The Trophy Child

Author : Paula Daly
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780802189882

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A police detective becomes entangled with a controlling mother, a missing daughter, and a dangerous web of dysfunction in this “terrific page-turner” (The Guardian). Karen Bloom is not the coddling type. This tiger mom is raising her ten-year-old daughter for success—at school, at music lessons, at dance classes, at everything. Meanwhile, in their idyllic suburb in England’s Lake District, Karen’s husband frequently heads for the pub; her teenage stepdaughter grows more and more troubled; and her son falls deeper into drugs. When Karen’s trophy child, Bronte, briefly disappears, Detective Sergeant Joanne Aspinall steps in, but soon discovers she has a shocking intimate connection to the family—whose perfect façade begins to crack as Karen’s comments to the media infuriate the community. Then tight-lipped Bronte returns home—but another member of the household goes missing, in this chilling tale of mystery and suspense by the author of The Mistake I Made and Just What Kind of Mother Are You? “Absorbing . . . unexpected plot twists and sly commentary . . . will keep readers turning the pages.” —Publishers Weekly “An outstanding new thriller writer.” —Booklist (starred review)

Author : Ted Cunningham
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781434705167

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Trophy Child by Ted Cunningham Pdf

Written for every mom who helps too much with homework just to impress the teacher and every dad who takes credit for his daughter’s soccer success, Trophy Child will give parents the encouragement they need to nurture their kids into who God created them to be. Our culture’s obsession with achievement often leads parents to form expectations for their kids based on the world’s standards, not on the Bible. As a result, their kids feel they never measure up. Trophy Child will help modern Christian parents create a home where children find success in following their heavenly Father’s leading for them—and readers know the joy of seeing their children embrace their full potential as children of God.

Author : Douglas Brunt
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250114815

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Trophy Son by Douglas Brunt Pdf

"Trophy Son brings Conroy's The Great Santini and Malamud's The Natural into the present day...A terrific book." -Harlan Coben Private lessons. Professional coaches. Specialized camps for sports, math, music, and other fields. Today’s children are pushed to achieve excellence—or else. But at what cost? New York Times bestselling author Douglas Brunt’s third novel, Trophy Son, tells the story of a tennis prodigy, from young childhood to the finals of the US Open, Wimbledon, and other tournaments around the world. Growing up in the wealthy suburbs of Philadelphia, Anton Stratis is groomed to be one thing only: the #1 tennis player in the world. Trained relentlessly by his obsessive father, a former athlete who plans every minute of his son’s life, Anton both aspires to greatness and resents its all-consuming demands. Lonely and isolated—removed from school and socialization to focus on tennis—Anton explodes from nowhere onto the professional scene and soon becomes one of the top-ranked players in the world, with a coach, a trainer, and an entourage. But as Anton struggles to find a balance between stardom and family, he begins to make compromises—first with himself, then with his health, and finally with the rules of tennis, a mix that will threaten to destroy everything he has worked for. Trophy Son offers an inside look at the dangers of extraordinary pressure to achieve, whether in sports or any field, through the eyes of a young man defying his parents’ ambitions as he seeks a life of his own.

Author : Paula Daly
Publisher : Anchor Canada
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0385686099

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The Trophy Child by Paula Daly Pdf

Author : John Reynolds Gardiner
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-05-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780062009661

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Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner Pdf

John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When Grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger of foreclosure. Little Willy is determined to win the National Dogsled Race—the prize money would save the farm and his grandfather. But he isn't the only one who desperately wants to win. Willy and his brave dog Searchlight must face off against experienced racers, including a Native American man named Stone Fox, who has never lost a race. Exciting and heartwarming, this novel has sold millions of copies and was named a New York Times Outstanding Children's Book.

Author : Kristin Miller
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2021-07-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781524799526

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The Sinful Lives of Trophy Wives by Kristin Miller Pdf

Meet the trophy wives of Presidio Terrace, San Francisco’s most exclusive—and most deadly—neighborhood in this shrewd, darkly compelling novel from the New York Times bestselling author of In Her Shadow. Mystery writer Brooke Davies is the new wife on the block. Her tech-billionaire husband, Jack, twenty-two years her senior, whisked her to the Bay Area via private jet and purchased a modest mansion on the same day. He demands perfection, and before now, Brooke has had no problem playing the role of a doting housewife. But as she befriends other wives on the street and spends considerable time away from Jack, he worries if he doesn’t control Brooke’s every move, she will reveal the truth behind their “perfect” marriage. Erin King, famed news anchor and chair of the community board, is no stranger to maintaining an image—though being married to a plastic surgeon helps. But the skyrocketing success of her career has worn her love life thin, and her professional ambitions have pushed Mason away. Quitting her job is a Hail Mary attempt at keeping him interested, to steer him away from finding a young trophy wife. But is it enough, and is Mason truly the man she thought he was? Georgia St. Claire allegedly cashed in on the deaths of her first two husbands, earning her the nickname “Black Widow”—and the stares and whispers of her curious neighbors. Rumored to have murdered both men for their fortunes, she claims to have found true love in her third marriage, yet her mysterious, captivating allure keeps everyone guessing. Then a tragic accident forces the residents of Presidio Terrace to ask: Has Georgia struck again? And what is she really capable of doing to protect her secrets?

Author : Paula Daly
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
Page : 314 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780802190826

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The Mistake I Made by Paula Daly Pdf

An indecent proposal has fatal repercussions in this “hypnotic” thriller from the author of Keep Your Friends Close (Kirkus Reviews). Roz has reached her breaking point. Her marriage and business have both failed. And with debts racking up, she’s struggling to provide for her nine-year-old son, who is starting to misbehave in school. Then, at her sister’s fortieth birthday party, a perfect—albeit indecent—opportunity presents itself. Scott Elias is wealthy, powerful, and very married. But he wants Roz and he’s willing to pay for the privilege of her company. Offering cash in exchange for a no-strings-attached night of intimacy, Scott’s deal could clear Roz’s debts, get her life back on track, and maybe give her the chance to have some fun in the bargain. But as the situation spirals out of control, Roz is forced to do things she never thought herself capable of . . . “[Daly] has a real gift for mixing insightful writing on domestic life with a suspenseful premise.” —Booklist “Daly heats things up fast.” —Kirkus Reviews

Author : Eileen Holland
Publisher : Crwth Press
Page : 57 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781775331971

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Sophie Trophy by Eileen Holland Pdf

Sophie's friends think she has the best ideas. She's funny and she has a great imagination. But when a spider escapes in her Grade 3 classroom, Sophie's wacky plans go hilariously wrong. Does Sophie Trophy give up? No! She's determined to save the day - and the spider - no matter what.

Author : Paula Daly
Publisher : Doubleday Canada
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780385686082

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The Trophy Child by Paula Daly Pdf

There's nothing quite like a mother's love . . . but how much is too much before maternal ambition for a perfect child jeopardizes the delicate balance of family life and threatens its very existence? Paula Daly is acclaimed for her distinctive voice, masterful plotting and terrifying depictions of ordinary people whose everyday lives are turned upside down through deception and betrayal. In her unsettling new domestic thriller, The Trophy Child, Daly digs beneath the serene surface of the idyllic Lake District community, delivering a suspenseful story of motherhood and fallibility. Karen Bloom is not the coddling mother type. She believes in raising her children for success. Some in the neighborhood call her assertive, others say she's driven, but in gossiping circles she's known as "the tiger mother." Karen believes that tough discipline is the true art of parenting and that achievement leads to ultimate happiness. She expects her husband and her children to perform at 200 percent--no matter the cost. But in the midst of her quest for excellence, her seemingly flawless family starts to rebel against her. Her husband, Noel, is a handsome doctor with a proclivity for alcohol and women. Their prodigy daughter, Bronte, is excelling at school, music lessons and dance classes, yet she longs to run away. Verity, Noel's teenage daughter from his first marriage, is starting to display aggressive behavior. And Karen's son from a previous relationship embraces the aimless stoner lifestyle. When tragedy strikes the Blooms, Karen's carefully constructed facade begins to fall apart--and once the deadly cracks appear, they are impossible to stop. A thrilling tale of ambition and murder, Daly's richly imagined world of suburban striving and motherly love is an absorbing page-turner about the illusions of perfection and the power games between husband and wife, parent and child.

Author : Jenny Kay Dupuis,Kathy Kacer
Publisher : Second Story Press
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781772602326

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I Am Not a Number by Jenny Kay Dupuis,Kathy Kacer Pdf

When eight-year-old Irene is removed from her First Nations family to live in a residential school she is confused, frightened, and terribly homesick. She tries to remember who she is and where she came from, despite the efforts of the nuns who are in charge at the school and who tell her that she is not to use her own name but instead use the number they have assigned to her. When she goes home for summer holidays, Irene's parents decide never to send her and her brothers away again. But where will they hide? And what will happen when her parents disobey the law? Based on the life of co-author Jenny Kay Dupuis’ grandmother, I Am Not a Number is a hugely necessary book that brings a terrible part of Canada’s history to light in a way that children can learn from and relate to.

Author : Andrew Weiner
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781683352839

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Down by the River by Andrew Weiner Pdf

One beautiful autumn day, Art sets out with his mother and grandfather for a fishing trip. Fishing days are Art’s favorite. He loves learning the ropes from Grandpa—the different kinds of flies and tackle and the trout that frequent their favorite river. Art especially appreciates Grandpa’s stories. But, this time, hearing the story about Mom’s big catch on her first cast ever makes Art feel insecure about his own fishing skills. But, as Art hooks a beautiful brown trout, he finds reassurance in Grandpa’s stories and marvels in the sport and a day spent with family, promising to continue the tradition with his own grandkids generations later. Illustrated with lush imagery by rising star April Chu, Down by the River celebrates fishing, family, and fun.

Author : Lauren Child
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2005-03-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780763627881

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Utterly Me, Clarice Bean by Lauren Child Pdf

When someone steals the winner's trophy for the school book project, Clarice emulates her favorite book heroine, Ruby Redfort the detective.

Author : Patricia M. Morgan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Adoption
ISBN : 1901086186

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Children as Trophies? by Patricia M. Morgan Pdf

Author : Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated,Paula Daly
Publisher : Grove Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-09-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0802157319

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Clear My Name by Grove/Atlantic, Incorporated,Paula Daly Pdf

A rising star in domestic suspense broadens her canvas in a brilliant new thriller in which a woman convicted of murdering her husband's lover waits to be exonerated by a female investigator battling her own dark past

Author : Adam Rubin
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780525428893

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High Five by Adam Rubin Pdf

A #1 New York Times bestseller from the creators of the beloved Dragons Love Tacos comes a rollicking, rhyme-tastic, interactive high five competition--starring YOU! Discover the lost art of the high five and improve your slapping skills just in time for the annual high five contest! From hand-limbering stretches to lessons on five-ing with finesse, readers are guided through a series of interactive challenges, each goofier than the next. Acclaimed creative duo Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri have dreamed up another one-of-a-kind, laugh-out-loud book that kids will beg to read again and again.