{"title":"United States","description":"\u003cp\u003eKids' Fiction: Historical — United States. 120 titles; authors including Tarshis, Lauren, Rhodes, Jewell Parker, Johnson, Aaron; series including I Survived Graphix and I Survived.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaperback and Hardcover from $4.99 to $39.99. Free shipping on orders over $50.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-nine-moons-of-han-yu-and-luli","title":"The Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this Newbery Honor-winning bestseller, breathtaking suspense, unforgettable characters, and a pinch of magic combine in the dual stories of two young people--one in 731 China, and one in 1931 Chinatown--on perilous journeys to save their families. An instant classic from the beloved author of the Vanderbeekers series!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNEWBERY HONOR-WINNER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINSTANT \u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e AND \u003ci\u003eUSA TODAY\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER * INDIE NEXT PICK * SIX STARRED REVIEWS!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNamed a Best Book of the Year by \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, S\u003ci\u003echool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, ALA \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Publishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eStrategist\u003c\/i\u003e, Book Riot, and more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A page turner that is at once epic and intimate. This is a must read!\" --Lisa Yee, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Misfits\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn ancient Chang'An, Han Yu sells steamed buns in a bustling market full of whispers about his ability to summon tigers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn New York's Depression-era Chinatown, Luli gazes out from the roof of her parents' restaurant, dreaming of dim sum and Chinese art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamiliar rhythms rule the contained-but-contented lives of Han Yu and Luli. But when plague strikes Chang'An and financial crisis threatens Luli's family, Han Yu and Luli must each venture out into the larger world--and into danger-filled adventure--to save what they love most. Filled with wondrous caves and conniving thieves, desert storms and magical lakes, Karina Yan Glaser's epic and rewarding novel is a testament to the bravery required to face the unknown and the power of art to connect us through the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The work of a virtuoso, this is quite simply \u003ci\u003edazzling\u003c\/i\u003e.\" --James Ponti, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eCity Spies\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Allida","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47942747586749,"sku":"BS-TC0-284432","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780063284432-HD.jpg?v=1785836722"},{"product_id":"a-horse-named-sky","title":"A Horse Named Sky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn instant \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stand-alone companion to the national bestsellers \u003ci\u003eA Wolf Called Wander\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Whale of the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExiled from his band, a young, wild horse must find his way across treacherous terrain to reunite with his family after being captured for the Pony Express. \u003ci\u003eHorn Book \u003c\/i\u003ecalls\u003ci\u003e A Horse Named Sky\u003c\/i\u003e \"engrossing and fast-paced.\" This Voice on the Wilderness novel is an enthralling survival story about wild horses, family bonds, and a changing environment. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung colt Sky was born with the urge to run. Alongside his band, he moves across the range searching for fresh water and abundant grazing. But humans have begun to encroach on Sky's homelands. With fewer resources to share, Sky knows that he must leave if his family is to survive. He hopes that one day he'll be strong and brave enough to return and challenge the stallion to lead the herd.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing a lone wild horse in a vast landscape is not easy, and things get even more dangerous when Sky is captured and forced to run for the Pony Express. Now, against all odds, Sky must find a way to escape and reunite with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Horse Named Sky\u003c\/i\u003e is a stand-alone companion novel to Rosanne Parry's \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eA Wolf Called Wander \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e A Whale of the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e. Chronicling the perils of westward expansion and the grueling Pony Express from the perspective of a wild horse, \u003ci\u003eA Horse Named Sky\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping animal survival story about family, courage, trust, leadership, and loyalty. Impeccably researched and illustrated in black-and-white throughout, \u003ci\u003eA Horse Named Sky\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent read-aloud for parents and teachers and a wonderful choice for fans of DreamWorks' \u003ci\u003eSpirit\u003c\/i\u003e and Anna Sewell's \u003ci\u003eBlack Beauty.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Voice of the Wilderness novel contains: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpectacular black-and-white illustrations throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA map of the protagonist's journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation about the real-life animals who inspired each story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed descriptions of the habitats, flora, and fauna mentioned in the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResources for young readers who want to learn more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosanne Parry's stand-alone Voice of the Wilderness novels include \u003ci\u003eA Wolf Called Wander\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Whale of\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ethe Wild\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Horse Named Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Wolf Called Fire, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Raven of the Rainforest.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47942808010941,"sku":"BS-TC0-995964","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780062995964-HD.jpg?v=1785838152"},{"product_id":"submarines-secrets-and-a-daring-rescue","title":"Submarines, Secrets and a Daring Rescue","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwins John and Ambrose Clark find themselves aiding the patriots once again as they help work on a top-secret submarine that could end the war ... and also look for a way to rescue their captured older brother. Based on the real Bushnell's Turtle, book two of the American Revolutionary War Adventures historical fiction series is a fun way for children to experience American history. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter working as spies to aid the Colonies and delivering a message to General George Washington himself, twins Ambrose and John Clark find themselves volunteering for another mission to help the newly forming United States. This time, the boys step up to help transport much-needed gunpowder to the patriots, and end up in an even more dangerous situation--trying to man one of the first submarines. But the biggest challenge may be finding a way to free their imprisoned older brother.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to bringing to life America's war for independence, including information on the first submarine built in America, Submarines, Secrets, and a Daring Rescue: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaches children about the Revolutionary War from a kid's perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs packed with historical information that is entertaining and educational\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains discussion questions, backgrounds on the real-life historical persons featured in the book, historical letters, and a glossary of key terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used alongside school curriculum and as a homeschool resource\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e American Revolutionary War Adventures: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre great for young readers ages 8-12 who like history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre a fictionalized stories from history inspired by real events and people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre perfect for back to school or summer reading challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake a great gift for Christmas, holidays, birthdays, or other gift-giving occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zonderkidz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47943196410045,"sku":"BS-TC0-162308","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780310162308-HD.jpg?v=1785848249"},{"product_id":"links-to-liberty","title":"Links to Liberty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn book three of the American Revolutionary War Adventures historical fiction series, readers ages 8-12 can experience the Revolutionary War firsthand in this novel based on actual events. Sixteen-year-old twins Ambrose and John Clark, who have helped the fight for freedom by assisting their father and independence, but their most difficult task remains ahead-- to decide what their future holds. Based on the real events, book three of the American Revolutionary War Adventures historical fiction series is a fun way for children to experience American history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this third adventure, the brothers search to find the traitor who has put their father and brother as well as the cause of independence in jeopardy. As they bravely, and sometimes impetuously search for the culprit, hoping to make him pay, they must also make a life-changing decision--to follow Major Tallmadge's lead and train as Dragoon's in the Continental Army or accept scholarships to Yale, leaving behind the danger of war and spy intrigue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to bringing alive to life America's war for independence, Links to Liberty: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaches kids about the Revolutionary War from a kid's perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs packed with historical information that is entertaining and educational\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains discussion questions, backgrounds on the real-life historical persons featured in the book, and historical letters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used alongside school curriculum and as a homeschool resource\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican Revolutionary War Adventures: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre great for young readers ages 8-12 who like history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre a fictionalized stories from history inspired by real events and people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre perfect for back to school or summer reading challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake a great gift for Christmas, holidays, birthdays, or other gift-giving occasions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zonderkidz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47943197130941,"sku":"BS-TC0-172611","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780310172611-HD.jpg?v=1785848310"},{"product_id":"america-im-so-glad-you-were-born-celebrating-the-country-we-love","title":"America, I'm So Glad You Were Born: Celebrating the Country We Love","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrate the heart and soul of America with #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author Ainsley Earhardt's all-new picture book! \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJust in time for America's 250th anniversary!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin the parade, wave the flags, and light up the sky with fireworks as you and your little ones shout, \"I'm so glad you were born, America!\" This joyful and patriotic picture book celebrates the people, places, history, and values that make our country extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for children and families, this beautifully illustrated book celebrates America's rich heritage and traditions. From the founding principles of democracy and equality to the freedoms we cherish--like freedom of speech, religion, and opportunity--this book is a heartfelt reminder of why we're so thankful for the U.S.A.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith fun rhymes, colorful scenes, and a spirit of celebration, \u003cem\u003eAmerica, I'm So Glad You Were Born\u003c\/em\u003e is ideal for: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching kids about America's history, values, and diversity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspiring gratitude and pride in our country\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCelebrating Independence Day, patriotic holidays, or any day you want to honor America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're looking for a meaningful gift, a classroom read-aloud, or a way to share your love for America with the next generation, this book is a must-have for every family's library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLet's celebrate the land of the free and the home of the brave--together!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zonderkidz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47943198474429,"sku":"BS-TC0-184225","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780310184225-HD.jpg?v=1785848369"},{"product_id":"ghost-boys-the-graphic-novel","title":"Ghost Boys: The Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cb\u003eExperience Jewell Parker Rhodes's award-winning storytelling in this tender yet visceral graphic novel adaptation of her \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling novel, with poignant illustrations by Setor Fiadzigbey.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Twelve-year-old Jerome is shot by a police officer who mistakes his toy gun for a real threat. As a ghost, he observes the devastation that is unleashed on his family and community in the wake of this unjust and brutal killing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Soon Jerome meets another ghost: Emmett Till, a boy from a very different time but similar circumstances. Emmett helps Jerome process what has happened, on a journey toward recognizing how historical racism may have led to the events that ended his life. Jerome also meets Sarah, the daughter of the police officer who shot him, as she grapples with her father's actions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Now gorgeously a graphic novel with gripping artwork from Black Panther illustrator Setor Fiadzigbey, \u003ci\u003eGhost Boys\u003c\/i\u003e once again deftly explores the historical and sociopolitical layers involved in how children and families face the complexities of today's world--and how one boy, in particular, comes to understand American Blackness in the aftermath of his own death.","brand":"Little, Brown Ink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47943200211133,"sku":"BS-TC0-279673","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780316279673-HD.jpg?v=1785848452"},{"product_id":"wills-race-for-home-coretta-scott-king-author-award-winner","title":"Will's Race for Home (Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner)","description":"\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the \u003ci\u003eCoretta Scott King\u003c\/i\u003e Book Award! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e★\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ A \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller! ★\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \"Rhodes deftly captures a unique ­aspect of this historical event, with a perspective that is ­often under-represented in historical ­fiction. A poignant and honest look at the trials of racism that defined the ­historic land rush; a must-buy.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes goes West in this thrilling adventure story about a son and his father who set out to win land during the Oklahoma Land Rush--if they can survive the journey.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It's 1889, barely twenty-five years after the Emancipation Proclamation, and a young Black family is tired of working on land they don't get to own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e So when Will and his father hear about an upcoming land rush, they set out on a journey from Texas to Oklahoma, racing thousands of others to the place where land is free--if they can get to it fast enough. But the journey isn't easy--the terrain is rough, the bandits are brutal, and every interaction carries a heavy undercurrent of danger. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e And then there's the stranger they encounter and befriend: a mysterious soldier named Caesar, whose Union emblem brings more attention--and more trouble--than any of them need. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e All three are propelled by the promise of something long denied to them: freedom, land ownership, and a place to call home--but is a strong will enough to get them there? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Includes stunning black-and-white illustrations throughout!","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47943201652925,"sku":"BS-TC0-299336","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780316299336-HD.jpg?v=1785848469"},{"product_id":"wills-race-for-home-coretta-scott-king-author-award-winner-1","title":"Will's Race for Home (Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner)","description":"\u003cb\u003e★ \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the \u003ci\u003eCoretta Scott King\u003c\/i\u003e Book Award! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e★\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ A \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller! ★\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e★ \"Rhodes deftly captures a unique ­aspect of this historical event, with a perspective that is ­often under-represented in historical ­fiction. A poignant and honest look at the trials of racism that defined the ­historic land rush; a must-buy.\" --\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bestselling and award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes goes West in this thrilling adventure story about a son and his father who set out to win land during the Oklahoma Land Rush--if they can survive the journey.  \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e It's 1889, barely twenty-five years after the Emancipation Proclamation, and a young Black family is tired of working on land they don't get to own. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e So when Will and his father hear about an upcoming land rush, they set out on a journey from Texas to Oklahoma, racing thousands of others to the place where land is free--if they can get to it fast enough. But the journey isn't easy--the terrain is rough, the bandits are brutal, and every interaction carries a heavy undercurrent of danger. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e And then there's the stranger they encounter and befriend: a mysterious soldier named Caesar, whose Union emblem brings more attention--and more trouble--than any of them need. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e All three are propelled by the promise of something long denied to them: freedom, land ownership, and a place to call home--but is a strong will enough to get them there? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Includes stunning black-and-white illustrations throughout!","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47943201685693,"sku":"BS-TC0-299435","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780316299435-HD.jpg?v=1785848474"},{"product_id":"the-door-of-no-return","title":"The Door of No Return","description":"\u003cb\u003eAn instant #1 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e Bestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award winning author Kwame Alexander, comes a searing and breathtaking story of a boy, a village, and the epic odyssey of an African family.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn his village in Upper Kwanta, 11-year-old Kofi loves his family, playing \u003ci\u003eoware\u003c\/i\u003e with his grandfather, and swimming in the river Offin. He's warned though, to never go to the river at night. His brother tells him \"\u003ci\u003eThere are things about the water you do not know\u003c\/i\u003e. \"\u003ci\u003eLike what?\"\u003c\/i\u003e Kofi asks. \"\u003ci\u003eThe beasts\u003c\/i\u003e.\" His brother answers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne fateful night, the unthinkable happens and in a flash, Kofi's world turns upside down. Kofi soon ends up in a fight for his life and what happens next will send him on a harrowing journey across land and sea, and away from everything he loves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis spellbinding novel by the author of \u003ci\u003eThe Crossover\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Booked \u003c\/i\u003ewill take you on an unforgettable adventure that will open your eyes and break your heart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Door of No Return \u003c\/i\u003eis an excellent choice for independent reading, sharing in the classroom, book groups, and homeschooling. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDon't miss the sequel, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack Star\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47943218921661,"sku":"BS-TC0-441964","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780316441964-HD.jpg?v=1785848694"},{"product_id":"clouds-over-california","title":"Clouds Over California","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"An absolute gem!\" --Lisa Moore Ramée, author of \u003ci\u003eA Good Kind of Trouble\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA girl's family and friendships are turned upside down--just as the world is changing in 1970s Los Angeles, for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia and René\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ee Watson.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Stevie's life is fluctuating rapidly. She's starting over in a brand new middle school. Quiet and observant, it's hard for her to make friends. Plus, her mind is too occupied. The tension in her home is building as her parents' arguments are becoming more frequent. To top it all off, Stevie's older cousin Naomi is coming to live with the family in an attempt to keep her from a \"bad\" crowd--The Black Panthers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Stevie agrees to keep Naomi's secrets. She's the cool big cousin, after all, and Stevie can't help but notice the happy, positive effect the Black Panthers are having on Naomi's confidence and identity--just like how Mom is making decisions for herself, even when Dad disapproves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Stevie feels herself beginning to change as well. But one thing remains the same: she loves both of her parents, and she loves them together. Can her family stay in one piece despite the world shifting around them?","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47943222460605,"sku":"BS-TC0-484046","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780316484046-HD.jpg?v=1785848766"},{"product_id":"heartland","title":"Heartland","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOut of the Dust\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eMe and Marvin Gardens \u003c\/i\u003ein this coming-of-age novel about a young misfit searching for the truth of her family's past, set against the backdrop of an environmental cover-up.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Twelve-year-old Xyla is sick of two things: working on her family's sixth-generation Iowa farm and her mother's nagging words, \"Pay attention!\" But Xyla can't help getting lost in the thoughts that fill her head, which sometimes leaves a wake of costly mistakes. If only her mom would tell her something--\u003ci\u003eanything\u003c\/i\u003e--about her dad, who left when she was little. Then maybe she could run away to live with him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Xyla's world gets even messier as a new family begins renting a vacant house on the farm, and the daughter is the kind of kid Xyla's mom clearly prefers--focused and motivated. But when the girls stumble across an environmental disaster right next door, Xyla must learn to trust her new friend and her own complicated mother to figure out how to stop it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Told in alternating timelines between the past and present, this heartfelt story brings to life a funny, hopeful, unforgettable narrator as she unravels the mysteries of her family and farm.","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47943272464573,"sku":"BS-TC0-580052","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780316580052-HD.jpg?v=1785849758"},{"product_id":"the-lost-three","title":"The Lost Three","description":"\u003cb\u003eA wickedly entertaining supernatural story about three siblings finding their way in the world as ghosts from the bestselling author of the Ivy and Bean series, Annie Barrows.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Everyone at the Ghost Guild knows how the afterlife is supposed to work. But something is amiss with the case of three siblings--Genie, Fenella, and Tillotson Maconochie--who are beginning their journey as ghosts in a highly irregular way. They haven't even been issued their copy of the \u003ci\u003eGhostology\u003c\/i\u003e, which would have helped them know how to stay out of trouble. It's no wonder that they fall prey to the infamous swindler Serena Aster, and end up trapped in her mansion to do her evil bidding for eternity. When they discover that a young orphan is trapped with them, their desire to break free and find their greater ghostly purpose takes on new urgency. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this page-turning, beautifully illustrated yarn, perfect for fans of A Series of Unfortunate Events\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science\u003c\/i\u003e readers will discover that at the end of their lives, the Maconochie siblings' remarkable story is only just beginning.","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47943296483517,"sku":"BS-TC0-593908","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780316593908-HD.jpg?v=1785850470"},{"product_id":"where-only-storms-grow-a-novel-about-the-dust-bowl","title":"Where Only Storms Grow: A Novel about the Dust Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSCHNEIDER FAMILY BOOK AWARD WINNER\u003c\/b\u003e ● \u003cb\u003eFor Fans of the I Survived series and \u003ci\u003eThe War That Saved My Life\u003c\/i\u003e, this gripping middle grade novel is set during one of the most dangerous storms in American history.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's been four years since rain fell on the Oklahoma panhandle and the closeness between the Stanton twins has dried up as much as the land. Howe Stanton has been practicing running away and longs for the family to quit this land of dust where only troubles grow. Despite the scoliosis that causes Joanna Stanton near-constant pain, she isn't ready to give up like her brother. But when Daddy leaves the family behind to find work in California, saving the farm from ruin falls on Howe's unwilling and Joanna's uneven shoulders. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo pay the mortgage, Joanna takes a job at the local hospital and discovers purpose in helping others. Howe finds unexpected joy in caring for his father's horse and escapes in a borrowed book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBut then a tragedy in town reveals the dust's deadly dangers. With the worst storm of the Dust Bowl bearing down on their home, Howe and Joanna must put aside their differences and work together, or everyone and everything they love will be lost to the dust. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDon't miss Alyssa Colman's other books: \u003ci\u003eThe Gilded Girl \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Tarnished Garden\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47943339245757,"sku":"BS-TC0-392789","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780374392789-HD.jpg?v=1785851553"},{"product_id":"roi-and-me-and-the-double-v-a-wwii-story","title":"Roi and Me and the Double V: A WWII Story","description":"\u003cb\u003eBest friends Marvel and Roi help out on the WWII homefront, but when racial injustice threatens their community, they must turn to activism for a victory of their own in this empowering middle grade novel.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs WWII rages overseas, best friends track star Marvel and future journalist Roi face injustice much closer to home. They do what they can to support the war effort--growing Victory gardens, collecting scrap--but these contributions don't feel like much of a victory when no one is fighting to protect their freedom. Patriotic Black recruits are turned away from the army, food shortages abound, and the military moves into their neighborhood. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen an industrial developer threatens to destroy the local park where Marvel runs track, this Olympic hopeful fears she'll never make it to the starting line. Galvanized, Marvel and Roi learn about the Double V campaign challenging the irony and hypocrisy of racial inequality: V for Victory Abroad and Victory at Home. With the help of their journalist teacher, can two kids support their community in an activist movement to win the battle against injustice at home? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRich with historical detail and a convincing voice, Sandra W. Headen's immersive middle grade novel invites readers into the underexplored world of the Black WWII homefront. \u003ci\u003eRoi and Me and the Double V\u003c\/i\u003e is a story of fighting for dreams, standing up to injustice, and the power of the people--children included.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47944324186301,"sku":"BS-TC0-453795","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780823453795-HD.jpg?v=1785861365"},{"product_id":"light-and-air","title":"Light and Air","description":"\u003cb\u003eIt's 1935, and tuberculosis is ravaging the nation. Everyone is afraid of this deadly respiratory illness. But what happens when you actually \u003ci\u003ehave \u003c\/i\u003eit?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Halle and her mother both come down with TB, they are shunned--and then they are sent to the J.N. Adam Tuberculosis Hospital: far from home, far from family, far from the world. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTucked away in the woods of upstate New York, the hospital is a closed and quiet place. But it is not, Halle learns, a prison. Free of her worried and difficult father for the first time in her life, she slowly discovers joy, family, and the healing power of honey on the children's ward, where the girls on the floor become her confidantes and sisters. But when Mama suffers a lung hemorrhage, their entire future--and recovery--is thrown into question.... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLight and Air \u003c\/i\u003edeals tenderly and insightfully with isolation, quarantine, found family, and illness. Set in the fully realized world of a 1930s hospital, it offers a tender glimpse into a historical epidemic that has become more relatable than ever due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As Halle tries to warm her father's coldness and learns to trust the girls and women of the hospital, and as she and her mother battle a disease that once paralyzed the country, a profound message of strength, hope, and healing emerges. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Richly detailed... Timeless.\"--Shelf Awareness, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Emotionally honest... Satisfying.\"--Publishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47944339488957,"sku":"BS-TC0-460601","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780823460601-HD.jpg?v=1785861516"},{"product_id":"california-or-dust","title":"California or Dust","description":"\u003cb\u003eA powerful story of the devastation of the Dust Bowl--and the courage of those who survived it--in the tradition of \u003ci\u003eOut of the Dust\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe came all the way from California to make something of ourselves.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eToday's the day we start.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCalifornia, 1939. It's hard being the new kid in school. . . but it's harder for eleven-year-old Lark, after she and her family fled Oklahoma's Dust Bowl for a not-so-sunny welcome in California. Kids whisper \u003ci\u003eGo back to Oklahoma! \u003c\/i\u003eLark would give anything to go back to where she came from, but she can't: the dust storms destroyed everything. The farm labor camp she, her parents, and her siblings live in is her life now, and even Lark has to get a job. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCan California really be \"the land of milk and honey\" she was promised? More than that. . . can it ever be home? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMindy Nichols Wendell's sophomore historical middle-grade novel is a heartfelt, powerful, and incredibly well-written story of resilience, pride, and tenacity in the face of overwhelming obstacles.","brand":"Holiday House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47944346206397,"sku":"BS-TC0-462520","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780823462520-HD.jpg?v=1785861557"},{"product_id":"a-sea-of-lemon-trees-the-corrido-of-roberto-alvarez","title":"A Sea of Lemon Trees: The Corrido of Roberto Alvarez","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis Newbery Honor-winning book is based on the true story of Roberto Alvarez and the Lemon Grove Incident. Vivid and uplifting, this middle grade debut novel-in-verse follows one young child's courage to stand up for what is right, and the determination of the Mexican community. Perfect for fans of ESPERANZA RISING and INSIDE OUT AND BACK AGAIN.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ John Newbery Honor Book ★\u003cbr\u003e★ Pura Belpré Honor Book ★\u003cbr\u003e★ Jane Addams Children's Book Award Winner ★\u003cbr\u003e★ Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction Winner ★\u003cbr\u003e★ NCTE Charlotte Huck Children's Book Award Winner ★\u003cbr\u003e★ 2025 National Book Award Longlist Title ★\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2025 ★\u003cbr\u003e★ New York Public Library Best Book of 2025 ★\u003cbr\u003e★ \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of 2025 ★ \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHEN INJUSTICE GROWS, RESISTANCE BLOOMS. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwelve-year-old Roberto Alvarez is the youngest of his siblings, born on United States soil. He's el futuro, their dream for a life away from the fire of the Mexican Revolution. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMoved by anti-immigrant and anti-Mexican propaganda, the Lemon Grove school board and chamber of commerce create a separate \"Americanization\" school for the Mexican children attending the Lemon Grove Grammar School. But the new Olive Street School is an old barn retrofitted for the children forced to attend a segregated school. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmid threats of deportation, the Comité de Vecinos risk everything to stand their ground and, with the support of the Mexican Consulate, choose Roberto as the lead plaintiff in a lawsuit against the school board in this vivid and uplifting novel in verse based on true events. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom award-winning author María Dolores Águila (\u003ci\u003eBarrio Rising\u003c\/i\u003e) comes an inspiring novel in verse set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and Mexican Repatriation, based on the true story of the United States' first successful school desegregation case, two decades before Brown v. Board of Education ruled that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Roaring Brook Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47944523874493,"sku":"BS-TC0-342614","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9781250342614-HD.jpg?v=1785866629"},{"product_id":"my-kentucky-moonlight-school","title":"My Kentucky Moonlight School","description":"\u003cp\u003eJewel and her grandparents set off through the moonlit hills and hollers for graduation night at their moonlight school, where adults from all walks of life attend to learn. A coalminer can sign his full name for the first time in his life; one man is paid 50[ more a day since learning basic math; Widow Morrison can finally write to her nine children after years of lost connection--and Papaw will be able to read Jewel a story tonight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest-selling Kentucky author Kim Michele Richardson's delightful picture book is based on the early twentieth century's real-life Moonlight Schools, pairing engaging, authentic text with vibrant, energetic artwork to craft a heartfelt and timely reminder of the power of education to connect and change lives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Norton Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47944701477053,"sku":"BS-TC0-054085","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9781324054085-HD.jpg?v=1785869310"},{"product_id":"heroes-a-novel-of-pearl-harbor","title":"Heroes: A Novel of Pearl Harbor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe instant #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eRefugee\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGround Zero\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTwo Degrees\u003c\/i\u003e comes this heart-pounding, inventive, and powerful new novel about the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor... as only Alan Gratz can tell it! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecember 6, 1941: Best friends Frank and Stanley have it good. With their dads stationed at the Pearl Harbor naval base in Hawaii, the boys get to soak up the sunshine while writing and drawing their own comic books. World War II might be raging overseas, but so far America has stayed out of the fight. There's nothing to fear, right?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecember 7th, 1941: Everything implodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrank and Stanley are touring a battleship when Japanese planes zoom overhead, dropping bomb after bomb. As explosions roar and sailors scream, Frank and Stanley realize the unthinkable is happening: Japan is attacking America! The war has come to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrantically, the boys struggle to find safety. But disaster and danger are everywhere--from torpedoes underwater to bullets on the beach... to the shocking cruelty that their friends and neighbors show Stanley. Because his mom is Japanese-American, Stanley is suddenly seen as the \"enemy.\" And Frank, who is white, cannot begin to understand what his friend is now facing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf the boys make it through this infamous day, can their friendship--and their dreams--survive? Or has everything they know been destroyed?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold with the immediacy, high-stakes action, and inventive storytelling that make Alan Gratz (\u003ci\u003eRefugee\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGround Zero\u003c\/i\u003e) one of today's biggest authors, this riveting look at the attack on Pearl Harbor explores themes of prejudice, power, and what it truly means to be a hero.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlus: The book ends with an all-original, 10-page black \u0026amp; white comic that brings to life the comic book idea that Frank and Stanley brainstorm in the novel. The comic is written by Alan Gratz and illustrated by Judit Tondora.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47944716779709,"sku":"BS-TC0-736076","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9781338736076-HD.jpg?v=1785869839"},{"product_id":"iceberg","title":"Iceberg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs disaster looms on the horizon, a young stowaway onboard the \u003ci\u003eTitanic\u003c\/i\u003e will need all her courage and wits to stay alive. A thrilling tale from \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHazel Rothbury is traveling all alone from her home in England aboard the celebrated ship \u003ci\u003eTitanic\u003c\/i\u003e. Following the untimely death of her father, Hazel's mother is sending her to the US to work in a factory, so that she might send money back home to help her family make ends meet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Hazel harbors a secret dream: She wants to be a journalist, and she just knows that if she can write and sell a story about the \u003ci\u003eTitanic's\u003c\/i\u003e maiden voyage, she could earn enough money to support her family and not have to go to a sweatshop. When Hazel discovers that her mother didn't send her with enough money for a ticket, she decides she must stow away onboard the storied ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the help of a porter named Charlie and a sweet first-class passenger named Sylvia, Hazel explores the opulent ship in secret, but a haunting mystery quickly finds her. The danger only intensifies when calamity strikes, and readers will be caught up in the terror and suspense alongside Hazel as she fights to save her friends and herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen weaves an extraordinary tapestry of survival and disaster in this magnificent thriller.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47944721268925,"sku":"BS-TC0-795042","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9781338795042-HD.jpg?v=1785869943"},{"product_id":"i-survived-the-battle-of-d-day-1944-i-survived-graphic-novel-9-volume-9","title":"I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944 (I Survived Graphic Novel #9): Volume 9","description":"\u003cb\u003eA bold graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling \u003ci\u003eI Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944\u003c\/i\u003e with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Brian Churilla.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA battle that changes the course of the war...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaul Colbert's French village has been under Nazi control for years. His Jewish best friend has disappeared. Food is scarce. And there doesn't seem to be anything Paul can do to make things better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen Paul finds an American paratrooper stuck in a tree. When Paul helps the soldier, he discovers a secret resistance movement--and he learns the Allies have a plan to crush the Nazis. But first, the resistance needs Paul's help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is Paul's chance to make a difference. Soon he finds himself in the midst of the largest invasion in history. Can he do his part to turn horror into hope?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLauren Tarshis's \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graphix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47944730771645,"sku":"BS-TC0-883046","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9781338883046-HD.jpg?v=1785870071"},{"product_id":"i-survived-the-dust-bowl-1935-i-survived-25-volume-25","title":"I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935 (I Survived #25): Volume 25","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe extreme drought and perilous storms of the Dust Bowl forced over 2.5 million people across the Great Plains to flee their homes. But for those who stayed behind, the relentless dust became a part of everyday life. Lauren Tarshis's action-packed story of one boy who braved the dust storms will have readers glued to the page.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe biggest dust storm in U.S. history...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a drought turns the farmland of the Texas Panhandle into a dry wasteland, eleven-year-old Ray's world begins to crumble. Fierce dust storms blacken the sky and destroy everything in their path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRay and his best friend, Dolly, do their chores and go to school. But there's nothing they can do to save their struggling town or the thousands of people who are sick from the filthy air.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen Ray learns a family secret. He sets out to help his parents . . . and ends up caught in the most vicious dust storm of them all. Will Ray make it through? Will he ever see his parents again?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells the story of how one boy perseveres and finds hope in a time of desolation and destruction. Includes a section of nonfiction back matter with more facts and photos about the real-life event.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47944731197629,"sku":"BS-TC0-891829","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9781338891829-HD.jpg?v=1785870087"},{"product_id":"rebellion-1776","title":"Rebellion 1776","description":"\u003cb\u003eThree starred reviews!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson comes an \"thoroughly researched, emotionally resonant\" (\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review) historical fiction middle grade adventure about a girl struggling to survive amid a smallpox epidemic, the public's fear of inoculation, and the seething Revolutionary War.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn the spring of 1776, thirteen-year-old Elsbeth Culpepper wakes to the sound of cannons. It's the Siege of Boston, the Patriots' massive drive to push the Loyalists out that turns the city into a chaotic war zone. Elsbeth's father--her only living relative--has gone missing, leaving her alone and adrift in a broken town while desperately seeking employment to avoid the orphanage. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJust when things couldn't feel worse, the smallpox epidemic sweeps across Boston. Now, Bostonians must fight for their lives against an invisible enemy in addition to the visible one. While a treatment is being frantically fine-tuned, thousands of people rush in from the countryside begging for inoculation. At the same time, others refuse protection, for the treatment is crude at best and at times more dangerous than the disease itself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eElsbeth, who had smallpox as a small child and is now immune, finds work taking care of a large, wealthy family with discord of their own as they await a turn at inoculation, but as the epidemic and the revolution rage on, will she find her father?","brand":"Atheneum Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47944813936829,"sku":"BS-TC0-968269","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9781416968269-HD.jpg?v=1785872685"},{"product_id":"pete-the-cat-and-the-wright-brothers","title":"Pete the Cat and the Wright Brothers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePete the Cat helps the Wright brothers build their first flying machine in this historical fiction Level 1 I Can Read from \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling creators Kimberly and James Dean. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Pete the Cat learns that the Wright brothers' flying machine can't fly without the wind, he has an idea. What if it didn't need wind to fly? Together, the cats invent the perfect solution. Pete may even get the chance to fly! This early reader includes an author's note about the real life Wright brothers and the true story of the first flight. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind out in this Level 1 I Can Read book complete with original illustrations from the creators of Pete the Cat, Kimberly and James Dean. \u003cem\u003ePete the Cat and the Wright Brothers \u003c\/em\u003eis perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47945170419901,"sku":"BS-TC0-096011","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780063096011-HD.jpg?v=1785879337"},{"product_id":"running-out-of-time","title":"Running Out of Time","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReturn to the classic middle grade time-bending thriller \u003cem\u003eRunning Out of Time\u003c\/em\u003e by Margaret Peterson Haddix, almost thirty years following its first publication, with this stunning repackage. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClifton, Indiana, 1840. Jessie Keyser lives with her family in a small log cabin. Her father is a blacksmith and her mother cares for her and her siblings--though, at night, Jessie's mother also secretly tends anyone who gets sick in their village.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLately, more and more people have been falling ill. Especially the other kids in Jessie's one-room schoolhouse. Quarantine signs appear on the local homes. And Jessie's mother looks worried. Very worried. One night, she tells Jessie that it's a diphtheria outbreak--a dangerous disease. And if they don't act soon, some of those sick children could die. Then Jessie's mother tells her that only Jessie can help--by leaving Clifton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut Jessie's mother also reveals a shocking truth about the outside world, and what, where, and \u003cem\u003ewhen\u003c\/em\u003e Clifton is. Jessie will have to escape and survive a totally strange world, because she and her friends are all running out of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The action moves swiftly, with plenty of suspense, and readers will be eager to discover how Jessie overcomes the obstacles that stand in her way... This book will appeal to fans of time-travel or historical novels as well as those who prefer realistic contemporary fiction.\" --\u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe adventure continues with a next-generation Keyser, Zola, in \u003cem\u003eFalling Out of Time\u003c\/em\u003e, the sequel to \u003cem\u003eRunning Out of Time\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quill Tree Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47945199255741,"sku":"BS-TC0-306585","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780063306585-HD.jpg?v=1785880217"},{"product_id":"a-horse-named-sky-1","title":"A Horse Named Sky","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn instant \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stand-alone companion to the national bestsellers \u003ci\u003eA Wolf Called Wander\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Whale of the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExiled from his band, a young, wild horse must find his way across treacherous terrain to reunite with his family after being captured for the Pony Express. \u003ci\u003eHorn Book \u003c\/i\u003ecalls\u003ci\u003e A Horse Named Sky\u003c\/i\u003e \"engrossing and fast-paced.\" This Voice on the Wilderness novel is an enthralling survival story about wild horses, family bonds, and a changing environment. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYoung colt Sky was born with the urge to run. Alongside his band, he moves across the range searching for fresh water and abundant grazing. But humans have begun to encroach on Sky's homelands. With fewer resources to share, Sky knows that he must leave if his family is to survive. He hopes that one day he'll be strong and brave enough to return and challenge the stallion to lead the herd.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeing a lone wild horse in a vast landscape is not easy, and things get even more dangerous when Sky is captured and forced to run for the Pony Express. Now, against all odds, Sky must find a way to escape and reunite with his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Horse Named Sky\u003c\/i\u003e is a stand-alone companion novel to Rosanne Parry's \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestsellers \u003ci\u003eA Wolf Called Wander \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e A Whale of the Wild\u003c\/i\u003e. Chronicling the perils of westward expansion and the grueling Pony Express from the perspective of a wild horse, \u003ci\u003eA Horse Named Sky\u003c\/i\u003e is a gripping animal survival story about family, courage, trust, leadership, and loyalty. Impeccably researched and illustrated in black-and-white throughout, \u003ci\u003eA Horse Named Sky\u003c\/i\u003e is an excellent read-aloud for parents and teachers and a wonderful choice for fans of DreamWorks' \u003ci\u003eSpirit\u003c\/i\u003e and Anna Sewell's \u003ci\u003eBlack Beauty.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach Voice of the Wilderness novel contains: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpectacular black-and-white illustrations throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA map of the protagonist's journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInformation about the real-life animals who inspired each story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed descriptions of the habitats, flora, and fauna mentioned in the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResources for young readers who want to learn more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRosanne Parry's stand-alone Voice of the Wilderness novels include \u003ci\u003eA Wolf Called Wander\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Whale of\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ethe Wild\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Horse Named Sky\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Wolf Called Fire, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eA Raven of the Rainforest.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47945205612733,"sku":"BS-TC0-995957","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780062995957-HD.jpg?v=1785880654"},{"product_id":"freewater-newbery-coretta-scott-king-award-winner","title":"Freewater (Newbery \u0026 Coretta Scott King Award Winner)","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the John Newbery Medal \u003cbr\u003e Winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award \u003cbr\u003e An Indiebound Bestseller \u003cbr\u003e A \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e Bestseller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAward-winning author Amina Luqman-Dawson pens a lyrical, accessible historical middle-grade novel about two enslaved children's escape from a plantation and the many ways they find freedom.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Under the cover of night, twelve-year-old Homer flees Southerland Plantation with his little sister Ada, unwillingly leaving their beloved mother behind. Much as he adores her and fears for her life, Homer knows there's no turning back, not with the overseer on their trail. Through tangled vines, secret doorways, and over a sky bridge, the two find a secret community called Freewater, deep in the swamp. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this society created by formerly enslaved people and some freeborn children, Homer finds new friends, almost forgetting where he came from. But when he learns of a threat that could destroy Freewater, he crafts a plan to find his mother and help his new home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Deeply inspiring and loosely based on the history of maroon communities in the South, this is a striking tale of survival, adventure, friendship, and courage.","brand":"Jimmy Patterson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47945358377149,"sku":"BS-TC0-056670","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780316056670-HD.jpg?v=1785888760"},{"product_id":"what-your-ribbon-skirt-means-to-me-deb-haalands-historic-inauguration","title":"What Your Ribbon Skirt Means to Me: Deb Haaland's Historic Inauguration","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis beautiful, informative, Indigenous picture book offers both an homage to Secretary Deb Haaland's achievements, and a celebration of urban Indigenous community through the eyes of a little girl. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Pia rushes over to the Indigenous community center after school. It's where she goes every day to play outside with friends and work on her homework. But today--March 18, 2021--is special: Auntie Autumn gathers all the children around their television to witness Secretary Deb Haaland in her ribbon skirt at the White House as she becomes the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary. Pia and the other kids behold her Native pride on an international stage. Together with their parents and Elders, the children explore the values woven into their own regalia, land, community, and traditions, making precious memories on this day they won't soon forget. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Center for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Book of 2023 \u003cbr\u003e A Rise: A Feminist Book Project List Selection \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hachette","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47945409134781,"sku":"BS-TC0-430036","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780316430036-HD.jpg?v=1785891330"},{"product_id":"island-of-spies","title":"Island of Spies","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"The Dime Novel Kids are spunky, spirited, smart, sassy--and so is Sheila Turnage's writing. It sizzles and sparkles.\" --Lauren Wolk, author of Newbery Honor Book \u003ci\u003eWolf Hollow\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From the Newbery Honor-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThree Times Lucky\u003c\/i\u003e comes a middle grade WWII spy mystery with as much humor and heart as high stakes \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTwelve-year-old Stick Lawson lives on Hatteras Island, North Carolina, where life moves steady as the tides, and mysteries abound as long as you look \u003ci\u003ereally \u003c\/i\u003ehard for them. Stick and her friends Rain and Neb are good at looking hard. They call themselves the Dime Novel Kids. And the only thing Stick wants more than a paying case for them to solve is the respect that comes with it. But on Hatteras, the tides are changing. World War II looms, curious newcomers have appeared on the small island, and in the waters off its shores, a wartime menace lurks that will upend Stick's life and those of everyone she loves. The Dimes are about to face more mysteries than they ever could have wished for, and risk more than they ever could have imagined.","brand":"Dial Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47945845014717,"sku":"BS-TC0-231276","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780735231276-HD.jpg?v=1785898227"},{"product_id":"deetjens-closet-a-quest-for-magic","title":"Deetjen's Closet: A Quest for Magic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❖ First Place Winner: Gertrude Warner Middle Grade Fiction Awards (CIBA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❖ Best Book Awards Finalist 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❖ First Place Winner: Fiction Cover Design Awards (CIBA)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIt's bad enough being the new kid, but now Sara's secret belief in magic is about to go viral all over school, thanks to the Terrible Twins. To save her own skin-and even magic itself-she must prove magic exists. And fast!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelp comes from some ghostly allies she literally stumbles into, deep in an old hotel closet-ghost clothes. Yes, ghost clothes! Worn by real historical characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, the ghost clothes and Sara come up with a plan. And it just might work! Now, whether Sara has the courage to carry it out and face her tormentors...that's another matter. But what really \u003cem\u003edoes\u003c\/em\u003e matter? Being right or being a friend?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"...a fascinating, original supernatural twist to historical facts, adding real-world substance with coastal travel highlights, a grade-schooler's relatable issues, and a touch mystery from the distant past\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003e-Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"There's never been a trip up California's Highway One...filled with such adventure. An overnight stop at the real Deetjen's Inn in Big Sur uncovers a series of supernatural encounters with an amazing cast of historical characters.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003cstrong\u003eDan Krieger, \u003c\/strong\u003e Professor Emeritus of History, Calif. Polytechnic Univ. and \u003cstrong\u003eLiz Krieger\u003c\/strong\u003e, Retired County Librarian\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Debora Noble Black","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47945955377341,"sku":"BS-TC0-523424","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780989523424-HD.jpg?v=1785900219"},{"product_id":"all-aboard-the-schooltrain-a-little-story-from-the-great-migration","title":"All Aboard the Schooltrain: A Little Story from the Great Migration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHop on board for this tender family story, inspired by the author's own, and discover a dynamic chapter in American history--and the many trains people rode toward freedom. A must-have for home and classroom libraries.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA CBC-NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCenter for the Study of Multicultural Children's Literature Best Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBCALA Best of the Best Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"A vivid evocation of place and era rolling solidly on a bed of timeless values.\" -- \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"A child-friendly picture book introducing the Great Migration.\" -- \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"Lends the meandering feel of family stories to this portrait of a historical moment.\" -- \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThelma loves to watch the Sunset Limited chug through her little town of Vacherie, Louisiana. And she dreams of one day riding a real train! For now, she has her beloved schooltrain. Every morning, she and her friends walk to school, single file, chanting all the way: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Schooltrain! Schooltrain! Don't be late! The school bell rings at half past eight!\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen it's on to great adventures with her teacher's books -- and her own imagination!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut lately, someone named Jim Crow has been making trouble for folks in Vacherie. Aunt Bea and Uncle Ed have already moved away. When Thelma's best friend also has to leave, Thelma wonders, who is Jim Crow and why does he have to be so mean? Will he make trouble for Pop, too?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47946109092029,"sku":"BS-TC0-766899","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9781338766899-HD.jpg?v=1785902508"},{"product_id":"i-survived-the-american-revolution-1776-i-survived-graphic-novel-8-volume-8","title":"I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 (I Survived Graphic Novel #8): Volume 8","description":"\u003cb\u003eA gripping graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling \u003ci\u003eI Survived the American Revolution, 1776\u003c\/i\u003e with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Leo Trinidad.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNathaniel Fox never imagined he'd find himself in the middle of a blood-soaked battlefield, fighting for his life. He's only eleven years old! He's barely paid attention to the troubles between America and England. Instead, he's been worked to the bone by his cruel uncle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when his uncle's rage forces him to flee home suddenly, Nate finds himself in New York City, in the middle of the American Revolution. He encounters an old friend and joins his army regiment as a camp helper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoon the British invade -- and nothing goes as planned. Can Nate survive the war's biggest battle yet?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLauren Tarshis's \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graphix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47946115088573,"sku":"BS-TC0-825183","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9781338825183-HD.jpg?v=1785902676"},{"product_id":"i-survived-the-battle-of-d-day-1944-i-survived-graphic-novel-9-volume-10","title":"I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944 (I Survived Graphic Novel #9): Volume 9","description":"\u003cb\u003eA bold graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling \u003ci\u003eI Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944\u003c\/i\u003e with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Brian Churilla.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA battle that changes the course of the war... \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ePaul Colbert's French village has been under Nazi control for years. His Jewish best friend has disappeared. Food is scarce. And there doesn't seem to be anything Paul can do to make things better. ​​​​​​​Then Paul finds an American paratrooper stuck in a tree. When Paul helps the soldier, he discovers a secret resistance movement--and he learns the Allies have a plan to crush the Nazis. But first, the resistance needs Paul's help. ​​​​​​​This is Paul's chance to make a difference. Soon he finds himself in the midst of the largest invasion in history. Can he do his part to turn horror into hope? ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Lauren Tarshis's \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling I Survived series comes to vivid life in graphic novel editions. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with facts and photos about the real-life event.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graphix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47946128392381,"sku":"BS-TC0-883053","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9781338883053-HD.jpg?v=1785903016"},{"product_id":"i-survived-the-great-alaska-earthquake-1964-i-survived-23-volume-23","title":"I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964 (I Survived #23): Volume 23","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Great Alaska Earthquake is the largest and most powerful recorded earthquake in US history. Lauren Tarshis's story of one child surviving this terrifying natural disaster pounds with page-turning action and heartwarming hope.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was 1964 in the brand-new state of Alaska, a vast land of staggering beauty and heart-stopping dangers. Eleven-year-old Jack had grown up living happily with his parents in an off-the-grid cabin, miles from their closest neighbors. Grizzlies and wolves outnumbered people, and dark winter days were 30 degrees below zero. Jack had always thought of himself as strong -- \"Alaska tough\". But then the most powerful earthquake in American history -- the Good Friday Earthquake -- struck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 9.2 magnitude quake lasted nearly five minutes, destroying downtown Anchorage and sending 30-foot tsunamis into coastal cities, wiping out entire communities. Its vibrations were felt around the world. In the end, it caused billions of dollars in damage and the death of 129 people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Lauren Tarshis tells the story of the disaster that changed our understanding of earth science -- and tested one boy in ways he never could have imagined. Includes a section of nonfiction backmatter with more facts and photos about the real-life event.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47946130882749,"sku":"BS-TC0-891782","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9781338891782-HD.jpg?v=1785903100"},{"product_id":"inside-out-and-back-again-a-newbery-honor-award-winner","title":"Inside Out and Back Again: A Newbery Honor Award Winner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eInside Out and Back Again\u003c\/em\u003e is a #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller, a Newbery Honor Book, and a winner of the National Book Award!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by the author's childhood experience as a refugee--fleeing Vietnam after the Fall of Saigon and immigrating to Alabama--this coming-of-age debut novel told in verse has been celebrated for its touching child's-eye view of family and immigration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHà has only ever known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of its traditions, and the warmth of her friends close by. But now the Vietnam War has reached her home. Hà and her family are forced to flee as Saigon falls, and they board a ship headed toward hope--toward America.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis moving story of one girl's year of change, dreams, grief, and healing received four starred reviews, including one from \u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e which proclaimed it \"enlightening, poignant, and unexpectedly funny.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn author's note explains how and why Thanhhà Lại translated her personal experiences into Hà's story. This paperback edition also includes an interview with the author, an activity you can do with your family, tips on writing poetry, and discussion questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947189485757,"sku":"BS-TC0-962790","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780061962790-HD.jpg?v=1785923329"},{"product_id":"the-birchbark-house","title":"The Birchbark House","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA fresh new look for this National Book Award finalist by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Louise Erdrich! This is the first installment in an essential nine-book series chronicling one hundred years in the life of one Ojibwe family and includes charming interior black-and-white artwork done by the author.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe was named Omakakiins, or Little Frog, because her first step was a hop.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOmakakiins and her family live on an island in Lake Superior. Though there are growing numbers of white people encroaching on their land, life continues much as it always has.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut the satisfying rhythms of their life are shattered when a visitor comes to their lodge one winter night, bringing with him an invisible enemy that will change things forever--but that will eventually lead Omakakiins to discover her calling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy turns moving and humorous, this novel is a breathtaking tour de force by a gifted writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe beloved and celebrated Birchbark House series by Louise Erdrich includes \u003cem\u003eThe Birchbark House\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e The Game of Silence\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e The Porcupine Year\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003e Chickadee\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eMakoons\u003c\/em\u003e, with more titles to come.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947192500413,"sku":"BS-TC0-064164","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780063064164-HD.jpg?v=1785923448"},{"product_id":"little-house-in-the-big-woods","title":"Little House in the Big Woods","description":"Meet Laura Ingalls...the little girl who would grow up to write the Little House books. Wolves and panthers and bears roamed the deep Wisconsin woods in the 1870's. In those same woods, Laura Ingalls lived with her Pa and Ma, and her sisters Mary and baby Carrie, in a snug little house built of logs. Pa hunted and trapped. Ma made her own cheese and maple syrup. All night long, the wind howled lonesomely, but Pa played his fiddle and sang, keeping the family safe and cozy.","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947193024701,"sku":"BS-TC0-400015","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780064400015-HD.jpg?v=1785923470"},{"product_id":"strawberry-girl","title":"Strawberry Girl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRediscover this Newbery Medal-winning classic, a favorite of generations. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrawberries--big, ripe, and juicy. Ten-year-old Birdie Boyer can hardly wait to start picking them. But her family has just moved to the Florida backwoods, and they haven't even begun their planting. \"Don't count your biddies 'fore they're hatched, gal young un!\" her father tells her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaking the new farm prosper is not easy. There is heat to suffer through, and droughts, and cold snaps. And, perhaps most worrisome of all for the Boyers, there are rowdy neighbors, just itching to start a feud. The land was theirs, but so were its hardships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeachers, grandparents, and homeschooling families continue to reach for Lois Lenski's \u003cem\u003eStrawberry Girl\u003c\/em\u003e. As one fan commented, a reason for its continued success is that it's \"a touching, realistic tale of the power of neighborly love and kindness.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947193319613,"sku":"BS-TC0-405850","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780064405850-HD.jpg?v=1785923480"},{"product_id":"we-dream-of-space-a-newbery-honor-award-winner","title":"We Dream of Space: A Newbery Honor Award Winner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003cbr\u003eNewbery Honor Book \u003c\/strong\u003e- BookPage Best Books - Chicago Public Library Best Fiction\u003cbr\u003e- Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee - Horn Book Fanfare - New York Times Notable\u003cbr\u003eChildren's Book - School Library Journal Best Book - Today Show Pick - An ALA\u003cbr\u003eNotable Book\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A 10 out of 10 . . . Anyone interested in\u003cbr\u003escience, sibling relationships, and friendships will enjoy reading \u003cem\u003eWe\u003cbr\u003eDream of Space\u003c\/em\u003e.\"--\u003cem\u003eTime for Kids\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNewbery Medalist and \u003cem\u003eNew\u003cbr\u003eYork Times\u003c\/em\u003e-bestselling author Erin Entrada Kelly transports readers to 1986\u003cbr\u003eand introduces them to the unforgettable Cash, Fitch, and Bird Nelson Thomas in\u003cbr\u003ethis pitch-perfect middle grade novel about family, friendship, science, and\u003cbr\u003eexploration. This acclaimed Newbery Honor Book is a great choice for readers of\u003cbr\u003eKate DiCamillo, Rita Williams-Garcia, and Rebecca Stead.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCash, Fitch, and Bird Nelson\u003cbr\u003eThomas are three siblings in seventh grade together in Park, Delaware. In 1986, \u003cbr\u003eas the country waits expectantly for the launch of the space shuttle \u003cem\u003eChallenger\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cbr\u003ethey each struggle with their own personal anxieties. Cash, who loves\u003cbr\u003ebasketball but has a newly broken wrist, is in danger of failing seventh grade\u003cbr\u003efor the second time. Fitch spends every afternoon playing \u003cem\u003eMajor Havoc\u003c\/em\u003e at\u003cbr\u003ethe arcade on Main and wrestles with an explosive temper that he doesn't\u003cbr\u003eunderstand. And Bird, his twelve-year-old twin, dreams of being NASA's first\u003cbr\u003efemale shuttle commander, but feels like she's disappearing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Nelson Thomas\u003cbr\u003echildren exist in their own orbits, circling a tense and unpredictable\u003cbr\u003ehousehold, with little in common except an enthusiastic science teacher named\u003cbr\u003eMs. Salonga. As the launch of the \u003cem\u003eChallenger\u003c\/em\u003e approaches, Ms. Salonga\u003cbr\u003egives her students a project--they are separated into spacecraft crews and must\u003cbr\u003ecreate and complete a mission. When the fated day finally arrives, it changes\u003cbr\u003eall of their lives and brings them together in unexpected ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTold in three alternating\u003cbr\u003epoints of view, \u003cem\u003eWe Dream of Space\u003c\/em\u003e is an unforgettable and thematically\u003cbr\u003erich novel for middle grade readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe Dream of Space\u003c\/em\u003e is\u003cbr\u003eillustrated throughout by the author.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947194925245,"sku":"BS-TC0-747310","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780062747310-HD.jpg?v=1785923611"},{"product_id":"swim-team-a-graphic-novel","title":"Swim Team: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Combines wonderful characters and history to create a story that will make you want to dive right in!\" JERRY CRAFT, author of the Newbery Medal-winning New Kid\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA splashy, contemporary middle grade graphic novel from bestselling comics creator Johnnie Christmas!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Etta's training and a lot of hard work, Bree suddenly finds her swim-crazed community counting on her to turn the school's failing team around. But that's easier said than done, especially when their rival, the prestigious Holyoke Prep, has everything they need to leave the Mighty Manatees in their wake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Bree defy the odds and guide her team to a state championship, or have the Manatees swum their last lap--for good?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePraise for SWIM TEAM: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoretta Scott King Illustrator Honor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNational Book Award Longlist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus \u003c\/em\u003eBest Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvey Award Best Children's or Young Adult Book Nominee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren's Book Council's Summer 2025 Showcase: An Ocean of Stories Pick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eA revelation\u003c\/strong\u003e! You'll root for \u003cem\u003eSwim Team\u003c\/em\u003e--the water is just right.\" --JOHN JENNINGS, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creator\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eSwim Team\u003c\/em\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003ea beautiful story\u003c\/strong\u003e about trying new things. Johnnie Christmas is a fantastic storyteller and artist.\" --KAZU KIBUISHI, author of Amulet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Full of charm, heart, and pulse-pounding races. \u003cstrong\u003eA winner\u003c\/strong\u003e!\" --GENE LUEN YANG, author of \u003cem\u003eAmerican Born Chinese\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDragon Hoops\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harperalley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947200135357,"sku":"BS-TC0-056763","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780063056763-HD.jpg?v=1785923759"},{"product_id":"ophies-ghosts","title":"Ophie's Ghosts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinner of the 2001 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eDread Nation\u003c\/em\u003e makes her middle grade debut with a sweeping tale of the ghosts of our past that won't stay buried, starring an unforgettable girl named Ophie.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOphelia Harrison used to live in a small house in the Georgia countryside. But that was before the night in November 1922, and the cruel act that took her home and her father from her. Which was the same night that Ophie learned she can see ghosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow Ophie and her mother are living in Pittsburgh with relatives they barely know. In the hopes of earning enough money to get their own place, Mama has gotten Ophie a job as a maid in the same old manor house where she works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaffodil Manor, like the wealthy Caruthers family who owns it, is haunted by memories and prejudices of the past--and, as Ophie discovers, ghosts as well. Ghosts who have their own loves and hatreds and desires, ghosts who have wronged others and ghosts who have themselves been wronged. And as Ophie forms a friendship with one spirit whose life ended suddenly and unjustly, she wonders if she might be able to help--even as she comes to realize that Daffodil Manor may hold more secrets than she bargained for.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947203674301,"sku":"BS-TC0-915849","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780062915849-HD.jpg?v=1785924039"},{"product_id":"swim-team-a-graphic-novel-1","title":"Swim Team: A Graphic Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Combines wonderful characters and history to create a story that will make you want to dive right in!\" JERRY CRAFT, author of the Newbery Medal-winning New Kid\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA splashy, contemporary middle grade graphic novel from bestselling comics creator Johnnie Christmas!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Etta's training and a lot of hard work, Bree suddenly finds her swim-crazed community counting on her to turn the school's failing team around. But that's easier said than done, especially when their rival, the prestigious Holyoke Prep, has everything they need to leave the Mighty Manatees in their wake.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Bree defy the odds and guide her team to a state championship, or have the Manatees swum their last lap--for good?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePraise for SWIM TEAM: \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoretta Scott King Illustrator Honor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNational Book Award Longlist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus \u003c\/em\u003eBest Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvey Award Best Children's or Young Adult Book Nominee\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChildren's Book Council's Summer 2025 Showcase: An Ocean of Stories Pick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eA revelation\u003c\/strong\u003e! You'll root for \u003cem\u003eSwim Team\u003c\/em\u003e--the water is just right.\" --JOHN JENNINGS, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creator\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eSwim Team\u003c\/em\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003ea beautiful story\u003c\/strong\u003e about trying new things. Johnnie Christmas is a fantastic storyteller and artist.\" --KAZU KIBUISHI, author of Amulet\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Full of charm, heart, and pulse-pounding races. \u003cstrong\u003eA winner\u003c\/strong\u003e!\" --GENE LUEN YANG, author of \u003cem\u003eAmerican Born Chinese\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eDragon Hoops\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harperalley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947226153149,"sku":"BS-TC0-056770","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780063056770-HD.jpg?v=1785924221"},{"product_id":"girl-dad","title":"Girl Dad","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA picture book celebration of girl dads everywhere by The Dad Gang CEO, Sean Williams--now in a lower-price format! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fun read-aloud written in upbeat rhyming verse, Girl Dad is a picture book that honors the loving men who raise, love, and uplift strong girls. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShare \u003cem\u003eGirl Dad\u003c\/em\u003e with the dads in your life, on Father's Day or any day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlus: Don't forget to check out Sean Williams's \u003cem\u003eBoy Dad\u003c\/em\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Bank Street College of Education's Children's Book Committee's Best Children's Books of the Year pick!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947232608445,"sku":"BS-TC0-113633","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780063113633-HD.jpg?v=1785924256"},{"product_id":"roll-of-thunder-hear-my-cry","title":"Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry","description":"With the land to hold them together, nothing can tear the Logans apart.\u003cp\u003eWhy is the land so important to Cassie's family? It takes the events of one turbulent year - the year of the night riders and the burnings, the year a white girl humiliates Cassie in public simply because she is black - to show Cassie that having a place of their own is the Logan family's lifeblood. It is the land that gives the Logans their courage and pride, for no matter how others may degrade them, the Logans posess something no one can take away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Puffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947245486269,"sku":"BS-TC0-384512","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780140384512-HD.jpg?v=1785924386"},{"product_id":"farmhouse","title":"Farmhouse","description":"\u003cb\u003eTwo-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall invites readers to peek through windows that shine like real glass on this lavish book's cover, and explore the dollhouse-like world of a beloved farmhouse where twelve children were born and raised.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOver a hill, at the end of a road, by a glittering stream that twists and turns stands a farmhouse.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Step inside the dollhouse-like interior of\u003ci\u003e Farmhouse\u003c\/i\u003e and relish in the daily life of the family that lives there, rendered in impeccable, thrilling detail. Based on a real family and an actual farmhouse where Sophie salvaged facts and artifacts for the making of this spectacular work, page after page bursts with luminous detail and joy. Join the award-winning, best-selling Sophie Blackall as she takes readers on an enchanting visit to a farmhouse across time, to a place that echoes with stories.","brand":"Little, Brown Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947307811005,"sku":"BS-TC0-528948","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780316528948-HD.jpg?v=1785925865"},{"product_id":"prairie-lotus","title":"Prairie Lotus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrairie Lotus\u003c\/em\u003e is a powerful, touching, multilayered novel about a girl determined to fit in and realize her dreams: getting an education, becoming a dressmaker in her father's shop, and making at least one friend.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed, award-winning author Linda Sue Park has placed a young half-Asian girl, Hanna, in a small town in America's heartland, in 1880. Hanna's adjustment to her new surroundings, which primarily means negotiating the townspeople's almost unanimous prejudice against Asians, is at the heart of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarrated by Hanna, the novel has poignant moments yet sparkles with humor, introducing a captivating heroine whose wry, observant voice will resonate with readers. Includes an afterword from the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis moving historical novel is from Newbery Medalist Linda Sue Park, whose beloved middle grade books include \u003cem\u003eA Single Shard \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eA Long Walk to Water.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947312464061,"sku":"BS-TC0-454632","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780358454632-HD.jpg?v=1785926181"},{"product_id":"esperanza-rising","title":"Esperanza Rising","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e**CELEBRATING 25 YEARS IN PRINT!**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA modern classic for our time and for all time―this beloved, award-winning bestseller resonates with fresh meaning for each new generation. Perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo, Christopher Paul Curtis, and Rita Williams-Garcia.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEsperanza Rising\u003c\/i\u003e joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes exclusive bonus content!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePura Belpre Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e* \"Readers will be swept up.\" \u003c\/b\u003e--\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEsperanza thought she'd always live a privileged life on her family's ranch in Mexico. She'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home filled with servants, and Mama, Papa, and Abuelita to care for her. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California and settle in a Mexican farm labor camp. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard work, financial struggles brought on by the Great Depression, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When Mama gets sick and a strike for better working conditions threatens to uproot their new life, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances--because Mama's life, and her own, depend on it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947328454845,"sku":"BS-TC0-120425","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780439120425-HD.jpg?v=1785927021"},{"product_id":"where-the-red-fern-grows","title":"Where the Red Fern Grows","description":"This classic about a ten-year-old boy growing up in the Ozark mountains with his inseparable pair of coonhounds -- will warm the hearts of young and old alike. Winner of the Great Stone Face Award.","brand":"Yearling Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947328782525,"sku":"BS-TC0-412670","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780440412670-HD.jpg?v=1785927045"},{"product_id":"i-survived-the-sinking-of-the-titanic-1912-i-survived-1-volume-1","title":"I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived #1): Volume 1","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling series!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTen-year-old George Calder can't believe his luck -- he and his little sister, Phoebe, are on the famous Titanic, crossing the ocean with their Aunt Daisy. The ship is full of exciting places to explore, but when George ventures into the first class storage cabin, a terrible boom shakes the entire boat. Suddenly, water is everywhere, and George's life changes forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLauren Tarshis brings history's most exciting and terrifying events to life in this \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling series. Readers will be transported by stories of amazing kids and how they survived!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reading Level 3.9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scholastic Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947349033149,"sku":"BS-TC0-206945","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780545206945-HD.jpg?v=1785927650"},{"product_id":"the-witch-of-blackbird-pond-a-newbery-award-winner","title":"The Witch of Blackbird Pond: A Newbery Award Winner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this Newbery Medal-winning novel, a girl faces prejudice and accusations of witchcraft in seventeenth-century Connecticut. A classic of historical fiction that continues to resonate across the generations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSixteen-year-old Kit Tyler is marked by suspicion and disapproval from the moment she arrives on the unfamiliar shores of colonial Connecticut in 1687. Alone and desperate, she has been forced to leave her beloved home on the island of Barbados and join a family she has never met.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTorn between her quest for belonging and her desire to be true to herself, Kit struggles to survive in a hostile place. Just when it seems she must give up, she finds a kindred spirit. But Kit's friendship with Hannah Tupper, believed by the colonists to be a witch, proves more taboo than she could have imagined and ultimately forces Kit to choose between her heart and her duty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47947355226301,"sku":"BS-TC0-550299","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/9767\/2637\/files\/9780547550299-HD.jpg?v=1785927743"}],"url":"https:\/\/boundigo.com\/collections\/juvenile-fiction-historical-united-states.oembed","provider":"Boundigo Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}