Lucia's bookshelf: all en-US Fri, 19 Aug 2022 13:41:02 -0700 60 Lucia's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[The Shark Attacks of 1916 (I Survived, #2)]]> 12994569 114 Lauren Tarshis Lucia 0 4.48 2010 The Shark Attacks of 1916 (I Survived, #2)
author: Lauren Tarshis
name: Lucia
average rating: 4.48
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<![CDATA[The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived, #1)]]> 13323891 116 Lauren Tarshis 0545362687 Lucia 0 4.41 2010 The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived, #1)
author: Lauren Tarshis
name: Lucia
average rating: 4.41
book published: 2010
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<![CDATA[Marion Takes a Break (Critter Club, #4)]]> 20421384 When an injury slows her down, Marion counts on The Critter Club to help her realize what’s most important.From violin lessons to training for an upcoming horse competition, Marion is scheduled to the max. Even though she always makes time for her duties at The Critter Club, she is beginning to feel overwhelmed. But when an accident forces Marion to slow down, Marion relies on her friends (the two- and four-legged ones) to cheer her up! As Marion’s ankle heals, she discovers a new talent—and realizes that winning isn’t everything. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.]]> 117 Callie Barkley Lucia 0 currently-reading 4.38 2013 Marion Takes a Break (Critter Club, #4)
author: Callie Barkley
name: Lucia
average rating: 4.38
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<![CDATA[All About Ellie (Critter Club, #2)]]> 19215810 The Critter Club has baby bunnies to care for—but is Ellie too busy aiming for showstopper status to help out her friends?The Critter Club is up and running, and so are the girls—especially Ellie! She’s wanted to perform her entire life, so when she lands the lead role in Santa Vista Elementary School’s Spring Spectacular, it’s her big chance to show her stuff! But as Ellie’s big performance draws near, will she let the play and her determination to succeed get in the way of being a good friend? What about caring for the baby rabbits that were just brought to The Critter Club? Some very helpful advice from an unexpected source reminds Ellie that being a good friend is just as important as doing what you love. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.]]> 130 Callie Barkley Lucia 0 4.32 2012 All About Ellie (Critter Club, #2)
author: Callie Barkley
name: Lucia
average rating: 4.32
book published: 2012
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<![CDATA[Liz Learns a Lesson (Critter Club, #3)]]> 19463872 Liz is excited for a fun summer with The Critter Club, but will summer school ruin her plans?It’s almost time for summer vacation, and Liz is looking forward to sleeping in, taking an art class, and spending plenty of time with her friends at The Critter Club! Between fun summer plans and busy petsitting schedules, the girls are going to have their hands full. But on the last day of school, Liz gets the unexpected news that her math grades aren’t where they need to be. Though she’s not thrilled to be stuck in summer school, Liz works hard—and learns a lesson even more important than fractions. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.]]> 129 Callie Barkley Lucia 0 currently-reading 4.56 2013 Liz Learns a Lesson (Critter Club, #3)
author: Callie Barkley
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average rating: 4.56
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<![CDATA[Where the Forest Meets the Stars]]> 41818297
After the loss of her mother and her own battle with breast cancer, Joanna Teale returns to her graduate research on nesting birds in rural Illinois, determined to prove that her recent hardships have not broken her. She throws herself into her work from dusk to dawn, until her solitary routine is disrupted by the appearance of a mysterious child who shows up at her cabin barefoot and covered in bruises.

The girl calls herself Ursa, and she claims to have been sent from the stars to witness five miracles. With concerns about the child’s home situation, Jo reluctantly agrees to let her stay—just until she learns more about Ursa’s past.

Jo enlists the help of her reclusive neighbor, Gabriel Nash, to solve the mystery of the charming child. But the more time they spend together, the more questions they have. How does a young girl not only read but understand Shakespeare? Why do good things keep happening in her presence? And why aren’t Jo and Gabe checking the missing children’s website anymore?

Though the three have formed an incredible bond, they know difficult choices must be made. As the summer nears an end and Ursa gets closer to her fifth miracle, her dangerous past closes in. When it finally catches up to them, all of their painful secrets will be forced into the open, and their fates will be left to the stars.]]>
333 Glendy Vanderah 1503959910 Lucia 4 4.29 2019 Where the Forest Meets the Stars
author: Glendy Vanderah
name: Lucia
average rating: 4.29
book published: 2019
rating: 4
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<![CDATA[El hombre prehistórico es también una mujer]]> 58978726 Toen in de negentiende eeuw de prehistorie voor het eerst als periode werd bestudeerd, werd de blik daarop ontwikkeld door mannen. Zij projecteerden de stereotypen van hun tijd op de oertijd. Vrouwen werden gezien als ‘verweksters� wier rol beperkt bleef tot het opvoeden van kinderen, huishoudelijk werk en voedsel verzamelen. Dat beeld begint te kantelen dankzij nieuwe ontdekkingen en archeologisch onderzoek naar rolverdeling. Er blijkt geen bewijs te zijn voor een ‘natuurlijke� hiërarchie tussen de seksen. Patou-Mathis ontmantelt de seksistische vooroordelen die lange tijd het beeld van prehistorische vrouwen hebben bepaald, en werpt zo een nieuw licht op de plaats van deze vrouwen in de geschiedenis.]]> 352 Marylène Patou-Mathis 8426410111 Lucia 0 currently-reading 3.91 2020 El hombre prehistórico es también una mujer
author: Marylène Patou-Mathis
name: Lucia
average rating: 3.91
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You Can't Catch Me 48496033 When the game is deception, nothing is as it seems in this novel of cunning psychological suspense.

Do you want to play a game?

Twelve years ago Jessica Williams escaped a cult. Thanks to the private detective who rescued her, she reintegrated into society, endured an uncomfortable notoriety, and tried to put it all behind her. Then, at an airport bar, Jessica meets a woman with an identical name and birth date. It appears to be just an odd coincidence—until a week later, when Jessica finds her bank account drained and her personal information stolen.

Following a trail of the grifter’s victims, each with the same name, Jessica gathers players—one by one—for her own game. According to her plan, they’ll set a trap and wait for the impostor to strike again. But plans can go awry, and trust can fray, and as Jessica tries to escape the shadows of her childhood, the risks are greater than she imagined. Now, confronting the casualties of her past, Jessica can’t help but wonder�

Who will pay the price?]]>
327 Catherine McKenzie 1542019028 Lucia 0 currently-reading 3.88 2020 You Can't Catch Me
author: Catherine McKenzie
name: Lucia
average rating: 3.88
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<![CDATA[Amy and the Missing Puppy (Critter Club, #1)]]> 19006218 Introducing The Critter Club! Amy and her friends solve a canine caper in this start to a pet-friendly illustrated chapter book series.It’s Spring Break in Santa Vista, and everyone has big plans...everyone except for Amy, that is! As her best friends head out of town on exciting adventures, Amy resigns herself to helping out at her mom’s vet clinic. At least she’ll be around cute animals! But when Santa Vista’s cold and elusive millionaire, Marge Sullivan, brings her puppy Rufus for a check-up, Amy encounters an unexpected mystery. After her friends return home, the girls get to the bottom of what happened to Rufus—and discover a way to help other lost and lonely animals in their town. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, The Critter Club chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.]]> 130 Callie Barkley Lucia 0 4.28 2012 Amy and the Missing Puppy (Critter Club, #1)
author: Callie Barkley
name: Lucia
average rating: 4.28
book published: 2012
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<![CDATA[The Escape of the Deadly Dinosaur (Secret Agent Jack Stalwart, #1)]]> 18884765 131 Elizabeth Singer Hunt Lucia 0 4.35 2004 The Escape of the Deadly Dinosaur (Secret Agent Jack Stalwart, #1)
author: Elizabeth Singer Hunt
name: Lucia
average rating: 4.35
book published: 2004
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The Bright Side of Going Dark 52679870 From the bestselling author of The Overdue Life of Amy Byler comes a fresh, funny, and thoughtful story about going off the grid in order to truly live.

As one of the most popular influencers on social media, Mia Bell has lived her life online for years. With her celebrity dog and gorgeous fiancé, she is planning the ultimate virtual wedding—expensive, elaborate, and entirely paid for by sponsors. But off-camera, her world is far from picture perfect. After being jilted by her fiancé and faking her nuptials to please her sponsors, Mia finally has had enough. She heaves her phone off a cliff, ready to live—and maybe find love�offline for a change.

Mia’s sudden absence doesn’t go unnoticed, especially by techie loner Paige Miller, who hacks Mia’s account and begins impersonating the internet celebrity. Paige has her reasons. Her half sister, Jessica, idolizes Mia and desperately needs something to believe in. If taking over Mia’s online persona is Paige’s only means of connecting to her sister, so be it.

Creating a like-worthy life is more fun than Paige expected. But when she grows too bold and is caught in the act, a fiasco ensues that could forever change Mia, Paige, and the people who love them. Because somewhere amid the chaos is an invaluable lesson—one that only real life can teach.

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341 Kelly Harms 1542014107 Lucia 0 currently-reading 3.88 2020 The Bright Side of Going Dark
author: Kelly Harms
name: Lucia
average rating: 3.88
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<![CDATA[Rooted: The Hidden Connection Between Cultural Heritage and Success]]> 48765292 "It is very rare to find a book which makes you think, has genuine insight into the human condition and is easy and fun to read." � Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom"The Impact of Identity is an ideal guide to adapting and learning without forsaking what makes you unique". � Garry Kasparov, Chairman of the Human Rights Foundation and Chess GrandmasterThe world is rapidly changing, and our beliefs are constantly challenged. Without a strong connection to our roots and confidence in our being, the slightest changes around us can be devastating to our identity.So how can we create the foundations for ourselves, to allow us to move flexibly with our complicated world and embrace advancements of any kind while staying true to our beliefs?Irina Nevzlin has lived the immigrant life from a young age. But her rich life experience and notable entrepreneurial successes have taught her that in our global and ever-changing world, we are all immigrants of sorts. This unique book offers a fresh and insightful perspective on how we can build ourselves up to adapt with greater ease to our complex world.Discover answers to questions you may have never even known you is it important to know who you are and where you belong?Which tools are at your disposal when solidifying your identity?What new skills must you acquire to thrive in this world, and how can they be learned?Why is the future something to look forward to, rather than fear?Explore a new approach to establishing a clear-cut, resilient identity to enjoy a more fulfilled, meaningful life.]]> 124 Irina Nevzlin Lucia 0 currently-reading 3.18 Rooted: The Hidden Connection Between Cultural Heritage and Success
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I'm Fine and Neither Are You 41484600 A Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestseller.

Honesty is the best policy…except maybe when it comes to marriage in this brilliant novel about the high price of perfection from bestselling author Camille Pagán.

Wife. Mother. Breadwinner. Penelope Ruiz-Kar is doing it all—and barely keeping it together. Meanwhile, her best friend, Jenny Sweet, appears to be sailing through life. As close as the two women are, Jenny’s passionate marriage, pristine house, and ultra-polite child stand in stark contrast to Penelope’s underemployed husband, Sanjay, their unruly brood, and the daily grind she calls a career.

Then a shocking tragedy reveals that Jenny’s life is far from perfect. Reeling, Penelope vows to stop keeping the peace and finally deal with the issues in her relationship. So she and Sanjay agree to a radical both will write a list of changes they want each other to make—then commit to complete and total honesty.

What seems like a smart idea quickly spirals out of control, revealing new rifts and even deeper secrets. As Penelope stares down the possible implosion of her marriage, she must ask When it comes to love, is honesty really the best policy?]]>
266 Camille Pagán 1542042224 Lucia 3 3.79 2019 I'm Fine and Neither Are You
author: Camille Pagán
name: Lucia
average rating: 3.79
book published: 2019
rating: 3
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<![CDATA[The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way]]> 17837459
America has long compared its students to top-performing kids of other nations, but how do the world’s education superpowers look through the eyes of an American high school student? Author Amanda Ripley follows three teenagers who chose to spend one school year living and learning in Finland, South Korea, and Poland. Through their adventures, Ripley discovers startling truths about how attitudes, parenting, and rigorous teaching have revolutionized these countries� education results.

In The Smartest Kids in the World, Ripley’s astonishing new insights reveal that top-performing countries have achieved greatness only in the past several decades; that the kids who live there are learning to think for themselves, partly through failing early and often; and that persistence, hard work, and resilience matter more to our children’s life chances than self-esteem or sports.

Ripley’s investigative work seamlessly weaves narrative and research, providing in-depth analysis and gripping details that will keep you turning the pages. Written in a clear and engaging style, The Smartest Kids in the World will enliven public as well as dinner table debates over what makes for brighter and better students.]]>
238 Amanda Ripley Lucia 0 currently-reading 4.20 2013 The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way
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average rating: 4.20
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The Overdue Life of Amy Byler 42399951 An Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestseller, and a ŷ Choice Award finalist.

“A laugh-out-loud funny, pitch-perfect novel that will have readers rooting for this unlikely, relatable, and totally lovable heroine, The Overdue Life of Amy Byler is the ultimate escape—and will leave moms everywhere questioning whether it isn’t time for a #momspringa of their own.� —New York Journal of Books

Overworked and underappreciated, single mom Amy Byler needs a break. So when the guilt-ridden husband who abandoned her shows up and offers to take care of their kids for the summer, she accepts his offer and escapes rural Pennsylvania for New York City.

Usually grounded and mild mannered, Amy finally lets her hair down in the city that never sleeps. She discovers a life filled with culture, sophistication, and—with a little encouragement from her friends—a few blind dates. When one man in particular makes quick work of Amy’s heart, she risks losing herself completely in the unexpected escape, and as the summer comes to an end, Amy realizes too late that she must make an impossible stay in this exciting new chapter of her life, or return to the life she left behind.

But before she can choose, a crisis forces the two worlds together, and Amy must stare down a future where she could lose both sides of herself, and every dream she’s ever nurtured, in the beat of a heart.]]>
328 Kelly Harms 1542090571 Lucia 5 3.88 2019 The Overdue Life of Amy Byler
author: Kelly Harms
name: Lucia
average rating: 3.88
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rating: 5
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<![CDATA[The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time]]> 6566798     This improbable story of Christopher's quest to investigate the suspicious death of a neighborhood dog makes for one of the most captivating, unusual, and widely heralded novels in recent years.


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240 Mark Haddon Lucia 4 3.97 2003 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
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average rating: 3.97
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La flor más grande del mundo 687039 Si las historias para niños fueran de lectura obligada para los adultos, ¿seríamos capaces de aprender lo que, desde hace tanto tiempo, venimos enseñando?
Un bello relato para niños... y para adultos, de José Saramago, Premio Nobel de Literatura.


La flor más grande del mundo narra la historia de un niño que, recorriendo el mundo, encuentra una flor marchita. «¡Oh! No hay agua por aquí, esta flor morirá». Y entonces comienza a buscar agua por el mundo, se aleja de su casa y atraviesa paisajes desconocidos buscando la forma de salvar la flor.
Un cuento cargado de fuerza y energía y un texto repleto de símbolos y enigmas. Con ilustraciones de João Caetano que contribuyen a mantener la fuerza y la poesía del relato.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

If children’s stories were required reading for adults, would we be capable of learning that which we’ve been teaching for so long?

A beautiful tale for children—and adults—by José Saramago, Nobel Prize laureate in Literature.

The Biggest Flower in the World tells the story of a child who, while traveling the world, finds a withering flower. “Oh! There is no water here. This flower will die.� So he starts to search for water around the world; he journeys far from home and crosses unknown landscapes looking for a way to save the flower.

A story loaded with strength and energy and a text full of symbols and mysteries. With illustrations by João Caetano that help maintain the tale’s power and poetry.]]>
26 José Saramago 8420443549 Lucia 0 to-read 4.08 2001 La flor más grande del mundo
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The Giving Tree 370493
So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein.

Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave.

This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.]]>
64 Shel Silverstein 0060256656 Lucia 0 to-read 4.38 1964 The Giving Tree
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average rating: 4.38
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<![CDATA[No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind]]> 30519338 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The pioneering experts behind The Whole-Brain Child and The Yes Brain tackle the ultimate parenting challenge: discipline.

"A lot of fascinating insights . . . an eye-opener worth reading."--Parents

Highlighting the fascinating link between a child's neurological development and the way a parent reacts to misbehavior, No-Drama Discipline provides an effective, compassionate road map for dealing with tantrums, tensions, and tears--without causing a scene.

Defining the true meaning of the "d" word (to instruct, not to shout or reprimand), the authors explain how to reach your child, redirect emotions, and turn a meltdown into an opportunity for growth. By doing so, the cycle of negative behavior (and punishment) is essentially brought to a halt, as problem solving becomes a win/win situation. Inside this sanity-saving guide you'll discover

- strategies that help parents identify their own discipline philosophy--and master the best methods to communicate the lessons they are trying to impart
- facts on child brain development--and what kind of discipline is most appropriate and constructive at all ages and stages
- the way to calmly and lovingly connect with a child--no matter how extreme the behavior--while still setting clear and consistent limits
- tips for navigating your child through a tantrum to achieve insight, empathy, and repair
- twenty discipline mistakes even the best parents make--and how to stay focused on the principles of whole-brain parenting and discipline techniques

Complete with candid stories and playful illustrations that bring the authors' suggestions to life, No-Drama Discipline shows you how to work with your child's developing mind, peacefully resolve conflicts, and inspire happiness and strengthen resilience in everyone in the family.

Praise for No-Drama Discipline

"With lucid, engaging prose accompanied by cartoon illustrations, Siegel and Bryson help parents teach and communicate more effectively."--Publishers Weekly

"Wow! This book grabbed me from the very first page and did not let go."--Lawrence J. Cohen, Ph.D., author of The Opposite of Worry]]>
288 Daniel J. Siegel 034554806X Lucia 0 to-read 4.34 2014 No-Drama Discipline: The Whole-Brain Way to Calm the Chaos and Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind
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average rating: 4.34
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Teo en la escuela 49617358 Rare Book 32 Violeta Denou 840814359X Lucia 0 to-read 0.0 1984 Teo en la escuela
author: Violeta Denou
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