Books with author Sarah Z. Smith

One of NPR's "Favorite Books of 2019"!A SKIMM READS PICKA BELLETRIST BOOK CLUB PICK"This novel reads like a miracle." --NPRConsumed by the longing for a different life, a teenager flees her family and carefully slips into another -- replacing a girl whose own sudden disappearance still haunts the town. Fourteen-year-old Cindy and her two older brothers live in rural Pennsylvania, in a house with occasional electricity, two fierce dogs, one book, and a mother who comes and goes for months at a time. Deprived of adult supervision, the siblings rely on one another for nourishment of all kinds. As Cindy's brothers take on new responsibilities for her care, the shadow of danger looms larger and the status quo no longer seems tolerable. So when a glamorous teen from a more affluent, cultured home goes missing, Cindy escapes her own family's poverty and slips into the missing teen's life. As Jude Vanderjohn, Cindy is suddenly surrounded by books and art, by new foods and traditions, and most important, by a startling sense of possibility. In her borrowed life she also finds herself accepting the confused love of a mother who is constitutionally incapable of grasping what has happened to her real daughter. As Cindy experiences overwhelming maternal love for the first time, she must reckon with her own deceits and, in the process, learn what it means to be a daughter, a sister, and a neighbor. Marilou Is Everywhere is a powerful, propulsive portrait of an overlooked girl who finds for the first time that her choices matter.

One of NPR's "Favorite Books of 2019"!A SKIMM READS PICKA BELLETRIST BOOK CLUB PICK"This novel reads like a miracle." --NPRConsumed by the longing for a different life, a teenager flees her family and carefully slips into another -- replacing a girl whose own sudden disappearance still haunts the town. Fourteen-year-old Cindy and her two older brothers live in rural Pennsylvania, in a house with occasional electricity, two fierce dogs, one book, and a mother who comes and goes for months at a time. Deprived of adult supervision, the siblings rely on one another for nourishment of all kinds. As Cindy's brothers take on new responsibilities for her care, the shadow of danger looms larger and the status quo no longer seems tolerable. So when a glamorous teen from a more affluent, cultured home goes missing, Cindy escapes her own family's poverty and slips into the missing teen's life. As Jude Vanderjohn, Cindy is suddenly surrounded by books and art, by new foods and traditions, and most important, by a startling sense of possibility. In her borrowed life she also finds herself accepting the confused love of a mother who is constitutionally incapable of grasping what has happened to her real daughter. As Cindy experiences overwhelming maternal love for the first time, she must reckon with her own deceits and, in the process, learn what it means to be a daughter, a sister, and a neighbor. Marilou Is Everywhere is a powerful, propulsive portrait of an overlooked girl who finds for the first time that her choices matter.

I'M GOD'S WONDERFUL GIRL - BIBLE VERSE COLORING BOOK •If you want to feel and color God's messages of love, this book is for you!•This book will help your child learn about Bible verses in a fun and educational way.•Coloring is a great way to spend time alone, with family or friends.•Once you finish coloring the pictures you can cut them out and paste them in your room, or give them to your favorite person.•And always remember that you are a wonderful and beloved girl of God.•Get your copy! And enjoy the word of our creator! :)Characteristics:-Size 8.5 x 11 inches-Original, beautiful and relaxing images to colour-Ideal for gift on special occasions such as birthdays and Christmas-Incredible cover with beautiful unicorn design★★★click on the author's link to see more designs★★★

The Other Side of Dark is an intricate mystery that will leave you breathless.” Holly Black, bestselling author of Tithe There is too much death in Katie Mullen’s life—her mother, her father and now the ghosts. They come to Katie from the other side of dark. People who have died—recently, not so recently, in accidents, as suicide, as tragic pages from the past. When someone dies, their secrets die too. But if a ghost comes back, these secrets can speak again…. And that’s what Law Walker wants, a passage to the past, the key to a secret that will change everything. So what if his dad doesn’t want him dating a white girl? So what if people think Katie is crazy? Together they’re about to uncover a piece of Boston history that is so shocking it was buried centuries ago, and now, nothing will ever seem the same. Get ready to see people—dead and alive—for who they really are.

Katie Mullens is known as the weird kid. Dead dad. Dead mom. Loner. Maybe crazy. Always drawing in her sketch pad, and she talks to herself—or at least that’s what it looks like. But Katie is talking to real people…they’re just dead. Law Walker is drawn to Katie when he sees the sketch she’s made of a historic home—the way it looked before it burned. Law soon discovers that Katie’s sight goes beyond death, and what she sees reveals the strange, twisted history of a famous Boston family’s connection to the illegal post-emancipation slave trade. Past, present. Living, dead. Black, white. This is a powerhouse debut about ugly histories, unlikely romances, and seeing people—alive and otherwise—for who they really are.

If your house is a mess and have been feeling out of control of your life recently then something has got to give. If you are finding that your life has become too busy and chaotic of late, you are going to be amazed how quickly you can find ways to gain back minutes, even hours back each day. The relief you'll feel when you sit down at the end of that day and enjoy time to yourself will positively astound you.This easy to follow book will help you to bring order to your home, show you where all that time and money is being wasted and set you right on the path to happiness. Discover why sometimes the chaos that surrounds you probably has nothing to do with laziness after all.So why wait a second longer....Reclaim your space, save yourself time and money and start to feel fantastic!By reading "Decluttering: A 15 Minute Guide to Reclaim Your Home, Your Mind and Your Life," you will discover:Getting the Mind SetDecluttering and Space ClearingHow the Past Affects Your Home Today?Getting OrganizedHow Are You Spending Your Life?Where to Send the Unwanted Clutter?How to Reclaim Your Living SpaceWhere on Earth Do I Start?Getting Rid of Mental DebrisClear Your DeskDeclutter Your FinancesThe Paperwork KitDeclutter Your ComputerHow to Empty Your MindGet a copy of this book today and let it be the first step to taking back control of your life and stepping forward into a stronger, happier, more relaxed you!

Katie Mullens is known as the weird kid. Dead dad. Dead mom. Loner. Maybe crazy. Always drawing in her sketch pad, and she talks to herself—or at least that’s what it looks like. But Katie is talking to real people…they’re just dead. Law Walker is drawn to Katie when he sees the sketch she’s made of a historic home—the way it looked before it burned. Law soon discovers that Katie’s sight goes beyond death, and what she sees reveals the strange, twisted history of a famous Boston family’s connection to the illegal post-emancipation slave trade. Past, present. Living, dead. Black, white. This is a powerhouse debut about ugly histories, unlikely romances, and seeing people—alive and otherwise—for who they really are.

As a grasshopper, Gavin was born to jump, but he absolutely hates hopping. Only his best friend, Jake the Jitterbug, knows what Gavin's true passion is. Jake encourages Gavin to tell his family his secret, but Gavin is terrified that he will no longer be accepted if they find out. Will Jake convince Gavin to tell the truth? And if he does, will Gavin's family love him for who he truly is?

Presenting yourself in a positive and constructive way online can be particularly tricky. Whether you are sharing moments with friends, offering ideas, or getting to grips with a school or work project, it is very important to consider some special rules that will help you through the process. This book provides valuable and authoritative information to enable you to communicate effectively online, and with good manners, whatever the situation. Etiquette for Success is for you. Each book shows you ways to present yourself perfectly, allowing you to develop personal and professional relationships with good grace and poise. Good manners can mean the difference between success and failure, so once good etiquette is established, your personal and professional relationships will thrive.Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons in this series are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions--building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Educational Videos are offered in chapters through the use of a QR code, that, when scanned, takes the stu