by Barb Langridge | Jan 17, 2010 | Picture Book
” Cassie, who flew above New York in Tar Beach, soars into the sky once more. This time, she and her brother Be Be meet a train full of people, and Be Be joins them. But the train departs before Cassie can climb aboard. With Harriet Tubman as her guide, Cassie...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 17, 2010 | Picture Book
“When Aunt Flossie’s Hats (and Crab Cakes Later) was first published in 1991, it met with an overwhelming response from readers and reviewers alike. Here was “a wonderful family story,” as The Horn Book Magazine said, “set matter-of-factly in an African-American...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 17, 2010 | Picture Book
“This masterfully retold version of Cinderella presents real Korean customs and includes dramatic, brightly colored illustrations” (Children’s Literature). This is an enchanting and magical variant of the favorite fairy tale. Publishers Weekly noted...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 17, 2010 | Fantasy
It is the time of the annual Gathering, where apprentices are given their silver oakleaf and made full fledged Rangers. It wasn’t so long ago that Will was one of them.This year, Will is looking forward to seeing old friends and his mentor, Halt. However, Halt is off...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 17, 2010 | Fantasy
This most recent addition to the Ranger’s Apprentice series actually takes place shortly before the previous two books. Things are in a time of transition as this story opens. Will, about to complete his apprenticeship and receive his silver oakleaf is very...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 17, 2010 | Fantasy
The continuation of Will Treaty’s adventures in Norgate at Castle Macindaw, finds the young Ranger reunited with his friend Horace. The young knight has been sent by Halt and Crowley to lend Will a hand… and some much needed muscle. With the plans for the...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 17, 2010 | Fantasy
This novel marks a new chapter in the life of the apprentice Range. Time has passed and Will is now a full fledged Ranger in his own right, with the new surname “Treaty” in honor of his part in the treaty between Araleun and the Skandians. He even has his...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 17, 2010 | Fantasy
boys, action/adventure, apprenticeship, coming of age, middle reader, Seeker/Leader, fiction by John Flanagan In the cold region of Skandia, Evanlyn and Will have escaped slavery and are on their way to returning home. But, when Evanlyn is kidnapped, things take a...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 17, 2010 | Fantasy
Will and Evanlyn have been kidnapped by Skandians following the battle in Three Step Pass. Unable to catch them before they sail, Ranger Halt has vowed to rescue Will no matter the cost. But with a possible war looming, King Duncan cannot spare the senior Ranger and...
by Barb Langridge | Jan 17, 2010 | Fantasy
As Will’s apprenticeship with Halt continues, the kingdom of Araluen begins to receive dark tidings from the north. The wicked Morgarath is readying his army of monstrous Wargals and he has even assembled Skandian mercenaries for the task. But a routine...
