![]() The camp I help on - which isn’t in tents, by the way, we stay in a school! - is an activity holiday with the opportunity to learn about the Christian faith, so it brings along loads of children with no sort of Christian background. Lots of my friends at church were involved in this particular camp so last year I decided to take the plunge. However, I had been on Christian camps as a teenager and so many of my friends became Christians or really grew in their faith through a camp, so I already knew how valuable they are for many young people. To be honest, when I started working the idea of giving up annual leave wasn’t all that appealing so I didn’t start doing camps immediately. So why do you give up five days of holiday to volunteer on a camp? ![]() Thanks for chatting to us, Abby! As a full-time physio, you probably don’t get loads of time off. This week we caught up with Abby, a physiotherapist from London, about her experience of running CY at the children’s summer camp she volunteers on. ![]()
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![]() The dancers include both boys and girls.Brontorina is perfect for a classroom visit or a bedtime story.The message remains en pointe: Go for it, even if you don t have the right build. Publishers Weekly A delightful story that reminds us to chase our dreams and to help others chase theirs, even if modifications are required -Library Media Connection Young readers will have a ball with James Howe's story of a dinosaur with a big dream. a satisfying story that adheres closely to its central message about overcoming obstacles. Booklist (starred review) The frankly funny illustrations complement Howe's understated text, resulting in a sweet, frothy story, complete with tutus and arabesques, for the little (and big) dreamer in everyone, lightheartedly demonstrating that the sky's the limit, so think big! -Kirkus Reviews A humorous and inspiring tale. Brontorina makes a hugely sympathetic heroine. In Cecil's arresting oil paintings, the tawny orange dinosaur stands out boldly against slate blue or white backgrounds, and the unusual texture of the paint creates a distinctive effect. speech balloons alternate with narration to tell the story in a fresh, droll manner. ![]() ![]() Text and illustrations work beautifully together in this witty fantasy. ![]() ![]() ![]() As the folks of Old Town dish, the tough truth about Patsy's meteoric rise to domestic stardom begins to leak. But the drama really rolls out when celebrity judge, Patsy Lee Presley, host of television's most popular cooking show, bites the crust during the competition, and Sophie's friends are suspected of the crime. ![]() Sophie, meanwhile, has been asked to oversee the pie eating contest. Nothing heats up Old Town quite like the annual Pie Festival, and this year is no exception, especially since Sophie's professional rival, Natasha Smith, is barred from participating. In New York Times bestselling author Krista Davis's new Domestic Diva mystery, Old Town's annual Pie Festival crumbles into chaos after a celebrity judge is murdered, leaving it up to entertaining maven and sometime-sleuth Sophie Winston to dole out justice. ![]() ![]() ![]() It's the second in a series, but can be read as a standalone. You'll find plenty of laughs and sizzling chemistry in this closed door romantic comedy. The Bluff is an enemies to lovers, grumpy boss rom-com set in the fictional small town of Sheet Cake Texas. It's a battle of stubborn wills, and I don't plan to concede anytime soon.Įxcept the more time I spend around James Graham, the more I start to lose the one thing I refuse to give to any man. The more he pushes me away, the more I'm pulled into his orbit. Or that he lost his mom when he was young, same as me. and what makes him go boom.Īll this has nothing to do with the fact that the man is unbearably, unfairly, unignorably (is that a word?) attractive. She of 1103 Bruce, Niles he of Hunter St, Niles, m Jul 1926. Not only am I going to help James launch a successful brewery, but I'm going to find out what makes him tick. 11:3 Of 1103 Bluff St, Pittsburgh, PA Case 29963. Did I mention he doesn't trust me to do my job? ![]() But only because my boss is the grumpy boss to end all grumpy bosses. I won't be winning any employee of the year awards. ![]() ![]() ![]() Eventually, in the wilderness of Alaska, the boys discover an improbable bond-and the compassion that might truly be the path to rescue. Because as the days get colder and the salmon migration ends, survival will take more than sheer force of will. But the boys have to get along if they want to survive. Chris likes the company of a curious, friendly raven more than he likes the prickly Frank. Suddenly, they’ve got to forage, fish, and scavenge the shore for supplies. Chris and Frank have no radio, no flares, no food. ![]() ![]() ![]() The only survivors are Chris and a boy named Frank, who hates Chris immediately. A Junior Library Guild Selection Less than forty-eight hours after twelve-year-old Chris sets off on a sailing trip down the Alaskan coast with his uncle, their boat sinks. She is the author of Bone Hollow and Skeleton Tree, which Kirkus Reviews called an 'emotional roller coaster tempered by a touch of magic.' She lives in Oklahoma City, where her favorite activities include writing stories, working at a haunted house. Book excerpt: A modern-day adventure and classic in the making, in the vein of The Call of the Wild, Hatchet, and The Cay, by award-winning author Iain Lawrence. Kim Ventrella spends her days searching for whimsy and wonder, even in the darkest of times. This book was released on with total page 224 pages. Book Synopsis The Skeleton Tree by : Iain Lawrenceĭownload or read book The Skeleton Tree written by Iain Lawrence and published by Delacorte Press. ![]() ![]() ![]() It is arguable of course that I am just too old to be reading teen fiction. The quality of the actual writing is what keeps it from being as good as the likes of JK Rowling. ![]() Again the writer's imagination in the plot development and depth of the supernatural world are the strong points of the series. The problem still exists in the spin off (which centres around Sydney from the original series), but the more complex character backgrounds and exploration make it more believable. I listened first to the Vampire Academy series, which I persevered with but found a little grating - the heroes being a little too stalwart and the villains a little too mean. I think that Richelle Mead has a great imagination and her ideas are original and well constructed. ![]() I'm a bit of a sucker (pardon the pun) for vampire fiction. Good spin off - better than the original series. ![]() ![]() ![]() With older students, you could definitely tie this to Tell-Tale Heart. My elementary school music teacher sang The Cat Came Back With Us so it would be cool to connect the song and this book with younger students. As I was reading, I thought of Edgar Allan Poe's Tell-Tale Heart and the song The Cat Came Back. What I Think: Happy Friday the 13th! What a perfect day to celebrate Creepy Pair of Underwear! It's so fun to see Jasper again. ![]() But after trying everything to get rid of them, they keep coming back! Jasper’s not scared obviously, he’s just done with creepy underwear. If Jasper didn’t know any better he’d say his undies were a little, well, creepy. But when the lights go out, suddenly his new big rabbit underwear glows in the dark. He’s not afraid of the dark, and he’s definitely not afraid of something as silly as underwear. GoodReads Summary: Jasper Rabbit is NOT a little bunny anymore. ![]() Publisher: Simon Schuster Books for Young Readers ![]() ![]() If all goes to plan, the latest instalment of the magazine will launch at the end of this month, on February 29th. I’ve spent today putting the finishing touches to the eBook editions of issue forty-two of Neon. Check back on the leap day, and please consider pre-ordering or subscribing. In other news, I will have a poem in the 42nd issue of Neon Literary Magazine. I also have no idea how readers will react to Wounded Little Gods, my little novel slated for release in March. I sincerely have no idea how readers will react to this story. Here are some sample art I posted a while back to remind you/get you all excited. ![]() ![]() Mervin Malonzo is busy working on the art for After Lambana. ![]() (I’m sure Mina Esguerra is looking at this and thinking, oh two books in a year? You’re so cute.) I realized that I did not have a major print release last year, and so perhaps two books this year will even things out? Wow I haven’t been in here since forever. ![]() ![]() If you want to listen to the entire interview, please subscribe to Suspense Radio on iTunes or Spotify. After Dean gave us a quick tour of his house, including seeing his library of over six thousand copies of his own books, we sat down with Dean in his office and spoke about everything. To say it was probably the coolest three hours of an interview we’ve ever done, is an understatement. ![]() We were extremely honored to be asked by Dean to come to his home to interview him. This has been done before, but what’s “extra” nice is that if you are an Amazon Prime customer, you get all the books for free. ![]() “NAMELESS” is a group of six, longer than short stories but not quite novellas (“In the Heart of the Fire,” “Photographing the Dead,” “The Praying Mantis Bride,” “Red Rain,” “The Mercy of Snakes” and “Memories of Tomorrow”), that all tie together into one story. Dean had just finished up his Jane Hawk series, and when he was approached by Amazon to do something very cool, “NAMELESS” was born. Dean is one of the most recognizable names in the literary world and now he has done something completely new. When you speak of the greatest authors in the suspense/thriller genre in the past century, you’ll note that you can’t have a list without Dean Koontz being on it. ![]() ![]() Bestselling authors Eric and Leslie Ludy invite you to discover how beautiful your love story can be when the Author of romance scripts every detail. But somewhere in the midst of the endless cycle of temporary romances, my dreams had shattered." How can I find a love worth waiting for? Lay the foundation now-whether you've met your future spouse or not-for a lifelong romance. This new edition includes an extra chapter from Leslie Ludy about the surprises of life after marriage! "I had dreamed of a perfect love story for my entire life. When God Writes Your Love Story shows that God's way to true love brings fulfillment and romance in its purest, richest, and most satisfying form. About the Book Using the "four secrets to an amazing love story," the Ludys present a Christ-centered approach to building a relationship that will stand the test of time.īook Synopsis In their most popular book, bestselling authors Eric and Leslie Ludy challenge singles to take a fresh approach to relationships in a culture where love has been replaced by cheap sensual passion. ![]() |