Every Soul a Star

Every Soul a Star
Author: Wendy Mass
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2008-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780316040884
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And as streams of light fan out behind the darkened sun like the wings of a butterfly, I realize that I never saw real beauty until now. At Moon Shadow, an isolated campground, thousands have gathered to catch a glimpse of a rare and extraordinary total eclipse of the sun. It's also were three lives are about to be changed forever: Ally likes the simple things in life--labyrinths, star-gazing, and comet-hunting. Her home, the Moon Shadow campground, is a part of who she is, and she refuses to imagine it any other way. Popular and gorgeous (everybody says so), Bree is a future homecoming queen for sure. Bree wears her beauty like a suit of armor. But what is she trying to hide? Overweight and awkward, jack is used to spending a lot of time alone. But when opportunity knocks, he finds himself in situations he never would have imagined and making friends in the most unexpected situations. Told from three distinct voices and perspectives, Wendy Mass weaves an intricate and compelling story about strangers coming together, unlikely friendships, and finding one's place in the universe.

Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life

Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life
Author: Wendy Mass
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2010-11-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 031618036X
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In one month Jeremy Fink will turn thirteen. But does he have what it takes to be a teenager? He collects mutant candy, he won't venture more than four blocks from his apartment if he can help it, and he definitely doesn't like surprises. On the other hand, his best friend, Lizzy, isn't afraid of anything, even if that might get her into trouble now and then. Jeremy's summer takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious wooden box arrives in the mail. According to the writing on the box, it holds the meaning of life! Jeremy is supposed to open it on his thirteenth birthday. The problem is, the keys are missing, and the box is made so that only the keys will open it without destroying what's inside. Jeremy and Lizzy set off to find the keys, but when one of their efforts goes very wrong, Jeremy starts to lose hope that he'll ever be able to open the box. But he soon discovers that when you're meeting people named Oswald Oswald and using a private limo to deliver unusual objects to strangers all over the city, there might be other ways of finding out the meaning of life. Lively characters, surprising twists, and thought-provoking ideas make Wendy Mass's latest novel an unforgettable read.

Pi in the Sky

Pi in the Sky
Author: Wendy Mass
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2013-06-11
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316235016
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Joss is the seventh son of the Supreme Overlord of the Universe, and all he gets to do is deliver pies. That's right: pies. Of course these pies actually hold the secrets of the universe between their buttery crusts, but they're still pies. Joss comes from a family of overachievers, and is happy to let his older brothers shine. But when Earth suddenly disappears, Joss is tasked with the not-so-simple job of bringing it back. With the help of an outspoken girl from Earth named Annika, Joss embarks on the adventure of a lifetime and learns that the universe is an even stranger place than he'd imagined.

A Mango-Shaped Space

A Mango-Shaped Space
Author: Wendy Mass
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2008-11-16
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0316048690
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An award-winning book from the author of Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life and The Candymakers for fans for of Wonder and Counting by Sevens Mia Winchell has synesthesia, the mingling of perceptions whereby a person can see sounds, smell colors, or taste shapes. Forced to reveal her condition, she must look to herself to develop an understanding and appreciation of her gift in this coming-of-age novel.

Heaven Looks a Lot Like the Mall

Heaven Looks a Lot Like the Mall
Author: Wendy Mass
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2008-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0316040894
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When 16-year-old Tessa suffers a shocking accident in gym class, she finds herself in heaven (or what she thinks is heaven), which happens to bear a striking resemblance to her hometown mall. In the tradition of It's a Wonderful Life and The Christmas Carol, Tessa starts reliving her life up until that moment. She sees some things she'd rather forget, learns some things about herself she'd rather not know, and ultimately must find the answer to one burning question--if only she knew what the question was. Written in sharp, witty verse, Wendy Mass crafts an extroardinary tale of a spunky heroine who hasn't always made the right choices, but needs to discover what makes life worth living.

Be Still My Soul

Be Still My Soul
Author: Joanne Bischof
Publisher: Multnomah
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2012-10-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1601424221
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Night’s chill tickled her skin. Lonnie pressed her hands together and glanced up. He was even more handsome up close. Having grown up the shy, awkward daughter of Joel Sawyer, she’d hardly spoken to any boy, let alone the one who had mothers whispering warnings in their daughter’s ears and fathers loading shotguns. Pretty Lonnie Sawyer is shy and innocent, used to fading into the background within her family, and among the creeks and hollows of the Appalachian hills. Though her family is poor and her father abusive, she clings to a quiet faith. But when handsome ladies’ man and bluegrass musician Gideon O’Riley steals a kiss, that one action seals her fate. Her father forces her into a hasty marriage with Gideon—a man she barely knows and does not love. Equally frustrated and confused by his new responsibilities, Gideon yearns for a fresh start, forcing Lonnie on an arduous journey away from her home in Rocky Knob. Her distant groom can’t seem to surrender his rage at the injustice of the forced matrimony or give Lonnie any claim in his life. What will it take for Gideon to give up his past, embrace Lonnie’s God, and discover a hope that can heal their two fractured hearts? Gideon only ever cared about himself. Now that Lonnie is his wife, will he ever be worthy of her heart?

The Pearl of the Soul of the World

The Pearl of the Soul of the World
Author: Meredith Ann Pierce
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2008-02-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 0316029076
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The spellbinding conclusion to the Darkangel Trilogy! Armed with a magical pearl imbued with all the sorcery and wisdom of the world, bestowed upon her by the Ancient known as Ravenna, Aeriel finally comes face-to-face with the White Witch and her vampire sons. Backed by her husband, his army of good, and a throng of magical steeds, she must unlock the power of the pearl to awaken her true destiny and save the world.

Navigating Early

Navigating Early
Author: Clare Vanderpool
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2013-01-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 030797412X
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“Just the sort of book that saves lives by igniting a passion for reading.” —James Patterson “Reminiscent of Huckleberry Finn.” —The Wall Street Journal A Michael L. Printz Honor Winner From the author of Newbery Medal winner Moon Over Manifest comes the odyssey-like adventure of two boys’ incredible quest on the Appalachian Trail. When Jack Baker’s father sends him from his home in Kansas to attend a boys’ boarding school in Maine, Jack doesn’t know what to expect. Certainly not Early Auden, the strangest of boys. Early keeps to himself, reads the number pi as a story, and refuses to accept truths others take for granted. Jack, feeling lonely and out of place, connects with Early, and the two become friends. During a break from school, the boys set out for the Appalachian Trail on a quest for a great black bear. As Jack and Early travel deeper into the mountains, they meet peculiar and dangerous characters, and they make some shocking discoveries. But their adventure is only just beginning. Will Jack’s and Early’s friendship last the journey? Can the boys make it home alive? An ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults Selection An ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book A New York Times Editor’s Choice A New York Times Bestseller An Indie Pick A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Booklist Books for Youth Editors’ Choice Selection A BookPage Best Children’s Book A Texas Lone Star Reading List Selection A Notable Children's Book in Language Arts Book A Down East Magazine Best of Maine Book A North Carolina Young Adult Book Award Master List Selection An Iowa Children's Choice Award Finalist

A Guide for the Advanced Soul

A Guide for the Advanced Soul
Author: Susan Hayward
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1999
Genre: Divination
ISBN: 9780957702554
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It takes courage for the soul to walk down a new and unfamiliar path. As people struggle to break free of personal problems in life, the tendency to rely on old, familiar patterns prevents them from exploring new solutions. It is times like these that a fresh perspective is needed to shed new light on a situation that will point the soul down a new path. A GUIDE FOR THE ADVANCED SOUL: A BOOK OF INSIGHT was created just for this purpose, to be consulted in times of indecision and crisis so people can gain a new understanding of their questions, and provide guidance. At any moment, the Guide can be opened to any page and within the words will be the answer regardless of the specific challenge. The subconscious mind -- that well of intuition and creativity -- will instantly be redirected by the words and a sincere desire to grow. Within A GUIDE FOR THE ADVANCED SOUL, every page holds a gift. Welcome the problems and discover their gifts KNOW THE TRUTH IN YOUR HEART . . . . TRUST YOUR DIRECTION . . . OPEN THIS BOOK TO ANY PAGE . . . AND THERE WILL BE YOUR ANSWER.

Body & Soul

Body & Soul
Author: Frank Conroy
Publisher: HMH
Total Pages: 463
Release: 1993-09-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0547729014
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This saga of a son of the working class who grows into a piano prodigy is “hypnotically readable . . . The best story I know of in a long, long time” (Vanity Fair). As a boy, Claude Rawlings looks up through the grated window of his basement apartment to watch the world go by. Poor, lonely, supported by a taxi-driver mother whose eccentricities spin more and more out of control, he faces the terrible task of growing up on the margins of life, destined to be a spectator of that great world always hurrying out of reach. But there is an out-of-tune piano in the small apartment, and in unlocking the secrets of its keys, as if by magic, Claude discovers himself. He is a musical prodigy. Body & Soul is the story of a young man whose life is transformed by a gift. The gift is not without price—the work is relentless, the teachers exacting—but the reward is a journey that takes him to the drawing rooms of the rich and powerful, private schools, a gilt-edged marriage, and Carnegie Hall. Claude moves through this life as if he were playing a difficult composition, swept up in its drama and tension, surprised by its grace notes. Music, here, becomes a character in its own right, equaled in strength only by the music of Frank Conroy’s own unmistakable and true voice. Bristling with character and invention, Body & Soul is Dickensian in its range and richness. This is a novel with all the emotional appeal and moral gravity of a classic bildungsroman, but with a tone as contemporary as a jazz riff—an unforgettable achievement by one of the great writers of our time.