minnesota

"The search for a suddenly missing man entangles unlicensed P.I. Rushmore McKenzie with one of the most powerful-and ruthless-local families"--Provided by publisher.

Thirteen-year-old Frank Drum is living with his family in New Bremen, Minnesota, in the summer 1961, when tragedy strikes hard and frequently and Frank is thrust into an adult world of secrets, lies, and betrayal.

Gerda Hartwich Robinson narrates her story as a German survivor of World War II. She tells how her life's journey included hunger, fear, neglect, and physical and emotional abuse, and how she carried these injustices in her mind and body for many years, leading to debilitating back pain, headaches, panic attacks, depression, and feelings of inadequacy. Robinson shows that the tragedies of war don't end when the last bomb is dropped or the last prisoner freed; they continue in subtle but devastating ways. Like many German citizens during and after the war, Robinson was simply trying to survive a terrifying situation.

On September 1, 1894, two forest fires converged on the town of Hinckley, Minnesota, and the surrounding area, trapping more than 2,000 people. The resulting firestorm was so intense it burned 350,000 acres in five hours and created its own weather, including hurricane-strength winds, bubbles of plasma-like glowing gas, and 200-foot-tall columns of flames. Temperatures reached 1,600 degrees Fahrenheit---the melting point of steel. The firestorm became a conflagration more powerful than multiple atomic bombs. As fire surrounded the town, two trains running a gauntlet of fire became the only means of escape. More than 400 people died and six towns were completely destroyed. The results of this fire led to a revolution in forestry management practices and federal agencies that monitor and fight wildfires. Written by the grandson of a man who survived the fire as a child and whose great-grandfather lost his life in the fire, this book is a riveting account of what our immigrant and pioneering ancestors endured in their search for better lives.

"At the community feast, observing the bounty of festive foods and counting the numerous elders yet to be seated, Johnny learns to be patient and respectful despite his growling tummy"--Provided by publisher.

For twenty-two years, since a fateful baseball game against their rival town, it has rained in Moundville, so when the rain finally stops, twelve-year-old Roy, his friends, and foster brother Sturgis dare to face the curse and form a team.

A tough Minnesota winter brings many changes to Kirsten's frontier life, including the new responsibility of helping her brother Lars set his traps and a move into a new house for her family.

Despite her fatal allergy to sunlight and the risk to all she holds dear, Allie Kim is determined to see Garrett Tabor brought to justice and may get her chance when she and Rob uncover a secret Tabor has hidden under Lake Superior.

"Engaging images accompany information about Target Corporation. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.