Download or read book Lucky Luna written by Diana Lopez and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Award-winning author Diana López returns to her middle-grade sweet spot in this delightful novel perfect for fans of Wendy Mass, Charise Mericle Harper, and Angela Cervantes. You can choose your friends, but you can't choose your primas...Luna Ramos has more cousins than she can count, and even though her mom says that makes her lucky, Luna knows that every time she gets in trouble, one of her primas is responsible.But when Luna locks her know-it-all cousin Claudia in the bathroom at their cousin's quinceañera, Luna has no one to blame but herself. Her punishment? No hats for a whole month-which is a big deal because Luna's always been embarrassed by her hair, and hats make her feel more comfortable.To make things even worse, Claudia is transferring to her school, and now she'll have a chance to tattle on Luna even more than she already does! Her grandmother offers some sage advice, but since it's in Spanish, Luna gets it all wrong, and when the kids at school begin making fun of Claudia, Luna must decide what matters more: family or her reputation.

Download or read book Mario and The Stones written by Katy Roberts and published by . This book was released on 2023-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You've never read a fable like this before!One summer long, long ago in the Italian countryside, Mario agrees to move stones for Luna. However, he is too lazy for honest work, and clever Luna knows it.Will Mario heed the warnings of the mysterious voice?Or will he suffer the consequences of his poor choices?Suspense, a little magic, and a very special black cat will keep you reading until you learn Mario's fate.Mario and The Stones is a Readers' Favorite Gold Medal winner for children's fables.It is the first book in the Luna and Fortuna series.Learn more at www.lunaandfortuna.comAward-winning books kids love and parents trust

Download or read book Confetti Girl written by Diana Lopez and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2009-06-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Apolonia "Lina" Flores is a sock enthusiast, a volleyball player, a science lover, and a girl who's just looking for answers. Even though her house is crammed full of books (her dad's a bibliophile), she's having trouble figuring out some very big questions, like why her dad seems to care about books more than her, why her best friend's divorced mom is obsessed with making cascarones (hollowed eggshells filled with colorful confetti), and, most of all, why her mom died last year. Like colors in cascarones, Lina's life is a rainbow of people, interests, and unexpected changes. In her first novel for young readers, Diana López creates a clever and honest story about a young Latina girl navigating growing pains in her South Texan city.

Download or read book Orion and Luna Fly to the Arctic written by Kate Dobrowolska and published by Paragon Publishing. This book was released on with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Arctic snow and ice is melting and the animals are in danger. Orion and Luna are two magical horses on an important mission. They fly to Alaska and Canada where they meet polar bears, reindeer and other enchanting creatures – and a special visitor creates wonderful magic to help the Earth to heal. A “SAVE OUR PLANET” story with activities and illustrations to colour in.

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Download or read book The Revolution of Every Day written by Cari Luna and published by Tin House Books. This book was released on 2013-09-24 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the midnineties, New York’s Lower East Side contained a city within its shadows: a community of squatters who staked their claims on abandoned tenements and lived and worked within their own parameters, accountable to no one but each other. With gritty prose and vivid descriptions, Cari Luna’s debut novel, The Revolution of Every Day, imagines the lives of five squatters from that time. But almost more threatening than the city lawyers and the private developers trying to evict them are the rifts within their community. Amelia, taken in by Gerrit as a teen runaway seven years earlier, is now pregnant by his best friend, Steve. Anne, married to Steve, is questioning her commitment to the squatter lifestyle. Cat, a fading legend of the downtown scene and unwitting leader of one of the squats, succumbs to heroin. The misunderstandings and assumptions, the secrets and the dissolution of the hope that originally bound these five threaten to destroy their homes as surely as the city’s battering rams. The Revolution of Every Day shows readers a life that few people, including the New Yorkers who passed the squats every day, know about or understand.

Download or read book Lucky Luna written by Diana López and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifth grader Luna Ramos has a great many cousins, mostly on her father's side, but one of them, Claudia, is a source of constant annoyance; their current feud begins when Luna is punished for locking Claudia in the restroom at another cousin's quinceanera--but when there's a bullying situation at school, Luna realizes that, despite their disagreements, cousins have to stand up for each other.

Download or read book Merchant Vessels of the United States written by United States. Coast Guard and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 1026 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pursuing My Ex Wife Isn t Easy written by Inked Snow and published by Singapore New Reading Technology Pte Ltd. This book was released on with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Six years ago, she was framed by her wicked sister and was abandoned by her then husband while she was pregnant. Six years later, she started anew with a different identity. Oddly, the same man who abandoned her in the past had not stopped pestering her at her front door. “Miss Gibson, what’s your relationship with Mister Lynch?” She smiled and answered nonchalantly, “I don’t know him.” “But sources say that you were once married.” She answered as she tucked her hair, “Those are rumors. I’m not blind, you see.” That day, she was pinned on the wall the moment she stepped in her door. Her three babies cheered, “Daddy said mommy’s eyes are bad! Daddy says he’ll fix it for mommy!” She wailed, “Please let me go, darling!”

Download or read book Making Luna Lapin written by Sarah Peel and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2016-10-10 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create your own bunny fashion icon. “If you’re into sewing super cute softies with big personalities, this book might just be up your alley . . . [a] gem.” —Studio iHanna In this charming book, you will learn how to sew your own felt rabbit along with her exquisite wardrobe including twenty garment and accessory sewing patterns. All the clothes are made using the finest fabrics including wool felt, lace and Liberty print cotton. Choose from a perfectly tailored wool coat, matching tweed skirt and bag, or pretty lace set. Not forgetting the accessories—there are bunny boots, pajamas and even tiny French knickers to create. The patterns are suitable for a range of abilities—the basic rabbit and simple items are suitable for beginners but the more tailored pieces are for more experienced sewers. The level of each pattern is identified and all the patterns are full size. Luna was designed to be passed down by generations as a very special heirloom toy. “[The] cutest of Heirloom Hares . . . The book is a little treasure; it’s beautifully photographed throughout and contains some sweet stories.” —Sew Sarah Smith

Download or read book The Shade Under the Mango Tree written by Evy Journey and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-21 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After two heartbreaking losses, Luna wants adventure. Something and somewhere very different from the affluent, sheltered home in California and Hawaii where she grew up. An adventure in which she can also make some difference. She ends up in place where she gets more than she bargained for.Lucien, a worldly, well-traveled young architect, finds a stranger's journal at a café. He has qualms and pangs of guilt about reading it. But they don't stop him. His decision to go on reading changes his life.Months later, Luna and Lucien meet at a bookstore where Luna works and which Lucien frequents. Fascinated by his stories and adventurous spirit, Luna goes to a rural rice-growing village in a country steeped in an ancient culture and a deadly history. What she finds there defies anything she could have imagined. Will she leave this world unscathed?An epistolary tale of courage, resilience of the human spirit, and the bonds that bring diverse people together.

Download or read book The Project written by Jan Coffey and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2012-10-15 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nation is gripped by the shocking crimes: "good kids" who are suddenly, inexplicably lethal, shooting their classmates before fatally turning their guns on themselves. When Connecticut mom Dr. Lexi Bradley gets the call that her son Juan has become one of those shooters, her life is turned upside down. Ten years ago, Secret Service agent Bryan Atwood became an expert on school violence. Now the nightmare is back. Just as he is assigned to this new rash of killings, an MRI of Juan's brain reveals what must be pure science fiction. With Lexi's help, Bryan is determined to unearth the truth before more children die, but investigating a cross-country trail of buried horrors casts them both into a dangerous world where corporate greed can lead to sudden death.

Download or read book Bringing Them Home written by Anna Paulina Luna and published by Post Hill Press. This book was released on 2021-07-27 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on true events, Bringing Them Home follows the lives of several young service members: fierce and feminine O’Neil, the narrator, who surprises everyone by enlisting; Jake, straightforward and handsome, a friend who turns into so much more; Ace, O’Neil’s on-base bestie who becomes more like a sister; and Jonas, Jake’s closest friend and teammate. Offering an inside look at war, this book allows the reader to see inside the relationships, friendships, hardships, and challenges experienced by the everyday individuals who defend our nation. “I already know someone saw this title and said, ‘Great, another book on PTSD.’ Wrong. That’s not the perspective I’m coming at you from. There are so many factors regarding these guys, deployments, and PTSD that isn’t able to be summed up in some dictionary as a psycho-analyzed term. What constitutes as normal, I believe, is the real question. If someone sees something incredibly traumatic, life-changing, or gut-wrenching, it’s impossible not to change in some way. Unless you’re stagnant in your personal growth as an individual, we are all changing all the time, typically for the better. We are always learning, evolving, and growing. No one ever really stays the same. I know that the circumstances with Jake and I were very different than most. The fact of the matter is, war and military love is anything but romantic. You see the constant romanticization of it in movies, but no one sees what really happens to the men and women who come home.”

Download or read book Live and Let Growl written by Laurien Berenson and published by Kensington Cozies. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A road trip to a Kentucky dog show leads to a race to find a killer, in this mystery by an Agatha Award finalist: “A likable heroine.”—Publishers Weekly For a dog lover like Melanie Travis, the opportunity to attend the Kentuckiana Dog Show Cluster is not to be missed. Fortunately, the timing coincides with her spring break from teaching, so she heads for central Kentucky with her sister-in-law and Aunt Peg, who’s accepted a weeklong judging assignment. Once there, Aunt Peg reconnects with an old friend, Ellie Gates Wanamaker, a former Standard Poodle exhibitor and a member of a well-heeled Kentucky family. Miss Ellie has been out of the dog show world for more than a decade, but when Melanie invites her to spectate at the Louisville Kennel Club dog show, she's eager to accompany her. Miss Ellie’s presence at the expo center, however, provokes mixed reactions from exhibitors she hasn’t seen in years, including some outright animosity. The following day Melanie learns that Miss Ellie has suffered a fatal accident while exercising her dogs. Aunt Peg, however, suspects foul play. Wishing to avoid any scandal, Miss Ellie’s pedigreed family prefers to let sleeping dogs lie, but as Melanie begins to sniff around, she discovers Miss Ellie had many secrets, both in the dog show world and amongst her Kentucky kin… “If you like dogs, you’ll love Laurien Berenson’s Melanie Travis mysteries!” —Joanne Fluke, New York Times bestselling author “Fans of Miranda James’ Cat in the Stacks series may also enjoy Berenson.”—Booklist

Download or read book The Murder Lawyer written by Piper Punches and published by Piper Punches. This book was released on 2020-12-05 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: She's a rising legal star with a killer client list and a target on her family's back. Defense attorney Luna Goldwyn has an unswerving belief in justice. When her law partner drops dead days before closing arguments begin on the high-profile death penalty case he's defending, Luna doesn't hesitate to fill his shoes. There's only one problem. She's never tried a murder case by herself. After the verdict's read, Luna's thrust into the spotlight and dubbed "The Murder Lawyer." She's eager to take on more high-profile courtroom cases, but her clients' twisted family secrets put her in the media's crosshairs. With all the attention, it isn't long before threats against her family escalate, and not everyone has the same idea of justice as Luna does. Luna's clients aren't the only ones with dark pasts. Her husband has a secret, too—and it could shatter her world. The Murder Lawyer is a fast-paced, high-stakes legal drama that challenges the reader's idea of justice. If you like determined lawyers who defend murderers, you'll love Piper Punches's unputdownable novel. What are readers saying about The Murder Lawyer: "Enjoyed this book and it kept my interest to the end. For me this is hard to do so this author is worth following and this book is well worth reading." -Goodreads Reviewer "I found The Murder Lawyer to be a suspenseful and great read!" -Goodreads Reviewer "This book was so hard to put down! If it were shorter, I think I would have read it in one sitting. A riveting chronicle of one woman, the murder lawyer, and many cases. Perfect character development throughout... Must read, can’t put it down, perfect gift!" -Amazon Reviewer "WOW! What a book. After the first chapter. I read the book without stopping until I fell asleep and dropped the book." -Amazon Reviewer "I loved the book. Action-packed, court room drama, full of suspense, with plenty of surprises. This is a new author for me. I will definitely be reading more of her books." -Amazon Reviewer

Download or read book Return The Invasion Chronicles Book Four A Science Fiction Thriller written by Morgan Rice and published by Morgan Rice. This book was released on 2019-02-19 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “TRANSMISSION is riveting, unexpected, and firmly rooted in strong psychological profiles backed with thriller and sci-fi elements: what more could readers wish for? (Just the quick publication of Book Two, Arrival.)” --Midwest Book Review From #1 worldwide bestselling fantasy author Morgan Rice comes RETURN, book #4 in a long-anticipated science fiction series. Can Kevin and Chloe survive alone in outer space? Can Luna, alone on planet Earth, avoid capture? All hope seems lost for Kevin and Chloe as their escape pod hurtles into nothingness, as they run out of rations and supplies. All hope seems lost for Luna as the aliens outnumber and encircle her. If there any hope left for humanity? “Action-packed …. Rice’s writing is solid and the premise intriguing.” –Publishers Weekly, re A Quest of Heroes “A superior fantasy… A recommended winner for any who enjoy epic fantasy writing fueled by powerful, believable young adult protagonists.” –Midwest Book Review, re Rise of the Dragons “An action packed fantasy sure to please fans of Morgan Rice’s previous novels, along with fans of works such as THE INHERITANCE CYCLE by Christopher Paolini…. Fans of Young Adult Fiction will devour this latest work by Rice and beg for more.” –The Wanderer, A Literary Journal (regarding Rise of the Dragons) Also available are Morgan Rice’s many series in the fantasy genre, including A QUEST OF HEROES (BOOK #1 IN THE SORCERER’S RING), a free download with over 1,300 five star reviews!

Download or read book The Bloody Mary written by Brian Bartels and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist for the 2018 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Book Awards The definitive guide for those devoted to the brunchtime classic, the Bloody Mary, with 50 recipes for making cocktails at home. The Bloody Mary is one of the most universally-loved drinks. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and beyond, there simply isn't a wrong time for a Bloody. In The Bloody Mary, author Brian Bartels—beverage director for the beloved West Village restaurants Jeffrey's Grocery, Joseph Leonard, Fedora, Perla, and Bar Sardine—delves into the fun history of this classic drink.(Did Hemingway create it, as legend suggests? Or was it an ornery Parisian bartender?) More than 50 eclectic recipes, culled from top bartenders around the country, will have drinkers thinking outside the vodka box and taking garnishes to a whole new level.