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The invisible ladder

an anthology of contemporary American poems for young readers
1996
Features such poets as Robert Bly, Allen Ginsberg, Nikki Giovanni, and Galway Kinnell by including photos, selections of their work, and comments on their poetry.

Something to sing about

2008
Ten-year-old Jamie Jo's fear of bees keeps her inside most of the time, but a series of events that begins when her mother is excluded from the church choir brings about many changes, including new friendships and greater trust in God.

All-season Edie

2008
Edie Snow has always known her family is not normal, but when tragedy strikes, she learns that there is no such thing as normal, and as long as they love one another, they can get through anything.

Magpie Gabbard and the quest for the buried moon

2007
In Kentucky in 1872, when goblins capture the moon, thirteen-year-old Magpie must rise above her family's fighting legacy and put her "cussedness" to use to save the moon and her loved ones, according to "the age-old prophecy.".

The treasures of Weatherby

2007
Determined to be as strong and powerful as the first Harleigh, who built the rambling Weatherby Hall, twelve-year-old Harleigh Fourth and an equally diminutive new friend try to foil the plans of a distant relative who is seeking the long-lost Weatherby fortune.

Road trip

2006
A family piles into their car to head for a family reunion, embarking on a road trip that includes songs, games, food, roadside attractions, and restful motels.

It's hot and cold in Miami

2006
In Miami, fifth-grader Rachel always feel invisible next to her intelligent twin sister until she learns to appreciate her own special talents.

MirrorMask

2005
Helena, a young girl raised by circus performers who desires a normal life, finds herself fighting to get her unique life back when she is lured into a magical, chaotic otherworld and replaced by a doppelganger at home. Illustrated with original art and images from the 2005 motion picture.

Fleabiscuit sings!

2005
A down-on-their luck New York City family thinks they can make some money when they discover that their neighbor's dog can sing harmony in the family's subway singing act.

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