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In The Four Million there are twenty-five stories of various lengths including several of his best known works such as "The Gift of the Magi" and "The Cop and the Anthem". The book's title refers to the then population of New York City where many of the stories are set. O. Henry was responding to a newspaper editorial which opined that there were only four hundred people in New York City worth knowing.
A long ago “accident.” An isolated girl named Aviva. A community that wants to help, but doesn’t know how. And a ghostly dybbuk, that no one but Aviva can see, causing mayhem and mischief that everyone blames on her. That is the setting for this suspenseful novel of a girl who seems to have lost everything, including her best friend Kayla, and a mother who was once vibrant and popular, but who now can’t always get out of bed in the morning. As tensions escalate in the Jewish community of Beacon with incidents of vandalism and a swastika carved into new concrete poured near the synagogue … so does the tension grow between Aviva and Kayla and the girls at their school, and so do the actions of the dybbuk grow worse. Could real harm be coming Aviva’s way? And is it somehow related to the “accident” that took her father years ago? Aviva vs. the Dybbuk is a compelling, tender story about friendship and community, grief and healing, and one indomitable girl who somehow manages to connect them all.Ver libro
Five favorite Pete the Kitty My First I Can Reads in one book from the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator team Kimberly and James Dean! Join Pete the Kitty as he helps a friend, visits the doctor, gets creative, and more in this collection of five Pete-tastic stories bound up into one groovy book! This bind-up includes the following favorite My First I Can Reads starring Pete the Kitty.Pete the Kitty and the Unicorn's Missing ColorsPete the Kitty Goes to the DoctorPete the Kitty and the Case of the HiccupsPete the Kitty's Outdoor Art ProjectPete the Kitty: Ready, Set, Go-Cart!Ver libro
"Crabby, Fishy, Porcine Tales" are stories written by Ellen C. Babbitt based on the immortal Jataka tales. They represent the rich storytelling heritage of the collective Indian past. They are tales that have been passed on through generations by Buddhist storyteller. They are called the Jataka tales as they are believed to tell the stories of the Budha’s earlier lives before he attained enlightenment. In these colourful stories the future Buddha takes on many avatars - an outcast, a Deva, a monkey or even a crocodile. These captivating tales illustrate Buddhist teachings on generosity, morality, and patience - a treat for readers young and old!Ver libro
The long-awaited audiobook of the third volume in Bruce Coville's international bestselling series MY TEACHER IS AN ALIEN finds Peter Thompson and the alien Broxholm heading for the good ship New Jersey (it's actually as big as the state it's named for!) Once aboard – and properly disinfected – Peter begins to interact with a delightfully strange assortment of aliens, most of all the mysterious (and mischievious) Hoo Lan, who becomes his mentor. But what, exactly, is Hoo Lan up to? And what will it mean for the future of Earth? Reuby Wood, the break-out star of Disney's recent hit musical "Better Nate Than Ever" leads a full cast of FCA favorites in this exciting and sometimes hilarious listening experience.Ver libro
A hopeful adventure for kids ages 8-12 about sisterhood, friendship, and the power of starting over. Three years ago, Jada Robinson betrayed her best friend. Now, her family has moved, and thirteen-year-old Jada struggles to make friends. Realizing how it feels to be bullied, she’d give anything to undo the past. When Jada finds a stray dog, she is sure he’s the same beloved pet her ex-best friend, Kimmy, once lost. This feels like Jada’s chance to make things right. Jada talks her two older sisters into a trip to Pennsylvania to reunite Kimmy with her furry friend. But as new questions about their canine companion unravel Jada’s plans, she wonders how she’ll face Kimmy after all these years. The road ahead may be more complicated than Jada imagined.Ver libro
Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary brings her classic warmth and humor to this story about sibling rivalry and teamwork. Mitch and Amy both think being twins is fun, but that doesn't stop them from squabbling. Amy is good at reading. Mitch is a math whiz. Amy likes to play pretend. Mitch would rather skateboard. They never want to watch the same television show. And they always try to get the better of each other. Then the school bully starts picking on Mitch—and on Amy, too. Now the twins have something rotten in common: Alan Hibbler. Can Mitch and Amy set aside their squabbles and band together to defeat a bully? Second through fourth graders will enjoy reading about Mitch and Amy—and it's especially perfect for siblings and anyone dealing with a bully at school.Ver libro
