Author: Gena Gorrell Publisher: [Markham, Ont.] : Fitzhenry & Whiteside ISBN: 9781550050684 Category : Young Adult Fiction Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
In this fascinating and thorough account, Gena K. Gorrell movingly describes the history of the Underground Railroad, from the origins of slavery through the Civil War and beyond.
Author: Drew Barrymore Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 0671689231 Category : Motion picture actors and actresses Languages : en Pages : 334
Book Description
She was a modern-day Shirley Temple, but at the age of nine Drew Barrymore was drinking alcohol. At ten she took up marijuana, and by twelve she began snorting cocaine. Here is her gripping, heart-wrenching story--a story of a childhood gone awry and a young woman battling to restore order to her chaotic life.
Author: Kyo Maclear Publisher: Tundra Books ISBN: 1770494510 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 42
Book Description
While banished to a dusty study one day "to think things over", a boy pulls a book off a shelf and with great reluctance begins to read. As the afternoon passes, the story nabs him and carries him away. Before long, this good little book becomes his loyal companion, accompanying him everywhere ... until, one day, the book is lost. Will this bad little boy get back his good little book? Will the good little book survive on its own without a proper jacket? A quirky, enchanting tale of literary love and loss -- and love found again -- that will win the heart of even the most reluctant reader.
Author: A. A. Milne Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 1665947780 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 128
Book Description
With a gorgeously redesigned cover and the original black and white interior illustrations by Ernest Shepard, this beautiful edition of the beloved classic poetry collection featuring Winnie-the-Pooh and Christopher Robin Now We Are Six by A. A. Milne is sure to delight new and old fans alike! Originally published after the novel Winnie-the-Pooh and the verse collection When We Were Very Young, A. A. Milne wrote this classic book of children’s poems about and for his son Christopher Robin when he turned six. With appearances from the beloved Winnie-the-Pooh throughout, these sweet and funny poems tell of playful adventures, the joys and pains of growing up, memorable animal friends, and more.
Author: Lawrence David Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers ISBN: Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 40
Book Description
Miranda has always been such a good little girl. She understands that her parents have to work all day and can barely keep their eyes open when they get home. They can hardly keep any of the promises they make, and enough is enough! When her parents don't come through with her weekly Saturday Family Waffle Breakfast, Miranda's alter ego Lucretia bubbles to the surface and takes over. Now Miranda, thanks to Lucretia, gets exactly what she wants. She looks different, and she is definitely not sweet anymore. But then even Miranda starts to think Lucretia is a little too bossy. Will Miranda figure out how to become herself again?
Author: Wang Yu Wei Publisher: Clavis ISBN: 9781605375007 Category : Cats Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Mr. Cat spends his days alone. When he goes out to paint a beautiful winter landscape, he finds a little girl. He decides to take her home. The girl colors his world... until she disappears A poetic story about friendship and saying good-bye. For daydreamers ages 5 years and up.
Author: Steven Levenkron Publisher: ISBN: 9780140373202 Category : Children's stories, American Languages : en Pages : 229
Book Description
This story is based on the theme of anorexia. To her father, Francesca is the best little girl in the world, but at her ballet class she realizes she is fat. With this realization, fat Francesca has to die, and slim Kessa takes her place. Help arrives in the shape of Sandy Sherman, a doctor.
Author: David R. Weiss Publisher: Saint Mary's Press ISBN: 9780879465582 Category : Creation Languages : en Pages : 30
Book Description
A young girl's request for a story begins a whimsically profound tale woven between father and daughter. This imaginative retelling of creation sparkles with joy, its words and images offering gentle wisdom and genuine insight. A joyous invitation to all children to see in their own creativity and unique identity the very image of God.
Author: Gena Gorrell
Author: Drew Barrymore
Author: Kyo Maclear
Author: A. A. Milne
Author: Lawrence David
Author: Hilda Conkling
Author: Wang Yu Wei
Author: Steven Levenkron
Author: David R. Weiss
Author: Jessica Strong