The Adventures of Frankie Callahan
The Adventures of Frankie Callahan

Author: Lynn Robillard

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2010-08

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1453529187

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Set in 1878, the story takes place in a small town in Mexico, near the United States border. It was that time of the year when men from different places filled the town's cantinas, all of them wanting to prove their prowess with a gun at an annual contest which a wealthy baron kept as a tradition. It was during this time when a dark-haired, olive-skinned, and blue-eyed girl named Frankie was most excited. Unknown to her, this year's contest would lead her to meet two men that would change her life forever. There's Billy, a young man who aspired to win the contest, and Johnny, his closest friend. It didn't take long for Frankie to befriend these two handsome men, and she soon saw them as an opportunity to leave town, pursue her dreams, and search for her father. However, certain people, some even close to her, would stand in her way. Can Frankie surpass these challenges, or is she destined to live out the rest of her life in this small, unchanging town? An unexpected and the thrilling continuation awaits in The Adventures of Frankie Callahan.

The Adventures of Frankie Callahan: The Contest
The Adventures of Frankie Callahan: The Contest

Author: Lynn Robillard

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2010-08-24

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1453529209

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Set in 1878, the story takes place in a small town in Mexico, near the United States border. It was that time of the year when men from different places filled the town’s cantinas, all of them wanting to prove their prowess with a gun at an annual contest which a wealthy baron kept as a tradition. It was during this time when a dark-haired, olive-skinned, and blue-eyed girl named Frankie was most excited. Unknown to her, this year’s contest would lead her to meet two men that would change her life forever. There’s Billy, a young man who aspired to win the contest, and Johnny, his closest friend. It didn’t take long for Frankie to befriend these two handsome men, and she soon saw them as an opportunity to leave town, pursue her dreams, and search for her father. However, certain people, some even close to her, would stand in her way. Can Frankie surpass these challenges, or is she destined to live out the rest of her life in this small, unchanging town? An unexpected—and the thrilling continuation—awaits in The Adventures of Frankie Callahan.

The Art of Escaping
The Art of Escaping

Author: Erin Callahan

Publisher: Amberjack Publishing

Published: 2018-06-19

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 1944995668

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Seventeen-year-old Mattie has a hidden obsession: escapology. Emphasis on hidden. If anyone from school finds out, she’ll be abandoned to her haters. Facing a long and lonely summer, Mattie finally seeks out Miyu, the reclusive daughter of a world-renowned escape artist. Following in Houdini’s footsteps, Miyu helps Mattie secretly transform herself into an escapologist and performance artist. When Will, a popular athlete from school, discovers Mattie’s act at an underground venue, Mattie fears her secret persona will be exposed. Instead of outing her, though, Will tells Mattie a secret not even his girlfriend knows. Through a blossoming friendship, the two must find a way to express their authentic selves. Told through the perspectives of the witty main characters, this funny and fresh debut explores the power of stage personas and secret spaces, and speaks to the uncanny ways in which friendships transform us.

Racing the Ice to Cape Horn
Racing the Ice to Cape Horn

Author: Frank Guernsey

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 9781892216205

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Frank Guernsey lived through this tale of his record- setting 128-day nonstop journey, sailing single-handed from Southern California around Cape Horn to Uruguay in an engineless sailboat, only 24 feet long. Cy Zoerner put this harrowing adventure into words as no other author could. As Frank revealed the story, Cy began to wonder, as would we all, what could drive a man to commit to an outrageously dangerous undertaking in such a small craft. After endless hours discussing life and love with Frank, Cy understood and a story, like no other, poured forth.This will be the best sailing adventure you will ever read and quite possibly the best book you will read for years to come. The greatest fiction can not match the adventures and life of Frank Guernsey".Humans!" The handle of my precious watermaker stopped in my hands. My eyes strained at the black speck on the gray, watery horizon. The misery from the open saltwater sores I sat on, winked out. As I switched on my video recorder, my only companion since I set sail, I repeated, "Humans? After all these months alone..". I glanced at my watch. It was January 2, 10 a.m.

Control Artist
Control Artist

Author: Carrie Aarons

Publisher:

Published: 2021-06-13

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13:

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Dahlia Akana has no idea where she's going in life. All she's ever wanted to do is travel, and her inner circle pressuring her to figure out her purpose only makes her wanderlust grow stronger. But she's comfortable being a nanny to her nieces in the small Pennsylvania town where her sister lives. Though she's far overstayed her desired timeline, it's a place filled with friends and familiarity while she plots her next move. Until she meets the devastatingly gorgeous, obnoxious rookie who is slated to be the next superstar on the town's top tier baseball team. He's everything she doesn't want, but can't seem to stay away from. As they spend more time together, she discovers that he might just be the anchor she's always looked for. When secrets, lies, and a humiliating public scandal rock their world, will she be able to stay with him? Fight for him? Or will her age-old tactic of fleeing erase any shot at a happily ever after? Garrett Chester has always known exactly what he wants. To be the best pitcher in the history of the major leagues. And luckily, with more talent in his pinky than other people have in their entire body, he's well on his way. It's his attitude that leaves something to be desired. Cocky, reckless and soaking up his newfound fame, the rookie attracts the attention of the tabloid press. When he meets the feisty woman just as beautiful as the flower she's named after, she gives him a refreshing reality check. With each passing day, not only does he fall harder, but she makes him want to be a better man.

The Red Umbrella
The Red Umbrella

Author: Christina Diaz Gonzalez

Publisher: Yearling

Published: 2011-12-13

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0375854894

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The Red Umbrella is a moving tale of a 14-year-old girl's journey from Cuba to America as part of Operation Pedro Pan—an organized exodus of more than 14,000 unaccompanied children, whose parents sent them away to escape Fidel Castro's revolution. In 1961, two years after the Communist revolution, Lucía Álvarez still leads a carefree life, dreaming of parties and her first crush. But when the soldiers come to her sleepy Cuban town, everything begins to change. Freedoms are stripped away. Neighbors disappear. And soon, Lucía's parents make the heart-wrenching decision to send her and her little brother to the United States—on their own. Suddenly plunked down in Nebraska with well-meaning strangers, Lucía struggles to adapt to a new country, a new language, a new way of life. But what of her old life? Will she ever see her home or her parents again? And if she does, will she still be the same girl? The Red Umbrella is a touching story of country, culture, family, and the true meaning of home. “Captures the fervor, uncertainty and fear of the times. . . . Compelling.” –The Washington Post “Gonzalez deals effectively with separation, culture shock, homesickness, uncertainty and identity as she captures what is also a grand adventure.” –San Francisco Chronicle