'Devastatingly good' - Clare Mackintosh, author of After The End 13 Reasons Why meets The Wasp Factory in an impossible to put down thriller that will take your breath away. Last year, Ollie Morcombe was a star pupil, popular and a gifted musician. Then, after the accident, everything changed. Now he's an outcast, a prime target of the school bullies who have made his life a living hell. Today - the last day of the school year - he's brought those bullies a gift. A homemade pipe bomb. What has driven a model student to plan an unspeakable revenge? And with the clock ticking down to home time, what can anybody do to stop him? 'A powerfully charged study in empathy' - Financial Times 'A sensitive, gripping book about mental health and masculinity' - Samuel Pollen, author of The Year I Didn't Eat
‘Last Lesson of the Day’ is a novel set in a Minor Public School in England, covering the last School Term of a Classics Teacher’s employment at the school. At the centre of the story is an event of an ex-pupil, an Asian boy accused of ‘Terrorist Activities’ that the Classics teacher is called upon to support and defend. Unfortunately, the teacher ‘lives in another time, that of the ‘classical world’, and finds himself overwhelmed by the accusations hurled at his ex-pupil. The last lesson of the day is his last school day, but not his last opportunity to offer the last lesson.
Prepare to be moved by the poignant tale of loss and resilience with Alphonse Daudet's powerful story, "The Last Lesson." Enter a world where the bonds of culture and tradition are tested by the harsh realities of war and occupation. As Daudet's evocative narrative unfolds, follow the protagonist as they confront the devastating consequences of their country's defeat and the loss of their beloved language. Delve into the depths of human resilience as they find solace and strength in the memories of their past and the hope for their future.But amidst the despair and desolation, a question lingers: What if the true measure of a people is not in their victories or defeats, but in their ability to preserve their culture and identity in the face of adversity? Could Daudet's tale of "The Last Lesson" serve as a testament to the enduring power of knowledge and the resilience of the human spirit? Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of language and culture that Daudet expertly weaves. His exploration of loss and resilience will leave you moved and inspired, longing to embrace the beauty and diversity of the world around you. Are you ready to witness the power of "The Last Lesson"?Join the protagonist as they confront the challenges of war and occupation, where every word becomes a precious treasure and every lesson a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Let Daudet's poignant narrative and lyrical prose transport you to a world where hope springs eternal, even in the darkest of times. Here's your chance to not just read, but to experience the beauty of language and the resilience of the human spirit. This is more than a story; it's a tribute to the enduring power of knowledge and the strength of the human heart. Will you dare to embrace "The Last Lesson"?Seize the opportunity to own a classic of literary beauty. Purchase "The Last Lesson" now, and let Daudet's timeless tale of loss and resilience move you with its powerful message of hope and redemption.
The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.
One last time and on her birthday, Rose de Souza is returning to school to give a final lesson to her classroom of secondary school boys before retiring from her long teaching career. What ensues is an unexpected confession in which she recounts the tragic and traumatic story of Amir, a student from her past who overturned the way she saw herself as a teacher, and changed her life forever.The stunning first novel from award-winning poet Cyril Wong, The Last Lesson of Mrs de Souza is a tour de force, an exceptional examination of the power of choice and the unreliability of memory.
Much of what we see expressed in the church today is built on more than just the New Testament. It's built mostly on the Old Testament, Church culture, and Paganism. If we are to succeed in making disciples of all nations then we must go back to the "template" we find in the Bible. Let the reformation begin!
Inheriting her family's business, Amy Stedman reflects on her marriage to a man who loves her only for her money, her mother's apparent suicide, her grandmother's unsolved murder, and the possibility that she may be targeted next.
This heartfelt, captivating novel chronicles a year in the life of 14-year-old Max as he struggles with anorexia. Dear Ana, Some days are normal. Some days, everything is OK, and I eat three square meals, pretty much, even if those squares are ridiculously small squares. Some days, I can almost pretend there's nothing wrong. Fourteen-year-old Max doesn't like to eat, and the only one he can confess his true feelings to is Ana---also known as his eating disorder, anorexia. In a journal that his therapist makes him keep, he tells Ana his unfiltered thoughts and fears while also keeping track of his food intake. But Ana's presence has leapt off the page and into his head, as she feeds upon all of his fears and amplifies them. When Max's older brother Robin gives him a geocache box, it becomes a safe place where Max stores his journal, but someone finds it and starts writing to him, signing it with "E." Is it a joke? Could it be the new girl at school, Evie, who has taken an interest in Max? Although Max is unsure of the secret writer's identity, he takes comfort in the words that appear in his journal as they continually confide in one another about their problems. As Max's eating disorder intensifies, his family unit fractures. His parents and brother are stressed and strained as they attempt to deal with the elephant in the room. When Robin leaves home, Max is left with two parents who are on the verge of splitting up. Max thought he could handle his anorexia, but as time goes on, he feels himself losing any semblance of control. Will anorexia continue to rule Max's life, or will he be able to find a way to live around his eating disorder? The Year I Didn't Eat is an unforgettable novel that is haunting, moving, and inspiring.
