A Handful of Stars

Author: Cynthia Lord
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545700299
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
This powerful middle-grade novel from the Newbery Honor author of RULES explores a friendship between a small-town girl and the daughter of migrant workers. When Lily's blind dog, Lucky, slips his collar and runs away across the wide-open blueberry barrens of eastern Maine, it's Salma Santiago who manages to catch him. Salma, the daughter of migrant workers, is in the small town with her family for the blueberry-picking season. After their initial chance meeting, Salma and Lily bond over painting bee boxes for Lily's grandfather, and Salma's friendship transforms Lily's summer. But when Salma decides to run in the upcoming Blueberry Queen pageant, they'll have to face some tough truths about friendship and belonging. Should an outsider like Salma really participate in the pageant-and possibly win?Set amongst the blueberry barrens and by the sea, this is a gorgeous new novel by Newbery Honor author Cynthia Lord that tackles themes of prejudice and friendship, loss and love.

A Handful of Stars

Author: Barbara Girion
Publisher: Scribner Book Company
ISBN:
Category : Epilepsy
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
Julie, a busy high school sophomore suddenly stricken with epileptic seizures, must learn to live with her condition as the doctors attempt to control it through medication.

A Hand Full of Stars

Author: Rafik Schami
Publisher: Interlink Publishing
ISBN: 1623710227
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description
Amid the turmoil of modern Damascus, one teenage boy finds his political voice in a message of rebellion that echoes throughout Syria and as far away as Western Europe. Inspired by his dearest friend, old Uncle Salim, he begins a journal to record his thoughts and impressions of family, friends, life at school, and his growing feelings for his girlfriend, Nadia. Soon the hidden diary becomes more than just a way to remember his daily adventures; on its pages he explores his frustration with the government injustices he witnesses. His courage and ingenuity finally find an outlet when he and his friends begin a subversive underground newspaper. Warmed by a fine sense of humor, this novel is at once a moving love story and a passionate testimony to the difficult and committed actions being taken by young people around the world.

A Handful of Stars: Texts That Have Moved Great Minds

Author: Frank Boreham
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
A Handful of Stars' by F.W. Boreham is a collection of inspiring stories about British Christian heroes and the Bible verses that transformed their lives. The book's earnest tones come from a genuine place of ardency and conviction for the gospel, making it an infectious read. The book features 22 chapters on historical figures such as William Penn, Robinson Crusoe, and Catherine Booth and their life-changing texts. Whether read for personal inspiration or as part of a study, 'A Handful of Stars' is a Christian book that will leave a lasting impression on readers.

A Handful of Stars

Author: Ruby Dhal
Publisher: Ajmeet Dhal
ISBN: 9781527240988
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 206

Book Description
A Handful of Stars is a journey of courage and resilience that readers take from falling to healing, realising along the way that the journey is not going to be easy. The book branches over various themes from love, heartbreak, loss and womanhood to self-love, revival and healing.

Handful of Stars

Author: Helene Saucedo
Publisher: Harper Design
ISBN: 9780062899361
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Packaged in a deluxe keepsake box, Handful of Stars by hand analyst Helene Saucedo is a beautifully illustrated, step-by-step guide to the ancient art of palmistry with a novel twist. Preprinted perforated sheets designed by Saucedo especially for the book—along with a a nontoxic ink pad, ink roller, and gel pen—enable readers to create a palm print and record notations on a single sheet of paper. Informative and entertaining, this unique volume appeals to novice hand analysts and makes a great gift for inquisitive minds of all ages.

Half a Chance

Author: Cynthia Lord
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 054562083X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 161

Book Description
A moving new middle-grade novel from the Newbery Honor author of RULES. When Lucy's family moves to an old house on a lake, Lucy tries to see her new home through her camera's lens, as her father has taught her -- he's a famous photographer, away on a shoot. Will her photos ever meet his high standards? When she discovers that he's judging a photo contest, Lucy decides to enter anonymously. She wants to find out if her eye for photography is really special -- or only good enough.As she seeks out subjects for her photos, Lucy gets to know Nate, the boy next door. But slowly the camera reveals what Nate doesn't want to see: his grandmother's memory is slipping away, and with it much of what he cherishes about his summers on the lake. This summer, Nate will learn about the power of art to show truth. And Lucy will learn how beauty can change lives . . . including her own.

A Handful of Dust

Author: Evelyn Waugh
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 220

Book Description

A Handful of Time

Author: Kit Pearson
Publisher: Penguin Canada
ISBN: 0143186353
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 150

Book Description
When Patricia's mother sends her to her cousins' cottage for the summer, Patricia doesn't want to go. She doesn't know her cousins at all, and she's never been good at camping or canoeing, let alone making new friends.

Because of the Rabbit (Scholastic Gold)

Author: Cynthia Lord
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 0545914272
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 139

Book Description
Newbery Honor-winning author Cynthia Lord has written a sensitive and accessible book about the challenges of fitting in when you know you're a little different. On the last night of summer, Emma tags along with her game warden father on a routine call. They're supposed to rescue a wild rabbit from a picket fence, but instead they find a little bunny. Emma convinces her father to bring him home for the night.The next day, Emma starts public school for the very first time after years of being homeschooled. More than anything, Emma wants to make a best friend in school.But things don't go as planned. On the first day of school, she's paired with a boy named Jack for a project. He can't stay on topic, he speaks out of turn, and he's obsessed with animals. Jack doesn't fit in, and Emma's worried he'll make her stand out.Emma and Jack bond over her rescue rabbit. But will their new friendship keep Emma from finding the new best friend she's meant to have?Newbery Honor-winning author Cynthia Lord has written a beautiful and sensitive book about being different and staying true to yourself.