Books with title The White Bicycle

The White Bicycle is the third title in the Wild Orchid trilogy following the adventures of Taylor Jane, a young woman with Asperger's Syndrome. In The White Bicycle, Taylor travels to the south of France with her mother and her friends. She is going to be working for the summer babysitting for the Phoenix family. While on this journey Taylor will embark on another quest for independence both personal and universal as she casts her mind back to her earliest memories. Governor General's Literary Award 2013 finalist Young Adult Library Services Association's (YALSA) Best Fiction for Young Adults (BFYA) 2014 nominee Michael L. Printz Award, Honor Book 2013 2013 Saskatoon Book Awards: Young Adult Literature Award nominee

The White Bicycle is the third title in the Wild Orchid trilogy following the adventures of Taylor Jane, a young woman with Asperger's Syndrome. In The White Bicycle, Taylor travels to the south of France with her mother and her friends. She is going to be working for the summer babysitting for the Phoenix family. While on this journey Taylor will embark on another quest for independence both personal and universal as she casts her mind back to her earliest memories.

After working through the spring, summer and fall, saving for the coveted bicycle is nearly complete. Waiting through the winter, however, seems to be the hardest job of all. But instead of settling in for the long wait until spring, a surprising act of thoughtfulness prompts a good deed in return. Kids will love reading this endearing story of kindness with its upbeat rhymes and surprise ending. Parents and teachers can use the story as a teaching tool about sharing, caring and helping others. The cutout in the back of the book prompts kids to action by allowing them to “cycle the biCYCLE” and keep the cycle of good deeds going.

Ever since The White appeared in our valley of Windridge, my people have lived in fear. But today that fear ends. Finally, the King has sent his most elite dragon hunters to kill The White, the last of the imperial dragons.Since the death of her father, Sienna Foxburn hasn’t felt safe. The White, a fire-breathing imperial dragon, terrorizes the Valley of Windridge with no end in sight. But Sienna isn’t satisfied hiding behind the walls of her keep. She is tired of fearing the dragon, but she can’t fight it alone.Then a mysterious sorceress and two elite dragon hunters arrive, claiming to be sent by the King. Thus begins the great hunt for The White. Sienna embarks on a dragon-hunting adventure through the exotic Valley of Windridge, all while uncovering secrets and conspiracies that could endanger the entire Kingdom….

A stunning picture book featuring the works of fourteen internationally acclaimed illustrators, including Quentin Blake, Shaun Tan, Freya Blackwood and Tony Ross. All royalties from sales of THE BICYCLE will be donated to Save the Children. In 2008, Colin thompson visited Cambodia with Save the Children. Struck by the way the humble bicycle was central to so many people lives, he was inspired to create tHE BICYCLE, his second picture book for the charity. tHE BICYCLE features separate illustrations from internationally acclaimed artists - including Quentin Blake, Shaun tan, tony Ross and Freya Blackwood - which celebrate the liberating joy of two wheels. Sprinkled throughout are delightful quotes from famous people, as well as quotes from Cambodian children such as 14-year-old Dany, who describes his bicycle as his 'best friend'. All royalties from the sale of tHE BICYCLE will go to Save the Children, an organisation that works to improve the quality of children's lives around the world. Ages: 3+ 'today I read this book and it changed my life. Lots of people have told me that we are a very lucky world but when I read this book I discovered I was way more luckier than I thought I was. I didn't know that there was a country that was slowly dissolving happiness' - Gretta Ray, 9, writing about DUSt, our first book for Save the Children. 'this book is not just a great fund-raiser, it's also a stunning collection of art from some of the world's best illustrators and an important window into the lives of less-privileged children.' - Sunday Age

This is a beautiful story about a young boy called Josh who is learning to ride his bicycle. His patient father runs with him trying to steady Josh and stop him from falling over. This story shows how difficult it is to learn to ride a bicycle, but if you don't give up, you can do it. Once you can ride a bicycle it is easy to fly along and be over confident. Josh learns this lesson to his detriment! The illustrations in this story are all paintings completed by Derek Garton. The vibrancy of his pictures enhance this Book. Boys and girls will love reading The Bicycle because they will identify with Josh and the problems that he has.

A young man cycles into a town and finds himself in the company of a lively little boy. He tells him fascinating stories of going far and wide on a bicycle. Enchanted, the little boy dreams a dream ... cycling away into distant lands ... Can his dream come true? Get carried away by this gentle story and discover how an act of kindness can change someone's life.