Books with author Deborah

The Devil Wears Prada meets Winnie the Pooh. Paisley, a wide-eyed, imaginative porcupine, dreams of being a fashion designer. She enters the backbiting animal fashion world, using her quills to pin up the swaggerific creations for a prickly Diva. Overworked and down to her very last quill, can Paisley use her creative power to triumph? This whimsical picture book celebrates imagination, originality and believing in oneself.

Four starred reviews greeted this new, groundbreaking classic from Deborah Wiles!Franny Chapman just wants some peace. But that's hard to get when her best friend is feuding with her, her sister has disappeared, and her uncle is fighting an old war in his head. Her saintly younger brother is no help, and the cute boy across the street only complicates things. Worst of all, everyone is walking around just waiting for a bomb to fall.It's 1962, and it seems that the whole country is living in fear. When President Kennedy goes on television to say that Russia is sending nuclear missiles to Cuba, it only gets worse. Franny doesn't know how to deal with what's going on in the world--no more than she knows with how to deal with what's going on with her family and friends. But somehow she's got to make it.

Franny Chapman just wants some peace. But that's hard to get when her best friend is feuding with her, her sister has disappeared, and her uncle is fighting an old war in his head. Her saintly younger brother is no help, and the cute boy across the street only complicates things. Worst of all, everyone is walking around just waiting for a bomb to fall. It's 1962, and it seems that the whole country is living in fear. When President Kennedy goes on television to say that Russia is sending nuclear missiles to Cuba, it only gets worse. Franny doesn't know how to deal with what's going on in the world -- no more than she knows how to deal with what's going on with her family and friends. But somehow she's got to make it through. Featuring a captivating story interspersed with footage from 1962, award-winning author Deborah Wiles has created a documentary novel that will put you right alongside Franny as she navigates a dangerous time in both her history and our history.

In a series of interwoven fictionalized stories, Deborah Noyes gives voice to the marginalized women in P. T. Barnum’s family — and the talented entertainers he built his entertainment empire on.Much has been written about P. T. Barnum — legendary showman, entrepreneur, marketing genius, and one of the most famous nineteenth-century personalities. For those who lived in Barnum’s shadow, however, life was complex. P. T. Barnum’s two families — his family at home, including his two wives and his daughters, and his family at work, including Little People, a giantess, an opera singer, and many sideshow entertainers — suffered greatly from his cruelty and exploitation. Yet, at the same time, some of his performers, such as General Tom Thumb (Charles Stratton), became wealthy celebrities who were admired and feted by presidents and royalty. In this collection of interlinked stories illustrated with archival photographs, Deborah Noyes digs deep into what is known about the people in Barnum’s orbit and imagines their personal lives, putting front and center the complicated joy and pain of what it meant to be one of Barnum’s “creatures.”

Young enchantress Maura Woodbury must brave increasing peril in her quest to find The Waiting King before the midsummer moon. Legend claims the mystical warrior will liberate Embria from its oppressors and Maura will be his consort. As she journeys through her beleaguered country, Maura see first-hand the desperate plight of her people. But how much is she willing to sacrifice to win their freedom? Will she find the Waiting King before it is too late for her beloved country…and for her heart?"Gentle magic, serious sorcery, violent action, and lively adventure grace the pages of this engrossing romantic fantasy, which should find fans in both the romance and the fantasy camps." – Library Journal“A delightful, exciting and memorable romantic fantasy about a heroine who believes in all the old legends and a hero who believe only in himself." - Harriet KlausnerQueen's Quest Trilogy:Book 1 - The Wizard's WardBook 2 - The Waiting KingBook 3 - The Destined QueenBook 4 - The Fugitive's Fate (Prequel Novella)These books contain no graphic violence or physical intimacy. They are suitable for teens as well as more mature readers. Used print copies of the previous edition may not be suitable for younger readers.Within days of hearing that her publisher was planning to launch a new fantasy imprint, Deborah Hale called her editor and submitted a proposal. Fantasy novels by J.R. R. Tolkein, Ursula LeGuin and Lloyd Alexander had first inspired her to become a writer. Deborah was delighted to be offered a contract for two connected books and thrilled to be the first Harlequin author to write for the Luna imprint! Recently Deborah regained the publishing rights to those books and has revised the stories into a trilogy that she hopes will appeal to an even wider audience.

A heartwarming story about a girl who is no longer afraid to follow her dreams, and the family who help make them happen.India Wimple can spell with the best of them. How else would she have won the Stupendously Spectacular Spelling Bee and garnered an invitation to the Most Marvelous International Spelling Bee? India couldn't be more thrilled to travel to London along with the rest of the Wimples. And at first, it seems like a dream come true; she reunites with her spelling bee friends, and they even get to meet the Queen!But there is skulduggery afoot, with some rather mysterious goings-on going on and a series of accidents that seem to be not-so-accidental after all. India has her suspicions about who is behind the duplicitous demonstrations. But can she solve the mystery in time to save the competition?

"All girls [should read] The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis." — Malala Yousafzai, New York TimesEleven-year-old Parvana lives with her family in one room of a bombed-out apartment building in Kabul, Afghanistan's capital city. Parvana's father — a history teacher until his school was bombed and his health destroyed — works from a blanket on the ground in the marketplace, reading letters for people who cannot read or write. One day, he is arrested for the crime of having a foreign education, and the family is left without someone who can earn money or even shop for food.As conditions for the family grow desperate, only one solution emerges. Forbidden to earn money as a girl, Parvana must transform herself into a boy, and become the breadwinner.The Breadwinner is a novel about loyalty, survival, families and friendship under extraordinary circumstances. A map, glossary and author's note provide young readers with background and context. All royalties from the sale of this book will go to Women for Women, an organization that supports health and education projects in Afghanistan.

Authenticity is one of the most discussed attributes in the modern climate, and one of the most overrated. It’s incredibly difficult to master authenticity because the self is more complicated than can be expressed in a sentence. Instead of focusing on the limits of honesty, it proves helpful to aim for harmony within the self. How to Analyze People: Dark Psychology Secrets teaches the reader how to understand their own path to harmony, and how to harmonize with the people around them. This information can be manipulated in ways that are unethical, so responsibility is essential while growing your understanding of the people around you. We are all motivated by our instincts and intentions. Throughout relying on them the entirety of our lives habits form and people start to rely on strategies. Manipulation is all around us. We hear about it in the news, read about it in books, and even hear about it on the television. We have put a lot of negative connotations along with the idea of manipulation, which means that a lot of people are going to stay away from it and that they will miss out on a lot of great opportunities in their lives.Do you want to get others to do things for you? Are there some major goals in life, or major wants and needs, that you would like met, and you want to ensure that you can actually reach those? Are you tired of missing out on the good things in life, and you want to make that all change now? If these sound like you, then learning how to work with NLP may be the right answer for your needs. NLP has gained a large amount of controversy throughout the years. There are many people who may not understand how this form of mind control works, and that makes them leery and worried about how it can work. But NLP is a powerful tool that can ensure that you are able to get what you want, out of yourself, out of life, and out of other people around you.

Manipulation is all around us. We hear about it in the news, read about it in books, and even hear about it on the television. We have put a lot of negative connotations along with the idea of manipulation, which means that a lot of people are going to stay away from it and that they will miss out on a lot of great opportunities in their lives.This guidebook is going to spend some time talking about manipulation and how you can use it to see some of the best results in changing your life and getting what you want. Some of the topics that we are going to take a look at include:•What is manipulation;•Some examples of manipulation that we are likely to find in our day-to-day lives;•What are some of the advantages of using manipulation in our daily lives;•The fundamentals of manipulation;•What are some of the ethical parts of manipulation;•What are some of the ethical things that you should consider when you are manipulating others;•The importance of the analysis, and how it can help you to tailor your message to each type of person;•The three most common techniques of manipulation that you can use to get results;•What you should do if your target catches on to what you would like to do with manipulation; and•Watching your body language during manipulation. There are many situations when you will want to use manipulation in order to help you to see some great results in getting what you want out of life. If you would like to learn more about manipulation and make sure that you are going to see the results quickly, don’t forget to check out this guidebook to help you get started!

Young enchantress Maura Woodbury must brave increasing peril in her quest to find The Waiting King before the midsummer moon. Legend claims the mystical warrior will liberate Embria from its oppressors and Maura will be his consort. As she journeys through her beleaguered country, Maura see first-hand the desperate plight of her people. But how much is she willing to sacrifice to win their freedom? Will she find the Waiting King before it is too late for her beloved country…and for her heart?“A delightful, exciting and memorable romantic fantasy about a heroine who believes in all the old legends and a hero who believe only in himself." - Harriet KlausnerQueen's Quest Trilogy:Book 1 - The Wizard's WardBook 2 - The Waiting KingBook 3 - The Destined QueenThese books contain no graphic violence or physical intimacy. They are suitable for teens as well as more mature readers. Used print copies of the previous edition may not be suitable for younger readers.Within days of hearing that her publisher was planning to launch a new fantasy imprint, Deborah Hale called her editor and submitted a proposal. Fantasy novels by J.R. R. Tolkein, Ursula LeGuin and Lloyd Alexander had first inspired her to become a writer. Deborah was delighted to be offered a contract for two connected books and thrilled to be the first Harlequin author to write for the Luna imprint! Recently Deborah regained the publishing rights to those books and has revised the stories into a trilogy that she hopes will appeal to an even wider audience.

This resource is directly related to its literature equivalent and filled with a variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and ideas for culminating and extending the novel.

Bestselling author Deborah Abela brings us a heroine to love and a great deal of danger to overcome in this thrilling novel set in a post-apocalyptic, flooded world. Grimsdon is in ruins. Three years ago a massive wave broke its barriers and the sea flooded this grand city. Most were saved, some were lost – and some were left behind. Isabella Charm and her best friend, Griffin, live with three other children in the top of an opulent mansion. They’ve survived with the help of Griffin’s brilliant inventions, Isabella’s fighting skills and their vow to look after each other. But what will happen when a newcomer arrives in his flying machine? Grimsdon is full of hidden perils, from bounty hunters to sneaker waves. Could Xavier’s daredevil risks put all their lives in danger?