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Paperback. Condition: Good. A boy learns what it means to give and receive love in this beautifully refreshed edition of Lottery Rose from Newbery Award?winning author Irene Hunt.Georgie Burgess doesn?t talk about the abuse that he receives from his mother and her boyfriend. Even though he?s constantly getting into trouble at school, he continues to hide his hurt, refusing to tell anyone what life is like at home. Instead, he finds escape between the pages of books depicting beautiful gardens and flowers. When Georgie wins a small rosebush in a supermarket lottery, he gives it all the love and caring he?s never had. Soon after, his life begins to change when child services remove him from his mother?s care and look for a new, safe home for him. But all the while, Georgie still needs to find a home for his rosebush, and through the people he meets, he slowly learns what it means to be loved and accepted.…

Condition: Good. The Newbery Award-winning author of Up a Road Slowly presents the unforgettable story of Jethro Creighton?a brave boy who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War.In 1861, America is on the cusp of war, and young Jethro Creighton is just nine-years-old. His brother, Tom, and his cousin, Eb, are both of fighting age. As Jethro's family is pulled into the conflict between the North and the South, loyalties are divided, dreams are threatened, and their bonds are put to the test in this heart-wrenching, coming of age story. ?Drawing from family records and from stories told by her grandfather, the author has, in an uncommonly fine narrative, created living characters and vividly reconstructed a crucial period of history.??Booklist. …

Condition: Fair. The Newbery Award-winning author of Up a Road Slowly presents the unforgettable story of Jethro Creighton?a brave boy who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War.In 1861, America is on the cusp of war, and young Jethro Creighton is just nine-years-old. His brother, Tom, and his cousin, Eb, are both of fighting age. As Jethro's family is pulled into the conflict between the North and the South, loyalties are divided, dreams are threatened, and their bonds are put to the test in this heart-wrenching, coming of age story. ?Drawing from family records and from stories told by her grandfather, the author has, in an uncommonly fine narrative, created living characters and vividly reconstructed a crucial period of history.??Booklist. …

Condition: Good. From the Newbery Award-winning author of Across Five Aprils and Up a Road Slowly comes a tale of a brave young man's struggle to find his own strength during the Great Depression. In 1932, American's dreams were simple: a job, food to eat, a place to sleep, and shoes without holes. But for millions of people these simple needs were nothing more than dreams. When he was just fifteen years old, Josh had to make his own way through a country of angry and frightened people. This is the story of his struggle to find a life for himself during those turbulent times.No Promises in the Wind was awarded the 1971 Charles W. Follett Award. …

Condition: Fair. From the Newbery Award-winning author of Across Five Aprils and Up a Road Slowly comes a tale of a brave young man's struggle to find his own strength during the Great Depression. In 1932, American's dreams were simple: a job, food to eat, a place to sleep, and shoes without holes. But for millions of people these simple needs were nothing more than dreams. When he was just fifteen years old, Josh had to make his own way through a country of angry and frightened people. This is the story of his struggle to find a life for himself during those turbulent times.No Promises in the Wind was awarded the 1971 Charles W. Follett Award. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. The Newbery Award winning author of Across Five Aprils and Up a Road Slowly presents the story of a young boy from a troubled family who learns what it means to love.The Lottery RoseAbused by his mother and her boyfriend, Georgie Burgess learns to hide his hurt. He withdraws into a safe and secret world of beautiful gardens filled with roses--just like those in the library book he treasures.When Georgie wins a small rosebush in a grocery store lottery he gives it all the love and caring he's never had. Georgie's life begins to open up for him when the courts send him to a home for boys where he will be safe. Slowly, and not without pain, Georgie learns to give--and to receive--love.…

Hardback. Condition: Good. The unforgettable story of young Jethro Creighton who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War. An intriguing and beautifully written book, a prize to those who take the time to read it, whatever their ages.--The New York Times This is a beautifully written book, filled with bloodshed, hate, and tears, but also with love, loyalty, and compassion, with unforgettable characters, and with ideas and implications that have meaning for young people today.--Chicago Tribune A powerfully moving story about the Creighton family of Southern Illinois and their personal struggles in the War Between the States.--Chicago Daily News Drawing from family records and from stories told by her grandfather, the author has, in an uncommonly fine narrative, created living characters and vividly reconstructed a crucial period of history.--ALA Booklist An impressive book both as a historically authenticated Civil War novel and as a beautifully written family story.The realistic treatment of the intricate emotional conflicts within a border-state family is superb. The details of battles and campaigns are deftly integrated into letters and conversations, and the characters are completely convincing.--University of Chicago Center for Children's Books.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. The unforgettable story of young Jethro Creighton who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War. An intriguing and beautifully written book, a prize to those who take the time to read it, whatever their ages.--The New York Times This is a beautifully written book, filled with bloodshed, hate, and tears, but also with love, loyalty, and compassion, with unforgettable characters, and with ideas and implications that have meaning for young people today.--Chicago Tribune A powerfully moving story about the Creighton family of Southern Illinois and their personal struggles in the War Between the States.--Chicago Daily News Drawing from family records and from stories told by her grandfather, the author has, in an uncommonly fine narrative, created living characters and vividly reconstructed a crucial period of history.--ALA Booklist An impressive book both as a historically authenticated Civil War novel and as a beautifully written family story.The realistic treatment of the intricate emotional conflicts within a border-state family is superb. The details of battles and campaigns are deftly integrated into letters and conversations, and the characters are completely convincing.--University of Chicago Center for Children's Books.…

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair.

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Condition: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.