Author: Jim Keeble
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780141009261
Category : Brothers
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
A touching and memorable first novel about sibling rivalry, jealousy, and a small Gentoo penguin. Scott Barron has a beautiful girlfriend, a dazzling career as a published poet and a honed, slim-line physique. In contrast, his brother Jes is an overweight unpublished travel-writer, content to pile on the pounds in front of the TV with his wife Sam. But when Scott's girlfriend leaves him and their mother dies, his self satisfied world begins to crumble. Jes's impending fatherhood and his own feelings of abandonment by their father, who left when he was a boy, force Scott to face up to his hidden insecurities and finally attempt to heal the scars of the past.
My Fat Brother
Author: Jim Keeble
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780141009261
Category : Brothers
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
A touching and memorable first novel about sibling rivalry, jealousy, and a small Gentoo penguin. Scott Barron has a beautiful girlfriend, a dazzling career as a published poet and a honed, slim-line physique. In contrast, his brother Jes is an overweight unpublished travel-writer, content to pile on the pounds in front of the TV with his wife Sam. But when Scott's girlfriend leaves him and their mother dies, his self satisfied world begins to crumble. Jes's impending fatherhood and his own feelings of abandonment by their father, who left when he was a boy, force Scott to face up to his hidden insecurities and finally attempt to heal the scars of the past.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780141009261
Category : Brothers
Languages : en
Pages : 372
Book Description
A touching and memorable first novel about sibling rivalry, jealousy, and a small Gentoo penguin. Scott Barron has a beautiful girlfriend, a dazzling career as a published poet and a honed, slim-line physique. In contrast, his brother Jes is an overweight unpublished travel-writer, content to pile on the pounds in front of the TV with his wife Sam. But when Scott's girlfriend leaves him and their mother dies, his self satisfied world begins to crumble. Jes's impending fatherhood and his own feelings of abandonment by their father, who left when he was a boy, force Scott to face up to his hidden insecurities and finally attempt to heal the scars of the past.
Fat Brother Skinny Brother
Author: David Baer
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1644241463
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
Fat Brother, Skinny Brother is a story about eight-year-old twin brothers. One brother is really overweight, and the other brother is skinny! They are complete opposites even with their daily chores. The skinny brother likes to keep his room neat, and the fat brother doesn't. The overweight brother loves food, and the skinny brother doesn't. Even though the brothers are complete opposites, they accept their differences and stay close! It is a rhyming tale. The brothers like to make fun of each other in a friendly way. But their brotherly bond always stays strong! I hope you like reading Fat Brother, Skinny Brother!
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1644241463
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
Fat Brother, Skinny Brother is a story about eight-year-old twin brothers. One brother is really overweight, and the other brother is skinny! They are complete opposites even with their daily chores. The skinny brother likes to keep his room neat, and the fat brother doesn't. The overweight brother loves food, and the skinny brother doesn't. Even though the brothers are complete opposites, they accept their differences and stay close! It is a rhyming tale. The brothers like to make fun of each other in a friendly way. But their brotherly bond always stays strong! I hope you like reading Fat Brother, Skinny Brother!
My Brother Is a Big, Fat Liar
Author: James Patterson
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1784750123
Category : Behavior
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Rafe Khatchadorian is getting the Hollywood treatment in a film version of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life starring Griffin Gluck, Lauren Graham, Rob Riggle and Thomas Barbusca. Georgia Khatchadorian plans to excel at Hills Village Middle School in all the places her troublemaking brother failed. She's even bet him that she'll quickly become one of the most popular girls in school. But Rafe left a big mark at HVMS, and no one will give Georgia a chance! Even worse, Rafe has sneakily signed up her band to play at the school dance, and she's terrified to embarrass herself in front of the snooty 'Princesses' who run the school and the boy who's caught her eye. Will she be able to overcome her fears and win her bet with Rafe? Find out THE TRUTH about Rafe Khatchadorian's sister in the first Middle School story from the point of view of the hilarious Georgia - a girl who's ready to speak her mind!
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1784750123
Category : Behavior
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
Rafe Khatchadorian is getting the Hollywood treatment in a film version of Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life starring Griffin Gluck, Lauren Graham, Rob Riggle and Thomas Barbusca. Georgia Khatchadorian plans to excel at Hills Village Middle School in all the places her troublemaking brother failed. She's even bet him that she'll quickly become one of the most popular girls in school. But Rafe left a big mark at HVMS, and no one will give Georgia a chance! Even worse, Rafe has sneakily signed up her band to play at the school dance, and she's terrified to embarrass herself in front of the snooty 'Princesses' who run the school and the boy who's caught her eye. Will she be able to overcome her fears and win her bet with Rafe? Find out THE TRUTH about Rafe Khatchadorian's sister in the first Middle School story from the point of view of the hilarious Georgia - a girl who's ready to speak her mind!
I Even Funnier
Author: James Patterson
Publisher: jimmy patterson
ISBN: 0316206962
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
In James Patterson's follow-up to I Funny, middle schooler Jamie Grimm is ready for the national comedy semi-finals. . . but when his family and friends need his help, will he have to put his dreams on hold? In this follow up to the #1 New York Times bestseller I Funny, middle schooler Jamie Grimm has big dreams of being the best stand-up comic in the world-and he won't let the fact that he's wheelchair-bound stand in his way. After winning the New York state finals in the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic Contest, Jamie's off to Boston to compete in the national semi-finals. But when one of his best buddies runs into trouble at school and a sudden family health scare rears its head, Jamie has to put his comedic ambitions on hold and stand by the people he cares about. Can Jamie pass up the big competition for the sake of his friends and family?
Publisher: jimmy patterson
ISBN: 0316206962
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
In James Patterson's follow-up to I Funny, middle schooler Jamie Grimm is ready for the national comedy semi-finals. . . but when his family and friends need his help, will he have to put his dreams on hold? In this follow up to the #1 New York Times bestseller I Funny, middle schooler Jamie Grimm has big dreams of being the best stand-up comic in the world-and he won't let the fact that he's wheelchair-bound stand in his way. After winning the New York state finals in the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic Contest, Jamie's off to Boston to compete in the national semi-finals. But when one of his best buddies runs into trouble at school and a sudden family health scare rears its head, Jamie has to put his comedic ambitions on hold and stand by the people he cares about. Can Jamie pass up the big competition for the sake of his friends and family?
Big Brother
Author: Lionel Shriver
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062199269
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
Big Brother is a striking novel about siblings, marriage, and obesity from Lionel Shriver, the acclaimed author the international bestseller We Need to Talk About Kevin. For Pandora, cooking is a form of love. Alas, her husband, Fletcher, a self-employed high-end cabinetmaker, now spurns the “toxic” dishes that he’d savored through their courtship, and spends hours each day to manic cycling. Then, when Pandora picks up her older brother Edison at the airport, she doesn’t recognize him. In the years since they’ve seen one another, the once slim, hip New York jazz pianist has gained hundreds of pounds. What happened? After Edison has more than overstayed his welcome, Fletcher delivers his wife an ultimatum: It’s him or me. Rich with Shriver’s distinctive wit and ferocious energy, Big Brother is about fat: an issue both social and excruciatingly personal. It asks just how much sacrifice we'll make to save single members of our families, and whether it's ever possible to save loved ones from themselves.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062199269
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
Big Brother is a striking novel about siblings, marriage, and obesity from Lionel Shriver, the acclaimed author the international bestseller We Need to Talk About Kevin. For Pandora, cooking is a form of love. Alas, her husband, Fletcher, a self-employed high-end cabinetmaker, now spurns the “toxic” dishes that he’d savored through their courtship, and spends hours each day to manic cycling. Then, when Pandora picks up her older brother Edison at the airport, she doesn’t recognize him. In the years since they’ve seen one another, the once slim, hip New York jazz pianist has gained hundreds of pounds. What happened? After Edison has more than overstayed his welcome, Fletcher delivers his wife an ultimatum: It’s him or me. Rich with Shriver’s distinctive wit and ferocious energy, Big Brother is about fat: an issue both social and excruciatingly personal. It asks just how much sacrifice we'll make to save single members of our families, and whether it's ever possible to save loved ones from themselves.
Does this Book Make Me Look Fat?
Author: Marissa Walsh
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780547014968
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
How often do you find yourself looking in the mirror? And smiling at what you see? More likely, you're thinking what you see is: Fat, Ugly, Skinny, Round, Stacked or Flat, Bad or Good. From reality television to tabloid headlines, we're all surrounded by weight and discussion of weight. In this collection, a stellar lineup of YA writers sound off on body image., self-esteem, diets, eating disorders, boys, fashion magazines, and why trying on jeans is a bad experience for everyone. There are eight powerful short stories and six moving personal essays from authors whose works include two New York Times bestsellers, a Los Angeles TImes Book Prize, and a Printz Honor; an appendix offers book, movie, and music recommendations. (And in case you're still wondering, No this book does not make you look fat.)
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780547014968
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
How often do you find yourself looking in the mirror? And smiling at what you see? More likely, you're thinking what you see is: Fat, Ugly, Skinny, Round, Stacked or Flat, Bad or Good. From reality television to tabloid headlines, we're all surrounded by weight and discussion of weight. In this collection, a stellar lineup of YA writers sound off on body image., self-esteem, diets, eating disorders, boys, fashion magazines, and why trying on jeans is a bad experience for everyone. There are eight powerful short stories and six moving personal essays from authors whose works include two New York Times bestsellers, a Los Angeles TImes Book Prize, and a Printz Honor; an appendix offers book, movie, and music recommendations. (And in case you're still wondering, No this book does not make you look fat.)
Fat Family/Fit Family
Author: Ron Morelli
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101513446
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
The inspiring true story behind the weight-loss saga chronicled on NBC's blockbuster show, The Biggest Loser. There's no getting past it: the Morellis were a fat family. From cookie dough and pizza binges to extreme plastic surgeries, Ron, Becky, Mike and Max Morelli experienced the swinging pendulum of weight loss that so many Americans know all too well. But when Ron and Mike were accepted as contestants on The Biggest Loser, the Morellis' lives changed forever. Ron, at 430 pounds, and 18-year-old Mike, at 388 pounds, made it to the final four, losing a whopping 399 pounds combined. Fat Family/Fit Family also tells the story of wife Becky and youngest son, Max-the story not seen on TV, but relatable to scores of American families, the story of what happens when two foodaholics meet, fall in love, get married and raise (almost inevitably) foodaholic kids. Sharing the eye-opening perspective of each family member, Fat Family/Fit Family chronicles the Morellis' amazing journey in dropping over 700 pounds together, from the emotional and physical struggles of obesity to the triumph of their newfound healthy lifestyle. Obesity doesn't just happen in a vacuum-it starts in homes like the Morellis, and it can end there, too. Fat Family/Fit Family is an ultimately inspiring story about the healing power of family.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101513446
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 198
Book Description
The inspiring true story behind the weight-loss saga chronicled on NBC's blockbuster show, The Biggest Loser. There's no getting past it: the Morellis were a fat family. From cookie dough and pizza binges to extreme plastic surgeries, Ron, Becky, Mike and Max Morelli experienced the swinging pendulum of weight loss that so many Americans know all too well. But when Ron and Mike were accepted as contestants on The Biggest Loser, the Morellis' lives changed forever. Ron, at 430 pounds, and 18-year-old Mike, at 388 pounds, made it to the final four, losing a whopping 399 pounds combined. Fat Family/Fit Family also tells the story of wife Becky and youngest son, Max-the story not seen on TV, but relatable to scores of American families, the story of what happens when two foodaholics meet, fall in love, get married and raise (almost inevitably) foodaholic kids. Sharing the eye-opening perspective of each family member, Fat Family/Fit Family chronicles the Morellis' amazing journey in dropping over 700 pounds together, from the emotional and physical struggles of obesity to the triumph of their newfound healthy lifestyle. Obesity doesn't just happen in a vacuum-it starts in homes like the Morellis, and it can end there, too. Fat Family/Fit Family is an ultimately inspiring story about the healing power of family.
My Brother
Author: Andrea Yip
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
ISBN: 1482880822
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Iris Tagar - Therapeutic (for siblings) It is a wonderful work. Siblings of special need child can read these words with one of their parents over and over again, which is therapy for the siblings!! Ravit Moran Tal - Psychologist It is absolutely beautiful! You were able to capture the emotional state of the child in such an emphatic and touching way. I love it. Bosmat Baruch - Occupational Therapist Very touching, I love it . Although you might not always get along, having a brother or sister can be lots of fun. And if youre twins, that can be even more fun. Plus, youll always have someone to play with. Or will you? Oliver and Anthony are twins, and sometimes they have fun, playing together. Much of the time, though, Anthony doesnt want to play with Oliver. In author Andrea Yips My Brother, Oliver shares his feelings about what its like to have a brother with autism. Sometimes theyll be playing and then Anthony just stops. He makes noises Oliver doesnt always understand. And sometimes, Oliver feels his mom and dad love Anthony more than they love him. Written from Olivers perspective, My Brother helps young children with a special needs sibling to express their feelings. As the mother of a special needs child and a child without special needs, Yip has seen the struggle firsthand. My Brother shows children how to release their unspoken feelings and explains that we live in a world full of all kinds of peopleand they are all special in their own ways. When we learn to accept each other, our world will be a better place to live.
Publisher: Partridge Publishing Singapore
ISBN: 1482880822
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
Iris Tagar - Therapeutic (for siblings) It is a wonderful work. Siblings of special need child can read these words with one of their parents over and over again, which is therapy for the siblings!! Ravit Moran Tal - Psychologist It is absolutely beautiful! You were able to capture the emotional state of the child in such an emphatic and touching way. I love it. Bosmat Baruch - Occupational Therapist Very touching, I love it . Although you might not always get along, having a brother or sister can be lots of fun. And if youre twins, that can be even more fun. Plus, youll always have someone to play with. Or will you? Oliver and Anthony are twins, and sometimes they have fun, playing together. Much of the time, though, Anthony doesnt want to play with Oliver. In author Andrea Yips My Brother, Oliver shares his feelings about what its like to have a brother with autism. Sometimes theyll be playing and then Anthony just stops. He makes noises Oliver doesnt always understand. And sometimes, Oliver feels his mom and dad love Anthony more than they love him. Written from Olivers perspective, My Brother helps young children with a special needs sibling to express their feelings. As the mother of a special needs child and a child without special needs, Yip has seen the struggle firsthand. My Brother shows children how to release their unspoken feelings and explains that we live in a world full of all kinds of peopleand they are all special in their own ways. When we learn to accept each other, our world will be a better place to live.
My Fat Dad
Author: Dawn Lerman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698142861
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
From the author of the New York Times Well Blog series, My Fat Dad Every story and every memory from my childhood is attached to food… Dawn Lerman spent her childhood constantly hungry. She craved good food as her father, 450 pounds at his heaviest, pursued endless fad diets, from Atkins to Pritikin to all sorts of freeze-dried, saccharin-laced concoctions, and insisted the family do the same—even though no one else was overweight. Dawn’s mother, on the other hand, could barely be bothered to eat a can of tuna over the sink. She was too busy ferrying her other daughter to acting auditions and scolding Dawn for cleaning the house (“Whom are you trying to impress?”). It was chaotic and lonely, but Dawn had someone she could turn to: her grandmother Beauty. Those days spent with Beauty, learning to cook, breathing in the scents of fresh dill or sharing the comfort of a warm pot of chicken soup, made it all bearable. Even after Dawn’s father took a prestigious ad job in New York City and moved the family away, Beauty would send a card from Chicago every week—with a recipe, a shopping list, and a twenty-dollar bill. She continued to cultivate Dawn’s love of wholesome food, and ultimately taught her how to make her own way in the world—one recipe at a time. In My Fat Dad, Dawn reflects on her colorful family and culinary-centric upbringing, and how food shaped her connection to her family, her Jewish heritage, and herself. Humorous and compassionate, this memoir is an ode to the incomparable satisfaction that comes with feeding the ones you love.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698142861
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 345
Book Description
From the author of the New York Times Well Blog series, My Fat Dad Every story and every memory from my childhood is attached to food… Dawn Lerman spent her childhood constantly hungry. She craved good food as her father, 450 pounds at his heaviest, pursued endless fad diets, from Atkins to Pritikin to all sorts of freeze-dried, saccharin-laced concoctions, and insisted the family do the same—even though no one else was overweight. Dawn’s mother, on the other hand, could barely be bothered to eat a can of tuna over the sink. She was too busy ferrying her other daughter to acting auditions and scolding Dawn for cleaning the house (“Whom are you trying to impress?”). It was chaotic and lonely, but Dawn had someone she could turn to: her grandmother Beauty. Those days spent with Beauty, learning to cook, breathing in the scents of fresh dill or sharing the comfort of a warm pot of chicken soup, made it all bearable. Even after Dawn’s father took a prestigious ad job in New York City and moved the family away, Beauty would send a card from Chicago every week—with a recipe, a shopping list, and a twenty-dollar bill. She continued to cultivate Dawn’s love of wholesome food, and ultimately taught her how to make her own way in the world—one recipe at a time. In My Fat Dad, Dawn reflects on her colorful family and culinary-centric upbringing, and how food shaped her connection to her family, her Jewish heritage, and herself. Humorous and compassionate, this memoir is an ode to the incomparable satisfaction that comes with feeding the ones you love.
Brother Hugo and the Bear
Author: Katy Beebe
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 0802854079
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
After painstakingly handcrafting a replacement copy of a library book, a medieval monk tries to protect it from a hungry bear with a taste for literature. Includes historical note on illuminated manuscripts.
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 0802854079
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 19
Book Description
After painstakingly handcrafting a replacement copy of a library book, a medieval monk tries to protect it from a hungry bear with a taste for literature. Includes historical note on illuminated manuscripts.