Download or read book The Cay written by Theodore Taylor and published by Laurel Leaf. This book was released on 2011-09-28 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Hatchet and Island of the Blue Dolphins comes Theodore Taylor’s classic bestseller and Lewis Carroll Shelf Award winner, The Cay. Phillip is excited when the Germans invade the small island of Curaçao. War has always been a game to him, and he’s eager to glimpse it firsthand–until the freighter he and his mother are traveling to the United States on is torpedoed. When Phillip comes to, he is on a small raft in the middle of the sea. Besides Stew Cat, his only companion is an old West Indian, Timothy. Phillip remembers his mother’s warning about black people: “They are different, and they live differently.” But by the time the castaways arrive on a small island, Phillip’s head injury has made him blind and dependent on Timothy. “Mr. Taylor has provided an exciting story…The idea that all humanity would benefit from this special form of color blindness permeates the whole book…The result is a story with a high ethical purpose but no sermon.”—New York Times Book Review “A taut tightly compressed story of endurance and revelation…At once barbed and tender, tense and fragile—as Timothy would say, ‘outrageous good.’”—Kirkus Reviews * “Fully realized setting…artful, unobtrusive use of dialect…the representation of a hauntingly deep love, the poignancy of which is rarely achieved in children’s literature.”—School Library Journal, Starred “Starkly dramatic, believable and compelling.”—Saturday Review “A tense and moving experience in reading.”—Publishers Weekly “Eloquently underscores the intrinsic brotherhood of man.”—Booklist "This is one of the best survival stories since Robinson Crusoe."—The Washington Star · A New York Times Best Book of the Year · A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year · A Horn Book Honor Book · An American Library Association Notable Book · A Publishers Weekly Children’s Book to Remember · A Child Study Association’s Pick of Children’s Books of the Year · Jane Addams Book Award · Lewis Carroll Shelf Award · Commonwealth Club of California: Literature Award · Southern California Council on Literature for Children and Young People Award · Woodward School Annual Book Award · Friends of the Library Award, University of California at Irvine

Download or read book The Language of Money and Debt written by Annabelle Mooney and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-07-13 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book analyses the language that ordinary people employ when discussing money, debt and financial behaviour. It documents and critiques this language from an array of disciplinary perspectives, with chapters on children’s books, government infomercials, television poverty porn, the emotional experience of being indebted, and more. In doing so, it addresses common underlying questions concerning definitions of money and value, and scrutinises how people construct, negotiate and articulate meaning in these domains. This wide-ranging edited collection will be of interest to students and scholars of linguistics, sociology, communication, literature and anthropology.

Download or read book Kipper written by Mick Inkpen and published by Hachette Children's. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The very first classic Kipper picture book, perfect for sharing together at cuddle time. Kipper's basket is old and worn, so he decides to look for a new place to sleep! Maybe he could build a nest like the squirrels, stand on one leg like the ducks ... Or sit on a lily-pad like the frogs? But, eventually, Kipper realises that there's nowhere quite like his cosy basket, surrounded by all his favourite toys. With a special gold cover, this charming story will make the perfect gift. Kipper has been a much-loved picture book character for over 25 years. "You simply cannot fail to win smiles with a new book about Kipper." - Daily Mail "The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot." - Guardian

Download or read book Kipper s New Pet written by Mick Inkpen and published by Hachette Children's. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cuddle up with Kipper! A classic Kipper title, reissued for a new generation of children. Kipper's friend Pig only wants a pet for his birthday, so that is exactly what Kipper buys him: a little hamster called Roly. But Kipper starts to play with Roly before Pig's birthday party and before he knows it he has missed the party and completely fallen for little Roly and cannot bear to give him away. A charming story celebrating the joy of pets. 'You simply cannot fail to win smiles with a new book about Kipper' Daily Mail 'The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot.' Guardian

Download or read book One Year with Kipper written by Mick Inkpen and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In January Kipper makes a New Year Resolution about throwing snowballs at Tiger. By February he has broken it. And in December he finds out that Tiger has a very long memory. Suggested level: junior.

Download or read book Kipper s Beach Ball written by Mick Inkpen and published by Hodder Children's Books. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cuddle up with Kipper! A classic Kipper title about friendship, reissued in a durable board book format for a new generation of children. Kipper opens his cornflakes and discovers treasure inside. A plastic wiggly thing, which turns out to be the biggest, most beautiful beach ball ever. He and Tiger have wonderful fun with their new toy, splashing by the sea in the sun, until they hear a small - pop! But there's always another box of cornflakes and more treasure to be found. A summer adventure about friendship and sharing- perfect for holidays. 'The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot.' Guardian 'You cannot fail to win smiles with a new book about Kipper.' Daily Mail

Download or read book The Black Tattoo written by Sam Enthoven and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-01-10 with total page 534 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack’s best friend, Charlie, is in serious trouble, possessed by an ancient demon called the Scourge who plans to use Charlie to bring about its evil ends—which, unfortunately, involve the destruction of the entire universe. Now Jack and the butt-kicking, sword-wielding Esme must contend with floating sharks, intelligent jelly, oversized centipedes, gladiator pits, and vomiting bats, all for the sake of saving Charlie from the Scourge. And, hopefully, saving the universe from total and utter annihilation.

Download or read book Frozen Fire written by Tim Bowler and published by Oxford University Press - Children. This book was released on 2011-03-03 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It starts with the phone call, late at night. The mysterious boy says he is dying. Dusty doesn't want to get involved - but the boy seems to have a link to the one person who's most important to her. Soon she has been drawn in - and now she has to deal with the other people who are looking for the boy - the violent man and his two sons, and the police too . . . Yet throughout all this, Dusty senses the presence of a boy who is not dying, a strange elusive boy who can show her what happened to her missing brother and solve the greatest mystery of her life. Where he is, who he is, why he wants to die, she cannot say. Only one thing is certain. Finding him will be dangerous.

Download or read book Hide Me Kipper written by Mick Inkpen and published by Hachette Children's. This book was released on 2016-07-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cuddle up with Kipper! This playful and funny Kipper story is reissued for a new generation of children. A little squeaky mouse comes running across the page and hides himself inside the 'foldy bit' in the middle of the book. Will the cat find him? Not if Kipper can help it! 'You simply cannot fail to win smiles with a new book about Kipper' Daily Mail 'The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot.' Guardian

Download or read book Kipper s Monster written by Mick Inkpen and published by . This book was released on 2003-03 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where's the best place to try out the most powerful torch there is? Kipper and Tiger decide it must be in the middle of the woods at the bottom of Big Hill. But just what is that big animal with horns they can see on the other side of the tent? Perhaps it would be safer to camp in Kipper's room.

Download or read book Kipper s Birthday written by Mick Inkpen and published by . This book was released on with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Kipper s Little Friends written by Mick Inkpen and published by Hodder Children's Books. This book was released on 2019-03-07 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A classic Kipper story about baby animals. Now in a chunky board book, perfect for little hands to hold. Kipper and Arthur are talking about baby animals. A baby owl must be an owlet, so a baby frog is a froglet and a baby hedgehog can only be a hoglet... But what is a baby dog called? Do you know? Little ones will love joining in with this charming tale about animals and growing up. Kipper has been a much-loved picture book character for over 25 years. 'The charmingly comical Inkpen, as always, hits the spot.' Guardian 'You simply cannot fail to win smiles with a new book about Kipper.' Daily Mail

Download or read book Dinosaur Adventures Stegosaurus The Thoughtful Surprise written by Catherine Veitch and published by . This book was released on 2019-05-16 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Stegosaurus called Sonny and his family have recently moved to a new cave. Sonny is feeling quite sad and lost, so his dad comes up with a very thoughtful surprise to cheer him up. With amusing artwork from Barbara Bakos, this is a terrific read for any little dinosaur fan.

Download or read book The Rights of the Reader written by Daniel Pennac and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on his experiences as a child, parent, and teacher, the author presents an impassioned defense of reading for pleasure.

Download or read book Wibbly Pig Likes Bananas written by Mick Inkpen and published by Hodder Children's Books. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wibbley Pig likes bananas and balloons.

Download or read book Walter the Wanderer written by Pavle Sabic and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-14 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Walter the Wanderer teaches us how to lead with love and celebrate the diversity of others. Join Walter as he travels the world inspiring compassion and friendship through the simple gift of a hug. We hope that the book will inspire reciprocity and kindness. The world needs the love.

Download or read book Ollie the Otter written by Kelly Alan Williamson and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A sea otter gets caught by a fisherman and is brought to a nearby sea park where he befriends the other animals there. Before his planned release he convinces the domestic "lifers" to escape with him to his home and experience life on the wild side.