Books from Candlewick Press
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The Singing: The Fourth Book of Pellinor
By Alison CroggonThe man had turned away from them and was now sob- bing into his hands. Hem stared at him with a mixture of pity and disgust. “He's in the last stages,” said Saliman. “You see his eyes: they are almost white. Soon he'll be completely ...
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Tiny Little Fly
By Michael Rosen, Kevin WaldronWith a tramp and a roll and a swat, Great Big Elephant, Great Big Hippo, and Great Big Tiger try to capture Tiny Little Fly as he teases each one in turn.
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Tamar: A Novel of Espionage, Passion, and Betrayal
By Mal PeetIf Yoyo hadn't come, Mum and I and my other grandparents (who'd come down from Leicester) would have been the only family members there. He came back to the house afterwards for drinks. I had a few glasses of wine, which I wasn't used ...
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Four Streets and a Square: A History of Manhattan and the New York Idea
By Marc AronsonIn their integrated club , they hosted Lead Belly , a Black singer who had served time in a Louisiana prison ; Josh White , another skilled , appealing African American singer ; and a white group called the Almanac Singers that included ...
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Library Lion
By Kevin Hawkes, Michelle KnudsenMichelle Knudsen, Kevin Hawkes.
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Handel, Who Knew What He Liked
By Kevin Hawkes, M. T. AndersonM. T. Anderson, Kevin Hawkes.
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The Extra
By Kathryn LaskyIn this chilling but ultimately uplifting novel, Kathryn Lasky imagines the lives of the Gypsies who worked as extras for the real Nazi filmmaker Leni Riefenstahl, giving readers a story of survival unlike any other.
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Zelda and Ivy, the Runaways
By Laura McGee KvasnoskyIn three short stories, two fox sisters run away from home, bury a time capsule, and take advantage of some creative juice.
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Octavia Boone's Big Questions About Life, the Universe, and Everything
By Rebecca RuppAnd what possesses Claudine Boucher, who doesn't have the sense Godgave a sick chicken, to think that she has anything to say about the operation of the Public Library Volunteer Circle, of which Mrs. Peacock has been presi- dent for the ...
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Paper Things
By Jennifer Richard JacobsonWill Ari be forced to break one of her promises to Mama? Told in an open, authentic voice, this nuanced story of hiding in plain sight may have readers thinking about homelessness in a whole new way.
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Crashing in Love
By Jennifer Richard JacobsonWith abundant warmth and gentle humor, Jennifer Richard Jacobson offers a novel about searching for perfect answers--and finding that reality is both messier and far more intriguing than anything you can dream up.
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Andy Shane and the Pumpkin Trick
By Jennifer Richard JacobsonWhen pranksters ruin Dolores Starbuckle’s pumpkins, Andy puts his trickiest plan to the test in this humorous tale filled with Halloween fun.
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Small as an Elephant
By Jennifer Richard JacobsonWith nothing but a small toy elephant to keep him company, Jack begins the long journey south, a journey that will test his wits and his loyalties - and his trust that he may be part of a larger herd after all.
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The Dollar Kids
By Jennifer Richard JacobsonWhen a family buys a house in a struggling town for just one dollar, they’re hoping to start over — but have they traded one set of problems for another?
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Andy Shane and the Barn Sale Mystery
By Jennifer Richard JacobsonThe endearing Andy Shane and his enterprising pal Dolores call on their best detective skills in this witty mystery story. But can they solve the case in time for the unbirthday party?
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Andy Shane and the Very Bossy Dolores Starbuckle
By Jennifer Richard JacobsonWith insight and humor, Jennifer Richard Jacobson explores a common childhood anxiety and finds a quiet way to boost self-esteem, aided by Abby Carter’s expressive illustrations.
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Andy Shane, Hero at Last
By Jennifer Richard JacobsonA bicycle-decorating contest provides Andy with a humorous and highly appreciated opportunity to save the hometown parade.
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Andy Shane and the Queen of Egypt
By Jennifer Richard Jacobson. . .An upbeat volume for confident beginning readers." — The Horn Book The school Culture Fair is coming up, and Andy Shane has to pick an African country to learn about.
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Crashing in Love
By Jennifer Richard JacobsonJennifer Richard Jacobson. This is a work of fiction . All characters , events , and song lyrics appearing in the book are fictional ; any resemblance to real people , events , or lyrics is coincidental and not intended by the author .
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The Naming: The First Book of Pellinor
By Alison CroggonThe road led to high gates of black iron, featureless apart from huge silver hinges in the shapes of curling flames. Above the gates was a tower with a belfry of white stone, in which hung an enormous bronze bell. “The gates shut at the ...