![]() The old-fashioned charm of the softly colored retro illustrations reflects the essence and style of a bygone era. The story is accompanied by rhyming lines of verse that capture Gibb's unquenchable need to run. As she crossed the finish line, history was made. As the miles flew by and the temperature rose, she had to shed her bulky sweatshirt and reveal her true identity. Her race application was rejected ("Women cannot run marathons"), but undaunted, Gibb disguised herself as a man and joined the runners at the starting line. Despite her parents' objections ("Good girls don't run"), she began to train, traveling across the country to practice on different terrains. Growing up in the 1950s, young Gibb loved to run "into the woods, over the hills, through the fields and by streams." Years later, when she went to Boston to watch the marathon with her father, the young woman was enthralled and later resolved to enter the race. Gr 3 Up-In this lively narrative, the authors recount the true story of Roberta "Bobbi" Gibb, the first woman to run the Boston Marathon. ![]()
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7/7/2023 0 Comments The ivies alexa donne![]() ![]() ![]() I felt there were moments when it's overdone like some tricks they did to pull there opponents down. I was clear, single-minded and focused while i was reading this book, I paid attention to every detail and each word that's why i disliked it a bit.Ĭlearly this is a ya mystery so drama comes with it and i like drama when it's done correct. Too bad no one told them murder isn't an extracurricular. And in some cases, it's deadly.Īlexa Donne delivers a nail-biting and timely thriller about teens who will stop at nothing to get into the college of their dreams. Because hyper-elite competitive college admissions is serious business. ![]() We improve our own odds by decreasing the fortunes of others. We disrupt class ranks, club leaderships, and academic competitions.among other things. Five girls with the same to get into the Ivy League by any means necessary. "Twisty and thrilling.boarding school murder has never been so much fun!" –Kara Thomas, author of That WeekendĮveryone knows the the most coveted universities in the United States. "The Plastics meet the Heathers in this murder mystery about ruthless Ivy League ambition." -Kirkus Reviews Enroll in this boarding school thriller about a group of prep school elites who would kill to get into the college of their dreams.literally. ![]() 7/6/2023 0 Comments Forrest gump de winston groom![]() ![]() It was Forrest Gump - and the success of the 1994 movie starring Tom Hanks in the iconic role of Gump, as well as Sally Field and Gary Sinise - that earned him widespread fame and some financial success. One, Conversations with the Enemy, about an American prisoner of war in Vietnam accused of collaboration, was a Pulitzer Prize finalist, according to the university. He wrote 16 books, fiction and nonfiction. His service included a tour in Vietnam - one of the settings for Forrest Gump. Groom served in the Army’s Fourth Infantry Division from 1965 to 1969, the university said. It was the best known book by Groom, who grew up in Mobile, Alabama, and graduated from the University of Alabama in 1965, according to a biography posted by the university. ![]() ![]() George Wallace’s “stand at the schoolhouse door,” to meetings with presidents. Forrest Gump was the improbable tale of a slow-witted but mathematically gifted man who was a participant in or witness to key points of 20th century history - from Alabama segregationist Gov. ![]() 7/6/2023 0 Comments Brownies and broomsticks![]() Before long, Katie finds herself frantically trying to find who the true murderer is all the while discovering more about her family’s magical heritage. The worst part is that all eyes are looking at her uncle since he was the last person to speak to the victim. Days before the grand opening, the most cantankerous lady in Savannah is murdered right in front of the store. Now the bakery is coming along beautifully and she is sure it will be a success between her baking and her aunt’s helpful ingredient suggestions, although she does find it odd that her aunt keeps mumbling over the herbs. ![]() She has decided to partner up with her aunt and uncle and open a bakery in Savannah, Georgia. Katie’s life has taken an unexpected turn, but hopefully it’s for the better. ![]() Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates is the first book in the Magical Bakery Mystery series and it is a delightful beginning. ![]() 7/6/2023 0 Comments Katie cotugno how to love![]() Joe’s insights (and insults) are comical, as he falls for the only other blue-collar non-college-degree writer in the group, Wonder, a Dunkin’ manager who still lives at home with her dad and sister. The fourth book, “For You and Only You,” sees Joe in Cambridge for a Harvard writing fellowship. Her debut “You” (2014) saw Joe in New York, with each successive book in the series moving to a different locale. The Cape Cod-raised Brown alum Kepnes - who also had a New England-set stand-alone with “Providence” - has created a distinctive voice with snarky stalker/killer Joe Goldberg. I first heard of “You” from the Netflix series - the books are so much better. “ For You and Only You ,” by Caroline Kepnes. (Catch Reyes at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield May 13.) ![]() You have to be OK with stretching your imagination a bit toward the end - but Reyes preps you for that, dropping hints about magical realism. ![]() It reminds Maya of a high school trauma, and sends her packing to mom’s Pittsfield home to figure out a hazy mystery from her past. Protagonist Maya is a BU alum living in Boston with her boyfriend - and trying to detox from Klonopin - when she clicks on a disturbing video: a woman dropping dead in a restaurant. “ The House in the Pines ,” by UMass-Amherst alum Ana Reyes, shines a spotlight on Pittsfield and the Berkshires. ![]() ![]() It seamlessly interweaves past and present, exploring a race of beings that live by different principles from humans but ultimately value loyalty. Their struggle to serve in the court of the czar while blending in and to survive amid those who fear and wish to annihilate them will take Peter and Elena across Russia, Europe, and, ultimately, the centuries, to the modern day. Russia, 1725: Peter and Elena, two humanlike mechanical beings, are brought to life under the watchful guise of Peter the Great. ![]() ![]() Ingeniously hidden inside the ancient doll is a lost message addressed to the court of Peter the Great, czar of Russia. The mechanical doll, June believes, is proof of a living race of automatons that walk undetected among us to this day. In the rugged landscape of Eastern Oregon, a young scientist named June uncovers an exquisite artifact - a 300-year-old mechanical doll whose existence seems to validate her obsession with a harrowing story she was told by her grandfather many years earlier. ![]() An epic, ingenious new thriller from the New York Times best-selling author of Robopocalypse, The Clockwork Dynasty weaves a riveting path through history and a race of humanlike machines that have been hiding among us for untold centuries. ![]() 7/6/2023 0 Comments Loren eiseley collected essays![]() ![]() And nowadays, it’s as easy as typing “Make an essay for me” in live chat. Luckily, you don’t have to suffer in silence or give up on your dream of a college degree. You’re not alone, and it’s perfectly normal to struggle in a new environment and buckle under the weight of elevated expectations. So don’t feel bad if your thoughts go from “Can someone write my paper?” to “Write me a paper asap!” within the first few weeks of the college term. If you try to stay on top of all your responsibilities, you’ll likely burn out or suffer an anxiety attack sooner rather than later. ![]() You will soon forget about your plans to discover the party scene, visit your parents every other weekend, or find your soulmate on campus. ![]() ![]() Not only is it your first attempt at independent life free from parents’ oversight, but it’s also a completely new level of academic requirements and independent study many aren’t ready for.Īnd if you’re an overachiever or a perfectionist, keeping up with all the classes, assignments, extracurriculars, and side gigs will keep you up most nights. After all, college is an eye-opening experience for most students. If you’re suddenly wondering, “Can someone do my paper for me?”, there’s likely a very good reason for that. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Henry locked her away- for a long, long time. Do you really have the strength to endure hardship to hold onto what you claim to value? Eleanor did. You know how you say, "I would rather die than do (fill in the blank with some thing you think you are that resolved about)," and ask yourself if you *really* mean it. He punished her a very long time because Eleanore of Aquitaine did not allow him to defeat her. Henry II made it his mission to punish Eleanor until she gave over her lands and her subsequent power. Having all that power, money, and land wasn't enough for him. What a woman, right? I bet you are thinking Henry II was very pleased and worshiped his wife. Eleanore, who had been blamed by Louis VIII for not bearing him sons, bore Henry II male heirs as well as used her mad skills to help him literally rule the world. In this book we find Eleanor in her later years, after she managed to divorce and escape from sexist, insecure, and self centered King Louis VIII. ![]() Who else in history do you know of who dealt so well with not one but two power hungry, controlling, and sadistic kings? Who won the world? Eleanor did. ![]() ![]() ![]() Piper Kitts is spending the summer living with her grandmother, training at the barn of a former Olympic horseback rider, and trying to get over her ex-girlfriend. With lots of humor and an authentic middle-grade voice, book one of this illustrated series follows Kenzie, Shelly, and the rest of the Derby Daredevils as they learn how to fall-and get back up again.īuy it: B&N | Amazon | IndieBound The Key to You and Me by Jaye Robin Brown (YA) Isn’t she supposed to be Kenzie’s best friend? And things get really awkward when Shelly recruits Kenzie’s neighbor (and secret crush!) for the team. But Kenzie starts to have second thoughts when Shelly starts acting like everyone’s best friend. Kenzie and Shelly have just one week to convince three other girls that roller derby is the coolest thing on wheels. ![]() When Austin’s city league introduces a brand-new junior league, the dynamic duo celebrates! But they’ll need to try out as a five-person team. ![]() by Sophie Escabasse (MG)Ī highly illustrated middle-grade series that celebrates new friendships, first crushes, and getting out of your comfort zone.Įver since they can remember, fifth-graders Kenzie (aka Kenzilla) and Shelly (aka Bomb Shell) have dreamed of becoming roller derby superstars. Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! In celebration of this day, here are a whole bunch of books that center queer girls and women in sports! Kenzie Kickstarts a Team by Kit Rosewater, ill. ![]() 7/5/2023 0 Comments Gail mchugh![]() She previously served as the assistant superintendent of Alapocas Run and assistant superintendent of Bellevue State Park. Borino also served in the AmeriCorps VISTA program with the American Red Cross in Delaware and Maryland.ĭelaney transferred to Bellevue and Fox Point state parks after serving as the superintendent of Alapocas Run and Wilmington State Parks since 2018. He previously held positions as the community services manager and then executive director of the Edgemoor Community Center in Wilmington. He was first hired by the division in 2013 as the assistant superintendent at the Indian River Marina. ![]() McHugh started her career with the DNREC Division of Parks and Recreation as a conservation technician at Wilmington parks in November 2006 and held that position until she was promoted to assistant park superintendent.īorino was promoted from his assistant superintendent position at Delaware Seashore State Park. ![]() McHugh was previously the assistant park superintendent at Alapocas Run and Wilmington state parks from March 2020 to December 2022. Left to right: Lisa McHugh, Scott Borino, Alana Delaney and Patrick Thompson. ![]() |