Download or read book Little Beast written by Julie Demers and published by Coach House Books. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s 1944, and a little village in rural Quebec sits quietly beside an aging mountain and an angry river. The air tastes of kelp, and the wind keeps knocking over the cross. Beside that river an eleven-year-old girl lives with her parents. Her mother is very sad, and her father has vanished because he can’t bear to look at his own daughter. You see, this little girl has suddenly sprouted a full beard. And so her mother has shut the curtains and locked the girl inside to keep her safe from the townspeople, the Boots, who think there’s something wrong with a bearded little girl. And when they come for her, she escapes into the wintry night...
Download or read book Little Beasts written by Matthew McGevna and published by Akashic Books. This book was released on 2015-06-15 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tragedy upends a Long Island town in a crime novel that “captures the familiar rhythms of summertime, following young people on the edge of violence” (Kirkus Reviews). Turnbull is a working-class town full of weary people who struggle to make ends meet. Evictions, alcoholism, and random violence are commonplace. In the heat of July 1983, when eight-year-olds James, Dallas, and Felix leave their homes to play in the woods, they have to navigate between the potentially violent world of angry adults and even angrier teens. Little do they know that within a few short hours, one of them will lie dead, after a bit of playful bullying from older teens escalates to tragedy. Loosely based on a real crime that took place on Long Island in 1979, Little Beasts is a panorama of a poor, mostly white neighborhood surrounded by the affluent communities of the East End. After the murder, the novel’s main characters must come to grips with the aftermath, face the decisions they’ve made, and reestablish their faith in the possibility of a better world. “The reader knows one of the three will be a victim, but not which one, and we read with our hearts in our throats as we grow closer to each boy. . . . In the aftermath of that day, McGevna shows us how the brutality and tragedy of that event affect the families. . . . There will be justice, of some sort, and even redemption. But, as in real life, there is no happy ending.” —ReviewingTheEvidence.com “A gripping exploration of teenage alienation and temporary depravity.” —The East Hampton Star “All it takes is one or two characters to carry you through to the heartbreaking end—a finale that offers enough hope and redemption to equal the book’s climatic horror.” —TheCattanoogan.com “A brave, beautiful book.” —Richard Bausch, author of Before, During, After
Download or read book Beasts of a Little Land written by Juhea Kim and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Beasts of a Little Land is a stunning achievement’ TLS 'Spectacular' Lisa See, author of The Island of Sea Women 'I loved it' Brandon Hobson, author of The Removed 'Unforgettable' Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, author of The Mountains Sing An epic story of love and war, set during the turbulent decades of Korea's fight for independence It is 1917, and Korea is under Japanese occupation; the country is yet to be divided into north and south. With the threat of famine looming, a young girl named Jade is sold by her family to Miss Silver's courtesan school in cosmopolitan Pyongyang, an act of desperation that will cement her place in the lowest social class. But the city's days as a haven are numbered. Jade flees to Seoul where she forms a deep friendship with an orphan boy called JungHo, who scrapes together a living begging on the streets. As Jade becomes a sought-after performer with unexpected romantic prospects, JungHo is swept up in the revolutionary fight for independence. Soon, Jade must decide between following her own ambitions or risking everyone for the one she loves. From the perfumed chambers of the courtesan school to the glamorous cafés of a modernising Seoul, the unforgettable characters of Beasts of a Little Land unveil a world where friends become enemies and enemies become saviours, where heroes are persecuted and beasts take many shapes.
Download or read book Filthy Animals written by Brandon Taylor and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-06-21 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE STORY PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY USA TODAY, NPR, VULTURE, MARIE CLAIRE, THE TIMES OF LONDON, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY A group portrait of young adults enmeshed in desire and violence, a hotly charged, deeply satisfying new work of fiction from the author of Booker Prize finalist Real Life In the series of linked stories at the heart of Filthy Animals, set among young creatives in the American Midwest, a young man treads delicate emotional waters as he navigates a series of sexually fraught encounters with two dancers in an open relationship, forcing him to weigh his vulnerabilities against his loneliness. In other stories, a young woman battles with the cancers draining her body and her family; menacing undercurrents among a group of teenagers explode in violence on a winter night; a little girl tears through a house like a tornado, driving her babysitter to the brink; and couples feel out the jagged edges of connection, comfort, and cruelty. One of the breakout literary stars of 2020, Brandon Taylor has been hailed by Roxane Gay as “a writer who wields his craft in absolutely unforgettable ways.” With Filthy Animals he renews and expands on the promise made in Real Life, training his precise and unsentimental gaze on the tensions among friends and family, lovers and others. Psychologically taut and quietly devastating, Filthy Animals is a tender portrait of the fierce longing for intimacy, the lingering presence of pain, and the desire for love in a world that seems, more often than not, to withhold it.
Download or read book Little Doctor and the Fearless Beast written by Sophie Gilmore and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-15 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A doctor of crocodiles meets her most challenging patient yet in this awe-inspiring story about how even little kids can be fearless, and even big, mean creatures sometimes need help. Full color.
Download or read book Birds Butterflies Little Beasts to Knit Crochet written by Lesley Stanfield and published by Search Press Limited. This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Disney Beauty and the Beast Tiny Book written by Brooke Vitale and published by Insight Editions. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relive the magic of Disney’s 1991 animated classic Beauty and the Beast with this collectible tiny book featuring story art from the beloved film. One of Disney’s most celebrated animated films, Beauty and the Beast has charmed audiences for generations with its heartwarming story, endearing characters, and unforgettable soundtrack. Now fans can keep the classic tale close to their hearts with this tiny storybook retelling of the iconic film, illustrated with art and imagery pulled straight from the screen. Part of an exciting new series of miniature storybooks based on popular Disney films, this tiny storybook is a unique collector’s item adult Disney fans will treasure for years to come.
Download or read book A Tale of Two Beasts written by Fiona Roberton and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2015-04-02 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are two sides to every story. A little girl finds a strange beast in the woods and takes it home as a pet. She feeds it, shows it off to her friends and gives it a hat. But that night it escapes. Then the beast tells the story of being kidnapped by the girl, who forcefed it squirrel food, scared it with a group of beasts and wrapped it in wool. Can the two beasts resolve their differences? An eye-opening story that makes you look at things from a different perspective. 'Roberton's premise is as sublime as it is simple, with a subtle message. [...] Totally delightful.' - Kirkus Reviews
Download or read book I Am the Beast Disney Beauty and the Beast written by Andrea Posner-Sanchez and published by Golden/Disney. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new Little Golden Book all about the Beast from Disney's Beauty and the Beast! Don't judge a Beast by his gruff exterior! This new Little Golden Book is all about the furry star of the beloved Disney movie Beauty and the Beast. Belle, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, and Chip are all featured in this beautifully-illustrated Little Golden Book. With a unique art style, this book is a must-have for children ages 2 to 5, plus Beauty and the Beast fans—and collectors—of all ages!
Download or read book Little Beasts of Field Wood written by William Everett Cram and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book My Little Beast written by Ruby Byrd and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-01 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Oh, dear! You are being a little beast! But I love you anyway." Baby is being so naughty today. Baby has drawn on the walls, and oatmeal is flying! But Mama always loves her baby, no matter what.
Download or read book The Beast written by Anders Roslund and published by Abacus. This book was released on 2006-09-07 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Beast' is a thriller about a father who seeks revenge for his daughter's death - and pays a terrible price for his vigilantism.
Download or read book The Legend of Killing Devils written by Qin WenZhiJian and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2019-10-30 with total page 1001 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was a world of cultivation. This World respected the peach tree, so normal disciples would use the peach leaves to draw talismans. As their cultivation grew, they could draw talismans with the peach trees, but those with higher cultivation could use the peach petals to draw talismans.Chen Yuanjiu was the youngest son of the Chen family in which his parents and siblings loved each other. He had a brillliant mind and photographic memory and so he was reputed to be a child prodigy. At the age of sixteen, Chen was recommended as a scholar, and became the new star in the imperial court. But the devil came ... The innocent Chen Yuanjiu then became a homeless person with a broken family.Chen Yuanjiu hated himself for not having the ability to protect his family. He hated this world even more for his parents and brother's death and they were so kind when they were alive. In order to avenge his family, Chen Yuanjiu swore he would spend the rest of his life to kill all the evil spirits of the world.☆About the Author☆Qin Wen Zhi Jian is an outstanding writer specializing in writing Xian Xia novels. He has good writing skills and rich imagination. So far, there are six novels of his.
Download or read book A Planet Called Imagine written by N. A. Walker and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has been seventy-five years since a group of brave adventurers abandoned Earth in order to find a new planet that could support human life. After much searching, they found one and they called it “Imagine.” With incredible ingenuity and foresight, the colonists have successfully lived on Imagine for twenty years . . . but resources are running low, and their technology that is nearly a century old is almost beyond repair. They need to explore more of their planet, however, the last expedition attempt ended in death and suffering. Eiric, Pirrul, and several of their friends are growing tired of the restrictions the colony places on them. As teenagers, they yearn for an opportunity to strike out on their own and determine their futures on their own terms. The newly announced expedition is the chance they have been waiting for. They are now responsible for the ultimate survival of their species, but are they up for the challenge?
Download or read book Little Miss Splendid and the Beast written by Alice Downes and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-12-26 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little Miss Splendid is out for a walk when she encounters the Beast in a dark castle. She wants nothing do with him, so she screams and runs away. But the Beast is quite friendly and even invites Little Miss Splendid to a banquet—and she does love banquets. Little Miss Splendid is in for a surprise when she finds out that the Beast is actually . . . Mr. Perfect!
Download or read book Beauty and the Beast Disney Beauty and the Beast written by Teddy Slater and published by Golden/Disney. This book was released on 2014-02-26 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Come be our guest in the Beast’s castle where teapots talk, spoons dance, and beautiful Belle discovers that things are never quite as they seem. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is retold in the classic Little Golden Book format.
Download or read book Beauty and the Beast written by Sheilah Beckett and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through her great capacity to love, a kind and beautiful maid releases a handsome prince from the spell which has made him an ugly beast.
