Books with author N Nolan

Powerful fiction from National Book Award-winning author Han Nolan.Fifteen-year-old Jason has fallen on bad times—his mother has died and his father has succumbed to mental illness. As he tries to hold his crazy father and their crumbling home together, Jason relies on a host of imaginary friends for guidance. Both heartbreaking and funny, Crazy provides more of the intense and compelling characters Han Nolan is praised for.

Miracle McCloy comes from an unusual family: Her father, Dane is a prodigy who published his first book at age thirteen; her grandmother, Gigi, is clairvoyant; and her mother was dead when her "miracle" daughter was pulled from her womb. Having been raised according to a set of mystical rules and beliefs, Miracle is unable to cope in the real world. Lost in a desperate dance among lit candles, she sets herself afire and comes to in a hospital. There, a young psychiatrist helps her navigate her painful struggle to take charge of her life. Includes a reader's guide and an interview with the author.

The “Origami Kids” series is dedicated to inspiring youthful folders to design and document models of their own. Contained within this book are 30 wonderful projects created by young folders – some who were simply experimenting and came upon an exciting new creation and some who are serious designers who went on to become recognized names in the origami community. All proceeds for “Origami Kids” and its subsequent volumes are donated to OrigamiUSA and “Origami by Children” fund to foster creativity and exploration in young designers and folders.

Things used to be normal in Casper, Alabama. Charity Pittman was a regular fourteen-year-old, the perfect daughter, following in her preacher father's footsteps. But then Adrienne arrived, with her big-city ways and artsy ideas. Reverend Pittman thinks she's the devil incarnate. Charity thinks she's amazing.But no one knows what to think of Adrienne when she claims she's seen Jesus.In the heartening and humorous book that made the National Book Award shortlist, Han Nolan visits a small town that's praying for a miracle but heading for disaster.Reader's guide and an interview with the author included.

The National Book Award–winning author “will hold readers rapt . . . for her exploration of the role of religion and faith in coming of age” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).Archibald Caswell could never please his domineering granddaddy Silas. Now with Granddaddy gone, Archie finds himself lost, confused, and wondering what his grandfather could have possibly meant by his dying words: “Young man, you are a saint!”Clare Simpson knows exactly what Silas meant. She convinces Archie to dedicate his life to God, give up his possessions, steal his granddaddy’s truck, and head north to the Cloisters in New York, where she and Archie secretly live after museum hours. For Clare the journey is a return to the only place where she has felt happy and loved. For Archie, the pilgrimage leads him to a closer relationship with God—and a burning desire for home. Includes a reader’s guide and an interview with the author.“Nolan returns to familiar terrain, where mysticism intersects madness, in this absorbing look at what happens when religion moves to center stage in two teenagers’ lives.” —Booklist“Nolan (Dancing on the Edge) poses thought-provoking questions about religious fervor, faith and reason in this mysterious tale of two lost teens.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Nolan demonstrates again that she is a masterful storyteller . . . Highly recommended.” —VOYA (5Q—highest rating)“This powerfully written novel is outstanding . . . scary, gripping, and gratifying.” —School Library Journal

Miracle McCloy has always known that there is something different about her: She was pulled from the womb of a dead woman--a “miracle” birth--and Gigi, her clairvoyant grandmother, expects Miracle to be a prodigy, much like Dane, the girl’s brooding novelist father. Having been raised according to a set of mystical rules and beliefs, Miracle is unable to cope in the real world. Lost in a desperate dance among lit candles, Miracle sets herself afire and is hospitalized. There Dr. DeAngelis, a young psychiatrist, helps her through her painful struggle to take charge of her life.

Animal lover and champion Irish dancer Samantha Hannigan is having a truly woof week. She and her best friend Ajay were messing around with the Brain Swap 3000, one of her grandad’s crackpot inventions, and now Sam is stuck inside the body of her neighbours’ dog – and it’ll be days before they can change her back!How long can they pretend Sam is just dressing up in a dog costume for charity? Are her chances of winning the big dance competition scuppered? What’s going on behind closed doors at Roger Fitzmaurice’s dog-biscuit factory? And, um, why has Sam suddenly started to chew on slippers and bark at the moon?

About BookWill the earth forgive us for what we left behind? Will it not choose to stab us in the back, reason being we assaulted her for decades?The Climate Change is the reason oceans are rising 8 inches per year, the global carbon content is higher than it has been in a million years. Will we really be able to step over all this?Hope you’ll love this journey as much as I do.Young Krishna, a fifteen year old, boy living in Vrindavan with Nanda, the greatest scientist of the era, ask these questions to himself. Stranger to J.A.R.A, a programme desperate to wipe the footprint of any human ever existed.Enjoy the sample. The book releases in the end of January.About AuthorLooking for someone starting young, A Nolan might grasp your attention. A 1997 born writer, reader, meditator and science geek.

Archibald Caswell could never please his domineering granddaddy Silas. Now with Granddaddy gone, Archie finds himself lost, confused, and wondering what Granddaddy could possibly have meant by his dying words: “Young man, you are a saint!”Clare Simpson knows exactly what Silas meant. She convinces Archie to dedicate his life to God, give up his possessions, steal his granddaddy's truck, and head north to the Cloisters in New York, where she and Archie secretly live after museum hours. For Clare, the journey is a return to the only place where she has felt happy and loved. For Archie, the pilgrimage leads him to a closer relationship with God—and a burning desire for home.

About BookWill the earth forgive us for what we left behind? Will it not choose to stab us in the back, reason being we assaulted her for decades?The Climate Change is the reason oceans are rising 8 inches per year, the global carbon content is higher than it has been in a million years. Will we really be able to step over all this?Hope you’ll love this journey as much as I do.Young Krishna, a fifteen year old, boy living in Vrindavan with Nanda, the greatest scientist of the era, ask these questions to himself. Stranger to J.A.R.A, a programme desperate to wipe the footprint of any human ever existed.About AuthorLooking for someone starting young? A Nolan might grasp your attention. A 1997 born writer, reader, meditator and science geek.