Author: Tom Kreffer Publisher: Charlie Cat Books ISBN: 1838222588 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 306
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'A funny and heart-warming daddy diary' – My Baba 'Absolutely brilliant' – (not so) Secret Dads Business 'Honest and incredibly relatable' – Not Half Dad Podcast It begins immediately. There’s no transition period, no trial run, no supervised training, no e-learning module and no simulation that you can f**k up as many times as you need to until you get it right. As soon as the midwife hands you your newborn baby, you are responsible for keeping it alive. Picking up moments after Dear Dory ends, Dear Arlo: Adventures in Dadding continues the story of one dad and his journal as he strives to survive the first year of parenthood, blundering his way through bottle-sterilising, night feeds and some cataclysmic nappy changes – all while a pandemic sweeps across the planet. WARNING: ONCE AGAIN, THIS BOOK CONTAINS A LOT OF SWEARING
Author: Tom Kreffer Publisher: Charlie Cat Books ISBN: 1838222529 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages :
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‘It’s a very funny book, it's a very moving book’ – BBC ‘Accessible and unvarnished, it’s bound to strike a chord with dads everywhere’ – WorkingDads.co.uk ‘Essential reading for any new parent’ – MANtenatal Imagine discovering you’re about to become a parent, even though doctors told you the chances of making a baby were close to zero. Now, a soon-to-be first-time father is charting a course through the perilous and choppy waters of living with a pregnant woman. He’s dodging hormonal right hooks, evading emotional explosions, saying all the wrong things (like ‘Are you okay?’) and trying to figure out how the hell you install a car seat. Written as a journal to his unborn child, Dear Dory is the unfiltered, irreverently funny, honest and heartfelt account of one man’s journey to fatherhood as he contemplates his new identity as a Daddy and prepares for the responsibility of a lifetime. WARNING: This book contains a truckload of profanity. ‘Uproariously funny from beginning to end’ – Reedsy Discovery ‘Humourous, satirical, reflective, refreshing, and heartfelt’ – Melisende’s Library
Author: Liz Bankes Publisher: Bonnier Publishing Fiction Ltd. ISBN: 1848123612 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 242
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Rosie is excited and nervous as she prepares to go for a summer internship in Oxford, but there's a problem: Cleo - infamous boyfriend-stealer - is going to be her boyfriend's new housemate. Can Rosie maintain her relationship in the face of this super-confident man-eater? And can she control her own mounting insecurities? Or is she simply becoming a green-eyed monster herself? This whole jealousy thing is becoming completely unstoppable. . . A love triangle that is sure to excite, entertain and entice every YA reader!
Author: Tom Kreffer Publisher: Charlie Cat Books ISBN: 1739590260 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 368
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'Tom has the rare ability of capturing the true nature of parenthood' —Neil Sinclair, AKA Commando Dad 'Immediately engaging with genuine laugh-out-loud moments' —Toddler About 'Toddler storytelling at its best' —The Modern Fatherhood Club Welcome to the terrible twos Where toddlers annihilate boundaries, convert your resolve into servitude and routinely imitate your worst qualities in public. Join one father and his journal as he scribbles his way through this famously difficult stage of parenthood searching for a win, his keys and his sanity, while constantly fielding the question: ‘Yes, but why, Dadda?’
Author: Ritvik Publisher: OrangeBooks Publication ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 450
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In a world on the brink of destruction, where darkness threatens to consume everything, a hero emerges to challenge fate. Arlo, burdened by guilt and driven by a desire for redemption, leads a courageous fight against the malevolent forces that seek to obliterate his city. Joined by his loyal companions, Steve and Vera, Arlo embarks on a perilous journey through a dystopian landscape, confronting unimaginable creatures and uncovering the secrets of a power-hungry enemy. As the battles intensify and sacrifices are made, Arlo's determination grows, fueled by the hope of a brighter tomorrow. "The Resurrection of Tomorrow" is an epic tale of resilience, friendship, and the indomitable spirit of humanity. With every page, you'll be captivated by the enthralling twists and turns, the breathtaking battles, and the profound choices that shape the destiny of a world teetering on the edge. Join Arlo as he defies destiny, forges his own path, and discovers the true strength that lies within. Will he be the catalyst for a new dawn or succumb to the darkness? Prepare for an unforgettable adventure that will ignite your imagination and leave you yearning for more.
Author: Pete Dexter Publisher: Hachette+ORM ISBN: 0446558168 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 374
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Warren Spooner was born after a prolonged delivery in a makeshift delivery room in a doctor's office in Milledgeville, Georgia, on the first Saturday of December, 1956. His father died shortly afterward, long before Spooner had even a memory of his face, and was replaced eventually by a once-brilliant young naval officer, Calmer Ottosson, recently court-martialed out of service. This is the story of the lifelong tie between the two men, poles apart, of Spooner's troubled childhood, troubled adolescence, violent and troubled adulthood and Calmer Ottosson's inexhaustible patience, undertaking a life-long struggle to salvage his step-son, a man he will never understand.
Author: Chandler Baker Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0593326148 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 353
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A heartfelt, witty, and thought-provoking YA love story about two teens who fall for each other while forced apart during quarantine, written by two New York Times bestselling authors, and for fans of Five Feet Apart, Anna and the French Kiss, and My Life Next Door Maxine and Jonah meet in the canned goods aisle just as California is going into lockdown. Max’s part-time job as a personal grocery shopper is about to transform into a hellish gauntlet. Jonah’s preexisting anxiety is about to become an epic daily struggle. As Max and Jonah get to know each other through FaceTime dates, socially distanced playground hangs, and the escalating heartbreaks of the pandemic, they’re pushed apart by what they don’t share and pulled closer by what they do. As thoughtful, probing, and informed as it is buoyant, romantic, and funny, Hello (From Here) cuts across differences in class, privilege, and mental health, all thrown into stark relief by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s a novel that looks at the first two months of the quarantine, and adds falling in love to the mess. "Hello (From Here) isn't just a book about the pandemic." —PopSugar "It's also a funny, poignant romcom about the unpredictability of love in chaotic times. . . . Excellent." —BCCB * "Satisfyingly banter-filled." —PW, starred review “Sweet . . . Effectively rendered.” —Kirkus "Realistic." —SLJ "Not your typical romantic comedy, [it's] a timely update of the genre." —Booklist "Witty, entertaining . . . endearing and relatable.” —Common Sense Media "An unputdownable story that YA readers will adore.” —Brightly “Funny, romantic, and eerily familiar.” —author Kelly Loy Gilbert “Witty, hilarious, heart-filled, and romantic.” —author Jeff Zentner "In a category of its own. . . . Wonderful.” —Postmedia
Author: Becky Wallace Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1481405667 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 448
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The Keepers, a race of people with magical abilities, are seeking a supposedly-dead princess to place her on the throne and end political turmoil but girls who look like the princess are being murdered and Johanna Von Arlo, forced to work for Lord Rafael DeSilva after her father's suspicious death, is a dead-ringer.
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