This book will support children as they: * Find out about wartime phrases and use them to write a dialogue * Write a letter home from a P.O.W. camp * Read wartime adverts and slogans and decide how effective they are
Andy Nelsons heart belongs in Wyoming on his familys ranch. He especially loves his thoroughbred racing horses Sapphire and her daughter, Harmony. But he understands that in order to fulfill his dream of helping animals, he must make many sacrifices on the journey to becoming a veterinarian. Leaving the ranch isnt easy for Andy, as he first heads to the University of CaliforniaDavis and later North Dakota State University in Fargo to attain his degree. He keeps his sights on his goal and doesnt let partying or starting a relationship get in the way of his schooling. Being away from the ranch and his family is difficult, especially when tragedy arises and he must deal with the loss of his grandparents. He can, however, rely on his good friend Mikalaa fellow veterinarian student from Montanato help him in his time of need. Harmony follows Andy as he focuses on his goal of returning to Wyoming, tending to animals as a veterinarian, and being there for his family and his girls, Sapphire and Harmony.
This is the story of a boy who suffered badly at the hands of his father, suffering years of abuse, trying to protect his brother and sister from him. Finally giving in to the fact that he couldn’t do it, he had to get away from him or die from his cruelty and beatings. Leaving the city and his family behind, he travelled as far as his ticket would take him. Meeting Mark and Rachael on the way Native American children who had been displaced by prejudice and then ending up as his best friends. He was suffering from wounds caused by his father’s belt, forced to rely on their friendship, and family to heal his wounds, and to keep his secret. Being taken in by their mother, and eventually as part of the family. Then after a struggle he finds God, a major force in the rest of his life, turning the terror of the past into a triumph, being blessed by God and having trust in Him, BEING WRAPPED IN THE ARMS OF HIS LOVE. And forever loving His savour.
Book 1 of the Turner Series. Anna Thorton was not one for romance novels but she thought she'd give "Cherished Treasure" a try. After all, the leading lady's last name was Thorton as well. Anna finds her friend Kathy was right, you could get lost in a book and make up your own fantasy life when real life sucked. Little did Anna know that her secret crush, Joseph, would find her book and learn her fantasy secret. But Joseph was just the man to show Anna she was rose worthy in real life. This romantic comedy takes you not only into the main character's life, but into the book she is reading as well and how that book played an important role in her life.
You can chat with friends face to face or on the phone, hide outside or in, bounce on the sofa or grandpa's knee, give a present or a kiss. Taking four simple verbs, these four picture book stories show the many lively situations they can evoke encouraging the reader to join in the fun.