Sophia

All Sophia wants for her birthday is a pet giraffe, but as she tries to convince different members of her rather complicated family to support her cause, each tells her she is using too many words until she finally hits on the perfect one. Includes glossary.

If you were here I'd hug you tight. If you were here I'd say, 'You are my very bestest friend.' I wish you could have stayed.If You Were Here is a beautiful rhyming story for little ones who have lost someone important to them. Through a little boy's journey of loss to hope, If You Were Here shows us how we are always and forever connected to ......

From hearty breads to succulent stews to mouthwatering omelets and desserts, award-winning chef and former Vatican Swiss Guard David Geisser returns with 75 new international recipes that were specially conceived for the penitential season of Lent. From delicious soups and salads to zesty curries and rich smoothies, Chef Geisser offers here a uniquely Catholic way of celebrating the Lenten season in your home each year. Much more than a cookbook, this first-ever guidebook for mealtimes in Lent features essays from acclaimed biblical scholar Scott Hahn, who reflects on the history of fasting and its integral role in our personal spiritual growth. Hahn guides you on how to practice a holy Lent that will enable you to return your focus to Christ, and how to carry the unique and extraordinary joys of Lent forward into the rest of the year. You'll also learn of forgotten Catholic traditions and timeless customs, such as St. Martin's Lent, Ember Days, and Rogation Days, and how you can apply these time-honored periods of grace to your spiritual life today. Here's a culinary masterpiece that is a must-have for any Catholic and an ideal gift for a loved one's kitchen or coffee table. It also includes: Scores of meatless dishes that are both simple and savory, Nearly 50 pages of exclusive content from Scott Hahn on the Lenten season, Over a dozen meals ideally suited for those pursuing a rigorous Lent, Several variations on the traditional, Lenten hot-cross bun recipe, Inspiring Scripture verses and quotes from the saints to keep you on track this Lent. Book jacket.

To win a man's heart, a woman must have the mind of a diplomat, a general, and Cleopatra, all in one. Desperation has led Anne-Sophia Duncombe to a life of exile. Still, she is always just one mistake away from capture and a marriage she would rather die than endure. As a last resort to remain hidden from her former life, Sophia attempts a radical scheme; a life of humility and disguise. Rumor has it Wilhelm Montegue, the Earl of Devon, is insane. A tormented war hero haunted by scandal, he is only tolerated because of his brilliant mind and swarthy good looks. His unmentionable "condition," which keeps him confined to his country home, is also the source of his talent for composing music. When a new housemaid is hired at Rougemont, Lord Devon is perplexed to find himself fascinated by her. He knows the exquisite beauty is keeping secrets but her siren's voice draws him ever closer, and he can't resist the intoxicating scent of danger surrounding her.

Sophia's life started uneventfully: she grew up happy and liked helping people. She loved her family and had a lot of friends. Living in New York City, she always got to be near her favorite spotƒ‚‚"ƒ‚‚€ƒ‚‚"the Statue of Liberty! But one day, something unbelievable happened to Sophia. Sophia looked like a monster and was as tall as the skyscrapers around her! Suddenly, the entire city was afraid of her. What people did not realize was that Sophia was just as afraid of her new body as everyone else. Sophia quickly realizes that she must learn how to accept herself even though the entire city is scared of her. In the end, she becomes an unlikely hero, teaching everyone that even "monsters" can save the day.

Cousins Sophia Grace and Rosie plan a princess tea party, with invitations and costumes.

Deaglan Mór has brutally conquered Tír na nÓg. Mór has intensified his murderous search for Tressa, intent on disrupting the prophecy before she finds the last of the lost treasures of the Tuatha de Danann. With Tressa's people on the brink of starvation and the Seelie resistance fighters scattered and disorganized, newlyweds Tressa and Alexander must fight to return to The Otherworld and join the resistance. Can Tressa and Alexander save her dying brethren, revitalize the resistance and bring down this evil tyrant? Sophia's Song is the fourth book in the King's Jewel Series. If you like enduring love, Celtic fantasy in the modern world and nail biting drama you will love this story. Don't miss this fourth and final installment of the King's Jewel Series, Buy Sophia's Song today!

Lives hang in the balance in this gripping Revolutionary War adventure from a beloved Newbery Medalist. In 1776, young Sophia Calderwood witnesses the execution of Nathan Hale in New York City, which is newly occupied by the British army. Sophia is horrified by the event and resolves to do all she can to help the American cause. Recruited as a spy, she becomes a maid in the home of General Clinton, the supreme commander of the British forces in America. Through her work she becomes aware that someone in the American army might be switching sides, and she uncovers a plot that will grievously damage the Americans if it succeeds. But the identity of the would-be traitor is so shocking that no one believes her, and so Sophia decides to stop the treacherous plot herself, at great personal peril: She’s young, she’s a girl, and she’s running out of time. And if she fails, she’s facing an execution of her own. Master storyteller Avi shows exactly how personal politics can be in this “nail-biting thriller” (Publishers Weekly) that is rich in historical detail and rife with action.

He said it was fine. She believed him. It wasn’t. There’s only one good thing in Sophia’s life and he just let her down. When her boyfriend is attacked, she sets out to help him, only to find he’s implicated in a murder. Desperate to prove him innocent, Sophia uncovers something far worse when an overheard conversation shatters all her dreams of a happy ending. The fragile trust she placed in Dane is smashed in an instant and she’s left with the worst dilemma of her life. Will she risk her own heart and help him, or face watching him lose everything? Keywords relating to this novel: young adult mystery romance young adult mystery books for girls young adult contemporary fiction young adult christian romance books young adult christian fiction young adult books romance young adult mysteries for teens young adult suspense books troubled teenagers troubled teens girl next door series teen girl next door small town teen romance small town and rural fiction small town charm small town romance books small town big secrets small town character New Zealand girl next door new zealand small town romance

The official companion title for the premiere of the Netflix series, launching globally in November 2023! At Unicorn Academy, Sophia can't wait to discover her destiny and become a Unicorn Rider. First, she must bond with Wildstar to unlock the unicorn's magical powers. But evil Queen Ravenzella wants to destroy Unicorn Island, the academy and its unicorns. Will Sophia and her new friends have the courage to fight to protect everything they love?