Orphaned Kit Tyler knows, as she gazes for the first time at thecold, bleak shores of Connecticut Colony, that her new home willnever be like the shimmering Caribbean island she left behind. Inher relatives' stern Puritan community, she feels like a tropicalbird that has flown to the wrong part of the world, a bird that isnow caged and lonely. The only place where Kit feels completelyfree is in the meadows, where she enjoys the company of the oldQuaker woman known as the Witch of Blackbird Pond, and on occasion,her young sailor friend Nat. But when Kit's friendship with theandquot; witchandquot; is discovered, Kit is faced with suspicion,fear, and anger. She herself is accused of witchcraft

Bobby Burns knows he’s a lucky lad. Growing up in sleepy KeelyBay, Bobby is exposed to all manner of wondrous things: starsreflecting off the icy sea, a friend that can heal injured fawnswith her dreams, a man who can eat fire. But darkness seems to beapproaching Bobby’s life from all sides. Bobby’s new school is acold, cruel place. His father is suffering from a mysteriousillness that threatens to tear his family apart. And the USA andUSSR are testing nuclear missiles and creeping closer and closer toa world-engulfing war. Together with his wonder-working friend, Ailsa Spink, and thefire-eating illusionist McNulty, Bobby will learn to believe inmiracles that will save the people and place he loves. From the Hardcover edition.

In 1756, New York State was still a British colony, and theFrench and the Indians were constant threats to Edward and hisfamily. When his father was called away to watch for a raid fromthe north, only Edward was left to protect Mama and little Trudy.His father had shown him how to use the huge matchlock gun, an oldSpanish gun that was twice as long as he was, but would Edward beable to handle it if trouble actually came? This classic, firstpublished in 1941, has an updated, kid-friendly format thatincludes the original black-and-white illustrations.

Fishing. This is it, the big time. Mikey's 13, a deckhandworking on a charter boat in Hawaii. Working for the best skipperanywhere, his stepdad, Bill. Before Bill came along, it was justMikey and his mom. Now they're a real family, and Mikey has alittle brother. He can't believe how lucky he is. And now he'slearning from the best, even though he's only 13. Because Billbelieves in him. And Mikey won't let him down. He loves fishing andbeing out on the boat. But some seas, some fish, and some charterclients are a lot tougher to handle than Mikey ever imagined. TakeErnie and Cal-they chartered Bill's boat for three days and they?reout for the adventure of their lives. Now it's up to Mikey and Billto deliver it. --From the Hardcover Library Binding edition.

"I thought he was dead. He was sitting with his legs stretched out and his head tipped back against the wall. He was covered with dust and webs like everything else and his face was thin and pale. Dead bluebottles were scattered on his hair and shoulders. I shined the flashlight on his white face and his black suit." This is Michael's introduction to Skellig, the man-owl-angel who lies motionless behind the tea chests in the abandoned garage in back of the boy's dilapidated new house. As disturbing as this discovery is, it is the least of Michael's worries. The new house is a mess, his parents are distracted, and his brand-new baby sister is seriously ill. Still, he can't get this mysterious creature out of his mind--even as he wonders if he has really seen him at all. What unfolds is a powerful, cosmic, dreamlike tale reminiscent of Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time. British novelist David Almond works magic as he examines the large issues of death, life, friendship, love, and the breathtaking connection

The heartbreaking, bitter view of the Civil War as experiencedby Chris Brabson, whose brother is fighting for the "wrong"side.

In 1743, thirteen-year-old Marguerite Ledoux travels to Maine as the indentured servant of a family that regards her as little better than the Indians that threaten them, but her strength, quick thinking and courage surprise them all.

Retells the legendary story of the Huns' and Magyars' longmigration from Asia to Europe where they hope to find a permanenthome.

In the town of Zombay, there is a witch named Graba who has clockwork chicken legs and moves her house around—much like the fairy tale figure of Baba Yaga. Graba takes in stray children, and Rownie is the youngest boy in her household. Rownie’s only real relative is his older brother Rowan, who is an actor. But acting is outlawed in Zombay, and Rowan has disappeared. Desperate to find him, Rownie joins up with a troupe of goblins who skirt the law to put on plays. But their plays are not only for entertainment, and the masks they use are for more than make-believe. The goblins also want to find Rowan—because Rowan might be the only person who can save the town from being flooded by a mighty river. This accessible, atmospheric fantasy takes a gentle look at love, loss, and family while delivering a fast-paced adventure that is sure to satisfy.

Laura and Almanzo have married and begin their new lifetogether. But just as they start to feel settled, Laura and Almanzoare challenged by storms, sickness, and providing for their newbaby Rose. Their pioneer lives have trained them well, however, andthey’re determined to succeed. Based on the real adventures ofLaura Ingalls Wilder, THE FIRST FOUR YEARS is the ninth and finalbook in the award-winning Little House series.

The story of a friendship between a 12-year-old boy and animmigrant handyman, almost wrecked by the good intentions of thetownspeople.

Twelve-year-old Casey is waiting for the day that Barney, herfather, hits it big -- 'cause when that horse comes in, he tellsher, it's the penthouse suite. But then hr ends up in the hospital,and Casey is sent to Chinatown to live with her grandmother,Paw-Paw. Now the waiting seems longer than ever. Casey feels lostin Chinatown. She's not prepared for the Chinese school, the noisycrowds, missing her father. But Paw-Paw tells her about the motherCasey never knew, and about her family's owl charm and her trueChinese name. And Casey at last begins to understand that this --Paw-Paw's Chinatown home, her parents' home -- is her home,too.

1935年，自小随做帮佣的妈妈生活在大城市的女孩“小龟”，因为新雇主的排斥，被妈妈送回了故乡——佛罗里达的基维斯特。 基维斯特并不是妈妈口中的天堂，反而是个又脏又破的穷地方。小龟初对这个陌生的故乡充满了抵触，但是随着接触到越来越多的人，事情开始改变。友好的表兄弟、可爱的男孩帮、她从没见过面的爸爸、刻薄却有趣的外婆……与亲人朋友朝夕相处，经历过欺骗但也得到了更多温暖，小龟心中那如名字般坚硬的外壳终于融化，她明白了美丽的家一直就在身边，有爱你的人的地方，就是天堂。 Inspired by family stories, two-time NewberyHonor winner and "New York Times" bestselling author Jennifer L.Holm beautifully blends family lore with America's past in thischarming gem of a novel, rich in historical detail, humor, and theunique flavors of Key West. Life isn't like the movies, andeleven-year-old Turtle is no Shirl

Greta had always loved the fog—the soft gray mist that rolledin from the sea and drifted over the village. The fog seemed tohave a secret to tell her. Then one day when Greta was walking inthe woods and the mist was closing in, she saw the dark outline ofa stone house against the spruce trees—a house where only an oldcellar hole should have been. Then she saw a surrey come by,carrying a lady dressed in plum- colored silk. The woman beckonedfor Greta to join her, and soon Greta found herself launched on anadventure that would take her back to a past that existed onlythrough the magic of the fog.

The long winter is finally over, and with spring comes a newjob for Laura, town parties, and more time to spend with AlmanzoWilder. When Laura finds out Ma and Pa are struggling to save moneyfor Mary to go to college, Laura knows she must help, even if itmeans sacrificing her own dreams. Based on the real adventures ofLaura Ingalls Wilder, LITTLE TOWN ON THE PRAIRIE is the seventhbook in the award-winning Little House series.

Skunks, woodchucks, a crow named Poe, an absent-minded father,an eighteen foot, half-finished canoe in the living room—welcome tothe North home! Nothing’s surprising at the North residence. Noteven eleven-year-old Sterling’s new pet raccoon. Rascal is only ababy when young Sterling brings him home to join his unusualfamily. The mischievous raccoon and Sterling are partners and bestfriends for a perfect year of adventure—swimming, fishing,exploring the countryside together—until the spring day wheneverything suddenly changes and Sterling realizes he must letRascal go. This heartwarming and delightful memoir of a boy’sfriendship with a wild animal, and his growing awareness of theworld around him, has become a treasured classic. Rascal has takenhis place among literature’s most captivating and endearinganimals.

And when a breeze blows the boy s drawing into the air suddenly cows CAN fly！They re flying over his house they re flying over the school they re flying all over the place Un fortunatel no one sees them but him But he knows the truth-if cows can fly isnt anything possible?

Moon shadow is eight years old when he sails from China tojoin his father, Windrider, in America. Windrider lives in SanFrancisco and makes his living doing laundry. Father and son havenever met. But Moon Shadow grows to love and respect his father and tobelieve in his wonderful dream. And Windrider, with Moon Shadow'shelp is willing to endure the mockery of the other Chinese, thepoverty, the separation from his wife and country'even the greatearthquake'to make his dream come true. 1976 Newbery Honor Book Notable Children's Books of 1971–1975 (ALA) 1976 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Honor Book for Fiction 1976 Fanfare Honor List (The Horn Book) "Best of the Best" Children's Books 1966–1978 (SLJ) Outstanding Children's Books of 1975 (NYT) 1976 Children's Book Award (IRA) Children's Choices for 1976 (IRA/CBC) Notable 1975 Children's Trade Books in Social Studies(NCSS/CBC) 1976 Carter G. Woodson Award (NCSS) 1976 Jane Addams Chil

In a compelling story about three sisters who go to Oakland,CA, in 1968, to meet the mother who abandoned them, acclaimedauthor Rita Williams-Garcia writes with insight and humor aboutfamily, politics, and identity. Eleven-year-old Delphine is like amother to her two younger sisters, Vonetta and Fern. When theyarrive on the West Coast, their mother decides that they willattend a summer camp each day run by the Black Panthers, while theywonder what really goes on at home in her kitchen, where she runsher own printing press.

Tigre, a twelve-year-old Mayan boy living in a modern-dayvillage in Yucat?an, must learn to be a man when his father isinjured.