Best Selling Books by Tara McCarthy

A striking exploration of dubious pursuits like destination weddings, book clubs, and rock ''n'' roll, Wouldn''t Miss It for the World is a spirited and surprising new novel from Tara McCarthy, the author of Love Will Tear Us Apart. The cast of characters that Tara McCarthy sends down to the tiny Central American country of Belize for a destination wedding are in for a few surprises. There''s mother-of-the-bride Alice, a widow, who is about to come face-to-face with an impressive array of Belizean creatures from toucans to intriguing ex-pats. There''s Abby, who would rather be back home at Chelsea Lambert''s Sweet Sixteen but isn''t entirely displeased with the effect her new black bikini has o n some of the wedding guests. And there''s Dan, an old friend of the groom, who has decided it''s time to declare his love for the bride -- until complications with his girlfriend arise. As their story unfolds against a backdrop of Mayan temples, butterfly farms, and coral reefs, we learn, too, about the bride and the groom. June and Cash are members of the Starter House, an up-and-coming rock band that is certain to either break through or break up -- and this will be the week that decides it.

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With The Masque of the Red Death and The Purloined Letter, students can explore the wizardry of this masterful author. Activities focus on setting, atmosphere, character and plot and include creative, follow-up ideas. Poster included.

Looks at romance in the modern world, examines the meaning of virginity, and what it is like to be intercourse-free in a sex-obsessed world

Surveys Medieval European history, culture, religion, and everyday life.

A collection of favorite books and imaginative activities that develop geography awareness. You''ll find lessons on picture books, story books, and chapter books, plus abundant strategies for cooperative learning, partner-team, whole-group, and individual activities.