Things That Shimmer
Things That Shimmer

Author: Deborah Lakritz

Publisher: Lerner + ORM

Published: 2024-04-02

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13:

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In the spring of 1973, Melanie Adler desperately wants to be accepted by the Shimmers, the popular kids in her class. But the secret of her mother's PTSD stands in the way. As hard as she tries, Melanie can't act as effortlessly confident and fun as the Shimmers. She's convinced no one knows what it's like to have a parent who's afraid of everything—until Dorit Shoshani moves to town. Clever, independent Dorit understands Melanie's home life thanks to her own family's struggles. The girls become fast friends. But when the Shimmers finally start to pay attention to Melanie, she's torn between her bond with Dorit and her chance at popularity.

A Shimmer of Something
A Shimmer of Something

Author: Brian Doyle

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2014-02-24

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 0814637396

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Prose poems, chants, litanies, simple songs, cadenced prayers, brief bursts of rhythmic observation, elegies to little moments that are not little at all in the least whatsoever—welcome to the melodic world of Brian Doyle’s “proems,” swirling with voices unreeling tales, souls telling stories, moments photographed with ink. Accessible, easy to read, blunt, brief, and sometimes unforgettable, “these are not poems,” says the author, “but life set to the music of poetry.” In A Shimmer of Something, Brian Doyle’s characteristic humor and sincerity combine to make this collection a delight to read. From his conviction that miracles breed ripples that do not cease, to his lack of faith about the life of an elderberry bush, to the amusing story of a friend’s experience of driving the Dalai Lama to Seattle, to the humorous experience of his second Confession, to an intimate story of love and loss, Doyle’s lean stories of spiritual substance inspire, entertain, and captivate.

Shimmer
Shimmer

Author: Jennifer McBride

Publisher: Fremantle Press

Published: 2014-09-01

Total Pages: 165

ISBN-13: 1922089397

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Strong protagonists of both genders face friendship, decision-making, and morality Kora, a powerful genie and the heir to the Genesian throne, is suddenly banished to Earth to keep her safe after her homeland is threatened. Meanwhile, everything is going wrong in David's life on Earth. When he accidentally summons Kora from her globe, his whole world is turned upside-down, and her magic powers might just be the solution to the chaos. But commanding a genie is notoriously tricky—especially when she's also an angry teenage girl. Unable to part from each other, and with their loved ones in danger, Kora and David discover that the best way to help themselves is to first help each other. This topical tale deals with contemporary adolescent issues and features an interesting character dynamic.

Radiance
Radiance

Author: Alyson Noël

Publisher: Square Fish

Published: 2010-08-31

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1429993901

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Riley has crossed the bridge into the afterlife—a place called Here, where time is always Now. She has picked up life where she left off when she was alive, living with her parents and dog in a nice house in a nice neighborhood. When she's summoned before The Council, she learns that the afterlife isn't just an eternity of leisure. She's been assigned a job, Soul Catcher, and a teacher, Bodhi, a possibly cute, seemingly nerdy boy who's definitely hiding something. They return to earth together for Riley's first assignment, a Radiant Boy who's been haunting a castle in England for centuries. Many Soul Catchers have tried to get him to cross the bridge and failed. But all of that was before he met Riley . . . Radiance is the first book in the Riley Bloom series from bestselling author Alyson Noël.

Sparkle Boy
Sparkle Boy

Author: Lesléa Newman

Publisher: Lee & Low Books

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781620142851

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Young Casey loves sparkly things, just like his older sister, who does not approve until an encounter with teasing bullies helps her learn to accept and respect Casey for who he is.

The Kind of Brave You Wanted to Be
The Kind of Brave You Wanted to Be

Author: Brian Doyle

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2016-10-13

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 0814646751

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Proems, taut tales, small stories with rhythm and blues and grace and bruise and laughter between the lines. Brian Doyle’s The Kind of Brave You Wanted to Be is a book of cadenced notes on the swirl of miracle and the holy of attentiveness; a book about children and birds, love and grief and everything alive, which is to say all prayers.

Dark Shimmer
Dark Shimmer

Author: Donna Jo Napoli

Publisher: Wendy Lamb Books

Published: 2015-09-08

Total Pages: 370

ISBN-13: 037598917X

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Set in medieval Venice, this captivating fairy tale retelling by award-winning author Donna Jo Napoli explores belonging, beauty, and the transformative power of love through the eyes of a teenage girl. Dolce has grown up hidden away on an island in a lagoon. She is a giant, a freak, tormented by everyone but her loving mother. She spends her time learning the valuable secret of making mirrors. Following a tragedy, Dolce swims away and lands on an island where people see her as normal, even beautiful. Marin, a kind widower, and his little daughter bring Dolce to live with them in their grand palazzo. Eventually, Dolce and Marin marry. She secretly continues to make mirrors, not realizing that quicksilver endangers her . . . and so evil begins in innocence.

One Sparkly Christmas! (Shimmer and Shine)
One Sparkly Christmas! (Shimmer and Shine)

Author: Golden Books

Publisher: Golden Books

Published: 2016-09-13

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 0399552987

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A coloring book with shiny stickers starring Nickelodeon’s twin genies, Shimmer and Shine! Leah and her magical friends become Christmas elves for a day. Children ages 3 to 7 will love this festive coloring and activity book that features a sparkling glitter cover and over 50 shiny stickers. Boom Zahramay! Shimmer and Shine is Nickelodeon's magical animated children's program featuring the madcap adventures of genies-in-training Shimmer and Shine. These two twins grant wishes for their best human friend Leah and show preschoolers that things are always better when you work together.

Glitter!
Glitter!

Author: Adams Media

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-11-20

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1507208227

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Indulge your shiny side and embrace your glitter obsession with this collection of all things sparkly—featuring history, trivia, quotes, and tips on how to use glitter safely and responsibly to decorate your clothes, your home, and your body! Once confined to the craft aisle and the hands of children between the ages of three and nine, glitter has migrated to adults of all ages and incomes—who enthusiastically decorate their hair, faces, and bodies with it, bathe in it, and, of course, craft with it. But glitter is more than something you use or look at, it’s a lifestyle—a state of mind for people who want to sparkle and shine inside and out. Glitter! is the perfect gift for those who are dedicated to adding sparkle to every aspect of their lives. Filled with tons of fun ideas for glittery craft projects—including glitter lip balm and eye shadow, glitter shoes, glitter bath bombs, glitter slime, glitter drinking glasses, and more!—as well as everything else you’ve ever wanted to know about glitter. Glitter! also includes four pull-out glitter-quote cards to frame and hang!