by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
Winner of the 1998 Newbery Medal When you turn ten in this town, you achieve the privilege of being a “wringer” at the annual Pigeon Shoot. Nine-year-old Palmer doesn’t want to be a wringer. What is a wringer? After the townspeople have competed in...
by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Realistic/Contemporary Fiction
When you’re fourteen and your dad is an astronaut, it can be tough to figure out who you are. Now 18 years old, Steve York is looking back on his high school years to write a 100-page essay that is his key to graduation. So we walk along with him through the...
by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Non-Fiction
Where are the heroes of today? Does your child have a true hero? Someone of character and excellence as opposed to someone of celebrity and glitter? This is the down-to-earth story of Wilbur and Orville Wright, how they became interested in flight, and how they took...
by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Non-Fiction
Where do hurricanes come from? Is there really a hurricane factory? Did forecasters see Hurricane Katrina coming? Are all hurricanes created equal? non-fiction Exportable knowledge boys girls science weather disasters
by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Non-Fiction
Where would a girl be without a guide to how to be a math genius, how to make your own lip-gloss, how to press flowers, how to survive in the desert or how to be the best at text messaging? Here is a book with all sorts of helpful tips for girls to feel confident and...
by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Non-Fiction
Who has the highest earnings in a single NASCAR season? What’s the highest altitude someone reached using helium-filled party balloons? What was the heaviest vehicle pulled by hooks through the skin? (Yes, the skin!) What boy doesn’t want to know?...
by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Mystery
Winner of the 1979 Newbery Medal Who killed Sam Westing? A cast of characters has gathered together in the old mansion to see if they can unravel the mystery. And what a bunch of wild and crazy guys they are! Can you figure it out? Ages 8-12 ********* This mystery...
by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Picture Book
by Mike Costanzo | Mar 24, 2009 | Humor
Willie Ryan struggles with baseball and girls and an overprotective mother. To make matters worse, he picks up a bag from a fast food restaurant, and it magically turns into a big blue chimp. This chimp has a plan, and it seems he’s determined to ruin...
