Trina Schart Hyman
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Language
English
Description
One of the greatest satires in American literature, Mark Twain's 'A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court' begins when Hank Morgan, a skilled mechanic in a nineteenth-century New England arms factory, is struck on the head during a quarrel and awakens to find himself among the knights and magicians of King Arthur's Camelot. The 'Yankee' vows brashly to "boss the whole country inside of three weeks" and embarks on an ambitious plan to modernize...
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Language
English
Description
Originally emerging from a piece written for radio, the poem was recorded by Thomas in 1952. The story is an anecdotal retelling of a Christmas from the view of a young child and is a romanticised version of Christmases past, portraying a nostalgic and simpler time. It is one of Thomas' most popular works.
10) King Stork
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown
Pub. Date
c1973.
Language
English
Description
The king of the storks grants the drummer wishes for carrying him across the river.
11) Bearskin
Author
Publisher
Morrow
Pub. Date
c1997.
Language
English
Description
A brave young man who has been raised by a bear with unusual powers rescues a princess from a menacing dragon and fulfills a long-ago prophecy that he would marry the king's daughter.
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Language
English
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Description
This lively biography, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz, is a nice, personal look at a leader and his times.
The first 13 years of my life I lived in China. My parents were missionaries there, and I was an only child. Often I felt lonely and out of place. Writing for me became my private place, where no one could come. While we lived in China, my parents often spoke fondly of their memories in the United States, and my father shared fascinating...
14) Rapunzel
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c1982.
Language
English
Description
Retells the tale of the beautiful girl imprisoned in a lonely tower by a witch.
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Language
English
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Little-known facts are highlighted in this fun story about this historical figure, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz. ". . . a most enjoyable view of history . . . The delightful illustrations exactly suit the times and the extraordinary character of John Hancock."-The Horn Book
Everyone knows that John Hancock was one of the first signers of the Declaration of Independence. But not many know that he signed his name so large to show how...
18) Snow White
Language
English
Description
Retells the tale of the beautiful princess whose lips were red as blood, skin was white as snow, and hair was black as ebony.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
2006.
Language
English
Description
An illustrated collection of traditional tales which feature goddesses from different cultures, including Navajo, Mayan, and Fon. Notes explain each goddess's place in her culture, the reason for the book, and how the illustrations were developed.