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A Horse to Love (Keystone Stables)
by Marsha HublerThirteen-year-old foster kid Skye Nicholson has become an expert at being an angry, cold, and defensive teenager. After breaking more foster home placements than she cares to count, and committing numerous offenses, she’s headed to her final resort — juvenile detention. But after a court compromise, hope finds her through a beautiful sorrel quarter horse named Champ and the tough love of Tom and Eileen Chamber, who offer her another chance at their home at Keystone Stables. There she’s introduced to a God who has the power to truly save her, no matter how much she thinks she’s not worth saving.
A Horse to Love: An Enchanted Stables Story (Disney Princess)
by RH DisneyThe Disney princesses gallop away with their beloved horses in all-new adventures! Ride with Belle and Phillippe, Cinderella and Frou, and Snow White and Astor in an original storybook complete with a fuzzy cover and fuzzy stickers!
A Horse's Best Friend: A Kona Story (Wind Dancers)
by Sibley MillerThe Wind Dancers—Kona, Brisa, Sumatra, and Sirocco—are back with four more full-color illustrated titles sure to delight the imaginations of horse-loving little girls everywhere.Puppy love abounds when an adorable little black-and-white doggie finds himself lost in the Wind Dancers' dandelion meadow. Finders keepers, right? If only taking care of a puppy by four (tiny themselves) magical horses were so easy!
A Horse, Of Course! (Wind Dancers, Book #7)
by Sibley MillerInspired by Career Day at their neighboring school, the Wind Dancers decide to explore what they can do and be too-—from a police horse to a performance horse, from a race horse to a ranch horse, with funny and surprising results.
A Hound for Hannah (Hannah's Island Series)
by Eric WigginReaders from ages 8 to 12 will have fun meeting Hannah Parmenter and her new hound, Hunter, on an island in northern Maine where Hannah's family runs a small tourist lodge. Hannah and her older brother, Walt, are home-schooled.
A House Between Homes: Youth in the Foster Care System (Youth with Special Needs)
by Joyce LibalFrom the Book Jacket: What would you do if your parents were no longer able to take care of you? Where would you turn for help if your family was harming or neglecting you? Are there people out there who could be a new family for you? Could your parents learn to take care of you the way you deserve? These are just a few of the many frightening questions faced by youth entering the foster care system. Thankfully, there are people who can answer these questions and many places where youth can turn for help. In A House Between Homes: Youth in the Foster Care System, you will learn about foster care, laws that govern the system today, and the history of foster care in North America. You will read about the orphan trains of the United States and the British Home Children who were sent to Canada. You will also learn about the challenges youth face as they negotiate the circumstances that foster care creates in their lives and about some of the newest and most innovative foster programs. As you read, you will meet Bobby and Kara, a brother and sister who find their family torn apart by abuse and neglect. Their journey through a frightening young childhood, foster care, and an ultimate solution to their displaced lives will teach you a great deal about the foster care system.
A House Called Awful End (Eddie Dickens Trilogy #1)
by Philip ArdaghThe first book in a hilarious, action-packed trilogy. Eddie Dickens is sent off to stay with his aunt and uncle and a riotously funny comedy of errors ensues. When both Eddie Dickens's parents catch a disease that makes them turn yellow, go a bit crinkly around the edges, and smell of hot water bottles, it's agreed he should go and stay with relatives at their house, Awful End. Unfortunately for Eddie, those relatives are Mad Uncle Jack and Even-Madder Aunt Maud. . . . This hilarious historical spoof, the first in the Eddie Dickens trilogy, has been called "a scrumptious cross between Dickens and Monty Python. "
A House Divided (The Misadventures of Willie Plummett #20)
by Paul Buchanan Rod RandallWhen Willie's dad buys a second hobby store, hectic schedules and lots of work keep the family from spending time together. No matter how Mr. Plummet tries to save time, he ends up staying at the new store more and more. There's only one solution. But it could divide this household. Willie learns that--growing up means putting others first. And he realizes that Jesus is always with him. Willie and his friends get into plenty of very funny situations as they get through the end of elementary school and move on to middle school. At the same time Willie's Christian family and church help him puzzle out the right thing to do, most of the time. There are twenty books in the adventures of Willie Plummet series and Bookshare is working on getting them all. In the meantime, for starters, check out #9 Hail to the Chump and #19 Lock-In. Reading level. Grade 6 Interest level: Ages 8-11
A House Divided: America's Civil War
by Perfection LearningThe book discusses on America's Civil War. Part of the Literature & Thought series.
A House Divided: The Lives of Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee (Jules Archer History for Young Readers)
by Jules ArcherA House Divided is an exciting introduction to two of the most fascinating players in the American Civil War. Ulysses S. Grant was gruff and sloppy, the son of a hardworking but uneducated man opposed to slavery. Robert E. Lee, a slave owner himself, was a polite, aristocratic Virginia gentleman who descended from the Revolutionary War hero "Light-Horse Harry. ” Both men studied at West Point but developed very different tactics--Lee proved to be a careful strategist who made brilliant use of standard military tactics, while Grant was instinctive, spontaneous, and unconventional. Pitted against one another, the two became the most influential players in the bloodiest and most wrenching episode of American history. In alternating chapters, historian Jules Archer begins by exploring their formative years and early careers all the way through their postwar lives. Archer focuses on the men’s roles during the Civil War, detailing down to specific battles and decisions made by each man. Perfect for reluctant young historians as well as history-buffs-to-be. Part of the Jules Archer History for Young Readers series by Sky Pony Press, this book is guaranteed to inspire interest in a crucial piece of American history
A House Is a House for Me
by Mary Ann HobermanLists in rhyme the dwellings of various animals and things.
A House Like a Lotus (O'Keefe Family Chronicles #3)
by Madeleine L'EnglePolly O'Keefe will never forget the summer she met Max-no matter how hard she tries. <P><P>Sixteen-year-old Polly is on her way to a conference on the island of Cyprus, where she will work as a gofer. The trip was arranged by Maximiliana Horne, a rich, brilliant artist who returned a year ago with her longtime companion, Dr. Ursula Heschel, to her antebellum mansion on Benne Seed Island and became the O'Keefes' neighbor. Max and Polly formed an instant friendship and Max took over Polly's education, giving her the encouragement and confidence that her isolated upbringing had not. Polly adored Max, even idolized her, until Max betrayed her. Alone during a three-day stopover in Athens, Polly tries to figure out what went wrong with Max, to understand how Max could hurt her so much. <P>The arrival of Zachary Gray, a wealthy and handsome young man determined to spend all his time with Polly, only complicates her thinking as she remembers events on Benne Seed while he shows her the sights. Leaving Athens behind, Polly still cannot forgive Max and yet she is torn by the knowledge that soon she may not have the chance to, even if she wants it. In Cyprus, while preparing for the conference, Polly becomes friends with Virginia Porcher, a writer she has always admired; Omio Heno, a vibrant young man from the island of Baki; and other remarkable delegates, from whom Polly learns she is not the only one who has suffered. Then Zachary shows up and, because of his own arrogance and cowardliness, leads her into danger. <P>In the healing company of her new friends, Polly realizes that it is all right to have contradictory feelings about someone, and that on the other side of pain there is still love."
A House That Once Was
by Julie FoglianoA New York Times Best Illustrated book!A Boston Globe Best Children's Book of 2018“Accompanied by Lane's evocative art that suggests layers of history, Fogliano's story turns this childhood scenario into a radiant poem about the mysteries of other people and the wonderfulness of home.” —New York TimesDeep in the woodsis a housejust a housethat once wasbut now isn’t a home.Who lived in that house? Who walked down its hallways? Why did they leave it, and where did they go?Two children set off to find the answers by piecing together clues found, books left behind, forgotten photos, and discarded toys, creating their own vision of those who came before, in this deeply moving tale of imagination by Ezra Jack Keats Award–winning author Julie Fogliano and Caldecott Award–winning illustrator Lane Smith.
A House Without Mirrors
by Karin Altenberg Marten SandenA moving ghost story that explores the overcoming of loss, and how to move onThomasine has spent months living in her great-great-aunt's dusty, dark house with her father, and her aunt, uncle and cousins. While her father's siblings bicker about how much the house must be worth, her distant, elderly aunt is upstairs, dying, and her father has disappeared inside himself, still mourning the death of Thomasine's little brother. But one day, her youngest cousin makes a discovery: a wardrobe, filled with all the mirrors missing from the big house. And through the mirrors, a different world - one in which you can find not what you most wish for, but perhaps what you most need... A beautiful tale of love, grief and growing up, A House Without Mirrors is an unforgettable adventure into families and the power of love.
A House Without Mirrors
by Karin Altenberg Marten Sanden Moa SchulmanA moving ghost story that explores the overcoming of loss, and how to move onThomasine has spent months living in her great-great-aunt's dusty, dark house with her father, and her aunt, uncle and cousins. While her father's siblings bicker about how much the house must be worth, her distant, elderly aunt is upstairs, dying, and her father has disappeared inside himself, still mourning the death of Thomasine's little brother. But one day, her youngest cousin makes a discovery: a wardrobe, filled with all the mirrors missing from the big house. And through the mirrors, a different world - one in which you can find not what you most wish for, but perhaps what you most need... A beautiful tale of love, grief and growing up, A House Without Mirrors is an unforgettable adventure into families and the power of love.
A House and a Garden
by Julie Roehl CoffinOscar, Hilda and the family have just moved. What will they discover about their new surroundings?
A House for Every Bird
by Megan MaynorA young artist's drawings rebel against her when she tries to put her sketched birds in houses that match how they look, but not how they feel in this hilarious picture book perfect for readers of Julian is a Mermaid and The Big Orange Splot.A young artist has drawn birds and bird houses in corresponding colors. Now it's time to match them up. The blue bird goes in the blue house, the orange bird in the orange house, and so on. But wait! The birds don't agree with the narrator's choices and, much to her distress, are rebelling by swapping houses. Can the narrator make the birds see sense? Or is it possible that you just can't tell a bird by its feathers?"This bighearted picture book delivers a worthwhile message with humor and great respect for young readers."--The Horn Book"A fresh and funny take on an old moral."--Kirkus"Both Maynor&’s dialogue text and Juanita&’s digital art have a loose, improvisational feel that captures the thrill and frustration of a work in progress—and the value of empathy and flexibility in getting to know others."--Publishers Weekly"Use this to open a discussion on using words rather than assumptions, or as an introduction to the way art can go in unexpected directions."--The Bulletin
A House for Hermit Crab (Ready-to-Read #Level 2)
by Eric CarleHermit Crab seeks the perfect home—and learns to appreciate change—in this Ready-to-Read edition of Eric Carle’s beloved story. <p><p> In this classic story from Eric Carle, Hermit Crab grows out of one house after another as he searches for the perfect home. Children who must change schools, move to a new town, or even graduate to a new grade in school will relate to Hermit Crab’s situation and take heart as they see that growing up isn’t really so scary after all.
A House for a Gnome (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Sue Cornelison Nancy WallaceNIMAC-sourced textbook. Looking for Gnomes. Luke built a gnome house in his backyard. Then he waited for a gnome to move in.
A House in the Sky
by Steve JenkinsCaldecott Honor recipient Steve Jenkins shines as the author of this amusing and thorough introduction to animal homes.Turtles, birds, fish, beavers, and kangaroos are just like people--they need homes, and take up residence in unusual places. A simple main text introduces similarities between human and animal homes while sidebars detail the unique qualities of each animal and its home. Stylized yet realistic watercolor illustrations prove that nonfiction can be accurate and elegant, and readers of all ages will appreciate this layered narrative.
A House of Tailors
by Patricia Reilly GiffSEWING! NO ONE could hate it more than Dina Kirk. Endless tiny stitches, button holes, darts. Since she was tiny, she’s worked in her family’s dressmaking business, where the sewing machine is a cranky member of the family. When 13-year-old Dina leaves her small town in Germany to join her uncle’s family in Brooklyn, she turns her back on sewing. Never again! But looking for a job leads her right back to the sewing machine. Why did she ever leave home? Here she is, still with a needle and thread—and homesick to boot. She didn’t know she could be this homesick, but she didn’t know she could be so brave either, as she is standing up to an epidemic or a fire. She didn’t know she could grow so close to her new family or to Johann, the young man from the tailor’s shop. And she didn’t know that sewing would reveal her own wonderful talent—and her future. In Dina, the beloved writerPatricia Reilly Giffhas created one of her most engaging and vital heroines. Readers will enjoy seeing 1870s Brooklyn through Dina’s eyes, and share her excitement as she discovers a new world. From the Hardcover edition.
A Huge Hug: Understanding and Embracing Why Families Change
by Jérôme RuillierBeautifully illustrated and simply told, this heartfelt story delves into the emotions children feel when their parents separate. Combining straightforward sentences with the bright and bold-colored circles symbolizing the family members, the gentle message is easily identifiable to children and invites dialogue during story time reading. From the familiarity of being surrounded by one’s parents to the distress felt during their divorce, and then to the anger giving way to acceptance of the new situation, the emotional journey culminates with the realization that love persists and even blooms in the new extended family. This is a very difficult time for children and can be confusing, sad, joyous, and everything in between. This powerful message expresses no judgment so the child and the parent always feel good, even when the family environment changes.
A Human at the Hotel (Hotel Transylvania: The Series)
by Cala SpinnerThere’s a human at the monster hotel in this hilarious novel based on the first episode of the hit Disney Channel show Hotel Transylvania: The Series.Count Dracula’s daughter, Mavis, is a lot like any other teenager: She wants to be taken seriously! So when her father has to leave Hotel Transylvania—the monsters-only hotel he built as a safe haven free of humans—Mavis thinks it’s her big chance to prove to him that she can run the hotel all by herself. How hard can it be? Unfortunately for Mavis, Drac calls his sister, Mavis’s Aunt Lydia, to watch over Mavis and the hotel while he’s gone. Worse, Mavis mistakenly lures a human to the hotel. Can Mavis get the human to leave before Aunt Lydia finds out? ™ & © 2018 Sony Pictures Animation Inc. All Rights Reserved.
A Hundred Days from Home
by Randall WrightElam loves the wilderness of the mountains where he lives. The cool air, the spicy-smelling pine trees, the fishing--this place is home. He doesn't want to move to the Arizona desert, but his father thinks Elam needs a change. Since his best friend, Brett, drowned in a river accident last year, Elam has been a loner. After the move, Elam explores the desert alone, unwilling to befriend the neighboring kids. The dry brown earth makes him long for the lush green of home. But in the parched landscape he discovers something unexpected: a river where no water should be. There he meets Refúgio, who also seems to be a loner. Drawn together by a shared love of wildlife, the two forge a tentative friendship made difficult by EElam's Father's warning that his son isn't making the right kind of friend. As Elam's longing for the mountains lessens, he slowly begins to let go of the guilt and pain from Brett's death and take pride in his Mexican friend as he would take pride in any very good friend. Randall Wright's stunning first novel is a beautiful and deeply moving exploration of the aftermath of loss and the healing power of nature. Randall Wright spent the first fourteen years of his life in the desert of southern Arizona. He grew up with a childlike immunity to the heat and a love for the rugged hills and saguaro-haunted canyons. This novel draws from his memories of that time, when the desert was alive and being alone was impossible. Randall now lives in Utah with his wife and children.
A Hundred Days from Home
by Randall WrightAn adolescent boy struggles with the loss of one friendship and the flowering of a new one.The mouth of the basin had washed away so that the pool had emptied with the runoff from the storm, but the tree still stood, now taller than Elam, the center of a sandy bowl.Elam's mouth dropped open in surprise. Irises had shot up, crowding the edges of the bowl, their green, spear-like leaves reaching toward the sun. And they were in full bloom, their blues and purples reflecting the depth of the sky overhead."It's . . . it's not possible," he said. "It's not.""It's magic," whispered Refúgio.Elam loves the wilderness of the mountains where he lives. He doesn't want to move to the Arizona desert, but his father thinks he needs a change. Ever since his best friend drowned in a river accident, Elam has been a loner. After the move Elam explores the desert alone, unwilling to befriend the neighboring kids. The dry brown earth makes him long for the lush green of home. But in the parched landscape he discovers something unexpected: a river where no water should be. There he meets Refúgio, who also seems to be a loner. Drawn together by a shared love of wildlife, the two forge a tentative friendship. Slowly Elam begins to let go of the guilt and pain from his friend's death, and of his longing to return to the mountains. Randall Wright's stunning first novel is a beautiful and deeply moving exploration of the aftermath of loss and the healing power of nature.