The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle

The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle PDF Author: Victoria Williamson
Publisher: Floris Books
ISBN: 1782504915
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243

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Book Description
Reema runs to remember the life she left behind in Syria. Caylin runs to find what she's lost. Under the grey Glasgow skies, twelve-year-old refugee Reema is struggling to find her place in a new country, with a new language and without her brother. But she isn't the only one feeling lost. Her Glasgwegian neighbour Caylin is lonely and lashing out. When they discover an injured fox and her cubs hiding on their estate, the girls form a wary friendship. And they are more alike than they could have imagined: they both love to run. As Reema and Caylin learn to believe again, in themselves and in others, they find friendship, freedom and the discovery that home isn’t a place, it’s the people you love. Heartfelt and full of hope, The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle is an uplifting story about the power of friendship and belonging. Inspired by her work with young asylum seekers, debut novelist Victoria Williamson's stunning story of displacement and discovery will speak to anyone who has ever asked 'where do I belong?'

The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle

The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle PDF Author: Victoria Williamson
Publisher: Floris Books
ISBN: 1782504915
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 243

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Book Description
Reema runs to remember the life she left behind in Syria. Caylin runs to find what she's lost. Under the grey Glasgow skies, twelve-year-old refugee Reema is struggling to find her place in a new country, with a new language and without her brother. But she isn't the only one feeling lost. Her Glasgwegian neighbour Caylin is lonely and lashing out. When they discover an injured fox and her cubs hiding on their estate, the girls form a wary friendship. And they are more alike than they could have imagined: they both love to run. As Reema and Caylin learn to believe again, in themselves and in others, they find friendship, freedom and the discovery that home isn’t a place, it’s the people you love. Heartfelt and full of hope, The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle is an uplifting story about the power of friendship and belonging. Inspired by her work with young asylum seekers, debut novelist Victoria Williamson's stunning story of displacement and discovery will speak to anyone who has ever asked 'where do I belong?'

The Boy with the Butterfly Mind

The Boy with the Butterfly Mind PDF Author: Victoria Williamson
Publisher: Floris Books
ISBN: 1782506209
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 237

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Jamie Lee just wants to be normal but his ADHD isn't making it easy. If only he could control his butterfly mind then he'd have friends, be able to keep out of trouble, live with his mum and not be sent to stay with his dad. Elin Watts just wants to be perfect. If she could be the best student and daughter possible, then maybe her dad would leave his new family and come back to Glasgow to live with Elin and her mum, happily ever after. When Jamie and Elin's families blend, the polar opposites of chaotic Jamie and ordered Elin collide. As their lives spiral out of control, Jamie and Elin discover that they're actually more alike than they'd admit. Maybe there's no such thing as normal, or perfect. And perhaps, just like families, happy-ever-afters come in all shapes and sizes. Uplifting and moving, The Boy with the Butterfly Mind is an inspiring story of acceptance, blended families, and discovering that in the end, being yourself is more than enough.

Boy vs. Girl

Boy vs. Girl PDF Author: Na'ima B. Robert
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
ISBN: 1907666079
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 175

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Farhana swallowed and reached for the hijab. But then she saw with absolute clarity the weird looks from the other girls at school, and the smirks from the guys. Did she dare? And then there was Malik... What should she do about him? Faraz was thinking about Skrooz and the lads. Soon he would finally have the respect of the other kids at school. But at what price? He heard Skrooz's voice, sharp as a switchblade: "This thing is powerful, blud. But you have to earn it, see? Just a few more errands for me..." They're twins, born 6 minutes apart. Both are in turmooil and both have life-changing choices to make, against the peaceful backdrop of Ramadan. Do Farhana and Faraz have enough courage to do the right thing? And can they help each other - or will one of them draw the other towards catastrophe? To watch a trailer for Boy vs. Girl click here This title is also available as an ebook, in either Kindle, ePub or Adobe ebook editions

Hag Storm

Hag Storm PDF Author: Victoria Williamson
Publisher: Pokey Hat
ISBN: 9781911279914
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 200

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In 1771, Robert Burns, future national poet and folk hero of Scotland, has big problems.12-year-old Rab spends all of his time doing backbreaking work on his family's farm instead of attending school, but when he finds a hag stone in one of the fields, everything changes.Looking through its circular hole, he sees witches gathering in a coming storm, and they've set their sights on his family. Can Rab save his sisters from the clutches of the witches' coven before their Halloween ceremony in the old kirk?Filled with mystery and magic, Hag Storm is a spooky, historical adventure with a supernatural twist, based on the life of Robert Burns and one of his most famous and best-loved poems, Tam O'Shanter.

Daddy Hairdo

Daddy Hairdo PDF Author: Francis Martin
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1471147886
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35

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Book Description
A hilarious story for anyone who has ever had to tangle with a head full of hair! When Amy is born she doesn’t have much hair. Not for long! Soon her hair is the stuff of fairy tales - so long she could throw it down a tower to let up a handsome prince. Only, hair this long is also really inconvenient, especially on windy days. So Amy’s dad comes up with some innovative solutions, and soon EVERYONE wants one of Daddy's Hairdos! A brilliant book from new talent Francis Martin and rising star Claire Powell, illustrator of Have You Seen My Giraffe?.

No Ballet Shoes in Syria

No Ballet Shoes in Syria PDF Author: Catherine Bruton
Publisher: Nosy Crow
ISBN: 1788005856
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 209

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Book Description
Winner of the Books Are My Bag Readers Award Aya is eleven years old and has just arrived in Britain with her mum and baby brother, seeking asylum from war in Syria. When Aya stumbles across a local ballet class, the formidable dance teacher spots her exceptional talent and believes that Aya has the potential to earn a prestigious ballet scholarship. But at the same time, Aya and her family must fight to be allowed to remain in the country, to make a home for themselves and to find Aya's father - separated from the rest of the family during the journey from Syria. With beautiful, captivating writing, wonderfully authentic ballet detail, and an important message championing the rights of refugees, this is classic storytelling - filled with warmth, hope and humanity. "Wise and kind and unputdownable." - Hilary McKay, Costa Book Prize-winning author of The Skylarks' War "A perfect balance of tragedy and triumph." - Natasha Farrant, author of The Children of Castle Rock "A moving story about one of the big issues of our time, told with wonderful clarity, and incredibly touching." - Axel Scheffler, illustrator of The Gruffalo "A moving, textured story ... Ballet Shoes for the 21st century" - The Times

Conkers – Armistice Runner

Conkers – Armistice Runner PDF Author: Tom Palmer
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 1781129762
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 128

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Book Description
Tom Palmer celebrates the unsung athletic heroes of the Armistice in a powerful tale of the fell-running messengers on the front-line of war, publishing for the centenary anniversary of the end of WWI.

Here I Go Again

Here I Go Again PDF Author: Jen Lancaster
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 110159876X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254

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Book Description
The second novel from the New York Times bestselling author of If You Were Here takes us back to the hair metal 80's. Twenty years after ruling the halls of her suburban Chicago high school, Lissy Ryder doesn’t understand why her glory days ended. Back then, she was worshipped...beloved...feared. Present day, not so much. She’s been pink-slipped from her high-paying job, dumped by her husband and kicked out of her condo. Now, at thirty-seven, she’s struggling to start a business out of her parents’ garage and sleeping under the hair-band posters in her old bedroom. Lissy finally realizes karma is the only bitch bigger than she was. Her present is miserable because of her past. But it’s not like she can go back in time and change who she was...or can she?

Between the Acts

Between the Acts PDF Author: Virginia Woolf
Publisher: Laurus - Lexecon Kft.
ISBN: 6155643474
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 122

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Book Description
In Woolf's last novel, the action takes place on one summer's day at a country house in the heart of England, where the villagers are presenting their annual pageant. A lyrical, moving valedictory.

The Teacher's Pet

The Teacher's Pet PDF Author: Hank Kunneman
Publisher: Destiny Image Publishers
ISBN: 0768460131
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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Book Description
Mutzphey and Milo couldn’t be more excited - It’s their turn to take Molly the Parrot, the classroom pet, home for the weekend! Their teacher, Mrs. Lang is counting on them. Are they up for the task? Will they rise to the occasion or “fowl” things up? The action starts as soon as the Friday afternoon school bell rings...