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New York City orphan Joe Monday dreams of finding a family and of being a cowboy. Things look up when he's sent West on an "orphan train," until he ends up with a pair of pig farmers who only want the free labor he provides. Joe runs away with a cattle drive headed north from Texas, though the cowboys are unsure of their young tag-along. But when disaster strikes, Joe proves that even a kid can be a hero, and learns that dreams really can come true.

May of 1864 was perhaps the Civil War's most terrible month. Dawn Drums begins at this crucial time and its action coincides closely with the sesquicentennial of the events it depicts.Told by the voices of Abraham Lincoln, Clara Barton, Almira Martin, General Grant, and an assorted host of other Civil War participants, including a small group of Black "contrabands," Robert Walton's narrative offers an utterly unique and riveting view of the Civil War's last year.Dawn Drums will enable readers to clearly understand the appalling war that divided a nation. Despite the Civil War's horror and savagery, the main characters of this truly gripping, historical novel emerge as heroes who, even today, remain inspirational and noble.

An award-winning book in both the Arizona Authors Literary Contest and in the New Mexico Book Awards, "Sam's Desert Adventure" is the story of an endearing, mischievous, trouble-prone boy and his ill-gotten mule Bucket. Sam finds out that nothing comes without a price as he learns responsibility in so many areas while having adventure after adventure with his mule and dog in the Arizona desert. The book has warmth, a great story line, wonderful characters, and a top-notch ending. Hilarious and education, both adults and young readers will thoroughly enjoy this young reader chapter book.

May of 1864 was perhaps the Civil War's most terrible month. Dawn Drums begins at this crucial time and its action coincides closely with the sesquicentennial of the events it depicts. Told by the voices of Abraham Lincoln, Clara Barton, Almira Martin, General Grant, and an assorted host of other Civil War participants, including a small group of black "contrabands," Robert Walton's narrative offers an utterly unique and riveting view of the Civil War's last year. Dawn Drums will enable readers to clearly understand the appalling war that divided a nation. Despite the Civil War's horror and savagery, the main characters of this truly gripping, historical novel emerge as heroes who, even today, remain inspirational and noble.

New York City orphan Joe Monday dreams of finding a family and of being a cowboy. Things look up when he's sent West on an "orphan train," until he ends up with a pair of pig farmers who only want the free labor he provides. Joe runs away with a cattle drive headed north from Texas, though the cowboys are unsure of their young tag-along. But when disaster strikes, Joe proves that even a kid can be a hero, and learns that dreams really can come true.

A new, exciting life awaits mischievous Sam Davenport after he and his family move to Arizona from Alaska. But now Sam's only friends are his dog, a kind old neighbor, and Bucket, a mule that Sam acquires in a most extraordinary way. Sam gets into lots of trouble, but through some exciting adventures with Bucket, he learns many lessons and proves - at last - that he can be responsible for both his actions and his mule. Shirley Johnson, Senior Reviewer for MidWest Book Review has this to say: "All in all this book is a winner. It has warmth, a great storyline, wonderful characters, and a top-notch ending. I highly recommend it."

May of 1864 was perhaps the Civil War's most terrible month. Dawn Drums begins at this crucial time and its action coincides closely with the sequicentennial of the events it depicts. Told by the voices of Abraham Lincoln, Clara Barton, Almira Martin, General Grant, and an assorted host of other Civil War participants, including a small group of black "contrabands," Robert Walton's narrative offers an utterly unique and riveting view of the Civil War's last year. Dawn Drums will enable readers to clearly understand the appalling war that divided a nation. Despite the Civil War's horror and savagery, the main characters of this truly gripping, historical novel emerge as heroes who, even today, remain inspirational and noble.