Sid Fleischman, . . HarperTrophy, $5.99 (144pp) ISBN 978-0-06-052121-9
In what PW
called a "comic, suspense-laden western adventure," a boy searches for his supposedly dead father with the help of Jim Ugly, his father's wolf-like dog. Ages 8-12. (June)
A 12-year-old orphaned boy is sent to relatives with whom his family has been feuding for generations. According to PW's starred review, "Fleischman Continue reading »
From the opening lines of this sprightly adventure ("Hear that screaming? That's my sister, Holly. It's not exactly screaming. It's singing") readers know they are in good Continue reading »
A 12-year-old and his aspiring opera singer sister flee from a stalker. They don't know what he wants, but perhaps it has something to do with their missing mother. "Fleischman again Continue reading »
Fleischman's (The Whipping Boy
) colorful, anecdotal biography of Harry Houdini (1874–1926) offers an accessible portrait of this master of magic and Continue reading »
Fleischman (The Whipping Boy
) offers a cleverly themed if sleepy story starring Run-Run, a boy in old Siam. His beloved old elephant, Walking Mountain, Continue reading »
In this breezy biography, Newbery Medalist Fleischman, himself a former magician, pays homage to Harry Houdini—the man and the myth. Audio actor Mali, an expert at suspense and tension, is Continue reading »
Traveling into territory more commonly associated with Isaac Bashevis Singer, Newbery Medalist Fleischman (The Whipping Boy
) draws attention to the especially Continue reading »
The Trouble Begins at 8: A Life of Mark Twain in the Wild, Wild West
Sid Fleischman
This biography of the writer who “changed literature forever” sets a standard few can meet: it is top-notch entertainment. Newbery Medalist Fleischman (The Continue reading »
The duo behind the 1987 Newbery winner, The Whipping Boy
, reunites for this whimsical tale that mixes fantasy and reality to heal a broken friendship. Susana Continue reading »
Sir Charlie: Chaplin, The Funniest Man in the World
Sid Fleischman
Fleischman, who died in March at age 90, left readers with this delightful and informative homage to one of his idols, the silent screen star who went into exile in 1952. "Chaplin had left town... to Continue reading »
With his flair for persuading readers to believe in the ridiculous, Fleischman scores a hit with his new creation. Sis's skillful pictures emphasize events in the adventures of the orphan Jemmy, kept Continue reading »
Two tales of trickery and exaggeration by the Newbery Medalist feature adventures in the Old West and during the California Gold Rush. Ages 8-12. Continue reading »
Hold on to your hats-there's never a dull moment when Fleischman (The Whipping Boy) is at the helm. A rollicking ride, this tale by the Newbery Medalist casts off into comic adventure with the young Continue reading »
Newbery Medalist Fleischman (The Whipping Boy) seems to have been keeping his best trick up his sleeve all these years: himself. In this funny, poignant, insightful and thoroughly entertaining Continue reading »
What Leon Garfield does for Victorian England, Newbery Medalist Fleischman ( The Whipping Boy ) does for the Red Raven Inn in Cricklewood, N.H.--population 217, ``216 Fine Folks & 1 Infernal Continue reading »
In this comic, suspense-laden Western adventure, Jake searches for his supposedly dead father, an itinerant actor, with the help of Jim Ugly, his father's wolf-like dog. The hunt takes them from Continue reading »
""In this funny, poignant, insightful and thoroughly entertaining autobiography, [Fleischman] proves himself an effortless raconteur, possessed of a rapid-fire wit,"" said PW, in a starred review of Continue reading »
Born with the ability to see ghosts, Oliver Finch is kidnapped by pirates who want to thwart the ghosts guarding buried treasure. Ages 9-12. (Sept.) Continue reading »
Seasoned author Fleischman (The 13th Floor) returns with a spirited novel set against the California Gold Rush. Plucking a character out of history--Joaquin Murieta, an infamous 1850s Mexican Continue reading »
A half dozen newly minted tall tales chronicle the merry havoc wreaked by a ""no-account little tornado"" that touches down on Barefoot Mountain. In the opening story (""The Windblown Child""), a Continue reading »
The collaborators on the Newbery Medal-winning book The Whipping Boy have created a picture book that explores the rare nature of friendship. One day Lonesome John, an old farmer, jams straw into Continue reading »
Take one orphaned boy, send him to relatives with whom his family has been feuding for generations, add a long-lost gold mine and a pair of no-good, low-down dirty rascals and voil the stage is set Continue reading »
Listeners can find historic detail from America's early days in By the Great Horn Spoon! by Sid Fleischman, a novel set during the California Gold Rush of 1849. A full cast relays the exploits of Continue reading »
What—or, rather, who—makes all that noise outside that torments kids at bedtime? Parents, of course, will always look for a logical explanation: "It's just a truck, a Continue reading »
Run, run, as fast as you can--here comes the Gingerbread Man on steroids! Ginsburg's rambunctious adaptation of a Russian folktale introduces a little clay fellow who is fashioned by a lonely elderly Continue reading »
The human obsession with unbridled wealth is timeless, and in this retelling of the Midas tale, the king of that name has it bad. As in the myth, Midas sates his lust for gold but turns his beloved Continue reading »
In this action-filled sequel to The Dragon and the Thief , Bradshaw conjures up a world of treachery, politics and hasty war where goodness, bravery and quick wits eventually triumph. The novel opens Continue reading »
Over a stone, across a leaf, under a branch--step by step, a red-sneakered ant wends her way to meet her friend the grasshopper. Together, the two enjoy an outing, then the ant travels home again, Continue reading »
With conviction, common sense and humor, Gellman and Hartman tackle the concept of religion along with related issues and concerns. A religions-of-the-world recap (in a chapter called ``What Question Continue reading »
A gaggle of goblins from A to Z (for Annabelle to Zelda, modeling everything from anoraks to zoot suits) cavort through the fun-filled pages. Set in an attic replete with fascinating objects, Continue reading »
Runnery Granary: A Mystery Must Be Solved-Or the Grain is Lost!
Nancy Farmer
Newbery Honor author Farmer (The Ear, the Eye and the Arm) here spins a medieval setting and a folktale-like aura into a winsome yarn. For years, the Runnerys' business has run like clockwork: Mrs. Continue reading »
In another display of impressive storytelling, Newbery Medalist Cooper (the Dark Is Rising sequence; The Selkie Girl ) recounts Matthew's post-bedtime escapade. As he settles into his pillow, the boy Continue reading »
Rising from the Ashes: Los Angeles, 1992. Edward Jae Song Lee, Latasha Harlins, Rodney King, and a City on Fire
Paula Yoo
Via vivid prose, Yoo (From a Whisper to a Rally) depicts the events surrounding the acquittal of the four police officers who brutalized Black motorist Rodney King in 1992 L.A. Continue reading »
Using alternating POVs set in three timelines, Fung (Living with Viola) crafts a poignant tale of generational strife, rebellion, and self-acceptance, inspired by the creator’s Continue reading »
Lynn weaves historical fiction, fairy tale lore, and simmering romance to craft an electric and harrowing Dust Bowl–era debut. When teenager Stella Fischer meets handsome Continue reading »
In a gentle allegory, delicately worked, stipple-textured forest scenes create an idyllic home for Little Bear, who loves his favorite rock and his cozy cave. Soon, though, a Continue reading »