Following the turn of the seasons, eleven year old Eldontraces the daily routines of his life on a farm and hisrelationship with his older brother Wayne. During the winter, withlittle work to be done on the farm, Eldon and Wayne spend the quiethours with their family, listening to their Uncle David's stories.But Eldon soon learns that, although he has lived on the same farm,in the same house with his uncle for eleven springs, summers, andwinters, he hardly knows him. When Uncle David tells the story of The Woodcutter, Eldonimmediately understands that this story is different from anyother. It is a powerful and terrible story that changes everythingfor the brothers.
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.
A 2014 Newbery Honor Book A New York Times Bestseller Award-winning， nationally bestselling author Kevin Henkes introduces second-grader Billy Miller in this fast-paced and funny story about friendship， sibling rivalry， and elementary school. The Year of Billy Miller includes black-and-white art by Kevin Henkes and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books; Frindle， by Andrew Clements; and the Clementine series. The New York Times declared： "Henkes's delightful story is restrained and vivid . . . forgoing the overdramatic or zany， it shows the substance， warmth and adaptability of beautifully common family love." When Billy Miller has a mishap at the statue of the Jolly Green Giant at the end of summer vacation， he ends up with a big lump on his head. What a way to start second grade， with a lump on your head! As the year goes by， though， Billy figures out how to navigate elementary school， how to appreciate his little sister， and how to be a more grown up and r
