Author: William Horwood
Publisher: Headline Review
ISBN: 9780755313174
Category : Authors
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
Five-year-old Jimmy Rova is the unwanted child of a mother who rejects him, growing up among half-siblings who bully him. The one thing he can call his own is a pair of shoes, a present from the only person he feels has ever loved him. Only the arrival of his grandmother, and their move to a dilapidated house in the old fishing quarter of an east Kent coastal town - where the warm-hearted community befriends Jimmy and shows him how to love and be loved - reveals a way out. Based on his own remarkable childhood in south-east England after the Second World War and using all the skills that went into the creation of his modern classics Duncton Wood, Skallagrigg and The Willows in Winter, Horwood has created an inspiring story of childhood loss, personal survival and self-affirmation.
The Boy with No Shoes
Author: William Horwood
Publisher: Headline Review
ISBN: 9780755313174
Category : Authors
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
Five-year-old Jimmy Rova is the unwanted child of a mother who rejects him, growing up among half-siblings who bully him. The one thing he can call his own is a pair of shoes, a present from the only person he feels has ever loved him. Only the arrival of his grandmother, and their move to a dilapidated house in the old fishing quarter of an east Kent coastal town - where the warm-hearted community befriends Jimmy and shows him how to love and be loved - reveals a way out. Based on his own remarkable childhood in south-east England after the Second World War and using all the skills that went into the creation of his modern classics Duncton Wood, Skallagrigg and The Willows in Winter, Horwood has created an inspiring story of childhood loss, personal survival and self-affirmation.
Publisher: Headline Review
ISBN: 9780755313174
Category : Authors
Languages : en
Pages : 440
Book Description
Five-year-old Jimmy Rova is the unwanted child of a mother who rejects him, growing up among half-siblings who bully him. The one thing he can call his own is a pair of shoes, a present from the only person he feels has ever loved him. Only the arrival of his grandmother, and their move to a dilapidated house in the old fishing quarter of an east Kent coastal town - where the warm-hearted community befriends Jimmy and shows him how to love and be loved - reveals a way out. Based on his own remarkable childhood in south-east England after the Second World War and using all the skills that went into the creation of his modern classics Duncton Wood, Skallagrigg and The Willows in Winter, Horwood has created an inspiring story of childhood loss, personal survival and self-affirmation.
Those Shoes
Author: Maribeth Boelts
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763691488
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
But all the kids are wearing them! Any child who has ever craved something out of reach will relate to this warm, refreshingly realistic story. Features an audio read-along. "I have dreams about those shoes. Black high-tops. Two white stripes." All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. But Jeremy’s grandma tells him they don’t have room for "want," just "need," and what Jeremy needs are new boots for winter. When Jeremy’s shoes fall apart at school, and the guidance counselor gives him a hand-me-down pair, the boy is more determined than ever to have those shoes, even a thrift-shop pair that are much too small. But sore feet aren’t much fun, and Jeremy comes to realize that the things he has -- warm boots, a loving grandma, and the chance to help a friend -- are worth more than the things he wants.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763691488
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 41
Book Description
But all the kids are wearing them! Any child who has ever craved something out of reach will relate to this warm, refreshingly realistic story. Features an audio read-along. "I have dreams about those shoes. Black high-tops. Two white stripes." All Jeremy wants is a pair of those shoes, the ones everyone at school seems to be wearing. But Jeremy’s grandma tells him they don’t have room for "want," just "need," and what Jeremy needs are new boots for winter. When Jeremy’s shoes fall apart at school, and the guidance counselor gives him a hand-me-down pair, the boy is more determined than ever to have those shoes, even a thrift-shop pair that are much too small. But sore feet aren’t much fun, and Jeremy comes to realize that the things he has -- warm boots, a loving grandma, and the chance to help a friend -- are worth more than the things he wants.
The Boy who Grew Flowers
Author: Jennifer Wojtowicz
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 9781841486864
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Shunned at school because he sprouts flowers every full moon, Rink Bowagon makes a special pair of shoes for a classmate who is able to appreciate his unique abilities.
Publisher: Barefoot Books
ISBN: 9781841486864
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Shunned at school because he sprouts flowers every full moon, Rink Bowagon makes a special pair of shoes for a classmate who is able to appreciate his unique abilities.
No Shirt. No Shoes....No Problem!
Author: Jeff Foxworthy
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 1401394655
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
America's favorite Southern-fried, stand-up comedian and TV sitcom star Jeff Foxworthy brings his humor to the page in this riotous laugh-out-loud book. In No Shirt. No Shoes. . . . No Problem!, Foxworthy examines the hilarity of growing up, love, sex, crazy families, roommates, friendship, mooning, having a crush on your cousin, and the real stories behind many of his favorite Redneck jokes. So get ready: You're in for a helluva good time!
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 1401394655
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 261
Book Description
America's favorite Southern-fried, stand-up comedian and TV sitcom star Jeff Foxworthy brings his humor to the page in this riotous laugh-out-loud book. In No Shirt. No Shoes. . . . No Problem!, Foxworthy examines the hilarity of growing up, love, sex, crazy families, roommates, friendship, mooning, having a crush on your cousin, and the real stories behind many of his favorite Redneck jokes. So get ready: You're in for a helluva good time!
Barefoot Boy with Cheek
Author: Max Shulman
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504027787
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
A wild and witty satire of American college life from the author of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis On his first day of college, farm boy Asa Hearthrug enthusiastically jumps out of bed—and discovers that his pajama pants are caught in the bedsprings. He learns that his dog has died, and his father, in an effort to soften the blow, tells an absurd story about a female bullfighter. Next, the freshman pays a visit to his high school sweetheart to say a heartfelt goodbye, but Lodestone La Toole is more interested in hamburgers than vows of devotion. And when Asa finally arrives at the University of Minnesota—wham!—he gets run over by a frat boy’s convertible. Max Shulman’s bestselling debut novel, written when he was almost as fresh-faced as his protagonist, delightfully skewers every sacred cow of collegiate life. From the faculty expert on “Merrie Olde England” who once spent two weeks on that distant land to the sidewalk booby-trap used by the Alpha Cholera fraternity to round-up reluctant pledges, Barefoot Boy with Cheek bursts at the seams with outrageous characters, delirious set pieces, and gut-busting one-liners.
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504027787
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
A wild and witty satire of American college life from the author of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis On his first day of college, farm boy Asa Hearthrug enthusiastically jumps out of bed—and discovers that his pajama pants are caught in the bedsprings. He learns that his dog has died, and his father, in an effort to soften the blow, tells an absurd story about a female bullfighter. Next, the freshman pays a visit to his high school sweetheart to say a heartfelt goodbye, but Lodestone La Toole is more interested in hamburgers than vows of devotion. And when Asa finally arrives at the University of Minnesota—wham!—he gets run over by a frat boy’s convertible. Max Shulman’s bestselling debut novel, written when he was almost as fresh-faced as his protagonist, delightfully skewers every sacred cow of collegiate life. From the faculty expert on “Merrie Olde England” who once spent two weeks on that distant land to the sidewalk booby-trap used by the Alpha Cholera fraternity to round-up reluctant pledges, Barefoot Boy with Cheek bursts at the seams with outrageous characters, delirious set pieces, and gut-busting one-liners.
Barefoot Boy
Author: Gloria D. Miklowitz
Publisher: Follett Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780695406806
Category : Readers
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Publisher: Follett Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780695406806
Category : Readers
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Salt in His Shoes
Author: Deloris Jordan
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 9780689834196
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
This heartwarming picture book, written by the superstar's mother and sister, teaches that hard work and determination are much more important in becoming a champion.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 9780689834196
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
This heartwarming picture book, written by the superstar's mother and sister, teaches that hard work and determination are much more important in becoming a champion.
Hello, Shoes!
Author: Joan W. Blos
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 9780689814419
Category : Grandfathers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A little boy and his grandfather search the house for his favorite shoes and celebrate together when he puts them on by himself for the first time.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 9780689814419
Category : Grandfathers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A little boy and his grandfather search the house for his favorite shoes and celebrate together when he puts them on by himself for the first time.
The Christmas Shoes
Author: Donna VanLiere
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1429957484
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Already a Christmas classic, The Christmas Shoes is an extraordinary tale based on the remarkably popular song of the same name, and adapted to a made-for-TV movie. The heartwarming story by NewSong instantly soared to the top of the charts, mesmerizing listeners. Donna VanLiere has captured the hearts of readers everywhere. The story follows the paths of a man and a boy through one fateful, snowy Christmas. Beautifully rendered and poignantly touching The Christmas Shoes tells a take of hope, love and faith.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 1429957484
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Already a Christmas classic, The Christmas Shoes is an extraordinary tale based on the remarkably popular song of the same name, and adapted to a made-for-TV movie. The heartwarming story by NewSong instantly soared to the top of the charts, mesmerizing listeners. Donna VanLiere has captured the hearts of readers everywhere. The story follows the paths of a man and a boy through one fateful, snowy Christmas. Beautifully rendered and poignantly touching The Christmas Shoes tells a take of hope, love and faith.
Sid the Science Kid: Why Are My Shoes Shrinking?
Author: N. T. Raymond
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006185252X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
When Sid's favorite shoes don't fit his feet anymore, he can hardly believe it! He is determined to get to the bottom of this strange problem. With a little help from his family, friends, and teacher, Sid the Science Kid is ready to find out—are his shoes really shrinking?
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006185252X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 27
Book Description
When Sid's favorite shoes don't fit his feet anymore, he can hardly believe it! He is determined to get to the bottom of this strange problem. With a little help from his family, friends, and teacher, Sid the Science Kid is ready to find out—are his shoes really shrinking?