Bøger udgivet af Natalia Stepanova

Shelby Simone is a regular city girl who is obsessed with horses. Even though she's never really had a chance to spend time with horses, she's been curious about all things horse since... forever!When her parents' jobs take them to a new small town in a rural area, Shelby's life changes forever. Not only does she have to get used to a new way of life, but her parents have treated her to riding lessons at one of the best barns around.Starting something new is scary, so Shelby has her hands full with a brand new activity, new friends, and a new school. While she experiences many challenges, Shelby discovers two very important things: Not only does she love horses just as much as she thought she would, but she's found the best friends possible along the way.Join Shelby and her friends Katherine, Rose, and Agate as they navigate pre-teen friendship and the challenges of riding. Share in their tears and triumphs as they learn about horses, friendships, and being a good friend.This book is perfect for: Girls ages 9-12Young readers who have experienced moving to a new home, making new friends, and feeling awkward in new placesReaders who love horses and want to learn more about themAspiring horseback riders and those who want to try horseback riding lessonsParents who have children who are obsessed with horsesTeachers looking for materials that deal with sensitive emotional issuesFamilies of young readers who are experiencing anxiety over a changeGirls love these books because: They are filled with horse-y facts and adventures, putting them right in the center of the actionThe warm tales inspire confidence in those who are having a difficult time with changes in their worldThe characters experience- and work through- many of the complicated emotions that come with growing up todayFor young readers, pre-teens, tweens, and teens, the Old Quarry Lake Farms Tales are not just warm-hearted stories about girls and their horses, but provide information and insight about horses and the world of riding.This is the fourth book in the The Old Quarry Lake Farms Tales Series.

Dave and Katie Parker's only son, Jeremy, is getting married in Australia. In spite of initial reservations, the Parkers discover that Denyse is perfect for Jeremy and that she's the daughter they've always wanted. But she brings with her a colorful and largely dysfunctional Aussie family. Again Dave and Katie are fish out of water.

Two genetically engineered beings unexpectedly arrive on Earth. The pair is attractive, personable, and telegenic-the perfect talk show guests. They have come to Earth as ambassadors bringing an offer of partnership in a confederation of civilizations. But humans must learn to cooperate among themselves to join.

How does it feel to pass through a portal to life or death? Five short stories follow different women as they face bizarre or unusual challenges. Sharon returns to an ancient burial tradition. Dr. Joanne joins a Mars mission medical team with unexpected reslts. Frail Franny longs to escape to the stars. Ella moves into her ideal big city neighborhood with supernatural, even deadly consequences. Ellis finds a culinary shortcut to romance; and a mole finds courage by a flooding sea.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly? For 17 year old Claire Haley, that fantasy has become a reality, and right before her senior year. When Claire meets adorable Johnny, a 19 year old aspiring helicopter pilot from the neighboring Army base, her world is turned upside down. While visiting Johnny one night, as he pulls guard duty at the army airfield, Claire stumbles upon a failed World War II military experiment. She soon discovers after one simple cut, that her body is contaminated with a mysterious formula that gives her the power to fly. Claire is then hurled into an unbelievable life of flight. Can she dodge a government pursuit of her, while playing investigator in the mystery of her new found power? Crime fighting, the thrill of flying, the difficulty of balancing secrecy and trust, and her first taste of falling in love, mix together to give Claire a senior year she will never forget.

Claire Haley is now two years into her life with a super flying power and an airman in the United States Air Force. While under the strict protection of the US government, Claire is forced to begin a new chapter at a base in Hawaii, after her flying power is almost exposed. When Claire finds herself accidentally caught up in the world of drug trafficking and crime, she must choose between saving a life or obedience to her commanding officers. With her own life on the line and the possibility of losing Johnny, the love of her life, Claire must make a decision that could forever alter reality as the human world knows it.

Grandma doesn't have to be a master artist to inspire her kids creatively. She only needs some basic materials that are probably already around the house or yard, a desire to spend meaningful fun time with her grandkids, and this book.