Author: Gretchen Olson
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316085456
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
As 11-year-old Hope struggles to live under the pressures of her verbally abusive mother, she's tempted to run away but instead chooses resilience. She creates a secret safe haven and an innovative point system (giving herself points for every bad thing her mother says to her); finds comfort and inspiration from Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl; and gains a support team. Ultimately, Hope is able to confront her mother about her hurtful words and help her begin to change.
Call Me Hope
Author: Gretchen Olson
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316085456
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
As 11-year-old Hope struggles to live under the pressures of her verbally abusive mother, she's tempted to run away but instead chooses resilience. She creates a secret safe haven and an innovative point system (giving herself points for every bad thing her mother says to her); finds comfort and inspiration from Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl; and gains a support team. Ultimately, Hope is able to confront her mother about her hurtful words and help her begin to change.
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316085456
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
As 11-year-old Hope struggles to live under the pressures of her verbally abusive mother, she's tempted to run away but instead chooses resilience. She creates a secret safe haven and an innovative point system (giving herself points for every bad thing her mother says to her); finds comfort and inspiration from Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl; and gains a support team. Ultimately, Hope is able to confront her mother about her hurtful words and help her begin to change.
Something's Very Wrong
Author: Tom Gomes
Publisher: Tom Gomes
ISBN: 1439215588
Category : Parenting
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
This humorous collection of 25 short stories provides a satirical view into the world of children sports and the overzealous parent living their lives vicariously through the eyes of their children.
Publisher: Tom Gomes
ISBN: 1439215588
Category : Parenting
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
This humorous collection of 25 short stories provides a satirical view into the world of children sports and the overzealous parent living their lives vicariously through the eyes of their children.
Crossover and the Gymbrats: The Crystal Baller
Author: D. Calip
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1483442683
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
CROSSOVER and THE GYMBRATS takes readers on a fun and magical adventure with eleven-yr-old Crystal Baller, Devaryl P. Carroll aka "CROSSOVER" - a dreamer and a gifted kid with an amazingly fast cross over dribble on the basketball court and the power to make his dreams become reality. With the help of a red mysterious crystal with the number 9 inscribed in it, Crossover begins to explore new worlds and endless possibilities. Taking his talents from the streets of Los Angeles to New York, Crossover attends Longfellow Middle School for the Highly Gifted, where he meets a mentor along with a crew of other gifted tweens with their own special gifts, called The Gymbrats, who help Crossover recognize his hidden gifts. But everyone isn't so happy to see the new kid on the block, as he learns the streets of New York can rival any of the tougher streets across the country, and currently belong to Flint a ruthless tweenager.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1483442683
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
CROSSOVER and THE GYMBRATS takes readers on a fun and magical adventure with eleven-yr-old Crystal Baller, Devaryl P. Carroll aka "CROSSOVER" - a dreamer and a gifted kid with an amazingly fast cross over dribble on the basketball court and the power to make his dreams become reality. With the help of a red mysterious crystal with the number 9 inscribed in it, Crossover begins to explore new worlds and endless possibilities. Taking his talents from the streets of Los Angeles to New York, Crossover attends Longfellow Middle School for the Highly Gifted, where he meets a mentor along with a crew of other gifted tweens with their own special gifts, called The Gymbrats, who help Crossover recognize his hidden gifts. But everyone isn't so happy to see the new kid on the block, as he learns the streets of New York can rival any of the tougher streets across the country, and currently belong to Flint a ruthless tweenager.
Journal of a Wannabe Basketball Player
Author: Lovely Whitmore
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105420728
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
9 year old Kayla loves the sport of basketball, its all she dreams about is becoming a WNBA player. While her twin sister Kela is better at everything basketball is the one thing that Kayla feels is her "thing." Everyday she faces ridicule from her peers, coaches, and even her friends. If she's gonna play basketball Kayla must overcome some of her most inner secret obstacles. Kayla was given a journal as a birthday present on her 9th birthday. It is unique in that its the only gift she received that her twin sister Kela did not get too. She uses this journal to document her adventures and daily life. All of her most inner secrets are recorded in this journal. Sit back and see the world through the eyes of this ambitious 9 year old as she quickly learns that the real world is full of let downs and disappointments.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105420728
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
9 year old Kayla loves the sport of basketball, its all she dreams about is becoming a WNBA player. While her twin sister Kela is better at everything basketball is the one thing that Kayla feels is her "thing." Everyday she faces ridicule from her peers, coaches, and even her friends. If she's gonna play basketball Kayla must overcome some of her most inner secret obstacles. Kayla was given a journal as a birthday present on her 9th birthday. It is unique in that its the only gift she received that her twin sister Kela did not get too. She uses this journal to document her adventures and daily life. All of her most inner secrets are recorded in this journal. Sit back and see the world through the eyes of this ambitious 9 year old as she quickly learns that the real world is full of let downs and disappointments.
Ebony
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
EBONY is the flagship magazine of Johnson Publishing. Founded in 1945 by John H. Johnson, it still maintains the highest global circulation of any African American-focused magazine.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
EBONY is the flagship magazine of Johnson Publishing. Founded in 1945 by John H. Johnson, it still maintains the highest global circulation of any African American-focused magazine.
Journals of a Wannabe Basketball Player
Author: Lovely Whitmore
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105409872
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
9 year old Kayla loves the sport of basketball, it's all she dreams about is becoming a WNBA player. While her twin sister Kela is better at everything basketball is the one thing that Kayla feels is her "thing". Everyday she faces ridicule from her peers, coaches, and even her friends. If she's gonna play basketball Kayla must overcome some of her most inner secret obstacles. Kayla was given a journal as a birthday present on her 9th birthday. It is unique in that it's the only gift she received that her twin sister Kela did not get too. She uses this journal to document her adventures and daily life. All of her most inner secrets are recorded in this journal. Sit back and see the world through the eyes of this ambitious 9 year old as she quickly learns that the real world is full of let downs and disappointments.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1105409872
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
9 year old Kayla loves the sport of basketball, it's all she dreams about is becoming a WNBA player. While her twin sister Kela is better at everything basketball is the one thing that Kayla feels is her "thing". Everyday she faces ridicule from her peers, coaches, and even her friends. If she's gonna play basketball Kayla must overcome some of her most inner secret obstacles. Kayla was given a journal as a birthday present on her 9th birthday. It is unique in that it's the only gift she received that her twin sister Kela did not get too. She uses this journal to document her adventures and daily life. All of her most inner secrets are recorded in this journal. Sit back and see the world through the eyes of this ambitious 9 year old as she quickly learns that the real world is full of let downs and disappointments.
My Dad's a Basketball Player
Author: Amy Harrison
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 110561512X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
When Maycee and her twin brother Mason are sent to live with their mother after their NBA dad has been in an accident, boy are they in for a shock!
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 110561512X
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
When Maycee and her twin brother Mason are sent to live with their mother after their NBA dad has been in an accident, boy are they in for a shock!
Ebony
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 886
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 886
Book Description
Composition Notebook
Author: Sport Notebook
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781698347714
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Womens My Favorite Basketball Player Calls Me Mom
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781698347714
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Womens My Favorite Basketball Player Calls Me Mom
Bright Purple
Author: Melody Carlson
Publisher: Tyndale House
ISBN: 1615214933
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Jessica LeCroix drops a bomb on her best friend, Ramie: “I’m a lesbian.” Ramie Grant cannot believe her ears. Jess!? Her best friend, her teammate . . . a homosexual? Before long other girls on the basketball team find out, and little jokes become vicious attacks. In the end, Ramie must decide if she will stand by Jessica’s side or turn her back on a friend in need. The tenth book in the teen fiction series TrueColors, Bright Purple examines the subjects of sexuality, identity, and forgiveness. Includes discussion questions.
Publisher: Tyndale House
ISBN: 1615214933
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Jessica LeCroix drops a bomb on her best friend, Ramie: “I’m a lesbian.” Ramie Grant cannot believe her ears. Jess!? Her best friend, her teammate . . . a homosexual? Before long other girls on the basketball team find out, and little jokes become vicious attacks. In the end, Ramie must decide if she will stand by Jessica’s side or turn her back on a friend in need. The tenth book in the teen fiction series TrueColors, Bright Purple examines the subjects of sexuality, identity, and forgiveness. Includes discussion questions.