Author: Keren David
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
ISBN: 1907666001
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
When Ty witnesses a stabbing, his own life is in danger from the criminals he's named, and he and his mum have to go into police protection. Ty has a new name, a new look and a cool new image - life as Joe is good, especially when he gets talent spotted as a potential athletics star, special training from an attractive local celebrity and a lot of female attention. But his mum can't cope with her new life, and the gangsters will stop at nothing to flush them from hiding. Joe's cracking under extreme pressure, and then he meets a girl with dark secrets of her own. This wonderfully gripping and intelligent novel depicts Ty/Joe's confused sense of identity in a moving and funny story that teenage boys and girls will identify with - a remarkable debut from a great new writing talent.
When I Was Joe
Author: Keren David
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
ISBN: 1907666001
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
When Ty witnesses a stabbing, his own life is in danger from the criminals he's named, and he and his mum have to go into police protection. Ty has a new name, a new look and a cool new image - life as Joe is good, especially when he gets talent spotted as a potential athletics star, special training from an attractive local celebrity and a lot of female attention. But his mum can't cope with her new life, and the gangsters will stop at nothing to flush them from hiding. Joe's cracking under extreme pressure, and then he meets a girl with dark secrets of her own. This wonderfully gripping and intelligent novel depicts Ty/Joe's confused sense of identity in a moving and funny story that teenage boys and girls will identify with - a remarkable debut from a great new writing talent.
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
ISBN: 1907666001
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 384
Book Description
When Ty witnesses a stabbing, his own life is in danger from the criminals he's named, and he and his mum have to go into police protection. Ty has a new name, a new look and a cool new image - life as Joe is good, especially when he gets talent spotted as a potential athletics star, special training from an attractive local celebrity and a lot of female attention. But his mum can't cope with her new life, and the gangsters will stop at nothing to flush them from hiding. Joe's cracking under extreme pressure, and then he meets a girl with dark secrets of her own. This wonderfully gripping and intelligent novel depicts Ty/Joe's confused sense of identity in a moving and funny story that teenage boys and girls will identify with - a remarkable debut from a great new writing talent.
Almost True
Author: Keren David
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
ISBN: 190766601X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Ruthless killers are hunting Ty so the police move him and his mum to a quiet seaside town. But a horrific attack and a bullet meant for Ty prove that he's not safe. On the road again, Ty's in hiding with complete strangers . . . who seem to know a lot about him. Meanwhile he's desperate to see his girlfriend Claire, and terrified that she may betray him. Ty can't trust his own judgement and he's making dangerous decisions that could deliver him straight to the gangsters. A thrilling sequel to When I Was Joe, shot through with drama and suspense.
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
ISBN: 190766601X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
Ruthless killers are hunting Ty so the police move him and his mum to a quiet seaside town. But a horrific attack and a bullet meant for Ty prove that he's not safe. On the road again, Ty's in hiding with complete strangers . . . who seem to know a lot about him. Meanwhile he's desperate to see his girlfriend Claire, and terrified that she may betray him. Ty can't trust his own judgement and he's making dangerous decisions that could deliver him straight to the gangsters. A thrilling sequel to When I Was Joe, shot through with drama and suspense.
Almost True Christmas Stories
Author: Ron Corcoran
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479746924
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
From the creative and well-seasoned imagination of author, Ron Corcoran, comes the second volume in the Almost True Christmas Stories series. If you like colorful characters in fun-filled stories that are close-to-true, mostly-but not-quite-true, or darned-near totally This second Volume is another collection of memorable holiday-season adventures that inform, enlighten and entertain young and young-at-heart readers about what life was once like a hundred-and-forty years ago and what life could be like in the animal kingdom today. The author, a fun guy himself, intends his tales to challenge the imaginations of his readers with seemingly simple scenarios (some true) that lead to more challenging and engaging situations replete with unexpected complications. For example, learn what it was in the mid-1800s that made lumberjacks pants want to get up and dance. Or whats the easiest way to make lunch out of an anthill?
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1479746924
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
From the creative and well-seasoned imagination of author, Ron Corcoran, comes the second volume in the Almost True Christmas Stories series. If you like colorful characters in fun-filled stories that are close-to-true, mostly-but not-quite-true, or darned-near totally This second Volume is another collection of memorable holiday-season adventures that inform, enlighten and entertain young and young-at-heart readers about what life was once like a hundred-and-forty years ago and what life could be like in the animal kingdom today. The author, a fun guy himself, intends his tales to challenge the imaginations of his readers with seemingly simple scenarios (some true) that lead to more challenging and engaging situations replete with unexpected complications. For example, learn what it was in the mid-1800s that made lumberjacks pants want to get up and dance. Or whats the easiest way to make lunch out of an anthill?
The Almost True Adventures of Coonie Raccoon
Author: Heather Whitman Coffey
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1617776319
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Coonie Raccoon is no ordinary raccoon. He's been a protector for many special people like Sacagawea and Thomas Jefferson, and his life has been full of adventures! Now Coonie is protecting a little girl named Stori. What adventures will they have together? Who will Stori grow up to be? Can Coonie protect her from harm?
Publisher: Tate Publishing
ISBN: 1617776319
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
Coonie Raccoon is no ordinary raccoon. He's been a protector for many special people like Sacagawea and Thomas Jefferson, and his life has been full of adventures! Now Coonie is protecting a little girl named Stori. What adventures will they have together? Who will Stori grow up to be? Can Coonie protect her from harm?
The Almost True Story of Ryan Fisher
Author: Rob Stennett
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310316251
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Meet Ryan Fisher—a self-assured real estate agent who’s looking for an edge in the market. While watching a news special late one night, he sees evangelical Christians raising their hands in worship. It’s like they’re begging for affordable but classy starter homes. Ryan discovers the Christian business directory and places an ad complete with a Jesus fish. His business doubles in a week. But after visiting an actual church, Ryan realizes that with his business savvy, he could not only plant a church—he could create an empire. The Almost True Story of Ryan Fisher is a hilarious, spot-on, and often heartbreaking satire in the tradition of Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Perrotta, and Douglas Adams.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310316251
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Meet Ryan Fisher—a self-assured real estate agent who’s looking for an edge in the market. While watching a news special late one night, he sees evangelical Christians raising their hands in worship. It’s like they’re begging for affordable but classy starter homes. Ryan discovers the Christian business directory and places an ad complete with a Jesus fish. His business doubles in a week. But after visiting an actual church, Ryan realizes that with his business savvy, he could not only plant a church—he could create an empire. The Almost True Story of Ryan Fisher is a hilarious, spot-on, and often heartbreaking satire in the tradition of Kurt Vonnegut, Tom Perrotta, and Douglas Adams.
The Almost True Story of Birds of Paradise
Author: Carolyn Gora
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
A boring, green plant becomes a beautiful Bird of Paradise plant. The plant turns into colorful, exciting birds. The birds discover a park that has plant friends that look like their animal names. Children will be able to learn about plants and nature through Carolyn Gora's whimsical illustrations and dialogue.
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
A boring, green plant becomes a beautiful Bird of Paradise plant. The plant turns into colorful, exciting birds. The birds discover a park that has plant friends that look like their animal names. Children will be able to learn about plants and nature through Carolyn Gora's whimsical illustrations and dialogue.
The Awesome, Almost 100% True Adventures of Matt & Craz
Author: Alan Silberberg
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442451831
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
A magical pen causes creative chaos in this quirky, comic-style story from the Sid Fleischman Award–winning author of Milo. Best friends Matt and Larry “Craz” Crazinski couldn’t be more different. Matt loves order, while Craz lives on the edge. The boys share a passion for cartooning, but thanks to the school paper gatekeeper (and kind-of bully), Skip Turkle, it seems their cartoons will never be published. But then the boys discover a pen that promises to help them DRAW BETTER NOW!—and quickly realize it’s no ordinary pen: Whatever they draw comes to life! They start small with their drawings—bags of cash, cool gadgets. Next, they get their pesky English teacher to take a unique and extended vacation. But when the boys get a little bolder in their magical drawings, they realize that things don’t always end up as perfect as the art they create... In this funny, slightly zany, and ultimately heartwarming story, Sid Fleischman Award–winner Alan Silberberg demonstrates the power of friendship—and that the best life is not always sketched out in advance.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442451831
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
A magical pen causes creative chaos in this quirky, comic-style story from the Sid Fleischman Award–winning author of Milo. Best friends Matt and Larry “Craz” Crazinski couldn’t be more different. Matt loves order, while Craz lives on the edge. The boys share a passion for cartooning, but thanks to the school paper gatekeeper (and kind-of bully), Skip Turkle, it seems their cartoons will never be published. But then the boys discover a pen that promises to help them DRAW BETTER NOW!—and quickly realize it’s no ordinary pen: Whatever they draw comes to life! They start small with their drawings—bags of cash, cool gadgets. Next, they get their pesky English teacher to take a unique and extended vacation. But when the boys get a little bolder in their magical drawings, they realize that things don’t always end up as perfect as the art they create... In this funny, slightly zany, and ultimately heartwarming story, Sid Fleischman Award–winner Alan Silberberg demonstrates the power of friendship—and that the best life is not always sketched out in advance.
The Almost True Yet False Prophet
Author: Michael Fortner
Publisher: Trumpet Press
ISBN: 1477418717
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
You may be surprised to learn that the Bible actually says that God speaks to false prophets, yet God does not want us to follow them, and why God speaks to them. Learn why God speaks to false prophets and how to recognize them. They are what the Bible describes as being almost true yet false prophets. They are very popular in the world today. Learn that God has killed two who faked gold dust, they both died of cancer less than a year of each other. Learn some of the false signs that appear in their ministries, and much more. Section Titles: Section 1 - Strange Fire Section 2 - False Prophets Masquerading as angels of Light Section 3 - Counterfeit Revival Section 4 - Spiritual Effects Section 5 - A Leader Speaks Out Section 6 - False Signs Please leave a review of this book, thanks.
Publisher: Trumpet Press
ISBN: 1477418717
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 54
Book Description
You may be surprised to learn that the Bible actually says that God speaks to false prophets, yet God does not want us to follow them, and why God speaks to them. Learn why God speaks to false prophets and how to recognize them. They are what the Bible describes as being almost true yet false prophets. They are very popular in the world today. Learn that God has killed two who faked gold dust, they both died of cancer less than a year of each other. Learn some of the false signs that appear in their ministries, and much more. Section Titles: Section 1 - Strange Fire Section 2 - False Prophets Masquerading as angels of Light Section 3 - Counterfeit Revival Section 4 - Spiritual Effects Section 5 - A Leader Speaks Out Section 6 - False Signs Please leave a review of this book, thanks.
Missy and Me: An Almost True Story About a Woman and Her Horse
Author:
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1434979423
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1434979423
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Knucklehead
Author: Jon Scieszka
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 067001138X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
How did Jon Scieszka get so funny, anyway? Growing up as one of six brothers was a good start, but that was just the beginning. Throw in Catholic school, lots of comic books, lazy summers at the lake with time to kill, babysitting misadventures, TV shows, jokes told at family dinner, and the result is Knucklehead. Part memoir, part scrapbook, this hilarious trip down memory lane provides a unique glimpse into the formation of a creative mind and a free spirit. Watch a QuickTime trailer for this book.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 067001138X
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
How did Jon Scieszka get so funny, anyway? Growing up as one of six brothers was a good start, but that was just the beginning. Throw in Catholic school, lots of comic books, lazy summers at the lake with time to kill, babysitting misadventures, TV shows, jokes told at family dinner, and the result is Knucklehead. Part memoir, part scrapbook, this hilarious trip down memory lane provides a unique glimpse into the formation of a creative mind and a free spirit. Watch a QuickTime trailer for this book.