A Child of Books

A Child of Books
Author: Oliver Jeffers
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0763690775

A young reader introduces a boy to the many imaginative worlds that books bring to life.

Winston the Book Wolf

Winston the Book Wolf
Author: Marni McGee
Publisher: Bloomsbury Children's Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Books and reading
ISBN: 9780747580133

Winston is barred from the library for his habit of chewing on books. ('Words are so delicious!' he says, 'Why, words taste better than roasted skunk.') Can a little girl called Rosie help Winston to break his terrible munching habit, teach him to appreciate words in other ways- and maybe even find him a new role at the library? Find out in this tasty morsel of a story.

President of the Whole Fifth Grade

President of the Whole Fifth Grade
Author: Sherri Winston
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2010-10-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 031612298X

In this fun middle-grade novel from the author of The Kayla Chronicles, Brianna Justice has big dreams of following in her chef hero’s footsteps—and the first step is to become the president of her class. ​ Start counting your votes . . . and your friends. When Brianna Justice's hero, the famous celebrity chef Miss Delicious, speaks at her school and traces her own success back to being president of her fifth grade class, Brianna determines she must do the same. She just knows that becoming president of her class is the first step toward her own cupcake-baking empire! But when new student Jasmine Moon announces she is also running for president, Brianna learns that she may have more competition than she expected. Will Brianna be able to stick to her plan of working with her friends to win the election fairly? Or will she jump at the opportunity to steal votes from Jasmine by revealing an embarrassing secret? This hilarious, heartfelt novel will appeal to any reader with big dreams and the determination to achieve them.

Winston and the Indoor Cat

Winston and the Indoor Cat
Author: Leila Rudge
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-01-04
Genre:
ISBN: 9781760653811

A story about seeing what life is like on the other side of the window. Now in paperback! Two very different cats, Winston, a free-spirited explorer, and The Indoor Cat, lover of leisure, form a friendship and show each other how different their lives could be. Can The Indoor Cat be enticed by outdoor adventure? Will Winston be tempted by a life of indoor luxury?

Reflections from Earth Orbit

Reflections from Earth Orbit
Author: Winston E. Scott
Publisher: Apogee Books
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2005
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN:

In spite of the recent loss of the space shuttle Columbia, there are those who believe in the seemingly routine nature of space flight. The author's experiences however confirm the tremendous curiosity and overall fascination the world maintains for flying in space. As a public speaker, he talks regularly to thousands of people of all ages and from every walk of life. These audience members universally are inquisitive about life in space and the makeup of the individuals who form the corps of con-temporary space explorers. Reflections From Earth Orbit is not your typical 'how do you go to the bathroom in space' book. It is a book about life as told through the memories, or reflections, of the author navy Captain Winston Scott. These reflections were prompted by events that occurred during two space shuttle missions as a NASA astronaut aboard the space shuttles Endeavour and Columbia. It has been written that Captain Scott's journey to the stars is a testament to perseverance and vision. Reflections is his attempt to share some of the experiences that drove him to overcome his life's obstacles and become one of a select few who journeyed beyond the bonds of earth into outer space. Through Reflections the author takes the reader into space. He gives vivid descriptions of life in space emphasising the everyday aspects of living with which the average, everyday person is curious and to which he or she can relate. As his memory is jogged by an event in space, Captain Scott relates a fascinating story with lessons learned from his past. He has succeeded in capturing the essence of life in space and sharing the space flight experience with the reader. Although not every chapter follows this exact format, e.g. Where Have You Gone Sky King, Reflections will entertain, educate, and inspire a general audience. In other words, one does not have to be a space enthusiast to enjoy 'Reflections'.