Patricia Reilly Giff

Charlie has lots of ideas. Need something to go sky high? Ah-ha! The zinger-winger! Need to launch a cheese popper into soup? The amazing popper-upper! But the zinger-winger zings more than wings and the popper-upper plops. Charlie isn't allowed to invent for a week. Meanwhile, the afterschool invention fair is coming up. He needs time to make something special. Good thing he has his friends and Mr. Redfern, another inventor, to help him out.

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Charlie has lots of ideas. Need something to go sky high? Ah-ha! The zinger-winger! Need to launch a cheese popper into soup? The amazing popper-upper! But the zinger-winger zings more than wings and the popper-upper plops. Charlie isn't allowed to invent for a week. Meanwhile, the afterschool invention fair is coming up. He needs time to make something special. Good thing he has his friends and Mr. Redfern, another inventor, to help him out.

The summer of 1944 is supposed to be just like any other summer for Lily. She expects to spend her days swimming in the Atlantic Ocean and hanging out in the familiar beach town of Rockaway. But World War II has turned her entire world upside down. Her best friend has moved away to a factory town, and worst of all, her beloved father has been shipped overseas to fight. Left behind with her grandmother, Lily feels completely alone until she meets Albert. Albert is a young refugee who has fled from Hungary, carrying a secret sewn into his coat and the heavy grief of losing his family to the war. Despite their different backgrounds, the two quickly form a powerful and special bond. But friendships built during wartime are fragile, especially when secrets are involved. Both Lily and Albert have been hiding the truth, and Lily soon realizes that one terrible lie she told might actually put Albert's life in terrible danger. You will be swept away by this beautiful, award-winning story about trust, the home front, and the courage it takes to be honest.

Mitchell really doesn't want to go camping with the other kids at the Zigzag Afternoon Center. Sleeping in the woods with creepy crawly things, coyotes, and bears? Yikes! But his best friend Habib is going, and it's Mitchell's birthday that weekend. He's just got to find a way to be brave, and scare the bears away!
As the fifth book in the Zigzag Kids series—which also includes Number One Kid, Big Whopper, Flying Feet, and Star Time—Bears Beware continues to delight readers with award-winning author Patricia Reilly Giff's quirky, lovable group of kids, capturing all the excitement and surprises of new friends and after-school fun.

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Mitchell really doesn't want to go camping with the other kids at the Zigzag Afternoon Center. Sleeping in the woods with creepy crawly things, coyotes, and bears? Yikes! But his best friend Habib is going, and it's Mitchell's birthday that weekend. He's just got to find a way to be brave, and scare the bears away! As the fifth book in the Zigzag Kids series—which also includes Number One Kid, Big Whopper, Flying Feet, and Star Time—Bears Beware continues to delight readers with award-winning author Patricia Reilly Giff's quirky, lovable group of kids, capturing all the excitement and surprises of new friends and after-school fun.

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Mitchell is afraid when the children from the Zigzag Center go camping overnight, but he tries to be brave and discovers that nature is not so scary after all.

Dawn Bosco races to find a treasure at Camp Wild-in-the-Woods She is a terrific detective, but Dawn Bosco doesn't want anyone at Camp Wild-in-the-Woods to find out that she is secretly afraid of horses. Even Jill Simon isn't afraid of horses, and she cries all the time. Then Miss Perry, the counselor, announces that there will be a treasure hunt! Dawn knows she can beat Lizzie Lee, the Cool Cat Detective, to the prize. But she might have to face her fear to get there. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Patricia Reilly Giff including rare photos from the author's personal collection.

Ronald, worried about losing his best friend, thinks his birthday is going to come too late for a class party, but he may be in for a surprise.

Step back in time to Brooklyn in 1875, where the mighty towers of the bridge to Manhattan are steadily rising! Meet Bird Mallon, a girl with a big heart and even bigger dreams. Living on bustling Water Street, Bird wishes more than anything to be brave and help people, just like her healer mother. She also hopes her sister Annie finds love and her brother Hughie can stay out of trouble with his street gang. Most of all, Bird longs for a friend to share her world with. Imagine her surprise when it's not another girl who moves into the empty apartment upstairs, but Thomas Neary and his father. Thomas keeps a journal where he writes about his life, his absent mother, and how much he wishes to be a part of Bird’s lively family downstairs. He has a secret, too, one that Bird starts to notice. Join Bird and Thomas as they navigate life in a growing city, learning about courage, family, and the true meaning of friendship. Can Bird find the bravery she needs? Will Thomas find the belonging he yearns for? Discover how an unexpected friendship can help two young people face their challenges and find their way.

With the help of the meanest substitute teacher in the whole school, Richard Beast Best learns a lesson about fear.

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With the help of the meanest substitute teacher in the whole school, Richard Beast Best learns a lesson about fear.

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What's worse than a blue Monday? For Richard "Beast" Best, it's a purple Monday spent climbing a fat brown rope with fat brown knots. Beast wishes he could climb up that rope like Emily Arrow and Matthew Jackson. Just looking at it hanging down from the gym ceiling makes him dizzy Beast is afraid and hopes his friends won't find out. But Mrs. Miller, the meanest substitute teacher in the whole school, finds out his secret and tells him to meet her in the gym after school. Miller the Killer. What will she do to him?

Ronald is an awkward but enthusiastic baseball beginner who is grateful to be on the team. Initially discouraged because he cannot hit the ball, Ronald eventually discovers his error . . . and he starts to improve. . . . The colorful, expressive illustrations are a bright asset".--School Library Journal.

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Although he can't hit or catch, Ronald Morgan loves to play baseball.

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"Ronald is an awkward but enthusiastic baseball beginner who is grateful to be on the team. Initially discouraged because he cannot hit the ball, Ronald eventually discovers his error . . . and he starts to improve. . . . The colorful, expressive illustrations are a bright asset".--School Library Journal.

Mrs. Zachary's class is making About-Me boxes and putting special things that they like inside. Stacy can't think of even one thing to put in her box. She doesn't feel special at all until she discovers that it's what's inside her that counts.

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Mrs. Zachary's class is making "About-Me" boxes and putting special things that they like inside. Stacy can't think of even one thing to put in her box. She doesn't feel special at all until she discovers that it's what's inside her that counts.

It's September again.What does it mean for Richard "Beast" Best to be left back? It means being teased by his old friends while he's stuck facing the same old teacher in the same old classroom. He even has to take a special reading class with "babies" like Emily Arrow and Matthew Jackson. And just like last year, he can't help getting into trouble.But with the help of Mrs. Paris, the reading teacher, Beast starts to enjoy reading and just might find a way to help the second grade win the school banner for best class.

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It's September again.What does it mean for Richard "Beast" Best to be left back? It means being teased by his old friends while he's stuck facing the same old teacher in the same old classroom. He even has to take a special reading class with "babies" like Emily Arrow and Matthew Jackson. And just like last year, he can't help getting into trouble.But with the help of Mrs. Paris, the reading teacher, Beast starts to enjoy reading and just might find a way to help the second grade win the school banner for best class.

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It's September again.What does it mean for Richard "Beast" Best to be left back? It means being teased by his old friends while he's stuck facing the same old teacher in the same old classroom. He even has to take a special reading class with "babies" like Emily Arrow and Matthew Jackson. And just like last year, he can't help getting into trouble.But with the help of Mrs. Paris, the reading teacher, Beast starts to enjoy reading and just might find a way to help the second grade win the school banner for best class.From the Trade Paperback edition.

There's a thief at Camp Wild-in-the-Woods, and it's up to Dawn Bosco to catch her! Dawn Bosco and Jill Simon are going away to Camp Wild-in-the-Woods for the first time. There will be horseback riding and swimming and walks in the woods and cookouts with marshmallows. But the other girls at camp, the ones from the Coolidge School, don't seem very friendly. And then someone steals Dawn's mirror and special pin, the ones her grandmother gave her. Dawn's summer will be ruined if she doesn't find the thief—and soon! This ebook features an illustrated biography of Patricia Reilly Giff including rare photos from the author's personal collection.

It’s August 1941, and Brick and Mariel both love the Brooklyn Dodgers. Brick listens to their games on the radio in Windy Hill, in upstate New York, where his family has an apple orchard; Mariel, once a polio patient in the hospital in Windy Hill, lives in Brooklyn near the Dodgers’ home, Ebbets Field. She was adopted by Loretta, a nurse at the hospital, and has never known what happened to her own mother. Someday, somehow, she plans to return to Windy Hill and find out. When a fire destroys their orchard, Brick’s parents must leave the farm to find work. They send him to live in Brooklyn with their friend Loretta, even though Brick knows that their elderly neighbors need his help to pick what’s left of the apples. The only good thing about Brooklyn is seeing the Dodgers play–that, and his friendship with Mariel. Maybe, together, they’ll find a way to return to Windy Hill, save the harvest, and learn the truth about Mariel’s past.

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In 1941, circumstances bring together Brick, a boy from New York's apple country, and Mariel, a young girl made shy by her bout with polio, and the two make a journey from Brooklyn back to help Brick's elderly neighbors save their apple crop and to help Mariel learn about her past.

A heart-wrenching novel in verse about a poor girl surviving the Irish Land Wars, by a two-time Newbery Honor-winning author.

For Anna, the family farm has always been home... But now, things are changing.

Anna's mother has died, and her older siblings have emigrated, leaving Anna and her father to care for a young sister with special needs. And though their family has worked this land for years, they're in danger of losing it as poor crop yields leave them without money to pay their rent.

When a violent encounter with the Lord's rent collector results in Anna and her father's arrest, all seems lost. But Anna sees her chance and bolts from the jailhouse. On the run, Anna must rely on her own inner strength to protect her sister--and try to find a way to save her family.

Written in verse, A Slip of a Girl is a poignant story of adversity, resilience, and self-determination by a master of historical fiction, painting a haunting history of the tensions in the Irish countryside of the early 1890s, and the aftermath of the Great Famine.

A Junior Library Guild Selection
A Bank Street Best Book of the Year

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A heart-wrenching novel in verse about a poor girl surviving the Irish Land Wars, by a two-time Newbery Honor-winning author. For Anna, the family farm has always been home... But now, things are changing. Anna's mother has died, and her older siblings have emigrated, leaving Anna and her father to care for a young sister with special needs. And though their family has worked this land for years, they're in danger of losing it as poor crop yields leave them without money to pay their rent. When a violent encounter with the Lord's rent collector results in Anna and her father's arrest, all seems lost. But Anna sees her chance and bolts from the jailhouse. On the run, Anna must rely on her own inner strength to protect her sister--and try to find a way to save her family. Written in verse, A Slip of a Girl is a poignant story of adversity, resilience, and self-determination by a master of historical fiction, painting a haunting history of the tensions in the Irish countryside of the early 1890s, and the aftermath of the Great Famine. A Junior Library Guild Selection A Bank Street Best Book of the Year

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For Anna, the family farm has always been home... But now, things are changing. Anna's mother has died, and her older siblings have emigrated, leaving Anna and her father to care for a young sister with special needs. And though their family has worked this land for years, they're in danger of losing it as poor crop yields leave them without money to pay their rent. When a violent encounter with the Lord's rent collector results in Anna and her father's arrest, all seems lost. But Anna sees her chance and bolts from the jailhouse. On the run, Anna must rely on her own inner strength to protect her sister--and try to find a way to save her family. Written in verse, A Slip of a Girl is a poignant story of adversity, resilience, and self-determination by a master of historical fiction, painting a haunting history of the tensions in the Irish countryside of the early 1890s, and the aftermath of the Great Famine.

Emily is stuck with crybaby Jill Simon as her "secret Pal" to be kind to for the whole month of December.

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Emily is stuck with crybaby Jill Simon as her "secret Pal" to be kind to for the whole month of December.

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Emily is stuck with crybaby Jill Simon as her "secret Pal" to be kind to for the whole month of December.From the Trade Paperback edition.

Do you ever get a buzzing feeling in your head when a brilliant idea sparks? That's exactly what happens to Charlie! He's a whiz at coming up with super cool inventions. The only problem? They don't always work quite as planned. Take his "flying feet," for example—they're supposed to fly, but they just... don't. Charlie wishes people would notice how special he is, just like his older brother, Larry. So when the Zigzag afternoon center announces a "Come as a Character Day," Charlie sees his big chance! Can he invent something amazing that finally flies right and helps him shine? Join Charlie as he tries his best to create an invention that will make everyone see how truly special he is.

Sam is almost 11 when he discovers a locked box in the attic above his grandfather Mack’s room, and a piece of paper that says he was kidnapped. There are lots of other words, but Sam has always had trouble reading. He’s desperate to find out who he is, and if his beloved Mack is really his grandfather. At night he’s haunted by dreams of a big castle and a terrifying escape on a boat. Who can he trust to help him read the documents that could unravel the mystery? Then he and the new girl, Caroline, are paired up to work on a school project, building a castle in Mack’s woodworking shop. Caroline loves to read, and she can help. But she’s moving soon, and the two must hurry to discover the truth about Sam.

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Sam is almost 11 when he discovers a locked box in the attic above his grandfather Mack's room, and a piece of paper that says he was kidnapped. There are lots of other words, but Sam has always had trouble reading. He's desperate to find out who he is, and if his beloved Mack is really his grandfather. At night he's haunted by dreams of a big castle and a terrifying escape on a boat. Who can he trust to help him read the documents that could unravel the mystery? Then he and the new girl, Caroline, are paired up to work on a school project, building a castle in Mack's woodworking shop. Caroline loves to read, and she can help. But she's moving soon, and the two must hurry to discover the truth about Sam.From the Hardcover edition.

While staying at her aunt's house, Elizabeth discovers something amazing hanging on the wall: a portrait of her ancestor, Eliza, who was known as Zee. The most surprising part? Zee looks exactly like Elizabeth! Soon, the lives of these two girls begin to intertwine. As Elizabeth explores her present-day world, she uncovers Zee's incredible story from the time of the American Revolution. Zee was a dreamer, full of hope for the future, until the fierce battles of the Revolution tore her family and her upstate New York community apart. Left entirely on her own, Zee had to struggle to survive and bravely follow her father and brother into the heart of the war. Zee's story has been waiting centuries to be rediscovered by the right person. As Elizabeth learns more about her brave ancestor, she walks the very same ground where Zee once stood and battles once raged. The past suddenly becomes as vivid, real, and exciting as the present in this beautiful story of family and history.

Twelve-year-old Nory Ryan and her family have always scraped by on the beautiful but harsh west coast of Ireland. For generations, they have raised a few animals and planted potatoes to pay the rent to the English lord who owns their cottage. Life on Maidin Bay is never easy, but Nory's family is bound together by deep love and rich traditions. Then, the unthinkable happens. A terrible, sweeping blight attacks the potato crop, turning the fields black and leaving the entire village facing sudden starvation. With her father away at sea and the ruthless landlord threatening to force them from their home, Nory must step up to save her family. Armed with nothing but her fierce courage, quick thinking, and a heart full of hope, she sets out on a desperate quest to find food and keep her loved ones alive. This deeply moving historical fiction story paints a powerful picture of resilience, family bonds, and the incredible strength of a young girl facing impossible odds.

1944 Meggie Dillon’s life has been turned upside down by World War II. Her older brother Eddie enlisted and was shipped off to fight in Europe. And people say that anywhere else Grandpa would be turned in because he’s German, and people might think he’s a spy. Is it true? Could Grandpa be taken away? Meggie’s father has announced that they must help the war effort and move to Willow Run, Michigan, where he’ll work nights in a factory building important war planes that will help fight the enemy in Europe. Willow Run will be the greatest adventure ever, Meggie thinks. There she meets Patches and Harlan, other kids like her whose parents have come here to do their part in the war. And there she faces questions about courage, and what it takes to go into battle, like Eddie, and how to keep hope alive on the home front.

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Meggie Dillon's life has been turned upside down by World War II. Meggie's father has announced that they must help the war effort and move to Willow Run, Michigan, where he'll work nights in a factory building important war planes that will help fight the enemy in Europe. Willow Run will be the greatest adventure ever, Meggie thinks. There she meets Patches and Harlan, other kids like her from far-off places whose parents have come here to do their part in the war. And there she faces questions about courage, and what it takes to go into battle, like Eddie, and to keep hope alive on the home front.

Siria loves the brave firefighters at her Pop's firehouse almost as much as she loves the sparkling winter stars. Named after Sirius, the brightest star in the January sky, she often feels a deep connection to the night. Ever since her mom passed away, Siria has secretly followed the fire trucks when they rush out into the dark. She believes that if she is watching over her Pop, he will stay safe from the dangerous flames. But keeping everyone safe is a heavy burden, and Siria is starting to realize she isn't as fearless as she pretends to be. Her best friend, Douglas, used to join her on these midnight missions, making the shadows feel less scary. Now, a bitter argument has torn them apart, leaving Siria to face her fears completely alone. When an emergency strikes and her Pop gets hurt, Siria must dig deep to find her own inner strength. Discover a heartwarming story about repairing broken friendships, finding your courage, and learning to shine brightly even in the darkest winter sky.

Long before she became one of the most famous children's book authors in history, Laura Ingalls Wilder was just a young girl growing up on the rugged American frontier. Traveling in a covered wagon, building log cabins, and surviving harsh winters, Laura's childhood was filled with incredible pioneer adventures. This fascinating biography takes you back in time to experience the real-life events that inspired her beloved Little House on the Prairie series. You will follow Laura's incredible journey from her early days exploring the vast, untamed prairies to her years as a young teacher and her marriage to Almanzo Wilder. Discover how she carefully preserved her treasured family memories, turning her everyday pioneer struggles and triumphs into classic stories that have captured the hearts of millions. Written by a two-time Newbery Honor-winning author, this engaging true story offers a wonderful window into the past. Step into the nineteenth century and meet the brilliant woman who brought the American frontier to life for readers all around the world.

Stacy Arrow's first day of school isn't going well at all. She was only trying to help when she told Jiwon, the girl with the black hair, that her drawing of herself looked like a cow. And she didn't mean to scare her with stories about man-eating snakes. Now Jiwon refuses to be Stacy's best friend. What's Stacy doing wrong?
" You have to be nice to a friend, " says Stacy's sister Emily, and suddenly Stacy knows what she has to do. But can her plan win her a best friend? Snakes or no snakes, Stacy's ready to try her hardest.

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This new series for beginning readers follows the adventures of the youngest children at the Polk Street School in easy-to-read chapter books featuring lively illustrations. Stacy Arrow's first day at school doesn't go well until her older sister tells her the secrets of making friends. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

The year is 1944, and World War II has turned everything upside down. For young Jayna, her big brother Rob is her entire world and her only family. But when Rob, a Navy cook, is suddenly reported missing in action, Jayna is left behind in a small upstate New York town with a cranky landlady and a broken heart. Desperate to find a sense of belonging, she remembers a secret Rob shared right before he deployed: they might have a grandmother living in Brooklyn. Armed with nothing but a fierce determination, a pet turtle, and the comforting presence of a friendly ghost, Jayna sets off on a daring journey to the bustling streets of New York City. Along the way, she discovers the true meaning of courage, the kindness of strangers, and the unbreakable bonds of family. This heartwarming and beautifully written historical adventure captures the spirit of the home front and the incredible resilience of a young girl searching for her place in the world.

Always-in-trouble Tracy discovers most of her problems stem from the fact that she doesn't read well.

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It looks like a lonely summer ahead for Tracy Matson. She's the only girl her age in the small town of High Flats. And Leroy Wilson, the only boy, thinks she's a know-it-all, even after Tracy tries to make friends by giving him a chocolate-icing-on-rye sandwich. Things start looking up when her pen pal, Casey Valentine, pays a surprise visit. But now Tracy has another problem: She told Casey that she loves to read. What if Casey--who wants to be a writer--finds out that Tracy is really a rotten reader? Suppose Leroy spills the beans?

From the author of the Newbery Honor book "Lily's Crossing" comes a warmhearted story about a tough girl's longing for home and family.

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Hollis Woods: is the place where a baby was abandoned is the baby's name is an artist is now a twelve-year-old girl who's been in so many foster homes she can hardly remember them all. When Hollis is sent to Josie, an elderly artist who is quirky and affectionate, she wants to stay. But Josie is growing more forgetful every day. If Social Services finds out, they'll take Hollis away and move Josie into a home. Well, Hollis Woods won't let anyone separate them. She's escaped the system before; this time, she's taking Josie with her. Still, even as she plans her future with Josie, Hollis dreams of the past summer with the Regans, fixing each special moment of her days with them in pictures she'll never forget. Patricia Reilly Giff captures the yearning for a place to belong in this warm hearted story, which stresses the importance of artistic vision, creativity, and above all, family.

Jilli and Jim solve the mystery of the monster in their garden in the third book in the endearing new chapter book series by two-time Newbery Honor Book author Patricia Reilly Giff.

It is time to plant a vegetable garden! Best friends Jilli and Jim must keep the bugs and slugs away.Then they can march in the Vegetable Parade at the end of the summer.But what is that HUGE monster plantgrowing in the middle of the garden?Will it eat their vegetables?Will it eat Jilli's dog Fiercely?Will it eat Jilli and Jim?Can Fiercely save them from the monster plant?

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Jilli and Jim solve the mystery of the monster in their garden in the third book in the endearing new chapter book series by two-time Newbery Honor Book author Patricia Reilly Giff. It is time to plant a vegetable garden! Best friends Jilli and Jim must keep the bugs and slugs away.Then they can march in the Vegetable Parade at the end of the summer. But what is that HUGE monster plantgrowing in the middle of the garden?Will it eat their vegetables?Will it eat Jilli's dog Fiercely?Will it eat Jilli and Jim?Can Fiercely save them from the monster plant?

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Jilli and Jim solve the mystery of the monster in their garden in the third book in the endearing new chapter book series by two-time Newbery Honor Book author Patricia Reilly Giff. It is time to plant a vegetable garden! Best friends Jilli and Jim must keep the bugs and slugs away. Then they can march in the Vegetable Parade at the end of the summer. But what is that HUGE monster plant growing in the middle of the garden? Will it eat their vegetables? Will it eat Jilli's dog Fiercely? Will it eat Jilli and Jim? Can Fiercely save them from the monster plant?

Tired of being compared with her popular older sister, Casey decides she will make herself over.

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Cassandra Eleanor Valentine searches for a way to become a celebrity in her school.

This first book in the series finds Abby Jones and her pal, Potsie, squeezing into windows, sneaking onto subways and slithering into empty apartments, as they try to solve the mystery of the missing Hyacinth Macaw.

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This first book in the series finds Abby Jones and her pal, Potsie, squeezing into windows, sneaking onto subways and slithering into empty apartments, as they try to solve the mystery of the missing Hyacinth Macaw.

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Abby and her friend Potsie work on several mysteries: a mysterious new neighbor, a missing person, a theft, and the unusual actions of Abby's brother.

In August 1939 Genevieve makes an impulsive decision not to get on [a] train to take her to [the] boat back [to] New York, and must spend the duration of World War II with her grandmother in a small village in Alsace, France, where she becomes involved with the French resistance"--

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In this companion to the Newbery Honor-winning Lily's Crossing, thirteen-year-old Genevieve risks everything to defy the Nazis and join the French Resistance. Winner of the Christopher Award! It's not always thinking of being happy. Doing the right thing will make you happy. Despite the farm-work and her irritable grandmother Memé, Genevieve thinks she may have found a new home in Alsace, France, where she spent the summer of 1939. Without much to return to in New York, Gen is ready to see if this new life will make her happy. But then World War II erupts. The Nazis conquer France. Now everyone in Alsace must speak German, act German, and think German--or else. Even worse, a cold Nazi officer has commandeered a room in Memé's farmhouse--and he can tell that Gen and her grandmother aren't loyal to the Reich. But Gen won't be cowed. And when her friend Rémy commits an act of sabotage, she hides him in the last place the Germans will look--in the attic, right above the Nazi's head. For more thrilling historical fiction, don't miss Island War, a survival story set in the remote Aleutian Islands, occupied by the Japanese during World War II, and A Slip of a Girl, a novel in verse about the Irish Land War of the late 19th century.

Pet Day is going to be a disaster for Richard Beast Best. How can he bring his dog Kissie Poo, who is fat and has only three teeth, to school? His friends will laugh their heads off. Beast isn't the only one worried about what to bring. Matthew Jackson, Emily Arrow, Dawn Bosco, and the whole gang are scrambling around trying to come up with the best pet ever.

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Ms. Rooney's class must decide which of their pets to bring to school for Pet Week.

Stacy had to try on the gold shoes her friend brought to sell in the class store, and now they're lost. Her friends think Stacy stole the shoes. Will she be able to tell the truth about what happened?

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When Jiwon's beautiful gold shoes are lost, Stacy's friends think she stole them.

The children in Ms. Rooney's room are supposed to be writing about real people, but writing is Beast's worst subject.

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The children in Ms. Rooney's room are supposed to be writing about real people, but writing is Beast's worst subject.

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March is the worst month for Richard Best, it's report card time and if he doesn't get good grades he might be left back again.

Lidie lives in Brazil, where she rides, a wild girl dreaming of going to live with her father, Pai, and older brother, Rafael, in New York City. Pai runs a stable at a famous race track. Since her mother died long ago, Lidie has lived with relatives. Now she's 12—ready to leave Brazil for New York. Meanwhile, a filly is born and begins her journey to a new home. As Lidie's story unfolds, so does the filly's. In New York, Lidie finds that moving to another country is a big challenge. And Pai and Rafael still think of her as the little girl they left behind. But she's determined to befriend, and ride, the spirited filly her father has just bought: Wild Girl.

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Lidie lives in Jales, Brazil, where she’s free to ride, to be a wild girl, and to dream of going to live with her father and older brother, Rafael, in New York City. Finally Lidie is 12—time to leave Brazil for New York. Meanwhile, a filly is born and begins her journey to a new home. As Lidie’s story unfolds, so does the filly’s. Lidie’s father runs a stable at a famous race track, and Rafael is training to be a jockey. As much as they want to make Lidie feel welcome, they still think of her as the little girl they left behind. They don’t even know what a strong rider she is, and that she’s determined to befriend and ride the wild filly her father has just Wild Girl.

SEWING! NO ONE could hate it more than Dina Kirk. Endless tiny stitches, button holes, darts. Since she was tiny, she’s worked in her family’s dressmaking business, where the sewing machine is a cranky member of the family. When 13-year-old Dina leaves her small town in Germany to join her uncle’s family in Brooklyn, she turns her back on sewing. Never again! But looking for a job leads her right back to the sewing machine. Why did she ever leave home? Here she is, still with a needle and thread—and homesick to boot. She didn’t know she could be this homesick, but she didn’t know she could be so brave either, as she is standing up to an epidemic or a fire. She didn’t know she could grow so close to her new family or to Johann, the young man from the tailor’s shop. And she didn’t know that sewing would reveal her own wonderful talent—and her future. In Dina, the beloved writer Patricia Reilly Giff has created one of her most engaging and vital heroines. Readers will enjoy seeing 1870s Brooklyn through Dina’s eyes, and share her excitement as she discovers a new world.

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SEWING! NO ONE could hate it more than Dina Kirk. Endless tiny stitches, button holes, darts. Since she was tiny, she’s worked in her family’s dressmaking business, where the sewing machine is a cranky member of the family. When 13-year-old Dina leaves her small town in Germany to join her uncle’s family in Brooklyn, she turns her back on sewing. Never again! But looking for a job leads her right back to the sewing machine. Why did she ever leave home? Here she is, still with a needle and thread—and homesick to boot. She didn’t know she could be this homesick, but she didn’t know she could be so brave either, as she is standing up to an epidemic or a fire. She didn’t know she could grow so close to her new family or to Johann, the young man from the tailor’s shop. And she didn’t know that sewing would reveal her own wonderful talent—and her future. In Dina, the beloved writer Patricia Reilly Giff has created one of her most engaging and vital heroines. Readers will enjoy seeing 1870s Brooklyn through Dina’s eyes, and share her excitement as she discovers a new world.

Wow! Washinton, D.C.! Ms. Rooney's whole class gets to go on a two-day trip to the nation's capital. They'll see all kinds of great sights--the Washington Monument, the National Air and Space Museum, the zoo, and lots more.

But when the day of the trip comes, things don't turn out right for Emily. She gets stuck with a yucko partner. Not only that, but she's forgotten something very important. How will she ever have fun on this trip?

Luckily, there are plenty of surprises in store for Emily and the rest of the Polk Street Kids that make this trip an unforgettable one. Plus, at the end of the story, there's a kids' guide to all the best museums, government buildings, monuments, and other sights in Washington, DC.

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Wow! Washinton, D.C.! Ms. Rooney's whole class gets to go on a two-day trip to the nation's capital. They'll see all kinds of great sights--the Washington Monument, the National Air and Space Museum, the zoo, and lots more. But when the day of the trip comes, things don't turn out right for Emily. She gets stuck with a yucko partner. Not only that, but she's forgotten something very important. How will she ever have fun on this trip? Luckily, there are plenty of surprises in store for Emily and the rest of the Polk Street Kids that make this trip an unforgettable one. Plus, at the end of the story, there's a kids' guide to all the best museums, government buildings, monuments, and other sights in Washington, DC.

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The Polk Street kids run into plenty of surprises on a two-day class trip to the nation's capital and all its sites, complete with two maps and a children's guide to museums, monuments, and other Washington attractions.

It's the last month of school, and Emily Arrow's class is buzzing with excitement for their big picnic in the park! There will even be class pictures. But Emily isn't feeling quite so happy. She really, really wants a best friend, and it seems like everyone else already has one. Will she have to smile all by herself in the class photo? Feeling lonely, Emily wanders away from the picnic, deep into the woods. She brings along Uni, her special unicorn friend. But before she knows it, the trees all look the same, and Emily realizes she’s lost! She can’t find her way back to her class. What will happen to Emily? Will her classmates notice she’s gone? And will she ever find her way out of the woods and back to her friends before it's time to go home?

Celebrate Valentine's Day with this classroom tale!

It's time for everyone in Ms. Rooney's room to make cards for the Valentine box. Emily Arrow couldn't be happier when Dawn Bosco gives her some colored stars to decorate her cards. She plans to make a special one for Ms. Vincent, the new student teacher.

But things take a turn for the worse when Ms. Rooney asks Emily to be class monitor. Emily feels important sitting at the teacher's desk, until Sherri Dent leaves her seat without Emily's permission. Emily reports her. That's when Sherri tells Emily, "You'll be sorry."

Emily is really worried. What will Sherri do to get even?

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Celebrate Valentine's Day with this classroom tale! It's time for everyone in Ms. Rooney's room to make cards for the Valentine box. Emily Arrow couldn't be happier when Dawn Bosco gives her some colored stars to decorate her cards. She plans to make a special one for Ms. Vincent, the new student teacher. But things take a turn for the worse when Ms. Rooney asks Emily to be class monitor. Emily feels important sitting at the teacher's desk, until Sherri Dent leaves her seat without Emily's permission. Emily reports her. That's when Sherri tells Emily, "You'll be sorry." Emily is really worried. What will Sherri do to get even?

Stacy dislikes being partners with the new girl in school--after all, she does so many things so differently--until Stacy discovers that being different can be fun