A Is For Abigail

Author : Lynne Cheney
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781442424081

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A is for Abigail by Lynne Cheney Pdf

Lynne Cheney and Robin Preiss Glasser collaborated on America: A Patriotic Primer, which captured the imagination of American children and became a national best-seller. Now they turn their hands to A is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women and bring the great women of American history to life. Filled to the brim with words and pictures that celebrate the remarkable (although often unmarked) achievements of American women, this is a book to relish and to read again and again. Mothers, daughters, schoolchildren, generations of families -- everyone -- will take Abigail Adams's words to heart and "remember the ladies" once they read the stories of these astonishing, astounding, amazing American women.

Author : Magda Szabó
Publisher : MacLehose Press
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780857058515

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Abigail by Magda Szabó Pdf

A teenage girl's difficult journey towards adulthood in a time of war. "Szabo is skilful at creating moments of heart-rending tension, often through exquisite, evocative prose . . . the novel has a devastating power" Spectator Of all her novels, Magda Szabó's Abigail is the most widely read in her native Hungary. Now, fifty years after it was written, it appears for the first time in English, joining Katalin Street and The Door in a loose trilogy about the impact of war on those who have to live with the consequences. It is late 1943 and Hitler, exasperated by the slowness of his Hungarian ally to act on the "Jewish question" and alarmed by the weakness on his southern flank, is preparing to occupy the country. Foreseeing this, and concerned for his daughter's safety, a Budapest father decides to send her to a boarding school away from the capital. A lively, sophisticated, somewhat spoiled teenager, she is not impressed by the reasons she is given, and when the school turns out to be a fiercely Puritanical one in a provincial city a long way from home, she rebels outright. Her superior attitude offends her new classmates and things quickly turn sour. It is the start of a long and bitter learning curve that will open her eyes to her arrogant blindness to other people's true motives and feelings. Exposed for the first time to the realities of life for those less privileged than herself, and increasingly confronted by evidence of the more sinister purposes of the war, she learns lessons about the nature of loyalty, courage, sacrifice and love. Translated from the Hungarian by Len Rix

Author : Davide Cali
Publisher : Owlkids
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1771471980

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Abigail the Whale by Davide Cali Pdf

Abigail dreads swimming lessons because all the kids yell, "Abigail is a whale", when she jumps into the pool. But when her swimming teacher suggests that she needs to think light in order to swim well, things begin to turn around. And soon Abigail starts thinking about a lot of things.

Author : Abigail Balfe
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780241508800

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A Different Sort of Normal by Abigail Balfe Pdf

'I REALLY love it. Buy it for your kids, your parents, your grandparents. Mostly buy it for yourself' Holly Smale, author of the Geek Girl series 'This book is what I needed as a kid! Empathetic, joyful and beautifully authentic. I loved it!' Elle McNicoll, author of A Kind of Spark *The beautiful true story of one girl's journey growing up autistic - and the challenges she faced in the 'normal' world* I'm not like the other children in my class . . . and that's an actual scientific FACT. Hi! My name is Abigail, and I'm autistic. But I didn't know I was autistic until I was an adult-sort-of-person*. This is my true story of growing up in the confusing 'normal' world, all the while missing some Very Important Information about myself. There'll be scary moments involving toilets and crowded trains, heart-warming tales of cats and pianos, and funny memories including my dad and a mysterious tub of ice cream. Along the way you'll also find some Very Crucial Information about autism. If you've ever felt different, out of place, like you don't fit in . . . this book is for you. *I've never really felt like an actual-adult-person, as you'll soon discover in this book... 'Funny, fascinating . . . a rewarding and highly entertaining read' Guardian Told through the author's remarkable words, and just as remarkable illustrations, this is the book for those who've never felt quite right in the 'normal' world.

Author : Catherine Rayner
Publisher : Little Tiger Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-07
Category : Animals
ISBN : 1848956460

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Abigail by Catherine Rayner Pdf

Abigail loves to count. It is her very favourite thing. But when she tries counting Zebra's stripes and Cheetah's spots, they just won't sit still. It's hopeless! What will Abigail do? A beautiful book by award-winning author-illustrator Catherine Rayner, full of gorgeous illustrations of Abigail the giraffe and her friends Cheetah and Zebra. Abigail is a perfect bedtime read with a stunning fold-out night sky ending. Shortlisted for the 2014 Kate Greenaway Medal! Catherine Rayner is the winner of the 2009 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal for Harris Finds His Feet and illustrator and author of Solomon Crocodile and Augustus and his Smile.

Author : Gloria Ann Wesley
Publisher : Nimbus Publishing (CN)
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-07
Category : Birchtown (N.S.)
ISBN : 1771084391

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Abigail's Wish by Gloria Ann Wesley Pdf

This children's picture book tells the story of a Black Loyalist's family in the early years of Birchtown, Nova Scotia.

Author : Erin Weidemann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-11-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0996168931

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Abigail the Belle of Bravery by Erin Weidemann Pdf

Author : Lynne Cheney
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2002-05-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780689851926

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America by Lynne Cheney Pdf

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Author : Nancy Cavanaugh
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781402293047

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Always, Abigail by Nancy Cavanaugh Pdf

From the award-winning author of This Journal Belongs to Ratchet, a hilarious and heartwarming story told exclusively through lists and letters. Sixth Grade To Do List: 1. Make the Pom Pom Squad! 2. Be best friends forever with Alli and Cami 3. Don't panic when #1 and #2 look like they're totally not going to happen Abigail and her two best friends are poised for a life of pom-poms and popularity. But not only does Abigail end up in a different homeroom, she doesn't make the squad. Then everyone's least favorite teacher pairs Abigail up with the school's biggest outcast for a year-long Friendly Letter Assignment. Abigail can hardly believe her bad luck! As her so-called best friends and dreams of pom pom fame start to slip away, Abigail has to choose between the little bit of popularity she has left or letting it go to be a true friend. "Brimming with honesty and heart." -Caroline Starr Rose, award-winning author of May B "Cavanaugh builds the relationship between Gabby and Abigail with a tender and knowing touch, allowing funny moments to rest alongside cringe-worthy ones." -Publishers Weekly A Texas Bluebonnet Award nominee

Author : Abigail Johnson
Publisher : Harlequin
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781488056550

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Every Other Weekend by Abigail Johnson Pdf

“Two teenagers from broken families find solace in one another’s company” in this “heart-wrenching and hopeful” YA romance novel (Kirkus Reviews). When Adam Moynihan’s oldest brother died, his life fell apart around him. Now his mom cries constantly, he and his remaining brother can’t talk without fighting, and the father he always admired moved out when they needed him most. Jolene Timber is used to being a pawn in her divorced parents’ war. But when she develops an unlikely friendship with a boy who spends every other weekend in the same apartment building that she does, suddenly the future seems less bleak. Can the boy who thinks forgiveness makes him weak and the girl who thinks love is for fools find something real together? They’ll find out . . . every other weekend.

Author : Abigail Breslin
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780062414847

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This May Sound Crazy by Abigail Breslin Pdf

Academy Award-nominated actress and musician Abigail Breslin is your best friend in her publishing debut, a collection of hilarious and heartfelt nonfiction essays on the subjects nearest and dearest to our hearts: love, loss, and Tumblr. Growing up in film and the online era, Abigail knows better than anyone—it's rough out there in love-land. And this generation is ill-prepared to handle it gracefully. Let's be honest: if Cinderella had been on Twitter, she'd have ended up a crazy old cat lady like the rest of us. #realtalk So when your "boyfriend" is liking different eligible young things' selfies, what's a modern ingénue to do? Put down the iPhone, step away from the hair dye, and ~chill~. Abbie is here with cautionary tales and solid advice on being a classy-ass lady in the digital age. Because, girls, we're more than what meets the newsfeed. And this may sound crazy… But we've got this. Plus, this book is gorgeous inside and out. With a beautiful cover and heavily designed interior, this collection will be the crowning jewel on any teen's nightstand.

Author : Woody Holton
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781451607369

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Abigail Adams by Woody Holton Pdf

Winner of the Bancroft Prize The New York Times Book Review, Editor’s Choice American Heritage, Best of 2009 In this vivid new biography of Abigail Adams, the most illustrious woman of the founding era, Bancroft Award–winning historian Woody Holton offers a sweeping reinterpretation of Adams’s life story and of women’s roles in the creation of the republic. Using previously overlooked documents from numerous archives, Abigail Adams shows that the wife of the second president of the United States was far more charismatic and influential than historians have realized. One of the finest writers of her age, Adams passionately campaigned for women’s education, denounced sex discrimination, and matched wits not only with her brilliant husband, John, but with Thomas Jefferson and George Washington. When male Patriots ignored her famous appeal to "Remember the Ladies," she accomplished her own personal declaration of independence: Defying centuries of legislation that assigned married women’s property to their husbands, she amassed a fortune in her own name. Adams’s life story encapsulates the history of the founding era, for she defined herself in relation to the people she loved or hated (she was never neutral), a cast of characters that included her mother and sisters; Benjamin Franklin and James Lovell, her husband’s bawdy congressional colleagues; Phoebe Abdee, her father’s former slave; her financially naïve husband; and her son John Quincy. At once epic and intimate, Abigail Adams, sheds light on a complicated, fascinating woman, one of the most beloved figures of American history.

Author : Chris Abani
Publisher : Akashic Books
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006-03-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781936070206

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Becoming Abigail by Chris Abani Pdf

A breathtaking novella from the award-winning author of Song for Night and GraceLand. —A New York Times Editors’ Choice “Moody, lyrical prose reminiscent of Toni Morrison’s Beloved . . . Though the fictional Abigail exists only on the pages of Abani’s novella, her character will seize the imagination of everyone who reads her story.” —Essence Magazine “Becoming Abigail, a spare yet voluptuous tale about a young Nigerian girl’s escape from prostitution is so hypnotic that it begs to be read in one sitting . . . Abigail is sensitive, courageous, and teetering on the brink of madness. Effortlessly gliding between past and present, Chris Abani spins a timeless story of misfortune and triumph.” —Entertainment Weekly Tough, spirited, and fiercely independent Abigail is brought as a teenager to London from Nigeria by relatives who attempt to force her into prostitution. She flees, struggling to find herself in the shadow of a strong but dead mother. In spare yet haunting and lyrical prose reminiscent of Marguerite Duras, Abani brings to life a young woman who lives with a strength and inner light that will enlighten and uplift the reader.

Author : Abigail Haas
Publisher : Simon Pulse
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-04
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781534445093

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I'll Never Tell by Abigail Haas Pdf

For fans of the New York Times bestseller One of Us Is Lying comes a page-turning crime novel with a shocking twist, inspired by the Amanda Knox and Natalee Holloway cases. Friends for life. Or death. Spring break. Aruba. Swimming, sunshine, and golden beaches. It was supposed to be the best time of Anna’s life. Paradise. But then the unthinkable happens. Anna’s best friend is found brutally murdered. And when the local police begin to investigate the gruesome crime, suspicion falls on one person—Anna. They think she’s dangerous, and they’re determined to prove her guilt. With the police and media sparking a witch-hunt against her, Anna is running out of time to prove her innocence. But as she digs deeper into her friend’s final moments, she finds a tangled web of secrets, lies and betrayal. Will she clear her name in time? And when the truth is finally revealed, it’s more shocking than anyone could have imagined...

Author : Abigail Adams,John Adams
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1555535224

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The Book of Abigail and John by Abigail Adams,John Adams Pdf

The story of the Adamses as lovers, domestic partners, and patriots comes to life in this collection of their intimate correspondence.