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"If some prose sings, Kiran Millwood Hargrave’s truly dances. Although set in the early sixteenth century, The Dance Tree addresses issues of the utmost importance today—the subjection of women, class inequality, the dangers of religious fundamentalism. Ultimately, however, the book’s...

This “witty, humorous, and heartfelt“ (Cinelle Barnes) memoir navigates the tangled branches of Annabelle Tometich’s life, from growing up in Florida as the child of and a Filipino mother and a deceased white father to her adult life as a med-school-reject-turned-food-critic. When...

Dive into the unforgettable summer adventure of Derek, Gavin, Terrence, and Tom–four best 8-year-old friends who embark on an exciting journey to build a tree fort in the woods near their homes. In the small, charming town of Pineville, Washington, the boys discover the true magic of boys' friendship, teamwork, and imagination.

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author comes a powerful, emotionally complex story of love, loss, the pain of the past—and the promise of the future. Sometimes the greatest dream starts with the smallest element. A single cell, joining with another. And then dividing. And just like that...

22 fun and gentle stories. Occasionally outlandish and often sentimental, these will evoke the days of old storytelling told in a new way. Heartwarming, thoughtful, and entertaining. Goldfish, cats, turtles, funny little ghosts (and a couple scary ones), baseball, dogs, tea, amazing kids, and terrible ice cream. And a couple of favorites freshly retold. Learn how some jet-set adventurers re-find their groove with their family. Discover what happened to the oversized fish in the river. Find out how one boy's hope changes everything. Learn the real story about the ghosts in your house, the ...

Three little ghost stories to help you sleep at night. Or not. None of these stories are intended to be blood curdling, but what if they’re true? What do you do when you have a house full of ghosts? What about that ghost you think you saw running along the bank of Chattahoochee Rivers? What's that dark cloud you see above the old crematorium? Three stories to help you sort that out. Boo! How To Help the Ghosts Who Haunt Your House The Ghost of Old Suwanee The Crematorium Ghost Cloud

The Boring Barrowman Boys of Bowing Burrow. Seven brothers: Benny, Bobby, Brian, Bradley, Brett, Bruce, and Bartholomew. Add in Ramona and Richard, the mom and the dad, and you've got a pretty big family. Ramona and Richard lived an adventurous life before the children showed up. They traveled the world and did amazing things. And boy-oh-boy, did those children show up! Mom and Dad are determined to be good parents and raise their children carefully and properly, and this takes some serious organization. As childhoods go, the Barrowman boys are living a pretty boring life. When Bartholomew ...

Death, Misery, & Other Curiosities: 12 Dark Short Stories Filled With Angst and Tragedy Death. Loneliness. Fear. Failure. Sin. Pretense. Arrogance. Doubt. Find all those here. Tales looking at executions, suicide, murder, and other manners of demise. Stories resounding in brokenness and despair, each grabbing for the unreachable. The Advertisement Underscore In Alabaster Park Reading Les Misérables Sepulcher The Debutante A Fine Time Was Had by All A Day in the Life of Colin McIntyre The First Time You Die The Devolution of Ripley Potom The Indoor Porch This Is the House Gwendolyn Is Sleeping

The sparkling, fast-paced sequel to Maggie & Abby’s Neverending Pillow Fort, which Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey called “a magical adventure!” Nine long months after being shut out of the pillow fort network for good, Maggie and Abby finally have a whole new mission to focus...

Being dead isn’t what you think. There are rules. Louis Copland has been dead over 50 years, and he is on hand to give the newly deceased Roger Aldridge, a “freshie,” a tour of their cemetery. Who’s who in the yard, the rules about their present situation, and a strong warning about the gate. In the cemetery is one big city mayor, a reluctant saint, and more than a few criminals. One thing that’s hard to find is the truth. Roger can’t talk, and Louis has a lot to say. Is this the beginning of a beautiful friendship? The short story “The First Time You Die” is unlike any tale...

It’s the story of a man wandering through a homeless shelter looking for himself. He’s everywhere and nowhere, and unsure what to make of what he sees. He’ll tell you, though, with certainty, that he’s the real deal. Experience this trip into wretched sobriety through the eyes of a soup kitchen visitor. He needs to know about the drunks on Wood Street and why the chess master is playing a game against a priest. This rhythmic story will draw you into its chaos and pull you closer to the truth and lies. The poetic tale Underscore meets between Jack Kerouac’s ‘On the Road’ and ...

These are gentle stories. They are tales to ease a weary day: Those long days when things aren’t going as well as they could. Or they are going perfectly well, but you just want to relax. There’s a little tension—every story needs some, but they are more about the warmth. It’s about discovery of self, the discovery of nature, and seeing God in the midst of it. Think hot chocolate, sugar cookies, and apple pie. Think bubble baths, fresh logs on the fire, and cups of tea. Think blankets from the dryer, cuddly dogs, and hugs from a child. Think of all the good things, the comforting ...

Four fun stories with sports as the theme. My Biggest Game: A Baseball Story - A story about sportsmanship Cannonball’s Run - The greatest cannonball dive in history The Boy Who Hated Doing Everything - A lazy boy misses out on his favorite things Mountain Cat Charlie Runs Again - The true(ish) story explaining why we see fireworks after baseball games BONUS: Casey at the Bat

Remember the shit you talked about junior year? This is that. But we're 35.

Streetwise humor fills our lighthearted discussion of prison stories, criminal anecdotes, and whatever else happens to surface. Pop culture and current events are also explored since only half a million other podcasts do so. Enjoy the unfiltered, real talk with Garrett and a revolving cast of co-hosts. Jokes will be cracked and balls will be busted.