Where the Heart Is

Where the Heart Is
Author: Billie Letts
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2001-04-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 075952288X

A down on her luck pregnant teen finds herself living in a shopping center in this Oprah's Book Club selection that inspired the film starring Ashley Judd and Natalie Portman. Talk about unlucky sevens. An hour ago, seventeen-year-old, seven months pregnant Novalee Nation was heading for California with her boyfriend. Now she finds herself stranded at a Wal-Mart in Sequoyah, Oklahoma, with just $7.77 in change. But Novalee is about to discover hidden treasures in this small Southwest town–a group of down-to-earth, deeply caring people willing to help a homeless, jobless girl. From Bible-thumping blue-haired Sister Thelma Husband to eccentric librarian Forney Hull, they are about to take her–and you, too–on a moving, funny, and unforgettable journey.

Where the Heart Is

Where the Heart Is
Author: Jo Knowles
Publisher: Candlewick
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1536200034

If home is where the heart is, what would happen if you lost it? Compassion and humor infuse the story of a family caught in financial crisis and a girl struggling to form her own identity. It’s the first day of summer and Rachel's thirteenth birthday. She can't wait to head to the lake with her best friend, Micah. But as summer unfolds, every day seems to get more complicated. Her “fun” new job taking care of the neighbors’ farm animals quickly becomes a challenge, whether she’s being pecked by chickens or having to dodge a charging pig at feeding time. At home, her parents are more worried about money than usual, and their arguments over bills intensify. Fortunately, Rachel can count on Micah to help her cope with all the stress. But Micah seems to want their relationship to go beyond friendship, and though Rachel almost wishes for that, too, she can’t force herself to feel “that way” about him. In fact, she isn’t sure she can feel that way about any boy — or what that means. With all the heart of her award-winning novel See You At Harry's, Jo Knowles brings us the story of a girl who must discover where her heart is and what that means for her future.

Where the Heart Is

Where the Heart Is
Author: Irma Gold
Publisher: EK Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2021-06-16
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781925820874

In 2011, Dindim the Magellanic penguin, washed up on an island beach near Rio de Janeiro. He was rescued by a man called Joao, who nursed him back to health, and created a lifelong bond. Since then, Dindim has spent most of every year with Joao, leaving only to travel 8000 miles to the Patagonia coasts of Argentina and Chile. Where the Heart Is was inspired by this extraordinary true story. With beautiful prose and stunning illustrations, Dindim's story will capture the hearts of young readers and adults alike. His journey across the ocean highlights both the little penguin's intrepid nature and the variety of wildlife he meets along the way. From whales to albatross, children will discover the kaleidoscope of life that exists in the ocean. Where the Heart Is also offers a window into discussing big issues with young readers, such as the oil spill that almost killed Dindim, and the effects of climate change on animal habitats. Magellanic penguins are a near threatened species, and it is vitally important to increase our awareness of the dangers faced by these beautiful birds. Poignant, moving, funny and heartfelt, Dindim and Joao's story is a celebration of friendship and nature. It explores the deep bond that can form between humans and animals, and encourages children to think more about the incredible animals who share our world.

Home is where the Heart Is?

Home is where the Heart Is?
Author: Ilse Crawford
Publisher: Quadrille Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-06
Genre: Interior decoration
ISBN: 9781844006052

Ilse Crawford is always breaking new ground in her study of the individual's search for the perfect home. Continuing the theme of 'one eye sees, the other feels' from her previous book, Sensual Home, this book moves beyond to an investigation of our basic human drives for survival, safety, love, respect and self-fulfillment.

Home Is Where the Heart Is

Home Is Where the Heart Is
Author: Cam Higgins
Publisher: Little Simon
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2020-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1534479015

Meet the loveable and rambunctious puppy, Bo Davis, in this first book of the Good Dog series! When Bo loses something important, his search takes him all over the farm. Springtime has arrived at the Davis Family Farm! Spring showers lead to muddy hijinks for a young pup named Bo. But when Bo loses his dog tag, he gets serious and enlists all of his barnyard pals to help him find it. From horse stalls to chicken coops to grazing fields and beyond, Bo’s adventure takes him all over the farm, introducing a cast of friends and frenemies. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Good Dog chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.

Mum Is Where the Heart Is

Mum Is Where the Heart Is
Author: You JIn
Publisher: Epigram Books
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2017
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9814615463

In this uproarious memoir, You Jin employs her wry, inimitable style to look at the parental life as she grows with her children. Beginning with her first trip back to her in-laws' home in Ipoh, she takes us through nearly three decades to when the youngest of her three children leaves home to study overseas, unflinchingly facing the mistakes she makes along the way and the wisdom she—and they—discover in the process. Equally unafraid to acknowledge her own failings and her children's sometimes surprising insights, You Jin bares some of the deepest emotions found in any of her work, feelings that have grown out of some of the most personal observations and events. With her usual wit, warmth and candour, You Jin finds ways to laugh—usually at herself—even after having passed through the bleakest days of severe depression. As she navigates her way through the sometimes harrowing experiences of parenthood, she discovers new sides to her children, and to herself, adding brilliant colours to even the most mundane of life's scenes.

Home Is Where the Heart Is

Home Is Where the Heart Is
Author: Emma Dodd
Publisher: Templar
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-12-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781536232578

Just what IS it that makes home such a special place to be? Home's an extra special space you hold within your heart to keep you very close to me when we must be apart. A charming celebration of what home means to all of us, featuring a wise cat and an adorable little kitten who discover that there really is no place like home.

Where the Heart Is

Where the Heart Is
Author: Billie Letts
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Total Pages: 356
Release: 1996-07-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9780446603652

Talk about unlucky sevens. An hour ago, seventeen-year-old, seven months pregnant Novalee Nation was heading for California with her boyfriend. Now she finds herself stranded at a Wal-Mart in Sequoyah, Oklahoma, with just $7.77 in change. But Novalee is about to discover hidden treasures in this small Southwest town--a group of down-to-earth, deeply caring people willing to help a homeless, jobless girl living secretly in a Wal-Mart. From Bible-thumping blue-haired Sister Thelma Husband to eccentric librarian Forney Hull who loves Novalee more than she loves herself, they are about to take her--and you, too--on a moving, funny, and unforgettable journey to . . . Where the Heart Is.

Home Is Where the Heart Is

Home Is Where the Heart Is
Author: Lisa Alderson
Publisher: Igloo Books
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2016-10-07
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781786701534

Discover all the wonderful things that make a house a home in this heart-warming tale. From fun in the garden, to snuggles on the sofa, this story explores those cherished moments that families share in their home.