Chrysanthemum Big Book
Title | Chrysanthemum Big Book PDF eBook |
Author | Kevin Henkes |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Total Pages | 34 |
Release | 2007-10-02 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0061119741 |
She was a perfect baby, and she had a perfect name. Chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemum loved her name—until she started school. A terrific read-aloud for the classroom and libraries!
The Sign of the Chrysanthemum
Title | The Sign of the Chrysanthemum PDF eBook |
Author | Katherine Paterson |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Total Pages | 148 |
Release | 1988-06-03 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0064402320 |
Muna has never known his father -- a samurai, a noble warrior. But Muna's mother has told Muna how he will know him one day: by the sign of the chrysanthemum. When his mother dies, Muna travels to the capital of twelfth-century Japan, a bewildering city on the verge of revolution. He finds a haven there, as servant to the great swordsmith, Fukuji. But Muna cannot forget his dream: He must find his father. Only then will he have power and a name to be reckoned with. Only then will he become a man.
Wemberly Worried
Title | Wemberly Worried PDF eBook |
Author | Kevin Henkes |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Total Pages | 42 |
Release | 2000-07-25 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0688170277 |
Wemberly worried about everything. Big things. Little things. And things in between. Then it was time for school to start.And Wemberly worried even more. If you ever worry (or know someone who does), this is the book for you.
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Title | Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse PDF eBook |
Author | Kevin Henkes |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Total Pages | 43 |
Release | 1996-08-19 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0688128971 |
Lilly loves everything about school, especially her cool teacher, Mr. Slinger. But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse and its treasures to school and can't wait until sharing time, Mr. Slinger confiscates her prized possessions. Lilly's fury leads to revenge and then to remorse and she sets out to make amends. Lilly, the star of Chester's Way and Julius, the Baby of the World, is back. And this time she has her name in the title - something she's wanted all along. If you thought Lilly was funny before, you are in for a treat. So hurry up and start reading. Lilly can't wait for you to find out more about her.
Lilly's Big Day
Title | Lilly's Big Day PDF eBook |
Author | Kevin Henkes |
Publisher | Harper Collins |
Total Pages | 44 |
Release | 2006-03-28 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0060742364 |
Mr. Slinger has big news. He's getting married. Married! Lilly has big plans. She's going to be the flower girl. (Lilly has always wanted to be a flower girl. Even more than a surgeon or a diva or a hairdresser.) But what's the biggest, the best, the most perfect thing of all? You're invited to the wedding -- so start reading!
White Chrysanthemum
Title | White Chrysanthemum PDF eBook |
Author | Mary Lynn Bracht |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 320 |
Release | 2018-01-30 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 073521445X |
For fans of Lisa Wingate’s Before We Were Yours and Min Jin Lee’s Pachinko, a deeply moving novel that follows two Korean sisters separated by World War II. Korea, 1943. Hana has lived her entire life under Japanese occupation. As a haenyeo, a female diver of the sea, she enjoys an independence that few other Koreans can still claim. Until the day Hana saves her younger sister from a Japanese soldier and is herself captured and transported to Manchuria. There she is forced to become a “comfort woman” in a Japanese military brothel. But haenyeo are women of power and strength. She will find her way home. South Korea, 2011. Emi has spent more than sixty years trying to forget the sacrifice her sister made, but she must confront the past to discover peace. Seeing the healing of her children and her country, can Emi move beyond the legacy of war to find forgiveness? Suspenseful, hopeful, and ultimately redemptive, White Chrysanthemum tells a story of two sisters whose love for each other is strong enough to triumph over the grim evils of war.
Mums the Word
Title | Mums the Word PDF eBook |
Author | Pat Stockett Johnston |
Publisher | Createspace Independent Pub |
Total Pages | 42 |
Release | 2013-02-20 |
Genre | Gardening |
ISBN | 9781482534399 |
Mums the Word clearly describes how anyone can grow large, beautiful mum flowers successfully. It provides step-by-step directions on how to buy rooted mum cuttings or take cuttings from stolen (new growth) from mums grown the previous year. The chapters are organized by monthly tasks. It's a great book for new growers plus offers tips for experienced mum growers.