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Okay for Now: Okay For Now (Playaway Children Ser.)
by Gary D. Schmidt<P>As a fourteen-year-old who just moved to a new town, with no friends and a louse for an older brother, Doug Swieteck has all the stats stacked against him. As Doug struggles to be more than the "skinny thug" that his teachers and the police think him to be, he finds an unlikely ally in Lil Spicer--a fiery young lady who "smelled like daisies would smell if they were growing in a big field under a clearing sky after a rain." <P>In Lil, Doug finds the strength to endure an abusive father, the suspicions of a whole town, and the return of his oldest brother, forever scarred, from Vietnam. Together, they find a safe haven in the local library, inspiration in learning about the plates of John James Audubon's birds, and a hilarious adventure on a Broadway stage. <P>In this stunning novel, Schmidt expertly weaves multiple themes of loss and recovery in a story teeming with distinctive, unusual characters and invaluable lessons about love, creativity, and survival.
Pay Attention, Carter Jones
by Gary D. SchmidtBestselling author Gary D. Schmidt tells a coming-of-age story with the light touch of The Wednesday Wars, the heart of Okay for Now, and the unique presence of a wise and witty butler. Carter Jones is astonished early one morning when he finds a real English butler, bowler hat and all, on the doorstep—one who stays to help the Jones family, which is a little bit broken. In addition to figuring out middle school, Carter has to adjust to the unwelcome presence of this new know-it-all adult in his life and navigate the butler's notions of decorum. And ultimately, when his burden of grief and anger from the past can no longer be ignored, Carter learns that a burden becomes lighter when it is shared. Sparkling with humor, this insightful and compassionate story will resonate with readers who have confronted secrets of their own.
The Labors of Hercules Beal
by Gary D. SchmidtFrom award-winning author Gary D. Schmidt, a warm and witty novel in the tradition of The Wednesday Wars,in which a seventh grader has to figure out how to fulfill an assignment to perform the Twelve Labors of Hercules in real life—and makes discoveries about friendship, community, and himself along the way. <p><p> Herc Beal knows who he's named after—a mythical hero—but he's no superhero. He's the smallest kid in his class. So when his homeroom teacher at his new middle school gives him the assignment of duplicating the mythical Hercules's amazing feats in real life, he's skeptical. After all, there are no Nemean Lions on Cape Cod—and not a single Hydra in sight. <p><p> Missing his parents terribly and wishing his older brother wasn't working all the time, Herc figures out how to take his first steps along the road that the great Hercules himself once walked. Soon, new friends, human and animal, are helping him. And though his mythical role model performed his twelve labors by himself, Herc begins to see that he may not have to go it alone.
The Wednesday Wars
by Gary D. SchmidtIn this Newbery Honor-winning novel, Gary D. Schmidt offers an unforgettable antihero. The Wednesday Wars is a wonderfully witty and compelling story about a teenage boy’s mishaps and adventures over the course of the 1967–68 school year in Long Island, New York.<P><P> Meet Holling Hoodhood, a seventh-grader at Camillo Junior High, who must spend Wednesday afternoons with his teacher, Mrs. Baker, while the rest of the class has religious instruction. Mrs. Baker doesn’t like Holling—he’s sure of it. Why else would she make him read the plays of William Shakespeare outside class? But everyone has bigger things to worry about, like Vietnam. His father wants Holling and his sister to be on their best behavior: the success of his business depends on it. But how can Holling stay out of trouble when he has so much to contend with? A bully demanding cream puffs; angry rats; and a baseball hero signing autographs the very same night Holling has to appear in a play in yellow tights! As fate sneaks up on him again and again, Holling finds Motivation—the Big M—in the most unexpected places and musters up the courage to embrace his destiny, in spite of himself.
A Bad Night for Bullies (The Goolz Next Door)
by Gary GhislainIn this humorous, witty ghost story, Harold, who uses a wheelchair, accepts a mysterious artifact from a horror novelist’s daughter and discovers that while it may help him fight bullies, its power can’t be controlled. When writer Frank Goolz and his daughters move in next door, Harold soon learns that Frank’s books are based on real-life paranormal adventures. At the Goolz home, lights flash inexplicably, objects move on their own, and grotesque specters appear in the attic. Ilona, the beautiful older Goolz daughter, and her mischievous little sister, Suzie, defend Harold from bullies who threaten him daily. Then Ilona gives Harold the Stone of the Dead because she can’t trust her father or Suzie not to use it for a chilling purpose. Now Harold’s bullies are vanishing—is the Stone fulfilling his darkest wishes? This book, the first in a series, is sure to deliver for fans of paranormal stories.
The Mallow Marsh Monster (The\goolz Next Door Ser.)
by Gary GhislainIn this second book in the comic-horror The Goolz Next Door series, twelve-year-old Harold and his quirky neighbors contend with a legendary monster that lives in the nearby Mallow Marsh.Immediately picking up where A Bad Night for Bullies left off, Harold is now an official member of the Goolz team, comprised of eccentric horror author Frank Goolz and his daughters Suzie and Ilona (who is also Harold's kinda-sorta girlfriend). A set of twins has come to the Goolz for help in finding their missing mother, whom they believe has been taken by the monster rumored to live in the Mallow Marsh. When the (very real) monster bites Harold, his bizarre symptoms cause him to fear he is transforming into a monster himself. Then Suzie is taken, and it's up to Harold and Ilona to save her, prevent the formation of future marsh monsters, and stop Harold's own frightening transformation.
Spirit Seeker: John Coltrane's Musical Journey
by Gary Golio Rudy GutierrezGrowing up, John was a seeker. He wondered about spirit, and the meaning of life. And whether music could be a key to unlocking those mysteries. Like his grandfather’s preaching and his parents’ songs, could John’s music bring people closer to God? Told in moving prose and powerfully illustrated, this is the story of a shy, curious boy from a deeply religious family who grew up to find solace and inspiration in his own unique approach to both spirituality and music. John Coltrane—a legendary jazz musician whose work shattered boundaries and continues to influence countless artists to this day.
The Baseball Fanbook (Sports Illustrated Kids Victory School Superstars)
by Gary GramlingEverything You Need to Become a Hardball Know-It-AllThe next book in the Fanbook series from Sports Illustrated Kids, The Baseball Fanbook has all the nerdy-cool insider knowledge that fans ready for next-level, in-depth stats need to know to impress their friends, family, coaches, and any season ticket holders they may meet. Tailor-made for baseball fanatics ages 8 and up who know the basics of the sport they love, may play it, and are looking to become super fans, this new fanbook is filled with fun trivia, unique lingo, and illustrated behind-the-skills how-to's. Chapters include Team Tidbits (salient baseball facts about every MLB team), Think Like a Manager (essential strategies to understand), He Reminds Me Of (compares current players to legendary greats of America's favorite pastime), and much more!
Settling the West: 1862–1890
by Joanne Barkan Gary J. AntonettiFind out about why Americans journeyed west, the hardships they faced and the effect of westward expansion on Native Americans.
SRA Skill Applications, Decoding C, Student Book [Grade 6]
by Siegfried Engelmann Linda Carnine Gary JohnsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
SRA Skill Applications, Decoding C, Workbook [Grade 6]
by Siegfried Engelmann Linda Carnine Gary JohnsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Survival Guide for Kids with LD*: *Learning Differences
by Gary L. Fisher Rhoda CummingsThis book discusses how children with learning differences can get along better in school, set goals, and plan for the future. With references and index.
My Awesome Field Guide to Rocks & Minerals: Track and Identify Your Treasures (My Awesome Field Guide for Kids)
by Gary LewisBecome a rock hound with this field guide for kids ages 7 to 10The world of rocks and minerals is massive, amazing, and full of cool new things to uncover! My Awesome Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals teaches you the skills you need to collect, identify, and catalog your own treasures.Explore 150 different rocks and minerals, and get step-by-step guidelines for testing and identifying the ones you encounter out in the field. There's also plenty of notebook space so you can record data about your finds. So get out there, gather cool looking samples, and discover what they are!My Awesome Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals includes:An intro to earth science—Explore the layers of the earth, how rocks and minerals are formed, the periodic table, and more essential information for young scientists.Handy fact sheets—Learn more about all kinds of unique rocks and minerals with fact sheets that are conveniently organized to help with identification.A field notebook—Record all your rock-hunting sample data on pages that include cut-out numbers for cataloging.Identify and catalog rocks and minerals with this fascinating field guide that has everything you need to get started.
Alida's Song (Alida #2)
by Gary PaulsenA remarkable novel about one of the most important and loving relationships in Gary Paulsen's life.The wonderful grandmother seen through the eyes of a young boy in The Cookcamp reaches out to him at 14, offering him a haven from his harsh and painful family life. She arranges a summer job for him on the farm where she is a cook for Olaf and Gunnar, elderly brothers. Farm life offers the camaraderie and routine of hard work, good food, peaceful evenings spent making music together, even learning to dance. Life with Alida gives the boy strength and faith in himself, drawing him away from the edge and into the center of life.From the Hardcover edition.
Amos Binder, Secret Agent (Culpepper #28)
by Gary PaulsenIt's spy vs. spy when Amos is mistaken for a government double agent and given a top secret assignment to fulfill. He's got the trench coat, the dark sunglasses, and that debonair James Bond way about him. Now all he needs is Dunc to bail him out!
Amos Gets Famous (Culpepper Adventures)
by Gary PaulsenDeciphering a code they find in a library book, best friends for life Amos and Dunc stumble onto a burglary ring. The burglars' next target is the home of Melissa, the girl of Amos's dreams (who doesn't even know that he's alive). Amos longs to be a hero to Melissa, so nothing will stop him from solving this case--not even a mind-boggling collision with a jock, a chimpanzee, and a toilet.
Amos Gets Married (Culpepper Adventures)
by Gary PaulsenAfter Amos accidentally knocks Melissa out, she suddenly seems to really like him, so Amos' best friend Dunc decides to figure out why she is acting so strangely and why things are mysteriously disappearing at school.
Amos Goes Bananas (Culpepper Adventures)
by Gary PaulsenAmos has more than a monkey on his back. It's a gorilla. Her name is Louise. And she's in love. Culpepper Adventures #24
Amos and the Alien (Culpepper Adventures)
by Gary PaulsenIn helping an extraterrestrial get back to his planet, Amos hides him under his bed while he and Dunc think of what to do, until Amos starts displaying new powers on the football field, and Dunc thinks the mysterious alien is behind it.
Amos and the Chameleon Caper (Culpepper Adventures)
by Gary PaulsenPaulsen's funny sleuths meet up with a master of disguises! Culpepper Adventures #27.
Amos and the Vampire (Culpepper Adventures)
by Gary PaulsenAmos's big sister Amy is always dating rejects. But this time, her boyfriend was rejected by the grave! He's got pale skin, dark hair, mesmerizing eyes, an annoying tendency to disappear, and he wants to have the Culpeppers over for a late night Halloween snack.... Can Amos and his best friend, Dunc, stop the vampire before he starts to bite? Or will Amy and her man do a little necking she will never forget? Join Gary Paulsen's cool sleuths in their creepiest caper yet!
Boy Who Owned the School: A Comedy of Love
by Gary PaulsenJacob Freisten's goal in life is to go about unnoticed. He's perfect at gliding past the jocks' lockers and sneaking into his English class. That was, until now. If Jacob wants to pass English, he must work for extra credit on the stage crew of the school production of The Wizard of Oz.Jacob, who is usually in a fog anyway, has the the job of running the fog machine. The problem is that Maria Tresser, the girl of his dreams, is cast as the Wicked Witch. Jacob's already made a fool of himself in front of Maria. How can he face her again?
Captive! (World of Adventure #8)
by Gary PaulsenRoman and three of his classmates are held captive in a remote mountain cabin but can he overcome his fear--and the memory of his father's death--to lead the boys to freedom?