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Books with author Cynthia Gray

  • The White Horse

    Cynthia D. Grant

    Paperback (Atheneum, Oct. 1, 1998)
    Living in a state of depression and fear, Raina begins to confide in her teacher about her homelife and her experiences of life on the streets through secretive hand-written notes, yet when Raina becomes pregnant, she knows she will have to put all her faith in her teacher as she is truly the only friend she has ever had.
  • Mary Wolf

    Cynthia D. Grant

    Hardcover (Atheneum, Oct. 30, 1995)
    Losing everything when her father is let go from his job, Mary becomes an unheeded voice of reason as her family struggles for survival in their RV, and a sudden and violent act is the only way Mary is finally able to save her family.
  • The Proper Penguin: The Story of B Polite

    Cynthia Grosso

    eBook (, May 25, 2020)
    This story is a day in the life of B Polite, a penguin that lives at the South Pole, a cold place that is warm and friendly due to a kind way of life. The penguins that live there get their names from the pole-lights or the "Polites." B is a nickname for Bentley. The story is written so children may connect with B Polite and see that kind actions are not about the rules, but rather about respecting oneself first, enabling respect for others. It is a sweet story of the benefits of building confidence through a foundation of manners early in life and shows that using manners is a desirable way to a happy life!
  • Summer Home

    Cynthia D. Grant

    Library Binding (Atheneum, Aug. 1, 1981)
    Max grows up a little as he learns to deal with all kinds of crises during three weeks of summer vacation.
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  • Beautiful Destruction

    Cynthia Go

    (Independently published, Aug. 1, 2019)
    i will be the Persephone to your Hades,the yin to your yang,the hope to your despairi will be that little light that gets in to your cracked and dejected soulor better yet, i will be yours foreverif you just let me be.beautiful destruction is a heartfelt and relatable collection of prose & poetry about life, love, musings, and struggles. i hope this book reaches you at the right time. this book is for you.
  • Kumquat May, I'll Always Love You

    Cynthia D. Grant

    Hardcover (Atheneum, April 30, 1986)
    Abandoned by her mother, Livvy decides she is smart and self-reliant enough to live by herself, if she can only keep her situation a secret.
  • Uncle Vampire

    Cynthia D. Grant

    Library Binding (Atheneum, Sept. 1, 1993)
    Sixteen-year-old twins Carolyn and Honey cannot agree whether to reveal the terrible secret they share about Uncle Toddy, in a psychological thriller that is also a portrait of personal victory and courage.
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  • I Lay My Stitches Down: Poems of American Slavery by Cynthia Grady

    Cynthia Grady

    Hardcover (Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, March 15, 1800)
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  • Learn About Animals: Turtles and Tortoises - Answers to Questions Kids Ask.

    Cynthia Murray

    language (, July 6, 2013)
    Do your kids like to learn about animals, such as turtles? Learn about turtles and tortoises, and find quick answers to questions kids ask about these fascinating animals. Add this to your collection on turtle books for kids!
  • The Cannibals: Starring Tiffany Spratt

    Cynthia Grant

    Hardcover (Roaring Brook Press, Sept. 1, 2002)
    "Is it true that I'm just a big phony who doesn't notice anybody but herself, and wants life to be like TV, with everybody watching, and everything all beautiful and glittery? No. If that were true, this book would only have the good parts, not the parts where people are calling me a jerk." Triumph. Tears. Health & Beauty Tips. You'll find all this and more, in the story of Tiffany's life so far. Prepare to laugh aloud -- again and again!
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  • Phoenix Rising or How to Survive Your Life

    Cynthia D. Grant

    Hardcover (Atheneum, March 31, 1989)
    Helen's death at eighteen from cancer shatters the lives of her parents and siblings, especially younger sister Jessie who tries to cope with her feelings of pain and confusion by reading pages from Helen's diary
  • Kumquat May, I'll Always Love You

    Cynthia D. Grant

    Mass Market Paperback (Starfire, March 1, 1987)
    Abandoned by her mother, Livvy decides she is smart and self-reliant enough to live by herself, if she can only keep her situation a secret.
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