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I Am the Messenger

Author : Markus Zusak

Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers

Page : 370 pages

File Size : 48,47 MB

Release : 2007-12-18

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 030743348X

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DON’T MISS BRIDGE OF CLAY, MARKUS ZUSAK’S FIRST NOVEL SINCE THE BOOK THIEF AND AN UNFORGETTABLE AND SWEEPING FAMILY SAGA. From the author of the extraordinary #1 New York Times bestseller The Book Thief, I Am the Messenger is an acclaimed novel filled with laughter, fists, and love. A MICHAEL L. PRINTZ HONOR BOOK FIVE STARRED REVIEWS Ed Kennedy is an underage cabdriver without much of a future. He's pathetic at playing cards, hopelessly in love with his best friend, Audrey, and utterly devoted to his coffee-drinking dog, the Doorman. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence until he inadvertently stops a bank robbery. That's when the first ace arrives in the mail. That's when Ed becomes the messenger. Chosen to care, he makes his way through town helping and hurting (when necessary) until only one question remains: Who's behind Ed's mission?



Hope at Sea

Author : Daniel Miyares

Publisher : Anne Schwartz Books

Page : 27 pages

File Size : 11,56 MB

Release : 2021-11-09

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1984892851

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Hope doesn’t only want to listen to her father’s stories about his voyages at sea, she wants to be part of those stories. And so, unbeknownst to her parents, she stows away on her father's 19th-century merchant vessel. But look... The wind has picked up and the sky is darkening... Could there be such a thing as an adventure that is too exciting? Join high-spirited Hope on a trip of a lifetime in this exquisitely illustrated picture book that also captures the love between a father and child.



The Silence Between Us

Author : Alison Gervais

Publisher : Blink

Page : 321 pages

File Size : 47,46 MB

Release : 2019-08-13

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 0310766303

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Faced with the challenges of transitioning from a Hard of Hearing School to a Hearing high school, Maya has more than a learning curve. But what if she has more to learn about herself and how far she is willing to push for what she believes in? Perfect for contemporary fiction fans, The Silence Between Us is a novel that doesn’t shy away from the real-life struggles of high school, heart break, and d/Deaf culture. Schneider Family Book Award, Best Teen Honor Book 2020 Torn from her Hard of Hearing school when her mother's job takes them across the country, Deaf teen Maya must attend a hearing school for the first time since her hearing loss. As if that wasn’t hard enough, she also has to adjust to the hearing culture, which she finds frustrating. When her new friends and classmates start pushing into Maya’s thoughts about what it means to be Deaf, it clashes with her idea of self-worth and values. Looking past graduation towards a future medical career, Maya knows nothing, not even an unexpected romance, will derail her pursuits or cause her to question her integrity. Wattpad sensation Alison Gervais writes a stunning portrayal of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing culture in this clean YA contemporary romance. Drawing from her own deaf experience and relationship with the HoH community, Gervais provides a personal interview and commentary on cochlear implants. The Silence Between Us mixes lighthearted romance with deeper social issues facing minority groups. “The Silence Between Us?is eminently un-put-down-able.” (NPR) “Gervais deftly renders both the nuanced, everyday realities of life with disability and Maya’s fierce pride in her Deafness, delivering a vibrant story that will resonate with Deaf and hearing audiences alike.” –?Booklist “A solid addition to middle/high school fiction that allows for deep discussion about stereotypes concerning disabilities.”?School Library Journal “This is a great YA contemporary (clean) romance that follows Maya as she navigates a new school and plans for her future. The addition of representation by a Deaf character was really beautifully done. Highly recommend for people looking for a sweet, engaging, and educational romantic read.” (YA and Kids Book Central)



Father Figure

Author : Jordan Shapiro

Publisher : Little, Brown Spark

Page : 304 pages

File Size : 10,93 MB

Release : 2021-05-11

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 031645995X

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A thoughtful and "utterly mind-blowing" exploration of fatherhood and masculinity in the 21st century (New York Times). There are hundreds of books on parenting, and with good reason—becoming a parent is scary, difficult, and life-changing. But when it comes to books about parenting identity, rather than the nuts and bolts of raising children, nearly all are about what it's like to be a mother. Drawing on research in sociology, economics, philosophy, gender studies, and the author's own experiences, Father Figure sets out to fill that gap. It's an exploration of the psychology of fatherhood from an archetypal perspective as well as a cultural history that challenges familiar assumptions about the origins of so-called traditional parenting roles. What paradoxes and contradictions are inherent in our common understanding of dads? Might it be time to rethink some aspects of fatherhood? Gender norms are changing, and old economic models are facing disruption. As a result, parenthood and family life are undergoing an existential transformation. And yet, the narratives and images of dads available to us are wholly inadequate for this transition. Victorian and Industrial Age tropes about fathers not only dominate the media, but also contour most people's lived experience. Father Figure offers a badly needed update to our collective understanding of fatherhood—and masculinity in general. It teaches dads how to embrace the joys of fathering while guiding them toward an image of manliness for the modern world.



The Whole Story of Half a Girl

Author : Veera Hiranandani

Publisher : Yearling

Page : 226 pages

File Size : 10,23 MB

Release : 2013-02-12

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0375871675

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By the author of the Newbery Honor Book The Night Diary, a thoughtful and relatable story about cultural identity, friendship, and what it means to fit in without losing who you are. After her father loses his job, Sonia Nadhamuni, half Indian and half Jewish American, finds herself yanked out of private school and thrown into the unfamiliar world of public education. For the first time, Sonia's mixed heritage makes her classmates ask questions—questions Sonia doesn't always know how to answer—as she navigates between a group of popular girls who want her to try out for the cheerleading squad and other students who aren't part of the "in" crowd. At the same time that Sonia is trying to make new friends, she's dealing with what it means to have an out-of-work parent—it's hard for her family to adjust to their changed circumstances. And then, one day, Sonia's father goes missing. Now Sonia wonders if she ever really knew him. As she begins to look for answers, she must decide what really matters and who her true friends are—and whether her two halves, no matter how different, can make her a whole. What greater praise than to be compared to Judy Blume!--"Each [Blume and Hiranandani] excels in charting the fluctuating discomfort zones of adolescent identity with affectionate humor."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred



Made for Me

Author : Zack Bush

Publisher : Familius

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 24,84 MB

Release : 2021-04-13

Category :

ISBN : 9781641704755

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2020 Honor Book for The Anna Dewdney Read Together Award



The Tyrant's Daughter

Author : J.C. Carleson

Publisher : Ember

Page : 306 pages

File Size : 23,60 MB

Release : 2015-07-28

Category : Young Adult Fiction

ISBN : 0449809994

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“Filled with political intrigue and emotional tension, Carleson’s riveting novel features a teenage refugee caught in a web of deceit and conspiracy.” —PW, starred review When her father is killed in a coup, Laila and her mother and brother leave their war-torn homeland for a fresh start in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. At her new high school, Laila makes mistakes, makes friends, and even meets a boy who catches her eye. But this new life brings unsettling facts to light. The American newspapers call her father a brutal dictator and suggest that her family’s privilege came at the expense of innocent lives. Meanwhile, her mother would like nothing more than to avenge his death, and she’ll go to great lengths to regain their position of power. As an international crisis takes shape around her, Laila is pulled in one direction, then another, but there’s no time to sort out her feelings. She has to pick a side now, and her decision will affect not just her own life, but countless others. . . . Inspired by the author's experience as a CIA officer in Iraq and Syria, this book is as timely as it is relevant. Praise for The Tyrant’s Daughter: “Carleson, a former undercover CIA officer, infuses her story with compelling details and gripping authenticity.” —The Boston Globe “Every American should read this book. It’s an eye-opener.” —Suzanne Fisher Staples, Newbery Honor–winning author of Shabanu



Living with the Monks

Author : Jesse Itzler

Publisher : Hachette UK

Page : 275 pages

File Size : 46,9 MB

Release : 2018-05-29

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 1478993413

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Equal parts memoir and road map to living a less stressful and more vibrant life, bestselling author Jesse Itzler offers an illuminating, entertaining, and unexpected trip for anyone looking to feel calmer and more controlled in our crazy, hectic world. Entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and father of four Jesse Itzler only knows one speed: Full Blast. But when he felt like the world around him was getting too hectic, he didn't take a vacation or get a massage. Instead, Jesse moved into a monastery for a self-imposed time-out. In Living with the Monks, the follow-up to his New York Times bestselling Living with a SEAL, Jesse takes us on a spiritual journey like no other. Having only been exposed to monasteries on TV, Jesse arrives at the New Skete religious community in the isolated mountains of upstate New York with a shaved head and a suitcase filled with bananas. To his surprise, New Skete monks have most of their hair. They're Russian Orthodox, not Buddhist, and they're also world-renowned German shepherd breeders and authors of dog-training books that have sold in the millions. As Jesse struggles to fit in amongst the odd but lovable monks, self-doubt begins to beat like a tribal drum. Questioning his motivation to embark on this adventure and missing his family (and phone), Jesse struggles to balance his desire for inner peace with his need to check Twitter. But in the end, Jesse discovers the undeniable power of the monks and their wisdom, and the very real benefits of taking a well-deserved break as a means of self-preservation in our fast-paced world.



The Nowhere Emporium

Author : Ross MacKenzie

Publisher : Floris Books

Page : 199 pages

File Size : 37,22 MB

Release : 2015-03-05

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1782501908

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When the mysterious Nowhere Emporium arrives in Glasgow, orphan Daniel Holmes stumbles upon it quite by accident. Before long, the 'shop from nowhere' -- and its owner, Mr Silver -- draw Daniel into a breathtaking world of magic and enchantment. Recruited as Mr Silver's apprentice, Daniel learns the secrets of the Emporium's vast labyrinth of passageways and rooms -- rooms that contain wonders beyond anything Daniel has ever imagined. But when Mr Silver disappears, and a shadow from the past threatens everything, the Emporium and all its wonders begin to crumble. Can Daniel save his home, and his new friends, before the Nowhere Emporium is destroyed forever? Scottish Children's Book Award winner Ross MacKenzie unleashes a riot of imagination, colour and fantasy in this astonishing adventure, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Corneila Funke and Neil Gaiman.



55 Great Books of Christmas

Author : William Shakespeare

Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing

Page : 1017 pages

File Size : 47,21 MB

Release : 2020-01-14

Category : Fiction

ISBN :

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55 Great Books of Christmas it is really a big collection of famous works of great writers. For many years, these books have admired readers. Now all these stories about Christmas in one book: William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott, Hans Christian Andersen, O. Henry, Lucy Maud Montgomery, E. T. A. Hoffmann, L. Frank Baum, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Henry Van Dyke, Oscar Wilde, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Anton Chekhov John Milton, Clement Clarke Moore, William Blake, W. B. Yeats, Rudyard Kipling, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, George MacDonald, Emily Dickinson, Arthur Conan Doyle, G. K. Chesterton, Selma Lagerlöf etc. L. Frank Baum The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus Marion Crawford The Little City of Hope Louisa May Alcott Little Women L. Frank Baum The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Frances Hodgson Burnett Little Lord Fauntleroy Martha Finley Christmas with Grandma Elsie Lucy Maud Montgomery Anne of Green Gables Abbie Farwell Brown The Christmas Angel George Mac Donald At the back of the North Wind Anna Sewell Black Beauty Hesba Stretton The Christmas Child Beatrix Potter The Tailor of Gloucester Ernest Ingersoll The Ice Queen Louisa May Alcott A Merry Christmas O. Henry The Gift Of The Magi Hans Christian Andersen The Fir Tree Hans Christian Andersen The Little Match Girl Selma Lagerlöf The Holy Night Elizabeth Harrison Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe Mark Twain A Letter from Santa Claus Brothers Grimm The Elves and the Shoemaker Brothers Grimm Mother Holle L. Frank Baum A Kidnapped Santa Claus Bible The Shepherds and The Angels Fyodor Dostoevsky The Heavenly Christmas Tree Leo Tolstoy A Russian Christmas Party Anton Chekhov Vanka E.T.A Hoffmann The Nutcracker and The Mouse King Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol Robinson Perrault The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood Madame d'Aulnoy The Blue Bird William Dean Howells Christmas Every Day William Dean Howells The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express William Dean Howells The Pumpkin-Glory Edward E. Hale Christmas Eve And Christmas Day Clement Moore A Visit from St. Nicholas Clement Clarke Moore A Visit From Saint Nicholas Zona Gale Christmas Leo Tolstoy Where Love Is There God Is Also Anne Douglas Sedgwick Christmas Roses Oscar Wilde The Selfish Giant William Shakespeare Song of the Holly John Milton On the Morning of Christ’s Nativity Rudyard Kipling Christmas in India Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Christmas Bells Emily Dickinson Before the Ice Is in the Pools G. K. Chesterton A Christmas Carol Arthur Conan Doyle An Exciting Christmas Eve Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The Christmas-Box Nikolai Gogol Christmas Eve James Joyce The Dead