Download or read book All Grandpas Fish written by Jon Coley and published by Jon Coley. This book was released on 2024-03-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grandpa Tom finally tells his granddaughter, Mary, why he had to give up fishing. It’s a grand tale with a larger than life cast of characters. How could she possibly believe it? An Outstanding Creators Book Award Winner! Features allusions to colorful American Folk Tales and Tall Tales.

Download or read book Why Does Grandpa Love to Fish written by and published by . This book was released on 2019-05 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grand-daughter asks her mother why Grandpa loves to fish, and her answer reveals his passion for the sport.

Download or read book Granddad s Fishing Buddy written by Mary Quigley and published by Dial. This book was released on 2007 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lyrical with touches of spot-on humor, this story captures the fun and loving relationship between a granddaughter and her grandfather, and their interaction with the natural world. Full color.

Download or read book Big Bluff written by Jeff Holtmeier and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-03-30 with total page 447 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dad takes an unplanned detour during a family vacation to Winnipeg. He is lured by the Canadian lakes he fished as a young boy with his stepfather Cal and Uncle Joe. The rediscovery renews a dogged pursuit of the rare and elusive, freshwater monster -- the muskie. With single-minded fixation, three generations of Hawkins men (and an assortment of neighborhood kids) escape from civilization to focus annual fishing adventures on capturing a world-record muskie. Motivated by the enthusiasm of his young sons Z and Buck, Hawkins embarks on fishing expeditions to Big Bluff, the special lake of his youth. Grandpa Cal is invited to join the party and remains the grumpy skeptic based on past fishing experiences: "You knuckleheads couldn’t land a big one if it jumped in your pants." But for Hawkins and eldest son Z, no storm is too fierce, no forest too mosquito infested, and no boat motor too undependable to derail their dream. Comical predicaments and sometimes dangerous circumstances pepper the long hours and special moments the men share fishing on the intricate system of beautiful lakes that connect to Big Bluff. Early morning trips to the camp outhouse and greasy, dirty-dish-producing breakfasts prepared by Grandpa Cal fuel many extended days on the sacred water. Beyond fantastic speculations of giant fish and murderers, descriptions of fishing reel the reader into the ebb and flow of each day’s adventures. Roscoe, the boisterous, quirky camp owner, and muskie mentor Jasper, are just two of the colorful characters who inhabit the wilderness setting where the Hawkins men establish their tradition. Through a dense haze of evening mosquitoes and whisky breath, Roscoe tantalizes the boys with tales of "ji-uhnd" muskies as big as his "laig." Roscoe reveals treasured “secrid” directions to a hidden muskie promise land that will require navigating cluttered creeks, pushing heavy boats over multiple beaver dams, and a boatless portage through the forest. Years pass and normal life ensnares each of the men. Hawkins sees his fragile marriage with wife Abbey erode, watches his boys grow into men, and witnesses the unforgiving aging process claim vitality from his mother, Cal, and Uncle Joe. A strong desire to fully understand the people closest to him gives rise to a personal philosophy for Hawkins that probes and questions normally accepted "truths." Respect grows for his strong-willed mother, and Hawkins learns to cherish every occasion spent with Cal, Uncle Joe, and the boys. His marriage eventually ends and forces a difficult transition to a new life away from Z and Buck. But Hawkins gratefully learns that setbacks are not permanent. He discovers love for a spirited woman who often challenges his "simple-minded" male values. Can she accept the baffling worldview of this family of fanatical fishing nuts?

Download or read book My Grandpa s Secret written by Gracie Jayne and published by Gracie Jayne. This book was released on 2021-07-14 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Grandpa’s Secret is an autobiography about my childhood I wrote this book to shed light on child grooming and to bring awareness to child abuse, rape, and molestation. So many stories go unheard or get pushed aside and forgotten, like mine. I will no longer keep my mouth shut or forget about my past I am going to do something that should have been done a long time ago and expose all the family’s dirty little secrets.

Download or read book In Grandpa s House written by Philip Sendak and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2003-12-02 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maurice Sendak illustrates his father's words.

Download or read book A Slice of Life on the Gunflint Trail written by Robert R. Olson and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-02-16 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can you imagine ice fishing at -40oF, being so exhausted and hypothermic, laying down in a pool of slushy water appearing to be the only option, having outboard motor problems, and rowing back six miles? This story highlights some of the thrills, adventures, challenges, and near disasters of the desire to be outdoors every day regardless of the weather. Come along on numerous canoe trips while trying to ferret out historic sites in the BWCAW (Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness).

Download or read book Garlic and Sapphires written by Ruth Reichl and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2005-05-01 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A funny, tell-all memoir from the New York Times' most controversial restaurant critic.

Download or read book The Case of Windy Lake A Mighty Muskrats Mystery written by Michael Hutchinson and published by Second Story Press. This book was released on 2019-03-18 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sam, Otter, Atim, and Chickadee are four inseparable cousins growing up on the Windy Lake First Nation. Nicknamed the Mighty Muskrats for their habit of laughing, fighting, and exploring together, the cousins find that each new adventure adds to their reputation. When a visiting archeologist goes missing, the cousins decide to solve the mystery of his disappearance. In the midst of community conflict, family concerns, and environmental protests, the four get busy following every lead. From their base of operations in a fort made out of an old school bus, the Mighty Muskrats won’t let anything stop them from solving their case!

Download or read book Grandad s Island written by Benji Davies and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-07-02 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the phenomenal success of The Storm Whale and On Sudden Hill, this new book by Benji Davies deals with the emotional topic of losing a grandparent. Subtly told, this beautifully illustrated book tackles a difficult subject with great sensitivity and depth. At the bottom of Syd’s garden, through the gate and past the tree, is Grandad’s house. Syd can let himself in any time he likes. But one day when Syd comes to call, Grandad isn’t in any of the usual places. He’s in the attic, where he ushers Syd through a door, and the two of them journey to a wild, beautiful island awash in color where Grandad decides he will remain. So Syd hugs Grandad one last time and sets sail for home. Visiting Grandad’s house at the bottom of the garden again, he finds it just the same as it’s always been — except that Grandad isn’t there anymore. Sure to provide comfort to young children struggling to understand loss, Benji Davies’s tale is a sensitive and beautiful reminder that our loved ones live on in our memories long after they’re gone. Praise for Grandad's Island: 'Davies’s elegantly rough illustrations, evoking a child’s paintings, tap into the imagination of death with little fuss, and his story declines to offer kids instruction on how to feel. Indeed, Grandad’s Island doesn’t mention death at all, but is deeply in touch with the ways in which loss and abundance commingle in the mind, correcting and assuaging each other.' The New York Times Book Review 'The creator of The Storm Whale (2014) offers another thoughtful picture book guaranteed to spark discussion...Recommend to young families dealing with loss, especially those who prefer to gloss over the scientific realities.' Booklist Online 'As with The Storm Whale, Davies offers a story of loneliness and togetherness distinguished by understated, deeply felt emotions and a nautical milieu.' Publishers Weekly 'This book is innovative and useful as a way to talk about the idea of loss—without ever referring to actual death. Parents and educators can use this to talk with a child about how it’s normal to be sad and miss loved ones...Cheerful, brightly colored illustrations make this a fine choice to use with the youngest of audiences. Since death isn’t directly specified, this title also works for when a child’s loved one is moving far away. An excellent vehicle to gently approach the topic of loss. Recommended for collections needing these types of materials.' School Library Journal 'Grandad's Island by British author-illustrator Benji Davies (The Storm Whale; Bizzy Bear series) celebrates a close grandfather-grandson relationship with warmth and style. Whether it's read as a picture book about love, loss or just missing someone who isn't around anymore, it's a charmer. Cheerful cinematic spreads invite young readers into all sorts of intriguing places, from a cozy attic full of curiosities like a turtle teapot, to a vast ship's deck, to the deep jungle of an island paradise.' Shelf Awareness for Readers 'A resonant, layered tale that will only gain in texture as its readers get older.' USA Today Books from the World of the Storm Whale: The Storm Whale The Storm Whale in Winter Grandma Bird Also by Benji Davies: On Sudden Hill, written by Linda Sarah When the Dragons Came, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore Jump on Board the Animal Train, written by Naomi Kefford and Lynne Moore

Download or read book Phoenix Project written by Shannon Sanders and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-05 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the age of eight Randy's father disappeared without a trace. It wasn't until his grandparents vanished that Randy began to investigate the circumstances behind their disappearances. During his investigations he discovered that thousands of people were disappearing globally. By the time he was able to piece together what was happening it was too late for him. Leaving behind clues for his best friends, Nikki, Bill and Ken, Randy's last hope was that they would be able to piece together the mystery in time.

Download or read book The Verdict written by Amson Rechilma and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-05-02 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful enchantress moves into town where Maurepas resides. He immediately notices her, and he is enthralled by her. He believes that she is his panacea. Therefore, he sets out to acquire her love while he is caring for his best friend whom illness has befallen. Will he attain his feat? Will she cave in eventually? Well, embark with them on this daunting yet exciting and thrilling adventure to unveil the truth.

Download or read book Things Hoped For written by Andrew Clements and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2008-04-17 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventeen-year-old Gwen is preparing to audition for New York City’s top music schools when her grandfather mysteriously disappears, leaving Gwen only a phone message telling her not to worry. But there’s nothing more stressful than practicing for her auditions, not knowing where her grandfather is, and being forced to lie about his whereabouts when her insistent great-uncle demands an audience with him. Then Gwen meets Robert, also in town for music auditions, and the two pair up to brave the city without supervision. As auditions approach and her great-uncle becomes more aggressive, Gwen and Robert make a startling discovery. Suddenly Gwen’s hopes are turned upside down, and she and Robert are united in ways neither of them could have foretold. . . .

Download or read book The Old Man and the Sea written by Ernest Hemingway and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Download or read book CIE IGCSE Chinese 0547 23 Intensive Reading Revision 2020 Paper 2 Set 3 written by DAVID YAO and published by Legoo Mandarin. This book was released on with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is more than just a Mock Paper by referring GCSE Chinese Second Language (0547) 2020 Paper 3 Reading 剑桥中学会考中文(外语)真题解析, 考题分析 Cambridge IGCSE Mandarin Chinese - Foreign Language (0547) This syllabus is designed for learners who are learning Mandarin Chinese as a foreign language. The aim is to develop an ability to use the language effectively for practical communication. The course is based on the linked language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, and these are built on as learners progress through their studies. The syllabus also aims to offer insights into the culture of countries where Mandarin Chinese is spoken, thus encouraging positive attitudes towards language learning and towards speakers of other languages. In 2021 Edition, we add: Vocabulary Builder and Expansion 词汇解释及词汇扩展: Reading Skills 阅读技巧： Writing Skills 写作技巧： Listening Skills 听力技巧： Speaking Skills 口语应试技巧： Examination Skills & Explanations: 应试技巧 By referring to Cambridge IGCSE Chinese, Edexcel IGCSE Chinese (another two examination board) and HSK (Chicness Proficiency Test), IB Chinese Syllabus, AP Chinese, SAT Chinese, Online Chinese Courses, BCT (Business Chinese), combining our 25 years’ experience in Teaching and editing our own materials, here is the “LIFE SAVING” book called by many students for their exams. The book give a quick revision for your coming exam! Thanks for your support for us creating better contents for you! It takes our years’ painful effort to edit. Grab it!

Download or read book Grandpa s Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Cookbook written by Judi Barrett and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-08-27 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Square meatballs. Sunrise mashed potatoes. Lemon blizzard parfaits. It’s dinnertime, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs style, and you get to be the chef! The tiny town of Chewandswallow is known for its edible weather: soup rain, mashed potato snow, and hamburger windstorms. And now people everywhere can also enjoy the delectable dishes featured in the bestselling Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. Grandpa has been hard at work editing and compiling his favorite recipes, and he’s ready to share. However, this is Grandpa we’re talking about, so don’t expect a dry, straightforward collection. No, in addition to his thorough directions on how to make everything from Strawberry Tallcake to—oh yes, yes, yes—Meatballs, this spiral-bound book is filled with clever asides and scrumptious illustrations. From the Foggy Pea Soup to the Hamburgers Heading Toward Earth, these legendary recipes are delicious and easy to follow—so you can re-create culinary scenes from a cherished classic (no umbrellas necessary).

Download or read book For a Dancer written by Emma J. Stephens and published by Saint Columba Press. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brought up in an environment riddled with substance abuse and neglect, Emma has big dreams and little chance of ever reaching them. By the age of fourteen she is on her own, determined to escape the mentality that has crippled her family, but to succeed would mean leaving behind her sister and betraying the only life she's ever known. From the Virginia countryside to the streets of Paris, through teenage motherhood and higher education, share Emma's tears and triumphs as she searches for acceptance in an exclusive world and finds love in the most unlikely of places.