epub |eng | 2022-05-03 | Author:Lauren Wolk [Wolk, Lauren]

* * * My father pulled over at the bridge over Wheeler’s Run, and I climbed out, Andy’s dog following me, and we started toward the Woodberry farm as the ...

epub |eng | 2018-02-15 | Author:Helen Peters [Peters, Helen]

“Four weeks until she has to go,” said Jasmine to Tom as they walked to school the next morning. “That means four weeks to persuade Mom and Dad that we ...

epub |eng | 2011-05-24 | Author:Lance Marcum

It was probably a good thing for Mom that the rest of Saturday was busy. While she got her shopping and hair done in town, Charley and Woody and I ...

epub |eng | | Author:Nancy Antle

Land Run! “It’s beautiful,” Annie Mae said. She was sitting beside Dan and Pa in the wagon seat. They were looking across at the Oklahoma Territory. Everywhere there were great ...

epub |eng | 2021-05-18 | Author:Jennifer Richard Jacobson [Jacobson, Jennifer Richard]

* * * As I leave school, Mr. Harbor hands me a note for my parents. The envelope is sealed, so I have no idea what it says. “On the ...

epub |eng | 2022-01-20 | Author:Sarah Ann Juckes

BIRD FACT #18 The American bittern can camouflage itself into reeds by looking skywards with its long neck and bill I follow the rest of the path along people’s gardens ...

epub |eng | 2021-11-16 | Author:Jennifer Richard Jacobson [Jacobson, Jennifer Richard]

They turn away quickly so “the more” won’t discourage you or hurt your feelings. I reach for a bowl with lots of carrot-something batter stuck to the sides, then fill ...

epub |eng | 2022-11-02 | Author:Tricia Springstubb [Springstubb, Tricia]

Gladys Back at the store Gladys used the rest of her allowance for another pan and a bag of dog food. Who knew kibble cost so much? If only she ...

epub |eng | 2021-05-18 | Author:Jennifer Richard Jacobson [Jacobson, Jennifer Richard]

I wave to our librarian, Mr. Lucas, and head over to the reading corner where Bo is waiting for me. I still expect him to jump up into my arms ...

epub |eng | 2021-05-18 | Author:Jennifer Richard Jacobson [Jacobson, Jennifer Richard]

Mr. Harbor comes up behind us. “A whole extra hour?” he asks me. I nod. Mr. Harbor makes a face. I can’t tell if it’s an “Oh that sneaky Mrs. ...

epub |eng | 2020-01-15 | Author:Kelly Carey [Carey, Kelly]

Mason stood at the barn door. “Got it,” he said. He pushed Grandpa to the chimney that reached above the farmhouse roof. “Forever is how long it took Nana to ...

epub |eng | 2019-02-22 | Author:Joanne Schwartz, Sydney Smith

epub |eng | 2021-08-02 | Author:Frida Nilsson [Nilsson, Frida]

When she hears crying, she can finally stop. Blood is rushing from Alfie’s nose. The others look at her with eyes like dark holes, full of fright. Alfie gets to ...

epub |eng | 2022-10-18 | Author:Adam Borba [Borba, Adam]

“Ah, don’t let that mutt in here,” whined Walter. Tyrone let out a sigh of relief. Carlos slapped Tyrone’s back. “You were scared.” “So were you,” said Tyrone as he ...

epub |eng | 2022-08-30 | Author:Cam Higgins

“Oh, Coco, don’t feel bad,” Comet neighed sweetly. “Yeah, we’re all good at different things,” I added. Zonks oinked and Clucks cooed in agreement. Coco puffed up her chest as ...