Be there. Experience the turmoil of World War II through the eyes of a twelve-year-old Jewish girl in the streets of Paris, France. Miriam carries the weight of the war on her young shoulders, haunted by the failures she perceives: failing to save Monsieur Rosenbaum, failing to find her mother when the gendarmes raided their apartment, and failing to keep her promise to baby Nora’s mother. But amidst the chaos and fear, Miriam finds a glimmer of hope in the form of redemption, if only she can choose courage and can trust the right people.
Myrtle finds herself on a wild adventure in the unpredictable waves of the sea after she falls out of her kingdom in the sky. Along her journey, she meets some kind sea creatures to aid her to safety. Not only do these floating friends ensure her safety, but they also teach her to believe in herself to accomplish her wildest dreams! Join Myrtle on her underwater adventure and discover this seaworthy story!
Enigma Tracer: Enigma Heirs-Book 1 by Charles Breakfield and Rox Burkey is a mystery book about a young lady and her crew who embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind the wicked schemes of a wealthy businessman. Gracie and Bailey are best friends and were roommates during their last years in graduate school. Later on, they separated as they were now occupied with their jobs. They still kept in touch and called one another even during work hours. One day, Bailey called Gracie about a problem involving the CEO of Pliant, who she suggested is an ecological gangster.
Ever since her neighbor Monsieur Rosenbaum has been taken by Nazis, Miriam Schrieber has been scared that her father would be taken in the same way. Miriam, or Miri, is a 12-year-old Jewish girl who is living in France after her house in Germany had been set on fire by Nazis. Even through her fear of those who she loves being taken away, Miri manages to enjoy a Jewish holiday called Gut Shabbos with her family and neighbors. However, the following day, news that the Germans are planning a round-up travels through the Jewish community.
Purist? No. Idealist? No. Perfectionist? YES! Perfectionist is the PERFECT word. Petunia is a perfectionist. She did not know it until she overheard her friend describe her as a perfectionist. She likes her coloring PERFECT, her school assignments PERFECT, and her guitar playing PERFECT! It takes a lot of sacrifice to be perfect. There is no time for play or fun. Then it happens. One day Petunia is not perfect. Will Petunia be able to recover from her imperfection?
Petunia loves to be perfect: in school, at dance class, and at home. When she overhears her classmates calling her “Petunia the Perfectionist”, she is elated. After all, who wouldn’t want to be a perfectionist? When Petunia tells her mom about her new nickname, her mom has an opposite reaction. She tries to explain to Petunia that it is okay to make mistakes, and in fact, they help us grow. Petunia, however, does not agree and continues to strive for perfection each and every day.
Gracie Rodreguiz is a student who has just graduated and won a big marketing competition with her friend Bailey. But, there is more to her story than that. She uses her job working at the World Bank as a cover for managing resources for her parent's "R-Group", which carries out operations for clients such as surveillance. After graduation, Gracie goes to Amsterdam when she receives a call from Bailey. Bailey tells her about a case she has been investigating and that she needs Gracie's help.
The Night War tells the heroic story of Miriam Schrieber, or Miri, a 12-year-old Jewish girl with commendable courage in the face of dangerous circumstances in France during World War 2. She makes the best of their confines of living in war times with food shortages and rules with her loving family and neighbors, including Nora Rosenbaum, the two-year-old neighbor girl, who is like a sister. All of that changes as she and Nora escape the roundup of Jews. They are transported and separated to temporary safety.
Great champions were once children. Even our Supreme Court justices. This creative biography for children pays tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Brooklyn, New York was where a young Ruth became determined to right wrongs. Despite facing discrimination and doubt, Ruth never wavered in her belief that she could change the world. Climbing to pursue her education, believing in the value of helping others, and standing firm against injustice, Ruth's journey was anything but ordinary.
Bundle up for a trip to the North Pole! Lucy Goodshoe is the one bright light among the employees of North Pole Industries. She is a determined elf with an unwavering Christmas spirit. But when Lucy becomes Santa's new assistant, she discovers that Santa is not his jolly old self. In fact, he appears indifferent and unaware that malcontent Rudy is gleefully eroding the spirit of Christmas. Lucy is on a mission to redeem Santa, defeat out-of-control robots and drones, restore Rudy's loyalty, and create better jobs for the elves. But is this too much to ask of one lone elf?
