I have always loved to inspire others to follow their dreams and ultimately shoot for the moon. Even at my young age, I enjoy helping people succeed and see them be their best selves. By inspiring others, I feel as though I have made a positive impact on someone’s life so that they can reach for the stars. Not only can people in the real world change lives, but book characters can too! The collection of books I have put together represents the discovery of ourselves and who we truly are. Hopefully, these stories inspire you to go after your goals and to never give up. Happy reading!
Selena is not an ordinary eleven-year-old girl. She was born with the power to control all you see at night. But Altan with the power of the day, jeopardizes the existence of all creation. After discovering the truth of her past, Selena is determined to keep the universe out of harm’s way. Selena, along with the rest of the universe, is in grave danger. Will she be able to protect everyone from Altan? Will Selena land among the stars?
This book has changed my life. It taught me how to laugh, how to cry, and how to live. From the perspective of a loyal dog named Enzo, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a touching tale about friendship and hope. As soon as I read the first page, I fell in love with the story’s concept. It helped me understand that true friends, human or not, are never going to leave their companion’s side. This is an uplifting book to dive into, especially if you enjoy reading dog stories!
Soon to be a major motion picture, this heart-warming and inspirational tale follows Enzo, a loyal family dog, tells the story of his human family, how they nearly fell apart, and what he did to bring them back together.
Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: he thinks and feels in nearly human ways. He has educated himself by watching extensive television, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo realizes that racing is a metaphor: that by applying the techniques a driver would apply on…
Each page contains many ups and downs, and it is the true definition of emotional. I have felt alongside every character, and Stephen Chbosky does the best job of making sure that readers understand the message: you are not alone. Yes, the characters in this book made me cry, but they also gave me a mix of great joy. My heart was full to the brim of adoration for Charlie, the shy wallflower, and all of his ambitious friends. They seemed to carry me along for the bumpy ride of high school and help me learn more about the many mysteries of adolescent teenagers. Although these characters only existed on the pages, it was as if they were right beside me while I read this book. I will certainly never forget how to feel infinite or that we are never alone. I will always remember the impact this book made on my life, and I know it will change your life, too.
A modern cult classic, a major motion picture and a timeless bestseller, The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a deeply affecting coming-of-age story.
Charlie is not the biggest geek in high school, but he's by no means popular.
Shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years, caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it, Charlie is attempting to navigate through the uncharted territory of high school. The world of first dates and mixed tapes, family dramas and new friends. The world of sex, drugs, and music - when all one requires to feel infinite is that…
August Pullman does not look like an ordinary kid. He is different… unique. But is different really a bad thing? To answer, no. This book is all about finding your own path and embracing your true colors. It is a touching story full of the most extreme highs and the lowest of lows. Wonderis told from the different perspectives of the characters, all of whom have their own side of the story to share. Each character has their own unique personality and makes the book truly memorable for readers. As the characters attempt to point out, this story represents friendship and the beauty inside of all of us.
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'My name is August. I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse.'
Auggie wants to be an ordinary ten-year-old. He does ordinary things - eating ice cream, playing on his Xbox. He feels ordinary - inside. But ordinary kids don't make other…
Jam-packed with action, emotion, and intrigue, The Outsiders is a story meant to be shared. Set in the 1960s, Ponyboy Curtis must make his mark and prove that he is more than just your average Greaser. He has to show the world that he can make a difference, and anyone who reads this book can say that he changed the lives of many. Ponyboy, with the rest of his gang of Greasers, has to survive the adversity of society while finding himself along the way. It is not easy being an outsider, but the Greasers make the best out of the lives they are given. They teach readers how to “stay golden” and discover their true selves. Thanks to S.E. Hinton, millions of lives have been changed for the better and will continue to in the future.
50 years of an iconic classic! This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a heroic story of friendship and belonging.
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No one ever said life was easy. But Ponyboy is pretty sure that he's got things figured out. He knows that he can count on his brothers, Darry and Sodapop. And he knows that he can count on his friends-true friends who would do anything for him, like Johnny and Two-Bit. But not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a good time is…
The Giveris not just a book. It is a collection; one of thoughts and feelings that should be shared. This story has led me on a journey of a lifetime. It helped me realize that there is no such thing as perfection, for it encapsulates both the light and dark side of humans. Join Jonas on his expedition to find himself and the goodness within what seems like an endless pit of sorrow. The journey may be long, yes, but it will be one to remember.
THE GIVER is soon to be a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges, Katie Holmes and Taylor Swift.
Now available for the first time in the UK, THE GIVER QUARTET is the complete four-novel collection.
THE GIVER: It is the future. There is no war, no hunger, no pain. No one in the community wants for anything. Everything needed is provided. And at twelve years old, each member of the community has their profession carefully chosen for them by the Committee of Elders.
Jonas has never thought there was anything wrong with his world. But from the moment he is…
I grew up on a family farm surrounded by larger vegetable and dairy operations that used migrant labor. From an early age, my siblings and I were acquainted with the children of these workers, children whom we shared a school desk with one day and were gone the next. On summer vacations, our parents hauled us around in a station wagon with a popup camper, which they parked in out-of-the-way hayfields and on mountainous plateaus, shunning, much to our chagrin, normal campgrounds, and swimming pools. Thus, I grew up exposed to different cultures and environments. My writing reflects my parents’ curiosity, love of books and travel, and devotion to the natural world.
After her mother is killed in a rare Northern Michigan tornado, Sadie Wixom is left with only her father and grandfather to guide her through young adulthood. Miles away in western Saskatchewan, Stefan Montegrand and his Indigenous family are displaced from their land by multinational energy companies. They are taken in temporarily by Sadie’s aunt, a human rights activist who heads a cultural exchange program.
Stefan promptly runs afoul of local authority, but Sadie, intrigued by him and captivated by his story, has grown sympathetic to his cause and complicit in his pushback against prejudiced accusations. Their mutual attraction is stymied when Stefan’s older brother, Joachim, who stayed behind, becomes embroiled in the resistance, and Stefan is compelled to return to Canada. Sadie, concerned for his safety, impulsively follows on a trajectory doomed by cultural misunderstanding and oncoming winter.
After her mother is killed in a rare Northern Michigan tornado, Sadie Wixom is left with only her father and grandfather to guide her through the pitfalls of young adulthood. Hundreds of miles away in western Saskatchewan, Stefan Montegrand and his Indigenous family are forced off their land by multinational energy companies and flawed treaties. They are taken in temporarily by Sadie's aunt, a human rights activist who heads a cultural exchange program. Stefan, whose own father died in prison while on a hunger strike, promptly runs afoul of local authority, but Sadie, intrigued by him and captivated by his…
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