Lucy's Quiet Day


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There's a world of adventure in Lucy's backyard, once she learns how to look at it. On a day without friends and activities, Lucy reluctantly heads to her backyard, where her curiosity takes hold and her vivid imagination is stoked. She discovers a busy world, makes some unexpected friends, and learns that Nature is anything but quiet. Lucy's Quiet Day, by Lisa Sirkis Thompson, author of Lucy's Mask, helps kids understand that alone time can be fun. In a hectic society, when kids are increasingly involved in programmed activities, it's important for them to learn that quiet days can be satisfying. And in a crisis like the pandemic, when quarantine suddenly forces quiet days on everyone, these skills are more important than ever. Unstructured time has been shown to help build resilience, creativity and confidence in kids, and helps them work through real world problems. Quiet days outdoors can help kids make connections with Nature. Lucy's Quiet Day is a story that parents, grandparents and teachers can use to gently bring this positive message to reading time.




Lucy's Quiet Book


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When the children's librarian gives Lucy a book that helps her quiet her noisy brothers, Lucy learns the power of a story. Includes activities and tips for helping a child become a better reader.




The Line Tender


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Funny, poignant, and deeply moving, The Line Tender is a story of nature's enduring mystery and a girl determined to find meaning and connection within it. Wherever the sharks led, Lucy Everhart's marine-biologist mother was sure to follow. In fact, she was on a boat far off the coast of Massachusetts, collecting shark data when she died suddenly. Lucy was seven. Since then Lucy and her father have kept their heads above water--thanks in large part to a few close friends and neighbors. But June of her twelfth summer brings more than the end of school and a heat wave to sleepy Rockport. On one steamy day, the tide brings a great white--and then another tragedy, cutting short a friendship everyone insists was "meaningful" but no one can tell Lucy what it all meant. To survive the fresh wave of grief, Lucy must grab the line that connects her depressed father, a stubborn fisherman, and a curious old widower to her mother's unfinished research on the Great White's return to Cape Cod. If Lucy can find a way to help this unlikely quartet follow the sharks her mother loved, she'll finally be able to look beyond what she's lost and toward what's left to be discovered. ★"Confidently voiced."—Kirkus Reviews, starred ★"Richly layered."—Publishers Weekly, starred ★"A hopeful path forward."—Booklist, starred ★"Life-affirming."—BCCB, starred ★"Big-hearted." —Bookpage, starred ★“Will appeal to just about everyone.” – SLC, starred ★"Exquisitely, beautifully real."—Shelf Awareness, starred




CliffsNotes on Stoker's Dracula


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The original CliffsNotes study guides offer a look into critical elements and ideas within classic works of literature. The latest generation of titles in this series also features glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. CliffsNotes on Dracula digs into the story of a count who survives by sipping the blood from living (and unsuspecting) donors. Following the hauntingly frightful tale of vampires and victims, this study guide provides summaries and commentaries for each chapter within the nineteenth-century novel. Other features that help you figure out this important work include A look into the life of the author, Bram Stoker Character list and plot synopsis An essay exploring the influence of German Expressionism on the American horror film A list of Dracula film productions, with ratings for each Suggested discussion questions Classic literature or modern-day treasure—you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.







Lucy?s Biggest Fish to Fry


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It was January of 2009 when Tom Stockburger first noticed his wife, Lucy, acting strangely. He attributed it to exhaustion and sent Lucy to take a nap, with no idea that just a few hours later she would suffer a seizure that eventually led to the life-changing diagnosis of brain cancer. Without warning, Tom and Lucy were propelled on a thirty-two-month journey that would test their inner strength, faith, and courage in more ways than they ever imagined. In his poignant memoir, Tom shares a heartfelt, informative glimpse into Lucy's brave battle with cancer, one that included brain surgeries, multiple chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and consultations with some of the leading brain cancer specialists in the world. Meanwhile, Tom slowly adjusted to his new role as Lucy's caregiver and chief communicator for family and friends. Tom details Lucy's resolve to fi ght the cancer-even with a less-than-ideal prognosis-and her determination to keep him focused on the important things in life. Lucy's Biggest Fish to Fry off ers a moving tribute to a strong and courageous spirit, a loving marriage, and one family's determination to heal after an unfathomable loss. "This is worth the read to see how value, quality, and love can make the final chapters as good or better than any other chapter." -Anne Weeks, MSN, MA, ANP-BC, CMC, Founder, Quality Aging Project "Such an amazing love story about an entire family." -Jeanne Currey, RN, MN, CNS, Oncology Support Services Porter Adventist Hospital







Lucy's Wish


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Lucy Bluebell is a quiet young witch working in a magic shop in her busy town, trying to keep it running after her parents retired. She keeps to herself, avoiding most people after an unkind warlock broke her heart. She has a wish, however: to meet a kind, caring man, who’ll always love and cherish her. Someone she can love with her whole heart. Someone safe who she can rely on. Warren Lewiston is embroiled in a dark plan and needs Lucy’s help, even though he knows he’s putting her in danger. His goal is to save his friend Sarah; his enemy Saxton will release her only if the plan goes off without a hitch. Warren has to work with Saxton, doing what he asks, or Sarah will never be free. But then things get messy. Lucy and Warren become hunted. Saxton becomes more threatening. Warren realizes he may lose his friend while endangering a woman he’s falling for. Lucy thinks she’s falling in love with a man who loves another. No one knows who will survive. In the end Lucy doesn’t know if she’ll ever get her wish. This is a NOVELLA of approximately 35,000 words. fantasy, paranormal, paranormal romance, fantasy romance, magic, witches




Lucy's Kiss


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A FULL-LENGTH STANDALONE, a great entry into the world of Rachael Herron's sexy and hilarious books. (Previously published as How to Knit a Heart Back Home.) The bad boy was back, as if that night had never happened, the one she couldn't forget. From international bestseller Rachael Herron comes a book too delightful to put down: Lucy Harrison sells books by day and volunteers with the small-town Cypress Hollow fire department by night. Her life is just the way she likes it–full, even-keeled, and safe–until bad-boy ex-cop Owen Bancroft comes back to town. Lucy has always been fearless, never scared about diving in to help others. When it comes to risking her heart, however, she realizes she's absolutely terrified. When Lucy and Owen are thrown together by the discovery of the lost work of local legend, knitting guru Eliza Carpenter. Now Owen, adrift and struggling to redefine himself as a civilian without a badge, will have to learn how to open himself up to life's new possibilities while Lucy decides just how much of herself she's willing to gamble on the one man she never forgot. "Relationships are at the heart of women's fiction, and Herron could teach a master class on creating them." —Chicklit Central "Rachael Herron charms with an emotional, heart-warming story of family, friendship and love in a town you'll never want to leave." —USA Today bestselling author Barbara Freethy "Herron's characters are grounded and relatable, but her twists and turns leave your heart pounding! For a good time, pick up this beach read!" —Leah Carr "Rachael Herron seamlessly blends romance, friendship, and laughter." —Barbara Bretton, USA Today Bestselling Author Scroll up and Click Buy!




진짜진짜 초등영어읽기 1


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영어 실력은 기본, 하브루타 학습법으로 생각을 키우는 진짜 리딩! 『진짜 진짜 초등 영어 읽기』에는 리딩 학습을 하면서 기대할 수 있는 모든 것이 담겨있습니다. 초등 학교 아이들이 관심을 가질 주제에 꼭 알아야 할 단어를 필수 패턴에 담아 이야기를 구성하였습니다. 오디오로 충분히 듣고, 눈과 입으로 읽고, 이어지는 액티비티를 풀면서 영어 독해력을 키우고 충분한 연습을 통해 이야기 속 어휘를 내 것으로 만듭니다. 학습 정도를 스스로 체크하게 하고, 깊은 생각을 유도하는 하브루타식 학습법으로 교재를 구성하여 아이들의 생각을 자극하고 주도적으로 학습에 참여하게 돕습니다. 아이들은 하브루타 학습법으로 공부하면서 영어 실력 뿐 아니라 생각하는 힘을 기를 수 있습니다. 한 가지 소재에 대한 논픽션과 픽션의 글을 읽으면서 아이들은 다양한 글 읽기의 경험을 할 수 있고, 단순한 패턴 반복식 지문이 아닌 스토리 라인이 살아 있는 이야기는 아이들에게 영어 글 읽기의 재미와 즐거움을 줍니다.