Author: Mary Ann Steinke-Moore
Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group
ISBN: 1522302743
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
High school senior Mandy Thorpe has two great hopes: to nudge her friendship with Erik Andersen into romance, and to step up her singing dreams by winning the lead in a musical. She has other dreams, too. Since childhood, Mandy's prophetic dreams have called her to action. When those dreams become nightmares about Erik that grow ever more terrifying, Mandy is determined to do something about it. With God's help, she must find the courage to make a difference in Erik's life before her nightmares become r
Mandy's Song
Author: Mary Ann Steinke-Moore
Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group
ISBN: 1522302743
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
High school senior Mandy Thorpe has two great hopes: to nudge her friendship with Erik Andersen into romance, and to step up her singing dreams by winning the lead in a musical. She has other dreams, too. Since childhood, Mandy's prophetic dreams have called her to action. When those dreams become nightmares about Erik that grow ever more terrifying, Mandy is determined to do something about it. With God's help, she must find the courage to make a difference in Erik's life before her nightmares become r
Publisher: Pelican Ventures Book Group
ISBN: 1522302743
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
High school senior Mandy Thorpe has two great hopes: to nudge her friendship with Erik Andersen into romance, and to step up her singing dreams by winning the lead in a musical. She has other dreams, too. Since childhood, Mandy's prophetic dreams have called her to action. When those dreams become nightmares about Erik that grow ever more terrifying, Mandy is determined to do something about it. With God's help, she must find the courage to make a difference in Erik's life before her nightmares become r
Fearless
Author: Mandy Gonzalez
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534468978
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
“Will hit all the high notes for theater and mystery fans alike.” —Kirkus Reviews Better Nate than Ever meets Love Sugar Magic in this spooky middle grade novel from Hamilton and Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez about a group of young thespians who must face the ghost haunting their theater. Twelve-year-old Monica Garcia has arrived in NYC with her grandmother and a few suitcases to live her dream on Broadway. She’s been chosen as understudy to the star of Our Time, the famed Ethel Merman Theater’s last chance to produce a hit before it shutters its doors for good. Along with her fellow castmates—a.k.a. “the squad”—Monica has a big and very personal reason to want this show to succeed. But rumors of a long-running curse plague the theater. And when strange and terrible things start to threaten their hopes for a successful opening night, Monica and the rest of the squad must figure out how to reverse the curse before their big Broadway debuts. With the help of her new friends, her family, and a little magic, can Monica help save the show—and save their dreams? From Broadway and television star Mandy Gonzalez comes a story about what it means to dream, be yourself, and be fearless.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1534468978
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
“Will hit all the high notes for theater and mystery fans alike.” —Kirkus Reviews Better Nate than Ever meets Love Sugar Magic in this spooky middle grade novel from Hamilton and Broadway star Mandy Gonzalez about a group of young thespians who must face the ghost haunting their theater. Twelve-year-old Monica Garcia has arrived in NYC with her grandmother and a few suitcases to live her dream on Broadway. She’s been chosen as understudy to the star of Our Time, the famed Ethel Merman Theater’s last chance to produce a hit before it shutters its doors for good. Along with her fellow castmates—a.k.a. “the squad”—Monica has a big and very personal reason to want this show to succeed. But rumors of a long-running curse plague the theater. And when strange and terrible things start to threaten their hopes for a successful opening night, Monica and the rest of the squad must figure out how to reverse the curse before their big Broadway debuts. With the help of her new friends, her family, and a little magic, can Monica help save the show—and save their dreams? From Broadway and television star Mandy Gonzalez comes a story about what it means to dream, be yourself, and be fearless.
Sensing the Rhythm
Author: Mandy Harvey
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501172255
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The inspiring true story of a young woman who became deaf at age 19 while pursuing a degree in music--and how she overcame adversity and found the courage to live out her dreams.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501172255
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
The inspiring true story of a young woman who became deaf at age 19 while pursuing a degree in music--and how she overcame adversity and found the courage to live out her dreams.
Singing Home the Whale
Author: Mandy Hager
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 1775536580
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
An award-winning and extraordinary story of a boy who protects a baby whale that locals believe is threatening their livelihood. Winner of the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2015 Young Adult Category Winner New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2015 Storylines Notable Young Adult Fiction Award 2015 Will Jackson is hiding out, a city boy reluctantly staying with his uncle in small town New Zealand while he struggles to recover from a brutal attack and the aftermath of a humiliating YouTube clip gone viral. After he discovers a young abandoned orca whale his life is further thrown into chaos, when he rallies to help protect it against hostile, threatening interests. This threatens to tear apart the small fishing community and forever changes Will’s life. The boy and the whale develop a special bond, linked by Will's love of singing. With echoes of classic book and film The whalerider this powerful connection is utterly convincing on the page. An exciting plot-driven story full of drama, tension and romance, this magical book captures both heart and mind to hold the reader enthralled from start to finish. These qualities, along with its lyrical use of language and its compelling and persuasive exploration of many global concerns, makes this a beautifully touching, rich and multi-layered story by an award-winning writer for young adults. Singing Home the Whale will appeal to all readers of high-quality New Zealand fiction.
Publisher: Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
ISBN: 1775536580
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
An award-winning and extraordinary story of a boy who protects a baby whale that locals believe is threatening their livelihood. Winner of the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2015 Young Adult Category Winner New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults 2015 Storylines Notable Young Adult Fiction Award 2015 Will Jackson is hiding out, a city boy reluctantly staying with his uncle in small town New Zealand while he struggles to recover from a brutal attack and the aftermath of a humiliating YouTube clip gone viral. After he discovers a young abandoned orca whale his life is further thrown into chaos, when he rallies to help protect it against hostile, threatening interests. This threatens to tear apart the small fishing community and forever changes Will’s life. The boy and the whale develop a special bond, linked by Will's love of singing. With echoes of classic book and film The whalerider this powerful connection is utterly convincing on the page. An exciting plot-driven story full of drama, tension and romance, this magical book captures both heart and mind to hold the reader enthralled from start to finish. These qualities, along with its lyrical use of language and its compelling and persuasive exploration of many global concerns, makes this a beautifully touching, rich and multi-layered story by an award-winning writer for young adults. Singing Home the Whale will appeal to all readers of high-quality New Zealand fiction.
Have More Fun
Author: Mandy Arioto
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 0310340454
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
When was the last time you had some good and serious fun? If your to-do list has become the boss of you, if you're so exhausted and overwhelmed you can't remember--all of that is about to change. Have More Fun is your crash course to getting unstuck, laughing freely, and enjoying the ride. MOPS International CEO, Mandy Arioto, is known to thousands worldwide as a lively storyteller, a force of hope, and an audacious risk-taker. She brings it all in this rollicking adventure of an audiobook bent on helping you do more of what makes you come alive. Have More Fun is for anyone who has forgotten that fun is an option. In a world where political dramas and cultural uncertainties churn through our news feed every day, Mandy is here to suggest that the answer to many of the most pressing questions is fun. How do I get more done? Fun. How do I parent in meaningful ways? Fun. How do I make friends? Fun. How can I find my purpose? Fun. How do I spice up my sex life? Fun. How do I adapt when things don't go as planned? Fun. How do I improve my marriage? Fun. Not to mention that choosing fun can be a spiritual discipline--a place to experience the boundless love and joy of God in everyday, surprising ways. If you have ever waited until your to-do list is finished to have fun or you can't remember the last time you really laughed, it is possible you might be taking life, work, or parenting too seriously. Weaving together science, historical trends, hilarious stories, practical ideas and spiritual truth, Mandy uncovers fresh ways to take fun seriously instead.
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 0310340454
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
When was the last time you had some good and serious fun? If your to-do list has become the boss of you, if you're so exhausted and overwhelmed you can't remember--all of that is about to change. Have More Fun is your crash course to getting unstuck, laughing freely, and enjoying the ride. MOPS International CEO, Mandy Arioto, is known to thousands worldwide as a lively storyteller, a force of hope, and an audacious risk-taker. She brings it all in this rollicking adventure of an audiobook bent on helping you do more of what makes you come alive. Have More Fun is for anyone who has forgotten that fun is an option. In a world where political dramas and cultural uncertainties churn through our news feed every day, Mandy is here to suggest that the answer to many of the most pressing questions is fun. How do I get more done? Fun. How do I parent in meaningful ways? Fun. How do I make friends? Fun. How can I find my purpose? Fun. How do I spice up my sex life? Fun. How do I adapt when things don't go as planned? Fun. How do I improve my marriage? Fun. Not to mention that choosing fun can be a spiritual discipline--a place to experience the boundless love and joy of God in everyday, surprising ways. If you have ever waited until your to-do list is finished to have fun or you can't remember the last time you really laughed, it is possible you might be taking life, work, or parenting too seriously. Weaving together science, historical trends, hilarious stories, practical ideas and spiritual truth, Mandy uncovers fresh ways to take fun seriously instead.
Nancy Hillis: The Vamp of Savannah
Author: Nancy Lee Hillis
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1460279700
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Filled with intrigue and juicy stories, The Vamp of Savannah tells the story of one of Savannah's most colorful characters, Ms. Nancy Hillis. Now with ALS, Miss Hillis is telling the real story of Mandy Nichols, her character in the best selling book, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. From her partnership with the piano playing, loving scoundrel Joe Odom in Sweet Georgia Browns, the hot jazz club in Savannah, Georgia; to her escapades with Minerva, the Voodoo Priestess; to her reign as a national beauty queen; and her heartbreaking dealings with the molestation of her son; Nancy tells it all--the good and not so good. You will laugh, cry and be amazed to read the story of this remarkable woman whose motto is "never, never, never give up."
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1460279700
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 147
Book Description
Filled with intrigue and juicy stories, The Vamp of Savannah tells the story of one of Savannah's most colorful characters, Ms. Nancy Hillis. Now with ALS, Miss Hillis is telling the real story of Mandy Nichols, her character in the best selling book, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. From her partnership with the piano playing, loving scoundrel Joe Odom in Sweet Georgia Browns, the hot jazz club in Savannah, Georgia; to her escapades with Minerva, the Voodoo Priestess; to her reign as a national beauty queen; and her heartbreaking dealings with the molestation of her son; Nancy tells it all--the good and not so good. You will laugh, cry and be amazed to read the story of this remarkable woman whose motto is "never, never, never give up."
Jammin' with the Jonas Brothers
Author: Lexi Ryals
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101215593
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
The Jonas Brothers really are the kids of the future! They have been fan favorites since they released their first album, It’s About Time, in 2006. With their music and acting careers heating up they’re unstoppable. Now learn all about Kevin, Joe, and Nick— from their childhood to their rise to fame plus all of their favorite things, hobbies, and love lives!
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101215593
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 97
Book Description
The Jonas Brothers really are the kids of the future! They have been fan favorites since they released their first album, It’s About Time, in 2006. With their music and acting careers heating up they’re unstoppable. Now learn all about Kevin, Joe, and Nick— from their childhood to their rise to fame plus all of their favorite things, hobbies, and love lives!
A Stranger In Papa Ben's Cabin
Author: Michelle Tangen
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1636614531
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
A Stranger in Papa Ben’s Cabin By: Michelle Tangen When someone close to them vanishes, Arlington Maine Detectives Corey Banks and Sean McDonald travel to Vermont to investigate the disappearance. For both men, for two very different reasons, this case is personal. Though Corey was initially hesitant to work with Sean, A Stranger in Papa Ben's Cabin sees a friendship further develop between the two detectives as they work to solve this unusual case. Featuring a secondary character from Tangen’s first book, A Stranger on Ghost Beach, this story also touches on the issues of homophobia, drinking and driving, and the main character’s depression spurred by a sudden tragic loss years earlier.
Publisher: Dorrance Publishing
ISBN: 1636614531
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
A Stranger in Papa Ben’s Cabin By: Michelle Tangen When someone close to them vanishes, Arlington Maine Detectives Corey Banks and Sean McDonald travel to Vermont to investigate the disappearance. For both men, for two very different reasons, this case is personal. Though Corey was initially hesitant to work with Sean, A Stranger in Papa Ben's Cabin sees a friendship further develop between the two detectives as they work to solve this unusual case. Featuring a secondary character from Tangen’s first book, A Stranger on Ghost Beach, this story also touches on the issues of homophobia, drinking and driving, and the main character’s depression spurred by a sudden tragic loss years earlier.
Mandy
Author: Mary Christner Borntrager
Publisher: MennoMedia, Inc.
ISBN: 0836199979
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Mandy Schrock’s little brother is different. As a child with special needs, he is loved and cared for by many in their Amish community. But Mandy gets tired of him following her around, and when a group of girls start to tease him, she gets even more furious and frustrated. When an awful tragedy strikes, Mandy wonders whether she is to blame. Will she carry guilt and grief for years to come, or can Mandy find her way home to God’s redemption and grace? Book 8 in the Ellie’s People series. The books of the Ellie’s People series, beloved classics among young and old readers in Amish and Mennonite communities, are now available for today’s reader. Author Mary Christner Borntrager grew up Amish and based her novels on events and experiences from her childhood. Fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series will love the spunky main characters and old fashioned communities of the Ellie’s People series. What’s new in the Ellie’s People series: Pennsylvania Dutch glossary at the end of each book A sample chapter from the next book in the series Language and examples updated for today’s readers
Publisher: MennoMedia, Inc.
ISBN: 0836199979
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 118
Book Description
Mandy Schrock’s little brother is different. As a child with special needs, he is loved and cared for by many in their Amish community. But Mandy gets tired of him following her around, and when a group of girls start to tease him, she gets even more furious and frustrated. When an awful tragedy strikes, Mandy wonders whether she is to blame. Will she carry guilt and grief for years to come, or can Mandy find her way home to God’s redemption and grace? Book 8 in the Ellie’s People series. The books of the Ellie’s People series, beloved classics among young and old readers in Amish and Mennonite communities, are now available for today’s reader. Author Mary Christner Borntrager grew up Amish and based her novels on events and experiences from her childhood. Fans of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House series will love the spunky main characters and old fashioned communities of the Ellie’s People series. What’s new in the Ellie’s People series: Pennsylvania Dutch glossary at the end of each book A sample chapter from the next book in the series Language and examples updated for today’s readers
The Will
Author: Trudie-Pearl Sturgess
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477259279
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 493
Book Description
Terri Davis has always known that she will not live longer than many of us; Terris motto in life is to live each day as if it is the last one. This will prove to be true, when Terri, a young firefighter is injured on a call to a London Kings Cross underground fire. The twenty-three year old mother of two is faced with a life confined in a wheelchair for the rest of her life. Terri may have lost her mobility, but her spirit and feistiness will give her and her husband the Will to go on and expect... Ambition and romance, the Will is a novel of heart stopping suspense and transcendent the beauty of love, how evil can destroy us and love can redeem us. - Laurie Gordon, editor of Eye for talent. Imagination in which the spell of sublime storytelling triumphs throughout. - Nana Akoto Darkwah, Publisher of Voice of Ghanaians Canada. The Will is a page turning novel which richly reveals about same sex abusive relationship. -Elaine Dunn, editor of Web TV
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477259279
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 493
Book Description
Terri Davis has always known that she will not live longer than many of us; Terris motto in life is to live each day as if it is the last one. This will prove to be true, when Terri, a young firefighter is injured on a call to a London Kings Cross underground fire. The twenty-three year old mother of two is faced with a life confined in a wheelchair for the rest of her life. Terri may have lost her mobility, but her spirit and feistiness will give her and her husband the Will to go on and expect... Ambition and romance, the Will is a novel of heart stopping suspense and transcendent the beauty of love, how evil can destroy us and love can redeem us. - Laurie Gordon, editor of Eye for talent. Imagination in which the spell of sublime storytelling triumphs throughout. - Nana Akoto Darkwah, Publisher of Voice of Ghanaians Canada. The Will is a page turning novel which richly reveals about same sex abusive relationship. -Elaine Dunn, editor of Web TV