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Author: Jessica Lynn Powers Publisher: Cinco Puntos Press ISBN: 1935955225 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 233
Book Description
What's it like to grow up during war? To be a victim of violence or exiled from your homeland, culture, family, and even your own memories? When America's talking heads talk about war, children and teenagers are often the forgotten part of the story. Yet who can forget images of the Vietnam "baby lift," when Amer-Asian children were flown out of Vietnam to be adopted by Americans? Who can forget the horror of learning that Iranian children were sent on suicide missions to clear landmines? Who wasn't captivated by stories of the "lost boys" of Sudan, traveling thousands of miles alone through the desert, seeking shelter and safety? From the cartel-terrorized streets of Ju rez to the bombed-out cities of Bosnia to Afghanistan under the Taliban, from Nazi-occupied Holland to the middle-class American home of a Vietnam vet, this collection of personal and narrative essays explores both the universal and particular experiences of children and teenagers who came of age during a time of war. J.L. Powers is the editor of Labor Pains and Birth Stories and the author of two young adult novels, most recently This Thing Called the Future, an alternative fantasy set in post-apartheid South Africa. She began collecting essays on children and war while pregnant with her first child and says, "The experience was both painful and uplifting, not unlike giving birth. The most memorable aspect of these essays is their stark portrayal of both survival and hope in the midst of incredible suffering."
Author: Jessica Lynn Powers Publisher: Cinco Puntos Press ISBN: 1935955225 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 233
Book Description
What's it like to grow up during war? To be a victim of violence or exiled from your homeland, culture, family, and even your own memories? When America's talking heads talk about war, children and teenagers are often the forgotten part of the story. Yet who can forget images of the Vietnam "baby lift," when Amer-Asian children were flown out of Vietnam to be adopted by Americans? Who can forget the horror of learning that Iranian children were sent on suicide missions to clear landmines? Who wasn't captivated by stories of the "lost boys" of Sudan, traveling thousands of miles alone through the desert, seeking shelter and safety? From the cartel-terrorized streets of Ju rez to the bombed-out cities of Bosnia to Afghanistan under the Taliban, from Nazi-occupied Holland to the middle-class American home of a Vietnam vet, this collection of personal and narrative essays explores both the universal and particular experiences of children and teenagers who came of age during a time of war. J.L. Powers is the editor of Labor Pains and Birth Stories and the author of two young adult novels, most recently This Thing Called the Future, an alternative fantasy set in post-apartheid South Africa. She began collecting essays on children and war while pregnant with her first child and says, "The experience was both painful and uplifting, not unlike giving birth. The most memorable aspect of these essays is their stark portrayal of both survival and hope in the midst of incredible suffering."
Author: Roland Lazenby Publisher: McGraw-Hill ISBN: 9780809296057 Category : Basketball players Languages : en Pages : 0
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Mad Game is an updated paper version of the Fall '99 hardcover. Already a veteran of 5 NBA seasons at the age of 23, Kobe Bryant joined the glitzy Los Angeles Lakers in 1996 as right out of high school. Within months he faced a wave of media hype declaring him the next Michael Jordan. Mad Game is the story of how these circumstances propelled his rapid rise through the NBA, only to result in conflict with - and, at times alienation from - his teammates, including his on again off again relationship with Shaquille O'Neal. A cautionary tale emerges from Bryant's hard lessons along the road - and at the pinnacle of - NBA stardom. Yet it's also a story of triumph, of a uniquely gifted young athlete trying to remain true to himself and the game. This updated paper edition covers the Lakers' '99-00 championship season.
Author: Seth Davis Publisher: Macmillan ISBN: 0805088105 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 337
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Davis recounts the dramatic story of how two legendary players--Earvin Magic Johnson and Larry Bird--burst on the scene in a 1979 NCAA championship that gave birth to modern basketball.
Author: Roger Price Publisher: Mad Libs ISBN: 9780843132717 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 54
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Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and a great gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about Star Wars. Let Star Wars Mad Libs lead you to the ADJECTIVE side of the Force! With 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories about Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Darth Vader, and the rest of the Star Wars cast, this book is full of intergalactic laughter. This title features information from the original six blockbuster films, so get ready to tell Chewbacca to make the jump to light speed! Play alone, in a group, or with a bounty hunter at your local cantina! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER. Star Wars Mad Libs includes: - Silly stories: 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories set in a galaxy far, far away... - Language arts practice: Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills. - Fun With Friends: each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!
Author: Brandon T. Snider Publisher: Mad Libs ISBN: 0843183691 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 50
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Game Over Mad Libs features 21 hilarious and over-the-top stories all about gaming. Whether you're an Xbox junkie, a Wii Sports expert, or a Minecraft addict, there's something for every kid (and adult ) gamer inside this book. Grab a bag of chips and your favorite bean bag chair--it's time to jump into the world of video games, Mad Libs style
Author: Roger Price Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0843119217 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 50
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Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and a great gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about going on vacation. Get ready for the adventure of a NOUN! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about hotels, caves, and national parks, there’s something for everyone in Vacation Fun Mad Libs. Play alone, in a group, or with your favorite travel buddy. Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER. Vacation Fun Mad Libs includes: - Silly stories: 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories all about vacation fun! - Language arts practice: Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills. - Fun With Friends: each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!
Author: Brian D Clark Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 0843183306 Category : Humor Languages : en Pages : 50
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Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about weed and weed culture! Puff, puff, VERB! With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about having the munchies, laughing too hard at normal things, and forgetting what you were doing, Stoned Off Our Mad Libs has something for every stoner! Play alone, in a group, or at Snoop Dogg's house! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 18 to NUMBER.
Author: Trent Reedy Publisher: Scholastic Inc. ISBN: 054557806X Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 272
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Winner of the Christopher Medal and a "heart-wrenching" Al Roker's Book Club selection on the Today Show. Zulaikha hopes. She hopes for peace, now that the Taliban have been driven from Afghanistan; a good relationship with her hard stepmother; and one day even to go to school, or to have her cleft palate fixed. Zulaikha knows all will be provided for her--"Inshallah," God willing. Then she meets Meena, who offers to teach her the Afghan poetry she taught her late mother. And the Americans come to her village, promising not just new opportunities and dangers, but surgery to fix her face. These changes could mean a whole new life for Zulaikha--but can she dare to hope they'll come true?
Author: Eric Luper Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 1524785997 Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 50
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Mad Libs is the world’s greatest word game and the perfect gift or activity for anyone who likes to laugh! Write in the missing words on each page to create your own hilariously funny stories all about Pokémon. With 21 “fill-in-the-blank” stories about Ash, Pikachu, and all the other characters that made you want to become a Pokémon Master, this book will have you laughing until you fall out of your Poké Ball! Play alone, in a group or at your next battle! Mad Libs are a fun family activity recommended for ages 8 to NUMBER. Pokémon Mad Libs includes: - Silly stories: 21 "fill-in-the-blank" stories all about your favorite Pokémon and their evolutions! - Language arts practice: Mad Libs are a great way to build reading comprehension and grammar skills. - Fun With Friends: each story is a chance for friends to work together to create unique stories!
Author: Jessica Lynn Powers
Author: Jessica Lynn Powers
Author: Roland Lazenby
Author: Seth Davis
Author: Roger Price
Author: Brandon T. Snider
Author: Roger Price
Author: Brian D Clark
Author: James D. Forman
Author: Trent Reedy
Author: Eric Luper