Nina is a young girl who loves the theater and dreams of being a famous actress one day. When she gets the chance to audition for a role in a local play, she is thrilled. However, she soon discovers that the director is a bit of a tyrant. He is constantly yelling at the cast and making them do things over and over again. Nina is determined to get the part, but she starts to wonder if it's worth it.
Finn is excited to move to Hawaii with his family, where he can surf all day. But when he gets there, he finds out his new school doesn't have a surfing team. Finn is determined to start one, but he'll need the help of his new friends - and his surfing skills - to make it happen.
Private detective Jake Saunders is hired by a woman to find her missing husband. Jake's investigation leads him to a seedy underground world of drugs and crime. As he gets closer to finding the husband, Jake realizes that the man may not be who he seems. Jake is in over his head, but he's determined to find the man, dead or alive.
When the farm is sold to new owners, the animals are scared of the abuse they might suffer. But Wilbur, a brave little pig, rallies the others and they stand up to the new owners. They show them that they won't take any more abuse and they are finally free.
Mia sets out on a road trip across the United States to visit all of the national parks. Along the way, she meets other travelers who share her love of nature and adventure. Through their stories and her own experiences, Mia discovers the beauty of the country and the magic of the national parks.
This collection of poems titled "sad songs" explores the theme of loss. The poems examine the various ways in which we experience loss, and how it can affect our lives. They also explore the different ways in which we cope with loss, and how we can ultimately find hope and healing.
This book contains traditional recipes for dumplings from around the world. It includes recipes from countries such as China, Japan, Korea, India, Nepal, and Russia.
Hannah returns to her childhood home in Hawaii and discovers that her memories of the island are quite different from the reality of her current life. As she reconnects with old friends and explores the island, she falls in love with Hawaii all over again.