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Shoebox Sam
by Frank Morrison Mary Brigid BarrettThe pink slippers on the wall catch her eye. “Those are the most beautiful shoes I’ve seen in all my life.” Down at the corner of Magnolia and Vine, you’ll find the shop of Shoebox Sam--where old shoes become like new again and anyone in need finds a friend. Delia and Jessie spend Saturdays with Shoebox Sam, helping him with customers, rich and poor. They learn about giving and caring, loving and sharing. Then one day, when a customer notices a prized pair of shoes, they uncover their greatest lesson of all.
Shoelaces and Brussel Sprouts (Alex Series Book #1)
by Nancy Simpson Levene[from the back cover] "One little lie, but big trouble! When Alex lies to her mom about losing her shoelaces, it doesn't seem like a big deal. But how do you replace special baseball laces when you don't have any money and you're not allowed to go to the store alone? A big softball game is coming up, and Alex knows the coach won't let her pitch in shoes without laces--or in cowboy boots! Every kid gets into the predicaments that Alex does--ones that start out small and mushroom. Readers will learn from Alex's mistakes and understand that they have the same sources of help that she turns to: A God who loves them and parents who understand." Value truthfulness, Interest level ages 7-10. There are more books in the Alex Series in the Bookshare Collection. Look for #1 Shoelaces and Brussels Sprouts, #5 Mint Cookie Miracles, and #9 T-Bone Trouble, with more to come.
Shoeless Joe And Black Betsy
by Phil BildnerNo one knew better than Shoeless Joe Jackson what was needed to become the best baseball player ever: a good bat. And no one knew more about bats than Ol' Charlie Ferguson of South Carolina, a good friend of Joe's. With love, nurture, and a lot of hard work, the two friends created Black Betsy -- the finest bat in all the land. And with a bat the likes of her by his side, you can bet Joe went all the way to the major leagues!
Shoeless Joe & Me
by Dan GutmanWhen Joe Stoshack hears about Shoeless Joe Jackson -- and the gambling scandal that destroyed the star player's career -- he knows what he has to do. If he travels back in time with a 1919 baseball card in his hand, he just might be able to prevent the infamous Black Sox Scandal from ever taking place. And if he could do that, Shoeless Joe Jackson would finally take his rightful place in the Baseball Hall of Fame. But can Stosh prevent that tempting envelope full of money from making its way to Shoeless Joe's hotel room before the big game?
The Shoemaker and the Elves
by Disney Book GroupMickey is a honest, earnest shoemaker but has a hard time making enough money to feed himself and his wife Minnie. Late one night, Mickey leaves out the last of his leather on his worktable before going to bed—and when he wakes up, he finds a pair of shoes on his worktable instead! Who could've made such beautiful shoes? Join Mickey and Minnie as they discover the identity of their little helpers.
The Shoemaker's Boy (Gripping Tales #4)
by Joan AikenAs Jem, the Shoemaker's boy, works at night in his father's shop he has three strange visitors asking for some silver keys. Jem must keep the silver keys safe, but how...?
The Shoemaker's Boy: Gripping Tales
by Joan Aiken Alan MarksAs Jem, the Shoemaker's boy, works at night in his father's shop he has three strange visitors asking for some silver keys. Jem must keep the silver keys safe, but how...?
Shoes and Ships and Sealing Wax
by Ethel ChamberlinThis is a delightful children’s book from the 1920s that answers all those questions that kids like to ask, wonderfully told through 33 individual stories.With plenty of beautiful, vibrantly-colored illustrations throughout, this book is sure to be a hit with any inquisitive young minds.“For Bobby and Sister Sue had found that, though it was many years since Great Grandfather had been a boy like Bobby, he was as interested as he ever was in all the things that boys like. And because he had lived so many years and had seen so many marvelous things, and had been to war, and ship-wrecked too, he always had many wonderful tales to tell. Bobby and Sister Sue firmly believed that he knew everything.“And so, this book is all about those stories that Great Grandfather told to Bobby and Sister Sue: stories that are so interesting to boys, and girls, too, because they are true, about the things that are and things that really happened.”
Shoes for Everyone: A Story about Jan Matzeliger
by Barbara MitchellA biography of the half-Dutch/half-black Surinamese man who, despite the hardships and prejudice he found in his new Massachusetts home, invented a shoe-lasting machine that revolutionized the shoe industry in the late nineteenth century.
Shoeshine Girl
by Clyde Robert BullaA self-centered, troubled, ten-year-old girl finds solutions to her problems when she finds employment at a shoeshine stand.
Shoo, Caveflies! (Geronimo Stilton Cavemice #14)
by Geronimo StiltonFor cavemouse Geronimo Stiltonoot, life is one prehistoric problem after another!Geronimo's cousin Trap Stiltonoot is stung by a dangerous cavefly, which causes him to fall into an instant, deep sleep! To cure him, Geronimo and Thea must seek out the petals of the pink stinkrose, a rare and smelly flower. But it only grows on a very high peak! Can they make it there without going extinct on the way?
Shoo, Fly (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Kate Dopirak Sholto WalkerNIMAC-sourced textbook. Bedtime at the Barn. It's bedtime at the barn. But who can sleep when Fly comes buzzing in?
Shoo, Fly Guy! (Fly Guy #3)
by Tedd ArnoldFly Guy returns home to discover that Buzz has gone on a picnic without him! <P><P>Sad and hungry, Fly Guy takes off in search of his favorite food. <P> He gets shooed away from a hamburger, a pizza, a dog's bones, and even roadkill--leaving readers to guess what Fly Guy's favorite oozy, lumpy, smelly, and brown food could possibly be!
Shoo, Fly Guy! (Fly Guy #3)
by Tedd ArnoldFly Guy is hungry. He wants something brown and smelly. Yuck!Fly Guy returns home to discover that Buzz has gone on a picnic without him! Sad and hungry, Fly Guy takes off in search of his favorite food. He gets shooed away from a hamburger, a slice of pizza, a dog's bones, and even roadkill--leaving readers to guess what Fly Guy's favorite oozy, lumpy, smelly, brown food could possibly be. It's Shoo Fly Pie, of course!Using hyperbole, puns, slapstick, and silly drawings, Tedd Arnold delivers an easy reader that is full of fun in his NEW YORK TIMES bestselling Fly Guy series.
Shoor Jhale Veer
by Prashant GautamThis is a story of a boy named Abhijeet. He was from a rich family. Even though he was from a rich family, he never gave up to his intelligent poor friends. He had many friends because of his friendly nature. One day they were kidnapped and Abhijeet manages to save them with his trick from a horrifying crisis.
Shoot
by Douglas FairbairnA good fast tough tale, fantastic but not irrelevant, with a bitter metallic finish.
Shoot for the Hoop
by Matt ChristopherForced to referee rather than play basketball after he has been diagnosed as being diabetic, Rusty believes he will never play again until a new man in town organizes a team and coaches him.
Shoot for the Moon!
by Corinne HumphreyThis charming gift book shares the wisdom of one very special dog who found a home and family in his own unique way. Inspired by the true story of Rudy, a troubled shelter dog who overcame the abuse and neglect he experienced as a puppy with the help and love of his owner, Corinne Humphrey, this inspirational book displays bold, graphic images of Rudy living life to the fullest and encouraging readers to do the same. Just like Rudy, kids will learn that they too can find a hero, take leaps--and shoot for the moon!
Shoot-Out (Comeback Kids Ser. #5)
by Mike LupicaFrom #1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica!What happens when a star player ends up on the worst team? He either learns to lose or he stops playing the game he loves. These are the choices facing Jake, who has gone from champion to last place, testing his sportsmanship every time his soccer team gets waxed. But it's his teammate Kevin who shows Jake that being a good captain means scoring and assisting off the field as much as being the star player on it.
Shoot-out (A Comeback Kids Novel)
by Mike LupicaThe latest novel in #1 bestseller Lupica's Comeback Kids series is a cheer-worthy ode to the one sport played by more kids across the country than any other--in the summer of the next World Cup.
Shoot the Works (The 3 Investigators Crimebusters #8 )
by William Mccay[from the back cover] "Target Practice for Terror Paintball is supposed to be a wilderness war game designed for fun. You test your martial skills and survival know-how by splattering paint instead of blood. But the Three Investigators need more than paint in their pistols when the make-believe mayhem at Battleground III turns into a cover for real crime. The guys have got to take on a no-foolin' army and thwart a million-dollar scam--without getting wasted themselves!" In the Crimebusters series The Three investigators are seventeen with girlfriends, jobs and their own cars. Stocky Jupe is still stocky and the brains of the outfit. Handsome, girl magnet Bob, who works with rock bands still keeps records and does much of the research, and between dates, athletic Pete is ready for action. Check out these sometimes funny, action driven, danger and adventure filled mysteries in the Bookshare collection including #1 Hot Wheels, #2 Murder To Go, #3 Rough Stuff, #4 Funny Business, #5 An Ear for Danger, #6 Thriller Diller, #7 Reel Trouble, #9 Foul Play and #10 Long Shot. This series gets better and better! If you like mysteries with teen investigators don't miss the original 3 Investigators series, the complete 43 novel set in the Bookshare collection starting with #1. The Secret of Terror Castle , #2. The Mystery of the Stuttering Parrot and #3. The Mystery of the Whispering mummy, ending with the last 3 books, #41. The Mystery of the Creep-Show Crooks, #42 The Mystery of Wrecker's Rock and #43 The Mystery of the Cranky Collector.
Shooter
by Walter Dean Myers<P>Cameron: "Deep inside, you know that whoever gets up in your face gets there because he knows you're nothing, and he knows that you know it too." <P> Carla: "What I'm trying to do is to get by -- not even get over, just get by." Leonard: "I have bought a gaw-juss weapon. It lies beneath my bed like a secret lover, quiet, powerful, waiting to work my magic." <P> Statement of Fact: 17-year-old white male found dead in the aftermath of a shooting incident at Madison High School in Harrison County. <P> Conclusion: Death by self-inflicted wound. Ages 12+
Shooter
by Caroline PignatThe Breakfast Club meets We Need to Talk About KevinA lockdown catches five grade 12 students by surprise and throws them together in the only unlocked room on that empty third floor wing: the boys' washroom. They sit in silence, judging each other by what they see, by the stories they've heard over the years. Stuck here with them--could anything be worse?There's Alice: an introverted writer, trapped in the role of big sister to her older autistic brother, Noah.Isabelle: the popular, high-achieving, student council president, whose greatest performance is her everyday life. Hogan: an ex-football player with a troubled past and a hopeless future.Xander: that socially awkward guy hiding behind the camera, whose candid pictures of school life, especially those of Isabelle, have brought him more trouble than answers.Told in five unique voices through prose, poetry, text messages, journals, and homework assignments, each student reveals pieces of their true story as they wait for the drill to end. But this modern-day Breakfast Club takes a twist when Isabelle gets a text that changes everything: NOT A DRILL!! Shooter in the school!Suddenly, the bathroom doesn't seem so safe anymore. Especially when they learn that one of them knows more about the shooter than they realized...
Shooting At The Stars: The Christmas Truce Of 1914
by John HendrixShooting at the Stars is the moving story of a young British soldier on the front lines during World War I who experiences an unforgettable Christmas Eve. In a letter home to his mother, he describes how, despite fierce fighting earlier from both sides, Allied and German soldiers ceased firing and came together on the battlefield to celebrate the holiday. They sang carols, exchanged gifts, and even lit Christmas trees. But as the holiday came to a close, they returned to their separate trenches to await orders for the war to begin again. John Hendrix wonderfully brings this story to life, interweaving fact and fiction along with his detailed illustrations and hand-lettered text. His story celebrates the humanity and kindness that can persist even during the darkest periods of our history. Back matter includes a glossary, additional information about World War I and the Christmas Truce and its aftermath, and an archival photograph taken during the Truce. Also available by John Hendrix: Miracle Man Praise for Shooting at the Stars STARRED REVIEWS "Few titles at this level convey the futility of World War I as well as this one does. A first choice. " --School Library Journal, starred review "Timed with the centenary of World War I but a lesson for always, Hendrix's tale pulls young readers close and shows the human side of war. " --Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Shooting at the Stars: The Christmas Truce of 1914
by John HendrixShooting at the Stars is the moving story of a young British soldier on the front lines during World War I who experiences an unforgettable Christmas Eve. In a letter to his mother, he describes how, despite fierce fighting earlier from both sides, Allied and German soldiers ceased firing that evening and came together on the battlefield to celebrate the holiday. They sang carols, exchanged gifts, and even lit Christmas trees. But as the holiday came to a close, they returned to their separate trenches to await orders for the war to begin again. Award-wining creator John Hendrix wonderfully brings the story of the Christmas Truce of 1914 to life with his signature style, interweaving detailed illustrations and hand-lettered text. His telling of the story celebrates the humanity that can persist during even the darkest periods of our history.