Set against the backdrop of an early 20th-century American town, "e;Little Friend Lydia"e; by Ethel Calvert Phillips tells the endearing story of a young girl named Lydia who finds herself navigating the complexities of friendship and family dynamics.
Discover the life of Jackie Robinson-a story about breaking down barriers for kids ages 6 to 9Jackie Robinson was the first Black Major League Baseball player and an important civil rights leader.
Excerpt: "e;On Hallowe'en when elves and witches are abroad, we find it the custom over all the world to build bonfires, to keep off evil spirits; and this is the night of all nights to entertain friends with stunts similar to those performed two hundred years ago.
All magic has consequencesLong ago, the seawitch Dread Mary fell in love with a hard-hearted prince and gave him the Magic Three of Solatia: three silver buttons that could fulfill any wish but at a price.
Much like Lin-Manuel Miranda did in Hamilton, the New York Times best-selling author David Elliott turns a classic on its head in form and approach, updating the timeless story of Theseus and the Minotaur.
Excerpt: "e;Most collections of short stories that have been prepared, for school use, up to the present, are more or less alike in in drawing much of their material from the past.
The book introduces us to the titular character, a 30-ish office clerk in London's Distribution Office; a government worker of no particular smarts or ambitions.
Originally published in 1928, "e;Tom Swift and the Talking Pictures"e; invites young readers into the entertainment industry of the 1920s, a time when smartphones and constant media streaming were unimaginable.
An ancient oak tree has seen glory and tragedy-but nothing quite as spectacular as the showdown that's brewingFor nearly a thousand years, the Dimpole Oak has towered over this small East Coast town, witnessing the passage of history: duels and revolution, lovers' trysts and traitors' hangings, victory parades and midnight conspiracies.
A hilarious and heartwarming stand-alone middle grade debut, The Tragical Tale of Birdie Bloom is a whimsically fractured fairy tale perfect for fans of Shannon Hale and Adam Gidwitz.
Timeless tales of inspiration and enlightenmentIn ancient Greece, a storyteller named Aesop captivated his listeners with tales both beautiful and instructive.
The legendary Grettir was the strongest man in Iceland, cursed with misfortune but determined to make his own destinyIn Iceland's history, many men stand out for their courage and talent, but one man stands taller than the rest.
Eighteen enduring fables from one of the world's best-loved storytellersHans Christian Andersen's fairy tales have long delighted millions of readers, young and old, and inspired myriad film, stage, and musical adaptations.
