481) (introduction, autobiographical sketches) (Anthology. A good companion to Jon Scieszka’s Guys Write for Guys Read (p. Those who read the volume all at once may feel awash in angst, but most pieces offer the hope of characters finding ways to take charge or stand up, and perhaps signal a hope they’ll grow into more successful adults than some portrayed here. Craig Thompson’s “Strange Powers” adds visual appeal to a fine graphic story of a boy’s encounters with jocks, nerds and girls. Especially notable is Walter Dean Myers’s “The Prom Prize,” a funny and original take on the high school institution. Several entries have absentee mothers and struggling fathers and characters who find ways to take responsibility. Guys navigate the cliques of high school social strata, go to the prom, stand up to the bad guys and prove themselves in various ways. The cover-two urinals in a men’s room-sets the tone for the volume, or indicates where it’s to be read. Ten male authors contribute stories for this collection about what it’s like to be a guy.
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Mütter’s Marvels is the inclusion of detailed accounts of actual surgeries Mutter performed. One of the most compelling aspects of Dr. He also became known for tackling complex surgical cases. Thomas Dent Mütter (1811-1850), Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz brings a poet’s sensibilities to the life of an American surgeon who was at the forefront of advances in medical education and reconstructive surgery.Ī graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s medical college, Mütter was a brilliant and inventive teacher who introduced Socratic methods into his lectures, unusual for his time. While there’s something fascinating about old medical equipment and collections of oddities, it’s harder to truly appreciate the reality of life before modern surgery, let alone the ostracism and pain faced by individuals who suffered from conditions routinely corrected today. At that point, the man takes off running into the woods. A car chase ensues through the country roads, and eventually his car flips. One night, after a late night run to a local diner, the teens emerge from the building to find that they were being tailed by a man that resembled the local drug dealer. For a while they are working against a local policeman, Detective Shepard. Their friendship grows over their combined efforts to clear their name. When Lee turns up dead a few days later, Jamie and Charlotte are the chief subjects, particularly because the murderer staged the killing to resemble a classic Sherlock Holmes story. Ironically, Jamie ends up in a fistfight after the rugby player says ugly things about Charlotte. Though their friendship has a rocky beginning, they find common ground in their distaste for sophomore bully Lee Dobson. Both teens struggle with isolation and loneliness. Through some machinations of Jamie’s estranged father, the pair end up attending the same boarding school in rural Connecticut. A Study in Charlotte is Brittany Cavallaro’s first novel in a series featuring Charlotte Holmes and Jamie Watson, the descendants of Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. deeply rewarding and eminently readable."- Booklist, starred review Praise for Esperanza Rising : Pura Belpre Award Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner ALA Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults *"Told in a lyrical, fairy tale-like style. rich, resonant and enchanting."- Kirkus, starred review *"The perfect marriages of text and art."- School Library Journal, starred review *"All the feel of a classic. Praise for Echo : * "A grand narrative that examines the power of music to inspire beauty in a world overrun with fear and intolerance, it's worth every moment of readers' time." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review * "The book's thematic underpinnings poignantly reveal what Friedrich, Mike, and Ivy truly have in common: not just a love of music, but resourcefulness in the face of change, and a refusal to accept injustice." - Publishers Weekly, starred review Praise for The Dreamer : Pura Belpre Award Boston Globe-Honor Book Award Honor ALA Notable *"An immaculately crafter and inspiring piece of text and art."- Publishers Weekly, starred review *". The Night Huntress books are best described as urban fantasy romance. This Side of the Grave is the fifth novel in the Night Huntress series by Jeaniene Frost. But the price of her assistance may prove more treacherous than even the threat of a supernatural war… to say nothing of the repercussions Cat never imagined. Now Cat and Bones are forced to seek help from a dangerous "ally" – the ghoul queen of New Orleans herself. A zealot is inciting tensions between the vampires and ghouls, and if these two powerful groups clash, innocent mortals could become collateral damage. With the mysterious disappearance of vampires, rumours abound that a species war is brewing. But just when they've triumphed over the latest battle, Cat's new and unexpected abilities threaten to upset a long-standing balance… Half-vampire Cat Crawfield and her vampire husband Bones have fought for their lives, as well as for their relationship. Published 2011 357 pages Summary (from the book jacket) She praised the Green leader of the council, saying: “Phélim Mac Cafferty was always kind to me and he gets my local vote.” “These vital local services are getting the first real investment in decades and I know Clare and Mark will continue to work hard to support further improvements to the area in the future.”Ĭouncillor Brennan said that she was too ill to fight for her seat and wrote: “Please be careful for who you vote for.” “I am particularly impressed by the new investment won by the Greens for the Queen’s Park playground and the Brighton Youth Centre – two projects that are close to my heart. They have demonstrated a commitment to the area over many years and will continue to work hard for the community. I have worked with both Clare and Mark locally and I am confident they will both do an excellent job. “I am endorsing the Green candidates in Queen’s Park, Councillor Clare Rainey and Mark Strong. Try to include a mix of everything in your Thailand itinerary and don’t be afraid to spend a day at a park to give your kids a break.Īfter temple hopping in Ayutthaya with kids, we knew they would need a break from visiting temples. It’s a good idea to know where you can go in case you have any issues! Plan your Itinerary for Everyone The pharmacist spoke English and was extremely helpful. Our daughter got an eye infection while in Kamala Beach on Phuket, but thankfully a quick trip to the pharmacy equipped us with some eye drops that had it cleared in a day. A good travel medical kit is an essential item to bring on a family trip to Thailand. We also used an alcohol rub to disinfect all the inevitable cuts and scrapes the kids got while running & playing. Thankfully a nearby passenger was willing to lend us theirs for the removal. Our son got a tick on the overnight train to Chiang Mai and we didn’t have tweezers with us. He was also interested in watching the creation of his parents magazine cartoons during the 50s and finally, the birth of the first Berenstain Bears book in 1962. Hes been drawing ever since.Īside from drawing, Mikes primary interests growing up were playing whiffle ball with his older brother Leo, collecting insects, stamps, coins, bottle caps, baseball cards, etc., building model planes, playing Davy Crockett in the backyard and fishing. His mother looked at the tangled hairball he had created, pointed out some random shape and said, "Look! Youve drawn a fish!" It did, indeed, look like a fish. He remembers sitting on the floor scribbling on yellow typewriter paper with a big black pencil. Mike's earliest memory is of his parents studio in suburban Philadelphia. They live in Pennsylvania, in an area that looks a lot like Bear Country. Mike is married to Andrea and they have three children. Eventually he started drawing and writing about them too. Mike Berenstain grew up watching his parents, Stan and Jan, working together to write and draw these lovable bears. Clarencia has penned a heartfelt, eye-opening full-circle journey of her father's impact on American history. Years of combing through hundreds of articles and other personal documents lying dormant in a "blue suitcase" given to her at 16-years old by her mother helped Clarencia connect with her father. Clarence Newsome died when Clarencia was six years old. The story chronicles the short, yet poignant, historical, legal career of attorney Newsome, as told by his youngest daughter Clarencia after many years of research. Newsome, Esq., a Civil Rights Champion, working amongst a distinguished group of Black Lawyers of the law firm Hill, Tucker, Olphin, and Marsh, in Richmond, Virginia. Nearly sixty years later, discovering his legacy has helped me find my missing 'peace.'" Clarencia Newsome-Shade Outspoken introduces the world to Clarence W. "My father was a rebel and a bright young lawyer. And as she spends more time outside making things grow and creating good memories with family and friends, she feels her world opening up and blossoming into something new and exciting. Now Lacey can take pleasure in sketching the world as she sees it in her nature journal. Gradually though, his hold on her lessens, and her days become filled with choices she’s never had before. It’s the beginning of a different kind of life for Lacey, and at first she has a hard time letting go of her dad’s rules. But their situation changes suddenly and dramatically the day her grandparents arrive to help them leave. Her dad rarely let her, her little sister, or her mama out of his sight. This poignant debut novel in verse is a portrait of healing, as a young girl rediscovers life and the soothing power of nature after being freed from her abusive father.įor most of her life, Lacey has been a prisoner without even realizing it. The Road to After by Rebekah Lowell (ISBN-13: 9780593109618 Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group Publication date:, Ages 10-12) |