By Meg Simpson, Illustrated by Emma Edelman
Published February 25, 2017
"OK, girls," Mom said. "I'll be shopping around." "Good-bye, Mother," I said impatiently, a little too eager to go browsing with Lauren. I had just turned twelve three days ago, and Mom said I'd be...
By Annie Strother, Illustrated by Camille Hebert
Published February 24, 2017
The wind whispered through the long grass, blowing it gently into a lullaby of soft sounds. The grass rustled and the lake stirred as the setting sun dripped down the sky and below the stretch...
By Sarah Heng Blackburn, Illustrated by Elizabeth Crow
Published February 24, 2017
CHAPTER ONE THE WANG FAMILY Soon-Soon Wang was an energetic eight-year-old Chinese girl from Beijing. She was full of life. Her black eyes always seemed to be dancing. Her grandfathers and great-grandfathers had been...
By Arielle Gorin, Illustrated by Reve Williamson
Published February 24, 2017
The moist blades of grass tickled Joan's bare feet and the wind ruffled her dark blond hair as she tramped across the lawn. She blissfully breathed in the fresh smell of earth while she settled...
By Jane Westrick, Illustrated by the author
Published February 24, 2017
My knuckles were white from grasping the rock face of the cliff and my knees and feet hurt from scraping and pulling at the rock. I swear I had a dozen blisters inside my hard...
By Ryan G. Braun, Illustrated by John Fullbright
Published February 17, 2017
The first ray of sunlight crept up the Apennine mountain range in central Italy. Above the winding hills and jagged rocks, the bulk of the Carthaginian army was perched above Lake Trasimene, just below a...
By Lisa R. Neher, Illustrated by Sabina Kraushaar
Published February 17, 2017
"This is crazy," Marie said for the fourth time. From her seat in front of the steering wheel of the family's old station wagon, Mom gave her a side glance and an encouraging smile. The...
By Rosalie Schulick, Illustrated by the author
Published February 17, 2017
Lizy was my best friend the summer I turned six, though that summer I also learned she couldn't be forever. I found her resting in the cattails by my father's pond. Her shell was speckled...
By Christina Kells, Illustrated by David Derish
Published February 17, 2017
I was once a slave, but now I am a teacher. This is my story. The year is 1830, and I am twelve years old. I live on a plantation in South Carolina. I have...
By Rachel Schneck, Illustrated by Jessica Libor
Published February 17, 2017
What fun! I galloped down the slope, near the river. My best friend, Amarganth, the red colt, was already splashing in the cool water. I've known Amarganth since I was a newborn foal. Mother, Father,...
