Pulitzer Prize-winning author McFeely captures the power and the contemplative nature of Douglass, while shedding light on the insecurities and humanity of the man himself. The power of this landmark biography lies in McFeely's ability to bring to life not only the charismatic man, but the age as well-detailing the struggle for emancipation in the political arena as the nation moved toward civil war.

This inspiring spiritual audiobook will appeal to patrons from many different religious backgrounds. Best-selling author Dan Wakefield leads listeners on a rich and illuminating tour of the miracles in everyday life. This tour includes miracle stories ranging from the birth of a child to the gift of friendship, along with testaments from celebrities such as singer Judy Collins and best-selling author Michael Crichton. Expect a Miracle is a warm, wise, and wondrous book for all people looki...

IRA/CBC Teachers' Choice • Horn Book Fanfare • Library of Congress Children's 2019 Books • ALA Booklist Editor's 2019 Choice • Publishers Weekly Best Book • ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults • School Library Journal Best Book • Winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction • ALA Best Book for Young Adults • ALA Notable Children's Book

NEWBERY HONOR BOOK • The beloved tale of a boy on a daring quest to rescue a dragon, featuring the original black-and-white illustrations“Irresistible . . . a real delight.”—The New YorkerNow a Netflix animated film featuring the voices of Jacob Tremblay, Gaten Matarazzo, Whoopi Goldberg, Alan Cumming, and more!When Elmer Elevator hears about the baby dragon being held captive on Wild Island, he knows just ...

"Beginning readers will enjoy [this] simple adventure featuring Margo, a spotted orange dinosaur, and her next door neighbor, Mitchell, a spotted aqua dinosaur [who] has decided to move two weeks away..."- School Library JournalA Live Oak Media audio production.

A clever boy must save his beloved dragon’s family in this timeless story featuring the original black-and-white illustrations—from the author of My Father’s Dragon, hailed as “a real delight” (The New Yorker) and now a Netflix animated filmElmer Elevator is safe and sound at home in Evergreen Park while Boris is heading to Blueland, where he’ll reunite with his family. There’s just one problem: hunters have trapped Boris’s family and plan to capt...

A boy and his dragon explore a mysterious new island in this charming tale featuring the original black-and-white illustrations—from the author of My Father’s Dragon, hailed as “a real delight” (The New Yorker) and now a Netflix animated film“Rich, humorous, thoroughly satisfying.”—Library Journal (starred review)After his exciting adventures on Wild Island, Elmer Elevator is ready to go home. Luckily, his new fri...

Three timeless tales in one! Follow the adventures of a boy and his dragon in this beloved trilogy that begins with the Newbery Honor Book My Father’s Dragon, now a Netflix animated film featuring the voices of Jacob Tremblay, Gaten Matarazzo, Whoopi Goldberg, Alan Cumming, and more.“Irresistible . . . a real delight.”—The New YorkerFirst published between 1948 and 1951, My Father’s Dragon, Elmer and the Dragon, a...

Award-winning author Emily Jenkins' Toys Go Out was both a Junior Library Guild and Book-of-the- Month Club selection. Lumphy the stuffed buffalo, Stingray the stuffed stingray, and Plastic the plastic thing have many wondrous adventures and learn all about the world. But will they ever discover what kind of toy Plastic truly is? ". bound to be a favorite ."-School Library Journal, starred review

The good Doctor Dolittle, accompanied by his devoted animal friends, sets sail once again. This time it is a voyage of discovery to learn the secret of the Shellfish language—and to teach Tommy Stubbins, the doctor’s young protégé, all there is to know about animals and their languages. The jolly party meets with more adventures than they had anticipated, including a shipwreck, a floating island, and a journey undersea in the Great Glass Sea Snail.Winner of the Newbery Award for “t...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Join the world’s greatest detective, Nate the Great, as he solves the mystery of the lost picture! Perfect for beginning readers, this long-running chapter book series will encourage children to problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries!CAN NATE SOLVE THE CASE FOR HIS FRIEND ANNIE?Nate the Great has a new case! His friend Annie has lost a picture. She wants Nate to help her find it. Nate the Great must get all ...

A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021)Run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art with E. L. Konigsburg’s beloved classic and Newbery Medal–winning novel From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler.When Claudia decided to run away, she planned very carefully. She would be gone just long enough to teach her parents a lesson in Claudia appreciation. And she would go in comfort-she would live at the Metropolitan Museu...