Author: Hilary Milton
Publisher: Black Belt Press
ISBN: 9781579660093
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Originally published by Robert R. Luce and now brought back into print by Black Belt, this classic Southern novel is the compelling tale of an old man and his grandson who walk from Arlington, Virginia to Bessemer, Alabama after the boy's parents are killed in a car wreck.
The Gitaway Box
Author: Hilary Milton
Publisher: Black Belt Press
ISBN: 9781579660093
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Originally published by Robert R. Luce and now brought back into print by Black Belt, this classic Southern novel is the compelling tale of an old man and his grandson who walk from Arlington, Virginia to Bessemer, Alabama after the boy's parents are killed in a car wreck.
Publisher: Black Belt Press
ISBN: 9781579660093
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Originally published by Robert R. Luce and now brought back into print by Black Belt, this classic Southern novel is the compelling tale of an old man and his grandson who walk from Arlington, Virginia to Bessemer, Alabama after the boy's parents are killed in a car wreck.
The Nowhere Box
Author: Sam Zuppardi
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763663670
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Frustrated by little brothers who follow him everywhere and wreck his toys and games, George commandeers an empty washing machine box for an imaginative escape that is free of pirates, dragons and bothersome younger siblings.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 0763663670
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
Frustrated by little brothers who follow him everywhere and wreck his toys and games, George commandeers an empty washing machine box for an imaginative escape that is free of pirates, dragons and bothersome younger siblings.
Clean Getaway
Author: Nic Stone
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 1984893009
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes a timely middle-grade road-trip story through landmarks of the Civil Rights movement and the map they lay for contemporary race relations. How to Go on an Unplanned Road Trip with Your Grandma: Grab a Suitcase: Prepacked from the big spring break trip that got CANCELLED. Fasten Your Seatbelt: G'ma's never conventional, so this trip won't be either. Use the Green Book: G'ma's most treasured possession. It holds history, memories, and most important, the way home. What Not to Bring: A Cell Phone: Avoid contact with Dad at all costs. Even when G'ma starts acting stranger than usual. Set against the backdrop of the segregation history of the American South, take a trip with this New York Times bestseller and an eleven-year-old boy who is about to discover that the world hasn't always been a welcoming place for kids like him, and things aren't always what they seem--his G'ma included. "Truly a delight." -Christopher Paul Curtis, author of Newbery Medal winner Bud, Not Buddy
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 1984893009
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes a timely middle-grade road-trip story through landmarks of the Civil Rights movement and the map they lay for contemporary race relations. How to Go on an Unplanned Road Trip with Your Grandma: Grab a Suitcase: Prepacked from the big spring break trip that got CANCELLED. Fasten Your Seatbelt: G'ma's never conventional, so this trip won't be either. Use the Green Book: G'ma's most treasured possession. It holds history, memories, and most important, the way home. What Not to Bring: A Cell Phone: Avoid contact with Dad at all costs. Even when G'ma starts acting stranger than usual. Set against the backdrop of the segregation history of the American South, take a trip with this New York Times bestseller and an eleven-year-old boy who is about to discover that the world hasn't always been a welcoming place for kids like him, and things aren't always what they seem--his G'ma included. "Truly a delight." -Christopher Paul Curtis, author of Newbery Medal winner Bud, Not Buddy
Book World
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 1146
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 1146
Book Description
The Big Sibling Getaway
Author: Korrie Leer
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807528323
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
When her new baby sibling cries, Cassie makes her escape. First came the boxes. Then the baby. Then the loud, nonstop crying! Desperate to get away, new big sister Cassie climbs into one of the empty boxes and sets off. She drives, she sails, and she soars...but she still hears whimpers. How far will Cassie have to go to finally get some peace and quiet? Perfect for families with new babies, this imaginative picture book lets big siblings escape—and makes them want to come back.
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
ISBN: 0807528323
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
When her new baby sibling cries, Cassie makes her escape. First came the boxes. Then the baby. Then the loud, nonstop crying! Desperate to get away, new big sister Cassie climbs into one of the empty boxes and sets off. She drives, she sails, and she soars...but she still hears whimpers. How far will Cassie have to go to finally get some peace and quiet? Perfect for families with new babies, this imaginative picture book lets big siblings escape—and makes them want to come back.
The Getaway, and Other Stories
Author: Dorothy Thomas
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803294486
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Hard-hitting and humorous, these twelve short stories challenge convention and stereotypes about country folk living in Western Nebraska. Original.
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 9780803294486
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Hard-hitting and humorous, these twelve short stories challenge convention and stereotypes about country folk living in Western Nebraska. Original.
Getaway
Author: Nelson DeMille
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 150119254X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
In this short story from the International Thriller Writers’ anthology MatchUp, bestselling authors Nelson DeMille and Lisa Scottoline—along with their popular series characters John Corey and Bennie Rosato—team up for the first time ever. It was getting colder, and he was tired from the long drive, and he was feeling naked without his gun… When former NYPD homicide detective and Federal Anti-Terrorist Task Force agent John Corey finds himself recuperating at a remote lakeside cabin, the last thing he expects is trouble. Then tough-as-nails lawyer Bennie Rosato comes running out of the woods with masked men on her trail. With no phone reception and unknown dangers lurking, can these two alpha personalities work together to survive the night? For more exciting pairs, check out all eleven short stories in MatchUp.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 150119254X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
In this short story from the International Thriller Writers’ anthology MatchUp, bestselling authors Nelson DeMille and Lisa Scottoline—along with their popular series characters John Corey and Bennie Rosato—team up for the first time ever. It was getting colder, and he was tired from the long drive, and he was feeling naked without his gun… When former NYPD homicide detective and Federal Anti-Terrorist Task Force agent John Corey finds himself recuperating at a remote lakeside cabin, the last thing he expects is trouble. Then tough-as-nails lawyer Bennie Rosato comes running out of the woods with masked men on her trail. With no phone reception and unknown dangers lurking, can these two alpha personalities work together to survive the night? For more exciting pairs, check out all eleven short stories in MatchUp.
A Getaway in Indonesia
Author: Bambang Udoyono
Publisher: Bambang Udoyono
ISBN: 1393512097
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
When you visit Indonesia you'd better learn the language because most Indonesian don't speak English. It is very simple and very easy to understand. This book will guide you to master the Indonesian language easily. The setting is Indonesia. I write grammar explanation and exercises and many examples of dialog in many places of interest. So, don't miss it.
Publisher: Bambang Udoyono
ISBN: 1393512097
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
When you visit Indonesia you'd better learn the language because most Indonesian don't speak English. It is very simple and very easy to understand. This book will guide you to master the Indonesian language easily. The setting is Indonesia. I write grammar explanation and exercises and many examples of dialog in many places of interest. So, don't miss it.
Your Reading
Author: Jane Christensen
Publisher: Urbana, Ill. : The Council
ISBN:
Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 792
Book Description
An annotated listing of over 3000 fiction and non-fiction books recommended for junior high and middle school students.
Publisher: Urbana, Ill. : The Council
ISBN:
Category : Best books
Languages : en
Pages : 792
Book Description
An annotated listing of over 3000 fiction and non-fiction books recommended for junior high and middle school students.
The Getaway
Author: Emily March
Publisher: Forever
ISBN: 153870739X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
"Feel good fiction [is] at its finest" (Susan Wiggs) in this New York Times bestselling author's new series, where after years of putting her family first, Genevieve Prentice is making a fresh start—but it’s never easy to leave the past behind. Widowed young, Genevieve Prentice dedicated her life to raising her four children. Now, though, they’re all grown and scattered to the wind, and Genevieve is ready for a change. In a flash of inspiration, she puts her home on the market and heads to Lake in the Clouds, Colorado, to renovate a rustic waterfront lodge with her sister. But just as they begin, Genevieve gets the shock of a lifetime: the arrival of her son. Jake Prentice built a career out of being dependable, one that left him perennially stressed and overworked. Finally heeding his mother’s words of wisdom, he’s quit his job and is ready to find out what truly makes him happy. And now, as he stands surrounded by open sky and fresh, pine-scented air, he’s got no regrets . . . until former colleague Tess Crenshaw appears at the lake, forcing him to reassess what—and who—he really wants. As they work together to renovate the lodge, Genevieve and Jake embark on a heartfelt and inspiring journey to learn about themselves, each other, and the true meaning of family.
Publisher: Forever
ISBN: 153870739X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 380
Book Description
"Feel good fiction [is] at its finest" (Susan Wiggs) in this New York Times bestselling author's new series, where after years of putting her family first, Genevieve Prentice is making a fresh start—but it’s never easy to leave the past behind. Widowed young, Genevieve Prentice dedicated her life to raising her four children. Now, though, they’re all grown and scattered to the wind, and Genevieve is ready for a change. In a flash of inspiration, she puts her home on the market and heads to Lake in the Clouds, Colorado, to renovate a rustic waterfront lodge with her sister. But just as they begin, Genevieve gets the shock of a lifetime: the arrival of her son. Jake Prentice built a career out of being dependable, one that left him perennially stressed and overworked. Finally heeding his mother’s words of wisdom, he’s quit his job and is ready to find out what truly makes him happy. And now, as he stands surrounded by open sky and fresh, pine-scented air, he’s got no regrets . . . until former colleague Tess Crenshaw appears at the lake, forcing him to reassess what—and who—he really wants. As they work together to renovate the lodge, Genevieve and Jake embark on a heartfelt and inspiring journey to learn about themselves, each other, and the true meaning of family.