Author: David Wright
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
ISBN: 1459810481
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Matt, a white quarterback from Montreal, Quebec, flies to France (without his parents’ permission) to play football and escape family pressure. Freeman, a black football player from San Antonio, Texas, is in Paris on a school trip when he hears about a team playing American football in a rough, low-income suburb called Villeneuve-La-Grande. Matt and Free join the Diables Rouges and make friends with the other players, who come from many different ethnic groups. Racial tension erupts into riots in Villeneuve when some of their Muslim teammates get in trouble with the police, and Matt and Free have to decide whether to get involved and face the very real risk of arrest and violence.
A Family in Paris
Author: Jane Paech
Publisher: Penguin Global
ISBN: 9781921382369
Category : Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Australian Jane Paech moves to Paris, her visions of afternoons in bijou bistros and bookshops on the Left Bank are kept in check by the needs of a young family and a long to-do list that includes apartment-hunting, school selection, and multiple trips to IKEA. Through a collection of sharp observations, insightful travel articles and laugh-out-loud anecdotes, A Family in Parisconveys the joys and difficulties of living in this most famous of cities. It introduces us to the Parisians and their eccentricities, explores the intricate rituals of daily life, and takes us beyond the well-trodden tourist sites to the best eating spots, boutiques, museums and markets that only a local could know about. Frank, intimate and beautifully photographed, A Family in Parisis about making a home in a strange land, finding a community, and discovering the joy of renewal.
Publisher: Penguin Global
ISBN: 9781921382369
Category : Australians
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
When Australian Jane Paech moves to Paris, her visions of afternoons in bijou bistros and bookshops on the Left Bank are kept in check by the needs of a young family and a long to-do list that includes apartment-hunting, school selection, and multiple trips to IKEA. Through a collection of sharp observations, insightful travel articles and laugh-out-loud anecdotes, A Family in Parisconveys the joys and difficulties of living in this most famous of cities. It introduces us to the Parisians and their eccentricities, explores the intricate rituals of daily life, and takes us beyond the well-trodden tourist sites to the best eating spots, boutiques, museums and markets that only a local could know about. Frank, intimate and beautifully photographed, A Family in Parisis about making a home in a strange land, finding a community, and discovering the joy of renewal.
Miraculous Ladybug and Cat Noir Coloring Book
Author: Ladybug Coloring Book
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
f you like Miraculous Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir - Then this coloring book is for you.Coloring Book is for adults and kids who love coloring. Each illustration is of high quality! You or your kids can fill the pages of this coloring book with bright colors.Each coloring page is printed on a separate sheet to avoid bleed through. We bring to your attention an interesting and fascinating coloring book "Ladybug".Anyone can walk through the expanses of this coloring and look inside, as well as betray their colors to each character according to their taste and imagination. Have a good time!Why You Will Love this BookActivities such as coloring will improve your child's pencil grip, as well as helping them to relax, self regulate their mood, and develop their imagination.Beautiful Illustrations. We've included unique images for you to express your creativity and make masterpieces. Which colors will you choose for this book?Single-sided Pages. Every image is printed on a single-sided page, so that you can use a broad variety of coloring choices without fearing bleed through. Moreover, single-side pages can be framed to display your masterpieces.Suitable for All Skill Levels. This coloring book offers a broad variety of designs suited for all skill levels - ranging from beginner to expert level.Frequently Gifted. This Book Makes The Perfect Gift For Christmas Holidays, Birthday and More. Grab a Set of Pencils To Go With It!
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
f you like Miraculous Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir - Then this coloring book is for you.Coloring Book is for adults and kids who love coloring. Each illustration is of high quality! You or your kids can fill the pages of this coloring book with bright colors.Each coloring page is printed on a separate sheet to avoid bleed through. We bring to your attention an interesting and fascinating coloring book "Ladybug".Anyone can walk through the expanses of this coloring and look inside, as well as betray their colors to each character according to their taste and imagination. Have a good time!Why You Will Love this BookActivities such as coloring will improve your child's pencil grip, as well as helping them to relax, self regulate their mood, and develop their imagination.Beautiful Illustrations. We've included unique images for you to express your creativity and make masterpieces. Which colors will you choose for this book?Single-sided Pages. Every image is printed on a single-sided page, so that you can use a broad variety of coloring choices without fearing bleed through. Moreover, single-side pages can be framed to display your masterpieces.Suitable for All Skill Levels. This coloring book offers a broad variety of designs suited for all skill levels - ranging from beginner to expert level.Frequently Gifted. This Book Makes The Perfect Gift For Christmas Holidays, Birthday and More. Grab a Set of Pencils To Go With It!
Miniature Secret Garden
Author: Johanna Basford
Publisher: Laurence King
ISBN: 9781786277701
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Rediscover coloring with this pocket edition of Johanna Basford's multi-million bestseller Secret Garden. Take a ramble through a secret garden created in beautifully detailed pen-and-ink illustrations. Bring them to life with color, while discovering the wealth of tiny creatures just waiting to be found in the pages. With gorgeous artworks, this book will appeal to all ages.
Publisher: Laurence King
ISBN: 9781786277701
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Rediscover coloring with this pocket edition of Johanna Basford's multi-million bestseller Secret Garden. Take a ramble through a secret garden created in beautifully detailed pen-and-ink illustrations. Bring them to life with color, while discovering the wealth of tiny creatures just waiting to be found in the pages. With gorgeous artworks, this book will appeal to all ages.
Paris in Stride
Author: Jessie Kanelos Weiner
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 0847861252
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
A local’s treasure map to the sites where Parisians know to go to be oh-so-Parisian. Finally, the “must-do, must-visit, must-see” travel list given to you by the Parisian friend you’ve been longing to have. Charmingly illustrated throughout, this practical guide will transport readers to the delightful sites and discoveries of Paris. Vibrant watercolors illustrate destinations including architectural marvels, gardens, historical highlights, cultural hubs, markets, food and wine favorites, and lots of little “je ne sais quoi’s” that make Paris so magical. Cultural musings, accessible histories, anecdotes, and informative details accompany the illustrations throughout, making this volume truly as practical as it is beautiful. The book features seven specially curated daylong walking tours. Winsome watercolor maps of the “promenades” with colorful icons of suggested sites guide readers through the romantic, winding Parisian streets, passing cafés, historical sights, small galleries, outdoor markets, and the kind of authentic and timeless places that one hopes to find when imagining the city. The careful artistry, insider’s musings, and approachable readability—both visually and texturally—in this book will delight and inspire tourists and armchair travelers alike.
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
ISBN: 0847861252
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
A local’s treasure map to the sites where Parisians know to go to be oh-so-Parisian. Finally, the “must-do, must-visit, must-see” travel list given to you by the Parisian friend you’ve been longing to have. Charmingly illustrated throughout, this practical guide will transport readers to the delightful sites and discoveries of Paris. Vibrant watercolors illustrate destinations including architectural marvels, gardens, historical highlights, cultural hubs, markets, food and wine favorites, and lots of little “je ne sais quoi’s” that make Paris so magical. Cultural musings, accessible histories, anecdotes, and informative details accompany the illustrations throughout, making this volume truly as practical as it is beautiful. The book features seven specially curated daylong walking tours. Winsome watercolor maps of the “promenades” with colorful icons of suggested sites guide readers through the romantic, winding Parisian streets, passing cafés, historical sights, small galleries, outdoor markets, and the kind of authentic and timeless places that one hopes to find when imagining the city. The careful artistry, insider’s musings, and approachable readability—both visually and texturally—in this book will delight and inspire tourists and armchair travelers alike.