Liccle Bit

Author : Alex Wheatle
Publisher : Hodder Children's Books
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-05
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780349002002

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Liccle Bit by Alex Wheatle Pdf

What's worse than hiding a secret? Liccle Bit's about to find out... Venetia King is the hottest girl at school. Too bad Lemar is the second shortest guy in his year. Everyone calls him Liccle Bit, and his two best friends, McKay and Jonah, never tire of telling him he has no chance with girls. Things aren't much better at home. His mum is permanently hassled, his sister a frustrated single mum and his dad moved out years ago. Liccle Bit wishes he could do something - anything! - to make life better. A new phone would be a start... When Venetia starts paying Liccle Bit attention, he secretly hopes he's on a fast track to a first date. Unfortunately, as a new gang war breaks out, he finds himself on a fast track to something much more sinister. South Crongton's notorious gang leader has taken an interest in Liccle Bit. Before he knows what's happening, he finds himself running errands. But when he hears about a killing on the estate, Liccle Bit is forced to question his choices. How can he possibly put things right?

Author : Kristin Chenoweth
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-14
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781439100677

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A Little Bit Wicked by Kristin Chenoweth Pdf

"Life's too short. I'm not." You might know her as a Tony Award-winning Broadway star, who originated the role of Galinda the Good Witch in the smash musical Wicked and won a Tony for 1999's You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Or you may recognize her from her starring roles on TV -- The West Wing, Pushing Daisies, Sesame Street...oh, and her Huge Hit Sitcom Kristin on NBC. (Huge hit. L.A. breast-implant huge. Ask either of the people who watched it.) Or maybe you saw her sexy spread in FHM magazine? Or her appearance on Pat Robertson's The 700 Club? Kristin is a wonderful collection of contradictions -- but everyone who's ever met her remembers her as the little girl with the big voice. At four foot eleven, Kristin Chenoweth is an immense talent in a petite but powerful package. In this lively, laugh-out-loud book, Kristin shares her journey from Oklahoma beauty queen to Broadway leading lady, reflecting on how faith and family have kept her grounded in the dysfunctional rodeo of show biz. The daughter of an engineer and a nurse, Kristin was singing in front of thousands at Baptist conventions by age twelve and winning beauty pageants by age twenty-two. (Well, actually she was second runner-up almost every freaking time. But, hey, she's not bitter.) On her way to a career as a professional opera singer, she stopped in New York to visit a friend and went on a whim to an audition. Through a combination of talent, hard work, and (she's quick to add) the grace of God, Kristin took Broadway by storm. But of course, into every storm, the occasional drizzle of disaster must fall. Filled with wit, wisdom, and backstage insight, A Little Bit Wicked is long on love and short on sleep; it's essential reading for Kristin's legions of fans and an uplifting story for anyone seeking motivation to follow his or her dreams -- over the rainbow and beyond.

Author : Kenneth Wright
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781681195520

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Lola Dutch by Kenneth Wright Pdf

Meet Lola Dutch, a delightfully creative girl who is bursting with grand ideas. From the best ways to serve breakfast -- an elegant feast! -- to the ideal sleeping spot -- a majestic blanket fort, of course! -- Lola is inspired all day long. Her dear companion Bear sometimes says she is just too much, but Lola is rich with imagination and originality, which even Bear will agree is AMAZING.The unstoppable Lola Dutch is about to show you how to make every day grand and full of fun. You'll love her so much! Inspired by their own four gorgeously feisty children, Sarah Jane and Kenneth Wright are thrilled to introduce the unstoppable Lola Dutch and her fresh, fun, commercial, character-driven series with this audio eBook.

Author : Elleen Hutcheson,Darcy Pattison
Publisher : Mims House
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781629442280

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A Little Bit of That Dinosaur by Elleen Hutcheson,Darcy Pattison Pdf

Did you know that you have a little bit of dinosaur in you? And it’s your cousin’s fault. She dared you to pitch a peanut high in the air and catch it in your mouth. You didn’t know it had a nitrogen atom that used to be in the egg of a Hadrosaurus. This humorous story follows a nitrogen atom as it journeys from dry bones to your skull – and beyond! The journey began with Book 1, A Little Bit of Dinosuar, which received a starred Kirkus review. It continued in Book 2, A Little Bit of THIS Dinosaur. In this new story, the amazing circle of life—or the conservation of mass—is again illustrated through a historical look at the Hadrosaurus dinosaur. Sisters Elleen Hutcheson and Darcy Pattison team up again for a new adventure with the circle of life. Each still wonders why their mother taught them to throw food and catch it in their mouths.

Author : Nicola Kinnear
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1338563270

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A Little Bit Brave by Nicola Kinnear Pdf

Logan is setting off on his first adventure, and he's not at all thrilled. But there's an amazing world outside if he can just find the courage to look... A funny, reassuring story that shows that we're all a lot braver than we think.

Author : Ann Tompert
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1996-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 039577876X

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Just a Little Bit by Ann Tompert Pdf

For use in schools and libraries only. When Mouse and Elephant decide to go on the seesaw, Mouse needs a lot of help from other animals before they can go up and down.

Author : Claire Alexander
Publisher : The Ploofers
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780711245471

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A Little Bit Different by Claire Alexander Pdf

Meet the ploofers. They're going to do something together, all the same, all at the same time—but wait! Who did that? Who was different? A simple and joyful story about accepting and celebrating our differences.

Author : Paul Stewart
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1913074498

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A Little Bit of Hush by Paul Stewart Pdf

A story celebrating mindfulness and quiet moments in a noisy world. The Starlings are squabbling the Crows are making a terrible din - it's SO NOISY the Squirrel babies just CAN'T sleep. Squirrel knows there's only one thing to do. She must ask Owl for help... And so begins a magical woodland journey with Owl's amazing Silence Catcher. Owl and Squirrel discover the hush inside a hollow tree...then the stillness when an acorn drops...and last of all, the silence between the lightning's flash and the thunder's roll. They capture pockets of peace, moments of stillness, bubbles of silence...and Owl puts them all together for Squirrel. Now, when Squirrel goes back home to her babies, could there be A Little Bit of Hush? This beautiful picture book encourages mindfulness, awareness of nature and ways to find peace and stillness in our noisy world.

Author : Robin Ridington
Publisher : Iowa City : University of Iowa Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Social Science
ISBN : UOM:39015017981971

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Little Bit Know Something by Robin Ridington Pdf

Author : Alex Wheatle
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781910050606

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Brixton Rock by Alex Wheatle Pdf

"Pacey; witty; his characters are real and recognisable" LINTON KWESI JOHNSON "Alex Wheatle writes from a place of honesty and passion with the full knowledge and understanding that change can only happen through words and actions" STEVE McQUEEN, director of Small Axe South London in the 1980s. Brenton Brown is a 16-year-old mixed-heritage boy who has lived in a children's home all his life. He has never met his mother and is haunted by her loss. The best thing happens: Brenton is reunited with his mother, Cynthia. And then the worst: he falls in love with his beautiful half-sister, Juliet. At the same time, Brenton meets his nemesis in the shape of Terry Flynn, a killer who scars him for life. Brenton must seek revenge. All this leads to an explosive climax as Brenton struggles to hold on to his sanity. Brixton Rock is the powerfully explosive debut of one of the UK's finest writers, with pitch-perfect descriptions of South London street life.

Author : Alex Wheatle
Publisher : Crongton
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1444974793

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Crongton: Straight Outta Crongton by Alex Wheatle Pdf

***Shortlisted for the YA Book Prize*** WELCOME TO CRONGTON, WHERE YOUR LOYALTY AND WITS WILL BE TESTED ... Round these ends, it's hard to hold on to your dreams. Life's a constant hustle for Mo. Her mum's boyfriend Lloyd is just another man who likes to beat down women; the South Crong streets are fraught with hazards and nasty G's; and when it comes to matters of the heart . . . she's still hung up on Sam. No wonder she's vexed so much of the time. Thank god her sistrens, Elaine and Naomi, are on her side: if one of them falls then they all fall. But when badness goes down and a life is left hanging in the balance, Mo has to face her hot urge for revenge . . . and she might end up losing more than she wins. 'full of humour and tenderness' Patrice Lawrence

Author : Amor Towles
Publisher : Random House
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780091944247

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The Songs of St Petersburg by Amor Towles Pdf

From the New York Times bestselling author of Rules of Civility. 'A comic masterpiece.' The Times 'Winning . . . gorgeous . . . satisfying . . . Towles is a craftsman.' New York Times Book Review 'A work of great charm, intelligence and insight.' Sunday Times 'Everything a novel should be: charming, witty, poetic and generous. An absolute delight.' Mail on Sunday 'If we do a better book than this one on the book club this year we will be very very lucky.' Matt Williams, Radio 2 Book Club 'Abundant in humour, history and humanity' Sunday Telegraph 'Wistful, whimsical and wry.' Sunday Express On 21 June 1922 Count Alexander Rostov - recipient of the Order of Saint Andrew, member of the Jockey Club, Master of the Hunt - is escorted out of the Kremlin, across Red Square and through the elegant revolving doors of the Hotel Metropol. But instead of being taken to his usual suite, he is led to an attic room with a window the size of a chessboard. Deemed an unrepentant aristocrat by a Bolshevik tribunal, the Count has been sentenced to house arrest indefinitely. While Russia undergoes decades of tumultuous upheaval, the Count, stripped of the trappings that defined his life, is forced to question what makes us who we are. And with the assistance of a glamorous actress, a cantankerous chef and a very serious child, Rostov unexpectedly discovers a new understanding of both pleasure and purpose.

Author : Jean-Jacques Sempe
Publisher : Universe Publishing(NY)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN : 0789315718

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A Little Bit of Paris by Jean-Jacques Sempe Pdf

Renowned New Yorker cover illustrater Jean-Jacques Sempé illustrates the quirky charm of France's capital and it's residents with his signature style and gentle sense of humor and irony. His drawings are famed for their striking use of pen and ink, their inimitable style, and most of all for their satire and tragic-comic vision. The 128 drawings in this charming portfolio are sweet and sentimental. They somehow manage to be gentle even when the topic is difficult. They probe the quirkiness of life in Paris and wordlessly pinpoint the quintessential features of the City of Light, creating a world peopled by lovers strolling along the Seine, culture mavens preening in the Louvre, and characters who are ready to see the comic and the light-hearted beyond life's problems. Anyone who has fallen in love with Paris will be sure to cherish this charming keepsake.

Author : Margaret Wang
Publisher : Intervisual/Piggy Toes
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2006-08-15
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1581174829

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I Love You, Every Little Bit by Margaret Wang Pdf

Every little bit of this pop-up book is filled with love.

Author : Barbara J. Turner
Publisher : Albert Whitman
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Brothers and sisters
ISBN : 0807545775

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A Little Bit of Rob by Barbara J. Turner Pdf

After Rob's death, his parents and younger sister finally take their boat out crabbing again in an effort to get their lives back to normal.