Books with author Maxine Ross Shur

Girls can enjoy all six beloved Samantha stories in one keepsake volume. Set in 1904, each story reveals more of this compassionate girl who reaches out to friends in need. The richly illustrated hardcover offers a glimpse into Samantha's world. Inside, this book features even more full-color illustrations and words of inspiration that will delight girls who love Samantha.

When the Ugsome traitors take over the kingdom of Wisland, the orphan, Wynnfrith must flee the court with Oliver, the five-year-old crown prince. Their flight becomes a treacherous journey that pits Wynnfrith against the cruel, grotesque Ugsome family. Wynnfrith believes herself to be fearful yet her resolve to keep Prince Oliver safe gives her the courage to face her trials.To win against her enemies, Wynnfrith is aided by both the love and secret incantations of Mistress Plummety Peache. But perhaps above all, it is the presence of the magical Word Dancer who inspires her to use not just her head, but also her heart to ignite the full power of words. Can Wynnfrith find within herself the way to unleash this power? If she can, she will not only realize her true bravery; she might crush the enemies of Wisland.

Depicting a culture that is quickly vanishing, the story of the Ethiopian Jews is told through the eyes of a young boy as his family and friends prepare for the sabbath or "day of delight."The spare, poetic text evokes an Ethiopian Jewish village as seen through the eyes of a villager boy on one Sabbath day. Illustrated by Caldecott Award winner Brian Pinkney. A 1994 "American Booksellers Pick of the Lists" Winner of the 1994 Parent's Choice Award 1994 Sydney Taylor Award nominee Smithsonian "Best Children's Book of 1994"

When the Ugsome traitors take over the kingdom of Wisland, the orphan, Wynnfrith must flee the court with Oliver, the five-year-old crown prince. Their flight becomes a treacherous journey that pits Wynnfrith against the cruel, grotesque Ugsome family. Wynnfrith believes herself to be fearful yet her resolve to keep Prince Oliver safe gives her the courage to face her trials.To win against her enemies, Wynnfrith is aided by both the love and secret incantations of Mistress Plummety Peache. But perhaps above all, it is the presence of the magical Word Dancer who inspires her to use not just her head, but also her heart to ignite the full power of words. Can Wynnfrith find within herself the way to unleash this power? If she can, she will not only realize her true bravery; she might crush the enemies of Wisland.