by Barb Langridge | Jan 14, 2011 | Picture Book
When Billy Monster was born, his father said, “My son is going to grow up to be the Worst Monster in the World.” However, Billy’s sister Hazel proved that she was the Worst Monster in a way that older siblings can cheer. “A monstrously...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 14, 2011 | Historical Fiction
An award-winning author presents a colorful portrait of a Russian immigrant girl and her Jewish family, who begin new lives on the Lower East Side of New York City at the turn of the century.—from the publisher 192 pages ...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 14, 2011 | Picture Book
A stonecutter wants to be everything he is not and has to learn the hard way that what he really wants to be is exactly who he is.—from the publisher 32 pages 978-0517598641 Ages 4-9 Keywords: folktale,...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 14, 2011 | Action / Adventure
As a boy, to-the-hacienda-born Diego de La Vega, son of the Alcalde of Los Angeles in early 19th century Spanish California, was injured and saved by a fox. His Native American grandmother foreshadowed his future: ‘ “That zorro is your totemic animal, your...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 13, 2011 | Picture Book
This year Ada is able to try out for the bandestra, a band that includes string instruments. After testing her ability on a number of instruments, it is the violin that Ada begins learning to play. At first, mastering the instrument is difficult: Dad wears ear muffs...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 13, 2011 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
The story begins as 17-year-old Kidd gradually becomes aware that he is probably in solitary confinement for the murder of his friend Devon. In complete darkness, he finds he cannot move his body and is in great pain, presumably from a beating the cops applied to him...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 12, 2011 | Graphic Novel / Comics / Manga
Trying to return a rat creature cub to the mountains, Fone & Smiley Bone encounter yet another adversary: the sly and mighty mountain lion, Rock Jaw. In this fifth volume of the BONE saga, Fone and Smiley Bone strike out into the wilderness to return a lost rat...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 12, 2011 | Short Stories
Brer Rabbit may not be as big as Brer Bear or as strong as Mr. Man, but no creature has ever had sharper wits. Young and old alike will laugh out loud at his outrageous antics as he once again outmaneuvers his old foes.—from the publisher 143 pages ...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 12, 2011 | Historical Fiction
1951 Newbery Medal Winner Amos Fortune: Free Man is based on the true story of a fifteen-year old African prince who was captured, put on a slave ship and sold into slavery in America. Born in 1710, this is the story of his life, his journey and who he chose to be....
by Barb Langridge | Jan 11, 2011 | Science Fiction
In a futuristic world natural disasters occur and plagues appear out of nowhere. In the aftermath of America’s second civil war, democracy seems to be all but lost with a president who wants to expand American imperialism. With news of an epidemic in Africa, President...
