Embark on a journey to the sun-drenched islands of the Caribbean, where history intertwines with thrilling adventure. Follow the destinies of characters navigating a world of intrigue, betrayal, and the quest for freedom. Immerse yourself in vibrant cultures, stunning landscapes, and compelling narratives filled with deep emotion. Each installment promises an unforgettable experience.
Winner of the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award, this is the story of a young girl who discovers a hat and a lovely toy dog in the park. She takes the hat immediately to the Lost Property Office, but must struggle with her guilty conscience before she also returns the dog to its rightful owner.
It's wintertime again, and Jamaica has to wear her brother Ossie's hand-me-down boots. She finds herself envious of her friend Brianna's pink boots with the fuzzy cuffs, and Brianna teases her about her ugly, old "boy" boots. But one word brings reconciliation for the two friends.
Jamaica was friends with everyone in school—except for Russell. No wonder: Russell was a mean brat. When they had art class, Russell borrowed her markers and spoiled her picture. At recess, he threw sand and chased little kids. Jamaica certainly wasn't sorry to learn that Russell was going to move away. She didn't even want to make a card for him, the way the others in her class were doing. But then something happened to change her mind...
Jamaica likes the substitute teacher right away. Mrs. Duval is very nice, and she thinks of interesting things for the class to do. When the kids have to hunt for a hidden object, it's Jamaica who solves the clues. She figures out all the answers to the math puzzles, and Mrs. Duval praises her reading, too. But when it's time for the spelling test, Jamaica realizes that she is not prepared. Wanting so badly to please Mrs. Duval, she makes a poor decision. What will Mrs. Duval think of her now? In this new story about a favorite character, Juanita Havill and Anne Sibley O'Brien depict a small but significant crisis with tact and sensitivity.