Lois Lowry's autobiography offers a deeply personal glimpse into her life through photographs and memories from her childhood. The book allows readers to experience her journey, including reflections from the past twenty years and insights into the making of the film adaptation of The Giver. Enhanced with a new design and an introduction by Alice Hoffman, this edition invites readers to find inspiration in Lowry's poignant storytelling and rich history, showcasing the experiences that shaped her as a legendary writer.
Gooney Bird Greene thrives on being the center of attention with her vibrant personality and unique stories. As her second-grade class gears up for a Thanksgiving pageant, she eagerly seeks the lead role of Squanto while promising to find a Room Mother to bring cupcakes, but the catch is that this volunteer wants to remain anonymous. Amidst the chaos of preparing for the play, the class faces challenges in decorating, costume-making, and song rehearsals, creating suspense about both the pageant's success and the identity of the secretive Room Mother.
This boxed set features the Giver Quartet, a collection of four modern classics by Lois Lowry, a two-time Newbery Medal winner. Celebrated for their thought-provoking themes and rich storytelling, these books explore complex ideas about memory, individuality, and society. Perfect for both new readers and longtime fans, this set offers a comprehensive experience of Lowry's impactful narrative style and the interconnected stories within the quartet.
Join Gooney Bird as she greets every new challenge with excitement, aplomb, and a plethora of vocabulary words in this delightfully funny three-book collection. In one handsome collection, enjoy the first three books in this popular Gooney Bird Greene, Gooney Bird and the Room Mother, and Gooney the Fabulous Two-time Newbery Medalist Lois Lowry introduces a new girl in class who loves being the center of attention and tells the most entertaining “absolutely true” stories. There’s never been anyone like Gooney Bird Greene at Watertower Elementary School. What other new kid comes to school wearing pajamas and cowboy boots one day and a polka-dot T-shirt and tutu on another. From the moment Gooney Bird Greene arrives at Watertower Elementary School, her fellow second graders are intrigued by her unique sense of style and her unusual lunches. Through Gooney Bird and her tales, the acclaimed author Lois Lowry introduces young readers to the elements of storytelling. This fun series encourages the storyteller in everyone.
Set in Watertower Elementary School, the story follows Mrs. Pidgeon's class as they explore the wonders of the human body. Gooney Bird, known for her creative flair, devises a fun learning experience involving a mysterious box brought by her uncle, Dr. Oglethorpe. The intriguing connection between the box and Gooney's silver bracelet hints at an exciting adventure ahead, making it an engaging read for young chapter-book enthusiasts.
In the second book in the Anstasia series, moves to the suburbs Anastasia is positive her family's moveis the going to ruin her young life. How can she deal with matching furniture, split-level homes, or mothers whose biggest worry is dirty laundry?But her new home offers many surprises, not to mention a cute boy right down the street. Maybe the surburbs won't be so bad afterall."
Forced to spend time with their father and his new family, Caroline, age
eleven, and J.P., age thirteen, are given unpleasant responsibilities for
which they are determined to get revenge.
In this installment of the beloved Gooney Bird series, readers are treated to more of Gooney Bird's imaginative adventures and her unique storytelling abilities. The narrative blends humor with engaging situations as Gooney Bird navigates school life, showcasing her quirky personality and creativity. Fans of the series will enjoy the delightful antics and the heartwarming themes of friendship and self-expression that resonate throughout the story.
From two-time Newbery medalist and living legend Lois Lowry comes a moving account of the lives lost in two of WWII's most infamous events: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. With evocative black-and-white illustrations by SCBWI Golden Kite Award winner Kenard Pak. Lois Lowry looks back at history through a personal lens as she draws from her own memories as a child in Hawaii and Japan, as well as from historical research, in this stunning work in verse for young readers. On the Horizon tells the story of people whose lives were lost or forever altered by the twin tragedies of Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima. Based on the lives of soldiers at Pearl Harbor and civilians in Hiroshima, On the Horizon contemplates humanity and war through verse that sings with pain, truth, and the importance of bridging cultural divides. This masterful work emphasizes empathy and understanding in search of commonality and friendship, vital lessons for students as well as citizens of today's world. Kenard Pak's stunning illustrations depict real-life people, places, and events, making for an incredibly vivid return to our collective past. In turns haunting, heartbreaking, and uplifting, On the Horizon will remind readers of the horrors and heroism in our past, as well as offer hope for our future.
