new york (n.y.)

During the 1950s, young Maggie struggles to will her beloved Brooklyn Dodgers to a victory in the World Series and wishes that her friend Jim, a soldier in Korea, would answer her letters.

Love among gangs and a poignant portrayal of youth.

With a mysterious new principal and fifth-grade graduation fast approaching, Michael K. and his friends need to find the missing Brainwave before the chief of the Anti-Alien Agency uses it to destroy a planet.

Celebrated American author Frank McCourt recounts his thirty-year teaching career, and describes some of his unconventional teaching methods that have left an impact on his students.

Presents writings by and criticism on seventeen Harlem Renaissance authors, including Claude McKay and Jean Toomer. This volume covers I-Z.

Presents writings by and criticism on sixteen Harlem Renaissance authors, including Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston. This volume covers A-H.

"Every morning, seventeen-year-old Maria Ans Rosario takes the subway an hour from her boisterous and close-knit family in Queens to her private high school on the Upper East Side, where she struggles to fit in as one of the only Latina students--until Rocky welcomes her into this new life. White, rebellious, and ignored by her wealthy parents, Rocky uses her money toward one goal: to get away with anything. To Maria, it's a dazzling privilege. As a bond develops between these unlikely friends, neither can see what they share most--jealousy and the desire for each other's lives. But crackling under the surface of their seemingly supportive alliance, the girls begin to commit little betrayals as they strive to get closer to their ideals regardless of the consequences"--Amazon.

Christina, Grant, Benjamin, and Katherine become gridlocked in a mystery that takes them on a hair-raising history tour of New York City's most famous landmarks to find a priceless missing part of history.

"A giant copper statue welcomes people from around the world to the United States. Discover the story behind this famous national landmark, the Statue of Liberty"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an introduction to the Statue of Liberty, including the history of its creation and its importance as a national symbol.