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Sometimes the biggest stories come from the smallest beginnings... Winner of the 2020 Oscar’s Book Prize!
This is a largely ridiculous coming of age adventure book set in the 1980’s. It’s sure to make you chuckle and aggravate any idly standing authority figures. I apologize in advance for any counseling you may require after reading this work. Six Florida-based buddies struggle to maintain their youthful idealism as they travel to New York to stop a local mob boss from blackmailing their friend. During their quest they are guided by a talking tree; a partially invisible spirit-like substance; a hyper-galactic, Bee-ben-bobble playing number stealer; the evil corporate Zukes, and a semi-superhero called Barley Man. After navigating a series of moral dilemmas they stand ready to fight for life...
To others, he was the American President, one of the most powerful men in the world, presiding over one of the most horrific wars in history. But to Julia Taft, he was Tad Lincoln's father. Invited to the White House to watch over her two brothers, who were playmates of the Lincolns' sons, Julia had an intimate perspective on the First Family's home life, which she describes with charm and candor in this book. A rare look behind the public facade of the great man, Julia's affectionate account of the Lincolns at home is rich with examples of the humor and love that held the family together and that helped the President endure the pressures of governing a nation divided. ø Abraham and Mary To...
TAD is Jamie's 'Totally Awesome Dog'. Jamie is the oldest daughter in a family of six that love their five dogs. Enjoy this heartwarming story as TAD goes missing and ends up being found in a vacant house by a realtor who is selling the house. The realtor takes TAD home to her family while Jamie must deal with the loss of her beloved pet. Jamie learns to cope with the pain of her loss and learns the importance of selfless love.TAD's Story is the first book in a coming series of A Handful of Dog books about this wholesome family of six and their five mischievous dogs.This book will appeal to beginning readers being read to and older children. The chapters are kept short, giving young readers a feeling of accomplishment. There is a supplemental section that encourages learning and participation of the readers. Parents and teachers will find the teaching tools included in this series to be a real asset for comprehension and hands-on purposes.
When Allie's summer in Hollywood crashes and burns after her dad dumps her, she has two choices: crawl under the covers and cry for three months, or manipulate her way into getting a job at the farm stand that her friends (and some boys!) are working at for the summer. It's a no brainer for Allie, who isn't about to let her parents ruin her life. But when she shows up for her first day at work, she discovers that being assigned to a shovel dirt with a boy who thinks she's useless (which she might actually be, when it comes to farm work) is a sweaty, miserable torture that no girl deserves. When her friends make a bet that Allie can't win his heart, she suddenly finds herself with a challenge she can't afford to lose...for more than one reason. Books in the Mapleville High Series: The Truth About Thongs How to Date a Bad Boy Pedicures Don't Like Dir Geeks Can Be Hot The Fake Boyfriend Experiment Ice Cream, Jealousy & Other Dating Tips
Tad was orphaned at 4,at 7 he fell in love with Barby Wiez. Tad was a man at twelve,doing a man's job; at 13 he killedtow men for trying to rape Barby, Tad nearly died, but all that mattered was Barby to Tad, not even death scares Tad Malley. Geb Hart the biggestest kid in school is Tad's friend after Tad beats the hell out of him for messing with Barby; takes up with Jami and from there the four musketteers tread on togther thru the good times and the bad. Pete , James and Mike hate Tad and want Barby so bad they can taste it, they will do anything to make trouble for them. This is a love story and an adventure about standing up for who you love and what you know is right
While driving home from his law office in a rainstorm, Roger Whitwood brushes a drunk in the road. As he drives the soaked man to a shelter, he learns Bert has his daughter's blood type. Later, Roger is forced to look Bert up again to get blood when his daughter is in a serious auto accident. A friendship develops between Bert and Roger's family that includes Tad, a boy Bert has been watching over on the streets. At Roger's urging, Bert begins working to restore his self-respect and get off the street. Roger's point of view is altered also, and he begins to take pro bono cases to help people like Bert. Roger's daughter, Sharon, sees a need to help others also. Her attempt to befriend a woman and her small children gets her kidnapped. Bert uses his forgotten skills as a private investigator to find Sharon and arrange her rescue, but is seriously wounded during the rescue. His recovery, assisted by his landlady, results in a romantic relationship. Bert would like to adopt Tad, and so would Roger and his family, but, when Tad's mother shows up unexpectedly, his life is turned into turmoil. Where will Tad end up?
This book relates some of our experiences during 30 years as foster parents. The reality of what these children endured before and after placement in the foster care system is heartbreaking. After all these years, my husband Ron and I cling stubbornly to our belief that time and man can change, but God and truth will not.My goal is to inform the public, about the foster care system. I hope to sound the alarm loud and clear, that the current foster care system is not working. I want to bring attention to the powerless children, within the system, being tossed about in the waves of loophole laws, uninformed policy makers, non-committed decision-makers, and non-motivated and often disinterested birth parents. Court mandated and enforced accountability must take place at all levels involved!