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The King of Dragons
Eleven-year-old Ian and his Vietnam veteran father have been homeless for years, but now his father has found a perfect place for them—an abandoned city courthouse with heat, plenty of bathrooms, and lots of exits and entrances. Then, two things happen that threaten Ian’s fragile security: his father disappears, leaving Ian to fend for himself with the survival skills he’s learned through the years, and Ian discovers that a local museum is mounting an exhibition of kites in the courthouse.Suddenly, Ian’s safe hideaway is filled with people—and with extraordinary, beautiful kites that spark Ian’s imagination and draw him out of his shadow existence. Will the kites be Ian’s downfall…or his salvation?
Yolonda's Genius
Fifth grader Yolonda is determined to prove that her younger brother is not a slow learner but a true musical genius in this sweet and inspirational Newbery Honor Book. Yolanda is smart, tough, and big for her age. Back in Chicago where they used to live, everyone knew better than to mess with her or her little brother, Andrew. Andrew doesn’t talk very much and he can’t read, but he can create unbelievable music on the old harmonica their father left him. When Yolanda reads the definition of “genius” in the dictionary, she knows it describes Andrew, and she’s determined to convince the world, especially their mother, of Andrew’s gift. Then one day when Yolanda’s back is turned, the unthinkable happens, and the music stops. Now Yolanda’s mission is more important than ever. How can she open people’s eyes to Andrew’s talent and help him find the music again?
Black Beauty
Probably the most popular horse story of all time, Black Beauty tells the story of one horse's long and varied life. On the one hand, a fully engaging novel and on the other hand, a strong statement against animal maltreatment. Anna Sewell's classic novel has enthralled readers since it was first published in 1877.
2 Picture Books by Carol Fenner
Tiger, Tiger “A quiet, well-conceived picture book.” —Publishers Weekly “Warm and deliciously suspenseful and scary.” —Booklist “A poetic, completely harmonious and beautiful picture book.” —Hornbook Gorilla Gorilla 1973 Christopher Medal for non-fiction; Library of Congress Book of the Year; ALA Notable Book; Outstanding Science Trade Book for Children. “Fenner has turned a reading of Schaller’s Year of the Gorilla and her own zoo observations into a sound and vividly empathic account, and Shimin’s soft, gray drawings reinforce the mood of her prose.” —Kirkus “Based on impressive research, this is the story of a young gorilla who grows from a babe in his mother’s arms to become the strongest male of his tribe. The illustrations are spellbinding and so is the story.” —Publisher’s Weekly
Running and Dancing
Two African American girls grow into teenagers at the turn of the 20th century (1916-1917). The times are much different than they are today. The older girl's sister fled the United States to find fame and fortune in another country (like Josephine Baker). She left behind a daughter, and the two girls (one is the other's niece) each experience different coming of age adventures, according to their temperaments. Bertine, eldest of the pair, is a runner, like her sister. But Alma is a different sort of girl - one who enjoys the dance of life right where she is. This book was written by Carol Fenner over the course of 20 years, but she didn't finish the final edits before she died. The manuscript presented here has been polished and received final edits by her niece, Claudia Alexander.
Gorilla Gorilla
Describes the birth and youth of a male gorilla in the East African highlands and his subsequent experiences living in a zoo.
Randall's Wall
Artistically talented but socially underprivileged, a fifth-grade boy has built a wall of defense to protect himself from the pain of human relationships--a wall which begins to crumble when a dynamic and compassionate classmate decides to interfere in his life.
A Summer of Horses
Ten-year-old Faith has just one problem with learning to ride during her summer on a horse farm: horses terrify her. As Faith struggles to overcome her fear, she discovers new strengths in herself.
Snowed in with Grandmother Silk
When a snowstorm traps Grandmother Silk and Ruddy in the house together, Ruddy, who believes that she is absolutely no fun at all, sees a new side of his grandmother, with the help of an old chessboard, the moon, and a gorilla suit, and discovers tha
