Tameisha's Adventure
Thirteen-year-old Tameisha is tired. Tired of teachers, tired of homework, generally tired of school. All she really wants to do (apart from hanging out with her friends) is to style hair. All that all changes when a cosmetologist inspires her to make an unprecedented visit to the school library to research Madame C. J. Walker. In the library, something goes terribly wrong and Tameisha finds herself, still in Barbados, but in 1840, just post-emancipation. Although slavery has ended, the plight of Black people remains dire and Tameisha is under constant threat of being sent to work in the elds of a plantation.Initially, Tameisha is shielded from danger by the kindness of some of the people she encounters (including a few influential historical figures) and the education she has despised up until then, but that may not be enough to save her from the back-breaking eld work most Black Barbadians are still required to do in 1840.Will she find her way back to twenty- first century Barbados or will she have to stay in the nineteenth century and accept her awful fate?
Michael's Warrior
When British rifles go missing on the black market, can two star-crossed young people conjure a little magic to save the empire... and find love?Birmingham, England, 1816. Xara Aminoff trusts no one. Caught stealing and forced to train as a government agent, the guardian with supernatural talent hates that she owes the crown a year of service. But her stiff reserve is challenged when her first mission involves working with a distractingly handsome man interested in more than her martial talent.Michael Ramsey wants out. Desperate to leave the espionage game behind, the world-class spy is shocked when his frantic call for aid yields a gorgeous girl who fights like a tiger. And when she agrees to help him come in from the cold, he strives to return the favor by opening her jaded eyes to joy.Certain her budding feelings for the rugged secret agent will doom her, Xara struggles to hold him at arm's length as they pursue their dangerous assignment. And though Michael thwarts attempts on both their lives, he fears he'll never crack the iron wall she's built between them.Can this perfect pair untangle an arcane conspiracy and fall for love's spell?Michael's Warrior is the pulse-pounding second book in the Benevolence Society YA Regency romance series. If you like strong heroines, witty banter, and opposites-attract stories, then you'll adore Emmaline Rose's undercover sweethearts.
Little Fox's Secret
Bent's Fort shall be destroyed! This I have seen.With these words, the Cheyenne elder Gray Owl predicts the end of the mighty trading post on the Arkansas River. Eleven-year-old Little Fox learns that Gray Owl's vision includes him. He must destroy Bent's Fort! Alone and unarmed, Little Fox is left outside the towering adobe walls to face an impossible mission. This first chapter book for young readers is both a thrilling adventure tale and a well-researched interpretation of the end of Bent's Fort in 1849.
Tell That To The Birds
In the middle of a nascent civil war, the ancient history of attraction between white reverend fathers and beautiful black nuns, if unabated, could prove fatal to the message of the Catholic church. Sister Catherine, (daughter of a traditional Ifa worshipper) struggled with the voice of cross and that of man. She must prove if chastity is the will of the Supreme or imposition of a religious few imitating God of love! In this colonial setting, the conservative, faithful Cardinal Silvanus recommended the appointment of a native radical, Bishop Hardwin Foriti, to stem notable intransigeances in Ijebu diocese. While the new Bishop assiduously transforms the diocese, a fresh case of love and compassion may be difficult to contain or denied credibility by the Roman Catholic.
By Blood & Blade
In the land of Taletha, the Wife Market is the prime place for young lords to find a spouse...but not the place for love. Something Inara knows all too well. After six years of rejection, she has no hope of being chosen for anything but a plaything.When the future ruler of Taletha arrives at the Market, Inara is chosen. More shocking still, Dhamar is exactly what he appears to be: kind, gentle, and willing to build a relationship of mutual respect and trust.Yet Dhamar has his own demons to fight. With a tyrannical father pushing for war with the Serians, a scheming council, and the burden to protect those he loves, Dhamar is stretched thin. He wants to be a good husband to his wife, but how?Thrown together by chance, will breaking down their walls reveal something beautiful, or leave only shattered pieces behind?
I Must Betray You
A gut-wrenching, startling historical thriller about communist Romania and the citizen spy network that devastated a nation, from the #1 New York Times bestselling, award-winning author of Salt to the Sea and Between Shades of Gray. Romania, 1989. Communist regimes are crumbling across Europe. Seventeen-year-old Cristian Florescu dreams of becoming a writer, but Romanians aren't free to dream; they are bound by rules and force. Amidst the tyrannical dictatorship of Nicolae Ceaușescu in a country governed by isolation and fear, Cristian is blackmailed by the secret police to become an informer. He's left with only two choices: betray everyone and everything he loves--or use his position to creatively undermine the most notoriously evil dictator in Eastern Europe. Cristian risks everything to unmask the truth behind the regime, give voice to fellow Romanians, and expose to the world what is happening in his country. He eagerly joins the revolution to fight for change when the time arrives. But what is the cost of freedom? Master storyteller Ruta Sepetys is back with a historical thriller that examines the little-known history of a nation defined by silence, pain, and the unwavering conviction of the human spirit.
Trees, Dreams, Balloons & Things!
Resilient Walker is a young girl with an old soul. She and her friends fight monsters, eat pizza, mix butterflies with fireflies, and almost lose their marbles in the process! Come along for the ride with Re and her gang of three. Draw on the good voices, connect the dots between you and Re, and color yourself onto the pages of this voyage from childhood to maturity. Your story awaits!
In The Wilderness
Robert Hichens, an English author, wrote the fictitious book In The Wilderness. The book is a well-known compilation of his ideas that was released at a reasonable price for the readers. Although parts of the book's chapters are fascinating and fantastic, others make readers nervous or tense. Readers get swept up in the indulgence of the main character. The narrative contains so many turns that it may keep a reader interested. The novel In The Wilderness is a masterwork that sends the reader on an emotional roller coaster and, unlike other books, has no qualms about depicting tragedy in all of its glory.
The Young Trailers A STORY OF EARLY KENTUCKY
"The Young Trailers" is a novel by American author Joseph A. Altsheler, published in 1907. The book is the first in a series of eight novels known as the "Young Trailers'' series. The story takes place in the late 18th century in Kentucky, a frontier region where settlers are struggling to establish homes and farms in the wilderness. The novel follows the adventures of a group of young pioneers, including 16-year-old Henry Ware and his friends Paul Cotter, Tom Ross, and Shif'less Sol Hyde. The group of friends sets out on a journey through the wilderness, facing challenges such as hostile Native American tribes, wild animals, and harsh weather conditions. Along the way, they meet other settlers, including a group of French explorers and a family of refugees from a Native American attack. Throughout the novel, the characters learn about survival in the wilderness, the importance of friendship, and the dangers of prejudice and hatred. The book also explores themes such as courage, loyalty, and determination.
Betty Zane
Zane Grey wrote the historical book "Betty Zane." The story is based on the true events of the siege of Fort Henry during the American Revolutionary War and follows the brave and resourceful Betty Zane, a young woman who played a pivotal role in the battle. When the fort is attacked by a large force of Native American warriors and British soldiers, Betty takes on the dangerous task of retrieving a supply of gunpowder that has been exhausted during the siege. Is Betty going to be successful with her quick thinking and bravery to enable the defenders to hold off the attack? The novel also includes a romantic subplot, as Betty is courted by both Alfred Clarke, a brave young soldier, and Lewis Wetzel, a legendary frontiersman known for his prowess in battle. Is Betty going to build a relationship with any of them? To find the answer to this question, readers should go through this exciting and inspiring tale of a remarkable woman who played a crucial role in a pivotal moment in American history.
Trees, Dreams, Balloons & Things!
Resilient Walker is a young girl with an old soul. She and her friends fight monsters, eat pizza, mix butterflies with fireflies, and almost lose their marbles in the process! Come along for the ride with Re and her gang of three. Draw on the good voices, connect the dots between you and Re, and color yourself onto the pages of this voyage from childhood to maturity. Your story awaits!
The Desert Of Wheat
"The Desert of Wheat" is a novel written by Zane Grey. The novel revolves around the wheat country of eastern Washington state during World War I and explores the themes of patriotism, social class, and the challenges faced by farmers in the early 20th century. The main character of the novel is Kurt Dorn, a wealthy wheat farmer who is drafted into the army and sent to France to fight in the war. While he is away, his farm is taken over by a group of German spies who are plotting to sabotage the American war effort. When Kurt returns home, he becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the spies, risking his life to protect his country and his farm. Will Kurt get successful to protect his farm and country? Throughout the novel, Grey portrays the struggles of the farmers in the eastern Washington wheat lands, who face droughts, pests, and the harsh conditions of the desert landscape.
Polly Sumner - Witness to The Boston Tea Party
Can a fashion doll from England find friendship and happiness in colonial America?When a beautiful doll, Polly Sumner, lands in Boston on a ship loaded with tea, she discovers growing discontent among the colonists over English taxes. One night, she has a front row seat for a parade of colonists, disguised as Mohawk Indians, heading to the docks to dump the tea. Trouble is brewing! When war breaks out, Polly struggles to understand why and how it will affect her. As she watches events unfold, she learns all about the meaning of liberty and patriotism. Swept up in events that change the course of history, she becomes a part of that history herself, in this unique tale of friendship and adventure.This is the story of Polly Sumner, a real doll that will capture the heart and imagination of any child, and acquaint the young reader with important Revolutionary history, and the founding ideals of liberty and justice for all.
The Liberty of the Whole Earth
Three young men, one American, one French, and one English, struggle to find the right direction for their friendship and their futures amidst the chaos of the revolutionary world in which the American republic is trying to birth itself. Lewis, Gilly, and Crispin head across the Atlantic toward their futures together, but are separated by the desire and compulsion each has to find himself, support his country, and be at peace with his conscience. In Madrid, Philadelphia, and America's western frontier, each finds his place and peace in the new world. And from these disparate locations they come together to celebrate how far the United States has come and the destinies to which their friendship and characters have led them.
Rowdy
A culmination of lessons learned are put into action as Rowdy traverses family ties and unstoppable action in this transformative coming-of-age western. Cloaked in darkness and in the brunt of a treacherous storm, Rowdy rides in pursuit of a dangerous gambler caught cheating and robbing a game at the Waterin' Hole Saloon. But when he's overpowered by a gang of men claiming to be the law, he's forced to return to Lincoln without his prisoner. On the road home, Rowdy meets a family traveling with a wagon train of settlers who claim they recognize him and have unbelievable news. Rowdy's brother, thought to be dead all these years, is alive and in grave danger. Rocked by the news, Rowdy has but one decision-find his brother and do everything in his power to save him. Thrust into the beginning of an uprising that may just get him killed when he attempts to uncover his brother's whereabouts, Rowdy has everything to lose. But nothing will stop him from making his return.
God's Gracious Killer
Naaman, a successful soldier, is confronted with the greatest survival challenge of his life. Little does he realize that a power greater than the armies of Aram and Assyria will make him see the dark world he lives in a bit differently. He and his family, friends, and his military "iron ring" of trusted servants will all be helpless. Military missions are familiar, and he can trust his iron ring and his disciplined battle skills. Journey with Naaman, his wife, a Hebrew slave girl, three boys who want to be soldiers of Aram, and his iron ring on a mission to confront his killer and learn about true power. Rimmon, the god of lightning, storm, and thunder, is challenged by Yahweh. Assyrian history from 850-800 BC is revealed as one walks in Naaman's journey. Despite powerful kings, religious superstition, ancient cultural norms, and a king's view of "big" and "little" people, we find out what God does. Experience how Naaman finds an answer to his killer and light for his darkened heart.
My Own Lightning
Bestselling author Lauren Wolk returns to the world of Wolf Hollow, in this sequel to her beloved, Newbery Honor-winning debut. ★ "A powerful story to electrify the soul." -Booklist, starred review"Deep, dark, and indelible." --The Times of London It's been several months since the tragic events set in motion by bully Betty Glengarry, and the routine of daily life in Wolf Hollow has slowly returned. But for Annabelle McBride it's hard to move forward and make peace with what feels like threadbare justice. Newly warm summer days are about to bring a jolt of change on the winds of a powerful storm. In its wake, the search for her brother's missing dog will set Annabelle on a new path that brings her to unfamiliar doorsteps and reunites her with a too-familiar adversary--Andy Woodberry, who was complicit in Betty's most terrible acts. Growing up and blazing her own trail will soon force Annabelle to reexamine deeply felt truths--about people, about justice, about herself--that had once seemed so uncomplicated. Bestselling author Lauren Wolk (Beyond the Bright Sea, Echo Mountain) returns to World War II-era Western Pennsylvania in this luminous sequel to her Newbery Honor-winning debut, Wolf Hollow, proving once again why her acclaimed novels have been celebrated as "historical fiction at its finest."
From Babies to Founders
"From Babies to Founders: Tales of the Great Men of America" is an inspiring collection of stories that takes readers on a journey from the early days of America's founding fathers to the moment they helped shape history. Each story highlights a different trait that made these men great, from the courage of George Washington to the intelligence of Thomas Jefferson and the creativity of Benjamin Franklin. Through their struggles and triumphs, readers will see how these men became leaders and how their values and virtues continue to inspire us today.This book is an essential resource for any parent or educator seeking to instill a love of history and a sense of civic responsibility in the next generation. Through the stories of these remarkable men, children can learn about the struggles and sacrifices that were made to create a nation where freedom and equality are valued. The book also encourages children to think critically and to develop their own sense of morality and ethics, by examining the values and virtues that guided the lives of these founding fathers."From Babies to Founders" is more than just a collection of stories about America's founding fathers; it's a tool for teaching children about the values and principles that make our country great. By introducing young readers to the lives of these remarkable men, we can inspire a new generation to lead with courage, compassion, and creativity. This book is especially important for American children as it helps them understand and appreciate the history of their country and teaches them about the importance of civic duty and the responsibilities that come with being a citizen.
The Streets of Newtowne
Streets of Newtowne addresses the broader history of Newtowne (Cambridge, Massachusetts).While this is the story of one town (my town today), it is also the story of our country. Each chapter features one or more key figures in the telling of this story - from the female Native chief, Sqa Sachem ("Female Ruler") who met the first pilgrim settlers, to Anne Hutchinson and others who fled the rigidity of the town's religious and civic rules, to the wealthy slave and plantation owners here, to the Boston Tea Party participants and the arrival of George Washington to take command of the army, to the evacuation of the Loyalists, to the Civil War and the battle within the city between local elites and new 矇migr矇s, to the city's growing importance as a technology center. Every path, street, and water route at this important center held onto its memories of important events that unfolded on or near these critical routes of communication, action, and change. The imagery and text of Streets of Newtowne togetherharness this rich history offering a unique verbal and visual narrative that is both compelling and easy to grasp. Each chapter focuses on key conflicts and challenges that the city has faced over its long history -from religious fundamentalism to the primacy of local political voices, to the challenges of a new and largely 矇migr矇 community, to issues around over-development and climate crisis. While this book features many of the core conflicts as well as the well-known men who helped to shape this area - from Paul Revere and George Washington to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and the blacksmith, Dexter Pratt, special attention is given to the native land holders, from the female chief who ruled the region at the time the pilgrims arrived and signed the early deeds, along with Caleb Cheeshahteamuck, the first Native American graduate of Harvard College. Women figured prominently here, among these, Anne Bradstreet (America's first poet) and Anne Hutchinson, the local midwife who pushed for more religious freedom and after her heresy trial was banished from the city taking many religious followers with her. Important in Streets of Newtown too are various people of African descent. One was Onesimus, the enslaved African, gifted to Puritan minister, Cotton Mather, who offered insights on African smallpox inoculation practices, saving many lives. Another was the enslaved and then freed Darby Vassall who greeted George Washington at the gates of his Vassall estate home (now on Brattle Street) after his Loyalist owners fled the city. Darby later would purchase his own home in Cambridge and work as a caterer. Still another is African American author, Harriet Jacobs, who owned and ran a boarding house in Cambridge not far from the first market. Cambridge now faces serious crises - environmental, affordable housing, over development with labs. The book concludes with a return to our native beginnings and ask the reader (and residents to decide: where do we go from here?
Boffo Summer
It's 1979 and shy, awkward, 13-year old Derek St. James has just been sent to a remote summer camp in the wilds of the Ontario Muskokas. His geeky reputation and his take-charge femme-fatale cousin seem to be the only things that can protect him, but, though it promises to be twelve days of abject torture and humiliation, things slowly begin to become more than he at first imagines. He begins to learn about the world around him, the value of friends, and most especially about himself.
Speedy Edie
Edie dreams of being the champion runner at the inter-school sports. Perhaps then the other children will like her. But her hopes are dashed when the big day doesn't go to plan. A few days later, there is a wild storm and a giant tree topples down, crashing into the little bush schoolhouse and trapping everyone inside. Their teacher is injured. What can they do?Only Edie is small enough to climb through the window and run for help.Can she brave the storm and be a true champion?
Curiously Cara Meets Queen Amanirenas
In the follow-up book to Curiously Cara Meets Pharaoh Hatshepsut, Daisy the Talking Cat, Grandma, Cara, and her sister, Amani, journey to ancient Nubia. While there, they visit The Forgotten Pyramids and learn all about the people living there, The Kushites!Not long after arriving, they discover that The Kushite Army, led by Queen Amanirenas, has been battling one of the most powerful armies, The Romans! To help stop the fighting and maintain peace, Cara and Amani negotiate a treaty between The Kushites and The Romans.With vivid illustrations and a helpful definitions and pronunciations page, young readers and their caretakers will stay engaged and entertained while traveling through time.This is a great book to read at home or inside the classroom.Under the apple tree, they said their magic poem. "Dance to the left, circle to the right, ring Daisy's bell, and hold on tight."The magic funnel appeared and whisked them around and around.When they opened their eyes, they were in a new land and Daisy wore her Adventure Crown that allowed her to talk, just like people!"Are we in Egypt, again?" Cara asked.
Nobody Did It
"Well, who did it?" Mom asked."NOBODY did it!" Jake said sternly.Since the creation of kids and the invention of classrooms, there has always been a class clown. Follow fifth grader Jake as he shares tales of classroom shenanigans--including pranks on the teacher, principal, and students--all perpetrated by "Nobody." Is Jake the class clown, or is he "covering" for a friend?
Gold and Quilts
Maynard Jacobs and his friends search for adventure leads them to a remote mountain cabin, wherethey spend the summer prospecting for gold in the historic Arizona gold fields. The events of thesummer lead to conflict and treachery, and in the end, they go their separate ways.Years later his grandchildren experience tumultuous change and retreat to their grandfather's ranch.Here they explore the mountain where their Papa and his friends sought a fortune in gold, long before they were born.And here they learn of the faith that sustained their beloved Nana and Papa.When villains from the past reappear, the children are separated from their grandfather and forced toflee alone on horseback. In the harsh Arizona wilderness, the children must survive by their owncourage and faith, and their eyes open to see the miraculous in the ordinary.
The Precious Few
While the Nazis round up Polish Jews and herd them to concentration camps, four separate young Jews find ways to escape, adjust, and fight back.The force that drives them is an iron will to survive-against overwhelming odds-to find lost family, refuse to bow to antisemitic force, and vengefully strike back.Four survivors tell their stories of incredible success in a time rich with failure. Their experiences will lead to a new mindset: a breed of Jews who will eventually create a Jewish state dedicated to never letting another Holocaust stain history. These precious few greatly changed Jewish life.
Magda, Standing
When her father pulls her out of high school to care for her invalid mother and little brother, sixteen-year-old Magda is devastated-but the greater challenge is saving her family in the face of a war and pandemic.In 1916, the world is at war, even if America has not yet joined the effort. But for Magda, the growing hostility her German immigrant family faces hits close to home. Despite her domestic obligations, Magda persists with her education, determined to find an independent role for herself. Faced with the mounting crises of the war and the Spanish flu, Magda seeks the knowledge and strength to try to protect those she loves most.Standing up to a war and pandemic, traditions and expectations, Magda embarks on a journey of self-discovery and resilience that leads her back to embracing her family and caring for a wider community.
The Honey Jar
Based on a true story, only some members of a family escape the Armenian genocide and one of them, just a boy during the flight, must return to find a sister who was left behind."Fantastic reading, well covered, and beautifully presented."--Varoujan Der Simonian, President, Board of Trustees, Armenian Museum of FresnoWinner, Gold Medal, 2024 California Book Awards, JuvenileA 2024 Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Yearn 1920, eight-year-old Bedros fled Armenia with his young sisters, grandmother, and uncle to escape the Turkish soldiers invading their town. But in the confusion, Bedros lost sight of the adults and was left alone to protect his siblings. Hungry, cold, and overwhelmed with responsibility, Bedros failed to remember his promise to his mother...Told in verse, suspenseful and heart-rending, The Honey Jar depicts a journey from desperation to freedom, anchored in Bedros' promise to return to his native land and to find the one he left behind. His story will touch the hearts of families everywhere, especially those who have experienced the longing for a new life.More accolades: "My grandfather's letting go of his sister is a pain still felt by many of us today. I often imagine the interchange and the feelings he experienced; the pain of loss and the hope in finding. I carry these feelings of great sadness and joy, as my father has before me. They are treasured possessions that we will always have, like a gold cross and a honey jar."--Kalem Kazarian, the grandson of Peter Kazarian"I had the honor to read an ARC for this, and oh-my-God! Such a heartrending story of family love, loss, and an unbreakable will to carry on against all odds. I can't wait till THE HONEY JAR hits the shelves!"--Astrid Kamalyan, author of Babo: A Tale of Armeninan Rug-Washing Day"YOUR BOOK IS AMAZING! Thank you for publishing my nation's tragedy and raising awareness. I read it yesterday with one breath. Very touching and poetic."--Tamar Tufenkdjian, Board of Regents of Prelacy Armenian Schools"To truly understand history, events must be tied to the individual stories of those involved. All too often this standard is not met, leading to misinterpretation and misrepresentation. Joan Schoettler's, The Honey Jar, reaches this high standard. Her concise, stark, and captivating writing style, renders this story unforgettable. Genocide's generational effects can never ever be forgotten. This book should be recommended reading for all ages."--Andrew G Kumpuris M.D., F.A.C.C., Chairman, Arkansas Center for Health Improvement"What Schoettler has penned for young readers within these pages is nothing short of breathtaking. Her storytelling prowess is laced with love, hope, and resilience of the human spirit. As grandchild of a genocide survivor, I held on tight to every word and moment feeling both the courage and intensity of my own grandparents' journey to freedom. Achingly beautiful and a must read for all Armenian children."--Armen Bacon, author of Griefland: An Intimate Portrait of Love, Loss, and Unlikely Friendship and My Name is Armen"...you did a great job of touching the reader's emotions and raising awareness of important historical events in an age-appropriate way. It's a wonderful story, and knowing that it is based on real experiences makes the book even more poignant."--Jerry Burger: Author of The Shadows of 1915, an Armenian novel"In spare but moving blank verse, author Joan Schoettler weaves in danger--the rat-a-tat of gunfire, bullets raining down--with homey thoughts of baba ganoush, honey dipped from a precious jar, and sisters sleeping like grape leaves, rolled and nestled together. These details set a particular scene, but readers anywhere, in any time, will understand dry throats, skin coated in dust, torn feet bandaged in rags, and a feeling of helpless terror."--Angelica Shirley Carpenter, Curator Emerita, Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature,
Crusades, Giants, and Chalices
In this second book of The Newton Chronicles, Luke Alexander and his friends Nathan and Lydia are still on the hunt for Luke's father, who has been noted as "missing, presumed dead." But Luke and his friends aren't so sure. After finding a watch in Luke's father's office that helps them jump through time, the three friends are on a quest to find Luke's dad. Searching for the time of Solomon's Temple may be easier said than done, though, as they realize they could be searching over a period of several hundreds of years. From Moses destroying the Ten Commandments to David slaying Goliath, the quest seems daunting. But as he finds more clues along the way, Luke is becoming more and more convinced that not only is his father still alive, but he also needs Luke's help. Journey through the Bible with Luke and his friends as they see firsthand the Bible stories of old and find out more than they ever knew.
Young Allen Shooster
Allen Shooster and his family are embarking upon a journey into the great frontier across the U.S. in search of gold in the rivers of California. Along the way, Allen and his sister find five lost animals looking for their families. They encounter native communities, wagon pirates, and battle the elements of wind, fire, earth, and water. Join them in this epic adventure across the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Nevada deserts in their pursuit of a better life.
Heirs To A Cause
It has been four years since Caroline Lebrun, 17, moved with her parents in one of the chicest neighborhoods of Port-au-Prince. In this house which was the dwelling of Tonton Blain, a friend of the family, Caroline created a world of her own with art at the center of it all. But quickly, she had to share this universe with her cousin Eva, an enthusiast for anything cosmetics. Through this beauty-focused cousin, she meets Ludovic, a young man whom by all appearances is a serious and impenetrable character. A series of enigmatic messages seemingly dated from the 19th century will push the three characters to delve into a period of the history of Haiti until now forgotten. During some intense months, the trio will dissect and try to uncover the truth behind the messages. Will the friends be able to bring the past to the present despite their quest being discarded as youthful fantasy? Will Caroline, Eva, and Ludovic discover the Cause and defend it ?
Today, Oh Boy
Today, Oh Boy is the tale of one day in the life of Rusty Boykin and Ollie Wyborn, juniors at Summerville High School. The year is 1970, and as a counterculture emerges in their conservative South Carolina community, a cast of characters find themselves in the throes of social upheaval: preppies, jocks, hippies, and belligerent country boys who don't believe in giving peace a chance.
Homeland
A father and his daughters may not be able to return home . . . but they can celebrate stories of their homeland! As bedtime approaches, three young girls eagerly await the return of their father who tells them stories of a faraway homeland--Palestine. Through their father's memories, the Old City of Jerusalem comes to life: the sounds of juice vendors beating rhythms with brass cups, the smell of argileh drifting through windows, and the sight of doves flapping their wings toward home. These daughters of the diaspora feel love for a place they have never been, a home they cannot visit. But, as their father's story comes to an end, they know that through his memories, they will always return. A Palestinian family celebrates the stories of their homeland in this moving autobiographical picture book debut by Hannah Moushabeck. With heartfelt illustrations by Reem Madooh, this story is a love letter to home, to family, and to the persisting hope of people that transcends borders. UNIVERSAL MESSAGE: There are so many people who long to return to their homelands but are unable to. This story will resonate with immigrant families and refugees of all ethnicities and origins, as well as anyone who yearns for home. INTERGENERATIONAL STORIES: This sweet father-daughter story celebrates the bedtime ritual of storytelling, promoting intergenerational sharing and modeling learning about family trees and family histories. A perfect read-aloud for Father's Day! PRAISE: "Hannah Moushabeck has written a marvelous, utterly transporting story describing the gentle power of precious transmitted memory and the wistfulness of immigrants, particularly those in exile from an occupied or altered place. Homeland does what decades of sad news stories have repeatedly failed to do for Palestine--humanize a beautiful people and place. I wish my father were alive so I could give him this book."--Naomi Shihab Nye, award-winning author of Habibi and Sitti's Secrets "Like many picture books about immigration, Homeland creates a tapestry of both love and loss reinvented in a story by a granddaughter. This one, in particular, rings with truth while the drum's heartbeat holds a family and its history together."--Jane Yolen, author of Owl Moon, Eeny Up Above, and others "Homeland brings a rich, beautiful, intimate picture of Palestine to life that is rarely seen in American media. The details are absolutely delectable, and the storytelling is playful, yet deeply moving perfection." --Phoebe Wahl, author, and illustrator of Little Witch Hazel Perfect for: Anyone looking for Palestinian or Arab books for kids Readers seeking immigrant or refugee stories or diverse picture books Father's Day gift giving to dads, grandparents, uncles, and friends with a heartfelt connection to their homelands Readers with a passion for memoirs and stories that illustrate the immigrant experience
What Is Coming? A Forecast Of Things After The War
What is Coming?, a classic book first published in 1916, contains the futuristic theories and conceptions of H. G. Wells about the signs of things to come following the World War (1914-1918). The release of this book coincides with the Allied Forces' impending conflict with alleged cruel Germany. These forces consisted of Great Britain, France, Italy, Russia, and Japan. The author believes that in order to prevent further wars, there will need to be a shared World Peace upheld by a common state with a common peace agenda for all nations. The author makes it extremely obvious how the British people as a whole and people in other warring nations have suffered and will continue to suffer for decades even after the war, which will cause a significant shift in how all social strata think about and live. To know such predictions about time travel, alien invasion, invisibility, and biological engineering before these subjects were common in the genre.
Along Came A Warrior
Just War theory is a Christian doctrine, of interest to historians, military leaders, theologians, ethicists, and policy makers. The term Dharamyudh is often considered its Indian equivalent though the two are not always analogous. Along Came a Warrior: Banda's Dharamyudh and the Sikh Theory of Just War is a uniquely different book that reinterprets historical memory and landmarks from religious, political, and military perspectives. It defines the Sikh idea of a just war or Dharamyudh by placing it in a comparative context with the ideas held by other ruling elites of the time such as the Mughals, the Rajputs, the Hill Rajas, and the Marathas. The narrative discusses in detail the critical role played by concepts such as Dharam and honor, as well as the imagined memory of the Sikh Gurus, the understanding of Miri-Piri, and of Guru Gobind Singh's Zafamama, in motivating the early Sikh warriors towards their remarkable quest for Martyrdom and Mukti.
Mirror Girls
A thrilling gothic horror novel about biracial twin sisters separated at birth, perfect for fans of Lovecraft Country and The Vanishing Half - now in paperback! As infants, twin sisters Charlie Yates and Magnolia Heathwood were secretly separated after the brutal lynching of their parents, who died for loving across the color line. Now, at the dawn of the Civil Rights Movement, Charlie is a young Black organizer in Harlem, while white-passing Magnolia is the heiress to a cotton plantation in rural Georgia. Magnolia knows nothing of her racial heritage, but secrets are hard to keep in a town haunted by the ghosts of its slave-holding past. When Magnolia finally learns the truth, her reflection mysteriously disappears from mirrors--the sign of a terrible curse. Meanwhile, in Harlem, Charlie's beloved grandmother falls ill. Her final wish is to be buried back home in Georgia--and, unbeknownst to Charlie, to see her long-lost granddaughter, Magnolia Heathwood, one last time. So Charlie travels into the Deep South, confronting the land of her worst nightmares--and Jim Crow segregation.The sisters reunite as teenagers in the deeply haunted town of Eureka, Georgia, where ghosts linger centuries after their time and dangers lurk behind every mirror. They couldn't be more different, but they will need each other to put the hauntings of the past to rest, to break the mirrors' deadly curse--and to discover the meaning of sisterhood in a racially divided land.
Bountiful Red Acres
Young readers can get a taste of farm life in the North Carolina Piedmont through Bountiful Red Acres. The story chronicles a year in the lives of two neighboring families--one Black and one White--moving from season to season through the year 1900. Despite the racial inequalities built into American life by both law and custom, the Sawyers and Hauser families share an abiding friendship as they rear children, tend crops, and build community. Author Eileen Heyes and artist Dare Coulter bring these real Surry County families to life for readers, offering a vibrant look at neighbors caring for each other as they force a living out of the red clay soil that is known today as Horne Creek Farm State Historic Site.
HairStorical
This book is a Hair'Storical overview of African hair evolution that takes the reader on a geographical journey thrugh tribes and thier hair custom. Its educational with activities and coloring pages for school-age Children 8+
A Father's Choice
A prince of a kingdom. Arrogant. Unkind. Unfit for the throne.For the first time, an aging king sees what his son has become. It is then that he makes a choice. For the good of his kingdom, his son will not rule...unless he marries the girl of his father's choice. The king, having set the condition in his own mind, set off across the kingdom to find a worthy bride.
Rilla of Ingleside
Rilla of Ingleside is the only Canadian novel written from a woman's perspective about the First World War by a contemporary.The book is the eighth of nine books in the Anne of Green Gables series by Lucy Maud Montgomery but was the sixth "Anne" novel in publication order. This book draws the focus back onto a single character, Anne and Gilbert's youngest daughter Bertha Marilla "Rilla" Blythe. It has a more serious tone, as it takes place during World War I and the three Blythe boys-Jem, Walter, and Shirley-along with Rilla's sweetheart Ken Ford, playmates Jerry Meredith and Carl Meredith-end up fighting in Europe with the Canadian Expeditionary Force.Frederica, Maud's cousin, and best friend grew up in Park Corner, PEI, but died of the Spanish flu. Frederica may have been the model for Diana Barry, Anne of Green Gables' "bosom friend" both had unusual, non-Christian first names, and the fictional Diana's husband was named, perhaps not coincidentally, Fred. In Canada, recruiting meetings were held where ministers, such as the Reverend MacDonald, would speak of Kaiser Wilhelm II as the personification of evil, described the "Rape of Belgium" in graphic detail, and asked for young men to step up to volunteer to fight for Canada, the British Empire, and for justice, in what was described at the time as a crusade against evil. In a 1915 essay appealing to volunteers, Montgomery wrote: "I am not one of those who believe that this war will put an end to war. War is horrible, but there are things that are more horrible still, just as there are fates worse than death." Montgomery argued prior to the war that Canada had been slipping into atheism, materialism, and "moral decay," and the war had brought about a welcome revival of Christianity, patriotism, and moral strength as the Canadian people faced the challenge of the greatest war yet fought in history.
A Triumph for Flavius
Ten-year-old Flavius had almost everything a boy could wish for. His parents belonged to the Roman aristocracy, he went to the finest school where he was treated like a young prince and even had his personal slave or "pedagogue" to carry his schoolbooks for him. Today, the proudest day of his life, he was riding in a procession, a Triumph, in honor of his father who was returning, a conquering General from the wars in Greece. Full of pride in his father and his life, Flavius learns important lessons from his Greek slave pedagogue and in the end wins a Triumph of his own. Set in Ancient Rome before the Empire and perfect for 3rd or 4th grade readers.
The Order of Time and Odin's Door
Anastasia and Edward Upston are summoned to the Order of Time's London headquarters to provide testimony. Their friend and mentor Dr. Alfred Gregorian has been charged with violating the time-traveling society's rules in relation to their trip to ancient Egypt. The twelve-year-old twins are determined to defend Dr. G and to get a closer look at the inner workings of the Order and its secret academy.Their trip to London doesn't go according to plan when the twins unexpectedly find themselves stuck a thousand years in the past during the Viking Age. Getting home becomes secondary when they are caught in the midst of a power struggle between Odin and Loki that could instigate the end of the nine realms. Surviving long enough for Dr. G and the Order to rescue them may be the hardest thing they ever do. If they can ....
Understood Betsy
9-year-old orphan, Elizabeth Ann, has lived a sheltered life in the city with her doting Aunt Frances, but when sickness strikes she's sent to a farm in Vermont to live with the dreaded Putney's. Her new rural life will be very different to the city she was used to.Many jobs that Aunt Frances used to think too demanding for a young lady are now expected, like walking to school alone, cooking and having chores. But as Betsy faces her fears she learns that she is capable of far more than she ever imagined. Join Betsy as she learns to tend animals, make butter and boil maple syrup.But can her idyllic farm life last when Aunt Frances returns to rescue her?
Harvey Milk
Here is the incredible story of Harvey Milk, one of the greatest fighters for gay rights. Called ""the most famous and most significantly open LGBT official ever elected in the United States," Harvey Milk fought against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. In the 1970s when Harvey is elected into office in San Francisco, homosexual relations are still against the law in the United States, and homophobia is being stoked by outspoken conservatives and the religious right. Just ten months after being elected, Milk and San Francisco Mayor George Moscone are assassinated by a homophobic former colleague. The killer finds sympathy from his jurors and gets a light sentence. Milk's death becomes a metaphor for the experience of gays in America and his legend as a fighter for gay rights is cemented.
Circle C Milestones, 6-Book Set
Andi's adventures don't stop in her teen years! Andrea Carter is growing up-but her adventurous spirit isn't going anywhere! Set on a sprawling ranch in the Old West of the 1880s, this young adult series by popular author Susan K. Marlow is high on action, danger, and drama, and full of appealing characters readers love. And now all six books are available for the first time in a complete set. Fourteen-year-old Andi is getting ready for Taffy's first foal in Thick as Thieves. In Heartbreak Trail, she gets to go on her very first--and maybe last--cattle drive all the way to California. When she turns sweet sixteen in The Last Ride, she gets to work full-time on her beloved ranch at long last. And in Courageous Love, her stunt-riding practice won't get in the way of her tracking cattle rustlers--or falling in love. With the addition of two full-length short story collections following her married life, readers will get to grow up with Andi. Andi's adventures are perfect for readers who are aging out of middle-grade fiction but still want a clean, wholesome read with a foundation of faith and fun. And with this complete set, they won't have to wait for the next adventure!
Circle C Beginnings, 6-Book Set
Race into adventure with Andrea Carter! Meet beloved frontier heroine Andrea Carter--better known to her friends as Andi. She's the spunky youngest daughter on the Circle C ranch, and her life is full of adventure! Now readers ages 6-8 can join in all the fun at once with this brand-new set of Andi's early adventures. Popular author Susan K. Marlow introduces first- and second-grade readers to six-year-old Andi, who is eager to grow up and experience the Wild West of the late 1800s. Proving she's a pro on a pony in Andi's Pony Trouble, Andi and her best friend Riley then meet their native neighbors in Andi's Indian Summer. Then she heads to the California State Fair in Andi's Fair Surprise. Andi's Scary School Days introduces her to spending days off her home ranch, a change early readers will relate to. Andi's foal Taffy is growing up, too, and changes come for them both in Andi's Lonely Little Foal. And readers will get to see a real frontier holiday in Andi's Circle C Christmas. It's a collection full of fun, friends, and excitement!
The Blue Castle
Canadian novelist Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote The Blue Castle in 1926. One of the few novels for adults written by L.M. Montgomery. It is the only novel she ever wrote that takes place fully outside of Prince Edward Island. The book was twice adapted for the theatre; in 1982, a popular Polish musical was created from it.Valancy Stirling, who is 29 years old and single, rebels against the monotonous life her family has forced upon her. Valancy keeps her deadly heart condition a secret from her family after receiving a diagnosis. After years of being apart, Cissy and Valancy share a room and rebuild their relationship.After discovering that Valancy had married Roaring Abel, her family disowned her, but she had no intention of returning. Instead, she makes a marriage proposal to Barney, confessing that she is dying and wants to spend her last days with him. They go on leisurely walks around the island and have excellent chats together.She requests a divorce after leaving him, believing that he tricked her into being married. But she later finds that he is also John Foster, the author of one of her favorite books.
