by Barb Langridge | Dec 7, 2010 | Non-Fiction
The night before Ted Kerasote and his friends set out on a river rafting trip, a young stray dog shows up in their camp, hungry, friendly, and instantly ready to adopt Ted. The next morning, with only a moment’s hesitation, he leaps onto their raft and accompanies...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 6, 2010 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Joey Pigza is a good kid. He tries really hard, but there’s something wrong with his brain. He can’t sit still. He can’t concentrate on anything for too long. His grandmother says he is tightly wound, just like her and his father. And try as Joey...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 6, 2010 | Fantasy
Readers will eagerly follow Tom and Elena as they fight Tusk the Mighty Mammoth in the evil forests of the Dark Realm. Tom has to quickly decide whether to abandon his friend Elena in order to save himself and others, or stay with her and be doomed to a quick end....
by Barb Langridge | Dec 6, 2010 | Fantasy
This fantasy adventure stars fourth-grader Rose, the younger adopted sister of Oliver, who was featured in Gopnik’s The King in the Window. Rose loves living in New York City, where exciting things happen every day, and she dearly loves her adoptive parents and her...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 6, 2010 | Picture Book
This book is a glowing celebration of and tribute to mothers everywhere. While many children think their mothers are more fun, prettier, or smarter than anyone else, Tomie was certain his mother was extra smart, because of all the things she knew to do for him. She...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 6, 2010 | Fantasy
In a remote Scottish village, nine-year-old Wise Child is taken in by Juniper, a healer and sorceress. Then Wise Child’s mother, Maeve, a black witch, reappears. In choosing between Maeve and Juniper, Wise Child discovers the extent of her supernatural powers—and her...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 5, 2010 | Historical Fiction
It’s 1940 in Paris and Gustave, age 11, is competing to win the prize in the scavenger hunt against the other teams in his Scout troop. It’s boyish vying for position that is about to be overtaken by the Germans on the march through Europe. Gustave is...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 5, 2010 | Historical Fiction
“Eunice, you must wake up!”… “Be still, my girl, and do as I say. Our lives depend upon it. You must not make a sound but only listen. We are to be taken captive.” Meet, in this amazing adventure based on actual historical events, Eunice Williams, a seven-year-old...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 5, 2010 | Humor
Moxy is back in another hilarious adventure. She will make her piano debut playing a duet with her little sister Pansy. Moxy is very busy preparing for her debut. It takes a lot of time to create just the right crown, just the right costume, and warming up her voice...
by Barb Langridge | Dec 5, 2010 | Action / Adventure
In book 5 of Conspiracy 365, Cal has only a few of the clues needed to solve the Mystery of the Ormonds. Now, Cal has his identity stripped away and is locked in an insane asylum where the doctors think he is delusional. He has to contact his friend, Boges or his...
