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Winner of the 2012 Batchelder Award Based on a real series of
events that happened during World War II, Soldier Bear tells the
story of an orphaned bear cub adopted by a group of Polish soldiers
in Iran. The soldiers raise the bear and eventually enlist him as a
soldier to ensure that he stays with the company. He travels with
them from Iran to Italy, and then on to Scotland. Voytek's mischief
gets him into trouble along with way, but he also provides some
unexpected encouragement for the soldiers amidst the reality of
war: Voytek learns to carry bombs for the company, saves the camp
from a spy, and keeps them constantly entertained with his
antics.Always powerful and surprising, Bibi Dumon Tak's story
offers readers a glimpse at this fascinating piece of history.
This pack contains a book and an audio CD. Porter has been touring
her stories about victims and bullies for over seven years. These
stories are first person accounts by both victims and bullies. The
victims try to change the situation and usually, but not always,
succeed. The stories are descriptive narratives of what happens to
real people. They are based on Porter's observations, countless
interviews, personal experience, and imagination. The book explores
the idea that victims and bullies are two sides of the same coin
and that the healing of both lies in dealing with this paradox.
There is not a lot of real violence in these stories; there is
some, and much of it is implied in threats, taunts, gossip,
e-mails, gestures, and language. Most of the bullying is teasing
and it is always designed to torment and ridicule. "The Bully and
Me" also refers to biblical and folk tales in the comments showing
how bullying is not a new problem. This is not a self-help book; it
is about listening to and thinking about the stories of bullying
that happen everyday in our homes, our schools, and our
communities.
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Strong and Tough
(Hardcover)
Rico Hinson-King; Illustrated by Nick Sharratt
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_______________ 'A very touching and honest story ... Rico and Nick
make a great team!' - Jacqueline Wilson _______________ An
empowering adoption story by eleven-year-old Premier League Young
Writer of the Year Rico Hinson-King, illustrated by the
award-winning Nick Sharratt There is a kid. Let's call him Charlie.
On the outside he looks like every other football-mad boy of his
age. But he isn't ... A story of hope and resilience, this gentle,
inspiring picture book tells the tale of Charlie, a little boy who
was taken into care when he was very small. Charlie dreams of
finding his forever home to share with his sisters. Sometimes he
feels scared. Sometimes he wants to scream and cry (and he does,
just a little). But he is strong. He is tough. Strong and Tough is
by the amazingly talented ten-year-old Rico Hinson-King. Rico, like
Charlie, found strength and resilience along the journey to find
his forever family (and played lots of football along the way!).
Rico is a Junior Premier League footballer with a knack for words
too, who wrote his story so that other children going through
similar circumstances can feel less alone, and to encourage empathy
in others. His moving and powerful words are paired with warm,
friendly illustrations by the award-winning Nick Sharratt, who
famously illustrated many of Jacqueline Wilson's books including
the Tracy Beaker series.
'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel
Girls' GUARDIAN 'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged
children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER 'An absolute
must-have for every young person's bookshelf' HUFFINGTON POST The
eagerly anticipated follow up to Kate Pankhurst's hugely successful
Fantastically Great Women Who Changed the World, number one
best-selling children's non-fiction title. Kate Pankhurst,
descendent of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst, has created a wildly
wonderful and accessible book about the accomplishments and
adventures of many more brilliant women from throughout history. *
Travel through the Underground Railroad with the brave and
courageous Harriet Tubman * Turn the pages of the hauntingly
brilliant Frankenstein with the incredibly talented Mary Shelley *
Blast into space with astronaut Valentina Tereshkova * Become a
mighty Egyptian pharaoh with the powerful Hatshepsut Overflowing
with vibrant and beautiful illustrations, and wonderfully engaging
text, Fantastically Great Women Who Made History is a celebration
of just some of the inspirational women who put their mark on the
world we live in. A fantastic gift for girls and boys alike! List
of women featured: Elizabeth Blackwell, Qiu Jin, Boudicca, Flora
Drummond, Pocahontas, Noor Inayat Khan, Harriet Tubman, Valentina
Tereshkova, Ada Lovelace, Sayyida al-Hurra, Hatshepsut, Josephine
Baker, Mary Wollstonecraft, Mary Shelley
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Rainforest Warrior
(Paperback)
Anita Ganeri; Illustrated by Margaux Carpentier
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A fascinating tale of one of the first well-known environmental
activists, Chico Mendes, who fought tirelessly to save the Amazon
rainforest as well as fighting for people's rights. This is the
story of Chico Mendes, a Brazilian rubber tapper and
environmentalist. He fought to preserve the Amazon rainforest, and
advocated for the human rights of other rubber tappers who lived in
the forest. Tragically, he was assassinated for trying to protect
these rights. Grippingly written by award-winning author, Anita
Ganeri, and vibrantly illustrated by Margaux Carpentier, throughout
the story, we see the wonders of the Amazon rainforest and learn
why it is so important that global rainforests are protected. Tell
this tale and inspire a new generation of environmental heroes who
will speak up and take action to protect our natural world. Great
support material for children's study of habitats, rainforests and
their importance for biodiversity and helping to combat climate
change
Colombia has been known as a land of violence - Colombian people
have reacted to the Gospel of Jesus Christ by cursing the
messengers, beating them, kidnapping them, killing them and burning
down their houses. But from those burnings have shot out sparks and
flames and laser beams of light, as the Gospel has continued to
shine forth in the midst of darkness. God has delivered people from
burning houses. God has healed the ones who cursed. God has even
rescued kidnappers. Read fourteen true stories of the Light of the
World shining in the land of Colombia, South America.
'Every year I read several manuscripts written by mothers about
having a child with Asperger's syndrome. The quality of manuscripts
varies considerably. As soon as I started to read 'Living Your Best
Life with Asperger's syndrome' I knew it was going to be one of my
favourite biographies. I was entranced by Karra's descriptions of
her son's intellectual abilities, his perspective on life and sense
of humour. The anecdotes illustrate aspects of Asperger's syndrome
perfectly. Professionals will have the 'Ah ha!' moment, as the
descriptions of events and conversations are consistent with the
theoretical models of Asperger's syndrome. Both parents and
professionals need to read this book, and then other children with
Asperger's syndrome will indeed live a better life' - Professor
Tony Attwood 'This book is a worthwhile read and written in a very
positive way. Many professionals will find the anecdotes evocative
and perhaps illumination. There are also useful and practical tips
and ideas noted throughout the book. I would happily recommend it
to parents, especially those who are in the early days, post
diagnosis and looking for information, ideas and a positive
perspective' - Alison Leask, Chair of Autism, Argyll, Scotland
Effectively accommodating the social and academic needs of children
on the autistic spectrum is an important task in every school. This
book is a practical guide to benefit parents, teachers, Local
Education Authorities and international autism organisations. Each
chapter provides a summary followed by anecdotal stories that
illustrate a point, describing how a young boy navigates his way
through the social challenges that he faces every day. Issues
covered include: o diagnosis and recognizing the difference; o
providing support and understanding; o communication; o concrete
thinking. The focus of the writing is how to live your best life
despite your difference. The book describes the problems and pain
Karra faced as her son changed and encountered difficulties at
every stage. She also demonstrates her resilience and determination
and the book is a celebration of her son and their relationship.
'This is a very accessible book which would be helpful to parents
and teachers meeting autism for the first time. The book charts a
success story and as such should make an encouraging read. This
would be well worth having a parents' group or staff room library.'
- Special
Before Jason Sherlock was an icon of Hill 16, he was a prodigy in
basketball, soccer and even hurling. Follow Jason's journey from an
estate in Finglas to the top of the Irish sporting world and how he
became an Dublin GAA icon as the Boys in Blue won the All-Ireland
football final in 1995. It wasn't always easy, as Jason had to cope
with racist abuse from an early age. After his inspiring playing
career, Jason would go on to become a trusted assistant for Jim
Gavin during Dublin's five-in-a-row run. Discover how a boy from
the Dublin northside found strength in his difference to become a
gaelic football great.
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Little Horses
(Hardcover)
Ester Lopez; Illustrated by Kierston Dunfee
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'Grandfather and Grandmother telling lots of stories. They had to
live at Yalata. Their home was bombed. That was their home where
the bomb went off. They thought it was mamu tjuta, evil spirits
coming. Everyone was frightened, thinking about people back in the
bush. Didn't know what bomb was. Later told it was poison. Parents
and grandparents really wanted to go home, used to talk all the
time to get their land back.'Yvonne Edwards was just six years old
when the first nuclear bomb of the British nuclear tests was
detonated in 1956. The consequences of these tests which continued
until 1963 had a devastating and lasting effect on her life and
that of her family. This powerful book, by award-winning author
Christobel Mattingley, honours Yvonne Edwards' legacy as a highly
respected artist and community elder.
Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss retells her own story specially for
younger readers. This is the remarkable true story of a young
Jewish girl and her brother caught in a world turned upside down by
the Nazis during the Second World War. Eva Schloss describes her
happy early childhood in Vienna with her kind and loving parents
and her older brother Heinz, whom she adored. But when the Nazis
marched into Austria everything changed. Eva's family fled to
Belgium, then to Amsterdam where, with the help of the Dutch
Resistance, they spent the next two years in hiding - Eva and her
mother in one house, and her father and brother in another. But in
the end they were all betrayed and deported to Auschwitz
concentration camp in Poland. Despite the horrors of the camp,
Eva's positive attitude and stubborn personality (which had often
got her into trouble) saw her through one of the most tragic events
in history but sadly her father and brother perished just weeks
before the liberation. Eva and her mother travelled back to the
house in Amsterdam where Heinz and his father had hidden. There
they found over thirty beautiful paintings by her brother. For Eva,
here was a tangible, everlasting memory of her beloved older
brother, and a reminder of her father's promise that all the good
things you accomplish will make a difference. Heinz's paintings
have been on display in exhibitions in the USA and are now a part
of a permanent exhibition in Amsterdam's war museum. Eva Schloss is
the posthumous step-sister of Anne Frank, after her mother was
remarried to Otto Frank, the only surviving member of his immediate
family.
New York Times Bestseller Popular: Vintage Wisdom for a Modern Geek
is a touchingly honest, candidly hysterical memoir from breakout
teen author Maya Van Wagenen. 'School is the armpit of life . . .
and my school is no exception' Stuck at the bottom of the social
ladder at 'pretty much the lowest level of people at school who
aren't paid to be here,' Maya Van Wagenen decided to begin a unique
social experiment: spend the school year following a 1950s
popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell. Can
curlers, girdles, Vaseline, and a strand of pearls help Maya on her
quest to be popular? The real-life results are painful, funny, and
include a wonderful and unexpected surprise-meeting and befriending
Betty Cornell herself. Told with humour and grace, Maya's journey
offers readers of all ages a thoroughly contemporary example of
kindness and self-confidence. 'The real deal. . . A teenage John
Green for the next generation. Stunning.' Margaret Stohl,
bestselling co-author of the bestselling Beautiful Creatures series
'Popular is wonderful. It is charming, touching, entertaining - and
brought back a lot of memories about my own high school anxieties.
I will be saving my copy to give to my daughter when she is a
little older' Jo Elvin, Glamour 'I was inspired by [Maya's] journey
and made a point of saving a copy of 'Popular' for my sister, who
starts middle school this fall. Maybe if I had read it when I was
her age, it could have saved me from a world of hurt, or at least
put that world in perspective.' Maude Apatow, New York Times Book
Review 'Made me smile, giggle and question what my idea of
popularity really is . . A must read this summer' Guardian Books
Blog 'Honest, funny, and thought-provoking.' Gretchen Rubin, #1
bestselling author of The Happiness Project 'Her year-long
experiment in popularity is timeless; the intelligent and humane
way she gets to the heart of the matter is uniquely her. Funny,
determined, and wry, Van Wagenan has written a wise, heartfelt
guide for other kids eager to keep up.' Rachel Hartman, NYT
bestselling author of Seraphina 'A talented writer, she's funny,
thoughtful and self-effacing . . . Teens will readily identify with
her' Kirkus About the author: Maya Van Wagenen is fifteen years
old. When she was eleven, her family moved to Brownsville, Texas,
the setting of Popular. When not hunched over a desktop writing,
Maya enjoys reading, British Television, and chocolate. She now
lives with her parents and two siblings in a rural Georgia. She is
a sophomore in high school but still shares a room with her sixth
grade brother. Remarkably they have not yet killed each other.
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Dudes Dog Days
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Emily Kay Johnson, Tyler Reynolds; Cover design or artwork by Jacquelyn B Moore
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This title introduces readers to the life and music of Ed Sheeran.
Colorful photos, fun facts, and a timeline of key dates in his life
make this book an exciting read for young music lovers.
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