"[G]enuinely funny, heart-wrenching . . ." - Kirkus Reviews "[A] moving journey of self-discovery and a gratifying coming-of-age story." - Publishers Weekly "Husky . . . is a superb addition to the middle grade literary canon." - VOYA Reviews "There is not a false note in the writing . . ." - Lambda Literary A beautifully voiced debut captures an intimate story of change and acceptance. Twelve-year-old Davis lives in an old brownstone with his mother and grandmother in Brooklyn. He loves people-watching in Prospect Park, visiting his mom in the bakery she owns, and listening to the biggest operas he can find as he walks everywhere. But Davis is having a difficult summer. As questions of sexuality begin to enter his mind, he worries people don’t see him as anything other than “husky.” To make matters worse, his best girlfriends are starting to hang out with mean girls and popular boys. Davis is equally concerned about the distance forming between him and his single mother as she begins dating again, and about his changing relationship with his amusingly loud Irish grandmother, Nanny. Ultimately, Davis learns to see himself outside of his one defining adjective. He’s a kid with unique interests, admirable qualities, and people who will love him no matter what changes life brings about.
Since her early childhood, Angie McHall noticed that there was something different about her life; although she was surrounded by a father and a mother figure, there was really no one in the house to call mom and dad. Angie was fortunate enough to have in her life her nanny, Liz Santiago. This was the woman who ended up giving her unconditional love and affection, and who would become the only mother she ever had. As Angie grew older, she realized that she was the only person in that household of a different skin color. She would later discover that the couple with whom she had learned to share her space was, in fact, her natural parents, who had chosen to treat her as a perfect stranger, because they did not have much in common with her. Angie was lost; she was engulfed in a mystery that she simply could not comprehend. She was mesmerized by what she considered to be the strange circumstances of her existence. How did Angie happen to be black when the people responsible for her birth were white? She was determined to find the answer to that question, if there were one to be found. Upon her insistence, her nanny decided that she could no longer remain indifferent to her cries; so she promised Angie that she would do all she could to help find the truth that was kept hidden from her all of her life. Liz meant what she said. She was about to make good on her promise. The night before she was to travel to Florida, where Angie was attending school, for a face to face meeting during which she would reveal to Angie the mystery of Angie's life, she went to bed never to wake up again. Angie's hope was dashed. The only person on whom she counted to solve her life's mystery was gone. But was Liz's untimely death really an accident of nature, or part of a Machiavellian plan engineered by an invisible hand to keep Angie and, perhaps, her parents from finding the truth?
Stories of the stepmother, the substitute mother, or the “other mother” have infused popular culture for centuries and continue to do so today. She plays a substantial role in our collective imagination, whether we are a part of a step family or not. Despite the fact that the stepmother remains a prevalent figure, both in popular culture and reality, scholars have largely avoided addressing this fraught figure. I Could Not Call Her Mother explores representations of the stepmother in American popular culture from the colonial period to 1960. The archetypal stepmother appears from nineteenth-century romance novels and advice literature to 1930s pulp fiction and film noir. Leslie J. Lindenauer argues that when considered in her historic context, the stepmother serves as a bellwether for changing constructions of motherhood and family. She examines popular culture's role in shaping and reflecting an increasingly normative middle class definition of the ideal mother and family, which by the 1920s became the dominant construct. Lindenauer adds to the rich and growing literature on the history of motherhood. It echoes and is informed by the scholarship that has defined ideal motherhood as a moving target, historically constructed. In so doing, it illuminates the relationship between ideal motherhood and ideal womanhood.
ALL THE OLD HOUSES on the street had the same problems. But it was the people who lived in them that were haunted. SCOTT KEYES returns to his hometown of Sydenham after twenty years away eager to explore the darkness that surrounds his forgotten childhood. His adoptive parents moved him away for his own good, but were never able to completely explain the circumstances surrounding their departure or the secrets that have followed him since. Now that they are dead and buried, any questions he has will go unanswered. Until he gets to Sydenham. A mysterious force has haunted his absence, blindly seeking a release from its long torment by stalking those responsible for its pain. Murder, loss and betrayal manifest in a sleepless shadow that hungers for revenge. And no one sees it coming. As Keyes delves into his past, he unlocks a mystery steeped in black magic and written in blood. He’ll be lured into the halls of a cursed old home where something is waiting and watching for MOTHER’S BOY.
A heartfelt family drama of loss and reconciliation with the unthinkable, from the author of Emily, Alone and Henry, Himself Returning again to the theme of working-class people and their wrenching concerns, Songs for the Missing begins with the suspenseful pace of a thriller, following an Ohio community's efforts to locate a young woman who has gone missing. It soon deepens into an affecting portrait of a family trying desperately to hold onto itself and the memory of a daughter whose return becomes increasingly unlikely. Stark and honest, this is an intimate account of what happens behind the headlines of a very American tragedy.
As Jake and Lance handle dogs in well-known movies like Andromeda 5 and Frozen North, the boys are offered more and more roles doing stunts, commercials and even acting. Things really snowball when they meet aspiring actress Tiffany Wilson, who just happens to be the president’s daughter. Rowdy, plays as the queen’s dog in Andromeda 5. It creates a lot of attention when he is be taken off the closed set of secretive production of Andremeda 5 to search for Ace when he is stolen and ransomed. Work on two other major movies is halted, while the family searches, bringing even more reporters and paparazzi to the home of this normal family. How can they cope with all these complications?
Teen Actors I, was written for anyone who ever had the secret notion that they might like to be in the movies, or for anyone who wanted to work behind the scenes in production. This story shows just a few of the ways a working family in Hollywood can be employed. Not all actors make big money, but most of them fi nd work as stand-ins or in commercials. The Randalls are also involved with training dogs for the movies and television. Suddenly, these skills are called for to help find kidnappers and all of them are facing more fame than they ever bargained for.
“We love this book because new puppy owners always have a ton of questions and even more so with new Pomsky owners. A book that is designed with Pomskies in mind is just what the Pomsky community needs.”Mike and Christy Johnson, Purely Pomskies If you’re looking for a dog that has striking good looks and a fantastic personality in a small size, the Pomsky is the dog for you! The Pomsky is an adorable crossbreed with tons of energy and affection for their owners. The cross between a Siberian Husky and a Pomeranian, this dog is a lot of fun to have around. These dogs are a fairly recent crossbreed, so it can be hard to find information about this unique dog—that’s where this guide comes in handy! By the time you finish this book, you’ll know the basics for raising a Pomsky of your own! There’s more to this crossbreed than just a tiny, fluffy body and a striking visage—these dogs have great personalities and love companionship. This dog will want to spend all of their time with you, and you’ll never want to leave them alone. They are the perfect dog for someone looking for a new best friend. However, dog ownership takes a lot of work, and the perfect Pomsky owner is someone who is ready to take on the challenge of training a sensitive dog, while being available for all of the love and attention your dog needs. This guide will walk you through the in's and out's of owning this phenomenal new cross-breed. Whether you're someone playing with the idea of getting a Pomsky, or have already embarked on your journey with your pup, this guide will offer an insight into how to create a happy and fulfilling life for you and your Pomsky. This book will answer all your questions such as: Is a Pomsky the right dog for me? I brought my Pomsky home. What now? How can I best train my Pomsky? What are some common mistakes should I avoid? Topics covered in the book include: What is a Pomsky? Breed History Choosing a Puppy Making your house Pomsky Proof! The First Few Days with your Pomsky Puppy The First few Weeks with your Pomsky Puppy Housetraining Making Friends – a Social Pomsky Being a Puppy Parent Living with other dogs Training your Pomsky Puppy Basic Commands Traveling with Your Pomsky Nutrition Grooming your Pomsky Puppy Basic Health Care Advanced Pomsky Health Your Aging Pomsky If you’ve never owned a Pomsky, or you’re trying to be the best owner you can be, this book will guide you through every life stage. First, you’ll learn a little about the crossbreed and learn how to choose the best breeder and the best puppy. Then, you’ll find solutions for all of the issues puppy owners face. In later chapters, you’ll learn how to potty train your dog, housetrain your dog, and obedience train your Pomsky. Finally, you’ll learn everything you need to know about keeping your dog happy and healthy. Later chapters will cover nutrition, exercise, grooming, and veterinary care. By the end, you’ll feel confident in your ability to be an excellent Pomsky parent!
Freedom on My Mind reveals the richly diverse and complex experience of black people in America in their own words, from the Colonial era of Benjamin Banneker to the present world of Kweisi Mfume and Clarence Thomas. Personal correspondence, excerpts from slave narratives and autobiographies, leaflets, significant addresses and speeches, oral histories and interviews, political manifestos, and important statements of black institutions and organizations are brought together to form a volume that testifies to the boundless creative potential of black Americans in indefatigable pursuit of the dream of freedom. Arranged thematically, the selections illustrate the politics of resistance—as reflected through gender and sexuality, kinship and community, work and leisure, faith and spirituality. They also highlight the contributions of women to black identity, history, and consciousness, and offer excerpts from the work of some of the finest stylists in the African American canon. A general introduction as well as short introductions and bibliographies for each document further enhance the usefulness of the book for students and researchers.
