Books published by publisher Morrow Junior Books

Cleopatra's name still glitters across history, evoking opulence, ambition, and tragedy. Raised in the shadow of the mighty Roman Empire, she dared to dream of a world united under Egyptian rule. She almost succeeded, and if she had, we would live in a far different world today.Cleopatra was not the renowned beauty of legend--her strength lay in her intelligence, courage, and charm, and she would need all three in her short and perilous reign. She became Queen of Egypt at eighteen and by twenty had been driven from her throne. But she raised an army and won the support of the great Julius Caesar, who helped her return to rule. We will never know what these two brilliant and ambitious people might have accomplished together, for Caesar soon fell to Roman assassins. Instead, it was Mark Antony, another famous Roman, who risked everything with Cleopatra in pursuit Of world power.In this latest of their "distinguished storybook biographies" (New York Times), the authors' meticulous text and Ms. Stanley's majestic illustrations capture the brilliance of Cleopatra's life. From the enchantments of the royal court at Alexandria to luxurious cruises up the legendary Nile, from the intrigues of the Roman marketplace to a desperate sea battle with a shocking end, these award-winning biographers tell the tragic story of one of the most fascinating women of all time.

Kindergarten-Grade 3-- Farmer Festus, his clever cat Mercury, and his neighbor Hiram, all formerly featured in Nordqvist's Pancake Pie (Morrow, 1985), are back in a new adventure. Hiram is toting a gun and planning to shoot a fox that stole one of his chickens, but Festus and Mercury agree that it is far better to outfox a fox than to shoot him. A lavish plan follows, complete with fake chickens, an assortment of fireworks on one long fuse, plus a rope and pulley arrangement complete with ghost costume for Mercury. Anticipation is high as night approaches--the brightly painted scenes of country days give way to several pages of gray-shrouded night scenes as the fox approaches but backs away from the false hen. In the end, Hiram vows never to hunt a fox again, and the fox is gone for good. Cleverness, hilarity, and compassion mix well in this amusing story with a gentle moral about caring for all creatures, even hungry foxes. Festus and Mercury are a pair of wise country bumpkins, Festus with a scraggly beard and rope belt, and Mercury in baggy overalls. Both the text and the illustrations are similar in style to Pancake Pie. The exploits are again illustrated in bright colors overflowing with cunning details that demand repeated examination. This will captivate kindergarten and primary grades as a read-aloud; many listeners will want to take it home and reread it in order to absorb all of the details