Eddie Gets Ready for School

Eddie Gets Ready for School
Author: David Milgrim
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2011
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545273293

As young Eddie goes through his checklist to get ready for school, his mother does not agree with all of his choices.

Moo Bird (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)

Moo Bird (Scholastic Reader, Level 1)
Author: David Milgrim
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2015-12-29
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545827744

Moo Bird is a sweet and surprisingly funny early reader about a bird looking for a friend. This Level One reader opens with a bird saying "moo" instead of "tweet." Moo Bird is clearly different from the other birds in his nest. He feels like he doesn't belong. So Moo Bird goes off in search of where he DOES belong. Will Cow want to be his friend? At last, Moo Bird finds a friend.... Who will it be?

The Classic

The Classic
Author: Eric Stevens
Publisher: Darby Creek ™
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2013-08-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1467733547

Eddie King dreams of drag racing. When Eddie's dad ditched the family, he left behind a '69 Chevy Camaro, and Eddie's determined to get the old beater back into racing shape. He even sets out to get his dad's help with the project. When Eddie's dad shows up with an expensive new carburetor, Eddie can't help but wonder where it came from. Is his dad involved in illegal activity? And will Eddie get drawn in—or rise above it and compete in the big race? Includes real tech specs and tuning details for the '69 Chevy Camaro!

Nonfiction Writing Power

Nonfiction Writing Power
Author: Adrienne Gear
Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited
Total Pages: 185
Release: 2014-02-17
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1551388596

Writing nonfiction is a key skill that students will need throughout their school lives, and beyond. This remarkable book is designed to help teachers develop a writing program that will enable their students to harness all of their Nonfiction Writing Powers: to Describe, to Instruct, to Compare, to Persuade, to Explain, and to Report. It illustrates ways to encourage students to write because they have something to say, and to recognize that writing well means considering intent and purpose, and choosing the best form of expression. Ideal for teaching writing in the content areas, the book includes guidance on linking writing forms to Science, Social Studies, and other subject areas.

Misunderstood

Misunderstood
Author: Laura Rosek
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2016-01-11
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1514448076

Since early childhood, Laura was never allowed to express her feelings without being accused of backchatting. Her mother was suicidal, and her father liked his drink. To escape from all this, she would often daydream and go into a fantasy world of her own. Laura was often bullied at school until one day, she learnt to stick up for herself. As she grew up, she fell madly in love, only to be rejected when she was four and a half months pregnant and had to bring up her daughter on her own. She eventually made the biggest mistake of her life when she found herself trapped in a loveless marriage. Laura was divorced after three years, only to be trapped again when she met someone whom she believed could love her unconditionally.

Some Monsters Are Different

Some Monsters Are Different
Author: David Milgrim
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2013-07-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0805095195

Monsters celebrate their individuality.

The Adventures of Eddie and Flip Boy

The Adventures of Eddie and Flip Boy
Author: Bobby Holland Hanton
Publisher: Brolga Publishing
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2022-06-20
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0648697061

Eddie is absolutely obsessed with his favourite super-hero character: Flip Boy. No matter where he is, or what he's doing, Eddie spends all of his time glued to his tablet, watching Flip Boy. Eddie even wants to be Flip Boy! The problem is, his superhero antics never go quite to plan. However, when Eddie is lucky enough to meet Flip Boy, he finds out that being a superhero is harder than it looks - it takes hard work and training. Join Eddie and become your own superhero by being fit and healthy. There is a spread of fun keep-fit tips at the end of the book! Bobby Holland Hanton is a real-life Flip Boy and Hollywood stuntman. He has worked on blockbuster films including: Thor, The Avengers, Mission Impossible, Star Wars, Skyfall, Batman, Captain America and Pirates of the Caribbean; as well as hit TV show, Game of Thrones. Bobby trained as a gymnast from the age of four and he's passionate about the mental and physical benefits of enjoying exercise from a young age. Inspired by his experiences with his daughter, this is his debut picture book.

In Spite of Everything ......

In Spite of Everything ......
Author: Pat Coppard... (PatCee)
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Total Pages: 497
Release: 2012-03-16
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1467883964

In Spite of Everything Book 1 chronicles the struggle of my brothers and I to overcome the tragic death of our Mother, and the devastating bombing raids during the second world war, highlighting the efforts of our Grandparents to keep us together and guide us safely through that traumatic part of London history. Followed by the forced evacuation and safe return to Bermondsey,. School days prove to be very confrontational mainly due to religious bigotry, but then two years of work in the London docks turn the boy into a man. This part of my story ends with my entry into the British Army to start my compulsory two years National Service. Pat Coppard (Pat Cee)

Fair Coin

Fair Coin
Author: E.C. Myers
Publisher: Jabberwocky Literary Agency, Inc.
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2016-12-16
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1625672454

When you have magic on your side, anything is possible. At least that’s what Ephraim Scott thinks when he first discovers the unusual coin that grants his wishes. With it Ephraim overhauls his troubled home life and also his nonexistent love life. He even tries to help his friends with their problems. But every wish comes with a twist. Each flip of the coin gives Ephraim what he wants, but bad things happen too--ripples of dark consequences he doesn’t intend and can’t predict. The more Ephraim tries to fix the situation, the worse it gets. The people closest to him are changing in terrible ways and Ephraim must figure out how to harness the coin’s power before anyone gets hurt...or worse. Fair Coin is the winner of the 2012 Andre Norton Award and was a finalist for both the 2013 British Fantasy Award and the 2013 Compton Crook Award.

P. S. You're Not Listening.

P. S. You're Not Listening.
Author: Eleanor Craig
Publisher: New Amer Library
Total Pages: 215
Release: 1973-07-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780451157300

This is the frank account of a woman trying to help 5 emotionally disturbed youngsters.