The Auction
"The Auction" is the second of three in the Five Cousin Series. The story is about five cousins that attend an auction to try to pick up an old treasure. They accidentally win the bid on a painting of John Hancock when the main character Matt was really just trying to swat at a moth that was flying circles around his cousin Julie. They later discover that the real treasure is hidden behind the painting (The Declaration of Independence). They make arrangements to return the document and get to meet the President of the United States who awards them each with the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Although fictional, "The Auction" includes some historical tidbits that leave the reader intrigued and proud. The story entertains you and the detailed illustrations by Artist Dale Devendorf make it seem very believable. Also enjoy "The Silver Ladder" published in 2006 and soon to be published: "Time Squared" to complete the Five Cousins Series.
Trouble in HeavenA Story in Traditional Chinese and Pinyin, 600 Word Vocabulary Level
Things begin to unravel for Sun Wukong as he sees the consequences of his outrageous actions. While trying to defend his troop of monkeys, he manages to offend the underwater Dragon King, the Dragon Kong's mother, all ten Kings of the Underworld, and the great Jade Emperor himself. Finally, goaded by a couple of troublemaking demons, he goes too far, calling himself the Great Sage Equal to Heaven and setting events in motion that cause him some serious trouble.This is the second book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 3 and 4 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng (formerly called Xuanzang), who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book Tangseng and his companions face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first two books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 600 different Chinese words, but only 432 are used in this book. There are 46 new words introduced in this book, and each one is defined on the page where it is first used. The book uses TRADITIONAL Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
Cape, Volume 1
"Readers...will be enamored by this blend of history, mystery, and superpowered action." --Booklist (starred review) "Has the exciting pace of a superhero adventure." --Kirkus Reviews Hidden Figures meets Wonder Woman in this action-packed, comic-inspired adventure about a brilliant girl puzzler who discovers she's part of a superhero team--the first in a new series! Josie O'Malley does a lot to help out Mam after her father goes off to fight the Nazis, but she wishes she could do more--like all those caped heroes who now seem to have disappeared. If Josie can't fly and control weather like her idol, Zenobia, maybe she can put her math smarts to use cracking puzzles for the government. After an official tosses out her puzzler test because she's a girl, it soon becomes clear that an even more top-secret agency has its eye on Josie, along with two other applicants: Akiko and Mae. The trio bonds over their shared love of female superhero celebrities, from Hauntima to Zenobia to Hopscotch. But during one extraordinary afternoon, they find themselves transformed into the newest (and youngest!) superheroes in town. As the girls' abilities slowly begin to emerge, they learn that their skills will be crucial in thwarting a shapeshifting henchman of Hitler, and, just maybe, in solving an even larger mystery about the superheroes who've recently gone missing. Inspired by remarkable real-life women from World War II--the human computers and earliest programmers called "the ENIAC Six"--this pulse-pounding adventure features bold action and brave thinking, with forty-eight pages of comic book style graphic panels throughout the book. Readers will want to don their own capes for an adventure, and realize they have the power to be a superhero, too!
The Book of Boy
A Newbery Honor Book * Booklist Editors' Choice * BookPage Best Books * Chicago Public Library Best Fiction * Horn Book Fanfare * Kirkus Reviews Best Books * Publishers Weekly Best Books * Wall Street Journal Best of the Year * An ALA Notable BookA young outcast is swept up into a thrilling and perilous medieval treasure hunt in this award-winning literary page-turner by acclaimed bestselling author Catherine Gilbert Murdock. The Book of Boy was awarded a Newbery Honor. "A treat from start to finish."--Wall Street JournalBoy has always been relegated to the outskirts of his small village. With a hump on his back, a mysterious past, and a tendency to talk to animals, he is often mocked by others in his town--until the arrival of a shadowy pilgrim named Secondus. Impressed with Boy's climbing and jumping abilities, Secondus engages Boy as his servant, pulling him into an action-packed and suspenseful expedition across Europe to gather seven precious relics of Saint Peter.Boy quickly realizes this journey is not an innocent one. They are stealing the relics and accumulating dangerous enemies in the process. But Boy is determined to see this pilgrimage through until the end--for what if St. Peter has the power to make him the same as the other boys? This epic and engrossing quest story by Newbery Honor author Catherine Gilbert Murdock is for fans of Adam Gidwitz's The Inquisitor's Tale and Grace Lin's Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, and for readers of all ages. Features a map and black-and-white art by Ian Schoenherr throughout.
The Execution
Based on the real-life scheme to take down one of history's greatest monsters, this heart-pounding trilogy puts two courageous kids at the center of the plot to kill Adolf Hitler.Summer 1944.Max, Gerta, and their parents have abandoned their home and relocated to a safehouse in a different Berlin neighborhood. The Hoffmanns share the tight quarters with Kat Vogel, the daughter of an executed Becker Circle conspirator. Though they have strict orders to stay inside unless absolutely necessary, the three kids sneak out regularly, all while concocting a plan to keep the spirit of their resistance alive. They're going to burn down the headquarters of the Hitler Youth.Meanwhile, Claus Von Stauffenberg, a member of Operation Valkyrie's inner circle, vows to carry out the assassination of Adolf Hitler himself. And he will do it soon. Time is running out.The plots are carried out. Two small decisions change the life of one family -- and the path of history -- forever.
Call Me Floy
In this coming-of-age novel, a headstrong girl persists against expectations, following her dream in nineteenth century Yosemite. Florence "Floy" Hutchings is the daughter of a famous father, and while the extra attention that brings is not unwelcome, all she really wants is to be herself. However, in 1876 being clever, confident, and bold is not expected of girls on the cusp of turning twelve. Stuck in a stuffy classroom in crowded San Francisco, Floy longs to return to the majestic mountain valley where she was born and where she has always felt free: Yosemite! Upon returning to her beloved valley, Floy finds that it is changing in confusing ways: the intimate paradise she once knew is opening to more visitors and to troubling attitudes about her indigenous friends and about what girls should and should not do. Yet, against this backdrop of change, Floy pursues her dream of climbing the indomitable Half Dome. Steeped in the rich atmosphere of old Yosemite and based on real people and true events, Call Me Floy is about a girl who follows her dream up the steepest path imaginable.
At the Foot of the Sand Hills
After spending four years boarding with the Blakestone family during his medical studies, Dr. Murt is thrilled to finally return the favor by inviting young Walter to come and stay with him in Nebraska for a few months. Walter learns to hunt ducks and geese, trap muskrats, and most of all, he gains a new appreciation for the beauty of nature and its ways. But even in this idyllic setting, something is not quite right. What plagues the Dobbs family, and can Dr. Murt help dispel this shadow with Walter's help?
The Camp by Copper River
Five boys. Five weeks camping in the pine forests of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. What could go wrong?Walter Stanley's eccentric bachelor uncle has offered to take him and a chosen friend on the adventure of a lifetime. Only it's too hard to choose just one friend! So along come Ferdinand Eggert with his wireless radio, a persistent John Newell (who insists on paying his own way) and the perennially cheerful Carroll Cage...plus a newcomer to tag along as cook. But before they've even arrived at their destination, it becomes clear that one of the boys is a thief...how will they discover the culprit?
Healer Gang
Burglaries are rare. Being tied up and robbed is even rarer in Riverton. The rash of burglaries in Riverton really intrigues our two young detectives. Then posters announcing the coming of a Healer who cures afflictions appear on trees and in stores. Is this a coincidence?The two teenagers start planning on how to capture the burglars. The Healer's secret on curing people is exposed. And, just to keep things interesting, Audrey helps deliver a baby.
Nathan Ross and the American Revolution
Set during America's revolution, the fictional journal of Nathan Ross is a compelling coming-of-age tale. Nathan fills these pages with anecdotes and illustrations about his family on their farm, in their smithy, and with their companions. A steady stream of war news inspires his sister, Abigail, to challenge the social restrictions of the time, and inflames Nathan's desire to fight alongside their valiant older brother. Risks to loved ones and the shock of traitors among friends intensify the family's emotions until individual choices are made that change their lives forever. This novel is not only for young adult readers, it is for anyone who wants to experience the uncertainties, hardships, and courage that founded a nation.
The Village at Hilton’s Point
William and Mary, in this story, are the same pioneer children as in LAND OF THE FREE, PART ONE, with their playmates, who came to the new settlement in the year 1633. Many people arrived that year. The settle ment grew and ancient Dover included what is now Newington, Greenland, Durham, (called Oyster River), Lee, Madbury Somersworth, Salmon Falls, Rollinsford, and Kittery which extended through Berwick, North Berwick, South Berwick, and Eliot, to Portsmouth Harbor.
Five Little Martins and the Martin House
The sun shone straight into the breakfast room of the Martin House. It sparkled in the glasses of orange juice there upon the table, it glanced across the yellow and blue cloth, caressing the bowl of daffodils, it deepened the gold of the canary in his cage near the window, and it shone upon the early morning faces of the five little Martins. It was a golden morning, it was a cheerful morning, the kind that makes one glad just to be alive. The five little Martins were very much alive as their shining eyes and gay voices told...
Where Are You, Brother Daniel?
Where Are You, Brother Daniel? is a book for young readers that sheds light on an overlooked part of American history.The story is narrated from the perspective of slaves during the Revolutionary War. They are caught in the middle between the "Crown" and the "Rebels." This book explores what happens when they are offered a tempting, but dangerous, choice.About the AuthorSharon B. Fields is a retired public school teacher and minister and is currently a part-time library circulation clerk at her local library in Bourbon County Kentucky. Where Are You, Brother Daniel? is her second children's book. Her first book is entitled Miss Debbie Packs a Suitcase.
Deanna Durbin and the Feather of Flame
Deanna Durbin would always look back to that strange, almost unbelievable, that eventful February the twenty-second, Washington's Birthday, and say, "It never would have happened if it hadn't been for Buzzy Blue's cold!" Buzzy Blue was Deanna's cat . He was not only beautiful, he was magnificent, a lavender blue Persian, with wide-set eyes and long, fine, even hair. He had a mew for every occasion, and Deanna understood everyone. Besides, he had ever so many little fascinating ways. He loved to sit beside her at her dressing table. Really, he would stand, with his forepaws on the glass top, and gaze with pride and pleasure at the reflection of Deanna and himself. No one could question his good taste. His lovely, blue-eyed mistress and he made a charming picture.
Apple Red Caboose
The appeal of Apple Red Caboose to Middle Grade is the developing family dynamic between Nana and her grandchildren, Halie and Bobby, and their trip back into history. Halie is reluctant to go on an upcoming visit/trip to her Nana's. But Halie's thoughts of a boring visit change when Nana and her VW, Smiley, magically transport her and her older brother into Civil War history. An Apple Red Caboose and a set of Imagination Hats continue their journey back to Civil War Gettysburg, PA. But will they all be able to return home when Halie gets lost?
The Conspiracy
Based on the real-life scheme to take down one of history's greatest monsters, this heart-pounding trilogy puts two courageous kids at the center of the plot to kill Adolf Hitler.Berlin, November 1943. With bombing raids commencing, the city is blanketed by explosions.Siblings Gerta and Max Hoffmann live a surprisingly carefree childhood amid the raids. Berlin is a city going about its business, even as it's attacked almost nightly.But one night, the air raid sirens wail, and the Hoffmanns' neighborhood is hit. A mortally wounded man comes to their door, begging to be let in. He asks for Karl Hoffmann, their father. Gerta and Max watch as Karl tries in vain to save the man's life.Before he dies, the stranger gives their father a bloodstained packet of documents, along with a message: "For the sake of humanity, the Fuhrer must die. Finish it, Karl!"Based on real events, this is the story of two children swept up in a fight for the soul of Germany -- and the world.
Sven and the Purse of Silver
Sven's father is a Viking ship's captain but is taken prisoner in a faraway country. There is a way to free him and Sven knows how to do it, but he will need help. An offer of assistance comes from a very unexpected and frightening source. Will Sven be brave enough to accept it? A story for 5 - 8 year-olds.
Great Escapes: Journey to Freedom, 1838
Are you ready for some of the most exciting, death-defying escape stories ever told? Perfect for fans of the I Survived series, the second installment in a brand-new, edge-of-your-seat series based on real events! Winter 1838--Kentucky. Determined to save her toddler son from being sold as a slave, the woman who became known as Eliza Harris trekked through the forest, in the dark of night with wild animals on her heels. Her goal: cross the Ohio River, the boundary between the North and the South, between slavery and freedom. Although the journey would be perilous, Eliza looked out at the treacherous frozen waters and quickly decided she couldn't let fear stop her, especially when a new life--a free life--waited just on the other side.From reluctant reader to total bookworm, each book in this page-turning series--featuring fascinating bonus content and captivating illustrations--will leave you excited for the next adventure!
The Haunting of Cedar Hill Plantation
It's supposed to be a summer getaway at her relatives' plantation in Nashville but Phoebe quickly discovers that her cousin Baxter is desperate to find a treasure hidden during the Civil War and his sister Rachel's relationship with her boyfriend is on the rocks. Underneath it all is a plantation that hasn't put its past to rest, and the aftermath of a deadly tornado is about to reveal the truth.
Little Camp Follower
Elizabeth Yeisley was mature beyond her years. As the oldest of five daughters in a fatherless home, she had no choice but to grow up fast. Her father, Michael Yeisley, was a soldier in the German Regiment of the Continental Army. He was deployed on the battlefields of Pennsylvania, fighting under General George Washington for independence from Great Britain.The war was not going well for the American cause. The British occupied the capital at Philadelphia. Redcoats were swarming throughout the countryside. Washington's army lost one battle after another. The prospects for a victorious American nation seemed quite grim. Like so many others in eastern Pennsylvania, Elizabeth and her family lost their home in the fighting. The only way they could find food and shelter was to go in search of her father and join the Continental Army as "camp followers." Their journey would lead them to a cold, muddy, hunger-filled encampment known in American history as Valley Forge.Little Camp Follower is the story of one brave little girl who became a part of Washington's army. Hers is a uniquely American story of unspeakable difficulties and incredible bravery.
Trouble in Heaven
Things begin to unravel for Sun Wukong as he sees the consequences of his outrageous actions. While trying to defend his troop of monkeys, he manages to offend the underwater Dragon King, the Dragon Kong's mother, all ten Kings of the Underworld, and the great Jade Emperor himself. Finally, goaded by a couple of troublemaking demons, he goes too far, calling himself the Great Sage Equal to Heaven and setting events in motion that cause him some serious trouble.This is the second book in the best-selling Journey to the West series of stories for students learning to read Chinese. It is based on the events in Chapters 3 and 4 of the epic 16th century novel of the same name by Wu Chen'en. That novel was inspired by an actual journey by the Buddhist monk Tangseng (formerly called Xuanzang), who traveled from Chang'an westward to India in 629 A.D. and returned seventeen years later with priceless knowledge and spiritual texts. Over the course of the book Tangseng and his companions face the 81 tribulations that Tangseng had to endure to attain Buddhahood.The first two books in the Journey to the West series have used a total of about 600 different Chinese words, but only 432 are used in this book. There are 46 new words introduced in this book, and each one is defined on the page where it is first used. The book uses Simplified Chinese characters and includes pinyin, an English translation, and a full glossary. A free audiobook is available on YouTube's Imagin8 Press channel and on www.imagin8press.com.
Extremely Puzzled (The Puzzled Mystery Adventure SeriesBook 3)
An adventure story series filled with suspense, mystery, and fantasy - for kids ages 9-12 and teensFall is changing to winter in Clearville, mere months after Peter and his friends went up against their second supernatural adversary.The positives in Peter's life are adding up: He and Nicola have never been happier. Classes at school are far more interesting than he had anticipated. And Christmas, his favorite time of year, is just around the corner.However, something begins to eat away at Peter's conscience, and he feels compelled to act. But even when one has only good intentions in mind, unpredictable-or possibly even disastrous-consequences can occur.For the third time in less than three years, Peter and his friends' talents are put to the test. And anything less than perfection will mean a terrifying, unthinkable, impossible-to-live-with outcome...
The Sun Loves Me
In "The Sun Loves Me," Mansa discovers how the sun plays a pivotal role in the uniqueness of his dark skin and nappy hair, and how his African ancestors, the original inhabitants of this earth whom have these same beautiful features as him, play a major role in the creation and evolution of this planet.
Where Are You, Brother Daniel?
Where Are You, Brother Daniel? is a book for young readers that sheds light on an overlooked part of American history.The story is narrated from the perspective of slaves during the Revolutionary War. They are caught in the middle between the "Crown" and the "Rebels." This book explores what happens when they are offered a tempting, but dangerous, choice.About the AuthorSharon B. Fields is a retired public school teacher and minister and is currently a part-time library circulation clerk at her local library in Bourbon County Kentucky. Where Are You, Brother Daniel? is her second children's book. Her first book is entitled Miss Debbie Packs a Suitcase.
Good Night, Mr. Tom
Now featuring gorgeous new cover art, this classic, powerfullyemotional, award-winning novel is the perfect read to commemorate the 75thanniversary of the end of World War II. London is poised on the brink of World War II.Eight-year-old Willie Beech is evacuated to the English countryside and landson Thomas Oakley's doorstep, timid and scarred from abuse. Mr. Tom, a gruff butkindly old man, is deeply moved for the boy, treating him with a gentlenesshe's forgotten he's even capable of. With Mr. Tom's help, Willie leaves behind hishateful past and learns to love a world he never knew existed, a world offriendship and affection and joy. But then a telegram comes, and Willie is ordered to returnto London. When weeks pass without word from him, Mr. Tom sets out for Londonto once again rescue the boy he's come to love as a son.This heartwarming and much-honored classic is an excellent choice for independent or shared reading.
The Sword and the Dagger
The Sword and the Dagger is an epic YA historical adventure by debut novelist Robert Cochran, the Emmy Award-winning executive producer and co-creator of the hit TV series 24. When empires clash, a princess, a knight, and an assassin embark on the quest of a lifetime During the time of the Crusades, an unlikely trio--a Christian princess, her affianced prince, and a Muslim assassin--embarks on a quest to the court of the most fearsome warrior the world has ever known, Genghis Khan. A rousing tale of adventure and romance about three young people who must grapple with fundamental issues of loyalty, friendship, faith, honor, and courage against the backdrop of conflicts that still resonate today.
Echo Mountain
★ "Historical fiction at its finest." -The Horn Book"There has never been a better time to read about healing, of both the body and the heart." -The New York Times Book ReviewEcho Mountain is an acclaimed best book of 2020! An NPR Best Book of the Year - A Horn Book Fanfare Selection - A Kirkus Best Book of the Year - A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year - A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year - A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the YearAfter losing almost everything in the Great Depression, Ellie's family is forced to leave their home in town and start over in the untamed wilderness of nearby Echo Mountain. Ellie has found a welcome freedom, and a love of the natural world, in her new life on the mountain. But there is little joy after a terrible accident leaves her father in a coma. An accident unfairly blamed on Ellie. Ellie is a girl who takes matters into her own hands, and determined to help her father she will make her way to the top of the mountain in search of the healing secrets of a woman known only as "the hag." But the hag, and the mountain, still have many untold stories left to reveal. Historical fiction at its finest, Echo Mountain is celebration of finding your own path and becoming your truest self. Lauren Wolk, the Newbery Honor- and Scott O'Dell Award-winning author of Wolf Hollow and Beyond the Bright Sea, weaves a stunning tale of resilience, persistence, and friendship across three generations of families. "Soothing and exquisitely written." -People"This is a book that will soothe readers like a healing balm." -The Wall Street Journal "Brilliant." -Lynda Mullaly Hunt, bestselling author of Fish in a Tree
Tops in Troop 10
There was no doubt in anyone's mind that the Tailbone Patrol preferred loafing to working. Even their name implied it. But of course they had the honor of Phoenix's Troop 10 to uphold. And while brains could often triumph over brawn, the Patrol members often found themselves involved in most unsedentary action!Sometimes the Scouts seemed headed for a fall, such as the time they tangled with the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce. And sometimes even Fate, in the form of ancient Indian spirits, seemed opposed to their good turns. But somehow Mike Peterson always managed to bring his Patrol through--with only an occasional droop to their flying colors.
Auf BruchDer junge Engels im Wupper-Tal
Wer ist dieser Friedrich Engels Junior, der sp瓣ter einmal, zusammen mit seinem engsten Freund Karl Marx, zu einer Weltber羹hmtheit gelangt, die bis heute anh瓣lt, die durch aktuelle weltpolitische Entwicklungen eine neue Brisanz und Aktualit瓣t erf瓣hrt? Wie verbringt dieser so vielbegabte Friedrich seine Jugend? Wer und was pr瓣gt ihn und l瓣sst ihn zu so einer illustren Pers繹nlichkeit werden? Geboren ist er 1820 "Auf Bruch" in Barmen, das, zusammen mit Elberfeld und einigen angrenzenden Orten, das Wupper-Tal zu einem bedeutenden Zentrum der europ瓣ischen Textil-Industrie entwickelte. Ende des 18. Jhds wurde die Welt in mehrfacher Hinsicht revolutioniert. Einerseits die geistig-politischen Impulse durch die Verfassung der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika und durch die Franz繹sische Revolution andererseits bahnbrechenden Erfindungen wie die Dampfkraft, die f羹r eine ungeahnte industrielle Revolution sorgten. Speziell in Manchester in England kam die neue Technik zum Einsatz. Von dort holten sich ehrgeizige Textil-Fabrikanten wie Friedrich Engels Senior das Fachwissen und entwickelten das prosperierende Wupper-Tal zum Manchester Deutschlands! Was hat das alles mit dem jungen Friedrich zu tun, der mit 14 Jahren auf das Gymnasium kam? Sein Vater hatte seinen ?ltesten, zu seinem Nachfolger bestimmt. Doch Friedrich hatte v繹llig andere Pl瓣ne: Schon in jungen Jahren durch seinen Gro?vater m羹tterlicherseits in die fantastische Welt der Literatur eingef羹hrt und von zu Hause aus musisch gepr瓣gt, wollte er lieber kreativ sein: Er schrieb Gedichte und Geschichten, 羹bte sich im Karikieren und wollte sogar komponieren. Aus sehr betuchtem Elternhaus stammend, richtete sich Friedrichs Blick aber auch schon fr羹h auf die Arbeitenden, vor allem Kinder, die unter zum Teil unw羹rdigsten Umst瓣nden, im Textil-Gewerbe schufteten. Wie kann man diesen Menschen helfen, wie kann man die Folgen und Ausw羹chse der Industriellen Revolution in den Griff bekommen? Ein junger Mensch, mit Zeitph瓣nomenen konfro
Pinto!
"PINTO! deserves a spot on the reading list of not only young, horse-crazy readers, but adults who like horse tales, ala Black Beauty." -- Diane Donovan for Midwest Book Reviews "PINTO! is a story of joy, tragedy, heartache, and dedication by a group of men and their horses and the people they meet along the way." -- Trudi LoPreto for Readers' Favorite "PINTO! revives an amazing part of history that has lain forgotten for ages. It is written with a unique twist and is both informative and entertaining." --Edith Wairimu for Readers' Favorite In 1912, four men, calling themselves the "Overland Westerners," decided fame and fortune awaited if they embarked on the longest horseback ride in history. Their goal was to visit all forty-eight state capitals over the course of three years and complete their journey at the San Francisco World's Fair on June 1, 1915. Facing rugged roads, raging rivers, thieves and near starvation, the men went through seventeen horses. Only one horse completed the entire journey... Pinto, a little horse with a heart as big as the whole country! This is Pinto's account of his arduous adventure.
Las Fuentes del Silencio
La autora de L獺grimas en el mar y Entre tonos de gris regresa con un extraordinario y cautivante relato de amor, silencio y secretos situado en la 矇poca de la dictadura de Franco en Espa簽a. Madrid, 1957. Bajo la dictadura fascista del General Francisco Franco, Espa簽a esconde un oscuro secreto. Entre los empresarios y turistas extranjeros que llegan al pa穩s con la acogedora promesa del sol y del buen vino se encuentra Daniel Matheson, hijo de un magnate petrolero de Texas que llega a Madrid con sus padres a los dieciocho a簽os con la esperanza de conocer la patria de su madre a trav矇s del lente de su c獺mara fotogr獺fica. La fotograf穩a--y el destino--lo llevan a conocer a Ana, cuya familia enfrenta obst獺culos que revelan las consecuencias de la reciente Guerra Civil Espa簽ola y las escalofriantes repercusiones de la fortuna y el miedo. Las fotograf穩as de Daniel lo dejan con preguntas inc籀modas entre acechantes peligros y se ve acorralado, teniendo que tomar decisiones dif穩ciles para proteger a los que ama. Las vidas y los sentimientos acaban enfrent獺ndose, revelando el lado m獺s oscuro de la soleada ciudad de Madrid. La gran narradora Ruta Sepetys vuelve a arrojar luz en uno de los rincones m獺s oscuros de la historia reciente en esta 矇pica y desgarradora novela sobre la identidad, el amor inolvidable, las repercusiones de la guerra y la violencia oculta tras el silencio, inspirada por los conflictos reales de la Espa簽a en postguerra. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Salt to the Sea and Between Shades of Gray comes a gripping, extraordinary portrait of love, silence, and secrets under a Spanish dictatorship. Madrid, 1957. Under the fascist dictatorship of General Francisco Franco, Spain is hiding a dark secret. Meanwhile, tourists and foreign businessmen flood into Spain under the welcoming promise of sunshine and wine. Among them is eighteen-year-old Daniel Matheson, the son of an oil tycoon, who arrives in Madrid with his parents hoping to connect with the country of his mother's birth through the lens of his camera. Photography--and fate--introduce him to Ana, whose family's interweaving obstacles reveal the lingering grasp of the Spanish Civil War--as well as chilling definitions of fortune and fear. Daniel's photographs leave him with uncomfortable questions amidst shadows of danger. He is backed into a corner of difficult decisions to protect those he loves. Lives and hearts collide, revealing an incredibly dark side to the sunny Spanish city. Master storyteller Ruta Sepetys once again shines light into one of history's darkest corners in this epic, heart-wrenching novel about identity, unforgettable love, repercussions of war, and the hidden violence of silence--inspired by the true postwar struggles of Spain."This gripping, often haunting historical novel offers a memorable portrait of fascist Spain." -Publishers Weekly, *STARRED REVIEW*
The Light in Hidden Places
The extraordinary story of Stefania Podgorska, a Polish teenager who chose bravery and humanity by hiding thirteen Jews in her attic during WWII, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sharon Cameron - now a Reese's Book Club YA Pick! One knock at the door, and Stefania has a choice to make... It is 1943, and for four years, sixteen-year-old Stefania has been working for the Diamant family in their grocery store in Przemysl, Poland, singing her way into their lives and hearts. She has even made a promise to one of their sons, Izio -- a betrothal they must keep secret since she is Catholic and the Diamants are Jewish. But everything changes when the German army invades Przemysl. The Diamants are forced into the ghetto, and Stefania is alone in an occupied city, the only one left to care for Helena, her six-year-old sister. And then comes the knock at the door. Izio's brother Max has jumped from the train headed to a death camp. Stefania and Helena make the extraordinary decision to hide Max, and eventually twelve more Jews. Then they must wait, every day, for the next knock at the door, the one that will mean death. When the knock finally comes, it is two Nazi officers, requisitioning Stefania's house for the German army. With two Nazis below, thirteen hidden Jews above, and a little sister by her side, Stefania has one more excruciating choice to make. This remarkable tale of courage and humanity, based on a true story, is now a Reese's Book Club YA Pick!
My Long List of Impossible Things
A brilliant historical YA that asks: how do you choose between survival and doing the right thing? The arrival of the Soviet army in Germany at the end of World War II sends sixteen-year-old Katja and her family into turmoil. The fighting has stopped, but German society is in collapse, resulting in tremendous hardship. With their father gone and few resources available to them, Katja and her sister are forced to flee their home, reassured by their mother that if they can just reach a distant friend in a town far away, things will get better. But their harrowing journey brings danger and violence, and Katja needs to summon all her strength to build a new life, just as she's questioning everything she thought she knew about her country. Katja's bravery and defiance help her deal with the emotional and societal upheaval. But how can she stay true to herself and protect the people she loves when each decision has such far-reaching consequences? Acclaimed writer Michelle Barker's second novel explores the chaos and destruction of the Second World War from a perspective rarely examined in YA fiction--the implications of the Soviet occupation on a German population grappling with the horrors of Nazism and its aftermath.
So Many Questions
So Many Questions is a rhyming picture book that will introduce young children to historical figures of color who have made noteworthy contributions to the world. The book will give its readers an up-close view of: * the first black female pilot, * the inventor of the mailbox, * the first black female astronaut, * a leading black ballerina, * a senior pastor of a church who served as a senator at the same time, * and a tennis superstar. So Many Questions will surely be remembered by many because of its rhyming text. Furthermore, after reading this book, children and adults just might discover a bit of genius that is within us all.
My Long List of Impossible Things
A brilliant historical YA that asks: how do you choose between survival and doing the right thing? The arrival of the Soviet army in Germany at the end of World War II sends sixteen-year-old Katja and her family into turmoil. The fighting has stopped, but German society is in collapse, resulting in tremendous hardship. With their father gone and few resources available to them, Katja and her sister are forced to flee their home, reassured by their mother that if they can just reach a distant friend in a town far away, things will get better. But their harrowing journey brings danger and violence, and Katja needs to summon all her strength to build a new life, just as she's questioning everything she thought she knew about her country. Katja's bravery and defiance help her deal with the emotional and societal upheaval. But how can she stay true to herself and protect the people she loves when each decision has such far-reaching consequences? Acclaimed writer Michelle Barker's second novel explores the chaos and destruction of the Second World War from a perspective rarely examined in YA fiction--the implications of the Soviet occupation on a German population grappling with the horrors of Nazism and its aftermath.
The Paragon Expedition (Italian)
La Spedizione Paragon 癡 l'emozionante storia di due gemelli che rimangono bloccati sulla luna. La storia 癡 ispirata al grande esploratore Sir Ernest Shackleton. Con il suo coraggio e la sua prudenza ha salvato 27 persone che hanno perso la loro nave, ma non la loro speranza.
The Paragon Expedition (Hebrew)
משלחת פַּרַגוֹן הוא סיפורם המרתק של זוג תאומים שננטשו על הירח. ההשראה לסיפור באה מקורות חייו של החוקר המפורסם סֶר אֶרְנֶסְט שַׁקֶלְטוֹן, אשר באומץ לב ובתבונה הציל 27 אנשים אשר איבדו את ספינתם אבל לא את תקוותם.
Ancker Haply And The Vasa Ship
Ancker Haply is very excited for the departing of the just finished Vasa ship. But like many things in life, the unexpected happens, at the worst time! will this be the end of his dream of one day sailing around the world? Along he found an instrument that may help to accomplish his dream.Ancker Haply and the Vasa Ship is based on the real event of the great Swedish ship, Vasa, of 1628.
Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy
A 2005 Newbery Honor Book It only takes a few hours for Turner Buckminster to start hating Phippsburg, Maine. No one in town will let him forget that he's a minister's son, even if he doesn't act like one. But then he meets Lizzie Bright Griffin, a smart and sassy girl from a poor nearby island community founded by former slaves. Despite his father's-and the town's-disapproval of their friendship, Turner spends time with Lizzie, and it opens up a whole new world to him, filled with the mystery and wonder of Maine's rocky coast. The two soon discover that the town elders, along with Turner's father, want to force the people to leave Lizzie's island so that Phippsburg can start a lucrative tourist trade there. Turner gets caught up in a spiral of disasters that alter his life-but also lead him to new levels of acceptance and maturity. This sensitively written historical novel, based on the true story of a community's destruction, highlights a unique friendship during a time of change. Author's note.
The Paragon Expedition (Japanese)
パラゴンエクスペディションは、月に取り残された双子のワクワクする物語です。この物語は偉大な探検家アーネスト・シャクルトンに触発されました。彼の勇気と賢明な判断で、船を失ったにもかかわらず希望を持っていた27人を救いました。
Daniel Boone’s KentuckyThe Boone Trace and Settlement of Kentucky
The Paragon Expedition (Arabic)
قصة رحلة باراجون هي قصة مثيرة لتوأمان تقطعت بهم السبل على القمر. القصة مستوحاة من المستكشف العظيم سير إرنست شاكلتون. والذي إستطاع بشجاعته وحذره إنقاذ 27 شخصًا فقدوا سفينتهم ولكن ليس أملهم.
The Paragon Expedition (Tamil)
தி பாராகான் பயணம் என்பது நிலவில் சிக்கித் தவிக்கும் இரட்டையர்களின் பரபரப்பான கதை. இந்த கதை சிறந்த ஆய்வாளர் சர் எர்னஸ்ட் ஷாக்கில்டன்னால் ஈர்க்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. தனது தைரியத்துடனும் மற்றும் விவேகத்துடனும் அவர் கப்பலை தவற விட்ட ஆனால் அவர்களின் நம்பிக்கையை இழக்காத 27 பேரை காப்பாற்றினார்.
Grandpa’s Fish House
The land and marshes East and North of Beaufort, NC was, and still is a very unique place. The Pine trees and Cedars grow hand in hand with the marsh grass, mixed in with salt air from the Sounds. Many books have been written about this area where schedules are set by tides almost as much by the hands of a clock. This book tells the story of what life was like for the people who fished and farmed the area. It was a tough life for most, there were no air conditioners in summer, when the heat was unyielding upon the water. Winter could be just as harsh, if not more so. Fishing still went on in 20 degrees just as much as it did when the mercury topped 100. Money was tight, it seemed there was never enough and tired backs took a back seat to the needs of the family. This was a time when Congregations gathered at Church and gave thanks for what they had. Come see how things were, back in the 1950s in this time before Cell phones and the Internet, along the Coast of Carteret County, North Carolina.
1000 H繹llen bis zur Gegenwart
Die atemberaubende Reise durch die Menschheitsgeschichte geht in die zweite Runde. Der jugendliche Manuel Jebich wird durch einen Fluch in die Vergangenheit verschlagen. Er, der unbewusst die Menschlichkeit in die Welt tr瓣gt, muss weitere Gefahren bestehen, die sein Leben bedrohen. In Band 2 muss er das Antike Griechenland 羹berleben und findet sich sofort in gef瓣hrlichen Auseinandersetzungen w瓣hrend einer Olympiade. Begegnungen mit Leonidas, Alexander und gar das Erlebnis der Alpen羹berquerung an der Seite Hannibals markieren weitere spannende Momente.
Thrown to the Wind
Based on true events, this story traces one boy's journey from France to America in 1660 as he finds the courage to save himself and those he loves.Etienne Gayneau doesn't understand why the Catholics and Protestants in France can't get along, only that it means he's not allowed to see his cousin and best friend, Nicolas, and why he'll never be a musketeer. But when a bounty is placed on his father's head for being a heretic, he must choose to flee with his family, or to run away and hide out with his Catholic cousin.Etienne must give up everything he has ever known as he faces many dangers on his journey. Along the way, Etienne will befriend a beautiful Dutch girl with a dangerous father, confront his guilt over the death of his brother, and face off against injury, illness, and death. Will Etienne choose to fulfill his family's expectations, or will he plot the course for his own destiny?
