An anthology of stories for teenagers exploring the topics of religion, belief, and spirituality by award-winning authors, including M.E. Kerr, Kyoko Mori, and Virginia Euwer Wolff.
Describes scenes along the Mississippi River over the course of a week, beginning in Minnesota when it is a tiny stream and going all the way to the gulf coast of Louisiana. Includes a section of historical information about the river.
When second grader Josie overhears her parents' concerns about the family finances, she decides to help raise money for her soon-to-be-born baby sister.
A collection of poems in which two girls, Tanya and Sophie, express their differing opinions on gym class, library hour, and other aspects of a day at school.
When Sam and Dave Bean, amateur detectives, try to find the person who's been stealing jewelry around the neighborhood, their suspicions center on a foreign exchange student in their class at school.
