Julia and the Pet-Lamb; or, Good Temper and Compassion Rewarded
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A Place to Belong: Debbie Friedman Sings Her Way Home
HowDebbie Friedman became one of Judaism's best-known singer/songwriters.
The Door of No Return
From the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award winning author Kwame Alexander, comes a searing and breathtaking story of a boy, a village, and the epic odyssey of an African family. In his village in Upper Kwanta, 11-year-old Kofi loves his family, playing oware with his grandfather and swimming in the river Offin. He's warned though, to never go to the river at night. His brother tells him "There are things about the water you do not know. "Like what?" Kofi asks. "The beasts." His brother answers. One fateful night, the unthinkable happens and in a flash, Kofi's world turns upside down. Kofi soon ends up in a fight for his life and what happens next will send him on a harrowing journey across land and sea, and away from everything he loves. This spellbinding novel by the author of The Crossover and Booked will take you on an unforgettable adventure that will open your eyes and break your heart. The Door of No Return is an excellent choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, book groups, and homeschooling. An instant #1 New York Times Bestseller!
Jack and the Giant's Bargain
In Jack and the Giant's Bargain, book two of the Adventures of Jack series, Jack finally begins to feel at home in the village of Lismore after rescuing his little sister from the clutches of a goblin. Then Jack receives an unexpected request from his best friend's uncle to help him resolve a problem with his mysterious business partner-a partner who is unnaturally tall and who seems to have magical powers. Jack reluctantly agrees to go, but he quickly realizes that it will take all his wits and courage to escape the giant's bargain...
Greece Lightning
In the exciting sequel to The Curse of the Maya (readers do not need to have read the first book), twin twelve-year-olds Verity and Ethan travel with their archaeologist father to an island off Greece. Whilst visiting an ancient shipwreck site, the two are separated to begin another perilous adventure of jeopardy and intrigue. Can the two cope on their own to solve problems and escape the danger? In a journey of self-discovery, will they find what makes them strong as individuals but even stronger as a family? What secrets will the Greek island of Syraklion be hiding?"Greece Lightning continues from where The Curse of the Maya left off. We get to see the twins - heroes - tackle a new and dangerous challenge. A book brimming with excitement, adventure and intrigue." - Rob Smith, Literacy Shed
Ridiculously Puzzled (The Puzzled Mystery Adventure Series
An adventure series filled with mystery, suspense, and fantasy - for kids ages 9-12 and teensPeter's school life and "relationship status" have become a roller coaster of unpredictable ups and downs. And these extremes often leave him totally confused about what to do and who to hang out with.A showdown with Xavier is imminent, but will be "for naught" if Peter's team can't get themselves ready in time. They know the atrocities the evil weather gods are capable of, and they realize how badly Zoltan needs more "fire power."And tensions are also starting to run high within those supporting Peter's cause. This head-butting threatens to damage the alliance they've formed, something Peter can't allow to happen.But thanks to a little-known secret about Sevlar's mysterious past, Peter sees the opportunity he has been hoping for. But one wrong move will spell disaster...
Mighty Mr. Aiden
Might Mr. Aiden is written specifically to encourage and give hope to parents during their stay in the neonatal intensive care unit, which can often be an overwhelming place. This book can later be read to NICU warriors to show them their strength. Preemies might be little but they sure can be mighty.
D穫lseachd - A Stolen Crown
IT WAS A TIME OF DARKNESSSix years since the Danes invaded Scotland, slaying her finest men. Five since the Highland King married one of the enemy, betraying his countrymen and losing the Lowlanders' support. Three since the king died and the Danes imprisoned the remaining blood heir to the throne. Her crown stolen, her country desolated, Fiona McCurragh now faces the looming threat of execution. The Lowlanders, weary of enemy rule, seek to free their stolen homeland. With the aid of a blind harper, they attempt to rescue their Highland princess when the Danes ride in on Lowlander territory, shattering the fragile peace. The Scots are left with no choice except to launch a war in the face of the coming winter. If they do not attack now, the Scots-and their princess-may not live to see the spring. In the face of despair, Fiona McCurragh finds courage in friendship with two chief's sons. Yet conflict lies on more than one side, and for some of the Scots and their allies, loyalty no longer has any meaning.
D穫lseachd - A Stolen Crown
A TIME OF DARKNESSSix years since the Danes invaded Scotland, slaying her finest men.Five since the Highland King married one of the enemy, betraying his countrymen and losing the Lowlanders' support. Three since the king died and the Danes imprisoned the remaining blood heir to the throne. Her crown stolen, her country desolated, Fiona McCurragh now faces the looming threat of execution. The Lowlanders, weary of enemy rule, seek to free their stolen homeland. With the aid of a blind harper, they attempt to rescue their Highland princess when the Danes ride in on Lowlander territory, shattering the fragile peace. The Scots are left with no choice except to launch a war in the face of the coming winter. If they do not attack now, the Scots-and their princess-may not live to see the spring. In the face of despair, Fiona McCurragh finds courage in friendship with two chief's sons. Yet conflict lies on more than one side, and for some of the Scots and their allies, loyalty no longer has any meaning.
The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams
NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER BEST OF THE YEAR: NPR - Booklist - School Library Journal - Chicago Public Library - Evanston Public Library - Kirkus - Wall Street Journal The Silk Road comes to life in this picaresque epic adventure with twists and turns and a wonderful surprise ending from Printz Medalist Daniel Nayeri This is the tale of an exciting journey along the Silk Road with a young Monk and his newfound guardian, Samir, a larger than life character and the so-called "Seller of Dreams". The man is a scammer; his biggest skill being the ability to talk his way into getting what he wants. While that talking did save Monkey's life, it has left a lot of people furious with Samir-- furious enough to hire assassins. Monkey decides to try and save Samir from the attempts on his life--as a way to pay off his debt! If he can save Samir six times, he'll be a free man...but will they all survive that long? Fans of Salman Rushdie's Haroun and The Sea of Stories and The Little Prince will fall in love with the bond between Monkey and Samir--in this swashbuckling all-ages page-turner from national bestseller Daniel Nayeri and featuring full-color illustrations from Daniel Miyares. P R A I S E "Adventurous, funny and nimble. Daniel Nayeri understands this relationship between storytelling and magic, and finds every opportunity to celebrate it. " --TheNew York Times "Daniel Nayeri and artist Daniel Miyares conjure a richly colored 11th-century realm of merchants and swindlers, camels and donkeys, caravanserai and spice bazaars, and the gaudiest array of mercenaries ever assembled in a book for young readers." --The Wall Street Journal 4 STARRED REVIEWS ★"An epic ­adventure with an enduring message about love and family." -- School Library Journal (starred) ★ "Filled with the multicultural hustle and bustle of the Silk Road, enlivened by the unpredictable nature of unreliable storytellers, and adorned with whimsical, colorful illustrations, this is a strange, wondrous, and creative tale. Can family be found along the Silk Road, or will everyone ultimately betray you? An enticing taste of a rich historical world." --Kirkus (starred) ★ "Readers will find more than expected, including tender philosophies, complex characterizations, heaps of humor, a masterful twist, and most importantly, just a great story, beautifully told." --Booklist (starred) ★ "Blends playful humor, solid pacing, and fully realized characters into a witty, assassin-studded traveler's yarn that also serves as a memorable, lively portrait of the 11th-century Silk Road." --Publishers Weekly (starred) "Nayeri's immersive writing style brings a you-are-there energy to the depiction of the harsh but gorgeous environment of the Silk Road, and an informative author's note further details the geography of the trail, its economic and social value, and the many people who traversed it. The book ends with a simple but profound reminder that love comes in many forms, it is almost always messy and unpredictable, and it is almost always worth every effort toward it." --BCCB "Daniel Nayeri has a gift. The child that reads this will not forget it, and how many books that come out for this age range can say the same? Is there anything else out there like it? I will simply say this: If you hand this book to someone, they will definitely have an opinion of it. You may, in fact, end up loving it in the end, or cursing it to the heavens. A tome with a soul tied inextricably to that of its titular character. Better read it." --Betsy Bird, SLJ's Fuse 8 Blog
Book for child
This Christmas Books Wimmelbuch book is entertaining and educational. The purpose of the book is to develop children in a fun way, instilling a love of reading and solving intellectual problems. And also lay the foundation for the ability to work with books. Undoubtedly, these are the best images in the world on this topic. I put a lot of time and my soul into these pictures. I had fun making them and I hope they bring a lot of joy to everyone who sees them as well.
What About Lilly?
In 1954, the Korean conflict is a recent memory and discrimination via Mccarthyism endures. Fourteen-year old Will and his sister are to spend the summer at their Uncle Ed's farm with their aunt while he travels for work. Soon after Will and his sister's arrival, a group of Amish siblings arrive, per Uncle Ed's invite.Then a 7 year-old Korean- American orphan with polio, Lilly Rose, is dropped off at the farm, per Uncle Ed, inciting the aunt to finally leave.Six children live alone on the farm, facing harmful prejudices daily.What sacrifices must Will make to help them survive?Is he truly responsible for his father's' death as he believes?
Sid Johnson and the Phantom Slave Stealer
Sid Johnson's parents claim they don't know anything about a slave stealer that slave holders call the "Phantom." But when Sid discovers that their Southern Illinois farm is a stop on the Underground Railroad, he isn't so sure Ma and Pa are telling him the truth. They could get caught breaking the law. When bounty hunters threaten Pa, Sid resolves to take action to protect the family. Before his plans are in place, bounty hunters burn the barn. With a civil war brewing and the farm compromised as a stop on the Underground Railroad, Ma and Pa decide to go west. Disappointed that he failed to learn any more about the slave stealer, Sid is glad to leave the slave question behind. He is about to find out that the ugly shadow of slavery reaches beyond the Johnson farm to the Santa Fe Trail, and his involvement with the Phantom Slave Stealer has just begun.
Sid Johnson and the Phantom Slave Stealer
Sid Johnson's parents claim they don't know anything about a slave stealer that slave holders call the "Phantom." But when Sid discovers that their Southern Illinois farm is a stop on the Underground Railroad, he isn't so sure Ma and Pa are telling him the truth. They could get caught breaking the law. When bounty hunters threaten Pa, Sid resolves to take action to protect the family. Before his plans are in place, bounty hunters burn the barn. With a civil war brewing and the farm compromised as a stop on the Underground Railroad, Ma and Pa decide to go west. Disappointed that he failed to learn any more about the slave stealer, Sid is glad to leave the slave question behind. He is about to find out that the ugly shadow of slavery reaches beyond the Johnson farm to the Santa Fe Trail, and his involvement with the Phantom Slave Stealer has just begun.
I'm American
September 11th, 2001 dawns like any other day for Tyrell, a high school freshman in New York City. His biggest concern should be finding his way around his new school, just a block and a half from the World Trade Center. But in a matter of hours, his world-and America's-will change forever. Through Tyrell's eyes, young readers experience one of the most pivotal moments in American history with immediacy and deep personal connection. As the unthinkable unfolds around him, Tyrell's thoughts turn to his father, one of New York's brave firefighters rushing toward danger while others flee. His story becomes a lens through which readers understand not just the events of 9/11, but the human spirit that emerged from tragedy-the courage, sacrifice, and unity that defined America in the aftermath. Written with sensitivity and careful attention to historical detail, "That September Day" helps a new generation understand the impact of 9/11 through the perspective of someone their age. L.C. Rusch masterfully balances the weight of historical events with age-appropriate storytelling, creating a narrative that educates while it moves and inspires. Complete with historical references and resources for further learning, this book serves as both a compelling story and a valuable educational tool. It offers young readers a way to connect with this crucial moment in American history, fostering understanding and empathy across generations. Part of the acclaimed I'm American series, "That September Day" continues the tradition of bringing history to life through the eyes of young people who lived it, helping readers understand how extraordinary moments in history felt to ordinary Americans. About the AuthorL.C. Rusch transforms historical moments into living stories that capture young imaginations. Her journey to becoming a historical fiction author began in childhood, where her grandfather's stories sparked a lifelong passion for history that flourished through homeschool education's unique freedom to explore and discover. Armed with an undergraduate degree in history and a mission to make the past come alive for young readers, Rusch created the I'm American series to bridge the gap between textbook facts and compelling narrative. Her distinctive background-combining homeschool's creative exploration with formal academic training-gives her a unique ability to craft stories that both educate and entertain. After observing how traditional education often fails to connect students with their historical heritage, Rusch dedicated herself to creating historical fiction that resonates with young readers. Her careful research and sensitive approach to challenging historical topics have made her a trusted voice in middle-grade historical fiction. When not bringing history to life through her writing, Rusch maintains her connection to traditional crafts through sewing, while staying close to the family whose support made the I'm American series possible.
Wifrith
She's struggling to understand her awakening powers. Can this Norse witch learn to control her new found magical abilities, and help her new friends to save the world? Dalla Ingeborgsdotter never dreamed that she would find herself as a sorceress on a quest to save the Danelands. Scared of losing control and letting her friends down, she searches for a way to learn more about her newly awaken magic and finds not only an old v繹lva willing to help her learn, but a water spirit terrorising a small island. Dalla worries about mastering spellcraft quickly so that she can claim her arm ring and fulfil her part of the prophecy. But there are some things that can never be rushed, and with all the hope of her friends resting on her shoulders, and the warriors of Hedeby still pursuing them, will her magical mastery come too late? Can Dalla and her friends surmount their latest trials and find a way to rid the land of evil? Uniquely designed and formatted to engage all children, including dyslexia and reluctant reader. If you or your child likes brave heroes, tales of wonder, gripping adventures, and fairytale-like lands, then you'll love C.S. Woolley's captivating tale. Discover the magic of The Children of Ribe by grabbing your copy now!
Tell Me Why
Tell Me Why is a feminist twist of the creation story told with love from a mother to her son, in hopes of crafting a different world for them both.This is the third (newly revised) book in The Girl God series, written specifically with boys in mind."Men, too, need the feminine divine in order to reconcile with, recover, and honor the repressed and denied feminine aspects of their own being and becoming." -Jane Caputi
Chain of Thorns
James and Cordelia must save London--and their marriage--in this "fiendishly romantic" (Kirkus Reviews) conclusion to the Last Hours series from the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Cassandra Clare. Chain of Thorns is a Shadowhunters novel. Cordelia Carstairs has lost everything that matters to her. In only a few short weeks, she has seen her father murdered, her plans to become parabatai with her best friend, Lucie, destroyed, and her marriage to James Herondale crumble before her eyes. Even worse, she is now bound to an ancient demon, Lilith, stripping her of her power as a Shadowhunter. After fleeing to Paris with Matthew Fairchild, Cordelia hopes to forget her sorrows in the city's glittering nightlife. But reality intrudes when shocking news comes from home: Tatiana Blackthorn has escaped the Adamant Citadel, and London is under new threat by the Prince of Hell, Belial. Cordelia returns to a London riven by chaos and dissent. The long-kept secret that Belial is James and Lucie's grandfather has been revealed by an unexpected enemy, and the Herondales find themselves under suspicion of dealings with demons. Cordelia longs to protect James but is torn between a love for James she has long believed hopeless, and the possibility of a new life with Matthew. Nor can her friends help--ripped apart by their own secrets, they seem destined to face what is coming alone. For time is short, and Belial's plan is about to crash into the Shadowhunters of London like a deadly wave, one that will separate Cordelia, Lucie, and the Merry Thieves from help of any kind. Left alone in a shadowy London, they must face Belial's deadly army. If Cordelia and her friends are going to save their city--and their families--they will have to muster their courage, swallow their pride, and trust one another again. For if they fail, they may lose everything--even their souls.
A Titanic Adventure
Danny knows the Titanic is doomed. All Danny had wanted was to go on a few more rides before it was time to leave the circus. Instead, his best friend dragged him to see a bunch of silly hats at Zany Zia's Hat Shop. Now, he's on the adventure of his life aboard the Titanic. Danny knows an iceberg is going to take the massive ship down. What he doesn't know is how he is going to escape before it sinks.Welcome to Zany Zia's Hats to Where!A Titanic Adventure is the third book in the Zany Zia's Hats to Where adventure series. Middle grade readers (8- to 12-year-olds) who love time travel, historical fiction, fast-paced adventure, and a little bit of magic will enjoy A Titanic Adventure and the entire Zany Zia's Hats to Where series. ZanyZia.com
Theobroma Cacao
Theobroma Cacao, the Chocolate Princess, and her Uncle Choco take the reader on a tour of the Kingdom of Cacao to learn about chocolate's journey around the world. Bilingual children's story in English and Spanish.
The Coming Of The White Men
NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS The Coming Of The White Men: Stories Of How Our Country Was Discovered This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the same edition with rich typography, graphics, high quality images, and table elements, giving our readers the feel of holding a 'fresh and newly' reprinted and/or revised edition, as opposed to other scanned & printed (Optical Character Recognition - OCR) reproductions. 2. Correction of imperfections: As the work was re-created from the scratch, therefore, it was vetted to rectify certain conventional norms with regard to typographical mistakes, hyphenations, punctuations, blurred images, missing content/pages, and/or other related subject matters, upon our consideration. Every attempt was made to rectify the imperfections related to omitted constructs in the original edition via other references. However, a few of such imperfections which could not be rectified due to intentional\unintentional omission of content in the original edition, were inherited and preserved from the original work to maintain the authenticity and construct, relevant to the work. We believe that this work holds historical, cultural and/or intellectual importance in the literary works community, therefore despite the oddities, we accounted the work for print as a part of our continuing effort towards preservation of literary work and our contribution towards the development of the society as a whole, driven by our beliefs. We are grateful to our readers for putting their faith in us and accepting our imperfections with regard to preservation of the historical content. HAPPY READING!
Captain Lucy And Lieutenant Bob
NEW PRINT WITH PROFESSIONAL TYPE-SET IN CONTRAST TO SCANNED PRINTS OFFERED BY OTHERS Captain Lucy And Lieutenant Bob This book is a result of an effort made by us towards making a contribution to the preservation and repair of original classic literature. In an attempt to preserve, improve and recreate the original content, we have worked towards: 1. Type-setting & Reformatting: The complete work has been re-designed via professional layout, formatting and type-setting tools to re-create the same edition with rich typography, graphics, high quality images, and table elements, giving our readers the feel of holding a 'fresh and newly' reprinted and/or revised edition, as opposed to other scanned & printed (Optical Character Recognition - OCR) reproductions. 2. Correction of imperfections: As the work was re-created from the scratch, therefore, it was vetted to rectify certain conventional norms with regard to typographical mistakes, hyphenations, punctuations, blurred images, missing content/pages, and/or other related subject matters, upon our consideration. Every attempt was made to rectify the imperfections related to omitted constructs in the original edition via other references. However, a few of such imperfections which could not be rectified due to intentional\unintentional omission of content in the original edition, were inherited and preserved from the original work to maintain the authenticity and construct, relevant to the work. We believe that this work holds historical, cultural and/or intellectual importance in the literary works community, therefore despite the oddities, we accounted the work for print as a part of our continuing effort towards preservation of literary work and our contribution towards the development of the society as a whole, driven by our beliefs. We are grateful to our readers for putting their faith in us and accepting our imperfections with regard to preservation of the historical content. HAPPY READING!
The Sea Witch’s Revenge
What begins as a fun night of sharing ghost stories in a local graveyard soon turns sour when twelve-year-old Delta, her younger brother, Jax, and their friends are falsely accused of vandalizing a historic site on Hilton Head Island. When the siblings start receiving centuries-old messages via a mysterious wooden box they find at the Island History Museum, they must do double duty as they strive to prove their own innocence while wrestling with an even tougher problem from their island's past. Can Delta and Jax actually change history, and, perhaps more important, should they?
The Witch Haven
A New York Times Bestseller The Last Magician meets The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy in this "spectacular, singular, and spellbinding" (Casey McQuiston, New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue) historical fantasy following a young woman who discovers she has magical powers and is thrust into a battle between witches and wizards. In 1911 New York City, seventeen-year-old Frances Hallowell spends her days as a seamstress, mourning the mysterious death of her brother months prior. Everything changes when she's attacked and a man ends up dead at her feet--her scissors in his neck, and she can't explain how they got there. Before she can be condemned as a murderess, two cape-wearing nurses arrive to inform her she is deathly ill and ordered to report to Haxahaven Sanitarium. But Frances finds Haxahaven isn't a sanitarium at all: it's a school for witches. Within Haxahaven's glittering walls, Frances finds the sisterhood she craves, but the headmistress warns Frances that magic is dangerous. Frances has no interest in the small, safe magic of her school, and is instead enchanted by Finn, a boy with magic himself who appears in her dreams and tells her he can teach her all she's been craving to learn, lessons that may bring her closer to discovering what truly happened to her brother. Frances's newfound power attracts the attention of the leader of an ancient order who yearns for magical control of Manhattan. And who will stop at nothing to have Frances by his side. Frances must ultimately choose what matters more, justice for her murdered brother and her growing feelings for Finn, or the safety of her city and fellow witches. What price would she pay for power, and what if the truth is more terrible than she ever imagined?
The Servant Girl's Secret
Amanda and Amelia's friend Josephine is in serious trouble. People are saying that she's poisoned a kitchen maid. The girl was terribly sick, it's true, but Josephine is innocent. Amanda, Amelia, and their friends Jacob and Penney know that must be true. What they think, though, isn't enough to save her. They need to find out why the maid got so ill. Everyone seems to believe the maid's story, so they've got to solve the mystery on their own. Meanwhile, tensions are rising in all the American colonies. Some say declaring independence is treason. Some say it's the only way to be free. Even Amanda and Amelia are arguing, like they've never argued before. Both of them are very worried, as no one knows what the future holds. The Servant Girl's Secret is an engaging mystery for middle-grade readers, the fourth in the popular Amanda and Amelia series. Set in 1775 Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, it brings the early days of the American Revolution to life.140 pages with 32 b/w illustrations. Ages 8 - 12.
Chaucer's Stories Simply Told
In this delightful collection of Canterbury Tales adaptations, children will be introduced to Chaucer and sixteen of his most delightful characters. With Old English sprinkled throughout, the flavor of Medieval storytelling shines through. Each pilgrim on the way to Canterbury is asked to tell a story in order win the prize of the best story. This volume includes tales from The Knight, the Man-of-Law, the Wife of Bath, the Friar, the Clerk, the Squire, Franklin, the Doctor, the Pardoner, the Prioress, the Monk, the Nun's Priest, the Canon's Yeoman, and the Manciple. A biographical narrative of the life Chaucer is also included. Illustrated. For grade 5-8.
The Sea Witch’s Revenge
What begins as a fun night of sharing ghost stories in a local graveyard soon turns sour when twelve-year-old Delta, her younger brother, Jax, and their friends are falsely accused of vandalizing a historic site on Hilton Head Island. When the siblings start receiving centuries-old messages via a mysterious wooden box they find at the Island History Museum, they must do double duty as they strive to prove their own innocence while wrestling with an even tougher problem from their island's past. Can Delta and Jax actually change history, and, perhaps more important, should they?
Book 2: Free Fall Into Peril
During his final World War II reconnaissance mission before he is scheduled to return home, US pilot Ed Cuttling abandons his plane following a malfunction and hurtles down into Nazi-occupied Poland, landing among Polish resistance fighters and not far from a suspected death camp. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
Book 1: Trapped in Torment
Trapped in a horrific concentration camp in Poland during World War II, a downed American pilot, Polish farmer, Jewish ghetto survivor, and French university student must band together to survive, and what they learn about their German captors' practices becomes the last straw. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Claw is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.
So Many Beginnings: A Little Women Remix
In the Remixed Classics series, authors from marginalized backgrounds reinterpret classic works through their own cultural lens to subvert the overwhelming cishet, white, and male canon. This powerful Little Women remix follows four young Black sisters coming of age during the American Civil War, reframing a much-beloved tale outside of its original, exclusively lily-white perspective.North Carolina, 1863. As the American Civil War rages on, the Freedpeople's Colony of Roanoke Island is blossoming, a haven for the recently emancipated. Black people have begun building a community of their own, a refuge from the shadow of the "old life." It is where the March family has finally been able to safely put down roots with four young daughters: Meg, a teacher who longs to find love and start a family of her own. Jo, a writer whose words are too powerful to be contained. Beth, a talented seamstress searching for a higher purpose. Amy, a dancer eager to explore life outside her family's home. As the four March sisters come into their own as independent young women, they will face first love, health struggles, heartbreak, and new horizons. But they will face it all together.Praise for So Many Beginnings: "Morrow's ability to take the lingering stain of slavery on American history and use it as a catalyst for unbreakable love and resilience is flawless. That she has remixed a canonical text to do so only further illuminates the need to critically question who holds the pen in telling our nation's story." --Booklist, starred review "Bethany C. Morrow's prose is a sharpened blade in a practiced hand, cutting to the core of our nation's history. ... A devastatingly precise reimagining and a joyful celebration of sisterhood. A narrative about four young women who unreservedly deserve the world, and a balm for wounds to Black lives and liberty." --Tracy Deonn, New York Times-bestselling author of Legendborn "A tender and beautiful retelling that will make you fall in love with the foursome all over again." --Tiffany D. Jackson, New York Times-bestselling author of White Smoke and Grown
Holding The Horse
When determination becomes obsession, things can get little out of hand, and something has to break.Get ready for the ride of your life. What's a boy to do, if his dad won't let him ride?Sid's father is back from the war, but it's not the kind of homecoming the family had hoped for. Dad's return brings fear, not comfort, and for some reason he thwarts Sid's every attempt to become a jockey. Time is running out for a boy who is almost old enough to leave school and start work. Can Sid prove himself to be a winner? Or will he sink into the mire of post-war rural hardship, doing any old job just to survive? With an older sister who has already sacrificed her own dream, Sid can't resist the temptation to go all out. Deceiving his parents, Sid risks all - jeopardizing the very dream he longs for. Riding into danger, galloping to disaster, Sid's exhilaration turns to terror. When Sid embarks on a life-changing struggle, he changes more lives than just his own. Set in post-WWII rural New Zealand, Holding The Horse is a fast-paced story of courage, conflict and reconciliation. More than a coming-of-age story, Holding The Horse is a heart-warming tale of healing and hope. Holding The Horse is a story of dreams, determination, and ultimately sacrifice. J L Williams evokes the 1940s with accuracy and sensitivity.A fast paced and heart-warming story of courage, conflict and reconciliation which will long remain in the heart and mind. Praise for Holding The Horse: A gripping story that will have you cheering for Sid all the way. A racing good book for anyone who loves horses, history or characters with grit and determination.Philippa Werry, award winning author There is nothing clich矇d here. This story is full of emotion. An important story about PTSD, dreams and ambitions, and making do. All this resonates with the modern-day world we are now entering.Janice Marriott, award winning author and mentor The history is accurate, the plot and the characters are interwoven to portray the social issues of the time, and the decisions, regrets, and triumphs that Sid goes through reflect real life. The book is a gripping read with good characterisation, action and conflict, and the language is a pleasure to read.Diana Menefy, award winning author Set in rural New Zealand in 1946 this story is both engaging and engrossing. Sid's father, not long home from the war, is struggling to cope with a return to a life that now offers few opportunities: his own shadowed past sets him against his son's ambition of becoming a famous jockey. Without knowing the reasons for his father's opposition, Sid does all he can to realise his dream, even to the extent of putting everything he hopes for in jeopardy. The story's momentum is carried swiftly along by pacy dialogue; persuasive family dynamics, including issues concerning a small deaf sibling; a dash of happy coincidence, as well as a low-key romance between Sid and the daughter of a local horse owner. The historical background of returned soldiers suffering PTSD, as well as feeling generally abandoned by officialdom, is convincing. With a neatly constructed, satisfying plot this exciting story is also a warm-hearted tale that should have wide appeal.Bill Nagelkerke, Award winning children's author, translator and former children's librarian
Dragonfly Eyes
A 2023 Batchelder Honor Book From acclaimed Chinese author Cao Wenxuan, recipient of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, comes a compelling family saga spanning fifty years and three generations. Ah-Mei and her French grandmother, Nainai, share a rare bond. Maybe it's because Ah-Mei is the only girl grandchild. Or maybe it's because the pair look so much alike and neither resembles the rest of their Chinese family. Politics and war make 1960s Shanghai a hard place to grow up, especially when racism and bigotry are rife, and everyone seems suspicious of Nainai's European heritage and interracial marriage. In this time of political upheaval, Ah-Mei and her family suffer much--and when the family silk business falters, they are left with almost nothing. Ah-Mei and her grandmother are resourceful, but will the tender connection they share bring them enough strength to carry through? This multigenerational saga by one of China's most esteemed children's authors takes the reader from 1920s France to a ravaged postwar Shanghai and through the convulsions of the Cultural Revolution.
Searching for Guastavino
The tile ceiling in Maria and Francisco's home has been damaged. Maria sets off to New York City on a horse to find a tile master to repair their ceiling. Maria is told that she must track down the famous tile master, Rafael Guastavino. She searches Manhattan and all Guastavino's famous work sites before giving up and heading home on her horse. When she arrives home, she finds a wonderful surprise.
The Vanishing
To save her best friend from the horrors of Nazi Germany, an invisible girl must embark on an utterly unforgettable journey of redemption and revenge. The Vanishing is fierce and loving, devastating and compelling, a breathtaking blend of history, fiction, and magical realism.
The Vanishing
To save her best friend from the horrors of Nazi Germany, an invisible girl must embark on an utterly unforgettable journey of redemption and revenge. The Vanishing is fierce and loving, devastating and compelling, a breathtaking blend of history, fiction, and magical realism."A tense and spellbindingly gripping fantasy meditation on the horrors of the Holocaust." Kirkus Reviews"A remarkable book." Steve Stern, Author of The Frozen Rabbi and Winner of the National Jewish Book Award"A tragic, yet beautiful story that deserves a place on the shelves among some of the greatest literature penned on the Holocaust." Mark A. Cooper, author of the Edelweiss Pirates series"A vivid journey through every emotion in the human experience." Michael P. Spradlin, New York Times Best Selling author of The Enemy Above and Into the Killing Seas"Took my breath away and held it until the very last page." Felice Cohen, author of What Papa Told Me "A moving, compelling, and highly dramatic novel." Richard Zimler, author of The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon and The Gospel According to Lazarus"A page-turner... reminiscent of Markus Zusak's The Book Thief." Julia Moberg, author of Presidential Pets, Animal Heroes, and Historical Animals.
The River Of No Return
A hurricane is brewing in the jungles of the Maya, and the ancient Death Lords are on the warpath. Across the world in Venice, Italy, hanging out with his blogger friend Nasty (Anastasia) Smith-Jones and eating Pizza Gelato, Max Murphy thinks he is safe from their clutches. But when a rogue octopus pulls him off his gondola and tries to drag him down to the underworld, Max realizes that the Death Lords aren't finished with him yet. Soon Max is back in Central America and reunited with the only ones who can help him in his battle―Lola, the mysterious Maya girl, and the howler monkeys Lord 6-Dog and Lady Coco. Once again it's up to the four of them to save the world as they fight off mutant cave spiders, zombie warriors, and, of course, the twelve villainous Death Lords. With the hurricane about to hit land, Max and Lola embark on a one-way journey to danger down the blighted Monkey River. They take shelter in a subterranean hotel, only to stumble upon Death Lord central. Torn between rescuing themselves and rescuing one of the last wild jaguars of the Monkey River region, Max and Lola find themselves drawn into an ever more bizarre series of tests, culminating in a terrifying ballgame that they can never win. The River of No Return is filled with the same outrageous humor, heart-stopping action, and fascinating details of Maya culture that fans of the Jaguar Stones series have come to love. Readers will be on the edge of their seats as secrets about their favorite characters come to light while Max and Lola try to stop the world from ending . . . at least for now.
Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan
Discover the magic, adventure, history and science of the Asha and Baz chapter book series. Asha and Baz have a paper rocket to launch! Whoever builds the rocket that travels the farthest will get to meet astronaut Chris Hadfield. The only problem is Asha and Baz don't know how to power their rocket. Stuck and unsure, the kids brainstorm by drawing a rocket in the sand using a stick. But this is a very unusual stick. In fact, it's a magic stick! And it transports them back in time to meet a person who might be able to help them with their rocket problem: scientist Mary Sherman Morgan. Themes: children's books on STEM/STEAM, Early reader, women in science, women in history, space, gender equality. Science activity in book can be replicated in schools or at home using simple supplies. Instructions provided in story.*** ★ A wonderful start to a new series centering on STEM and history; great for any children's library collection. School Library Journal Starred Review ★ Spunky protagonists get a realistic look at a historical female scientist in an accessible series opener.Get it! Kirkus With an eye on history and love of science, Asha and Baz will encourage young scientists. Booklife ReviewsPerfect for fans of Magic Treehouse, Zet Mystery Case, Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew and more.
Mrs. Lincoln's Birthday Surprise
Young boys Willie and Tad plot to give their mother a surprising and problematic birthday gift, but their father, also known as President Abraham Lincoln, offers parental grace and a wise solution.Marla Harms Judge has also authored the delightful children's book series, "Molly Learns," which features the following titles: Book 1 - Molly Learns 10 Facts About Abraham LincolnBook 2 -Molly Learns 10 Facts About Theodore RooseveltBook 3 - Molly Learns 10 Facts About Mary Todd LincolnBook 4 - Molly Learns 10 Facts About Santa ClausStay in touch, as Molly has more books planned! Visit mollythehistorydog.com.
Mrs. Lincoln's Birthday Surprise
Young boys Willie and Tad plot to give their mother a surprising and problematic birthday gift, but their father, also known as President Abraham Lincoln, offers parental grace and a wise solution. Marla Harms Judge has also authored the delightful children's book series, "Molly Learns," which features the following titles: Book 1 - Molly Learns 10 Facts About Abraham LincolnBook 2 -Molly Learns 10 Facts About Theodore RooseveltBook 3 - Molly Learns 10 Facts About Mary Todd LincolnBook 4 - Molly Learns 10 Facts About Santa Claus Stay in touch, as Molly has more books planned! Visit mollythehistorydog.com.
At the Museum
Ancient Greece comes alive in a trip to a museum.Ryan would rather play video games than learn about boring, old history! When his dad takes him to the museum, Ryan grumbles and groans... until he sees the figures painted on an old Greek vase magically come to life. Suddenly, Ryan is face to face with ancient Greek warriors-and they don't seem very friendly.Travel back to ancient Greece and meet Zeus, Medusa, and Pegasus in this exciting adventure that will engage young fans of art, history, museums, and mythology.
Ron & the Partridge
Every day Ron goes to his cabin in the woods and one day he notices a partridge. Every day after that, the partridge is there and soon Ron and the Partridge become fast friends, with both caring for one another in their own way.
A Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Journey to the Center of the Earth1871 Journey to the Center of the Earth (French: Voyage au centre de la Terre, also translated under the titles A Journey to the Centre of the Earth and A Journey to the Interior of the Earth) is an 1864 science fiction novel by Jules Verne. The story involves German professor Otto Lidenbrock who believes there are volcanic tubes going toward the centre of the Earth. He, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans descend into the Icelandic volcano Sn疆fellsj繹kull, encountering many adventures, including prehistoric animals and natural hazards, before eventually coming to the surface again in southern Italy, at the Stromboli volcano.The genre of subterranean fiction already existed long before Verne. However, Journey considerably added to the genre's popularity and influenced later such writings. For example, Edgar Rice Burroughs explicitly acknowledged Verne's influence on his own Pellucidar series.The story begins in May 1863, in the Lidenbrock house in Hamburg, Germany, with Professor Lidenbrock rushing home to peruse his latest purchase, an original runic manuscript of an Icelandic saga written by Snorri Sturluson (Snorre Tarleson in some versions of the story), "Heimskringla" the chronicle of the Norwegian kings who ruled over Iceland. While looking through the book, Lidenbrock and his nephew Axel find a coded note written in runic script along with the name of a 16th-century Icelandic alchemist, Arne Saknussemm. (This was a first indication of Verne's love for cryptography. Coded, cryptic, or incomplete messages as a plot device would continue to appear in many of his works and in each case Verne would go a long way to explain not only the code used but also the mechanisms used to retrieve the original text.) Lidenbrock and Axel transliterate the runic characters into Latin letters, revealing a message written in a seemingly bizarre code. Lidenbrock attempts a decipherment, deducing the message to be a kind of transposition cipher but his results are as meaningless as the original.Professor Lidenbrock decides to lock everyone in the house and force himself and the others (Axel, and the maid, Martha) to go without food until he cracks the code. Axel discovers the answer when fanning himself with the deciphered text: Lidenbrock's decipherment was correct, and only needs to be read backwards to reveal sentences written in rough Latin.
We Own the Sky
A thrilling historical adventure by the master of adventure himself, Rodman Philbrick.It's Maine, 1924, and the Ku Klux Klan is on the rise.Davy and Jo Michaud have been recently orphaned. Taken in by a distant relative--a famous aviator--they are now working with a group of stunt pilots who spend their time wing walking, leaping from plane to plane, and flying through fireworks! But though the stunts are dangerous, the real threat is building behind the scenes.The KKK is on the rise in Maine that summer, inspired by the racial fears promoted in Birth of a Nation. They spew hatred of immigrants, Blacks, Jews, and French Catholics--that last, a rage that will be directed at Davy and Jo.When Davy and Jo cross paths with the Klan, they get tangled up in a terrible revenge plan, and held as hostages. Can they escape with their lives?
Escape from East Berlin
"Nonstop action, real history, serious danger. You gotta read these books!" --Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of RefugeeDecember, 1961Marta is a young girl who saw thirty miles of barbed wire appear across her city overnight, separating Berlin into West and East -- with Marta's home on the Communist Bloc-controlled eastern side.January, 1989Now a spray-painted concrete monolith, the Berlin Wall bisects the city. Kurt, a young East Berliner, often wonders what those living on the other side must think of their unseen neighbors. Do they hate the people of East Germany as completely as Kurt has been instructed to hate them?Inspired by real events, Escape from East Berlin tells two stories of daring bids for freedom from the Eastern Bloc, set decades apart and relayed in alternating perspectives. Triumph and tragedy intertwine in this examination of both the earliest and final days of the Berlin Wall.
Archimedes and the Door of Science
Archimedes and the Door of Science is a child-friendly biography of ancient Greek mathematician and scientist, Archimedes. Through her simple explanation and charming illustrations, author Jeanne Bendick describes the life of this great man, as well as the enormous impact his discoveries have had on the world in the 2,200 years since his death. Author and artist Jeanne Bendick (b. 1919 - d. 2014) wrote and illustrated over 100 children's books over her long career, primarily in the field of science. She was particularly adept at reducing complex scientific principles into simple language that children could understand, helping to pique their interest in science and the people who made these early discoveries. Bendick was taught to draw by her maternal grandfather, who was himself an artist. He took her to the American Museum of Natural History on Sundays as a child, which helped to foster her interest in science and history. After earning her Bachelor of Arts degree at the Parsons School of Design in New York City in 1939, she and her television and film producer husband put their work on hold to devote themselves to the World War II effort. After the war, the couple returned to their creative endeavors, and Bendick began writing and illustrating her own books. Archimedes and the Door of Science (1962) is light and easy-to-understand for the young reader. Part-biography and part-science primer, the book turns the life of a man who lived thousands of years ago into a source of interest and inspiration. The book begins by painting a picture of life in ancient Greece and explaining how young Archimedes would have fit within it. Focusing on the day-to-day home and school life of the boy, readers are able to compare the similarities and differences to their own lives. Bendick explains many of Archimedes' inventions and discoveries in a way that both children and adults will be able to understand. From the Archimedes screw, which is still used today for irrigation purposes, to a simple pulley that could move an entire ship, she tells the stories behind these inventions (to the best of modern knowledge) and why they work, illustrated with charming line drawings. These help to clarify some of the more complex ideas and aid in the storytelling of the great man's life. She also includes some simple experiments that kids can replicate themselves to demonstrate the great mathematician's discoveries, such as using a pencil stub as a hydrometer to test the density of liquids. Bendick is also honest about Archimedes' shortcomings. In the field of astronomy, for example, he thought that the distance to the furthest star in the sky was so short that it would have been within our own solar system. He estimated the earth's circumference to be ten times larger than it is. And he stated that the sun was at least thirty times larger than the moon. While he was technically correct, the sun is in fact over 1,300,000 times larger than the moon. "Most of the things you know about science would have dazzled and bewildered him," writes Bendick. "But many of the things you know about science begin with Archimedes." Other books by Jeanne Bendick include Galen and the Gateway to Medicine, The First Book of Space Travel, and her final children's book, Herodotus and the Road to History published when she was 91. "If I were a fairy godmother," she said, "my gift to every child would be curiosity."
Archimedes and the Door of Science
Archimedes and the Door of Science is a child-friendly biography of ancient Greek mathematician and scientist, Archimedes. Through her simple explanation and charming illustrations, author Jeanne Bendick describes the life of this great man, as well as the enormous impact his discoveries have had on the world in the 2,200 years since his death. Author and artist Jeanne Bendick (b. 1919 - d. 2014) wrote and illustrated over 100 children's books over her long career, primarily in the field of science. She was particularly adept at reducing complex scientific principles into simple language that children could understand, helping to pique their interest in science and the people who made these early discoveries. Bendick was taught to draw by her maternal grandfather, who was himself an artist. He took her to the American Museum of Natural History on Sundays as a child, which helped to foster her interest in science and history. After earning her Bachelor of Arts degree at the Parsons School of Design in New York City in 1939, she and her television and film producer husband put their work on hold to devote themselves to the World War II effort. After the war, the couple returned to their creative endeavors, and Bendick began writing and illustrating her own books. Archimedes and the Door of Science (1962) is light and easy-to-understand for the young reader. Part-biography and part-science primer, the book turns the life of a man who lived thousands of years ago into a source of interest and inspiration. The book begins by painting a picture of life in ancient Greece and explaining how young Archimedes would have fit within it. Focusing on the day-to-day home and school life of the boy, readers are able to compare the similarities and differences to their own lives. Bendick explains many of Archimedes' inventions and discoveries in a way that both children and adults will be able to understand. From the Archimedes screw, which is still used today for irrigation purposes, to a simple pulley that could move an entire ship, she tells the stories behind these inventions (to the best of modern knowledge) and why they work, illustrated with charming line drawings. These help to clarify some of the more complex ideas and aid in the storytelling of the great man's life. She also includes some simple experiments that kids can replicate themselves to demonstrate the great mathematician's discoveries, such as using a pencil stub as a hydrometer to test the density of liquids. Bendick is also honest about Archimedes' shortcomings. In the field of astronomy, for example, he thought that the distance to the furthest star in the sky was so short that it would have been within our own solar system. He estimated the earth's circumference to be ten times larger than it is. And he stated that the sun was at least thirty times larger than the moon. While he was technically correct, the sun is in fact over 1,300,000 times larger than the moon. "Most of the things you know about science would have dazzled and bewildered him," writes Bendick. "But many of the things you know about science begin with Archimedes." Other books by Jeanne Bendick include Galen and the Gateway to Medicine, The First Book of Space Travel, and her final children's book, Herodotus and the Road to History published when she was 91. "If I were a fairy godmother," she said, "my gift to every child would be curiosity."
