Unstoppable Octobia May

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Unstoppable Octobia May

Sharon G. Flake
Unstoppable Octobia May Book PDF

Author : Sharon G. Flake
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545609616

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Unstoppable Octobia May by Sharon G. Flake Pdf

Bestselling and award-winning author, Sharon G. Flake, delivers a mystery set in the 1950s that eerily blends history, race, culture, and family. Octobia May is girl filled with questions. Her heart condition makes her special - and, some folks would argue, gives this ten-year-old powers that make her a "wise soul." Thank goodness for Auntie, who convinces Octobia's parents to let her live in her boarding house that is filled with old folks. That's when trouble, and excitement, and wonder begin. Auntie is non-traditional. She's unmarried and has plans to purchase other boarding homes and hotels. At a time when children, and especially girls, are "seen, not heard," Auntie allows Octobia May the freedom and expression of an adult. When Octobia starts to question the folks in her world, an adventure and a mystery unfold that beg some troubling questions: Who is black and who is "passing" for white? What happens when a vibrant African American community must face its own racism?

The Life I'm In

Sharon G. Flake
The Life I m In Book PDF

Author : Sharon G. Flake
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-05
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781338573190

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The Life I'm In by Sharon G. Flake Pdf

The powerful and long-anticipated companion to The Skin I'm In, Sharon Flake's bestselling modern classic, presents the unflinching story of Char, a young woman trapped in the underworld of human trafficking. My feet are heavy as stones when I walk up the block wondering why I can't find my old self.In The Skin I'm In, readers saw into the life of Maleeka Madison, a teen who suffered from the ridicule she received because of her dark skin color. For decades fans have wanted to know the fate of the bully who made Maleeka's life miserable, Char.Now in Sharon Flake's latest and unflinching novel, The Life I'm In, we follow Charlese Jones, who, with her raw, blistering voice speaks the truths many girls face, offering insight to some of the causes and conditions that make a bully. Turned out of the only home she has known, Char boards a bus to nowhere where she is lured into the dangerous web of human trafficking. Much is revealed behind the complex system of men who take advantage of vulnerable teens in the underbelly of society. While Char might be frightened, she remains strong and determined to bring herself and her fellow victims out of the dark and back into the light, reminding us why compassion is a powerful cure to the ills of the world.Sharon Flake's bestselling, Coretta Scott King Award-winning novel The Skin I'm In was a game changer when it was first published more than twenty years ago. It redefined young adult literature by presenting characters, voices, and real-world experiences that had not been fully seen. Now Flake offers readers another timely and radical story of a girl on the brink and how her choices will lead her to either fall, or fly.

The Skin I'm in

Sharon Flake
The Skin I m in Book PDF

Author : Sharon Flake
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781423132516

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The Skin I'm in by Sharon Flake Pdf

Maleeka suffers every day from the taunts of the other kids in her class. If they're not getting at her about her homemade clothes or her good grades, it's about her dark, black skin. When a new teacher, whose face is blotched with a startling white patch, starts at their school, Maleeka can see there is bound to be trouble for her too. But the new teacher's attitude surprises Maleeka. Miss Saunders loves the skin she's in. Can Maleeka learn to do the same?

Kinda Like Brothers (Scholastic Gold)

Coe Booth
Kinda Like Brothers Scholastic Gold Book PDF

Author : Coe Booth
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545662888

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Kinda Like Brothers (Scholastic Gold) by Coe Booth Pdf

Jarrett doesn't trust Kevon.But he's got to share a room with him anyway. It was one thing when Jarrett's mom took care of foster babies who needed help. But this time it's different. This time the baby who needs help has an older brother -- a kid Jarrett's age named Kevon.Everyone thinks Jarrett and Kevon should be friends -- but that's not gonna happen. Not when Kevon's acting like he's better than Jarrett -- and not when Jarrett finds out Kevon's keeping some major secrets.Jarrett doesn't think it's fair that he has to share his room, his friends, and his life with some stranger. He's gotta do something about it -- but what?From award-winning author Coe Booth, KINDA LIKE BROTHERS is the story of two boys who really don't get along -- but have to find a way to figure it out.

Begging for Change

Sharon Flake
Begging for Change Book PDF

Author : Sharon Flake
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781423132479

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Begging for Change by Sharon Flake Pdf

The story of one young girl's struggle for money and survival, and the lengths she will go to get both, now reissued with an arresting new cover. Is there greed in Raspberry Hill's genes? In this sequel to Coretta Scott King Honor Book Money Hungry, once-homeless Raspberry Hill vows never to end up on the streets again. It's been a year since Raspberry's mother threw her hard-earned money out the window like trash, so to Raspberry money equals security and balance. And she's determined to do anything to achieve it. But when a troubled neighborhood teenager attacks her mother and Raspberry's drug-addicted father returns, Raspberry becomes desperate for her life to change and ends up doing the unthinkable, potentially ruining her friendships and losing her self-respect along the way. Will Raspberry accept that nothing good comes of bad money? Or is she destined to follow in her father's footsteps?

The Mona Lisa Caper

Rick Jacobson
The Mona Lisa Caper Book PDF

Author : Rick Jacobson
Publisher : Tundra Books
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2005-06-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780887767265

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The Mona Lisa Caper by Rick Jacobson Pdf

The Mona Lisa Caper is based on true events that began to unfold on Monday, August 21, 1911, when Vincenzo Perugia shocked the world by stealing the most famous of the many treasures in the Louvre. Though Vincenzo was a thief, he meant well. He simply wanted to return the painting to the Italian people in the mistaken belief that it had been stolen from them. Eventually, inevitably, Vincenzo was captured in Florence and put on trial. Italians gave him their hearts for his patriotism. In fact, he received so much food, wine, clothing, and furniture, that he had to be moved to a larger cell! Throughout Rick Jacobson’s lively text, Mona Lisa herself narrates the story of her trip back to the city of her creation. The playful art Rick has painted along with his wife, Laura Fernandez, heightens the fun. Not only is it Keystone-Cops funny, it is a sound introduction to the painting that continues to delight, amaze, and mystify hundreds of years after Leonardo da Vinci’s death.

Drawing from Memory

Allen Say
Drawing from Memory Book PDF

Author : Allen Say
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780545176866

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Drawing from Memory by Allen Say Pdf

Caldecott medalist Allen Say chronicles his experiences as an artist during World War II, and describes his relationship with his mentor Noro Shinpei, Japan's leading cartoonist.

Stay Alive: The Journal of Douglas Allen Deeds, The Donner Party Expedition, 1846

Rodman Philbrick
Stay Alive The Journal of Douglas Allen Deeds The Donner Party Expedition 1846 Book PDF

Author : Rodman Philbrick
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338692303

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Stay Alive: The Journal of Douglas Allen Deeds, The Donner Party Expedition, 1846 by Rodman Philbrick Pdf

"Soon we will eat the frozen cattle.... And then, when that is gone, what shall we eat?Shall we eat the snow? Shall we eat the ice? Shall we eat the bark on the frozen trees?What shall we eat?"Spring, 1846: Douglas Allen Deeds dreams of starting a new life out West. When the opportunity to join the Donner Party Expedition arises, he leaves the life he's known behind to set out on the nearly 2,000-mile trek from Independence, Missouri to sunny California.But progress is slow. Brutal heat, poisoned water, and rough terrain slows the expedition down. Soon they have a choice: continue on the known but grueling trail, or take a shortcut that would cut 350 miles from their journey-but take them through unknown territory. Is it worth the risk?Winter comes quickly in the mountains, and the wrong choice could leave them stranded in the Sierra Mountains when the snow comes, with no shelter, supplies, or even food.Newbery Honor-winning author Rodman Philbrick brings to life the excitement, danger, and horrors of the Donner Party's journey west.

Rise of the Wolf (Mark of the Thief, Book 2)

Jennifer A. Nielsen
Rise of the Wolf Mark of the Thief Book 2 Book PDF

Author : Jennifer A. Nielsen
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545562065

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Rise of the Wolf (Mark of the Thief, Book 2) by Jennifer A. Nielsen Pdf

NYT and USA Today bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen brings a new dose of adventure and thrills to ancient Rome in the second book of her magical Mark of the Thief trilogy! Nic may have escaped enslavement in the mines outside of Rome, but his troubles are far from over. The Praetor War -- the battle to destroy Rome from within -- is in full force, and Nic is caught in the crossfire. The secretive Praetors are determined to unlock a powerful amulet -- one sure to bring the empire to its knees. Worse, the Praetors believe Nic holds the key to finding this amulet, and they will stop at nothing to steal it, even if that means harming the people Nic holds most dear. When the Praetors capture Nic's mother, Nic knows he must do anything to save her. He challenges the Praetors to a chariot race. If he wins, they will release his mother. But if he loses, he must hand over a magic that will certainly bring about the end of Rome as well as his own life. Can Nic once again harness his magic and gather the strength to defeat his enemies? Or will he lose his mother and bear witness to Rome's destruction?

Who Am I Without Him? (Coretta Scott King Author Honor Title)

Sharon Flake
Who Am I Without Him Coretta Scott King Author Honor Title Book PDF

Author : Sharon Flake
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781423132530

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Who Am I Without Him? (Coretta Scott King Author Honor Title) by Sharon Flake Pdf

Guys and girls get together, get played, and get real. Who Am I Without Him? is a Booklist Top Ten Romance Novel for Teens and is "breaking new and necessary ground" in twelve short stories about guys and girls falling in and out of love and relationships, testing out ways to communicate with one another, respect each other -- and respect themselves. This is a complex, often humorous, and always on-point exploration of today's teens determined to find love and self-worth . . . any way they know how. Note: this is potentially going to be in a bind-up with You Don't Even Know Me.

Money Hungry (Coretta Scott King Author Honor Title)

Sharon Flake
Money Hungry Coretta Scott King Author Honor Title Book PDF

Author : Sharon Flake
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-11-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781423132493

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Money Hungry (Coretta Scott King Author Honor Title) by Sharon Flake Pdf

The mesmerizing story of one girl's struggle to break her family's cycle of poverty is reissued with an arresting new cover. Thirteen-year-old Raspberry Hill is starved for money. She will do just about anything legal to get her hands on the almighty dollar -- wash cars, sell rotten candy, skip lunch, clean houses. She is obsessed. She is driven. She is afraid. Memories of being homeless, sleeping in the streets, and eating handouts keep Raspberry's eye on the only prize that matters to her: cold, hard cash. When the green stuff greases her palm, she gets comfort from feeling its crinkly paper power. And, when money is your best friend, there's more to do than hold it. Raspberry kisses her cash. She smells it. She loves it. But even money can't answer the questions that keep Raspberry awake at night. Will she and Momma ever move out of the projects? What did Ja'nae do with the two hundred bucks Raspberry loaned her? And what's really going on with Momma and that rich doctor? A haunting story of greed and forgiveness by the award-winning author of The Skin I'm In, this unforgettable novel will keep you glued to every page. Bank on it.

Ramage's Prize

Dudley Pope
Ramage s Prize Book PDF

Author : Dudley Pope
Publisher : House of Stratus
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-26
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780755124749

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Ramage's Prize by Dudley Pope Pdf

Lord Ramage returns for another highly-charged and thrilling adventure at sea. Instructed with the task of discovering why His Majesty's dispatches keep unaccountably disappearing, Ramage finds himself involved in a situation far beyond his expectations. Based on true events, Ramage's Prize is another gripping story from Dudley Pope.

Crow Call

Lois Lowry
Crow Call Book PDF

Author : Lois Lowry
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545337625

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Crow Call by Lois Lowry Pdf

The two-time Newbery medalist has crafted “a loving representation of a relationship between parent and child” in post-WWII America (Publishers Weekly, starred review). This is the story of young Liz, her father, and their strained relationship. Dad has been away at WWII for longer than she can remember, and they begin their journey of reconnection through a hunting shirt, cherry pie, tender conversation, and the crow call. This allegorical story shows how, like the birds gathering above, the relationship between the girl and her father is graced with the chance to fly. “The memory of a treasured day spent with a special person will resonate with readers everywhere.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “Beautifully written, the piece reads much like a traditional short story . . . the details of [Ibatoulline’s] renderings gracefully capture a moment in time that was lost. Relevant for families whose parents are returning from war, the text is also ripe for classroom discussion and for advanced readers.” —Kirkus Reviews

The Lost Kingdom

Matthew J. Kirby
The Lost Kingdom Book PDF

Author : Matthew J. Kirby
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545539562

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The Lost Kingdom by Matthew J. Kirby Pdf

A remarkable adventure by award-winning author Matthew J. Kirby brings a fantastical American West filled with secrets and spies and terrifying creatures to vivid life. In this extraordinary adventure story, Billy Bartram, his father, and a secret society of philosophers and scientists venture into the American wilderness in search of the lost people of the Welsh Prince Madoc, seeking aid in the coming war against the French. Traveling in a flying airship, the members of the expedition find their lives frequently endangered in the untamed American West by terrifying creatures, a party of French soldiers hot on their trail, and the constant threat of traitors and spies. Billy will face hazards greater than he can ever imagine as, together with his father, he gets caught up in the fight for the biggest prize of all: America. THE LOST KINGDOM is an epic journey filled with marvelous exploits, courage and intrigue, and a bold reimagining of a mythical America. Matthew J. Kirby brings his signature storytelling prowess and superb craft to this astonishing story of fathers and sons, the beginnings of a nation, and wonder-filled adventure.

A Galaxy of Sea Stars

Jeanne Zulick Ferruolo
A Galaxy of Sea Stars Book PDF

Author : Jeanne Zulick Ferruolo
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780374309107

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A Galaxy of Sea Stars by Jeanne Zulick Ferruolo Pdf

A Bank Street Best Book of 2021 A Galaxy of Sea Stars is Jeanne Zulick Ferruolo’s second middle-grade novel—a heartwarming story about family, loyalty, and the hard choices we face in the name of friendship. Sometimes, the truth isn’t easy to see. Sometimes, you have to look below the surface to find it. Eleven-year-old Izzy feels as though her whole world is shifting, and she doesn’t like it. She wants her dad to act like he did before he was deployed to Afghanistan. She wants her mom to live with them at the marina where they’ve moved instead of spending all her time on Block Island. Most of all, she wants Piper, Zelda, and herself—the Sea Stars—to stay best friends, as they start sixth grade in a new school. Everything changes when Izzy’s father invites his former interpreter’s family, including eleven-year-old Sitara, to move into the marina’s upstairs apartment. Izzy doesn’t know what to make of Sitara—with her hijab and refusal to eat cafeteria food—and her presence disrupts the Sea Stars. But in Sitara Izzy finds someone brave, someone daring, someone who isn’t as afraid as Izzy is to use her voice and speak up for herself. As Izzy and Sitara grow closer, Izzy must make a choice: stay in her comfort zone and risk betraying her new friend, or speak up and lose the Sea Stars forever.