The story unfolds in modern day Atlanta, tracing the lives of Delilah and Sarah Bell. In this story we watch these sisters grow from babies to young womanhood. The Bell sisters come from a loving home with a strong family history, but we see feeling of hatred and confusion developed between them. Sarah is smart and, pretty , but lacks confidence. Delilah is beautiful and unlike her sister has plenty of confidence. Because of family demands and their vast personality differences, a level of resentment and hatred, grows as they grow. This family has deep roots within the New world Baptist Church and when a new young interim minister Harold Gray enters the lives of our sisters, he adds to their hatred and confusion. Harold is attracted to both sisters. He like Sarah because of her kindness and similar personality traits, but he loves Delilah. Harold spend a night of passion with Sarah in response his own weaknesses, this only complicates all their lives. The solving of murder and the mystery that follows it, helps to mend these complications. As the story ends the lives of Sarah and Delilah Bell along with Harold and others come together, the two sister are torn no longer.
Juno Hollyhock Livres




Sparrow
- 368pages
- 13 heures de lecture
In the tradition of Laurie Halse Anderson’s Speak, Mary Cecilia Jackson's devastating but hopeful YA debut is about a ballerina who finds the courage to confront the abuse that haunts her past and threatens her future. There are two kinds of people on the planet. Hunters and prey I thought I would be safe after my mother died. I thought I could stop searching for new places to hide. But you can’t escape what you are, what you’ve always been. My name is Savannah Darcy Rose. And I am still prey. Though Savannah Rose—“Sparrow” to her friends and family—is a gifted ballerina, her real talent is keeping secrets. Schooled in silence by her long-dead mother, Sparrow has always believed that her lifelong creed—“I’m not the kind of girl who tells”—will make her just like everyone else: Normal. Happy. Safe. But in the aftermath of a brutal assault by her seemingly perfect boyfriend Tristan, Sparrow must finally find the courage to confront the ghosts of her past, or lose herself forever....
Creative Ideas for Wild Church
- 224pages
- 8 heures de lecture
This innovative and imaginative resource offers worship activities and whole service outlines to help churches engage with the outside world, whether rural or urban. Definitely not just for energetic outdoorsy types, it creatively blends Christian festivals with the natural seasons, throughout the year.
Mary Jackson is an experienced music specialist living in New Zealand. Her junior piano pupils composed these delightful songs for your child to play and sing. Auckland artist Dreama Mcfadyen loved drawing the pictures for your child to colour in, which will make your child feel that it is their picture.