In 1952 Alberta, Canada, best friends Will and Arthur witness a young Indian being hunted down by old man Howe. When they investigate, they discover secrets hidden for generations. A companion to Across the Steel River.
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Christmas in the Trenches
A World War I veteran tells his grandson of his experiences in 1914, when British and German soldiers declared a truce from fighting to celebrate Christmas together.
Jig, Fig, and Mrs. Pig
In this variation on the Perrault fairy tale ‘The Fairies,’ magic chastises a rude young pig and rewards his hard-working female servant.
Eating
In photographs and rhyming text, describes the foods and eating customs of people around the world.
Tikvah: Children’s Book Creators Reflect On Human Rights
Natalie Babbit, Eric Carle, Jerry Pinkney, and other celebrated authors and illustrators have compiled their work in this insightful book about human rights for young adult readers.
A World Of Holidays!
Describes family festivities all over the world, including Japan, Pakistan, Namibia, Canada and Mexico.
Saving Sinbad!
Tells the story of how the townspeople of an English fishing village come to the rescue of a sinking boat, told from the viewpoint of the dog who helps save Sinbad, another dog, from drowning.
The Costume Party
Madame Coco and her family of dogs are bored because the rain just won’t stop, but then they decide to have a costume party and become very busy with the preparations.
The Phantom Mudder
All dogs like mud. All dogs like biscuits. This is a fact. But when mud and biscuits happen at the same time, Jack knows there is skulldoggery in the air. Who is mudding the show dogs of Doggeroo?
Boris’s Glasses
Boris learns that he has a problem with his eyesight. When he gets his glasses, a whole new world unveils itself to him. He starts a new job and notices the cute girl at the bakery.