Books published by publisher Harcourt Paperbacks 2008

Poor Anne Hathaway is still living with her callous stepmother, and her prospects for marriage and a home of her own are becoming grim. However, she can’t seem to get charismatic Will Shakespeare out of her mind--even though he is much too young for her. But then one day Will impulsively kisses his childhood friend Anne, changing the course of their lives forever.

Derek and his friends, living outside of London during World War II, regard the frequent air raids with more fascination than fear--after all, they can barely remember a time without them. The boys are thrilled when school is canceled for a few days due to a raid, giving them time to work on their secret camp. But when their camp is savagely attacked by a rival gang from the neighborhood, the harsh reality of the violence surrouding them suddenly crashes down upon Derek and his friends--and a long night of bombing changes his feelings about the war forever. Includes a reader's guide.

Fishing! Painting! Racing to the ice-cream truck! Will the Greens ever slow down? Join them in three action-packed alligator adventures in this delightful--and delicious--second book in the Mr. and Mrs. Green easy-reader series. With its simple sentence structure, bright illustrations, and silly, unexpected twists, these zippy stories by acclaimed picture-book creator Keith Baker are perfect for beginning readers.

When their father accepts a new job in England, July, Liberty, and their family find themselves exploring the foggy streets of London. The twins try to discover the source of the voice only they can hear--a voice that needs their help. Using telepathy and their individual talents, the twins uncover a long-lost manuscript of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s, along with the ghost of Sherlock Holmes’s forgotten twin brother.

Carolyn Meyer's beloved Young Royals books are now collected in a boxed set fit for a queen. The set contains tales of four formidable young women who were wives or daughters of King Henry VIII: Princess Mary, Princess Elizabeth, Anne Boleyn, and Catherine of Aragon. These acclaimed titles brim with intrigue, romance, and adventure--and are sure to engage readers of all ages.