Download or read book Josh Hutcherson written by Jody Jensen Shaffer and published by Lerner Publications. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You may know that Josh Hutcherson became super famous when he was chosen to play Peeta in The Hunger Games movies. But did you know that Josh: • bakes an awesome apple pie? • joined forces with Hunger Games costar Liam Hemsworth to jokingly support “Team Haymitch”? • felt a deeper connection with the character of Peeta than with any other role he's played? Want to know more about the life of this talented celebrity? Read on to learn all about Josh's childhood, family, past projects, pet peeves, future plans, and more!
Download or read book Color Me Swoon written by Mel Elliott and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-09-03 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the news, engaging in political debate, or going to the opera is all well and good, but from time to time you just need to sit back and look at some old-fashioned beefcake. Team that with some crayons, pens, and markers, and what do you have? HEAVEN! IN AN ACTIVITY BOOK! Color Me Swooon will leave you weak in the knees as you and your pens caress chiseled features and chest hair. Along with coloring, you’ll rate more than sixty gorgeous guys on swoon-worthy-ness, as well as learning what in their lives (beyond their killer looks, duh) makes them so hot. From Brad Pitt, George Clooney, and Will Smith to Daniel Craig, Jake Gyllenhaal, and even One Direction, all the heartthrobs are here, and in no particular order. (Except for Ryan Gosling, who is first. Obviously.) So what are you waiting for? Get out your crayons and color those hotties good.
Download or read book Josh written by Sherri Mabry Gordon and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2013-07-01 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Considered one of today's hottest young actors, Josh Hutcherson took Hollywood and the world by storm with his performance in The Hunger Games. From the time that he was little, Josh knew that he wanted to be an actor, and he got his first role at age nine. Author Sherri Mabry Gordon explores Josh's acting career as well as his past and future plans.
Download or read book Stars in the Arena written by Mel Williams and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-02-14 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published as Meet the stars of The hunger games by Piccadilly Press (london) in 2012.
Download or read book The Catching Fire written by Kate Egan and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2013-11-22 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catching Fire, the New York Times bestseller by Suzanne Collins, is now a major motion picture -- and this is your guide to all of the movie's excitement, both in front of the camera and behind it.Go behind the scenes of the making of Catching Fire with exclusive materials, including back-stage photos and interviews. From the screenwriting process to the casting decisions, from the fantastic new sets and gorgeous costumes to the actors' performances and the director's vision, this is the definitive companion to the second Hunger Games film.
Download or read book Percy Jackson and the Olympians The Percy Jackson Coloring Book written by Rick Riordan and published by Disney-Hyperion. This book was released on 2017-08-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demigods, brandish your pencils! Over the past decade, millions of young readers, parents, and teachers have come to adore Rick Riordan's classic series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which made ancient Greek mythology contemporary, relevant, and entertaining as it turned kids on to reading. Now fans can literally color Percy's world with the amusing portraits, dramatic scenes, and intricate designs on every spread of this large format paperback. This book is a great way to introduce young children to the series, to allow older fans to reminisce, and to augment classroom units on Greek mythology.
Download or read book Beyond District 12 written by Mick O'Shea and published by Plexus Publishing. This book was released on 2015-06-29 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Already dubbed "the new Twilight," and based on the best-selling series of young adult books, The Hunger Games is set to be one of the most exciting films of 2012. Beyond District 12: The Stars of The Hunger Games provides an exclusive look at the up-and-coming young actors behind the three main roles of Katniss, Gale, and Peeta. The book features detailed biographies outlining Liam Hemsworth's, Jennifer Lawrence's, and Josh Hutcherson's early lives, their first forays into acting, and how they landed the most sought-after roles in Hollywood. Packed with behind-the-scenes gossip from the film's set and details of the trio's on- and off-screen antics, Beyond District 12 is an essential guide to the movie phenomenon.
Download or read book The Art of War for Writers written by James Scott Bell and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-12-09 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Strategies and Tactics for the Master Novelist Successfully starting and finishing a publishable novel is often like fighting a series of battles. You not only have to work hard to shape memorable characters, develop gripping plots, and craft dazzling dialogue, but you also have to fight against self-doubts and fears. And then there's the challenge of learning to navigate the ever-changing publishing industry. That's why best-selling novelist James Scott Bell, author of the Write Great Fiction staples Plot & Structure and Revision & Self-Editing, came up with the ultimate novel-writing battle plan: The Art of War for Writers. You'll find tactics and strategies for idea generation and development, character building, plotting, drafting, querying and submitting, dealing with rejection, coping with unrealistic expectations, and much more. With timeless, innovative, and concise writing reflections and techniques, The Art of War for Writers is your roadmap to victory.
Download or read book Lyddie written by Katherine Paterson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From two-time Newbery award-winning author Katherine Paterson. When Lyddie and her younger brother are hired out as servants to help pay off their family farm's debts, Lyddie is determined to find a way to reunite her family once again. Hearing about all the money a girl can make working in the textile mills in Lowell, Massachusetts, she makes her way there, only to find that her dreams of returning home may never come true. Includes an all-new common core aligned educator's guide. "Rich in historical detail...a superb story of grit, determination, and personal growth." —The Horn Book, starred review "Lyddie is full of life, full of lives, full of reality." —The New York Times Book Review An ALA Notable Book An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A Booklist Editor's Choice American Bookseller "Pick of the Lists" School Library Journal Best Book Parents magazine Best Book
Download or read book Zathura written by David Seidman and published by HMH Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After playing a mysterious board game, Danny and Walter find themselves in space and must continue playing the game until it returns them home.
Download or read book The Penderwicks written by Jeanne Birdsall and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2009-01-16 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over one million copies sold, this series of modern classics about the charming Penderwick family from National Book Award winner and New York Times bestseller Jeanne Birdsall is perfect for fans of Noel Streatfeild and Edward Eager. This summer the Penderwick sisters have a wonderful surprise: a holiday on the grounds of a beautiful estate called Arundel. Soon they are busy discovering the summertime magic of Arundel’s sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame rabbits, and the cook who makes the best gingerbread in Massachusetts. But the best discovery of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundel’s owner, who quickly proves to be the perfect companion for their adventures. The icy-hearted Mrs. Tifton is not as pleased with the Penderwicks as Jeffrey is, though, and warns the new friends to stay out of trouble. Which, of course, they will—won’t they? One thing’s for sure: it will be a summer the Penderwicks will never forget. Deliciously nostalgic and quaintly witty, this is a story as breezy and carefree as a summer day.
Download or read book The Story of Edgar Sawtelle written by David Wroblewski and published by Bond Street Books. This book was released on 2009-03-19 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Oprah's Book Club Pick A #1 New York Times Bestseller A National Bestseller Beautifully written and elegantly paced, The Story of Edgar Sawtelle is a coming-of-age novel about the power of the land and the past to shape our lives. It is a riveting tale of retribution, inhabited by empathic animals, prophetic dreams, second sight, and vengeful ghosts. Born mute, Edgar Sawtelle feels separate from the people around him but is able to establish profound bonds with the animals who share his home and his name: his family raises a fictional breed of exceptionally perceptive and affable dogs. Soon after his father's sudden death, Edgar is stunned to learn that his mother has already moved on as his uncle Claude quickly becomes part of their lives. Reeling from the sudden changes to his quiet existence, Edgar flees into the forests surrounding his Wisconsin home accompanied by three dogs. Soon he is caught in a struggle for survival—the only thing that will prepare him for his return home.
Download or read book Screen World written by John Willis and published by Hal Leonard Corporation. This book was released on 2005-06-01 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Screen World). Movie fans eagerly await each year's new edition of Screen World , the definitive record of the cinema since 1949. Volume 55 provides an illustrated listing of every American and foreign film released in the United States in 2003, all documented with more than 1,000 photographs. The 2004 edition of Screen World features such notable films as Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King , which won all 11 Academy Awards it was nominated for, including Best Picture, tying a record; Clint Eastwood's Mystic River , which won Academy Awards for Best Actor Sean Penn and Best Supporting Actor Tim Robbins; Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation , Academy Award-winner for Best Original Screenplay; and Peter Weir's Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World . Also featured are Patty Jenkins' Monster , featuring Academy Award-winner for Best Actress Charlize Theron, and independent successes such as Gurinder Chadha's Bend It like Beckham and Tom McCarthy's The Station Agent . As always, Screen World 's outstanding features include: photographic stills and shots of the four Academy Award-winning actors as well as all acting nominees; a look at the year's most promising new screen personalities; complete filmographies cast and characters, credits, production company, date released, rating and running time; and biographical entries a priceless reference for over 2,400 living stars, including real name, school, and date and place of birth. Now featuring 16 pages of color photos!
Download or read book Zathura written by and published by HMH Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brothers Walter and Danny are transported into space while playing a game. They learn how to cooperate with one another to save themselves from the evil Zorgons.
Download or read book Zathura the Movie written by Ellen Weiss and published by HMH Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the action-adventure movie, this novel takes readers on a thrilling journey, with an eight page color insert of scenes from the movie.
Download or read book Stories of My Life written by Katherine Paterson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-16 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From her childhood in China to the moment she won her first National Book Award, literary icon Katherine Paterson shares the personal stories that inspired her children’s books. Told with her trademark humor and heart, Paterson's tales reveal details about her life from her childhood with missionary parents, to living as a single woman in Japan, to raising four children in suburban Maryland with her minister husband. Read about the origins of such familiar characters as Leslie Burke and Janice Avery from Bridge to Terabithia, and go behind the scenes to the moments Katherine found out she won her many awards. Filled with personal photos and letters, this funny, heartwarming history from a legendary writer lets fans in on the making of literary classics.
