Eleanor Estes's The Hundred Dresses won a Newbery Honor in 1945 and has never been out of print since. At the heart of the story is Wanda Petronski, a Polish girl in a Connecticut school who is ridiculed by her classmates for wearing the same faded blue dress every day. Wanda claims she has one hundred dresses at home, but everyone knows she doesn't and bullies her mercilessly. The class feels terrible when Wanda is pulled out of the school, but by that time it's too late for apologies. Maddie, one of Wanda's classmates, ultimately decides that she is "never going to stand by and say nothing again." This powerful, timeless story has been reissued with a new letter from the author's daughter Helena Estes, and with the Caldecott artist Louis Slobodkin's original artwork in beautifully restored color.
Eleanor Estes Books
Eleanor Estes was an American children's author whose writing stemmed from personal experience. Following an illness that confined her to bed, she began to record her childhood memories. These recollections blossomed into full-length children's books that have charmed generations of readers. Her works are characterized by warmth and an authentic portrayal of childhood.
The Witch Family
- 248 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Two little girls who love to draw witches build an elaborate world around the imaginary Old Witch and her family.
The Moffat Museum
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
The establishment of a museum in Cranbury marks a significant turning point for the town, introducing a new cultural hub. This development brings excitement and curiosity among the residents, who are eager to explore the treasures and stories that the museum will unveil. The narrative likely delves into the impact of this new institution on the community, highlighting the interactions and transformations it inspires among the townspeople.
The Middle Moffat
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of World War II, this Newbery Honor Book explores themes of courage and resilience through its compelling characters. The story follows a young protagonist facing the challenges of growing up during tumultuous times, highlighting the importance of friendship and the impact of war on everyday life. With richly drawn characters and a poignant narrative, it captures the spirit of hope and determination in the face of adversity.
The adventures of the four Moffat children, who live with their widowed mother in a yellow house on New Dollar Street.
Pinky Pye
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
In Pinky Pye, the Pye family adds another member. A furious black kitten abandoned on their doorstep endears itself to the whole family--even Ginger--and foreshadows another addition to the Pye family that will change their lives forever.
Ginger Pye
- 306 pages
- 11 hours of reading
When the Pye family's puppy, Ginger, disappears on Thanksgiving Day, the children are convinced that he has been adbucted by a stranger in a yellow hat.
When barbarians invade Rome, Miranda the cat and her daughter Punka must find a safe place to hide from the chaos. They make their way through the burning city, collecting motherless kittens as they go. At last they reach the Colosseum--but even there, danger lurks!How these fortunate felines survive to become the noble ancestors of the cats of modern Rome is all due to the cleverness of the cat they come to call Miranda the Great, Queen of the Colosseum!
