Catalog Search Results
Author
Formats
Description
"On their neighborhood walks together, a boy learns from his older sister all about the plants they see ― magnolias that smell like lemon cake, creeping weeds that used to be planted for decoration, and even how dandelion greens can be eaten with spaghetti! But what makes a plant a flower, vegetable or weed, anyway? How can his sister tell, and how does she know so much?
The boy’s head spins as he realizes how vast the universe is and how much...
Author
Formats
Description
"Theo Benton decides to move to the United States to finally finish her novel, and she is soon drawn into a literary labyrinth where identity is something that can be lost and remade for the sake of sales and readership. When her mentor and lover is brutally murdered, Theo wants the killer to be found and justice to be served. But when the prime suspect turns out to be her older brother, Gus, Theo does what is necessary to protect him-to save him....
Author
Formats
Description
When a last-minute invitation from fellow student Emma Chapman brings her to Starvewood Hall for the holidays, Ashley Smith, an American art student in London, discovers this seemingly charming English village's grim history when a local girl is brutally murdered and Emma's brother is linked to the crime.
Author
Series
Sinister summer series volume 4
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
First edition.
Description
Twins Theo and Alexander, their older sister Wil, and five new friends find themselves at an electrifying manor run by Mister Frank and Dr. Stein.
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Appears on list
Description
January 1918. Laura Iven was a revered field nurse until she was wounded and discharged from the medical corps, leaving behind a brother still fighting in Flanders. Now home in Halifax, Canada, Laura receives word of Freddie's death in combat, along with his personal effects--but something doesn't make sense. Determined to uncover the truth, Laura returns to Belgium as a volunteer at a private hospital, where she soon hears whispers about haunted...
Author
Formats
Description
Isaiah "Ice" Abernathy has always worshiped his older brother, Seth. For years they've been not just brothers but best friends--and as Seth starts his senior year, Ice is eager to spend as much time with his brother as he can, making memories before Seth goes to college. But when Seth announces he's leaving much earlier than expected, and then he misses an important event--one he'd promised to attend--it causes a major fight. Filled with regret,...
Author
Pub. Date
2024.
Description
"In 1948, 12-year-old Amil, who is both Muslim and Hindu, struggles to find his place in Bombay, India, until his twin sister suggests he tell his story through drawings meant for their late mother as he tries to find hope and a sense of belonging in a chaotic world"--
Author
Description
Pynch Lake is quiet nine months of the year but bursts into life each summer when the vacationers arrive. In the summer of 1965, year-round residents Harold and Peg Wahl find the world that once belonged to them is now being taken over by their older daughters, returned from college for the summer. Cool and self-possessed Rosamund is receiving the attention of the family friend who formerly courted Peg. Martie is filling the house with parties and...
Author
Series
Description
Ainhoa se cae todo el tiempo. Cuando corre se cae, cuando baila se cae, si coge algo, a menudo, se le cae. Todos piensan que es un poco torpe, ¡incluso ella piensa que es patosa! Cuando la doctora le dice que tiene los músculos débiles, Ainhoa siente un gran alivio: ¡no es torpe! Lo que le pasa es que necesita una silla de ruedas.
Sin embargo, la actitud de sus padres cambia desde que lo saben y nunca la regañan como a sus dos hermanos, da igual...
Author
Description
Can she stop living for tomorrow?She can't wait to finally start living, but first she must lose the weight and stop pulling out her eyebrows then everything will be perfect.Weighting to Live follows one woman's struggle to stop living for tomorrow in the midst of the illness of her beloved grandmother, a miserable boss, a crazy family, inner demons, and a lack of self-belief.And just wait until you meet Nigel …A cosy, heart-warming story that will...
Author
Description
Navigating the labyrinth of child development has always been a task for educators, but understanding the nuances related to birth order can be particularly challenging. "The Middle Child Syndrome: A Guide for Educators on Understanding Its Psychological Effects" delves into the unique experiences and challenges faced by middle children in families.Key aspects covered in this comprehensive guide include:Birth Order Psychology: An introduction to the...
14) Uphill
Author
Description
"Uphill' is the final book in the Don Walker series. This story looks in on the lives of the principal characters some thirty years after the second book (Grab an Egg and Shave It). Don struggles with depression and significant health issues. His daughter Lisa, now married and raising a seven-year-old of her own, runs her own business as an interior decorator and designer.Because of good faith efforts to assist one of Lisa's clients, both she and...
Author
Description
Get the Summary of David Sedaris's HappyGoLucky in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "HappyGoLucky" by David Sedaris is a collection of personal anecdotes exploring family, aging, societal norms, and the human condition. Sedaris recounts visiting his sister Lisa and their trip to a firing range, reflecting on American gun culture. He discusses his father's decline and the peculiarities of life at an assisted living...
Author
Series
Description
**Book Title: "Kindergarten Chronicles: A Journey of Growth and Discovery"Description: "Kindergarten Chronicles" is a heartwarming narrative that follows the adventures of Lily, a curious and spirited young child, as she navigates her way through the transformative landscape of kindergarten. Through vivid storytelling and immersive descriptions, the book invites readers to join Lily on a journey of growth, friendship, and discovery. From the nervous...
Author
Description
Surfing, amnesia and a search for self, Where There Is A Will is fast-moving holiday read all about family, love, and identity, built for the beachgoer in us all.
A massive cyclone swell on Sydney's beaches claims a big wave surfer, leaving his long-term partner without a body to mourn. His four adult godchildren from far and wide gather for the reading of his will. A mystery girl from Tasmania joins them.
Down the coast, a man is pulled...
Author
Description
Acclaimed creator Laura Dockrill sews together family, imagination and heart in this lyrical and completely unique Barrington Stoke debut. Sequin's mum is a talented seamstress and their little flat is overflowing with beautiful silks, fabrics, buttons and beads. It's a sparkling sanctuary, like a princess's wardrobe. While Mum works at her sewing machine late into the night, Sequin takes care of her baby brother, Stitch, and dreams of a place in...
19) Ainhoa revoltosa
Author
Series
Description
Ainhoa se cae todo el tiempo. Cuando corre se cae, cuando baila se cae, si coge algo, a menudo, se le cae. Todos piensan que es un poco torpe, ¡incluso ella piensa que es patosa! Cuando la doctora le dice que tiene los músculos débiles, Ainhoa siente un gran alivio: ¡no es torpe! Lo que le pasa es que necesita una silla de ruedas.
Sin embargo, la actitud de sus padres cambia desde que lo saben y nunca la regañan como a sus dos hermanos, da igual...
Author
Series
Whatever after) volume 1
Pub. Date
2024.
Edition
First edition.
Description
"After moving to a new house, ten-year-old Abby and her younger brother Jonah discover an antique mirror that transports them into the Snow White fairy tale."--
In Inter-Library Loan System
Didn't find what you need? Items not owned by VOKAL can be requested from other Inter-Library Loan System libraries to be delivered to your local library for pickup.
Make a purchase suggestion
Can't find what you are looking for? Try our Materials Request Service. Submit Request