He had no memory of her It hurt that there was not the faintest recognition in Ben Congreve's eyes when Ellie Osborne met him again after seven long years. Had there been so many women in his life that he didn't remember their fleeting holiday romance? Ellie was tempted to exact retribution for the way Ben had sailed out of her life, leaving her totally alone—and pregnant. It had been a battle to overcome the odds, but she had ultimately made a success of her life. So perhaps she owed it to her precious young daughter to keep the past well hidden from Charlie's dad….
The Newberry Medalist brings humor and heart to this story of a Civil War–era boy struggling to do right in the face of history’s cruelest evils. Twelve-year-old Charlie is down on his luck: His sharecropper father just died, and Cap’n Buck—the most fearsome man in Possum Moan, South Carolina—has come to collect a debt. Fearing for his life, Charlie strikes a deal with Cap’n Buck and agrees to track down some folks accused of stealing from the cap’n and his boss. It’s not too bad of a bargain for Charlie . . . until he comes face-to-face with the fugitives and discovers their true identities. Torn between his guilty conscience and his survival instinct, Charlie needs to figure out his next move—and soon. It’s only a matter of time before Cap’n Buck catches on. Praise for The Journey of Little Charlie A National Book Award Finalist “This is a compelling and ugly story for middle-grade readers told with genuine care. Little Charlie is a product of his Southern upbringing, yet in Curtis’s skillful hands he learns the world is not as he’d thought . . . Christopher Paul Curtis does it again.” —Historical Novel Society “A characteristically lively and complex addition to the historical fiction of the era from Curtis.” —Kirkus Reviews
Charlie's Life (in the North-American-Union) is a primarily fictional account of what the future of the U.S.A. could easily become if "we the people" don't get our @#%@# politicians under control. The North-American-Union is a TRUTHFUL goal of our politicians behind closed doors, (and sometimes openly). Charlie's Life focuses on the world from the viewpoint of a young man as he grows into his teenage years during a time in America's future when the United States turns into the North-American-Union under the rule of an evil Dictator President followed by an equally evil (appointed) Queen. The N. A. U. consists of a plot to turn the U.S.A., CANADA, and MEXICO into one continental nation (modeled after the European-Union). NO MORE BORDERS! One thing that I can promise you is that this story is NOT-AT-ALL what you are expecting. It is NOT simply a story of WAR, DEATH, AND DESTRUCTION! If you are looking for an entertaining book to read that is hard to put down, this is the book for you. Remember. the hero of this book is an early teenager. If you want SEX, or BLOOD and GUTS, you are reading the wrong book! ! ! After reading this book, if you would like to join me in changing our future for the better, read "The Secret", then join me in focusing on living in a nation that has NO interest in Global Domination or in controlling it's people through it's extremely oppressive laws. Join me in focusing on living in a society that is truly FREE, LOVING, and RESPECTFUL of EVERYONE! HAVE A LOVING DAY!
Doesn’t she know she can trust him with anything? To Butterfly Harbor deputy sheriff Fletcher Bradley, Paige Cooper is a mystery he’s dying to solve. Ever since the single mother and her equally irresistible young daughter showed up, life in his California town has changed for the better. Fletch isn’t sure what Paige is running from; he only knows she’s keeping some pretty serious secrets. Yet here she is, already a vital part of the community and working with him to crack a series of recent break-ins. Paige has to trust someone sometime. Why not Fletch? Doesn’t she know that she belongs here—with him?
Charlie is recruited to use his mathematical prowess to discover what happened to a box of stolen moon rocks in this follow up to Bringing Down the Mouse. The Kid: Charlie Lewis, a.k.a. Numbers. The smartest kids in sixth grade. Charlie sees the world as a series of math problems—ones that can be solved, if you know the right equations. The Team: The Whiz Kids. Charlie’s best friends are joining him undercover to recover missing moon rocks, which have disappeared from NASA’s vaults. The Target: Aerospace Infinity, the company owned by former astronaut Buzz Caldwell and hosting organization of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum’s paper airplane contest. Working together, the Whiz Kids must master the principles of aerodynamics, wind science, and gravity to win the contest to get closer to their target. The Catch: Nothing is ever as it seems, and Charlie suspects the mission is being led by someone who isn’t what she claims to be. And messing with the government could jeopardize their futures…
Charlie's Big Break introduces early readers to chapter books by creating a familiar setting that showcases a variety of important social and emotional concepts associated with growing up. Rourke's Beginning Chapter Books deliver realistic fictional narratives that are relatable and fun to young readers. With 48-pages of bold illustrations, simple language, and engaging discussion questions, transitioning readers can enjoy following the chapters while also building their comprehension skills.
Told in separate voices, Lena and Aubrey, each hiding her own secrets, set off in search of the truth about Charlie, including if he is really dead, after meeting at his funeral and learning that he was dating both of them.
A novel with added bite... Nobody believes Charlie Carter when he warns them of a giant man-eating MONSTER PIKE on the loose in the Thames. So when swimmers and fishermen keep going missing then Charlie and his two schoolfriends Jazz and Sam know that they will have to catch it themselves! But will Charlie have the opporTUNAty to save the day, or will he FLOUNDER and just CARP on about it? Can the bungling River Police close the NET on the killer fish by HOOK or by crook - or is something FISHY going on? Who will be the SOLE survivor? AnyFIN is possible in this book!
