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When a little girl visits her great-grandfather at his curio-filled home, she chooses an unusual object to learn about: an old cigar box. What she finds is a collection of matchboxes making up her great-grandfathers diary. From the award- winning author of numerous books including "The Dunderheads" and "The Dunderheads Behind Bars". Ages: 5+.

An elderly man shares his story of coming to America with his great granddaughter. Since he did not know how to read or write when he was younger, he created a diary by keeping items inside matchboxes. Together, they open each one like you would a book and learn about where the man came from and his new life in the United States.

Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman and Bagram Ibatoulline tell a breathtaking immigration tale with appeal across generations."Pick whatever you like most. Then I'll tell you its story." When a little girl visits her great-grandfather at his curio-filled home, she chooses an unusual object to learn about: an old cigar box. What she finds inside surprises her: a collection of matchboxes making up her great-grandfather's diary, harboring objects s...

Instantly engrossing, free of self-pity, and resonant with resilience and gratitude . . . A powerful introduction to the American immigrant story." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)When a little girl visits her great-grandfather, she asks about the collection of matchboxes harboring objects she can hold in her hand, each one evoking a memory. Together they tell of his journey from Italy to a new country, before he could read and write: the ...

Now back in print with stunning new cover art, Fleischman's Newbery Honor Book featuring three twisted tales of figurines that have a mysterious power over those who come in contact with them.

The versatile Fleischman presents a delightful tale of following one's dreams. . . . Joyous, peaceful, and lovely." - Kirkus Reviews (starred review)No one loves animals more than the farmer. But when a drought befalls the land, and he must sell his livestock and move to a cottage with only a hedge around it, he and his three sons discover something remarkable about their hedge - and something unique about each person who trims its branches. A...