A young African American girl is sold away from her mother as a slave, and then later is sold to a Cherokee Indian, but eventually she is bought by a white man who not only sets her free, but adopts her into his family of fifteen children. Based on a true

A heartrending graphic memoir about a young Jewish girl’s fight for survival in Nazi occupied Poland, The Girl Who Sang illustrates the power of a brother’s love, the kindness of strangers, and finding hope when facing the unimaginable.

A middle grade nonfiction story of five young cousins who grow closer than sisters as ethnic tensions escalate over three summers in 1980s Bosnia.

“It’s time for Arturo and his grandmother, Abue Rosa, to decorate their Christmas tree. Abue Rosa shares with him the family history of each ornament as it is hung. But what happens when Arturo plays with–and breaks–a glass bird?”–

In this exciting fantasy adventure, a group of young friends from Mexico City explore Mount Tepozteco and are confronted by a variety of Aztec gods, some who want to send them packing and others who want to subject them to a bloody sacrifice.

Told in alternating voices, determined to make a difference and heal from their troubled pasts, teens Ana and Leandro fight to protect California wildlife and the endangered puma.

Melia is spellbound by the stuffed wildcat in her family’s living room, her cousin swears that it comes to life and roams the streets at night. When she finds a signed note from the animal with secret instructions, a thrilling and dangerous adventure begins.

“Once upon a time there was a sweet little maiden who was loved by all who knewher . . .”So begins this classic tale about Little Red Riding Hood and her encounter with thewolf one day when she is on her way to visit her sick grandmother. Paul Galdone hasdrawn on the Brothers Grimm version of Little Red Riding Hood, and lends beautiful,vibrant illustrations to his exciting retelling of this classic fairy tale. Small children andPaul Galdone’s older fans will cheer as the old tale comes enchantingly alive in lovely,nostalgic, full-color pictures.

A little girl on her way to visit her grandmother meets a hungry wolf in the forest.