Louise Boese. Sympathize with Ma as she is forced to divide her loyalties between a dying mother and a sick daughter. Rejoice with Lucy when Pa brings her a valid teaching permit and her lifelong dream promises to be fulfilled. … Read More
Christine Goodnough. A short children’s story to read aloud. Also suitable for lower-grade children, especially girls in grades 2 and 3. Includes some black and white illustrations. 48 pages; paperback; Goodnough.
Ruth Alberta Brown. Tabitha, motherless and mostly ignored by her father, is constantly getting into scrapes. She starts school at Ivy Hall, but before her first term is over, her father gets hurt. As she nurses him back to health, his … Read More
Evelyn Everett-Green. Arnold, a lame and sickly boy, goes to live with his mother’s friend “Aunt Mary.” Then Arthur, a boy bent toward making trouble, lying, and deceit comes to stay. A prized butterfly collection is ruined and the blame … Read More
Alva Halverson Seymour. “How the wind blows tonight!” says Tante Anna. But the van Rossem family isn’t worried. Their house is solid, and strong dikes hold back the sea. Later that night they awaken to the shrieking of sirens and … Read More
Louise Boese. Find a place in the Pleasant Valley schoolroom to hear the students present a Christmas program. Listen to Lucy’s pounding heart as she comes to grips with her tortured conscience. Winter Snows, a sequel to The Early Years, … Read More
Betty Stirling. Ten-year-old Mikey is a bit sad to be moving, but he is also excited to be a pioneer. Deep in the redwood forest, the O’Grady’s build a new cabin, clear land for a garden, and Pa begins harvesting … Read More
Robert J. Blake; lower-grade. A tale from the Iditarod. Ten-year-old lead dog, Akiak is running her eighth Iditarod race. When she hurts her paw on day four of the race there is no choice but to leave her behind. Beautifully … Read More
Joseph Bruchac. Is it possible to be peaceful during a time of war? A young Quaker lad during the Revolutionary War is about to find out. A group of Indians shows up at a Quaker meeting. What will happen? Told … Read More
Balto’s life as a sled dog is quiet—until tragedy strikes. Many children in Nome become sick with diphtheria. Without medicine, they’ll die. The closest supply is 650 miles away! The only way to get the medicine to Nome is by … Read More
