Papa's Backpack
Papa's Backpack

Author: James Christopher Carroll

Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press

Published: 2015-07-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1634704169

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When a soldier has to leave his or her family for extended service, it's an emotional time for all involved. It can be especially confusing and upsetting for children, who long for the comfort and security of a parent's presence. Papa's Backpack honors the bond between a parent/soldier and a child, and acknowledges the difficult and emotional process of separation during deployment. A young bear cub dreams of accompanying Papa when he leaves on a mission, wanting to stay close to provide comfort and moral support, ultimately overcoming adversity together.

Simon's Papa
Simon's Papa

Author: Guy de Maupassant

Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof

Published: 2021-03-03

Total Pages: 14

ISBN-13: 8726646889

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Can children be even crueller than adults? Left without a father, Simon is being tortured by his peеrs to the point when he attempts a suicide. Luckily enough, the local blacksmith, Phillip Remy, takes him under his wing. In this heartbreaking drama, Guy de Maupassant, touches the readers’ feelings by exploring human cruelty and challenging societal stereotypes. Guy de Maupassant (1850 –1893) was a French author considered a father of the modern short story. During his prolific work life, he wrote 300 short stories, verse, travel books and novels. One of his most famous works, the novel Bel-Ami, inspired the 2012 movie with the same name, starring Robert Pattinson and Uma Thurman.

Opa
Opa

Author: Reiner And Shirley Norpchen

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2012-06

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1477201807

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Opa and Oma on their 45th wedding anniversary Opa and Oma met at a Missouri State Society Dance in October 1956 and married in August of the following year. We both have a very strong faith in God, and believe that faith with a lot of prayer has carried us both through out our life time. Opa and his family were able to make it safely through WW11, and afterward. Many families died even after the war, of starvation. His story tells you just how many times they were so close to death. Each member of Opa's family survived without injury of any kind - and we both believe that God was with them, keeping them safe.