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Memories

By Chappell Sargent, Illustrated by Hanna Kozlowski

Published February 10, 2017

Karen walked out into the blazing August sun. She smiled to see the horses grazing contentedly in the fields, swishing...
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Memories

By Chappell Sargent, Illustrated by Hanna Kozlowski

Published February 10, 2017

Karen walked out into the blazing August sun. She smiled to see the horses grazing contentedly in the fields, swishing...
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Lakota

By Sarah Shissler, Illustrated by the author

Published February 10, 2017

INTRODUCTION [dropcap]A[/dropcap] majestic timber wolf Stands on a high ridge overlooking the vast Alaskan wilderness. She throws back her...
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A Long Way Down

By Jason Lee, Illustrated by Bonny Reynolds

Published February 10, 2017

My legs were shaking, my heart pounding. As we neared the edge of the cliff, I double-checked all my rappelling...
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Carrying Heart’s Roses

By Kirsten Moon, Illustrated by Erica D. Pratt

Published February 10, 2017

Nicole opened her eyes with the reluctance of one uneager to face the day. She hadn't slept well that night,...
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Little Pal

By Nikki Morse, Illustrated by Garrett Landon

Published February 10, 2017

I saw it in an old country store. All around it were dull tools of an earlier generation. What caught...
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The Answer of the Night

By Elizabeth Sughrue

Published February 10, 2017

Your mother is calling you. It is time to go to bed. The night is calling out its cry of...
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Edward’s Treasure

By Emily Taylor, Illustrated by Zoe Paschkis

Published February 10, 2017

It was only a quick walk to Murphy's Woods from Anjeli's backyard where Heather and Anjeli had been enjoying the...
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The Board

By Ann Pedtke, Illustrated by Sarah Dennis

Published February 10, 2017

My Tae Kwon Do instructor stood in front of me, the board held tightly in his hands. "Just tell me...
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Out of the Wilderness

By Deb Vanasse, Reviewed by Steven Yenzer

Published February 10, 2017

Out of the Wilderness, by Deb Vanasse; Clarion Books: New York, 1999; $15 When I dimmed the lights and sat...
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Memories

Story Published February 10, 2017 By Chappell Sargent, Illustrated by Hanna Kozlowski

Karen walked out into the blazing August sun. She smiled to see the horses grazing contentedly in the fields, swishing their tails at the bugs and stomping the ground occasionally, as if to remind str...
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Memories

Story Published February 10, 2017 By Chappell Sargent, Illustrated by Hanna Kozlowski

Karen walked out into the blazing August sun. She smiled to see the horses grazing contentedly in the fields, swishing their tails at the bugs and stomping the ground occasionally, as if to remind str...
Read More →

Lakota

Story Published February 10, 2017 By Sarah Shissler, Illustrated by the author

INTRODUCTION A majestic timber wolf Stands on a high ridge overlooking the vast Alaskan wilderness. She throws back her head and lets out a mournful cry.
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A Long Way Down

Story Published February 10, 2017 By Jason Lee, Illustrated by Bonny Reynolds

My legs were shaking, my heart pounding. As we neared the edge of the cliff, I double-checked all my rappelling equipment to make sure it was secure. Quickly, I went through all the safety precautions...
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Carrying Heart’s Roses

Story Published February 10, 2017 By Kirsten Moon, Illustrated by Erica D. Pratt

Nicole opened her eyes with the reluctance of one uneager to face the day. She hadn't slept well that night, nor on any other night for the past few days.
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Little Pal

Story Published February 10, 2017 By Nikki Morse, Illustrated by Garrett Landon

I saw it in an old country store. All around it were dull tools of an earlier generation. What caught my attention at first was the flash that I saw when I opened the door. I walked over eagerly.
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The Answer of the Night

Poem Published February 10, 2017 By Elizabeth Sughrue

Your mother is calling you. It is time to go to bed. The night is calling out its cry of dark. "Come, come," she calls to you. Again you do not answer. The clock strikes nine.
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Edward’s Treasure

Story Published February 10, 2017 By Emily Taylor, Illustrated by Zoe Paschkis

It was only a quick walk to Murphy's Woods from Anjeli's backyard where Heather and Anjeli had been enjoying the hot July day, so they soon reached the edge of the woods.
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The Board

Story Published February 10, 2017 By Ann Pedtke, Illustrated by Sarah Dennis

My Tae Kwon Do instructor stood in front of me, the board held tightly in his hands. "Just tell me when you're ready," he said. I had to break it. That thought was ringing around inside my head, insid...
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Out of the Wilderness

Review Published February 10, 2017 By Deb Vanasse, Reviewed by Steven Yenzer

Out of the Wilderness, by Deb Vanasse; Clarion Books: New York, 1999; $15 When I dimmed the lights and sat down, I expected a good book. That is not what I got. I got a great book.
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