Beans on the Roof
Title | Beans on the Roof PDF eBook |
Author | Betsy Byars |
Publisher | Yearling |
Pages | 73 |
Release | 2009-07-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0307567184 |
George Bean always wants to play on the roof of his apartmentbuilding. But only his older sister Anna can sit there, because she's writing a roof poem. Anna may be the first Bean to be in a book if the poem wins a contest at school. George decides to write a roof poem too. Soon all the Beans are on the roof writing the roof poems. All except George. He needs some inspiration. How will he get it? From the Trade Paperback edition.
On the Rooftop
Title | On the Rooftop PDF eBook |
Author | Margaret Wilkerson Sexton |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 236 |
Release | 2022-10-06 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0861546288 |
'An utterly original and brilliant story' Reese Witherspoon A Most Anticipated Book according to The Millions, Ms. Magazine and Good Housekeeping Ruth, Esther and Chloe have been singing in harmony since before they could speak. Together they are The Salvations. Driven to success by their formidably ambitious mother, Vivian, they’re soon the hottest jazz band in San Francisco. When the girls receive a once-in-a-lifetime offer from a renowned talent manager, Vivian knows this is the big break she has been praying for. She can see a different future for her girls, one that is a far cry from her childhood in racially segregated Louisiana. But somewhere between the grind of endless rehearsals on the rooftop and the glamour of weekly gigs at the Champagne Supper Club, the girls grow up and start to imagine a life beyond their mother's reach. As Vivian’s hold on her family begins to weaken, she must confront changes in The Salvations, in the San Francisco neighbourhood she has made her home, and even in her own family.
The Shoe on the Roof
Title | The Shoe on the Roof PDF eBook |
Author | Will Ferguson |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 384 |
Release | 2017-10-17 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1501173553 |
Thomas Rosanoff was used by his father, an esteemed psychiatrist, as a test subject when he was a boy, being watched by researchers behind one-way glass for his entire childhood. Now a gifted med student, Thomas is the researcher, and his subjects are three homeless men, all of whom claim to be messiahs. But when Thomas's father intervenes in the experiment, events spin out of control and Thomas must confront the voices he hears in the labyrinth of his own mind.
A Dragon on the Roof
Title | A Dragon on the Roof PDF eBook |
Author | Cecile Alix |
Publisher | National Geographic Books |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2019-09-24 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 3791373919 |
A brave young girl, a whimsical house, and a ticklish dragon help young readers see the world through Gaudí's eyes. Set in Casa Batlló, one of Antoni Gaudí's most renowned buildings, this joyful story introduces young readers to the architect's work, inciting their curiosity and imagination along the way. While her nanny is sleeping, young Paloma hears a noise. She climbs the stairs of her house until she reaches the roof, where a dragon is perched. Unafraid, Paloma reaches out to pet the dragon--but he is ticklish, and as he laughs, he spews a myriad of sea animals that he had unwittingly swallowed. The house is transformed into a dreamy aquarium and the dragon settles into a deep sleep on the roof. Cécile Alix's playful story and Fred Sochard's boldly graphic illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to Gaudí's exuberant vision. As readers make their way through Paloma's home, they are introduced to its fabulous elements--columns shaped like elephant legs; marine-inspired tiles, glass, and ironwork; and of course the spectacularly undulating, iridescent roof, which resembles a sleeping dragon. The end of the book includes a brief history of Gaudí's career and provides helpful background to Paloma's story. Kids will want to linger over the pictures and imagine what their own house would be like if a dragon were living on their roof.
The Room on the Roof
Title | The Room on the Roof PDF eBook |
Author | Ruskin Bond |
Publisher | Penguin Books India |
Pages | 120 |
Release | 2012 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 0143332309 |
Running on the Roof of the World
Title | Running on the Roof of the World PDF eBook |
Author | Jess Butterworth |
Publisher | Algonquin Young Readers |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 2018-05-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 1616208341 |
A story of adventure, survival, courage, and hope, set in the vivid Himalayan landscape of Tibet and India. Tash lives in Tibet, where as a practicing Buddhist she must follow many rules to avoid the wrath of the occupying Chinese soldiers. Life remains peaceful as long as Tash, her family, and their community hide their religion and don’t mention its leader, the Dalai Lama. The quiet is ruptured when a man publicly sets himself on fire to protest the occupation. In the crackdown that follows, soldiers break into Tash’s house and seize her parents. Tash barely escapes, and soon she and her best friend, Sam, along with two borrowed yaks, flee across the mountains, where they face blizzards, hunger, a treacherous landscape, and the constant threat of capture. It’s a long, dangerous trip to the Indian border and safety—and not all will make it there. This action-packed novel tells a story of courage, hope, and the powerful will to survive, even in the most desperate circumstances.
Chicken on the Roof
Title | Chicken on the Roof PDF eBook |
Author | Matt Goodfellow |
Publisher | |
Pages | 96 |
Release | 2018-02 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781910959909 |