Download or read book Auggie Wren s Christmas Story written by Paul Auster and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2014-05-13 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A timeless, utterly charming Christmas fable, beautifully illustrated and destined to become a classic When Paul Auster was asked by The New York Times to write a Christmas story for the Op-Ed page, the result, "Auggie Wren's Christmas Story," led to Auster's collaboration on a film adaptation, Smoke. Now the story has found yet another life in this enchanting illustrated edition with Argentine artist Isol. It begins with a writer's dilemma: he's been asked by The New York Times to write a story that will appear in the paper on Christmas morning. The writer agrees, but he has a problem: How to write an unsentimental Christmas story? He unburdens himself to his friend at his local cigar shop, a colorful character named Auggie Wren. "A Christmas story? Is that all?" Auggie counters. "If you buy me lunch, my friend, I'll tell you the best Christmas story you ever heard. And I guarantee every word of it is true." And an unconventional story it is, involving a lost wallet, a blind woman, and a Christmas dinner. Everything gets turned upside down. What's stealing? What's giving? What's a lie? What's the truth? It's vintage Auster, and pure pleasure: a truly unsentimental but completely affecting tale.

Download or read book Wild Bird written by Wendelin Van Draanen and published by Ember. This book was released on 2019-01-22 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the award-winning author of The Running Dream and Flipped comes a remarkable portrait of a girl who has hit rock bottom but begins a climb back to herself at a wilderness survival camp. 3:47 a.m. That’s when they come for Wren Clemmens. She’s hustled out of her house and into a waiting car, then a plane, and then taken on a forced march into the desert. This is what happens to kids who’ve gone so far off the rails, their parents don’t know what to do with them anymore. This is wilderness therapy camp. Eight weeks of survivalist camping in the desert. Eight weeks to turn your life around. Yeah, right. The Wren who arrives in the Utah desert is angry and bitter, and blaming everyone but herself. But angry can’t put up a tent. And bitter won’t start a fire. Wren’s going to have to admit she needs help if she’s going to survive. "I read Wild Bird in one long, mesmerized gulp. Wren will break your heart—and then mend it." —Nancy Werlin, National Book Award finalist for The Rules of Survival "Van Draanen’s Wren is real and relatable, and readers will root for her." —VOYA, starred review

Download or read book Sisters of Salt and Iron written by Kady Cross and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2016 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The spirit of Wren Noble is lonely even though she talks with her living twin sister Lark. Then Wren meets Noah, the spirit of a young man who died a century ago. But Noah has a dark influence on Wren and Lark's distrust of him drives the sisters apart for the first time in their lives. As Halloween approaches, Lark must find a way to stop whatever deadly act Noah is planning, even if it means going through her sister to do so.

Download or read book Unleash the Night written by Sherrilyn Kenyon and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2005-12-27 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's a predator eat predator world for the Were-Hunters. Danger haunts any given day. There is no one to trust. No one to love. Not if they want to live... An orphan with no clan that will claim him, Wren Tigarian grew to adulthood under the close scrutiny and mistrust of those around him. A forbidden blend of two animals—snow leopard and white tiger—Wren has never listened to anyone when there was something he wanted. Now he wants Marguerite. Marguerite D'Aubert Goudeau is the daughter of a prominent U.S. Senator who hates the socialite life she's forced to live. Like her mother before her, she has strong Cajun roots that her father doesn't understand. Still, she has no choice but to try and conform to a world where she feels like an outsider. But the world of rich and powerful humans is never to meet the world of the Were-Hunters who exist side by side with them, unseen, unknown, undetected. To break this law is to call down a wrath of the highest order. In order to have Marguerite, Wren must fight not just the humans who will never accept his animal nature, but the Were-Hunters who want him dead for endangering their world. It's a race against time and magic without boundary that could cost Marguerite and Wren not just their lives, but their very souls...

Download or read book Shadow of the Avatar written by Will Greenway and published by Writers Exchange E-Publishing. This book was released on 2007-08-21 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hecate, goddess of the moon and dark magic, wants a new body and eight-summer-old savant Liandra Kergatha has the one she covets. Torn from her mother's arms, the young girl is spirited away to another world to undergo the ritual of succorunding--the creation of an avatar. Before the procedure can be completed, the temple is attacked and Liandra escapes into the city with the bindings half completed and her name and memories of her former life wiped clean. Possessing great natural skill and many hidden powers, the young girl becomes known as Wren and perseveres on her own. A decade later Wren is one of the greatest master thieves in Corwin. Unfortunately for Wren after her ordeal as a child, lost is not forgotten. Following a bloody encounter with an avatar, Hecate's baneful attention is drawn to her once again. What started with a kidnapping becomes a conflict that escalates into a war involving powerful immortals, wizards, and otherworldly creatures as Wren seeks help and wins favor with the legendary clan of the Felspars. To survive the ordeal stretched in front of her, Wren must learn her origins, befriend amazing allies, and tap into the secret powers of her birthright. Even as she rises to the challenge, she discovers Hecate isn't the only foe gunning for her...

Download or read book Down Comes the Night written by Allison Saft and published by Wednesday Books. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A YA fantasy classic in the making." - Christine Lynn Herman, author of The Devouring Gray "Fans of Leigh Bardugo’s “Grisha Trilogy” and Marie Rutkoski’s “Winner’s Trilogy” have been waiting for this Darkling-esque romance..." - School Library Journal (Starred Review) New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft’s Down Comes the Night is a snow-drenched romantic fantasy that keeps you racing through the pages long into the night. He saw the darkness in her magic. She saw the magic in his darkness. Wren Southerland’s reckless use of magic has cost her everything: she's been dismissed from the Queen’s Guard and separated from her best friend—the girl she loves. So when a letter arrives from a reclusive lord, asking Wren to come to his estate, Colwick Hall, to cure his servant from a mysterious illness, she seizes her chance to redeem herself. The mansion is crumbling, icy winds haunt the caved-in halls, and her eccentric host forbids her from leaving her room after dark. Worse, Wren’s patient isn’t a servant at all but Hal Cavendish, the infamous Reaper of Vesria and her kingdom’s sworn enemy. Hal also came to Colwick Hall for redemption, but the secrets in the estate may lead to both of their deaths. With sinister forces at work, Wren and Hal realize they’ll have to join together if they have any hope of saving their kingdoms. But as Wren circles closer to the nefarious truth behind Hal’s illness, they realize they have no escape from the monsters within the mansion. All they have is each other, and a startling desire that could be their downfall. Love makes monsters of us all

Download or read book Last First Kiss written by Jane Anthony and published by Jane Anthony. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From USA Today Bestselling author, Jane Anthony, comes a swoon-worthy, second-chance love story. Jesse Dylan was my best friend, my first kiss . . . and my first heartbreak. Watching him walk out of my life almost ruined me. But years have passed, and the pain of losing him has long since faded. Or so I thought. One glimpse in his cobalt eyes and those old wounds reopened. Jesse wants a second chance at what might have been, but it's too late. I'm with someone new. Someone safe. Someone who can't break me. Yet the heart wants what it wants, and mine has only ever beat for the one who got away. I can't deny him. I can't resist him. He consumes my every waking thought and invades my dreams. After all these years, I find myself wondering if I'll ever truly stop loving the boy who taught my heart to hurt. Jesse abandoned me when things got too difficult once. I'm about to find out if lightning can strike twice.

Download or read book Written in the Sand written by R.J. Groves and published by R.J. Groves. This book was released on 2019-03-29 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if your one-night stand took your job? Wren's life is going according to plan. But when her fiancé runs off with someone else a week before her wedding, a large part of her plan falls through. At least she still has a promotion to look forward to, despite her bad taste in men. It started as a one-night stand… It wasn't supposed to happen, and she was never supposed to see him again. He wasn't supposed to sweep into her life and turn her whole world upside down. Nate isn't the one-night stand kind of guy. But there's something about her—something that made him lose himself around her. He thought he'd never see her again. She'd made it clear what they had when she left his bed early, and she sure as hell didn't leave anything out when he got the job she'd worked hard for. Office romances are tricky. Messy. But Nate's not the kind of guy to give up, especially when he sets his sights on something. It might just be his downfall…

Download or read book The Collected Works of Thornton Burgess Illustrated Edition written by Thornton Burgess and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-19 with total page 2674 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Collected Works of Thornton Burgess (Illustrated Edition) is a delightful collection of children's literature filled with anthropomorphic animal characters that teach valuable lessons about nature and the environment. Written in a simple yet engaging style, Burgess captures the imagination of young readers while instilling in them a love and appreciation for the natural world. The illustrations throughout the book enhance the storytelling experience, bringing to life the charming animal characters and their adventures in the forest. This collection is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all ages. Thornton Burgess's works have made a significant impact as educational tools, sparking curiosity and interest in nature among readers. His deep understanding of wildlife and his passion for environmental conservation are evident in his writing, making him a pioneer in using literature to promote environmental awareness. The Collected Works of Thornton Burgess is a must-read for anyone seeking to reconnect with nature and rediscover the joy of storytelling through the eyes of beloved animal characters.

Download or read book The Renegade Success Plan written by Terri Selting David and published by Spiderdust Studios. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How far is Ivy willing to go to achieve her goals? Ivy Rose Park is a born leader. Some people may call her bossy, her best friends in the Renegade Girls Tinkering Club know it's because she throws herself heart and soul into everything she does. Ivy has her whole future as an electrical engineer planned out, and nothing will stand in the way of her goals. When she gets the opportunity to meet her idol at Ada Lovelace Charter School’s Career Week, she’ll do anything to impress her. The Renegades start a business for the Entrepreneurial Expo and Ivy knows she can lead the team to victory. But when things get complicated, how far is she really willing to go to succeed? MacGyver meets The Babysitter's Club in this charming story about friendship, technology, and being a good leader. Learn about electricity and circuits while building DIY PROJECTS along with the Renegades in this interactive adventure proving STEM is for everyone. Instructions included for hands-on science and building projects. Visit www.RenegadeGirls.com for downloadables, projects, and more information.

Download or read book Heirs written by Michelle Levigne and published by Writers Exchange E-Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two Wildvine Series novellas in one volume, including: Heirs Apparent: The people of Rehdonna are no safer on Earth than they were on their homeworld. The Future of Man is determined to get their hands on the children of Bree Kirstan-Reed and Daniel Harland and use them in their quest to rule the world of the future. When an attempted kidnapping goes horribly wrong, Bree and Aravin, and Daniel and Wren trust their children to Jori Lawrence, sending them through the doorway of Old Solar's Shoppe. Unfortunately, even in the Midworld, guarded by magic, there are other enemies waiting to attack...and other children in danger. Filar: Having graduated from college early, Johnny Harland isn't quite ready to settle into his duties as heir of the Felin-ru Clan. When his grandmother suggests a journey as a time of transition into adulthood, to "prove" himself, Johnny eagerly accepts the idea and sets off on a cross-country journey. His quest for personal understanding leads to finding a homeless boy named Clayton D'Arnot, who is Johnny's "filar" or spirit-brother. Clayton has seen more and proven himself stronger than Johnny can even imagine. As he earns his filar's friendship and trust, the two forge a bond of partnership that will help them lead the exiles into the future, and resolve the war for the safety of Rehdonna.

Download or read book The Invincible Invisible written by Darla da Cruz and published by Ukiyoto Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-03 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wren knows more things than most. She knows she loves her drunk broke father, hates her bitter rich mother, how to forge important documents, and knows she's going to die. Before her time runs out, Wren only has one goal which is to clear her father's name of a corruption scandal that happened years ago. What she doesn't know is that this supposedly simple goal will be a lot harder to accomplish than she originally thought. All her knowledge will not be able to save her from the dangers that lurk in the shadows of New York City. Wren's race against the clock will not be the only challenge she has to face to help her father have a stable future.

Download or read book The Stolen Heir Digital Omnibus written by Holly Black and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2024-05-07 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant #1 Indie Bestseller! Return to the opulent world of Elfhame, filled with intrigue, betrayal, and dangerous desires, with this first book of a captivating new duology from the #1 New York Times bestselling author Holly Black. A runaway queen. A reluctant prince. And a quest that may destroy them both. Eight years have passed since the Battle of the Serpent. But in the icy north, Lady Nore of the Court of Teeth has reclaimed the Ice Needle Citadel. There, she is using an ancient relic to create monsters of stick and snow who will do her bidding and exact her revenge. Suren, child queen of the Court of Teeth, and the one person with power over her mother, fled to the human world. There, she lives feral in the woods. Lonely, and still haunted by the merciless torments she endured in the Court of Teeth, she bides her time by releasing mortals from foolish bargains. She believes herself forgotten until the storm hag, Bogdana chases her through the night streets. Suren is saved by none other than Prince Oak, heir to Elfhame, to whom she was once promised in marriage and who she has resented for years. Now seventeen, Oak is charming, beautiful, and manipulative. He’s on a mission that will lead him into the north, and he wants Suren’s help. But if she agrees, it will mean guarding her heart against the boy she once knew and a prince she cannot trust, as well as confronting all the horrors she thought she left behind.

Download or read book Hecate s Bounty written by Will Greenway and published by Writers Exchange E-Publishing. This book was released on 2007-09-20 with total page 697 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine you're one half of a cosmically powerful being. Wren Kergatha, a savant of forces, is heir to the incredible powers of the first ones. Unfortunately, separated from her beta half, her abilities provide little more than token defense against demons and avatars. To make matters worse, the stronger half is bent on devouring her. Wren continues her epic quest to regain her memories, family, and heritage. Even with the potent help of the Felspar clan, the young savant of forces finds herself and her allies on the run from the minions of a pantheon lord. In order to rescue her parents and brother, Wren must find the lost city of Cosmodarus and confront the evil goddess of the moon. But how can she defeat a creature able to ravage entire worlds?

Download or read book The Burgess Bird Book for Children Illustrated written by Thornton Burgess and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-12-16 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Burgess Bird Book for Children,' Thornton Burgess combines his love for nature with his talent for storytelling to create an engaging and educational book for young readers. Through charming tales of woodland creatures, Burgess introduces children to the world of birds, teaching them about their habitats, behaviors, and songs. The book is written in a simple and accessible style, making it easy for children to understand and enjoy. With beautiful illustrations to accompany the text, 'The Burgess Bird Book for Children' serves as both a delightful storybook and a basic introduction to ornithology. This book is a classic example of children's nature literature, highlighting the importance of environmental education and conservation. Thornton Burgess's passion for wildlife shines through in every page, making it a perfect read for young naturalists and animal lovers alike.

Download or read book Feathers of Hope written by Sharon Garlough Brown and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2022-04-19 with total page 335 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a season of loss and change, Wren Crawford and Katherine Rhodes share the journey as companions in sorrow and hope. In this sequel to Shades of Light and Remember Me, fans of the Sensible Shoes series will not only be able to attend Katherine's final retreat sessions at New Hope but also encounter old and new friends along the way.

Download or read book Kiss of Death written by Cheryl Bradshaw and published by Cheryl Bradshaw. This book was released on 2019-04-27 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cheryl Bradshaw's library of four gripping, page-turning short novels from the bestselling Sloane Monroe mystery series. Flirting with Danger A fancy hotel. A weekend getaway. For private detective Sloane Monroe, rest has finally arrived, until the lights go out, a woman screams, and Sloane's nightmare begins. Dead of Night After her mother-in-law is fatally stabbed, Wren Bancroft is seen fleeing the house with the bloody knife. Is Wren really the killer, or is a dark, scandalous family secret to blame? Deadly Sins: Sloth Fed up with her lazy, unruly neighbor, Mary Pritchard sprints across the street, determined to give Darryl a piece of her mind. She arrives to find he's been shot. He's been executed, and that's not all. A mysterious woman is sprawled out on the floor in Darryl's hallway. Who is the woman? And why are they both dead? Deadly Sins: Wrath After a physical altercation with an aggressive date, Sloane's best friend Maddie drives home, vowing never to go on another blind date again. Headlights flash through her car's back windshield. Someone is following close behind, trying to run her off the road. When Maddie's car careens into nearby tree, the chase comes to an end. But for Maddie, the end is just the beginning. Enjoy books by Mary Higgins Clark and Sue Grafton? You'll love the Sloane Monroe series. Readers are saying: "Just when you know who did it - oops, wrong!" "Detailed and fast-paced. A page turner." "You won't want to stop reading!" p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Arial; color: #323333; -webkit-text-stroke: #323333} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Arial; color: #323333; -webkit-text-stroke: #323333; min-height: 16.0px} span.s1 {font-kerning: none}