Gary D. Schmidt is an American author of children's literature and young adult novels, known for his insightful explorations of young protagonists and their emotional journeys. His work often grounds itself in realistic settings, yet imbues them with profound messages of hope and resilience. Schmidt's distinctive writing style is characterized by its directness, coupled with a lyrical quality that allows readers to deeply connect with his characters and their experiences.
Facing an unexpected partnership with former bully Jay Perkins for cross-country training, Jack grapples with their troubled past while discovering the complexities of friendship. As Jack improves his running skills, a new challenge emerges: the adoption of his younger brother, Jupiter, is threatened by a competing couple. Jack feels helpless against the adults' decisions regarding Jupiter's future. Through these trials, he learns profound lessons about love, loyalty, and the bonds that define family.
Seventh-grader Hercules Beal has to figure out how to fulfill his teacher's assignment of performing the Twelve Labors of Hercules in real life, and discovers important things about friendship, community, and himself along the way.
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With insight and a light touch, best-selling, Newbery Honorwinning author Gary
D. Schmidt tells two poignant, linked stories: that of a grieving girl andaboy
trying to escape his violent past.
"Jack, 12, tells the gripping story of Joseph, 14, who joins his family as a foster child. Damaged in prison, Joseph wants nothing more than to find his baby daughter, Jupiter, whom he has never seen. When Joseph has begun to believe he'll have a future, he is confronted by demons from his past that force a tragic sacrifice"--
Meet Holling Hoodhood, a seventh-grader at Camillo Junior High, who must spend Wednesday afternoons with his teacher, Mrs. Baker, while the rest of the class has religious instruction. Mrs. Baker doesn’t like Holling—he’s sure of it. Why else would she make him read the plays of William Shakespeare outside class? But everyone has bigger things to worry about, like Vietnam. His father wants Holling and his sister to be on their best behavior: the success of his business depends on it. But how can Holling stay out of trouble when he has so much to contend with? A bully demanding cream puffs; angry rats; and a baseball hero signing autographs the very same night Holling has to appear in a play in yellow tights! As fate sneaks up on him again and again, Holling finds Motivation—the Big M—in the most unexpected places and musters up the courage to embrace his destiny, in spite of himself.
"Knowing that queer voices have been making themselves heard in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria decades before Stonewall, editors Gary Schmidt and Merrill Cole curated thrilling snapshots of prose fiction from more than twenty contemporary writers whose work defies stereotypes, disciplines, and expectations. These authors produce fiction for adults and young people that celebrates the multiplicity of the present, casts a queer eye on the past, and interrogates LGBTQ+ futures. These outstanding texts exemplify the glittering variety of styles, themes, settings, and subjects addressed by openly queer authors who write in German today. They explore identity, sexuality, history, fantasy, loss, and discovery. Their authors, narrators, and characters explore gender nonconformity and living queer everywhere from city centers to rural communities. They are gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, and nonbinary. They are exiles, immigrants, and travelers through time and space. Witty, titillating, and a delight to read, Quertext opens up new worlds of experience for readers interested in queer life beyond the Anglophone world." -- Publisher's description
A moving coming-of-age story of a white minister's son who discovers joy
through his friendship with a black girl and finds strength after painful
losses transform his life.
Bestselling author Gary D. Schmidt tells a coming-of-age story with the light
touch of The Wednesday Wars, the heart of Okay for Now, and the unique
presence of a wise and witty butler. FIVE STARRED REVIEWS!
A tender story of a father-son adventure with themes of community and
kindness, in short chapters with vivid full-colour illustrations, by
bestseller and Newbery Honor winner Gary D. Schmidt and acclaimed artist
Eugene Yelchin.
The stories of three peddlers are told to Donal O'Donnell and his wife one stormy night and begin to heal their hearts, broken by the death of their son.
In his poetry, Robert Frost made plainspoken men and women eloquent philosophers on the human condition. Selected Poems is a unique collection of thirty-seven poems by this well-known twentieth-century American poet. Its contents include such beloved poems as "Mending Wall," "The Road Not Taken," and "The Death of the Hired Man."
In these humorous stories by top middle grade authors, young characters grapple with minor superpowers while discovering their ability to change themselves and their communities. Each child learns to navigate their unique abilities—one can shape-shift but only part of her body and only on Mondays, another can determine the ripeness of avocados, and one can hear the thoughts of pets in a store. These tales focus on the protagonists embracing their powers, which contribute to their individuality and help them find their place in the world. The stories highlight the idea that everyone possesses something special that makes them a little bit super. They emphasize the potential for personal growth, community improvement, and the importance of finding one's voice. Through these playful and thought-provoking narratives, readers are encouraged to reflect on their own unique abilities and how they can use them. The collection features contributions from notable authors, coedited by Leah Henderson and Gary D. Schmidt, offering a delightful exploration of self-discovery and empowerment.
Je mu čtrnáct let a hledá svou dceru… Joseph toho má na svůj věk poměrně dost za sebou. Říká se o něm, že byl ve vězení pro mladistvé za pokus o zabití učitele. Má násilnického otce, a také má dceru. Jmenuje se Jupiter a narodila se, když mu bylo třináct. Nikdy ji neviděl a i přesto ji miluje a touží se s ní setkat. A udělá pro to cokoliv. Klidně znovu poruší všechna pravidla... Když přijde do pěstounské rodiny, jeho do té doby pochmurný život začne měnit své temné kontury. Nová rodina poznává Josephovu kladnou stránku, vnímá to, co ostatní nikdy neviděli. Ale bude stát za ním i ve chvíli, kdy plánuje udělat něco, co zákony nedovolují? Mistrně, citlivě a čtivě napsaný příběh o kontroverzních tématech. O tom, že každá mince má dvě strany a svět není černobílý.
