Blooming At The Texas Sunrise Motel

Author : Kimberly Willis Holt
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-03-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781627793254

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Blooming at the Texas Sunrise Motel by Kimberly Willis Holt Pdf

Stevie's life seems safe and full of love until the day tragedy strikes. Stevie is sent to live with her estranged grandfather Winston at his rundown motel. Though the colorful tenants who inhabit the motel are quickly charmed by Stevie, she struggles to connect with her grandfather. What dark secret is he keeping from her? It will take another difficult departure before Winston realizes just how strongly Stevie has taken root at the motel--and in his heart. With unwavering emotion and masterful storytelling, National Book Award-winning author Kimberly Willis Holt explores themes of loss, family, love, and the importance of finding a place to call home. A Christy Ottaviano Book

Author : Kimberly Willis Holt
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781429957854

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When Zachary Beaver Came to Town by Kimberly Willis Holt Pdf

National Book Award Winner The red words painted on the trailer caused quite a buzz around town and before an hour was up, half of Antler was standing in line with two dollars clutched in hand to see the fattest boy in the world. Toby Wilson is having the toughest summer of his life. It's the summer his mother leaves for good; the summer his best friend's brother returns from Vietnam in a coffin. And the summer that Zachary Beaver, the fattest boy in the world, arrives in their sleepy Texas town. While it's a summer filled with heartache of every kind, it's also a summer of new friendships gained and old friendships renewed. And it's Zachary Beaver who turns the town of Antler upside down and leaves everyone, especially Toby, changed forever. With understated elegance, Kimberly Willis Holt tells a compelling coming-of-age story about a thirteen-year-old boy struggling to find himself in an imperfect world. At turns passionate and humorous, this extraordinary novel deals sensitively and candidly with obesity, war, and the true power of friendship. When Zachary Beaver Came to Town is the winner of the 1999 National Book Award for Young People's Literature. This title has Common Core connections.

Author : Kimberly Willis Holt
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-02-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 142999102X

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My Louisiana Sky by Kimberly Willis Holt Pdf

Tiger Ann Parker wants nothing more than to get out of the rural town of Saitter, Louisiana--far away from her mentally disabled mother, her "slow" father who can't read an electric bill, and her classmates who taunt her. So when Aunt Dorie Kay asks Tiger to sp the summer with her in Baton Rouge, Tiger can't wait to go. But before she leaves, the sudden revelation of a dark family secret prompts Tiger to make a decision that will ultimately change her life. Set in the South in the late 1950s, this coming-of-age novel explores a twelve-year-old girl's struggle to accept her grandmother's death, her mentally deficient parents, and the changing world around her. It is a novel filled with beautiful language and unforgettable characters, and the importance of family and home. My Louisiana Sky is a 1998 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award Honor Book for Fiction.

Author : Kimberly Willis Holt
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-14
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781627794435

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Dear Hank Williams by Kimberly Willis Holt Pdf

It's 1948 in Rippling Creek, Louisiana, and Tate P. Ellerbee's new teacher has just given her class an assignment—learning the art of letter-writing. Luckily, Tate has the perfect pen pal in mind: Hank Williams, a country music singer whose star has just begun to rise. Tate and her great-aunt and -uncle listen to him on the radio every Saturday night, and Tate just knows that she and Hank are kindred spirits. Told entirely through Tate's hopeful letters, this beautifully drawn novel from National Book Award–winning author Kimberly Willis Holt gradually unfolds a story of family love, overcoming tragedy, and an insightful girl learning to find her voice. This title has Common Core connections.

Author : Kimberly Willis Holt
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-01-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781250234117

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The Ambassador of Nowhere Texas by Kimberly Willis Holt Pdf

Kimberly Willis Holt's The Ambassador of Nowhere, Texas is a stunning post-9/11 companion to the National Book Award-winner When Zachary Beaver Came to Town. Decades after the Vietnam War and Toby’s life-changing summer with Zachary Beaver, Toby’s daughter Rylee is at a crossroads—her best friend Twig has started pushing her away just as Joe, a new kid from New York, settles into their small town of Antler. Rylee befriends Joe and learns that Joe’s father was a first responder on 9/11. The two unlikely friends soon embark on a project to find Zachary Beaver and hopefully reconnect him with Rylee's father almost thirty years later. This beautiful middle grade novel is a tribute to friendships—old and new—and explores the challenges of rebuilding what may seem lost or destroyed. Christy Ottaviano Books

Author : Sherri Winston
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780316302920

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The Sweetest Sound by Sherri Winston Pdf

A story about friendship, family, and finding your voice by the author of President of the Whole Sixth Grade For ten-year-old Cadence Jolly, birthdays are a constant reminder of all that has changed since her mother skipped town with dreams of becoming a singing star. Cadence inherited that musical soul, she can't deny it, but otherwise she couldn't be more different -- she's shy as can be. She did make a promise last year that she would try to break out of her shell, just a little. And she prayed that she'd get the courage to do it. As her eleventh birthday draws near, she realizes time is running out. And when a secret recording of her singing leaks and catches the attention of her whole church, she needs to decide what's better: deceiving everyone by pretending it belongs to someone else, or finally stepping into the spotlight. In a story filled with whimsy and hope, Sherri Winston inspires readers to embrace the voice within.

Author : Kimberly Willis Holt
Publisher : Christy Ottaviano Books
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-29
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780316326285

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The Hurricane Girls by Kimberly Willis Holt Pdf

★ "The girls’ slowly deepening understanding of themselves gives this book its heart. Like their rebuilt city, this friendship cannot reconstitute as an exact replica of what they had before…. [an] appealing and sensitive novel." —The Horn Book, starred review A coming-of-age middle grade novel about three best friends born in the wake of Hurricane Katrina who must confront storms of their own 12 years later, from a National Book Award winning author. Born in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Greer, Joya Mia, and Kiki are seventh graders and the best of friends. After an accident leaves Greer's little sister paralyzed, Greer is forever changed by the experience and blames herself. Kiki and Joya Mia will do anything to help Greer let go of this emotional burden, and a plan is hatched to compete in a triathlon. Each girl will participate: Kiki will swim, Joya Mia will cycle, and Greer, if they can persuade her, will run—something she once loved to do. Set on the Westbank of New Orleans, this contemporary coming-of-age novel is a journey of growth, healing, and difficult transitions as the girls navigate their many life challenges: family trauma, body insecurity, and the conflict between ambition and responsibility. It's a powerful and enlightening exploration of how to surmount personal tragedy through friendship and forgiveness. "A tender and triumphant story about friendship and family, in a proud and resilient city."―Deborah Wiles, author of the National Book Award finalists Each Little Bird That Sings and Revolution

Author : Kimberly Willis Holt
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company BYR Paperbacks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1627798153

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Skinny Brown Dog by Kimberly Willis Holt Pdf

A charming story about an unlikely friendship by National Book Award–winning author Kimberly Willis Holt Benny the baker leads a simple life. He makes delicious cakes, cookies and muffins, and keeps his customers well fed and happy. When a skinny brown dog shows up on Benny's doorstep, nothing Benny says can convince him to go away. While Benny insists that the dog isn't his, customers soon grow as fond of the skinny brown dog as they are of Benny's yummy treats. The children even name him Brownie—the perfect name for a baker's dog. Benny starts to wonder what it might be like to have a dog of his own. But it's not until Brownie comes to his rescue that Benny realizes a dog can make a very good friend. Full of winning characters (and delicious treats!), this book celebrates a very special friendship.

Author : Kimberly Willis Holt
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03-21
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0805073884

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Waiting for Gregory by Kimberly Willis Holt Pdf

The first picture book from National Book Award winner Kimberly Willis Holt When exactly is cousin Gregory going to be born? asks little Iris. Each family member has a different answer to her question. While she's waiting for what seems like forever, Iris thinks about all the exciting things she and her new cousin will someday do together. And given Iris' vibrant imagination, there's no telling what to expect. National Book Award winner Kimberly Willis Holt offers a unique take on some of the traditional and not-so-traditional myths surrounding a baby's arrival, with an extra layer of imagination added by Gabi Swiatkowska's fresh and whimsical paintings.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Gower Publishing Company, Limited
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1993-06-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0747227268

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Texas Sunrise by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1722 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Students
ISBN : STANFORD:36105025884433

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Who's who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2398 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Postal service
ISBN : COLUMBIA:CU05306671

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National Five Digit Zip Code and Post Office Directory: Alabama-Montana by Anonim Pdf

Author : Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1200 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1970
Category : Electric engineers
ISBN : UOM:39015024326426

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IEEE Membership Directory by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2240 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Minneapolis (Minn.)
ISBN : MINN:31951P00675007S

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Polk's Minneapolis (Hennepin County, Minn.) City Directory by Anonim Pdf