L S Matthews: Fish

Fish


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A compelling novel that touches upon the hardships that refugees face and their resilience in the most dire of situations, celebrat[ing] the human spirit and inherent kindness ("School Library Journal"). My story starts the day that my parents told me we must leave our adopted home forever. Because of the soldiers and the drought we barely had enough to eat and we could no longer stay to help the people in our village. The journey would be hard to cross the mountains and get to the safety of the border and the people there who could help "us." But right before we were leaving, I saw a fish in a small brown puddle and I knew I had to take it with me. Yet when I put the fish in the pot, I never realized what we would have to face. It never occurred to me to leave Fish behind. A subtle and sophisticated exploration of life, the strength of humanity, and survival in an unforgiving world, "Fish" is a story that will teach those who doubt that, when hope is almost extinguished, miracles can happen. ALA Notable Children's Book Choice "Publishers Weekly" Best Book of the Year Winner of the Fidler Award" "[STAR] Matthews allows just enough detail and heart to make miracles feel possible. "Publishers Weekly," Starred Review An amazing book. "The Washington Post" Exciting and filled with crises and adventure it is a story that celebrates the human spirit and inherent kindness. "School Library Journal" Matthews is a compelling new voice. "VOYA ""

""Whether it's the latest shark cartilage scam, or some new 'repressed memory' idiocy that besets you, I suggest you carry a copy of this dictionary at all times, or at least have it within reach as first aid for psychic attacks. We need all the help we can get."" -Internal Game. How to build your confidence and adopt the correct beliefs that maximize your notch count -Early Game. How to meet women, have good conversations, build attraction, and get either numbers, kisses, or one-night stands -Middle Game. How to set up a date along with what to do and say while out on them -Late Game. How to seal the deal and plan for future dates -End Game. How to take your results to the next level "Obsidian" Julia Darling never expected to cook for some cowboys in Wyoming, but when she breaks off her engagement in Salt Lake City, it's the perfect opportunity for her to escape. Determined to stick the job out, Julia faces her biggest challenge yet - letting go of Fish download ebook pdf borrowed light to find her own testimony. Set in the early 1900s, this is one romantic adventure you'll never forget!


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Author: L S Matthews
Number of Pages: 183 pages
Published Date: 13 Jun 2006
Publisher: Yearling Books
Publication Country: New York, NY, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9780440420217
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