In 1899, ten-year-old Robbie, son of a preacher in a small Vermont town, gets himself into all kinds of trouble when he decides to give up being Christian in order to make the most of his life before the end of the world.
A family, trying to sleep at night, wakes each other up by moving to other locations and escaping the snoring, blanket-grabbing, and sleep-time movements of other family members.
Lionel's spring activities include plans to plant a vegetable garden, helping celebrate his parent's anniversary, playing with his friend, and participating in spring cleaning.
Story 1: Mama comes up with a Politeness Plan to help Brother and Sister remember their manners.Story 2: When Bigpaw comes to Bear Town, his super size and strength scares everyone. Story 3: Sniffer Hound Snuff is missing.
Eleven-year-old Clara's life is enriched by her friendship with the vibrant Nettie, whose family is so different from her own, but then a serious brain condition threatens to change Nettie forever.
Chronicles the history of three generations of the Pastons, a family living in Norfolk, England during the late Middle Ages. Includes information on the morals, lifestyles, and manners of the Middle Ages.
