by Barb Langridge | Nov 23, 2010 | Historical Fiction
When fifteen year old Bill Cody sees the sign that the Pony Express is hiring, he tries to talk his way into the job. He can ride. He can shoot. He can swim and follow trails. He’s perfect for the job. Mr. Majors decides to take a chance and he hires Billy. His...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 23, 2010 | Fiction
A mighty twister has just blown threw the farm turning everything upside and topsy turvy. The catfish flew and the frogs fell into the hay. The cows ended up in the farmer’s house. Where are the pigs? When the storm finally calms down, the cows are sleeping with...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 23, 2010 | Picture Book
What’s under your bed? Bugs and beasts? Dragons?An alligator maybe or a grizzly bear? Then a young furry green monster appears and he’s scared. I mean really scared. Of the thing that is inside the bed. All the creatures under the bed run for it....
by Barb Langridge | Nov 23, 2010 | Picture Book
On his birthday, BIlly is a real little monster. Well, and so are all of his guests. Really…they are all little monsters. Billy gets some great gifts and he won’t share with anyone. No playing with the little red car that you can drive and no bouncing his...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 23, 2010 | Picture Book
You know that monster who lives under your bed? Well, he’s left a note and gone fishing. HIs name is Gabe by the way and the little boy who sleeps in the bed over his head is upset. Where is his monster? He needs a monster under the bed or things just...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 22, 2010 | Fiction
While picking a bouquet of wildflowers for her beloved teacher, Mrs. Glass’ surprise party, Nancy inadvertently contracts poison ivy. But there’s nothing fancy about itchy red spots and Nancy is miserable. (Which is a fancy word for “unhappy.”) But, with the gift of a...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 22, 2010 | Fiction
After the events in Greece, The Spook, Tom and Alice are eager to return home. However,soldiers have overrun the area and the trio finds their house in Chippenden in ruins. All ofthe Spook’s written knowledge has been destroyed and the boggart that protected the home...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 22, 2010 | Non-Fiction
“Mr. Mom” -This nickname is given to the male seahorse because it is he who carries the eggs and gives birth in this species.This title is an addition to the Scientists in the Field series and highlights the work of naturalists researching the habits and habitats of...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 22, 2010 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Linus can reinvent himself as a cool, bold guy when his family moves to Liberia for his dad’s new job at the U.S. Embassy. Middle school in Dayton in the 1980s was tough enough without being known for panic attacks, so even going to Africa is bound to help, right?When...
by Barb Langridge | Nov 22, 2010 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Spider, a contemporary Shoshone boy, is worried. He has a note from school saying he qualifies for the school-wide spelling bee, but he knows that he will be too afraid to walk onto the stage or utter a sound. His loving family encourages him to overcome his fear by...
