Last of the Mohicans: A Narrative of 1757 by Turtleback Books: A Division of Sanval $13.55
This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is...
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Sandpiper $6.99
Twelve-year-old Karana escapes death at the hands of treacherous hunters, only to find herself totally alone on a harsh desolate island. How she survives in the face of all sorts of dangers makes gripping and inspiring reading. This title is based on a true story.
Bud, Not Buddy by Book Wholesalers $14.47
New York Times Bestseller Interest Level: Middle/High School Reading Grade Level: 5th-8th Lexile Level: 950L Theme: Belonging/Sense of Self An Accelerated Reader(r) title
The Romance of a Christmas Card by Aegypan $22.95
"My door is on the latch tonight, The hearth fire is aglow. I seem to hear swift passing feet -- The Christ Child in the snow." Reba, the minister's new wife, was spirited, vigorous, courageous, and clever. She was also invincibly, incurably happy -- so that the minister seemed to grow younger every year. Reba doubled his joys and halved his burdens, tossing them from one of...
Fever 1793 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers $6.99
During the summer of 1793, Mattie Cook lives above the family coffee shop with her widowed mother and grandfather. Mattie spends her days avoiding chores and making plans to turn the family business into the finest Philadelphia has ever seen. But then the fever breaks out. Disease sweeps the streets, destroying everything in its path and turning Mattie's world upside down. At her feverish...
Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans by Kadir Nelson $19.99
The story of America and African Americans is a story of hope and inspiration and unwavering courage. But it is also the story of injustice; of a country divided by law, education, and wealth; of a people whose struggles and achievements helped define their country. This is the story of the men, women, and children who toiled in the hot sun picking cotton for their masters; it’s about the...
I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005 by Scholastic Paperbacks $4.99
The horror of Hurricane Katrina is brought vividly to life in this fictional account of a boy, a dog, and the storm of the century.Barry's family tries to evacuate before Hurricane Katrina hits their home in New Orleans. But when Barry's little sister gets terribly sick, they're forced to stay home and wait out the storm.At first, Katrina doesn't seem to be as bad as predicted. But overnight the...
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Dell Pub Co $15.00
Puritan neighbors regard Kit Tyler with suspicion, fear, and anger when she befriends an old woman accused of witchcraft.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Jerry Pinkney $17.99
Winner of the 1977 Newbery Medal, this is a remarkably moving novel--one that has impressed the hearts and minds of millions of readers. Set in Mississippi at the height of the Depression, it is the story of one family's struggle to maintain their integrity, pride, and independence in the face of racism and social injustice. And, too, it is Cassie's story--Cassie Logan, an independent girl who...
Magic Tree House #22: Revolutionary War on Wednesday (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) by Sal Murdocca $4.99
Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House! It is a dark and snowy nightwhen the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to colonial times. General George Washington is about to lead his army in a sneak attack against their enemy. But now a terrible weather is making the great general question his plans. Can Jack...