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Tremendous things : a novel / by Nielsen, Susin,1964-;
A sweet and funny coming-of-age novel about a young boy whose journal entry assignment haunts all his school experiences. The arrival of some French exchange students might allow him to break out of his shell, maybe even take a chance on a new crush-- but sometimes your biggest enemy is yourself.LSC
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; High school students; Student exchange programs; Bands (Music); Infatuation; Friendship; Self-confidence;
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Don't Call It a Comeback : What Happened When I Stopped Chasing PRs, and Started Chasing Happiness. by D'Amato, Keira.;
'Don't Call it a Comeback' is a victorious tale of coming back in middle age to topple marathon records, from the running world's most beloved underdog, mom of two, and woman voted "most fun follow" on Strava, Keira D'Amato.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women;
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This will be funny later : a memoir / by Pentland, Jenny,author.;
'This Will Be Funny Later' is a funny, biting, and entertaining memoir of coming of age in the shadow of celebrity and finding your own way in the face of absolute chaos that is both a moving portrait of a complicated family and an exploration of the cost of fame. Jenny Pentland is a writer, mother, and goat farmer. The daughter of Roseanne Barr, she, along with her sister, was the inspiration for the characters Becky and Darlene on her mothers long-running eponymous television series 'Roseanne'.
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Pentland, Jenny.; Roseanne, 1952-; Celebrities; Children of celebrities;
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The Young Offenders: S2. by Archer, Jim,film director.; Marshall, Tom,film director.; BBC Studios (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
Originally produced by BBC Studios in 2019.The coming of age adventures of Conor and Jock and their mother/guardian Mairead as she tries to keep them on the straight and narrow. The best friends navigate their awkward teenage years, hatching plans and adventures to help distract from their tough home lives and their inability to stay out of trouble at school, with the new complications of sustaining relationships and an impending new arrival.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Subjects: Feature films.; Television series.; Motion pictures.;
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The scent keeper / by Bauermeister, Erica,author.;
"Erica Bauermeister, the national bestselling author of The School of Essential Ingredients, presents a moving and evocative coming-of-age novel about childhood stories, families lost and found, and how a fragrance conjures memories capable of shaping the course of our lives. The Scent Keeper explores the provocative beauty of scent, the way it can reveal hidden truths, lead us to the person we seek, and even help us find our way back home"--
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Families;
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Pianoforte [videorecording] / by Armellini, Leonora,1992-on-screen participant.; Candotti, Michelle,on-screen participant.; Gadjiev, Alexander,1994-on-screen participant.; Gevorgyan, Eva,on-screen participant.; Piatek, Jakub,film director.; Kino Lorber, Inc.,publisher.;
Leonora Armellini, Michelle Candotti, Alexander Gadjiev, Eva Gevorgyan.The world's most talented young pianists compete in the International Chopin Piano Competition, held every five years in Warsaw, Poland. A rare behind-the-scenes look at the triumphant highs and crushing lows of competition, Pianoforte is both a testament to the remarkable power of music and an intimate coming-of-age portrait.E.DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Documentary films.; Frederic Chopin International Competition.; Piano music; Piano; Music; Pianists; Women pianists; Competition (Psychology);
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Yara's spring / by Saeed, Jamal,1959-; McKay, Sharon E.; Kazemi, Nahid.;
Crafted through the focused lens of Jamal Saeeds own experiences in Syria and brought to life with acclaimed author Sharon E. McKay, 'Yara's Spring' is a story of coming of age against all odds and the many kinds of love that bloom even in the face of war. Jamal Saeed spent twelve years as a prisoner of consciousness in Syria before being invited to Canada in 2016. He lives in Kingston, ON. Co-author McKay lives in Prince Edward Island.LSC
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Maktub : an inspirational companion to The alchemist / by Coelho, Paulo,author.; Costa, Margaret Jull,translator.; translation of:Coelho, Paulo.Maktub.English.;
From one of the greatest writers of our age comes a collection of stories and parables unlocking the mysteries of the human condition. Gathered from Paulo Coelhos daily column of the same name, 'Maktub' invites seekers on a journey of faith, self-reflection, and transformation. As Paulo Coelho explains, Maktub is not a book of advice - but an exchange of experiences.
Subjects: Short stories.; Conduct of life; God; Life; Spiritual life;
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The wild one : a novel / by McKeegan, Colleen,author.;
In this dark and twisted coming-of-age debut thriller, a deadly childhood secret that binds three young women threatens to destroy their lives. Addictive from its first pages, Colleen McKeegans 'The Wild One' mines all the complexities and darkness of young women in the battleground of summer camp, fashioning a riveting tale of secrets, shame and a harrowing reckoning. - NYT bestselling author Megan Abbott.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Bildungsromans.; Novels.; Camps; Graduate students; Female friendship; Secrecy;
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She who knows / by Okorafor, Nnedi,author.;
Part science fiction, part fantasy, and entirely infused with West African culture and spirituality, this novella offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a teenager whose coming of age will herald a new age for her world. Set in the universe African-futurist luminary Nnedi Okorafor first introduced in the World Fantasy Award-winning 'Who Fears Death', this is the first in the 'She Who Knows' trilogy.
Subjects: Science fiction.; Afrofuturist fiction.; Novels.; Families; Salt mines and mining; Teenage girls;
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