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All the Pee Wee Scouts love to celebrate the holidays, but Thanksgiving is not Molly Duff's favorite one. In fact, Thansgiving is big trouble for Molly.It's not so bad when they visit a turkey farm and Sonny Betz takes a turkey home with him. But when Mrs. Peters, their troop leader, tells them about the Pee Wee Thanksgiving play at the town hall, Molly shivers. She's not an actress! She'll forget all her lines. Everyone will laugh.Pilgrims and Indians.Turkeys going gobble, gobble.When you're a Pee Wee Scout,the show must go on!All the Pee Wee Scouts love to celebrate the holidays, but Thanksgiving is not Molly Duff's favorite one. In fact, Thansgiving is big trouble for Molly. It's not so bad when they visit a turkey farm and Sonny Betz takes a turkey home with him. But when Mrs. Peters, their troop leader, tells them about the Pee Wee Thanksgiving play at the town hall, Molly shivers. She's not an actress! She'll forget all her lines. Everyone will laugh. Pilgrims and Indians. Turkeys going gobble, gobble. When you're a Pee Wee Scout, the show must go on!; Title: Peanut-Butter Pilgrims (Pee-Wee Scouts, No. 6)
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When Laura Ingalls Wilder was a little girl in the late 1800's, her family moved nine times in three years. The Wilders faced great hardships on the prairie. The crops they planted were destroyed by grasshoppers. Brutal snowstorms brought them close to starvation. But for Laura, who was born with her father's pioneer spirit, home wasn't a house--it was being with Ma, Pa, Mary, and baby Carrie. At the age of 65 she put pen to paper and wrote about memories. Through hard work and the help of her daughter, Rose, she became a successful author. The wonderful books she left behind tell the story of a rich life in the face of good times and bad.When Laura Ingalls Wilder was a little girl in the late 1800's, her family moved nine times in three years. The Wilders faced great hardships on the prairie. The crops they planted were destroyed by grasshoppers. Brutal snowstorms brought them close to starvation. But for Laura, who was born with her father's pioneer spirit, home wasn't a house--it was being with Ma, Pa, Mary, and baby Carrie. At the age of 65 she put pen to paper and wrote about memories. Through hard work and the help of her daughter, Rose, she became a successful author. The wonderful books she left behind tell the story of a rich life in the face of good times and bad.; Title: The Story of Laura Ingalls Wilder: Pioneer Girl (Dell Yearling Biography)
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A goldfish? No way! Molly wants a dog. Be Kind to Animals Week is coming up and Molly has no pet of her own to love and cuccle. But when Molly puts up a sign--Wanted Homeless Animals --she gets more pets than she's bargained for. Big ones. Little ones. Squeaky ones. Squirmy ones. Piles and piles of pets! Help!A goldfish? No way! Molly wants a dog. Be Kind to Animals Week is coming up and Molly has no pet of her own to love and cuccle. But when Molly puts up a sign--Wanted Homeless Animals--she gets more pets than she's bargained for. Big ones. Little ones. Squeaky ones. Squirmy ones. Piles and piles of pets! Help!; Title: Pee Wee Scouts: Piles of Pets (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
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Anastasia Krupnik reappears in this "delicious " comedy, which PW proclaimed "a winner." Ages 9-12. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc."Lois Lowry is fast becoming the Beverly Cleary for the upper middle grades. . . . Warm, witty, and realistic, this fine addition to the Anastasia books is probably the best sequel yet".-- The Horn Book Magazine; Title: Anastasia on Her Own (Anastasia Krupnik Series)
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According to PW's starred review, "Caldecott winner Spier not only spotlights a sensational circus extravaganza, but also examines its many elaborate components." Ages 5-9. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc."A treat!" -- Kirkus Reviews"This premier illustrator offers a glorious new treat....children will undoubtedly want to pore over it." -- School Library Journal; Title: Peter Spier's Circus (Picture Yearling Book)
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Twelve-year-old Jake Bannock cannot believe that his actor-father is dead and he is an orphan. Now all Jake has left is his father's wolflike dog, Jim Ugly. But is his father really dead?When Jake hears talk about a fortune in missing diamonds, he wonders if his father is hiding out somewhere. Jake feels sure that Jim Ugly has the nose to pick up his father's trail. But eyes are watching every move they make. Whom can Jake trust on his search for the truth about his father?Twelve-year-old Jake Bannock cannot believe that his actor-father is dead and he is an orphan. Now all Jake has left is his father's wolflike dog, Jim Ugly. But is his father really dead?When Jake hears talk about a fortune in missing diamonds, he wonders if his father is hiding out somewhere. Jake feels sure that Jim Ugly has the nose to pick up his father's trail. But eyes are watching every move they make. Whom can Jake trust on his search for the truth about his father?; Title: Jim Ugly
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As William turns twelve, we wonder if Jason is still his best friend. In the past year Jason has grown a foot taller while William is still a shrimp. When Jason challenges William to "jump the trains," William is terrified. How else can he prove himself to Jason. William has the chance when his former housekeeper sends him a magic token that once again takes him back to Sir Simon's castle in the Middle Ages, this time with Jason. There they face a dangerous army of rats and their gigantic leader. Once William was a hero in the castle. Now its up to him to destroy the rats and save the kingdom in the final battle for the castle.As William turns twelve, we wonder if Jason is still his best friend. In the past year Jason has grown a foot taller while William is still a shrimp. When Jason challenges William to "jump the trains," William is terrified. How else can he prove himself to Jason. William has the chance when his former housekeeper sends him a magic token that once again takes him back to Sir Simon's castle in the Middle Ages, this time with Jason. There they face a dangerous army of rats and their gigantic leader. Once William was a hero in the castle. Now its up to him to destroy the rats and save the kingdom in the final battle for the castle.; Title: The Battle for the Castle
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Filled with small but telling moments, this fact-based novel concerns a courageous Polish family that hides two Jewish brothers during WW II. Ages 9-12. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc."Filled with small but telling moments." --Publishers Weekly"Characters are well developed and multidimensional, and the story is a poignant one. While it might be difficult for today's readers to understand the kind of heroism and goodness demonstrated by the Roslan family, who risked their lives every day to protect children who were not even related to them, they will become immersed in another time and place." --School Library Journal; Title: Jacob's Rescue
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When Alice's aunt Sally reminds her that she'll soon be thirteen and the Woman of the House, Alice starts to worry. She's always thought that her father and her older brother, Lester, were there to take care of her. Now it's up to her to plan her father's fiftieth birthday party. And tell everyone to get a physical. But that means Alice herself will have to disrobe at the doctor's! Then there's the latest crisis at school, where the boys have begun to match each girl with the name of a state, according to its geography -- mountains or no mountains!When Alice's aunt Sally reminds her that she'll soon be thirteen and the Woman of the House, Alice starts to worry. She's always thought that her father and her older brother, Lester, were there to take care of her. Now it's up to her to plan her father's fiftieth birthday party. And tell everyone to get a physical. But that means Alice herself will have to disrobe at the doctor's! Then there's the latest crisis at school, where the boys have begun to match each girl with the name of a state, according to its geography -- mountains or no mountains!; Title: Alice in April
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"Myers combines wit, sensitivity and insight to create this funny, fast-paced story about three orphaned children and the Elks, a Little League baseball team....Myers' keen sense of humor, quick, natural dialogue and irresistible protagonists make this novel a winner."--Publishers Weekly.le Children's Book.; Title: Me, Mop, and the Moondance Kid
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Grade 2-4?In this continuing saga of the children from Polk Street School, the class is taking a trip to Washington, D.C. During the trip, Emily comes to realize that a generally unpopular classmate has some positive traits; in fact, he turns out to be a good friend. Along with the story, Giff offers a quick tour of the sites. She also includes a section of very brief descriptions of the students' favorite things to see, along with addresses and phone numbers. Even with the present closing of roads in the city and some errors, such as calling the Tomb of the Unknowns by its former name, this is a fun introduction for youngsters making their first trip to the nation's capital. Shirley Climo's City! Washington, D.C. (Macmillan, 1991) and Catherine Reef's Washington, D.C. (Dillon, 1990) are for older audiences and deal with history rather than just having a good time looking around. An easy-to-read chapter book for fans of the series, as well as for those planning a visit.?Margaret C. Howell, West Springfield Elementary School, VACopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.Gr. 2^-4. Ms. Rooney's class from the Polk Street School series returns for another adventure--an overnight field trip to Washington, D.C. Emily Arrow is excited about the excursion until homesickness, a yucky partner, and a forgotten notebook begin to dull her enthusiasm. With great effort she maintains a brave front and discovers comforting notes from her mother and many kindnesses from her partner. Giff's story intersperses travel commentary between traumas; the second half of the book is a children's guide to the D.C. area, which lists 42 favorite places to visit and includes descriptions (written as homework assignments from Ms. Rooney's students), addresses, and phone numbers for each. This will be popular with Polk Street fans and may be useful for young readers who want to help plan a family trip. Kay Weisman; Title: Look Out, Washington D.C. (Polk Street Special)
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Grade 3-5-Lowry has justifiably won Newbery Medals for two of her more serious works, but I say that the creation of Sam Krupnik is one of her highest achievements. In this second book in the series, the precocious preschooler creates homemade perfume for his mother's birthday. When his research reveals that she loves the smells of pipe tobacco, clean hair, and babies, he logically adds tobacco leaves, his own hair, and baby diaper droppings to his creation. Lowry perfectly captures the inside of a four-year-old's mind in a way that adds depth and insight. Logic As Humor Award: Sam does nothing without a good reason. He's a thinker and follows through on his plans. The fact that his logical thought process results in such outrageous outcomes is the genius of the book. Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc."Warm, lively, true to children's real inner lives, and laugh-aloud funny all the way". -- Kirkus Reviews, Pointer; Title: Attaboy, Sam! (Sam Krupnik)
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Snatched from the docks of New Orleans, thirteen-year-old Jessie is thrown aboard a slave ship where he must play his fife so that captured slaves will "dance," and keep their muscles strong and their bodies profitable.Jessie is sickened by the horrible practices of the slave business. But they are nothing compared to the one final horror that Jessie will witness. Can the cruelty be stopped? And will it be too late when it does?Snatched from the docks of New Orleans, thirteen-year-old Jessie is thrown aboard a slave ship where he must play his fife so that captured slaves will "dance," and keep their muscles strong and their bodies profitable.Jessie is sickened by the horrible practices of the slave business. But they are nothing compared to the one final horror that Jessie will witness. Can the cruelty be stopped? And will it be too late when it does?; Title: The Slave Dancer
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A Christmas Sonata tells how a small boy comes to understand the true meaning of Christmas.A young boy and his mother spend Christmas 1943 with relatives in northern Minnesota while his father is fighting in the war in Europe.They take a long journey by train to a snowy land of vast frozen lakes, deep and sparkling cold, and the most magical Christmas tree the boy has ever seen.He knows this will be the last Christmas he will spend with his cousin, who is dying.The boy's uncle overhears the two cousins say there is no Santa Claus, and in a grand gesture that is nothing short of a Christmas miracle, he restores the children's faith in the spirit of the season.; Title: A Christmas Sonata
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Praise for the Nate the Great Series Kids will like Nate the Great. School Library Journal, Starred Review A consistently entertaining series. Booklist Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner. Publishers Weekly Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years. Kirkus Reviews They dont come any cooler than Nate the Great. The Huffington PostMarjorie Weinman Sharmat has written more than 130 books for children and young adults, as well as movie and TV novelizations. Her books have been translated into twenty-four languages. The award-winning Nate the Great series, haled in Booklist as groundbreaking, has resulted in Nates real-world appearances in many New York Times crossword puzzles, sporting a milk mustache in magazines and posters, residing on more than 28 million boxes of Cheerios, and touring the country in musical theater. Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and her husband, Mitchell Sharmat, have also coauthored many books, including titles in both the Nate the Great and the Olivia Sharp series. Rosalind Weinman, a portrait artist, lives in Tucson, Arizona. Her recollection of a mysterious middle-of-the-night phone call that woke her father, Nathan (the original Nate the Great), and mother, Anna, inspired this book. Rosalind Weinman has shown exceptional bravery in allowing the character Rosamond to be named after her. Marc Simont won the Caldecott Medal for his artwork in A Tree Is Nice by Janice May Udry, as well as a Caldecott Honor for his own book, The Stray Dog. He illustrated the first twenty books in the Nate the Great series.; Title: Nate the Great and the Pillowcase
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Grade 4-6-Horse fans won't find any equine characters here, but aspiring adventurers should relish the thrill-a-minute story. Paulsen weaves the elements of Native American legend, caving, and nasty villains into this yarn. Two kids-Apache Will Little Bear Tucker and his friend Sarah Thompson-spot a treasure chest and get nabbed by and escape from the bad guys in the first 30 pages. Events cascade from there, as Sarah is recaptured, Will rescues her, they solve the legend of Red Horse, Will disposes of a villain, and they are safe. The young people are resourceful in their underground wanderings; Sarah bravely thumps the scoundrels (although she does get slapped around a bit) and Will whips together a makeshift Molotov cocktail from ingredients in his backpack. Paulsen's crisp style and focus on Will as the central character aim this at boys seeking a quick read. The scenes suggest a TV show, somewhat reminiscent of a '50s Western (fans of Roy Rogers and Gene Autry might recognize the elements), but readers will "cave in" to the plot and follow it through as the kids triumph over the crooks and the ghost of Red Horse helps the lawmen.Charlene Strickland, formerly at Albuquerque Public Library, NMCopyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Legend of Red Horse Cavern (World of Adventure)
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Gary Paulsenis the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, including three Newbery Honor books:The Winter Room, Hatchet,andDogsong. He won the Margaret A. Edwards Award given by the American Library Associationfor his lifetime achievement in young adult literature. Among his Random House books areRoad Trip(written with his son, Jim Paulsen);Family Ties; Vote; Crush; Flat Broke; Liar, Liar; Paintings from the Cave; Woods Runner; Masters of Disaster; Lawn Boy; Notes from the Dog; The Amazing Life of Birds; Molly McGinty Has a Really Good Day; How Angel Peterson Got His Name; Guts;and five books about Francis Tucket's adventures in the Old West. Gary Paulsen has also published fiction and nonfiction for adults. He divides his time between his home in Alaska, his ranch in New Mexico, and his sailboat on the Pacific Ocean.; Title: Danger on Midnight River: World of Adventure Series, Book 6
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Praise for the Nate the Great Series   ★ “Kids will like Nate the Great.” —School Library Journal, Starred Review   “A consistently entertaining series.” —Booklist   “Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner.” —Publishers Weekly   “Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years.” —Kirkus Reviews   “They don’t come any cooler than Nate the Great.” —The Huffington PostMARJORIE WEINMAN SHARMAT has written more than 130 books for children and young adults, as well as movie and TV novelizations. Her books have been translated into twenty-four languages. The award-winning Nate the Great series, hailed in Booklist as “groundbreaking,” has resulted in Nate’s real-world appearances in many New York Times crossword puzzles, sporting a milk mustache in magazines and posters, residing on more than 28 million boxes of Cheerios, and touring the country in musical theater. Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and her husband, Mitchell Sharmat, have also coauthored many books, including titles in both the Nate the Great and the Olivia Sharp series. MARC SIMONT won the Caldecott Medal for his artwork in A Tree Is Nice by Janice May Uldry, as well as a Caldecott Honor for his own book, The Stray Dog. He illustrated the first twenty books in the Nate the Great series.; Title: Nate the Great and the Stolen Base
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Zesty art and sensitive storytelling light up these two books, the first about an elderly Jewish widow and her young African American neighbor, the second set in Amish country. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc."Polacco's bright double-spread watercolor paintings are exuberant...an elemental picture of human family."--Booklist.An American Bookseller Pick of the Lists.; Title: Mrs. Katz and Tush (Reading Rainbow)
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"Vibrant watercolors add depth and humor to a valuable book on sibling relationships."--School Library Journal.An eight-year-old girl, "The Great One," and her six-year-old brother, "The Pain," state their cases about each other and who is best loved by their parents."Vibrant watercolors add depth and humor to a valuable book on sibling relationships."--School Library Journal.An IRA-CBC Children's Choice.; Title: The Pain and the Great One (A Dell Picture Yearling)
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Grade 4-6?This story will grab readers in the first few pages and keep them in suspense, but it falls apart and ends rather abruptly. To its credit, though, the chapters are short and difficult terms are defined at the end of the book. The premise is exciting?without their parents' knowledge, three young boys, the Rock Jockeys, set out to climb dangerous Devil's Wall in hopes of finding the remains of a World War II bomber. Once atop the mountain, they find not only the bomber, but also a diary hidden in it. One of the boys breaks his arm, and another stumbles across human bones. But the author's hint at possible cannibalism remains just that, and the story ends quickly. This adventure is average at best, though it will probably be enjoyed by youngsters looking for action.?Denise Furgione, Atlantic County Library, Mays Landing, NJCopyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Rock Jockeys (Gary Paulsen world of adventure)
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"Judy Blume's considerable gifts of humor, readability, and child appeal mask her other vocation as teller of moral tales....This time it's Jill Brenner, a fifth grader, who relates how the kids in her class go after Linda Fischer and, led by the savage, unremittingly wicked Wendy, enjoy themselves as she devises new and crueler torments."--The New York Times.A New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year, A Child Study Children's Book Committee: Children's Book of the Year.Blubber is a good name for her, the note from Wendy says about Linda. Jill crumples it up and leaves it on the corner of her desk. She doesn't want to think about Linda or her dumb report on the whale just now. Jill wants to think about Halloween.But Robby grabs the note, and before Linda stops talking it has gone halfway around the room.That's where it all starts. There's something about Linda that makes a lot of kids in her fifth-grade class want to see how far they can go -- but nobody, least of all Jill, expects the fun to end where it does.A New York Times Outstanding Book of the Year; Title: Blubber
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Praise for the Nate the Great Series Kids will like Nate the Great. School Library Journal, Starred Review A consistently entertaining series. Booklist Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner. Publishers Weekly Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years. Kirkus Reviews They dont come any cooler than Nate the Great. The Huffington PostIt is Halloween night and all the kids are dressed in scary and funny costumes. Their Trick or Treat bags are getting heavier.Nate's good friend Rosamond needs his help. Her cat, Little Hex, is missing. Little Hex hates Halloween, so maybe he's hiding. Or is he lost? Nate and his trusty dog Sludge take the case and hunt in the night for Little Hex. They pass robots, pirates, and witches. But where will they find Little Hex?; Title: Nate the Great and the Halloween Hunt (Nate the Great, No. 12)
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That's what Stacy thinks the new girl Annie is. And having to be Annie's partner in class is horrible too. Annie stores her snack in the wrong place, and she has no front teeth. Her whistling scares away the birds outdoors. Annie just doesn't do one thing the way everybody else does.It's not easy for Stacy to be friends with someone who says potatoes are for breakfast. Then she tries some for herself and discovers it is fun to be different.That's what Stacy thinks the new girl Annie is. And having to be Annie's partner in class is horrible too. Annie stores her snack in the wrong place, and she has no front teeth. Her whistling scares away the birds outdoors. Annie just doesn't do one thing the way everybody else does. It's not easy for Stacy to be friends with someone who says potatoes are for breakfast. Then she tries some for herself and discovers it is fun to be different.; Title: B-E-S-T Friends (The New Kids of Polk Street School)
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Another such wave could easily be the end of us. I had to do something, fix something, save the boat, save myself.But what?Gary Paulsen takes readers along on his maiden voyage, proving that ignorance can be bliss. Also really stupid and incredibly dangerous. He tells of boats that have owned himgood, bad, and belovedand how they got him through terrifying storms that he survived by sheer luck. His spare prose conjures up shark surprises and killer waves as well as moonlight on the sea, and makes readers feel what its like to sail under the stars or to lie at anchor in a tropical lagoon where dolphins leap, bathed in silver. Falling in love with the ocean set Gary Paulsen on a lifelong learning curve and readers will understand why his passion has lasted to this day.From the Hardcover edition.Gary Paulsen is the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, including three Newbery Honor Books: The Winter Room, Hatchet, and Dogsong. His most recent Delacorte books are The Beet Fields: Memories of a Sixteenth Summer and Guts: The True Stories Behind Hatchet and the Brian Books.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Caught by the Sea
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The Pee Wees are taking a train ride, going to a museum, and stayiThe Kids of the Polk Street School and Pee Wee Scouts providea rich source of subjects for you and your children to consider when choosing abook. From fears to jealousy, struggles in school to guilt, learning newskills to simply having a good time, these series provide parents with a widearray of titles consisting of topics most fitting for their children.Check out Pee Wee Scouts #31: Moans and Groans and DinosaurBonesThe Pee Wees are taking a train ride, going to a museum, and staying overnightin a big, fancy hotel--what a trip! Molly is excited until she learns that herparents are going to be chaperones. Things get worse when the train leaveswithout the Pee Wees. They do get to the big city. Then a valuable artifactis missing from the museum the troop visits. Could the sinister man staying atthe Pee Wees' hotel be a thief?are taking a train ride, going to a museum, and stayiThe Kids of the Polk Street School and Pee Wee Scouts provide a rich source of subjects for you and your children to consider when choosing a book.From fears to jealousy, struggles in school to guilt, learning new skills to simply having a good time, these series provide parents with a wide array of titles consisting of topics most fitting for their children.Check out Pee Wee Scouts #31: Moans and Groans and Dinosaur BonesThe Pee Wees are taking a train ride, going to a museum, and staying overnight in a big, fancy hotel--what a trip!Molly is excited until she learns that her parents are going to be chaperones.Things get worse when the train leaves without the Pee Wees.They do get to the big city.Then a valuable artifact is missing from the museum the troop visits.&; Title: Pee Wee Scouts: Moans and Groans and Dinosaur Bones (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
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"Makes math awesome and yet accessible–even for those of us who are scared of all those zeros." — Booklist"Schwartz helps youngsters conceptualize enormous numbers by introducing them to counting by powers of 10." — School Library Journaland his dog, Y, teach kids how to count exponentially by powers of 10 (1, 10, 100, 1,000, 10,000, etc.), beginning at 1 and working all the way up to a googol (a 1 followed by 100 zeros) and beyond. Children fascinated by large numbers will be amazed how quickly they can count to really BIG numbers, and theyll also find answers to questions like What comes after a trillion? or Whats the biggest number in the world? Real-life examples provide plenty of fun facts, such as how much popcorn Americans eat in one year, or how many hairs are on a square inch of a persons head. Along with the fun comes some powerful learning, as this unique counting book helps kids understand our number system, which is based on multiples of 10.; Title: On Beyond a Million: An Amazing Math Journey
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Praise for the Nate the Great Series Kids will like Nate the Great. School Library Journal, Starred Review A consistently entertaining series. Booklist Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner. Publishers Weekly Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years. Kirkus Reviews They dont come any cooler than Nate the Great. The Huffington PostNate the Great hates mushy stuff. But when he spies a big red paper heart taped to the outside of Sludge's doghouse, Nate knows he must help out his favorite pooch. Wh has left Sludge a secret valentine?It's a mystery until Nate finds out his friend Annie is missing a valentine. The case seems easy. Nate is relieved. No more mushy stuff. That's what he thinks.; Title: Nate the Great and the Mushy Valentine
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Thirteen-year-old Ryan Swanner and his mom just moved to the mountain resort of Black Water Lake. The locals say that beneath the lake's seemingly calm surface, a giant, ancient creature lives. But Ryan's new friend Rita tells him that's just hogwash. She's not afraid to go fishing out on the lake, even though, oddly, the lake seems to be nearly empty of fish. One day Ryan sees a small animal fall from a tree into the lake--and never surface again. Something is in the lake. And it's alive....r-old Ryan Swanner and his mom just moved to the mountain resort of Black Water Lake. The locals say that beneath the lake's seemingly calm surface, a giant, ancient creature lives. But Ryan's new friend Rita tells him that's just hogwash. She's not afraid to go fishing out on the lake, even though, oddly, the lake seems to be nearly empty of fish. One day Ryan sees a small animal fall from a tree into the lake--and never surface again. Something is in the lake. And it's alive....; Title: The Creature of Black Water Lake: World of Adventure Series, Book 13
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"Gauch's dramatic, verse-like text and Gammell's somber black-and-white drawings evoke the horror of war with startling but not overpowering clarity."--Publishers Weekly.In this fictional, but historically accurate account of a young girl's involvement in the Battle of Gettysburg, Tillie Pierce Alleman tells of her experiences helping wounded soldiers."Gauch's dramatic, verse-like text and Gammell's somber black-and-white drawings evoke the horror of war with startling but not overpowering clarity."--Publishers Weekly.A Child Study Children's Book Committee: Children's Book of the Year.; Title: Thunder at Gettysburg (Yearling Book)
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Eleven-year-old Tyler Stoudt starts sixth grade off on the wrong foot. She has Ms. Custer, the toughest teacher in school, who has announced that the schoolwork for the year will revolve around one project: a family tree. Tyler doesn't have a family tree--she has only Papa. As Papa said, her family tree was "chop down and burnt up. " But Tyler decides to do her best on the family tree project. Does she have grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles? Tyler wants to know, but she is afraid of what she might find out.Eleven-year-old Tyler Stoudt starts sixth grade off on the wrong foot. She has Ms. Custer, the toughest teacher in school, who has announced that the schoolwork for the year will revolve around one project: a family tree. Tyler doesn't have a family tree--she has only Papa. As Papa said, her family tree was "chop down and burnt up. " But Tyler decides to do her best on the family tree project. Does she have grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles? Tyler wants to know, but she is afraid of what she might find out.; Title: Family Tree (Yearling)
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The trouble begins when Anastasia goes to the mailbox with two packages and her new dog, Sleuth. It's there that she accidentally puts the bag of dog droppings into the mailbox instead of her mother's package. When she realizes her mistake, Anastasia uses her school Values Class experience to help her decide what to do. But when the police take the corner mailbox, Anastasia's sure she's committed a crime that will land her in jail.The trouble begins when Anastasia goes to the mailbox with two packages and her new dog, Sleuth. It's there that she accidentally puts the bag of dog droppings into the mailbox instead of her mother's package. When she realizes her mistake, Anastasia uses her school Values Class experience to help her decide what to do. But when the police take the corner mailbox, Anastasia's sure she's committed a crime that will land her in jail.; Title: Anastasia Absolutely (Anastasia Krupnik Series)
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The Newbery Honor author, a two-time participant in the Iditarod, describes the thrill of a winter's night run with a team of sled dogs. Ages 4-8. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc."The energy and movement of the piece pull the reader right along through the entire race through the magical time and space to the homeward finish." --The Horn Book Magazine "The book recreates an experience unusual in picture books."--Booklist; Title: Dogteam
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Praise for the Nate the Great Series Kids will like Nate the Great. School Library Journal, Starred Review A consistently entertaining series. Booklist Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner. Publishers Weekly Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years. Kirkus Reviews They dont come any cooler than Nate the Great. The Huffington PostNate the Great has just recieved a strange musical note. The note tells Nate's friend Pip what his mother wants him to do at four o'clock.Their friend Rosamond, Pip's piano teacher, has turned the note into a riddle.Nate the Great is on the case. He checks Rosamond's garage but doesn't find any clues. Later, Nate and his trusty dog Sludge don't see or hear anything strange at the band concert.Time is ruuning out. It's almost four o'clock. Will Nate the Great stay stuck in the middle of this musical riddle?; Title: Nate the Great and the Musical Note
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Super-brain Zack Griffin and hoops fan Jeff Brown wouldn't normally hang together. But when both boys win trips to a famous science laboratory, they find out they do have one thing in common: curiosity. They discover that one of the machines in the lab can "bend" time--and Jeff and Zack end up in 1334 B.C. Egypt! There's a plot afoot to kill King Tutankhamen, and the Time Benders have to decide if they should they save the Pharaoh or just leave well enough alone.Zack Griffin and hoops fan Jeff Brown wouldn't normally hang together. But when both boys win trips to a famous science laboratory, they find out they do have one thing in common: curiosity. They discover that one of the machines in the lab can "bend" time--and Jeff and Zack end up in 1334 B.C. Egypt! There's a plot afoot to kill King Tutankhamen, and the Time Benders have to decide if they should they save the Pharaoh or just leave well enough alone.; Title: Time Benders: World of Adventure Series, Book 14
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Ten-year-old Bobby Ellis loves everything about baseball, from the hits to the hot dogs. That's why he calls himself Bobby Baseball! Every day he dreams of becoming a major league pitcher and joining the stars in the Baseball Hall of Fame. And what better place to start his career than right here on his own Kids Club team, the Hawks?But the hawks' coach happens to be Bobby's father, who has other ideas. "You're a natural second baseman," he says, expecting Bobby to be a model player who never makes a single mistake. Get real, Dad!When Bobby pitches three winning games in a row, the Hawks rule. Suddenly Bobby's life seems like one big basball game--games on the field, games on TV, and games in his mind. Can Bobby keep on winning? Can he count on Dad?Ten-year-old Bobby Ellis loves everything about baseball, from the hits to the hot dogs. That's why he calls himself Bobby Baseball! Every day he dreams of becoming a major league pitcher and joining the stars in the Baseball Hall of Fame. And what better place to start his career than right here on his own Kids Club team, the Hawks?But the hawks' coach happens to be Bobby's father, who has other ideas. "You're a natural second baseman," he says, expecting Bobby to be a model player who never makes a single mistake. Get real, Dad!When Bobby pitches three winning games in a row, the Hawks rule. Suddenly Bobby's life seems like one big basball game--games on the field, games on TV, and games in his mind. Can Bobby keep on winning? Can he count on Dad?; Title: Bobby Baseball
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In 1800, a 13-year-old boy takes his father's place on an arduous canoe trip across Lake Superior. "This adventure tale will give rise to daydreams of a more rugged time," said PW. Ages 10-up. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.In 1800, 13-year-old Pierre La Page never imagined he'd be leaving Montreal to paddle 2,400 miles. It was something older men, like his father, did. But when Pierre's father has an accident, Pierre quits school to become a voyageur for the North West Company, so his family can survive the winter. It's hard for Pierre as the youngest in the brigade. From the treacherous waters and cruel teasing to his aching and bloodied hands, Pierre is miserable. Still he has no choice but to endure the trip to Grand Portage and back.; Title: The Broken Blade
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It's wintertime. Time for the Pee Wees to head for the slopes--the bunny slopes. How do you start? How do you stop? The Pee Wees have lots of questions to ask about skiing. But the Pee Wees' biggest question comes when a snowstorm leaves them stranded in their van on the way home. Without food.Will they have to eat each other?ime. Time for the Pee Wees to head for the slopes--the bunny slopes. How do you start? How do you stop? The Pee Wees have lots of questions to ask about skiing. But the Pee Wees' biggest question comes when a snowstorm leaves them stranded in their van on the way home. Without food.Will they have to eat each other?; Title: Pee Wees on Skis (Pee Wee Scouts)
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Merriment abounds in this buoyant tale of a bunny forced to spend an afternoon with her pesky sibling--and who finds she enjoys it. Ages 5-8. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: DO I HAVE TO TAKE VIOLET?
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Crash! One minute Chester Cricket is calmly sifting inside his stump house. The next thing he knows, the roof is collapsing upon him! Left without a home, Chester is forced to move in with one neighbor after another in Tucker's Countryside. Nothing works out quite right--John Robin throws loud all-night parties, Henry and Emily Chipmunk are too tidy, and Donald Dragonfly's twig is much too small for both of them. Even his good pal Walter Water Snake can't help joking about Chester's predicament. All of his friends have found a happy home. Will Chester ever find a place to call his own?One minute Chester Cricket is calmly sifting inside his stump house.The next thing he knows, the roof is collapsing upon him!Left without a home, Chester is forced to move in with one neighbor after another in Tucker's Countryside.Nothing works out quite right--John Robin throws loud all-night parties, Henry and Emily Chipmunk are too tidy, and Donald Dragonfly's twig is much too small for both of them.Even his good pal Walter Water Snake can't help joking about Chester's predicament.All of his friends have found a happy home.Will Chester ever find a place to call his own?; Title: Chester Cricket's New Home
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Halloween should be fun, but Beast is in big trouble. He was working really hard on his spelling homework when Ms. Rooney read The Halloween Horror to the class. Then she told the students to write to the author."Say anything," Matthew suggests, and Beast does. He tells the author he loved the dog in the book. And he even invites the author to come to school's Halloween parade, never dreaming he might accept. Then Beast finds out therewas no dog in the book.And now, to make Beast's Halloween really horrible, guess who's coming to the Polk Street Halloween parade? And guess who's been assigned to be his helper?ould be fun, but Beast is in bigtrouble. He was working really hard on his spellinghomework when Ms. Rooney read The Halloween Horrorto the class. Then she told the students to writeto the author."Say anything,"Matthew suggests, and Beast does. He tells theauthor he loved the dog in the book. And he eveninvites the author to come to school's Halloweenparade, never dreaming he might accept. Then Beast findsout therewas no dog in thebook.And now, to make Beast's Halloween reallyhorrible, guess who's coming to the Polk Street Halloweenparade? And guess who's been assigned to be hishelper?; Title: The Beast and the Halloween Horror (The Kids of the Polk Street School)
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Quattlebaum has created a winning cast of charactersboth children and adultsand a savvy young hero who readers will likeand respect.School Library Journal, StarredSmart, snappy dialogue and characters both funny and admirable.Kirkus ReviewsQuattlebaums first person narrative hooks readers at the start with his humorous street-smart style.Publishers WeeklyA promising first novel, this is fresh, sweet, and vigorousa real daisy.The BulletinA Bulletin Blue Ribbon BookA Parenting Best Childrens BookEveryone is coming to Jackson Jones's tenth birthday party--his best friend, Reuben, and his grandmother, Miz Lady, from Apartment 316; Juana Rivera from 506 with her kid sister, Gaby, and tag-along brother, Ro; and Abraham from 219. Jackson can't wait until Mama gives him the present he's been dying for: the basketball of his dreams. But Jackson feels as "flat as a basketball hit by a Mack truck," when his mother's present ends up being a...; Title: Jackson Jones and the Puddle of Thorns
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“Gracefully illustrated with finely shaded drawings. . . . This original story set in fifteenth-century China will captivate readers and perhaps teach them a little about mathematics.” —Booklist   “Clever and quietly told in simple, yet evocative language.” —Kirkus Reviews“Any young reader (with calculator handy) will enjoy the tale.” —Scientific American“Pittman invites readers into her story through her choice of concrete objects, sensory images, and universal messages. She borrows from the motifs of oral literature, and also weaves in information about arithmetical progression and 15th-Century Chinese people, patterns, and traditions. Pittman's well executed pencil drawings ooze with emotion, and there is a fusion of text and illustrations . . . [A] book that is wise and humorous, and one to be perused and savored.” —School Library JournalHELENA CLARE PITTMAN is the author of numerous books for children, including the acclaimed A Grain of Rice, The Snowman's Path, The Angel Tree, and Once When I Was Scared.You can visit her at Helena Clare Pittman at helenaclarepittman.com.; Title: A Grain of Rice
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Gr. 2-3. There are Halloween fun and games in Delton's latest story about the Pee Wee Scouts, but there's also a serious theme woven in with the slapstick and ghosts. Molly enjoys planning a costume with her best friend and making up a scary story. Then she finds she's in a scary story: her dad loses his job. Will she be poor? Will her friends pity her? Will her family need to get groceries from the food bank? Without minimizing the terror of the middle-class child's sudden confrontation with poverty, Delton keeps the main focus on comedy. In a droll episode, Molly tries to get her dad all kinds of jobs: as a nurse (sure he's "qualified," whatever that means), as a veterinarian (he likes dogs), as a lawyer (he always obeys the law; he crosses the street at the corner). Some of Molly's classmates are stereotypes--the sissy mama's boy, the irritating loudmouth--and readers who expect a light holiday escape story may not appreciate finding a realistic problem. But many kids will like the way this chapter book combines friendship and scary fun with a fear that's very close to home. Hazel Rochman; Title: Tricks and Treats (Pee Wee Scouts)
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The third book in the series that began with Mr. Tucket finds Francis and his adopted family on the Oregon Trail and in the Mexican War. Ages 10-up. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.Continuing the fast-paced adventures of Francis Alphonse Tucket...Francis creates a stampede, foils a couple of crooks, and finds himself suddenly in charge of two small children. Like Paulsen's other heroes, Francis meets adversity head-on--and survives."--The Washington Post Book World"The narrative flow is smooth and uncluttered, the action gritty and realistic, the story thrilling."From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Tucket's Ride (The Francis Tucket Books)
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Detective Nate gets his first international case when a friend loses somethingAhe doesn't know whatAwhile visiting Sweden. Ages 6-9. (May) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Praise for the Nate the Great Series Kids will like Nate the Great. School Library Journal, Starred Review A consistently entertaining series. Booklist Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner. Publishers Weekly Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years. Kirkus Reviews They dont come any cooler than Nate the Great. The Huffington Post; Title: Nate the Great Saves the King of Sweden
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Naomi Vlecke lives with her farming family in an Amish community in Pennsylvania. The Amish first came to Pennsylvania in the early 1700s, and to this day preserve a religious and "plain" life-style. As part of her household chores, Naomi looks after the chickens with her little sister, Ruth.Naomi Vlecke lives with her farming family in an Amish community in Pennsylvania. The Amish first came to Pennsylvania in the early 1700s, and to this day preserve a religious and "plain" life-style. As part of her household chores, Naomi looks after the chickens with her little sister, Ruth.; Title: Just Plain Fancy
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PW praised the "jaunty rhymes" and "unadorned, close-up photos" in this early-morning story about farm animals. Ages 3-7. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.Morning time means waking up. But sometimes it comes too soon! In this lively companion to Sheep, Sheep, Sheep, Help Me Fall Asleep, Arlene Alda's playful verse and original photographs explore a world of little ones who need some coaxing to open their eyes. But from the duck, cat, and calf in the yard, to the little boy in the house, there is always one thing that gets them trotting, galloping, or racing to greet the day.; Title: Pig, Horse, or Cow, Don't Wake Me Now
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In what PW called "an eye-opening introduction to a painful period of American history," a Cherokee girl recounts the hardships of 1838 leading up to and including the journey along the Trail of Tears. Ages 8-12. (Nov.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc."The poignancy of this bleak chapter in history should rivet even the most callous readers". -- The Bulletin; Title: Soft Rain: A Story of the Cherokee Trail of Tears
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wkes's parents are tragically killed by a hit-and-run driver, Andy is sent to live with his mysterious grandfather. Andy has only met Grandfather Hawkes once, at his parents' funeral. The old man seemed frail and sickly, and a little bit weird. But Andy soon finds out his grandfather isn't what he seems--he's an inventor, for one thing. Andy also discovers that his parents' deaths may not have been an accident. When Grandfather Hawkes's life is threatened, Andy decides he's not going to lose another person he loves. So Andy puts to use one of his grandfather's inventions and becomes...The Hawk!; Title: Flight of the Hawk: World of Adventure Series, Book 18
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This installment of San Souci's Arthurian cycle smoothly retells the stories of the Sword in the Stone and the Lady of the Lake. Ages 5-10. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.is life, Arthur, son of King Uther, was hidden from the court when still a baby. Growing up in Sir Ector's household, Arthur knew nothing of his noble birth. Then one day at a tournament, he forgot to bring a sword for his brother, Kay. Looking for a replacement, Arthur saw a strange sword plunged into a stone. From the moment he released the famous sword he assumed his destiny as the rightful King of England. But there were still battles to be fought, and with Merlin's help and the famous Excalibur at his side, Arthur established a reign of nobility, justice, and wisdom whose fame has lasted to the present day.<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>; Title: Young Arthur (A Picture Yearling Book)
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Long ago, in 1845 . . . a young girl named Gretchen and her family were on their way west. One day, the horse Gretchen was riding strayed far away from the wagon train. Gretchen was lost and all alone. But then a magnificent white stallion appeared. And Gretchen knew she didn't have to be afraid, because the beautiful horse would show her the way back home.Elizabeth Shub was an editor and author of childrens books, as well as a translator of childrens books from German and Yiddish. She was born in Poland and moved to New York in 1919. She was the author of The White Stallion, published in 1982. She died in 2004.; Title: The White Stallion
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Winner of five kid-voted statewide awards! California Young Reader Medal Charlie May Simon Award (Arkansas) Georgia Children's Book Award Nene Award (Hawaii) Sunshine State Award (Florida)More praise for Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days! "This book catches the reader with its very first sentence . . . crackling with humor . . . nearly perfect." --Gannett Westchester Newspapers "The only difficulty with this book is that everyone will want to be the first one to introduce it to children. . . A real gem." --State Library of Ohio Checklist "The moral is encased in laughs, with Manes's style reminiscent of Daniel Pinkwater's and topped by a dash of Kurt Vonnegut. Not perfect but awfully funny." --Booklist "What happens . . . changes chuckles to belly laughs!" --Publishers Weekly "This clever, funny book doesn't waste time being subtle; its mixture of slapstick/wryness will have kids laughing out loud." --Marriage and Family Living "Milo's home-study course in perfection makes a hilarious, zany story which readers will find hard to put down." --Wings ". . . hysterically funny, and not without relevance for grown-ups seemingly addicted to self-development." --New Age "Manes' novel satirizes the countless best sellers that promise smaller waists, slimmer hips and enriched bank accounts." --School Library Journal ". . . amazing and hilarious." --The Times of Trenton "This is a laughing-aloud book. It is far from great literature but very close to the funny bone." --The Read-Aloud Handbook "This is an original, offbeat, skillfully conceived and executed book." --Philadelphia Inquirer "This book was so good it made me laugh out loud." --Detroit Free Press "One of the best children's stories of all time!" --GoodreadsSTEPHEN MANES is the author of more than thirty books for children and young adults. His Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days! won kid-voted awards in five states and is a curriculum staple in American and French schools. The sequel, Make Four Million Dollars by Next Thursday!, quickly became a Publishers Weekly bestseller. His books have been adapted for stage and television productions. Manes has had a long career making arcane worlds accessible to the uninitiated. His most recent book is the highly acclaimed Where Snowflakes Dance and Swear: Inside the Land of Ballet. He was one of the creators and co-hosts of the weekly public television series "Digital Duo." He co-wrote the bestselling and much-praised biography Gates: How Microsoft's Mogul Reinvented an Industry--and Made Himself the Richest Man in America. He wrote long-running columns on personal technology for The New York Times, Forbes, PC World, PC Magazine, and many other publications.Manes has a degree in cinema from the University of Southern California. His writing credits for the screen include programs for ABC Television and KCET/Los Angeles, as well as the seventies classic movie Mother, Jugs & Speed. A native of Pittsburgh, he lives in Seattle.; Title: Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days!
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The role of Chinese laborers in building the transcontinental railroads fuels this novel set in 1867; PW praised it as "powerful" and "historically accurate." Ages 8-12. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.Stephen Krensky has published more than 100 books of fiction and non fiction ncluding The Last Christmas Tree, illustrated by Pascal Campion and the Sydney Taylor Award winning, Hannukah at Valley Forge, illustrated by Greg Harlin. He lives in Lexington, Massachusetts with his wife, Joan.; Title: The Iron Dragon Never Sleeps
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Rich praise for Make Four Million Dollars by Next Thursday!"Another light romp from the author of Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days! . . . Dr. K. Pinkerton Silverfish is at it again, this time attempting to teach his readers how to become exceedlingly wealthy. . . . it makes for hearty laughs and a quick read."--School Library Journal". . . kid-pleasing humor . . . This entertaining escapade will provoke chuckles in even the most reluctant readers."--Publishers Weekly "Laughs abound!"--Booklist"The self-proclaimed authority on virtually everything, Dr. K. Pinkerton Silverfish, makes his triumphant return!"--Chicago Tribune"This is a fun reading book for the elementary grade reader."--Pittsburgh Press" . . . this will appeal to fans of Manes's self-consciously wacky style, his oddly named characters (and foods) and the pell-mell narrative . . . enjoyable for its audience . . ."--Kirkus Reviews"The many fans of Seattleite Manes will welcome this silly story."--Seattle Times; Title: Make Four Million Dollars by Next Thursday!
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Kindergarten-Grade 3. Sunhi struggles with jealously toward her young brother just before his first birthday. However, her sensitive grandmother helps the child understand more about the demands of babies and gives Sunhi some special attention. Choi tells a balanced, sensitive story that incorporates some Korean family traditions. The important first-birthday celebration with a traditional outfit for the baby and silk dresses for Sunhi and her two best friends showcases multicultural understanding as a natural part of life. The realistic watercolor and pencil illustrations on each double-page spread complement the text and provide a visual break for early chapter-book readers.?Gale W. Sherman, Pocatello Public Library, IDCopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.Praise for Yearling First Choice Chapter Books:"It's guaranteed that the kids will feel cool to have books that look more like the ones grownups read." --The Advocate & Greenwich Time; Title: BEST OLDER SISTER, THE (FCC) (Yearling First Choice Chapter Book)
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Ten-year-old British twins Ruby and Garnet take turns narrating this broad comedy, a winner of the Smarties Prize; PW described it as "an unexceptional mix of familiar plot devices." Ages 9-12. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.Ten-year-old Ruby and Garnet are identical twins who do everything together. Especially since their mother died three years earlier. They dress alike, wear their hair the same, and sit together in every class. In fact, everything about them is the same--except their personalities. Ruby is funny and outgoing, Garnet is sensitive and shy. Together they're the perfect double act--and that's just the way they like it. Soon the twins' life is turned upside down. Their dad has been spending a lot of time with his new "friend" Rose. Ruby and Garnet can't stand Rose. To make matters worse, Dad and Rose buy a bookstore out in the country and the whole family moves. Ruby hates their new school, but Garnet thinks it isn't all that bad. When Garnet befriends some of their new classmates, Ruby feels betrayed and stops speaking to Garnet. Garnet misses her sister terribly, but has to admit it's nice doing things on her own for a change. Somehow, the girls will have to find a way to maintain their special twin relationship without spending every minute of the day together.; Title: Double Act
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ughn is 12 years old in 1866, and she lives in the Asylum for Homeless Waifs in New York City. Aggie hates being called a waif almost as much as she hates the orphanage, where she's always in trouble. Now she's going west on the orphan train, and she doesn't know what to expect. What is it like to live in a real home? Will she be treated like a daughter, or like a worker? And most of all--will anyone want her?Joan Lowery Nixon is the award-winning and beloved author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the Orphan Train Adventures, the Orphan Train Children, and the Ellis Island series.; Title: Aggie's Home (Orphan Train Children)
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PW called this adaptation "an admirable introduction" to Shakespeare's play, and drew attention to the "old-fashioned oil paintings [that] capture both ethereal spirits and the heavy brocade of the period setting." All ages.- capture both ethereal spirits and the heavy brocade of the period setting." All ages. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc."This dramatic picture book serves as a good introduction to Shakespeare's well-loved play."-- Publishers Weekly"Coville tells the central story of The Tempest in a graceful, fairy-tale style.... The simplified story and lavish pictures will help create an audience for the play." -- School Library Journal; Title: William Shakespeare's The Tempest
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The "full-bodied, conversational first-person voice instantly allies readers with a legendary historical figure," said PW, adding that the oil paintings convey "the rugged, expansive terrain of a West that was wild." Ages 6-10. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.only Pony Express job 13-year-old Will Cody could land was the "sweat and water run," taking care of the tired and thirsty ponies. But one chilly November morning, Will has his big chance. The news of the U.S. presidential election has been entrusted to the pony boys, and from the looks of it, only Will would be able to get the mail through. But should he risk his own safety and the wrath of his boss, the Terrible Slade, and ride himself?; Title: The Sweetwater Run: The Story of Buffalo Bill Cody and the Pony Express (Picture Yearling Book)
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Catch election fever when fifth grader Miata Ramirez runs for president against school prankster, Rudy Herrera. Miata and her running mate, Ana, mean business. But the boys are loud and get attention. With time running out, the girls try to think of how to quickly change their image before the election.on fever when fifth grader Miata Ramirez runs for president against school prankster, Rudy Herrera. Miata and her running mate, Ana, mean business. But the boys are loud and get attention. With time running out, the girls try to think of how to quickly change their image before the election.; Title: Off and Running
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"Brisk packing, affectionate humor and an unforgettable heroine distinguish this first novel, set in 1916 Indiana," said PW in a starred review. An eight-year-old girl struggles to be the young lady everyone expects her to be in a houseful of boys. Ages 7-12. (Oct.) Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc."Brisk pacing, affectionate humor and an unforgettable heroine. . . poignant and accessible." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review"Enthralling. . . a book and a heroine to cherish." -- Kirkus Reviews; Title: Ruthie's Gift
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"The high-flying humor is juxtaposed with . . . the way the children pull together during a blizzard." -- BooklistAfter all the trouble at Christmas, the Hatford boys make a New Year's resolution to treat the Malloy girls like sisters. But who says you can't play tricks on sisters? The girls will need to stay one step ahead of the boys, and are willing to pay big-time for advance information. Homemade cookies should be all it takes to make a traitor spill the beans. But which boy has loose lips?Caroline's horrified about sharing her birthday with her enemy Wally, but is thrilled with her role in the town play. Don't ask how Beth, Josh, and Wally get roped into it -- just wait until showtime, when Caroline pulls her wildest stunt yet! As each side wonders how far the other will go, they unexpectedly find themselves facing a blizzard and worrying about their parents' safety. That's when the lights go out!; Title: A Traitor Among the Boys (Boy/Girl Battle)
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Praise for the Nate the Great Series Kids will like Nate the Great. School Library Journal, Starred Review A consistently entertaining series. Booklist Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner. Publishers Weekly Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years. Kirkus Reviews They dont come any cooler than Nate the Great. The Huffington PostNate the Great needs your help. Annie's dog, Fang, is missing! That's what Nate discovers when his friends throw him a surprise Happy Detective Day party. Where is Fang? As you and Nate track down clues--Fang was learning tricks for the party; he was seen running away from two tiny poodles and following a lady wearing fluffy-bunny shoes--Nate will share his expert detective skills with you so you can sharpen your sleuthing talents.; Title: Nate the Great and Me: The Case of the Fleeing Fang
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Justin McCallister loves life on his aunt and uncle's Montana sheep ranch...until a grizzly bear begins terrorizing the livestock, injuring Justin's collie, Radar, and killing his pet lamb, Blue. Justin decides to take matters into his own hands and sets out to track down the bear. But things become more dangerous than Justin ever could have imagined when he comes face-to-face with the grizzly.lister loves life on his aunt and uncle's Montana sheep ranch...until a grizzly bear begins terrorizing the livestock, injuring Justin's collie, Radar, and killing his pet lamb, Blue. Justin decides to take matters into his own hands and sets out to track down the bear. But things become more dangerous than Justin ever could have imagined when he comes face-to-face with the grizzly.; Title: GRIZZLY (Gary Paulsen World of Adventure)
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Once there lived a donkey, a dog, a cat, and a rooster who had grown too old to be useful to their masters. Because their masters want to get rid of them, they run away. They meet on the road and decide to go to Bremen-Town to be street musicians.Soon, they discover a cozy cabin occupied by robbers. The four friends have an idea and manage to scare the robbers away by making the loudest music they can. Now they can settle into a new home.ILSE PLUMEis the internationally renowned childrens book author and illustrator of The Bremen Town Musicians (a Caldecott Honor Book), The Year Comes Round: Haiku through the Seasons, St. Francis and the Wolf, and more.Ilse has an MFA from Drake University and she studied printmaking at the Santa Reparata Studio in Florence, Italy. She teaches at the School for the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Find out more about her work at ilseplume.com.; Title: The Bremen-Town Musicians
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Two junior high boys lose their "uncool" status when they kiss girls and foil some football team thugs in this comedy set in the 1950s. "Joyfully unconventional thinking and quirky writing," said PW. Ages 10-up. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc."A rollicking tale...It's all flat-out goofy and great fun, as well as an inspiring story of shared experiences, that, weird as they are, form the basis of a strong and affectionate friendship." --Kirkus Reviews, Pointer"Paulsen captures adolescent feelings perfectly; indeed, the novel becomes a survival story with a twist--survival of adolescence... Simplicity of style, humor, and great characterization make this another winner from a popular author." --School Library Journal"A welcome boost to those who secretly fear that junior high uncoolness is a permanent state." --Publishers Weekly; Title: The Schernoff Discoveries
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Praise for the Nate the Great Series Kids will like Nate the Great. School Library Journal, Starred Review A consistently entertaining series. Booklist Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner. Publishers Weekly Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years. Kirkus Reviews They dont come any cooler than Nate the Great. The Huffington Posthining, the birds are singing, andsomeone is eating the flowers in Nate the Great'sgarden. A green tortoise is slowly, slowly steppingacross the lawn, and Nate is slowly, slowlyfollowing him. Where does Nate's green guest trulybelong? It may take all of Nate the Great's patienceand sharp eyesight to find out slowly.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Nate the Great and the Tardy Tortoise
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Lucy Griggs's mother has just died, leaving Lucy orphaned and living on the streets of 1866 New York City. Then Lucy hears about the Children's Aid Society, a group that sends orphans out West to new homes. Lucy knows she'll never replace her mum, but maybe now she'll find a family--and even a little sister--to love.<br><br><br><br>But the family that takes her in is far from ideal. Mr. Snapes seems kind, but Mrs. Snapes is a bitter, angry woman. And Emma isn't the sister Lucy has dreamed of. Emma is a girl who people call "simple." Can Lucy learn to love this less-than-perfect family?<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>Lucy Amanda Griggs squirmed between the two large boxes she had found in the alley. Even though she was very tired, she couldn't sleep. The ground was hard and lumpy, and the bright morning sunlight forced Lucy to open her eyes.She tugged her ragged shawl up to cover her head. Her hair felt damp and greasy. How long had it been since she'd had a bath? Lucy couldn't remember.She smiled at Baby, cradling the doll in her arms. One side of Baby's face was covered with a spiderweb of cracks. And there was a hole in her cloth body, where Lucy had to keep poking the stuffing back inside. Lucy didn't care. She had found Baby in a trash bin. She knew that Baby needed her, and she needed Baby. The cracks, the faded dress, and the hole didn't matter. From the moment Lucy saw Baby she loved her.Lucy rocked Baby and sang to her. It was a soft, sleepy song that Lucy's mother had always sung to her. "Rock, rock, my baby-o. Rock, rock, my baby."But Lucy's song melted into tears as memories of her mother swept over her.She angrily brushed the tears away. Crying didn't help. Lucy remembered the time when Mum had told her that Father had been killed in an accident. It was four years ago. Lucy and Mum had clung to each other and sobbed, but their tears hadn't brought Father back.Lucy shivered and hugged Baby tightly. She thought about the terrible day when Mum had died of cholera. That was four--or was it five?--weeks ago. Inspectors from the Metropolitan Board of Health had hurried into Lucy and Mum's room. The inspectors were afraid that the disease would spread. Cholera had already killed more than two thousand New Yorkers. Even before the inspectors left, the landlord, Mr. Beam, had ordered Lucy to leave the building.He had clutched her shoulder as he pushed her toward the doorway. "It's a matter of business. I've got to clean up that room and rent it to someone who can pay," he'd said. His eyes were not on Lucy, but on the inspectors.Lucy had been so frightened that her heart had pounded. She'd clenched her hands to keep them from shaking. "But, sir, I've got nowhere to go," she had pleaded.Mr. Beam had glanced nervously at the inspectors. He had lowered his voice and answered, "I can't worry about your problems. I've got enough of my own. The Board of Health like to have ruined me last February. They blame the landlords for the cholera that swept through this city."He had cleared his throat with an angry harumph! and added, "Meeting their demands to clean up and make repairs cost me a great deal of money. I've nothing to spare, so don't be coming to me for help."Weak from fear, but with no choice, Lucy had wandered out to the street. She had plopped down on a curb, heedless of the hooves of the horses and the heavy wagon wheels that rumbled near her toes. She had wept in sorrow, but her tears hadn't brought Mum back. They hadn't helped at all.As Lucy's sobs became dry shudders, she had looked up and seen the Olneys' butcher shop across the street.Sometimes Mum, with Lucy in hand, had stopped by the shop. Sometimes she had managed to come up with enough coins to buy a small piece of meat or a soup bone. And sometimes Mum had played with and talked to the Olneys' son, Henry.Mrs. Olney looked unhappy whenever anyone asked her about Henry. "Never been right in the head since he was born," she said. "Can't nothin' be done about it."Mum had treated Henry the way she treated everybody else. Henry tried to talk to Mum, and Mum seemed to understand. When she paid attention to Henry, he smiled and laughed.Once Lucy overheard another neighbor say, "I'm always kind to the lad. I tell myself, "There but for the grace of God go I.'"Under her breath, so that only Lucy could hear, Mum had whispered, "I tell myself, "There go I.'"Later, when they were alone, Lucy had asked Mum, "Why is Mrs. Olney always so cross? Why doesn't she ever talk to Henry?"Mum had shaken her head sadly. "Mrs. Olney wanted a strong, healthy child who could work in the shop and learn his father's trade. She's so bitter, she can't see that Henry has feelings like everyone else."Lucy thought about the blue-and-green marble Mum had found and had given to Henry. He had laughed and clapped his hands with joy. "You know what Henry likes, and you can talk with him," Lucy had said. "I wish Mrs. Olney would try.""Maybe someday she will," Mum had said. "For now, you and I will be Henry's friends."; Title: Lucy's Wish (Orphan Train Children)
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Migrating from Connecticut to upstate New York in 1815, 11-year-old Mem's family meets one near-fatal disaster after another. "The concept of hapless pioneers is deliciously intriguing," said PW. Ages 10-up. (Oct.) rCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.g of 1815, Remembrance "Mem" Nye and her family set off in a covered wagon from their farm in Connecticut to the western New York wilderness. Mem and her mother see it as a journey to nowhere since there won't be any houses or neighbors, just endless forest. Their journey is filled with the uncertain danger of wild animals, raging storms, and cruel strangers. When Mem is unexpectedly separated from her family, she must face every danger alone while hoping to find her family again.; Title: Journey to Nowhere
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According to PW, this retelling "preserves a surprising amount of drama-even in this truncated form, the plight of the scarecrow who loves a mortal girl retains its affecting overtones." Ages 6-10. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc."The smoothly flowing oral quality of Robert San Souci's text is matched by the interpretation in brilliant colors and lively action of Daniel San Souci's pictures, making Feathertop a highly effective picture book for any season of the year." -- School Library Journal; Title: Feathertop
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The young Louis Armstrong struggles to buy a brass cornet; Cooper's paintings, said PW, "pulse with all the energy of a Mardi Gras parade." Ages 6-10. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.r nights in New Orleans, a boy named Louis Armstrong would peek under the big swinging doors of Economy Hall and listen to the jazz band. The best night was Friday, when Bunk Johnson would blow his cornet till the roof trembled. At moments like those, Louis could feel his toes tingle. He wanted to be like Bunk Johnson; aim his horn straight up at the night sky and set the stars spinning.One day Louis saw a horn in a pawnshop windowa real brass cornet. The cardboard sign said $5. How could he ever come up with that much money? Every day Louis did what he could to earn that five dollars, and every day he practiced blowing his imaginary horn. It was a dream he would never give up.The vibrant, swinging world of New Orleans jazz seems to bounce off the pages in this tribute to an extraordinary young man. Louis Armstrong's dynamic personality and amazing trumpet playing would cast a spell on millions of people around the world, to whom he will always be the one and only S; Title: Satchmo's Blues (Picture Yearling Book)
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Praise for the Nate the Great Series Kids will like Nate the Great. School Library Journal, Starred Review A consistently entertaining series. Booklist Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner. Publishers Weekly Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years. Kirkus Reviews They dont come any cooler than Nate the Great. The Huffington PostAnnie's dog is unhappy. When Fang is unhappy, everyone is unhappy. Especially Nate the Great. So Nate agrees to sniff out Fang's mysteriously missing Christmas mail. It's cold and snowy. But Nate the Great and his dog, Sludge, will try to solve this holiday case in time for Fang to have a crunchy, munchy Christmas.; Title: Nate the Great and the Crunchy Christmas
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PW's starred review said, "Rylant breaks new ground with this allegorical tale set on an island off the coast of British Columbia." Ages 10-up. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.; Title: The Islander
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Having freed the children enslaved in the northern mines, Is Twite and her cousin Arun return to Folkestone to find Arun's mother. But she has disappeared without a trace. There's plenty of evidence of strange goings-on now that the Channel Tunnel is open, and smugglers called the Merry Gentry have the whole countryside terrified. Have they abducted Arun's mother? Is and Arun are up against the evil Dominic de la Twite and the sneaky Admiral Fishskin in this fast-paced, wickedly witty adventure.Having freed the children enslaved in the northern mines, Is Twite and her cousin Arun return to Folkestone to find Arun's mother. But she has disappeared without a trace. There's plenty of evidence of strange goings-on now that the Channel Tunnel is open, and smugglers called the Merry Gentry have the whole countryside terrified. Have they abducted Arun's mother? Is and Arun are up against the evil Dominic de la Twite and the sneaky Admiral Fishskin in this fast-paced, wickedly witty adventure.; Title: Cold Shoulder Road
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Mary, 15 years old and an orphan, must flee into Sherwood Forest to avoid an arranged marriage. There her life truly begins, for she finds a community of heroic outlaws that includes a woman with seemingly magical healing powers and a young man who is bravely leading the fight against tyranny. This man is Robin Hood, and Mary will soon be known as Maid Marian, the green lady of the woods.; Title: The Forestwife
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PW gave a starred review to this Newbery Honor book about the friendship between a sorrowing 12-year-old girl and an unusual boy in 1950s Western Virginia: "so fresh that readers can practically smell the lilacs and the blossoming fruit trees." Ages 10-up. Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc."White gives her protagonists the courage to face tragedy and transcend it—and the ability to pass along that gift to the reader." —Publishers Weekly, Starred"White paints a vivid picture of small-town Appalachia in the 1950s. . . . Characterization is superb."—School Library Journal, Starred"Ruth White creates a satisfying feeling of community. . . . An admirable, stirring book."—The New York Times Book Review; Title: Belle Prater's Boy
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It's springtime and it's almost Richard "Beast" Best's birthday. His sister, Holly, is even giving him a surprise party. Or so he thinks. But what will she do when she finds out that Beast has squashed her egg-carton jewelry box?Meanwhile, Beast has a bigger problem. He and his best friend, Matthew Jackson, had to move the huge rabbit on wheels onto the stage for the spring assembly. When they started to push it, the monster rabbit ran amuck and rolled right off the stage. How will Beast and Matthew get the thing back together before Thursday's assembly?It's springtime and it's almost Richard "Beast" Best's birthday. His sister, Holly, is even giving him a surprise party. Or so he thinks. But what will she do when she finds out that Beast has squashed her egg-carton jewelry box?Meanwhile, Beast has a bigger problem. He and his best friend, Matthew Jackson, had to move the huge rabbit on wheels onto the stage for the spring assembly. When they started to push it, the monster rabbit ran amuck and rolled right off the stage. How will Beast and Matthew get the thing back together before Thursday's assembly?; Title: Monster Rabbit Runs Amuck (The Kids of the Polk Street School)
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An 11-year-old boy, the oldest of six children, chronicles a tumultuous year; PW said that "this warm story... neatly blends the humor and frustrations of growing up in a large family." Ages 8-12. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc."Fletcher captures perfectly the humor, irritations, and sadness, of life in a large, close-knit family." Booklist; Title: Fig Pudding
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In a starred review of this follow-up to Mr. Tucket, PW said that Paulsen "weaves in a wealth of information about pioneer travel, adding historical value to this heart-stopping good read." Ages 10-up. Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc."Characteristic of all Paulsen's works, the narrative flow is smooth and uncluttered, the action gritty and realistic, the story thrilling."--Kirkus Reviews"A cool-headed survivor in the mold of Hatchet's protagonist...a heart-stopping good read." --Publishers Weekly, Starred; Title: Call Me Francis Tucket (Tucket Adventures)
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"A refreshing picture of an appealing and unique youngster in a community where adults take an interest in and care about children." --School Library Journal"Junebug is kind, intelligent, brave and utterly compelling. . . ."--Kirkus ReviewsJunebug is set to leave all his old problems behind when his family moves from the projects to a better neighborhood. But new problems crop up when he runs into school bullies and has trouble making new friends. His younger sister, Tasha, quickly fits in and makes friends with the tenants in their building, a group home for the elderly that their mama supervises.When summer vacation starts, Junebug's lazy-day plans are squashed when Mama tells him to take walks with cranky old Reverend Ashford every day and play soccer with the very same school bullies that beat him up. Is this any way to spend summer vacation? Little does Junebug know that there are some lessons you don't learn in school.; Title: Junebug and the Reverend
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Hanukkah is here at last, and Daniel Bloom couldn?t be more excited. It?s time for candle lighting and storytelling and presents. Time for chocolate gelt and dreidel games and . . . green latkes? Uh-oh. Maybe this year?s Hanukkah won?t be quite what Daniel expects. And his mom?s zucchini latke experiment isn?t Daniel?s only holiday challenge. There?s that dog who just moved in down the hall. That huge dog with the fierce bark. Ever since being bitten last summer, Daniel has been afraid of dogs. Whenever he hears barking, he feels younger than his little sister, Amy. She loves dogs. Daniel knows that Amy wishes he weren?t afraid. Maybe then, one of her gifts could be a dog. But that would take a miracle, Daniel figures. A Hanukkah miracle."Written with warmth and humor, with a chapter for each night of the celebration, this is a spirited middle-reader thats full of holiday tradition." School Library Journal, Starred; Title: The Very Best Hanukkah Gift
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Praise for the Nate the Great Series Kids will like Nate the Great. School Library Journal, Starred Review A consistently entertaining series. Booklist Loose, humorous chalk and watercolor spots help turn this beginning reader into a page-turner. Publishers Weekly Nate, Sludge, and all their friends have been delighting beginning readers for years. Kirkus Reviews They dont come any cooler than Nate the Great. The Huffington PostNate, the great detective, depends on his dog, Sludge, to help him solve all of his cases. But Sludge can't help him this time -- Sludge is lost! Lost inside a big department store on a rainy day. Nate frantically searches for his best friend and trusted helper. Salespeople have spotted a wet, slippery, sloppy dog running about. Is Sludge hiding from them? Nate looks high and low, and in places he'd rather not look at all. But every clue leads to a dead end . . . until Nate realizes that Sludge "can help him with this case!"From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Nate the Great and the Big Sniff
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It's almost Thanksgiving, and Richard Best can't stop thinking about Ms. Rooney's Candy Corn contest. Whoever can guess the exact number of yellow-and-orange candies in the jar on Ms. Roney's desk gets to keep them all. The only problem is Richard has to read a page in a library book for each guess.Smelly Matthew, who sits in front of him, knows they'll never win. "We're the worst readers in the class, " he says. But Richard won't give up. He can already taste those Candy Corns. And before he knows it, he has. Three fat juicy ones.What will Ms. Rooney do when she finds out?It's almost Thanksgiving, and Richard Best can't stop thinking about Ms. Rooney's Candy Corn contest. Whoever can guess the exact number of yellow-and-orange candies in the jar on Ms. Roney's desk gets to keep them all. The only problem is Richard has to read a page in a library book for each guess. Smelly Matthew, who sits in front of him, knows they'll never win. "We're the worst readers in the class," he says. But Richard won't give up. He can already taste those Candy Corns. And before he knows it, he has. Three fat juicy ones. What will Ms. Rooney do when she finds out?; Title: The Candy Corn Contest (The Kids of the Polk Street School)
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PW praised the "sunny and unusually textured torn-and cut-paper collages" in this tale of a boy's shopping expedition, adding, "Well-chosen language, cumulative refrain and judiciously placed rhymes lend the text a pleasing musicality." Ages 3-6. Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.Benny McBride starts his day with five new pennies and is determined to spend them all. His mother wants him to buy something beautiful. His brother wants something good to eat. His sister wants something nice to wear. Benny knows his dog and cat would like something too. With the help of generous and thoughtful neighbors, Benny fulfills each request with a penny and arrives home loaded with five but simple gifts.; Title: Benny's Pennies (Picture Yearling Book)
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"Dido's adventures on the isle of Aratu will linger in the reader's mind long after these games have ended."--Publishers Weekly, Starred"Fans will be happy to see feisty Dido in action again."--Kirkus Reviewsawaited addition to Joan Aiken's award-winning Wolves series takes us on Dido's most imaginative adventure yet!<br><br>Dido Twite has been sailing the high seas, chasing after Lord Herodsfoot, who is scouring the globe for new and interesting games. Now he's needed back in London, in the hope that his games will help King James, who is lying ill and wretched with a mysterious disease no doctor can cure. Dido's search has taken her to Aratu, a mysterious spice island where foreigners seldom venture--maybe because of the deadly pearl snakes and sting monkeys there.<br><br>When Dido lands at Aratu, she realizes that there is something even more dangerous than poisonous snakes on the island. She soon makes friends among the Forest People and learns of a plot to overthrow the island's king, who lives--deaf and sick--at his palace on the Cliffs of Death. Will Dido and her friends be able to reach him in time?; Title: Dangerous Games
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Honors and Praise for Wilson Rawls Where the Red Fern Grows: A School Library Journal Top 100 Childrens Novel An NPR Must-Read for Kids Ages 9 to 14 Winner of 4 State Awards Over 7 million copies in print! A rewarding book . . . [with] careful, precise observation, all of it rightly phrased. The New York Times Book Review One of the great classics of childrens literature . . . Any child who doesnt get to read this beloved and powerfully emotional book has missed out on an important piece of childhood for the last 40-plus years. Common Sense Media An exciting tale of love and adventure youll never forget. School Library Journal A book of unadorned naturalness. Kirkus Reviews Written with so much feeling and sentiment that adults as well as children are drawn with a passion. Arizona Daily Star Its a story about a young boy and his two hunting dogs and . . . I cant even go on without getting a little misty. The Huffington PostThe last thing a fourteen-year-old boy expects to find along an old Ozark river bottom is a tree full of monkeys. Jay Berry Lee's grandpa had an explanation, of course--as he did for most things. The monkeys had escaped from a traveling circus, and there was a handsome reward in store for anyone who could catch them. Grandpa said there wasn't any animal that couldn't be caught somehow, and Jay Berry started out believing him . . . But by the end of the "summer of the monkeys," Jay Berry Lee had learned a lot more than he ever bargained for--and not just about monkeys. He learned about faith, and wishes coming true, and knowing what it is you really want. He even learned a little about growing up . . . This novel, set in rural Oklahoma around the turn of the century, is a heart-warming family story--full of rich detail and delightful characters--about a time and place when miracles were really the simplest of things...; Title: Summer of the Monkeys
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Praise for the Liza, Bill, & Jed Mystery series:Liza, Bill, and Jed are sleuths again. . . . Believable characters, surroundings, and situations and an action-packed plot which thickens steadily and surely to a logical solution make a book sure to win Miss Parish even more young fans.School Library JournalYoung readers will be immediately involved . . . and can share the fun and excitement of unscrambling the codes and deciphering the cryptic instructions.The Horn Book MagazineWho or what is taking the kitchen scraps from the garbage every night? What starts out as a puzzle becomes a mystery. Every night Grandma leaves table scraps in a wrapped plastic bag in the garbage can where, according to plan, the McNellis children pick them up to feed their kittens. But the plan changes when the bag is gone in the morning. The twins, Liza and Bill, and brother Jed decide to investigate the matter.First the children discover Liza's missing red sweater in a part of the woods she hadn't been to before, next they read about runaway children in the newspaper, and then their new puppy is lost. Finally they find a teepee in the woods with what seems to be Indians in warpaint dancing and shooting arrows! The young detectives must put all the clues together and solve the mystery.; Title: Clues in the Woods (Liza, Bill & Jed Mysteries)
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Gary Paulsenis the distinguished author of many critically acclaimed books for young people, including three Newbery Honor books:The Winter Room, Hatchet,andDogsong. He won the Margaret A. Edwards Award given by the American Library Associationfor his lifetime achievement in young adult literature. Among his Random House books areRoad Trip(written with his son, Jim Paulsen);Family Ties; Vote; Crush; Flat Broke; Liar, Liar; Paintings from the Cave; Woods Runner; Masters of Disaster; Lawn Boy; Notes from the Dog; The Amazing Life of Birds; Molly McGinty Has a Really Good Day; How Angel Peterson Got His Name; Guts;and five books about Francis Tucket's adventures in the Old West. Gary Paulsen has also published fiction and nonfiction for adults. He divides his time between his home in Alaska, his ranch in New Mexico, and his sailboat on the Pacific Ocean.; Title: Escape from Fire Mountain (World of Adventure)
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on confess? Can a talking parrot actually lead the police to a suspect?Throughout the twentieth century, important crimes have been solved with unusual clues that have required detectives to go off the beaten track and sometimes to consult with experts from scientific fields. Charlotte Foltz Jones has drawn together numerous actual accounts that illustrate the fascinatingly diverse and often surprising paths to truth. Bugs, dirt, bite marks, and even pets are all potential crime-solving clues. This page-turning book is perfect for detectives-to-be, young scientists, and all those interested in a peek at the police work that goes on behind the scenes.From the Hardcover edition.In a 1942 case, a man robbed and killed the owner of the Green Parrot Bar in New York City.  Police questioned witnesses and looked for clues, but they couldn't solve the murder.  The green parrot that lived at the bar kept saving, "Robber, robber, robber!"  Everyone assumed the bird was repeating the owner's last words.The parrot could say the names of the bar's regular customers, so one of the detectives decided to teach the parrot to say his name.  He worked with the parrot for weeks before the bird could say his name.  Suddenly the detective realized that the bird wouldn't be able to say "robber" after hearing the bar owner say it only once.  Maybe the bird hadn't been saying, "Robber, robber, robber." What sounded similar?  Perhaps "Robert"?The detective discovered that one of the regular patrons had left town soon after the murder--and his name was Robert.  The man was arrested in Baltimore, Maryland, and convicted of the murder.  The story goes that when he was arrested, he said, "I never did like that bird."From the Hardcover edition.; Title: Fingerprints and Talking Bones
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"This exciting sequel to The Forestwife . . . will please fans of Karen Cushman's The Midwife's Apprentice and send them looking for the prequel to this story."--School Library Journal"Tomlinson peoples Sherwood Forest with ordinary folk . . . who are like you and me. . . . I care about these people and their message of love, hope, and courage."--Karen Cushman, Newbery Medalist and author of The Midwife's Apprentice"Readers will hope for more news of Magda, with her courage, strength, and skills."--Kirkus Reviewsas just a baby, her mother was murdered, and her father John brought her to live in the woods with the Forestwife. Here she learned to heal sick people and became skillful in archery and fighting. Now Magda wants a life of adventure beyond the forest. When word comes that Lady Matilda and her daughter Isabelle are being held captive by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, Magda is ready. This is the chance of a lifetime to join forces with her father John, and the mysterious Robin Hood and his band of outlaws. Little does Magda know that this is also a chance to come face to face with the scoundrel who murdered her mother.; Title: Child of the May
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s alive in this entertaining and educational series for readers ages 7-11, written by the beloved author of the Orphan Train Adventures. <br><br>David Howard has been living on the streets of New York City so long he can barely remember his parents. Through the Children's Aid Society, he finds a new home with the Bauer family in Missouri. But farm life isn't easy, especially for a boy who's never seen a cow before. <br><br>Luckily, the Bauers' hired hand, Amos, an ex-slave, comes to David's rescue. When an unexpected danger threatens Amos, David wants to help his friend. But how can an 11-year-old boy help a grown man?Joan Lowery Nixon is the award-winning and beloved author of more than 100 books for young readers, including the Orphan Train Adventures, the Orphan Train Children, and the Ellis Island series.; Title: David's Search (Orphan Train Children)
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Do you know why a weather vane has a little rooster on the top, spinning around to tell us which way the wind is blowing? Here is the answer in this old story about Half-Chicken, who has one eye, one leg, and one wing. His adventures take him far and wide until he's carried straight to the top, in this lively retelling--in Spanish and English--of a traditional folktale.why a weather vane has a little rooster on the top, spinning around to tell us which way the wind is blowing? Here is the answer in this old story about Half-Chicken, who has one eye, one leg, and one wing. His adventures take him far and wide until he's carried straight to the top, in this lively retelling--in Spanish and English--of a traditional folktale.; Title: Medio Pollito/Half Chicken (Dell Picture Yearling)
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"The invigorating story is just right for readers who like their action at a gallop." -- Kirkus ReviewsPraise for the Tucket Adventures series:"Many readers will love these books for their exciting, nonstop action." -- School Library Journal"Gary Paulsen's popular Western saga continues in the fourth novel about Francis Tucket. Things look grim for Francis and his adopted family, Lottie and Billy. Without horses, water, or food, they're alone in a prairie wasteland, with the dreaded Comanchero outlaws in pursuit. Death can strike at any moment -- but so can good fortune. When they stumble upon an ancient treasure, it takes teamwork, courage, and wit to hold on to it. By sticking together, Francis and his family wind up rich beyond their wildest dreams, and ready to head west to find Francis's parents on the Oregon Trail.; Title: Tucket's Gold (The Francis Tucket Books)
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Readers will wish they could have this much fun with their neighbors and friends. . . . As with the previous books, this title can stand alone.School Library JournalAnother funny installment in this sweet-natured series.Booklistpring break and the only assignment Wally Hatford and Caroline Malloy have is to do something that they have never done before. Wallys sure that will be a cinch once he hears the great news about the mighty Benson brothers coming to stay for vacation. It will be nonstop action all the way. For starters, the nine Benson and Hatford boys plan on scaring the three Malloy sisters silly by convincing them that their house is haunted. Of course, the boys dont know that the girls are hard at work plotting their own special surprise welcome. The Bensons dont know what theyre up against with the Malloy girls. But they soon will. Meanwhile, everyone in town knows theres a hungry cougar on the prowl. When the kids decide to take a break from their tricks and join forces in catching the cougar, guess who gets stuck with the scariest job? This will surely be something no one has ever done before.From the Hardcover edition.; Title: The Boys Return (Boy/Girl Battle)
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"In this fourth book about Anastasia's spunky little brother, Sam Krupnik really comes into his own. . . . Lowry gets everything about Sam just right." -- Booklist, Boxed"Another visit with the Krupniks is time well spent." -- School Library Journalne's favorite little brother is back, dressed as a zookeeper at his nursery school's Future Job Day.Sam Krupnik is all set for Future Job Day at school. He already knows that he wants to be a zookeeper when he grows up. Sam's mother and his sister, Anastasia, help him make a terrific costume to wear on Future Job Day. The trouble is that it's so terrific Sam wants to wear it all the time. Luckily Sam's teacher helps out by suggesting that he tell the class about a different animal each day. Sam likes being the center of attention, but can he keep on being Zooman Sam forever?; Title: Zooman Sam (Sam Krupnik Series)
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e's the spoiled girl in the tower, the one with the lo-o-o-ng hair and unusual flair. <br><br><br><br>Witch--she's mean and getting meaner 'cause she's tired of granting Rap's every little wish. <br><br><br><br>Fine Prince--this cool strutting dude is mad about Rap, but he's got to climb up to the tower before Witch gets back!<br><br><br><br>Will Rapunzel and Fine Prince hook up and live happily ever after?<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>; Title: Rapunzel: A Happenin' Rap (A picture yearling book)
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Join Francis Tuckets final adventure and homecoming in this rip-roaring series set in the great American West.Francis Tucket, Lottie and Billy have survived extraordinary, hair-raising adventures in their quest to find Francis's family, lost when he was kidnapped from a wagon train on the Oregon Trail. Now they meet up with a British explorer, bloodthirsty soldiers, and in a tragic, heroic encounter, with Jason Grimes, the mountain man. Their way is made more treacherous still by the secret they carry, the ancient gold they discovered in a Spanish grave. In this final adventure they head home at last, and an epilogue tells what happens to them on the Oregon frontier.; Title: Tucket's Home (The Francis Tucket Books)
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A young girl’s conflicted feelings about World War II, friendship, and hope surface during an unforgettable summer.From the Hardcover edition.Lee Kochenderfer makes her children’s book debut with this middle-grade novel.; Title: The Victory Garden
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Rat is devastated when his best friend moves out of the junkyard, and he meets his match when Dog moves in. A starred PW review said the author and illustrator "are in perfect sync in this slyly funny and deeply touching story." Ages 4-8. (June) Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc."[A] slyly funny and deeply touching story." Publishers Weekly, Starred"Munsingers expressive, detailed line-and-watercolor pictures capture the grouchy nonsense and also the real feelings." Booklist; Title: Don't Need Friends
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