Through the Eyes of Maria: Choices
Description
<p>Maria hits the streets of New York in search of the love denied by her alcoholic father and indifferent mother. When Sergio, a dark, worldly stranger, lures her with diamonds, brand-name clothing, and undivided attention, Maria sees a way out of her dysfunctional home. Seduced by Sergio’s charm and the promise of wealth and recognition, Maria ignores her panicked intuition and wanders into his lair.<br /><br />But in a world where ambition and deception go hand in hand, where dreams are shattered and innocence crushed, Maria discovers she’s trapped in a hell much worse than the one she left. And now, there is no escape. The price for betrayal is blood.<br /><br />Destiny intervenes when Maria meets Christian, a handsome law student haunted by a dark family secret. With her life at risk and time running out, will Maria find the strength to save herself and convince Christian to go against all reason and risk everything to help her?</p>
Story Behind The Book
'Poppet Goes to the Vet' is the second book in the 'Poppet the Dog' series. In it, Poppet goes to the veterinarian for the first time and experiences many new and different things. The story is told in a delightful and engaging manner, with bright and colorful illustrations on every page. Children will be enchanted by Poppet's antics and her charming personality. In this book, Poppet experiences her first medical exanimation, vaccinations and a minor surgery. It conveys the concept of responsible dog ownership by helping children understand the importance of keeping a pet healthy with regular visits to the veterinarian. In addition, the story is told in such a way as to create meaningful discussion opportunities for children to talk about their visits to the doctor or possible upcoming medical procedures. Children can relate to the many correlations between Poppet's visit with a veterinarian and their visit with a pediatrician. Poppet's feelings and observations are an open door for children to share their feelings and possible fears. 'Poppet Goes to the Vet' is another book that artfully blends a very sweet story with a positive educational message.