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Alone Yet Not Alone: 9780310700074
by Tracy Leininger CravenAutumn of 1755 bestowed to the Leiningers&’ world, not only its rich beauties, but also a rewarding harvest. On this particular day the whole valley seemed to rejoice in the fullness of the season—but suddenly Barbara and Regina&’s peaceful frontier life is changed forever. General Braddock and his army had been defeated and soon the Pennsylvania settlers would suffer the bloody effects of the French and Indian War. On October 16, 1755, a band of Indians, led by Allegheny warriors, stormed through Buffalo Valley, burned the Leiningers&’ log cabin, and captured the sisters. Few survived the Penn&’s Creek Massacre and even fewer lived to tell the story. Regina makes a promise to her older sister just before they are unwillingly separated—each to endure different fates. Barbara is taken deep into the wilderness, but holds on to the hope that she will find her little sister. Though she is adopted into the Indian tribe, there is a longing deep inside that cannot be denied. She must escape—but the penalty if caught is certain death. No one expresses Barbara&’s apprehensions better than her own words, written in 1759: &“If one could not believe that there is a God, who helps and saves from death, one had better let running away alone...The extreme probability that the Indians would pursue and recapture us, was two to one compared with the dim hope that, perhaps, we would get through...even if we did escape the Indians, how would we ever succeed in passing through the wilderness, unacquainted with a single path or trail…"
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
Along Came a Spider (Deadtime Stories)
by A. G. CasconeWhen a man-eating spider gets loose in Mikey's house, he and his best friend, Max, think the solution is to catch it and flush it down the toilet, but things only get worse from there
Along Came Galileo
by Jeanne BendickThis look into the life of a courageous man of faith and science has resulted in a wonderful work sure to delight many readers. It was Galileo's questioning mind and insatiable curiousity which drove him to monumental breakthroughs in astronomy, physics, mechanics and the natural world. His many discoveries and inventions challenged and eventually changed 'the acceptabled way of thinking' in these fields of thought. Sadly, Galileo was far ahead of his times and he suffered much injustice for daring to speak those things he knew to be true.
Along Came Spider
by James PrellerCan their friendship survive the fifth grade?Spider Stevens and Trey Cooper have lived next door to each other their entire lives. Their houses are on the odd-numbered side of Maple Street, which seems just about right. Because, well, Trey Cooper is a little odd himself.It didn't matter when they were little kids -- you know, way back in second grade. And it doesn't matter so much when they're at home on Maple Street. That's just Trey being Trey. But it matters in the fifth grade. The whole class thinks Trey is weird. Does that mean Spider has to turn his back on his oldest friend?
Alpaca My Bags: A Wish Novel (Wish)
by Jenny GoebelTo some kids, Amelia's life sounds like the ultimate fantasy. She and her brothers are homeschooled by their adventurous parents, and the family travels around the country in an RV, scaling mountains, rappelling down canyons, and skiing down double black diamond slopes. There's just one problem-Amelia hates every minute of it. She's terrified of heights and would give anything to be reading instead of careening down a mountain. She's also desperate for the chance to attend a regular school and make real friends. So when her parents decide to spend a year in Colorado, Amelia's delighted by the chance to settle down.However, starting at a conventional school is much harder than Amelia imagined, and her anxiety makes meeting new friends extra challenging. Everything about her feels wrong, from her clothes to her hobbies to her complete lack of pop culture knowledge. So when Amelia's given the chance to volunteer at an alpaca ranch, she's delighted by the chance to do something she's good at-take care of animals. And soon, the alpacas and their owners start to feel like real friends. But when a cruel classmate's prank puts the alpacas in mortal peril, Amelia will have to summon strength she never knew she possessed to save the only place that's ever felt like home.
Alpha's Tale (Survivors)
by Erin HunterA sixty-page novella set in the world of the bestselling Survivors series by Erin Hunter! Since the first action-packed Survivors novel, readers have been clamoring for more of the dogs and the world they love. In this original prequel, readers will get a behind-the-scenes look at the story of Alpha, the fierce half-wolf who leads the Wild Pack.Long before the Big Growl struck, Alpha was born the only half-dog in a pack of wolves. The other wolves made him suffer for it--until he swore he would never be the runt of a Pack again. . . . Survivors: Alpha's Tale also includes a teaser chapter to Survivors #5: The Endless Lake.
Althea Gibson, the Tiger of Tennis (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Alice Cary Jani OrbanNIMAC-sourced textbook. Changing the Face of Tennis. Althea Gibson spent her childhood getting into trouble on the streets of Harlem, New York. She grew up to change the world of championship tennis forever.
Altogether, One at a Time
by Gary E. Parker Gail E. Haley Mercer Mayer Laurel Schindelman E. L. KonigsburgStories: "Inviting Jason": A little boy doesn't want to invite Jason for his birthday party. Jason has dyslexia. "The Night of the Leonids", a touching story about a grandson and grandmother, and what happens when comet show of every 33 1/3 years comes by. "Camp Fat" which may not be well-received by fat children. A little girl quickly learns a lesson to stay thin at summer camp. "Momma at the Pearly Gates": a black girl's mother tells of a school experience of her own, where she outshone a white girl.
Alvin Ailey
by Andrea Davis Pinkney Brian PinkneyDescribes the life, dancing, and choreography of Alvin Ailey, who created his own modern dance company to explore the black experience. Alvin Ailey is a biography of a brilliant dancer/choreographer as well as the story of the creation of Revelations, his modern dance masterpiece which premiered in New York City in 1960
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Camping, Hiking, and Other Natural Disasters (Alvin Ho #2)
by Lenore LookAlvin Ho is back, and this time he’s facing his biggest fear: The Great Outdoors. Alvin Ho is back and his worst fear has come true:he has to go camping. What will he do exposed in the wilderness with bears and darkness and . . . pit toilets? Luckily, he’s got his night-vision goggles and water purifying tablets and super-duper heavy-duty flashlight to keep him safe. And he’s got his dad, too. Lenore Look’s touching, drop-dead-funny chapter book about an Asian-American second grader—with illustrations byNew York Timesbestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham—is perfect for beginning and reluctant readers alike, and has tons of boy appeal. From the Hardcover edition.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Birthday Parties, Science Projects, and Other Man-Made Catastrophes
by Lenore Look Leuyen PhamHere's the third book in the beloved and hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which has been compared to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and is perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers. Alvin Ho, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of "everything. " For example, what could possibly be so scary about a birthday party? Let Alvin explain: - You might be dressed for bowling . . . but everyone else is dressed for swimming. - You could get mistaken for the piNata. - You could eat too much cake. - You could throw up. So when Alvin receives an invitation to a party--a "girl's" party--how will he ever survive? From Lenore Look and "New York Times" bestselling illustrator LeUyen Pham comes a drop-dead-funny and touching series with a truly unforgettable character. "Shares with Diary of a Wimpy Kid the humor that stems from trying to manipulate the world. " --"Newsday" "Alvin's a winner. " --"New York Post"
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Babies, Burglars, and Other Bumps in the Night (Alvin Ho #5)
by Lenore Look Leuyen PhamReaders will herald the return of their favorite phobic boy in this, the fifth book in the beloved Alvin Ho series. Alvin's mother has been getting bigger . . . and bigger. Alvin's sure it's all the mochi cakes she's been eating, but it turns out she's pregnant! There are lots of scary things about babies, as everybody knows--there's learning CPR for the newborn and changing diapers (no way)--but the scariest thing of all is the fact that the baby could be a GIRL. As a result of the stress, Alvin develops a sympathetic pregnancy and hilarity definitely ensues. Once again, Lenore Look and LeUyen Pham deliver a story that's funny and touching in equal measures.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Other Fatal Circumstances (Alvin Ho #4)
by Lenore Look Leuyen Pham"[E]ngaging and real, often laugh-out-loud funny.... A fresh entry in what is overall an exceedingly enjoyable series," raved Kirkus Reviews in a starred review.Everyone's favorite neurotic second grader is back, in the most touching Alvin Ho book to date. In this fourth book in the Alvin Ho series, Alvin is facing something truly scary: the idea that someone he loves might die. When Alvin's GungGung loses his best friend, Alvin (gulp) volunteers to go with him to the funeral. Lenore Look and LeUyen Pham touch on a more serious subject in this Alvin book, but it's still filled with the same humor and laugh-out-loud antics fans have come to expect from the series.From the Hardcover edition.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to the Great Wall, the Forbidden Palace, and Other Tourist Attractions
by Lenore Look Leuyen PhamHere's the sixth book in the beloved and hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which has been compared to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and is perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers. Alvin, an Asian American second grader who's afraid of everything, is taking his fears to a whole new level--or should we say, continent. On a trip to introduce brand-new baby Ho to relatives in China, Alvin's anxiety is at fever pitch. First there's the harrowing 16-hour plane ride; then there's a whole slew of cultural differences to contend with: eating lunch food for breakfast, kung fu lessons, and acupuncture treatment (yikes!). Not to mention the crowds that make it easy for a small boy to get lost.
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School, and Other Scary Things
by Leuyen Pham Lenore LookHere's the first book in the beloved and hilarious Alvin Ho chapter book series, which has been compared to Diary of a Wimpy Kid and is perfect for both beginning and reluctant readers. Alvin, an Asian American second grader, is afraid of everything--elevators, tunnels, girls, and, most of all, school. He's so afraid of school that, while he' s there, he never, ever, says a word. But at home he's a very loud superhero named Firecracker Man, a brother to Calvin and Anibelly, and a gentleman-in-training, so he can be just like his dad. From Lenore Look and New York Times bestselling illustrator Leuyen Pham comes a drop-dead-funny and touching series with a truly unforgettable character.
Always, Abigail
by Nancy CavanaughDiscover Abigail's triumphant story of friendship told through heart-touching letters and lists Abigail and her two best friends are poised for a life of pom-poms and popularity. But not only does Abigail end up in a different homeroom, she doesn't make the squad. Then everyone's least favorite teacher pairs Abigail up with the school's biggest outcast, Gabby Marco, for a year-long "Friendly Letter Assignment." Abigail can hardly believe her bad luck. As her so-called best friends and entire future of popularity seems to be slipping away, Abigail has to choose between the little bit of fame she has left or letting it go to be a true friend.
Always Anthony (Emmie & Friends #8)
by Terri LibensonThe eighth book in the New York Times bestselling Emmie & Friends series, told from the alternating POVs of popular Anthony and timid Leah as they grapple with a bullying incident at school. Friends. Bullies.MIDDLE SCHOOLAnthony is TPFW (Too Popular For Words), loves science, hates writing.Leah is a super-shy nerd who’s finally making friends of her own.What could they have in common?A lot more than they thought, as it turns out!But then one day they witness Anthony’s teammates bullying a sixth grader. What happens next could cement their new friendship—or blow it up forever.New York Times bestseller Terri Libenson is back with a story about unexpected friendship and everyday bravery.
Always Dance with a Hairy Buffalo: Ride Of A Lifetime (Ghost Buddy #4)
by Henry Winkler Lin OliverAnother hilarious adventure for Billy and the Hoove from bestselling authors Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver!Billy Broccoli is used to getting expert advice--wanted or not--from the ghost with the most, Hoover Porterhouse! The Hoove has smooth moves and a silver tongue...and he isn't shy about sharing his words of wisdom! But when a night at the museum finds Hoover face-to-face with the ghost of a powerful Chumash Indian princess, his brain turns into mashed potatoes. Now the tables are turned and it's up to Billy to help Hoover find the words he needs to make a new friend.
Always Neverland
by Zoe BartonSchool has only been out for one whole day, and Ashley can already tell her vacation is going to bore her to tears. With her friends out of town and her parents working nonstop, she finds herself alone and with nothing to do—until one night she wakes up and discovers Peter Pan in her bedroom, wrestling with his shadow. Since his original adventure with the Darlings, Peter Pan has been bringing new “Wendy girls” to Neverland to take care of the Lost Boys. But Ashley’s made of much tougher stuff than the Wendy girls before her—she’d rather befriend the mermaids or fight Captain Hook and his pirate crew. Creating new adventures for her friends, Ashley is bringing change to Neverland . . . and not everyone is happy about it.
Always October
by Bruce CovilleNo doubt about it, little brothers can be monsters. When sixth grader Jake Doolittle finds a baby on the doorstep and his mother decides to keep it, those words are more than just an expression. Instead, they perfectly describe the way his new little brother, LD, sprouts pointy ears, thick fur, and fangs in moonlight. Not only is LD a monster. . . . other monsters have plans for him. But together with his friend "Weird Lily" Carker, Jake isn't about to let anything happen to the baby. The little guy is still his brother, even if it turns out that LD may be the key to saving the world—or destroying it. Soon Jake and Lily are on a perilous quest through Always October, a world populated with monsters ranging from the venomous to the ridiculous. Master of comic suspense Bruce Coville presents a tale of ominous dangers and hairbreadth escapes, of the conflict between forces of dark and light, and of the lengths to which one boy will go to save his brother—monster or not.
Always With You
by Eric WaltersFrom the bestselling coauthor of Broken Strings, &“a sensitive and supportive approach to . . . the universal, ageless experiences of love and loss&” (Quill & Quire). A heartfelt new picture book from bestselling children&’s author Eric Walters (From the Heart of Africa) and Halifax-based artist Carloe Liu. In this poignant story, we follow young Emily who has recently lost her grandfather. As she grows, she discovers a series of letters he left behind for her, offering grandfatherly advice at life&’s most pivotal moments: first day of high school, graduation day, wedding, and ending with the birth of her own child. With gentle watercolors and letters for sharing with loved ones, Always With You is a timeless story about grief, growing up, and finding that those we love never truly leave us. Praise for Broken Strings One of Kirkus Reviews&’s Best Middle Grade Books of 2019One of the Globe and Mail&’s 100 Books That Shaped 2019One of Quill & Quire&’s Honorable Mentions for 2019 Books of the Year for Young PeopleOne of CBC Books Best Canadian YA and Middle Grade Books of 2019 &“A beautiful, painful, heartfelt reminder that the past is with us still.&” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) &“Walters and Kacer pull off this impressive feat of complex storytelling and make it look easy . . . [an] honest, open and unflinching [story] about some of the more dark and traumatic aspects of history.&” —Quill & Quire (starred review) &“A book with heart, and one that will definitely be added to my school library collection.&” —CM Magazine
Am I Big Enough?: A Fun Little Book on Manners
by Julia PinckneyFinn cautiously observes his family doing all kinds of daily activities and wonders if he is big enough to do them, too. Join the young boy as he goes from cautious to confident and learns when and how to use good manners. Preschool-age children will delight in placing their hand on the clever handprint to see if they, like Finn, are big enough to do things like use their quiet voice at the library, share a cookie, and shake hands with grown-ups.
Am I the Princess or the Frog?: Am I The Princess Or The Frog? (Dear Dumb Diary #3)
by Jim BentonRead the hilarious, candid (and sometimes not-so-nice), diaries of Jamie Kelly, who promises that everything in her diary is true -- or at least as true as it needs to be.Jamie is crushing on Hudson. Someone too-gross-to-be- named is crushing on Jamie. And Hudson is crushing on . . . Princess Turd of Turdsylvania (a.k.a. The Prettiest Girl in the World). Middle school may be grim, but it's no fairy tale. And crazy doesn't even begin to cover it.