Download or read book Army Girls written by Tessa Dunlop and published by . This book was released on 2022-04-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Army Girls tells the unique and compelling story of the women who lived and fought during the Second World War. It is a celebration of the phenomenal achievements of women who gave everything to their country and joined the armed forces at the outbreak of war. At long last, the story of their service will be heard, interwoven with events and precious moments from 1939-45. Commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Conscription Act which then allowed British women to enter service into the armed forces, it the final chance to hear the incredible true stories from some of the very last living female veterans of the conflict, who capture a pivotal moment in British history from a woman's perspective. Army Girls is about belonging, resilience, gender, fear, life and death. More than any other oral history from veterans of WWII published, this one is bedded in the present day, too. The Coronavirus pandemic has shaped the last year of these women's lives, there are both parallels and paradoxes. War was about opportunity and comradery, Covid is isolation and resilience, where memory and nostalgia play an even bigger role. This book is a fitting tribute to them all - the living and the dead.
Download or read book Secrets of Southern Girls written by Haley Harrigan and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2017-06-06 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Harrigan's novel, part mystery and part coming-of-age, explores the process of healing from tragedies and misunderstandings."—Publishers Weekly A tender, yet thrilling suspense novel about a young woman who uncovers devastating secrets that will resurrect the people she lost and the lies she buried perfect for fans of Diane Chamberlain and Ellen Marie Wiseman Ten years ago, Julie Portland accidentally killed her best friend, Reba. What's worse is she got away with it. Consumed by guilt, she left the small town of Lawrence Mill, Mississippi, and swore nothing would ever drag her back. Now, raising her daughter and struggling to make ends meet in Manhattan, Julie still can't forget the ghost of a girl with golden hair and a dangerous secret. When August, Reba's first love, begs Julie to come home to find the diary that Reba kept all those years ago, Julie's past comes creeping back to haunt her. That diary could expose the shameful memories Julie has been running from, but it could also unearth the hidden truths that Reba left buried...and reveal that Julie isn't the only one who feels responsible for Reba's death.
Download or read book Surfside Girls The Secret of Danger Point written by Kim Dwinell and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now an Apple Original from Apple TV+! Sun... sand... and spooky adventures! Things are getting weird in Surfside. Lately, Samantha’s best friend Jade explodes into fits of giggles whenever she sees a boy, and it’s throwing a wrench into the kick-back summer of surfing and hanging out that Sam had planned. But after swimming through a secret underwater cave, Sam starts to… see things. Like ghosts. And pirates. And maybe something even scarier! Can she and Jade get to the bottom of this mystery in time to save their town? 2018 Pubwest Design Awards - Silver Winner for Graphic Album, New Material
Download or read book Clap When You Land written by Elizabeth Acevedo and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a novel-in-verse that brims with grief and love, National Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Acevedo writes about the devastation of loss, the difficulty of forgiveness, and the bittersweet bonds that shape our lives. Camino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in the Dominican Republic. But this time, on the day when his plane is supposed to land, Camino arrives at the airport to see crowds of crying people… In New York City, Yahaira Rios is called to the principal’s office, where her mother is waiting to tell her that her father, her hero, has died in a plane crash. Separated by distance—and Papi’s secrets—the two girls are forced to face a new reality in which their father is dead and their lives are forever altered. And then, when it seems like they’ve lost everything of their father, they learn of each other. Great for summer reading or anytime! Clap When You Land is a Today show pick for “25 children’s books your kids and teens won’t be able to put down this summer!" Plus don't miss Elizabeth Acevedo's The Poet X and With the Fire on High!
Download or read book The Sketch written by and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 842 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Phoenix Girls The Complete Trilogy written by Brian Knight and published by Tulpa Books. This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 867 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join the Phoenix Girls in Aurora Hollow and beyond as they learn magic, battle monsters, and fight to save their friends and family from forces beyond their world. The complete Phoenix Girls trilogy follows Penny Sinclair and her friends through discovery, adventure, terror, and triumph. "A magical journey of friendship and belonging that embodies a unique strength of character with an exemplary sense of discovery." Dixon's Independent Voice
Download or read book Finding Tinker Bell 2 Through the Dark Forest Disney The Never Girls written by Kiki Thorpe and published by RH/Disney. This book was released on 2018-03-06 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Four best friends—Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby—travel to Never Land, where they find adventure and friendship. Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies star in a magical early chapter-book series for readers ages 6 to 9—Disney The Never Girls!
Download or read book Sunkissed written by Jenny McLachlan and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2017-04-25 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kat's family sends her to Sweden to spend the summer with her aunt, where she must learn to embrace who she really is--especially if she's going to win the heart of cute Swede Leo.
Download or read book A List of Books for Older Girls written by and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A List of Books for Girls written by and published by . This book was released on 1925 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Witches Cove A Mystery Story for Girls written by Roy J. Snell and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Roy J. Snell's 'Witches Cove: A Mystery Story for Girls', the reader is taken on a thrilling journey filled with suspense, mystery, and intrique. Set in a small town by the sea, the story follows a young girl named Betty as she uncovers dark secrets and solves a puzzling mystery that threatens her community. Snell's writing style is rich in detail and captures the essence of the time period, immersing the reader in a tale of adventure and bravery. The book's literary context is reminiscent of classic mystery novels, with a focus on strong female characters and clever detective work. It is a captivating read for young readers interested in the genre. Roy J. Snell, known for his popular series of mystery books for young adults, brings his talent for storytelling to 'Witches Cove'. With a background in journalism and a passion for thrilling narratives, Snell's unique perspective shines through in this captivating mystery tale. Fans of Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys will surely enjoy this exciting adventure. Overall, 'Witches Cove' is a must-read for anyone looking for a compelling mystery novel that will keep them on the edge of their seat until the very end.
Download or read book Winnetka Graded Book List written by Carleton Wolsey Washburne and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Planted Secrets written by Jon Treud and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wood Wisdom is passed to the reader as he/she follows a love story between a Tree Nymph and her Locust Tree from sprouting to beyond life. During this journey, the Nymph and Tree meet the "Walking Trees" and covertly engage in a game played on white and black squares. Love grows while playing this game as Wood Wisdom is passed from the Nymph and Locust Tree to the children who come to play within the Tree's hollow. Consequently, the joy felt by children returns love to the Nymph and Tree. This combination of love transcends all boundaries. In conclusion, a secret and safe place is created for all children, big and small. Here they can go to ask their questions, take their feelings and share their secret thoughts. Here they know they are loved. Here a myth is born. My name is Master Wind. You know me. You breathe me. I am air. I am a part of you and you are a part of me. We are inseparable. I hear your voice, I feel your heart and I sense your need as you sense my desire to fulfill that need. The universe is vast and there are many mysteries that cannot be seen, heard, or held. I am part of that universe. You cannot see me, hear me or hold me most of the time. Only when I move am I acknowledged. I am moving now. My/our mysterious universe has many stories. One of which, I am going to tell you. It has to do with imagination and bringing your heart's desire from my world into yours. You are magical beings and nothing is impossible. This is your story from the beginning of time.
Download or read book Cases Determined in the Supreme Court of the State of Oklahoma written by Oklahoma. Supreme Court and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Monthly Bulletin written by St. Louis Public Library and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Teachers' bulletin", vol. 4- issued as part of v. 23, no. 9-
Download or read book National Boys and Girls Club News written by and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Paper Secrets written by Mary Jo Stanley and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2010-12-02 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Paper Secrets is the first book of a family saga involving the Black and Coleman families having mixed feeling for each other. Vivian Black and Louise Coleman were best friends during their childhood years in the 1930's until circumstances led to a ten-year separation. When they meet again in college, Louise is extremely rich and Vivian is attending college on an academic scholarship. They both fall in love with the same handsome, wealthy upperclassmen John Williams from Richmond, VA and the former friends find themselves at odds over for his affection. Louise is used to having her way and doesn't take no for an answer. She is determined to have him and will not let a little thing like his love for Vivian get in the way. Paper Secrets, a story with many misunderstandings, trials, and even lost loved ones for both families caused by the discovery of various pieces of paper. While some family members are anxious to have the secrets revealed, others want them hidden or forgotten forever. Lawsuits and threats of public humiliation are the least of their worries with the secrets looming over their heads.
