Author: W. T. Cummings
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486815862
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
In her grandmother's attic, an imaginative girl named Annabelle finds a floppy white hat that makes all her dreams come true.
The Girl in the White Hat
Author: W. T. Cummings
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486815862
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
In her grandmother's attic, an imaginative girl named Annabelle finds a floppy white hat that makes all her dreams come true.
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486815862
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
In her grandmother's attic, an imaginative girl named Annabelle finds a floppy white hat that makes all her dreams come true.
The Girl in the White Van
Author: April Henry
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250157609
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A teen is snatched outside her kung fu class and must figure out how to escape—and rescue another kidnapped victim—in The Girl in the White Van, a chilling YA mystery by New York Times bestselling author April Henry. When Savannah disappears soon after arguing with her mom’s boyfriend, everyone assumes she's run away. The truth is much worse. She’s been kidnapped by a man in a white van who locks her in an old trailer home, far from prying eyes. And worse yet, Savannah’s not alone: ten months earlier, Jenny met the same fate and nearly died trying to escape. Now as the two girls wonder if he will hold them captive forever or kill them, they must join forces to break out—even if it means they die trying. Christy Ottaviano Books
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
ISBN: 1250157609
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
A teen is snatched outside her kung fu class and must figure out how to escape—and rescue another kidnapped victim—in The Girl in the White Van, a chilling YA mystery by New York Times bestselling author April Henry. When Savannah disappears soon after arguing with her mom’s boyfriend, everyone assumes she's run away. The truth is much worse. She’s been kidnapped by a man in a white van who locks her in an old trailer home, far from prying eyes. And worse yet, Savannah’s not alone: ten months earlier, Jenny met the same fate and nearly died trying to escape. Now as the two girls wonder if he will hold them captive forever or kill them, they must join forces to break out—even if it means they die trying. Christy Ottaviano Books
The Cat in the Hat
Author: Theodor Seuss Geisel
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Two children sitting at home on a rainy day meet the cat in the hat who shows them some tricks and games.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Two children sitting at home on a rainy day meet the cat in the hat who shows them some tricks and games.
White Like Her
Author: Gail Lukasik
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 151072415X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
White Like Her: My Family’s Story of Race and Racial Passing is the story of Gail Lukasik’s mother’s “passing,” Gail’s struggle with the shame of her mother’s choice, and her subsequent journey of self-discovery and redemption. In the historical context of the Jim Crow South, Gail explores her mother’s decision to pass, how she hid her secret even from her own husband, and the price she paid for choosing whiteness. Haunted by her mother’s fear and shame, Gail embarks on a quest to uncover her mother’s racial lineage, tracing her family back to eighteenth-century colonial Louisiana. In coming to terms with her decision to publicly out her mother, Gail changed how she looks at race and heritage. With a foreword written by Kenyatta Berry, host of PBS's Genealogy Roadshow, this unique and fascinating story of coming to terms with oneself breaks down barriers.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 151072415X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
White Like Her: My Family’s Story of Race and Racial Passing is the story of Gail Lukasik’s mother’s “passing,” Gail’s struggle with the shame of her mother’s choice, and her subsequent journey of self-discovery and redemption. In the historical context of the Jim Crow South, Gail explores her mother’s decision to pass, how she hid her secret even from her own husband, and the price she paid for choosing whiteness. Haunted by her mother’s fear and shame, Gail embarks on a quest to uncover her mother’s racial lineage, tracing her family back to eighteenth-century colonial Louisiana. In coming to terms with her decision to publicly out her mother, Gail changed how she looks at race and heritage. With a foreword written by Kenyatta Berry, host of PBS's Genealogy Roadshow, this unique and fascinating story of coming to terms with oneself breaks down barriers.
McClure's Magazine
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Intellect
Languages : en
Pages : 668
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Intellect
Languages : en
Pages : 668
Book Description
The Pink Hat
Author: Andrew Joyner
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
ISBN: 1524772283
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Celebrate girl power with this charming and empowering picture book about a pink hat and the budding feminist who finds it. "This simple and cheerful tale suggests, with not an ounce of preachiness, values of care and comfort and the support women have for each other across generations." --The Washington Post Here is a clever story that follows the journey of a pink hat that is swiped out of a knitting basket by a pesky kitten, blown into a tree by a strong wind, and used as a cozy blanket for a new baby, then finally makes its way onto the head of a young girl marching for women's equality. Inspired by the 5 million people (many of them children) in 82 countries who participated in the 2017 Women's March, Andrew Joyner has given us a book that celebrates girls and women and equal rights for all! With themes of empathy, equality, and solidarity, The Pink Hat is a timeless and timely story that will empower readers and promote strength in the diverse and active feminist community.
Publisher: Schwartz & Wade
ISBN: 1524772283
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
Celebrate girl power with this charming and empowering picture book about a pink hat and the budding feminist who finds it. "This simple and cheerful tale suggests, with not an ounce of preachiness, values of care and comfort and the support women have for each other across generations." --The Washington Post Here is a clever story that follows the journey of a pink hat that is swiped out of a knitting basket by a pesky kitten, blown into a tree by a strong wind, and used as a cozy blanket for a new baby, then finally makes its way onto the head of a young girl marching for women's equality. Inspired by the 5 million people (many of them children) in 82 countries who participated in the 2017 Women's March, Andrew Joyner has given us a book that celebrates girls and women and equal rights for all! With themes of empathy, equality, and solidarity, The Pink Hat is a timeless and timely story that will empower readers and promote strength in the diverse and active feminist community.
The Illustrated American
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
The Smart Set
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literature, Modern
Languages : en
Pages : 658
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literature, Modern
Languages : en
Pages : 658
Book Description
Kid's Box American English Level 4 Teacher's Resource Pack with Audio CD
Author: Kathryn Escribano
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521177979
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Kid's Box is a six-level course for young learners. Bursting with bright ideas to inspire both teachers and students, Kid's Box American English gives children a confident start to learning English. It also fully covers the syllabus for the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) tests. This Resource Pack contains extra activities to reinforce and extend each unit of the Student's Book, allowing teachers to cater for mixed-ability classes, as well as tests suitable for YLE preparation. It is accompanied by an Audio CD complete with songs, listening exercises and tests. Level 4 completes the Movers cycle (CEF level A1).
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521177979
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 145
Book Description
Kid's Box is a six-level course for young learners. Bursting with bright ideas to inspire both teachers and students, Kid's Box American English gives children a confident start to learning English. It also fully covers the syllabus for the Cambridge Young Learners English (YLE) tests. This Resource Pack contains extra activities to reinforce and extend each unit of the Student's Book, allowing teachers to cater for mixed-ability classes, as well as tests suitable for YLE preparation. It is accompanied by an Audio CD complete with songs, listening exercises and tests. Level 4 completes the Movers cycle (CEF level A1).
In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower: In Search of Lost Time II
Author: Marcel Proust
Publisher: LP
ISBN: 3989888838
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
A new translation of Marcel Proust's 1918 "In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower" (À l'ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs), the second volume of the series In Search of Lost time. This is sometimes translated as "Within a budding grove" but this translation is faithful to the original text without referencing previous English translations. This edition contains a new Afterword by the translator, a timeline of Proust's life and works and a glossary of philosophic concepts in his body of work. The second volume of Proust's monumental 7-part novel "In Search of Lost Time," In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower, delves deeper into the narrator's experiences as a young adult. It follows the narrator's social interactions, romantic encounters, and his infatuation with Gilberte Swann. Proust reflects on the complexities of love, the nature of desire, and the masks people wear in society. This classic novel presents a vivid exploration of the narrator's emotional development and his growing awareness of the nuances of human relationships.
Publisher: LP
ISBN: 3989888838
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 387
Book Description
A new translation of Marcel Proust's 1918 "In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower" (À l'ombre des jeunes filles en fleurs), the second volume of the series In Search of Lost time. This is sometimes translated as "Within a budding grove" but this translation is faithful to the original text without referencing previous English translations. This edition contains a new Afterword by the translator, a timeline of Proust's life and works and a glossary of philosophic concepts in his body of work. The second volume of Proust's monumental 7-part novel "In Search of Lost Time," In the Shadow of Young Girls in Flower, delves deeper into the narrator's experiences as a young adult. It follows the narrator's social interactions, romantic encounters, and his infatuation with Gilberte Swann. Proust reflects on the complexities of love, the nature of desire, and the masks people wear in society. This classic novel presents a vivid exploration of the narrator's emotional development and his growing awareness of the nuances of human relationships.