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Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold)

Author : Christopher Paul Curtis
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 298 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545281195

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Elijah of Buxton (Scholastic Gold) by Christopher Paul Curtis Pdf

Master storyteller Christopher Paul Curtis's Newbery Honor novel, featuring his trademark humor and unique narrative voice, is now part of the Scholastic Gold line! Elijah of Buxton, recipient of the Newbery Honor and winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. This edition includes exclusive bonus content!Eleven-year-old Elijah lives in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves near the American border. Elijah's the first child in town to be born free, and he ought to be famous just for that -- not to mention for being the best at chunking rocks and catching fish. Unfortunately, all that most people see is a "fra-gile" boy who's scared of snakes and tends to talk too much. But everything changes when a former slave steals money from Elijah's friend, who has been saving to buy his family out of captivity in the South. Now it's up to Elijah to track down the thief -- and his dangerous journey just might make a hero out of him, if only he can find the courage to get back home.

The Madman of Piney Woods

Author : Christopher Paul Curtis
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545633765

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The Madman of Piney Woods by Christopher Paul Curtis Pdf

In this poignant companion to Elijah of Buxton, two boys united by tragedy find friendship and adventure in the Canadian woods. Benji and Red couldn’t be more different. They aren’t friends. They don’t even live in the same town. But their fates are entwined. A chance meeting leads the boys to discover that they have more in common than meets the eye. Both of them have encountered a strange presence in the forest, watching them, tracking them. Could the Madman of Piney Woods be real? In a tale brimming with intrigue and adventure, Christopher Paul Curtis returns to the vibrant world he brought to life in Elijah of Buxton. Here is another novel that will break your heart—and expand it, too. This critically acclaimed story by National Book Award finalist Christopher Paul Curtis joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes extra bonus content! Praise for The Madman of Piney Woods “Humor and tragedy are often intertwined, and readers will find themselves sobbing and chuckling, sometimes in the same scene.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review “A delight, featuring the author’s obvious love for his characters, his skillful use of sentiment, and his often hyperbolic humor.” —Booklist, Starred Review “Heady stuff. Funny stuff. Smart stuff. Good stuff. Better get your hands on this stuff.” —School Library Journal “So suspenseful . . . Curtis deftly makes what might have been simply heart-rending hopeful and redeeming instead . . . A thrill ride of a plot.” —TheNew York Times

The Journey of Little Charlie

Author : Christopher Paul Curtis
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338164008

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The Journey of Little Charlie by Christopher Paul Curtis Pdf

The Newberry Medalist brings humor and heart to this story of a Civil War–era boy struggling to do right in the face of history’s cruelest evils. Twelve-year-old Charlie is down on his luck: His sharecropper father just died, and Cap’n Buck—the most fearsome man in Possum Moan, South Carolina—has come to collect a debt. Fearing for his life, Charlie strikes a deal with Cap’n Buck and agrees to track down some folks accused of stealing from the cap’n and his boss. It’s not too bad of a bargain for Charlie . . . until he comes face-to-face with the fugitives and discovers their true identities. Torn between his guilty conscience and his survival instinct, Charlie needs to figure out his next move—and soon. It’s only a matter of time before Cap’n Buck catches on. Praise for The Journey of Little Charlie A National Book Award Finalist “This is a compelling and ugly story for middle-grade readers told with genuine care. Little Charlie is a product of his Southern upbringing, yet in Curtis’s skillful hands he learns the world is not as he’d thought . . . Christopher Paul Curtis does it again.” —Historical Novel Society “A characteristically lively and complex addition to the historical fiction of the era from Curtis.” —Kirkus Reviews

The Mighty Miss Malone

Author : Christopher Paul Curtis
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780440422143

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The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis Pdf

"We are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful" is the motto of Deza Malone's family. Deza is the smartest girl in her class in Gary, Indiana, singled out by teachers for a special path in life. But it's 1936 and the Great Depression has hit Gary hard, and there are no jobs for black men. When her beloved father leaves to find work, Deza, Mother, and her older brother, Jimmie, go in search of him, and end up in a Hooverville outside Flint, Michigan. Jimmie's beautiful voice inspires him to leave the camp to be a performer, while Deza and Mother find a new home, and cling to the hope that they will find Father. The twists and turns of their story reveal the devastation of the Depression and prove that Deza truly is the Mighty Miss Malone.

Mr. Chickee's Messy Mission

Author : Christopher Paul Curtis
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2008-06-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780440229223

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Mr. Chickee's Messy Mission by Christopher Paul Curtis Pdf

Steven and his best friend Russell are back! When Russell's dog, Rodney Rodent, jumps into a mural to chase a demonic-looking gnome and disappears, the Flint Future Detectives are on the case. With the secret password (Bow-wow-wow yippee yo yippee yay!) Steven, Richelle, and Russell enter the mural too, only to find the mysterious Mr. Chickee on the other side. To find a way out, the detectives must complete a mission—finding Rodney Rodent. And that means they're in some wild adventure! As Steven says, "I second that emotion."

Milton and Gender

Author : Catherine Gimelli Martin
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2005-01-06
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781139442817

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Milton and Gender by Catherine Gimelli Martin Pdf

Milton's contempt for women has been accepted since Samuel Johnson's famous Life of the poet. Subsequent critics have long debated whether Milton's writings were anti- or pro-feminine, a problem further complicated by his advocacy of 'divorce on demand' for men. Milton and Gender re-evaluates these claims of Milton as anti-feminist, pointing out that he was not seen that way by contemporaries, but espoused startlingly fresh ideas of marriage and the relations between the sexes. The first two sections of specially commissioned essays in this volume investigate the representations of gender and sexuality in Milton's prose and verse. In the final section, the responses of female readers ranging from George Eliot and Virginia Woolf to lesser-known artists and revolutionaries are brought to bear on Milton's afterlife and reputation. Together, these essays provide a critical perspective on the contested issues of femininity and masculinity, marriage and divorce in Milton's work.

Iron Thunder

Author : Avi
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-02-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781423140627

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Iron Thunder

The Iron Dragon Never Sleeps

Author : Stephen Krensky
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 97 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-25
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780307815965

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The Iron Dragon Never Sleeps by Stephen Krensky Pdf

In 1867, while staying with her father in a small California mining town, ten-year-old Winnie meets a Chinese boy close to her age and discovers the role of his people in completing the transcontinental railroad.

The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate

Author : Jacqueline Kelly
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009-05-12
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781429993074

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The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly Pdf

In this witty historical fiction middle grade novel set at the turn of the century, an 11-year-old girl explores the natural world, learns about science and animals, and grows up. A Newbery Honor Book. “The most delightful historical novel for tweens in many, many years. . . . Callie's struggles to find a place in the world where she'll be encouraged in the gawky joys of intellectual curiosity are fresh, funny, and poignant today.” —The New Yorker Calpurnia Virginia Tate is eleven years old in 1899 when she wonders why the yellow grasshoppers in her Texas backyard are so much bigger than the green ones. With a little help from her notoriously cantankerous grandfather, an avid naturalist, she figures out that the green grasshoppers are easier to see against the yellow grass, so they are eaten before they can get any larger. As Callie explores the natural world around her, she develops a close relationship with her grandfather, navigates the dangers of living with six brothers, and comes up against just what it means to be a girl at the turn of the century. Author Jacqueline Kelly deftly brings Callie and her family to life, capturing a year of growing up with unique sensitivity and a wry wit. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly was a 2010 Newbery Honor Book and the winner of the 2010 Bank Street - Josette Frank Award. This title has Common Core connections. This is perfect for young readers who like historical fiction, STEM topics, animal stories, and feminist middle grade novels. Don't miss the sequel! The Curious World of Calpurnia Tate To follow Calpurnia Tate on more adventures, read the Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet chapter book series: Skunked! Counting Sheep Who Gives a Hoot? A Prickly Problem

Bucking the Sarge

Author : Christopher Paul Curtis
Publisher : Laurel Leaf
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780307567253

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Bucking the Sarge by Christopher Paul Curtis Pdf

Luther T. Farrell has got to get out of Flint, Michigan. As his best friend Sparky says, “Flint’s nothing but the Titanic.” And his mother, a.k.a. the Sarge, says, “Take my advice and stay off the sucker path.” The Sarge milked the system to build an empire of slum housing and group homes. Luther’s just one of the many people trapped in the Sarge’s Evil Empire—but he’s about to bust out. If Luther wins the science fair this year, he’ll be on track for college and a future as America’s best-known and best-loved philosopher. All he’s got to do is beat his arch rival Shayla Patrick, the beautiful daughter of Flint’s finest undertaker—and the love of Luther’s life. Sparky’s escape plans involve a pit bull named Poofy and the world’s scariest rat. Oh, and Luther. Add to the mix Chester X., Luther’s mysterious roommate; Dontay Gaddy, a lawyer whose phone number is 1-800-SUE’M ALL; and Darnell Dixon, the Sarge’s go-to guy who knows how to break all the rules. Bucking the Sarge is a story that only Christopher Paul Curtis could tell. Once again the Newbery Award–winning author of Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 gives us a whole new angle on life and a world full of unforgettable and hilarious characters. Readers will root for Luther and Sparky every step of the way. Praise for The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963: “An exceptional first novel.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred “Ribald humor . . . and a totally believable child’s view of the world will make this book an instant hit.”—School Library Journal, Starred Praise for Bud, Not Buddy: “Curtis has given a fresh, new look to a traditional orphan-finds-a-home story that would be a crackerjack read-aloud.” —School Library Journal, Starred

Daniel's Story

Author : Carol Matas
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0590465880

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Daniel's Story by Carol Matas Pdf

Daniel, whose family suffers as the Nazis rise to power in Germany, describes his imprisonment in a concentration camp and his eventual liberation.

Red Moon at Sharpsburg

Author : Rosemary Wells
Publisher : Paw Prints
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2009-07-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1442065060

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Red Moon at Sharpsburg by Rosemary Wells Pdf

Finding courage she never thought she had, a young Southern girl musters the strength and wit to survive the ravages of the Civil War and keep her family together through it all. An ALA Notable Book. Reprint.

The Key to Extraordinary

Author : Natalie Lloyd
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-02-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545552752

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The Key to Extraordinary by Natalie Lloyd Pdf

The highly anticipated new novel from the author of A Snicker of Magic Everyone in Emma's family is special. Her ancestors include Revolutionary War spies, brilliant scientists, and famous musicians--every single one of which learned of their extraordinary destiny through a dream. For Emma, her own dream can't come soon enough. Right before her mother died, Emma promised that she'd do whatever it took to fulfill her destiny, and she doesn't want to let her mother down. But when Emma's dream finally arrives, it points her toward an impossible task--finding a legendary treasure hidden in her town's cemetery. If Emma fails, she'll let down generations of extraordinary ancestors . . . including her own mother. But how can she find something that's been missing for centuries and might be protected by a mysterious singing ghost? With her signature blend of lyrical writing, quirky humor, and unforgettable characters, Natalie Lloyd's The Key to Extraordinary cements her status as one of the most original voices writing for children today.

Christopher Paul Curtis 3-Book eomni

Author : Christopher Paul Curtis
Publisher : Yearling
Page : 832 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780593487235

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Christopher Paul Curtis 3-Book eomni by Christopher Paul Curtis Pdf

From the Newberry Medal and Corretta Scott King Award winning author, three bestselling novels that have been called “a modern classic” by NPR and “marvelous” by The New York Times are now available for the first time in one ebook collection! Included in this set are three cherished and unforgettable books about Black family life, important moments in history, and dealing with tough situations with determination and humor: The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 features Kenny and his family on a road trip during the civil rights era; Bud, Not Buddy, a motherless boy on the run during the Depression (both books include special bonus content), plus The Mighty Miss Malone, which stars a character from Bud, Deza Malone, who is looking to get her family back together.

25 Roses

Author : Stephanie Faris
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481424202

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25 Roses by Stephanie Faris Pdf

Feeling invisible in a social world dominated by her perfect older sister and a popular school clique, Mia accidentally ends up in charge of the Student Council chocolate rose sale and uses her inside perspective to play matchmaker. By the author of 30 Days of No Gossip. Simultaneous.