When he arrived at the ranch, Jake never imagined he would have such a huge impact on everybody. Jake's tale is a heart-warming story about a little donkey that deals with bullies, prejudice and finding love in his own way. He also shows us that no matter how big or how small we are, we all have a purpose in life. Viva, Jake!
As they trek back and forth from bar to restaurant to YMCA to Zen Center to doughnut shop, answers arise—in the usual unexpected ways. Click here to listen to the author, David Guy, discuss Jake Fades on North Carolina Public Radio.
Thirteen-year-old Jake has just moved to Harlem.
"'Saving Jake' gives voice to the devastation shared by the families of addicts. Above all, it is a powerful personal story of love and redemption"--Back cover.
In this Newbery Honor—winning story from 1984, a new family builds a relationship as a stepfather and stepson celebrate their differences and take heart in their similarities.
First of all, Mr. Thompson picked Shawn to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Then Mr. Thompson let Shawn take the attendance sheets to the office. During math, Mr. Thompson asked Shawn to write the answers on the chalkboard.
A cowboy finds an injured dog on the open range and nurses him back to health. Over a period of time, the two form a loving bond. They enjoy spending time together and remain inseparable, loyal friends to the end.
A first installment in a new series written by a 13-year-old author follows the experiences of young Jake, who endures the drama and frustrations of being the new kid in school.
Prince Jake 1. Swords and Secrets
When his dad takes him and his sister to Camp Wild Survival during summer break, Jake Mathews and his family find themselves in some harrowing, hilarious situations.
When the other team accuses Caleb of tampering with his old wooden bat, he is forced to use a new aluminum one, and he just cannot seem hit the ball well when he uses it.