Books with author Christine Pym

Summer 1970: Bean Donohue’s sixteen, she’s finally got a good band together, and she’s crazy in love with her artist boyfriend Zak. She’s also about to get the coolest summer job ever, and her impossible mom’s conveniently out of town. So why does she keep ending up in 1953…or 1779? And who's that guy with the black ponytail and the Kent State t-shirt? He knows way too much about her. Should Zak be worried—or should Bean?

In the world of hunting, nothing generates awe and excitement like seeing a photograph or trophy of record-breaking harvesta 10-point deer, a massive moose or caribou, a pronghorn antelope, a towering black or brown bear, a big horn sheep, and even walruses and wild cats. This book draws readers in closer to that excitement, inviting them into the thrilling stories behind those photographs and trophies. Chock full of the enthralling anecdotes and the true tall tales behind some of the most dramatic and compelling record-breaking harvests, this book grabs hold of the reader's interest and imagination and never lets go. Also included is an important chapter on the preservation and conservation efforts so crucial to future hunters and successful hunts.

Have you got what it takes to be the hero of the story? Make a decision on every page and rescue the mermaid Princess! A day out at the beach leads to adventure as you splash into the water to swim - and discover that your legs have turned into a tail! You become involved in looking for the Princess who has disappeared, along with her jewels, just before the Sea Parade. Can you help to find her? With danger and adventure on every page, this fun interactive story for children aged 4-9 is a book and a game rolled into one. It's ideal for travelling, for reluctant readers and for children who read books so quickly that you can't keep up with them as each decision changes the story so you can read it again and again to create new adventures. Read along or read alone but one thing is guaranteed - your child won't want to put this book down until they've found a way to rescue the Princess and save the day! "My 7 year old daughter's favourite book this year!"

Brooklyn Sable goes through the trials of learning to trust others after a break-up when all she wants to do is the opposite. Friendship, love, and her mental stability are put to the test, especially when people from her past come knocking on her door. While in her last year of high school, she claims that she is as independent as it comes. But while getting to know the one person she's tried to actively avoid, she begins to learn that maybe she doesn't have it all figured out. Change is all part of growing up, right?

Christy Sin loves making dim sum. When she earns a place at the Dim Sum Cooking Academy for Girls, she is thrilled to be learning new skills that will hopefully allow her to win a dim sum competition. As Christy and her new best friend and fellow student, Vanessa, arrive at the first cooking competition the next day, they learn they will be making xiao mai, the easiest kind of dim sum. With only fifteen minutes to cook, Christy works furiously. But when she realizes that another competitor may be cheating and that her xiao mai may be raw, Christy must work to overcome all the challenges she never expected. As she attempts to build her confidence, push down her fears, and rise above the other participants, Christy holds tightly to her dream of winning the final competition. But will it ever come true? Dim Sum Girls shares the tale of a Chinese girl’s journey as she enters an important cooking competition where she conquers many obstacles and learns the value of a true friend.

For families in all parts of the world, there are very special happy days. This book tells about some of these important times - the day when a cherished new baby is given his name - the celebration of a child's birthday anniversary - a ceremony of growing up, when a young person is initiated into adult responsibilities in his society or religion. Whatever form this occasion may take, it is a landmark in the life of the child, a day of great meaning and joy for his family.