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Engle and Qualls present a lyrical biography, in verse, of Juan Francisco Manzano, a Cuban slave who escaped his owners in 1797 to become a celebrated poet. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults and Notable Children's Book. Illustrations.

Ten-year-old Saxby Smart happens to be the best detective in the world. In this brand-new series--with three cases in each book--the reader solves the mystery alongside Saxby by peeking at pages of his casebook to search for clues. Illustrations.

With a healthy helping of humor and the signature Southern charm that has captivated children and critics alike, O'Connor's newest tale is a heartwarming look at the joy that can come out of being a Royal Rule Breaker, and learning to find one's own adventures.

Deep within the forest is the laboratory where Christina's father works--and where her mother was killed years ago. After an orphan boy named Taft tells her of a secret tunnel, she finds it and helps him escape the orphanage. Soon she and Taft discover there is far more to the mystery of her mother's accident.

The four friends from "Top of the Order" are surprised to find they're not all the best on the team when they attend soccer camp.

From Eileen Spinelli's many goodbyes to summer at the shore to Avis Harley's catalog of ways to say hello across the globe, Heard has collected list poems from contemporary poets. Each list is gathered with a poet's eye, so that readers see the extraordinary in the ordinary. And so readers are encouraged to be writers.

Furnace Penitentiary: the world's most secure prison for young offenders, buried a mile beneath the earth's surface. Convicted of a murder he didn't commit, Alex Sawyer must find a way out, or resign himself to a death behind bars.

Hale ("The Truth About Sparrows") presents a poignant coming-of-age story set during the Galveston Storm of 1900. With the entire city under water, will Seth and his family make it out alive?

Sixteen-year-old Brent Bishop is sent on an unusual journey of repentance--building wind toys across the land--after he inadvertently causes the death of a young woman. A "New York Times" Notable Book of the Year and a YALSA Best Book for Young Adults.

Codie is making a handmade blanket for her favorite aunt's new baby. Suddenly, the baby is coming early, and Codie is in a rush to finish on time. Newbery Medal-winning author Hesse deals with a subject familiar to many young children--the change brought about by a new baby. Full color.

This inspiring memoir follows Moying Li from age 12 to 22, illuminating a complex, dark time in China's history as it tells the compelling story of one girl's difficult but determined coming-of-age during the Cultural Revolution. Photos.

Acclaimed poet Engle has created a breathtaking portrait of Cuba in this story told in verse. For the first time, both English and Spanish translations of this Newbery Honor and ALA Notable Book are presented separately in one edition.

In this first book in a new sports series, acclaimed author Coy takes readersinto the hearts and minds of fifth-grade boys, with plenty of baseball actionthat's sure to keep even the most reluctant readers turning the page.

Xena and Xander Holmes discover they are related to the famous detective Sherlock Holmes and inherit his casebook. The siblings set out to solve the cases their ancestor could not, and they begin with the mystery of a prized painting that vanished more than a century ago. Illustrations.

The story of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and her fight to win the vote for women

Patrice dreams of a first-class education, but right now she's just got to survive the walk to school.

Can Tate convince her parents that the stray dog should stay?

When stricken with a severe cold, Moominpappa decides to set down an account of his eventful youth, which he shares chapter by chapter with Moomintroll, Sniff, and Snufkin. Illustrations.

A flood hits Moomin Valley and triggers a series of adventures for the Moomins. Illustrations.

This heart-touching story focuses on the wonderful friendship between a boy with a disability and his loyal golden retriever. "Demonstrates the desires of the handicapped to be independent and to be treated like everyone else. Graceful watercolor illustrations . . . are a perfect accompaniment to this entertaining and informative book".--School Library Journal.