Karen Harrington creëert verhalen die duiken in de kwetsbaarheid en veerkracht van jonge protagonisten. Haar schrijfstijl wordt gekenmerkt door een warme, empathische stem die de innerlijke wereld van personages verkent die de complexiteit van het opgroeien doorkruisen. Harrington gebruikt vakkundig taal om thema's als zelfontdekking en de moed die nodig is om trouw te zijn aan zichzelf te onderzoeken. Haar verhalen bieden een hoopvol perspectief op de uitdagingen van de adolescentie en resoneren diep bij de lezers.
The journey through Music City with Spike and Party Cat offers students an engaging way to enhance their music reading skills. As they visit various attractions, students will complete assignments focused on ledger-line notes, intervals, and five-finger patterns. This interactive exploration aligns with the curriculum of Piano Lessons Books 3 and 4, making learning both fun and educational.
Twelve-year-old Mysti Murphy wishes she were a character in a book. If her life were fictional, she'd magically know how to deal with the fact that her best friend, Anibal Gomez, has abandoned her in favor of being a "hipster." She'd be able to take care of everyone when her dad has to spend time in the hospital. And she'd certainly be able to change her family's secret. Seventh grade is not turning out the way Mysti had planned. With the help of a hot-hair balloon, her new friend Rama Khan--and maybe even the heroes of the Texas Revolution--can she find the courage to change?
Twelve-year-old Sarah Nelson feels different from her peers, spending her time writing to Atticus Finch and collecting "trouble words." After her mother left, she and her dad moved frequently, never feeling at home. However, an investigation into her family's secret leads to new friendships and her first crush, making this summer extraordinary.
A mother faces murder charges after drowning her toddler, prompting a deep exploration of familial love, loss, and inherited traits. As her husband is also implicated, his attorney introduces a radical defense based on the idea that Jane's violent tendencies may stem from her genealogy. Utilizing the unique ability of a retrocognitive woman to reveal Jane's ancestral history, the narrative unfolds across time and geography, examining how nature and nurture shape identities and the impact on those left behind.
Engaging children in music education, this reproducible book offers six interactive Tic-Tac-Games: Tic-Tac-Symbols, Tic-Tac-Notes, Tic-Tac-Rhythm, Tic-Tac-Intervals, Tic-Tac-Keys, and Tic-Tac-Tempos. Each game comes with a master sheet, calling cards, and ten unique game cards, allowing for flexible group play. Additional activity suggestions enhance the learning experience. The book also features the Circle of Keys activity, making it an excellent resource for both classroom settings and small group instruction.
A powerful coming-of-age story about the importance of finding your voice by acclaimed author Karen Harrington -- now in paperback.
Najde Mysti odvahu změnit svůj život? Dvanáctiletá Mysti by nejraději byla postavou z knížky, protože kdyby žila ve vymyšleném světě, třeba by věděla, jak se vyrovnat s tím, že ji opustil nejlepší kamarád, a dovedla by se o všecko postarat, protože táta je v nemocnici. Ale život není kniha, a tak si musí Mysti poradit sama. Pomůže jí v tom horkovzdušný balon, nový kamarád nebo zářivě oranžový kabát?
Dvanáct let je tak nádherný věk, myslí si Sářina máma. Tolik nových věcí – první láska, první řasenka, první měsíčky, první léto, kdy vás nehlídají babička s dědou. Ale ne vždycky je všechno tak skvělé, jak se může zdát. Třeba když je vaše máma v blázinci, váš táta pije a nemáte nikoho, komu se svěřit s obavami, že možná jste taky blázen. A tak musí Sára kromě kluků a šminků řešit i méně příjemné věci a díky své nezlomnosti, humoru a nadhledu najít sílu bojovat sama za sebe.
