Häftad, Engelska, 2007
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2009
287 kr
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- E-bokEngelska, 2009
128 kr
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Cynnie takes care of herself—and more importantly, she takes care of her little brother, Bill. So it doesn''t matter that her mom is drunk all the time. Cynnie''s got her own life. Cynnie''s the one Bill loves more than anyone. Cynnie''s the real mother in the house. And if there''s one thing she knows for sure, it''s that she''ll never, ever sink as low as her mother.But when things start to fall apart, Cynnie needs a way to dull the pain.Never say never.This unflinching look at the power of addiction is the story of one girl''s fall into darkness—and the strength, trust, and forgiveness it takes to climb back out again.From the Hardcover edition. - Häftad, Engelska, 2008
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2009
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- E-bokEngelska, 2008
112 kr
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IT WASN’T SUPPOSED to end up like this. But it did.When Theresa brings James to a party as her date, it’s just for the night . . . and he knows that. But when everything goes horribly wrong, James drives his motorcycle off a cliff—and Theresa knows she’s responsible for his death.Theresa tries to run away from the pain, becoming a new young woman with a whole new life. She meets people, of course, but she never really makes connections—she’s too scared she’ll hurt them, too. But what Theresa discovers is that you can try to run away from the pain—but you can never really run away from yourself. The only way out is through. This compelling tale of love and loss is about broken hearts—and how to begin to repair your own.From the Hardcover edition. - E-bokEngelska, 2009
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One day, something’s going to snap. . . .Ernie doesn''t have a lot of friends at school. Just Will. They have stuff in common—like fishing. But more important, they have common enemies: the school jocks, who seem to find bullying just another sport. For the most part, Ernie and Will take life at high school in stride. Until Will has one very bad day. Now nothing is remotely funny. Ernie finds himself a witness—to loss, to humiliation, and to Will’s anger—an anger that’s building each and every moment. Ernie doesn’t want to believe his best friend is changing, but he can’t deny the truth. Soon he has a choice: join or die. Or can he find another way? Praise for The Day I Killed James:“Teens who have experienced crushing rejection or who have laughed at the ardent feelings of a classmate will devour this original, gripping story.”—Kirkus ReviewsFrom the Hardcover edition. - Häftad, Engelska, 2011
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- E-bokEngelska, 2008
119 kr
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Meet Jordy. He’s on his own in New York City. Nobody to depend on; nobody depending on him. And it’s been working fine.Until this girl comes along. She’s 18 and blond and pretty–her world should be perfect. But she’s seen things no one should ever see in their whole life–the kind of things that break a person. She doesn’t seem broken, though. She seems . . . innocent. Like she doesn’t know a whole lot. Only sometimes she does.The one thing she knows for sure is that the world is an ugly place. Now her life may depend on Jordy proving her wrong. So they hit the road to discover the truth–and there’s no going back from what they find out.This deeply felt, redemptive novel reveals both the dark corners and hidden joys of life’s journey–and the remarkable resilience of the human soul.From the Hardcover edition. - E-bokEngelska, 2010
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Elle is a loner. She doesn’t need people. Which is a good thing, because she’s on her own: she had to move into her own apartment so her mother’s boyfriend won’t have to deal with her.Then she meets Frank, the guy who lives next door. He’s older and has a girlfriend, but Elle can’t stop thinking about him. Frank isn’t like anyone Elle has ever met. He listens to her. He’s gentle. And Elle is falling for him, hard. But Frank is different in a way that Elle was never prepared for: he’s transgender. And when Elle learns the truth, her world is turned upside down. Now she’ll have to search inside herself to find not only the true meaning of friendship but her own role in jumpstarting the world.Tender, honest, and compassionate, Jumpstart the World is a stunning story to make you laugh, cry, and honor the power of love.From the Hardcover edition. - Häftad, Engelska, 2007
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This thought-provoking, compulsive novel shows how a simple story has the power to move you in the most extraordinary ways. From Richard & Judy bestselling Catherine Ryan Hyde, perfect for fans of Mark Haddon, Mitch Albom and Alice Sebold.'Hyde's book delivers a profound vision: The simple magic of the human heart' - SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE'The philosophy behind this book is so intriguing, and the optimism so contagious... a book that lingers long after the last page'- DENVER POST'The story is quick read, told with lean sentences and an edge... Hyde pulls off a poignant, gutsy ending without bathos' - LOS ANGELES TIMES*********************************************************************************THE EXTRADORINARY STORY OF A PERFECT IDEA...It all started with the social studies teacher's extra-credit project: Think of an idea for world change, and put it into action.Whilst this proved a little ambitious for most of his classmates, twelve-year-old Trevor thought he would start by doing something good for three people. But instead of paying him back, he would ask them to "pay it forward" by doing a favour for three more people.If it all went to plan, Trevor thought, it would be the start of a long chain of human kindness . . .Sound unlikely to you? Well a lot of other people had their doubts too - Trevor's teacher, his classmates, his mother, in fact everyone in his small California town.It could never really work. . . could it?Now a feature film starring Helen Hunt and Kevin Spacey. - E-bokEngelska, 2000
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An immediate bestseller when first published, Pay It Forward captured hearts all over the world, became a wildly popular film, and spawned a generation of increased altruism. This anniversary edition includes a new introduction by the author. It takes an inspiring and moving tale of a young boy who believed in the power of kindness and brings it to a new generation of readers.Twelve-year-old Trevor McKinney accepts his social studies teacher’s challenge: come up with a plan to change the world. His idea is simple: Do a good deed for three people and ask them to “pay it forward” to three others in need. He envisions a vast movement of kindness and goodwill spreading beyond his small California town and across the world. The project, however, appears to falter. Jerry, a bum who receives some allowance money from Trevor, returns to a life of dissolution. Trevor wants his pretty, hardworking mother—a woman who raised him lovingly despite struggles with alcoholism—to marry his teacher, Reuben St. Clair. Reuben is a scarred, bitter, untrusting man with a disfiguring injury from Vietnam. He seems to come alive only when in front of his class. For a time that matchmaking brings nothing but problems. Ultimately, though, unusual things start to happen. Crime rates dip across the nation, and nobody seems to know why. Then a journalist tracks down the source: an epidemic of random acts of kindness. Anyone who has ever despaired of one person’s ability to effect change will rejoice in Trevor’s courage and determination to see the good in everyone. - LjudbokEngelska, 2000
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An immediate bestseller when first published, Pay It Forward captured hearts all over the world, became a wildly popular film, and spawned a generation of increased altruism. This anniversary edition includes a new introduction by the author. It takes an inspiring and moving tale of a young boy who believed in the power of kindness and brings it to a new generation of readers.Twelve-year-old Trevor McKinney accepts his social studies teachers challenge: come up with a plan to change the world. His idea is simple: Do a good deed for three people and ask them to pay it forward to three others in need. He envisions a vast movement of kindness and goodwill spreading beyond his small California town and across the world. The project, however, appears to falter. Jerry, a bum who receives some allowance money from Trevor, returns to a life of dissolution. Trevor wants his pretty, hardworking mothera woman who raised him lovingly despite struggles with alcoholismto marry his teacher, Reuben St. Clair. Reuben is a scarred, bitter, untrusting man with a disfiguring injury from Vietnam. He seems to come alive only when in front of his class. For a time that matchmaking brings nothing but problems. Ultimately, though, unusual things start to happen. Crime rates dip across the nation, and nobody seems to know why. Then a journalist tracks down the source: an epidemic of random acts of kindness. Anyone who has ever despaired of one persons ability to effect change will rejoice in Trevors courage and determination to see the good in everyone. - Häftad, Engelska
620 kr
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- E-bokEngelska, 2008
99 kr
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This thought-provoking, compulsive novel shows how a simple story has the power to move you in the most extraordinary ways. From Richard & Judy bestselling Catherine Ryan Hyde, perfect for fans of Mark Haddon, Mitch Albom and Alice Sebold.'This gritty love story is compelling reading' -- Sun'Surprisingly wonderful' -- Mirror'Couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review'Riveting' -- ***** Reader review'Engrossing page turner' -- ***** Reader review'Pure escapism from beginning to end' -- ***** Reader review'A wonderful, wonderful read' -- ***** Reader review**************************************************************************A CHANCE MEETING ON A TRAIN, AND TWO LIVES CHANGED FOREVER...Sebastian, at 17, has never eaten pizza, never been to school, never even hung out with other kids. He rides the subway at night to escape his father's strict, possessive parenting.Maria, 22 and mother to two young children, has just lost her job. Afraid to confess to her violent boyfriend, Maria resorts to riding the subway when he thinks she's at work.And then one night, on an empty train, Sebastian and Maria make eye contact . . . - E-bokEngelska, 2008
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The story of a love that transcends time, place and human weakness from Richard & Judy bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. Perfect for fans of Mark Haddon, Mitch Albom and Alice Sebold.'A work of art...enchanting' -- San Francisco Chronicle'A magnificent storyteller' -- Denver Post'What a quirky wonderful book! It moved me and made me laugh - what a wee gem!' -- ***** Reader review'A beautiful, moving and thoughtful book' -- ****** Reader review'Read it in one sitting. Really enjoyed it - had me laughing one minute and crying the next.' -- ***** Reader review'A beautiful story about love in its various forms.' -- ***** Reader review'Heartbreaking and uplifting.' -- ***** Reader review'I highly recommend this book, it'll move the hardest of hearts!'-- ***** Reader review********************************************************************THE MAGICAL STORY OF A YOUNG BOY'S SEARCH FOR BELONGINGMitch is a 25-year-old with commitment issues. Leonard is a five-year-old kid with asthma and vision problems, who captivates everyone he meets. Pearl is Leonard's teenage mother, who's trying to hide a violent secret from her past. Life has given Pearl every reason to mistrust people, but circumstances force her to trust her neighbour, Mitch.Then one day, with a heart full of agony, Pearl drops Leonard off with Mitch and never returns.How do you go on loving someone who isn't there? With Leonard's absolute conviction in 'forever love' always present, Leonard and Mitch grow up side by side and piece together the layered truths and fictions of their almost magical lives.Pearl, Leonard and Mitch each have a story to tell - as their lives unfold, profound questions arise about the nature of love and family. The answers are heartbreaking, but ultimately triumphant. - E-bokEngelska, 2010
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Fans of Jodi Picoult, Susan Lewis, and Alice Sebold will love this mesmerising, emotive and enthralling novel from international bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde.'An extraordinary and unforgettable book - powerful, poignant and incredibly moving. I read the whole thing at a sitting, and absolutely loved it' - SUSAN LEWIS'A compelling new book' - Woman's Own'Powerful emotions are aroused. A compelling, thoughtful read' - Choice MagazineSHE'S BEEN GIVEN A CHANCE TO LIVE, BUT DOES SHE KNOW HOW?One girl: Vida is nineteen, very sick, and has spent her short life preparing for death. But a new chance brings its own story, because for Vida to live, someone had to die.One man: Richard has just lost his beloved wife in a car accident. He hasn't even begun to address his grief, but feels compelled to meet the girl who inherited his wife's heart.Someone else's heart: In hospital Vida sees Richard and immediately falls in love. Of course he dismisses her as a foolish child. But is she? Can two people be bound by a second hand heart?Readers LOVE Second Hand Heart:'Impossible to put down' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This book is AMAZING!!!' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'An absolutely amazing read which drew me in from the first page and wouldn't let me go until I had finished' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Very well-written...a gripping tale' - ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ - E-bokEngelska, 2012
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From the pen of international bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde comes a compelling, emotional and genuinely heartfelt novel that fans of Jodi Picoult, Susan Lewis, Mitch Alborn and Alice Sebold will absolutely devour.'A remarkable story of the magic of love' -- Daily Express'A work of art . . . enchanting' -- San Francisco Chronicle'Surprisingly wonderful' --Mirror'Very moving and sensitive' -- ***** Reader review'I couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review'Beautifully written, a charming and insightful story' -- ***** Reader review'I absolutely loved this book' -- ***** Reader review'Compelling from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review******************************************************************THE QUICKEST DECISION YOU MAKE COULD BE THE ONE THAT SAVES YOUR LIFE...I was doing my best to get out the door. And then the phone rang. I almost let it go.New York, September 11th 2001Russell Ammiano is rushing to work when he gets a phone call that saves his life. As the city he loves is hit by unimaginable tragedy, Russell must turn his back and hurry home to Kansas.Kansas, September 14th 2001Ben Ammiano is mentally disabled, and a creature of habit. Any change to his routine sends him into a spin. But now his estranged brother has reappeared, and Ben's simple, ordered world has turned upside down.In a story as heartbreaking as it is uplifting, two brothers must bury their pasts and learn from each other, if they are to survive. - E-bokEngelska, 2011
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A beautiful, uplifting and enthralling novel about a community brought together by a young girl from international bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Susan Lewis, Mitch Alborn and Alice Sebold.'Original and wonderful' -- Sun'With a host of loveable characters, fans of Jodi Picoult will enjoy the turbulent but ultimately uplifting story' -- Big Issue'I was hooked... there are some laugh-out-loud antics... an excellent read' -- New Books'Could not put it down' -- ***** Reader review'Pure emotion' -- ***** Reader review'This book held me spellbound to the end' -- ***** Reader review'Absolutely loved this book' -- ***** Reader review'Absolutely fantastic' -- ***** Reader review*****************************************************************************WHAT IF THE ONLY WAY TO SAVE YOUR MOTHER...IS TO LEAVE HER? GRACETen-year-old Grace knows that her mum loves her, but her mum loves drugs too. And there's only so long Grace can fend off the 'woman from the county' who is threatening to put her into care. Her only hope is...BILLYGrown-man Billy Shine hasn't been out of his apartment for years. People scare him, and the outside world scares him even more. Day in, day out, he lives a perfectly orchestrated silent life within his four walls. Until now. . .THE PLANGrace bursts into Billy's life with a loud voice and a brave plan to get her mum clean. And it won't be easy, because they will have to confiscate the one thing her mum holds most dear . . . they will have to kidnap Grace. - E-bokEngelska, 2011
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Fans of Jodi Picoult, Susan Lewis, Mitch Alborn and Alice Sebold will love this compelling, emotionally charged and unforgettable novel from international bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde.'A heroic, superbly crafted novel worth reading again and again and again' - The Denver Post'Ryan Hyde spins her tale so effortlessly that the reader closes the book with a quiet sense of elation' -- San Francisco Chronicle'I couldn't put it down' -- ****** Reader review 'Pure emotion' -- ***** Reader review'This book held me spellbound to the end' -- ***** Reader review'Absolutely loved this book' -- ***** Reader review****************************************************************THERE'S A SPLIT SECOND BETWEEN HAVING IT ALL, AND LOSING EVERYTHING.Hayden briefly has it all: a wife and daughter he adores and a baby on the way. But when his son dies at birth, a deep anger emerges, robbing Hayden of everything.Years on, Hayden is living in self-imposed exile. He's just lost his beloved dog and is now losing Laurel, the only woman he's loved since...But just as Hayden's rage rises again, a young figure from the past emerges, forcing him to re-visit his long-buried childhood... - E-bokEngelska, 2009
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A story of love, growth, fight and hope from Richard & Judy bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Mitch Albom and Alice Sebold, this is a moving novel that packs a hefty punch.'A heroic, superbly crafted novel worth reading again and again and again' -- The Denver Post'Ryan Hyde spins her tale so effortlessly that the reader closes the book with aquiet sense of elation' -- San Francisco Chronicle***********************************************************************THE MAGICAL STORY OF A YOUNG BOY'S SEARCH FOR BELONGING...When Nathan McCann discovers a newborn baby boy half buried in the woods, he assumes he's found a tiny dead body. But then the baby moves and in one remarkable moment, Nathan's life is changed forever.The baby is sent to grow up with his grandmother, but Nathan can't forget him and is compelled to pay her a visit. He asks for one simple promise - that one day she will introduce the boy to Nathan and tell him, 'This is the man who found you in the woods.'Years pass and Nathan assumes that the old lady has not kept her promise, until one day an angry, troubled boy arrives on his doorstep with a suitcase . . .'Very moving, and long after I finished it I couldn't stop thinking about it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Lovely story and wonderful characters. Can't get enough of this author' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This lady is amazing. The stories she tells, weaving your emotions into the plot. I've yet to find a book of hers that, once started, I could bear to put down' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'One word....fantastic' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ - Häftad, Engelska, 2024
274 kr
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- LjudbokEngelska, 2012
397 kr
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An immediate bestseller when first published, Pay It Forward captured hearts all over the world, became a wildly popular film, and spawned a generation of increased altruism. This anniversary edition includes a new introduction by the author. It takes an inspiring and moving tale of a young boy who believed in the power of kindness and brings it to a new generation of readers.Twelve-year-old Trevor McKinney accepts his social studies teacher’s challenge: come up with a plan to change the world. His idea is simple: Do a good deed for three people and ask them to “pay it forward” to three others in need. He envisions a vast movement of kindness and goodwill spreading beyond his small California town and across the world. The project, however, appears to falter. Jerry, a bum who receives some allowance money from Trevor, returns to a life of dissolution. Trevor wants his pretty, hardworking mother—a woman who raised him lovingly despite struggles with alcoholism—to marry his teacher, Reuben St. Clair. Reuben is a scarred, bitter, untrusting man with a disfiguring injury from Vietnam. He seems to come alive only when in front of his class. For a time that matchmaking brings nothing but problems. Ultimately, though, unusual things start to happen. Crime rates dip across the nation, and nobody seems to know why. Then a journalist tracks down the source: an epidemic of random acts of kindness. Anyone who has ever despaired of one person’s ability to effect change will rejoice in Trevor’s courage and determination to see the good in everyone. - E-bokEngelska, 2013
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Fans of Jodi Picoult, Mitch Albom and Alice Sebold will love this truly captivating story, written with such depth of emotion and full of both heartbreak and hope by Richard & Judy bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde.'A work of art...enchanting' -- San Francisco Chronicle'Surprisingly wonderful' -- Mirror'Well written and compelling' -- ***** Reader review'I could not put it down. Absolutely loved it' -- ***** Reader review'Absolutely wonderful' -- ***** Reader review'Loved it - and I want more...!' -- ***** Reader review***********************************************************************ONE SUMMER - ONE LIFE CHANGING JOURNEY...Carly and her little sister Jen are walking. Something terrible has happened. Something that has left Carly in charge, her faith in humanity shattered. She knows they need help but she is terrified of her sister being taken away from her. All they have is each other.Carly wants them to find their way back to the last person she knew she could trust - their stepfather. But Jen holds a secret about him which, if she's telling the truth, will put them both at far more risk than they could imagine... - E-bokEngelska, 2015
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Take Me With You by bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde is a moving, thought-provoking story that fans of Jodi Picoult, Susan Lewis, Mitch Albom and Alice Sebold will love - the perfect read for those looking for something special to curl up with.'Hyde gives her characters great internal depth, and the book's scope gives readers time to savour this memorable, moving journey.' -- Publishers Weekly'Incomparable writing by this most gifted woman!' -- ***** Reader review'Started this book thinking maybe it wasn't for me, but soon couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review'Intoxicating read' -- ***** Reader review'I can really recommend this book thoroughly great from the beginning to end. Couldn't put it down' -- ***** Reader review'One of the best stories I have ever read' -- ***** Reader review*********************************************************************************ONE SUMMER...ONE LIFE CHANGING JOURNEYSeth and his little brother Henry haven't had the most stable of upbringings. Their father has been in and out of jail; their mother took off years ago and hasn't been seen since. Life is constantly uncertain - but a twist of fate could be just what they need.August stopped drinking the day his son died. While on a journey that's very close to his heart, a breakdown leaves him stranded in a small town and at the mercy of the local mechanic - Seth and Henry's father.But then August is presented with an offer he doesn't expect: take the two boys with him for the summer, and pay no charge for the repairs.As the unlikely trio set out on their road trip, the most unlikely, unforgettable friendship begins to take shape. - E-bokEngelska, 2014
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Fans of Mark Haddon, Mitch Albom and Alice Sebold will love this remarkable, moving story about family and the many forms this can take by Richard & Judy bestselling author Catherine Ryan Hyde. 'A smashing read and left me feeling so positive about human nature' -- ***** Reader review'An absolute joy to read' -- ***** Reader review'Beautifully written' -- ***** Reader review'Fantastic' -- ***** Reader review'Catherine, you've done it again. Another awesome read that will stay with me' -- ***** Reader review'A page-turner' -- ***** Reader review*********************************************************************************************************WHAT IF THE FAMILY YOU NEED ISN'T YOUR OWN?Fourteen-year-old Angie and her mum are on the brink of homelessness... again. The problem is her little sister, Sophie. Sophie has a form of autism, and a tendency to shriek. Home never seems to last long.Until they move in with Aunt Vi, across the fence from a huge Great Dane. Sophie falls in love, and begins to imitate the dog's calm nature. The shrieking stops. Everyone relaxes. Until Paul, the dog's grumpy, socially isolated owner, moves away.Much to Angie's humiliation, her mum thinks they can follow Paul and his dog. Once reunited, despite a huge age gap, Angie and Paul form the closest friendship either has known. But Angie risks everything to help Paul's dream come true, even their friendship and her one chance at a real home - the only thing she's dreamed of since her father was killed.A place she won't be thrown out of. A place she can feel she belongs. - E-bokEngelska, 2012
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What if everyone in the world did a good deed for three people - and what if each of them ''paid it forward'' by doing a good deed for three more people, and so on, until the world was a different place? PAY IT FORWARD begins when social studies teacher Reuben St Clair gives his class an extra assignment: implement a plan that will change the world. Trevor, a boy with an active imagination and a loving, though dysfunctional, mother, rises to the challenge. His plan is this: he''ll do something good for three people and tell each that instead of paying him back, they should pay it forward and do a favour for three more people. Trevor''s initial attempt seems to fail. But eventually, wondrously, the seeds that Trevor has planted bear fruit in ways that are marvellous to behold and that surprise even Trevor. - Häftad, Engelska, 2014
279 kr
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- Häftad, Engelska, 2014
173 kr
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- Häftad, Tyska, 2017
164 kr
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