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Belzhar
(Paperback)
Meg Wolitzer
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R303
R255
Discovery Miles 2 550
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"Expect depth and razor sharp wit in this YA novel from the author
of The Interestings." - Entertainment Weekly "A prep school tale
with a supernatural-romance touch, from genius adult novelist Meg
Wolitzer." -Glamour "Basically everything Meg Wolitzer writes is
worth reading, usually over and over again, and her YA debut . . .
is no exception." -TeenVogue.com If life were fair, Jam Gallahue
would still be at home in New Jersey with her sweet British
boyfriend, Reeve Maxfield. She'd be watching old comedy sketches
with him. She'd be kissing him in the library stacks. She certainly
wouldn't be at The Wooden Barn, a therapeutic boarding school in
rural Vermont, living with a weird roommate, and signed up for an
exclusive, mysterious class called Special Topics in English.But
life isn't fair, and Reeve Maxfield is dead. Until a
journal-writing assignment leads Jam to Belzhar, where the
untainted past is restored, and Jam can feel Reeve's arms around
her once again. But there are hidden truths on Jam's path to
reclaim her loss.
From zippy little pebbles to big strong boulders, the rock friends
get together to play and roll around their favorite hill, only to
find that one of their friends, Ricky, can't roll with them. Unlike
all of the other rocks, who are all round, Ricky can't roll because
he's flat on one side. Determined not to leave their friend behind,
the rocks set out to help Ricky roll - one way or another: When the
last knotwas tied, and the work was all done, the only step left
was for Rick to have fun.They stood back and watched, feeling
nervous and tense,as Rick breathed in deep, with increasing
suspense. He moved slowly at first, testing out his new mold, and
then, for the first time...Ricky the rock rolled! This sweet,
imaginative picture book, written in verse, brings a fresh set of
characters to life in a story that highlights perseverance and
triumph in the face of adversity, and the power of true friendship,
combining the spirit ofThe Giving Treewith the rhyme and rhythm of
Dr. Seuss. Targeted for children ages 3-11, this is the first of a
series of books featuring the "You Rock Group" that kids are sure
to cherish as they grow, and learn from through empowering,
motivating and fun-to-read stories.
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M is for Autism
(Paperback)
The Students of Limpsfield Grange of Limpsfield Grange School, Vicky Martin; Foreword by Robert Pritchett
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R317
Discovery Miles 3 170
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M. That's what I'd like you to call me please. I'll tell you why
later. Welcome to M's world. It's tipsy-turvy, sweet and sour, and
the beast of anxiety lurks outside classrooms ready to pounce. M
just wants to be like other teenagers her age who always know what
to say and what to do. So why does it feel like she lives on a
different plane of existence to everyone else? Written by the
students of Limpsfield Grange, a school for girls with Autism
Spectrum Disorder with communication and interaction difficulties,
M is for Autism draws on real life experiences to create a
heartfelt and humorous novel that captures the highs and lows of
being different in a world of normal.
This picture book aims to raise awareness of the impact that
dementia can have on an individual and their family in a
child-friendly and supportive way. It is aimed at 4-11 year olds
and has been inspired and informed by people with lived experiences
of dementia. Through rhyme and engaging illustrations this book
hopes to start conversations about dementia, in order to help
relieve anxieties that children might have about someone close to
them who may be living with dementia. The MY HAS series of books
aims to help children to understand a range of long-term health
conditions whilst promoting an inclusive and diverse society.
The third book in the funny and joyful series Katherine Applegate
has called "tender and important," by National Book Award finalist
Elana K. Arnold. This chapter book is an excellent choice to share
during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 5 to 7 who
are ready to read independently. It's a fun way to keep your child
engaged and as a supplement for activity books for children. Bixby
Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat) has been the caretaker for Thor, the
best skunk kit in the world...but the last day of third grade is
quickly approaching, and Thor is almost ready to be released into
the wild. The end of school also means that Bat has to say good-bye
to his favorite teacher, and he worries about the summer care of
Babycakes, their adorable class pet. Not only that, but his best
friend is leaving for a long vacation in Canada. Summer promises
good things, too, like working with his mom at the vet clinic and
hanging out with his sister, Janie. But Bat can't help but feel
that everything is coming to an end. National Book Award finalist
Elana K. Arnold returns with the third story starring an
unforgettable boy on the autism spectrum.
Meet Adam - a young boy with AS. Adam invites young readers to
learn about AS from his perspective. He helps children understand
the difficulties faced by a child with AS - he tells them what AS
is, what it feels like to have AS and how they can help children
with AS by understanding their differences and appreciating their
many talents. This illustrated book is ideally suited for boys and
girls between 7 and 15 years old and also serves as an excellent
starting point for family and classroom discussions.
FEATURED ON 60 MINUTES and FRESH AIR "So surprising and moving and
true that I became completely unstrung." - The New York Times Named
a best book of the year by: The New York Times, NPR, TIME, Wall
Street Journal, Boston Globe, Entertainment Weekly, Southern
Living, Publishers Weekly, BookPage, A.V. Club, Bustle, BuzzFeed,
Vulture, and many more! JOHN GREEN, the acclaimed author of Looking
for Alaska and The Fault in Our Stars, returns with a story of
shattering, unflinching clarity in this brilliant novel of love,
resilience, and the power of lifelong friendship. Aza Holmes never
intended to pursue the disappearance of fugitive billionaire
Russell Pickett, but there's a hundred-thousand-dollar reward at
stake and her Best and Most Fearless Friend, Daisy, is eager to
investigate. So together, they navigate the short distance and
broad divides that separate them from Pickett's son Davis. Aza is
trying. She is trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, a good
student, and maybe even a good detective, while also living within
the ever-tightening spiral of her own thoughts.
When outgoing Ryan meets Daniel, a boy who is too afraid to talk in
school or other places outside of his home, he befriends the silent
boy, defending him in school to the other children. Their
friendship grows, and Daniel feels comfortable enough to talk to
his new friend. Ryan's tendency to 'talk too much' enables him to
help Daniel in the classroom, and he hopes for the day when his
friend will be able to talk in school so that the other children
may get to know the 'real' Daniel. In the meantime, he is willing
to continue to be a friend to Daniel until that day. This
beautifully illustrated story book is for children with severe
shyness, social anxiety or selective mutism to see that they can
make a friend like Ryan. It is also a helpful tool for friends of
children like Daniel to understand why these children are unable to
talk in certain settings.The theme - of accepting others who are
different while trying to emphasise with them - is a universal one,
and therefore this book may be enjoyed by all children aged from 4
to 8. While the story should not be read to the class while the
child is present or without his or her permission, this book is an
invaluable tool for teachers trying to understand selective mutism,
and wanting to explain it to their students. For comprehensive
advice and information on selective mutism, please see "The
Selective Mutism Resource Manual" (Speechmark, 2001). BMA Medical
Book Competition Winner Highly Commended in the BMA Patient
Information Awards (Printed Materials), "My Friend Daniel Doesn't
Talk" really impressed the judges: 'This leaflet has been written
by a parent of a child with selective mutism who has written
numerous articles on the subject'.'It is written for children to
help explain some of the issues around children who 'don't talk'
and has been beautifully produced and introduces a sensitive topic
via a lovely story about friendship which is a great way to engage
with children and inform them about a subject without making it 'an
issue' and risk stigmatising a child even more...I loved the
illustrations and the characters were portrayed with a gentleness
and sensitivity which made the story very likeable. The humour in
the story is subtle and effective and unlike many 'stories with a
message' written for children, this book is a pleasurable read in
its own right, and stands up as a lovely story book, but with the
added bonus of including the universal theme of 'being different'
and in particular providing a basic explanation for selective
mutism. I really loved this book'.'What really came through, is
that it was written with real thought, care and from someone who
really understands and empathises with the subject matter. Well
done!'.
The third book in the funny and joyful series Katherine Applegate
has called "tender and important," by National Book Award finalist
Elana K. Arnold. Bixby Alexander Tam (nicknamed Bat) has been the
caretaker for Thor, the best skunk kit in the world...but the last
day of third grade is quickly approaching, and Thor is almost ready
to be released into the wild. The end of school also means that Bat
has to say good-bye to his favorite teacher, and he worries about
the summer care of Babycakes, their adorable class pet. Not only
that, but his best friend is leaving for a long vacation in Canada.
Summer promises good things, too, like working with his mom at the
vet clinic and hanging out with his sister, Janie. But Bat can't
help but feel that everything is coming to an end. National Book
Award finalist Elana K. Arnold returns with the third story
starring an unforgettable boy on the autism spectrum. Elana K.
Arnold's Bat trilogy is a proven winner in the home and
classroom-kids love these short illustrated young middle grade
books. The trilogy is A Boy Called Bat, Bat and the Waiting Game,
and Bat and the End of Everything.
Taking Care of Myself 2 is written specifically for teenagers and
young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). It is an
instructional book to be used by parents, instructors, therapists,
and individuals on the autism spectrum. Most of the information is
written concisely, however, simple how-to lists are included. This
book is great to use in an instructional setting, especially for
those individuals who are familiar with that type of format.
Teenagers and young adults with ASD typically want what everyone in
their age group wants. Being able to fit in, being as independent
as possible, and developing relationships, including friendships,
as well as loving,intimate relationships, are important to
individuals with ASD. Fitting in involves looking and acting
appropriately, typical of their age peers and feeling comfortable
in public and social situations. Topics such as, dressing for
different events, feeling anxious in social situations, and public
versus private behaviors are included in this book. Being
independent means understanding and managing their health and
personal safety, to the best of their ability. This includes
important topics such as staying healthy, anxiety, depression,
feeling suicidal, social media, sexual harassment and even rape.
Forming relationships, especially intimate relationships are of
special interest to teens and young adults on the autism spectrum.
Several topics such as, developing a variety of relationships, as
well as sex and sexual relationships are covered in this book.
Other topics include: finding and keeping friends, finding a
boyfriend or girlfriend, how do we define sex, safe and responsible
sex, deciding to have sex with a partner, and sex is a choice.
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Pinned
(Paperback)
Sharon G. Flake
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R337
R278
Discovery Miles 2 780
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Award-winning author, Sharon G. Flake, presents a powerful novel
about a teen boy and girl, each tackling disabilities.
Autumn and Adonis have nothing in common and everything in common.
Autumn is outgoing and has lots of friends. Adonis is shy and not
so eager to connect with people. But even with their differences,
the two have one thing in common--they're each dealing with a
handicap. For Autumn, who has a learning disability, reading is a
painful struggle that makes it hard to focus in class. But as her
school's most aggressive team wrestler, Autumn can take down any
problem. Adonis is confined to a wheelchair. He has no legs. He
can't walk or dance. But he's a strong reader who loves books. Even
so, Adonis has a secret he knows someone like Autumn can heal.
In time, Autumn and Adonis are forced to see that our greatest
weaknesses can turn into the assets that forever change us and
those we love.
Told in alternating voices, Takedown explores issues of
self-discovery, friendship, and what it means to be
different.
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