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Author
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The sights, sounds and tastes of vibrant Saint Lucia come to life in this cumulative #OwnVoices tale of a girl's journey to Carnival. When a series of unexpected delays disrupts her journey to the big parade, Melba must adjust both her expectations and her route to the festivities. Who will she meet and what will she learn along the way?"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Barefoot Books
Pub. Date
2021
Language
Español
Description
When Melba oversleeps and misses her ride to town, she is worried she will miss Carnival, but when she finds a new way to the festivities, she collects her own parade of friends and discovers that the real celebration is the love that surrounds her.
3) El campo
Author
Publisher
North-South Books
Pub. Date
2021
Language
Español
Description
"Vini! Come! The field calls!" cries a girl as she and her younger brother rouse their community--family, friends, and the local fruit vendor--for a pick-up soccer (futbol) game. Boys and girls, young and old, players and spectators come running--bringing balls, shoes, goals, and a love of the sport. "Friends versus friends" teams are formed, the field is cleared of cows, and the game begins! But will a tropical rainstorm threaten their plans?
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4) Dare to take
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
She was off limits, but he couldn't resist. There are just some guys you don't touch--even someone as innocent and inexperienced as Ella Shaw knows that. But when her brother's best friend is up for grabs and willing, she can't resist. After all, she's wanted him for years. On leave from the army, Tyler Dare is just looking for a little fun, but his best friend's sister is off limits. Yet unable to deny how sexy and alluring she is, he finds it all...
Author
Series
Publisher
Fodor's Travel
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Whether you want to relax on the beach, do a tasting of Bajan rum, go sailing on a catamaran, climb the Pitons, or snorkel in crystal clear water, the local Fodor's travel experts in Barbados and Saint Lucia are here to help! Fodor's InFocus Barbados & Saint Lucia guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2014
Language
English
Description
In the LAPD's Open-Unsolved Unit, not many murder victims die almost a decade after the crime. So when a man succumbs to complications from being shot by a stray bullet nine years earlier, Bosch catches a case in which the body is still fresh, but all other evidence is virtually nonexistent.
Publisher
Acorn
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
In the fictional village of Tilling-on-Sea circa 1920, two formidable matrons vie for social supremacy, using unconventional weaponry such as gardeners and lobster recipes. Each episode serves up an exquisite dish of quirky characters and razor-sharp satire.
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"From the bestselling author of Schindler's List and The Daughters of Mars, a new historical novel set on the remote island of Saint Helena about the remarkable friendship between a young woman and one of history's most intriguing figures, Napoleon Bonaparte, during the final years of his life in exile. In October 1815, after losing the Battle of Waterloo, Napoleon Bonaparte was banished to the island of Saint Helena. There, in one of the most remote...
11) Climb on!
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When a young child reminds her dad about the hike they planned, her father is hesitant --To the tippy top? It's a great day to watch futbol (soccer). But as the two climb on, her enthusiasm is contagious. Filled with setbacks, surprises, and stunning views, this warm and humorous story highlights in vivid colors the bonding power of a shared experience. A list of creatures at the end prompts a second look for keen-eyed readers to make discoveries...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"An incredible memoir of North Korea by a woman who defied the government to keep her family alive. Born in 1970s North Korea, Lucia Jang grew up in a typical household--her parents worked in the factories and the family scraped by on rationed rice and a small garden. Nightly, she bowed to her photo of Kim Il-Sung. But it was the beginning of a chaotic period with a decade-long famine resulting in more than a million deaths. In this harsh time, Jang...
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf, Publisher
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"The author of the best-selling A Venetian Affair now gives us a charming chronicle of his search for a fabled antique rose--a tale that takes us back to the time of Josephine Bonaparte, and looks into the future of this much beloved flower"--
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