children's writings, american

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children's writings, american

Harvey's wish

1995
Although Harvey starts out on a sunny morning, by the time he has finished helping his neighbors, it does not look as though he will be able to enjoy a day at the beach.

Summer discovery

1998
While building a fort near their homes by Oregon's Umpqua River, two nine-year-olds make a discovery that involves their neighbors in trying to stop a bridge from being built on an important archeological site.

When the rain sings

poems by young Native Americans
1999
A collection of poems written by young Native Americans, inspired by or matched with photographs of artifacts and people from the National Museum of the American Indian.

The gift of Grace

2011
Grace explains why having a small hand with no fingers only makes her special, not stupid or strange, and how it can make things easier and harder for her at school and at home.

The old barn

1993
After her grandfather dies, Sarah's parents are in danger of losing the family farm, until Sarah remembers the story he had told her about coins buried under the old barn.

Faster than the bull

1993
A thirteen-year-old boy from a small village in the mountains of Spain pursues his dream of winning the dangerous Running of the Bulls race.

Miloli's orchids

1991
A young girl faces the life-or-death challenge of saving her homeland from destruction.

The snowman who wanted to see July

1990
A young girl tries to fulfill the dream of a snowman to see July.

Friends afloat

1993
Eight animals on a sailboat learn that by using their individual talents for the good of the group they all benefit and keep each other afloat and safe.

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