Wish

Wish PDF Author: Barbara O'Connor
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0374302731
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236

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Book Description
From award-winning author Barbara O'Connor comes a middle-grade novel about a girl who, with the help of the dog of her dreams, discovers the true meaning of family.

Wish

Wish PDF Author: Barbara O'Connor
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0374302731
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236

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Book Description
From award-winning author Barbara O'Connor comes a middle-grade novel about a girl who, with the help of the dog of her dreams, discovers the true meaning of family.

The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis

The Small Adventure of Popeye and Elvis PDF Author: Barbara O'Connor
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 1429947926
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160

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Book Description
Nothing ever happens in Fayette, South Carolina. That's what Popeye thinks, anyway. His whole life, everything has just been boring, boring, boring. But things start to look up when the Jewells' Holiday Rambler makes a wrong turn and gets stuck in the mud, trapping Elvis and his five rowdy siblings in Fayette for who knows how long. Popeye has never met anyone like Elvis Jewell. He's so good at swearing he makes Uncle Dooley look like a harp-strumming angel, and he says "So what?" like he really means it. Then something curious comes floating down the creek—a series of boats with secret messages—and it sends Popeye and Elvis into the big world on the hunt for a small adventure. With a healthy helping of humor and the signature Southern charm that has captivated children and critics alike, Barbara O'Connor's newest tale is a heartwarming look at the joy that can come out of being a Royal Rule Breaker, and learning to find one's own adventures. This title has Common Core connections.

Charlie’s Birthday Wish

Charlie’s Birthday Wish PDF Author: Rene Micka
Publisher: Better Day Books
ISBN: 0692499431
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 12

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Book Description
Winner of the New Apple Award 2015, an award for Excellence in Independent Publishing. Charlie’s Birthday Wish, has light-hearted rhyme with an anti-bullying message, told from the point of view of the antagonist, Charlie. Charlie bullies his way into a crisis when he alienates his friends with his unkindness, just as his birthday quickly approaches. Charlie sets out to change his fate before he finds himself alone at his own party. In the end, he experiences the power of forgiveness and learns that friendships must be earned.

The Seventh Wish

The Seventh Wish PDF Author: Kate Messner
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1681194317
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 259

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Book Description
When Charlie Brennan goes ice fishing on her town's frozen lake, she's hoping the fish she reels in will help pay for her dream: a fancy Irish dancing dress for her upcoming competition. But when Charlie's first catch of the day happens to be a talking fish offering her a wish in exchange for its freedom, her world quickly turns upside down, as her wishes go terribly and hilariously wrong. Just as Charlie is finally getting the hang of communicating with a magical wishing fish, a family crisis with her older sister brings reality into sharp focus. Charlie quickly learns that the real world doesn't always keep fairy-tale promises and life's toughest challenges can't be fixed by a simple wish . . . Acclaimed author Kate Messner expertly weaves fantasy into the ordinary, in an important story of self-reliance and hope that will open readers' eyes to the wonders and challenges of their world.

How to Steal a Dog

How to Steal a Dog PDF Author: Barbara O'Connor
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 9780374706791
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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Book Description
Half of me was thinking, Georgina, don't do this. Stealing a dog is just plain wrong. The other half of me was thinking, Georgina, you're in a bad fix and you got to do whatever it takes to get yourself out of it. Georgina Hayes is desperate. Ever since her father left and they were evicted from their apartment, her family has been living in their car. With her mama juggling two jobs and trying to make enough money to find a place to live, Georgina is stuck looking after her younger brother, Toby. And she has her heart set on improving their situation. When Georgina spots a missing-dog poster with a reward of five hundred dollars, the solution to all her problems suddenly seems within reach. All she has to do is "borrow" the right dog and its owners are sure to offer a reward. What happens next is the last thing she expected. With unmistakable sympathy, Barbara O'Connor tells the story of a young girl struggling to see what's right when everything else seems wrong. How to Steal a Dog is a 2008 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. This title has Common Core connections.

101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married

101 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Married PDF Author: Charlie Bloom
Publisher: New World Library
ISBN: 1577313453
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 146

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Book Description
With the divorce rate soaring at a dizzying 60 percent, young couples and experienced partners may lack the skills and understanding to sustain a committed relationship. Linda and Charlie Bloom present 101 nuggets of wisdom that deliver practical guidance and make it clear that regardless of past experience anyone can develop the basic strengths, skills, and capacities needed for a great relationship. Each lesson is presented as a simple, one-sentence thought followed by an explanation using real-life examples. This book demonstrates how couples can enrich their own relationships by working through love's challenges.

Dog Days of School

Dog Days of School PDF Author: Kelly DiPucchio
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 1484717325
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
Charlie thinks his dog, Norman, has got it good: he gets to spend his days lounging on the couch or playing fetch, and he never has to do any homework. But when Charlie makes a wish to be a dog instead of a boy, things get a little topsy-turvy! New York Times best-selling author Kelly DiPucchio's signature humor and Brian Biggs's bold, playful illustrations come together in a hilarious tale that proves that the grass always does look greener on the other side (even if that side involves drinking from the toilet!).

Watermelon Wishes

Watermelon Wishes PDF Author: Lisa Moser
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
When Grandpap teaches Charlie how to plant watermelon seeds in the spring, Charlie hopes they’ll grow a "Wishing Watermelon." Grandpap has never heard of such a thing, and when he asks Charlie what he would wish for, Charlie won't tell. Through a whole summer of biking, fishing, basketball, and waiting for watermelons together, Grandpap tries to guess his grandson's harvest wish. Lush, vivid paintings evoke the friendship, teamwork, and affection between grandfather and grandson as they share their wisdom and this special summer together.

The Wish Master

The Wish Master PDF Author: Betty Ren Wright
Publisher: Open Road Media
ISBN: 1504013301
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 66

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Sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for . . . “An adventure story with a hint of the supernatural . . . full of action and suspense” (School Library Journal). Most years Corby likes summer vacation, but not now. He’s stuck at his grandparents’ house in Wisconsin, where his grandfather constantly reminds him how timid he is and how different his father was at his age. And his new friend Buck seems to think he’s chicken, too, just because he’d rather be sensible than risk getting hurt. To prove he’s tough, Corby joins Buck for a nighttime journey into the woods to find the Wish Master, a fierce, giant statue that is rumored to grant wishes. Soon it seems as if the Wish Master does have special powers—though it doesn’t always get things exactly right. When Corby wishes for a puppy, a mangy stray comes into his life. He soon grows attached to the loyal mutt. Then the dog gets Corby in big trouble, and Corby decides it’s time to wish for what he really wants: to go home. But will this wish bring more harm than good?

A Whole New Ballgame

A Whole New Ballgame PDF Author: Phil Bildner
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0374301301
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253

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Book Description
A school, sports, and friendship story perfect for fans of Mike Lupica's Comeback Kids.