Karen Hesse Boeken

Captures the emotions of a young Union girl who struggles to make sense of her shattered world as she lives in a state of harsh division during the first year of the Civil War. 120,000 first printing.

In letters to her cousin, a young Jewish girl chronicles her family's flight from Russia in 1919 and her own experiences when she must be left in Belgium for a while when the others emigrate to America.

A luminous and lyrical tribute to the enduring, everyday sort of love between a boy and his father.When the sun sets, Dads night shift as a school caretaker is just beginning. What is it like to work at night, while the rest of the city is asleep Theres the smell of lilacs in the night air, the dusky motorway in the moonlight and glimpses of shy night-time animals to make the dark magical. Playing basketball in the half-lit sport's hall, sweeping the stage with the match on the radio, and reading out loud to his father in the library all help the boys time pass quickly. But what makes the night really special Just being with Dad.

Also see: Alternate Cover Editions for this ISBN [ACE] ACE #1 This gripping story, written in sparse first-person, free-verse poems, is the compelling tale of Billie Jo's struggle to survive during the dust bowl years of the Depression. With stoic courage, she learns to cope with the loss of her mother and her grieving father's slow deterioration. There is hope at the end when Billie Jo's badly burned hands are healed, and she is able to play her beloved piano again. The 1998 Newbery Medal winner.

The characters in a Vermont town, both adult and children, tell from their perspectives the effect that the Ku Klux Klan has in the town.

Realizing that her father's lack of work has endangered her family, nine-year-old Juice decides that she must return to school and learn to read in order to help their chances of surviving and keeping their house.

The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Nicholas Young, a young stowaway aboard Captain James Cook's historic voyage. As the story progresses, readers experience the adventures and challenges faced during this monumental journey, enriched by captivating illustrations that bring the tale to life. The unique viewpoint of a boy on a grand expedition offers an engaging exploration of discovery and exploration.

Tate Marshall is delighted when a stray dog turns up in the yard one day, but Sable, named for her dark, silky fur, causes trouble with the neighbors and has to go.

Gray skies, foamy waves, and brisk wind await Granny and Bean when they head out for their day by the sea. But they are full of only wonder and delight at all the shore has to offer. They listen for the shrieks of the seabirds as they discover treasures hidden in the sand, greet dogs as they pass, leap over logs, and settle out of the wind for a cozy treat before tramping homeward again.