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by Elizabeth Janet Gray; illustrated by Robert Lawson.

Awarded the John Newbery Medal as "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children" in the year of its publication. "A road's a kind of holy thing," said Roger the Minstrel to his son, Adam. "That's why it's a good work to keep a road in repair, like giving alms to the poor or tending the sick. It's open to the sun and wind and rain. It brings all kinds of people and all parts of England together. And it's home to a minstrel, even though he may happen to be sleeping in a castle." And Adam, though only eleven, was to remember his father's words when his beloved dog, Nick, was stolen and Roger had disappeared and he found himself traveling alone along these same great roads, searching the fairs and market towns for his father and his dog.

Here is a story of thirteenth-century England, so absorbing and lively that for all its authenticity it scarcely seems "historical." Although crammed with odd facts and lore about that time when "longen folke to goon on pilgrimages," its scraps of song and hymn and jongleur's tale of the period seem as newminted and fresh as the day they were devised, and Adam is a real boy inside his gay striped surcoat.

Softcover, 320 pages.

Puffin Books.

Recommended by the publisher for readers ages 8-12 years.  Recommended by Nest for ~12 years of age (grade 7).

by Walt Morey; illustrated by John Schoenherr

The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his brother.  But Mark finds a friend named Ben, who happens to be an Alaskan brown bear.  Ben and Mark form a special bond, but the townspeople are determined to destroy it.  It is only through the strength of an enduring friendship that Ben—and Mark—have a chance of being saved.…

Recommended for young readers ages 8-12 years.

Softcover, 192 pages.

10.1 x 9.3 x 0.2 inches, 0.2 kg.

Published by Puffin Books.

by Herman Melville and Coralie Bickford-Smith.

Introduction by Andrew Delbanco.  Notes by Tom Quirk.

Part of Penguin’s beautiful hardcover Clothbound Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable and collectible editions are bound in high-quality, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design.

In part, Moby-Dick is the story of an eerily compelling madman pursuing an unholy war against a creature as vast and dangerous and unknowable as the sea itself. But more than just a novel of adventure, more than an encyclopedia of whaling lore and legend, Moby-Dick is a haunting, mesmerizing, and important social commentary populated with several of the most unforgettable and enduring characters in literature. Written with wonderfully redemptive humor, Moby-Dick is a profound and timeless inquiry into character, faith, and the nature of perception.

This edition contains the definitive text of Moby-Dick based on the Northwestern-Newberry edition. It also features an introduction by Andrew Delbanco and explanatory commentary by Tom Quirk.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
 

Hardcover, clothbound.  720 pages.

Penguin Classics.

Printed in Great Britain.

by Ruth Sawyer; illustrated by Valenti Angelo

Recommended for young readers ages 8-12 years (Grades 3-7).

Growing up in a well-to-do family with strict rules and routines can be tough for a ten-year-old girl who only wants to roller skate.  But when Lucinda Wyman's parents go overseas on a trip to Italy and leave her behind in the care of Miss Peters and Miss Nettie in New York City, she suddenly gets all the freedom she wants!  Lucinda zips around New York on her roller skates, meeting tons of new friends and having new adventures every day.  But Lucinda has no idea what new experiences the city will show her.... Some of which will change her life forever.

Winner of the Newbery Medal in 1937.  A classic novel that combines charm, shocking tragedy, and coming of age.

Softcover, 192 pages.

Published by Puffin Books.

Reviews:

“A refreshingly lively and genuine story.”—The New York Times

by Roger Lancelyn Green

These stories include the great myths - of Amen-Ra, who created all the creatures in the world; of Isis, searching the waters for her dead husband Osiris; of the Bennu Bird and the Book of Thoth.  But there are also tales told for pleasure about magic, treasure and adventure - even the first ever Cinderella story.

Recommended by the publisher for readers 10 years and up.  Ideal for studies of Ancient Egypt in Grade 5 of Waldorf pedagogy.

Softcover, 256 pages.

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By John D. Fitzgerald

This first book in the series is a great combination of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Terrible Two series, and is perfect for fans of Roald Dahl.

The best con man in the Midwest is only ten years old.  Tom, a.k.a., the Great Brain, is a silver-tongued genius with a knack for turning a profit.  When the Jenkins boys get lost in Skeleton Cave, the Great Brain saves the day.  Whether it's saving the kids at school, or helping out Peg-leg Andy, or Basil, the new kid at school, the Great Brain always manages to come out on top-and line his pockets in the process.…

Softcover, 208 pages.

Recommended for children aged 8-12 years old.

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by L. Frank Baum

Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City and find the wonderfully mysterious Wizard of Oz. Together with her companions the Tin Woodman, the Scarecrow and the Cowardly Lion whom she meets on the way, Dorothy embarks on a strange and enchanting adventure. With a charming introduction by award-winning Cornelia Funke, The Wizard of Oz is one of the twenty wonderful classics being relaunched in Puffin Classics in March 2015.

Recommended by the publisher for ages 10 years and up.

Softcover, 224 pages.

Puffin Classics.

Printed in Great Britain.

About the Author:

Born in 1856, in Chittenango, New York, L. Frank Baum is best remembered for his monumental 1900 classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He returned frequently to the magical world he'd created, writing 13 books set in Oz. His considerable literary output included 55 novels, 83 short stories, over 200 poems, and many miscellaneous writings, including scripts and "lost" novels. He passed away in 1919.