On the day of her sister's secret wedding to a free black man, young Susannah celebrates by dancing with her beautiful blue sash. Because her sister's wedding has to be a secret, the family has made her a wedding gown of old patches and rags, a very special dress which reflects the family's love and history. Colorful collage illustrations ...
After she moves to the Australian outback following her mother's death, fifteen-year-old Laura's friendship with a strange and beautiful dog helps her adjust to a new life with an unfamiliar father and unfriendly stepfamily.
As night falls in the city, a boy called Shane runs through the alleys and back streets. On a fence he finds an abandoned kitten. Tucking the kitten into his jacket, Shane sets off home. Past trash bins, stores, and a threatening street gang, to an unexpected ending in which readers will discover how much boy and cat have in common. Full color.
In this story set in 1930s Australia, a young boy is given permission by his father to ride the tram alone to the beach, where he plans to sell newspapers. Will the boy be able to handle this new responsibility and privilege? Color illustrations accompany the text.
Freya wants to impress her class with a fantastic surprise. She tells the class she owns a six-legged guinea pig, a horse, and a baby elephant, but no one believes her--until one day when she tells about her soon-to-be brother or sister.
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