![]() ![]() The workbook questions at the end provided a good way for children to think about bullying and apply what they read in the book to their own lives. The book did feel a smidge repetitive – in part because both boys end up experiencing somewhat similar situations but I don’t think it would be too noticeable to a younger audience. ![]() It also provided realistic responses and possible outcomes (again – without ever feeling cheesy). So many bullying books feel heavy-handed and kind of cheesy but BIG and Small in the Mirror did a good job of showing how kids feel when they are bullied and when they watch a friend being bullied. Will the two friends stand up and save the day? Or will their friendship be ruined forever? Achetez et téléchargez ebook BIG and Small in the Mirror: (Children’s book about Bullying/Friendship/Inclusion/Self- Esteem/Self-Image, Ages 7 10) (English. “What’s the matter with you?”ĭanny – one of the fourth graders – has a mean streak and is lashing out.Ĭarlo and Marco don’t know what to do and instead of defending each other, they do nothing. “You idiot!” His voice cut through every other sound in the schoolyard. There was no time to waste, and the ten fourth grade boys ran with lightening speed, their feet barely touching the ground.īut something…new is happening. They take recess seriously – extremely seriously. ![]() Eating lunch, talking and (above all) playing soccer. Marco and Carlo – best friends – do everything together. ASCAP/Them Damn Twins, ASCAP/Babyboy's Little, SESAC/Noontime. Brrring! Brrring! Brrring! The recess bell rang as the double doors were swung open… ASCAP) HL/WBM 35 BIG PIMPIN' (Lil Lu Lu, BMI/EMI Blackwood, BMI/Virginia Beach. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Larkyra and Darius must learn to trust each other if there is to be any hope of saving the people of Lachlan-and themselves. Soon she suspects Darius has his own motivations for ridding Lachlan of the corrupt duke. But her plans grow complicated when she finds herself drawn to Lord Darius Mekenna, Lachlan’s rightful heir. Eager to prove herself, Larkyra accepts by posing as the duke’s potential bride. ![]() When it’s discovered the Duke of Lachlan is siphoning a poisonous drug from the Thief Kingdom and using it to abuse his tenants, Larkyra is offered her first solo mission to stop the duke. Larkyra Bassette may be the youngest of the Mousai, but when she sings her voice has the power to slay monsters. There, the mysterious Thief King reigns supreme with the help of the Mousai, a trio of revered and feared sorceresses. Many whisper of its existence, but few have found this place, where magic and pleasure abound. The Thief Kingdom is a place hidden within the world of Aadlior. Others say it splits the different at new adult.įrom the award-winning author of the Dreamland series comes a new dark romantic fantasy about a young woman finding hope in her powers of destruction. ![]() On Goodreads, there does seem to be some confusion on whether this falls into adult romance or young adult. Mellow is $2.49! This one was published by Amazon, so it’s only available there. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() After working as a researcher for Randolph Churchill, Gilbert was chosen to take over the writing of the Churchill biography upon Randolph's death in 1968, writing six of the eight volumes of biography and editing twelve volumes of documents. He was a Research Scholar at St Anthony's College, and became a Fellow of Merton College, Oxford in 1962, and an Honorary Fellow in 1994. The official biographer of Winston Churchill and a leading historian on the Twentieth Century, Sir Martin Gilbert was a scholar and an historian who, though his 88 books, has shown there is such a thing as “true history” Born in London in 1936, Martin Gilbert was educated at Highgate School, and Magdalen College, Oxford, graduating with First Class Honours. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() VERDICT A high level of believability and excellent writing make this diverse apocalyptic novel a recommended selection for any young adult collection." ( School Library Journal) "Insightful, suspenseful, and unsettling in its plausibility, this novel is sure to stick with readers long after the last page has been turned. Duyvis’ attention to detail and strong descriptions will recommend this to fans of the genre." ( Booklist) "Denise’s fear is palpable throughout, which helps to push this sci-fi novel into thriller territory. Life-affirming science fiction with spaceships, optimism in the apocalypse, and a diverse cast that reflects the real world." ( Kirkus) ".what makes this a winner is the nerve-racking adventure. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() If you like what you see and want to keep up with me, subscribe below. Knowing, of course, that all opinions are just that - my opinion! Let me know if you agree or disagree - I'd love to hear from you. The review ratings are based on a 5 star (1/2 stars sometimes) system with a 3 being an average read for me. ![]() I've also recently added tags that will show up at the end of each review that serve the same purpose. Hopefully you'll find it a helpful way to navigate the site and find books you'll enjoy. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. Library Hardcover Edition, Hardcover, 334 pages. Take a moment to explore, read a couple reviews, and let me know what you think.įor your convenience, I use #hashtags in the reviews and when you click on one, you'll find more books with that theme. Book Womans Daughter (The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, 2) Published May 3rd 2022 by Sourcebooks Landmark. I'll never spoil a story by giving away a plot twist! Hopefully you'll find one or two of interest and will discover a new book or author to add to YOUR TBR list. It's my goal to provide real reviews of the books I read without totally rehashing every plot. ![]() ![]() ![]() I also felt questions raised about the amount of processing 'Bot was doing at certain points. than other characterizations (thinking of Sea of Rust here). I'm still not convinced of 'Bot's logic circuits (mild mid-plot spoiler: didn't 'Bot ever watch serials were people double-crossed? even when limited to security concerns, but do think 'Bot is a much better A.I. The situation gave Murderbot insight into another kind of AI-human relationship, but plotting felt fairly familiar. I enjoyed it, but I don't know that it covered much new ground. Now I was looking at 90 percent, possibly 95 percent." This was going to be even more annoying than I had anticipated, and I had anticipated a pretty high level of annoyance, maybe as high as 85 percent. "When I called it a pet robot, I honestly thought I was exaggerating. Unfortunately, it means integrating itself into an exploration team that already includes an A.I.: In this installment, 'Bot is heading to a "terraforming" installation abandoned by the corporation Gra圜ris, hoping to find data for the fight between Gra圜ris and Dr. As we all do, really, but I guess I expect more from a heartless killing machine. 'Bot is a little more experienced, but honestly is making some familiar mistakes. Murderbot returns for a third and autumnal installment. I signaled Miki I would be withdrawing for one minute. It really thought its humans were its friends, because that's how they treated it. ![]() ![]() "Or Miki was a bot who had never been abused or lied to or treated with anything but indulgent kindness. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Drawing on the wild popularity of contemporary feminism, and inspired by the upcoming Running Press title Feminist Icon Cross-Stitch, The Little Box of Feminist Flair pairs the unique illustration style of cross-stitch with powerhouse women in an irresistible set of pins, patches, and magnets. * 3 magnets (1 text-based, 2 image-based). This kit includes: * 5 1/2-inch pins, featuring the faces of famous feminist icons. Learn about these inspiring women in a 48-page miniature book filled with punchy biographies, and add a touch of feminist flair to your outfit, bag, or home with this collection of 5 portrait-style pins, 2 iron-on patches, and 3 magnets. Smash the patriarchy in style with THE LITTLE BOX OF FEMINIST FLAIR! With fabulous, fearless females like Michelle Obama, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Gloria Steinem, and Beyonce - rendered as graphic, cross-stitch style portraits - and empowering slogans, this kit brings a quirky spin to the feminist resistance. Feminist Icon Cross-Stitch by Anna Fleiss and Lauren Mancuso (Running Press, Oct.) includes 20 embroidery patterns that depict Beyoncé, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Michelle Obama, and Gloria Steinem. ![]() ![]() Travis, who has no issue getting any woman he wants, can’t understand why Abby won’t fall at his feet. The thing is, Abby’s had enough trouble in her life because of Mick, and tries to stay away from Travis because she thinks he’ll bring chaos into her life. His flying kicks and strong build piques her interest, and it appears she’s piqued his interest too. She gets invited to an underground fight her first day at college, and that’s where she meets Travis (Dylan Sprouse), nicknamed Mad Dog Maddox. Now all she wants is a clean slate and fresh beginning. ![]() ![]() Abby is a poker prodigy, and spent so much of her childhood bailing Mick out of various situations. The film follows Abby (Ginny Gardner), who’s decided to cut her dad Mick (played by Brian Austin Green, who basically sleepwalks through the film) out of her life, leaving him behind as she heads off to college. Kumble, who directed movies like Cruel Intentions and Just Friends, knows how to craft an entertaining film. ![]() Roger Kumble’s film is a decidedly different product, which is a good thing. ![]() The details I remember from the book are a little fuzzy, since I read it more than 10 years ago, but I definitely recall more angst and brooding bad boy. Those who are fans of Jamie McGuire’s book, which Beautiful Disaster is adapted from, won’t enjoy the film too much. ![]() ![]() He savors the memories the game conjures, allowing the images, themes, and references to spark associations with his own life, all mixed with information about the game’s development, history, creators, and related social and philosophical commentary. ![]() It is by turns funny and moving, irreverent and wise.ĮarthBound the book is structured around Baumann’s account of re-playing the game as an adult, specifically in order to write a book about it. But those wise enough, or lucky enough, to have purchased the game at its launch have loved and championed it. The game was a massive launch in America in 1995 with lousy sales. In it, the hero Ness and his friend battle spiteful crows, hot cups of coffee, ramblin’ evil mushrooms, skate punks, and other assorted villains tainted by the evil influence of Giygas. ![]() Ken Baumann’s EarthBound is the first release from Boss Fight Books, a press founded by Gabe Durham and Baumann to publish books that celebrate classic video games.ĮarthBound the game is a quirky, funny, and often satirical role-playing game from Japan set in the U.S. ![]() ![]() ![]() He published his first novel, Almayer’s Folly, in 1895, but he is perhaps best known for the short novel Heart of Darkness (1899), followed closely by Lord Jim (1900). Compared to many writers, Conrad began his career later in life, not even becoming fluent in English until his early twenties. Eventually, he joined the merchant marines, first for France, then eventually for Britain, which became his home for most of his adult life. Both of Conrad’s parents died of tuberculosis by the time he was 11, and he lived for a while with an uncle, then at a boarding school. Conrad’s family, particularly his father, was politically active, with a strong interest in Polish patriotism and reclaiming former Polish land from Russia. Joseph Conrad was born in Berdychiv, a region that was part of Poland before he was born, was part of Russia at the time he was born, and is today part of Ukraine. ![]() |