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Miracles on Maple Hill: A Newbery Award Winner (Odyssey/harcourt Young Classic Ser.)
by Virginia Sorensen"Warm and real . . . packed with incident, country magic, family lore, and people to remember."--The New York Times Book Review"Vivid descriptions . . . and excellent characterization mark each page of the book."--Chicago Tribune —
Old Yeller
by Fred GipsonAt first, Travis couldn't stand the sight of Old Yeller<P><P> The stray dog was ugly, and a thieving rascal, too. But he sure was clever, and a smart dog could be a big help on the wild Texas frontier, especially with Papa away on a long cattle drive up to Abilene.<P> Strong and courageous, Old Yeller proved that he could protect Travis's family from any sort of danger. But can Travis do the same for Old Yeller?<P> <b>Newbery Medal Honors book<P> Winner of Pacific Northwest Library Association’s Young Reader’s Choice Award</b>
La Última Batalla: The Last Battle (Spanish edition) (Las Crónicas de Narnia #7)
by C. S. LewisLA ÚLTIMA BATALLA ES LA MÁS GRANDIOSA DE TODAS<P><P> Narnia. . . donde las mentiras causan temor... donde está a prueba la lealtad... donde parece que la esperanza ya no existe.<P> Durante los últimos días de Narnia, la tierra entera se enfrenta a su reto más grande —no se trata de un invasor proveniente de tierras lejanas, sino de uno que viene del interior. Las mentiras y la traición se han apoderado de todo, y sólo el rey junto con unos cuantos fieles seguidores pueden impedir la destrucción de todo lo que les es importante. Es el magnífico y conmovedor final de Las Crónicas de Narnia.
We Were There at the Boston Tea Party
by Robert N. Webb E. F. WardNew England is ripe for revolution in the fall of 1773, and young Jeremy and Deliverance Winthrop are eager to play their part. The brother-and-sister duo join the conspiracy against the red-coated British "lobsterbacks," carrying messages from Sam Adams, Paul Revere, and other patriots to set the stage for the famous event in Boston Harbor.The We Were There series brings history to life for young readers with engaging, action-packed entertainment. These illustrated tales combine fictional and real-life characters in settings of landmark events from the past. All of the books are reviewed for accuracy and approved by expert historical consultants.
American Journeys Volume One: Lois Lenski's Novels of Childhood (American Journeys #1)
by Lois LenskiFrom a Newbery Award–winning author: Seven beloved classics that beautifully capture growing up and overcoming challenges across America. In her Newbery Honor Book, Indian Captive, and her Regional America series, six of which are collected here, author/illustrator Lois Lenski presents realistic portrayals of unforgettable young people facing hardships in a range of areas across the country. Based on a true story, Indian Captive tells the compelling chronicle of a twelve-year-old girl kidnapped by the Shawnee in 1758 Pennsylvania. Beginning with the Children’s Book Award winner Judy’s Journey, Lenski depicted kids’ experiences in different regions of mid-twentieth-century America—from East Coast migrant workers to a Texas girl whose family is dealing with drought, from an eleven-year-old boy in oil-boom Oklahoma to the daughter of coal miners in West Virginia, from a family in a flooded western Connecticut town to an African American girl in the 1950s coping with moving north with the help of her loving grandmother. Beyond changing the face of children’s literature, Lenski’s stories continue to endure because of their moving and believable depictions of young people from often overlooked communities. Through her art, Lenski gave these characters a voice that still rings loud and clear for modern readers. This ebook includes Indian Captive, Judy’s Journey, Flood Friday, Texas Tomboy, Boom Town Boy, Coal Camp Girl, and Mama Hattie’s Girl.
Blast Off at Woomera
by Hugh WaltersIf the ladder hadn't slipped when Chris Godfrey was chalking up the sports results - and if Sir George Benson hadn't been passing at that very moment - it might never have happened. It had become imperative to fire a conscious human being into space and Sir George, who was Director of Research at Woomera, couldn't see how it was to be done until he met Chris. Once Chris agreed, things moved fast. Whisked to London by the R.A.F., he started his training, was fitted for a G-suit, got to know the landscape of the Moon as well as he knew the school sports ground. Then on to Woomera; and, at last, into space...
The Clue of the Tapping Heels (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #16)
by Carolyn KeeneOriginally published in 1939. Nancy solves the mystery of a lost love. Between two kidnappings, an estranged father and son and an heir apparent who never was, Follow Nancy and her chums as they track the criminals and reunite lost lovers. n the late 1950s, the first 34 Nancy Drew books began to be condensed and revised. This is the version published before the revision.
Coal Camp Girl
by Lois LenskiA young girl grows up in the sooty shadow of the coal mines of West Virginia When the whistle blows, Christina knows her father is coming home. Every day he emerges from the pit with his skin caked in coal dust. He's 50 now and he's been working in the mines since he was 12 years old. It's dangerous, backbreaking labor, but he does it because he loves his family. As far as Christina is concerned, there is no job in the world more honorable than digging coal. Danger is always close at hand in the mines. There are cave-ins, explosions, and diseases. But no matter what happens, Christina and her family always stick together. This meticulously researched look at life in a coal camp shows that no matter how dark the pit, love will always shine through.
Freddy and the Flying Saucer Plans (Freddy the Pig #25)
by Walter R. BrooksOriginally published between 1927 and 1958, the 26 classic books about Freddy the Pig are now going on to delight a sixth generation of children. Freddy the Pig, the &“Renaissance Pig&” (The New York Times Book Review) of Bean Farm, is back to thrill his fans of all ages in these all-American children&’s classics. In this terrific adventure, Freddy must keep the real set of flying saucer plans out of the hands of traitorous spies—though he has a plan to slip them a false set and save the day, all the while disguised as an old gypsy woman. This is vintage Freddy and the whole ensemble cast at their charming best.
The Haunted Bridge (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #15)
by Carolyn KeeneWhile vacationing and participating in a golf tournament, Nancy becomes involved in a double mystery concerning a haunted bridge and jewel thieves. In the late 1950s the Nancy Drew books were condensed and revised. This is the version from 1937, before the revision.
Hitty: Her First Hundred Years
by Rachel FieldHitty is a very special doll who belongs to Phoebe. Phoebe is proud of her beautiful doll and brings Hitty everywhere she goes. This is thrilling for Hitty, who finds herself involved in the most wonderful adventures both on land and at sea. She meets many people and makes new friends. This is the story of the first hundred years of Hitty's life. And that's only the beginning for a doll as special as Hitty. <P><P> A Newbery Medal Winner.
Houseboat Girl
by Lois LenskiWhat would it be like to live on a houseboat on the Mississippi River with two parents, four kids, eight chickens, several turtles, a dog, and a cat? Patsy and her family are about to find out!At first, Patsy is upset when her parents decide to move from their home in River City, Illinois, to a houseboat on the Mississippi River. She&’ll miss her house and friends, and she&’s sure the trip downriver will be boring. Gradually, she and her brother and sisters get used to their new life. Patsy grows to love the ever-changing river, where she even learns to swim. But she can&’t help longing for a real house—on land. Houseboat Girl is based on the experiences of real families living on the Mississippi River in the summer of 1954. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Lois Lenski including rare images and never-before-seen documents from the author&’s estate.
The Little Witch
by Otfried Preussler Anthea Bell Winnie Gebhardt-Gayler"Once upon a time there was a little witch who was only a hundred and twenty-seven years old"--that's how the story of the little witch and her talking raven Abraxas begins, and though one hundred and twenty-seven isn't at all old for a witch, Little Witch already has a big problem. Every year, on Walpurgis Night, all the witches of the land meet to dance on Brocken Mountain. Little Witch is still too little to be invited, but this year she decided to sneak in anyway--and got caught by her evil aunt Rumpumpel! Little Witch is in disgrace. Her broomstick has been burned. She's been made to walk home. She's been told that she has a year to pull off some seriously good witchcraft if she wants to be invited to Walpurgis Night ever. And then there's an even bigger problem: What after all does it mean to be a good witch? One way or another, by the end of the story, Little Witch will have proved herself to be the biggest and best witch of all.the last laugh.
The Lonely Doll
by Dare WrightOnce there was a little doll. Her name was Edith. She lived in a nice house and had everything she needed except someone to play with. She was lonely! Then one morning Edith looked into the garden and there stood two bears!
The Mystery Of The Brass Bound Trunk (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #17)
by Carolyn Keene Russell H. TandyA trunk that Nancy receives from her father for a trip to Buenos Aires becomes the center of a mystery. Beginning in the late 1950s, the Nancy Drew books were revised and condensed. This is the version published in 1934, before the changes.
Punkin Summer
by John BurressIn the colorful, heart-warming story, John Burress reveals all a young boy's dreams and ambitions. Punkin, his mother and father, even grandmother, who like Punkin and Jitter, wanted to feel needed in the world--all these characters are enriched by the humor, understanding, and affection of the author. John Burress has captured too, all the flavor of the Missouri town in which they live, and made the town and its people your town and your neighbors.
Space Cat Meets Mars
by Paul Galdone Ruthven ToddThe dauntless Space Cat — aka Flyball — and his pal, Colonel Fred, blast off for their most fantastic destination yet! While they're on their way home from Venus, the astronauts are forced to make an emergency landing on Mars. Although Flyball's a bit bored by the Red Planet at first, his curiosity is piqued by its sole surviving fishing cat, a friendly female named Moofa. Will she turn out to be the cat's meow?
Along Came a Dog
by Meindert DejongAfter the big ice storm, the little red hen began to act differently. The same day, a big black dog came to the farm in search of a home. A strange friendship grew between them.<P><P> Newbery Medal Honor book
A Bear Called Paddington
by Peggy Fortnum Michael BondPaddington Bear had traveled all the way from Peru when the Browns first met him in Paddington Station. Since then, their lives have never been quite the same . . . for ordinary things become extraordinary when a bear called Paddington is involved.First published in 1958, A Bear Called Paddington is the first novel by Michael Bond, chronicling the adventures of this lovable bear. Paddington has charmed readers for generations with his earnest good intentions and humorous misadventures. This brand-new paper-over-board edition of the classic novel contains the original text by Michael Bond and illustrations by Peggy Fortnum.
Curious George Flies A Kite (Read-aloud)
by Margret Rey H. A. ReyGeorge's adventures with bunnies, fishing poles, and a powerful kite are told in a simplified text suitable for first-graders to read themselves.
The Domes of Pico
by Hugh WaltersThose mysterious domes on the Moon - what were they? Who built them? Thanks to young Chris Godfrey and his historic rocket-flight they had been photographed from outside the atmosphere; they had been under constant observation by the world's astronomers - but the answer was as baffling as ever. Until one day every single atomic power station on Earth suddenly and disastrously went out of action. There could only be one explanation - the extra-terrestrial radiation bombardment of appalling magnitude. And only one possible source of it: the domes of Pico.
Freddy and the Dragon (Freddy the Pig #26)
by Walter R. BrooksThese beloved classics, originally published between 1927 and 1958, the 26 classic books about Freddy the Pig are now going on to delight a sixth generation of children. Freddy the Pig, the &“Renaissance Pig&” (The New York Times Book Review) of Bean Farm, is back to thrill his fans of all ages in these all-American children&’s classics. In this terrific adventure, Mrs. Peppercorn reports trouble afoot in Centerboro. Luckily, Freddy and his Bean Home friends have the help of their very own dragon to catch the culprits. This is vintage Freddy and the whole ensemble cast at their charming best.
Mystery Ranch (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #4)
by Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Aldens spend the summer on their Aunt's ranch! The ranch is a beautiful place, but it's also the source of trouble between Aunt Jane and Grandfather. As the Boxcar Children explore the land, they make an amazing discovery. Will it help mend Aunt's Jane's and Grandfather's relationship?
The Puppy Who Wanted A Boy
by Jane Thayer Lisa MccuePetey the puppy has one wish for Christmas: to have a boy of his very own. He searches long and hard, but boys are in short supply this year, and no one seems right for him. Just as Petey is about to give up hope, his Christmas wish is granted -- in a very surprising way.
The Space Ship Returns to the Apple Tree (Spaceship Adventures #2)
by Louis Slobodkin[From the back cover:] "What travels faster than light, but looks like a peanut roaster? Marty's new Bamboozerlergical Metal Martinean Interspacial Superphotic Astral Rocket Disk, of course! The twelve year old from space is back for another summer of adventure with his pal Eddie. This time, the boys want to tour the United States, but there is one small problem-they only have four days to do it and Marty hasn't quite learned to fly his new ship . . . Louis Slobodkin wrote and illustrated over fifty books, many for children, in his award-winning career." Find out what happened the first summer Eddie found a space ship under his grandmother's apple tree. Check the Bookshare collection for: The Space Ship Under the Apple Tree and look for the next books in this series.