During the summer her grandfather is dying of leukemia and death seems all around, 15-year-old Vicky finds comfort with the pod of dolphins with which she has been doing research.
Death
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Auteur:L'Engle, MadeleineSommaire: -
Auteur:Irving, JohnSommaire:When he was eleven years old, Owen Meany hit a foul ball that struck and killed the mother of his best pal, Johnny Wheelwright, the story's narrator. Thereafter, Owen believes himself to be an instrument of God. What happens to the...
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Auteur:Mass, WendySommaire:Eighth-grader Mia has been keeping a secret---even from her best friend, Jenna--ever since third grade, when she realized that not everyone sees a color for each name, number, and sound. Problems at school and her cat's death lead...
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Auteur:L'Amour, LouisSommaire:In both of these tales by Louis L'Amour, a young gunslinger must face danger brought on by his background, or his own actions, and then decide to follow his destiny--or seek a new one. Stories include "A Man Called Trent" and "The Rider...
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Auteur:Royal, PriscillaSommaire:When Baron Herbert returns from crusade he grows increasingly morose and withdraws from his family. When his sons begin to die in strange accidents, questions are asked whether Herbert harbors a dark sin for which God has cursed him....
- Auteur:Eggers, DaveSommaire:
A compelling voice for Generation X, Eggers here recounts his early 20s, caring for his younger brother after their parents' unexpected deaths and his endeavors in a variety of media.
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Auteur:Meyer, BruceSommaire:There are unseen forces in our lives that shape who we are and what we become. How we respond to those forces determines our futures. These stories examine how characters respond to the unexpected. Do we carry our memories of the...
- Auteur:Ferguson, WillSommaire:
Step into the world's most insidious Internet scam that begins with a single email: "Dear Sir, I am the son of an exiled Nigerian diplomat, and I need your help ... ". When Laura's father gets caught up in one such swindle and pays with...
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Auteur:Long, Janice LouiseSommaire:Dying the Right Way is written for seniors, families, and caregivers. Dying the Right Way prepares seniors and families for the time when caregiving is needed, and offers a system for caregiving in the home for either family caregivers...
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