It is 1957 and Margie Viccareeza is entering the fifth grade at Mohawk Elementary School in Park Forest, Illinois. After enduring a difficult fourth-grade year, Margie is determined to talk less in class, be a better listener, and stand up for herself. She wants fifth grade to be her best year ever. Armed with a new attitude, Margie enters school on her first day only to discover that Lisa Bisby, the skinniest and meanest girl in the entire fifth grade is in her class again. Suddenly she finds herself standing at a fork on a road of good and bad decisions. With help from a compassionate teacher and lessons learned from both positive and negative experiences, Margie soon unveils the true meaning of friendship and the rewards of making thoughtful choices. The Fork in My Fifth-Grade Road shares the tale of a young girl’s journey to realizing that she is responsible for the choices she makes in life.
Napoli and Chica are two very different dogs who find each other in the Baja desert after losing their homes and families. The two form a friendship and set-out to find a home for both of them. On their travels they encounter various animals they must deal with in order to survive. Friendship, perseverance, and the belief that "Things have a way of working out," are prominent throughout this story.
It is 1957 and Margie Viccareeza is entering the fifth grade at Mohawk Elementary School in Park Forest, Illinois. After enduring a difficult fourth-grade year, Margie is determined to talk less in class, be a better listener, and stand up for herself. She wants fifth grade to be her best year ever. Armed with a new attitude, Margie enters school on her first day only to discover that Lisa Bisby, the skinniest and meanest girl in the entire fifth grade is in her class again. Suddenly she finds herself standing at a fork on a road of good and bad decisions. With help from a compassionate teacher and lessons learned from both positive and negative experiences, Margie soon unveils the true meaning of friendship and the rewards of making thoughtful choices. The Fork in My Fifth-Grade Road shares the tale of a young girl’s journey to realizing that she is responsible for the choices she makes in life.
Rosie is a tiny dog who thinks she is bigger than her actual size. Living with the Mckray family in Mexico, and being the runt of the litter, she proves daily to the family that she is the fastest and bravest dog of them all. One night while Rosie is sleeping on the porch with her sisters, three coyotes quietly enter the yard and stand in front of the dogs. Frightened, Rosie’s sister Pearl decides to run and the coyotes give chase. Now Rosie must summon all the courage within to protect her sister. In this children’s book there is an important message. A little dog with a big personality proves that it’s how she sees herself that’s more important than how others see her.
Many European travel guides offer advice that's way off-base for readers over 40. Fun In Europe isn't meant for kids planning to hit the hostels. It's strictly for grown-ups. If you're one of us, this book is for you. Fun In Europe shows you how to: ·Decide whether independent travel is for you ·Plan your travel budget and choose who'll go with you ·Create your personalized trip itinerary ·Navigate the nitty-gritty world of planes and hotels, trains and travel agents ·Ease concerns about health, safety and the language barrier ·Have fun in Europe, without sacrificing comfort, safety or your children's inheritance. Fun In Europe gives you: ·Information and advice, peppered with humorous anecdotes, on 75 topics of interest to grown-up European travelers ·A candid opinion about which sights are worth your time and which aren't ·Rules of the road for savvy travelers ·A more thoughtful pace, which emphasizes what you'll see, not how quickly you'll see it. ·Up to 7 detailed daily itineraries for 36 popular European destinations ·An introduction to the history, culture and ambiance of 10 European countries.
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