Books with title Rescue

The startling conclusion to Gordon Korman's adventure trilogy.Aiden Falconer and FBI Agent Harris are closing in the people who kidnapped Aiden’s sister, Meg. There’s just one hitch: Meg is trying to escape from them on her own, and is never where she’s supposed to be. As tension mounts and the net tightens, only one thing is clear: The kidnappers aren’t going down without a fight. Before, it was Meg who was in trouble. Now both Meg and Aiden are in grave danger.

A true dog adoption story about a girl and a homeless puppy—-deeply loving and sweet as Addie dreams of a forever home—discover the love that heals all fear! This is the first book in the series. The Rescue in The Ms. Addie Pants series is a beautifully illustrated picture book that shares the true tale of Ms. Addie Pants, a homeless puppy who was dumped on the side of the road. Addie goes through quite an adventure trying to overcome her fear that she will not find a home or someone to love her. But her dreams come true with some great lessons. Wendy Van de Poll’s touching and true story is a perfect gift for a child wanting a dog, and for pet adoption advocates. It also showcases many different ways of overcoming fearful situations that a child may face making this a great book for parents, teachers, and others who want to help a child with love and acceptance. Get The Rescue to find out how love heals all fear through any obstacle. All Books in The Ms. Addie Pants Series The Rescue The Ice Storm New Friends Off to School Three Free Color Pages are available for download once you purchase this book

The newspapers are always full of daring rescues from around the world, from an ambulance team saving a car crash victim on a London street to a daring rescue attempt by international aid services after a flood in a distant country. But have you ever wanted more information about the challenges faced by the emergency services when they risk life and limb to save others? You can discover this amazing world of adventure and courage with this guide. This reference provides the inside track on the exciting world of the emergency rescue. Featuring dramatic full-colour photographs of real-life or death situations, it offers an insight into the dangerous work of the heroes who risk eveything to save others. From fictional superheroes such as Superman to the real-life bravery of firefighters, ambulance services, the police, armed response teams and lifeguards, the book looks at daring incidents from around the globe and features detailed photographs of equipment used by the emergency services, exploring their history and vital work.

When a family outing in a private plane takes a tragic turn, a Memorial Day trip becomes an unforgettable 15 hours of danger, rescue efforts, and miracles. On a clear Saturday morning, professional fire captain and private pilot Brian Brown, his wife, and younger daughter headed out in their Cessna Sky Hawk for a weekend with their elder daughter. But unexpected severe conditions send the craft into the treacherous War Eagle Idaho mountainside…a remote place that would make communication and rescue nearly impossible—if they survived. This captivating story, featured on The Today Show, is about a family in crisis, emergency plans for survival, and the incredible orchestration of local, state, and national rescue workers who brave unpredictable obstacles to accomplish the unimaginable. An intriguing account of faith and courage reminds readers that one’s darkest hour can become the landscape for miracles to unfold.

Raja has been raised in captivity. Not behind the bars of a zoo, but within the confines of an American home. He was stolen when he was young to be someone's pet. Now he's grown up . . . and is about to be sent away again, to a place from which there will be no return. John grew up with Raja. The orangutan was his friend, his brother -- never his pet. But when John's parents split up and he moved across the country, he left Raja behind. Now Raja is suffering. There's one last chance to save Raja -- a chance that will force John to confront his fractured family and the captivity he's imposed on himself all of these years. Eliot Schrefer's last two novels, Endangered and Threatened, were both finalists for the National Book Award. With Rescued, he brings his remarkable storytelling to the American landscape, giving us a boy who must redefine his own humanity and an orangutan who will need his help in order to return home.

In this heartfelt Southern love story from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Notebook, a daring fireman rescues a single mom -- and learns that falling in love is the greatest risk of all.When confronted by raging fires or deadly accidents, volunteer fireman Taylor McAden feels compelled to take terrifying risks to save lives. But there is one leap of faith Taylor can't bring himself to make: he can't fall in love. For all his adult years, Taylor has sought out women who need to be rescued, women he leaves as soon as their crisis is over and the relationship starts to become truly intimate.When a raging storm hits his small Southern town, single mother Denise Holton's car skids off the road. The young mom is with her four-year-old son Kyle, a boy with severe learning disabilities and for whom she has sacrificed everything. Taylor McAden finds her unconscious and bleeding, but does not find Kyle. When Denise wakes, the chilling truth becomes clear to both of them. Kyle is gone. During the search for Kyle, a connection between Taylor and Denise takes root. But Taylor doesn't know that this rescue will be different from all the others.

The death toll rises as the great Wrath of the Lamb earthquake ends. Survivors throughout the world search to find family and friends lost during the earthquake, and the Young Trib Force is no exception. In the midst of tragedy and chaos, Judd and Vicki must use every measure possible to avoid capture by the Global Community. Join the Young Trib Force as they rely on God’s help to get them through the most dangerous time to be alive.The events in Rescued parallel those that occur in the bestselling book Soul Harvest.

In this extraordinary time travel tale the main character, Suri, finds herself in a mad race through time. Join Suri as she seeks to rescue the sibling who lost his life, by way of abortion, and Suri’s mother whose life hangs by a thread. This pro-life thriller, written for young adults, is both timely and is a much needed resource in today’s world where the lives of unborn children are expendable.

From two-time National Book Award finalist Eliot Schrefer comes an unbelievable story of survival.Raja has been raised in captivity. Not behind the bars of a zoo, but within the confines of an American home. He was stolen when he was young to be someone's pet. Now he's grown up . . . and is about to be sent away again, to a place from which there will be no return. John grew up with Raja. The orangutan was his friend, his brother -- never his pet. But when John's parents split up and he moved across the country, he left Raja behind. Now Raja is suffering.There's one last chance to save Raja -- a chance that will force John to confront his fractured family and the captivity he's imposed on himself all of these years.Eliot Schrefer's last two novels, Endangered and Threatened, were both finalists for the National Book Award. With Rescued, he brings his remarkable storytelling to the American landscape, giving us a boy who must redefine his own humanity and an orangutan who will need his help in order to return home.

Trivia Olivia loves her pet chickens, Fuzzy and Scramble, but they’re not very … cuddly. Maybe she should keep the new feathered friend in her life?The tales of Trivia Olivia and her best friend Tom are energetic, illustrated chapter books for children who are reading well, or for older reluctant readers. Children follow Olivia and Tom as they negotiate a stormy day at vacation care, survive a week of ‘special days’ at school, and master the hula-hoop!This book's Lexile measure is 550L. Search for other books in the Trivia Olivia series!Perfect for ages 6–9Chapter structure and age-appropriate length (1000-1500 words)Beautifully illustratedTrivia Olivia is published by Reading Eggs, the educators with more than 30 years' experience publishing quality literacy resources for children all over the world.