This Is How We Fly
This Is How We Fly

Author: Anna Meriano

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2022-08-02

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 0593116895

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*"Truly enchanting."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A loose retelling of Cinderella, about a high-school graduate who--after getting grounded for the whole summer--joins a local Quidditch league and finds her footing, perfect for fans of Dumplin', Fangirl, and everyone who's read and adored Harry Potter. 17-year-old vegan feminist Ellen Lopez-Rourke has one muggy Houston summer left before college. She plans to spend every last moment with her two best friends before they go off to the opposite ends of Texas for school. But when Ellen is grounded for the entire summer by her (sometimes) evil stepmother, all her plans are thrown out the window. Determined to do something with her time, Ellen (with the help of BFF Melissa) convinces her parents to let her join the local muggle Quidditch team. An all-gender, full-contact game, Quidditch isn't quite what Ellen expects. There's no flying, no magic, just a bunch of scrappy players holding PVC pipe between their legs and throwing dodgeballs. Suddenly Ellen is thrown into the very different world of sports: her life is all practices, training, and running with a group of Harry Potter fans. Even as Melissa pulls away to pursue new relationships and their other BFF Xiumiao seems more interested in moving on from high school (and from Ellen), Ellen is steadily finding a place among her teammates. Maybe Quidditch is where she belongs. But with her home life and friend troubles quickly spinning out of control--Ellen must fight for the future that she wants, now she's playing for keeps. Filled with heart and humor, Anna Meriano's YA debut is perfect for fans of Dumplin' and Hot Dog Girl. Praise for This is How We Fly: *"Readers will find much to appreciate about Ellen's fresh, relatable journey to define herself on her own terms." --Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Anna Meriano's This is How We Fly is a delightful treat of a book that will make you want to grab your broom and go! A story of a young woman at a crossroads summer, this tale tackles the growing pains of late adolescence - family struggles, changing friendships, new crushes - with so much grace and heart. See you on the pitch!" - Jennifer Mathieu, author of The Liars of Mariposa Island and Moxie "This is How We Fly breathes new life into a sport and retelling we think we know and lets them bake beneath the Texas sun. Anna Meriano has written one of the most authentic teen voice I've read in years."--Nina Moreno, author of Don't Date Rosa Santos "This is How We Fly is, at its heart, about fierce friendships, flirty beaters, and firsts. Anna Meriano takes the magical fairytale of Cinderella and gives it a bookish twist. Ellen is an existential crisis on a broom and I love her." - Ashley Poston, National Bestselling Author of Geekerella "Meriano adeptly weaves questions of identity, friendship and family into this delightful summer tale about the thrilling world of club Quidditch. At times both hilarious and heartbreaking, this incredible story is sure to leave you flying high."--Jennifer Dugan, author of Hot Dog Girl and Verona Comics

Siddiqui
Siddiqui

Author: Clive F Sorrell

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2013-07-31

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 1481775502

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Although alcohol is illegal Stuart distils an ethyl alcohol. This attracts the attention of a jealous colleague, a corrupt sheikh and a royal prince and Stuart is sucked into a vortex of murder. Escaping death in the desert and during a chase ending in an ancient city, he falls in love and fights for survival. A Saudi policeman, a Bedouin and three expatriates prove honour and justice can create friendships despite cultural differences and attempts on their lives.

FLY Volume 1
FLY Volume 1

Author: Raven Gregory

Publisher: Zenescope Entertainment

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 169

ISBN-13: 1937068951

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What if there was a drug that gave you the power to fly? How far would you go to possess it and who would you hurt to get your next "fix?" When three young teens are introduced to a designer drug that gives them the ability to fly they will each learn the costs that come with soaring in the sky and the fall that comes with it. Don't miss the series that USA TODAY calls "a powerful story of addiction." and Newsarama calls "amazing". From the writer of The Waking and the Wonderland trilogy comes Raven Gregory'' latest tale of suspense set in a world where the super heroes aren't really heroes at all...How far would you go to Fly?

Inkbound
Inkbound

Author: Jeff Coleman

Publisher: Pallid Visions

Published: 2019-06-15

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 1945997141

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Giles has always felt different, like he's never truly belonged, and it isn't until he meets others of his kind that he discovers his true nature. As an Earthbound, he's both human and Immortal, born to protect the world from an ancient race of beings with the collective power to destroy the universe. He embraces his mission and devotes his life to imprisoning every malevolent creature he encounters. But when a routine binding goes awry and his target escapes, Giles, who has never been outside California, must travel halfway across the world to the Philippines, where the runaway phantom has taken up residence. Shaken by his mistake and afraid of failing again, he must venture far beyond his comfort zone to confront the evil creature once and for all. But this time it knows Giles is coming, and it will do anything in its power to stop him… Inkbound is a spellbinding novelette about magic, the supernatural, and the darkness that dwells inside each one of us.

Capistrano
Capistrano

Author: Merlin T. Williams

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2012-09

Total Pages: 691

ISBN-13: 1479729485

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This is a story for the "Baby Boom" generation and for their progeny as well. This is a tale for anyone who has wistfully dreamed of personal fulfillment. For those who contemplate the shedding of the shackles of conformity, of repetitive task completion, of living to satisfy the expectations of others, Michael Campbell is a man well worth meeting. Michael defi nes his own, "Castle in Spain", his statement of individual dream fulfillment and he works tirelessly to achieve it. Michael's singular focus becomes a beacon to others. Some raft together with him to his immense benefit while others become steadfast in their attempts to sink him. Capistrano, a club for gentlemen in the heart of Metro Manila, rises to become the premier night spot in a city famous for its ability to gratify the nocturnal, nefarious desires of those who enjoy the embrace of business success. And those, as well, in sequined splendor, whose agenda it is to satisfy those needs, to achieve their own goals. Capistrano is, in microcosm, South East Asia in the late 1980's. At once a bastion of sensual overload, it houses the unholy alliance of those with means and those who trade in their desires. Capistrano will make you laugh out loud, it will make you cry, and, in the process make you think about your own present and what possibilities lie untapped within.

We Dared to Fly
We Dared to Fly

Author: William Reeder

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2024-11-05

Total Pages: 269

ISBN-13: 1493085190

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We Dared to Fly is the true story of the young men who risked their lives daily on classified missions deep behind enemy lines during the Vietnam War. The Army aviators and enlisted observers assigned to the 131st Surveillance Airplane Company, call sign Iron Spud, flew the Grumman OV-1 Mohawk into the jaws of death to capture timely intelligence for top military decision makers and senior national officials. The story is the author’s account of his assignment to that special mission unit, of the history that came before and the events that unfolded while he was there. When he arrived, three-quarters of the unit’s aircraft had been lost, most to combat action in Laos and North Vietnam—some of the most hostile threat environments in aviation history. The Army quickly replaced losses because of the critical need for the information they collected. Some downed crew members were recovered; most were killed or missing in action. In recognition of the exceptional sacrifices made during the war, the unit received the Valorous Unit Award for “gallant actions and extraordinary heroism.” The book is filled with riveting combat accounts. It is also a human-interest story, bringing the reader into the lives of this group of fascinating brave men.

Death and Denial
Death and Denial

Author: Joan Havelange

Publisher: BWL Publishing Inc.

Published: 2020-01-03

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 0228611423

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On her way to visit Egypt and its ancient past, Mabel Havelock gets more than she bargains for. She stumbles upon a murder plot. As she cruises down the Nile, the mystery takes on an added twist. Inspired by Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot. Mabel is determined to solve the mysteries. Unfortunately, Mabel does not possess Hercule Poirot’s finesse. But with the help of her reluctant friend, Violet Ficher and a quirky Egyptian room steward. Mabel untangles the web of lies and deceit.