Author: Greg Howard
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0525517502
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258
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A middle grade debut that's a heartrending coming-of-age tale, perfect for fans of Bridge to Terabithia and Counting By 7s. Eleven-year-old Riley believes in the whispers, magical fairies that will grant you wishes if you leave them tributes. Riley has a lot of wishes. He wishes bullies at school would stop picking on him. He wishes Dylan, his 8th grade crush, liked him, and Riley wishes he would stop wetting the bed. But most of all, Riley wishes for his mom to come back home. She disappeared a few months ago, and Riley is determined to crack the case. He even meets with a detective, Frank, to go over his witness statement time and time again. Frustrated with the lack of progress in the investigation, Riley decides to take matters into his own hands. So he goes on a camping trip with his friend Gary to find the whispers and ask them to bring his mom back home. But Riley doesn't realize the trip will shake the foundation of everything that he believes in forever.
Author: V.C. Andrews
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1439171408
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 305
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There's no place like home...and no end to the nightmare... Samantha is in her last year of high school at a very exclusive all-girls school in upstate New York. It has been four years since she gave birth to her daughter and since the death of her sister, Cassie. One day, Samantha’s roommate, Ellie, convinces her to attend a fraternity party. There Samantha meets a handsome young man named Ethan. The two develop a romantic relationship, but Samantha’s memories of her rape prevent her from consummating their union, and she confesses to Ethan that she has a daughter. He is surprised, but promises to attend her graduation and meet her father and uncle. But when Ethan brings her back, Samantha discovers a wild party going on in her room, and her girlfriends, including her roommate, Ellie, mock Samantha. Thinking she’s also lost Ethan, Samantha walks out, unaware that circumstances will soon culminate in a shocking series of events—including madness, betrayal, and murder.
Author: Sandra Kynes
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738707813
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 144
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Wealth of information on fifty trees, including their attributes, lore, powers, and seasonal correspondences. Book jacket.
Author: Kelly Powell
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
ISBN: 1534438092
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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A girl searches for a killer on an island where deadly sirens lurk just beneath the waves in this “twisty, atmospheric story that grips readers like a siren song” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). The sea holds many secrets. Moira Alexander has always been fascinated by the deadly sirens who lurk along the shores of her island town. Even though their haunting songs can lure anyone to a swift and watery grave, she gets as close to them as she can, playing her violin on the edge of the enchanted sea. When a young boy is found dead on the beach, the islanders assume that he’s one of the sirens’ victims. Moira isn’t so sure. Certain that someone has framed the boy’s death as a siren attack, Moira convinces her childhood friend, the lighthouse keeper Jude Osric, to help her find the real killer, rekindling their friendship in the process. With townspeople itching to hunt the sirens down, and their own secrets threatening to unravel their fragile new alliance, Moira and Jude must race against time to stop the killer before it’s too late—for humans and sirens alike.
Author: Yvette Manessis Corporon
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062267590
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
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“A rich, emotionally-nuanced story about a woman’s deeply held connection to her family and her past. With an evocative setting and finely-drawn characters, Corporon creates a beautiful world you won’t soon forget.” — Emily Giffin, New York Times bestselling author On a beautiful Greek island, myths, magic, and a colorful cast of characters come together in When the Cypress Whispers, Yvette Manessis Corporon’s lushly atmospheric story about past and present, family and fate, love and dreams that poignantly captures the deep bond between an American woman and her Greek grandmother. The daughter of Greek immigrants, Daphne aspires to the American Dream, yet feels as if she’s been sleepwalking through life. Caught between her family’s old-world traditions and the demands of a modern career, she cannot seem to find her place. Only her beloved grandmother on Erikousa, a magical island off the coast of Greece, knows her heart. Daphne’s fondest memories are of times spent in the kitchen with Yia-yia, cooking and learning about the ancient myths. It was the thought of Yia-yia that consoled Daphne in the wake of her husband’s unexpected death. After years of struggling to raise her child and pay the bills, Daphne now has a successful restaurant, a growing reputation as a chef, and a wealthy fiancé—everything she’s ever wanted. But across the ocean, Yia-yia can see through the storybook perfection of Daphne’s new life— and now she is calling her back to Erikousa. She has secrets about the past to share with her granddaughter— stories from the war, of loyalty and bravery in the face of death. She also has one last lesson to teach her: that security is not love, and that her life can be filled with meaning again.
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ISBN: 9780996962667
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Languages : en
Pages : 176
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Many of us spend a great deal of our time dreaming about our next trip to the mountains, whether for a weekend getaway or our yearly vacation. We hear within that deep inexplicable pull toward the wilderness and would agree with John Muir, who said: "The mountains are calling and I must go." We sense that in the wild we are touching the edge of something that is both wonderful and mysterious.In this book Erik Stensland, a professional landscape photographer based in Estes Park, Colorado, explores this longing we have for the wilderness and suggests that it is the trailhead for a journey to wholeness. Through short daily reflections on the natural world paired with his gorgeous photos from Rocky Mountain National Park, he encourages us to go deeper within ourselves and discover the healing that nature is offering.
Author: Hestia Thornbrook
Publisher: Publifye AS
ISBN: 8233932337
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 88
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""Ylva The Sailor"" plunges readers into a gripping ocean adventure, following Ylva Larsson, a Swedish former Olympic sailor, as she embarks on a daring 100-day solo circumnavigation of the globe. Haunted by her brother's tragic death, Ylva seeks redemption and self-discovery on the high seas. As she battles treacherous waters and her own inner demons, she forms an unlikely bond with Dr. Marcus Chen, a marine biologist studying climate change, via satellite communication. The narrative swells with heart-pounding action as Ylva faces violent storms, equipment failures, and a looming cyclone. Yet it's not just a tale of survival; it's a journey of transformation. Readers will feel the salt spray on their faces and hear the creaking of the boat's hull as Ylva navigates from the bustling ports of Mumbai to the serene beaches of Tahiti. The ocean itself becomes a character, its moods reflecting Ylva's internal struggles and showcasing the delicate balance between human ambition and nature's power. As Ylva uncovers evidence of illegal fishing operations, she's forced to choose between completing her journey and risking everything to expose the truth. This environmental thriller aspect adds depth to an already compelling story of personal redemption and global interconnectedness. With its unique blend of high-stakes adventure and intimate character study, ""Ylva The Sailor"" offers a poignant exploration of resilience, the healing power of nature, and our responsibility to the planet.
Author: Surazeus Astarius
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1365807142
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 672
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"My American Harp" presents 1,169 poems written 2010-2014 by Surazeus that explore what it means to be an American in the modern world of an interconnected global civilization.
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Languages : en
Pages : 86
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Author: Nicholas Michell
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Languages : en
Pages : 284
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