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Bad CreekThe story takes place primarily in two mythical counties, McBee and Wofford, ostensibly in the upstate South Carolina. Jadie, a boy of thirteen or fourteen, his mother having died when he was very young and his father in and out of jail, is virtually alone in the world. Having spent most of his young life being shuttled from one foster home to another, he finds himself in the custody of an ill tempered aunt, an obese and miserable woman who seems to
The story takes place primarily in two mythical counties, McBee and Wofford, ostensibly in the upstate South Carolina. Jadie, a boy of thirteen or fourteen, his mother having died when he was very young and his father in and out of jail, is virtually alone in the world. Having spent most of his young life being shuttled from one foster home to another, he finds himself in the custody of an ill-tempered aunt, an obese and miserable woman who seems to value the monthly check she receives from the state social services much more than she does the boy.Their lives become inextricably and fatally intertwined with two nameless drifters who roam the rural countryside looking for the boy whom they believe can link them to a heinous crime. Subsequently, as the story unfolds Jadie feels, and the reader knows, that one of the drifters is closing in on him and that an encounter is inevitable and destined. The boy must run. His flight leads to entanglements with a host of characters- an itinerant preacher, a deputy sheriff, a carnival owner, and others-each of whom he believes may be his salvation, but deliverance turns out to be elusive and illusionary.
Bad Creek is a story of alienation, desperation, and struggle as seen through the lives of what may be called the "invisible" people. Their poverty, corporeally as well as morally, is real and palpable. But it is also, alas, a story of hope and how this hope is embodied in the wits and will to survive in the seemingly insignificant life of a young boy.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Phenix Books
Published: 08/01/2020
ISBN: 9780998107134
Pages: 198
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.45d
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★★★★★ 5
Sweet Story about facing your fears!
Format: Hardcover
A trusted comrade, a little girl’s lion is always there. Her lion helps her through times of stress, or if she makes a mistake, or if she is nervous. A girl and her lion, the dream team!
One day the little girl goes on a new adventure, a brand new slide arrived at the playground and she can’t wait to try it with Lion. The ladder is a bit taller than she thought and with every climb, uncertainty starts to creep in. This slide is so high! How will we ever get down? The young girl wonders. Turning back towards Lion (since this is usually the part her brave lion steps in to help) she notices that he is afraid too!
This is such a sweet story about facing your fears! I love the bright yellow and orange with blue color palette. Having a lion inside to symbolize bravery is such a wonderful way to help young readers with facing their fears. We love to teach our children that fear is a healthy response, it’s a message that our body is giving us! It is also healthy to work past that fear (although sometimes we need some help doing just that).
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Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Love!
Format: Hardcover
A little girl feels like she can courageously tackle anything with the help of her brave lion. When she climbs a tall slide, however, and her lion becomes afraid, she must summon her own strength to overcome her fear.
I especially love the illustrations in this validating and reassuring read.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Wonderful Picture Book!
Format: Hardcover
During tonight's bedtime reading, the captivating illustrations had my toddler completely engrossed, eagerly demanding, "again, again!" The blend of fun and valuable lessons in the story is truly a standout. It brilliantly addresses concepts of fear and doubt, offering young readers a guide on how to conquer them.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Everything a Picture Book Should Be!
Format: Hardcover
Such a great picture book. Fun, vibrant illustrations. It is so nice that As Brave as a Lion is also available in Spanish. A terrific storytime, bedtime and classroom read. The book is simple but with a great message. Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Love it
Format: Hardcover, Format: Hardcover
As Brave As A Lion is a needed, heartwarming, precious, whimsical, lesson-filled, and fun book! This wonderful story highlights fear, bravery, and risk taking. It is the perfect story to teach children the challenges of bravery and the reward of bravery. Sometimes someone helps us find our courage and other times we have to help them find theirs. In this story the young girl feels lots of emotions and faces several challenges. However, she knows that her lion is always there with her and draws on his strength. He is her best friend. One day a new super fast slide is put in at the playground. She is so excited to go on the slide.....until she reaches the top. When she turns to her lion, she sees he is scared too. Will they ever find the courage to go down the slide?
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Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023