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It's Kind of a Cheesy Love Story

Author : Lauren Morrill
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN 13 : 0374306222
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (743 download)

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Download or read book It's Kind of a Cheesy Love Story written by Lauren Morrill and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A delicious love story with all the toppings, Lauren Morrill's It's Kind of a Cheesy Love Story is a contemporary YA rom-com about love, friendship, and pizza, perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Jenny Han. After her mother gave birth to her in the bathroom of a local pizzeria, Beck has been given the dubious privilege of having minor fame, free pizza for life, and a guaranteed job when she turns sixteen—a job she unfortunately can’t afford to turn down. Now she's stuck with her geeky co-workers instead of taking Instagram-ready shots with her best friends (and her epic crush). But maybe the pizza people aren't all bad. Maybe that pizza delivery guy is kind of cute. And maybe there's a way to make this Bathroom Baby thing work for her. Because when disaster strikes the beloved pizza place that's started to feel like home, she's going to need a miracle—one that might even mean bringing her two worlds together.

Meant to Be

Author : Lauren Pizza
Publisher : Skyhorse
ISBN 13 : 9781629143323
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (433 download)

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Download or read book Meant to Be written by Lauren Pizza and published by Skyhorse. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Lauren Pizza was thirteen, she died. Caught under a small sailboat, she struggled to reach the surface, only to find that what she thought was up was actually down . . . and that’s all she remembers. Ever since being resuscitated by two strangers, Pizza has felt a presence in her life from the spirit world. Is it crazy? Maybe. Her family sure thinks so. Growing up the youngest, and sometimes forgotten, of five in Little Falls, New Jersey, Pizza continues to live the typical life “down the shore” after her accident. She survives high school (barely), goes to college in Dayton, Ohio (which she might have thought was in Florida when she applied), and is ready to settle down with her “perfect” Kennedy-esque boyfriend in Jersey—until she wakes up. Suddenly free and single, Pizza relies on intuition (and perhaps a few signs) and finds herself a job in the city, a grungy apartment in the West Village, and waits for Prince Charming. When he finally arrives, she doesn’t recognize him: he drives a red Ferrari, sure, but he has hair like Howard Stern and wears more gold chains than Mr. T. Meant to Be is the story of a blue-collar Jersey girl swept off her feet by an unconventional millionaire, thrust into an entirely new world, where she makes plenty of mistakes and sometimes feels like “I’m from the Jersey Shore” is stapled to her forehead. With humor, gratitude, and trademark Jersey spunk, Lauren tells it like it is: the highs, the lows, the bad twists, the good advice from unlikely places, and the times she wished she could disappear. Underneath the designer clothes and private jets, she’s still the same Jersey Girl who took the D train and lived on Snapple. And she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Creative Pep Talk

Author : Andy J. Miller
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1452152772
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (521 download)

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Download or read book Creative Pep Talk written by Andy J. Miller and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every artist needs a little pep talk now and then. An inspiring tool and beautiful art book in one, Creative Pep Talk offers illustrated words of wisdom from 50 of today's leading creative professionals. With full-color, typographic prints and explanatory statements from a host of creative luminaries—including Aaron James Draplin, Oliver Jeffers, Lisa Congdon, Mike Perry, and many others—this volume encourages artists to stay excited, experiment boldly, and conquer fear. "Create curiosity," "Learn to say no," and "If you can't be good, be different" are just a few of the motivational maxims in this visually rich collection that's perfect for students, designers, artists, and creatives at any stage in their careers.

The Resentment

Author : T.O. Paine
Publisher : Dark Swallow Books
ISBN 13 : 0999218379
Total Pages : 529 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (992 download)

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Download or read book The Resentment written by T.O. Paine and published by Dark Swallow Books. This book was released on 2022-06-10 with total page 529 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They killed her husband. Now, they're coming for her son. Lauren Kaine has everything she ever wanted — a fabulous home, a shiny Lexus, a bright sixteen-year-old son, and a loving husband with a lucrative internet career. Tonight, she walks hand-in-hand with William beneath the lustrous Seattle sky, celebrating twenty-two years of marriage. But they’re not alone. A mysterious black Audi comes out of nowhere and chases William onto a bridge. He shouts, “They’re here for the card,” and falls to his death. Enraged, Lauren attacks the car, but the tinted windows hide the driver’s face, and it speeds away. Still mourning, she sets out to find her husband’s killer when a stranger calls and demands the card. William never mentioned a card, and she doesn’t know where it is. The stranger follows her. He torments her. He threatens to kidnap her son and throw him into the same river that killed William. And it’s not just the stranger. Black cars lurk around every corner. William’s co-workers refuse to talk to her. Her brother-in-law resurfaces after years of silence, and he knows something, but she’s running out of time. She searches for the card, and the past pulls her back to the first time someone kidnapped her son. Back to her resentment. Back to the truth. You’re only as sick as your secrets . . . "This dark thriller is intense, fast-paced, and sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats." - The Book Review Directory "An energetic, enthralling tale of dangerous family secrets." - Kirkus Reviews Get Your Copy Today!

His Name Is Ron

Author : Kim Goldman
Publisher : BenBella Books, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1940363675
Total Pages : 395 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book His Name Is Ron written by Kim Goldman and published by BenBella Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is not about OJ. Simpson or his "Dream Team." This book is not another rehash of the "Trial of the Century." It is about Ron Golman and his blended family. Overnight and through tragedy, this quiet, closely knit family became enmeshed in one of the ugliest and most controversial crimes in recent history. The Goldmans provide a wrenching account, in their own words, of the ripple effect that occurs when a beloved family member is murdered, and the extra burdens that develop when grief becomes a public spectacle. But, more important, the family puts a name, a face, a soul, to the young man referred to in the press only as "a friend of..." or "a part-time waiter and sometime model." The Goldmans are a family with whom all of us can identify. They share memories of happier times and recount, moment by moment, learning of Ron's untimely death and the nightmare that followed. They share their reactions throughout the criminal trial up to and including the heart-stopping verdict. And they reveal the details of the civil trial that were never before allowed to be made public, due to the gag order imposed on all participants. And finally, they reveal their determination to bring much-needed reforms to the criminal justice system and to give voices to other victims of violent crimes. Much of what Ron's family has to say will surprise you... will enrage you... And most of all will break your heart.

Mastering Pizza

Author : Marc Vetri
Publisher : Ten Speed Press
ISBN 13 : 0399579230
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (995 download)

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Download or read book Mastering Pizza written by Marc Vetri and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revolutionary guide to making delicious pizza at home, offering a variety of base doughs so that your pizza will turn out perfect no matter what kind of oven or equipment you have. “If you are serious about making pizza, buy every copy in the store.”—JIMMY KIMMEL Pizza remains America's favorite food, but one that many people hesitate to make at home. In Mastering Pizza, award-winning chef Marc Vetri tackles the topic with his trademark precision, making perfect pizza available to anyone. The recipes—gleaned from years spent researching recipes in Italy and perfecting them in America—have a variety of base doughs of different hydration levels, which allow home cooks to achieve the same results with a regular kitchen oven as they would with a professional pizza oven. The book covers popular standards like Margherita and Carbonara while also featuring unexpected toppings such as mussels and truffles—and even a dessert pizza made with Nutella. With transporting imagery from Italy and hardworking step-by-step photos to demystify the process, Mastering Pizza will help you make pizza as delicious as you find in Italy.

This Is Just a Test

Author : Wendy Wan-Long Shang
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1338037749
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book This Is Just a Test written by Wendy Wan-Long Shang and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2017-06-27 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rosenberg and Wan-Long Shang tell the story of a boy caught in the middle of cultures, friends, and growing up Chinese-Jewish-American in this hilariously witty and heartwarming coming-of-age. David Da-Wei Horowitz has a lot on his plate. Preparing for his upcoming bar mitzvah would be enough work even if it didn't involve trying to please his Jewish and Chinese grandmothers, who argue about everything. But David just wants everyone to be happy.That includes his friend Scott, who is determined to win their upcoming trivia tournament but doesn't like their teammate -- and David's best friend -- Hector. Scott and David begin digging a fallout shelter just in case this Cold War stuff with the Soviets turns south... but David's not so convinced he wants to spend forever in an underground bunker with Scott. Maybe it would be better if Hector and Kelli Ann came with them. But that would mean David has to figure out how to stand up for Hector and talk to Kelli Ann. Some days, surviving nuclear war feels like the least of David's problems.

Come Home, Joe

Author : Tim Callahan
Publisher : Tate Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1617395382
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (173 download)

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Download or read book Come Home, Joe written by Tim Callahan and published by Tate Publishing. This book was released on 2011-03 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Conroy family knows all their neighbors in the small subdivision of Lexington, Kentucky; that is, until Joe Hawkins moves into the old Hawkins farmhouse. Joe is a gruff old man who doesn't take kindly to his neighbors. When twelve-year-old Kevin Conroy and his friend Belinda try to befriend him, they realize he isn't mean, he's frightened. After four years as a prisoner of war in Vietnam, Joe was released and honorably discharged. Traumatized by the events, Joe fled to the mountains instead of returning home. Thirty-five years later, Joe comes home to his family's farmhouse, but the world he returns to is much different from the one he left. Reluctantly Joe begins to reenter society with the help of Kevin and Belinda, but will he be able to overcome the war within and accept the love this family offers him? Over 58,000 Americans lost their lives in the Vietnam War that left a deep scar on this nation and on individual hearts. Join author Tim Callahan in honoring the Vietnam veterans in Come Home, Joe-an inspiring tale of compassion and love. 'As the author of four mystery novels myself, I am continually impressed by how Tim weaves humor and lightheartedness around such powerful topics as the Vietnam war, racism, and hate; how some of our most basic beliefs are presented in a way that is meaningful to readers from kids to seasoned citizens.' -Author Bill Noel

By Design

Author : Angela Weaver
Publisher : Kensington Books
ISBN 13 : 9781583144398
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (443 download)

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Download or read book By Design written by Angela Weaver and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 2003-09-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preparing to travel around the world and fulfill a lifelong dream, Lauren Hughes finds her plans thwarted by ex-football pro Nicholas Randolph who hires her to renovate his newly acquired brownstone - a golden opportunity that surprisingly restores her faith in love. Original.

The Fractured Man

Author : Lisa M. Lilly
Publisher : Spiny Woman Press
ISBN 13 : 1950061248
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book The Fractured Man written by Lisa M. Lilly and published by Spiny Woman Press. This book was released on 2019-11-04 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Her Long-Lost Friend Is Desperate For Help, But He's Not Telling The Whole Truth. Will It Get Them Both Killed? Chicago lawyer Quille C. Davis gets a desperate midnight call from long-lost childhood friend Caleb. The two grew up together, but he disappeared from her life for reasons she's never understood. Now he needs her. His boss is dead, and he's the prime suspect. Afraid the police have made up their minds, Caleb asks Quille to go undercover to investigate his mysterious employer, Seminar. Seminar says it’s a self-improvement company…or is it a cult? The more she delves into Seminar and gets to know its charismatic founder, the more danger Quille stirs up. And the more Seminar's hold on her friend worries her. With no one to trust, even Caleb, can Quille discover the killer before she becomes the next victim? The Fractured Man is the third book in the Q.C. Davis Mystery series, but it also stands alone. If you enjoy crime novels featuring clever female detectives, following the clues, and life-and-death stakes, then you'll love Lisa M. Lilly's exciting addition to the series. Buy The Fractured Man to unravel a thrilling mystery today! *** KEYWORDS: murder mystery books, murder mystery books for adults, whodunit books, murder mystery fiction books, murder mystery novels, murder novels, the best whodunit books, whodunit mystery books, legal thriller writers, crime murder mystery books, crime mystery books, crime mystery books for adults, crime mystery novels, female mystery writer, female crime writer, novel mystery books, popular crime novels, novel murder mystery books

The Challenge of Change

Author : Rebecca Hampl
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1098051017
Total Pages : 533 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book The Challenge of Change written by Rebecca Hampl and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-08-01 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the age of twenty-eight, Marty Ellis is still a bachelor who graduated with a major in journalism and a minor in photojournalism. He enjoys his life with various girlfriends while knocking back drinks in bars, going out to dinner, and rolling in the sheets. Yet inevitably, he grows tired of these surface-level-only feelings, shells out his standard goodbye speech, and moves on. However, using only his body and saying sayonara to his love lifeaEUR(tm)s revolving door is not how he wants to live for the rest of his life. How will he ever know what true love feels like if he doesnaEUR(tm)t ascertain how to actually give it? In what way will he begin to be able to discover the whole package that runs beneath the surface of a woman? Unexpectedly, Marty is blindsided when his best friend invites him to leave New Jersey for a weekend trip. Lauren Morris is a beautiful thirty-two-year-old woman who, after graduating at the age of twenty-one with a masteraEUR(tm)s degree in business, took a huge leap of faith and purchased an old farmhouse in Vermont. After ten years of hard work and sweat equity, she has transformed it into a beautiful inn that has become extremely lucrative. But winter is fast approaching, and she is dreading that feeling of loneliness that is connected to darkened afternoons and long, empty nights. Will a man ever enter her life? One that she could love and perhaps be with until death due them part? After meeting Marty, Lauren begins to consider if this man might be the one she has been waiting for her whole life. But then again, she is older than he is; long distance relationships hardly ever work out; and sudden heartbreaking unforeseen events rock both of their worlds. And if they do fall in love, which one of them will have to make the ultimate sacrifice and give up what theyaEUR(tm)ve worked so hard to achieve in order to be together? With so many changes causing so many challenges, will they get through them together, or will one push the other away?

Logic, Meaning, and Conversation

Author : Jay David Atlas
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195350944
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book Logic, Meaning, and Conversation written by Jay David Atlas and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2005-02-17 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fresh look at the philosophy of language focuses on the interface between a theory of literal meaning and pragmatics--a philosophical examination of the relationship between meaning and language use and its contexts. Here, Atlas develops the contrast between verbal ambiguity and verbal generality, works out a detailed theory of conversational inference using the work of Paul Grice on Implicature as a starting point, and gives an account of their interface as an example of the relationship between Chomsky's Internalist Semantics and Language Performance. Atlas then discusses consequences of his theory of the Interface for the distinction between metaphorical and literal language, for Grice's account of meaning, for the Analytic/Synthetic distinction, for Meaning Holism, and for Formal Semantics of Natural Language. This book makes an important contribution to the philosophy of language and will appeal to philosophers, linguists, and cognitive scientists.

I Am a Filipino

Author : Nicole Ponseca
Publisher : Artisan
ISBN 13 : 1579658822
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (796 download)

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Download or read book I Am a Filipino written by Nicole Ponseca and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filipino food is having its moment. Sour, sweet, funky, fatty, bright, rich, tangy, bold—no wonder adventurous eaters like Anthony Bourdain consider Filipino food “the next big thing.” But so do more mainstream food lovers—Vogue declares it “the next great American cuisine.” Filipinos are the second-largest Asian population in America, and finally, after enjoying Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Vietnamese food, we’re ready to embrace Filipino food, too. Written by trailblazing restaurateurs Nicole Ponseca and Miguel Trinidad, I Am a Filipino is a cookbook of modern Filipino recipes that captures the unexpected and addictive flavors of this vibrant and diverse cuisine. The techniques (including braising, boiling, and grilling) are simple, the ingredients are readily available, and the results are extraordinary. There are puckeringly sour adobos with meat so tender you can cut it with a spoon, along with other national dishes like kare-kare (oxtail stew) and kinilaw (fresh seafood dressed in coconut milk and ginger). There are Chinese-influenced pansit (noodle dishes) and lumpia (spring rolls); Arab-inflected cuisine, with its layered spicy curries; and dishes that reflect the tastes and ingredients of the Spaniards, Mexicans, and Americans who came to the Philippines and stayed. Included are beloved fried street snacks like ukoy (fritters), and an array of sweets and treats called meryenda. Filled with suitably bold and bright photographs, I Am a Filipino is like a classic kamayan dinner—one long, festive table piled high with food. Just dig in!

No Address

Author : Ken Abraham
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1637632630
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (376 download)

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Download or read book No Address written by Ken Abraham and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-09-10 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the critically acclaimed dramatic film and inspired by true events, No Address shows how homelessness could happen to anyone. No Address is a gripping tale about a group of individuals who find themselves homeless due to unfortunate circumstances. It provides a realistic portrayal of their fight for survival against the gangs, vigilantes, and an uncompassionate community. The first character we meet is Lauren, a recent high school graduate who returns to her foster home only to find herself locked out. Having been in foster care since her mother passed away unexpectedly when she was eight, Lauren has no family or true friends to rely on. With no place to stay, she finds herself on the street and vulnerable. We also meet Jimmy, who left home at the young age of sixteen to escape his father’s abuse only to find himself now spiraling down into a world of homelessness. A kindhearted homeless veteran finds him sleeping on a bench and takes him under his wing, introducing him to his street family, mentally ill Dora … drug user Violet … and now a runaway Jimmy. Finally, we have Robert, a successful real estate broker who struggles as an addictive gambler. This problem has put his job, his family, and his whole livelihood in jeopardy. Will Robert travel down the road of homelessness? As these individuals navigate the challenges of daily life in unimaginable circumstances, they encounter life-threatening challenges that never seem to end. Despite every obstacle, they find strength and resilience to overcome these hardships through their unbreakable bond and true friendship. No Address is a story of the endurance of the human spirit, offering hope for a better tomorrow.

Intentional Walk

Author : Allen Goodrich
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1491722282
Total Pages : 615 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (917 download)

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Download or read book Intentional Walk written by Allen Goodrich and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 615 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reporter Ray Gorman met baseball player Dixon White in 1971, before he was a star, but that didn't stop Gorman from seeing star potential. Dixon was the best high school pitcher in the state-until a fateful car crash changed his life forever. A few years later, Dixon decides to take a chance and try out for the big leagues. He misses baseball, but more than that, he also wants to help his parents financially. His little brother, Todd, suffers from polio and will need an expensive surgery to live a normal life. Dixon is shocked when he is hired to join the team's Triple-A affiliate, and Gorman dubs him "The Can't Miss Kid." Now Dixon is the hottest prospect in the minors, and with Gorman's help, he's front-page news on the Pittsburgh Gazette. Soon, however, Dixon's best intentions get lost in the fray. Unready for the kind of attention and expectations the story brings, he will need to look to his roots and his inner faith to find success while staying true to his family, friends and to himself.

The Charelton Locket

Author : Ann Morgan Taylor
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1493156764
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (931 download)

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Download or read book The Charelton Locket written by Ann Morgan Taylor and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the end of summer vacation, spunky teenage detective Missey Wilcox is looking forward to returning to school. the new school year brings Zoe Rabin to Colony High. Zoe's eyes seem to hide many secrets. When Zoe begins to experience strange accidents, is bullied by the most popular girl in school, and is accused of stealing, Missey is determined to unlock the mystery of Zoe's unknown past. with the help of her best friend, Willow, Missey embarks on a journey of mysterious twists and turns as she uncovers prejudice, greed, and selfishness aimed at Zoe and finds herself in danger

My Name Is Tani . . . and I Believe in Miracles Young Readers Edition

Author : Tanitoluwa Adewumi
Publisher : Tommy Nelson
ISBN 13 : 1400218314
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book My Name Is Tani . . . and I Believe in Miracles Young Readers Edition written by Tanitoluwa Adewumi and published by Tommy Nelson. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An amazing, miraculous refugee story of coming to America, the young readers edition of Tani Adewumi's story will inspire kids looking for true stories of doing hard things. At eight years old, Tani Adewumi, a refugee, won the 2019 New York State Chess Championship after playing the game for only a year--and while homeless. Tani and his family fled Boko Haram's reign of terror in Nigeria to come to the United States, where they lived in a New York City homeless shelter while waiting to be granted religious asylum. Tani began attending a public elementary school and decided he wanted to join the chess program, but it required a fee. Tani's mother reached out to the coach, who offered Tani a scholarship--and a year later the young immigrant became a chess champion. Ideal for readers 8 to 12 years old, this adaptation presents compelling insight into: What it means to leave a comfortable home and move to a new country with nothing What it's like to live in America as a homeless family How it feels to be an outsider, a Nigerian, in a new school And what it means to learn a game, compete, and experience the thrill of winning Tani's story will inspire you to believe in the power of the human spirit to triumph over the greatest adversities. And his family's faith will inspire you to believe in miracles.