Download or read book Secret of the Storm written by Beth McMullen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seekers of the Wild Realm meets My Diary from the Edge of the World in this poignant and “action-packed” (School Library Journal) story of a lonely girl who befriends a kitten that might be much more—the first in a new series from author of Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls, Beth McMullen! Twelve-year-old Cassie King’s father always told her the universe was on her side. All she had to do was work hard and things would go her way. But then Cassie’s father died, her mom retreated into herself, and her best friend traded her in for the popular crowd at school. The only thing Cassie still has is the volunteer work she does at the local library, a place where she can leave her troubles behind. Unfortunately, classmate and school outcast Joe Robinson is always there doing the same thing. One day, while Cassie and Joe are leaving the library, a bizarre storm hits, trapping them in a narrow alley. In the storm’s aftermath, Cassie discovers a bedraggled little kitten abandoned in a smelly dumpster. Cassie feels an immediate connection to the kitten and takes him home. But the kitten—who Cassie names Albert—is a little odd, with impossible strength and agility for a creature his size. At one point, Cassie swears she sees plumes of smoke rising from his water bowl, and one afternoon, while Albert is alone in her room, a strange symbol appears on the closet door. With new friend Joe’s help, Cassie figures out the symbol is a map. But a map to what? The friends soon discover that Albert is much more than he appears and is in grave danger. He needs Cassie’s help in ways she never could have imagined. Keeping him safe is the first thing Cassie has believed in for a long time. But is she strong enough to face down a sinister enemy moving ever closer and protect everything she loves?
Download or read book Secret Storms written by Julie Mannix Von Zerneck and published by . This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pregnant, upper class nineteen-year-old Philadelphia Main Line debutante is confined, against her will, to a state mental hospital. She spends her pregnancy surrounded by the mentally challenged and the criminally insane. On April 19, 1964, she gives birth to a child, whom she is forced to give up for adoption. A loving middle-class couple adopts a month-old little girl from Catholic Charities. She is adored and cherished from the very beginning. It is as though she is dropped into the first chapter of a fairy tale-but we all know how fairy tales go. This is the story of a mother and daughter. Of what it is to give up a child and what it is to be given up. Of what it is to belong, what it is to be a family and what it is to yearn deeply, and to never lose hope-because anything is possible. In this exquisite memoir, Julie Mannix von Zerneck and Kathy Hatfield recount the stories of their lives. Deliciously strange, surprising and sweetly funny, this tenderly written book takes us on a wild and frightening journey. Written in two distinct and deeply expressive voices, their stories seamlessly meld together in a breathtaking ending. PRAISE FOR SECRET STORMS: "The book shifts between sections narrated by mother von Zerneck and daughter Hatfield, and both authors have gripping stories to tell. Readers will delight in their shared narrative, which is as heartwarming as it is engaging. von Zerneck's life alone would be a fascinating read, but combined with Hatfield's search for her mother it becomes compulsive reading." -Publishers Weekly "The book is beautifully written and...compelling, to the extent that readers might feel they are sitting with the authors, listening to them tell their tale...more like a novel than a memoir." -ForeWord Reviews "Shining through both narratives is goodness and the power of the human spirit. A dually narrated, uplifting tale on overcoming profound adversity." -Kirkus Reviews "This story will break your heart, bring on tears of joy, and make you believe in the healing power of love, forgiveness, and family." -Meredith Rollins, Executive Editor, Redbook Magazine "A heartbreaking but ultimately life-affirming mother-daughter story that defies fiction. Every plot twist, every emotion touches a chord, even for those of us who have not had to endure such a brutal separation. Read it and weep-and then finally rejoice. An ode to the enduring power of family ties." -Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey, author of A Woman of Independent Means "In my writers' workshops, the greatest gospel I can preach is the obvious one-to tell the truth, whatever form it takes. This amazing mother-daughter writing team exemplifies the concept to the max. The plot is Dickensian, rife with villains and struggle, the revealing of it, breathtaking in its simplicity and heartbreaking in its courage. What a story." -Ernest Thompson, Academy Award-winning writer of On Golden Pond "What an extraordinary and compelling story, all the more so because it's true-and told so beautifully by its two heroines." -Alice Maltin, producer & Leonard Maltin, film critic and correspondent for Entertainment Tonight "This is an uplifting story of hope and personal courage that is sure to resonate with most readers." -Monsters and Critics
Download or read book Katrina s Secrets written by Ray Nagin and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: C. Ray Nagin was Mayor of New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina hit. He weighs in on the chaotic days leading up to and following the biggest natural and man-made disaster in America's history. He delivers exacting detail on the city's relief effort, and exposes secrets that have been glossed over or spun out.
Download or read book The Storm Dragon written by Paula Harrison and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-03-07 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A group of friends set out to save magical creatures from a cruel queen and her wicked soldiers in the first book in the brand-new Secret Rescuers chapter book series. When Sophy finds a little lost dragon named Cloudy, she knows he’s in danger. It will take all the courage she can muster—and a little bit of magic—to keep the baby dragon safe. But what if there are other creatures in danger? It looks like Sophy’s going to need some friends to help her with her secret rescues…
Download or read book Secret of the Storm written by Beth McMullen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2023-02-07 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seekers of the Wild Realm meets My Diary from the Edge of the World in this poignant and “action-packed” (School Library Journal) story of a lonely girl who befriends a kitten that might be much more—the first in a new series from author of Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls, Beth McMullen! Twelve-year-old Cassie King’s father always told her the universe was on her side. All she had to do was work hard and things would go her way. But then Cassie’s father died, her mom retreated into herself, and her best friend traded her in for the popular crowd at school. The only thing Cassie still has is the volunteer work she does at the local library, a place where she can leave her troubles behind. Unfortunately, classmate and school outcast Joe Robinson is always there doing the same thing. One day, while Cassie and Joe are leaving the library, a bizarre storm hits, trapping them in a narrow alley. In the storm’s aftermath, Cassie discovers a bedraggled little kitten abandoned in a smelly dumpster. Cassie feels an immediate connection to the kitten and takes him home. But the kitten—who Cassie names Albert—is a little odd, with impossible strength and agility for a creature his size. At one point, Cassie swears she sees plumes of smoke rising from his water bowl, and one afternoon, while Albert is alone in her room, a strange symbol appears on the closet door. With new friend Joe’s help, Cassie figures out the symbol is a map. But a map to what? The friends soon discover that Albert is much more than he appears and is in grave danger. He needs Cassie’s help in ways she never could have imagined. Keeping him safe is the first thing Cassie has believed in for a long time. But is she strong enough to face down a sinister enemy moving ever closer and protect everything she loves?
Download or read book Before the Storm written by Diane Chamberlain and published by MIRA. This book was released on 2013-02-26 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overprotective of her troubled teenage son Andy, Laurel Lockwood allows him to attend a church social. When the church is consumed by fire, Andy saves the other children. But when Andy is suspected of arson, Laurel must ask herself how well she really knows her son.
Download or read book The Secrets of the Stormforest written by L. D. Lapinski and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-09-13 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flick journeys to a dangerous new world in this magical third book in the Strangeworlds Travel Agency series that’s a “moving conclusion to a delightful trilogy” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). Flick and Jonathan have faced countless dangers as members of the Strangeworlds Society and come out alive on the other side. But what do they really know about the society they are risking their lives for? Why does it exist? Who is Strangeworlds there to protect? And what in the worlds is happening to the multiverse now? With worlds everywhere under threat of collapse and mysteries abounding, it’s up to Flick and Jonathan to discover the answers to these questions. And only if they can uncover the secrets of Strangeworlds, and the secrets of a mysterious new world called The Stormforest, will they have any hope of defending their world—and others—from the threat that is facing them all.
Download or read book Mrs Smith s Spy School for Girls written by Beth McMullen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2017-07-04 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A girl discovers her boarding school is actually an elite spy-training program, and she must learn the skills of the trade in order to find her mother in this action-packed middle grade debut that’s perfect for fans of Stu Gibbs. After a botched escape plan from her boarding school, Abigail is stunned to discover the school is actually a cover for an elite spy ring called The Center, along with being training grounds for future spies. Even more shocking? Abigail’s mother is a top agent for The Center and she has gone MIA, with valuable information that many people would like to have—at any cost. Along with a former nemesis and charming boy from her grade, Abigail goes through a crash course in Spy Training 101, often with hilarious—and sometimes painful—results. But Abigail realizes she might be a better spy-in-training than she thought—and the answers to her mother’s whereabouts are a lot closer than she thinks…
Download or read book Lola Benko Treasure Hunter written by Beth McMullen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-08-25 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indiana Jones meets The Lost Property Office in this action-packed mystery about a young girl searching for her father from the author of Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls—the first in a new series! Having a world-traversing archaeologist dad means twelve-year-old Lola Benko is used to moving around and not putting down roots anywhere. But every day and every hunt for something hidden is an adventure, and no matter what, she and her dad are an unbeatable team. Then her father disappears. The official story is that he was caught in a flash flood, but Lola’s research shows the day in question was perfectly pleasant. And it will take more than empty reassurances from suspect strangers for Lola to give up on her dad. She has a feeling his disappearance has to do with a mythical stone he was studying—a stone so powerful, it could control the world. But in the wrong hands, it could end it, too... With the help of some new friends at her school, it’s up to Lola to go on the most important hunt of her life.
Download or read book The Storm Girl s Secret written by Ceri a Lowe and published by Paradigm Trilogy. This book was released on 2018-12-17 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An addictive and jaw-dropping dystopian story, perfect for fans of Bella Forrest, The Hunger Games and Divergent. Discover a world torn apart by storms under the grip of an evil organisation, and one girl who discovers a secret that will change everything... The existence of 15-year-old Alice Davenport is Paradigm Industries' biggest secret. Decades ago, after fierce storms ravaged the earth, Alice was one of the first to help establish Paradigm Industries' new world order: in which no one can leave the Barricades, and every trace of the past was destroyed. The whole Community believes she died an Industry hero. But Alice refused to live under Paradigm's cruel laws. Alice was punished. And Alice is alive. Sentenced to permanent cryonic sleep in the Catacombs, Alice has been frozen for years... until now. With the Industry wanting her dead, Alice is on the run - helped by Carter Warren, Industry loyalist turned secret rebel. But as they make their escape, they uncover a shocking secret. Paradigm Industries have devastating plans for the future, which threaten to tear the world apart. Those living outside the Barricades will be permanently destroyed. With Alice and Carter the only hope for humanity, can they find the strength to finally defeat the Industry? The Storm Girl's Secret is the thrilling conclusion to the Paradigm trilogy. Discover Alice's heart-pounding story today. Readers are addicted to the Paradigm trilogy: 'I absolutely raced through this story, it grabbed hold of me and wouldn't let go... need to know what happens next!... compelling and powerful!... The pages are filled with secrets, surprises, danger and intrigue... I was sat bolt upright reading... so many tense moments that at times I felt as if I was holding my breath!... completely pulled me in!' Rae Reads, 5 stars 'SO IN LOVE with this book!!! Thumbs up for sure! A must read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'The Rising Storm is an amazing read! Action filled to the core! It was so engaging right from the beginning. The writing was intense, and the characters were well developed! Hands down, I would recommend this book!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'The storyline had me hooked and there were twists and turns that I wasn't expecting... I was just swept away with the plot line... The Girl in the Storm is an addictive read that will have you abandon your plans.' Katie's Book Cave
Download or read book The Pen Pal written by Storm Young and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-11-04 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pen Pal follows the story of Shiloh Ray, who is a military wife, new mother, and college student. Shiloh also suffers from postpartum depression and overall loneliness from living in rural Alaska far away from any family or friends. Shiloh then breaks out of her comfort zone and signs up for a Pen Pal. Weeks pass and she is matched with Penelope Young, this is where her whole life will change. Shiloh and Penelope become the best of friends and write letters every week. Until one day the letters just stop. Penelope had vanished. Shiloh cannot handle the thought of losing her best friend, so she flies across the country to figure out what she did wrong, or what happened to Penelope. Once she gets there, she finds out from Penelope's husband that she is missing. Shiloh takes matters into her own hands, finding out the truth of what happened to her friend. Shiloh will follow clues and figure out the truth no matter what the cost. She also meets a few unexpected friends along the way to help her. Shiloh and her friends will face many challenges and have to race against the clock to find out the truth before someone else covers it up. Trigger Warning! There is talk of suicidal thoughts and mental illness
Download or read book The Secret Storm written by Dale L. Berne Ed.D. and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2023-02-07 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book summary The Secret Storm: A True Story of SurvivalThis is a story that shocked the nation and the world! This book, The Secret Storm, portrays the true and vivid accounts of extraordinary circumstances as told by a father, Dale Berne, and a son, Scott Berne. When the author gained legal custody of his two sons, his ex-wife hired a hit man to kill him, burned down their family home, absconded with the family bank account, created personal and professional discrimination at Dale Berne's place of work, and parentally kidnapped their two sons, Scott and Mark, taking them on a two-year dangerous journey to five countries and thirteen residences while simultaneously catapulting Dale Berne into an unprecedented search culminating with national and international notoriety and mainstream media attention.The voices of Dale and Scott Berne jump off each page as they struggle to cope with the emotional roller coaster of events and their efforts to swim out of the turbulent waters of disaster and into a tranquil stream of a stable family environment."From victims to survivors."There are several hundred-thousand parental abductions in the United States each year.There are more than several hundred-thousand parental abductions worldwide each year (not all countries report their cases). We, the authors, expect that this book will be one of the most emotional and insightful works that you will ever read because it is so much more than a case of parental abduction. The events portrayed in this true story have affected deeply each person who has been catapulted into the swirl of the secret storm--the attorneys, the district attorney, the family court judges, the social workers, the law guardian, the psychiatrists, the family physician, the neighbors, the schoolteachers, the school board members, and of course, the family members of three generations.
Download or read book Secret in the Storm written by Jerry D Thomas and published by . This book was released on 1996-04-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The adventure series for kids that builds faith in the Bible continues with Zack right in the middle of trouble. If the Bible is true, prayers should always be answered, right? Mysterious noises and escaped prisoners lead Zack and his cousin into a mystery that can only be solved in the middle of a hurricane!
Download or read book Secret Storm written by Apostle Betty M Doughty and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In my conclusion! I must say! Every storm that has came into my life! I have learned that they did not come to break me! But to make me! I have really learn how to trust God! In every situation it's not always easy! Because there are, some Strom that comes in your life, that seen as if, it never going to end, there also time! When one storm end's another one come, that when fear, and all thought come to your mind! That Jesus dose, not care because He! Is allowing this storm to come! Some storm is painful, some storm come, and destroys everything in your life, so you have to rebuild, all over again, and If Jesus is not the Captain of your soul! You will sink, with Jesus on board! He will give you peace, in the midst of the storm! You shall walk throw the fire! And it shall not Kindle you! Walk throws the water, and it will not over take you! And with Jesus on board you will win every time.
Download or read book A Secret Storm written by Jeannette M. Amodeo and published by Infinity Pub. This book was released on 2006-05-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book STORM THE BATTLE OF THE EARTH SECRET OF THE NITRONS RAY written by Martin Lodewijk - Dick Matena - Don Lawrence and published by CLASSIC COLLECTION. This book was released on with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Storm is an astronaut in the 21st century who makes a journey to the Great Red Spot of Jupiter. The Great Red Spot is an anticyclonic storm which has already been there for at least 300 years. Once arrived, his ship gets dragged into the storm. When Storm manages to escape, it seems he has traveled through time. The civilizations on Earth have collapsed and turned into a barbaric society. This is where the adventures of Storm begin.
Download or read book The Secret Storm written by Charles Knotts and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-25 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
