Author: Steve Watkins
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 133805791X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
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Inspired by the true story of the youngest boy who served in World War II, Steve Watkins weaves a story of courage in the face of danger and hope in the face of defeat. It's been a month since the bombing of Pearl Harbor. America is officially at war with Germany and Japan, and everyone wants to do their part. In twelve-year-old Colton's case, that means stepping up at home once his older brother, Danny, ships out with the navy. But before Danny leaves for boot camp, the brothers are fishing on the Atlantic Ocean when Danny's boat is capsized by a Nazi U-boat, nearly killing him.When more U-boats start attacking the next day, Colton realizes just how close the enemy is to American shores. With Danny's life in the balance, Colton does the only thing he can think of to help his family and his country: He steals his brother's enlisting papers and joins up instead.Colton's bold decision leads to a deadly journey. Even if he can keep his age a secret and survive boot camp, he'll have to face Hitler's ruthless submarines. But the longer he's on the seas, the less sure Colton is that he and his shipmates can stop such a relentless enemy . . .
Author: Steve Watkins
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
ISBN: 9781338057935
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Inspired by the true story of the youngest boy who served in World War II, Steve Watkins weaves a story of courage in the face of danger and hope in the face of defeat. It's been a month since the bombing of Pearl Harbor. America is officially at war with Germany and Japan, and everyone wants to do their part. In twelve-year-old Colton's case, that means stepping up at home once his older brother, Danny, ships out with the navy. But before Danny leaves for boot camp, the brothers are fishing on the Atlantic Ocean when Danny's boat is capsized by a Nazi U-boat, nearly killing him.When more U-boats start attacking the next day, Colton realizes just how close the enemy is to American shores. With Danny's life in the balance, Colton does the only thing he can think of to help his family and his country: He steals his brother's enlisting papers and joins up instead.Colton's bold decision leads to a deadly journey. Even if he can keep his age a secret and survive boot camp, he'll have to face Hitler's ruthless submarines. But the longer he's on the seas, the less sure Colton is that he and his shipmates can stop such a relentless enemy . . .
Author: Tash McAdam
Publisher: Orca Soundings
ISBN: 9781459828513
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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In this high-interest accessible novel for teen readers, trans teen Bass and his girlfriend, Rosie, have to battle the elements to survive.
Author: Sarah Mlynowski
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545540275
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
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Once again my brother and I are in hot water . . . We weren't planning to mess up the fairy tales. The first two times we did it by accident. But when our magic mirror pulls us into the story of the Little Mermaid, we have no choice but to try and rewrite it. Let's just say the original story does NOT end happily!Now we need to:- Convince our mermaid to keep her tail- Plan a royal wedding- Avoid getting eaten by sharksWe've got to find a happy ending for the Little Mermaid . . . before she's fish food and we're lost at sea forever!
Author: Horatio Alger
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Abduction
Languages : en
Pages : 420
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A hard working youth is kidnapped after witnessing a local squire set a house on fire.
Author: Megan Marie Reiffenberger
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781736988404
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 216
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Brody Hayes is one of the best professional swimmers in America. He has it all - looks, talent, money, and the ability to pick up any lady he wants. He's living the dream. Until one day, a new swimmer joins his team and turns his world upside down. Suddenly, she's all he can think about. The only problem? She's the first girl he's met who won't even give him the time of day. Charlotte - "Charlie" - Price is brand new to the professional swimming world, and she is excited to show the world what she's got up her sleeve. She's there to work hard and give it her all, and she doesn't need any distractions - not even from cute boys. She resists at first, but Brody is relentless, and soon she starts to let down her walls and let him in. However, events from Brody's past start bleeding into present day, and somehow, he manages to get himself and Charlie into a mess that not even he can charm his way out of. Can their relationship stand the ultimate test? And can they make it through without putting their careers - and their lives - at risk?
Author: Valerie Coulman
Publisher: Lobster Press
ISBN: 9781894222549
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 44
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Determined to learn how to swim, Ralph the cow turns to his water-friendlyriends, such as the ducks and turtles, to give him pointers on how to stayfloat.
Author: Ron Kemper
Publisher: Atmosphere Press
ISBN: 9781648261978
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 312
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1947, World War II has just ended. The country is buoyant. But Brownsville, a gritty Brooklyn neighborhood, is experiencing enormous change. Southern blacks and Puerto Ricans are moving into this traditionally Jewish/Italian working class neighborhood. Tension on the streets is palpable. Since his birth six year-old Stevie Alpert has endured illness, fear and anxiety. Plagued by nightmares he often sleepwalks. His mother, Rachael, half-jokingly says, "Stevie is more active at night than during the day." As he grows up he fights to overcome his personal demons and the hostilities he encounters on the street. A Nazi-like thug he knows only as "Wolf Eyes" threatens his life. Will the black friends he's made in the projects come to his aide? Will Stevie reciprocate when rivals threaten their territory? Follow Stevie's wins and losses through his junior high school years and his family's struggle to help him and themselves. Can his parents save their faltering retail business? Can they/should they remain in their home as the neighborhood gets poorer, blacker and more violent. Their struggle is a story of fear, doubt, resilience and perseverance.
Author: Annabeth Albert
Publisher: Carina Press
ISBN: 9781335454867
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 384
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"Albert makes a deeper and more sensitive investigation into what love is than most romances." --New York Times Book Review on Conventionally Yours Winning and losing are subject to sexy interpretation... Navy chief Calder Euler loves to win big. His latest score? A remote mountain cabin. Checking it out is supposed to be a quick trip, but Calder's luck abruptly turns when a freak injury and a freakier snowstorm leave him stranded. Oh, and the cabin isn't empty. A silver fox caring for two young girls claims that the property is his, but Calder's paperwork says otherwise. Felix Sigurd is on a losing streak, and his ex-husband risking the cabin in a reckless bet is only the latest in a series of misfortunes. He'll tolerate the handsome stranger for a couple nights--even care for his injuries--but that's it. Calder doesn't know a damn thing about kids, but making pancakes for Felix's girls is a surprising delight. Trapped in the cabin, the four of them slip easily into the rhythms of a family. But when the ice melts, they'll have to decide if a future together is in the cards. Shore Leave Book 1: Sailor Proof Book 2: Sink or Swim
Author: Kate Cann
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781407109312
Category : Art (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 229
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Coll know she should be over Art by now. Sick of suffering, she finally decides to move on - only to find out that Art has come back. Telling her he just wants to be friends. What game is he playing with her? There's only one way to find out ...
