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Ollie carries his backpack wherever he goes. Soon enough, it starts to fill up with worries, from his favorite broken toy to his wilted sunflower. Eventually, he starts to feel the weight of his cares. What does Ollie do? He figures out what is too heavy to carry around. As his backpack becomes overly stuffed with woes, Ollie learns to let them go. Be a part of Ollie's heartening journey toward discovering what cares to hold onto and which ones to let go! Pick up this delightfully illustrated early reader for your little worry wart!
*Note: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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It's 1946 and author Juliet Ashton can't think what to write next. Out of the blue, she receives a letter from Dawsey Adams of Guernsey - by chance, he's acquired a book that once belonged to her - and, spurred on by their mutual love of reading, they begin a correspondence. When Dawsey reveals that he is a member of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, her curiosity is piqued and it's not long before she begins to hear from other members. As letters fly back and forth with stories of life in Guernsey under the German Occupation, Juliet soon realizes that the society is every bit as extraordinary as its name.
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The Penderwick sisters busily discover the summertime magic of Arundel estate’s sprawling gardens, treasure-filled attic, tame rabbits, and the cook who makes the best gingerbread in Massachusetts. Best of all is Jeffrey Tifton, son of Arundel’s owner, the perfect companion for their adventures. Icy-hearted Mrs. Tifton is less pleased with the Penderwicks than Jeffrey, and warns the new friends to stay out of trouble. Is that any fun? For sure the summer will be unforgettable.
After a life spent bouncing from one foster home to the next, Allison is determined to keep others at arm’s length. Adopted at sixteen, she knows better than to believe in the permanence of anything. But as she begins her third year in college, she finds it increasingly difficult to disappear into the white noise pouring from her earbuds.
One unsuspecting afternoon, Allison is roped into a social experiment just off campus. Suddenly, she finds herself in front of a crowd, forced to interact with a complete stranger for 180 seconds. Neither she, nor Esben Baylor, the dreamy social media star seated opposite her, is prepared for the outcome.
When time is called, the intensity of the experience overwhelms Allison and Esben in a way that unnerves and electrifies them both. With a push from her oldest friend, Allison embarks on a journey to find out if what she and Esben shared is the real thing—and if she can finally trust in herself, in others, and in love.
Astoryfilledwithadventure,heartandcourage,Nilay'sWishtakesreadersthroughthelivelyandcolorfultimesofhistoricIndia.WhenyoungNilaygetstomakeawish,heneverexpectstotravelto300CEIndia.Nilayisinforcountlesssurprises,asJaifulfillswisheslikenonewbiegenieeverhas!TheyouthfulfriendsfollowthetrailofIndia'ssilkweavers,learninggemsaboutIndianhistoryandgrowingaseleven-year-oldsandnovicegeniesonlydo.JoinNilayandJaiontheirboisterousadventuresfromcontemporaryCanadatoanexoticlandinthisengagingworkofhistoricalfiction.PickupNilay'sWishandstartthefantasticaljourney!
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A story filled with adventure, heart and courage, Nilay's Wish takes readers through the lively and colorful times of historic India. When young Nilay gets to make a wish, he never expects to travel to 300 CE India. Nilay is in for countless surprises, as Jai fulfills wishes like no newbie genie ever has! The youthful friends follow the trail of India's silk weavers, learning gems about Indian history and growing as eleven-year-olds and novice genies only do. Join Nilay and Jai on their boisterous adventures from contemporary Canada to an exotic land in this engaging work of historical fiction. Pick up Nilay's Wish and start the fantastical journey!
PickupNilay'sWishandstartthefantasticaljourney!JoinNilayandJaiontheirboisterousadventuresfromcontemporaryCanadatoanexoticlandinthisengagingworkofhistoricalfiction.PickupNilay'sWishandstartthefantasticaljourney!JoinNilayandJaiontheirboisterousadventuresfromcontemporaryCanadatoanexoticlandinthisengagingworkofhistoricalfiction.PickupNilay'sWishandstartthefantasticaljourney!JoinNilayandJaiontheirboisterousadventuresfromcontemporaryCanadatoanexoticlandinthisengagingworkofhistoricalfiction.PickupNilay'sWishandstartthefantasticaljourney!
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Franny Chapman just wants some peace. But that's hard to get when her best friend is feuding with her, her sister has disappeared, and her uncle is fighting an old war in his head. Her saintly younger brother is no help, and the cute boy across the street only complicates things. Worst of all, everyone is walking around just waiting for a bomb to fall.
Shanehasbeendoingcollegeallwrong.Pre-med,stellargrades,andhappyparents…soundsideal—butShane'smadezerofriends,goeshomeeveryweekend,andromance…what’sthat?
Herlifehasbeendorm,dininghall,class,repeat.Time'saticking,andsheneedsachange—there'snothinglikemovingtoanewcountrytoreallymixthingsup.ShanesignsupforasemesterabroadinLondon.She'sgoingtorightallhercollegemistakes:makefriends,pursueboys,andfindadventure!
Easiersaidthandone.Sheissoonfacedwiththecomplicatedrealitiesoflivingoutsideherbubble,andwhenself-doubtsneaksin,hernewlifestartstofallapart.
Shanecomestofindthat,withtherightamountofcourageanddeterminationonecanconqueranything.Throwinsomefateandatouchofmagic—thepossibilitiesareendless.Shanehasbeendoingcollegeallwrong.Pre-med,stellargrades,andhappyparents…soundsideal—butShane'smadezerofriends,goeshomeeveryweekend,andromance…what’sthat?
Herlifehasbeendorm,dininghall,class,repeat.Time'saticking,andsheneedsachange—there'snothinglikemovingtoanewcountrytoreallymixthingsup.ShanesignsupforasemesterabroadinLondon.She'sgoingtorightallhercollegemistakes:makefriends,pursueboys,andfindadventure!
Easiersaidthandone.Sheissoonfacedwiththecomplicatedrealitiesoflivingoutsideherbubble,andwhenself-doubtsneaksin,hernewlifestartstofallapart.
Shanecomestofindthat,withtherightamountofcourageanddeterminationonecanconqueranything.Throwinsomefateandatouchofmagic—thepossibilitiesareendless.Shanehasbeendoingcollegeallwrong.Pre-med,stellargrades,andhappyparents…soundsideal—butShane'smadezerofriends,goeshomeeveryweekend,andromance…what’sthat?
Herlifehasbeendorm,dininghall,class,repeat.Time'saticking,andsheneedsachange—there'snothinglikemovingtoanewcountrytoreallymixthingsup.ShanesignsupforasemesterabroadinLondon.She'sgoingtorightallhercollegemistakes:makefriends,pursueboys,andfindadventure!
Easiersaidthandone.Sheissoonfacedwiththecomplicatedrealitiesoflivingoutsideherbubble,andwhenself-doubtsneaksin,hernewlifestartstofallapart.
Shanecomestofindthat,withtherightamountofcourageanddeterminationonecanconqueranything.Throwinsomefateandatouchofmagic—thepossibilitiesareendless.
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Shane has been doing college all wrong. Pre-med, stellar grades, and happy parents…sounds ideal—but Shane's made zero friends, goes home every weekend, and romance…what’s that?
Her life has been dorm, dining hall, class, repeat. Time's a ticking, and she needs a change—there's nothing like moving to a new country to really mix things up. Shane signs up for a semester abroad in London. She's going to right all her college mistakes: make friends, pursue boys, and find adventure!
Shane comes to find that, with the right amount of courage and determination one can conquer anything. Throw in some fate and a touch of magic—the possibilities are endless.Easier said than done. She is soon faced with the complicated realities of living outside her bubble, and when self-doubt sneaks in, her new life starts to fall apart.
