Author: Janet Lucy Publisher: Publisher by the Sea ISBN: 9780983338154 Category : Coming of age Languages : en Pages : 178
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With the moon as a guide and a symbol, this resource introduces a whole new approach to the coming-of-age years, a time to strengthen the mother-daughter connection with the support of community, and celebrate female gifts and wisdom. 178 pp.
Author: Janet Lucy Publisher: Fair Winds Press ISBN: 9781931412131 Category : Coming of age Languages : en Pages : 0
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Written primarily for mothers who want to form a deeper connection with theirdaughters, this practical guide includes activities for moms and daughters todo together based on lunar cycles and mythology.
Author: Francesca Lia Block Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 0061732664 Category : Family & Relationships Languages : en Pages : 196
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The author of the critically acclaimed, award–winning Weetzie Bat books offers a compelling celebration of the first year of her child's life. Guarding the Moon chronicles the joys and terrors of motherhood, from the early stages of the author's pregnancy through her baby's first birthday. This unique but far–reaching story makes for a gem of a book.
Author: Linda Holeman Publisher: Tundra Books ISBN: 0887766099 Category : Juvenile Fiction Languages : en Pages : 322
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Included in one of the 2004 YALSA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults lists Nominated for the White Pine Reading Program of the Durham District School Board Gentle Emmaline loves nothing more than books and flowers and her little brother Tommy. Sadly, her idyllic country life in Victorian England comes to an abrupt end when her father dies of cholera. The family is forced to move to a mill town, where Emmaline’s mother is dreadfully injured in a factory accident. To ease her pain she takes laudanum and is soon addicted, craving the drug so badly that she sells Tommy into servitude as a chimney sweep in London. Emmaline knows that a sweep’s life is short and awful. Small boys as young as five are forced to climb naked into dark chimneys, their bare feet prodded by nail-studded sticks to keep them working. If Tommy is to survive, it is up to Emmaline to find him. Linda Holeman brings a bygone period to life in a book of serious historical fiction for young adults.
Author: Sue Lynn Tan Publisher: HarperCollins ISBN: 0063031329 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 427
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The acclaimed national and international bestseller “Epic, romantic, and enthralling from start to finish.”—Stephanie Garber, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Caraval series “An all-consuming work of literary fantasy that is breathtaking both for its beauty and its suspense."—BookPage, starred review A captivating and romantic debut epic fantasy inspired by the legend of the Chinese moon goddess, Chang’e, in which a young woman’s quest to free her mother pits her against the most powerful immortal in the realm. Growing up on the moon, Xingyin is accustomed to solitude, unaware that she is being hidden from the feared Celestial Emperor who exiled her mother for stealing his elixir of immortality. But when Xingyin’s magic flares and her existence is discovered, she is forced to flee her home, leaving her mother behind. Alone, powerless, and afraid, she makes her way to the Celestial Kingdom, a land of wonder and secrets. Disguising her identity, she seizes an opportunity to learn alongside the emperor’s son, mastering archery and magic, even as passion flames between her and the prince. To save her mother, Xingyin embarks on a perilous quest, confronting legendary creatures and vicious enemies. But when treachery looms and forbidden magic threatens the kingdom, she must challenge the ruthless Celestial Emperor for her dream—striking a dangerous bargain in which she is torn between losing all she loves or plunging the realm into chaos. Daughter of the Moon Goddess begins an enchanting duology which weaves ancient Chinese mythology into a sweeping adventure of immortals and magic, of loss and sacrifice—where love vies with honor, dreams are fraught with betrayal, and hope emerges triumphant.
Author: Jessica Semaan Publisher: Andrews Mcmeel+ORM ISBN: 152485185X Category : Poetry Languages : en Pages : 191
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A powerful debut collection of poetry reflecting on fear, shame, despair, suicide, and the unconditional love that leads to healing. In between being your mother and father, I forgot to be your daughter And became the child of the moon An illustrated poetry collection about finding light in the darkness. Set against the backdrop of the Lebanese Civil War and the author’s turbulent family life, Child of the Moon is a powerful reflection on her journey through fear, shame and despair, and the unconditional love that helped her begin to heal from childhood trauma. Praise for Child of the Moon “In her debut collection, Semaan offers an upfront and moving glimpse into the true nature of healing: an imperfect, nonlinear journey.” —Amanda Lovelace, bestselling author of the princess saves herself in this one
Author: Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers ISBN: Category : Juvenile Nonfiction Languages : en Pages : 38
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A retelling of a traditional Native American tale in which the Spirit that made animals and people falls in love with a Woman Spirit who becomes the moon he carries through the sky every night.
Author: Janie Webster Publisher: Shaw Books ISBN: 0307553299 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 257
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Fingernail Moon, the true story of a mother and daughter’s courageous journey. An inspiring story of Janie Webster’s daring quest to save her daughter’s life. When Webster discovered that her husband had sexually abused their daughter, her seemingly content life changed forever. She began divorce proceedings, but the court allowed unsupervised visits between father and daughter. Then her husband was diagnosed with AIDS. Terrified that he could further abuse and even infect their daughter, Janie Webster knew that she had to flee. Mother and daughter embarked on a five-year journey around the world. Although often discouraged, they found within their physical journey a deep spiritual meaning. With God’s guidance, they established and reestablished new lives in the countries where they stayed, finding people they could trust who provided them with friendship and assistance. Despite the threat of deportation and imprisonment hanging over them, they sensed the hand of God engineering their safe passage.
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