Download or read book Hi Gramps written by David Lorah and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2008-03-10 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An old man, affectionately known as Gramps, remembers and records some of the major events that shaped his life; from the accidental death of his only son to his own declining years. Spot-lighted are the lives of four boys. We watch appalled as Chase, the biological grandson, deals with cancer. We follow the maturing of Roger (who is rescued and subsequently adopted by Gramps) as he deals with a haunting past; Bradley, a young American boy who becomes an honorary grandson adding to the fun-side of Gramps experiences; and we feel for Edward as he deals with the loss of his best friend and later a disastrous courtship. Meet the Rev. Dr. James Hayward, the pompous headmaster of St. Johns; the over-weight, tactless Mrs. Henderson with her multiple chins; Caleb, the avid young fisherman who springs a surprise on Chase and Bradley that neither of them would ever have expected; the young Indian schoolboy who is victimized by the school bullies; young Phelps, the rat-faced stooge of the cowardly Harrington-Blake and others. The author has presented his public with an inspirational book that deals with issues such as the unfairness of life; stereotyping; judgmentalism; racism; corporal punishment; guilt; past regret; heartbreak; death; etc., from a practical, Christian perspective without being "preachy".
Download or read book Raymond and Graham Dancing Dudes written by Mike Knudson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-02-18 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It?s time for the fourth grade?s annual hoedown, and best friends Raymond and Graham are ready to wow the whole school with their great dance moves. But Raymond faces a tough choice when it?s time to pick a dance partner: the most annoying girl in the class?or his teacher! What?s a fourth-grade dude to do? The second book in the Raymond and Graham series is full of kid-friendly illustrations and huge laughs from this hilarious duo!
Download or read book Gramp s Christmas Tales written by Lloyd Wright and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twenty-five short stories.
Download or read book The Forgotten Life of Arthur Pettinger written by Suzanne Fortin and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-04 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This story has great depths of emotion, highs and lows, and I found it utterly gripping!' Christina Courtenay 'A deeply moving story of love in all its forms – I adored it' Mandy Baggot The secrets of the past won't remain hidden forever... Arthur Pettinger's memory isn't what it used to be. He can't always remember the names of his grandchildren, where he lives or which way round his slippers go. He does remember Maryse though, a woman he hasn't seen for decades, but whose face he will never forget. When Arthur's granddaughter, Maddy, moves in along with her daughter Esther, it's her first step towards pulling her life back together. But when Esther makes a video with Arthur, the hunt for the mysterious Maryse goes viral. There's only one person who can help Maddy track down this woman – the one that got away, Joe. Their quest takes them to France, and into the heart of the French Resistance. When the only way to move forwards is to look back, will this family finally be able to? Perfect for fans of Kate Morton, Lucinda Riley, Karen Swan and Lorna Cook Readers love The Forgotten Life of Arthur Pettinger! 'Five stars' Poppy Alexander 'Fantastic read. I have been completely unable to put this one down. I cannot wait to read more by this author.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'This is a beautiful account that stops you dead in your tracks.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'This book is the love story to end all love stories... I was hooked by the end of the first chapter and I didn't want to put this book down.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'This book broke my heart in all the right places. OMG masterfully written... I could not put this down. Loved everything about this book. Happiness, tears, it had it all.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars 'What a read... Beautifully written with the depth and warmth of true love. I could not put this book down. Exceptionally intriguing.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
Download or read book Montana written by Debbie Macomber and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2022-04-26 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic story of starting over and learning to love again When Molly learns that her grandfather is sick, she packs up her two sons without a second thought and makes the long drive to Sweetgrass, Montana. But once she arrives, her warm memories of a sprawling ranch don't quite match the reality: Molly's grandfather is more ill than she thought, the place is shabby and there is a stranger running things. Molly has learned to be suspicious, and she has questions about ranch hand Sam Dakota. Why is he working there? Why doesn't the sheriff trust him? But despite everything, Molly can't deny her attraction to Sam—until her ailing grandfather tries to push them into marriage. Moving to the state of Montana is one thing; entering the state of matrimony is another. Before she can move forward, Molly will have to figure out how to trust her own heart again. “It’s impossible not to cheer for Macomber’s characters… When it comes to creating a special place and memorable, honorable characters, nobody does it better than Macomber.” —BookPage
Download or read book The Legendary Mo Seto written by A Y Chan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As twelve-year-old aspiring taekwondo champion Modesty "Mo" Seto faces off against her nemesis in a movie audition, she uncovers a mysterious book and embarks on an adventure to rescue her missing father and discover hidden martial art secrets.
Download or read book Red written by Annie Cardi and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2024-01-30 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Christian girl is stigmatized by her peers after seeking an abortion in this modern retelling of The Scarlet Letter for the #MeToo era. Moving to Hawthorne was something Tess and her mom never anticipated, but after Tess’s mom loses her job, it’s their only option. Tess’s grandparents welcome them into their home, on the condition that Tess and her mom attend church, something Mom isn’t too pleased about. But Tess enjoys the church community, finding a place in youth group and the church choir. Faith fills a void Tess didn’t know she had. After a very personal decision goes public, Tess faces daily harassment and rejection by her former friends, and singing in the church choir is no longer an option. When she meets some kids in the music room, her only place of solace in the school, she finds they don't judge her for what's happened, and she learns to find her voice again. Against the backdrop of the Spirit Light Festival, Tess will need to find the strength to speak out if she is to have any chance of ending a silent cycle of abuse in Hawthorne. Perfect for fans of YA books like Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson, or Exit, Pursued by a Bear, by E. K. Johnston, Red is a timely and relevant young adult novel about finding your voice and rising above shame. Anyone looking for teen girl books that explore the complex themes of reproductive rights, religious hypocrisy, and overcoming adversity will appreciate this story of judgment and redemption.
Download or read book The Mill Creek Kids 1 written by Thomas A. Bond and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great River Adventure Tom Austin, Paul Ford and Vera Smith are looking for an adventure. A story told by Gramps inspires them to build a raft and float it down the river; in search of buried treasure. Finding stolen money and being held captive by bank robbers was the last thing they were looking for. When they're forced at gunpoint to take the bank robbers downriver, things get real exciting. Knowing there's a water fall not to far beyond Waterville, Tom tries to convince the two bank robbers their idea is a bad one. The bank robbers think he's trying to pull a trick on them and force him to continue downriver right towards the falls and certain death. Join the Mill Creek kids in The Great River Adventure and find out how they learn to trust God with their lives. Tom resides in upstate New York with his wife Vera. They have worked together in children's ministries for the last twenty-four years. Tom has written several Mill Creek Kids short stories for the children he and Vera teach in their children's church class. The children have enjoyed the short stories so much that Tom decided to write a collection of full-length Mill Creek kids stories.
Download or read book A Walk Through A Window written by kc dyer and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you had a chance to step through a window to the past, would you take it? A Walk Through a Window is the story of Darby, a young girl forced to spend the summer with grandparents she doesn’t know in a place she feels she can never belong. But when a boy down the street extends a hand, it is more than friendship he offers. Together they discover a magical stone window frame that transports them to the very centre of the dramas of our past: the Underground Railroad; the coffin ships of the Irish Potato Famine; and even the Inuit as they crossed the Bering Land Bridge into North America. Over the course of the long, very strange summer, Darby is forced to question part of own her life. And as tragedy threatens her family, that magical walk through a window offers Darby new insight into the people she has always taken for granted – and changes forever her perception of Canada.
Download or read book Murder by a Dam Site written by Ray Love and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2024-04-26 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is spring on the French River, and thoughts have turned to fishing. On his first outing, a young fisherman discovers a body floating face down in the river by a dam site. All signs point to a murder. The victim turns out to be a widower who has recently lost his wife to cancer. He is a newcomer to his tiny community and a recluse. What could he have done to deserve his fate? The young female detective in charge of the case, Sergeant Kate Bray, cannot find clues other than the youngster's DNA. It is almost as if someone is hiding evidence from her. Follow the twists and turns in the investigation, including the probe of multiple suspects. Take your best guess as to whodunnit! Then follow Kate in her pursuit of the perp . . . in a canoe!
Download or read book Manuscript Missing written by Carl Frey Constein and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2006-10-19 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kent and Angie Rowen . . . have everything going for them—popular, good jobs, happy children and grandchildren, prominent parents. They are the last couple the people of Newbridge would expect to have a midlife crisis. Trouble on paradise begins when Kent, successful insurance agent, decides to follow his Walter Mitty dream of becoming an author. Not content with one published novel he is at work on a second, With Hoops of Steel. Night after night he secludes himself in his den, slaving away feverishly at his laptop, neglecting his wife. He is a chapter shy of finishing the manuscript when the sky falls: his laptop and backup CD are stolen! He sinks into a major life-event depression. No one in the family is spared the grief. His psychotherapist is about to recommend new and dangerous deep brain surgery when there’s word that With Hoops of Steel has been spotted in the bookstore. Will this push Kent deeper into his black hole, or will it put him on the road to recovery? But how can he prove the book is his? Hmm. His professor-friend Scott Navano knows. The turn of the millennium seemed to me as good a time as any to leave behind a lifetime of nose-to-the-grindstone adventures as WWII pilot, English teacher, and school superintendent in order to chase my favorite phantom—becoming an author. In the first scene of Manuscript Missing we get an early hint of how devastated amateur writer Kent Rowen would become if somehow his manuscript disappeared. Guess what. It happens. I hasten to mention that Angie, his wife, is also missing. We watch as the Rowens and their families cope with the crisis. We empathize with Kent and Angie in their deep depression, loneliness, and utter despair. We follow other characters chasing their phantoms, some similar, by coincidence I’m sure, to may own. We watch a psychoanalyst, a lawyer, and a literary critic at work—fragments, no doubt, of someone’s Walter Mitty dreams.
Download or read book The Real Truth About Love written by Marisa Goldstein and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 421 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a little girl, Willow Mazer always knew in her heart that life had something more in store for her than what she had heard and read in fairytales. She knew that aside from the fantasy of marriage, family, and white picket fences, something inside was challenging her to find her own truth. Willow is now in her early thirties, and what she thinks is an innocent trip to Florida to visit her dying grandmother actually turns into a transformational experience – a journey into what defines not just love for another, but love for one self. She learns the greatest lesson on earth – unconditional love. ******************************************** If you love hearing stories about signs and things that can’t be coincidences, keep reading. Willow will bring you goose bumps and remind your heart of God’s universal truth.
Download or read book Seehaven written by J L Smith and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve-year-old Christopher Seehaven lived with his mother Karen, in Rockford Illinois. Karen, Christopher and live-in boyfriend, Dennis Conners lived in the dangerous crime-filled area of the city. Every holiday, and summer vacation Christopher found refuge at his grandparents' farm in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. Christopher, his gramps, and friend Randy found clues to a murder and bank robbery that happened long ago. They discover a treasure much different then they expected. Eighteen years later Christopher is a veterinarian, working in Atlanta, Georgia. He comes back to Wisconsin to attend a funeral. That day, he finds love, friendship and a new job. He goes back to Atlanta to close up his apartment and finds himself in the middle of a murder. A murder, which involved his college sweetheart-could he still be in love with her?
Download or read book With Christmas in His Heart The Forest Ranger s Christmas written by Gail Gaymer Martin and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finding their holiday home With Christmas in His Heart by Gail Gaymer Martin Caring for her grandmother was a labor of love, but Christine Powers worried about the paper piling up in her office. And as soon as she arrived on Mackinac Island, she was challenged by Will Lambert, her grandmother’s boarder. His laid-back style and faith in this season of joy grew on her. But an ultimatum to return to work or lose her job forces Christine to make a difficult choice… The Forest Ranger’s Christmas by Leigh Bale Josie Rushton’s in Camlin for the holidays—but only long enough to persuade her ailing grandfather to move closer to her. But Gramps doesn’t want to move. Josie can’t imagine what’s so great about Camlin—until she meets forest ranger Clint Hamilton. She’s soon falling for the town, Clint’s charm and his adorable daughter. Can Clint convince Josie that love and family are the best gifts of all?
Download or read book HOMEWARD BOUND written by Richard Smith and published by Troubador Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George is a recently widowed seventy-nine-year-old. He nearly made it as a rock star in the 1960s and he’s not happy. Tara is his teenage granddaughter and she’s taken refuge from her bickering parents by living with George. Toby is George’s son-in-law and he wants George in a care home. George has two secrets. 1) He’s never revealed why his music career stalled. And 2) No-one knows just how much the disappointment of opportunities missed still gnaw at him. He craves one last chance, even at his age. When it presents itself, through the appearance of a long-lost distant relative - whose chequered past should set alarm bells ringing - he can’t resist. For Tara, living with her grandfather is a way to find her own path and develop her own musical ambitions. She isn’t prepared for the clash between different generations and living in a strange house full of her grandfather’s memories – and vinyl records. They get off to a shaky start. George takes an instant dislike to the sounds from her bedroom that seem more suited to Guantanamo Bay than anything he would call musical. But as time plays out, they find there are more similarities – neither know how to operate a dishwasher – than differences, and parallels across the generations slowly bring them to recognise their shared strengths. But when Toby inadvertently sets in motion a chain of events, it leaves Tara with the same dilemma her grandfather faced five decades before with the same life-changing choice to make.
Download or read book The Chance of a Lifetime written by Kendra Smith and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new life down under? It's not as perfect as you'd think. Katie and Tom's marriage is in trouble. As is their bank account. So, when Tom tells Katie that they need to talk, she knows it must be about one of two things, and neither are good. But when he blind-sides her saying that his boss is sending him to Australia – permanently – Katie realises it might just be what they need to save their marriage. Trouble is, she doesn't like the heat, can't swim and hates spiders. Not to mention the bouts of homesickness – and Tom's endless business trips. Katie is finding the hope of saving their marriage slowly slipping through her fingers. But Katie is determined to take the bull by the horns – and her Speedos by the strap – and tackles her new life. When all is said and done which side of the globe will she decide to call home? Perfect for fans of Sue Moorcroft, Heidi Swain and Jenny Colgan. 'An entertaining, fast-moving, page-turner for anyone dreaming of a new life' Jane Corry, best-selling author of Her Dead Ex. Previously published as Jacaranda Wife.
Download or read book Penned written by Eileen Brady and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Veterinarian Brady imbues this page-turner with authentic details about a vet and the critters she treats." —Kirkus Review Dr. Kate Turner, DVM, is seven months into her one-year contract to cover for a Hudson Valley vet taking a year-long world cruise. She's getting used to the hospital and house-call workload but not to the sometimes dangerous, if not deadly, critters—animal and human—she meets. Eighty-something-year-old Gloria LaGuardia has been installed at an assisted living center by her niece. They bump into Kate at the Oak Falls annual Halloween street bash. And while Gloria's conversation indicates some mental confusion—she asks a couple dressed as rabbits if they are real or not—she's still sharp. And she says, "Someone evil is here. I saw him." Saw who? Will this chance meeting draw Kate into the path of Carl Wolf, a notorious fugitive twenty-one years on the FBI's Most Wanted List? Is Wolf hiding in plain sight in or around Oak Falls? When Gloria, once an artist endowed with a sharp eye, is murdered, Kate doesn't know what to think. But author Tucker Weinstein approaches her at Gloria's funeral and indicates he believes the old woman. Further, he's devoting a chapter in his book to Carl Wolf. The FBI doesn't appear interested. Gloria's family just wants to move on. But publicity-hungry Tucker mentions Kate in a newspaper interview that goes viral. She's overloaded with new clients like Billy, a Nubian stud goat living penned up with alpaca, llamas, and more goats on a local farm producing milk, wool, and cheese, and a grumpy Chihuahua dressed up like a Thanksgiving turkey. Yet she senses someone is now following her. An undercover FBI agent? Carl Wolf on the prowl? Determined not to be a victim, Kate digs deep into the arson/murder Wolf committed long ago. Are the clues to unmasking him hidden in the past, or closer than she thinks?
