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The Real Mr. Vankos

By Laura Aberle, Illustrated by Jane Westrick

Published February 5, 2017

When Mr. Vankos painted a giant portrait of himself on the side of his house, I heard many mentions of...
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Evening on the Fish Pond

By Danny Musher

Published February 5, 2017

The fish pond lies embraced By a cradle of stillness . . . Gentle autumn winds Rustle through its lacy...
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A Crimson Glimmer

By Chappell Sargent, Illustrated by Lainey Guddat

Published February 5, 2017

The air was cool, and leaves had departed from their shaky branches. Early October had come. Ansadore, the old chestnut...
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On the Beach

By Liza Brown, Illustrated by Valerie Thompson

Published February 5, 2017

Sally walked slowly across the long stretch of brown sand, tripping over small pebbles blocking her path. She scurried down...
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Einstein: Visionary Scientist

By John B. Severance, Reviewed by Casey Pelletier

Published February 5, 2017

Einstein: Visionary Scientist by John B. Severance; Clarion Books: New York, 1999; $15 To most kids, Einstein: Visionary Scientist would...
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A Winner

By Allison Stadd, Illustrated by Natalie Chin

Published February 5, 2017

"Once upon a time—no, no, that's not right . . ." Laura chewed on her thumbnail and pouted. "Gosh, I...
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Enchantment of the Wolves

By Leah Karker, Illustrated by Ayla Reynolds

Published February 5, 2017

The farm looked old and dull, but in my thoughts everything, even the quiet farm, was eerie. I had the...
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Nicely Johnson and Caylan

By Daniel Lyons, Illustrated by Miranda Lynne Morris

Published February 5, 2017

As I recall, it was early in the morning, around seven or eight, when I first arrived at summer camp....
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The Healer’s Apprentice

By Laurel Lathrop, Illustrated by Chavaya Beebee-Galvão

Published February 5, 2017

Murmurs and whispers buzzed through the darkened hall. No one had any idea why the elders had called a meet,...
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The Real Mr. Vankos

Story Published February 5, 2017 By Laura Aberle, Illustrated by Jane Westrick

When Mr. Vankos painted a giant portrait of himself on the side of his house, I heard many mentions of him being totally out of his mind. Everyone in my neighborhood had a house of solid color with sh...
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Evening on the Fish Pond

Poem Published February 5, 2017 By Danny Musher

The fish pond lies embraced By a cradle of stillness . . . Gentle autumn winds Rustle through its lacy reeds, Rippling the cool water, Caressing the banks As tenderly as a finger on a rose.
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A Crimson Glimmer

Story Published February 5, 2017 By Chappell Sargent, Illustrated by Lainey Guddat

The air was cool, and leaves had departed from their shaky branches. Early October had come. Ansadore, the old chestnut mare, was rolling in the browning grass. She snorted, rolled over, and stood up.
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On the Beach

Story Published February 5, 2017 By Liza Brown, Illustrated by Valerie Thompson

Sally walked slowly across the long stretch of brown sand, tripping over small pebbles blocking her path. She scurried down to the rocks, dirtyblond hair flying as she went.
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Einstein: Visionary Scientist

Review Published February 5, 2017 By John B. Severance, Reviewed by Casey Pelletier

Einstein: Visionary Scientist by John B. Severance; Clarion Books: New York, 1999; $15 To most kids, Einstein: Visionary Scientist would seem like "a book about some dead guy whose ideas I don't under...
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A Winner

Story Published February 5, 2017 By Allison Stadd, Illustrated by Natalie Chin

"Once upon a time—no, no, that's not right . . ." Laura chewed on her thumbnail and pouted. "Gosh, I just can't seem to get this right!" Finally, she threw down her pencil, crumpled up the paper and...
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Enchantment of the Wolves

Story Published February 5, 2017 By Leah Karker, Illustrated by Ayla Reynolds

The farm looked old and dull, but in my thoughts everything, even the quiet farm, was eerie. I had the dream again; the same dream I had every full moon, the only dream I ever had.
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Nicely Johnson and Caylan

Story Published February 5, 2017 By Daniel Lyons, Illustrated by Miranda Lynne Morris

As I recall, it was early in the morning, around seven or eight, when I first arrived at summer camp. The beautiful summer breeze whisked through my nose, giving me a vague sense of freedom.
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The Healer’s Apprentice

Story Published February 5, 2017 By Laurel Lathrop, Illustrated by Chavaya Beebee-Galvão

Murmurs and whispers buzzed through the darkened hall. No one had any idea why the elders had called a meet, but that did not hinder them from thinking up reasons.
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