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"From Heather Morris, the New York Times bestselling author of the multi-million copy bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka's Journey: a story of family, courage, and resilience, inspired by a true story. Against all odds, three Slovakian sisters have survived years of imprisonment in the most notorious death camp in Nazi Germany: Auschwitz. Livia, Magda, and Cibi have clung together, nearly died from starvation and overwork, and the brutal...

"A phenomenal novel of resilience and survival from bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Heather Morris. In the midst of World War II, an English musician, Norah Chambers, places her eight-year-old daughter Sally on a ship leaving Singapore, desperate to keep her safe from the Japanese army as they move down through the Pacific. Norah remains to care for her husband and elderly parents, knowing she may never see her child again. Sister...

A lyrical picture book of forest animals repurposing a fallen tree as a log bridge through the use of playful word opposites. -- Provided by publisher. "This lyrical picture book with a charming collection of woodland characters ... uses word opposites such as small and large, dark and light to introduce young readers to the natural recycling of fallen timber into log bridges"--Snail on the wall website.

This accessible book explores the history and famous traits of dachshunds. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students, with interest...

This accessible book explores the history and famous traits of Staffordshire bull terriers. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low reading levels (grades 2-3) but are designed for older students,...

This urgent title examines the typical climate of the Southwest, how climate change is affecting it, and ways the region can fight against and adapt to the climate emergency. The book also features informative sidebars, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels...

Can you imagine being in an abusive marriage for two decades and not even knowing it? Have you ever wondered why she stays? How she fell for his manipulations when she's so smart? How he could possibly be abusive when he is such a good guy? As a bright and confident therapist, successful businesswoman, author, and international speaker, Heather Boorman-Morris was the antithesis of the stereotypical abused woman. Yet, she was the woman who stayed...

"La nueva novela de Heather Morris, autora de El tatuador de Auschwitz. Una novela basada en una extraordinaria historia real de amor y supervivencia. La belleza fue su condena y el amor su salvación. Con solo dieciséis años, la prisionera judía Cilka Klein fue convertida en la concubina de uno de los comandantes de Auschwitz- Birkenau. Se salvó de morir de hambre, enfermedad o en las cámaras de gas, pero, tras la liberación, fue acusada de...

Autorka międzynarodowych bestsellerów Heather Morris opisuje zapierające dech w piersi zakończenie trylogii zapoczątkowanej Tatuażystą z Auschwitz. Kiedy są dziewczynkami, Cibi, Magda i Livi obiecują ojcu, że zostaną razem bez względu na wszystko. Wiele lat później, gdy trwa wojna, naziści wywożą szesnastoletnią Livi do Auschwitz. Jej starsza siostra Cibi wyrusza za nią - zamierza ją ochronić lub umrzeć przy niej. Magda ukrywa...

Heather Morris's shares her inspiring voyage through writing, exploring how she learned to really listen to the stories people told her, some of which she has shared with millions of readers in her fiction. The author examines and explores her extraordinary writing journey in the form of a series of tales of the remarkable people she has met, the stories they have shared with her, and the lessons they hold for us all.