Books with title The Seventh Most Important Thing

The most important thing about a person is always the thing you don’t know. Ginny and Shona are inseparable. They can’t remember a time before they knew each other. Tanya is new – she’s just moved to Waiheke Island because of her mother’s job. The old friendship is threatened by the incomer’s arrival. But more unsettling is a question. Why does Tanya look so much like Ginny’s older sister Sophia? In Belinda Hollyer’s atmospheric final novel, prejudice and tradition clash with reason and revelation in a compelling mystery set in the author’s beloved New Zealand.

Sadie knows her home is changing, but she does not know why. Her parents are always sad, and she is constantly being asked to leave the room so the adults can talk. Are they talking about her?Mom, Dad, Grandma, and now even her teacher keep whispering about "the most important thing." Why is everyone whispering, and what is "the most important thing?"Sadie knows something is wrong.Share Sadie's emotions as she tries to figure out what's wrong with her family and finally learns that her parents are getting a divorce. Beautiful and poignant, this book is the perfect introduction to family and classroom conversations about changing families. Let your little one discover, as Sadie does, the wonderful truth of The Most Important Thing.

This “luminescent” (Kirkus Reviews) story of anger and art, loss and redemption will appeal to fans of Lisa Graff’s Lost in the Sun and Vince Vawter’s Paperboy.Arthur T. Owens grabbed a brick and hurled it at the trash picker. Arthur had his reasons, and the brick hit the Junk Man in the arm, not the head. But none of that matters to the judge—he is ready to send Arthur to juvie forever. Amazingly, it’s the Junk Man himself who offers an alternative: 120 hours of community service…working for him.Arthur is given a rickety shopping cart and a list of the Seven Most Important Things: glass bottles, foil, cardboard, pieces of wood, lightbulbs, coffee cans, and mirrors. He can’t believe it—is he really supposed to rummage through people’s trash? But it isn’t long before Arthur realizes there’s more to the Junk Man than meets the eye, and the “trash” he’s collecting is being transformed into something more precious than anyone could imagine.…Inspired by the work of folk artist James Hampton, Shelley Pearsall has crafted an affecting and redemptive novel about discovering what shines within us all, even when life seems full of darkness.“A moving exploration of how there is often so much more than meets the eye.” —Booklist, starred review“There are so many things to love about this book. Remarkable.” —The Christian Science Monitor

One of the most beloved writers of our time presents seven short stories exploring the vital ties between fathers and sons.Luke sees the ghost of his father but can’t figure out what Dad wants him to do. Paul takes a camping trip with the grandfather he’s just met and discovers what lies behind the man’s erratic behavior. Ryan has some surprising questions when he interviews his prospective stepfather for the job. In a compellingly honest collection of stories, multiple-award-winning author Avi introduces seven boys—boys with fathers at home and boys whose fathers have left, boys who spend most of their time with their grandfathers and boys who would rather spend time with anyone but the men in their lives. By turns heartbreaking, hopeful, and funny, the stories show us boys seeking acceptance, guidance, or just someone to look up to. Each one shines a different light on the question “What is the most important thing a father can do for his son?”

What is the most important thing in your life? This is the question posed to Lillian Lucia by her school teacher. Lillian Lucia struggles with this question and searches for the answer with the help of her pet Beatrice Butterfly. Will Lillian Lucia find an answer in time for 'show and tell' at school tomorrow? Find out in Cindy Dennis 's The Most Important Thing.

One Kid. One Crime. One Chance to Make Things Right. It was a bitterly cold day when Arthur T. Owens grabbed a brick and hurled it at the trash picker. Arthur had his reasons, and the brick hit the Junk Man in the arm, not the head. But none of that matters to the judge—he is ready to send Arthur to juvie for the foreseeable future. Amazingly, it's the Junk Man himself who offers an alternative: 120 hours of community service. . . working for him. Arthur is given a rickety shopping cart and a list of the Seven Most Important Things: glass bottles, foil, cardboard, pieces of wood, lightbulbs, coffee cans, and mirrors. He can't believe it—is he really supposed to rummage through people's trash? But it isn't long before Arthur realizes there's more to the Junk Man than meets the eye, and the "trash" he's collecting is being transformed into something more precious than anyone could imagine. . . . Inspired by the work of American folk artist James Hampton, award-winning author Shelley Pearsall has crafted an affecting and redemptive novel about discovering what shines within us all, even when life seems full of darkness.

One Kid. One Crime. One Chance to Make Things RightIt was a bitterly cold day when Arthur T. Owens grabbed a brick and hurled it at the trash picker. Arthur hadhis reasons, and the brick hit the Junk Man in the arm, not the head. But none of that matters to the judge - he is ready to send Arthur to juvie for the foreseeable future. Amazingly, it's the Junk Man himself who offersan alternative: 120 hours of community service...working for him.Arthur is given a rickety shopping cart and a list of the Seven Most Important Things: glass bottles, foil, cardboard, pieces of wood, lightbulbs, coffee cans, and mirrors. He can't believe it - is he really supposed torummage through people's trash? But it isn't long before Arthur realizes there's more to the Junk Man thanmeets the eye, and the 'trash' he's collecting is being transformed into something more precious thananyone could imagine...Inspired by the work of American folk artist James Hampton, award-winning author Shelley Pearsall hascrafted an affecting and redemptive novel about discovering what shines within us all, even when life seems full of darkness.

One Kid. One Crime. One Chance to Make Things Right.It was a bitterly cold day when Arthur T. Owens grabbed a brick and hurled it at the trash picker. Arthur hadhis reasons, and the brick hit the Junk Man in the arm, not the head. But none of that matters to the judge - he is ready to send Arthur to juvie for the foreseeable future. Amazingly, it's the Junk Man himself who offersan alternative: 120 hours of community service...working for him.Arthur is given a rickety shopping cart and a list of the Seven Most Important Things: glass bottles, foil, cardboard, pieces of wood, lightbulbs, coffee cans, and mirrors. He can't believe it - is he really supposed torummage through people's trash? But it isn't long before Arthur realizes there's more to the Junk Man thanmeets the eye, and the 'trash' he's collecting is being transformed into something more precious thananyone could imagine...Inspired by the work of American folk artist James Hampton, award-winning author Shelley Pearsall hascrafted an affecting and redemptive novel about discovering what shines within us all, even when life seems full of darkness.