Words with Wings Juvenile Fiction Social Themes - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance Readers - Intermediate Social Themes - Values & Virtues The Story of the Beginning

The Story of the Beginning helps young readers discover God's amazing creation in a way they can understand and enjoy

She tries to cope with problems at school

Which is a lot easier when you’re not dealing with friendship

and recipient of the National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters

But their loyalty is put to the test when two of the girls get caught up in problems of their own -- and may drag their girlfriends down with them

Words with Wings Juvenile Fiction Social Themes - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance Readers - Intermediate Social Themes - Values & Virtues The Story of the BeginningGabbys world is filled with daydreams. However, what began as an escape from her parents arguments has now taken over her life. But with the help of a new teacher, Gabby the dreamer might just become Gabby the writer, and words that carried her away might allow her to soar. Written in vivid, accessible poems, this remarkable verse novel is a celebration of imagination, of friendship, of one girls indomitable spirit, and of a teachers ability to reach