Download or read book Magical Reboots Rapunzel written by Christine Dzidrums and published by Creative Media Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-10 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the popular new series, Classical Reboots: Rapunzel updates the Brothers Grimm fairy tale with hilarious and heartbreaking results. Rapunzel has been locked in her adoptive mother's attic for years. Just as the despondent teenager abandons hope of escaping her private prison, a mysterious tablet computer appears. Before long, Rapunzel's quirky fairy godmother, Aiko, has the conflicted young girl questioning her place in the world.
Download or read book Olga Korbut Gymnastics Trailblazer written by Christine Dzidrums and published by Creative Media Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At age seventeen, Soviet gymnast Olga Korbut captured hearts everywhere at the 1972 Olympics. From Moonbeam-winning author Christine Dzidrums, Olga Korbut: Gymnastics Trailblazer describes the gymnast’s trek from her cartwheeling as a young girl to capturing four Olympic gold medals in gymnastics. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations and thrilling photographs, the children’s biography narrates Olga’s early life, her inspiring athletic journey, and her enormous impact on the sport of gymnastics.
Download or read book Sloane Stephens A Children s Biography written by Christine Dzidrums and published by Creative Media Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-04 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Against unbelievable odds, Sloane Stephens rebounded from a serious injury to win the 2017 US Open. Her astounding comeback stunned and captivated the sports world. Now young readers can learn all about the newest superstar of tennis. Filled with exciting photographs, Sloane Stephens: A Children’s Biography is a must read for sports fans. Follow the popular athlete’s rise to the top echelon of tennis from her introduction to the sport as a young girl to her first Grand Slam victory.
Download or read book Daisy Ridley Behind the Rebel written by Emily Pullman and published by Creative Media Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-05 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions know Daisy Ridley as Rey in the Star Wars movies, but what was her life like before she got her big break? Daisy Ridley: Behind the Rebel tells the life story of the girl from Westminster, England, who grew up dreaming of becoming a veterinarian before discovering that she could sing, dance, and act. This children’s biography, filled with beautiful illustrations and photographs, will satisfy young readers interested in finding out more about the actress behind Rey.
Download or read book Misty May Kerri Walsh Dynamic Duo written by Christine Dzidrums and published by Creative Media Publishing. This book was released on with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The MARVELous Stan Lee written by Ellen Aim and published by Creative Media Publishing. This book was released on 2017-05-23 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bookworm as a child, Stan Lieber read tales about swashbuckling heroes accomplishing amazing feats, but he grew up to write his own thrilling stories that changed the comic book universe forever. While working with Marvel Comics, Stan Lee created many of the world’s most iconic characters: Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Nick Fury, Daredevil, X-Men, Thor, Black Widow, Fantastic Four, The Avengers, and hundreds more. Fans of all ages enjoy his creations worldwide via comic books, movies, television shows, video games, toys, theme parks, and even on Broadway. A children’s biography, The MARVELous Stan Lee details the icon’s personal and public life as he rose from an impoverished child living in the Bronx to become a family man and the toast of Hollywood. Filled with delightful illustrations and photographs, this engaging story of Stan Lee’s life is a perfect source for a fan or anyone seeking excellent book report material.
Download or read book Katie Ledecky Swimming for Gold written by Mario Petrrino and published by Creative Media Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-10 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Katie Ledecky: Swimming’s Golden Girl narrates the extraordinary story of the young US swimmer who stunned the world by capturing gold at the 2012 Olympics. Since the London Games, the popular role model has dominated ladies swimming with her powerful swimming and winning attitude. A children’s biography accompanied by breathtaking illustrations, Katie Ledecky: Swimming’s Golden Girl offers an in-depth look at the swimmer who is expected to reign at the 2016 Rio Olympics. The stirring story of Ledecky’s meteoric rise to the top will captivate and inspire young readers.
Download or read book Carrie Fisher Leia Forever written by Emily Pullman and published by Creative Media Publishing. This book was released on 2017-04-15 with total page 67 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before she was Princess Leia in Star Wars, Carrie Fisher was a young girl who loved to read and write and just happened to have famous parents. She never dreamed of being an actress like her mother, Debbie Reynolds, or a singer like her father, Eddie Fisher. When she auditioned for a sci-fi film on a whim, she had no idea it would change her life and turn her into a film icon. Carrie Fisher: Leia Forever is a biography for young readers who want to know more about the woman behind Princess Leia.
Download or read book The Final Five The Ultimate Unofficial Guide written by Emily Pullman and published by Creative Media Publishing. This book was released on 2016-12-05 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 11th installment of GymnStars profiles USA’s Final Five, the acclaimed gymnastics squad that earned team gold in record-setting fashion at the 2016 Rio Olympics. The award-winning children’s biography series features chapters on Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, Madison Kocian, and Aly Raisman. The Final Five: The Ultimate Unofficial Guide is also packed with thrilling action pictures of America’s golden girls.
Download or read book Shannon Miller Olympic Gymnastics Legend written by Emily Pullman and published by Creative Media Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-08 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shannon Miller became an American hero at the 1992 Olympics when she won an impressive five gymnastics medals. Four years later, she captured two gold medals at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Regarded as one of the best gymnasts in U.S. history, the Olympic legend is still frequently cited as a role model by today’s top gymnasts. The ninth book in the GymnStars series, Shannon Miller: Olympic Legend recounts how the shy, young girl from Oklahoma transformed into the most dominant gymnast of her era. Accompanied by beautiful illustrations, the children’s biography will satisfy young readers yearning to learn about gymnastics superstars of the past.
Download or read book Fair Youth Emylee of Forest Springs written by Christine Dzidrums and published by Creative Media Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-18 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Fay sisters came to Forest Springs for one reason - me. Me - the girl who never existed. Me - the invisible loner. Twelve-year-old Emylee Markette has felt invisible her entire life. Then one fateful afternoon, three beautiful sisters arrive in her sleepy New England town and instantly become the most popular girls at Forest Springs Middle School. To everyone's surprise, the Fay sisters befriend Emylee and welcome her into their close-knit circle. Before long, the shy loner finds herself running with the cool crowd, joining the track team and even becoming friends with her lifelong crush. Through it all, though, Emylee's weighed down by nagging suspicions. Why were the Fay sisters so anxious to befriend her? How do they know some of her inner thoughts? What do they truly want from her? When Emylee eventually discovers that her new friends are secretly fairies, she finds her life turned upside down yet again and must make some life-changing decisions. Fair Youth: Emylee of Forest Springs marks the first volume in an exciting new book series.
Download or read book Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez BFFs Forever written by Dani Foster and published by Creative Media Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-17 with total page 75 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Taylor Swift & Selena Gomez: BFFs Forever! Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez are two of today’s hottest names in music. The two powerhouse singers are anything but rivals, though; they are best friends forever. Growing up as a young girl on a farm, Taylor harbored high hopes of becoming a top country music act. As a youngster in Texas, Selena fantasized about seeing her name in lights. Years later, once their dreams had come true, the two performers found a surrogate sister in one another. Packed with photos, Taylor Swift & Selena Gomez: BFFs Forever! is practically two books in one! The children’s biography will satisfy young readers who are clamoring for information on the music industry’s most famous friendship.
Download or read book But I m Eponine written by Christine Dzidrums and published by Creative Media Publishing. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cinderella. Evita. Millie. Glinda. Elle. Fifteen-year-old Lyric Teague sings like an angel and has already played all the great musical theater roles—in the privacy of her bedroom. Haunted by her mother’s death, she is too timid and insecure to chase her dreams or form any friendships. After Alto High School announces a fall production of Les Misérables, the shy teenager finally steps into the spotlight and auditions for the role of the neglected, impoverished Eponine. After all, she’s perfect for the part, having felt unwanted and unseen her whole life. When others hear Lyric’s lovely voice, their reactions confuse her. Les Misérables’ director sees her as a pretty ingenue. Her longtime crush, Nick Bowman, starts flirting with her, and the enigmatic Cai Shipley delights in pushing her buttons. She must also contend with castmates who resent a newbie like her for landing a lead role. Lyric is suddenly receiving a lot of attention for a girl who’s always felt invisible. With opening night approaching, she wonders how anyone can see her as the beautiful, desirable Cosette when she feels like the plain, unwanted Eponine. But I’m Eponine marks the first book in the Altoverse series.
Download or read book Once Upon a Cloud written by Claire Keane and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fresh from her work on Frozen and Tangled, Claire Keane brings her legendary talent to her debut picture book about finding the right present for someone you love. Celeste wants to give her mother something special—but what? Her search takes her up into the skies, where she meets the stars, the moon and the sun, but she still doesn’t find the heartfelt present she’s been looking for. At the end of her journey, Celeste sees it—the perfect gift! Chosen with care and wrapped with love, it’s just what Celeste was hoping to find. In this story about finding unexpected inspiration and giving from the heart, Claire Keane invites readers on a magical journey through the clouds. The result is a visually stunning book that really and truly is the perfect gift.
Download or read book A Cultural History of the Disney Fairy Tale written by Tracey L. Mollet and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-11-21 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book charts the complex history of the relationship between the Disney fairy tale and the American Dream, demonstrating the ways in which the Disney fairy tale has been reconstructed and renegotiated alongside, and in response to important changes within American society. In all of its fairy tales of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, the Walt Disney studios works to sell its audiences the national myth of the United States at any one historical moment. With analyses of films and television programmes such as The Little Mermaid (1989), Frozen (2013), Beauty and the Beast (2017) and Once Upon a Time (2011-2018), Mollet argues that by giving its fairy tale protagonists characteristics associated with ‘good’ Americans, and even by situating their fairy tales within America itself, Disney constructs a vision of America as a utopian space.
Download or read book Mother Knows Best written by Serena Valentino and published by Disney Electronic Content. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tale of the legendary golden flower is widely known. The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the flower is coveted by an old witch to keep herself young and beautiful. And always the flower is used to save a dying queen, who then gives birth to a princess with magical hair. Not willing to lose the flower, the old witch steals the princess and locks her away in a high tower, raising her as her own. But the princess always finds out who she truly is and manages to defeat the old witch. And yet this is only half the story. So what of the old witch, Mother Gothel? Where does she come from? And how does she come across the magical golden flower? Here is one account that recounts a version of the story that has remained untold for centuries . . . until now. It is a tale of mothers and daughters, of youth and dark magic. It is a tale of the old witch.
Download or read book Flickers of Film written by Jason Sperb and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2015-12-15 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether paying tribute to silent films in Hugo and The Artist or celebrating arcade games in Tron: Legacy and Wreck-It-Ralph, Hollywood suddenly seems to be experiencing a wave of intense nostalgia for outmoded technologies. To what extent is that a sincere lament for modes of artistic production that have nearly vanished in an all-digital era? And to what extent is it simply a cynical marketing ploy, built on the notion that nostalgia has always been one of Hollywood’s top-selling products? In Flickers of Film, Jason Sperb offers nuanced and unexpected answers to these questions, examining the benefits of certain types of film nostalgia, while also critiquing how Hollywood’s nostalgic representations of old technologies obscure important aspects of their histories. He interprets this affection for the prehistory and infancy of digital technologies in relation to an industry-wide anxiety about how the digital has grown to dominate Hollywood, pushing it into an uncertain creative and economic future. Yet he also suggests that Hollywood’s nostalgia for old technologies ignores the professionals who once employed them, as well as the labor opportunities that have been lost through the computerization and outsourcing of film industry jobs. Though it deals with nostalgia, Flickers of Film is strikingly cutting-edge, one of the first studies to critically examine Pixar’s role in the film industry, cinematic representations of videogames, and the economic effects of participatory culture. As he takes in everything from Terminator: Salvation to The Lego Movie, Sperb helps us see what’s distinct about this recent wave of self-aware nostalgic films—how Hollywood nostalgia today isn’t what it used to be.
