Set in the diverse neighborhood of a big city, this poignant and universal story of friendship tells about two best pals who share everything together--even making up after a quarrel. "Children will recognize their own relationships in the ebb and flow of Matthew and Tilly's friendship."--Booklist "There can never be too many books about the importance of friendship and forgiveness--especially when they are of this caliber."--Publisher's Weekly "This modest story line swells with the visual excitement of Peck's paintings. . . . Their power lingers in the mind long...
Set in the diverse neighborhood of a big city, this poignant and universal story of friendship tells about two best pals who share everything together...
After the police come, the family is forced to flee their Caribbean island and set sail for America in a small fishing boat. Other refugees crowd the boat, and the voyage is a long one, but when the family finally arrives they discover it's a special day in more ways than one.
After the police come, the family is forced to flee their Caribbean island and set sail for America in a small fishing boat. Other refugees crowd the ...
In 1851, 12-year-old orphan Austin Ives joins a wagon train headed for California. As he makes his way across the country, Austin writes home to his brother Levi, describing life on the rugged Overland Trail. Extensively researched, with episodes based on true incidents, "the epistolary format and character development offer solid reading."--Booklist An IRA Teachers' Choice
In 1851, 12-year-old orphan Austin Ives joins a wagon train headed for California. As he makes his way across the country, Austin writes home to his b...
