from the ruins of Jaffna, Sri Lanka to the suburbs of Canada in search of a new life. The struggle to survive versus the struggle to fit in, intercepted by new friendships, bad company, and budding romances, turn their lives into an almost typical high school drama. Will they survive? More importantly, will they fit in? Will Akil ever win the heart of the perfect La Reine Jacob? Relive those high school butterflies and teenage dilemmas through this coming of age story, while taking a trip from the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, to the boroughs of Toronto.
Sunrise, Sunset
Author: R. A. Douglas
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1039104347
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
From civil war to turf wars, the Srither twins go from the ruins of Jaffna, Sri Lanka to the suburbs of Canada in search of a new life. The struggle to survive versus the struggle to fit in, intercepted by new friendships, bad company, and budding romances, turn their lives into an almost typical high school drama. Will they survive? More importantly, will they fit in? Will Akil ever win the heart of the perfect La Reine Jacob? Relive those high school butterflies and teenage dilemmas through this coming of age story, while taking a trip from the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, to the boroughs of Toronto.
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1039104347
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 248
Book Description
From civil war to turf wars, the Srither twins go from the ruins of Jaffna, Sri Lanka to the suburbs of Canada in search of a new life. The struggle to survive versus the struggle to fit in, intercepted by new friendships, bad company, and budding romances, turn their lives into an almost typical high school drama. Will they survive? More importantly, will they fit in? Will Akil ever win the heart of the perfect La Reine Jacob? Relive those high school butterflies and teenage dilemmas through this coming of age story, while taking a trip from the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, to the boroughs of Toronto.
Sunrise, Sunset
Author: Kim Weiss
Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.
ISBN: 0757318088
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Much like life, the stage changes even when our vantage point doesnt. And so it is with the rising and setting sun, no two are ever the same. Every picture tells another color, shape and shadow story . . .
Publisher: Health Communications, Inc.
ISBN: 0757318088
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Much like life, the stage changes even when our vantage point doesnt. And so it is with the rising and setting sun, no two are ever the same. Every picture tells another color, shape and shadow story . . .
Southwest Sunrise
Author: Nikki Grimes
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1547600845
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
From Children's Literature Legacy Award winner Nikki Grimes and highly-acclaimed illustrator Wendell Minor comes a stunning picture book about the beauty of the natural world and finding a new place to call home. The beauty of the natural world is just waiting to be discovered . . . When Jayden touches down in New Mexico, he's uncertain how this place could ever be home. But if he takes a walk outside, he just might find something glorious. Flowers in bright shades . . . Birds and lizards and turtles, all with a story to tell . . . Red rock pillars towering in the distance . . . Turquoise sky as far as the eye can see . . . Perhaps this place could be home after all. Gorgeously poetic and visually stunning, this story from acclaimed creators Nikki Grimes and Wendell Minor celebrates the beauty of the Southwest as a young boy sees it for the very first time. Acclaim for One Last Word A Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Winner A New York Times Editor's Choice
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1547600845
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
From Children's Literature Legacy Award winner Nikki Grimes and highly-acclaimed illustrator Wendell Minor comes a stunning picture book about the beauty of the natural world and finding a new place to call home. The beauty of the natural world is just waiting to be discovered . . . When Jayden touches down in New Mexico, he's uncertain how this place could ever be home. But if he takes a walk outside, he just might find something glorious. Flowers in bright shades . . . Birds and lizards and turtles, all with a story to tell . . . Red rock pillars towering in the distance . . . Turquoise sky as far as the eye can see . . . Perhaps this place could be home after all. Gorgeously poetic and visually stunning, this story from acclaimed creators Nikki Grimes and Wendell Minor celebrates the beauty of the Southwest as a young boy sees it for the very first time. Acclaim for One Last Word A Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor Winner A New York Times Editor's Choice
Sunrise, Sunset a Book of Poems
Author: Nichola K. Wallace
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479746231
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
You, bringer of sunshine to the rain, Like an ancient pearl in the ocean, Once found, but kept to oneself, Because it was too precious to let go.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479746231
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 79
Book Description
You, bringer of sunshine to the rain, Like an ancient pearl in the ocean, Once found, but kept to oneself, Because it was too precious to let go.
Sky Magic
Author: Lee Bennett Hopkins
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780525478621
Category : Children's poetry, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Poet and anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins takes readers from sunrise to sunset as he presents poems that pay tribute to the sun, moon, and stars.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780525478621
Category : Children's poetry, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Poet and anthologist Lee Bennett Hopkins takes readers from sunrise to sunset as he presents poems that pay tribute to the sun, moon, and stars.
The Way the Sun Sets
Author: Sarah Kayed
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781979392013
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
The Way the Sun Sets is a collection of poetry that explores love and loss. This book is divided into three chapters: Dawn, Sunrise, and Sunset. These chapters follow the journey of the sun and the nature of its arrival and departure.he raged indark purples and blues lightening and rainhe adorned my skyin anger before leaving mein pain now I can never view the sunset the same. - what a violent horizon you have been
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781979392013
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
The Way the Sun Sets is a collection of poetry that explores love and loss. This book is divided into three chapters: Dawn, Sunrise, and Sunset. These chapters follow the journey of the sun and the nature of its arrival and departure.he raged indark purples and blues lightening and rainhe adorned my skyin anger before leaving mein pain now I can never view the sunset the same. - what a violent horizon you have been
An American Sunrise: Poems
Author: Joy Harjo
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 1324003871
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
A nationally best-selling volume of wise, powerful poetry from the first Native American Poet Laureate of the United States. In this stunning collection, Joy Harjo finds blessings in the abundance of her homeland and confronts the site where the Mvskoke people, including her own ancestors, were forcibly displaced. From her memory of her mother’s death, to her beginnings in the Native rights movement, to the fresh road with her beloved, Harjo’s personal life intertwines with tribal histories to create a space for renewed beginnings.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 1324003871
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
A nationally best-selling volume of wise, powerful poetry from the first Native American Poet Laureate of the United States. In this stunning collection, Joy Harjo finds blessings in the abundance of her homeland and confronts the site where the Mvskoke people, including her own ancestors, were forcibly displaced. From her memory of her mother’s death, to her beginnings in the Native rights movement, to the fresh road with her beloved, Harjo’s personal life intertwines with tribal histories to create a space for renewed beginnings.
A Full Moon is Rising
Author: Marilyn Singer
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN: 1430130059
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
All around the world people are affected by and in awe of a full moon. In this poetic exploration of the lunar wonder, places near and far provide the backdrop for discovering celebrations, beliefs, customs and facts about the moon. From Broadway to Hong Kong to the International Space Station, the various perspectives, sparkling verses and depth of information create a fascinating rendering of a familiar, yet remarkable sight.
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
ISBN: 1430130059
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
All around the world people are affected by and in awe of a full moon. In this poetic exploration of the lunar wonder, places near and far provide the backdrop for discovering celebrations, beliefs, customs and facts about the moon. From Broadway to Hong Kong to the International Space Station, the various perspectives, sparkling verses and depth of information create a fascinating rendering of a familiar, yet remarkable sight.
Writing Into the Sunset
Author: Peter Swingle
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781411615540
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
A Collection of poetry and prose inspired by people and events in the life of an Architect/Photographer/Poet who lives in Arizona.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781411615540
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 124
Book Description
A Collection of poetry and prose inspired by people and events in the life of an Architect/Photographer/Poet who lives in Arizona.
An Inspirational Book of Poetry
Author: James Miller Sr.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1493105221
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Smile today, it’ll be a breathtaking; Let a smile begin your day, smile regardless Of what anyone says, And in a short while all of your troubles Will fade away.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1493105221
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
Smile today, it’ll be a breathtaking; Let a smile begin your day, smile regardless Of what anyone says, And in a short while all of your troubles Will fade away.