Author: Jabari Asim
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1982163178
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 272
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"The Water Dancer meets The Prophets in this spare, gripping, and beautifully rendered novel exploring love and friendship among a group of enslaved Black strivers in the mid-nineteenth century"--
Author: Ali Standish
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0062985701
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 275
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From Ali Standish, award-winning author of The Ethan I Was Before, August Isle, How to Disappear Completely, and The Mending Summer, comes a captivating historical fiction middle grade novel about a boy on the home front in World War II who must solve the mystery of the disappearance of his best friend. Perfect for fans of Alan Gratz and Lauren Wolk, this riveting adventure explores what true heroism means. "Multilayered, moving, and tremendously powerful.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Standish’s uplifting mystery tackles big themes of abuse, bullying, heroism, mental health, and prejudice.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A heartfelt tale about what it means to be a hero and take a stand against injustice.”—Booklist (starred review) Danny Timmons has looked up to Jack Bailey ever since Jack saved two small children from drowning during the Great Flood of 1940. Now, with his father away fighting in World War II and his mother about to have a new baby, Danny relies on Jack’s friendship and guidance more than ever. So when Jack goes missing without a trace from their small Appalachian town, Danny is determined to find him. He wonders if Jack’s abusive father could be behind his disappearance, or if it has anything to do with Yonder—a hidden magical town Jack once spoke of, where flocks of rainbow birds fly through the sky and they’ve never heard of war. As answers elude him, Danny begins to fear that he didn’t know Jack as well as he thought. Ultimately, Danny’s investigation forces him to reckon with even larger questions: What is America fighting for in this war? What role do each of us play in stopping injustices, big and small? And is there such thing as a true hero? A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection “Both timely and historical. An exploration of what it means to be brave and do good.” —Tae Keller, Newbery Medal–winning author of When You Trap a Tiger "A thoughtful, eloquent, and honest examination of prejudice, loyalty, and what it means to be brave." —Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee and Ground Zero “A beautiful and important novel that explores what it means to be a hero and the role of each of us to stand up for what’s right.” —Karina Yan Glaser, New York Times bestselling author of The Vanderbeekers series
Author: Richard Peck
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1440672725
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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A Newbery Medal Winner Richard Peck's Newbery Medal-winning sequel to A Long Way from Chicago Mary Alice's childhood summers in Grandma Dowdel's sleepy Illinois town were packed with enough drama to fill the double bill of any picture show. But now she is fifteen, and faces a whole long year with Grandma, a woman well known for shaking up her neighbors-and everyone else! All Mary Alice can know for certain is this: when trying to predict how life with Grandma might turn out . . . better not. This wry, delightful sequel to the Newbery Honor Book A Long Way from Chicago has already taken its place among the classics of children's literature. "Hilarious and poignant." —Publishers Weekly, starred review A Newbery Medal Winner A New York Times Bestseller An ALA Notable Book An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A Booklist Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
Author: Tony Johnston
Publisher: Gibbs Smith Publishers
ISBN: 9781586851804
Category : Families
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Tony Johnston majored in history at Stanford University, and is the author of many books, including Desert Dog and Desert Song. Born in Los Angeles, she now resides in San Marino, California. Illustrator Lloyd Bloom holds a master's degree in fine arts from Indiana University. An illustrator and painter, he lives in Brooklyn, New York.
Author: Rudolph Wurlitzer
Publisher: Two Dollar Radio
ISBN: 1937512622
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225
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* Time Out New York's #1 Best Book of 2008 * ForeWord Magazine Gold Medal for Literary Fiction Rudolph Wurlitzer’s first novel in nearly 25 years is an epic adventure that explores the truth and temptations of the American myth. Beginning in the savage wilds of Colorado in the waning days of the fur trade, the story follows Zebulon Shook, a mountain man who has a curse placed on him by a mysterious Native American woman whose lover he murdered, to “drift like a blind man between the worlds, not knowing if you’re dead or alive, of if the unseen world exists, or if you’re dreaming.” Zebulon sets out on the trail from Colorado, venturing to the remote reaches of the Northwest, a journey that traverses the Gulf of Mexico to Panama, and up the coast of California to San Francisco and the gold fields, bringing him face-to-face with mystics and outlaws, politically-minded prison wardens and Russian Counts, each hungry to stake their claim on the American dream. A novel of breathtaking scope and beauty, The Drop Edge of Yonder reveals one of America’s most transcendant writers at the top of his form.
Author: Barry Hannah
Publisher: Grove Press
ISBN: 9780802138934
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
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Man Mortimer, "a pimp and casino playboy who resembles dead country singer Conway Twitty", seeks revenge against a small Mississippi community.
Author: Alex Shearer
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780618212576
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 200
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A young boy experiences the afterlife in this moving, often funny book about grief, death and loss.
Author: Bob Black
Publisher: University of Illinois Press
ISBN: 025209056X
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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Bob Black was a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys in the 1970s. Black's memoir of his time with the man he called the Chief offers the unique vantage point of a man who traveled and performed extensively with the Father of Bluegrass at a time when the music had opened up to new audiences--and Monroe had become a living legend. Both role model and taskmaster, Monroe exerted a profound influence on Black and the musicians who have carried on the bluegrass tradition. In addition to Black's one-of-a-kind story, Come Hither to Go Yonder includes complete listing of Black's appearances with Monroe, recollections of the memorable experiences they shared while working together, descriptions of other important musicians and bands, and suggestions for further reading and listening. Offering a rare perspective on the creative forces that drove one of America's greatest composers and musical innovators, Come Hither to Go Yonder rewards fans of Bill Monroe and bluegrass while offering an insider's view of a crucial time in the music's history.
Author: John Hemingway
Publisher: National Geographic Society
ISBN: 9780792277262
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 356
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For nearly 70 years the 36-acre ranch on the West Boulder River Heminway bought in 1987 was known as the Bar 20. When he signed the deed, Heminway was handed the Bar 20's voluminous legal history and wondered if there was more to the place than just a name. Only a handful of acres, the ranch for generations has appeared on many topological maps as a formidable feature, Bar 20 Ranch. YONDER is the story of this improbably named ranch, and documents Heminway's search for the Bar 20's former owners, as critical to Heminway as his own ancestors. In the process he teases apart their reasons for coming, the transience of their dreams, the causes of their leaving, and in the process tells the history of Montana.
Author: Julie Halpern
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312653071
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 276
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While looking for new friends, Jessie's surprised to find the D&D crowd might be just what she needs.
