virginia

This title emphasizes the truth behind the embellishments regarding Pocahontas, examining how an Indian princess first befriended early American colonists.

"... draws upon archaeological evidence, cookbooks, plantation records, and folklore to present a nuanced study of the lives of enslaved plantation cooks from colonial times through emancipation and beyond."--Provided by publisher.

Told in two voices, Jules, whose father is restoring an abandoned house, and a girl who lived there a century before begin to communicate and slowly, the girl's tragic story is revealed.

"Going from golden child to black sheep is a bitter pill for Bianca to swallow. Fortunately she has her Latin lover Ceasar to show her the unconditional love she craves. New to Virginia, Caesar doesn't know much about Bianca, but his love never wavers-- until the one secret she didn't tell him is exposed. Forced back to Miami, Bianca gets to know Caesar's estranged family-- and she's bent on becoming a boss in her own right"--OCLC.

Stink Moody, friends Webster and Sophie, and Mrs. Birdwistle visit tourist attractions in Virginia as they try to give away 101 guinea pigs rescued from a laboratory, although Stink is very reluctant to relinquish his favorite, Astro.

Though enthusiastic to immerse himself in the lives of his students, newly-graduated high school English teacher Ben Jameson become enmeshed in the lives of three students--one who is being abused, a molestation victim, and a beautiful eighteen-year-old returning to school to graduate. Ben's misguided attempts at "saving" the children shows how dangerous relationships with students can be, and the impact of mixing idealism with reality.

"Set in Depression Era Virginia, this is the story of orphaned Amelia and her struggle to keep her siblings together"--Provided by publisher.

The life of a ten-year-old boy in rural Virginia expands when he becomes friends with a newcomer who subsequently meets an untimely death trying to reach their hideaway, Terabithia, during a storm.

Reveals the hidden history behind the Jamestown Colony in Virginia, the first permanent English settlement in North America.

"When a local bully upsets the senior community by throwing wild parties, an effort that is complicated by Aarons PTSD and Toms unrequited feelings for the bully's sister, misfit Tom and his friend Ed take matters into their own hands."--OCLC.