There's nothing seven-year-old Lee likes better than to climb up to her favorite hiding place in the sideyard tree and eat Hershey bars. Then America enters WWII, and Lee loses both her candy and her uncle Ted, who goes off to fight in Europe. "An innocent child's eyes are opened to w wider world in this quiet, sensitive story".--Booklist. Full ...
"Through clear, unembellished prose, Houston describes day-to-day life on a farm. . . . This book succeeds in capturing the spirit of immigrant Americans who overcome obstacles to accomplish their dreams".--Publishers Weekly.
Acclaimed author Gloria Houston has written a tale that is as joyful and timeless as Christmas itself. Jewel-like paintings by two-time Caldecott Medal winner Barbara Cooney capture all of the season's warmth and mountain flavor. "A heartwarming holiday story, simply told and graced with true sentiment rather than sentimentality".--Kirkus Reviews. ...
In the years before the Civil War, Bright discovers that her parents are providing a safehouse for the Underground Railroad and helps to save a runaway slave named Marcus.
Written by award winning, critically acclaimed author, Gloria Houston, this long-awaited text uses a totally new concept in teaching writing by focusing onlearning to write in the real world, not the world of literary writing, using content materials from the entire curriculum. Groundbreaking in the teaching of writing, this text provides ...
In this story set in 1920s Appalachia, 14-year-old Littlejim wants to become a teacher like his Aunt Zony. Unfortunately, his mom is sick and Littlejim is left to help run the family farm. Will Littlejim have to give up his dream of becoming a teacher?
Littlejim wants to win the Bible competition. Then he'll get to go to the town Christmas celebration in spite of his recalcitrant father. It's all he wants--except for maybe the red toolbox in Mr. Burleston's store window. Based on her own family's Appalachian traditions, the author spins a warmly-hued tale of Christmas past. Full color.
In the years before the Civil War, Bright discovers that her parents are providing a safehouse for the Underground Railroad and helps to save a runaway slave named Marcus.
In this story set in 1918 Ruthie is happy when her family is chosen to select the Christmas tree that will go in the town square. In the springtime, she and her father take a trek into the woods and select the perfect tree. But then Ruthie's father is called-up to fight in World War I. By December the Armistice has been declared but Ruthie's ...
Twelve-year-old Valor McAimee isn't about to sit back and watch the Civil War happen around her. When a band of marauding soldiers threaten her mother's life, Valor takes matters into her own hands. A stirring story of a young girl who discovers that true courage is a gift that comes only from within.
"A wonderful story set in the Blue Ridge Mountains during World War I . . . Houston weaves time, place, and characters into a plot that unfolds with genuine feelings and conflicts".--"School Library Journal".
Edition: 1st
Binding: hardcover
Publisher: Philomel
Date Published: 1994
Description: Thomas B. Allen artwork. very good+ in very good+ dj, blue boards, remainder mark. 239 pgs, Young adult novel which takes place in North Carolina. read more
Binding: School & Library Binding
Publisher: San Val
Date Published: 1999-10
ISBN-13:9780613011938ISBN:0613011937
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