Download or read book Mummy s Little Soldier Child Participation in Armed Conflict written by Kirsty Adel Daniel and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mummy s Little Soldier Part 3 of 3 A troubled child An absent mum A shocking secret written by Casey Watson and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2016-05-19 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Casey’s Unit is, as ever, full of troubled, disaffected pupils, and new arrival Leo is something of a conundrum.
Download or read book Mummy s Little Soldier Part 1 of 3 A troubled child An absent mum A shocking secret written by Casey Watson and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2016-05-05 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Casey’s Unit is, as ever, full of troubled, disaffected pupils, and new arrival Leo is something of a conundrum.
Download or read book My Mummy is a Soldier written by Kerrine Bryan and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Daddy s Little Soldier written by Maggie Hartley and published by Trapeze. This book was released on 2019-04-04 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quiet and polite, obsessively neat, clean and tidy, eight-year-old Tom is unlike any child Maggie has ever fostered before. Tom has been taken into care following concerns that his dad is struggling to cope after the death of Tom's mum. At first, Maggie doesn't know what to make of this shy, nervous little boy who never cries and is terrified of getting dirty. But as Tom's cleaning rituals start to get more extreme, Maggie fears that there's something more sinister going on beneath the surface. When she meets Tom's dad Mark, a stern ex-soldier and strict disciplinarian, it's clear that Tom's life at home without his mummy has been a constant battlefield. Can Maggie help Mark to raise a son and not a soldier? Or is little Tom going to lose his daddy too? A true story of hope from Sunday Times bestselling author Maggie Hartley, a foster carer for over 20 years. 'Such a moving story' 5* Amazon reader review
Download or read book Mommy s Little Soldier a Troubled Child an Absent Mom a Shocking Secret written by Casey Watson and published by HarperElement. This book was released on 2016-05-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Casey's Unit is, as ever, full of troubled, disaffected pupils, and new arrival Leo is something of a conundrum. Thirteen year old Leo isn't a bad lad - in fact, he's generally polite and helpful, but he's in danger of permanent exclusion for repeatedly absconding and unauthorised absences. Despite letters being sent home regularly, his mother never turns up for any appointments, and when the school calls home she always seems to have an excuse. Though Casey has her hands full, she offers to intervene for a while, to try get Leo engaged in learning again and remaining in school. The head's sceptical though and warns her that this is Leo's very last chance. But Casey's determined, because there's something about Leo that makes her want to fight his corner, and get to the bottom of whatever it is that compels this enigmatic boy to keep running away. With Leo so resolutely tight-lipped and secretive, Casey knows that if she's going to keep this child in education, she's going to have to get to the bottom of it herself...
Download or read book Mummy s Little Soldier A troubled child An absent mum A shocking secret written by Casey Watson and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2016-05-19 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Casey’s Unit is, as ever, full of troubled, disaffected pupils, and new arrival Leo is something of a conundrum.
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Download or read book The Kid from the Future the Boy from the Past written by Georgie A. Jones and published by novum pro Verlag. This book was released on 2022-05-25 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set in 1960s London, this tale of growing up invites readers to meet Welsh-born Georgie, a teen with special powers, and a special way with words! Georgie connects with intriguing Morgan, the Kid from the Future. This leads him and his pals – Jay, Rob, Joe, Jack, – to reveal their true selves. In a world where being gay is a crime, these lads are the vanguard of today's open society. What are the risks they take? The scrapes they get into? The violence and prejudice they encounter? A humorous coming-of-age tale. How will their parents react? What are Georgie's secret liaisons? How many insults from 'Jerry the Jackal' can they take? Is it ever right to meet violence with violence? These and many other questions are answered in this tale, as told by a very articulate, funny and brave young man.
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Download or read book My Mommy Is a Soldier written by Allie Elizabeth Goosby and published by Archway Publishing. This book was released on 2018-06-27 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This little boys mom is a soldier. Her job is to protect the country and keep everyone safe and free. Sometimes, his mom has to leave him to serve the county, and he feels very sad and blue. But he understands his mommy loves him no matter where she is and what she is doing. My Mommy is a Soldier, a picutre book for children, calls attention to the emotional impact on a child because of a mothers deployment. It brings to light the mood swings children experience from being separated from their mothers. Written from the childs perspective, it shows how the boys understanding is enlightened about the world around him as he realizes his mothers love is not only for him and family, but for the country as well.
Download or read book Little Soldier written by Denetra Moore and published by Tate Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It’s the middle of the night and the post is dark as Seth and his mom drop off dad for another yearlong deployment. This is Seth’s dad’s third deployment, though it feels like the first. “Sergeant Brown!” They hear his name called and watch their soldier run off to report. Suddenly he stops, turns, and salutes Seth. With tears in his eyes, Seth stands up straight and salutes back. I am my daddy’s little soldier, and I will make him proud, Seth says to himself and their journey begins. The life of a military child is one of instability, understanding, and great strength. In Little Soldier, author Denetra Moore takes you into the life of a typical military family that has a loved one being deployed. She highlights the emotions and changes the family endures from a child’s point of view, and how families must pull together to make it through. The heart of Moore is to bring understanding and voice to the community of military families through her children’s books. The frequent lifestyle changes, parental absences, and unique concerns are becoming more evident everyday. Coming from a military family herself, she has become an extraordinary personality that brings light to this situation.
Download or read book Daddy s Little Soldier written by Maggie Hartley and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2019-04-04 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quiet and polite, obsessively neat, clean and tidy, eight-year-old Tom is unlike any child Maggie has ever fostered before. Tom has been taken into care following concerns that his dad is struggling to cope after the death of Tom's mum. At first, Maggie doesn't know what to make of this shy, nervous little boy who never cries and is terrified of getting dirty. But as Tom's cleaning rituals start to get more extreme, Maggie fears that there's something more sinister going on beneath the surface. When she meets Tom's dad Mark, a stern ex-soldier and strict disciplinarian, it's clear that Tom's life at home without his mummy has been a constant battlefield. Can Maggie help Mark to raise a son and not a soldier? Or is little Tom going to lose his daddy too? A true story of hope from Sunday Times bestselling author Maggie Hartley, a foster carer for over 20 years. 'Such a moving story' 5* Amazon reader review
Download or read book Tell Me the Truth About Love written by Susanna Abse and published by Random House. This book was released on 2022-05-19 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Brilliant and touching' Maggie O'Farrell 'A must-read for everyone wanting to understand more about what makes us fall in - and out - of love' Philippa Perry 'A charming, useful, kind book about the pains and hopes of relationships' Alain de Botton Drawing on over 30 years of therapeutic encounters with people facing hurdles in their love lives, former Chair of the British Psychoanalytic Council Susanna Abse takes us deep inside one of the most fascinating realms there is: other people's relationships. Candid and captivating, each chapter is inspired by a classic, timeless story. Parents blow their straw house down; Rapunzel yearns for companionship but remains trapped in her castle. Couples strive to navigate the fall from Eden, the bitter taste of the poison apple and strangers in their beds. From dealing with infidelity to navigating our changing role within a single relationship over the course of a lifetime, Tell Me the Truth About Love sheds vivid light on the human heart, and its struggle to both embrace life's greatest gift and protect itself from pain. Inside, you will find solace, wisdom and unparalleled insight into how, and why, we love.
Download or read book Mummy s Little Soldier Part 2 of 3 A troubled child An absent mum A shocking secret written by Casey Watson and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2016-05-12 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Casey’s Unit is, as ever, full of troubled, disaffected pupils, and new arrival Leo is something of a conundrum.
Download or read book Exploited written by Maggie Hartley and published by Seven Dials. This book was released on 2020-04-16 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourteen-year-old Hannah comes to live with foster carer Maggie Hartley after her mum pleads with Social Services to take her into care, unable to cope with her daughter anymore. Previously a good student, a loving daughter and sister, Hannah is now playing truant, drinking, and taking drugs. Angry and mistrustful, it seems that nobody can reach this troubled teenager. Maggie is used to difficult teenagers, but Hannah's behaviour brings into question everything Maggie has ever learnt in all her years as a foster carer. Determined to push away everyone around her away, Hannah's life seems to be spiralling out of control. But when Hannah finally breaks down and confides a shocking secret to Maggie, the truth behind her chaotic behaviour is finally revealed. Can Maggie help this vulnerable young girl overcome the trauma of what's happened to her and set her free from the demons that haunt her?
Download or read book Children s Literature in China From Lu Xun to Mao Zedong written by Mary Ann Farquhar and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-04-22 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces the major works and debates in Chinese children's literature within the framework of China's revolution and modernization. It demonstrates that the guiding rationale in children's literature was the political importance of children as the nation's future.
