'Dad, what happened?''Why are they shooting?'“What is this vigil for?'
The shootings keep coming, and so do Jeremiah's questions. Dad doesn't have easy answers, but that doesn’t mean he won’t talk about it—or that he won’t act. But what if Jeremiah doesn’t want to talk anymore? None of it makes sense, and he’s just a kid. Even if he wants to believe in a better world, is there anything he can do about it?
Inspired by real-life events, this honest, intimate look at one family’s response to racism and gun violence includes a discussion guide created by the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky, a multicultural center and museum committed to promoting respect, hope, and understanding.
Julie invites the class to her birthday party. They are going to the pool. Afterwards, they are having pizza. Rose asks if there is anything other than pizza, because she does not want to eat unhealthy food. Kara does not understand. Rose loves pizza. And she is so skinny. And if skinny Rose thinks she is fat, is Kara fat too?
'This is a book for 8-10 year-old girls. The girls will love reading about Kara and her friends. It is a friendship triangle of sorts, where three girls have to navigate the feelings you get, when you become real friends. A lovely friendship triangle about girl friends, that will resonate with 8-10-year-old girls.' Lector, DBC medier.
This is the fourteenth book in the series about Kara and her friends. The books can be read separately.
Line Kyed Knudsen was born in Gentofte in 1971. She debuted in 2003 and since then, ahe has written over 50 books for children and young adults. She often writes stories about friendships between girls. She has been nominated for several awards, and in 2007 she received Gyldendal's Pippi-award.
The books about Kara are inspired by her own childhood experiences as well as the experiences of her own daughter.
Kara is looking forward to having her class photos taken. Some of the boys take photos with their phones. They share the photos with each other. But suddenly, some of the photos are not so innocent. And some of the girls get really sad.
This is the fifteenth book in the series about Kara and her friends. The books can be read separately.
Line Kyed Knudsen was born in Gentofte in 1971. She debuted in 2003 and since then, ahe has written over 50 books for children and young adults. She often writes stories about friendships between girls. She has been nominated for several awards, and in 2007 she received Gyldendal's Pippi-award.
The books about Kara are inspired by her own childhood experiences as well as the experiences of her own daughter.
Kara thinks she is doing well in school. But one day, her teacher says something that makes Kara think she may not be doing that well. How can she get better? Or how can she get totally perfect?
This is the sixteenth book in the series about Kara and her friends. The books can be read separately.
Line Kyed Knudsen was born in Gentofte in 1971. She debuted in 2003 and since then, ahe has written over 50 books for children and young adults. She often writes stories about friendships between girls. She has been nominated for several awards, and in 2007 she received Gyldendal's Pippi-award.
The books about Kara are inspired by her own childhood experiences as well as the experiences of her own daughter.
Kara and her class play a new game on their iPads. It is funny and exciting to see everyone yell and curse, if something bad happens in the game. But it is just a joke. Or is it? Kara does not know, and it makes her feel weird.
This is the seventeenth book in the series about Kara and her friends. The books can be read separately.
Line Kyed Knudsen was born in Gentofte in 1971. She debuted in 2003 and since then, she has written over 50 books for children and young adults. She often writes stories about friendships between girls. She has been nominated for several awards, and in 2007 she received Gyldendal's Pippi-award.
The books about Kara are inspired by her own childhood experiences as well as the experiences of her own daughter.
Kara and her class are having a sleepover at the school. They are all looking forward to it. Julie brought a game called 'The spirit in the glass.' She says it can help you talk to ghosts. Rose and Malou think it is too scary, and when the thunder starts rumbling, Kara does not know if she finds it funny anymore, either.
This is the thirteenth book in the popular series about Kara and her friends. The books are about friendships, school and getting older. It catches the audience exactly where they are. The books can be read independently of each other.
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Line Kyed Knudsen (b. 1971) debuted as an author of children's books and books for YA in 2003. Since she has become one of the most popular authors for the age group in Denmark.
Kara loves visiting the riding school, and she wants to spend time with Julie and Freja, the horse, every day. Rose wants to go to the club and sew their friendship scarves.
Kara tries to talk Rose into going with them to the riding school. It is not easy. Kara and Julie are going to ride Freja. And she is really looking forward to it...
This is the twelfth book in the series about Kara and her friends. The books are about friendships, school and getting older. It catches the audience exactly where they are. The books can be read independently of each other.
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Line Kyed Knudsen (b. 1971) debuted as an author of children's books and books for YA in 2003. Since she has become one of the most popular authors for the age group in Denmark.
There is a new boy in Kara's class. His name is Niklas and he is already very popular. Kara thinks he is cute. She thinks it is pretty cool that he is good at football and he is also not shy. Actually, Kara is pretty sure she has a crush on Niklas.
But when he suddenly wants to talk to her alone, it all feels very serious.
This is the eleventh book in the popular series about Kara and her friends. The books are about friendships, school and getting older. It catches the audience exactly where they are. The books can be read independently of each other.
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Line Kyed Knudsen (b. 1971) debuted as an author of children's books and books for YA in 2003. Since she has become one of the most popular authors for the age group in Denmark.
Kara is going to do a play at the club. She has never tried being on a stage before, but she is excited. Julie is too. Maybe a bit more than Kara, because she is sure she is going to get the lead role. But maybe Kara wants the lead role too...
This is the tenth book in the popular series about Kara and her friends. The books are about friendships, school and getting older. It catches the audience exactly where they are. The books can be read independently of each other.
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Line Kyed Knudsen (b. 1971) debuted as an author of children's books and books for YA in 2003. Since she has become one of the most popular authors for the age group in Denmark.
Kara is going on a school trip. She is looking forward to it. But Rose cries on the bus. Maybe she feels homesick? Kara wants to comfort her, but she forgets it because so much fun stuff is happening. And then, during the treasure hunt, Rose suddenly disappears ...
This is the ninth book in the popular series about Kara and her friends. The books are about friendships, school and getting older. It catches the audience exactly where they are. The books can be read independently of each other.
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Line Kyed Knudsen (b. 1971) debuted as an author of children's books and books for YA in 2003. Since she has become one of the most popular authors for the age group in Denmark.
Kara is going to a new club. She is looking forward to it, but it is also difficult suddenly being one of the younger kids. Especially when there are so many big boys. But Frej from the fifth grade is cool. He is a skater. Kara wants to try, but when she finds a skateboard everything goes wrong. What is Frej going to think of her?
This is the eighth book in the popular series about Kara and her friends. The books are about friendships, school and getting older. It catches the audience exactly where they are. The books can be read independently of each other.
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Line Kyed Knudsen (b. 1971) debuted as an author of children's books and books for YA in 2003. Since she has become one of the most popular authors for the age group in Denmark.
Kara's birthday is coming up. She wants a bunny. Like the one Rose has. But Kara's dad has lost his job. And her parents constantly fight about money. Kara thinks she has to wish for something a bit more sensible than a pet ... And then something happens. Something bad!
This is the seventh book in the popular series about Kara and her friends. The books are about friendships, school and getting older. It catches the audience exactly where they are. The books can be read independently of each other.
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Line Kyed Knudsen (b. 1971) debuted as an author of children's books and books for YA in 2003. Since she has become one of the most popular authors for the age group in Denmark.
