Game Set Sisters

Author : Jay Leslie
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2021-03-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781250831378

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Game, Set, Sisters! by Jay Leslie Pdf

A stirring picture book biography of Venus and Serena Williams that celebrates their achievements...and their sisterhood. This is the story of two sisters... who took the tennis world by storm, who achieved everything possible in the sport...and then some, and who stood by one another through thick and thin. Featuring illustrations by Ebony Glenn, Jay Leslie's Game, Set, Sisters! The Story of Venus and Serena Williams tells the inspirational story of two of the most beloved athletes in history. It takes us from their beginnings on a crumbling Compton tennis court to their shining achievements on the most prestigious stages and shows us that despite being served the most challenging hardships in life—illness, family, loss, racism—Venus and Serena always continued to swing back stronger.

Author : Jeanette Winter
Publisher : Beach Lane Books
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781534431218

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Sisters by Jeanette Winter Pdf

Celebrated picture book biographer Jeanette Winter shares the story of champion tennis players—and sisters—Venus and Serena Williams. Before they were famous tennis stars, Venus and Serena Williams were sisters with big dreams growing up in Compton, California. In the early mornings, they head to the tennis courts, clean up debris, and practice. They compete in their first tournament and they both win. From there, the girls’ trophy collection grows and grows. Despite adversity and health challenges, the sisters become two of the greatest tennis players of all time. This inspiring story of sisterhood, hard work, and determination is perfect for budding athletes or any young reader with a big dream.

Author : Carter Fielding
Publisher : Carter Fielding Press
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781647046569

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Blake Sisters Travel Mystery Series Box Set by Carter Fielding Pdf

Blake Sisters Travel Mystery Box Set The Blake sisters seem to have come from the womb solving mysteries. This compilation of short works starts with the creation of the Murder Game and adds bits of background to the lives of these wily women as they travel the world solving mysteries. Hope you enjoy the journey! Murder on the Stairway to Heaven: Where it all Began: While on vacation in St. Lucia with their parents, Finley Blake and her sister, Whitt, unaware of their powers of detection, witness a bizarre murder and no one believes them—except the suspected killer. They must piece together the clues to convince the authorities—and their parents—that a murder has been committed before they become the killer’s next victims. Murder in Montauk: Prequel: The Blake sisters head to Montauk for a girls’ weekend. But their plans for spa, sun, and sand are interrupted when a body is found on a massage table at the spa, and murder and mayhem ensue. Discovery in Fes: A Book 1 Bonus Chapter: Having rediscovered each other after years apart, Finley and Max tread carefully for fear of another rupture in their relationship. But a chance trip to Fes to research an article allows Finley to discover more than just the sights, sounds and tastes of this mesmerizing Moroccan city. London Bridges: A Book 3 Bonus Chapter: Fresh off their heady adventures in Jaipur, Finley, Whitt and crew head to London to celebrate Mama and Daddy’s anniversary in the city that holds special memories, but Whitt and Finley promise to add another layer of forget-me-nots to the family remembrances. Murder in Zanzibar: A Short Story: Finley Blake, finally reconciled with Max Davies, the love she almost lost, is witness to a savage murder in broad daylight on the exotic island of Zanzibar, and unwittingly puts her own life in danger as she tries to uncover who is behind the brazen deed. Murder in the Marshes: A Blake Sisters Travel Mystery—Book 4 (Chapter 1): While preparing for her sister’s wedding, Finley Blake, still settling into her relationship with her long-time love, Max, uncovers dead bodies, dry bones and deep secrets that threaten to upend her family and turn the wedding chapel into a funeral parlor.

Author : Michelle Zink
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009-08-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 0316053341

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Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink Pdf

An ancient prophecy divides two sisters- One good... One evil... Who will prevail? Twin sisters Lia and Alice Milthorpe have just become orphans. They have also become enemies. As they discover their roles in a prophecy that has turned generations of sisters against each other, the girls find themselves entangled in a mystery that involves a tattoo-like mark, their parents' deaths, a boy, a book, and a lifetime of secrets. Lia and Alice don't know whom they can trust. They just know they can't trust each other.

Author : Nyx Halliwell
Publisher : Beach Path Publishing, LLC.
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2022-11-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781948686808

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Sisters of Story Cove Spellbinding Cozy Mystery Series Special Edition Set by Nyx Halliwell Pdf

Fall in love with small-town magick! Welcome to Story Cove, where four fairytale sisters and their family run the Enchanted Candle & Soap Company, and find themselves up to their magickal cauldrons in murder, mystery, and romance! This Special Edition contains the first TWO full-length stories—CINDER and BELLE, plus BONUS short story, SNOW! Grab a cup of cocoa and cuddle with your favorite pet while you binge these sweet magickal stories. Join the sisters as they solve paranormal mysteries that fans of Cinderella, Beauty & the Beast, and Snow White will love. Books in this set include: Cinder, Sister Witches of Story Cove, Book 1 Belle, Sister Witches of Story Cove, Book 2 BONUS story: Snow, Sister Witches of Story Cove, Book 3

Author : Antoinette Stockenberg
Publisher : Antoinette Stockenberg
Page : 1384 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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SISTERS: A Boxed Set by Antoinette Stockenberg Pdf

Author : Linden A. Lewis
Publisher : Skybound Books
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781982127008

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The First Sister by Linden A. Lewis Pdf

Combining the social commentary of The Handmaid’s Tale with the white-knuckled thrills of Red Rising, this epic space opera filled with “lush prose” (Publishers Weekly) follows a comfort woman as she claims her agency, a soldier questioning his allegiances, and a non-binary hero out to save the solar system. First Sister has no name and no voice. As a priestess of the Sisterhood, she travels the stars alongside the soldiers of Earth and Mars—the same ones who own the rights to her body and soul. When her former captain abandons her, First Sister’s hopes for freedom are dashed when she is forced to stay on her ship with no friends, no power, and a new captain—Saito Ren—whom she knows nothing about. She is commanded to spy on Captain Ren by the Sisterhood, but soon discovers that working for the war effort is much harder when you’re falling in love. Lito val Lucius climbed his way out of the slums to become an elite soldier of Venus but was defeated in combat by none other than Saito Ren, resulting in the disappearance of his partner, Hiro. When Lito learns that Hiro is both alive and a traitor to the cause, he now has a shot at redemption: track down and kill his former partner. But when he discovers recordings that Hiro secretly made, Lito’s own allegiances are put to the test. Ultimately, he must decide between following orders and following his heart. With “a layered, action-filled plot and diverse characters” (Library Journal), The First Sister explores the power of technology, colonization, race, and gender and is perfect for fans of James S.A. Corey, Chuck Wendig, and Jay Posey.

Author : Noura Maheeb
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-03-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781524678968

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The Sisters That Met Misfortune by Noura Maheeb Pdf

Three sisters seek to run away from misfortunes and ask an old witch, Miss Fort, to help them. Their quest takes them on a long journey, and on that journey of love and loss, they discover that there are bigger problems in life than the problems the world has set upon themproblems that come from within themselves rather than from the world outside.

Author : Howard Bryant
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-29
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780525514756

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Sisters and Champions: The True Story of Venus and Serena Williams by Howard Bryant Pdf

"This one's a winner." --Chicago Tribune A 2019 ILA Teacher's Choices Reading List Selection! An inspiring picture book sports biography about two of the greatest female tennis players of all-time! Venus and Serena Williams: Best friends. Sisters. Champions. Everyone knows the names Venus & Serena Williams. They've become synonymous with championships, hard work, and with shaking up the tennis world. This inspirational true story, written by award-winning sports journalist, Howard Bryant, and brought to beautiful life by Coretta Scott Kind Award and Honor winner, Floyd Cooper, details the sisters' journey from a barely-there tennis court in Compton, CA, to Olympic gold medals and becoming the #1 ranked women in the sport of tennis. Here is a worthy ode to Venus and Serena Williams, the incredible sister duo who will go down in history as two of the greatest athletes of all time. "Alive with warmth and movement, these luminous, soft-edged scenes portray the sisters gradually growing into strong, capable women. A handsome sports biography." --Booklist "There is a sharp focus in the book on the two sisters' special bond and friendship; it lies at the heart of this biography, and the women's stories are remarkable. It's high time they had their own picture book tribute."--Kirkus

Author : Judy Blume
Publisher : Delta
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2009-12-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307575241

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Summer Sisters by Judy Blume Pdf

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY • “Summer Sisters is a book to return to again and again.”—Colleen Hoover “As warm as a summer breeze blowing through your hair, as nostalgic as James Taylor singing ‘How Sweet It Is.’ You remember. So does Judy Blume. How sweet it was.”—Chicago Tribune In the summer of 1977, Victoria Leonard’s world changes forever when Caitlin Somers chooses her as a friend. Dazzling, reckless Caitlin welcomes Vix into the heart of her sprawling, eccentric family, opening doors to a world of unimaginable privilege, sweeping her away to vacations on Martha’s Vineyard, an enchanting place where the two friends become “summer sisters.” Now, years later, Vix is working in New York City. Caitlin is getting married on the Vineyard. And the early magic of their long, complicated friendship has faded. But Caitlin begs Vix to come to her wedding, to be her maid of honor. And Vix knows that she will go—because she wants to understand what happened during that last shattering summer. And, after all these years, she needs to know why her best friend—her summer sister—still has the power to break her heart.

Author : Jeanne Birdsall
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009-01-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780307541345

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The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall Pdf

With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager. This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they are busy discovering the summertime magic of Arundel’s sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame rabbits, and the cook who makes the best gingerbread in Massachusetts. But the best discovery of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundel’s owner, who quickly proves to be the perfect companion for their adventures. The icy-hearted Mrs. Tifton is not as pleased with the Penderwicks as Jeffrey is, though, and warns the new friends to stay out of trouble. Which, of course, they will—won’t they? One thing’s for sure: it will be a summer the Penderwicks will never forget. Deliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, this is a story as breezy and carefree as a summer day.

Author : Robin Lee Hatcher
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 758 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780310342847

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The Sisters of Bethlehem Springs Collection by Robin Lee Hatcher Pdf

Enjoy Robin Lee Hatcher’s Sisters of Bethlehem Springs novels as an e-book collection! A Vote of Confidence Beautiful and single, Guinevere Arlington knows her “place” in the early twentieth century. She just refuses to stay there. Gwen loves her life in Idaho—the mountains, the town, her independence. But when she runs for mayor—and falls in love with her opponent—Gwen realizes winning may come at too high a price. Fit to be Tied Beautiful and single, Guinevere Arlington knows her “place” in the early twentieth century. She just refuses to stay there. Gwen loves her life in Idaho—the mountains, the town, her independence. But when she runs for mayor—and falls in love with her opponent—Gwen realizes winning may come at too high a price. A Matter of Character The year is 1918 and writing gritty dime novels simply isn't done by a woman. So Daphne McKinley—smart, pretty, talented—publishes her rough-and-tumble books under a male pseudonym. But when a newspaperman enlists her aid in restoring his grandfather's good name, Daphne finds herself re-examining the power of her words and reconsidering the direction of her life.

Author : Mary S. Lovell
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 645 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003-03-17
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780393324143

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The Sisters: The Saga of the Mitford Family by Mary S. Lovell Pdf

A portrait of the Mitford sisters follows Jessica, a communist; Debo, the Duchess of Devonshire; Nancy, a best-selling novelist; Diana, who was the most hated woman in England; and Unity, who was obsessed with Adolf Hitler.

Author : Arleta James
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-02-15
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780857006431

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Brothers and Sisters in Adoption by Arleta James Pdf

What about the kids already there? How do they do when a child with a challenging past joins a family by adoption? When experienced parents decide to adopt an older child or a sibling group, they jump through all kinds of bureaucratic hoops â?? background checks, interviews, group meetings, reading assignments, classes, etc. But most often the typically developing children these adults are already parenting (whether through birth or adoption) are left out of the process, informed that a new kid is coming, and simply expected to â??adjustâ?? to the addition of another sibling. The addition of a child with a history of neglect or trauma cannot be a seamless transition. The expectations of everyone involved â?? parents, new siblings, and, yes, professionals facilitating the adoption â?? must be realistic, taking into account that the new child will need special attention that may take away time and attention from the already resident kids, that family life is likely to be turned topsy turvy until appropriate counseling and support are in place, that relationships will change. Therapist Arleta James is certainly not the first person to recognize this, but she is the first to do something about it. Brothers and Sisters in Adoption offers insights and examples and sturdy, practical, proven tools for helping newly configured families prepare, accept, react, and mobilize to become a new and different family meeting the practical, physical and emotional needs of all its members. These well prepared and supported families are the ones who thrive!

Author : KJ Dell'Antonia
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593085158

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The Chicken Sisters by KJ Dell'Antonia Pdf

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK "A charming, hilarious, feel-good story about the kind of bonds & rivalries only sisters can share. Also, a great present for your sister for the holidays!!"--Reese Witherspoon Three generations. Two chicken shacks. One recipe for disaster. In tiny Merinac, Kansas, Chicken Mimi's and Chicken Frannie's have spent a century vying to serve up the best fried chicken in the state--and the legendary feud between their respective owners, the Moores and the Pogociellos, has lasted just as long. No one feels the impact more than thirty-five-year-old widow Amanda Moore, who grew up working for her mom at Mimi's before scandalously marrying Frank Pogociello and changing sides to work at Frannie's. Tired of being caught in the middle, Amanda sends an SOS to Food Wars, the reality TV restaurant competition that promises $100,000 to the winner. But in doing so, she launches both families out of the frying pan and directly into the fire. . . The last thing Brooklyn-based organizational guru Mae Moore, Amanda's sister, wants is to go home to Kansas. But when her career implodes, helping the fading Mimi's look good on Food Wars becomes Mae's best chance to reclaim the limelight--even if doing so pits her against Amanda and Frannie's. Yet when family secrets become public knowledge, the sisters must choose: Will they fight with each other, or for their heritage?