Rachel, having chosen to be mute following the sudden death of a classmate, shares responsibility with the other sixth-graders who decide not to report that the substitute teacher failed to show up.
This is the story of a remarkable woman who chased her dreams with grit and determination, and whose appetite for adventure helped pave the way for future generations of female flyers.
NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR In a sleepy seaside town in Maine, recently widowed Eveleth "Evvie" Drake rarely leaves her large, painfully empty house nearly a year after her husband's death in a car crash.
Childhood polio left Leonard Kriegel without the use of his legs. In Flying Solo, he writes in a lyrical, uncompromising voice about the interlaced themes of courage and masculinity against the backdrop of loss.
A lyrical, poignant middle grade novel about embracing change, accepting help from others, and finding a place to call home.
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Amelia Earhart, one of the most famous aviators in history, earned glory and celebrity in a profession dominated by men.
Every score is cheered on with dancing, and with every miss the crowds send out dramatic groans of regret. You can watch at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu on the weekends. The Blessings of Bhutan, by Russ and Blyth Carpenter ...
Party divas should head to Hvar , a small island carpeted in lavender and Italians . Hvar , practically dead in the winter , comes back with a bang during 7. Enjoy music with no boundaries . Palace atriums , echoing rectory staircases ...
For, among many surprises in store for Denise during her first year of flying solo, one of the most startling was this: God desires to be with us through our pain. She writes, "Flying solo isn't about being alone.