Author: Samuel Miller Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0062662023 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 426
Book Description
For fans of literary classics such as The Catcher in the Rye and The Perks of Being a Wallflower comes a stirring new thought-provoking novel from debut author Sam Miller about a loss shrouded in mystery with twists and turns down every railway. Arthur Louis Pullman the Third is on the verge of a breakdown. He’s been stripped of his college scholarship, is losing his grip on reality, and has been sent away to live with his aunt and uncle. It’s there that Arthur discovers a journal written by his grandfather, the first Arthur Louis Pullman, an iconic Salinger-esque author who went missing the last week of his life and died hundreds of miles away from their family home. What happened in that week—and how much his actions were influenced by his Alzheimer’s—remains a mystery. But now Arthur has his grandfather’s journal—and a final sentence containing a train route and a destination. So Arthur embarks on a cross-country train ride to relive his grandfather’s last week, guided only by the clues left behind in the dementia-fueled journal. As Arthur gets closer to uncovering a sad and terrible truth, his journey is complicated by a shaky alliance with a girl who has secrets of her own and by escalating run-ins with a dangerous Pullman fan base. Arthur’s not the only one chasing a legacy—and some feel there is no cost too high for the truth.
Author: Joyce L. Martin Publisher: PRUFROCK PRESS INC. ISBN: 1882664752 Category : Gifted children Languages : en Pages : 234
Book Description
This enrichment program offers a complete package of self-paced, motivational, interest-based projects for students. Light Bright activities offer opportunities for independent learning. Designed to parallel Joseph Renzulli's Enrichment Triad Model, each activity is learner-motivated, self-directed, and self-paced. Grades 2-6
Author: Melissa Everett Publisher: ISBN: 9781486700356 Category : Bedtime Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
VERSE & RHYMES. Children and adults will fall in love with the adorable illustrations and sweet verse in these charming versions of the classic children's rhymes. Ages 0+
Author: Sandhya Parappukkaran Publisher: Abrams ISBN: 1647006597 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 40
Book Description
Perfect for fans of Alma and How She Got Her Name and Your Name is a Song, this picture book encourages readers to take up space and support each other with respect and kindness When Zimdalamashkermishkada starts at a new school, he knows he’ll have to introduce himself to lots of new people. He trips over his long name and decides to shrink it down to the shorter, simpler Zim. The nickname works fine for introductions, but deep down, it doesn’t feel right. It’s not until a new friend sees him for who he truly is that Zimdalamashkermishkada finds the confidence to step proudly into his long name. The Boy Who Tried to Shrink His Name is a warm and uplifting story that encourages young readers to celebrate their authentic selves, and proclaims that no one should ever have to shrink themselves to fit in.
Author: Tyler Thomason Publisher: Dorrance Publishing ISBN: Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 32
Book Description
About the Book Take this book on a fun and educational journey to discover the many energy sources in the world today! This educational book guides you through what makes some categories of energy production easy and others not so easy. Have you ever wondered what makes the light turn on inside your house, or where gasoline comes from? It’s sure to give you a jolt... just enough to turn on your night light! About the Author “What Makes My Night Light Bright” is illustrated and authored by Tyler Thomason who has been involved in the energy industry for two decades. He is a husband and the father of two young ones living in Austin, Texas with questions about the wider world. The motivation for this book also comes from different stories we hear about the energy industry. When we can evaluate the reliability and easy of operations in order to secure and store different types of energy, then we will see that we need them all. Variety is good. That should help us all sleep better. Don’t forget to turn on your night light tonight!
Author: Stephanie R. Bird Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA ISBN: 0313065446 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 166
Book Description
The election of America's first biracial president brings the question dramatically to the fore. What does it mean to be biracial or tri-racial in the United States today? Anthropologist Stephanie Bird takes us into a world where people are struggling to be heard, recognized, and celebrated for the racial diversity one would think is the epitome of America's melting pot persona. But being biracial or tri-racial brings unique challenges - challenges including prejudice, racism and, from within racial groups, colorism. Yet America is now experiencing a multiracial baby boom, with at least three states logging more multiracial baby births than any other race aside from Caucasians. As the Columbia Journalism Review reported, American demographics are no longer black and white. In truth, they are a blended, difficult-to-define shade of brown. Bird shows us the history of biracial and tri-racial people in the United States, and in European families and events. She presents the personal traumas and victories of those who struggle for recognition and acceptance in light of their racial backgrounds, including celebrities such as golf expert Tiger Woods, who eventually quit trying to describe himself as Cablanasin, a mix including Asian and African American. Bird examines current events, including the National Mixed Race Student Conference, and the push to dub this Generation MIX. And she examines how American demographics, government, and society are changing overall as a result. This work includes a guide to tracing your own racial roots.
Author: Fifi Box Publisher: Minty Mae Gray ISBN: 9781760508722 Category : Languages : en Pages : 32
Book Description
Minty Mae Gray is having a very bad day. A girl in her class made some rude remarks about how she looks, and poor Minty is crushed. But just as she's sinking into the depths of despair, something odd happens ... the unicorn picture on Minty's wall COMES TO LIFE! Led by her lovable, pink-spotted unicorn friend, Minty sets off on a magical journey through some of history's greatest works of art. As she meets the subjects of these great paintings, and the artists behind them, Minty comes to realise that true beauty comes from the inside, and that she's perfect just the way she is. This warm, funny and incredibly empowering book from superstar creators Fifi Box and Freda Chiu will encourage young readers to feel comfortable in their own skin, and help spread the message that beauty isn't skin-deep. Readers will cheer along with the irrepressible Minty as she learns how to let her sparkle shine!
Author: Samuel Miller
Author: Joyce L. Martin
Author: Dee Wallace
Author: Melissa Everett
Author: Stephen Emond
Author: Sandhya Parappukkaran
Author: Tyler Thomason
Author: Stephanie R. Bird
Author: Melvin Berger
Author: Fifi Box