Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring (Scholastic Gold)
Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring (Scholastic Gold)

Author: Angela Cervantes

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2018-03-27

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 133815933X

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A new novel from Angela Cervantes that uses the story of Frida Kahlo to help readers discover the true power of heritage, art, and family. A room locked for fifty years.A valuable peacock ring.A mysterious brother-sister duo.Paloma Marquez is traveling to Mexico City, birthplace of her deceased father, for the very first time. She's hoping that spending time in Mexico will help her unlock memories of the too-brief time they spent together. While in Mexico, Paloma meets Lizzie and Gael, who present her with an irresistible challenge: The siblings want her to help them find a valuable ring that once belonged to beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. Finding the ring means a big reward -- and the thanks of all Mexico. What better way to honor her father than returning a priceless piece of jewelry that once belonged to his favorite artist! But the brother and sister have a secret. Do they really want to return the ring, or are they after something else entirely?

Dirty Gold
Dirty Gold

Author: Jay Weaver

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2021-03-02

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1541762916

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The explosive story of the illegal gold trade from South America, and the three Miami businessmen who got rich on it—until it all came crashing down. In March of 2017, a team of federal agents arrested Juan Pablo Granda, Samer Barrage, and Renato Rodriguez, or as they came to be known, "the three amigos." The trio—first identified publicly by the authors of this book—had built a $3.6 billion dollar business in metals trading, mostly illegal Peruvian gold mined in the rain forest. Their arrest and subsequent prosecution laid bare more than a scheme between a few corrupt traders. Dirty Gold lifts the veil on a massive and very illegal international business that is more lucrative than trafficking cocaine, and often just as dangerous. As this award-winning team of current and former Miami Herald reporters shows, illegal gold mines have become a haven for Latin American drug money. The gold is sold to metals traders, and ultimately to scores of unwitting Americans in their jewelry and phones. By following the trail of these three traders, Dirty Gold leads us into a sprawling criminal underworld that has never before been in full view.

The Storymakers
The Storymakers

Author:

Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9781551381084

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Explore the lives of 83 of the most talented children's authors writing today. Told in the authors' own words, these lively biographies describe the creative process, and offer advice to today's young writers. Learn how they crate wonderful books, where they get their ideas, what their desks look like, and what their favourite books were when they were growing up.

The Clue of the Gold Coin
The Clue of the Gold Coin

Author: Helen Wells

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-11-11

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13:

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Helen Wells' 'The Clue of the Gold Coin' is a captivating mystery novel that follows the adventures of Vicki Barr, a young flight attendant who finds herself entangled in a thrilling mystery surrounding a valuable gold coin. Written in a suspenseful and engaging style, Wells skillfully weaves together clues and plot twists that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Set in the mid-20th century, the book provides a glimpse into the world of aviation and the challenges faced by young women pursuing careers in this field. Wells' attention to detail and descriptive writing create a vivid and immersive reading experience. Through its intriguing storyline and well-developed characters, 'The Clue of the Gold Coin' is sure to appeal to fans of classic mystery novels and young adult fiction. Helen Wells' own background as a nurse and author of the popular Vicki Barr series adds depth and authenticity to the narrative, making this book a must-read for anyone seeking a thrilling and well-crafted mystery novel.

Literary Couplings
Literary Couplings

Author: Marjorie Stone

Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press

Published: 2007-07-02

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 9780299217648

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This innovative collection challenges the traditional focus on solitary genius by examining the rich diversity of literary couplings and collaborations from the early modern to the postmodern period. Literary Couplings explores some of the best-known literary partnerships—from the Sidneys to Boswell and Johnson to Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes—and also includes lesser-known collaborators such as Daphne Marlatt and Betsy Warland. The essays place famous authors such as Samuel Coleridge, Oscar Wilde, and William Butler Yeats in new contexts; reassess overlooked members of writing partnerships; and throw new light on texts that have been marginalized due to their collaborative nature. By integrating historical studies with authorship theory, Literary Couplings goes beyond static notions of the writing "couple" to explore literary couplings created by readers, critics, historians, and publishers as well as by writers themselves, thus expanding our understanding of authorship.