Author: Myron Levoy
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006440059X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Cathy Dunn knew that if shed id not give her penny to the witch, the old lady would turn her into a lizard. Ora goat. Or a spider so small Cathy's mother would step on her. But one day Cathy decided that she would not give up her penny, and that was the day she came down with a fever.Cathy is just one of the many children who came to New York City with their parents seekin g a better life. There is Keplik the Match Man, who builds masterpieces from used matchsticks; Noreen Callahan, who is ashamed to work in her father's smelly fish store; and even a Hanukkah Santa Claus!
Witch of 4th Street
Author: Myron Levoy
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006440059X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Cathy Dunn knew that if shed id not give her penny to the witch, the old lady would turn her into a lizard. Ora goat. Or a spider so small Cathy's mother would step on her. But one day Cathy decided that she would not give up her penny, and that was the day she came down with a fever.Cathy is just one of the many children who came to New York City with their parents seekin g a better life. There is Keplik the Match Man, who builds masterpieces from used matchsticks; Noreen Callahan, who is ashamed to work in her father's smelly fish store; and even a Hanukkah Santa Claus!
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 006440059X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Cathy Dunn knew that if shed id not give her penny to the witch, the old lady would turn her into a lizard. Ora goat. Or a spider so small Cathy's mother would step on her. But one day Cathy decided that she would not give up her penny, and that was the day she came down with a fever.Cathy is just one of the many children who came to New York City with their parents seekin g a better life. There is Keplik the Match Man, who builds masterpieces from used matchsticks; Noreen Callahan, who is ashamed to work in her father's smelly fish store; and even a Hanukkah Santa Claus!
Hey! Listen to This
Author: Jim Trelease
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0140146539
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
"A splendidly thoughtful selection...Trelease welcomes everyone in with wide embrace."—Washington Post Book World. 48 read-aloud selections ideal for parents and teachers to share with children ages five through nine.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0140146539
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
"A splendidly thoughtful selection...Trelease welcomes everyone in with wide embrace."—Washington Post Book World. 48 read-aloud selections ideal for parents and teachers to share with children ages five through nine.
Writers of Multicultural Fiction for Young Adults
Author: M. Daphne Kutzer
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313064229
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
Multicultural fiction is an essential part of the American literary landscape. This reference helps scholars, teachers, and librarians choose significant texts from both the past and present, and provides guidance in approaching multicultural issues as they are discussed in fiction for young adults. Included are entries for 51 writers, some of whom have nearly been forgotten, others who are just emerging. Each entry provides biographical, critical, and bibliographical information, while a general bibliography of works on multicultural literature concludes the book. Authors included range from the nearly forgotten, such as Laura Adams Armer, to the newly discovered, such as Graham Salisbury, winner of the 1994 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction. The breadth of authors covered ensures an historical context for the issues raised by multiculturalism, and the sections on the critical reception of each author address such important issues as the authority and authenticity of the writer to comment on a different culture. Contributors are of many different ethnicities and include important scholars of children's literature, lending authenticity and authority to the volume itself.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313064229
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
Multicultural fiction is an essential part of the American literary landscape. This reference helps scholars, teachers, and librarians choose significant texts from both the past and present, and provides guidance in approaching multicultural issues as they are discussed in fiction for young adults. Included are entries for 51 writers, some of whom have nearly been forgotten, others who are just emerging. Each entry provides biographical, critical, and bibliographical information, while a general bibliography of works on multicultural literature concludes the book. Authors included range from the nearly forgotten, such as Laura Adams Armer, to the newly discovered, such as Graham Salisbury, winner of the 1994 Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction. The breadth of authors covered ensures an historical context for the issues raised by multiculturalism, and the sections on the critical reception of each author address such important issues as the authority and authenticity of the writer to comment on a different culture. Contributors are of many different ethnicities and include important scholars of children's literature, lending authenticity and authority to the volume itself.
Witch of 4th Street
Author: Myron Levoy
Publisher: Listening Library
ISBN: 9780807210703
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: Listening Library
ISBN: 9780807210703
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A Child's World
Author: Mary H. Lystad
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Child psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Child psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
The Combined Book Exhibit
Author: American Library Association
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Book industries and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Book industries and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 136
Book Description
The Witch and Other Stories
Author: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The Witch and Other Stories by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov invites readers into a world where ordinary lives are met with extraordinary circumstances. The collection explores human frailty, morality, and the often unexpected twists of life. The stories of Chekhov are filled with insightful social commentary, well-crafted characters, and narratives that reveal the depths of human emotions. Each story in The Witch and Other Stories is a masterclass in storytelling, offering a glimpse into the human heart and soul. Dive into the rich tapestry of 19th-century Russian society as Chekhov masterfully navigates the complexities of love, loss, and life itself. Discover why The Witch and Other Stories continues to captivate readers with its intricate narratives and thought-provoking themes. So why read The Witch and Other Stories? This collection isn't merely a series of tales; it is a mirror reflecting the human condition in all its beauty and agony. Embrace the richness of Chekhov's work and order your copy today.
Publisher: BEYOND BOOKS HUB
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The Witch and Other Stories by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov invites readers into a world where ordinary lives are met with extraordinary circumstances. The collection explores human frailty, morality, and the often unexpected twists of life. The stories of Chekhov are filled with insightful social commentary, well-crafted characters, and narratives that reveal the depths of human emotions. Each story in The Witch and Other Stories is a masterclass in storytelling, offering a glimpse into the human heart and soul. Dive into the rich tapestry of 19th-century Russian society as Chekhov masterfully navigates the complexities of love, loss, and life itself. Discover why The Witch and Other Stories continues to captivate readers with its intricate narratives and thought-provoking themes. So why read The Witch and Other Stories? This collection isn't merely a series of tales; it is a mirror reflecting the human condition in all its beauty and agony. Embrace the richness of Chekhov's work and order your copy today.
Witch of Fourth Street and Other Stories
Author: Myron Levoy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780605010000
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780605010000
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Words on Tape
Gateways to Readable Books
Author: Dorothy Withrow
Publisher: New York : H. W. Wilson Company
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
On t.p.: An annotated graded list of books in many fields for adolescents who are reluctant to read or find reading difficult.
Publisher: New York : H. W. Wilson Company
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 312
Book Description
On t.p.: An annotated graded list of books in many fields for adolescents who are reluctant to read or find reading difficult.