![]() ![]() ![]() It's not going as quickly as he'd hoped, though, so he asks his drug-dealing older brother, Chad, to get him some steroids. He spends most of his time working out, trying to get bigger and stronger. He's also madly in love with baseball, and he's determined to follow Cara to Stanford by getting a sports scholarship. That hot jock is Sean, who's madly in love with her. She gets straight As, is a cheerleader, and is going to Stanford in the fall. ![]() With Conner gone, Cara bears the brunt of her parents' intense pressure to be-you guessed it-perfect. Cara, now a high-school senior, tells us what life has been like since Conner attempted suicide and ended up in a psychiatric hospital called Aspen Springs. Their stories intertwine due of the suicide of Cara's twin brother, Conner.Ĭonner was one of the narrators of Impulse, to which Perfect is the sequel, and he's still alive at the beginning of the book. Cara, Kendra, and Sean go to the same public school Andre goes to private school. Perfect has four narrators, all of whom are high school students in Nevada: Cara Sierra Sykes, Kendra Melody Mathieson, Andre Marcus Kane III, and Sean Terrence O'Connell. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Timely, powerful, and beautifully told, this thorough and moving story has been masterfully crafted to be both comprehensive and suitable for younger readers. ![]() She turned pain into change that ensured her son's life mattered. : Death of Innocence: The Story of the Hate Crime That Changed America (9781400061174) by Till-Mobley, Mamie Benson, Christopher and a great. Mamie fearlessly refused to allow America to turn away from what happened to her only child. It is a poised, moving work about a woman who refocused her unimaginable grief into action for the greater good. In Choosing Brave, Angela Joy and Janelle Washington offer a testament to the power of love, the bond of motherhood, and one woman's unwavering advocacy for justice. His death became a rallying point for the civil rights movement, but few know that it was his mother who was the catalyst for bringing his name to the forefront of history. Mamie Till-Mobley is the mother of Emmett Till, the 14-year-old boy who was brutally murdered while visiting the South in 1955. ![]() A Caldecott-honor winning picture book biography of the mother of Emmett Till, and how she channeled grief over her son's death into a call to action for the civil rights movement. ![]() ![]() ![]() But Richard Adams is my hero and receiving his email has been one of the most exciting experiences of my life. I’ve been thrilled to chat with every author we've had here and I've enjoyed chatting with literary agents as well. It’s opened all sorts of doors for me and put me in contact with some amazing people, including you, Esteemed Reader. I've got to tell you, starting this blog and declaring myself a ninja has to be one of the smartest things I've ever done aside from marrying Mrs. So for goodness sake, be back here Thursday, wear a nice shirt, comb your hair, and make sure there’s nothing in your teeth. But that’s where you’re wrong! Richard Adams will be here at this very blog this Thursday to face the 7 Questions. Classic middle grade? That means we won’t have an interview with an author this week. I know what you’re thinking, Esteemed Reader. ![]() If you have read it, it’s probably been a while and you need to read it again. I've read this book at least ten times and I have it on audio book to entertain me while I sweat at the gym. If you haven’t read it, stop what you’re doing and read it now. ![]() And that pretty well concludes my review: I love Watership Down. I’m not sure if I could ever possibly pick an absolute favorite book, but if I did, Watership Down would surely be a strong contender for the top spot. I’m so excited, Esteemed Reader, because this week I get to share with you one of my most favorite books of all time. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() I’ll keep looking for this author’s stuff, when I want something out of the ordinary. But, once again, I find myself glad I read Kelley York’s book. Made of Stars is a dark story, not a light summer read. I don’t need an HEA all the time, but I do need/want what I feel is a real resolution. #Getting to the end and realizing what I thought was more book, was just previews for two more books – Ugh! Frustrating. The context always helped but I certainly needed the headings. *Writing – had to look at the chapter headings to know who was “Talking.” Hunter and Ashlin’s “Voices” were too similar. ![]() *Hunter’s indecision about his girlfriend *Wondering when the murder (the one on the book jacket) was going to happen *Unconventional storyline (sort of – we have a rather large section of “child abuse fiction” in my library) I became emotionally involved with Hunter, Ashlin, and Chance that I hurt for them. It took me quite a while to read this book because so much made me tense as I was reading it, and I had to keep taking a break. Siblings, Hunger and Ashlin, have been best friends with Chance for years, but when they finally get a real glimpse of his life, they question everything they thought was true. and by interesting, I mean I might want to throw myself out of a moving vehicle by the time she leaves. ![]() ![]() She just wasn’t expecting to use the time recuperating from a bull riding injury. ![]() Her sister is getting married and it’s time for their annual 4th of July barbeque. They stick together and watch each other’s backs and when they love, they love with such fierceness and depth.įlorentine is trying to get through the rodeo trials and place in the finals so she can have some time off with her family. They have had to come to terms with their father’s death, while finding the love of their lives. ![]() This family is such an inspiration and you can’t help but fall in love with them. ![]() Cole is drawn to Florentine even though she is the exact opposite type of person that he wants a future with. His ex-wife was that way and it led to her death and his daughter having to grow up without a mother. He wants her to let him out of the contract because he can’t condone someone taking unnecessary risks with their lives. They are a tight knit family and when you hurt one, you have an enemy in all.Ĭole Reardon became Florentine’s sponsor when he bought Turner Grain. She loves her family and they are extremely supportive of her. She has dreamed of riding in the PBR for as long as she can remember and be an inspiration for young girls everywhere. * I received a copy of this book from Entangled Publications in exchange for an honest review*įlorentine is back on the rodeo circuit and she is determined to finish on top, regardless what the men think. ![]() Rodeo Rebel (McDougal Sisters #4) by Debra Kayn ![]() ![]() ![]() Analyzing our everyday experiences of things, Philonous demonstrates how our sensations depend on our perspectives they are parts of our minds, not parts of the world. ![]() Philonous and Hylas start by questioning the nature of perception, since both think, contrary to the mainstream, that we immediately experience the real world. In the first discussion between the two thinkers, George Berkeley examines the major philosophical systems of his time – many of which have survived to the present time – and dismisses them all as leading to an untenable skepticism which denies that we can ever observe the world. This leads to three dialogues between the two, each covering a day of discussion. ![]() In response, Philonous issues him a challenge: that Hylas, together with Philonous, examine both theories and adopt whichever one leads to the least skepticism. When Hylas discovers that Philonous does not believe in the existence of a material world outside of us, he accuses him of being one of the skeptics. Both men are deeply disturbed by the prevailing tendencies in philosophy, which they feel has lost its way to skepticism and intellectual detachment. In the early morning, Philonous finds Hylas lost in thought in the college garden. ![]() Three Dialogues between Hylas and Philonous. The following version of this book was used to create this study guide: Berkeley, George. ![]() ![]() The only discordant note is the inclusion of the greeting "Eid Mubarak" in the text of the story, as this is a salutation used at Eid-al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, whereas the events here seems to occur at the beginning of the month. Recipes for the cookies made by both mothers are included at the rear, offering young readers the opportunity (together with their parents!) of sampling the treats mentioned in the story. In this way, text and image work together to emphasize the central theme of two tales becoming one. ![]() ![]() The illustrations alternate between a dual perspective, in which the two main characters' stories are depicted on the facing pages of a two-page spread, and a unified approach, in which their stories join, and are depicted together, across both the pages of a spread. The narrative encourages the reader to compare and contrast the two young boys - one Jewish, one Muslim - and to examine the ways that they differ, and more importantly, the many ways they are the same. Celebrating under the crescent moon, their families enjoy both Rosh Hashanah and Ramadan.Ī sweet story of cross-cultural and inter-faith friendship from prolific American children's author Jane Breskin Zalben is paired with gorgeous multimedia artwork from expat Iranian illustrator Mehrdokht Amini in A Moon for Moe and Mo. ![]() ![]() Meeting again in the park, they manage to frighten their mothers, leading to a friendship between the two women as well, and between their entire families. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Life spent refining the key themes of his approach to investing – that beating Coming so late in his career it brings together the experience of a Was first published in 2007, by which time Bogle had been retired for almost aĭecade. Investing – The Only Way to Guarantee Your Fair Share of Stock Market Returns’, Of Common Sense Investing, which we’ll explore here. ![]() He championed the idea that instead of trying to beat an index, a fund should mimic its performance, aiming for higher returns in the long run, but with lower costs.īehind many ideas that make good sense today. Refusing to believe the stock market is the preserve of professionals, Bogle launched the first index fund for ordinary investors. When Jack Bogle passed away earlier this year, the industry lost a visionary who, in the words of Warren Buffett, “helped millions of investors realise far better returns on their savings than they otherwise would have earned.” ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The cat family home was based on Beatrix Potter's own house, Hill Top in Cumbria. Tabitha's shop is again mentioned in The Tale of Ginger and Pickles (1909) which also included Samuel Whiskers and Anna Maria. ![]() The family had also appeared in The Tale of Tom Kitten in 1907. Ribby was one of the main characters of The Tale of the Pie and the Patty-Pan (published in 1905), which also featured Tabitha Twitchit as a shop keeper, with the kittens appearing in the illustrations. Samuel Whiskers and Anna Maria escape to the barn of Farmer Potatoes, spreading their chaos to another location, though leaving the cat family residence in peace. They quickly call for John Joiner, a terrier, who saws open the floor and rescues Tom Kitten. Ribby who has been helping search for Tom Kitten. However, when they proceed to settle the dough with a rolling-pin, the noise gets through the floorboards and attracts the attention of Tabitha Twitchit and her friend Mrs. They catch him and proceed to cover him with butter and dough in order to eat him as a pudding. Tabitha puts Moppet and Mittens in a cupboard in order to keep them under control, but Tom Kitten escapes up the chimney.Īs he makes his way to the top of the house, he comes across a crack in the wall and, squeezing through it, finds himself under the attic's floorboards. Tabitha Twitchit, and sisters, Moppet and Mittens, in a house overrun with rats. Tom Kitten is a young cat who lives with his mother, Mrs. The rats trying to turn Tom Kitten into a roly-poly pudding. ![]() ![]() Golding's conclusion is far from idyllic and, despite their rescue from the island, the ultimate survival of the boys in Lord of the Flies is not assured. ![]() ![]() While Golding's tale is similar, it is a darker, more foreboding, and ironic vision. The Coral Island relates the story of a group of schoolboys stranded on a deserted island who rely on courage and resourcefulness to survive, emerging from the experience strengthened and matured. Golding's novel shares many situations, plot elements, and even character names with Ballantyne's work. Although the book has been compared to Daniel Defoe's Robinson Crusoe (1719) and Richard Hughes's A High Wind in Jamaica (1929), Golding's primary influence was the nineteenth-century children's novel The Coral Island: A Tale of the Pacific (1858) by R. ![]() Regarded by many scholars to be one of the most important literary works of the twentieth century, Lord of the Flies (1954) has become a classic and is often required reading for high school students. For further information on his life and career, see CLR, Volume 94. The following entry presents commentary on Golding's novel Lord of the Flies (1954) through 2003. (Full name William Gerald Golding) English novelist, poet, travel writer, playwright, essayist, and critic. ![]() |