children's writings, american

In prose and verse, students in grades three through eight from across the United States share their dreams, hopes, and aspirations for the future.

When insects and other pests invade her tree house, nine-year-old Leanna elicits help from her computer to defend her territory against the creepy, crawly creatures.

Children in a writing workshop describe the lives of ten young people with special needs, including a boy with fetal alcohol syndrome, a girl with cerebral palsy, and a boy with dyslexia.

Features young people who have made a difference in their own lives and in the lives of those around them.

The story of Ashley Martin, a cancer patient, written by her classmates after her death at the age of ten.

A young boy faces the world alone until his journeys with a magical donkey bring him self-confidence, personal strength, and a new understanding of love.

Collection of letters written by children for President Clinton.

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

An Indian girl follows her grandfather's instructions and, with the help of an eagle and a coyote, manages to find his stolen headdress and learn the secret that has made him a great leader.

A collection of essays in which the writers relate how they have worked through problem situations such as an illness, the death of a parent, or the loss of a pet.