Author : Jessica Lynn Curtis
Publisher : Waldman House Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,56 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780931674648
After her beloved grandfather dies, Jessie is very sad until Papa, now "shiny and twinkly," visits her one night to explain about death and give her a glimpse of Heaven.
Author : Caroline Matilda Kirkland
Publisher :
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 19,5 MB
Release : 1840
Category : Frontier and pioneer life
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Author : Roy Hounsell
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 10,99 MB
Release : 2014-01-07
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1783013117
In 1980, Roy Hounsell and his wife try to establish themselves in Corfu. In 1991 they buy a tumble-down property in mountainous Zagoria in Northern mainland Greece. They struggle with the rebuilding, helped by the village priest, Papa Kostas, create a garden out of the jungle and join in with the villagers to become regarded as locals.
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Page : 806 pages
File Size : 43,31 MB
Release : 1856
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Author : Sandra Cisneros
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 27,77 MB
Release : 2013-04-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0345807197
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A coming-of-age classic about a young girl growing up in Chicago • Acclaimed by critics, beloved by readers of all ages, taught in schools and universities alike, and translated around the world—from the winner of the 2019 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature. “Cisneros draws on her rich [Latino] heritage...and seduces with precise, spare prose, creat[ing] unforgettable characters we want to lift off the page. She is not only a gifted writer, but an absolutely essential one.” —The New York Times Book Review The House on Mango Street is one of the most cherished novels of the last fifty years. Readers from all walks of life have fallen for the voice of Esperanza Cordero, growing up in Chicago and inventing for herself who and what she will become. “In English my name means hope,” she says. “In Spanish it means too many letters. It means sadness, it means waiting." Told in a series of vignettes—sometimes heartbreaking, sometimes joyous—Cisneros’s masterpiece is a classic story of childhood and self-discovery and one of the greatest neighborhood novels of all time. Like Sinclair Lewis’s Main Street or Toni Morrison’s Sula, it makes a world through people and their voices, and it does so in language that is poetic and direct. This gorgeous coming-of-age novel is a celebration of the power of telling one’s story and of being proud of where you're from.
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Page : 810 pages
File Size : 18,33 MB
Release : 1925
Category : Journalism
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Author : Maria Walther
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 32,10 MB
Release : 2024-08-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 1071962604
Unlock the transformative potential of read-aloud to joyfully strengthen essential literacy skills. In this eagerly anticipated follow-up to Maria Walther’s The Ramped-Up Read Aloud, discover 50 MORE read-aloud experiences designed to bolster students’ literacy development, ignite imagination, and enhance motivation. Backed by the latest research, this indispensable guide equips educators with the knowledge and tools to make read alouds a cornerstone of their teaching practice. More Ramped-Up Read Alouds includes lessons focused on foundational reading concepts like phonological awareness and decoding along with a new chapter on integrating literacy with STEAM. This must-have resource for K-5 teachers, librarians, schools, and districts goes beyond the basics. It empowers educators to elevate their read alouds, offering strategies to broaden students’ content knowledge, expand vocabulary, and boost listening comprehension. Each read-aloud experience features: Standards-based learning targets Key vocabulary words with kid-friendly definitions Effective questioning techniques Innovative reading response ideas Targeted extension activities to enhance the experience for upper elementary learners Looking to create joyful, enriching reading experiences that will lead to endless possibilities? Search no further! It’s time to make interactive read-aloud a non-negotiable part of the day—and watch learners soar!
Author : Mary Ann Kinsinger
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 14,75 MB
Release : 2013-02-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1441240640
Lily Lapp is moving with her family to Pennsylvania to join a new Amish community. In this small town where changes--and newcomers--are greeted with suspicion, Lily must adjust to a new school, new friends, and Aaron Yoder, an annoying boy who teases her relentlessly. Still, there are exciting new developments, including an attic full of adventure and a new baby brother. But why, Lily wonders, can't God bring her just one sister? The second novel in the charming Adventures of Lily Lapp series, A New Home for Lily gives children ages 8-12 a fascinating glimpse into the life of the Amish--and lots of fun and laughter along the way. It combines the real-life stories of growing up Amish from Mary Ann Kinsinger and the bestselling writing of Amish fiction and nonfiction author Suzanne Woods Fisher. With line illustrations throughout, this series is sure to capture the hearts of readers young and old.
Author : Shirley Nitschke
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 47,39 MB
Release : 2006-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0595411576
Heimat: Steppes of Russia is a work of historical fiction that personalizes the poignant story of the Germans from Russia through the precocious Helga Baden. At a young age, Helga was destined to go on a quest that would take her from Germany to Russia to America in one life span. A helpmate to her blind sister, as a young girl, Helga gave advice to her father, with the mind of an adult way beyond her years. Helga's love for a Russian is not expected nor would it be accepted by her people. This is a story of hope, survival, conviction, determination, and innovation. It is the story of an individual, a family, three groups, and three nations. Russia became a land that was feared and eventually Helga, along with her brother, Jacob, and his family, and Gretchen left the Black Sea area and traveled to America. The against-all-odds survival of the Germans from Russia is truly remarkable and heart-wrenching.
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Page : 1030 pages
File Size : 46,69 MB
Release : 1895
Category : Christianity
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