Margaret Thornton Bücher
Margaret Thornton schreibt fesselnde Familiensagas, die tief in ihrer Heimatstadt Blackpool verwurzelt sind. Ihre Erzählungen zeichnen sich durch ein tiefes Ortsgefühl und authentische Charaktere aus. Thornton fängt meisterhaft den Lauf der Zeit und gesellschaftliche Veränderungen in ihren Geschichten ein. Sie durchdringt ihre Werke mit Wärme und Empathie, was ihr große Leserwertschätzung eingebracht hat.
A Wing and a Prayer
- 256 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
When her beloved Great Aunt Alice dies of a sudden heart attack, Helen Burnside is surprised to find that she has inherited Alice's Yorkshire cottage. As Helen moves in and starts to piece together the truth about her enigmatic aunty's life, she begins a journey that leads to heartbreak and finally happiness in this absorbing family saga.
1907. William Moon's heart swells with pride at the achievements of his daughter, Maddy. When at eleven, she won the talent contest held by the Pierrots on Scarborough beach, William knew it would not be long before she asked to join their touring company. His talented daughter has grown into a beautiful woman and with a voice so pure it would make angels weep. And William isn't the only man to notice. As Maddy travels with Morgan's Melody Makers, she makes new friends and she is eager to take her first steps along the road to love. But as she discovers the course of true love never did run smooth and her heart is taken on a bumpy ride as she experiences the highs and lows, the rapture and the heartache, of falling in love for the first time. Will her dreams of romance and happy ever after come true?
Focusing on the concept of detracking, this book presents a thorough analysis of how school leaders can implement inclusive classroom practices that group students together regardless of prior achievement. Highlighting four successful detracking programs across diverse US schools, it serves as a practical guide for educators aiming to foster equity in education. Amid ongoing challenges from the pandemic and current debates on educational equity, the book emphasizes the necessity of adopting these practices to promote a fair learning environment for all students.
