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One day, Little Preston, came across a commercial that made him feel good about being a little brother but in the eyes of his big sister Malia, he is a little bother. In a series of events, Little Preston tries to prove that he's a good little brother but will he change Malia's mind? Or will she continue to view him as a little bother?
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How strange to now realize that the end of World War II and my early boyhood years were both an exit and and entrance in American history. As a nation, we were just then losing our fingertip clasp with America's pioneer past and its slow-to-change lifestyle, like young men on a troop train losing their grasp on the hand of a loved one as the train pulled away from the station, bound for some dangerous and faraway unknown. In the Indiana farm village...
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Annie Mae spent all of her life in Mississippi in Brookhaven, Yazoo City and Eden until she finally found her way to the Mississippi Delta where she raised three of her children, having allowed the oldest son to live with her mother in Eden.
Upon reaching adulthood, he finally joined the rest of the family in Leland, Mississippi.
Annie Mae only achieved an eighth grade education, but she became convinced early on that the only way to have a decent...
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We all love identical twins! Who doesn't? Two bundles of joy, born at the same time. Me Two is colorful, easy-to-read children's book about identical twins. We love all multiples but this book is dedicated to identical twins. Written and illustrated by identical twin, Rheji Burrell, for twins, family and friends to enjoy! Growing up as a twin was and still is so much fun, Rheji had to create this book about it. So if you ever wanted to know what it's...
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Have you ever had your privacy invaded? What if you have a diary and find out someone you know has read your private thoughts without your permission? How would you respond? This is one book with two stories about the same situation. In "I Would Never Do That To Her," Soley immediately jumps to what seems to be the obvious conclusion and reacts with anger when she discovers her sister Haley reading her diary. She explains her thoughts and feelings...
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John Simon Rankin III called Hank represents every young child when it comes to dreams and activities of a summer vacation. At the age of eight years old he is being watched over by his sometimes over zealous older sister, who us in charge of him for the summer months. In his mind he is a prisoner and she is the jailer. The adventures begin when he gets in his mind to breakout to grab his bike and ride. His sister not to be outwitted knows where he'll...
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Inspired by a true event, two Beluga whales slip into tiny Quarry Cove in Maine, encouraged by a widowed lighthouse keeper, who has an undying affection for all animals, especially whales. The whales create a tremendous draw of tourists, who flood the main highway and pack into the village. The local police chief , bothered by a huge traffic snarl, along with disgruntled fishermen who fear for the fish, plan to rid the village of the animals. But...
9) THNX MOM
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She told me that even though I was conceived before marriage, that she loved me nonetheless. I was told many great truths that have anchored me throughout my life as well as many more wonderful things that have manifested. Mama, the only name I'd ever call her, was a creative cook and a woman of great faith. These two worked together in miraculous ways. There were times we had only a little food. But she would prepare the table and put pots on the...
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It's every family's tale of sibling rivalry, in its most laughable moments. There are pranks, jokes and gags with the turn of every page! With likeable characters like Booger, Meathead, Prisspot and Loverboy, you can't help but love this book! As little Booger Malone view for her spot in the "hierarchy" among her siblings, she meets opposition at every corner! She gets so tired of being treated like a baby, that she sets out to make her mark in family...
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