Cutler, Jane

Darcy's Gran is the only one who understands how she feels about the dratted new baby. But they both agree they could get to like him, given a little time.

"As a New York-to-Missouri transplant in 1943, ten-year-old Susan Marcus discovers a world of prejudice right in her own backyard and makes a small but courageous stand toward equality"--Provided by publisher.

Fourth-grader Jason and his younger brother Edward shop for school clothes, get ready for Halloween, acquire a couple of pet rats, and deal with not-birthday presents from Aunt Bea.

Darcy and Gran say they don't like babies, especially Darcy's baby brother, but after a day in the park doing things babies can't do they give the matter more thought.

When twelve-year-old Harry comes from Kansas to visit the St. Louis World's Fair in 1904, he befriends an African pygmy who is part of an anthropology exhibit, works for the first female news photographer, and becomes involved in a burgeoning scientific controversy.

Great-Uncle Benson prepares exotic food dishes in order to lure Rachel's family to a communal meal.

Edward and his new friend Charley prepare for the First Annual Mark Twain Memorial Jumping Frog Contest.

Fourth-grader Jason and his younger brother Edward shop for school clothes, get ready for Halloween, acquire a couple of pet rats, and deal with not-birthday presents from Aunt Bea.

Over four memorable summers, Ellen and her friends follow the war taking place far away but that still touches their lives.