Resultados para "The Call" en Vida en familia

Sunny Beringer hates her first name - her real first name - Sunflower. And she hates that her mom has suddenly left behind her dad and uprooted their family miles away from New Jersey to North Carolina just so she can pursue some fancy degree. Sunny has to live with a grandmother she barely knows, and she’s had to leave her beloved cat and all her friends behind. And no one else seems to think anything is wrong. So she creates “Sunny Beringer’s Totally Awesome Plan for Romance” - a list of surefire ways to make her parents fall madly in love again.

Parker is a quiet, introverted eleven-year-old boy, stuck in the middle of his parents' divorce, when he stumbles upon Drog, an ugly green puppet left in the rubbish. But Drog is no ordinary puppet; he's a talking, sarcastic, obnoxious puppet...who won't let go of Parker's hand! Worst of all, no one believes that Drog - not Parker - is saying all of the outrageous things that get Parker into trouble....

Hemma hos Calle är det kaos. Mamma är lätt snurrig och sjukskriven för utmattning. Pappa har inget jobb alls. Storasyster är på dåligt humör och säger att sommarlovet kommer bli det värsta någonsin. Det finns ju inga pengar och mamma är bara trött jämt. Men så plötsligt tar livet en oväntad vändning när farbror Bengt går bort och familjen får ärva något efter honom. Det öppnar upp för en helknasig sommar som Calle sent kommer att glömma. Sanna Juhlin är författare och tvåbarnsmamma och bor nära naturen i Söråker.

It’s the morning after the incident in the church, and Ally wakes up dazed and confused on the forest bed close to Larchwood Academy. The last thing she remembers is the demon that grabbed her by the arm, and upon her reunion with The Circle, she learns that Jay, William, and Ms. Carter...

It's the first week of middle school, and Ash (don't call her "Ashley") already has a class assignment: Make a family tree. But how can Ash make a family tree if she doesn't have a family? Ever since she was four years old, Ash has been in foster care, living with one so-called family after another. Now she's stuck with Gladys. And the only place Ash feels safe is in the branches of her favorite tree, drawing in her sketchbook, hidden from the view of Gladys's son Jordan.

I'm Dan Hope and inside my head I keep a list of things I want to come true. For example, I want my sister to go to university at the North Pole and only come back once a year. I want to help Sherlock Holmes solve his most daring mystery yet. I want to be the first eleven-year-old to land on the moon. And finally I want my dad to love me.

A young boy takes a plane ride with his mother to visit the African country of Ghana, where his parents are from. This will be his first time seeing his grandparents. He learns about traditional Ghanaian clothing, foods, and the city market in Accra, Ghana's capital.

""An emotional tale of a family’s grief and healing, full of courage and hope"" —Kirkus ""Faruqi renders this tender story of loss with a deft hand, employing vivid details surrounding Adnan’s Pakistani Muslim identity . . . and nuanced characterizations to present a tear-jerking ode to...

Natalie Rausch said she'd die for a chance to meet DJ Crazy Todd, but she didn't mean to be literal. A bitter divorce shattered her family and turned her into a 13-year-old weapon in the hands of two people who want nothing more than to destroy each other. Once an accelerated student looking at early college, Natalie let anger at her parents lead her down a desperate path of self-destruction. No amount of rebellion gets her mom or dad's attention - or stitches up the hole inside her where love used to be.

My name is Cally Louise Fisher and I haven't spoken for thirty-one days. Talking doesn’t always make things happen, however much you want them to. Cally Fisher saw her mum bright and real and alive. But no one believes her, so Cally’s stopped talking. A mysterious wolfhound always seems to...

A Town Called Rottieville, seven-year-old Rosa forms a remarkable bond with her two-year-old Rottweiler, Bella. When Bella gives birth to twelve beautiful puppies, Rosa’s joy is unmatched—until her parents tell her they can’t keep all of them. Overwhelmed with emotion, Rosa runs away, disappearing into the nearby forest during a storm. With the entire town searching, it’s Bella, following her heart and keen instincts, who finds Rosa trapped in a muddy hole. Bella’s bravery not only saves Rosa’s life but also unites the townspeople in an unforgettable rescue.

From award-winning author Sara Zarr comes a story of the small moments that show us who we are, and how family is not just something you’re part of, but something you make. Lou and her family don’t have much, but for Lou it's enough. Mom. Her sister, Casey. Their apartment in the city. Her...

Fans of classic animal stories like Pax and A Dog’s Way Home will howl over the heartwarming adventures of a coyote pup lost in New York City. Brimming with curiosity,Trouble can’t wait to explore the world beyond Singing Creek. So one morning the coyote pup stows away in the back of a truck...

'A delight for its warmth and humour, but principally because the writing is alive and stunning.’ The Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week. For readers aged 9+ comes a sparkling new series about family, friends and finding the joy in life! From award-winning author Jenny Valentine, this is...

At the end of each school year, April Wilson and her family go on a long trip to the country to visit her grandmother. As the year before, April unintentionally leaves Lively Larry, her adorable rubber duck and special friend, at home. This causes her to worry that something peculiar would happen again.

From Drew Daywalt, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit, and illustrator Mike Lowery comes a middle grade novel about Sam, a noble pug who will go to any lengths to protect his family from the bad guys! Meet Sam: an insolent pug—and incidental hero—who will...

A boy, a dog, and a magical body-swap adventure! Turn the page, share the adventure in the bestselling magical mystery from million-copy seller Ben Miller. 'Wonderful, funny, magical' Chris Evans George has always wondered what it's like to be a dog. One night, a magical mix-up with an enchanted...

The classic story of Paddington, the bear from Darkest Peru, who was found lost on Paddington Station. “A bear on Paddington Station?” said Mrs Brown in amazement. “Don’t be silly – there can’t be.” The Browns first met Paddington on a railway station – Paddington station, in...

A New York Times bestseller! “Don’t miss this dazzling tour de force.”—Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal winning author of The One and Only Ivan This gripping novel about survival and family is based on the real story of one wolf’s incredible journey to find a safe place to call home...

Set against the backdrop of a picturesque African village, this compelling story chronicles the extraordinary journey of Tito, a young boy from a humble, impoverished family. Through relentless hard work, unwavering hope, and sheer determination, Tito rose to become a renowned doctor. His achievements not only lifted his family out of poverty but also brought prosperity and transformation to his entire village, inspiring generations to come.