Books with title The Journey of Little Charlie

The Journey of the Little Red Boat is based on an actual incident in which a little red boat broke away from its mooring, floated down the tidal Medomak River near the coast of Maine, and was recovered by the author near the village of Medomak. From its happy home, the little red boat is driven by rain, wind and tide on a journey down river. It has several emotional encounters with rocks, sailboats, a seal and cormorant birds. Finally the little red boat drifts into a cove where it is discovered and cared for by a little girl and her grandparents and finds a happy home once again.

" The Journey of Little Phee is a wondrous and charming little tale. A vision of nature in microcosm, it sweeps you up in poetic wonder and teases out your inner child. The language is flowery and sticks to you like a web. Each habitat and creepy-crawlie character has its own life and sparkle. A great story for the very small to the very old, who often need such a gentle reminder of the beauty of the natural world around us." ~ Chris Soul. Phee is a little creature living in the forest. One day he woke up and had an idea to change his existence. Without planning and preparing himself, he decided to go on a journey to find the right place to live in. What will happen? Whom he will meet? How will he finish this trip? This is something to discover in this beautifully illustrated book.

This is the story of the beginning of life, as the littlest atom is flung into a battle for survival on his journey from the furthest regions of the universe. It is a birth education book for children about where babies come from. Caught up in the vortex of atomic particles, the littlest atom finally reaches his destination to experience the worldly adventures he has so longed for. The Littlest Atom becomes bored with his place in the heavens where everything is the same - that is, apart from the bravest atoms that return after searching the outer universe for adventure. These atoms come back with exciting stories to share. Our Littlest Atom’s restlessness eventually causes him to become one of these explorers, and he is sent on a journey of a lifetime … literally. This is both an educational and exciting adventure story. It explains conception for children and the start of life as our Littlest Atom prepares for, and then undergoes, the turbulent experiences ahead.

Twelve-year-old Charlie is down on his luck: His sharecropper father just died and Cap'n Buck -- the most fearsome man in Possum Moan, South Carolina -- has come to collect a debt. Fearing for his life, Charlie strikes a deal with Cap'n Buck and agrees to track down some folks accused of stealing from the cap'n and his boss. It's not too bad of a bargain for Charlie... until he comes face-to-face with the fugitives and discovers their true identities. Torn between his guilty conscience and his survival instinct, Charlie needs to figure out his next move -- and soon. It's only a matter of time before Cap'n Buck catches on.

Newbery Medalist Christopher Paul Curtis brings his trademark humor and heart to the story of a boy struggling to do right in the face of history's cruelest evils. Twelve-year-old Charlie is down on his luck: His dad just died, the share crops are dry, and Cap'n Buck--the most fearsome man in Possum Moan, South Carolina--has come to collect a debt. Fearing for his life, Charlie strikes a deal with Cap'n Buck and agrees to track down some thieves. It's not too bad of a bargain for Charlie. . . until he comes face-to-face with the fugitives and discovers that they escaped slavery years ago and have been living free in Detroit. Torn between his guilty conscience and his survival instinct, Charlie needs to figure out his next move--and soon. It's only a matter of time before Cap'n Buck catches on. . .

A Little Tree planted on a mountain top once had a dream of growing big and tall. Little did she know, her dreams would be shattered. Through a season of big changes, she discovers that the purpose she thought would be best for her life was not nearly as magnificent as the destiny awaiting her. In this unique perspective of the Christmas story, The Journey of The Little Tree sparks a new light on finding meaning and purpose within discouraging circumstances.