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The Old Man Mad about Drawing

A Tale of Hokusai

by Place, François

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A Nest Full of Stars

by Berry, James

A collection of poems reflecting Caribbean culture include "Old man called Arawak," "Woods whisperings," and "Not one weak day."

The Meanest Doll in the World

by Martin, Ann M. & Godwin, Laura

Annabelle and Tiffany, dolls who are best friends living in the Palmer house, have an adventure when they hide in Kate Palmer's backpack, are carried to school...

Strange Mr. Satie

by Anderson, M. T.

Introduces the life of the French composer, Erik Satie, who spent his entire career challenging established conventions in music.

Harvesting Hope

The Story of Cesar Chavez

by Krull, Kathleen

A biography of Cesar Chavez, from age ten when helived happily with his family on their Arizona ranch, to age thirty-eight when he led a peaceful protest again...

Silent Movie

by Avi,

In the early years of the twentieth century, a Swedish family encounters separation and other hardships upon immigrating to New York City until the son is cast...

Keeper of the Doves

by Byars, Betsy

In the late 1800s in Kentucky, Amie McBee and her four sisters both fear and torment the reclusive and seemingly sinister Mr. Tominski, but their father contin...

Starting with Alice

by Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds

After she, her older brother, and their father move from Chicago to Maryland, Alice has trouble fitting into her new third-grade class, but with the help of so...

How the Fisherman Tricked the Genie

A Tale within a Tale within a Tale

by Sunami, Kitoba

After releasing a captive genie from a bottle, a poor fisherman must rely on his wits when instead of wishes the genie promises revenge.

Champion

The Story of Muhammad Ali

by Haskins, Jim

A biography of Muhammad Ali, from his childhood in Louisville, Kentucky, his legendary boxing career, and his conversion to Islam and opposition to the war in ...