|
Showing 1 - 10 of
10 matches in All Departments
Set in the decaying neighbourhood of the Scar, this dark and edgy
YA novel explores the re-imagined origins of Maleficent, Ursula,
Captain Hook and other infamous Disney Villains
Can you fall in love when everything is falling apart? Estelle
Laure is a major new talent to rival John Green and Rainbow Rowell.
Her debut novel, This Raging Light, is a heartbreakingly beautiful
book that you'll devour in one sitting, but remember forever. How
is it that you suddenly notice a person? How is it that one day
Digby was my best friend's admittedly cute twin brother, and then
the next he stole air, gave jitters, twisted my insides up? Lucille
has bigger problems than falling for her best friend's unavailable
brother. Her mom has gone, leaving her to look after her sister,
Wren. With bills mounting up and appearances to keep, Lucille is
raging against her life but holding it together - just.
Estelle Laure is a bright new talent with a gorgeous voice -
perfect for fans of John Green and Rainbow Rowell. Eden has always
let her head lead the way. It's why she excels at ballet, at
school, and at life in general. But when she nearly drowns and then
wakes from a month-long coma, everything is different. She's
troubled by dreams that seem more real than waking life, and her
neat cookie-cutter existence is no longer satisfying. Unable to
stifle her passionate heart anymore, she finds herself drawn to a
boy with melting-chocolate eyes, and to a future different to what
she ever imagined. That's when Eden discovers that when it comes to
love, first you fall, then you have to leap. Estelle Laure's debut,
This Raging Light, was a stunning debut with an unforgettable voice
that has captured the hearts of readers around the world.
Dream big, follow your passion and never give up. Decorated US
Olympian and accomplished hockey star Kendall Coyne shares the grit
and determination it took to break down barriers and achieve her
dreams against tremendous odds, encouraging you to follow your
passions and never give up. The world told Kendall Coyne to slow
down. They said "not so fast" when she picked up hockey skates
instead of figure skates. They said "just a minute" when she tried
out for the boy's team. They told her "you're not enough" so often
that she started to believe it. But Kendall had a passion and a
dream, so instead of slowing down, she sped up, going on to win
Olympic gold and a spot in the Fastest Skater Competition at the
2019 NHL All-Star Weekend. As Fast as Her explores how Kendall held
on to her dream, overcame her insecurities, defied her naysayers,
and pushed herself past barriers to achieve her goals-and how you
can too! Inside this inspirational, sports-meets-real-life
inspirational autobiography, Kendall shares: stories that
illustrate the lessons she's learned and how to apply them for
success affirmations to help young people believe you are can reach
your dreams encouragement to fit in, to find your "why," and to
create lasting change for others her personal trials and triumphs,
inspiring you to discover what excites and exhausts you motivation
to be relentless in achieving your own goals Kendall pauses
throughout her story to equip you with practical take-aways from
her journey to become a top athlete and Olympic medalist,
appropriately dubbed "Golden Coynes." As Fast As Her also includes
behind-the-scenes and personal photos in a full-color, 8-page
insert. As Fast as Her is perfect for: readers 13 and up looking
for an uplifting true story fans of the NHL, Olympic hockey,
women's sports, and sports in general birthday, Christmas, and
holiday gifts for teens and young adults
|
You may like...
Sing 2
Blu-ray disc
R210
Discovery Miles 2 100
|