The Girl in White Gloves - Kerri Maher - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

A life in snapshots'' Grace knows what people see. She''s the Cinderella story. An icon of glamor and elegance frozen in dazzling Technicolor. The picture of perfection. The girl in white gloves. A woman in living color" But behind the lens, beyond the panoramic views of glistening Mediterranean azure, she knows the truth. The sacrifices it takes for an unappreciated girl from Philadelphia to defy her family and become the reigning queen of the screen. The heartbreaking reasons she trades Hollywood for a crown. The loneliness of being a princess in a fairy tale kingdom that is all too real. Hardest of all for her adoring fans and loyal subjects to comprehend, is the harsh reality that to be the most envied woman in the world does not mean she is the happiest. Starved for affection and purpose, facing a labyrinth of romantic and social expectations with more twists and turns than Monaco''s infamous winding roads, Grace must find her own way to fulfillment. But what she risks--her art, her family, her marriage''she may never get back.

Mother In the Dark - Kayla Maiuri - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

Growing up in working class Boston in an Italian American family, Anna''s childhood was sparse but comfortable. Anna and her sisters are devoted to their mother, and when their father gets a new job outside the city, the family is tossed into a middle-class suburban existence. Anna''s mother is suddenly adrift, and the darkness lurking inside her expands. Her daughters, trapped with her in the new house, must do everything they can to keep her from unravelling. A story about sisterhood, the complications of class, and the chains of inheritance between mothers and daughters.

An American Tragedy - Theodore Dreiser - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

Clyde Griffiths finds his social-climbing aspirations and love for a rich and beautiful debutante threatened when his lower-class pregnant girlfriend gives him an ultimatum.

Penny Draws a Class Trip - Sara Shepard - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

Junkyard Wonders - Patricia Polacco - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

When young Trisha finds out her class at the new school is known as The Junkyard,'' she is devastated. She moved from her old town so she wouldn''t be in a special class anymore! But then she meets her teacher, the quirky and invincible Mrs. Peterson, and her classmates, an oddly brilliant group of students each with his or her own unique talent. And it is here in The Junkyard that Trisha learns the true meaning of genius, and that this group of misfits are all wonders.''

Nina, Nina Star Ballerina - Jane O'connor - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

Playing the star in the class dance show, Nina finds herself in an awkward situation. All her friends think that she is the star of the show, so she now has to set the record straight and make things right once more.

The Junkyard Wonders - Patricia Polacco - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

A heartwarming story of friendship and celebrating our differences--and the teachers who help us shine--from master storyteller Patricia Polacco, author of Thank You, Mr. Falker. In this story based on the author-illustrator's own childhood, Patricia Polacco once again celebrates the power teachers have to help us discover the potential we each hold. Young Trisha is devastated when she finds out that her class at her new school is known as the junkyard. It is a special class, and she had moved from where she used to live so she wouldn’t be in a special class anymore! But then she meets her teacher, the amazing Mrs. Peterson, and her classmates, an oddly brilliant group of misfit kids, whom the other kids in school call the junkyard kids. Much to her own surprise, it is here in the junkyard that Trisha discovers the true meaning of genius, and that this group of misfits are, in fact, Junkyard Wonders, each and every one of them. Now with questions at the back of the book to help guide readers through discussions about the ideas featured in the story, this kindness edition of The Junkyard Wonders brings celebrated author-illustrator Patricia Polacco's work to a new audience of young readers who can be inspired by its message.

The Night Before the 100th Day of School - Natasha Wing - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

The 100th day of school is almost here and one student is desperate to find 100 of anything to bring to class. Then all of sudden inspiration strikes, and he comes up with a surprise that makes the 100th day celebration one to remember! This hilarious story of a popular school tradition offers a perfect modern twist on Clement C. Moore’s classic poem.

Between the Lines - Nikki Grimes - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

This thought-provoking companion to Nikki Grimes’ Coretta Scott King Award-winning Bronx Masquerade shows the capacity poetry has to express ideas and feelings, and connect us with ourselves and others. Darrian dreams of writing for the New York Times . To hone his skills and learn more about the power of words, he enrolls in Mr. Ward’s class, known for its open-mic poetry readings and boys vs. girls poetry slam. Everyone in class has something important to say, and in sharing their poetry, they learn that they all face challenges and have a story to tell—whether it’s about health problems, aging out of foster care, being bullied for religious beliefs, or having to take on too much responsibility because of an addicted parent. As Darrian and his classmates get to know one another through poetry, they bond over the shared experiences and truth that emerge from their writing, despite their private struggles and outward differences.

Knock! Knock! Where Is There? - Brian Elling - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

Another round of sidesplitting jokes based on the New York Times best-selling Where Is? series! This hilarious follow-up collection of jokes featuring all the subjects of the ever-popular Where Is? series will keep kids laughing right through geography class! There are 300 silly jokes about places like Stonehenge, Easter Island, the Bermuda Triangle, Mount Rushmore, Area 51, and even our Solar System in this all-new collection.

In Her Boots - Kj Dell'antonia - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

Rhett Gallagher''s adventurous life is imploding. Just as she turns the big 4-0, her long-term relationship collapses, and news of a tragedy forces her to return to the family farm. The only silver lining is that Rhett s inspirational book, The Modern Pioneer Girl - written under a pseudonym has become a wild success, so much so that in a moment of panic, self-doubting Rhett persuades her best friend Jasmine to step into the limelight as the famed author.

Yoga, Here I Come! - David J Steinberg - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

Get zen and practice some relaxing yoga moves with this collection of sweet and funny poems from the author of the hugely popular Kindergarten, Here I Come! It''s time for yoga class, so grab a yoga mat and pick a pose from the new collection of poems from best-selling author D. J. Steinberg! From practicing breathing exercises to roaring into Lion Pose, these silly and heartwarming poems – plus a page of stickers! – are sure to gets kids excited about the fun and relaxation of yoga.

Patchwork - Matt De La Pena - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

In profound, uplifting verse and sumptuous artwork, beloved creators Matt de la Pena and Corinna Luyken explore the endless possibilities each child contains: A young dancer may grow into a computer coder; a basketball player might become a poet; a class clown may one day serve as an inspiring teacher; and today''s quiet empath might be tomorrow''s great leader. Here''s a profound and uplifting new classic with an empowering message for readers of all ages: Your story is still being written.

Rock That Vote - Meg Fleming - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

An interactive, joyful celebration of classroom elections and the power of voting. Fins, paws, wings, or claws? With so many choices for a new class pet, these kids has the big task of picking a critter to become part of their classroom family. To make sure it''s all fair and square, they put it to a vote! As the students make posters to support their choice and excitedly submit their ballots, readers can join the chants and cheers to make sure everyone rocks that vote!

The Ones We've Been Waiting for - Charlotte Alter - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

There are now 26 millennials in congress - a fivefold increase gained in the last midterms. They''re governing over Midwestern cities and college towns, sitting on city councils and running for state legislatures. Some of them have been in office for a few years; one of them is running for president. In The Ones We''ve been Waiting For, TIME correspondent Charlotte Alter defines the class of young leaders who are remaking the nation, and what America will look like when they''re in charge.

A Troublesome Inheritance - Nicholas Wade - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

A Troublesome Inheritance draws on crucial scientific breakthroughs that show evidence of recent human evolution. The most provocative claims in the book involve the genetic basis of both race and human social habits. Author Nicholas Wade argues that what we might call middle-class social traits have been slowly inculcated genetically within agrarian societies. Wade believes deeply in the equality of all people but he is determined to investigate what new genetic science shows about how race relates to human history and traits, even if it courts controversy.

The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

One of the great American novels - and one of America''s most popular - featuring a new introduction by Min Jin Lee and extensive resources to enhance discussion of it in classrooms. This edition, based on scholarship dating back to the novel''s first publication in 1925, restores Fitzgerald''s masterpiece to the original American classic he envisioned, and features an introduction addressing how gender, race, class, and sexuality complicate the pursuit of the American Dream and suggestions of a wide variety of multimedia resources for exploring the novel''s themes.

Modern Shunga - - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

A hilarious, elegant and naughty send-up of Shunga, the once taboo art of Japanese erotica. In a series of 24 full-colour drawings, satirical cartoonist Matthew Martin, captures of the essence of Modern Shunga, and updates it with witty - and often unlikely - cultural and artistic references. Discreetly packaged in a postcard-sized fold-out accordion format, Modern Shunga is perfect gift for lovers of, well, high-class dirty pictures. Martin''s Shunga works have been exhibited at a distinguished Sydney gallery to rave reviews and the development of a cult following.

The Woman at the Front - Lecia Cornwall - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

When Eleanor Atherton graduates from medical school near the top of her class in 1917, she dreams of going overseas to help the wounded, but her ambition is thwarted at every turn. Nevertheless, when an unexpected twist of fate sends Eleanor to the battlefields of France as the private doctor of a British peer, she seizes the chance to prove herself. But a casualty clearing station close to the front lines is an unforgiving place. Facing sceptical commanders, scores of wounded men, underhanded efforts by her family to bring her home, and a blossoming romance, Eleanor must take fight for what she wants.

Sophomores - Sean Desmond - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

It''s 1987. Troubled Pat and Anne Malone try to raise their only son, Daniel, a sophomore at Jesuit College Prep. Bright but unmotivated, Dan is aware of the cracks in his family, but reprieve is found in his Honours English class, where he and his classmates are shocked into actual learning by their enigmatic teacher Mr. Oglesby. For once, Dan is unable to fly under the radar, and must ask himself what he might want to make of his life. With humour and tenderness, Sophomores captures the enduring poignancy of coming-of-age, teenage epiphanies and heartbreak, and family redemption.

Knock! Knock! Who Was There? - Who Hq - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

Over 300 side-splitting jokes based on the New York Times best-selling series. If you want to know exactly why Milton Hershey''s wife married him, look no further. (Because she wanted lots of Hershey''s Kisses!) This hilarious and original collection of jokes featuring all the subjects of the ever-popular Who Was? series will keep kids laughing right through history class! Q: Why did Betsy Ross wear long dresses?A: To cover her colo- knees !Q: Which playwright is also a great cook? A: Will-yum Shakespeare!Q: Which president liked lasers?A: Ronald Ray-gun !

Action Park - Jake Rossen - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

Often called ''Accident Park,'' ''Class Action Park,'' or ''Traction Park,'' Action Park was an American icon. Entertaining more than a million people a year in the 1980s, the amusement playland placed no limits on danger or fun. Though it closed its doors in 1996 after nearly twenty years, it has remained a subject of constant fascination ever since, an establishment completely anathema to our modern culture of rules and safety. Action Park is the first-ever unvarnished look at the history of this DIY Disneyland, as seen through the eyes of the park''s idiosyncratic founder.

Out of the Blue - Nic Yulo - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

In this touching story, a girl and an octopus unexpectedly connect over feeling small in a big world. Coral has big dreams about grand adventures—but it’s hard to go after these big dreams when you’re the smallest in the class and feel completely invisible. During a school trip to the aquarium, Coral finds a kindred spirit in Kraken, a small octopus who knows that being invisible isn’t always a bad thing. When Coral finds herself in the aquarium after everyone else goes home, she learns that being seen isn’t always about how big you are.

A Murderous Relation - Deanna Raybourn - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

Autumn 1888. Veronica Speedwell and her colleague Stoker reluctantly agree to go undercover at Madame Aurore''s high-class brothel to stop a potential scandal so explosive it threatens to rock the monarchy. Soon, a body turns up, and secrets are swirling around Victoria and the royal family. Worse yet, London is being terrorised by what will become the most notorious and elusive serial killer in history, Jack the Ripper... and prince Albert Victor may be responsible. It is up to Veronica and Stoker to find the truth, before it is too late for all of them.

Dignity - Chris Arnade - Bog - Penguin Putnam Inc - Plusbog.dk

Once or twice a generation, an author reveals what life is like for the truly needy and disenfranchised. Chris Arnade cuts through the jargon and abstractions to expose the reality of our current class divide in stark pictures and unforgettable true stories. The people he got to know, from Alabama to California and Maine to Nevada, gave Arnade a new respect for the dignity and resilience of what he calls America''s Back Row. This book is his attempt to help the rest of us truly see, hear, and respect millions of people who''ve been left behind.