What’s so serious about a stolen diamond? And why have they arrested my dad?Questions flood through Jamshid’s mind as his life unravels. After the “Mountain of Light” is mysteriously stolen, he loses
The worst thing about having it all is having to deal with it all-the good, the bad, and the just plain weird. Like seeing more of my dad when he's on the cover of Business Week than I do in person. L
Melonhead here—with more rules?! I already have the Remind-O-Rama list from my mom, which reminds me what I shouldn't do. Now my dad has created the Melon Family Guidelines for Life to remind me what
WHAT IF YOUR Dad loved books, owned a bookstore, and even called his cherished volumes “my little bookies”? You would probably despise books—just like the young protagonist in this deliciously bizarre
Back to the Future meets The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time in this original, poignant, race-against-time story about a boy who travels back to 1984 to save his father’s life. My dad
"My dad always says, 'A meal without wine is like a day without sunshine.' I think the same can be said about eating on your own. Let's face it. No one should eat alone. My worst nightmare is rushing
Rose Zarelli, self-proclaimed word geek and angry girl, has some confessions to make?1. I'm livid all the time. Why? My dad died. My mom barely talks. My brother abandoned us. I think I'm allowed to b
Why don't planes hit each other in the sky? Do you start a plane with a key? Why do my ears feel funny? Flying is fascinating, and kids have questions! In Ask a Pilot, author, pilot, and dad Justin Kelly puts kids at ease by answering twenty of their most pressing questions. With friendly language, simple explanations, and colorful illustrations, Ask a Pilot is the perfect handbook for aviation lovers and nervous flyers alike!
January 4 My teeny, weenie hotel room Holiday Spirit Level: Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place A spur-of-the-moment invite had me flying on New Year’s Day with my dad and his girlfriend,
Life changed for me in three days- the day my mother died, the day my dad married Candice and the day I met Kennedy Jenner. From the moment I saw him, I was drawn to him. Like a moth to a flame, I c
What's the number one nightmare for every loving parent?Most would say "to outlive my child." One spring break, a middle-aged dad and mom suddenly face a 50/50 chance of survival prognosis for their t
My name is Chanel Sheba Berhane. I am the daughter of evangelist A.D.Berhane.My dad was born in northern Ethiopia, in the city of Mekelle. He is an Ethiopian black Messianic Jew descended of Solomon a
From one of Australia's best-loved comedians and children's entertainers, Jimmy Rees, come two stories about the dinnertime drama and bedtime excuses that families everywhere will know all too well.Dinner Sorted! Who said dinnertime was hard? Dad's got dinner sorted! Lenny and the twins sit at the table, ready to dig in. Dad has cooked a delicious meal, Lenny's favourite, and there is enough for everyone to have seconds. Perfect! But then -What's that green stuff? I need a spoon! I need a bowl! It's too hot! It's too cold! Can I have dessert yet?Bedtime Sorted! Who said bedtime was hard? Dad's got bedtime sorted! Lenny and the twins have a bath without water spilling over, brush their teeth without toothpaste spraying onto the mirror and go to sleep straight after their story. Perfect! Dad can finally settle down to his dinner. But then -My pyjamas don't match! I'm too cold! I'm too hot! The window is making funny noises! I'm not tired!'I appreciated how realistically Rees tells the st
From one of Australia's best-loved comedians and children's entertainers, Jimmy Rees, come two stories about the dinnertime drama and bedtime excuses that families everywhere will know all too well.Dinner Sorted! Who said dinnertime was hard? Dad's got dinner sorted! Lenny and the twins sit at the table, ready to dig in. Dad has cooked a delicious meal, Lenny's favourite, and there is enough for everyone to have seconds. Perfect! But then -What's that green stuff? I need a spoon! I need a bowl! It's too hot! It's too cold! Can I have dessert yet?Bedtime Sorted! Who said bedtime was hard? Dad's got bedtime sorted! Lenny and the twins have a bath without water spilling over, brush their teeth without toothpaste spraying onto the mirror and go to sleep straight after their story. Perfect! Dad can finally settle down to his dinner. But then -My pyjamas don't match! I'm too cold! I'm too hot! The window is making funny noises! I'm not tired!'I appreciated how realistically Rees tells the st
It all started on a day like any other.(Now I gotta deal with this guy) The sun rose. I had waffles for breakfast. I caught my dad SCRATCHING HIS BUTT. Itwas a rerun of pretty much every day of my lif
“Bushville hits the sweet spot of my childhood, the year my family moved to Wisconsin and the Braves won the World Series against the Yankees, a team my Brooklyn-raised dad taught us to hate. Thanks t
Three reasons to keep away from Cole Rees...1. My mom had a scorching affair with his dad--just think how awkward that "meet the family" would be...2. His arrogance drives me mad--he might be a gorgeo
Dad opens the envelope slowly. Mom leans over his shoulder. They are completely silent as they read the letter. I expected my father to jump up from the table and hug me, and my mother to scream and s
"Are You My Dad?"The young boy's question shocks Sloan Hawkins. Until Sloan realizes he is this child's father. Years ago, the former bad boy was run out of Redemption, Oklahoma, where, ironi
I was thirteen when my dad caught me with Tommy Webber in the back of Tommy's Buick, parked next to the old Chart House down in Montara at eleven o'clock on a Tuesday night. Tommy was seventeen and th
