Ava's Story


Book Description

Ava Elaine was born with a condition unheard of by many who will read her story: congenital diaphragmatic hernia, or CDH. She began her journey on October 22, 2010. From the moment she came into my life, with her amazing, beautiful red hair and pretty blue eyes, I knew pure love. After one brief moment of skin-to-skin touch with her, she was whisked from my arms to a waiting team of doctors and nurses and put on a ventilator. Ava's courageous battle against seemingly insurmountable odds tells the story of her amazing impact on the lives of her family, friends, doctors, nurses, and even complete strangers. From her delivery at Parkland to the NICU at Children’sMedicalCenterinDallas, she touched the lives of everyone who came to know her. “Ava quickly got a reputation for being a fighter. From the time she entered the NICU, Ava clenched her little fists in preparation for her fight. Grandpa bought her a set of pink boxing gloves, and Team Ava was always standing at the ready in her corner. The staff at the hospital marveled at her ability to overcome a number of obstacles and difficult medical procedures. She would surprise us all, by telling us in her own way that she was not giving up without a fight.” —Elias Lopez, chaplain, Children’sMedicalCenter In the words of Dr. James Thomas, “Ava was endowed with a unique grace that those who knew her could feel. Perhaps Ava was a vehicle for a greater force or maybe she possessed a larger-than-life charisma.” How could one little girl's battle for life have such a life-changing effect on those who loved her?




Juniper & Thorn


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From highly acclaimed, bestselling author Ava Reid comes a gothic horror retelling of The Juniper Tree, set in another time and place within the world of The Wolf and the Woodsman, where a young witch seeks to discover her identity and escape the domination of her abusive wizard father, perfect for fans of Shirley Jackson and Catherynne M. Valente. A gruesome curse. A city in upheaval. A monster with unquenchable appetites. Marlinchen and her two sisters live with their wizard father in a city shifting from magic to industry. As Oblya’s last true witches, she and her sisters are little more than a tourist trap as they treat their clients with archaic remedies and beguile them with nostalgic charm. Marlinchen spends her days divining secrets in exchange for rubles and trying to placate her tyrannical, xenophobic father, who keeps his daughters sequestered from the outside world. But at night, Marlinchen and her sisters sneak out to enjoy the city’s amenities and revel in its thrills, particularly the recently established ballet theater, where Marlinchen meets a dancer who quickly captures her heart. As Marlinchen’s late-night trysts grow more fervent and frequent, so does the threat of her father’s rage and magic. And while Oblya flourishes with culture and bustles with enterprise, a monster lurks in its midst, borne of intolerance and resentment and suffused with old-world power. Caught between history and progress and blood and desire, Marlinchen must draw upon her own magic to keep her city safe and find her place within it.




The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender


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A 2015 William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist Magical realism, lyrical prose, and the pain and passion of human love haunt this hypnotic generational saga. Foolish love appears to be the Roux family birthright, an ominous forecast for its most recent progeny, Ava Lavender. Ava — in all other ways a normal girl — is born with the wings of a bird. In a quest to understand her peculiar disposition and a growing desire to fit in with her peers, sixteen-year old Ava ventures into the wider world, ill-prepared for what she might discover and naive to the twisted motives of others. Others like the pious Nathaniel Sorrows, who mistakes Ava for an angel and whose obsession with her grows until the night of the summer solstice celebration. That night, the skies open up, rain and feathers fill the air, and Ava’s quest and her family’s saga build to a devastating crescendo. First-time author Leslye Walton has constructed a layered and unforgettable mythology of what it means to be born with hearts that are tragically, exquisitely human.




The Wolf and the Woodsman


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In the vein of Naomi Novik’s New York Times bestseller Spinning Silver and Katherine Arden’s national bestseller The Bear and the Nightingale, this unforgettable debut— inspired by Hungarian history and Jewish mythology—follows a young pagan woman with hidden powers and a one-eyed captain of the Woodsmen as they form an unlikely alliance to thwart a tyrant. In her forest-veiled pagan village, Évike is the only woman without power, making her an outcast clearly abandoned by the gods. The villagers blame her corrupted bloodline—her father was a Yehuli man, one of the much-loathed servants of the fanatical king. When soldiers arrive from the Holy Order of Woodsmen to claim a pagan girl for the king’s blood sacrifice, Évike is betrayed by her fellow villagers and surrendered. But when monsters attack the Woodsmen and their captive en route, slaughtering everyone but Évike and the cold, one-eyed captain, they have no choice but to rely on each other. Except he’s no ordinary Woodsman—he’s the disgraced prince, Gáspár Bárány, whose father needs pagan magic to consolidate his power. Gáspár fears that his cruelly zealous brother plans to seize the throne and instigate a violent reign that would damn the pagans and the Yehuli alike. As the son of a reviled foreign queen, Gáspár understands what it’s like to be an outcast, and he and Évike make a tenuous pact to stop his brother. As their mission takes them from the bitter northern tundra to the smog-choked capital, their mutual loathing slowly turns to affection, bound by a shared history of alienation and oppression. However, trust can easily turn to betrayal, and as Évike reconnects with her estranged father and discovers her own hidden magic, she and Gáspár need to decide whose side they’re on, and what they’re willing to give up for a nation that never cared for them at all.




The Girl You Forgot


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'A moving novel that had me gripped from the start' Bella Andre, New York Times bestselling author of The Sullivans Does the heart ever really forget? When Ava’s partner Will is diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour, the doctors give Will one chance to survive - an operation which means he will lose his recent memory. Ava begs him to take the chance, sure that she can cope with Will forgetting her. After all, they have something very special to live for. But they are also keeping a heart-breaking secret, and if Will loses his memory, Ava will have to carry that secret alone. Can they rebuild their love from scratch or will their secrets and past come between them? Will Ava really be a stranger when Will wakes up – or does the heart never really forget... Giselle Green returns with a heart-breaking, deeply moving story of love, loss, and what it really means to be alive. Perfect for all fans of Jodi Picoult, Susan Lewis and Diane Chamberlain. Praise for Giselle Green’s novels: 'A genuinely heart-wrenching and thought-provoking read.' The Sun ‘A heartwarming, emotional take on a mother/daughter relationship. I couldn’t put it down.’ Closer 'A bitter sweet tear-jerker' OK What readers are saying about The Girl You Forgot: 'WOW! The Girl You Forgot is easily the best book I have read this year!' Literacy Indulgence ’Oh this book really was heartbreaking and emotional. One that really pulls on your heartstrings with some lovely characters. I loved it.' ReadPea 'This very readable book has it all, such real characters, a fascinating plot, beautiful and very descriptive imagery, and a storyline that will stir up so many emotions. I was totally absorbed by this book, and sorry when it was finished. Gorgeous.' Sibzzreads 'The Girl You Forgot is much more than a romance story. It has a plot that covers more serious issues, has engaging characters and is a very enjoyable, and thought provoking read.' My Reading Corner 'The Girl You Forgot is such a heartbreaking tale, that will reduce you to a complete emotional mess, but it’s totally worth it!' Cara's Book Boudoir 'This was a heck of a heart-wrenching story! From the very start I felt the pain this couple was feeling.' Tizi's Book Review 'A heart-wrenching love story that will haunt readers long after the last page is turned, Giselle Green’s The Girl You Forgot is a must-read for fans of Jojo Moyes’ Me Before You.' Bookish Jottings 'Heartfelt and heartbreaking' Ellsea Loves Reading 'The Girl You Forgot is truthful, honest realistic and heartfelt as well as the kind of novel that makes you really feel for the protagonists. My heart was in my mouth more than a few times.' Just Katherine 'The Girl You Forgot is so beautifully written with a devastating plotline that is handled perfectly. It’s a heartbreaking story of hope for the future, lost memories and how love always tries to conquer all.' My Chestnut Reading Tree 'This is a book full of hope, all around whether the heart remembers what the memory might have forgotten – and where love might just carry you through a situation that seems quite impossible to bear. And the author’s writing has really never been better – I loved this book.' Being Anne 'This is a wonderful, heartfelt story that will stay with you for a long time.' Kraftireader 'The Girl You Forgot is a beautiful story, beautifully written by Giselle Green. It's full of heart being heartbreaking, heart-wrenching and heartwarming in equal measure.' The Book Magnet




SSAT Upper-Level Subject Test Mathematics: Student Practice Workbook + Two Full-Length SSAT Upper-Level Math Tests


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Get the Targeted Practice You Need to Ace the SSAT Upper-Level Math Test! SSAT Upper-Level Subject Test Mathematics includes easy-to-follow instructions, helpful examples, and plenty of math practice problems to assist students to master each concept, brush up their problem-solving skills, and create confidence. The SSAT Upper-Level math practice book provides numerous opportunities to evaluate basic skills along with abundant remediation and intervention activities. It is a skill that permits you to quickly master intricate information and produce better leads in less time. Students can boost their test-taking skills by taking the book’s two practice SSAT Upper-Level Math exams. All test questions answered and explained in detail. Important Features of the SSAT Upper-Level Math Book: A complete review of SSAT Upper-Level math test topics, Over 2,500 practice problems covering all topics tested, The most important concepts you need to know, Clear and concise, easy-to-follow sections, Well designed for enhanced learning and interest, Hands-on experience with all question types, 2 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations, Cost-Effective Pricing, Powerful math exercises to help you avoid traps and pacing yourself to beat the SSAT Upper-Level test. Students will gain valuable experience and raise their confidence by taking math practice tests, learning about test structure, and gaining a deeper understanding of what is tested on the SSAT Upper-Level Math. If ever there was a book to respond to the pressure to increase students’ test scores, this is it. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com




SSAT Upper Level Summer Math Workbook


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Prepare for The SSAT Upper-Level Math Test with a Perfect Workbook! SSAT Upper-Level Summer Math Workbook is a learning math workbook to prevent Summer learning loss. It helps students retain and strengthen their Math skills and provides a strong foundation for success. This workbook provides students with a solid foundation to get ahead starts on their upcoming school year. SSAT Upper-Level Summer Math Workbook is designed by top test prep experts to help students prepare for the SSAT Upper-Level Math test. It provides test-takers with an in-depth focus on the math section of the test, helping them master the essential math skills that test-takers find the most troublesome. This is a prestigious resource for those who need extra practice to succeed on the SSAT Upper-Level Math test in the summer. SSAT Upper-Level Summer Math Workbook contains many exciting and unique features to help your student scores higher on the SSAT Upper-Level Math test, including: Over 2,500 standards-aligned math practice questions with answers Complete coverage of all Math concepts which students will need to ace the SSAT Upper-Level test Content 100% aligned with the latest SSAT Upper-Level test Written by SSAT Upper-Level Math experts 2 full-length SSAT Upper-Level Math practice tests (featuring new question types) with detailed answers This Comprehensive Summer Workbook for the SSAT Upper-Level Math is a perfect resource for those SSAT Upper-Level Math test takers who want to review core content areas, brush up in math, discover their strengths and weaknesses, and achieve their best scores on the SSAT Upper-Level test. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com




SSAT Upper Level Math Workbook


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The only prep book you will ever need to ace the SSAT Upper Level Math Test! SSAT Upper Level Math Workbook reviews all SSAT Upper Level Math topics and provides students with the confidence and math skills they need to succeed on the SSAT Upper Level Math. It is designed to address the needs of SSAT Upper Level test takers who must have a working knowledge of basic Mathematics. This comprehensive workbook with over 2,500 sample questions and 2 complete SSAT Upper Level tests can help you fully prepare for the SSAT Upper Level Math test. It provides you with an in-depth focus on the math portion of the exam, helping you master the math skills that students find the most troublesome. This is an incredibly useful tool for those who want to review all topics being covered on the SSAT Upper Level Math test. SSAT Upper Level Math Workbook contains many exciting features to help you prepare for the SSAT Upper Level Math test, including: · Content 100% aligned with the 2019-2020 SSAT Upper Level test · Provided and tested by SSAT Upper Level Math test experts · Dynamic design and easy-to-follow activities · A fun, interactive and concrete learning process · Targeted, skill-building practices · Complete coverage of all SSAT Upper Level Math topics which you will be tested · 2 full-length practice tests (featuring new question types) with detailed answers. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com




6 Full-Length DAT Math Practice Tests


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Prepare for the DAT Math test with a perfect practice book! The surest way to practice your DAT Math test-taking skills is with simulated exams. This comprehensive practice book with 6 full length and realistic DAT Math practice tests help you measure your exam readiness, find your weak areas, and succeed on the DAT Math test. The detailed answers and explanations for each DAT Math question help you master every aspect of the DAT Math. 6 Full-length DAT Math Practice Tests is a prestigious resource to help you succeed on the DAT Math test. This perfect practice book features: Content 100% aligned with the DAT test Six full-length DAT Math practice tests like the actual test in length, format, question types, and degree of difficulty Detailed answers and explanations for the DAT Math practice questions Written by DAT Math top instructors and experts After completing this hands-on exercise book, you will gain confidence, strong foundation, and adequate practice to succeed on the DAT Math test. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com




DAT Math Workbook


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Prepare for The DAT Math Test with a Perfect Workbook! DAT Math Workbook is a learning workbook to prevent learning loss. It helps you retain and strengthen your Math skills and provides a strong foundation for success. This DAT book provides you with a solid foundation to get ahead starts on your upcoming DAT Test. DAT Math Workbook is designed by top DAT test prep experts to help students prepare for the DAT math questions. It provides test-takers with an in-depth focus on the math section of the test, helping them master the essential math skills that test-takers find the most troublesome. This is a prestigious resource for those who need extra practice to succeed on the DAT Math test. DAT Math Workbook contains many exciting and unique features to help you score higher on the DAT Math test, including: Over 2,500 DAT Math Practice questions with answers Complete coverage of all Math concepts which students will need to ace the DAT test Content 100% aligned with the latest DAT test Written by DAT Math experts 2 full-length DAT Math practice tests (featuring new question types) with detailed answers This Comprehensive Workbook for the DAT Math lessons is a perfect resource for those DAT Math test takers who want to review core content areas, brush up in math, discover their strengths and weaknesses, and achieve their best scores on the DAT test. Published By: The Math Notion www.mathnotion.com