The Whispers

The Whispers
Author: Greg Howard
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2019-01-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0525517502

A middle grade debut that's a heartrending coming-of-age tale, perfect for fans of Bridge to Terabithia and Counting By 7s. Eleven-year-old Riley believes in the whispers, magical fairies that will grant you wishes if you leave them tributes. Riley has a lot of wishes. He wishes bullies at school would stop picking on him. He wishes Dylan, his 8th grade crush, liked him, and Riley wishes he would stop wetting the bed. But most of all, Riley wishes for his mom to come back home. She disappeared a few months ago, and Riley is determined to crack the case. He even meets with a detective, Frank, to go over his witness statement time and time again. Frustrated with the lack of progress in the investigation, Riley decides to take matters into his own hands. So he goes on a camping trip with his friend Gary to find the whispers and ask them to bring his mom back home. But Riley doesn't realize the trip will shake the foundation of everything that he believes in forever.

Whispers

Whispers
Author: Dereck Joubert
Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2000-03-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780786804542

Whispers the elephant is still a baby when poachers bring down his entire family. His only hope for survival is if he can find another family that will adopt him. Luckily, Whispers meets up with one, but its leader, Half Tusk, won't let him join her herd. Only Groove, Half Tusk's sister, will help him. Together, they face each danger, and form a bond that can only be broken by death. This poignant and heartwarming tale follows Whispers as he discovers his own voice in an often terrifying--but ultimately beautiful--world.

Whispers of the Ancients

Whispers of the Ancients
Author: Tamarack Song
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2010-05-05
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0472051067

Narratives inspired by the retelling of Indian stories and legends, with gorgeous artwork

The Whisper

The Whisper
Author: Pamela Zagarenski
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2015-10-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0544761286

The two-time Caldecott Honor artist shares “a sumptuously illustrated fable about the magic of storytelling and the power of imagination” (School Library Journal, starred review). When a little girl receives a curious book filled only with pictures, a whisper urges her to supply the words she cannot see. As the pages turn, her imagination takes flight and she discovers that the greatest storyteller of all might come from within. Pamela Zagarenski’s debut as an author reminds us that we each bring something different to the same book. "Surreal, staggering mixed-media paintings make traveling across such beautifully varied and bizarre storyscapes exhilarating."—Kirkus, starred review

The Whisper Man

The Whisper Man
Author: Alex North
Publisher: Celadon Books
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2019-08-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250317975

**THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** "WORKS BEAUTIFULLY... If you like being terrified, The Whisper Man has your name on it." —The New York Times, Editor's Pick "SUPERB" —Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review "BRILLIANT... will satisfy readers of Thomas Harris and Stephen King." —Booklist, Starred Review "POIGNANT AND TERRIFYING" —Entertainment Weekly In this dark, suspenseful thriller, Alex North weaves a multi-generational tale of a father and son caught in the crosshairs of an investigation to catch a serial killer preying on a small town. After the sudden death of his wife, Tom Kennedy believes a fresh start will help him and his young son Jake heal. A new beginning, a new house, a new town. Featherbank. But the town has a dark past. Twenty years ago, a serial killer abducted and murdered five residents. Until Frank Carter was finally caught, he was nicknamed "The Whisper Man," for he would lure his victims out by whispering at their windows at night. Just as Tom and Jake settle into their new home, a young boy vanishes. His disappearance bears an unnerving resemblance to Frank Carter's crimes, reigniting old rumors that he preyed with an accomplice. Now, detectives Amanda Beck and Pete Willis must find the boy before it is too late, even if that means Pete has to revisit his great foe in prison: The Whisper Man. And then Jake begins acting strangely. He hears a whispering at his window...

Whispers in the Wind (Wild West Wind Book #2)

Whispers in the Wind (Wild West Wind Book #2)
Author: Lauraine Snelling
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1441270981

Book Two in Lauraine Snelling's Exciting Wild West Wind Series After fleeing North Dakota and the now defunct Wild West Show, Cassie Lockwood and her companions have finally found the hidden valley in South Dakota where her father had dreamed of putting down roots. But to her dismay, she discovers a ranch already built on her land. Cassie's arrival surprises Mavis Engstrom and forces her to reveal secrets she's kept hidden for years. Her son Ransom is suspicious of Cassie and questions the validity of her claim to the valley. But Lucas Engstrom decides from the start that he is in love with her and wants to marry her. Will Cassie be able to build a home on the Bar E Ranch and fulfill her father's dream of raising horses, or will she be forced to return to the itinerant life of her past?

Willow's Whispers

Willow's Whispers
Author: Lana Button
Publisher: Kids Can Press Ltd
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2010-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1554532809

A captivating picture book about a very soft-spoken little girl's ultimately successful struggle to find her own voice.

The Whispers

The Whispers
Author: Lisa Unger
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 70
Release: 2014-10-27
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1476797781

Eloise Montgomery discovers her amazing gift in the wake of tragedy in this first of three captivating e-shorts from award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger. It’s a day like any other for Eloise Montgomery—until tragedy strikes. While she is recovering from a horrible accident that takes the lives of her husband and oldest daughter, and as she works to help her younger daughter move forward, Eloise experiences her first psychic vision. Though she struggles to understand her newfound gifts, Eloise finds a way use them to save lost women and girls—for whom her help may be the only way out… From an author whose “gripping narrative and evocative, muscular prose” (Associated Press) have won her critical acclaim comes The Whispers: a story that delves deep into the human psyche and the mind of one unforgettable heroine.

Whispers of Roshar: A Stormlight Tale

Whispers of Roshar: A Stormlight Tale
Author: Luther Muna
Publisher: Luther Muna
Total Pages: 43
Release: 2024-04-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Dive into a Sun-Drenched Epic: Where Magic and Sacrifice Collide The Azure Isles drown under a relentless curse, choked by an endless night. Seraphina, a wave walker yearning for a brighter future, embarks on a perilous quest. Guided by forgotten legends and whispers of a celestial power, she plunges into the treacherous depths of a sunken city. There, amidst crumbling ruins and monstrous leviathans, lies the key to salvation - the Sunstone Nexus. But harnessing its power comes at a terrible cost. To break the curse, Seraphina must become the conduit, forever bound to the stars, a solitary guardian sacrificing her own freedom for the sake of her people. Will she unlock the secrets of the Sunstone Nexus and bathe the Azure Isles in sunlight once more? Or will the darkness consume her, and the legend of the Starkeeper fade into oblivion? Unveil a world of breathtaking underwater cities, forgotten magic, and a determined heroine who defies the odds. Dive into Echoes of the Sunstone, an epic fantasy where courage flickers brighter than any star.

Whispers of Hope

Whispers of Hope
Author: Bertie Simmons
Publisher:
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2019-11-02
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9781734060416

Whispers of Hope, The Story of My Life, is a compelling narrative detailing the life of a young girl born in the deep south during the Jim Crow era. Her tale includes her realization that to make a better life for herself and others, she must run away from the struggles of her young life and go headlong into a world about which she knows nothing. Bertie Simmons eventually finds her way to Houston where she serves successfully for 58 years in many leadership positions within a large urban school district. Her career included experiences as a teacher, elementary school principal, assistant superintendent, district superintendent, and high school principal. Whispers of Hope allows the reader to witness the painfully slow process of integration and introduces the heroes who demonstrated the courage to fight for equity in education. Bertie Simmons' journey includes numerous awards and recognitions such as being named HEB's Best High School Principal in Texas award in 2011 and KHOU's Spirit of Texas award. In addition, Furr was one of only three schools in the nation identified for the College Board Inspiration Award in 2011. The story culminates with her adventures and challenges as the principal in a "throwaway" high school labeled "a pipeline to prison" and a "drop-out factory." The reader learns of her seventeen-year tenure at Furr High School and her innovative approach to building a culture of community and student success that leads to the school receiving the XQ ten-million-dollar grant from Laurene Powell Jobs in 2016 to rethink high schools. Known as a visionary and a change agent who brought out the best in her students, the high-energy educator arrived at Furr High School at 6:30 a.m. each school day. Bertie Simmons guides us through the painful experience of having her dreams dashed, and yet, she emerges with a strong commitment to spreading hope across the landscape. Bertie Simmons emerges strong and valiant. Whispers of Hope is a hero's journey.