My Golden Ship
My Golden Ship is a captivating adventure story that follows the journey of a young girl named Mary as she and her family set sail on a perilous voyage to Australia in search of a better life. Along the way, Mary faces many challenges and obstacles, but with a will of steel and a heart full of hope, she overcomes them all to find herself in a new world full of wonder and possibility.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Peter Kroak, the Largest Green Frog in the Pond,
This charming children's book tells the story of Peter Kroak, a giant green frog who lives in a pond with all his friends. Peter is the biggest frog in the pond, and he loves to sing and play. But one day, a storm washes away his friends' homes, and Peter must use his size and strength to save them. With colorful illustrations and a heartwarming story, this book is sure to delight young readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Sunshine Rose, the Story of a Shetland Pony
A heartwarming tale of a young girl and her beloved Shetland pony, Sunshine Rose, including their adventures, joys, and challenges.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Rowena, Teena, Tot and the Runaway Turkey,
Rowena Teena Tot lives on a farm with her family and has a special relationship with the animals, especially with their pet turkey, Tom-Tom. When Tom-Tom runs away, Rowena Teena Tot sets out to find him. Along the way, she learns about love, kindness, and never giving up.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Good Old Times, Or, Grandfather's Struggles For A Homestead
This classic work of children's literature, first published in 1887, tells the story of Grandfather White, a pioneer in the early days of the United States who struggles to provide a home for his family in the wilderness of Maine. Through the eyes of his grandchildren, readers are taken on a journey through the challenges and adventures of life in the early American frontier.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Old Abe, the Story of a Lincoln Sheep
Old Abe is the heartwarming tale of a sheep named after the famous American President, Abraham Lincoln. Follow Old Abe's adventures as he grows up on a farm, makes friends with the other animals, and becomes a beloved companion to the people who care for him. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves animals, history, or heartwarming stories.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Weaver’s Daughter
"Sometimes people disappear into the North and are never heard from again."When her pap獺 doesn't return, twelve-year-old Ixchel, a Maya from the Yucatan, resolves to leave home and make her way across the treacherous border into the United States to find him. Chel relies on an inexperienced smuggler and faces unknown dangers in a border tunnel.Frightened, but resourceful, she is driven by hope, love for her father, and her dream of going to school.
The Double Crossing
In 1939, shortly before World War II breaks out in Europe, thirteen-year-olds David and Hannah attempt to escape Nazi Germany, along with over nine hundred other Jewish refugees, on the historic voyage of the St. Louis.Together, they discover a Nazi spy plot, and dare to interfere, nearly at the cost of Hannah's life.When the ship is forced to return to Europe, the passengers are divided between four countries. Despite their wishes, David and Hannah are sent to different destinations ... perhaps separated forever.Learning about these refugees of nearly a century ago will give young readers insight into today's refugee crisis. It will help them understand why sometimes people must leave their countries, and what can happen to them when forced to return to regions they are trying to escape.
The Double Crossing
In 1939, shortly before World War II breaks out in Europe, thirteen-year-olds David and Hannah attempt to escape Nazi Germany, along with over nine hundred other Jewish refugees, on the historic voyage of the St. Louis.Together, they discover a Nazi spy plot, and dare to interfere, nearly at the cost of Hannah's life.When the ship is forced to return to Europe, the passengers are divided between four countries. Despite their wishes, David and Hannah are sent to different destinations ... perhaps separated forever.Learning about these refugees of nearly a century ago will give young readers insight into today's refugee crisis. It will help them understand why sometimes people must leave their countries, and what can happen to them when forced to return to regions they are trying to escape.
The Weaver's Daughter
"Sometimes people disappear into the North and are never heard from again."When her pap獺 doesn't return, twelve-year-old Ixchel, a Maya from the Yucatan, resolves to leave home and make her way across the treacherous border into the United States to find him. Chel relies on an inexperienced smuggler and faces unknown dangers in a border tunnel.Frightened, but resourceful, she is driven by hope, love for her father, and her dream of going to school.
Good Little Vikings
In Good Little Vikings, children of all backgrounds will revel in this amusing and contemporary introduction to the diverse world of Norse culture. Find out how to become a good little Viking by enjoying several original watercolors by Talyn S. Draconmore and reading along.Because sometimes it takes a child to raze a village.
Shoot-out at Death Canyon
Time Travel Fact: Guns are not the only, nor the most effective, means of erasing an enemyWhen Madison and Riley return from medieval England, there's good news and bad. The good? They succeeded in their mission to un-erase a fellow student. The bad? A stowaway from the time period turns up in Maddy's science class, seeking revenge. The assassin tries to worm their way into Maddy's friend group and, with barbed comments and dirty tricks, force her out. Then they go further and kidnap Maddy's best friend, jumping through time and space with her.Maddy and Riley learn that the pair have gone to the wild west of America where cowboys and buffalo roam the plains. So they chase them, through dusty towns and saloons, across landscapes of epic beauty and danger. There's a price on their heads and bounty hunters on their trail.Will Maddy find her friend and escape the west? Or will she have to shoot it out with the assassin and watch the consequences cascade through the continuum for 150 years? A high-stakes fast-paced time travel adventure through the Wild West.
Captain of Rome
Anna was only nine years old in 1933, too busy with her school work and friends to take much notice of Adolf Hitler's face glaring out of political posters all over Berlin. Being Jewish, she thought, was just something you were because your parents and grandparents were Jewish. But then one day her father was unaccountably, frighteningly missing. Soon after, she and her brother, Max, were hurried out of Germany by their mother with alarming secrecy.Reunited in Switzerland, Anna and her family embark on an adventure that would go on for years, in several different countries. They learn many new things: new languages, how to cope with the wildest confusions, and how to be poor. Anna soon discovers that there are special skills to being a refugee. And as long as the family stayed together, that was all that really mattered.
Little Adventurous Woman Tour across the Beautiful USA
Join little adventurous woman on her exciting journey through the wonderful United States of America! This educational children's book takes you on a state-by-state tour, offering insightful facts and fascinating details about the history, people, and customs of each location. Along the way, readers will be captivated by stunning illustrations and images that bring each state to life. With little adventurous woman as their guide, children will discover the beauty, diversity, and wonder of America. This engaging and entertaining book is perfect for curious young minds, inspiring them to learn about the world around them and foster their sense of adventure!
Soul Circus
In book three: SONS OF STEEL - DARK ENERGY Dr Secta is keeping Black Alice hidden from Oceana Government agents whilst he and his scientist sister Dr Hope work on a means to stabilize his condition. Secta has also refined the time travel process and experiments on targeting specific destinations in time using a particle collider. When Alice is contacted by a mysterious alien called Enki, a former Assyrian god, and given a quest that is critical to saving mankind from certain peril, he needs to use Secta's new technology to travel to Jerusalem in 587 BCE, to find the Ark of the Covenant and prevent it falling into the hands of King Nebuchadnezzar II. But Zen Corporation also want the Ark of the Covenant and when the President of Oceana learns of Secta and Alice's secret intentions, he also wants the famous relic. Alice is despatched into the past to find the Ark and becomes embroiled in the politics of the time fighting with the Hebrews. At the same time Zen captures Secta and has him send one of their evil agents, Anu Set, through a wormhole to tail Alice, find the Ark and then kill him.Alice takes on forces of biblical proportions, having to fight evil sorcerers, radical murderous priests and a battle to the death against a twenty-foot monster called the Golem.
Everything Sad Is Untrue (a True Story)
Now in paperback! WINNER: MICHAEL L. PRINTZ AWARD - CHRISTOPHER AWARD - MIDDLE EAST BOOK AWARD - WALTER DEAN MYERS AWARD HONOR BEST OF THE YEAR: NPR - New York Times - Amazon - Booklist - BookPage - Publishers Weekly - Wall Street Journal - Today.com From national bestselling author Daniel Nayeri comes a sprawling, evocative, and groundbreaking autobiographical novel told in the unforgettable and hilarious voice of a young Iranian refugee. It is a powerfully layered novel that poses the questions: Who owns the truth? Who speaks it? Who believes it?"A patchwork story is the shame of the refugee," Nayeri writes early in the novel. In an Oklahoman middle school, Khosrou (whom everyone calls Daniel) stands in front of a skeptical audience of classmates, telling the tales of his family's history, stretching back years, decades, and centuries. At the core is Daniel's story of how they became refugees--starting with his mother's vocal embrace of Christianity in a country that made such a thing a capital offense, and continuing through their midnight flight from the secret police, bribing their way onto a plane-to-anywhere. Anywhere becomes the sad, cement refugee camps of Italy, and then finally asylum in the U.S. Implementing a distinct literary style and challenging western narrative structures, Nayeri deftly weaves through stories of the long and beautiful history of his family in Iran, adding a richness of ancient tales and Persian folklore. Like Scheherazade of One Thousand and One Nights, Daniel spins a tale to save his own life: to stake his claim to the truth. A tale of heartbreak and resilience and urges readers to speak their truth and be heard. P R A I S E "A modern masterpiece."--New York Times "Supple, sparkling and original."--Wall Street Journal "Mesmerizing."--TODAY.com "This book could change the world."--BookPage "Like nothing else you've read or ever will read."--Linda Sue Park "It hooks you right from the opening line."-NPR ★ "A modern epic."--Kirkus (starred)★ "A rare treasure of a book." --Publishers Weekly (starred)★ "A story that soars."--The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred)★ "At once beautiful and painful."--School Library Journal (starred)★ "Raises the literary bar in children's lit." --Booklist (starred)★ "Poignant and powerful." --Foreword Reviews (starred)★ "One of the most extraordinary books of the year." --BookPage (starred) - Daniel is a major force and one of the youngest publishers in the industry. - He's an #OwnVoices author, public speaker, and storyteller. - A pulled-from-the headlines immigrant story. - Thematically relevant as immigration stories take center stage in politics, news, and media in 2020. - Daniel challenges how we tell stories by using traditional Persian folk tales - A fantastic literary whirlwind  that questions western narrative structures.
Sam Houston Is My Hero
Fourteen-year-old Cat Jennings lives--and works--on a hardscrabble farm outside Bastrop, Texas, with her parents, an older brother Charlie, and three younger children--Holly, Benjie, and Susanna. But her father has gone to fight at the Alamo, and Charlie has left to join him. When Cat learns that the Alamo has fallen with no survivors, she takes off on horseback to ride across South Texas and urge volunteers to join Sam Houston's army. She soon runs into Johnny Jenkins, who is both her nemesis and her first love. Johnny is on his way to join Houston, even though Cat tells him he's too young. As she rides from cabin to cabin, Cat meets fascinating characters, like the gentle widow Polly who won't believe that her son died at the Alamo. And she has near misses with a Mexican brigade and roughnecks who try to kidnap her. Disguised as a boy, she runs into the Texian army--only to find that they are retreating! She also finds Charlie and Johnny with Houston, but when she wants to leave for home, General Houston won't allow it. So Cat joins the Runaway Scrape and follows Houston and his army to San Jacinto, arguing all the way with Johnny and Charlie, who think Houston is a coward for retreating and cruel for burning the towns he marches through. Cat argues that he is the hero who will save Texas. According to her great-granddaughter, the real Catherine Jennings did make such a ride after her father, Gordon Jennings, was killed at the Alamo. The rest of this story is fiction based on historical research.
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Bh簷id grasped Sulaire's hand. 'Stay behind me. Whatever happens.' She shook her head, her face a wild mask of red and shadows in the firelight, and stayed where she was. The wolves slipped out of the woods, moving over the snow in a loose pack of shadows...Thousands of years ago in Stone-age Scotland... ...twin brother and sister, thrall born, but with dreams beyond the Custom of the Beaver Clan. Bh簷id can only become a Hunter if he shows outstanding courage in the Wolf Guard. Lamed by a fever, Sulaire fears she is no longer fit to be Healer. When Bh簷id injures the Headman's son whilst protecting his sister, he must flee to an uninhabited island. Can he survive, alone and defenceless? Can Sulaire heal the Headman's son from his injuries and his inner darkness? Will the twins ever see each other again? Twin Stars is set on the island now known as Eilean Bh簷id--the Isle of Bute--in Scotland.
The Windeby Puzzle
Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author Lois Lowry transports readers to an Iron Age world through the suspenseful dual narrative of a boy and girl both battling to survive. In an utterly one-of-a-kind blend of fiction and history, a master storyteller explores the mystery and life of the 2,000-year-old Windeby bog body.Estrild is not like the other girls in her village; she wants to be a warrior. Varick, the orphan boy who helps her train in spite of his twisted back, also stands apart. In a world where differences are poorly tolerated, just how much danger are they in?Inspired by the true discovery of the 2,000-year-old Windeby bog body in Northern Germany, Newbery Medalist and master storyteller Lois Lowry transports readers to an Iron age world as she breathes life back into the Windeby child, left in the bog to drown with a woolen blindfold over its eyes.This suspenseful exploration of lives that might have been by a gifted, intellectually curious author is utterly one of a kind. Includes several arresting photos of archeological finds, including of the Windeby child.
The Everything Gang
The Civil War is over and thirteen-year-old Marty now begins the most dangerous expedition of his life. He and best friend Slim travel south to find the gravesite of their truest hero Tip. It might just fix what is broken inside Tip's daughter Lily, who's driving them crazy. But before the sun sets on their first day out, Lily and stow-away siblings show up and complicate the adventure. Circumstances whisk them further south than is safe, especially with Slim and Lily's ebony skin. It will take the whole gang of them-The Everything Gang-to pull off the riskiest get-away in the greatest rush of the grandest escape to get them all home alive.
The Peach Rebellion
From the author of The Running Dream comes a heart-swelling historical tale of friendship, family, and the power of sisterhood to help heal the wounds of the past and step boldly into the future. Ginny Rose and Peggy were best friends at seven, picking peaches on hot summer days. Peggy's family owned the farm, and Ginny Rose's were pickers, escaping the Oklahoma dust storms. That didn't matter to them then, but now, ten years, hard miles, and a world war later, Ginny Rose's family is back in town and their differences feel somehow starker. Especially since Peggy's new best friend, Lisette, is a wealthy banker's daughter. Still, there's no denying what all three girls have in common: Families with great fissures that are about to break wide open. And a determination to not just accept things as they are anymore. This summer they will each make a stand. It's a season of secrets revealed. Of daring plans to heal old wounds. Of hearts won and hearts broken. A summer when everything changes because you're seventeen, and it's time to be bold. And because it's easier to be brave with a true friend by your side.
The Silent Unseen
A mesmerizing historical novel of suspense and intrigue about a teenage girl who risks everything to save her missing brother. Poland, July 1944. Sixteen-year-old Maria is making her way home after years of forced labor in Nazi Germany, only to find her village destroyed and her parents killed in a war between the Polish Resistance and Ukrainian nationalists. To Maria's shock, the local Resistance unit is commanded by her older brother, Tomek--who she thought was dead. He is now a "Silent Unseen," a special-operations agent with an audacious plan to resist a new and even more dangerous enemy sweeping in from the East. When Tomek disappears, Maria is determined to find him, but the only person who might be able to help is a young Ukrainian prisoner and the last person Maria trusts--even as she feels a growing connection to him that she can't resist. Tightly woven, relentlessly intense, The Silent Unseen depicts an explosive entanglement of loyalty, lies, and love during wartime, from Amanda McCrina, the acclaimed author of Traitor, a debut hailed by Elizabeth Wein as "Alive with detail and vivid with insight . . . a piercing and bittersweet story."
Crimson Earth
Travel across the ages with Lady Zaynab as she meets with various divine prophets and noble angels in a quest to explain the meaning of Ashura and her timeless statement on Imam Hussein's sacrifice: "I only saw Beauty!" Witness a young bird struggle to take flight after she gets lost in the forest, encountering dangers and finding new friends who can help her on her journey home--revealing their companionship to the Imam. Crimson Earth, a collection of seven short stories, deals with the theme of Ashura and the mourning for Imam Hussain written by diverse authors. These stories range from narratives about love, loss, and tragedy aimed for adult and older audiences, to stories written through the eyes of children contemplating youth involvement on Ashura.The stories were specially selected and presented at Harvard University prior to publication. Three of the stories were contestant winners at the Ahlul Bayt Collective 2021 short story call: "A Eternity in a Day," "Love and Sorrow," and "I Saw Nothing but Beauty."
Expedition to Candy Mountain
About the BookJoin Buffatt, Tiffitt, Ruffitt, and Elswick as they go on a magical summertime adventure with their teacher, Mr. Gadsden!Come along as they eat lots of good food, meet lots of new people, and learn about history.About the AuthorExpedition to Candy Mountain is just one of the many adventures from J.M. Maxwell. Look for more coming soon!
The Bronze Dagger and The Stolen Jewels
Twelve-year-old Samsuluna (Sam) needs to find his uncle. There's only one problem. His uncle, the one who gave him his bronze dagger, lives 800 miles away. With Sam's mother and brother dead, and his father... well, Sam wants to get as far away from his father as possible. The stolen jewels hidden within the folds of his tunic should be more than enough to book passages on a caravan. But the secrets Sam keeps and the lies he tells endanger not only his life but also those of his new friends... especially when he violates Hammurabi's Code. Will Sam ever reach his uncle? Will he ever discover the mystery behind the stolen jewels?
The Haunted Lighthouse
When a mysterious beam of light appears during a thunderstorm off the coast of Maine, three friends go in search of answers and find themselves unraveling an otherworldly tale.For thirteen-year-old Noah Wright, a trip to a beautiful seaside village in Maine means the perfect start to his summer break. But when he and his friends stumble upon an abandoned lighthouse on a nearby island, a troubling mystery that haunts the town begins to reveal itself. One clue leads to another until it becomes clear that the people of Westport would rather deny the hundred-year-old legend than admit to its ghostly origins.The first installment in a spine-chilling, adventure series for kids."...It reminded me of Goosebumps in a good way.""...Ghostly without being too scary.""...Great mystery. Page turner.""It really seems to me this book would share shelf space with The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, and my personal favourite... Alfred Hitchcock and The Three Investigators. Solving mysteries whilst exploring via boats, bikes, on foot brings back an age of being able to grow up in moments without grown-up supervision and turning up ok-those were the days."Follow the adventures of three unlikely sleuths in the Tales of the Lost & Found, a new middle grade mystery series by Shana Gorian, recommended for ages 8-12.No graphic violence or language.Book 3 in the series won a Maincrest Media Book Award for Pre-Teen Fiction 2024.
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100% - The Story of a Patriot' by Upton Sinclair is a historical fiction novel set during the American Revolution. The story follows Peter Gudge, a poor farmer who becomes disillusioned with his life and joins the American Revolution as a way to fight against the British and improve his circumstances. Through Gudge's eyes, the reader experiences the challenges and triumphs of the Revolution, including the Battle of Bunker Hill and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Along the way, Gudge also grapples with questions of morality and the true meaning of freedom. Sinclair's vivid portrayal of the time period, coupled with Gudge's personal struggles, makes for a compelling read that sheds light on the sacrifices and struggles of those who fought for American independence. Overall, "The Story of a Patriot'' is a powerful tribute to the courage and determination of the American people during this pivotal moment in history.
More Than a Thief
In 1892, in the bustling town of Fall River, Massachusetts, 16-year-old Victoria feels trapped by her high-society, pre-debutante life. Not only is she forced to have a chaperone for anything outside of the house, but she is also stuck playing nursemaid to her mother suffering from an unexplained paralysis. Victoria's only escapes are visits with her neighbor Miss Lizzie Borden, reading Sherlock Holmes serials and-when the urge overtakes her-stealing.When her next-door neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Borden are murdered and Lizzie is accused of committing the acts, Victoria begins crossing paths with apprentice detective Declan Dempsey as they both search for the truth. Victoria doesn't want to believe that Lizzie committed those murders. Because if her friend has a dark side, what does that mean for Victoria with her own sordid secret?When Victoria discovers Lizzie also shares her penchant for stealing, Victoria swears off her secret habit for good. In her quest to not become Lizzie Borden, Victoria loses old friends, makes questionable new ones, and finds her fiercest enemy resides within her own skin.
The Bronze Dagger and The Stolen Jewels
Twelve-year-old Samsuluna (Sam) needs to find his uncle. There's only one problem. His uncle, the one who gave him his bronze dagger, lives 800 miles away. With Sam's mother and brother dead, and his father... well, Sam wants to get as far away from his father as possible. The stolen jewels hidden within the folds of his tunic should be more than enough to book passages on a caravan. But the secrets Sam keeps and the lies he tells endanger not only his life but also those of his new friends... especially when he violates Hammurabi's Code. Will Sam ever reach his uncle? Will he ever discover the mystery behind the stolen jewels?
Escape from Stalingrad
"Nonstop action, real history, serious danger. You gotta read these books!" --Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of RefugeeArtem lives in the sleepy city of Stalingrad, which has mostly been cut off from war with Nazi Germany--until the summer of 1942. That July, martial law is declared as the Nazis begin their unprecedented march toward the city. Artem's older brother is a soldier in Stalin's Red Army, so Artem is worried for his brother's safety once he and his family have evacuated the city.Then the announcement comes. Stalin has ordered that no civilians be allowed to leave Stalingrad. The city which bears his name is an important symbol, and the Red Army believe that the soldiers defending it will fight all the harder if their families' lives are at stake.Artem and his new friend Yuna are put to work shoring up the city's defenses, digging trenches and building fortifications. Then, on August 23rd, the bombing begins. A massive German air raid reduces most of the city to rubble. With Stalingrad blockaded by both the Germans and their own government, escape from the coming battle seems all but impossible...
The Night War
From the two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life and Fighting Words comes a middle grade novel set at the border between freedom and fear in World War II France, at the Chateau de Chenonceau, where a Jewish girl who has lost everything but her life must decide whether to risk even that to bring others to freedom. "We don't choose how we feel, but we choose how we act." It's 1942. German Nazis occupy much of France. And twelve-year-old Miriam, who is Jewish, is not safe. With help and quick thinking, Miri is saved from the roundup that takes her entire Jewish neighborhood. She escapes Paris, landing in a small French village, where the spires of the famous Chateau de Chenonceau rise high into the sky, its bridge across the River Cher like a promise, a fairy tale. But Miri's life is no fairy tale. Her parents are gone--maybe alive, maybe not. Taken in at the boarding school near the chateau, pretending to be Catholic to escape Nazi capture, Miri volunteers one night to undertake a deadly task, one that spans the castle grounds, its bridge, and the very border to freedom. Here is her chance to escape--hopefully to find her parents. But will she take it? One thing is certain: The person Miri meets that night will save her life. And the person Miri becomes that night could save the lives of many more. In her return to the era of The War that Saved My Life and The War I Finally Won, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley brings a new and different story, one with a mystical twist, that explores a little-known slice of World War II history, a highly unusual friendship, and the power of choosing courage even when--especially when--there are no good choices to be had. * Map and detailed author's note included. * "Compelling [with] a hint of magic [that] becomes as satisfying as the whole of this fine novel." --Booklist"Historical fiction at its finest. [A] masterpiece . . . Readers will be wholeheartedly rewarded." --SLJ (starred review) "Poignant . . . A gripping, humane tale." --Kirkus (starred review)"A thrilling plot [and] thought-provoking read." --Common Sense Media (a Common Sense Selection)"Fast-paced, suspenseful, and heart-wrenching. . . . Highly recommended." --Historical Novel Society"A deeply sympathetic character facing increasingly dangerous and suspenseful circumstances." --PW"Engaging [and] imaginative [with] emotional weight and contemporary appeal." --The Horn Book"A must-read." --YA and Kids Books Central
If You Give a Girl a Viscount
". . .spooky thrills, snappy dialogue, and rich historical detail. It makes for a swell read and one that fans ofLibba Bray's Diviners won't want to put down!" As the Great Depression grips St. Louis, Stanley, an orphaned newsie, lives in a poor part of town hit especially hard by the economic downturn. Hazel, a restless debutante-in-waiting, has begun to question her posh lifestyle in the midst of the suffering she sees around her.One night, Hazel sneaks out against her father's wishes, and her path collides with Stanley's when they discover the body of a murdered girl. Their very different realities inform how they react, but together, they will piece together the clues and bring those responsible to justice.Becoming involved with each other and digging into the secrets behind the murder earns them some powerful enemies, including a secret group organizing "The Winnowing," a plan to take over the city and rid society of those they deem undesirable.As Stanley and Hazel's forbidden feelings for one another grow, their investigation turns deadly. Now, it is up to Stanley and his gang of street kids to stop Hazel from becoming the next victim.
Revenge of the Black Knight
Time travel rule no.1 - No romance! After their Ancient Egyptian trip, 16-year-old Madison and Riley vowed never to time travel again. They'd set the world to rights-just-so that was that.Only back at school, not everything is right. A fellow student is missing. And he's not off sick or on holiday. No-one but Maddy and Riley even remembers his name.To get him back, they must travel to medieval England and repair his family timeline. They plan to find the family, fix the problem and leave-quick and clean. But, as medieval intrigue swirls about them-with murders, a castle siege and a mysterious knight in black bent on revenge-new loyalties draw them into a web of danger. Weapons and armies can change the course of history but Maddy knows matters of the heart can warp the timeline too. She avoids flirty knights and nobles. A relationship based on mutual antagonism seems safe enough--until the hostility ebbs away and a more dangerous emotion creeps in.They meant to tread lightly through time. Instead, they're leaving giant yeti-like footprints behind them, corrupting the time continuum and risking the future with those they love.A high-stakes fast-pace time travel adventure through medieval England.
Shining Through
The fate of the PC-234 depends solely on First Lieutenant Daniel Core, who the admiral believes can save thousands of lives as the enemy approaches. This gripping World War Two historical fiction set in the Pacific Theater is Book 3 in the Patrol Craft Series.Alert, there's a problem! Their patrol craft was torpedoed, and Daniel has a band of about 60 men that are unlikely to survive this battle, as they have almost no weapons except a few short knives and a handgun to fight the Imperial Japanese soldiers.Can Daniel survive the hostile islands of Bakok Atoll while his family prays for his safe return to Pearl Harbor?Will he ever set eyes again on his wife, a combat nurse who helped in the Battle of Pearl Harbor?Will Daniel Core survive while fighting on a strange island?Find out in "Shining Through Battles in the Pacific"
Cherub in Stone
In 1927 stonemason Zoli Mednick is chosen to carve a tombstone for a prominent North Texan. He moves his family from the community of Westland in Central Texas, where almost everyone is Czech and Catholic, to Castle Falls, where Czechs are outsiders and everyone attends the Baptist and Methodist churches. Fifteen-year-old Sari Mednick's biggest concern is making friends--she wants to be as popular in her new school as she was in Westland. But even as she faces prejudice and snobbery and yearns for Westland and her friends there--including that special young man--Sari is drawn into much more serious problems than the lack of popularity. Her younger brother Georgi is acting strangely and running with a bad crowd of older boys, and there are rumors about the Ku Klux Klan and their hatred for not only blacks but also all Slavs and Jews. When the Klan makes itself known with beatings and fires, Sari learns a lesson in courage . . . and the town of Castle Falls takes another look at itself and its attitudes. A captivating novel that vividly presents the misunderstandings and blind hatred that gave rise to violence in Texas in the 1920s.
Two Faces
This is the inspiring story of two friends who live through the dark days of World War II. Nina and Gordon were born in the San Joaquin Valley town of Merced. Their story begins in this quiet setting of rural California as the clouds of war with Japan threaten the nation.Nina's mother is a teacher in a local elementary school. Her father is a county social worker. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, her father enlists in the U.S. Army Air Corps and is sent to training camps across the country before being stationed in England. Nina's story is typical of the disrupted life visited upon millions of families because of the war. The measures her mother and grandparents take keep the family together and safe. Nina and her mom travel by train to be near her father during his training. When he departs for England, they return home to live out the war with her grandparents. Gordon's parents are established farmers in the area. His father, a Japanese immigrant, is married to an American-born daughter of Japanese parents. Following Pearl Harbor, his family is forcibly evacuated and imprisoned in an internment camp in Colorado. His story encompasses the upheaval caused by the evacuation, the humiliation of being identified as enemy aliens, and the weight of life ringed by barbed-wire fences and guard towers. Nina's and Gordon's story is ultimately about friendship, with each standing up for the other during hard times. Nina and Gordon remain close through letter writing and reunite near the end of the war. But just as Gordon begins to thrive in school, Nina suffers a life-changing upheaval of her own. While their lives are dramatically different during World War II because of racial prejudice, their friendship holds together, in part, through the presence and power of their mothers.
A House Divided
"A house divided against itself cannot stand."--A. Lincoln Continuing the saga told in Letters to Oma of the von Scholls, a German family immigrating to Texas in 1847, A House Divided tells the story of the effect of the Civil War on German Texans who frowned on slavery and, like Sam Houston, thought the Union must be preserved at all costs. The von Scholl family is split apart when two brothers choose different sides--Will joining the Confederacy and Fred refusing to fight. When Fred is killed by renegade southerners and Will captured by Union soldiers, sixteen-year-old Louisa--Tina's baby sister in Letters to Oma--masquerades as a hospital orderly to rescue Will from his Yankee prison. Louisa's adventuresome story stands for that of over 800 women, on both sides, who actually went to war during this tragic conflict.
Firecracker
Abbie Thirstein (Firecracker), forced to move from her grandparents' farm to Norman, Oklahoma, because her father is now working for the US Navy, finds her quick temper constantly gets her into trouble.. Abbie hates the town and fears 7th grade at a new school. She encounters an unknown enemy and nearly dies in a flood, but learns how to survive in spite of the troubles of World War II (1944) society.
A Year in the Castle
These detailed spreads charting the course of a year in a fantasy medieval castle are packed to the brim with charming characters and hilarious adventures that young readers will return to again and again. There's a lot going on in the castle of King Bolebor--a peace- loving gardener--and Queen Drogomira--a brilliant inventor. There's a princess learning sword fighting so that she can become a knight; a sweet dog in search of an owner; a dragon hiding in the cellar; a gold-counting treasurer; a friendly ghost; an annoying jester, a burly blacksmith--and many others.Vibrant and intricately detailed spreads take readers through a year in the castle, showing how an innocent mishap leads to war with the neighbors; how lives in the castle change from month to month; and how each season brings its own surprises.Gently humorous and filled with opportunities to play "I Spy," this delightful picture book also provides ample opportunities to talk about all sorts of topics from history and gender stereotypes to gnomes, ghosts and chess-playing frogs.
The Presidents Did What, Again?
Join our charismatic friend President Millard Fillmore on his second ghostly tour of the past! This time, President Fillmore takes readers beyond the walls of the White House to forgotten places around the world. Discover how ghastly some of the United States' presidents actually were! Meet presidents at the bottom of the ocean, in the rice paddies of Cambodia, and even in the office of the president of the Confederacy. Along the way, readers will learn important lessons and gain formative insights into history long ignored. Challenge your upper elementary/middle school student to begin engaging American History!
The Presidents Did What, Again?
Join our charismatic friend President Millard Fillmore on his second ghostly tour of the past! This time, President Fillmore takes readers beyond the walls of the White House to forgotten places around the world. Discover how ghastly some of the United States' presidents actually were! Meet presidents at the bottom of the ocean, in the rice paddies of Cambodia, and even in the office of the president of the Confederacy. Along the way, readers will learn important lessons and gain formative insights into history long ignored. Challenge your upper elementary/middle school student to begin engaging American History!
Operation: Happy
As World War II enters her backyard, a young girl tries to cope with the war and keep her family together by completing a bucket list with her best friend: her dog Happy. Featuring a dog's POV and inspired by real-life experiences of a young Pearl Harbor survivor, this historical middle-grade novel will inspire readers 8-12 to find courage in any situation.It's 1940, and Jody is moving with her military family yet again--this time to a small naval base in Pearl Harbor. She's always created a "top ten" list for each new home to help her adjust, and with Hawaii being so beautiful and her loyal dog Happy by her side, it's easy to find things to add.But Jody's mom is convinced the island is dangerous and starts constantly practicing first aid. Jody also learns that Happy is getting older and beginning to slow down. To cope, she makes a list of fun things they can do together. "Operation: Happy" gives her something to focus on beyond the scary new experiences, like air raid drills and Yellow Fever vaccinations.Before long, everyone's worst fears come true: Pearl Harbor is attacked. In the aftermath, Jody's father must stay behind as the rest of the family is evacuated, and Jody promises him she will keep everyone together. But things are hard in San Francisco, where she feels like an outsider. Worse, her mother has become depressed, and Jody worries she and her sister will have to go to an orphanage. With Happy by her side, Jody hatches a brave plan to keep the family safe ... Will Operation: Happy see them through?Operation: Happy is: perfect for fans of historical fiction as well as animal loversa moving and historically accurate novel inspired by true eventsideal for readers of Kimberly Brubaker Bradley and Kate DiCamillo
