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Hurricane: a novel

Trueman, Terry.


"Previously published in the UK under the title 'Swallowing the Sun'....stories and characters have been completely revised and rewritten for this US edition"--T.p. verso. The powerful story of a boy's fear and courage in the face of a force of nature too huge to even imagine. Based on Hurricane Mitch's devastation of Honduras in 1998, Terry Trueman's acclaimed Hurricane is a gripping, realistic story told from the perspective of a hurricane survivor. After hours of cowering in the dark with no lights, no warmth, and the terrible noises of the rain and wind pounding on the walls, José walks out his front door and steps into a nightmare. Everything is gone. Everything except for the desperate courage of those who survived that terrifying night. But his nightmare has only begun as he and the few who are left in his small village dig for survivors, search for food and water, and try to start pulling their lives back together. But with his family missing and his village destroyed, can one boy’s courage be enough? A Gripping Natural Disaster Story: Based on the real-life devastation of Hurricane Mitch in 1998, this story plunges readers into the heart of the storm and the terrifying mudslide that follows. Unbreakable Family Bonds: While José’s dad, brother, and sister are missing, he must protect his younger siblings and mother, finding a strength he never knew he had. Courage and Resilience: From digging for survivors in his ruined Honduran village to a desperate journey for medicine, José becomes a reluctant hero for his community. Finding Hope After Loss: A powerful tale of how a community pulls together after unimaginable tragedy, proving that hope can survive even when everything else is washed away. Age 9-11. A fictional account of one of the worst storms to hit the Caribbean--Hurricane Mitch in 1998--told from the perspective of a thirteen-year-old boy living in a small village in Honduras.
Date Published:2008

"Previously published in the UK under the title 'Swallowing the Sun'....stories and characters have been completely revised and rewritten for this US edition"--T.p. verso. The powerful story of a boy's fear and courage in the face of a force of nature too huge to even imagine. Based on Hurricane Mitch's devastation of Honduras in 1998, Terry Trueman's acclaimed Hurricane is a gripping, realistic story told from the perspective of a hurricane survivor. After hours of cowering in the dark with no lights, no warmth, and the terrible noises of the rain and wind pounding on the walls, José walks out his front door and steps into a nightmare. Everything is gone. Everything except for the desperate courage of those who survived that terrifying night. But his nightmare has only begun as he and the few who are left in his small village dig for survivors, search for food and water, and try to start pulling their lives back together. But with his family missing and his village destroyed, can one boy’s courage be enough? A Gripping Natural Disaster Story: Based on the real-life devastation of Hurricane Mitch in 1998, this story plunges readers into the heart of the storm and the terrifying mudslide that follows. Unbreakable Family Bonds: While José’s dad, brother, and sister are missing, he must protect his younger siblings and mother, finding a strength he never knew he had. Courage and Resilience: From digging for survivors in his ruined Honduran village to a desperate journey for medicine, José becomes a reluctant hero for his community. Finding Hope After Loss: A powerful tale of how a community pulls together after unimaginable tragedy, proving that hope can survive even when everything else is washed away. Age 9-11. A fictional account of one of the worst storms to hit the Caribbean--Hurricane Mitch in 1998--told from the perspective of a thirteen-year-old boy living in a small village in Honduras.

Date Published:2008

Notes from the midnight driver

Sonnenblick, Jordan.


Alex Peter Gregory, you are a moron!" Laurie slammed her palms down on my desk and stomped her foot. I get a lot of that. One car crash. One measly little car crash. And suddenly, I'm some kind of convicted felon. My parents are getting divorced, my dad is shacking up with my third-grade teacher, I might be in love with a girl who could kill me with one finger, and now I'm sentenced to babysit some insane old guy. What else could possibly go wrong? This is the story of Alex Gregory, his guitar, his best gal pal Laurie, and the friendship of a lifetime that he never would have expected.
Date Published:2006

Alex Peter Gregory, you are a moron!" Laurie slammed her palms down on my desk and stomped her foot. I get a lot of that. One car crash. One measly little car crash. And suddenly, I'm some kind of convicted felon. My parents are getting divorced, my dad is shacking up with my third-grade teacher, I might be in love with a girl who could kill me with one finger, and now I'm sentenced to babysit some insane old guy. What else could possibly go wrong? This is the story of Alex Gregory, his guitar, his best gal pal Laurie, and the friendship of a lifetime that he never would have expected.

Date Published:2006

When We Wake

Healey, Karen


My name is Tegan Oglietti, and on the last day of my first lifetime, I was so, so happy. Sixteen-year-old Tegan is just like every other girl living in 2027--she's happiest when playing the guitar, she's falling in love for the first time, and she's joining her friends to protest the wrongs of the world: environmental collapse, social discrimination, and political injustice. But on what should have been the best day of Tegan's life, she dies--and wakes up a hundred years in the future, locked in a government facility with no idea what happened. Tegan is the first government guinea pig to be cryonically frozen and successfully revived, which makes her an instant celebrity--even though all she wants to do is try to rebuild some semblance of a normal life. But the future isn't all she hoped it would be, and when appalling secrets come to light, Tegan must make a choice: Does she keep her head down and survive, or fight for a better future? Award-winning author Karen Healey has created a haunting, cautionary tale of an inspiring protagonist living in a not-so-distant future that could easily be our own.
Date Published:2014

My name is Tegan Oglietti, and on the last day of my first lifetime, I was so, so happy. Sixteen-year-old Tegan is just like every other girl living in 2027--she's happiest when playing the guitar, she's falling in love for the first time, and she's joining her friends to protest the wrongs of the world: environmental collapse, social discrimination, and political injustice. But on what should have been the best day of Tegan's life, she dies--and wakes up a hundred years in the future, locked in a government facility with no idea what happened. Tegan is the first government guinea pig to be cryonically frozen and successfully revived, which makes her an instant celebrity--even though all she wants to do is try to rebuild some semblance of a normal life. But the future isn't all she hoped it would be, and when appalling secrets come to light, Tegan must make a choice: Does she keep her head down and survive, or fight for a better future? Award-winning author Karen Healey has created a haunting, cautionary tale of an inspiring protagonist living in a not-so-distant future that could easily be our own.

Date Published:2014

Personal best

Gunnery, Sylvia.


Signed by the author It should be the best week of Jay's life: he's attending a Basketball Nova Scotia Summer Camp and rooming in a real university dorm with his best friend, Mike. But then Mike's older brother, Chad, turns out to be less than the coach Jay expected and the brother Mike had always known. Luckily for Jay, a new teammate and friend has figured out how to do what Chad can't: bring out the best in people. Personal Best is the exciting and moving sequel to Sylvia Gunnery's Out of Bounds. -Amazon
Date Published:2005

Signed by the author It should be the best week of Jay's life: he's attending a Basketball Nova Scotia Summer Camp and rooming in a real university dorm with his best friend, Mike. But then Mike's older brother, Chad, turns out to be less than the coach Jay expected and the brother Mike had always known. Luckily for Jay, a new teammate and friend has figured out how to do what Chad can't: bring out the best in people. Personal Best is the exciting and moving sequel to Sylvia Gunnery's Out of Bounds. -Amazon

Date Published:2005

Math dictionary

De Klerk, Judith.


"Homework help for families"--Cover. Contains more than 300 entries on words, phrases, and concepts of math for grade school students.
Date Published:2009

Muddy Paws' new friends

Smallman, Steve.



Date Published:2013

The case of the marmalade cat

Heneghan, James, 1930-



Date Published:1991

The golden grasshopper

Nelson, Rosemary.



Date Published:1996

The most beautiful place in the world

Cameron, Ann, 1943-


Growing up with his grandmother in a small Guatemalan town, seven-year-old Juan discovers the value of hard work, the joy of learning, and the location of the most beautiful place in the world.
Date Published:1993

Eddie's menagerie

Haywood, Carolyn, 1898-1990.


The adventures of Eddie as he gets a job in a pet shop and acquires a hat that soon becomes one of his most prized possessions.
Date Published:1978

Hockey timeout

Punt, Irene, 1955-


"What do you do when the star player is a major puck hog? The Glenlake Hawks are gearing up for a big game against the Grey Wolves, a fearsome team with an unbeatable goalie. Luckily for the Hawks, Sam is a star on the ice, leading the team in goals. But when Sam's poor sportsmanship and bad attitude start to affect the rest of the players, Tom has to find a way to get everyone back to playing like a team."--From publisher.
Date Published:2018

"What do you do when the star player is a major puck hog? The Glenlake Hawks are gearing up for a big game against the Grey Wolves, a fearsome team with an unbeatable goalie. Luckily for the Hawks, Sam is a star on the ice, leading the team in goals. But when Sam's poor sportsmanship and bad attitude start to affect the rest of the players, Tom has to find a way to get everyone back to playing like a team."--From publisher.

Date Published:2018

Katie Kazoo, switcheroo : Holly's Jolly Christmas /

Krulik, Nancy E.



Date Published:2009

The Wildstorm curse

Morris, Eve Wersocki.



Date Published:2023

Annie goes to Oak Island

Bussey, Cyndi.



Date Published:2019

Ghost girl

Malinenko, Ally.



Date Published:2021

Nightmare in the Backyard

Strand, Jeff.


This was not the Friday night they had planned... Chloe, Avery and Madison can't wait to camp out in the backyard. It will be a night of telling scary stories and trading secrets while roasting marshmallows. Elijah, the kid next door, keeps trying to prank them, but it's all in good fun. Who doesn't like a little scare after the sun has set and the moonlight casts creepy shadows everywhere? As the three friends slide into their sleeping bags, a scratching starts on the tent. The girls think it must be Elijah, but there is no one outside. And the scratching only becomes more insistent, more determined. Who--or what?--lurks in the darkness?
Date Published:2024

This was not the Friday night they had planned... Chloe, Avery and Madison can't wait to camp out in the backyard. It will be a night of telling scary stories and trading secrets while roasting marshmallows. Elijah, the kid next door, keeps trying to prank them, but it's all in good fun. Who doesn't like a little scare after the sun has set and the moonlight casts creepy shadows everywhere? As the three friends slide into their sleeping bags, a scratching starts on the tent. The girls think it must be Elijah, but there is no one outside. And the scratching only becomes more insistent, more determined. Who--or what?--lurks in the darkness?

Date Published:2024

My first how to catch the Easter Bunny

Walstead, Alice,


In rhyming text, a young boy yearns to learn the Easter Bunny's tricks, so he sets simple traps hoping to catch him.
Date Published:2022

The princess who flew with dragons

Burgis, Stephanie,


Twelve-year-old Princess Sofia of Drachenheim enjoys freedom from her sister's manipulations during a diplomatic mission to far-off Villenne, until she and her dragon friend, Jasper, are forced to face ice giants.
Date Published:2019

It won't ever be the same : a teen's guide to grief and grieving /

Leigh, Korie,


Introduction -- Part I: what is grief? -- Part II: feeling grief -- Part III: making meaning -- Part IV: rebuilding a world -- Part V: life after loss -- Conclusion. "Help young people name, express, and give shape to their grief with this book on grieving for teens. Whether teens are in the midst of their first grief experience or have experienced grief before, It Won't Ever Be the Same is designed to support them. Reflections, analogies, and suggested activities within the pages guide teens in working through and making sense of their personal and complex grief experiences, and words and artwork from other grieving teens help them feel less alone and more connected.It Won't Ever Be the Same is a validating and reassuring book that speaks directly to teens experiencing grief, providing them with tools to understand, express, and cope. Written by grief counselor Dr. Korie Leigh, the book touches upon big milestones in the grief journey, starting with new grief and continuing through the days, weeks, months, and years after. Each chapter ends with a Give It a Try activity to help teens build an understanding of what they're going through. Other moments throughout invite teens to reflect on a specific question or experience, tune in to what they're feeling, or try out a new way of viewing or being in their grief."-- provided by publisher.
Date Published:2024

Introduction -- Part I: what is grief? -- Part II: feeling grief -- Part III: making meaning -- Part IV: rebuilding a world -- Part V: life after loss -- Conclusion. "Help young people name, express, and give shape to their grief with this book on grieving for teens. Whether teens are in the midst of their first grief experience or have experienced grief before, It Won't Ever Be the Same is designed to support them. Reflections, analogies, and suggested activities within the pages guide teens in working through and making sense of their personal and complex grief experiences, and words and artwork from other grieving teens help them feel less alone and more connected.It Won't Ever Be the Same is a validating and reassuring book that speaks directly to teens experiencing grief, providing them with tools to understand, express, and cope. Written by grief counselor Dr. Korie Leigh, the book touches upon big milestones in the grief journey, starting with new grief and continuing through the days, weeks, months, and years after. Each chapter ends with a Give It a Try activity to help teens build an understanding of what they're going through. Other moments throughout invite teens to reflect on a specific question or experience, tune in to what they're feeling, or try out a new way of viewing or being in their grief."-- provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

The tryout

Soontornvat, Christina,


As one of the only Asian Americans in her school, Christina confronts both well-meaning ignorance and cruel racism, but in middle school fitting in is important, which is why she and her best friend Megan are both excited and nervous to try out for the popular cheerleading squad.
Date Published:2022