Books with title HOMECOMING

Fiona’s dad comes home after sixteen months and eight days in jail. Along with her mother and family friends, she awkwardly welcomes him home. Uncle David is there, because he picked Dad up at jail. Dad’s best friend Simon, his wife May and neighbor Elisabeth are also at the house to greet Dad. He’s been away so long, it’s an uncomfortable reunion for Mom and Fiona, who have suffered financially, emotionally and socially in his absence. Even the dog, Honey, isn’t sure about Fiona’s dad anymore. Fiona’s dad was in jail for a crime he didn’t commit. Or did he? Fiona thought she knew him. Believed he was innocent. But now that he’s home, her friends, her teachers, even her mom―everyone is treating him like a criminal. Guilty or not, Fiona’s father has ruined everything. When she starts getting lured into the darker side of life, she discovers who her father really is.

With six teenage girls living under one roof, things are bound to get interesting. Mix six teenaged girls and one ’60s fashion icon (retired, of course) in an old Victorian-era boarding home. Add guys and dating, a little high-school angst, and throw in a Kate Spade bag or two … and you’ve got The Carter House Girls, Melody Carlson’s new chick lit series for young adults!The Carter House experiences a shake-up as one of its own returns home after an unnerving disappearing act. Then, friction grows as a school Homecoming Queen race heats up, turning friends and housemates against one another. DJ, Eliza, Taylor, Kriti, Rhiannon, and Casey show they have plenty of lessons to learn as the votes roll in. Some grow smarter and closer to God, while others seem to make the same mistakes over again. Despite all their differences and disagreements, the Carter House girls continue to grow together, forging a bond that strengthens through hardship. Hearts CAN change and friendship paves the way for at least one girl to move closer to God.

A new, emotional novel from Stacie Ramey, the author of The Sister PactThey say you can never go home-and John's about to find out just how true that is.John's mother kicked him out of the house when she couldn't handle his anger, and John's spent the last few years bouncing between relatives. But after his last scrape with the law, there's nowhere for him to go but home.Starting senior year at a new high school and fitting into the family that shut him out is a challenge. And it's all that John can do to keep from turning back to bad habits. Lacrosse training helps him focus. As does Emily, the girl next door. She's sweet and smart, and makes him think his heart may finally be healing. Maybe he's ready to trust again. But tragedy has a way of finding John, and he must decide between saving his family or saving himself."A powerful story of redemption, forgiveness, love, and the ability to persevere."-VOYA on The Sister Pact

“Dad has been deployed for a long time. He missed my birthday, my school show and Christmas. He has been gone a whole year!”A young boy has spent months waiting anxiously for the day his father will return from his deployment overseas. Today is the big day, and he can hardly wait. This will be the best day of the year!Families gather eagerly at the airport waiting for the troops to arrive home. All too soon, he discovers that not everyone is celebrating the return.Homecoming is a heartwarming story of both reunion and loss inspired by Walt Whitman’s “O Captain, My Captain.”About “Inspired By”“Inspired By” books bring classic poems to life for children. Each book tells a vivid, easy-to- understand story based on a timeless poem. Created by a mom and teacher, the series fosters a love of poetry in children who might otherwise shy away from the unfamiliar words and nontraditional sentence structures. In addition to the story, books include a discussion guide and follow-up questions to help young and old readers alike learn together.Every poem has a story. “Inspired By” books help children see it.Visit www.jrebeccaconner.com for other books in the “Inspired By” series.

As World War II comes to an end, Eddie Harrington develops polio, and he and his family worry about their brother, Steve, caught in the Battle of the Bulge, and their sister Alice's fiance, missing in the Pacific, and welcome back their friends, the Wakamutsus, from internment camp.As World War II ends, Eddie Harrington has polio, and he and his family welcome back the Wakamutsus

Twin brothers Arion and Argo are scared. They have spent most of their lives shipwrecked on the lonely, gray island of Terrene with their ship's captain, and now he is leaving and they cannot imagine life on Terrene without him. He is going to Bluestone, a place where the birds always sing and the grass is ever green. He tells them he is going to prepare a place for them in Bluestone. Then he will come back for them, and they will all go to Bluestone together. Though Bluestone sounds like a wonderful place, the boys find it difficult to wait for the captain on Terrene. The island is so gray that it is hard for them to imagine the vibrant colors of Bluestone. Soon they grow tired of watching and waiting for their captain, and it is hard for them to remember his voice. Can they really believe that he will come back for them? To do so they must have faith-they must see with their hearts, not their eyes. Will the captain really come back for Arion and Argo like he promised? And will the boys be ready for his return?