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Book Synopsis My Friend, My Hero by : Jerald L. Hoover
Download or read book My Friend, My Hero written by Jerald L. Hoover and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-22 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As one of the top basketball players in New York State, Bennett Wilson, is destined to take Mount Vernon High to the state championship for the first time. With the nation's top colleges clamoring his services, he is guaranteed a scholarship. With fame and fortune waiting, the world is Bennett's oyster. Or, so we think.Bennett's life is actually plagued with strife. As the oldest of three children living with their single mother in the tough inner city projects of Mount Vernon, the thought of choosing the fast life of the streets was never an option. His ticket out of despair was through basketball and academics.However, when Bennett learns his sick mother is three months behind in rent and was served an eviction notice, Bennett wonders if he can resist the temptation of fast money. Will he answer the call he's avoided all his life and what would it cost him if he does?
Book Synopsis Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero by : Kelly J. Baptist
Download or read book Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero written by Kelly J. Baptist and published by Yearling. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A coming-of-age tale about a boy who proves that with superhero courage--and a few great sidekicks--you can take on even the toughest of odds. Adapted from a story that first appeared in Flying Lessons & Other Stories and perfect for fans of The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson. Isaiah is now the big man of the house. But it's a lot harder than his dad made it look. His little sister, Charlie, asks too many questions, and Mama's gone totally silent. Good thing Isaiah can count on his best friend, Sneaky, who always has a scheme for getting around the rules. Plus, his classmate Angel has a few good ideas of her own--once she stops hassling Isaiah. And when things get really tough, there's Daddy's journal, filled with stories about the amazing Isaiah Dunn, a superhero who gets his powers from beans and rice. Isaiah wishes his dad's tales were real. He could use those powers right about now! Kelly J. Baptist's debut novel explores the indomitable spirit of a ten-year-old boy and the superhero strength it takes to grow up.
Book Synopsis Max: Best Friend. Hero. Marine. by : Jennifer Li Shotz
Download or read book Max: Best Friend. Hero. Marine. written by Jennifer Li Shotz and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2015-06-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times bestselling movie novelization—a powerful story about a special dog and what it means to be a hero that more and more readers have discovered When Justin's older brother, Kyle, is killed in Afghanistan, Justin can't believe that his brother is really gone. Except there's one thing that Kyle left behind…. Max is a highly trained military canine who has always protected his fellow soldiers. But when he loses his handler and best friend, Kyle, Max is traumatized and unable to remain in the service. He is sent home to America, where the only human he connects with is Justin, and he is soon adopted by Kyle's family, essentially saving his life. At first Justin has no interest in taking care of his late brother's troubled dog. However, the two learn to trust each other, which helps the four-legged veteran become his heroic self once more. As the pair start to unravel the mystery of what really happened to Kyle, they find more excitement—and danger—than they bargained for. But they might also find an unlikely new best friend in each other.
Book Synopsis My Friend, My Hero by : Jerald LeVon Hoover
Download or read book My Friend, My Hero written by Jerald LeVon Hoover and published by . This book was released on 2020-06-12 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bennett Wilson has the world at his fingertips. One of the top basketball players in New York State, he is destined to lead Mount Vernon High to the state championship for the first time. Many of the nation's top colleges are already reaching out, eager to sign him to their roster. Scholarships are guaranteed. Still young, Bennett is seduced by the promise of fame and fortune. Yet all is not as it appears. Bennett's life is plagued with strife and conflict. The oldest of three, he has grown up with his single mother in the tough inner city projects of Mount Vernon. Life is hard but Bennett refuses to choose the fast life of the streets. He knows his only ticket to freedom is through basketball and academics.Bennett's dreams come to a screeching halt when he learns his sick mother has fallen far behind on her rent and is threatened with eviction. He knows he can get easy money on the streets, but at the cost of ruining his future. Will Bennett finally succumb to a life he's avoided and if he does, what will it cost? My Friend, My Hero, which celebrates its 25th year in print, is the first in the acclaimed, The Hero Book Series, by author Jerald LeVon Hoover.
Book Synopsis Antonio, My Son, My Hero, My Friend by :
Download or read book Antonio, My Son, My Hero, My Friend written by and published by Anthony M. Benjamin. This book was released on with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis My Friend, My Hero Teacher's Edition by : Jerald Hoover
Download or read book My Friend, My Hero Teacher's Edition written by Jerald Hoover and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teacher's Edition for curriculum that is based on the novella, My Friend, My Hero.
Download or read book My Dog, My Hero written by Betsy Byars and published by Henry Holt and Company (BYR). This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'My Hero' to Be Chosen: Eight finalists will compete tonight for the title My Hero. The winner will wear the coveted gold Hero medal. These brave and courageous dogs will each appear with their nominator who will tell their story. There's Smiley, who fought a giant bull. Bear used his giant paws to save the life of another dog. Munchkin warned a gardener of a poisonous snake about to strike. Old Dog helped find people buried under rubble after a tornado. Buster pulled a baby carriage out of the path of a careening truck. Blue, who had never been known to bark, used his voice to bring help to his wounded master. Dopey's constant barking saved the life of a baby left in a sweltering car. Little Bit brought love and companionship to a nursing home resident. In My Dog, My Hero each story is told in the unique, sometimes humorous, but always compelling voice of the person whose life was changed by the heroic action of a very extraordinary dog. Betsy Byars and her daughters Betsy Duffey and Laurie Myers have joined forces to create dog stories full of adventure and suspense. Loren Long's paintings capture the heroic dignity of each of the dogs and heighten the drama of their special stories.
Download or read book My Hero written by Stephen Graham Jones and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you do when your dreams come true? When you were twelve, camping out in the back yard, you told your best friend that if he could draw a superhero good enough, you'd give him the perfect words to say. And then it didn't just happen, there's even action figures now. Your comic book is on every shelf. And you live beside your best friend again. Your kids even play together, with those action figures. Watch them on the lawn, there. Take a snapshot, and then look over their heads, over the tops of the houses, past the city, past the world itself. Look at all the stars, at all the adventures waiting out there. What do you do when all your dreams come true? You close your eyes, so the dream can last. You close your eyes and you roll your hands into fists, and you try to hold on.
Download or read book A Hero Like You written by Nikki Rogers and published by . This book was released on 2020-10-10 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Hero Like You looks at everyday heroes and highlights qualities such as loyalty, compassion, resourcefulness, justice, and courage. The lyrical rhyme and relatable illustrations remind us that we all have the opportunity to be a hero by helping others, doing right and making the world a better place. "What the world needs is a hero like you!"
Book Synopsis The Patrick Melrose Novels by : Edward St. Aubyn
Download or read book The Patrick Melrose Novels written by Edward St. Aubyn and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-01-31 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This single volume brings together the first four Patrick Melrose novels by Booker Prize Finalist Aubyn. The collection includes "Never Mind, Bad News, Some Hope," and "Mother's Milk."
Download or read book Be a Friend written by Salina Yoon and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Geisel Honor-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon comes a lush, heartwarming story of unbreakable friendship and celebrating what makes you unique. Dennis is an ordinary boy who expresses himself in extraordinary ways. Some children do show-and-tell. Dennis mimes his. Some children climb trees. Dennis is happy to BE a tree . . . But being a mime can be lonely. It isn't until Dennis meets a girl named Joy that he discovers the power of friendship--and how special he truly is! From the beloved author/illustrator of the Penguin and Bear series comes a heartwarming story of self-acceptance, courage, and unbreakable friendship for anyone who has ever felt "different." Don't miss these other books from Salina Yoon! The Penguin series Penguin and Pinecone Penguin on Vacation Penguin in Love Penguin and Pumpkin Penguin's Big Adventure Penguin's Christmas Wish The Bear series Found Stormy Night Bear's Big Day The Duck, Duck, Porcupine series Duck, Duck, Porcupine My Kite is Stuck! And Other Stories That's My Book! And Other Stories Be a Friend
Book Synopsis Hero and Friend My Days with Pistol Pete Maravich by : Darrel Campbell
Download or read book Hero and Friend My Days with Pistol Pete Maravich written by Darrel Campbell and published by Percussion Films. This book was released on 2018-12-02 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many people have heroes in their lives and many have friends, but rarely does one's hero become a friend. When Hollywood screenwriter Darrel Campbell is commissioned to write a movie about his childhood sports hero, NBA legend Pistol Pete Maravich, the two men meet in California and become instant friends. The unlikely friendship bonds when they discover their fathers are the same age, were both decorated WWII heroes, coached them in sports, and they were the most powerful influence in their lives. Thirty years have passed since Pete Maravich's sudden death and the writer who co-authored Pete's only personal biography, HEIR TO A DREAM, has transposed rare tape recordings, personal notes and private letters he received from Pistol Pete and Coach Maravich to create an inspirational book for fans of all ages to enjoy.
Book Synopsis My Friend, My Hero Student Success Workbook by : Jerald Hoover
Download or read book My Friend, My Hero Student Success Workbook written by Jerald Hoover and published by . This book was released on 2019-08-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Student workbook for curriculum that is based on the novella, My Friend, My Hero.
Book Synopsis My Friend, My Hero by : Lichelle Christensen
Download or read book My Friend, My Hero written by Lichelle Christensen and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Riley discovers his grandmother's enchanted necklace, he finds himself transported back in time to her college days. Riley knows that her true love dies an unfortunate death after which she marries the man whom Riley nauseatingly remembers as his abusive grandfather. As he tries to manipulate and change history, it still manages to unfold as it was fated to. Will Riley be able to influence history and prevent the untimely death of his grandmother's true love or is their fate already sealed? And when the necklace that is his passkey is lost, how will Riley return to his own time?
Download or read book Raising a Hero written by Laura Numeroff and published by Cleverkick. This book was released on 2016-11-21 with total page 7 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the beloved #1 New York Times best-selling author of If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Max is a determined puppy with a lot to learn on his adventure of becoming a life-changing friend and helper. Dogs are trained to do lots of things, like open doors, turn on lights and even help take off someone’s shoes. Max’s puppy raiser, Sam, takes him everywhere; on the bus, to puppy kindergarten, and even to restaurants. But it’s tough staying underneath the table when the french fries smell so good! Discover the fun and important ways Max earns his special yellow vest as he gets ready to help someone in need of a true hero. "A good message excellently illustrated." (Picture book. 4-8) - Kirkus Reviews
Book Synopsis They Call Me a Hero by : Daniel Hernandez
Download or read book They Call Me a Hero written by Daniel Hernandez and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-02-18 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hernandez helped save the life of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, and his life experience is a source of true inspiration in this heartfelt memoir. His quick thinking saved her life until the paramedics arrived and took her to the hospital. His memoir explores his life, his character, and the traits that a young person needs to rise above adversity and become a hero.
Book Synopsis My Brother's Hero by : Adrian Fogelin
Download or read book My Brother's Hero written by Adrian Fogelin and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This poignant coming-of-age story is set against the verdant landscape and sultry atmosphere of the Florida Keys Ben Floyd has a lot on his mind. In only eighteen months he will be old enough to get a learner’s permit to drive, but that seems a lifetime away. Ben enjoys the close-knit group of friends in his small neighborhood, but lately he has been longing for a taste of adventure. Keeping an eye on his younger brother Cody is getting to be a big responsibility. And he is confused by complicated feelings he has for his lifelong friend, Cass. An unexpected turn of events finds the Floyd family in the Florida Keys over Christmas vacation and offers Ben a welcome opportunity to escape the neighborhood routine. Here he meets Mica, an independent, strong-willed girl who lives a nomadic life aboard a boat with her marine biologist father. Mica teaches Ben and Cody to fish, sail, and snorkel, and together they explore the interior canals and coastal waterways. But Ben soon realizes that adventure sometimes brings danger, and that at the center of Mica’s seemingly charmed life lies a mysterious loneliness. Young readers will relate to Ben’s conflicting feelings and growing restlessness as they experience this realistic, thoughtful, and sometimes humorous portrait of adolescence by award-winning author Adrian Fogelin.
