Download or read book Young Heroes of the Soviet Union written by Alex Halberstadt and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can trauma be inherited? In this luminous memoir of identity, exile, ancestry, and reckoning, an American writer returns to Russia to face a family history that still haunts him. It is this question that sets Alex Halberstadt off on a quest to name and acknowledge a legacy of family trauma, and to end a cycle of estrangement that had endured for nearly a century. His search takes him across the troubled, enigmatic land of his birth. In Ukraine he tracks down his paternal grandfather--most likely the last living bodyguard of Joseph Stalin--to reckon with the ways in which decades of Soviet totalitarianism shaped and fractured three generations of his family. He returns to Lithuania, his Jewish mother's home, to revisit the legacy of the Holocaust and the pernicious anti-Semitism that remains largely unaccounted for, learning that the boundary between history and biography is often fragile and indistinct. And he visits his birthplace, Moscow, where his glamorous grandmother designed homespun couture for Soviet ministers' wives, his mother dosed dissidents at a psychiatric hospital, and his father made a living by selling black-market jazz and rock records. Finally, Halberstadt explores his own story: that of a fatherless immigrant who arrived in America, to a housing project in Queens, New York, as a ten-year-old boy struggling with identity, feelings of rootlessness, and a yearning for home. He comes to learn that he was merely the latest in a lineage of sons who grew up alone, separated from their fathers by the tides of politics and history. As Halberstadt revisits the sites of his family's formative traumas, he uncovers a multigenerational transmission of fear, suspicion, melancholy, and rage. And he comes to realize something more: Nations, like people, possess formative traumas that penetrate into the most private recesses of their citizens' lives.

Download or read book A Young Hero written by Chase Tunbridge and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Young Hero a Descriptive Poem of the Home Life and Brilliant Military Career of Archibald Clevland Esq written by T. P. Bell and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Hippolyta and the Curse of the Amazons written by Jane Yolen and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DIVDIVBefore she became Queen of the Amazons, young Hippolyta fought to break a goddess’s curse . . . /divDIV An ancient prophecy states that any Amazon who bears two sons must kill the second, lest he grow up to destroy all the Amazons. But Queen Otrere can’t bear to sacrifice her baby, so she gives him to her daughter, thirteen-year-old Hippolyta, begging her to take the child to his father, Laomedon, King of Troy. In order to save her baby brother’s life, Hippolyta must find a lost city and lift a goddess’s curse. Along the way, she will need help from an unexpected source: a newly discovered brother. But can Hippolyta bring herself to trust a boy in order to save the Amazons?/divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features personal histories by Jane Yolen and Robert J. Harris including rare images from the authors’ personal collections, as well as a timeline of the Heroic Age and a conversation between the two authors about the making of the series./div/div

Download or read book A Hero Like You written by Nikki Rogers and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-10 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Hero Like You looks at everyday heroes and highlights qualities such as loyalty, compassion, resourcefulness, justice, and courage. The lyrical rhyme and relatable illustrations remind us that we all have the opportunity to be a hero by helping others, doing right and making the world a better place. "What the world needs is a hero like you!"

Download or read book The Hero s Trail written by T. A. Barron and published by Putnam Juvenile. This book was released on 2002 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores how to lead a heroic life, facing challenges with courage, strength of character, and wisdom, much as a hiker uses those qualities on a challenging trail.

Download or read book The Dark Lord Clementine written by Sarah Jean Horwitz and published by Algonquin Young Readers. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new face of big evil is a little . . . small. Dastardly deeds aren’t exactly the first things that come to mind when one hears the name “Clementine,” but as the sole heir of the infamous Dark Lord Elithor, twelve-year-old Clementine Morcerous has been groomed since birth to be the best (worst?) Evil Overlord she can be. But everything changes the day her father is cursed by a mysterious rival. Now, Clementine must not only search for a way to break the curse, but also take on the full responsibilities of the Dark Lord. But when it’s time for her to perform dastardly deeds against the townspeople—including her brand-new friends—she begins to question her father’s code of good and evil. What if the Dark Lord Clementine doesn’t want to be a dark lord after all?

Download or read book They Call Me a Hero written by Daniel Hernandez and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Daniel Hernandez helped save the life of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, and his life experience is a source of true inspiration in this heartfelt memoir, “an absorbing eyewitness view of a shocking event wrapped in a fluent, engaging self-portrait” (Kirkus Reviews). “I don’t consider myself a hero,” says Daniel Hernandez. “I did what I thought anyone should have done. Heroes are people who spend a lifetime committed to helping others.” When Daniel Hernandez was twenty years old, he was working as an intern for US Representative Gabrielle Giffords. On January 8, 2011, during a “Congress on Your Corner” event, Giffords was shot. Daniel Hernandez’s quick thinking before the paramedics arrived and took Giffords to the hospital saved her life. Hernandez’s bravery and heroism has been noted by many, including President Barack Obama. But while that may have been his most well-known moment in the spotlight, Daniel Hernandez, Jr., is a remarkable individual who has already accomplished much in his young life, and is working to achieve much more. They Call Me a Hero explores Daniel’s life, his character, and the traits that a young person needs to rise above adversity and become a hero like Daniel. “His story is inspiring not only for his bravery during the shooting, but also for his commitment to education advocacy and public service, including his appointment to Tucson’s Commission on LGBT issues and election to the local school board. Photos of Hernandez with family, friends, colleagues, and political figures are included” (Publishers Weekly).

Download or read book A Young Hero written by Edward Sylvester Ellis and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Story about a boy who captured a lion.

Download or read book Odysseus in the Serpent Maze written by Jane Yolen and published by Paw Prints. This book was released on 2008-07-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers the story of the Prince of Ithaca who, having been kidnapped by pirates, finds himself on a great journey to battle evil forces and outwit his enemies in order to get back home safely. Reprint.

Download or read book Young Heroes written by Lucy Beevor and published by Stripes Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-04 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover over 100 extraordinary children from across the world. Featuring an international selection of passionate young people, this collection highlights the stories of musical talents, environmental activists, engineers, artists and authors, as well as political voices, among others. Including entertainers such as Taylor Swift and Daniel Radcliffe, sporting heroes like Pele and Michelle Kwarn, and business entrepreneurs Tavi Gevinson and Jordan Casey, this is an empowering and inspirational read. It also includes suggestions and tips so that you, too, can be even more amazing!

Download or read book Who s Your Hero written by David Bowman and published by . This book was released on 2006-10 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who?s Your Hero? volume 2 teaches how children ages 3 and up can be like Alma, Enos, and Helaman?s stripling warriors in their everyday lives. Full-color, fun illustrations will keep the attention of pre-readers. Volume 2 Book of Mormon stories include: ?Helaman?s Warriors Respect Their Parents,? ?Enos Sincerely Prays,? and ?Alma Apologizes.? Family home evening ideas and activities are also featured at the end of each story. Who?s Your Hero? is ideal for teaching children to love the Book of Mormon!?What I love is the simple values that are taught through this book in a way that my three-year-old son understands and is really able to apply them. I cannot wait for Volume 2 to come out!??Sara from the Internet?My seven-year-old reads it alone and my five-year-old always wants it read again and again. I can?t think of better heroes for them, and Bowman makes these familiar names and people come to life with everyday examples of how to apply their teachings to today?s life.??Dixie from the Internet

Download or read book A Little Hero in the Making written by Emilie Barnes and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the ways boys can become heroes by helping at home, being a good sport, being friendly and polite, and taking care of themselves.

Download or read book Katie s Hero written by Cody Young and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-09-24 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: London, 1940 Katie’s got a guilty secret and she’s hiding out in London. Bombs are falling all around her, but she doesn’t care if she lives or dies. Michael is a handsome young pilot who likes to play the hero, especially when there’s a pretty girl involved. But duty calls him away, just when Katie needs him the most. Wounded and full of regrets, he’s not sure she’ll give him a second glance. Tom is a lovable rogue, or that’s what he likes to think. He’s touring the world at the Army’s expense, but he’s missing Katie more every day. Could he wrangle another chance with her - after everything he’s done? Sensuality Level: Sensual

Download or read book The Hero Next Door written by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2021-01-05 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From We Need Diverse Books, the organization behind Flying Lessons & Other Stories, comes another middle-grade short-story collection--this one focused on exploring acts of bravery--featuring some of the best own-voices children's authors, including R. J. Palacio (Wonder), Rita Williams-Garcia (One Crazy Summer), Linda Sue Park (A Long Walk to Water), and many more. Not all heroes wear capes. Some heroes teach martial arts. Others talk to ghosts. A few are inventors or soccer players. They're also sisters, neighbors, and friends. Because heroes come in many shapes and sizes. But they all have one thing in common: they make the world a better place. Published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books, this vibrant anthology features thirteen acclaimed authors whose powerful and diverse voices show how small acts of kindness can save the day. So pay attention, because a hero could be right beside you. Or maybe the hero is you. AUTHORS INCLUDE: William Alexander, Joseph Bruchac, Lamar Giles, Mike Jung, Hena Khan, Juana Medina, Ellen Oh, R. J. Palacio, Linda Sue Park and Anna Dobbin, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Ronald L. Smith, Rita Williams-Garcia, and short-story contest winner Suma Subramaniam “As with the two previous anthologies from We Need Diverse Books, this collection admirably succeeds in making available to all readers a wider and more representative range of American voices and protagonists.” —The Washington Post

Download or read book Hero written by Perry Moore and published by Random House. This book was released on 2008 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thom Creed, the gay son of a disowned superhero, finds that he, too, has special powers and is asked to join the very League that rejected his father, and it is there that Thom finds other misfits whom he can finally trust.

Download or read book The Hero Gene written by Steven J Doyle and published by Steven J Doyle and Genesis Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Climate change hasn't killed me yet. It's the year 2032. Fires and storms ravage the planet, but thanks to the world's young people taking action, humanity still has hope. I want to be a regular teenager - but I have a rare condition - solar narcolepsy. I think I'm an alien. My dad's a world-renown climate scientist. I know all about Dad's work. When strange volcanic activity triggers a dramatic warming event in the Tonga Trench, Dad went to investigate. He disappeared. Then? something attacked me. I'm on the run - alone and scared. I need to find my dad - on the other side of the world! And "Something" is trying to kill me. What a ride! Very enjoyable! Congratulations on creating a likable climate change superhero. Tom Flood, Miles Franklin award-winning author.