Books with title THE BALLOON

I was born mute. This book holds the words I had always wanted to share. The Balloon in the Storm is the true story of a 6-year old boy who had a dream of what he wanted his life to be despite a severe speech impediment and growing up in a low-income family. You'll meet the narrator, Alan- in a race against misfortune, trying to recover from a childhood marred by being homeless. Alan goes on to share the stories of other's battling adversity. A young mute boy ventures into a forest- only to find out he isn't alone. A tightrope walker learns what it means to be happy. The clock is counting down on a man who discovers what really matters in life in the last twenty minutes of his. You'll find these short stories and more inside! Told with raw emotion and heartfelt insights on social realities, this wondrous debut from Alan J. Chambers will make you believe in the power of determination and the triumph of self. Pick up your copy of The Balloon in the Storm to read this inspiring story.

A balloon, surely, is a thing to give you pleasure. Go to almost any fair and you will see them, in a myriad of colours, at stalls, tethered like wild creatures. For a modest sum you can buy one and, if the fancy takes you, you may set it free.So, in your mind's eye now, look at them floating there, filled with helium, eager to be up and away. You have to admit they are fun, they are pure delight, they are a source of innocent joy. But for Richard Thompson, at his school fair, he should never have chosen the third balloon. For the third balloon was something very different indeed.This tale of magic is not about spells. It is about the unpredictable. And if you are hoping to control it, then perhaps you will need all the luck in the world, and then some.

A ball must learn to deal with his envy when a floating balloon has him feeling down in this simple and relatable story that reminds little ones that being different is what makes you special.Balloon can soar, he can fly, he can dip, duck, and hover—all on his own. Balloon is full of gas. He knows it, too. It makes Ball feel grounded by gravity. Balloon is super special. What if Ball is not so special? Turns out Ball’s got some moves of his own.

“The Balloon-Hoax” is a well-known short story by Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849). First published in 1844, the tale is an account of a lighter-than-air balloon trip across the Atlantic Ocean. This edition also contains a long note on Poe’s life and work written by French poet Charles Baudelaire (1821-1867) in 1852. The essay was translated in English by Henry Curwen (1845-1892) in 1873.

This fast pacing world is inhabited by humans - people with flesh and blood - who are lost in their own miseries and joys. We are Humans, who have no time to see the trauma and troubles of those around. The question that arises now is - if we won't help each other then who will help us?Imagine that help comes walking towards you! She comes to you with a sweet smile and hope, accompanied with bright, colourful and vibrant balloons. She walks into your life and helps you find your answers.How would you feel, when in the face of dilemma, someone comes around and tells you what you want to hear? What if this stranger just appears out of nowhere to help you? The Balloon Girl is a collection of short stories of hope, love, care, affection, trust, belief and faith. Stories about people and a girl who walks in to clear up the clouds of miseries. She is the one who spreads smiles, happiness, peace and hope around. She believes life would become easier for all, if we would stretch our hand and touch other's life with our little care, our own little magic.

The Magic Balloon is about Arabella, a small girl adapting to loneliness and the prospect of going to boarding school. Her adventure with her new friends assists her to overcome her fears.A story set in rural Australia about a young girl who faces challenges in a move from the city to the country and loneliness. Her adventure of making some new friends and her apprehension of a new school are difficulties faced by children every day. I do hope this story will delight the young reader.

Imagine being trapped in a world where you can't speak - I was born mute.This book holds the words I had always wanted to share.The Balloon in the Storm is the true story of a 6-year old boy who had a dream of what he wanted his life to be despite a severe speech impediment and growing up in a low-income family. You'll meet the narrator, Alan- in a race against misfortune, trying to recover from a childhood marred by being homeless. Alan goes on to share the stories of other's battling adversity. A young mute boy ventures into a forest- only to find out he isn't alone. A tightrope walker learns what it means to be happy. The clock is counting down on a man who discovers what really matters in life in the last twenty minutes of his. You'll find these short stories and more inside!Told with raw emotion and heartfelt insights on social realities, this wondrous debut from Alan J Chambers will make you believe in the power of determination and the triumph of self. Pick up your copy of The Balloon in the Storm to read this inspiring story.For information/registration regarding Alan's Dream Scholarship visit www.alanjchambers.com/scholarship