Annie Lumsden, the Girl from the Sea

Author: David Almond
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 1536218529
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65

Book Description
A solitary girl with a kinship for the sea makes a wondrous discovery in a tale of identity and belonging from master storyteller David Almond. Annie Lumsden has hair that drifts like seaweed, eyes that shine like rock pools, and thoughts that dart and dance like minnows. She lives with her artist mother by the sea, where she feels utterly at home, and has long felt apart from the other girls at school. Words and numbers on the page don’t make sense to her, and strange maladies have been springing up that the doctors can’t explain. Annie’s mother says that all things can be turned into tales, and often she tells her daughter stories about the rocks she paints like faces, or the smoke that wafts from chimneys, or who Annie’s dad is. But one day Annie asks her mother for a different tale, something with better truth in it—and on that same day a stranger in town, drawn to the sight of a girl who seems akin to the sea, helps Annie understand how special she is. Featuring Beatrice Alemagna’s expressive illustrations, this enchanting coming-of-age tale by the award-winning David Almond borrows from lore and flirts at the edges of mystery.

I Always Wanted One

Author: Olivier Tallec
Publisher: words & pictures
ISBN: 0711255288
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
He had always wanted one ever since he was little… He might not be the one he would have picked himself. He has some strange habits, eats weird food and disappears for hours of the day. But he is perfect really, in his own way. This is the classic story of a boy and his best friend but with a twist! Told from the perspective of the dog, this book is a hilarious, touching and fresh take on the relationship between a boy and his dog, or in this case, a dog and his boy. Written and illustrated by the wonderfully talented Olivier Tallec, this is book would make the perfect story for a child with a furry best friend.

Daring the Bad Boy

Author: Monica Murphy
Publisher: Entangled: Crush
ISBN: 1633757218
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 244

Book Description
"Monica Murphy always delivers the swoon-worthy romance that I crave. And Murphy’s latest is no exception with this first love, mature young adult novel: Daring the Bad Boy." -Debbie, I Heart YA Books Annie McFarland is sick of being a shy nobody. A session at summer camp seems like the perfect opportunity to reinvent herself—gain some confidence, kiss a boy, be whoever she wants to be. A few days in, she’s already set her sights on über-hottie Kyle. Too bad her fear of water keeps her away from the lake, where Kyle is always hanging out. Jacob Fazio is at Camp Pine Ridge after one too many screw-ups. Junior counseling seems like punishment enough, but the rigid no-fraternizing-with-campers rules harsh his chill. When a night of Truth or Dare gets him roped into teaching Annie how to swim, she begs him to also teach her how to snag Kyle. Late-night swim sessions turn into late-night kissing sessions...but there’s more on the line than just their hearts. If they get caught, Jake’s headed straight to juvie, but Annie’s more than ready to dare him to reveal the truth. Disclaimer: This Entangled Teen Crush book contains references to drinking, sexual situations, adult language, and an intense bad boy hero who will melt your heart. Each book in the Endless Summer Series is a standalone, full-length story that can be enjoyed out of order. Book #1 - Daring the Bad Boy Book #2 - Keeping Her Secret

The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett

Author: Annie Lyons
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0063026082
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 400

Book Description
USA TODAY BESTSELLER! "One adorably British odd couple . . . Charming." — People “An exquisitely poignant tale of life, friendship and facing death . . . heart-breaking yet ultimately uplifting . . Everyone should read this book.” — Ruth Hogan, author of Queenie Malone’s Paradise Hotel Infused with the emotional power of Me Before You and the irresistible charm of Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine and Be Frank with Me, a moving and joyous novel about an elderly woman ready to embrace death and the little girl who reminds her what it means to live. It's never too late to start living. Eudora Honeysett is done with this noisy, moronic world—all of it. She has witnessed the indignities and suffering of old age and has lived a full life. At eighty-five, she isn’t going to leave things to chance. Her end will be on her terms. With one call to a clinic in Switzerland, a plan is set in motion. Then she meets ten-year-old Rose Trewidney, a whirling, pint-sized rainbow of sparkling cheer. All Eudora wants is to be left alone to set her affairs in order. Instead, she finds herself embarking on a series of adventures with the irrepressible Rose and their affable neighbor, the recently widowed Stanley—afternoon tea, shopping sprees, trips to the beach, birthday celebrations, pizza parties. While the trio of unlikely BFFs grow closer and anxiously await the arrival of Rose’s new baby sister, Eudora is reminded of her own childhood—of losing her father during World War II and the devastating impact it had on her entire family. In reflecting on her past, Eudora realizes she must come to terms with what lies ahead. But now that her joy for life has been rekindled, how can she possibly say goodbye?

Annie on My Mind

Author: Nancy Garden
Publisher: Paw Prints
ISBN: 9781439585818
Category : YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Liza begins to doubt her feelings for Annie after someone finds out about their relationship, and realizes, after starting college, that her denial of love for Annie was a mistake. Reprint.

The Happiness List

Author: Annie Lyons
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0008221006
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 282

Book Description
‘A must-read of the summer!’ Jenny Oliver, bestselling author of The Summer House by the Sea 'Happy, hopeful and joyously life-affirming. Exactly the book we need right now.' Cathy Bramley Life is about to change forever...

Snow Lane

Author: Josephine Angelini
Publisher:
ISBN: 1250150922
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 207

Book Description
In 1985 Massachusetts, fifth-grader Annie wants to shape her own future but as the youngest of nine, she is held back by her hand-me-down clothing, a crippling case of dyslexia, and a dark family secret.

My Shadow Is Pink

Author: Scott Stuart
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780648886815
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
My Dad has a shadow that's blue as can be, and there's nothingbut blue in my whole family tree.But mine is quite different, it's not what you think.For mine is not blue... My shadow is PINK!An uplifiting book about daring to be different and having thecourage to be true to yourself.

Cirque Du Freak: Lord of the Shadows

Author: Darren Shan
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316025534
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110

Book Description
Darren Shan is going home--and his world is going to hell. Old enemies await. Scores must be settled. Destiny looks certain to destroy him, and the world is doomed to fall to the Ruler of the Night....

Annie, Get Your Guy

Author: Lori Foster
Publisher: HQN Books
ISBN: 148803091X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 135

Book Description
Two stubborn hearts. One remote cabin. Endless possibilities…don't miss this fan-favoritetale from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster! Annie Sawyers has been madly in love with Guy Donovan since they shared a few fatefulkisses years ago. He's been running from her ever since, and now she's learned that hewants to propose to a woman he doesn't love, for business reasons. She's stood on thesidelines far too long. If this is the last chance she has to prove they'd be perfect foreach other, then she'll go all out. Guy Donovan is horrified to hear that innocent Annie has plans to seduce someone.Especially when he puts the pieces together and realizes that his unworthy coworker is thetarget. It'll be a cold day in hell before he lets another man touch her—but when a caraccident strands the two of them alone in a remote cabin, he's about to realize there'smore to Annie than he'd ever guessed… First published in 2001