Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1988
ISBN 10: 0889027366 ISBN 13: 9780889027367
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1. A warmhearted and humourous testimonial to fathers and fatherhood.Caroline Bell's lovingly detailed drawings recapture the magical moments any young child shares with their dad. A book to treasure for now and always.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2004
ISBN 10: 1550417266 ISBN 13: 9781550417265
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. 1. A baby harp seal is born on the frozen Arctic Ocean with only his vigilant mother to care for him. At first the pup does little more than sleep and drink his mother's milk. As he grows, however, he begins to show a little curiosity about his neighbours on the ice. But this is a harsh world. At only twelve days old, the helpless baby is about to be abandoned for good. His mother will no longer care for him. It's time for the harp seal to grow up.Original color photographs taken in the wild Simple, informative stories Includes a Did You Know? Section of interesting facts Complete with introduction, table of contents, and index for parents and teachers A fine introduction to nature for preschoolers and primary readers.
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Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2006
ISBN 10: 1550051520 ISBN 13: 9781550051520
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. Morin, Paul (illustratore). 1. White Raven Award of the International Youth Library winner, 2000A CCBC Our Choice BookRecipient of The Storytelling World Honor Title, 2000Notable Book, Social Studies, Children's Books Council"I will take care of your garden, Mr. Hiroshi," I offered.He smiled. "That would give me great comfort, Mary," he said. "The koi aregreedy, you know. Do not let them get fat." We watched the bus drive away.For Mary, too young to fully understand about war and far-off places, the promise was meant to last only until Mr. Hiroshi came back. But after a while it was clear that her friend wouldn't be coming home. Still, Mary faithfully kept her word all through that long summer. And when the new people came to live in Mr. Hiroshi's house, she knew exactly what to do.A tale as elegant as a Japanese garden!Once more, Maxine Trottier takes a small piece of a larger story, nurtures it with care, and grows a tale as elegant as a Japanese Garden. Mr. Hiroshi's Garden is a simple story of innocence and friendship set against a backdrop of fear and suspicion. A story that must be told and told again-but never allowed to recur.Originally published as Flags.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2011
ISBN 10: 1554551552 ISBN 13: 9781554551552
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. Revised. No animal is more symbolic of the Arctic than the polar bear. In the short space of 150,000 years, it has undergone behavioural and physiological changes to evolve from a grizzly bear into the most specialized predator of the Arctic sea ice. Yet, its survival is now threatened by global warming. Renowned Polar bear scientist Dr. Ian Stirling compresses 40 years of research on these iconic mammals into a new and comprehensive natural history. In accessible language, he explains their evolution, life history, behaviour, how they are researched, and the current threat to their very existence. He also explains why polar bears of Hudson Bay have become so important to our understanding of the species, and how Churchill became The Polar Bear Capital of the World.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2015
ISBN 10: 155455358X ISBN 13: 9781554553587
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. Phillips, Jessica (illustratore). 1. When Mama goes to work,She wears her working clothes.She combs her hair,She packs a lunch,She takes her special bag.When Mama goes to work,I wear my playing clothes.I comb my hair,I pack a lunch,I take my special bag.When Mama Goes to Work follows several children and their working mothers as they move through their day. From morning to night, through the daily activities of work and play, children and parents keep each other in their thoughts even when they are apart.
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Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2007
ISBN 10: 1554550866 ISBN 13: 9781554550869
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. 1. There is a lion in our village, and it is carrying away our children.At her father's funeral, Binti's grandmother utters the words that no one in Malawi wants to hear. Binti's father and her mother before him, dies of AIDS. Binti, her sister, and brother are separated and sent to the home of relatives who can barely tolerate their presence. Ostracized by their extended family, the orphans are treated like the lowest servants. With her brother far away and her sister wallowing in her own sorrow, Binti can hardly contain her rage. She, Binti Phirim, was once a child star of a popular radio program. Now she is scraping to survive. Binti always believed she was special, now she is nothing but a common AIDS orphan.Binti Phiri is not about to give up. Even as she clings to hope that her former life will be restored, she must face a greater challenge. If she and her brother and sister are to reunited, Binti Phiri will have to look outside herself and find a new way to be special.Compelling and uplifting, The Heaven Shop, is a contemporary novel that puts a very real face on the African AIDS pandemic, which to-date has orphaned more than 11 million African children. Inspired by a young radio performer the author met during her research visit to Malawi, Binti Phiri is a compelling character that readers will never forget.Awards and Nominations:Ontario Library Association's Golden Oak Award winner 2006Winner of the 2005 Jane Addams Children's Book Award in the category of Honor Books for Older ChildrenShortlisted for the 2006 Alberta Children's Choice Book AwardA Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Awards Honour Book for 2006Foreword Magazine 2004 Book of the Year Award finalistA Children's Africana Book Awards (CABA) 2005 Honor Book for Older ReadersA Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice 2005Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Award for Young Adult/Middle Reader Books finalist.
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Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2000
ISBN 10: 0773761365 ISBN 13: 9780773761360
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. Burden, P. John (illustratore). 1. "Run, Dan, run! This may be the most important hide-and-seek game of our lives."Danny tumbled. Meggy scooped him up and carried him to the tunnel-like entrance in the hawthorn hedge. She pulled her brother's back to her chest and told him to cover his face with his hands so the thorns wouldn't scratch him. As they trembled there, a rush of footsteps padded by. The sound was too soft for a soldier's boots. Meggy prayed that the owner of the footsteps would soon find a place to hide. She felt something warm on her hands. Blood was trickling down Danny's bare legs where the thorns had scratched them. Still, the hurt was smaller than what they would suffer if the soldiers caught them.Meggy and Dan escape the notice of the soldiers "this time" but their hedge school is destroyed and they must find another secret place to learn. The English have outlawed the education of Irish Catholics and if they are caught learning, it would mean big trouble for both the children and their families. Meggy and her classmates find another place to learn, but if the soldiers find them again, they may not be so lucky. This is the first of a set of charming stories told with an Irish lilt, a hint of laughter, and sense of high adventure.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2000
ISBN 10: 1550415328 ISBN 13: 9781550415322
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Springett, Martin (illustratore). 1. The new collaboration between author Richard Thompson and illustrator Martin Springett is an eerie picture-book poem perfect for late-night reading. What is following the young witch home every night past the frightening statues and the sinister life-like trees? Before the witch discovers the identity of "the follower" young readers will find the answer to the mystery in the shadowy illustrations. Martin Springett's use of a new style for his illustrations sets the mood perfectly as the witch makes her way home night after night with the mysterious follower close behind. Richard Thompson's haunting poem is a perfect read-aloud for very young readers with plenty of repetition and rhyme.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2021
ISBN 10: 155455540X ISBN 13: 9781554555406
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Thisdale, Francois (illustratore). When Anne Innis Dagg saw her first giraffe in a zoo she was entranced. So much so that a love for giraffes shaped her whole life. She decided at a young age that she would one day travel from her home in Canada to study giraffes in their natural environment in Africa.After overcoming obstacles based on her gender, Anne succeeded in fulfilling her dream in 1956 and became the world's leading scientific expert on giraffes.In The Girl Who Loved Giraffes, Kathy Stinson and Francois Thisdale have created a beautiful picture book that captures the dramatic story of Anne's life, the majestic beauty of giraffes and fascinating facts about this most intriguing and magnificent creature.
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Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2006
ISBN 10: 1554550084 ISBN 13: 9781554550081
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. Anniversary. Information Book of the YearMr. Christie's Book Award nomineeShortlisted for 1989 Mr. Christie's Children's Book Award for illustration Children's LiteratureRoundtable of Canada 1990 Information Book of the Year"Although the text remains unchanged from the 1993 edition, larger page size and improved formatting make the story easier to share with groups. Libraries without the original book should definitely consider purchasing this one, and collections with an older copy may want to substitute this more readable version."-- School Library JournalWith a new cover and newly designed interiors, Wolf Island is sure to be a howl! It's a vivid, full color portrait of nature, and the fragile balance of a natural ecosystem.Set on an island in Northern Ontario, the Wolf Island story, based on an actual event, is a moving chronicle of what happens when the highest link in a food chain is removed.A family of wolves leave their island environment. Although, at first, their absence is unnoticed, nature's delicately balanced ecosystem comes undone over a period of months, and the mice, rabbits, squirrels, and even owls fight for survival. Finally, the accidental return of the wolf family to their home restores the island habitat to health.Celia Godkin's dramatic, full-color illustrations will inspire readers of all ages. Her scientific portrait of an ecosystem and its component species will not be easily forgotten.
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Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1996
ISBN 10: 0773674470 ISBN 13: 9780773674479
Da: 369 Bookstore _[~ 369 Pyramid Inc ~]_, Dover, DE, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. When Joseph\'s life of stealing and running is brought to an end when he is sent to a wilderness-based program, what surprises him the most is the discovery that the open sky is enormous--and full of stars.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2010
ISBN 10: 1554551439 ISBN 13: 9781554551439
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1. In this follow-up to his highly acclaimed book, Wild Animals in Captivity, biologist and activist Rob Laidlaw focuses our attention on the living conditions and treatment of animals that are captured, bred, trained, and kept for the purposes of human entertainment. He has travelled the world and documented abuses of animals in a variety of situations from roadside snake charmers in India, to dancing bears in China, to the racetracks and movie studios of North America.2011 Vancouver Children's Literature Roundtable - Information Book Award.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2002
ISBN 10: 1550416855 ISBN 13: 9781550416855
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1. A baby harp seal is born on the frozen Arctic Ocean with only his vigilant mother to care for him. At first the pup does little more than sleep and drink his mother's milk. As he grows, however, he begins to show a little curiosity about his neighbours on the ice. But this is a harsh world. At only twelve days old, the helpless baby is about to be abandoned for good. His mother will no longer care for him. It's time for the harp seal to grow up.Original color photographs taken in the wild Simple, informative stories Includes a Did You Know? Section of interesting facts Complete with introduction, table of contents, and index for parents and teachers A fine introduction to nature for preschoolers and primary readers.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd., 2001
ISBN 10: 077376206X ISBN 13: 9780773762060
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. 1. 2002 OLA Silverbirch Award NomineeTwelve-year-old Kate has always had to be more responsible than other girls her age. Since her mother's death and her family's flight to Canada, Kate's father has relied on her to keep house and look after her younger twin brothers. In a new place with poor shelter and no help, Kate must grow up even faster.It is 1787. After poor crops, with little food to spare, the winter is terribly harsh. Kate's father is forced farther and farther from their makeshift cabin to hunt for food. Then one day, he simply doesn't return. Can Kate fend off danger and protect her brothers? Can these three children survive the Hungry Year when thousands of others will die?Desperate, Kate prays for help. It finally comes from a most unlikely source - but is it in time??.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1999
ISBN 10: 0773760989 ISBN 13: 9780773760981
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: New. Cameron, Scott (illustratore). 1. Winner of The World Guild Canadian Writing Awards Children's Book category (2006)To create this enchanting fictional account of how maple syrup might have been first discovered. Connie Brummel Crook borrows elements from some of the many prevailing traditional folk takes.In finding this new source of nourishment, her young protagonist, a native boy named Rides the Wind, is able to help his people through a harsh winter.His pride also boosts his confidence in spite of a physical disability, and he is able to rise above the cruel taunts of other children.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2009
ISBN 10: 1554551536 ISBN 13: 9781554551538
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. 1. After his mother's death, Travis Keating and his father move to Ratchet, Newfoundland, to start a new life. Some life. Travis soon discovers that only a few oddballs show any interest in him: Cole, a talker who soon makes himself scarce; Hector, a strange kid whose ears stick out; and Prinny, a girl as scraggly as her skinny ponytail. Nobody you can really call a friend. And then there's Hud, the toughest, nastiest bully in school, who hates "townies" and promises to make Travis's life an utter misery. But Travis doesn't care. He's got his funeral face, a tight mask that gives away nothing and allows him to hide his feelings. Funeral face comes in handy, especially with parents and other adults who think they know what you're feeling every minute of the day. But funeral face can also make him reckless, and Travis decides to visit the dangerous Gulley Cove, with its treacherous wharf and its tumbledown fish shacks, which some of the kids say are haunted. Instead of ghosts, Travis discovers a colony of feral cats, sickly and starving, and unused to kindness. Putting aside his own problems to care for them is about to bring Travis more satisfaction-and more danger-than he ever would have thought possible.A stunning first children's novel, The Nine Lives of Travis Keating is a moving story about coping with grief. But more than that, it's about belonging, learning to be a friend, and finding bravery in the most unexpected of places.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2007
ISBN 10: 155005127X ISBN 13: 9781550051278
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. Spurll, Barbara (illustratore). 1. A 2006-2007 Chocolate Lily Book Award Nominee in the Picture Book categoryFall is in the air as Emma, the plucky hen, scratches happily around the farmyard. This is no ordinary day; the family is going to the fair and Emma is invited. Even sharing the ride with a grinning jack-o-lantern won't ruin her fun. But Emma soon realizes that she is supposed to win a ribbon. How is that to be done? She can't crow like the rooster that has a ribbon. She doesn't strut like the turkey that has a ribbon. She certainly can't act like the messy pigeon that has a ribbon.Emma is exasperated. Just what is she supposed to do? Emma does the only thing she can do. She ruffles up her feathers, sits herself down like a tea cosy, and takes a nap. You never know; maybe Emma can win a ribbon just by being herself.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2002
ISBN 10: 1550417827 ISBN 13: 9781550417821
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. Kour'el wakes up in a tower cell with no memory of who she is or where she came from. One painful shred at a time, she pieces together her memory with the help of her companion Api'Naga, an immortal dragon. They know they have come from very far away, and that they have a mission. But what is it? Who are they looking for? Not even Api'Naga knows for certain.Two in this land have the answers the strangers are seeking. One of them is a captive, secretly revered but more helpless than Kour'el herself. And the other, Petaurus, caring for his granddaughter in a tiny mountain village, is afraid. Queen Mariah's ruthless grasp extends to the very edges of the kingdom now. To whom can he entrust his dangerous secret?.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2008
ISBN 10: 1550051350 ISBN 13: 9781550051353
Da: 369 Bookstore _[~ 369 Pyramid Inc ~]_, Dover, DE, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. Livesey, Robert (illustratore). The scarlet tunic of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police is recognized throughout the world. It\'s been worn since 1873 when Prime Minister John A. Macdonald created the original force-the North-West Mounted Police-to round up horse thieves and whiskey smugglers on the Prairies.The Mounties presents the amazing stories of such larger-than-life figures as James Macleod, an officer who befriended the powerful Blackfoot chief, Crowfoot; James Morrow Walsh, who won the trust of Sitting Bull when he arrived in Canada after the massacre at Little Big Horn; Jerry Potts, the famous Metis scout and interpreter; and Sam Steele, the superintendent who kept the peace during the Klondike Gold Rush.Today, the Mounties are a much larger force and operate with sophisticated equipment and modern technology. But at the heart of the RCMP are the brave men and women who risk their lives maintaining law and order across the country.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1974
ISBN 10: 0889020191 ISBN 13: 9780889020191
Da: 369 Bookstore _[~ 369 Pyramid Inc ~]_, Dover, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. General Books publication date: 2009 Original publication date: 1917 Original Publisher: Fitzhenry.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2018
ISBN 10: 1554553571 ISBN 13: 9781554553570
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. In this new addition to the Ripple Effects series (When Children Play, Pay It Forward Kids), you'll meet sixteen changemakers -- boys, girls, men, and women. All of them are part of Ashoka, an organization that offers networking, mentorship, and financial aid to social entrepreneurs of all ages around the world. Each member strives to make a difference in the world, from animal rights to environmentalism, preservation of Aboriginal culture to food conservation, and you'll learn about how they've made global changes, the challenges they faced, and how you can start your own initiative!This book looks at sixteen individuals who have accomplished amazing work from lighting jungle villages to building the perfect playground. The network offers mentorship and financial help to people from around the world so they can accomplish even more with their ideas and plans. It has helped more than 3,000 social entrepreneurs in more than 70 countries through its mentoring programs including: Amy Barzach of South Windsor, Connecticut whose "Jonathan's Dream" program creates accessible playgrounds; Chris Balme of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania whose "Spark" apprenticeship program helps high school students in danger of dropping out; Joaquin Leguia of Lima, Peru whose "Children's Forests" program teaches children about planting and becoming stewards of the land, and; Tomas Lang of Burnaby, British Columbia whose program encourages schools to change the way they handle waste with an emphasis on "reduce, reuse and recycle."In addition to the inspirational features on the sixteen changemakers, Everyone Can Be a Changemaker includes a section on how to get started being a changemaker along with a list of the things that can be done right now -- to make a difference in the world we all live in.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd., 2002
ISBN 10: 1550417363 ISBN 13: 9781550417364
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. 1. The Story Species is published by Fitzhenry and Whiteside.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2000
ISBN 10: 0773761411 ISBN 13: 9780773761414
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. East, Stella (illustratore). 1. "Those are markers to lead you home," the captain told his son. "People here call them Inukshuks. They say some are as old as time."David wondered at the lichen-covered stones stacked in human shapes, but there were so many wonders in this strange land that he gave them little thought.Then one night, when winter had gone on forever and no one had seen the sun for so very long, a sharp, quick barking woke David. He turned in his bed and looked out of the port. There, at the edge of the shore, two foxes stood in the moonlight. David climbed down the gangplank and ran across the frozen bay. The animals turned and scampered away. David followed, the foxes dancing just out of reach. At last he stopped. Behind him, the ship was gone. Ahead, the foxes melted into the night. David was alone.Resource Links, Best of the BestShortlisted, Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Award for IllustrationShortlisted, Ruth Schwartz Children's Book AwardShortlisted, 2002 Hackamatack Award2000 The Nautilus children's Picture Book (NAPRA) Honor Book.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd, 1974
ISBN 10: 0919130224 ISBN 13: 9780919130227
Da: 369 Bookstore _[~ 369 Pyramid Inc ~]_, Dover, DE, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. While many fine books have been written about the building of the transcontinental railway across Canada, this is the first to focus on the on-the ground construction and early years of operation. Profusely illustrated with more than 460 black and white photographs, most of which had never before published, the book delves into the actual building across prairies, mountains, lakes, etc. and how the Canadian Pacific was run in its early years. With station and mileage charts, maps, bibliography, and index. Decorative end papers. 304 pages.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2010
ISBN 10: 1554551668 ISBN 13: 9781554551668
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: New. Revised. This vivid account of the crucial role played by the French in the Western Hemisphere chronicles the rise and fall of the French empire on the mainland of North America and the West Indies, from the arrival of the Breton, Norman and Basque fishermen on the Grand Banks around 1500 to the sale of Louisiana to the United States in 1803.Professor Eccles depicts the establishment of Baroque civilization and the attempt of the establishment of industries and commerce from the slave plantations of the south to the fur trade posts of the far northwest, and discusses the colonists of other European powers.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2000
ISBN 10: 0773761896 ISBN 13: 9780773761896
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. 1. When Jewish author/storyteller Sheldon Oberman met Inuit artist/hunter Simon Tookoome, he knew the encounter was special. Still, he had no idea their meeting would result in an amazing collaboration that would span a decade. Through the use of many tape recordings and translations, Sheldon has painstakingly woven the threads of a remarkable man's life into a book for all to treasure. With Tookoome's drawings to enhance the text, Oberman has managed to express the cadence and voice of one of the last of the Inuit to live the traditional nomadic life in the Arctic. The Shaman's Nephew magically transports readers to a cold climate that warms and grows more familiar with every turn of the page.Shortlisted, Governor General's Award 2000Norma Fleck Award 2000Parent's Choice Silver Honor Winner 2000 The Parent's Council, Select Title2002 Red Cedar Award, Non-Fiction Nominee.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2012
ISBN 10: 1550414968 ISBN 13: 9781550414967
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. 1. This third installment of the Larger than Life series details the astonishing success of a Canadian horse-racing legend. Northern Dancer was born in 1961 at the famed Windfields farm of Oshawa, Ontario. As a colt, he was unimpressive - small and stocky in stature, and ornery and mischievous by disposition. An auction buyer refused to take him, even for free, but breeder E.P. Taylor stuck by him. Eventually, the colt nobody wanted took the racing world by storm.Unwanted for $25,000 as a yearling in 1962, he became champion of the most sought-after crown in thoroughbred racing in 1964 - the first Canadian-bred horse to win the Kentucky Derby. He went on to win the Preakness Stakes of Baltimore, and nearly won the Belmont of New York. His seven wins earned him the title of champion three-year-old of 1964.On retirement, Northern Dancer became the greatest stud horse in history, worth over $40 million by 1981. Today, it is estimated that his bloodlines extend to 50 to 70 per cent of all thoroughbred horses. Northern Dancer earned his place in Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, one of only three non-human entries.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 2002
ISBN 10: 0773761926 ISBN 13: 9780773761926
Da: Ergodebooks, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: New. 1. In her dreams, Phoebe twirls through rows of sea island cotton as a white dress blows around her knees like a breeze. As she dances, she loses all memory of being born a slave on an Alabama plantation. She lifts up her feet and flies high above the fields, as light as air. Before her a single white star shines.Thirteen-year-old Phoebe has always dreamed of leaving her life as a slave behind. She has heard whispers about a secret path to freedom, and she has seen what can happen to those who take it and fail. But freedom means more to Phoebe than anything, and when she meets Liney, a strong young woman who picks cotton next to her, they form a plan to escape together.One night, Poebe, Liney, and Liney's two small children flee under cover of darkness. Following clues from the songs and stories they have heard, the runaways elude slave catchers and reach the first stop on the Underground Railroad. It is only one safe house in a chain that leads all the way north to Canada. But between them and freedom, lie miles and miles of unfriendly country and dangers too horrible to imagine.Winner, Silver Birch Award, 2002Winner, Geoffrey Bilson Award for Historical FictionA 2005 New York Public Library selection for Books for the Teen Age.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside
ISBN 10: 1118701046 ISBN 13: 9781118701041
Da: 369 Bookstore _[~ 369 Pyramid Inc ~]_, Dover, DE, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Canada Continuity & Change is published by Fitzhenry and Whiteside.
Editore: Fitzhenry & Whiteside, 1997
ISBN 10: 0773674659 ISBN 13: 9780773674653
Da: 369 Bookstore _[~ 369 Pyramid Inc ~]_, Dover, DE, U.S.A.
Softcover. Condizione: Good. Ian (Moonkid) has always taken some pride in the fact that he doesn\'t fit in. But his attitude has finally landed him into trouble. Facing a transfer to a tough school where, as his sister Liberty put it, he\'ll be eaten alive, Moonkid has no choice but to accept the alternative. He must tutor a young student and straighten up -- or else.Little does he know that the young student is Prometheus, a hulking, tough-looking character with a heart of gold. Reading isn\'t Pro\'s strength, but he knows more about life then most people. His teacher, Ms. Noble, considers him \"at risk\" and is not very pleased with Ian\'s unorthodox methods, even though Pro\'s skills are improving. When she forbids Ian to tutor Pro any longer, the pair must find a way to survive the system -- and the larger problems that could cloud their lives.With humor and a great deal of insight Paul Kropp brings two opposites together in perfect harmony.