Bird
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- 15 uur lezen
Twelve-year-old Jewel has always lived in the shadow of her brother, whom she never knew. On her birthday, she discovers a mysterious boy named John in her oak tree, who changes her life forever.
Crystal Chan Boeken
Crystal Chan haalt inspiratie uit gebeurtenissen in de echte wereld, zoals de ongebruikelijke uitbraak van exotische dieren in Zanesville, Ohio, in 2011. Dit incident diende als katalysator voor haar nieuwste roman. Naast haar schrijven is Chan gepassioneerd door het geven van lezingen over diversiteit aan zowel volwassenen als kinderen, het delen van verhalen op Wisconsin Public Radio en het faciliteren van gesprekken op sociale media. Haar debuutroman behaalde internationale erkenning, werd in negen landen gepubliceerd en is als audioboek verkrijgbaar in de VS. Haar schrijven duikt in boeiende verhalen die ingewikkelde thema's verkennen met een unieke stem.
Manga Classics Anne of Green Gables
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- 11 uur lezen
Siblings Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert were planning toadopt an orphaned boy to help out around their farm, Green Gables - instead,they got Anne Shirley. A plucky redheaded girl with a vibrant imagination, Anneturns first Green Gables and then the rest of Prince Edward Island on its ear.Manga Classics® is proud to be the only authorized manga adaption of Anne ofGreen Gables by the Heirs of L.M. Montgomery. This volume presents a faithfulrecreation of this classic kids novel, from the Lake of Shining Waters to theDryad's Bubble! This edition comes as a paper-over-boardhardcover.
'Grandpa stopped speaking the day he killed my brother, John. His name was John until Grandpa said he looked more like a Bird with the way he kept jumping off things, and the name stuck. Bird's thick, black hair poked out in every direction, just like the head feathers of the blackbirds, Grandpa said, and he bet that one day Bird would fly like one too. Grandpa kept talking like that, and no one paid him much notice until Bird jumped off a cliff, the cliff at the edge of the tallgrass prairie, the cliff that dropped a good couple hundred feet to a dried-up riverbed below. From that day on, Grandpa never spoke another word. Not one. The day that Bird tried to fly, the grown-ups were out looking for him - all of them except Mom and Granny. That's because that very day, I was born.' Twelve-year-old Jewel never knew her brother, but all her life she has lived in his shadow. Then one night, on her birthday, she finds a mysterious boy sitting in her oak tree. His name is John. And he changes everything.
All That I Can Fix
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- 12 uur lezen
The book promises an engaging and enjoyable experience, as highlighted by its starred review from Kirkus Reviews. It captivates readers with its entertaining narrative, suggesting a blend of humor, intrigue, or adventure that keeps the audience hooked throughout. The acclaim from a reputable source indicates a high-quality writing style and compelling content that makes it a must-read for those seeking amusement.