![]() that I'm not going to die?" (Eliot may have been echoing Cranmer’s “In the midst of life we are in death”, translated from the Latin, “ Media vita in morte sumus” for the burial service in the Anglican Book of Common Prayer.) ![]() It opens with a bald fear of death: firstly from a quotation of TS Eliot, "I am dying in my own death and the deaths of those after me", and then the opening sentence of the book itself, "Will you give me your word of honour. Is it a nightmare, time travel, madness or altered state, or (as she eventually wonders), some sort of test from Fate, Providence, or God? ![]() The GR summary, in its entirety, says, "Tells the story of a young married woman who lies down on a chaise-longue and wakes to find herself imprisoned in the body of her alter ego ninety years before." ![]() A small, but perfectly formed, chilling tale of psychological horror, from a very simple premise. ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() "An inspiring look at a child inventor whose drive and intelligence changed to world-for the blind and sighted alike."- Kirkus Reviews Boris Kulikov’s inspired paintings help readers to understand what Louis lost, and what he was determined to gain back through books.Īn author’s note and additional resources at the end of the book complement the simple story and offer more information for parents and teachers. A system so ingenious that it is still used by the blind community today.Īward-winning writer Jen Bryant tells Braille’s inspiring story with a lively and accessible text, filled with the sounds, the smells, and the touch of Louis’s world. ![]() He was a clever boy, determined to live like everyone else, and what he wanted more than anything was to be able to read.Įven at the school for the blind in Paris, there were no books for him.Īnd so he invented his own alphabet-a whole new system for writing that could be read by touch. Louis Braille was just five years old when he lost his sight. ![]() **Winner of a Schneider Family Book Award!** An inspiring picture-book biography of Louis Braille-a blind boy so determined to read that he invented his own alphabet. ![]() ![]() ![]() Meanwhile, Hayley's dad has a new girlfriend, Annie, who is ten years younger than him, and Hayley's not comfortable around her at first. Money is tight, and Hayley's mom goes on the hunt for a new job. Serious matters are treated with compassion and truth: After her parents divorce, Hayley, her younger sister, Chloe, and her mom move in with her grandmother. ![]() This series has just the right mix of ingredients for tween readers: a thoughtful, considerate protagonist, distinct characters, each with their own flavor, fun times, steady pacing, and a pinch of secrets. When working in the kitchen, Hayley feels like she's in control, and things seem more manageable. ![]() With so many things in Hayley's life changing, she finds solace in baking and in being in her grandmother's café, The Tea Room. She'd rather be stirring up a new batch of cupcakes. Hungry for a sweet series of books? Order up the Confectionately Yours series by Lisa Papademetriou and meet Hayley, a seventh-grade girl whose life just got shaken up by her parents' divorce. ![]() ![]() But what happens when the one you’d die for becomes the one who could destroy you? Set against the backdrop of a brilliantly realized apocalyptic world, love somehow finds a way to survive. Emotions run high while old and new relationships are tested in the face of a terrifying enemy-an enemy who no longer remembers what it’s like to be human. Recognizing they can’t outrun the danger, Scarlet, Nathan, and Miranda desperately seek shelter at the same secluded ranch, Red Hill. When reports of a widespread, deadly “outbreak” begin to surface, these ordinary people face extraordinary circumstances and suddenly their fates are intertwined. Miranda’s biggest concern is whether her new VW Bug is big enough to carry her sister and their boyfriends on a weekend escape from college finals. ![]() ![]() Nathan has a wife, but can’t remember what it’s like to be in love only his young daughter Zoe makes coming home worthwhile. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Disaster-soon to be a major motion picture!įor Scarlet, raising her two daughters alone means fighting for tomorrow is an everyday battle. ![]() ![]() ![]() It created the image of a damsel in distress rather than a strong, independent hero. It was her kryptonite, her weakness so many of her comics had her tied up in some fashion. She’d been heavily associated with bondage. Previously, Wonder Woman had been a bit of a joke. Hopefully, this review will give you an idea of why it was so positively received. ![]() Pérez’ Wonder Woman not only rebooted the character’s backstory but it took her more seriously. Given all that, how can Wonder Woman be anywhere near the same level? A big part of that is down to the high quality of this run on the character. They get more films, more comic releases, more TV shows and they’re featured more in advertising. They’ll argue that Batman and Superman are more prominent than Princess Diana of Themyscira. She’s considered the third part of the DC trinity alongside Superman and Batman. ![]() Wonder Woman by George Pérez Omnibus Volume One DC Comics Writer: George Pérez, Len Wein Artist: George Pérez ![]() ![]() ![]() The agents had lied: white men did not hold the Great Father sacred. First, Sitting Bull set his people straight on the Great Father. “Sitting Bill returned from the East with an enlarged worldview that not only made him more independent of the agent but also deepened his contempt of the white way of life. The Earth Is Weeping: The Epic Story of the Indian Wars for the American West ![]() “Put yourself in his place and let the white man ask himself this question: What would I do if threatened as the Indian has been and is? Suppose a race superior to mine were to land upon the shores of this great continent, trade or cheat us out of our land foot by foot, gradually encroach upon our domain until we were finally driven, a degraded, demoralized band into a small corner of the continent, where to live at all it was necessary to steal, perhaps to do worse? Suppose that in a spirit of justice, this superior race should recognize the fact that it was in duty bound to place food in our mouths and blankets on our backs, what would we do in the premises? I have seen one who hates an Indian as he does a snake, and thinks there is no good Indian but a dead one, on having the proposition put to him in this way, grind his teeth in rage and exclaim, “I would cut the heart out of everyone I could lay my hand on,” and so he would and so we all would.” ![]() ![]() ![]() Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series tells stories of young people and their resilience and strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters and times of turmoil. ![]() Includes a nonfiction section at the back with historical photos and facts about the real-life shark attacks. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. right? Based on the real life events of the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, this graphic novel brings Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series to vivid life. ![]() It's impossible he's about to come face-to-face with a killer shark. So when Chet spots a gray fin in the creek, he's sure it's his imagination running wild. ![]() But then comes shocking news: A massive shark has been attacking swimmers in the ocean along the Jersey Shore, not far from where Chet is staying. He has three new friends, and they love cooling off in the creek on hot summer days. A thrilling graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916, with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Haus Studio!Ĭhet Roscow is finally feeling at home in his uncle's little New Jersey town. ![]() ![]() Animal is a depiction of female rage at its rawest, and a visceral exploration of the fallout from a male-dominated society. Here is the electrifying debut novel from Lisa Taddeo, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller and international phenomenon Three Women, which was named to more than thirty best-of-the-year lists and hailed as “a dazzling achievement” ( Los Angeles Times) and “a heartbreaking, gripping, astonishing masterpiece” ( Esquire). In the sweltering hills above Los Angeles, Joan unravels the horrific event she witnessed as a child-that has haunted her every waking moment-while forging the power to finally strike back. But when one of them commits a shocking act of violence in front of her, she flees New York City in search of Alice, the only person alive who can help her make sense of her past. ![]() Joan has spent a lifetime enduring the cruel acts of men. Honestly, sometimes I think it’s the only recourse. ![]() ![]() Writer-director James Gunn - whose getting fired after Vol. Rocket’s story, which also involves numerous other adorable animal characters that should gladden the heart of toy manufacturers, forms the heart of the film, which really swings for the fences in its efforts to combine pathos, irreverent humor, and lots and lots of action into its ambitious mix. As with most Marvel villains, he doesn’t really think he’s bad, merely misunderstood. This leads to flashbacks involving the fan-beloved raccoon’s backstory and his relationship with the film’s villain, the High Evolutionary (Chukwudi Iwuji, using his Shakespearean acting background to excellent imposing effect), who wants to create a new, higher evolved master race. He doesn’t have much time for moping, however, as the Guardians must rally themselves to save their beloved Rocket (Bradley Cooper), who’s at death’s door. The new, younger Gamora has little use for Quill, which doesn’t exactly improve his mood as he vainly struggles, like a depressed high school student, to remind her of what they once had. ![]() Of course, she’s an alternate version, since the Gamora he loved was killed by that pesky Thanos in one of those Avengers movies. ![]() Not long afterward, Quill is reunited with Gamora. Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Sean Gunn, Chukwudi Iwuji, Will Poulter, Maria Bakalova ![]() |