Books with title Timothy

“I shall always be in his shadow, unable to live up to the standard he set at Spindrift, hoping that someday Carlo might love me the way he loved his lost Timothy…”The memory of Timothy haunts every corner of Spindrift, the beautiful mansion on the Atlantic shore. His face was flawless, his body breathtaking perfection. Everyone who saw him loved him, desired him, wanted him—whether they first laid eyes on him in a magazine ad, on a billboard, or on a box of underwear. No one ever forgot him, once they had passed through his orbit. They remember his wit, intelligence, and sense of style. He was the perfect match for wealthy Carlo Romaniello. Spindrift was the perfect backdrop for the glamorous couple, and the unforgettable, fabulous parties they hosted there. But then tragedy took Timothy, and darkness descended on the beautiful house on the beach. Carlo closed the house, and its secrets remained hidden within.When Carlo reopens the house as a home for himself and his new young husband, those old secrets begin to creep out into the light. And those secrets might just prove deadly for his new spouse, a young man who has to compete with the memory of the unforgettable Timothy…

“I shall always be in his shadow, unable to live up to the standard he set at Spindrift, hoping that someday Carlo might love me the way he loved his lost Timothy…” The memory of Timothy haunts every corner of Spindrift, the beautiful mansion on the Atlantic shore. His face was flawless, his body breathtaking perfection. Everyone who saw him loved him, desired him, wanted him—whether they first laid eyes on him in a magazine ad, on a billboard, or on a box of underwear. No one ever forgot him, once they had passed through his orbit. They remember his wit, intelligence, and sense of style. He was the perfect match for wealthy Carlo Romaniello. Spindrift was the perfect backdrop for the glamorous couple, and the unforgettable, fabulous parties they hosted there. But then tragedy took Timothy, and darkness descended on the beautiful house on the beach. Carlo closed the house, and its secrets remained hidden within. When Carlo reopens the house as a home for himself and his new young husband, those old secrets begin to creep out into the light. And those secrets might just prove deadly for his new spouse, a young man who has to compete with the memory of the unforgettable Timothy….

ALA Recommended for Reluctant ReadersWeekly Reader Book Club SelectionThe classic wilderness survival novel, available for the first time as an e-book. Bookish Timothy Martin lives in the shadow of his older brother, star athlete and outdoorsman. Their father takes Timothy on a camping trip to "toughen him up," but the boy gets hopelessly lost and injured. When his hopes of being rescued grow dim, he realizes that, if he's going to survive, it's all up to him. His fumbling trial-and-error efforts take him into a new dimension where he and the wilderness become partners in an adventure he never suspected could exist. " . . . the details of building shelter, finding food, and handling various dangers have a built-in appeal." Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"Blackwood moves away from the conventions and creates a suspenseful and philosophical survival story which is a cut above most in the genre." School Library Journal"The kid is a nerd, unlike the unbelievably competent protagonist of My Side of the Mountain, with which this book is an interesting comparison. A good booktalk title for young adolescents." Voice of Youth Advocates

Every cat has a secret life, and Timothy Tib is no exception. Described in verse by his perspective young owner, Timothy Tib is affectionate and playful by day. At night, however, Timothy becomes a fierce hunter, a menace to mice and rats, caterwauling in the darkness with his friends. Then the sun rises, and in an instant Timothy Tib is once again an exemplary house pet. Anyone who has ever loved a cat will recognize in Liz Graham-Yooll's masterful paintings the many sides of the feline spirit. Set in sunlit gardens and against dramatic night vistas, Timothy Tib is gloriously handsome and completely independent--in short, a very real cat!

From back of book, "Irresistible verse destined to be sung and shouted all over the house, and pictures full of fun and laughter tell what happened when Timothy Turtle decided to be an adventurer. Took-a-look Lake and the business firm of Turtle and Drake, with Timothy climbing the hill near by, belong among the favorite picture books in every household of children. The verse is exceedingly clever and musical as well as amusing, and the drawings are both funny and knowledgeable." - Horn Book

Every cat has a secret life, and Timothy Tib is no exception. Described in verse by his perspective young owner, Timothy Tib is affectionate and playful by day. At night, however, Timothy becomes a fierce hunter, a menace to mice and rats, caterwauling in the darkness with his friends. Then the sun rises, and in an instant Timothy Tib is once again an exemplary house pet. Anyone who has ever loved a cat will recognize in Liz Graham-Yooll's masterful paintings the many sides of the feline spirit. Set in sunlit gardens and against dramatic night vistas, Timothy Tib is gloriously handsome and completely independent--in short, a very real cat!