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  • Willa Cather

    Tony Napoli, Willa Cather, James Balkovek

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2004)
    Retells three stories by Willa Cather of people whose lives were different from those around them, or who wanted their lives to be different, and includes an introduction to the author and discussion questions.
    V

  • Kirsten and the Chippewa

    Janet Beeler Shaw, Philip Hood, Susan McAliley, Renee Graef

    Hardcover (Amer Girl Pub, March 1, 2002)
    Kirsten is afraid the Chippewa Indians will harm her family or her dog, Caro, but when Caro is in danger, there is only one place Kirsten can turn for help. 35,000 first printing.
    M

  • Just Josefina

    Valerie Tripp, Philip Hood, Susan McAliley, Jean-Paul Tibbles

    Hardcover (Amer Girl Pub, March 1, 2002)
    In 1824 New Mexico, nine-year-old Josefina is happy when her grandparents and aunt come to visit, but she thinks she must choose between meeting her grandmother's expectations and being true to herself. 35,000 first printing.
    Q

  • Molly's A+ Partner

    Valerie Tripp, Philip Hood, Nick Backes

    Hardcover (Amer Girl Pub, March 1, 2002)
    In a tale that includes historical notes on George Washington and a recipe for cherry-nut cupcakes, ten-year-old Molly and her friend Susan have different ideas about how to present their school report on George Washington. 35,000 first printing.
    M

  • Felicity Discovers a Secret

    Valerie Tripp, Dan Andreasen, Philip Hood

    Hardcover (Amer Girl Pub, March 1, 2002)
    When Felicity spends a day helping crabby Mrs. Bernie, she can't seem to do anything right, but then Felicity discovers Mrs. Bernie's secret. 35,000 first printing.
    M

  • Samantha Saves the Wedding

    Valerie Tripp, Dan Andreasen

    Hardcover (Amer Girl Pub, April 16, 2000)
    When Cornelia's veil is ruined on the day of her wedding ceremony in 1904, nineyearold Samantha comes to the rescue, in a new American Girls story which includes information on wedding customs in the early 1900s and instructions for making a bridesmaid bouquet.
    Q

  • Nathaniel Hawthorne

    Emily Hutchinson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, James McConnell

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2004)
    Adaptations of three tales by Nathaniel Hawthorne, plus an introduction to the author and discussion questions.
    O

  • Washington Irving

    Joanne Suter, Washington Irving, Tracy Hall

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2004)
    Retells three stories by Washington Irving of people with disagreeable traits, and includes an introduction to the author and discussion questions.
    Q

  • Washington Irving

    Joanne Suter, Various

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Oct. 15, 2004)
    None
    W

  • Moby Dick

    Patricia Daniels, Herman Melville, Gary Netter

    Paperback (Steck-Vaughn Company, Oct. 1, 1993)
    1991 RSVP Moby Dick (P) by Herman Melville / Adapted by Patricia Daniels / Illustrated by Gary Netter ***ISBN-13: 9780811468343 ***Pages: 47
    S

  • Horace King: Bridges to Freedom

    Faye Gibbons

    Paperback (Crane Hill Publishers, Jan. 1, 2003)
    A compelling biography of 19th-century master bridge builder.
    S

  • Hernando DeSoto: A Search for Gold and Glory

    Faye Gibbons

    Paperback (Crane Hill Publishers, March 15, 2003)
    This well-crafted tale recreates the adventurous life of the 16th century Spanish explorer.
    R