Susan Ross

Searching for Lottie

"Eleven-year-old Jacques, who must contend with difficult family dynamics and pressure from an older boy to help him commit a crime, is surprised to discover that he has much in common with Kiki, one of the many new Somali refugees who have immigrated to his Maine town"--

Kiki and Jacques

Lottie, a talented violinist, disappeared during the Holocaust. Can her grand-niece, Charlie, discover what happened? A long-lost cousin, a mysterious locket, a visit to Nana Rose in Florida, a diary written in German, and a very special violin all lead twelve-year-old Charlie to the truth about her great-aunt Lottie in this intriguing, intergenerational mystery. Charlie, a budding violinist, decides to research the life of her great-aunt and namesake for her middle school ancestry project. Everyone in Charlie's family believes Great-Aunt Charlotte (called Lottie), a violin prodigy, died at the hands of the Nazis, but the more Charlie uncovers about her long-lost relative, the more muddied Great-Aunt Lottie's story becomes. Could it be that Lottie somehow survived the war by hiding in Hungary? Could she even still be alive today? In Searching for Lottie, Susan Ross has written a highly personal work of historical fiction that is closely inspired by her own family history, exploring the ongoing effects of the Holocaust on families today. Includes a letter from the author describing the research that shaped this story.

Randy Lee

A How to Guide for high school students who want to get an appointment and attend the United States Military Academy.

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The West Point Candidate Book

Can Kiki and Jacques be friends—or are they just too different? Life could be better for twelve-year-old Jacques. His mother just died, his father is jobless, and his grandmother’s bridal store is on the verge of closing. At least he can look forward to the soccer season—after all, he’s a shoo-in for captain. But the arrival of Somali refugees shakes up nearly everything in his French-American Maine town, even soccer. Jacques isn’t the only star anymore—Mohamed is just as good as him, maybe better. School, church, sports . . . everything suddenly seems different. So Jacques is surprised to find himself becoming friends with Kiki, a smart, kind, and strong-minded Somali Muslim girl with a mysterious scar. Can kids as seemingly different as Jacques and Kiki be friends? Kiki and Jacques offers a realistic and heartwarming portrait of a town learning to embrace its changing face. A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year

A Refugee Story

Are you struggling to put your child to bed? Would you like your child to fall asleep faster? Then, this book is the perfect solution for you. The little snow leopard, Felix, is trying to find his way home. He is angry and cannot control his rage. With Felix's interaction with his friends, your child will learn to recognize his emotions and deal with them. This book will help you in many ways: - gives examples of anger control, - improves anger management, - teaches children not to be afraid to make friends, - helps children stay calm. "My three-year-old daughter can't read, but she's thrilled with the beautiful illustrations." - Susan "I'm a teacher, and this book helps me show children the best ways to get rid of anger. Inflating an invisible balloon thrilled me!" - Maria "My son adores Felix. He says Felix is cute and brave. My son identifies with the snow leopard." - David This book will help your kids make friends, help those in need, and control their emotions. "Angry snow leopard" is suitable for all ages. We recommend it to parents and anyone who works with children.

A Kids Book To Help Children Stay Calm, Fall Asleep Faster and Control Anger

Angry Snow Leopard

Felix Wilfred

Susan A. Ross

Editorial Bishops and Theologians: Tensions Old and New Part One: Contexts Magisterium and Theology in Africa ELOI MESSI METOGO The Magisterium and Asian Theologians GEORG EVERS Church, Theology and Magisterium in Latin America AGENOR BRIGHENTI Magisterium and Theology: Principles and Facts ANDRES TORRES QUEIRUGA Theologians and Bishops: Good Procedures Promote Collaboration JAMES A. CORIDEN Teaching as Learning: An Asian View PETER C. PHAN Part Two: Theological Forum Introduction: Silence in the Church Relations between Truth, Authority, Power and Sacredness in the Church LUIZ CARLOS SUSIN Terrifying Internal Problems. What Theology has to Say about Lies SOLANGE LEFEBVRE The Silence of the Church in Croatia FRANO PRCELA OP 'Many sources are still inaccessible' HUBERT WOLF, NORBERT RECK A Tribute to Paul Burns

Susan Ross

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