Bøger udgivet af Bridge

This novel, winner of the North Carolina Juvenile Literature Award, tells the story of twelve-year-old Eleanor Hill, who longs for adventures outside Atlantic Grove, her isolated North Carolina fishing village. She knows that women in other places must do more than hang laundry, tend gardens, and fry fish for dinner. In Atlantic Grove, most girls see nothing more in their futures than marriage to a fisherman and the meager existence that goes with it. Eleanor longs to experience the fast-changing world beyond Atlantic Grove -- she'd like to drive an automobile, see a picture show, and most of all, attend high school. At last she has her chance. Without her papa's permission, Eleanor leaves home to live with her aunt and uncle in nearby New Bern. As she discovers the satisfactions of higher education, Eleanor also attracts the attentions of a handsome Italian immigrant boy and a prominent doctor's son. While spending her teenage years in New Bern, Eleanor begins to realize how valuable love and family are in her struggle for self-reliance. Set against the exhilarating backdrop of 1910's America, this engaging novel vividly portrays one girl's search for identity and independence.

The Imperial Diamond has been stolen! Whoever possesses the diamond has the power to rule the galaxy. Commander You You and Abby have five days to find the diamond and return it to the king, its rightful owner. Join the kids on an exciting adventure through space as they meet up with unusual animals and zany characters. Will they find the diamond and make it home safely?

The Medicine Man's Daughter, by Carolyn Noell, is a coming-of-age account of a Liberian refugee who came to Charlotte to escape civil war. With little schooling, Dayou Tucker was placed in sixth grade and began to work on the challenge of catching up academically, adjusting to a new culture and dealing with hepatitis, which she brought with her from Africa. Her parents had used country medicine, like the second skin of a tree, to try to heal her. After moving to the United States, Dayou experienced modern medicine and a liver transplant with a team of healthcare professionals from Carolinas Medical Center. She demonstrated great courage as her small, multi-cultural church found a deep sense of community as they rallied around her.

Lillian Brown, an ordinary, responsible single parent, is overwhelmed with the escalating demands of her job and the expectations of her adult daughter. After an especially stressful day, she dreams she can fly. But when the dream becomes a reality, and she begins teaching the art of flying to others, unexpected and unsettling events occur that affect the entire small town of Green Valley. "In a single motion, she then dropped her arms and stooped, bending forward until her forehead touched her knees. Then like an uncoiling spring, she straightened, her toes pushing against the ground as she looked up between her arms. Her entire body strained upward. Nothing could have held her to the ground. Nothing."

Teresa and Matt Jones arrive at Camp Lakeside with their golden retriever Rusty, ready for a week of outdoor fun. Both kids are hoping to make friends with the other campers. But Matt gets bullied by a boy named Jonathan, and Teresa gets rebuffed when trying to befriend his sister Kim, a shy girl who is always writing in her journal. Peering through a crack in her top bunk, Teresa discovers a secret about the girl's father that explains why she and her brother are acting so strangely. When danger threatens Teresa and Kim, the boys team up along with Rusty to save the girls and set an innocent man free.

When Matt Jones receives a mysterious package on his birthday, the search for who sent it begins. In this wholesome family story, Matt and his sister, Teresa, look for clues and have several adventures and harrowing experiences including a near kidnapping and a fire at the family's greenhouse. Will Matt and Teresa solve the mystery before the greenhouse is destroyed?

Teresa and Matt Jones are excited about hiking the Appalachian Trail with their family. When Rusty, their golden retriever, turns up with a map, Teresa and her brother discover a series of hidden camps and find themselves in the midst of a new mystery. Teresa and Matt meet friends along the trail and have fun adventures, but struggle with their sibling relationship. The issues between them escalate just as Matt learns a secret about his new friend that sends both boys into a life-threatening situation.

An engaging memoir, packed full of helpful resources!As a two-year-old, Ann Campanella's daughter barely registers on the pediatric growth chart, rarely naps and has intense stomachaches after eating. Doctors and well-meaning friends repeatedly assure Ann that Sydney will outgrow these issues. But at the age of five, Sydney finally receives a celiac diagnosis. Celiac Mom charts the course of one mother who is determined to keep her daughter safe from gluten, a substance that is literally poisoning her. A noncook, Ann must figure out how to nourish Sydney and avoid painful gluten exposures. She reveals the ups and downs of creating gluten-free habits revolving around family and friends, holidays, vacations, school lunches, summer camps and more. As Sydney matures, Ann must ultimately learn to let go and allow her daughter to make her own choices in a gluten-filled world. If you are wondering: Does my child have celiac disease? Or do I?What are the symptoms of celiac?What's involved in a celiac diagnosis?How does one transition to a gluten-free life?Where does gluten hide?Are there tips for avoiding gluten?How do I support my child?What are some ideas for handling school?How do we celebrate birthdays and holidays?Is it possible to go on a gluten-free vacation?Can my child still go to summer camp?All of these questions and more will be answered by this engaging memoir. Celiac Mom takes the reader by the hand and leads him/her from pre-diagnosis through the transition to gluten-free living. The book also includes: Two weeks of easy gluten-free recipesFavorite family recipes from well-loved chefsHelpful people, websites and productsGluten-free shopping listsIdeas for eating out safelyIf you, your child, or someone you love has been diagnosed with celiac disease, order or download a copy of Celiac Mom today!