Wondering WHATEVER could her parents want when they called her into the kitchen, Julie sat down and with a quizzical look asked "What IS IT?" Her parents with smiles on their faces and sparkles in their eyes, exclaimed "JULIE, Daddy and I were wondering what you would like for your SIXTH birthday..."
It's 1976 and the entire country is celebrating America's 200th birthday. Julie joins her cousins on a pioneer-style wagon train in honor of the Bicentennial. The journey is filled with adventures, challenges, and self-discovery as Julie faces her fears to make an important contribution to her country's birthday. The "Looking back" section provides additional information about Bicentennial celebrations in the United States.
As different as night and day, goes the old saying, and this elegant book takes readers through a series of opposites of all kinds, from large to small (and tiny), long and short, front and behind, above, below, open, closed, together and alone. Colorful pop-ups, lift-the-flaps, and cut-outs create an interactive reading experience that is both lively and instructive. This beautiful book will be a treasure on any child's bookshelf.
The light of Julie’s soul is fading. One pain too many; one more loss to endure. Julie, herself, is fading from reality. She lies dormant below the fire of rage, hate, and revenge. Yes, that’s where Julie has gone, and no longer able to awaken from its burning control. The shell of the old Julie can be deceiving as she carries on life without anyone knowing her secret. Only the fire can disguise her that way. The new Julie has one focus, revenge on her once believed, mother. Flames run through Julie’s veins; she begins to lie and plot, only to have her payback, to see her mother trampled to dust. Yet, how far will this fire Julie go, and to what lengths will be taken when the unexpected challenges face her? Samantha, once believed to be an enemy, becomes a trusted soulmate when they are drawn together by a force neither can explain. Unknown to the other, both suffered as children only to live with revenge of payback to the ones that caused it. Now two women are left with the same fire burning: controlling their every move. How far will they go to remove the stain of the past from their lives while risking losing what’s precious to both? What are they willing to let go in return to have that day?
We cannot change everything, but we can start by being aware of the animals that suffer when trees are cut. They lose their shelters and source of food. This book portrays a young girl and her dog who, with the help of angels and fairies, protect the forest and animals any way they can, on a daily basis. Although it is a fictional children's novel, there is some truth to what is happening with regard to climate change. I hope it makes people reflect and adjust their lives to try to protect our planet with one little step at a time. The book is meant to bring an urgent awareness to climate change. Therefore, the main character, Julie, a ten-year-old girl, tries to save the forest and animals against intruders such as loggers, hunters, poachers, and bad weather. She achieves her goals throughout the book with the help of her deceased mother, her dog Audry, and the angels and fairies.
In a world where little children are getting hurt by unattended firearms, a little superhero is stepping up to the plate to save lives. See how Erica Safely helps her friends avoid some pretty dangerous situations. Everyone can learn from Erica's bravery and wisdom. Learn how to be safe and avoid dangerous situations like Erica.
Julie Corns felt trapped in her dull, boring life in Portsmouth, Ohio. That was until the day that Julie and her sister Shannon Wright stumbled upon an old mahogany mirror while they were cleaning out their deceased mom's basement. The mirror was originally owned by their great-great grandmother Emily, in 1920. Hidden inside a secret compartment, was Emily's diary and a three-pearl necklace on a leather cord. The necklace was powerful and could grant three wishes, one for each pearl, but it came with a warning that the mirror would own your soul after the third wish. Julie was desperate to change her life, and despite what was written in the diary and the warning from her psychic friend Charlotte, Julie made her wish. Julie's first wish came true making her appearance and life drastically change. So much so, that her old friend Irma Rios felt like someone else has taken Julie's place, but who? They decided to go to Lake Charles, Louisiana, and it was there that the new Julie emerged unleashing horror to whatever man crossed her path. If you had three wishes, what would you wish for?