The visit of the traveling Preacher Man to his small North Carolina town gives new impetus to thirteen-year-old Peter's struggle to reconcile his own deeply felt religious belief with the beliefs and non-beliefs of his family and friends.
The visit of the traveling Preacher Man to his small North Carolina town gives new impetus to thirteen-year-old Peter's struggle to reconcile his own deeply felt religious belief with the beliefs and non-beliefs of his family and friends.
Traces four seasons in the lives of eleven-year-old Ellie Farley, her four sisters, her dog, and her parents in a coal mining town in West Virginia, and her relationship with her father after he is injured and unable to work.
A collection of poetry accompanied by photographs documenting the country during the Great Depression
"A description of a visit by a large family--its members never clearly differentiated--to their relatives".--The Horn Book, starred review. "Backing it and expanding it are Gammell's impressively animated full-color illustrations....
When Aunt Lucy's boyfriend plans a special party, the cousins each begin to think of just the perfect gift they are going to make to bring to the party.
Portrays the family life and simple pleasures of a girl growing up in a small mountain town.
Nigel Chipmunk shares a pleasant life with his friends Dipper the hummingbird, Little Owl, Copper the butterfly, Claudius the garter snake, and Mudpuppy the salamander. Full color.
Celebrates the beauty of a snowfall and its happy effects on children.
While staying with their aunt for a year, three nine-year-old cousins keep busy baking and selling cookies, putting on a poetry and singing performance, and trying to encourage a romance between their aunt and one of their former customers.
After the death of Aunt May, twelve-year-old Cynthia and Uncle Ob try to cope with their devastating loss. By the author of A Fine White Dust. Newbery Medal. Reprint. H. SLJ. K. AB.