Perch, Mrs. Sackets, and Crow's Nest

Perch, Mrs. Sackets, and Crow's Nest
Author: Karen Pavlicin
Publisher:
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2007
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781934617007

Andy does not look forward to spending a summer in West Carthage, New York, but as he does chores for his grandmother and her eccentric neighbor and connects with his mother's childhood friend, John, he begins to accept that faith will help him deal with the changes that life brings, starting with his father's recent death.

The Last Girls of Pompeii

The Last Girls of Pompeii
Author: Kathryn Lasky
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 198
Release: 2007-05-17
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1440621489

In Pompeii, in the summer of A.D. 79, Julia and Sura appear to lead opposite lives. Julia is the daughter of a wealthy ship-builder; Sura is an orphan. Julia bears the Curse of Venus—a withered arm; Sura’s beauty turns heads. Julia is free; Sura is her slave. Then Julia learns that her parents are planning to put her in the service of the Temple of Damia, the center of a cultish new religion, and Sura will be sold to an awful man who plans to make her his concubine. But when Mt. Vesuvius erupts, Julia’s and Sura’s fates are forever altered, forcing them both to face the true meaning of freedom.

Surviving Deployment

Surviving Deployment
Author: Karen Pavlicin
Publisher: Elva Resa
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-10-26
Genre:
ISBN: 9781934617144

Personal stories, practical ideas, and checklists help readers know what to expect, how to prepare, and how to personally grow as individuals and families. Updated second edition includes new information about longer repeat and multiple deployments, self-care and wellness, and stories and examples from recent conflicts.

Summer of Courage

Summer of Courage
Author: Karen Pavlicin
Publisher: Elva Resa Publishing
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2016-05-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1934617229

" ... an upbeat, positive story ... wise, hopeful ... with a subtle simplicity sure to touch hearts." —School Library Journal "An enjoyable adventure of discovery ... " —Midwest Book Review Mom called this my Summer of Courage. She said that when you need courage the most is when you realize what's happened in your life and you decide to get up the next morning anyway. When 10-year-old Andy goes to Grandma's house for the summer, all he can think about is how much he misses his dad in heaven and his best friend Anthony, who moved away. In a summer filled with family, fishing, and friendship, Andy discovers what happens when you mix rotten apples with a little bit of faith. I closed my eyes and prayed for God to send me a sign. Any sign he was listening. He sent me perch, Mrs. Sackets, and crow's nest. Includes crow's nest recipe, gin rummy rules, and discussion guide. This story, originally published in hardcover as Perch, Mrs. Sackets, and Crow's Nest, has won multiple awards, including: Moonbeam Children's Book Awards Gold IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards Silver IPPY Silver Mom's Choice Awards Silver Children's Crown Award Finalist NAPPA Honors Book Foreword Book of the Year Awards Finalist Midwest Book Awards Finalist

Helping Those Experiencing Loss

Helping Those Experiencing Loss
Author: Robert J. Grover Professor Emeritus
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2011-07-13
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1598848275

This book provides a guide for grieving youth and adults as well as extensive descriptive lists of recommended professional literature resources. Grief caused by loss is both a very common human experience and a highly individualized one. For example, children experience a number of losses that are unique to their young age—such as sibling and parent death, adoption, or divorce—and should be given special consideration by professionals and parents helping them in these situations. For gay, lesbian, or cohabiting heterosexual couples that suffer the loss of a partner, societal standards often deny the survivors in these relationships the right to grieve. Helping Those Experiencing Loss: A Guide to Grieving Resources is a book like no other, supplying compassionate information for navigating the emotional distress that every man and woman will experience in their lifetime, as well as a comprehensive guide to the literature of bereavement and grieving. It explains the grieving process, interpreting the results of research on the topic in plain language and addressing specific groups: children, young adults, parents who have lost a child, adults who have lost spouses, and the aging population.

Circle of Catholic Women-Journal Two

Circle of Catholic Women-Journal Two
Author: Karen Pavlicin
Publisher: Juloya
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781934617113

"...a choice pick for women of faith." -- Midwest Book Review Bookwatch The second in this award-winning journal series tailored to Catholic women seeking deeper spiritual connections and life balance. Through personal journaling and group sharing, women explore prayer, rituals and traditions, relationships, spiritual role models, values and beliefs, discernment, and more. A thought-provoking, personal journal that inspires women to explore their spirituality and live their faith in daily life. Can be used individually or in a group or retreat setting. A companion facilitator guide makes it easy for program leaders to foster trusted circles within their parish communities. Each journal in the series includes: -- sections on prayer, traditions, relationships, role models, values, discernment, and life balance -- Bible verses and references to Catholic documents and teachings -- journaling prompts to encourage deeper personal reflection and application to daily life -- group discussion questions and suggestions for group leaders --separate facilitator guide for added guidance and ideas for program leaders The series is nonsequential so participants may begin with any journal in the series. Journal Two topics include: -- spiritual intimacy and inspiration -- personal rituals and routines -- parents -- spiritual role models Martha and Gianna Beretta Molla -- modern science and technology -- social justice--life and dignity; and -- energy

Surviving the Folded Flag

Surviving the Folded Flag
Author: Deborah Tainsh
Publisher: Elva Resa
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-05
Genre: Bereavement
ISBN: 9781934617137

Compilation of real life stories about a parents loss of a child in the United States military.

Children's Book Review Index 2008

Children's Book Review Index 2008
Author: Dana Ferguson
Publisher: Children's Book Review Index C
Total Pages: 624
Release: 2008-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780787695453

The Childrens Book Review Index contains review citations to give your students and researchers access to reviewers comments and opinions on thousands of books, periodicals, books on tape and electronic media intended and/ or recommended for children through age 10. The volume makes it easy to find a review by authors name, book title or illustrator and fully indexes more than 600 periodicals.