The Story of Billy Young
The Story of Billy Young

Author: Anthony Hill

Publisher: Penguin Group Australia

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 511

ISBN-13: 0670076171

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Billy Young was a boy of 15 when he joined the AIF in 1941. He was an orphan - hungry, broke, with nowhere to sleep - and the army offered him a feed, a blanket and five shillings a day in his pocket. The trouble was, the army sent him off to Malaya where he became a POW when Singapore fell to the Japanese. From Changi, 'Billy the Kid' went on to spend the rest of his teenage years in some of the most barbaric Japanese prisons- the notorious labour camp at Sandakan (from which he escaped), and solitary confinement in the horrific Outram Road prison. Billy survived by a combination of luck, larrikin humour and native cunning, learned as a market boy growing up in Sydney during the Depression. He has lasted into old age by virtue of his extraordinary spirit. In this powerful account of one of the youngest-ever prisoners of war, award-winning author Anthony Hill takes us into the hearts and minds of the POWs, who refused to ever wholly submit to their captors.

Billy Bump
Billy Bump

Author: James Kardas

Publisher:

Published: 2014-08-25

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 9780578149394

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Set in 1953 small-town Vermont, Billy Bump is a narrative of a fatherless young boy. The story unfolds during the summer of Billy's ninth birthday when-through a chance encounter-he meets enigmatic Kirk Rivers, a strapped man living on life's edge. Billy and Kirk embark on a heartfelt friendship that leads Kirk into a budding romance with Billy's winsome mother, Jennie. But there's disquiet ahead. For Billy's sidekick Charlie Bullard is a wily rascal with a penchant for trouble. And he sets in motion a perilous scheme that puts both Billy and Kirk into near-death comas which ultimately leads to their redemption.

Billy the Kid
Billy the Kid

Author: Theodore Taylor

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9780152049300

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The Story of Billy Young
The Story of Billy Young

Author: Anthony Hill

Publisher: Penguin Group Australia

Published: 2012-07-25

Total Pages: 511

ISBN-13: 1742536220

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Billy Young was a boy of 15 when he joined the AIF in 1941. He was an orphan – hungry, broke, with nowhere to sleep – and the army offered him a feed, a blanket and five shillings a day in his pocket. The trouble was, the army sent him off to Malaya where he became a POW when Singapore fell to the Japanese. From Changi, 'Billy the Kid' went on to spend the rest of his teenage years in some of the most barbaric Japanese prisons: the notorious labour camp at Sandakan (from which he escaped), and solitary confinement in the horrific Outram Road prison. Billy survived by a combination of luck, larrikin humour and native cunning, learned as a market boy growing up in Sydney during the Depression. He has lasted into old age by virtue of his extraordinary spirit. In this powerful account of one of the youngest-ever prisoners of war, award-winning author Anthony Hill takes us into the hearts and minds of the POWs, who refused to ever wholly submit to their captors.

Yang Warriors
Yang Warriors

Author: Kao Kalia Yang

Publisher: U of Minnesota Press

Published: 2021-04-13

Total Pages: 51

ISBN-13: 1452969221

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Award-winning author Kao Kalia Yang delivers an inspiring tale of resourceful children confronting adversaries in a refugee camp After lunch the Yang warriors prepare for battle. They practice drills, balance rocks on their heads, wield magical swords from fallen branches. Led by ten-year-old Master Me (whose name means “little”), the ten cousins are ready to defend the family at all costs. After a week without fresh vegetables , the warriors embark on a dangerous mission to look for food, leaving the camp’s boundaries, knowing their punishment would be severe if they were caught by the guards. In this inspiring picture book, fierce and determined children confront the hardships of Ban Vinai refugee camp, where the author lived as a child. Yang’s older sister, seven-year-old Dawb, was one of the story’s warriors, and her brave adventure unfolds here with all the suspense and excitement that held her five-year-old sister spellbound many years later. Accompanied by the evocative and rich cultural imagery of debut illustrator Billy Thao, the warriors’ secret mission shows what feats of compassion and courage children can perform, bringing more than foraged greens back to the younger children and to their elders. In this unforgiving place, with little to call their own, these children are the heroes, offering gifts of hope and belonging in a truly unforgettable way.

The Year of Billy Miller
The Year of Billy Miller

Author: Kevin Henkes

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2013-09-17

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 0062268155

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Newbery Honor Book and New York Times Bestseller! Award-winning, nationally bestselling author Kevin Henkes introduces second-grader Billy Miller in this fast-paced and funny story about friendship, sibling rivalry, and elementary school. The Year of Billy Miller includes black-and-white art by Kevin Henkes and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books; Frindle, by Andrew Clements; and the Clementine series. The New York Times declared: "Henkes's delightful story is restrained and vivid . . . forgoing the overdramatic or zany, it shows the substance, warmth and adaptability of beautifully common family love." When Billy Miller has a mishap at the statue of the Jolly Green Giant at the end of summer vacation, he ends up with a big lump on his head. What a way to start second grade! As the year goes by, though, Billy figures out how to navigate elementary school, how to appreciate his little sister, and how to be a more grown up and responsible member of the family and a help to his busy working mom and stay-at-home dad. Newbery Honor author and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes delivers a short, satisfying, laugh-out-loud-funny school and family story that features a diorama homework assignment, a school poetry slam, cancelled sleepovers, and epic sibling temper tantrums. This is a perfect short novel for the early elementary grades. Plus don't miss the follow-up, Billy Miller Makes a Wish!

Billy Dead
Billy Dead

Author: Lisa Reardon

Publisher: Penguin Group

Published: 2000-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780140280517

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In a quiet Michigan town, Billy's death unleashes some ugly memories, events that the working-class Johnson family has struggled for years to forget. Reardon, an award-winning playwright, has penned this stunning debut novel about a family fused together by its unspeakable past.

Whatever Happened to Billy the Kid
Whatever Happened to Billy the Kid

Author: Helen Airy

Publisher: Sunstone Press

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0865341850

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Traces the brief life of the western outlaw whose lifestyle reflected the violence prevalent on the American frontier

Billy and Me
Billy and Me

Author: Giovanna Fletcher

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2016-04-05

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 1466888962

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In this sweet Cinderella story, a celebrity heartthrob stirs up drama for a shy, reserved young woman who only knows the quiet life of her English village. Sophie May is content with her life in her small English village, working in the local coffee shop and living with her mom. But when famous actor Billy comes to town to play Mr. Darcy in a new film adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, Sophie’s quiet life is quickly turned on its head. Billy is adored by women around the world, but he only wants Sophie on his arm. But being with Billy comes at a price, and Sophie is thrown in the spotlight after years of shying away from attention. Can she handle the constant scrutiny that comes with being with Billy? Brimming with humor, wit, and genuine warmth, Billy and Me is a book about taking a chance on life and on love.

Billy
Billy

Author: William Paul McKay

Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780849920677

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"When Billy Graham was still an unknown local preacher, he was befriended by Charles Templeton, an extremely popular evangelist. A deep friendship grew between the two young men, and they began traveling the world to speak on God's behalf. Bombarded with post-World War II realities of suffering during their European tour, Templeton's desperation for answers spiraled into doubt and hopelessness. He turned to academia in his search for truth, allowed his faith to wither, denounced Christianity in front of his church, and eventually an outspoken atheist. Templeton' disavowal of Christianity and private mocking of Billy Graham led to public scandal and a media free-for-all Billy's ensuing ministry, and a defining moment for twentieth-century Christianity"--Inside cover.