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Witness (Scholastic Gold)

Karen Hesse
Witness Scholastic Gold Book PDF

Author : Karen Hesse
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545345941

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Witness (Scholastic Gold) by Karen Hesse Pdf

Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse emerses readers in a small Vermont town in 1924 with this haunting and harrowing tale. Leanora Sutter. Esther Hirsh. Merlin Van Tornhout. Johnny Reeves . . .These characters are among the unforgettable cast inhabiting a small Vermont town in 1924. A town that turns against its own when the Ku Klux Klan moves in. No one is safe, especially the two youngest, twelve-year-old Leanora, an African-American girl, and six-year-old Esther, who is Jewish.In this story of a community on the brink of disaster, told through the haunting and impassioned voices of its inhabitants, Newbery Award winner Karen Hesse takes readers into the hearts and minds of those who bear witness.

Stowaway

Karen Hesse
Stowaway Book PDF

Author : Karen Hesse
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2000-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780689839870

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Stowaway by Karen Hesse Pdf

A fictionalized journal relates the experiences of a young stowaway from 1768 to 1771 aboard the Endeavor which sailed around the world under Captain James Cook.

Letters from Rifka

Karen Hesse
Letters from Rifka Book PDF

Author : Karen Hesse
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2009-01-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781466801325

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Letters from Rifka by Karen Hesse Pdf

From Newbery media winner Karen Hesse comes an unforgettable story of an immigrant family's journey to America. "America," the girl repeated. "What will you do there?" I was silent for a little time. "I will do everything there," I answered. Rifka knows nothing about America when she flees from Russia with her family in 1919. But she dreams that in the new country she will at last be safe from the Russian soldiers and their harsh treatment of the Jews. Throughout her journey, Rifka carries with her a cherished volume of poetry by Alexander Pushkin. In it, she records her observations and experiences in the form of letters to Tovah, the beloved cousin she has left behind. Strong-hearted and determined, Rifka must endure a great deal: humiliating examinations by doctors and soldiers, deadly typhus, separation from all she has ever known and loved, murderous storms at sea, detainment on Ellis Island--and is if this is not enough, the loss of her glorious golden hair. Based on a true story from the author's family, Letters from Rifka presents a real-life heroine with an uncommon courage and unsinkable spirit.

The Music of Dolphins

Karen Hesse
The Music of Dolphins Book PDF

Author : Karen Hesse
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-30
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338113556

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The Music of Dolphins by Karen Hesse Pdf

“This powerful exploration of how we become human and how the soul endures is a song of beauty and sorrow, haunting and unforgettable.” —School Library Journal (starred review) A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year An ALA Best Book for Young Adults A Book Links Best Book of the Year A New York Public Library Children’s Title for Reading and Sharing Mila becomes famous around the world when she is rescued from an unpopulated island off the coast of Florida. Years ago, Mila went missing from a boat crash, and she has been raised by dolphins from the age of four. Researchers teach Mila language and music. But she also learns about rules and expectations, about locked doors and broken promises, disappointment and betrayal. The more Mila finds out about what it means to be human, the more she longs for her home in the ocean . . . “As moving as a sonnet, as eloquently structured as a bell curve, this book poignantly explores the most profound of themes—what it means to be human . . . All together, a frequently dazzling novel.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Her mind and spirit shaped by the dolphins who raised her, a feral child views herself and her human captors from a decidedly unusual angle in this poignant story . . . A probing look at what makes us human, with an unforgettable protagonist.” —Kirkus Reviews “Mila’s rich inner voice makes her a lovely, lyrical character.” —VOYA Magazine

Come On, Rain!

Karen Hesse
Come On Rain Book PDF

Author : Karen Hesse
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-01-26
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545347495

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Come On, Rain! by Karen Hesse Pdf

Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse recreates the body and soul-renewing experience of a summer downpour after a sweltering city heat wave. "Come on, rain!" Tess pleads to the sky as listless vines and parched plants droop in the endless heat. Up and down the block, cats pant while heat wavers off tar patches in the broiling alleyway. More than anything, Tess hopes for rain. And when it comes, she and her friends are ready for a surprising and joyous celebration....Through exquisite language and acute observation, Newberry medalist Karen Hesse recreates the glorious experience of a quenching rainstorm on a sweltering summer day. Jon J Muth's masterful and lyrical watercolors perfectly reflect the spirit of the text.

Sable

Karen Hesse
Sable Book PDF

Author : Karen Hesse
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-17
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781250103581

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Sable by Karen Hesse Pdf

Tate is overjoyed when a scrawny mutt turns up in the yard one day. She even persuades Mam and Pap to let her keep Sable, named for her dark, silky fur. But before long, the dog begins to cause trouble with the neighbors and Mam and Pap decide the dog must go. But Tate doesn't give up easily . . . and neither does Sable.

Just Juice

Karen Hesse
Just Juice Book PDF

Author : Karen Hesse
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0590033832

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Just Juice by Karen Hesse Pdf

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.

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Nzingha Clarke
Karen Hesse Book PDF

Author : Nzingha Clarke
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2005-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1404204628

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Karen Hesse by Nzingha Clarke Pdf

Karen Hesse is a celebrated children's author and one of the very best historical fiction writers today. As a child growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, she faced illness, family problems, and feelings of isolation. Escaping her problems through books and writing, she earned positive reinforcement from teachers and her neighborhood librarian. Awaiting the birth of her first child years later, she began reading children's literature, inspired especially by the works of Katherine Paterson. This biography traces the inspirational process behind such works as her Newbery Medal-winner Out of the Dust.

Out of the Dust (Scholastic Gold)

Karen Hesse
Out of the Dust Scholastic Gold Book PDF

Author : Karen Hesse
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545517126

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Out of the Dust (Scholastic Gold) by Karen Hesse Pdf

Acclaimed author Karen Hesse's Newbery Medal-winning novel-in-verse explores the life of fourteen-year-old Billie Jo growing up in the dust bowls of Oklahoma. Out of the Dust joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!"Dust piles up like snow across the prairie. . . ."A terrible accident has transformed Billie Jo's life, scarring her inside and out. Her mother is gone. Her father can't talk about it. And the one thing that might make her feel better -- playing the piano -- is impossible with her wounded hands.To make matters worse, dust storms are devastating the family farm and all the farms nearby. While others flee from the dust bowl, Billie Jo is left to find peace in the bleak landscape of Oklahoma -- and in the surprising landscape of her own heart.

Brooklyn Bridge

Karen Hesse
Brooklyn Bridge Book PDF

Author : Karen Hesse
Publisher : Feiwel & Friends
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2008-09-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1429918012

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Brooklyn Bridge by Karen Hesse Pdf

Karen Hesse has achieved many honors for her more than twenty books over the course of her award-winning career: the Newbery Medal, the Scott O'Dell Historical Fiction Award, the MacArthur Fellowship "Genius" Award, and the Christopher Medal. Her novels burn with intensity, and keenly felt, deeply researched, and are memorable for their imagination and intelligence. So it is with great pride and excitement that we present Karen Hesse's first novel in over five years: Brooklyn Bridge. It's the summer of 1903 in Brooklyn and all fourteen-year-old Joseph Michtom wants is to experience the thrill, the grandeur, and the electricity of the new amusement park at Coney Island. But that doesn't seem likely. Ever since his parents—Russian immigrants—invented the stuffed Teddy Bear five months ago, Joseph's life has turned upside down. No longer do the Michtom's gather family and friends around the kitchen table to talk. No longer is Joseph at leisure to play stickball with the guys. Now, Joseph works. And complains. And falls in love. And argues with Mama and Papa. And falls out of love. And hopes. Joseph hopes he'll see Coney Island soon. He hopes that everything will turn right-side up again. He hopes his luck hasn't run out—because you never know. Through all the warmth, the sadness, the frustration, and the laughter of one big, colorful family, Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse builds a stunning story of the lucky, the unlucky, and those in between, and reminds us that our lives—all our lives—are fragile, precious, and connected. Brooklyn Bridge is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Wish on a Unicorn

Karen Hesse
Wish on a Unicorn Book PDF

Author : Karen Hesse
Publisher : Square Fish
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-17
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781250103604

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Wish on a Unicorn by Karen Hesse Pdf

Now I didn't believe a broken-down old unicorn could make wishes come true . . . not for a minute. But what if it could? Mags has a lot to wish for—a nice house with a mama who isn't tired out from work; a normal little sister; a brother who doesn't mooch for food; and, once in a while, she'd like some new clothes for school. When her sister Hannie finds a stuffed unicorn, Mags's wishes start to come true. She knows the unicorn can't really be magic, but she won't let anything ruin her newfound luck—even if it means telling her own sister to believe something that can't possibly be true.

Night Job

Karen Hesse
Night Job Book PDF

Author : Karen Hesse
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780763662387

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Night Job by Karen Hesse Pdf

With lyrical narration and elegant, evocative artwork, Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse and illustrator G. Brian Karas share the nighttime experience of a father and child. When the sun sets, Dad’s job as a school custodian is just beginning. What is it like to work on a Friday night while the rest of the city is asleep? There’s the smell of lilacs in the night air, the dusky highway in the moonlight, and glimpses of shy nighttime animals to make the dark magical. Shooting baskets in the half-lit gym, sweeping the stage with the game on the radio, and reading out loud to his father in the library all help the boy’s time pass quickly. But what makes the night really special is being with Dad. Newbery Medalist Karen Hesse’s quietly powerful story of a boy and his father is tenderly brought to life by G. Brian Karas in this luminous tribute to an enduring, everyday sort of love.

Safekeeping

Karen Hesse
Safekeeping Book PDF

Author : Karen Hesse
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-18
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781250011343

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Phoenix Rising

Karen Hesse
Phoenix Rising Book PDF

Author : Karen Hesse
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009-02-17
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781466801332

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Phoenix Rising by Karen Hesse Pdf

Nyle's life with her grandmother on their Vermont sheep farm advances rhythmically through the seasons until the night of the accident at the Cookshire nuclear power plant. Without warning, Nyle's modest world fills with protective masks, evacuations, contaminated food, disruptions, and mistrust. Nyle adjusts to the changes. As long as the fallout continues blowing to the East, Nyle, Gran, and the farm can go on. But into this uncertain haven stumble Ezra Trent and his mother, "refugees" from the heart of the accident, who take temporary shelter in the back bedroom of Nyle's house. The back bedroom is the dying room: It took her mother when Nyle was six; it stole away her grandfather just two years ago. Now Ezra is back there and Nyle doesn't want to open her heart to him. Too many times she's let people in, only to have them desert her. Karen Hesse's voice and vision are grounded in truth; she takes on a nearly unharnessable subject, contains it, and makes it resonate with honesty. Part love story, part coming of age, Phoenix Rising is a tour de force by a gifted writer.

The Cats in Krasinski Square

Karen Hesse
The Cats in Krasinski Square Book PDF

Author : Karen Hesse
Publisher : White Lion Publishing
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Cats
ISBN : 1845079051

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The Cats in Krasinski Square by Karen Hesse Pdf

The cats in Krasinski Square once belonged to someone… and so did a young girl, whose family has been destroyed by war. Even as she and her sister struggle to survive amid the war's chaos, they risk their lives for a plan to help those still trapped behind Warsaw's infamous Ghetto walls. Newbery Medallist Karen Hesse has written a beautiful story about the courage of brave young women and men who, at great risk, fought not with weapons, but with their hearts and souls. Wendy Watson's luminous paintings inspire a visual journey to a time and place that should never be forgotten.