Download or read book The Licorice Girl written by Tylia L. Flores and published by Tylia Flores. This book was released on 2025-06-15 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life can be a whirlwind, filled with unexpected turns and moments that challenge our understanding of the world and ourselves. Sometimes, the people we expect to be our constants become the ones who disappear, leaving us with questions and a longing for answers. This is the story of Carrie Young, a spirited 17-year-old with Cerebral Palsy who navigates the complexities of senior year with a mix of independence and the unwavering support of her loving family. But when a mysterious phone call reveals a long-lost biological father, Carrie's life takes an unexpected turn. Duane Hoover , her father, has been struggling with bipolar disorder, a condition that has haunted him for years. Although he was very talented athletically, and he was well known for being a snowboarder Fear and the weight of his illness drove him away, leaving behind a daughter he desperately wants to connect with. Carrie’s journey is not easy. It’s filled with resistance, uncertainty, and the emotional turbulence that comes with navigating a complicated family dynamic. But as Carrie embarks on this journey, she learns about the complexities of mental illness, the strength of forgiveness, and the profound power of human connection. This story explores the importance of understanding, support, and the possibility of finding healing and wholeness, even amidst the most difficult circumstances. It’s a story about the human spirit's capacity for resilience, the beauty of acceptance, and the strength found in embracing the journey, whatever it may hold.
Download or read book The Licorice Daughter written by Lyn Lifshin and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deeply emotional collection of poems that highlights the filly behind the legend of The Licorice Daughter, Ruffian. With tender care, Lifshin takes her readers through the too-short life of a racing wonder. Beginning before Ruffian’s birth, this collection outlines the anticipation of Ruffian’s greatness. With a grand focus on the days before her fame, from the quiet beauty of the April night of her birth to the brutal separation of the foals from their mares six months after, Lifshin highlights the potential that could be seen in Ruffian’s early days. From the relationships the filly formed with her trainer—Frank Whitely, to her grooms, jockeys, owners, and her devoted fans, this collection brings to life the early days of a racing legend. With excruciating care the last moments of Ruffian’s short life are laid bare before the reader, as the myth is born in the hours before her death.
Download or read book Coconut Quiz Book written by American Girl and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Girl of the Moment written by Lizabeth Zindel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-03-13 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More information to be announced soon on this forthcoming title from Penguin USA
Download or read book The Girl Scouts at Miss Allen s School written by Edith Lavell and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Girl Scouts at Miss Allen's School' by Edith Lavell, readers are transported to the charming world of a girls' school where the protagonists, a group of adventurous Girl Scouts, navigate the ups and downs of school life while also engaging in exciting outdoor activities. Lavell's writing style is characterized by its simplicity and warmth, making it a delightful read for both young readers and adults alike. Set in the early 20th century, the book captures the spirit of youth and friendship against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. The vivid descriptions of nature and the strong bond between the girls make this book a timeless classic in children's literature. Edith Lavell, a renowned author of children's books, draws upon her own experiences and love for the outdoors to create a story that is not only entertaining but also inspirational. Her passion for promoting outdoor activities for young girls shines through in the adventures of the Girl Scouts, making this book a must-read for anyone looking for a heartwarming tale of friendship and exploration.
Download or read book Hometown Girl written by Mariah Stewart and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New York Times bestselling author Mariah Stewart presents a captivating contemporary romance novel in the tradition of Robyn Carr, Susan Mallery, and Barbara Freethy. Life was always just about perfect for Brooke Madison Bowers. She was the prettiest, most popular girl in small-town St. Dennis, Maryland, a prom queen, local pageant star, and the pride and joy of her loving parents. She even married the man of her dreams. But the promise of happily ever after fell to pieces when her husband was killed while serving in Iraq. Brokenhearted and longing for the solace of better days, she returns to the idyllic world of St. Dennis, and the familiar comfort of the family farm. Surrounded by her loving family and friends, she’s determined to build a new life, complete with her own cupcake bakery. She’s equally determined never to fall in love again. For Jesse Enright, life has been a challenge. A fourth-generation attorney, he’s spent his life fighting to escape the shadow of his irresponsible father. Now he’s moved to St. Dennis to run the family law practice, and he’s ready to find the right girl, get married, and settle down. But his carefully laid plans go out the window when he meets Brooke and finds himself caught between the unbreakable law of attraction and Brooke’s resolve to go her way alone—despite the undeniable feelings Jesse stirs in her. But just like catching lightning in a bottle, is it possible to fall head-over-heels, heart-and-soul in love all over again?
Download or read book Licorice Daughter written by Lyn Lifshin and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Thoroughbred racing has never gotten over Ruffian. Lyn Lifshin came out of nowhere to become a Ruffian fan, a zealot for everything Ruffian stood for and all that she touched. Her poems will carry you away to a field of Kentucky foals, to the racetrack where each new horse could be the one, to the bone-numbing feeling of a runaway winner and to the despair of watching brilliance flame out. Ruffian would have liked Lifshin." --Sean Clancy, author of Saratoga Days "Eros and Equus perfectly combine in these sleek, sensual poems. From brilliant filly to tragic fatality, Lifshin keeps pace with this dark darling of the track, everybody's favorite-Ruffian." --Laura Chester "These poems do the memory and legacy of Ruffian The Beauty justice at last. Poetry is the only medium to evoke the life and tragic death of this extraordinary horse, and Lyn Lifshin proves more than up to the task. They mirror the evolution of Ruffian's athletic prowess and striking black beauty with deft attentiveness and poignant detail. They do not merely honor the memory of Ruffian, but invoke the dynamic ghost of her radiant presence . . ." --Joe La Rosa
Download or read book The Welsh Girl written by Peter Ho Davies and published by HMH. This book was released on 2013-08-16 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A WWII-era Welsh barmaid begins a secret relationship with a German POW in this “beautiful” novel by the author of A Lie Someone Told You About Yourself (Ann Patchett). Longlisted for the Man Booker Prize Set in the stunning landscape of North Wales just after D-Day, this critically acclaimed debut novel traces the intersection of disparate lives in wartime. When a prisoner-of-war camp is established near her village, seventeen-year-old barmaid Esther Evans finds herself strangely drawn to the camp and its forlorn captives. She is exploring the camp boundary when an astonishing thing occurs: A young German corporal calls out to her from behind the fence. From that moment on, the two begin an unlikely—and perilous—romance. Meanwhile, a German-Jewish interrogator travels to Wales to investigate Britain’s most notorious Nazi prisoner, Rudolf Hess. In this richly drawn and thought-provoking “tour de force,” all will come to question the meaning of love, family, loyalty, and national identity (The New Yorker). “If you loved The English Patient, there’s probably a place in your heart for The Welsh Girl.” —USA Today “Davies’s characters are marvelously nuanced.” —Los Angeles Times “Beautifully conjures a place and its people, in an extraordinary time . . . A rare gem.” —Claire Messud, author of The Woman Upstairs “This first novel by Davies, author of two highly praised short story collections, has been anticipated—and, with its wonderfully drawn characters, it has been worth the wait.” —Booklist, starred review
Download or read book The Brass Girl Brouhaha written by Adrian Blevins and published by Ausable Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the Kate Tufts Discovery Award for a first book of poetry. In wild, zany, often hilarious language, this poet writes about what it's like to be a woman, a mother, a wife, an ex-wife and a poet in 21st century America. Linda Gregerson has commented that Blevins writes "the freshest poetic line that America has produced in 30 years."
Download or read book One Girl s Struggle to Grow Up written by Shirley Anne Carpenter and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2021-05-09 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Story of a girl growing up despite several problems and insecurities, but a very exciting life nevertheless!
Download or read book Hometown Girl written by Margaret Watson and published by Dragonfly Press. This book was released on 2020-01-06 with total page 666 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Claire Kendall ran away from her small town after high school and never looked back, leaving her sister behind. Now Janice’s sudden death forces Claire to go home. She’s responsible for her sullen nephew, a teen who blames Claire for saving herself and not his mother. Complicating everything is Tucker Hall, the high school football coach who takes Nick under his wing. All Claire wants is to see Monroe in her rearview mirror. But Nick refuses to leave. And Tucker wants to give her a reason to stay. But can Claire get past the pain of her childhood and give Monroe, and Tucker, a chance?
Download or read book Cameron and the Girls written by Edward Averett and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2013 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A boy suffering from Schizophreniform disorder falls into a love triangle with a girl in his junior high class--and a girl in his head.
Download or read book Ghost Girl Banana written by Wiz Wharton and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2023-04-25 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set between the last years of the “Chinese Windrush” in 1966 and Hong Kong’s Handover to China in 1997, a mysterious inheritance sees a young woman from London uncovering buried secrets in her late mother’s homeland in this captivating, wry debut about family, identity, and the price of belonging. Hong Kong, 1966. Sook-Yin is exiled from Kowloon to London with orders to restore honor to her family. But as she trains to become a nurse in cold and wet England, Sook-Yin realizes that, like so many transplants, she must carve out a destiny of her own to survive. Thirty years later in London, having lost her mother as a small child, biracial misfit Lily can only remember what Maya, her preternaturally perfect older sister, has told her about Sook-Yin. Unexpectedly named in the will of a powerful Chinese stranger, Lily embarks on a secret pilgrimage across the world to discover the lost side of her identity and claim the reward. But just as change is coming to Hong Kong, so Lily learns Maya’s secrecy about their past has deep roots, and that good fortune comes at a price. Heartfelt, wry and achingly real, Ghost Girl, Banana marks the stunning debut of a writer-to-watch.
Download or read book Two faced Girl s Deadly Attack written by Tao Huayijiu and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-01-16 with total page 842 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is he her darling Big BOOS? If he refused it, he would continue to use the "unspoken rules"! Finally, in front of others, she became his new superstar, and behind her, she became his contracted lover ... The woman's lips curved into a strange smile. "The prey has taken the bait. Revenge has just begun!"
Download or read book The Thinking Girl s Guide to Drinking written by Ariane Resnick and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-11 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An edgy cocktail book with more than 100 recipes for delicious alcoholic drinks and mocktails made from quality, healthful ingredients to keep you feeling sexy, healthy and fabulous. The Thinking Girl's Guide to Drinking is all about showing you how you can, and should, enjoy drinking healthfully. Author Ariane Resnick wants to wipe away the notion that drinking healthfully has to mean downing glasses of green smoothies and juices and otherwise starving yourself. The key to drinking mindfully is to exercise moderation and use high-quality, wholefood ingredients.
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Download or read book One Came Home written by Amy Timberlake and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Newbery Honor Book An ALA-ALSC Notable Children's Book Winner of the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best Juvenile Novel “An adventure, a mystery, and a love song to the natural world. . . . Run out and read it. Right now.”—Newbery Medalist Karen Cushman In the town of Placid, Wisconsin, in 1871, Georgie Burkhardt is known for two things: her uncanny aim with a rifle and her habit of speaking her mind plainly. But when Georgie blurts out something she shouldn't, her older sister Agatha flees, running off with a pack of "pigeoners" trailing the passenger pigeon migration. And when the sheriff returns to town with an unidentifiable body—wearing Agatha's blue-green ball gown—everyone assumes the worst. Except Georgie. Refusing to believe the facts that are laid down (and coffined) before her, Georgie sets out on a journey to find her sister. She will track every last clue and shred of evidence to bring Agatha home. Yet even with resolute determination and her trusty Springfield single-shot, Georgie is not prepared for what she faces on the western frontier.
