Author: Shrishti Venkatraman
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1638736022
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Sefburgh is your average town. There are people of all kinds, and life was normal until… Girls start getting kidnapped mysteriously. There is mayhem in the city. When two teenagers decide to play good samaritans, strange things start to happen. An unfamiliar face keeps the girls awake at night. Or is she familiar? The teenagers suddenly find themselves enwrapped in a conundrum— – a hazy play on words that beats the daylights out of them. Is it just a wild goose chase, or will they be lucky enough to find the needle in the haystack? What does destiny have in store for the duo – Isabel and Katy? The Dream Lady is aA quirky tale of sanity and madness, a tale of friendship and adventure;, a tale with cute moments of fun and frolic.
The Dream Lady
Author: Shrishti Venkatraman
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1638736022
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Sefburgh is your average town. There are people of all kinds, and life was normal until… Girls start getting kidnapped mysteriously. There is mayhem in the city. When two teenagers decide to play good samaritans, strange things start to happen. An unfamiliar face keeps the girls awake at night. Or is she familiar? The teenagers suddenly find themselves enwrapped in a conundrum— – a hazy play on words that beats the daylights out of them. Is it just a wild goose chase, or will they be lucky enough to find the needle in the haystack? What does destiny have in store for the duo – Isabel and Katy? The Dream Lady is aA quirky tale of sanity and madness, a tale of friendship and adventure;, a tale with cute moments of fun and frolic.
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 1638736022
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Sefburgh is your average town. There are people of all kinds, and life was normal until… Girls start getting kidnapped mysteriously. There is mayhem in the city. When two teenagers decide to play good samaritans, strange things start to happen. An unfamiliar face keeps the girls awake at night. Or is she familiar? The teenagers suddenly find themselves enwrapped in a conundrum— – a hazy play on words that beats the daylights out of them. Is it just a wild goose chase, or will they be lucky enough to find the needle in the haystack? What does destiny have in store for the duo – Isabel and Katy? The Dream Lady is aA quirky tale of sanity and madness, a tale of friendship and adventure;, a tale with cute moments of fun and frolic.
Isabel's Daughter
Author: Judith R. Hendricks
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061860220
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
The first time I saw my mother was the night she died. The second time was at a party in Santa Fe. After a childhood spent in an institution and a series of foster homes, Avery James has trained herself not to wonder about the mother who gave her up. But her safe, predictable life changes one night when she stumbles upon the portrait of a woman who is the mirror image of herself. Slowly but inevitably, Avery is compelled to discover all she can about her mother, Isabel. Avery is drawn into complex relationships with the people who knew her mother. As she weaves together the threads of her mother's artistic heritage and her grandmother's skills as a healer, Avery learns that while discovering Isabel provides a certain resolution in her life, it's discovering herself that brings lasting happiness.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061860220
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 401
Book Description
The first time I saw my mother was the night she died. The second time was at a party in Santa Fe. After a childhood spent in an institution and a series of foster homes, Avery James has trained herself not to wonder about the mother who gave her up. But her safe, predictable life changes one night when she stumbles upon the portrait of a woman who is the mirror image of herself. Slowly but inevitably, Avery is compelled to discover all she can about her mother, Isabel. Avery is drawn into complex relationships with the people who knew her mother. As she weaves together the threads of her mother's artistic heritage and her grandmother's skills as a healer, Avery learns that while discovering Isabel provides a certain resolution in her life, it's discovering herself that brings lasting happiness.
The Girl in the Graveyard
Author: Michael Dahl
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496549090
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
On the way home from a friend's house late one night, Bradley takes a shortcut through the graveyard. A mysterious girl keeps popping up from behind gravestones, and her face resembles a doll that belonged to Bradley's sister, a doll he stole from her as a prank. Could the spooky doll be back for revenge? Find out the answer to this question and many more in this collection of scary tales.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496549090
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
On the way home from a friend's house late one night, Bradley takes a shortcut through the graveyard. A mysterious girl keeps popping up from behind gravestones, and her face resembles a doll that belonged to Bradley's sister, a doll he stole from her as a prank. Could the spooky doll be back for revenge? Find out the answer to this question and many more in this collection of scary tales.
Perfect Timing
Author: Laura Spinella
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 042526730X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
There’s rock, there’s a hard place, then there’s Aidan & Isabel. What’s a Jersey Girl to do when she moves to Catswallow, Alabama? Isabel Lang finds the answer in an unlikely bond with the musically gifted Aidan Roycroft. The two share everything from a first kiss to startling family secrets. But when Aidan is accused of a violent crime, the two flee to Las Vegas where Isabel’s future comes tumbling down. Seven years later, the past is buried, including any relationship with Aidan. Isabel is busy running a radio station and closing in on commitment with Nate Potter, a guy who defines ideal. Life seems cozy until new station management demands a sudden-death ratings grabber, putting everyone’s future on the line. What should be a simple solution leads to a stunning revelation as Isabel is forced to call on the past and the only rock star she knows.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 042526730X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 386
Book Description
There’s rock, there’s a hard place, then there’s Aidan & Isabel. What’s a Jersey Girl to do when she moves to Catswallow, Alabama? Isabel Lang finds the answer in an unlikely bond with the musically gifted Aidan Roycroft. The two share everything from a first kiss to startling family secrets. But when Aidan is accused of a violent crime, the two flee to Las Vegas where Isabel’s future comes tumbling down. Seven years later, the past is buried, including any relationship with Aidan. Isabel is busy running a radio station and closing in on commitment with Nate Potter, a guy who defines ideal. Life seems cozy until new station management demands a sudden-death ratings grabber, putting everyone’s future on the line. What should be a simple solution leads to a stunning revelation as Isabel is forced to call on the past and the only rock star she knows.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine
Author: Henry Mills Alden
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1000
Book Description
Important American periodical dating back to 1850.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1000
Book Description
Important American periodical dating back to 1850.
RuPaul
Author: Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara
Publisher: Little People, BIG DREAMS
ISBN: 0711246807
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of RuPaul, the shape-shifter, performer, supermodel, and host of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Even before little Ru was born, a fortune teller told his mum that he would one day be famous... It was only a matter of time before he figured out how. Playing dress-up was his favourite game, and that’s where he felt most comfortable. Ru went on to study performing arts and then moved to New York to mix things up in a punk band. Later, drag was a way to express himself as an artist. He found success for himself, then wanted to help others find theirs. He inspires us to do what feels right and love ourselves. This witty and wise book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring performer’s life. Cloth quarter binding makes this book a stylish and attractive gift for all children who love to dream. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
Publisher: Little People, BIG DREAMS
ISBN: 0711246807
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the life of RuPaul, the shape-shifter, performer, supermodel, and host of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Even before little Ru was born, a fortune teller told his mum that he would one day be famous... It was only a matter of time before he figured out how. Playing dress-up was his favourite game, and that’s where he felt most comfortable. Ru went on to study performing arts and then moved to New York to mix things up in a punk band. Later, drag was a way to express himself as an artist. He found success for himself, then wanted to help others find theirs. He inspires us to do what feels right and love ourselves. This witty and wise book features stylish and quirky illustrations and extra facts at the back, including a biographical timeline with historical photos and a detailed profile of the inspiring performer’s life. Cloth quarter binding makes this book a stylish and attractive gift for all children who love to dream. Little People, BIG DREAMS is a best-selling biography series for kids that explores the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. This empowering series of books offers inspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover and paperback versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. With rewritten text for older children, the treasuries each bring together a multitude of dreamers in a single volume. You can also collect a selection of the books by theme in boxed gift sets. Activity books and a journal provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. Inspire the next generation of outstanding people who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!
My Name Is Not Isabella
Author: Jennifer Fosberry
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402245513
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
New York Times Bestseller! Just How Big Can a Little Girl Dream? Ask Isabella... She takes a wild ride-and discovers the sky's the limit! "This story...speaks frankly about self-identity and self affirmation as Isabella decides at the end that she is actually herself...because she possesses the best parts of all of the women she looks up to." -ForeWord Magazine "The colorful mixed-media artwork reinforces the fanciful, upbeat tone of the book. Use this story to ignite young readers' interest in women's history." -School Library Journal Who Is Your Hero? Isabella's include U.S. Astronaut Sally Ride, activist Rosa Parks, and sharpshooter Annie Oakley-but there's no bigger hero than Isabella's own mommy! Join Isabella on an adventure of discovery-and find out how imagining to be these extraordinary women teaches her the importance of being her extraordinary self. A rollicking read-aloud and terrific "read-to-myself" story, My Name Is Not Isabella is capturing hearts and awards, including: Silver ForeWord Book of the Year Award for Picture Books Gold Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Independent Publisher Book Award Amelia Bloomer List Jennifer Fosberry is a science geek turned children's book writer. Until recently, she worked as a project manager in Silicon Valley in the high-tech electronic field. She currently divides her time between the San Francisco Bay Area and Costa Rica with her husband and three children. Mike Litwin combines a variety of media to create scenes that serve the imagination and education of women. A graduate of the East Carolina University School of Art and Design, he plays both designer and illustrator with an often wacky, always delightful style that uniquely blends playful innocence with devilish mischief. Illustrating and telling stories for children is his passion, his entertainment, and his dream. He currently lives in Greenville, North Carolina, with his wife and three daughters.
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402245513
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
New York Times Bestseller! Just How Big Can a Little Girl Dream? Ask Isabella... She takes a wild ride-and discovers the sky's the limit! "This story...speaks frankly about self-identity and self affirmation as Isabella decides at the end that she is actually herself...because she possesses the best parts of all of the women she looks up to." -ForeWord Magazine "The colorful mixed-media artwork reinforces the fanciful, upbeat tone of the book. Use this story to ignite young readers' interest in women's history." -School Library Journal Who Is Your Hero? Isabella's include U.S. Astronaut Sally Ride, activist Rosa Parks, and sharpshooter Annie Oakley-but there's no bigger hero than Isabella's own mommy! Join Isabella on an adventure of discovery-and find out how imagining to be these extraordinary women teaches her the importance of being her extraordinary self. A rollicking read-aloud and terrific "read-to-myself" story, My Name Is Not Isabella is capturing hearts and awards, including: Silver ForeWord Book of the Year Award for Picture Books Gold Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold Independent Publisher Book Award Amelia Bloomer List Jennifer Fosberry is a science geek turned children's book writer. Until recently, she worked as a project manager in Silicon Valley in the high-tech electronic field. She currently divides her time between the San Francisco Bay Area and Costa Rica with her husband and three children. Mike Litwin combines a variety of media to create scenes that serve the imagination and education of women. A graduate of the East Carolina University School of Art and Design, he plays both designer and illustrator with an often wacky, always delightful style that uniquely blends playful innocence with devilish mischief. Illustrating and telling stories for children is his passion, his entertainment, and his dream. He currently lives in Greenville, North Carolina, with his wife and three daughters.
The Girl with the Persian Shawl
Author: Elizabeth Mansfield
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 149760253X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
“Mansfield gives readers another classic treat with this charmingly sweet romance, a regency notable for its polished writing and gleaming wit” (Booklist). An arrogant spinster, a dashing rake, and an unsigned painting: The Girl With the Persian Shawl was a strangely bewitching masterpiece that had hung in the Rendell household for generations. Kate Rendell graciously let the dashing Lord Ainsworth view the work and was outraged when he dared to insinuate that the painting came into the family by nefarious means. She was unfazed that Lord Ainsworth left her estate believing she was little more than an arrogant spinster. But everything changed when she discovered that her beloved but flighty younger cousin was to be betrothed to . . . a rake!
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 149760253X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
“Mansfield gives readers another classic treat with this charmingly sweet romance, a regency notable for its polished writing and gleaming wit” (Booklist). An arrogant spinster, a dashing rake, and an unsigned painting: The Girl With the Persian Shawl was a strangely bewitching masterpiece that had hung in the Rendell household for generations. Kate Rendell graciously let the dashing Lord Ainsworth view the work and was outraged when he dared to insinuate that the painting came into the family by nefarious means. She was unfazed that Lord Ainsworth left her estate believing she was little more than an arrogant spinster. But everything changed when she discovered that her beloved but flighty younger cousin was to be betrothed to . . . a rake!
Ballou's Dollar Monthly Magazine
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Harper's New Monthly Magazine
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 986
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 986
Book Description