The Trouble with Wishes PDF Download

Author: Diane Stanley
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780060554514
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

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Jane wishes she were more like her friend Pyg the sculptor until Pyg's statue of a beautiful goddess comes to life and teaches them both to be careful what they wish for. Based on the Greek myth of Pygmalion.

Author: Barbara O'Connor
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 0374302731
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 236

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From award-winning author Barbara O'Connor comes a middle-grade novel about a girl who, with the help of the dog of her dreams, discovers the true meaning of family.

Author: Susan Beth Pfeffer
Publisher: Henry Holt Books For Young Readers
ISBN: 9780805046021
Category :
Languages : en
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Katie really wants to be the star of her third-grade class, but the noisy, mean atmosphere of her class makes it hard to decide how to use the three wishes given to her by an old magic lamp.

Author: Elisabeth Dahl
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1613124619
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 217

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This sweet, funny novel follows fifth-grader Genie Kunkle through a tumultuous year. From the first day of school, Genie knows there will be good, bad, and in-between. The good? She’s in homeroom with her best friend, Sarah. The bad? Sarah’s friend from camp, Blair, is a new student at their school, and is itching to take Genie’s place as Sarah’s BFF. The in-between? Genie is excited to be elected to write her class’s blog, where she’s tasked with tracking the wishes and dreams of her class. But expressing her opinion in public can be scary—especially when her opinion might make the rest of her class upset. Elisabeth Dahl authentically captures the ups and downs of a tween girl’s life, and the dramas—both little and big—that fill the scary transition between childhood and adolescence. UPraise for Genie Wishes/u "Girls should identify and mothers should approve of this gentle tale of growing up." —Kirkus Reviews "Upbeat slice-of-life novel." —Publishers Weekly "Here’s to reading about Genie’s sixth-grade year soon." —Booklist "The author has a keen eye for the tween girl experience: Genie’s plans for the future involve living right by her best friend and working together as dolphin trainers, while the highlight of her summer is the fact that her other friend just joined the pool. This will no doubt resonate with tween girls, and it has the charm and the discussion fodder to make an excellent mother-daughter book club selection." —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

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Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)
ISBN: 1770492380
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34

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When Maggie's father's drinking becomes out of hand, it affects the entire family, especially Maggie, in a book that discusses the family problems alcoholism can cause and the ways children can cope with an alcoholic family member.

Author: Charlotte Hubbard
Publisher: Zebra Books
ISBN: 1420132725
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352

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A novel that “lovers of Amish fiction and inspirational romances will enjoy” from the author of Summer of Secretsand Autumn Winds (The Book Connection). Snow is falling, cookies are baking, and Christmas is just around the corner in Willow Ridge, Missouri, where a new season marks fresh beginnings for the residents of the tranquil Amish town . . . As another year draws to a close in Willow Ridge, life seems to be changing for everyone but Rhoda Lantz. Her widowed mother is about to remarry, her sister is a busy newlywed, and soon Rhoda will be alone in her cozy apartment above the blacksmith’s shop. An ad posted by an Englischer looking for someone to help with his mother and children may offer just the companionship she’s looking for, but if she falls for the caring single father, she may risk being shunned by her community. Certain she can only wish for things she cannot have, Rhoda must remember that all things are possible with God, and nothing is stronger than the power of love. “The third book in the charming Seasons of the Heart series has wonderful, sweet characters who are at a crossroads in their lives and are having trouble deciding which path to travel.”—RT Book Reviews (4 stars) Praise for Charlotte Hubbard and the Seasons of the Heart series “Fans of Amish fiction will love the Seasons of the Heart series.”—Marta Perry, national bestselling author “A heartwarming new voice for fans of Beverly Lewis.”—Emma Miller, author of An Amish Mystery series “These very special books will sit proudly on my keeper shelf!”—Romance Reviews Today

Author: Lois Sepahban
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 0374302170
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146

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Ten-year-old Manami did not realize how peaceful her family's life on Bainbridge Island was until the day it all changed. It's 1942, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, and Manami and her family are Japanese American, which means that the government says they must leave their home by the sea and join other Japanese Americans at a prison camp in the desert. Manami is sad to go, but even worse is that they are going to have to give her and her grandfather's dog, Yujiin, to a neighbor to take care of. Manami decides to sneak Yujiin under her coat and gets as far as the mainland before she is caught and forced to abandon Yujiin. She and her grandfather are devastated, but Manami clings to the hope that somehow Yujiin will find his way to the camp and make her family whole again. It isn't until she finds a way to let go of her guilt that Manami can reclaim the piece of herself that she left behind and accept all that has happened to her family.

Author: Darlene Beck-Jacobson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781939547620
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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"This poignant novel in verse crystallizes a boy's worries about his father, MIA in Vietnam. His family, new best friend, and a bully unexpectedly all help Jack find the courage to do the right thing, not the easy thing."--Amazon.com.

Author: Joanna Harrison
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
ISBN: 9780001982697
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 30

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Granny is coming to stay and Lulu's mother is just too busy to have time to play with Lulu. She is fed up. But what she finds under her bed changes all of that ... Lulu has the most wonderful surprise when she finds a fairy under her bed that will grant her three wishes. For her first wish Lula asks to be a fairy as well and she spends a magical day flying and playing with her new friend. But Lulu soon finds out that there are many dangers for fairies, like spiders webs and most frightening of all cats. For her second wish she asks to be her normal size again and then suddenly the cat doesn't seem so dangerous any more. The next day Lulu tries to tell her mother all about becoming a fairy but as usual she is too busy. In frustration Lula shout out I wish you weren't always so busy and it is as if the world has slowed down. Lula Mum plays and reads stories. Lulu's third wish has been the best of all. AGE 4-7

Author: Muon Thi Van
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338792865
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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An arresting, poetic journey and a moving reflection on immigration, family, and home, from an acclaimed creative team. Wishes tells the powerful, honest story about one Vietnamese family's search for a new home on the other side of the world, and the long-lasting and powerful impact that makes on the littlest member of the family. Inspired by actual events in the author's life, this is a narrative that is both timely and timeless. Told through the eyes of a young girl, the story chronicles a family's difficult and powerful journey to pack up what they can carry and to leave their world behind, traveling to a new and unknown place in a crowded boat. With sparse, poetic, and lyrical text from acclaimed author Muon Thi Van, thoughtful back matter about the author's connection to the story, and luminous, stunning illustrations from Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Victo Ngai, Wishes tells a powerful and timely story in a gentle and approachable way for young children and their families.With themes of kindness, bravery, hope, and love running throughout, Wishes is a must-have book for every child's bookshelf.