Trevor Wells is overpowered by the confining rules and regulations of his society. Unable to break free, he's imprisoned for a crime of self-defense. The people in his life also try to control him; Dr. Leslie Taylor, the counselor keeping him in rehab because she's in love with him. Brandi Lewis, his ex-lover, who will do anything to have him back, and the mysterious spy hired to follow him to Alaska and report his every move. Just when everything seems hopeless, Trevor meets Blaine Martin, a revolutionary leader. Blaine convinces Trevor real freedom can exist again and persuades him to become a leader in this campaign. Winning is slim, but one thing is for certain, Trevor can always find real freedom in the love he has for his soulmate-- Sarah. Will he ever break free of his cage and fly free?
The Sixth Edition of David F. Bjorklund and Kayla B. Causey’s topically organized Children’s Thinking presents a current, comprehensive, and dynamic examination of cognitive development. The book covers individual children and their developmental journeys while also following the general paths of overall cognitive development in children. This unique and effective approach gives readers a holistic view of children’s cognitive development, acknowledging that while no two children are exactly alike, they tend to follow similar developmental patterns. Supported by the latest research studies and data, the Sixth Edition provides valuable insights for readers to better understand and work with children.
Teach students the architecture beneath a successful story—and boost their reading comprehension and writing skills for a lifetime Writing instruction can sometimes seem scattershot, as teachers try to cover a galaxy of craft techniques, ideas, intentions, and genres. The possibilities are endless—and that’s the problem. In Text Structures from Picture Books, elementary and middle grade teachers tap into a well-ordered universe of inspiring and illustrative stories to help students frame their thinking and focus choices. Using the bite-size format of picture books as a starting point, the authors share 50 low-prep, quick-access lessons to help you teach students seven concrete ways to respond to text in any genre. Through these lessons, students will be able to: Generate their own writing, using a text structure harvested from the work of professional authors Retell a story, using the text structure from the story Generate reading responses, using structures that support clarity Analyze a story to construct thematic statements, capturing the author’s message and bigger themes Write about a theme or big idea demonstrating empathic and evidence-based interpretation Answer open-ended questions by selecting a technique that reflects the text and their engagement Experiment with author’s craft in their own writing Based on master writing teacher Gretchen Bernabei’s instructional model, the lessons offer a lively, high-impact mix of reading aloud, discussion, modeling, student writing, and peer share. Plus, readers have access to a complete companion website full of text structure reproducibles, reading response prompts, additional lessons and extensions, students samples, and links to demo videos. State tests are now assessing reading and writing together. And that’s a good thing—but we’ve got some catching up to do. Written for students beginning in second grade, Text Structures from Picture Books will help your students swiftly and surely become text-savvy readers and writers.
For 21st-century young adults struggling for personal autonomy in a society that often demands compliance, the bestselling trilogy, The Hunger Games remains palpably relevant despite its futuristic setting. For Suzanne Collins' characters, personal agency involves not only the physical battle of controlling one's body but also one's response to such influences as morality, trauma, power and hope. The author explores personal agency through in-depth examinations of the lives of Katniss, Peeta, Gale, Haymitch, Cinna, Primrose, and others, and through an analysis of themes like the overabundance of bodily imagery, social expectations in the Capitol, and problem parental figures. Readers will discover their own "dandelion of hope" through the examples set out by Collins' characters, who prove over and over that human agency is always attainable.
The oldest of three adopted daughters, Callie Hart has always loved being the protector of the family. But now she is all grown up—with a young son of her own to protect. Callie can't wait to show him off when she reunites with her two sisters in Ohio. But that also means coming face-to-face with the lover she left behind. Nigel Williams is even more irresistibly attractive than ever. But what will he do when he learns about the secret she kept hidden from him for ten years? Nigel has never forgiven Callie for fleeing Ohio—and the passion they shared. And when she shows up on his doorstep asking for forgiveness, the Cleveland cop is furious at her deception. But how can he deny the feelings Callie reawakens in him? Blindsided once again by the heat of desire, Nigel vows to fight for his future with the woman he has always loved.
Inspired by Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries series, this bright and modern animal adventure story is perfect for budding young chapter book readers. This time, Abbi and her friends are determined to rescue a lost bat! Solve Animal Mysteries from A to Z! Abbi, Lydia, and Daniel love to watch bats flying around their neighborhood after sunset. Nature is so cool! But then they hear an unnatural sound in Abbi's home. Is it a ghost? Or something scarier? With help from her trusty dog Barkley, Abbi and her friends will shine a light on the truth! Don't miss the first book in this series: A to Z Animal Mysteries #1: The Absent Alpacas. Did you know there's an original A to Z Mysteries series that has been beloved by kids for generations? Check out all 40 books in the A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy where kids Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries from A to Z in their hometown and beyond!
About the Book In a world ravaged by the zombie apocalypse, Miranda and her friends are fighting each day for their lives. Living in an abandoned school, they hunt, scavenge, and fight to survive. But while they work each day to physically live, with each loss, with each fight, the mental aspect begins to take its toll. Relationships form and fall apart, death plagues their very doorstep. With each new potential romance comes the added pressure of doing what you must to survive. We’ll Be Okay takes the world of the zombie apocalypse and relates life-altering struggles to the issues of everyday teenagers. Even in the most extreme scenarios, people need to find the smallest moments to maintain their humanity. About the Author Kayla Villanueva currently resides in the Bronx in New York City. She is a recent high school graduate, graduating as valedictorian in three years instead of the usual four. We’ll Be Okay began as a short story assignment for a college-level course while in high school. While she loves writing, she is a theater-lover at heart. Villanueva has worked on touring plays and off-Broadway productions with a nonprofit called Epic Theater Ensemble. Besides writing, she enjoys watching videos, playing video games, and traveling. She loves making connections with new people. For the future, she plans on continuing to act and continuing her education in writing and/or acting and plans to discover more about the world and herself.
Elizabeth Peterson is an average teenage girl who keeps to herself, loves her parents, and never gets noticed. But this year, everything will change. When Liz meets Marcus, a quiet newcomer to her small town, she's immediately drawn to him. She soon learns that he has a dark secret - he's a dangerous and bloodthirsty vampire. The only problem is that she's now completely in love with him. Liz keeps what she learns about Marcus secret, and as her relationship with him develops, she discovers hidden truths about her own identity. Slowly, it becomes clear to her why she was so drawn to Marcus in the first place. But just as she's beginning to understand everything, a sinister woman from Marcus's past threatens to destroy them both. As everything that Liz knows as truth is crushed, and with her one love ripped away, she's left sobbing at the river's edge wondering how far she will go to get revenge. Now, she must meet her destiny as she blindly steps into the world of vampires to save Marcus in Fatal Elements.
A Revolutionary Strategy for Teaching Writing to Children How can we shape young students, often just learning how to hold a pencil, into capable writers? This groundbreaking book offers the solution: a clear framework for guiding children to write in any style, from narrative to persuasive. The key lies in using familiar text structures to break down a story into its main components, immediately thrusting students into the role of the writer. Included are 53 lessons, each centered around a classic nursery rhyme, and all the tools you’ll need to lead your students in crafting their own story — in words, pictures, or both. Discover how text structures, already a success in later grades, can also have a profound impact on younger students’ progress.
Theres no such thing as a match made in Heaven right? Aurora Vincent is on the run. Her whole family was slaughtered by demons, and now theyre after her -- to literally steal her soul. But shes not about to live in fear Aurora isnt going to let them get away with their crimes. Hell no. Instead, she swears vengeance and goes demon hunting, and vows not to let anything get in her way. Not even brooding, honor-bound Ezra. Hes more than just a fallen angel - hes Auroras official guardian - but there are rules about this kind of thing. Rules that hes more than willing to break after one look at the gorgeous, fiery redhead. He agrees to help her get revenge for the deaths of her mother and brother, with one condition: she has to let him keep her safe along the way. Hunted by angels and demons alike, Aurora and Ezra have to fight. Not just for their lives, but for the destiny of humankind and for each other. To win the heart on an angel, you have to fight like hell for what you love.
It Only Takes One Kiss. . . When infamous rogue pirate Captain Angel storms aboard the merchant ship Oxford, he discovers more than just valuable cargo. He learns that one of the ladies aboard is the fiancée of his most hated rival. Angel can see that Madeline Hartwell is quite a prize. For bedding her will give him both sweet revenge and immense pleasure... To Seal Their Fate Forever. . . If Madeline Hartwell's true identity is discovered, she could hang for a crime she committed in self defense. But Angel believes her to be a betrothed lady, and Madeline hopes his mistake will ensure her safety. As the two clash, Madeline can't deny the simmering attraction that's heating up--and she may have no choice but to surrender to the pirate's enticing touch. . . "A lusty high-seas adventure with breathtaking action. . .and a passionate romance. A definite keeper." --Romance Junkies on Rogue
Mercy was just a normal young woman on an adventure with her friends and colleagues to an alien planet when a terrifying creature shipwrecked her alone in the foreign land. Taken in by a seemingly welcoming tribe, she becomes docile and tamed. But when they turn her away because of her Godhood over the people, she must fight for her life with newly acquired friends to claim the people and her land so that she may return the world to the peace it once retained.
Ever since my best friend found out what I was, she has been too scared to get near me. No matter how much I try to explain to her. She just will not listen. No one will. I never meant for her to find out, it just, kind of, happened. She walked in on me right after I had attacked a squirrel and was sucking its blood. I turned and saw her standing there. I felt the warm blood running down my chin. She turned and ran. I don’t think she has told anyone. No one has asked me anything. I think she fears people will say she has gone crazy. That vampires are not real. But she saw me, she knows the truth. No one can change her mind. But I am not the type of vampire that attacks people. I just attack small animals. But I can’t deny that sometimes I am tempted, but I never attack. Most vampires do attack humans, but that’s the bad kind. Well anyway, there’s a new kid at school, his name is Ryan. He’s supposed to come to my school tomorrow, which is the first day for everyone else too. I just hope he isn’t one of the preppy kind of guys. I hate them. They think they’re so perfect and better than everyone else. I would love to teach them a lesson, but I don’t want everyone to know I am a vampire. Everyone believes the preps. No matter what they say. But still, it would be good for them to see how it feels to be on the other end of the food chain. Then maybe they’d cut out the stupid stuff they do, like embarrassing people for their entertainment. Anyway, as I was saying I hope this Ryan kid isn’t like that. Maybe he is a vampire too; maybe I will finally have someone who understands. I mean, I haven’t told anyone about my being a vampire, not even my parents. The only person that knows is Karla, my best friend I mentioned earlier, and that’s it. I don’t want anyone else to know, I never wanted Karla to know, but you can’t change what’s already happened, can you? Plus, maybe this happened for a reason; maybe Karla was supposed to know. Maybe she could help me. If she ever talked to me again. I mean, if she hadn't told anyone maybe she was trying to protect me, trying to make sure nobody else found out, like a true friend. She found out a couple months ago. I’m sure the shock must wear off sometime, I hope. Maybe, since tomorrow was the first day of school, she would talk to me again. She might have thought about it over the summer and realized I need her now more than ever. I would find out if Karla is still my friend and if this Ryan kid was what I hoped he was tomorrow. I had a weird feeling that I was right about the new kid being a vampire, and an even weirder feeling that I was going to like it. Or maybe the weird feeling was just a desire to have a friend who was exactly like me in every way. Someone who knows what it’s like to have this annoying thirst for blood that makes everyone who knows afraid to come too close. And everyone who knows doesn’t want to be friends with you anymore because they think you are a killer.
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