Kategoria BISAC: Juvenile Fiction >> Short Stories

In "Bo's Boos & Poos Reviews," readers of all ages will experience the growth of Bo as he meets the challenges of real and imagined life. The excitement of change from home to school, community and beyond, and the joy of friendship and mystery of neighbors are all fertile ground in a series of progressive short books (boos) and poems (poos). Together they comprise the next generation of Boo's Blackboard Book (which is provided here in appendix form). The book endeavors to address current educational intentions in critical thinking while providing an entertaining read.

With all the negative forces in our culture that undermine a parent's efforts to raise a child into a successful adult, the job of parenting grows increasingly difficult. It is the hope of every loving parent that their children achieve success in their lives. Yet, many of us do not give them the proper tools to help them reach success.

"The Kids on Prosperity Lane Reach for the Stars" offers a solution. This charming collection of short stories will give you a means of introducing these traits to your child in a fun and entertaining way. Jump into the world of Annie, Marty, Luke, Ned, and...

After countless hours of creation, a group of ambitious students combined to generate a collection of stories that accurately and poignantly reflects what they wanted to say. With no true rules and only their instincts available to guide them, they reached deep within themselves to find their style and discover the voice lurking inside of them. Hurdling the fear of publishing their own writing for all to see, they tackled each challenge with an uncommon tenacity and, in the end, put forth pieces that make them proud.

At the age of 76 the author felt a sudden urge to acquaint her grandchildren with some of her stranger writings since some of them are funny and some are weird. Either way it does not take long to read any of them, which should be a relief.

Come on kids, travel along with Michael and his sister Sheila in his "Great Nature Adventures!"

In Book I, Chapter One, 'The Springtime Adventures, ' learn how Mama and Papa Robin show great love and care for their three baby robins. See how Mama Rabbit looks after her four cute little baby rabbits in their backyard.

Chapter Two, 'The Big Storm Adventure' helps us understand thunderstorms and how we can protect ourselves from them.

Chapter Three, 'The Bug Adventure, ' shows us how we can live with our bug friends and overcome our fears of them. In Chapter Four, 'The Zoo Adventure, '...

Kids, travel along with Michael in his 'Great Nature Adventures'!

In Book Two, Chapter One, you can join Michael and Sheila on their 'Summer Vacation Adventure'. The family travels to Virginia Beach for their first trip to the ocean. They also plant a garden and you can watch it grow. Learn how you can start one of your own!

In Chapter Two, 'The Shih Tzu Adventure', read about their dog Tanner as he enters a local Dog Show! You're also there when their other dog, Honey Bunny, gives birth to her puppies.

In Chapter Three, 'The Ranch Adventure', you can go with them to their Aunt and...

Kids, would you like to sail on the Scioto River in Columbus, Ohio? You can by joining Michael and his family in Book Three, 'Michael's Great Nature Adventures'.

Chapter One, 'The Boating Adventure', takes you there!

In 'The Fall Adventure', Chapter Two, you can go camping with them in Mohican State Park in Ohio in the fun of fall. Also enjoy all the animals, colorful leaves and sights on the hiking trail!

In Chapter Three, 'The Winter Adventure', experience a snow and ice storm without electricity!

In Chapter Four, 'The Noah's Ark Adventure', read how Michael learns to save our...

"A TRILOGY" featuring:

"Big Oak Mega Buck," a touching story about a magnificent trophy buck and the kind man who can't shoot him.

"Ella's Compassion," a poor young high school girl overcomes jealous hate to become a starring country western singer.

"The Knock at Our Door" becomes a heartwarming story of a family that takes in a 'wee bit' of an Irishman as their own.

This is my second Poeantasy book. Part I is a book of poems and Part II is a book or fantasy. Poetry and Fantasy combined, hence Poeantasy. Poetry is the song of the soul. Fantasy is the imagination of the soul. These two characteristics define the true essence of what it means to be human.

A short story is a form of art from the heart, the mind, and the imagination. These stories represent the thoughts and creativity of thirty-nine members of Cold Spring Harbor High School's class of 2010. While we attempted to categorize and classify our stories, for simple organizational purposes, the truth is that each story is unique and represents some facet of the individuality of the author. Each turn of the page will reveal a new identity and a different personality, exactly as a short story should.

This collection includes poems and stories by the students of St. Joseph's Catholic School, an elementary school located in the historic districs of Macon, Georgia. St. Joseph's Catholic School guides the student in the development of the total person, including spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical, social, and emotional growth. Through the integration of faith, family, culture, and education, the school prepares the student to participate as a responsible member of the Catholic Church and Society. The student work in this collection was written with the mission of St. Joseph's Catholic...

These short stories are about accepting life for what it is, the importance of being an achiever in school and finally, the dangers of drugs, alcohol and cigarettes.

"Stories for Gramp's Little Friends," is a book of love containing twenty-six short stories. They were written for and read to his grandchildren, which gave enjoyment to him and them.

Some of the ideas for the stories came from the different subjects of Mrs. Finch's kindergarten class in rural Arkansas. The author's stories promote good manners, love, laughter, sharing, safety, and especially friendship. The stories are enjoyable reading for all ages.

"More Stories for Gramp's Little Friends," is the second children's book written by Lloyd Wright. It is a book of love and caring containing twenty-five short stories. They were written for and read to his grandchildren when they came to visit. He also reads the stories to the kindergarten class for which he is a volunteer. There is a lesson of values entwined in each story and written to a level that children can understand. Some of the ideas for the stories came from the different subjects of Mrs. Finches' kindergarten class in rural Arkansas. The author's stories promote good manners,...

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"Ich glaube Tristram ist der grossest dummkopf im die welt. Ein student? Nicht nein, porcupine Er ist ser, ser schlecht. Wo is der Lehrer mit ein gross Stock? Sie mussen schlagen Tristram jeden tag."--Die Gross Zietung von Deutschland, Osterreich, und Schweiz

"Tengo solamente una pregunta. Ensename: Como America es el unico 'superpower' del mundo con ninos como Tristram Hoosier? Digame eso "--El Periodico del America Central y de Sur

"G'day, mate I think Tristram Hoosier is a smashing lad, full of...

"The Haunted Pavilion" is a collection of nine Patricia McCune Irvine short stories for girls, ranging from ghosts in the pavilion, a rescue at Breakwater Beach, the night the town clock struck thirteen, to the mystery of the pinata, an unusual flight of Santa Claus at Christmastime, and others.

Why would a beautifully wrapped birthday present hold nothing but an empty box? Ten leading authors give us ten deliciously different answers to the same question. Kids are invited to savor these original birthday surprises, then try their own solutions to the mystery of the empty box.

Imagine ordering a sunny day from the local weather witch, asking an apple tree to answer the telephone and making a beautiful garden out of old cereal boxes. What would you do if you inherited a real hair loom, or found three ugly old ladies and a dragon on your doorstep' And would you need a bicycle if you had a unicorn to ride'
Anything is magically possible in these twelve short stories by gifted story-teller Joan Aiken.

"Marvin's Adventures" is about a boy who enjoys learning by reading. These amusing and educational stories promote literacy and encourage children to read.

Nine Tales from the Heart is a series of rhyming, clever and creative stories with twists and turns and inspiring messages for school age children that in fact people of all ages can learn from.