Noël’s Wish

Noël’s Wish
Author: Donna Lea Simpson
Publisher: Beyond The Page
Total Pages: 76
Release: 2013-12-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1937349985

From the author of Reforming the Rogue comes a Regency novella celebrating the witty and romantic world first introduced by Jane Austen. Lady Ann Beecham-Brooke, better known as Lady Ice, was once a stunning young beauty, known for her piercing violet eyes and raven hair, but long years in a loveless marriage left her cold and aloof. Intent on steering clear of the London society she was once so much a part of, she’s reluctantly forced to seek help at a nearby estate when her carriage topples into a ditch on a deserted road. Charles Montrose, Viscount Ruston, has had a difficult life of his own. Left widowed by his one true love and raising a daughter alone, he now travels the world, aimlessly going from place to place in a futile effort to escape the pain of his loss. When the imperious Lady Ice shows up at his door, he finds himself attracted to this beautiful and hardened woman. Driven by his attraction to the lovely Ann but daunted by her equally powerful rebuffs, Charles must devise a way to keep her at his estate long enough to delve deeper into the reasons for her frosty temperament. As Christmas approaches and Ann begins to lower her defenses and warm to the idea that Charles just might be as good a man and father as he appears to be, she wonders if she’s found the one person who can thaw her heart. This novella was originally published under the title “Noël’s Christmas Wish.”

Noel's Christmas Wish

Noel's Christmas Wish
Author: Steve Hodge
Publisher: CreateSpace
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2013-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781494461324

Noel lives a privileged life until a tornado damages her private school and forces her to attend the local public school. There, she learns how fortunate she's been and how her wealthy father's business practices have affected their town. When it comes time for Noel to make her Christmas wish, her father expects her to ask for a horse. Instead, Noel's surprising wish changes the lives of everyone in their small town and teaches both Noel and her father the powerful lessons of community, empathy and love.

A Colourful Wish

A Colourful Wish
Author: Noel Grammont
Publisher: Far Far Away Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Artists
ISBN: 9781908786357

Humorous, heartwarming illustrations accompany this tale of an extraordinary rabbit who discovers that he has artistic talent This delightful story gives the Easter tradition of colorfully painted eggs a novel twist when a sleepy rabbit, named Pipkin, picks up a paintbrush and discovers he has a surprising talent. Pipkin is encouraged by an artist, who has long overlooked Pipkin's raids on his vegetable garden, and learns from him that anything is possible if you stop wishing and just dare to try. If you love Peter Rabbit, you'll love Pipkin.

Five Days of Famous

Five Days of Famous
Author: Alyson Noel
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2016-12-13
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0553537989

Is being famous the key to living the life of your (tween) dreams? Find out in this modern-day fairy tale from #1 New York Times bestselling author Alyson Noël! Seventh-grade girls like guys who are cool. And Nick Dashaway . . . is not cool. When Nick makes a wish after the epic disaster that was the Greentree Middle School Talent Show, he doesn't actually think it's going to come true. But it does. Soon he has a whole new life--he's rich, he's popular, and girls laugh at all his jokes. He's famous. But when he begins to miss parts of his old life, is it too late to get it back? *** “A Hollywood blockbuster waiting to happen.”—Booklist "Perfect for readers wondering what their dream life would be like."—SLJ

I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye

I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye
Author: Brook Noel
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9781402212215

The grief books that just "gets it." Each year about eight million Americans suffer the unexpected death of a loved one. For those who face the challenges of sudden death, the classic guide I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye offers a comforting hand to hold, written by two authors who have experienced it firsthand. Acting as a touchstone of sanity through difficult times, this book covers such difficult topics as: The first few weeks Suicide Death of a Child Children and Grief Funerals and Rituals Physical effects Homicide Depression Featured on ABC World News, Fox and Friends and many other shows, this book has offered solace to over eight thousand people, ranging from seniors to teenagers and from the newly bereaved those who lost a loved one years ago. An exploration of unexpected death and its role in the cycle of live, I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye provides survivors with a rock-steady anchor from which to weather the storm of pain and begin to rebuild their lives. Praise for I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye: "I highly recommend this book, not only to the bereaved, but to friends and counselors as well."-- Helen Fitzgerald, author of The Grieving Child, The Mourning Handbook, and The Grieving Teen "This book, by women who have done their homework on grief... can hold a hand and comfort a soul through grief's wilderness. Outstanding references of where to see other help."-- George C. Kandle, Pastoral Psychologist "Finally, you have found a friend who can not only explain what has just occurred, but can take you by the hand and lead you to a place of healing and personal growth...this guide can help you survive and cope, but even more importantly... heal."-- The Rebecca Review "For those dealing with the loss of a loved one, or for those who want to help someone who is, this is a highly recommended read."--Midwest Book Review

Wish You Were Italian

Wish You Were Italian
Author: Kristin Rae
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2014-06-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1408855526

Pippa is in Italy for the summer and, despite her parents' wishes, she has no intention of just studying the local art! She has a list of things of her own to do: from swimming in the Mediterranean Sea to getting a makeover – and falling for an Italian boy! As Pippa explores the dramatic ruins of Rome and Pompeii, she is swept into her own drama with two guys: an irresistible local she knows is nothing but trouble and a cute American archaeology student . . . Will she find her true love? The perfect reckless romance to enjoy whether you are home or abroad.

Coo

Coo
Author: Kaela Noel
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2020-03-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0062955993

“An unforgettable story of friendship, love, and finding your flock.” —Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery Medal-winning author of Hello, Universe In this exceptional debut, one young girl’s determination to save the flock she calls family creates a lasting impact on her community and in her heart. Gorgeous and literary, this is an unforgettable animal story about friendship, family, home, and belonging. For readers who love books by Kate DiCamillo and Katherine Applegate. Ten years ago, an impossible thing happened: a flock of pigeons picked up a human baby who had been abandoned in an empty lot and carried her, bundled in blankets, to their roof. Coo has lived her entire life on the rooftop with the pigeons who saved her. It’s the only home she’s ever known. But then a hungry hawk nearly kills Burr, the pigeon she loves most, and leaves him gravely hurt. Coo must make a perilous trip to the ground for the first time to find Tully, a retired postal worker who occasionally feeds Coo’s flock, and who can heal injured birds. Tully mends Burr’s broken wing and coaxes Coo from her isolated life. Living with Tully, Coo experiences warmth, safety, and human relationships for the first time. But just as Coo is beginning to blossom, she learns the human world is infinitely more complex?and cruel?than she could have imagined. This remarkable debut novel will captivate readers from the very first line. Coo examines the bonds that make us family, the possibilities of love, and the importance of being true to yourself. Fans of Katherine Applegate, Kate DiCamillo, and Barbara O’Connor will devour this extraordinary story. Features black-and-white spot art throughout.

Norine's Revenge, and, Sir Noel's Heir

Norine's Revenge, and, Sir Noel's Heir
Author: May Agnes Fleming
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2021-04-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The lovely and descriptive writing entices the reader to read each chapter at first glance. The narrative begins when the early express trains from Montreal to Portland, Maine, get congested. Mr. Richard Gilbert, an attorney from New York, arrived five minutes early and found only one empty seat near the door. When Mr. Gilbert took over the place, a crusty old farmer grabbed the top and pushed it violently toward the window in anger. And Mr. Gilbert, pleased with himself for getting a spot near the stove, opened the soggy Montreal True Witness and settled down for a reading session. He opened the main article, read three paragraphs, and hadn't returned to it since. When the door opened, the March wind howled, the March rain poured in, and Mr. Richard Gilbert lifted his eyes to see a new passenger at the doorway. It was written by May Agnes Fleming, one of the first Canadians to achieve great success in her field as a well-known fiction author.