Books with author Victoria Bond

In the finale to the acclaimed trilogy, upheaval in Zora Neale Hurston’s family and hometown persuade her to leave childhood behind and find her destiny beyond Eatonville.For Carrie and her best friend, Zora, Eatonville—America’s first incorporated Black township—has been an idyllic place to live out their childhoods. But when a lynch mob crosses the town’s border to pursue a fugitive and a grave robbery resuscitates the ugly sins of the past, the safe ground beneath them seems to shift. Not only has Zora’s own father—the showboating preacher John Hurston—decided to run against the town’s trusted mayor, but there are other unsettling things afoot, including a heartbreaking family loss, a friend’s sudden illness, and the suggestion of voodoo and zombie-ism in the air, which a curious and grieving Zora becomes all too willing to entertain. In this fictionalized tale, award-winning author Victoria Bond explores the end of childhood and the bittersweet goodbye to Eatonville by preeminent author Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960). In so doing, she brings to a satisfying conclusion the story begun in the award-winning Zora and Me and its sequel, Zora and Me: The Cursed Ground, sparking inquisitive readers to explore Hurston’s own seminal work.

In the finale to the acclaimed trilogy, upheaval in Zora Neale Hurston’s family and hometown persuade her to leave childhood behind and find her destiny beyond Eatonville.For Carrie and her best friend, Zora, Eatonville—America’s first incorporated Black township—has been an idyllic place to live out their childhoods. But when a lynch mob crosses the town’s border to pursue a fugitive and a grave robbery resuscitates the ugly sins of the past, the safe ground beneath them seems to shift. Not only has Zora’s own father—the showboating preacher John Hurston—decided to run against the town’s trusted mayor, but there are other unsettling things afoot, including a heartbreaking family loss, a friend’s sudden illness, and the suggestion of voodoo and zombie-ism in the air, which a curious and grieving Zora becomes all too willing to entertain.In this fictionalized tale, award-winning author Victoria Bond explores the end of childhood and the bittersweet goodbye to Eatonville by preeminent author Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960). In so doing, she brings to a satisfying conclusion the story begun in the award-winning Zora and Me and its sequel, Zora and Me: The Cursed Ground, sparking inquisitive readers to explore Hurston’s own seminal work.

In the finale to the acclaimed trilogy, upheaval in Zora Neale Hurston’s family and hometown persuade her to leave childhood behind and find her destiny beyond Eatonville.For Carrie and her best friend, Zora, Eatonville—America’s first incorporated Black township—has been an idyllic place to live out their childhoods. But when a lynch mob crosses the town’s border to pursue a fugitive and a grave robbery resuscitates the ugly sins of the past, the safe ground beneath them seems to shift. Not only has Zora’s own father—the showboating preacher John Hurston—decided to run against the town’s trusted mayor, but there are other unsettling things afoot, including a heartbreaking family loss, a friend’s sudden illness, and the suggestion of voodoo and zombie-ism in the air, which a curious and grieving Zora becomes all too willing to entertain. In this fictionalized tale, award-winning author Victoria Bond explores the end of childhood and the bittersweet goodbye to Eatonville by preeminent author Zora Neale Hurston (1891–1960). In so doing, she brings to a satisfying conclusion the story begun in the award-winning Zora and Me and its sequel, Zora and Me: The Cursed Ground, sparking inquisitive readers to explore Hurston’s own seminal work.

Coretta Scott King John Steptoe New Talent Author Award Winner 2011!Endorsed by the Zora Neale Hurston TrustWhether she’s telling the truth or stretching it, Zora Neale Hurston is a riveting storyteller. Her latest creation is a shape-shifting gator man who lurks in the marshes, waiting to steal human souls. But when boastful Sonny Wrapped loses a wrestling match with an elusive alligator named Ghost — and a man is found murdered by the railroad tracks soon after — young Zora’s tales of a mythical evil creature take on an ominous and far more complicated complexion, jeopardizing the peace and security of an entire town and forcing three children to come to terms with the dual-edged power of pretending. Zora’s best friend, Carrie, narrates this coming-of-age story set in the Eden-like town of Eatonville, Florida, where justice isn’t merely an exercise in retribution, but a testimony to the power of community, love, and pride. A fictionalization of the early years of a literary giant, this astonishing novel is the first project ever to be endorsed by the Zora Neale Hurston Trust that was not authored by Hurston herself.Also includes:*an annotated bibliography of the works of Zora Neale Hurston*a short biography of Zora Neale Hurston*a timeline of Zora Neale Hurston’s life"It is with sheer genius that Bond and Simon have created something for readers young and old — there are familiar references, like the ‘Brazzles,’ for true Zora-philes, as well as revelatory and wondrous information for those readers as yet uninitiated in the masterful storytelling of Zora Neale Hurston. This is a grand and accessible work that educates, informs, and entertains, and one that I am personally grateful was written for all of us." —Lucy Anne Hurston, niece of Zora Neale Hurston

Since the beginning of her career, Sandra Bullock has been dubbed by the media as the ‘American Sweetheart’ for her friendly and unpretentious nature. Over the years, her reputation has kept on increasing and she has been referred in the annual TIME 100 list as one of the "Most Influential People in the World”. A successful actress and producer and a reputed philanthropist, she had to face great challenges both in her personal and professional life. In her talks and interviews, she has not only talked about her feelings and ideas on various matters; but has also provided advice on how to become self confident and be successful. Let us take a look at some uplifting quotes by Sandra Bullock on life, love, karma, happiness, time, etc.

Winner of the 2011 John Steptoe New Talent (Author) Award! Racial duplicity threatens an idyllic African American community in the turn-of-the-century South in a dazzling debut inspired by the early life of Zora Neale Hurston. (Ages 10 and up)Whether she’s telling the truth or stretching it, Zora Neale Hurston is a riveting storyteller. Her latest creation is a shape-shifting gator man who lurks in the marshes, waiting to steal human souls. But when boastful Sonny Wrapped loses a wrestling match with an elusive alligator namedGhost -- and a man is found murdered by the railroad tracks soon after -- young Zora’s tales of a mythical evil creature take on an ominous and far more complicated complexion, jeopardizing the peace and security of an entire town and forcing three children to come to terms with the dual-edged power of pretending. Zora’s best friend, Carrie, narrates this coming-of-age story set in the Eden-like town of Eatonville, Florida, where justice isn’t merely an exercise in retribution, but a testimony to the power of community, love, and pride. A fictionalization of the early years of a literary giant, this astonishing novel is the first project ever to be endorsed by the Zora Neale Hurston Trust that was not authored by Hurston herself.Also includes:*an annotated bibliography of the works of Zora Neale Hurston*a short biography of Zora Neale Hurston*a timeline of Zora Neale Hurston’s life"It is with sheer genius that Bond and Simon have created something for readers young and old--there are familiar references, like the ‘Brazzles,’ for true Zora-philes, as well as revelatory and wondrous information for those readers as yet uninitiated in the masterful storytelling of Zora Neale Hurston. This is a grand and accessible work that educates, informs, and entertains, and one that I am personally grateful was written for all of us."--LUCY ANNE HURSTON, niece of Zora Neale Hurston

Megan Fox quickly rose to fame as one of the most recognizable stars of Hollywood thanks to her Camaro scene in the blockbuster film 'Transformers'. While she has since then re-donned her voluptuous image for magazine cover shoots and films, she also claimed that she created this persona because she was shy and insecure. She considers herself a different type of role model who can make young girls feel "strong and intelligent". She appeared on media several times during the late 2000s speaking about how her image affected her, some of which we have gathered below. Her speeches and interviews are usually about her image, how she handles fame, her ideas about people, love, and relationships.

Winner of the 2011 John Steptoe New Talent (Author) Award! Racial duplicity threatens an idyllic African American community in the turn-of-the-century South in a dazzling debut inspired by the early life of Zora Neale Hurston. Whether she’s telling the truth or stretching it, Zora Neale Hurston is a riveting storyteller. Her latest creation is a shape-shifting gator man who lurks in the marshes, waiting to steal human souls. But when boastful Sonny Wrapped loses a wrestling match with an elusive alligator namedGhost — and a man is found murdered by the railroad tracks soon after — young Zora’s tales of a mythical evil creature take on an ominous and far more complicated complexion, jeopardizing the peace and security of an entire town and forcing three children to come to terms with the dual-edged power of pretending. Zora’s best friend, Carrie, narrates this coming-of-age story set in the Eden-like town of Eatonville, Florida, where justice isn’t merely an exercise in retribution, but a testimony to the power of community, love, and pride. A fictionalization of the early years of a literary giant, this astonishing novel is the first project ever to be endorsed by the Zora Neale Hurston Trust that was not authored by Hurston herself.Also includes:*an annotated bibliography of the works of Zora Neale Hurston*a short biography of Zora Neale Hurston*a timeline of Zora Neale Hurston’s life"It is with sheer genius that Bond and Simon have created something for readers young and old—there are familiar references, like the ‘Brazzles,’ for true Zora-philes, as well as revelatory and wondrous information for those readers as yet uninitiated in the masterful storytelling of Zora Neale Hurston. This is a grand and accessible work that educates, informs, and entertains, and one that I am personally grateful was written for all of us."—LUCY ANNE HURSTON, niece of Zora Neale Hurston

Widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language, William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor, also considered the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Remembered as the "Bard of Avon”, he left behind a rich literary legacy consisting of several poems, sonnets, and plays. His plays have been translated into every major living language, and have maintained their popularity over the past several centuries. His comedies, tragedies, and histories are considered some of the finest works in the English language. Even today, his plays remain highly popular and have been repeatedly adapted and rediscovered by new literary and performance movements. Loved all over the world, his works are often reinterpreted in diverse cultural and political contexts. The rich legacy this great writer left behind includes some highly meaningful quotes that are sure to make you ponder. This collection of quotes by William Shakespeare is sure to make you laugh, cry, and view life with a new perspective!

“Would you kill a stranger for thirty thousand?”To eighteen-year-old Syamo Hintsmore, who grew up in the streets of the city Cloy, that’s not a half-bad deal. He knew from the beginning that bounty hunting had its dangers, but he wasn’t looking for them from the inside. The simple assassination job takes a sinister plunge when Hintsmore discovers that the person his boss wants him to kill is a mysterious individual known as Generation Seventy-Seven: the prophesied rescuer of humanity. There are no safe choices. Refusing to work as the Ocean’s Accomplice could mean instant death, and one mistake could secure the annihilation of humankind on the planet Melriana. Hintsmore has never considered himself to be a good person, and thirty thousand is a huge sum–but if he doesn’t stand up for his people, will anyone else?

Veteran actor, producer and author, Sir Michael Caine, has earned Oscar nomination in every decade since he began acting in the 1960s. He has acted in over hundred movies over the past seven decades, and has also written guide books, memoirs, and trivia books. He is known for his very vocal support for the Conservative party and his public criticism of high income-tax rates introduced by the Labour government, which had even prompted him to leave Britain for the US. He has often talked to the media about the views and ideologies he supports, which is the primary source of the quotes collected below. Apart from acting, writing and movies, he has touched on themes like life lessons, dreams, and regrets.