Amanda loves to work in the garden. One day, while raking leaves, she stumbles upon a tiny fairy. Not your typical fairy, but a rude garden fairy; can you imagine? What happens when fairies lose their magic? Find out in Amanda and the Lazy Garden Fairy by Deanna Klingel. A delightful quick read.
Amanda loves to work in the garden. One day, while raking leaves, she stumbles upon a tiny fairy. Not your typical fairy, but a rude garden fairy; ...
To a young person today, what could be MORE mysterious than the life of Jim Limber? An African-American orphan who joined Jefferson Davis' household during the pivotal year of 1864, Jim lived in circumstances difficult to envision today. Ms. Klingel deftly draws the reader into Jim's exciting and complex world, balancing the stories of events which changed the nation forever, with well-told personal stories of real people caught in the whirlwind of events. The "alternate endings" encourage critical thinking and imagination in the young reader, and cleverly continue the legacy of this...
To a young person today, what could be MORE mysterious than the life of Jim Limber? An African-American orphan who joined Jefferson Davis' househol...
McIntosh Summer is a must read From a historical point as well as a Muscogee (Creek) cultural point, the historian in me was captivated by factual information and events in the book, and the Cultural Resources side of me was amazed at the depiction of the Muscogee culture. This story set in 1933, location Georgia. The author beautifully captures the melting of cultures during trying times, especially in the South. The pronouns "Negroes" and "Colored" utilization in this book accurately describe the terms and titles that were used in the 1930's. As an American of African Descent (I am not...
McIntosh Summer is a must read From a historical point as well as a Muscogee (Creek) cultural point, the historian in me was captivated by factual...
Walker languishes in an animal shelter in the mountains, waiting for his family to come for him. When seven year-old twins from the city arrive on vacation, Walker's life turns around. The story of this Walker Treeing Coon Hound is a true story and a testament to the hidden potential of rescued dogs. Get ready to fall in love
Walker languishes in an animal shelter in the mountains, waiting for his family to come for him. When seven year-old twins from the city arrive on ...
Walker languishes in an animal shelter in the mountains, waiting for his family to come for him. When seven year-old twins from the city arrive on vacation, Walker's life turns around. The story of this Walker Treeing Coon Hound is a true story and a testament to the hidden potential of rescued dogs. Get ready to fall in love
Walker languishes in an animal shelter in the mountains, waiting for his family to come for him. When seven year-old twins from the city arrive on ...
