It isn't easy being a pioneer in the state of Washington in1899, but it's particularly hard when you are the only girl everborn in the new settlement. With seven older brothers and a love ofadventure, May Amelia Jackson just can't seem to abide her family'sinsistence that she behave like a Proper Young Lady. Not whenthere's fishing to be done, sheep to be herded, and real livemurderers to be captured! May is sure she could manage better ifonly there were at least one other girl living along the banks ofthe Nasel River. And now that Mama's going to have a baby, maybethere's hope.

五毛钱买一张带红点的卡片，就能实现你的一个愿望，你不相信吧，但是波莉、罗威娜和亚当信了。的确，他们三个人的愿望都实现了，只不过实现的方式实在是太出乎意料了……

In this Newbery Honor—winning story from 1984, a new familybuilds a relationship as a stepfather and stepson celebrate theirdifferences and take heart in their similarities.

Birdie Boyer was a Florida Cracker. She belonged to a large"strawberry family," who lived on a flatwoods farm in the lakesection of the state. They raised strawberries for a living.Throughall the hazards of the uncertain crop -- battling against dryweather and grass fires, the roving hogs and cattle of theirneighbors -- Birdie dreamed of an education that would includeplaying the organ. In the end she won not only the title of"strawberry girl," but book learning as well.This is a storyfu.

In 1707, young Sarah Noble and her father traveled through the wilderness to build a new home for their family. "Keep up your courage, Sarah Noble," her mother had said, but Sarah found that it was not always easy to feel brave inside. The dark woods were full of animals and Indians, too, and Sarah was only eight! The true story of Sarah's journey is inspiring. And as she cares for her father and befriends her Indian neighbors, she learns that to be afraid and to be brave is the greatest courage of all.

Twelve-year-old Matt is left on his own in the Mainewilderness while his father leaves to bring the rest of the familyto their new settlement. When he befriends Attean, an Indianchief's grandson, he is invited to join the Beaver tribe and movenorth. Should Matt abandon his hopes of ever seeing his familyagain and go on to a new life?

Every summer the men of the Chavez family go on a long anddifficult sheep drive to the mountains. All the men, that is,except for Miguel. All year long, twelve-year-old Miguel tries toprove that he, too, is up to the challenge'that he, too, is up tothe challenge'that he, too is ready to take the sheep into hisbeloved Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Written to be read aloud by two voices--sometimes alternating,sometimes simultaneous--here is a collection of irresistible poemsthat celebrate the insect world, from the short life of the mayflyto the love song of the book louse. Funny, sad, loud, and quiet,each of these poems resounds with a booming, boisterous, joyfulnoise. In this remarkable volume of poetry for two voices, Paul Fleischmanverbally re-creates the "Booming/boisterious/joyful noise" ofinsects. The poems resound with the pulse of the cicada and thedrone of the honeybee. Eric Beddows′s vibrant drawings send eachinsect soaring, spinning, or creeping off the page in its ownunique way. A clear and fascinating guide to the insect world--from chrysalidbutterflies to whirligig beetles-- and an exultant celebration oflife.

Now a major motionpicture, discover the beloved Newbery Medal-winning story of JessAarons and Leslie Burke. Join Jess and Leslie as they form anunlikely friendship and create the imaginary land of Terabithia.There they rule as king and queen, until a terrible tragedy occursthat helps Jess understand just how much he has learned fromLeslie.

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.

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?

The friendship of a little red hen and a homeless dog whoappoints himself her protector is treated by the author withdelicacy and strength in lovely and lucid prose.

《生命交叉点》是一部描写青春期心灵困顿的奇特小说 ，讲述人生就是一个个交集，充满无限惊喜，讲述少年成长，青春梦幻。 She wished something would happen. Something good. To her. Checking her wish for loopholes, she foundone. Hoping it wasn't too late, she thought the word soon. Meanwhile, in another part of town, he felt as if the world wasopening. Life was rearranging itself; bulging in places, fraying inspots. He felt himself changing, too, but into what? So much can happen in a summer.

在巴黎生活着一个上了年纪的流浪汉，他的名字叫阿曼德。横跨塞纳河的大桥底下便是他的栖身之所。一天傍晚，当他返回住处时，发同自己的地盘儿居然被三个陌生的小孩子和一只小狗给占了。他既吃惊又生气，要把他们赶走。后来，在与孩子们的接触中，他逐渐改变了自己的态度，甚至替他们白天在洗衣房工作的妈妈照顾他们，而这三个孩子也早已把他当作自己亲爱的爷爷了。阿曼德重新找到家的感觉，与此同时，他也深知孩子们渴望、需要的就是一个真正的家。为了实现孩子们的愿望，阿曼德决心搸起来，不再以乞讨为生。他以崭新的精神面貌谋到了一份适合自己的工作，他将与孩子们的妈妈一起共同支撑起一个真正属于他们自己的家。

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.

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.

New folks are coming to live in the Big House. The animals ofRabbit Hill wonder if they will plant a garden and thus be goodproviders.

A reissue of Pam Munoz Ryan's bestselling backlist with a distinctive new author treatment. Esperanza thought she'd always live with her family on their ranch in Mexico--she'd always have fancy dresses, a beautiful home, and servants. But a sudden tragedy forces Esperanza and Mama to flee to California during the Great Depression, and to settle in a camp for Mexican farm workers. Esperanza isn't ready for the hard labor, financial struggles, or lack of acceptance she now faces. When their new life is threatened, Esperanza must find a way to rise above her difficult circumstances--Mama's life, and her own, depend on it.

少女莎儿的好友菲比一家接连收到怪异的警告信，接着出现一位指名要找菲比母亲的神秘男子，没多久菲比的母亲离奇失踪……莎儿经历过母亲也不告而别的痛苦和困惑，她决定帮助菲比找到母亲。莎儿在帮助朋友的过程中悟出了很多道理，她和爷爷奶奶一起踏上了旅程，追寻母亲的脚步，穿上了母亲的“麂皮靴”，明白了母亲出走的真正原因。 Walk TwoMoons is the story of thirteen-year-old Salamanca Tree Hiddlefrom Bybanks, Kentucky, whose only wish is to be reunited with hermissing mother. As Sal travels with her Gram and Gramps across thecountry to Idaho, she tells them the “extensively strange story” ofher friend Phoebe Winterbottom, Phoebe’s disappearing mother, andthe potential lunatic that comes knocking. Sal also reveals to thereader another story—this one her own.

纽约男孩山姆在五月的一天离开了家，他要到克斯奇山寻找曾祖父遗留下来的葛博礼农场。一把小刀、一捆绳索、一把斧头、一些打火石和钢片是他为这次出走准备的所有东西。对山姆而言，这不是一次短暂的旅行或露营，他是要像树一样在森林中长久地、独立地生存。 跟随着山姆深入森林的脚步，“野外生存”这四个字渐渐地不再是一种抽象的符号和虚幻的想象，它的真实、艰辛和迷人如同磁石一般吸引着所有没有勇气和机会进入的我们。 山姆是否能适应野人般的探险生活呢？在这段山居岁月里，他有了哪些危险经历，又积累了哪些野外求生经验呢？让读者感到意外的，还是本书的精彩结局！

Joey Pigza has always been wired He couldn't sit still.Hecouldn't behave. He was always getting in trouble.Until he got theright meds. He's just met his dad for the first time in years,and now heknows where he gits it. His dad's wired,too And he says he wants teach joey to be a winner,to takecontrol.But joey's not so sure.Because it means going off hismedication……

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.