Elaine Vickers creëert literatuur die ingewikkelde relaties en menselijke emoties onderzoekt met scherp inzicht. Haar proza wordt geprezen om zijn gepolijste en suggestieve kwaliteit, waardoor lezers worden ondergedompeld in rijk weergegeven werelden. Door haar verhalen duikt de auteur vaak in thema's als familie, identiteit en de zoektocht naar betekenis in het dagelijks leven. Vickers biedt lezers boeiende en tot nadenken stemmende ervaringen met haar onderscheidende verteltalent.
The story centers on a girl who expresses her gratitude by writing down her blessings on paper strips during the first snowfall. As her family comes together to create a Thankful Chain, they reflect on what they appreciate, from their cozy home to cherished dreams fulfilled. This heartwarming narrative highlights themes of gratitude and family bonding during the winter season.
Focusing on the heartfelt journey of three girls, this story explores their quest for friendship while navigating the complexities of being ten years old. It beautifully captures the joys and challenges of childhood, highlighting the importance of connection and understanding among friends. With an endearing narrative, it resonates with readers, celebrating the innocence and resilience of youth.
Visualizes the various ways to remember and cherish life's most special moments.
The book delves into the intricacies of targeted cancer treatments, emphasizing the need to understand the origins and behaviors of cancer cells. It explains essential concepts like DNA damage, oncogenes, and tumor suppressor genes, while also introducing immunotherapy and the immune system's role in combating cancer. By providing foundational knowledge, the author aims to clarify how various therapies work, preparing readers to grasp the specifics of targeted and immunotherapeutic strategies discussed in subsequent chapters.
Mae is frustrated that everything her little sister does is somehow science--until Mae realizes that she can do science too.
Two seventh graders discover it takes more than grit and a good pair of shoes to run 13.1 miles. You’ve got to have a partner who refuses to let you quit. Drew was never much of a runner. Until his dad’s unexpected diagnosis. Mia has nothing better to do. Until she realizes entering Half Moon Bay’s half-marathon could solve her family’s housing problems. And just like that they decide to spend their entire summer training to run 13.1 miles. Drew and Mia have very different reasons for running, but these two twelve year olds have one crucial thing in common (besides sharing a birthday): Hope. For the future. For their families. And for each other.
Láskavý príbeh o priateľstve, rodine a objavovaní vlastného miesta vo svete Katie a Ana sú nerozlučné priateľky, ktoré sa o všetko delia. O niektoré tajomstvá sa však nemožno podeliť ani s najlepšou kamarátkou. Práve v čase, keď jedna druhú najviac potrebuje, tajomstvá narúšajú pevné puto medzi nimi a začne sa trhať ako papierová reťaz. Aby jedna druhú celkom nestratili, musia sa prebojovať sieťou tajomstiev k pravde: za priateľstvo a rodinu sa oplatí bojovať.
