A tale about a precocious girl who transforms her community in surprising ways.What are people for?That’s the burning question on the mind of Leeva Spayce Thornblossom.Fame! says Leeva’s mom, the mayor of Nutsmore.Money! says her dad, the town treasurer.With the help of an orphaned badger, a risk-averse boy in a hazmat suit, and the town's librarians, Leeva sets off to discover her own answer—setting off a chain of events that will change Nutsmore forever.
The hardcover box set of #1 New York Times bestselling novel PAX and its follow-up, PAX, JOURNEY HOME—two timeless tales of a boy and a fox. PAX New York Times Bestseller * National Book Award Longlist Pax and Peter have been inseparable ever since Peter rescued him as a kit. But one day, the unimaginable Peter's dad enlists in the military and makes him return the fox to the wild. At his grandfather's house, three hundred miles away from home, Peter knows he isn't where he should be—with Pax. He strikes out on his own despite the encroaching war, spurred by love, loyalty, and grief, to be reunited with his fox. PAX, JOURNEY HOME It’s been a year since Peter and his pet fox, Pax, have seen each other. Once inseparable, they now lead very different lives. Pax and his mate, Bristle, have welcomed a litter of kits they must protect in a dangerous world. Meanwhile Peter—newly orphaned after the war, racked with guilt and loneliness—leaves his adopted home with Vola to join the Water Warriors, a group of people determined to heal the land from the scars of the war. But now, due to a series of events, both boy and fox find themselves on journeys toward home, healing—and each other, once again. “A deftly nuanced look at the fragility and strength of the human heart.”— Kirkus (starred review)
From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long- awaited sequel to Pax; gorgeously crafted, utterly compelling with stunning illustrations by award-winning author and illustrator Jon Klassen.
Ware can’t wait to spend summer “off in his own world”—dreaming of knights in the Middle Ages and generally being left alone. But then his parents sign him up for dreaded Rec camp, where he must endure Meaningful Social Interaction and whatever activities so-called “normal” kids do. On his first day Ware meets Jolene, a tough, secretive girl planting a garden in the rubble of an abandoned church next to the camp. Soon he starts skipping Rec, creating a castle-like space of his own in the church lot. Jolene scoffs, calling him a dreamer—he doesn’t live in the “real world” like she does. As different as Ware and Jolene are, though, they have one thing in common: for them, the lot is a refuge. But when their sanctuary is threatened, Ware looks to the knights’ Code of Chivalry: Thou shalt do battle against unfairness wherever faced with it. Thou shalt be always the champion of the Right and Good—and vows to save the lot. But what does a hero look like in real life? And what can two misfit kids do?
The Epic Canadian Expedition
"Waylon, a boy with the mind of a scientific genius and the vulnerable heart of an eight year old, is trying to understand his older sister and deal with changes among the kids at school"-- Provided by publisher
A moving story of the extraordinary friendship between a boy and his fox, and their epic journey to be reunited. Beautifully illustrated by multi-award winner, Jon Klassen Ages: 9+ Pax was only a kit when his family was killed and he was rescued by 'his boy', Peter. Now the country is at war and when his father enlists, Peter has no choice but to move in with his grandfather. Far worse than leaving home is the fact that he has to leave Pax behind. But before Peter spends even one night under his grandfather's roof he sneaks out into the night, determined to find his beloved friend. This is the story of Peter, Pax, and their journeys back to each other as war rampages throughout the country. A profound and moving story with stunning illustrations by award-winning illustrator, Jon Klassen, 'Pax' is destined to become a classic in the vein of 'Charlotte's Web' and 'Watership Down'.
In a dull and monotonous home, the characters yearn for excitement and adventure. As they navigate their everyday lives, they encounter opportunities that challenge their perceptions of boredom and inspire them to seek out new experiences. Through their journey, themes of exploration, creativity, and the importance of imagination come to the forefront, revealing that even the most mundane settings can lead to unexpected discoveries and growth.
Clementine faces changes at the end of her third grade year and anticipates the birth of her family's new baby
Stanley Lambchop and his family are in Canada for some skiing and winter fun. But when Stanley and his new friend Nick go snowboarding - with Stanley as the snowboard - they find themselves on an amazing cross-country adventure!Published in the USA as Flat Stanley: The Intrepid Canadian Expedition