Against The Odds (Anna Dawson Book 1)

Against The Odds (Anna Dawson Book 1)
Author: Mara Jacobs
Publisher: Copper Country Press LLC
Total Pages: 261
Release: 2012-09-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1940993903
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From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Mara Jacobs comes Book 1 in the Anna Dawson mystery series. My name is Anna Dawson, and I'm a gambler. And like any gambler will tell you, sometimes that’s good, and sometimes...not so much. And sometimes it’s an outright problem. I love Vegas, and I love the life I've built, but when one of my friends is murdered, and another one shot at, I know I need to take a serious look at myself. And I need to call in the big guns. Even if that means teaming up with Detective Jack Schiller, a man battling his own demons. Right now I'm just trying to juggle protecting my friends, helping Jack while not letting him get too close, and finding a murderer. And oh yeah, no one can learn about my gambling. Or this will be the last hand I'm dealt. *NOTE: The case is solved, the perpetrator caught, but there are a few threads that are continuing on through the next book and the series. Books in the Anna Dawson series thus far: 1 - Against The Odds 2 - Against The Spread 3 – Against The Rules 4 - Against The Wall 5 - Against The Grain

Against the Odds

Against the Odds
Author: Mara Jacobs
Publisher:
Total Pages: 278
Release: 2012-09-12
Genre:
ISBN: 9781940993997
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My name is Anna Dawson, and I'm a professional poker player. And I'm good. Very good. But, I also have a little bit of a problem with placing bets on a sporting events. Not so good. Sometimes my little problem becomes a whole lot of trouble and I need to resort to some, shall we say, less than stellar actions to get out of debt. So, I become my alter ego, JoJo, and fix college basketball games. Hey, a victimless crime, no one's the wiser, and it's better than the alternative, which is a drive into the desert with my loan shark and a shovel in the trunk. Although, it has to be said, my loan shark is pretty good looking. I love Vegas, and I love the life I've built, but when one of my friends is murdered, and another one shot at, I know I need to take a serious look at myself. And I need to call in the big guns. Even if that means teaming up with detective Jack Schiller, a man who's dealing with his own problems. But dang, he sure is sexy. Right now I'm just trying to juggle protecting my friends, helping sexy detective Jack while not letting him get too close, and finding a murderer. And, oh yeah, no one can learn about JoJo, or this will be the last hand I'm dealt.

Worth the Weight

Worth the Weight
Author: Mara Jacobs
Publisher: Mara Jacobs
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2013-01
Genre: Love stories
ISBN: 9780985258658
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Having lost half her body weight, Lizzie Hampton heads to her small hometown to test out her new body on an old flame. Just a harmless fling to get her self confidence back before she returns to the city and the new man in her life. But Lizzie's plan has a few bumps in the road.

Alias Anna

Alias Anna
Author: Susan Hood
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2022-03-22
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0063083914
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A Sydney Taylor Book Award 2023 Middle Grade Notable! A Jewish Book Council Award Middle Grade Finalist! The moving true story of how young Ukrainian Jewish piano prodigies Zhanna (alias “Anna”) and her sister Frina outplayed their pursuers while hiding in plain sight during the Holocaust. A middle grade nonfiction novel-in-verse by award-winning author Susan Hood with Greg Dawson (Zhanna’s son). She wouldn’t be Zhanna. She’d use an alias. A for Anna. A for alive. When the Germans invade Ukraine, Zhanna, a young Jewish girl, must leave behind her friends, her freedom, and her promising musical future at the world’s top conservatory. With no time to say goodbye, Zhanna, her sister Frina, and their entire family are removed from their home by the Nazis and forced on a long, cold, death march. When a guard turns a blind eye, Zhanna flees with nothing more than her musical talent, her beloved sheet music, and her father’s final plea: “I don’t care what you do. Just live.” This incredible true story in-verse about sisterhood, survival, and music is perfect for fans of Lifeboat 12, Inside Out and Back Again, and Alan Gratz. Includes extensive back matter with original letters and photographs, additional information, and materials for further reading. A NERDY BOOK CLUB 2022 BEST NOVEL-IN-VERSE BOOK! A NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY 2022 BEST BOOK FOR KIDS! A CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST INFORMATIONAL BOOKS FOR YOUNGER READERS OF 2022!

Following Ophelia

Following Ophelia
Author: Sophia Bennett
Publisher: Stripes Publishing
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2017-03-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781847158109
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When Mary Adams sees Millais’ depiction of the tragic Ophelia, a whole new world opens up for her. Determined to find out more about the beautiful girl in the painting, she hears the story of Lizzie Siddal – a girl from a modest background, not unlike her own, who has found fame and fortune against the odds. Mary sets out to become a Pre-Raphaelite muse, too, and reinvents herself as Persephone Lavelle. But as she fights her way to become the new face of London’s glittering art scene, ‘Persephone’ ends up mingling with some of the city’s more nefarious types and is forced to make some impossible choices. Will Persephone be forced to betray those she loves, and even the person she once was, if she is to achieve her dreams?

Home

Home
Author: Julio Anta
Publisher: Image Comics
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-11-23
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781534319974
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After being separated from his mother at the US border, a young Guatemalan immigrant must learn to harness emerging superhuman abilities while being hunted by the Federal Government. JULIO ANTA and ANNA WIESZCZYK debut with a deeply grounded, and heartfelt graphic novel that explores the real world implications of a migrant with extraordinary powers. Collects HOME #1-5

Darkmere

Darkmere
Author: Helen Maslin
Publisher: Scholastic Australia
Total Pages: 296
Release: 2015-08-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1760271489
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Kate and her friends are spending the summer at Darkmere Castle in Cornwall — which she thinks will be a perfect opportunity for her to get together with Leo. But instead, she’s drawn into the dark story of an eighteenth-century girl who haunts the tunnels and towers of the house ... and whose curse now hangs over them all.