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Hardback. Condition: Good. This rich story reminds us that America can be at its best as a melting pot. A page-turner for all the right reasons. --VINCE VAWTER, Newbery Honor-winning author of Paperboy In this gripping and poignant companion to Sydney Taylor Honor Award winner Black Radishes, Gustave faces racism and anti-Semitism in New York City during World War II, but ultimately finds friendship and hope. After escaping the Germans in Nazi-occupied France, Gustave and his family have made it to America at last. But life is not easy in New York. Gustave's clothes are all wrong, he can barely speak English, and he is worried about his best friend, Marcel, who is in danger back in France. Then there is September Rose, the most interesting girl in school, who doesn't seem to want to be friends with him. Gustave is starting to notice that not everyone in America is treated equally, and his new country isn't everything he'd expected. But he isn't giving up.Julia Ward Howe Honor Award Sydney Taylor Notable Book Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the YearJunior Library Guild Selection I love everything about this poignant story, especially the gorgeous prose, which brings to life such an important slice of American history in a way I haven't seen before. Simply put, this heartfelt book is a masterpiece.-SHANA BURG, author of A Thousand Never Evers and Laugh with the Moon The everyday details of the story guide readers, allowing them to enjoy following Gustave's entry into the United States and his growth toward appreciating all that's ahead for him in his new home. . . . Strong historical content, rich descriptions, and smart subtleties about the links between history and current events.--School Library Journal Readers may gradually start to think of the characters as close friends. . . . The conflict might feel like it's happening to people the readers have always known. A sweet book that readers will find sneaks up on them.--Kirkus ReviewsWell paced with fully realized characters, this provides a textured look at race, refugees, war, and the process of creating a new life.--Booklist Praise for Black Radishes A Sydney Taylor Honor Award Winner A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year An Instructor Magazine Best Kids' Book, Historical Fiction A Massachusetts Book Award Must-Read Book An empowering, suspenseful story of a unique young boy with cunning, patience, and courage.--Francisco X. Stork, author of Marcelo in the Real World A fascinating, deftly gripping tale that reminds readers, young or old, of events we must never forget.--Zilpha Keatley Snyder, three-time Newbery Honor winner and author of The Egypt Game A vivid and moving story about a Jewish family's efforts to escape the Nazis, seen through the eyes of a clear-signed and sensitive young boy.--Annika Thor, winner of the Mildred L. Batchelder Award Black Radishes transforms the past into a gripping story.--Kit Pearson, winner of the Governor General's Award for Awake and Dreaming. …

Paperback. Condition: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. When a fire leaves twelve-year-old Scarlet in a different foster home than her autistic little brother, she tracks a bird to find her way back to him in this deeply moving illustrated novel from the author of Moon Bear. Twelve-year-old Scarlet doesn't have an easy life. She's never known her dad, her mom suffers from depression, and her younger brother Red has Asperger's and relies heavily on her to make the world a safe place for him. Scarlet does this by indulging Red's passion for birds, telling him stories about the day they'll go to Trinidad and see all the wonderful birds there (especially his beloved Scarlet Ibis), saving her money to take him to the zoo, helping him collect bird feathers, and even caring for a baby pigeon who is nesting outside his window. But things with her mom are getting harder, and after a dangerous accident, Scarlet and Red are taken into foster care and separated. As Scarlet struggles to cope with the sudden changes in her life and her complex feelings towards her mom, the one thing she won't give up on is finding Red. Nothing is going to get in her way--even if it might destroy the new possibilities offered to her by her foster family. Meyer, Susan (illustrator). …

Paperback. Condition: Good. When a fire leaves twelve-year-old Scarlet in a different foster home than her autistic little brother, she tracks a bird to find her way back to him in this deeply moving illustrated novel from the author of Moon Bear. Twelve-year-old Scarlet doesn't have an easy life. She's never known her dad, her mom suffers from depression, and her younger brother Red has Asperger's and relies heavily on her to make the world a safe place for him. Scarlet does this by indulging Red's passion for birds, telling him stories about the day they'll go to Trinidad and see all the wonderful birds there (especially his beloved Scarlet Ibis), saving her money to take him to the zoo, helping him collect bird feathers, and even caring for a baby pigeon who is nesting outside his window. But things with her mom are getting harder, and after a dangerous accident, Scarlet and Red are taken into foster care and separated. As Scarlet struggles to cope with the sudden changes in her life and her complex feelings towards her mom, the one thing she won't give up on is finding Red. Nothing is going to get in her way--even if it might destroy the new possibilities offered to her by her foster family. Meyer, Susan (illustrator). …

Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Velasquez, Eric (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Good. Ella Mae is used to wearing her cousin's hand-me-down shoes--but when her latest pair is already too tight, she's thrilled at the chance to get new shoes. But at the shoe store, Ella Mae and her mother have to wait until there are no white customers to serve first. She doesn't get to try anything on, either--her mother traces her feet onto a sheet of paper, and the salesman brings them a pair he thinks will fit. Disappointed by her treatment, Ella Mae and her cousin Charlotte hatch a plan to help others in their community find better-fitting shoes without humiliation. Eric Velasquez' realistic oil paintings bring life to this story of a young girl's determination in the face of injustice.  The book includes an author's note from Susan Lynn Meyer, discussing the historical context of the story and how the Civil Rights Movement worked to abolish unfair laws like the ones Ella Mae encounters. A 2016 NAACP Image Award Nominee, and a Jane Addams Children's Book Award winner. Velasquez, Eric (illustrator).…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. A warm hug of a novel, this beautifully written historical middle-grade novel about an untold American frontier story is destined to be a cherished classic.

Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A Sydney Taylor Honor Award-winning novel of courage, identity, and resistance during World War II. In March 1940, twelve-year-old Gustave and his Jewish family are forced to leave Paris for the French countryside, where they hope they'll be safe from the growing Nazi threat. Gustave hates leaving behind the city he loves, especially his cousin Jean-Paul and his best friend, the mischievous Marcel. But soon, everything changes. When the Nazis invade France and occupy Paris, Gustave realizes that the people he left behind are in terrible danger. Then he discovers that a new friend has connections to the French Resistance. Gustave begins to wonder if there might be a way to help Jean-Paul, Marcel, and their families escape the occupied zone. His plan will require a dangerous journey into Nazi-occupied France. For a Jewish boy, getting in is risky. Getting back out alive may be impossible. Inspired by the author's father's experiences during World War II, Black Radishes is a moving story of family, friendship, resistance, and one boy's growing understanding of what it means to be both Jewish and French at a moment when the world around him is changing forever. Don't miss Skating with the Statue of Liberty, the poignant companion to Black Radishes, which follows Gustave as he begins a new chapter of his life in New York City. Praise for Black RadishesA Sydney Taylor Honor Award Winner A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year An Instructor Magazine Best Kids' Historical Fiction Book A Massachusetts Book Award Must-Read Book "Full of tension, this coming-of-age story presents a picture of life during the early days of World War II."-Bulletin "An excellent recent novel that can introduce readers to a wider world. . . . Meyer builds the tension by using real-life events (detailed in an author's note) and creates in Gustave a very believable boy who behaves bravely when he must."-The Horn Book "Meyer shines light on the bravery of Resistance fighters, and her story. is a gripping read comparable to Marilyn Sachs's classic A Pocket Full of Seeds, Carol Matas's Greater Than Angels, and Norma Fox Mazer's Good Night, Maman."-SLJ "Partly based on Meyer's father's experiences, the story derives its credibility from the vivid details. a fine first novel."-Booklist "This debut novel, loosely based on the author's father's experiences.raises important questions about nationalism, equality and identity and fills a void in Holocaust literature for this age group."-Kirkus Reviews.…

Condition: Good. Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers.

Paperback. Condition: Good. A Sydney Taylor Honor Award-winning novel of courage, identity, and resistance during World War II. In March 1940, twelve-year-old Gustave and his Jewish family are forced to leave Paris for the French countryside, where they hope they'll be safe from the growing Nazi threat. Gustave hates leaving behind the city he loves, especially his cousin Jean-Paul and his best friend, the mischievous Marcel. But soon, everything changes. When the Nazis invade France and occupy Paris, Gustave realizes that the people he left behind are in terrible danger. Then he discovers that a new friend has connections to the French Resistance. Gustave begins to wonder if there might be a way to help Jean-Paul, Marcel, and their families escape the occupied zone. His plan will require a dangerous journey into Nazi-occupied France. For a Jewish boy, getting in is risky. Getting back out alive may be impossible. Inspired by the author's father's experiences during World War II, Black Radishes is a moving story of family, friendship, resistance, and one boy's growing understanding of what it means to be both Jewish and French at a moment when the world around him is changing forever. Don't miss Skating with the Statue of Liberty, the poignant companion to Black Radishes, which follows Gustave as he begins a new chapter of his life in New York City. Praise for Black RadishesA Sydney Taylor Honor Award Winner A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year An Instructor Magazine Best Kids' Historical Fiction Book A Massachusetts Book Award Must-Read Book "Full of tension, this coming-of-age story presents a picture of life during the early days of World War II."-Bulletin "An excellent recent novel that can introduce readers to a wider world. . . . Meyer builds the tension by using real-life events (detailed in an author's note) and creates in Gustave a very believable boy who behaves bravely when he must."-The Horn Book "Meyer shines light on the bravery of Resistance fighters, and her story. is a gripping read comparable to Marilyn Sachs's classic A Pocket Full of Seeds, Carol Matas's Greater Than Angels, and Norma Fox Mazer's Good Night, Maman."-SLJ "Partly based on Meyer's father's experiences, the story derives its credibility from the vivid details. a fine first novel."-Booklist "This debut novel, loosely based on the author's father's experiences.raises important questions about nationalism, equality and identity and fills a void in Holocaust literature for this age group."-Kirkus Reviews.…

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Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. 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. Velasquez, Eric (illustrator).…

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. 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.

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.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. 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. Velasquez, Eric (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Illustrated. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condition: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Huntington, Amy (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Huntington, Amy (illustrator).

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Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Meyer, Susan E (illustrator).

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