Falling Star

Author : Sungju Lee,Susan Elizabeth McClelland
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-09-13
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781613123409

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Every Falling Star by Sungju Lee,Susan Elizabeth McClelland Pdf

Written for a young audience, this intense memoir explores the harsh realities of life on the streets in contemporary North Korea. Every Falling Star is the memoir of Sungju Lee, who at the age of twelve was forced to live on the streets of North Korea and fend for himself. To survive, Sungju creates a gang and lives by thieving, fighting, begging, and stealing rides on cargo trains. Sungju richly recreates his scabrous story, depicting what it was like for a boy alone to create a new family with his gang, “his brothers,” to daily be hungry and to fear arrest, imprisonment, and even execution. This riveting memoir allows young readers to learn about other cultures where freedoms they take for granted do not exist.

Author : Kim Culbertson
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-29
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780545627054

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Catch a Falling Star by Kim Culbertson Pdf

A deliciously charming novel about finding true love . . . and yourself. Nothing ever happens in Little, CA. Which is just the way 17-year-old Carter Moon likes it. But when Hollywood arrives to film a movie starring former child star-turned public relations mess Adam Jakes, everything changes. Utterly annoyed, Carter feels like the only girl not buying what Hollywood's selling. Then Carter gets an offer she can't refuse: play the part of Adam's girlfriend while he's in Little, to improve his public image, and take home a hefty paycheck, which her family desperately needs. So instead of a summer hanging out with friends and working, Carter begrudgingly poses for the tabloids but soon finds that Adam isn't who she thought. Worse yet, she might actually be falling for him. As they grow closer, their relationship walks a blurry line between what's real and what's fake; and Carter must open her eyes to the scariest of unexplored worlds - her future. Can Carter figure out what she wants out of life AND get the boy? Or are there no Hollywood endings in real life?

Author : Meg McKinlay
Publisher : Walker Books Australia
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781925381498

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Catch a Falling Star by Meg McKinlay Pdf

This coming-of-age story by multiple-award-winner Meg McKinlay is about loss and grief, dealing with change and fighting to hold on to what you can, while letting go of what you can’t. It’s 1979 and the sky is falling. Skylab, that is. Somewhere high above Frankie Avery, one of the world’s first space stations is tumbling to Earth. And rushing back with it are old memories. Things twelve-year-old Frankie thought she’d forgotten. Things her mum won’t talk about, and which her little brother Newt never knew. Only ... did he? Does he? Because as Skylab circles closer, Newt starts acting strangely. And while the world watches the sky, Frankie keeps her own eyes on Newt. Because if anyone’s going to keep him safe, it’s her. It always has been. But maybe this is something bigger than splinters and spiders and sleepwalking. Maybe a space station isn’t the only thing heading straight for calamity.

Author : Jon Hammond
Publisher : Falling Star
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2019-06-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1839192984

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The Falling Star by Jon Hammond Pdf

Have you ever wondered what the story of the Bible would look like from the perspective of Satan? Perhaps one of the most maligned figures in literary history, the fallen angel known as "Lucifer" has his own story to tell. It shouldn't surprise you to know that it is strikingly different from anything else you've heard on the subject. From the back of the book: We are all the hero of our own story, and "history" is written by the victors. The Falling Star is the story of the Archangel Samael. Once among the highest Angels of the Heavenly Host, yet forever remembered as Satan. Using the Biblical narrative as a backdrop, the story unfolds from the perspective of the supposed villain. Samael's journey is one of selfdiscovery, as he grapples with the concepts of free will, subjective truth and predestination. Samael desperately wants to believe in his own autonomy, yet is constantly confronted with evidence that God holds the reins. That his supposed free will is, in fact, illusory. Join us as we read between the lines, examine the subtext, and fill in the blanks of one of the most wellknown stories ever told.

Author : Mary Pope Osborne
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2002-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0439059488

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Adaline Falling Star by Mary Pope Osborne Pdf

Award-winning author Mary Pope Osborne's first middle-grade novel is a gripping girl survival story reminiscent of such classics as *Island of the Blue Dolphins* and *Julie of the Wolves*. LOVE AND LOYALTY PUT TO THE TEST Adaline is a fiery child--an irrepressible combination of her white explorer father Kit Carson and her Arapaho mother. When Ma dies and Pa sets off on an expedition out West, Adaline finds herself living in St. Louis with racist white relatives who call her a savage and work her like a slave. When Adaline realizes she may have been abandoned, she decides to find her own way back to her mother's people, where she is sure her father will find her. With the company of a stray dog, Adaline sets out on a journey that will either save her life--or end it...

Author : Joanna Debaroncelli
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2005-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780595372416

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Falling Star by Joanna Debaroncelli Pdf

In this collection of seven short stories and reminiscences, Joanna deBaroncelli writes of the humor, joy, and lurking tragedy of life. In the title story, "Falling Star" gets a spectacular comeuppance that answers his mother's prayers in an unexpected way. A young girl copes with a potent and confusing loss by venturing into the forbidden world of "The Hollow." A young aviator, "Lulu," flies booze for the mob during Prohibition in a World War I Jenny and makes a happy and prosperous landing. In "The Window of Truth," a young, idealistic king brings a wondrous gift to his people, a window that calms the furious powers of lust, resentment and delusion, but do they appreciate it? Carefree hearts of college days meet death head-on in "Ohio University." A hard-strapped princess takes an unlikely companion as her savior in "The Last of Front Page Days." A symbol of endurance, "The Black Figurine" outlasts a life lived dangerously at times. And "Eold" puts a new spin on the golden years.

Author : B.D. Grayson
Publisher : Bold Strokes Books Inc
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781635558722

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Love's Falling Star by B.D. Grayson Pdf

Lochlan Paige is one of the biggest stars in Nashville. With her gorgeous stage presence and pitch-perfect voice, she’s earned her countless awards and sold out shows. But being famous hasn’t changed the fact that her favorite place to write music is in the quiet confines of libraries. Everything changes the moment she meets college student Vanessa and her fast-paced, very closeted world of country music is turned upside down. Vanessa Wallace, a serious pre-med student, aspires to becoming a pediatric oncologist. During a late-night session at the campus library, an annoying hum coming from a secluded section leads to an encounter with Lochlan Paige. Little does Vanessa know she is about to take off on a whirlwind adventure that may end in love…or loss.

Author : Matt J. McGee
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 116 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781387989416

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Falling Star 2018 by Matt J. McGee Pdf

Author : Betty Junkin Guest
Publisher : Author House
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-23
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781463431136

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Once Upon a Falling Star by Betty Junkin Guest Pdf

The year is 1935. Bettina, just turned six, is spending her summer vacation with Granny and Dada, her grandmother and grandfather, in Kalenda, a small North Texas town. In addition to her grandparents, the household includes Franky, their cook / housekeeper / laundress, whose husband Professor, principal of the K-12 Negro school, drives Franky to work and spends time at the kitchen table with Dada, discussing world events, and Rufus, the gardener / handyman / chauffeur. Frequent visitors are Nanny, Granny's crippled younger sister, and her husband, Harry, who drive into town from their small farm in an old Pierce Arrow which only Nanny can drive and only in second gear, and Uncle, Granny's younger brother, who lives alone near the railroad tracks with his two hunting dogs. Among the colorful townsfolk are Dolly (wife of Jolly), who has no children but has a wondrous doll collection for all the town's children to enjoy; Scrap, the trash man, who drives a mule-drawn cart to pick up castoffs which he turns into treasures; Miss Annie, the widow of a sea captain, who wears trousers, smokes an occasional cigar,and drives a bright yellow roadster; and Woodrow, confused but harmless, who thinks he is the President of the United States. But through all the delights of a carefree, almost magical summer, is woven the shadow of eight-year-old Billy Jack, the mostly unsupervised son of a mother long gone and a father who works in the oil fields. Billy Jack has told Bettina that Mrs. Crone, a strange neighbor who dresses all in black, is a witch. Bettina is afraid of Mrs. Crone, as well as of the frowning life-size angel with its sword unsheathed, which Mrs. Crone erected at the entrance of Townview Cemetery.

Author : Beth K. Vogt
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781451660296

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Catch a Falling Star by Beth K. Vogt Pdf

Successful career gal Kendall Haynes is tired of wishing on stars for a home and a family. Can God’s dreams for her be even better than her own? Is life about accomplishing plans . . . or wishes coming true . . . or something more? Dr. Kendall Haynes’s plans to have it all—a career, a husband, a family—are eluding her. Now that she’s thirty-six, she needs to stop wishing upon a star and face reality: Some dreams just never come true. Air Force pilot Griffin Walker prefers flying solo in the air and on the ground—until a dangerous choice ejects him from the cockpit. His life becomes even more complicated after the sudden death of his parents makes him the guardian of his sixteen-year-old brother. There’s no way his life will ever get back on course now. When their lives collide during a near tragedy, Kendall and Griffin must decide if they can embrace the unexpected changes God has waiting for them.

Author : Christiane Banks
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2023-10-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781663256744

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Catch Your Falling Star by Christiane Banks Pdf

Venture into the Lost Fields of Silk in Ireland, where a fearless granddaughter unravels the clues to find her missing grandmother. Escape to bygone eras and embark on a heartfelt journey alongside a young girl and her father in 1950s Northern England. Travel to the picturesque village of Wark, nestled on the banks of the River Tyne in the UK, as mist shrouds a tranquil Sunday afternoon. Peer through frosty windows on Christmas Eve after an ice storm, where the possibility of a holiday miracle fills the air. In this intimate and diverse collection, Christiane Banks shares authentic short stories, many drawn from her own life experiences. These tales offer messages of hope, redemption, and enchantment, sprinkled with a touch of fairy dust. Banks gently reminds us to reach out and grasp our Falling Star. To love deeply and be loved in return. To discover our true selves, extend kindness, and follow our passions during our fleeting time here. Immerse yourself in these shimmering short stories, perfect for any occasion, and let their magical wonder lift your spirits. “Banks is a skilled storyteller. It feels like she has graciously given a piece of her heart to the readers” - Senior Editor, iUniverse

Author : Donald D. Clayton
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1440161046

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Catch a Falling Star by Donald D. Clayton Pdf

Catch a Falling Star, the life story of Donald Clayton, follows the struggle of one human being to find love and to create scientific understanding of the origin of the atoms of chemical elements. Born on an Iowa farm, son of an aviation pioneer, he became the first among his family to attend college, then graduate school in physics at Caltech. His three marriages reveal his battle with sexual anxiety and a sense of loss. At the same time he struggled to discover new knowledge about the creation of the atoms of our bodies and our earth. His close friendship with two great pioneers of the origin of matter enlivened his scientific life in the United States and Europe. His discoveries created two new fields of astronomy whose beginnings are featured in the book. Claytons autobiography chronicles the exciting life that he lived on the frontier of the scientific discovery of the origin of the chemical elements within stars. His adventures centered on academic institutions: California Institute of Technology, Rice University, University of Cambridge, Max Planck Institute in Heidelberg, and Clemson University. Catch a Falling Star tells how science and his love of it endowed his life with meaning.

Author : Eileen Merriman
Publisher : Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781776956722

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Catch a Falling Star by Eileen Merriman Pdf

A fifteen-year-old reaches for stardom as he slides into psychosis. Francesca – known to everyone as Frankie – has scored the part of Princess Fiona in the forthcoming musical production. Even though Jamie Orange has missed out on the part of Shrek, he’s happy: The day I found out I was a donkey was one of the best days of my life. He may not be Frankie’s leading man on stage, but he can still try to win her heart. However, all is not well with Jamie. He can’t sleep, he can’t stop his thoughts: My brain was still wired, racing around in circles or spirals or – gah, it was driving me crazy. If only there was a magic switch so I could turn it off. Bouncing between exultant highs and terrible lows, what will happen when this rising star starts to fall? The compelling prequel to the bestselling Catch Me When You Fall: ‘My best pick for 2018 for young adults, the standout for me was Catch Me When You Fall . . . it's kind of heart-wrenching and really real and quirky and a great teen read.’ – James Russell, Radio NZ

Author : Lee Murphy
Publisher : Samuel French, Inc.
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Drama
ISBN : 057369592X

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Catch a Falling Star by Lee Murphy Pdf

Author : Jessica Sorensen
Publisher : Jessica Sorensen
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-04-09
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Fallen Star by Jessica Sorensen Pdf

For eighteen year-old Gemma, life has never been normal. Up until recently, she has been incapable of feeling emotion. And when she’s around Alex, the gorgeous new guy at school, she can feel electricity that makes her skin buzz. Not to mention the monsters that haunt her nightmares have crossed over into real-life. But with Alex seeming to hate her and secrets popping up everywhere, Gemma’s life is turning into a chaotic mess. Things that shouldn’t be real suddenly seem to exist. And as her world falls apart, figuring out the secrets of her past becomes a matter of life and death.