Child Marriage

Karma Moon is a firm believer in everything "woo-woo", as her dad calls it. So when she asked her trusty Crystal Mystic if the call asking her dad to create a ghost-hunting docuseries was her dad's big break, it delivered: "No doubt about it." Because the universe never gets it wrong. Only people do.

When his mother leaves with the father of his worst enemy at school, nine-year-old Jeremy seeks to make sense of her abandonment. He throws himself into recreating the Book of Birds, a collection of drawings that his mother took with her on the day she left. While his father fights his own depression, and his sister distances herself from their lives, Jeremy turns wholeheartedly to nature, and finds solace in the quiet comfort of drawing.

Maisie Mae and her best friend Bethany-next-door like pink, unicorns, and heart-shaped cushions. Maisie Mae's five stinky brothers like worms, football, and chaos!

When Maisie Mae is asked to be a bridesmaid it's a dream come true! Because weddings mean flowers and cake and, most importantly, beautiful dresses. But things never run smoothly in Maisie's house and disaster is followed by more disaster! This time, Maisie might not even be able to blame her five stinky brothers. Maisie is probably the unluckiest bridesmaid in the history of forever....

2016 Readers' Favorite Gold Award winning book! ~~~ Imagine vowing to never celebrate Christmas again only to be snowed in with your hunky husband in a cabin rich in Christmas pasts. Juliette Martin isn’t happy when her husband, Gabe, surprises her with a Christmas tree at their winter getaway. The grief she carries for her six-year-old son overwhelms her, and all she wants is to hide from the holidays. When Juliette and Gabe find themselves snowed in, they discover a small boy and his puppy behind the woodpile. Who put them there, and can these two little strays and a Christmas miracle ...

Laura et Marie-Douce sont des camarades de classe. La première est populaire, tandis que la seconde se fond dans le décor. Marie-Douce admire Laura en silence et rêve de lui ressembler, mais Laura n'a pas du tout envie de lui adresser la parole.

Parenting today is confronted by complex societal challenges and redefinition of traditional norms and values. At the same time, the interminably evolving technology fronts new opportunities for parents to positively prepare their children for an ever changing world. However, although life principles remain steadfast, fashions, tastes and preferences keep changing. Parenting today therefore calls for a paradigm shift in our parental approaches. This book will help you re-examine your parental frame of reference to raise your children by understanding their needs, protecting them emotionally...

Italy, the late 80s. Leda is a bookish 10-year-old tomboy. Her life turns upside down when shady Nico moves to the North from Sicily. Determined not to let the bully ruin her life, Leda is dragged through a tornado of adventures that will transform both kids in the face of first crushes, weird adults, and family drama... This humorous and insightful coming of age tale will show you the Italy you never imagined, an exhilarating mix of sensuality, religion, and superstition set against the gorgeous backdrop of the serene countryside, the Alps, and the enchanting Island of Sardinia.

When Pinky discovers that Rex is away for the day, his disappointment quickly turns to loneliness. None of the usual things seem any fun without Rex. Realizing how much he misses her, Pinky comes up with a solution to ensure that they will never be apart again. It is a wedding to remember. Rex, the bride, looks beautiful in a long white sheet. Pinky, the groom, is dapper wearing his best pink tie. And they are to be married by Pretzel, Pinky’s stuffed pig. They’ve even written their own vows—in the form of a knock-knock joke. Wait a minute! Does this mean they’ll have to kiss?

Happy Parents, Happy Kids, Happy Family Bundle: 5 Books In 1! This boxset includes the most useful collection of books that will help you improve every area of your family life. It will quickly lead you to more rewarding and fulfilling relationships, as well as confident and happy parenting years. This book set includes: Book 1) Communication in Marriage and Relationship: How to read Your Partner, Prevent Conflicts, and Make Love that Lasts Book 2) How to Talk so Children Will Listen & Learn: How to Communicate with your Child to Build a Trustworthy Relationship, Engage Cooperation, Set ...

There are 3 simple questions that determine whether you should read this book. Have you ever wanted to know why some people make you feel inferior? Have you ever had the slight suspicion of being manipulated by your family members, friends or even partner? Have you ever wondered if your relationships need a bit of "cleaning up" but don't know where to start? If you answered YES to any of those questions then you need to read this book. Human beings are created for relationships. All of us long for connection with others. Toxic means deadly, poisonous or damaging and when you are in a toxic ...

In this inventive take on the traditional Cinderella tale, Fanny Agnes is a sturdy farm girl with a big dream. Someday, she believes, she will marry a prince. When the town mayor announces he is throwing a grand ball, Fanny is convinced her time has come. She puts on her best calico dress and goes out to the garden so that she'll be ready when her fairy godmother arrives. As the seconds tick by, Fanny waits and waits. Finally, she hears a voice. It isn't her fairy godmother - but it is someone who will change her life forever.

It's the start of a new school year, and Wren Jo Byrd is worried that everyone will find out her parents separated over the summer. No one knows the truth, not even her best friend, Amber. When even her new teacher refers to her mom as Mrs. Byrd, Wren decides to keep their divorce a total secret. But something else changed over the summer: A new girl named Marianna moved to town and wants to be Amber's next bff. And because of her fib, Wren can't do anything about it.

Als Helene und Ludwig sich zufällig am Münchner Hauptbahnhof in die Arme laufen, sind die letzten fünfundzwanzig Jahre wie ausgelöscht. Spontan gehen sie in ein Restaurant, und mit jedem Blick, mit jedem Wort, mit jeder Berührung werden die alten Gefühle gegenwärtiger. Unzertrennliche Verbündete gegen die Konventionen waren sie damals, verrückt nacheinander, voller Träume für die Zukunft - bis zum bitteren Ende ihrer großen Liebe. Denn vor dem letzten Schritt in ein gemeinsames Leben lag ein unüberbrückbarer Abgrund, tief in ihren Seelen verankert.

Twelve-year-old Annabel thought Christmas break was going to be amazing. She’d planned to stay home in New York City with her best friend and do traditional things like go ice-skating in Rockefeller Center, hit the after-Christmas sale at Bloomingdale’s, and scream with the TRL crowd at MTV in Times Square. But when her best friend bails, Annabel’s mom decides it’s high time Annabel visit her father and his new family in Australia.

Este livro aborda um tema mais comum do que se imagina na vida de crianças e adolescentes: a separação dos pais. São narradas sete histórias baseadas em fatos reais, que por meio de um ponto em comum, se entrelaçam. Renato, um dos personagens principais não se conforma com a separação dos pais, e Flavinha, sua amiga, ajuda-o mostrando que ele não está sozinho nessa situação, e a partir daí, os dois saem em busca de histórias que sejam semelhantes a dele. Através de suas descobertas, o personagem passa a entender que por mais impossível que pareça, toda história pode ter um final feliz.

As a 12-year-old girl, Maria Housden's vision of a happy future included everything that society expects girls to yearn for: a home, a husband, and, of course, children. Life had other plans.

Eleven-year-old June is a problem-solver. However, when June learns that her parents are getting divorced, she has to face the fact that there are some problems too big even for her. At least, that's what the adults in her life keep saying. But June's convinced there's a way to make her parents fall back in love. While brainstorming ideas on her new secondhand laptop, June gets a strange IM from someone named JuniePie28...someone who claims to be an older version of June messaging her from the future.

Jealous of her beauty, Snow White’s stepmother sends her to the forest, never to return. Alone and afraid, Snow White makes seven kind friends who promise to keep her safe. But can they protect Snow White from her stepmother’s magic? Based on the original story by the Brothers Grimm, this exquisite retelling of the classic fairy tale will delight a new generation of listeners.

A dark and unpredictable tale of family secrets... and the lengths we go to, to save the ones we love. For lovers of non-formulaic domestic noir suspense. "Shut the Lights is a compact book that does not allow any diffusion of the narrative thread or the reader’s interest. If one is into thrillers, it is an enjoyable read." - Muse India, the Literary e-journal. "A lockdown thriller that will keep you on the edge as you read." - Aashisha Chakraborty, Author, Mis(s)adventures of a Salesgirl. For this family, the lockdown came as a blessing. On 24 March 2020, with merely a four-hour notice, ...

One of the first priorities of a Christian couple is to sanctify the home. Scripture abounds in advice, wisdom, and instruction on how we ought to manage this responsibility. The book includes prayers for the most important issues concerning marriage, finances, and children. You will learn prayers to destroy curses and invite blessings for the home. And you will learn prayers to enhance obedience to God and put God first. And of course, there are prayers to “resist the devil.”