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Arguments with Silence: Writing the History of Roman Women
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Gender, Development and the State in India
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The World of Prostitution in Late Imperial Austria
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Hazel (1853 KP) rated Larry, Bush Pilot in Books
Mar 18, 2021
This short story loosely reflects Lawrence Mierek's childhood. As a teenager, his father taught him to fly a plane on the airstrip behind their barn. The narrative is likely an imagined scenario, placing a young boy in a precarious situation, which many children would not have the means to solve. Only through extreme determination and courage is Larry able to rescue his father.
Larry, Bush Pilot is a short story intended for primary school children. The few illustrations between chapters make it an appropriate step between picture books and teenage novels. Larry's life on the farm allows modern children to learn about the world before digital technology and the importance of a family working together. The story also tells the reader that if they believe in themselves and their abilities, they can achieve great things.
Jordan Mierek has stepped into the world of children's literature and proved that she is more than capable of writing for several age groups. Larry, Bush Pilot is the first in a series called Flying Acres, and we look forward to joining Larry on his next adventure.
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Anthrozoology: Embracing Co-Existence in the Anthropocene
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This groundbreaking work of both theoretical and experiential thought by two leading ecological...
Biochar for Environmental Management: Science, Technology and Implementation
Stephen Joseph and Johannes Lehmann
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Biochar is the carbon-rich product which occurs when biomass (such as wood, manure or crop residues)...