A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story
A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story
The New York Times bestseller A Long Walk to Water begins as two stories, told in alternating sections, about two eleven-year-olds in Sudan, a girl in 2008 and a boy in 1985. The girl, Nya, is fetching water from a pond that is two hours’ walk from her home: she makes two trips to the pond every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the "lost boys" of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a safe place to stay. Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a survivor, and his story goes on to intersect with Nya’s in an astonishing and moving way.
- ASIN: 0547577311
- ISBN: 0547577311
- Brand: Clarion Books
- Manufacturer: HMH Books for Young Readers
Dance of the Broken
Dance of the Broken
Passionately written by Jacob Grovey, 'Dance of the Broken' tells the poignant and inspirational story of a young black girl who dreams of being a ballerina, despite society's opinion that she's cut from the wrong cloth. Elise's story is a microcosm of the adversity and negative messages that plague the minds of millions of young girls; leaving them with the belief that their dreams are out of reach. But as Grovey proves through his narrative, every young woman is a powerhouse of potential, beauty and success.
- ASIN: 0991063368
- ISBN: 0991063368
- Manufacturer: Global Genius Society
Stand Beautiful: A story of brokenness, beauty and embracing it all
Stand Beautiful: A story of brokenness, beauty and embracing it all
Have you ever been bullied? Betrayed by a friend? Critical of the girl you see in the mirror every day? Born with a clubfoot and enduring intense physical and emotional pain because of it, anti-bullying author and speaker Chloe Howard will help you overcome the pain and struggles in your own life, coming alongside you as a friend on your journey to live happy and free. You are enough. You are a daughter of God. And no matter how hard life gets, you don’t have to do it alone. Look no further than Chloe Howard, who walks the walk and talks the talk.In Stand Beautiful, Chloe shares her story of being bullied about a birth defect as a freshman and how it helped her not only overcome self-doubt, but it also gave her the courage to rise up and speak out to help others.Ultimately, Stand Beautiful will inspire you to be brave, to speak up against injustice, and to redefine beauty as more than what the eye can see.Fueled by a powerful encounter with Bono from the band U2, Stand Beautiful:Is written by international speaker, TEDx presenter, and anti-bullying author Chloe HowardShare Chloe’s story of her struggles with bullies, brokenness, and shameProvides readers with the encouragement and hope they need to accept their unique selves just as they areBoldly addresses the unlikely hero in each of us
- UPC: 025986765132
- ASIN: 0310765137
- ISBN: 0310765137
- Brand: HarperCollins Christian Pub.
- Manufacturer: Zondervan
Perfectly Unique: Praising God from Head to Foot
Perfectly Unique: Praising God from Head to Foot
Stop struggling with your body image and start embracing every part of your body just as it was designed—sacred and unique with a specific plan and purpose—through this thoughtful, funny, spirit-filled exploration that will help you finally and fully accept … you.Because you were made in God’s image and likeness, the way you view your body is directly connected to how you serve God. So how would you see yourself differently knowing every part of your body is linked to the divine?Each chapter in Perfectly Unique focuses on a different part of your body and the potential it has for growing your faith. With wit, wisdom, and compassion, having once walked the same road of daily self-criticism, Annie F. Downs will help you:Stop being so hard on yourself;Stop wishing you were designed differently;Stop comparing yourself to others;Stop criticizing the young woman you see in the mirror every day; andSTART honoring yourself instead.Ultimately, Perfectly Unique will not only help you understand the reasons God made you the way you are, it will empower you to lean on timeless spiritual principles—like forgiveness and humility—to embrace and celebrate (yes, celebrate) each and every part of you.
- UPC: 025986724344
- ASIN: 0310724341
- ISBN: 0310724341
- Brand: HarperCollins Christian Pub.
- Manufacturer: Zondervan
Daughter of Smoke & Bone
Daughter of Smoke & Bone
- ASIN: B004QX076Y
- Manufacturer: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
3-Minute Devotions for Teen Girls: 180 Encouraging Readings
3-Minute Devotions for Teen Girls: 180 Encouraging Readings
Got 3 minutes? . . . You'll find just the wisdom and encouragement you need in 3-Minute Devotions for Teen Girls. This practical devotional packs a powerful dose of inspiration into 3 short minutes. Minute 1: scripture to meditate on Minute 2: a just-right-sized-for-you devotional reading Minute 3: a prayer to help you jump-start a conversation with God Each day’s reading meets you right where you are and is a great way for you to begin or end your day.
- ASIN: 1630588563
- ISBN: 9781630588564
- Brand: Barbour Publishing Company
- Manufacturer: BARBOUR BOOKS
Teens Cook: How to Cook What You Want to Eat: A Cookbook
Teens Cook: How to Cook What You Want to Eat: A Cookbook
Cooking for teens, like finding the perfect gift for teen boys and girls, is almost impossible. Teenagers like what they like, and they will only eat what they like. But instead of causing mealtime strife, now they can learn to cook those foods themselves. With over 75 delicious recipes for meals at all times of the day—breakfast, snacks, sides, dinners, and dessert, too—Teens Cook is a guide to everything teenagers (and tweens) need to learn about conquering the kitchen without accidentally setting the house on fire. Written by teens and for teens in easy-to-follow instructions, authors Megan and Jill Carle give young readers advice on how to maneuver their kitchen in a language they’ll understand (and actually listen to). The Carle sisters pass on their knowledge of how to decipher culinary vocabulary, understand kitchen chemistry (why stuff goes right and wrong when cooking), adapt recipes to certain dietary restrictions (like vegetarianism), and avoid all sorts of possible kitchen disasters. Teens Cook is not only a fantastic teen gift—it’s the perfect cookbook to inspire young adults to take interest in their diets, and empower them to try a new and tasty hobby.
- ASIN: 1580085849
- ISBN: 1580085849
- Brand: Ten Speed Press
- Manufacturer: Ten Speed Press
I'm 12 Years Old And I Saved The World
I'm 12 Years Old And I Saved The World
As if middle school isn't hard enough, Dad loses his job and Mom and Dad's marriage is on the rocks. Now it's up to me to fix everything. That's right—I'm 12 years old, and I'm about to save the world.From the Publisher: Parents do their best to shield children from financial or relational hardships. But kids are smart. They notice when the people and things they depend upon begin to fall apart. And they often take on the hefty burden of putting their world back together. I’m 12 Years Old And I Saved The World admits that life isn’t easy, and it doesn’t shy away from the fact that children hurt when their families hurt. The book’s goal is to comfort those whose family is struggling, while helping all readers become more empathetic. FREE Bonus Gift: Look inside to learn how to get the original 25 pages of I'm 12 Years Old And I Saved The World, and then see how many changes you can spot!
- ASIN: B011A9B6AC
- Manufacturer: Sir Brody Books
The Driving Book: Everything New Drivers Need to Know but Don't Know to Ask
The Driving Book: Everything New Drivers Need to Know but Don't Know to Ask
Even after taking Driver's Ed and passing that dreaded road test, there are so many things new drivers need to learn about the practical aspects of driving that will only come from experience. Handing over the keys is a traumatic rite of passage for parents, and they will sleep better knowing that The Driving Book is in their teens' glove compartments. Covering virtually every scenario a new driver may face, from changing a tire to negotiating privileges with parents to handling a car in bad weather, Karen Gravelle helps teen drivers navigate through tricky new territory―on the road and at home.This reissue features updated information for today's tech-savvy teen drivers.
- ASIN: 0802738036
- ISBN: 0802738036
- Brand: Karen Gravelle
- Manufacturer: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
The Maze Runner Series (4-Book)
The Maze Runner Series (4-Book)
A must-have gift for every collection—from the die-hard Maze Runner fan to the YA book lover just coming to the series to the binge reader who’s catching up before The Death Cure movie hits theaters in 2018! This boxed set has the first four paperback books in the #1 New York Times bestselling Maze Runner series: The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure, and The Kill Order. Look for the final book in the series—The Fever Code—on sale now! When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his name. He's welcomed to his new home, the Glade, by strangers—boys whose memories are also gone. Outside the towering stone walls that surround the Glade is a limitless, ever-changing maze. It's the only way out—and no one's ever made it through alive. Join Thomas and the Gladers in all five books in the Maze Runner series as they uncover the secrets of the maze; discover WICKED, the shadowy organization who put them there; and fight to survive in a new and dangerous world. Enter the World of the Maze Runner series and never stop running. The first and second books, The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials, are now major motion pictures, with the third—The Death Cure—coming to theaters in 2018, and feature the star of MTV's Teen Wolf, Dylan O'Brien; Kaya Scodelario; Aml Ameen; Will Poulter; and Thomas Brodie-Sangster! Also look for James Dashner's newest bestselling series—The Mortality Doctrine: The Eye of Minds, The Rule of Thoughts, and The Game of Lives. Praise for the Maze Runner series: A #1 New York Times Bestselling Series A USA Today Bestseller A Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Book of the Year An ALA-YASLA Best Fiction for Young Adults Book An ALA-YALSA Quick Pick "[A] mysterious survival saga that passionate fans describe as a fusion of Lord of the Flies, The Hunger Games, and Lost."—EW.com “Wonderful action writing—fast-paced…but smart and well observed.”—Newsday “[A] nail-biting must-read.”—Sevent... [Read More]
- ASIN: 0385388896
- ISBN: 9780385388894
- Brand: INGRAM INTERNATIONAL INC
- Manufacturer: Delacorte Press