Books with title Bright Star

You have everything, beautiful clothes, the newest, the best, and now your future husband has been chosen — you should be happy, right?But Estelle's not. She wants to change everything.Because of the too bright lights, the oppressive government.The numbing medications and the constant control.The rules. The loneliness.But is she willing to give up everything — her home, her clothes, her stuff, and ultimately her freedom?Because changing everything, sometimes means breaking the law.And once she's done that, well, it's only a matter of time before the government will come for her. So be ready.An exciting and dramatic story that will inspire, a romance you'll rave about, a boy crush you'll swoon for, and characters you'll want to be friends with, read the entire Estelle Series: Bright, Beyond, and Belief on Kindle or paperback today.

The year is 1916. The enemy, Pancho Villa, is elusive. Terrain is unforgiving. Through the mountains and across the long dry stretches of Mexico, Napoleon Childs, an aging cavalryman, leads an expedition of inexperienced horse soldiers on seemingly fruitless searches. Though he is seasoned at such missions, things go terribly wrong, and his patrol is suddenly at the mercy of an enemy intent on their destruction. After witnessing the demise of his troops, Napoleon is left by his captors to die in the desert.Through him we enter the conflicted mind of a warrior as he tries to survive against all odds, as he seeks to make sense of a lifetime of senseless wars and to reckon with the reasons a man would choose a life on the battlefield. Olmstead, an award-winning writer, has created a tightly wound novel that is as moving as it is terrifying.

It's bad enough that Sadira Pascal's father doesn't make it home to celebrate her fifteenth birthday. He might be a busy hovership engineer pulling overtime on a new design, but he's always been home for the important things. It's worse when she discovers her father decided to ride on the maiden voyage of his newest ship, the CAS Bright Star, without even telling her. But things really fall apart during Sadira's field trip with her class to observe the hovership launch. Instead of a successful flight, she watches the Bright Star fall out of the sky. The Central government confirms her father's death, leaving Sadira to pick up the pieces of her former life. While she struggles with her loss, Private Baruj Haddad tries to convince her that her father and the rest of the Bright Star crew are still alive. At first, Sadira doesn't believe there's any hope. But then she stumbles across a message that makes her think maybe, just maybe, her father is still alive. As she digs deeper into the Bright Star's crash, Sadira uncovers secrets about her father's work, secrets that put her and everyone she loves in danger.

Many lives are touched by Andy's beloved sister Rosellen. Andy's bitterness and anger regarding Rosellen's illness threaten his relationships with Beany and his family. Rosellen's warm and loving influence positively affects many surly and unfriendly personalities at Harkness High. Johnny becomes infatuated with a bleached blond carhop named Garnet Storm who creates a great divide between Beany and Johnny. Will Johnny marry Garnet?

It's finally Hannah's turn to wear the lucky charm bracelet -- and not a moment too soon! Hannah's parents have a surprise for her, and she's sure it's her dream come true: a horse of her own. Instead, they've gotten her a mule! Everyone says she can still ride the mule, even in the 4-H parade, but how silly will that look? Hannah is so embarrassed, and she needs the luck from her Cabin 7 BFFs' charm bracelet more than ever!

The bear cubs awake from their deep winter slumber. What can it be? they cry, breathless with wonder. Where has the mysterious start come from? What can it be? The animals follow the star through the pages of this magical story to find a very special surprise at the end. This beautifully illustrated picture book has a foiled star die-cut throughout with a blaze of twinkling lights on the last page.

Don't miss The Starlight Series, six gripping novels in all, about the mishaps and adventures that form a bond of love between two spirited creatures, a girl and a horse. Many of the issues and challenges that face today's youth are interwoven in Miranda's touching and unforgettable story, making it not only entertaining yet also educational. Beautiful cover art and line drawings enhance the story, making for a collector's item to be cherished for years to come. Production of a full length feature film has begun, slated for worldwide theatrical release date of 2005/2006. All combined this makes for a popular selling series for children and adults alike.

The year is 1916. The enemy, Pancho Villa, is elusive. Terrain is unforgiving. Through the mountains and across the long dry stretches of Mexico, Napoleon Childs, an aging cavalryman, leads an expedition of inexperienced horse soldiers on seemingly fruitless searches. Though he is seasoned at such missions, things go terribly wrong, and his patrol is suddenly at the mercy of an enemy intent on their destruction. After witnessing the demise of his troops, Napoleon is left by his captors to die in the desert.Through him we enter the conflicted mind of a warrior as he tries to survive against all odds, as he seeks to make sense of a lifetime of senseless wars and to reckon with the reasons a man would choose a life on the battlefield. Olmstead, an award-winning writer, has created a tightly wound novel that is as moving as it is terrifying.