Set Me Free

Author : Ann Clare LeZotte
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338810219

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Set Me Free (Show Me a Sign, Book 2) by Ann Clare LeZotte Pdf

A riveting standalone companion to the Schneider Family Book Award winner, Show Me a Sign by Deaf author and librarian, Ann Clare LeZotte. “Instantly captivating...will keep readers hooked until the very end...A simultaneously touching and gripping adventure.” -- Kirkus Reviews “Full of adventure and twists...a gripping tale of historical fiction.” -- Booklist "Mary seems set to become a true hero-adventurer, an almost larger-than-life sleuth, teacher, and woman of action; and while the story’s subject matter is serious in its engagement with history’s ills, LeZotte conveys a sense of real enjoyment in having Mary disrupt...the prejudices and expectations of the status quo." -- The Horn Book Three years after being kidnapped as a "live specimen" in a cruel experiment to determine the cause of her deafness, Mary Lambert has grown weary of domestic life on Martha's Vineyard, and even of her once beloved writing. So when an old acquaintance summons her to an isolated manor house outside Boston to teach a young deaf girl to communicate, Mary agrees. But can a child of eight with no prior language be taught? And is Mary up to the task? With newfound purpose, Mary arrives only to discover that there is much more to the girl's story--and the circumstances of her confinement--than she ever could have imagined. Suddenly, teaching her and freeing her from the prison of her isolation, takes on much greater meaning, and peril. Riveting and complex, delicately nuanced and fervently feminist, Set Me Free is a masterful stand-alone companion to Show Me a Sign, and a searing exposé of ableism, racism, and colonialism that will challenge you to think differently about the dignity and capacity within every human being.

Author : Brian Banks
Publisher : Atria Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2019-07-02
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781982121310

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What Set Me Free (The Story That Inspired the Major Motion Picture Brian Banks) by Brian Banks Pdf

Discover the unforgettable and inspiring true story—that inspired the major motion picture Brian Banks—of a young man who was wrongfully convicted as a teenager and imprisoned for more than five years, only to emerge with his spirit unbroken and determined to achieve his dream of playing in the NFL. At age sixteen, Brian Banks was a nationally recruited All-American Football player, ranked eleventh in the nation as a linebacker. Before his seventeenth birthday, he was in jail, awaiting trial for a heinous crime he did not commit. Although Brian was innocent, his attorney advised him that as a young black man accused of rape, he stood no chance of winning his case at trial. Especially since he would be tried as an adult. Facing a possible sentence of forty-one years to life, Brian agreed to take a plea deal—and a judge sentenced him to six years in prison. At first, Brian was filled with fear, rage, and anger as he reflected on the direction his life had turned and the unjust system that had imprisoned him. Brian was surrounded by darkness, until he had epiphany that would change his life forever. From that moment on, he made the choice to shed the bitterness and anger he felt, and focus only on the things he had the power to control. He approached his remaining years in prison with a newfound resolve, studying spirituality, improving his social and writing skills, and taking giant leaps on his journey toward enlightenment. When Brian emerged from prison with five years of parole still in front of him, he was determined to rebuild his life and finally prove his innocence. Three months before his parole was set to expire, armed with a shocking recantation from his accuser and the help of the California Innocence Project, the truth about his unjust incarceration came out and he was exonerated. Finally free, Brian sought to recapture a dream once stripped away: to play for the NFL. And at age twenty-eight, he made that dream come true. Perfect for fans of Just Mercy, I Beat the Odds, and Infinite Hope, this powerful memoir is a deep dive into the injustices of the American justice system, a soul-stirring celebration of the resilience of the human spirit, and an inspiring call to hold fast to our dreams.

Author : London Setterby
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-04
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1535064625

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Set Me Free by London Setterby Pdf

Miranda Lewis is desperate to get away from her controlling ex-so desperate she leaves him in the middle of the night. She ends up on a remote island off the Maine coast, where she befriends a bubbly shopkeeper, Claire, and becomes fascinated by Claire's son, big, brooding Owen Larsen, a woodworker who keeps to himself. Even the friendliest locals here are secretive-and Owen is at the center of their secrets. Still, Miranda loves the salt air, the craggy coastline, and, most of all, the work of the island's beloved local painter, Suzanna White. Miranda wants to stay-to claim a life of her own, to paint again. But the longer she stays, the more her fascination with Owen increases. Why is there a painting of his stern, handsome face in the art gallery by the beach? And why is everyone so afraid of him?

Author : Salvatore Striano
Publisher : Text Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781925626001

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Set Me Free by Salvatore Striano Pdf

Sasà grew up in Naples. He never went to school, and instead grew up with street violence and bloodshed, becoming the leader of a gang of boys mixed up with the Camorra by the age of fourteen. At the age of thirty, he was in prison, his life all but mapped out. That’s when Shakespeare steps in. At Sasà’s most hopeless point, he is persuaded to join the prison’s drama troupe. In Shakespeare’s Tempest, Sasà stumbles on what he needs to explain the world which has defined his own life. Set Me Free: How Shakespeare Saved A Life is a story about betrayal, forgiveness and, above all, the transformative power of reading. Salvatore Striano was born in 1972 in Naples. During a stint in prison, he discovered a love of reading and theatre. Striano is now a successful actor and has had a number of roles in cinema and TV, including Cesare deve morire, based on Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar (Golden Bear at the Berlin Festival). ‘An interesting and lively story of an individual who rediscovers his dignity’ Otago Daily Times

Author : Lesa Cline-Ransome
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-01-24
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781442449718

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Words Set Me Free by Lesa Cline-Ransome Pdf

The inspirational, true story of how Frederick Douglass found his way to freedom one word at a time. This picture book biography chronicles the youth of Frederick Douglass, one of the most prominent African American figures in American history. Douglass spent his life advocating for the equality of all, and it was through reading that he was able to stand up for himself and others. Award-winning husband-wife team Lesa Cline-Ransome and James E. Ransome present a moving and captivating look at the young life of the inspirational man who said, “I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong.”

Author : Eva Gray
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545317047

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Set Me Free by Eva Gray Pdf

In a terrifying future world, four girls must depend on each other if they want to survive. Now that Maddie has been rescued from the school that was secretly an Alliance training base, she knows more about her world than she ever thought possible. Her mother, she discovers, is the leader of the Resistance. And now Maddie, Evelyn, Rosie, and Louisa-as well as other friends they have made along the way-must journey into the heart of a war-torn Chicago in order to track down her mother... and find the way to freedom.

Author : Victoria Francés
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2007-08
Category : Vampires
ISBN : 1932413847

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Favole Book 2 Set Me Free by Victoria Francés Pdf

Author : Ann Clare LeZotte
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338255836

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Show Me a Sign (Show Me a Sign, Book 1) by Ann Clare LeZotte Pdf

Don't miss the companion book, Set Me Free Winner of the 2021 Schneider Family Book Award ∙NPR Best Books of 2020 ∙Kirkus Reviews Best Books of 2020 ∙School Library Journal Best Books of 2020 ∙New York Public Library Best Books of 2020 ∙Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2020 ∙2020 Jane Addams Children's Book Award Finalist ∙2020 New England Independent Booksellers Award Finalist Deaf author Ann Clare LeZotte weaves a riveting story inspired by the true history of a thriving deaf community on Martha's Vineyard in the early 19th century. This piercing exploration of ableism, racism, and colonialism will inspire readers to examine core beliefs and question what is considered normal. * "A must-read." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "More than just a page-turner. Well researched and spare... sensitive... relevant." -- Newbery Medalist, Meg Medina for the New York Times "A triumph." -- Brian Selznick, creator of Wonderstruck and the Caldecott Award winner, The Invention of Hugo Cabret * "Will enthrall readers, but her internal journey...profound." -- The Horn Book, starred review * "Expertly crafted...exceptionally written." -- School Library Journal, starred review * "Engrossing." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "This book blew me away." -- Alex Gino, Stonewall Award-winning author of George "Spend time in Mary's world. You'll be better for it." -- Erin Entrada Kelly, author of the Newbery Award Winner, Hello, Universe Mary Lambert has always felt safe and protected on her beloved island of Martha's Vineyard. Her great-great-grandfather was an early English settler and the first deaf islander. Now, over a hundred years later, many people there -- including Mary -- are deaf, and nearly everyone can communicate in sign language. Mary has never felt isolated. She is proud of her lineage. But recent events have delivered winds of change. Mary's brother died, leaving her family shattered. Tensions over land disputes are mounting between English settlers and the Wampanoag people. And a cunning young scientist has arrived, hoping to discover the origin of the island's prevalent deafness. His maniacal drive to find answers soon renders Mary a "live specimen" in a cruel experiment. Her struggle to save herself is at the core of this penetrating and poignant novel that probes our perceptions of ability and disability.

Author : Estie Florans
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Friendship
ISBN : 1598262696

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Set Me Free by Estie Florans Pdf

"She is embarking on a new life, leaving behind friends and family to attend a teacher's seminary in Israel--alone. This spell-binding novel, written from the protagonist's heart, is rich with lessons learned along the way and the truth of embracing dreams and turning them into reality. Well-drawn characters, a flowing plot, and the strong pull of friendship all coalesce in this emotional and uplifting book. In these pages you may very well find threads of yourself mixed in to the characters' trials and tribulations"--

Author : Shaerica Wright
Publisher : Dspublishing
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-10-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0996003835

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The Truth Set Me Free by Shaerica Wright Pdf

The lies we tell, the facade we put up, and the mask we put on until we become entangled in a world of deceit. A world full of embellishment, where we leave reality and live in a world only made of fairy tales because truth be told we are afraid of our own truths, afraid of what others may think or say, and afraid of the uncertainty of reality. The Truth Set Me Free is about living a lie and telling a lie until one day God's truth set me free! I had to come to grips with who I really was. The truth about me is that I was a liar, fornicator, lustful, angry, suicidal, depressed, bitter, drunken, and perverse young woman who blamed everybody else for who I was. I needed The Lord to save me from me! The spirit of lying and deceit had to go and the only way was by the power of God's Word and through prayer! Gods truth is what set me free. What lies have you allowed yourself to believe? What lies have you told? What lies are you in right now? Can I tell you it doesn't matter, because God's word is sharper than any two edge sword! Become aware and be free! Know the truth so you can be free in Jesus name!

Author : Mariko Tamaki
Publisher : Penguin Canada
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-04
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780143186694

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(you) Set Me On Fire by Mariko Tamaki Pdf

This is a story about college, about fire and also about love. Allison Lee is seventeen and off to college in the fall. So far, she's been in love once (total catastrophe) and on fire twice (also pretty bad). Both love and fire have left their scars. Looking a little more burnt chicken and a little less radiant phoenix, Allison takes up residence in Dylan Hall (a.k.a. Dyke Hall) at St. Joseph's College, where she discovers the true gift of freshman year: the opportunity to reinvent yourself. Miles away from the high school she's happy to leave behind, her all-female dorm is a strange new world, home to new social circles and challenges. Allison still feels like the odd girl out ... until Shar appears. Beautiful and blinding, Shar quickly becomes the sun at the centre of Allison's universe, drawing her in with dangerous allure. Will Allison get burned again? And, if she does ... what kind of scars will she earn this time?

Author : Jeff Ross
Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-13
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781459807990

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Set You Free by Jeff Ross Pdf

The mayor’s six-year-old son, Ben Carter, is missing—and Lauren’s brother, Tom, is the main suspect. Lauren knows her brother would never harm anyone, but the police don’t agree. Ben’s stepbrother doesn’t agree. The mayor certainly doesn’t agree. To some people in Resurrection Falls, Tom is the freak who, rumor has it, once tried to lure a kid into the woods. But if Tom is innocent, why was he lurking around outside the mayor’s house the night Ben disappeared? And why has he also vanished? After teaming up with Tom’s friend, Grady, a computer enthusiast and part-time hacker, Lauren decides that rather than try to prove Tom’s innocence, they should simply give the police some more options. Because everyone, even the mayor’s apparently perfect family, has secrets.

Author : Alfred "Mr. Still Waters" Kennard
Publisher : Author House
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-08
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781452030197

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Set Me Free by Alfred "Mr. Still Waters" Kennard Pdf

Set Me Free, Alfred's highly anticipated second compilation of poems, has been nearly six years in the making. There are three chapters in the book that deal with the general topics of love, judgment, and emotional pain. If you have ever been there for someone else or if you've needed someone to be there for you, then you will appreciate the words in this book. The same applies to the broken hearted, those who are in love, those who have been hurt, those who have been judged or oppressed, and those who simply have an appreciation for poetry. Alfred has used some of his personal experiences as well as some of his observations in order craft this inspirational collection of poems.

Author : Hina Belitz
Publisher : Headline
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781472231604

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Set Me Free by Hina Belitz Pdf

Set Me Free by Hina Belitz is a beautiful, unforgettable novel that will be devoured by fans of Me Before You by Jojo Moyes and The Memory Book by Rowan Coleman. It shines a gentle light into the shadows of life and shows how sometimes reaching out to the world is all it takes to set you free ... Mani and Nu. Sister and brother. Forced to flee their home in fear of their lives, Mani and Nu find themselves in a dark London flat. When the worst happens, fate abandons them far from the family who might love them. And so Mani accepts an offer of marriage in hope of finding comfort for Nu - but her dreams of happiness soon evaporate and she is left with no way of revealing the truth about the life she and Nu are leading. Little by little, Mani reaches out to the world with love ... it is only a matter of time before the world reaches back for her.

Author : Jennifer Ulysse
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781638449010

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Jesus Set Me Free by Jennifer Ulysse Pdf

I’m sure you have read scriptures of Jesus casting out demons in the Bible. Maybe you have heard it referenced in a sermon in church or maybe watching a sermon online. But how often are you seeing that today within the church which is the body of Christ? The devil has either been revealed in a different way or has gone unnoticed throughout the body of Christ. Therefore, he has been able to stay hidden so his agenda can go forward which has given him access to the church. He has been able to disguise himself within the church which gives people the impression they are among the light when they are really surrounded by darkness. You may ask, “How do I know that?” I’m glad you asked because I was that person. Although reared in the church, knew the Bible, and recited the scriptures, I found myself bound by demons, enslaved to sin, and trapped in a world of darkness, with no way of getting out. This book takes you on a journey of how I went many years, not even recognizing that the enemy had me trapped, and how I was able to get out even in the midst of feeling like there was no hope. This book is for the body of Christ. It’s a wake-up call that we must wake up and open our spiritual eyes to see what is really right in front of us and sometimes what’s within us. But we are not without hope! Ultimately, this book is about the hope that Jesus has already given us. The same Jesus who was able to set me free can set you free too! Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches. —Revelation 2:29 (NLT)