Drawn from all parts of Africa, these stories convey the fierce sense of justice inherent in African peoples, their powers of patience and endurance, and their supreme ability as storytellers. A greedy spider, an evil shark, flying horses, a cruel baboon, a scheming tortoise, and a cunning hare are among the many animal characters in this riveting collection. Yet even though animals feature pro…
Charlotte Davis is in pieces. At seventeen she’s already lost more than most people lose in a lifetime. But she’s learned how to forget. The thick glass of a mason jar cuts deep, and the pain washes away the sorrow until there is nothing but calm. You don’t have to think about your father and the river. Your best friend, who is gone forever. Or your mother, who has nothing left to give yo…
SC Cilandak ( Abu-abu / Bridging Early ) “Once you start looking for the happy things, you don’t think about the bad ones as much.” That’s the joyful way Pollyanna sees the world: no matter what happens, she plays her “Just Be Glad” game and finds the sunny side of any situation. But when she’s orphaned and forced to live with her rigid Aunt Polly, will high-spirited Pollyanna …
SC Cilandak (Fluent) John Dolittle was succesful doctor until his fondness for his pets drove away all his human patiens. As a veterinarian, however, he has the magic touch, thanks to his parrot, Polynesia, who teaches him how to talk with the animals. Join Doctor Dolittle, Polynesia, Jip the dog. dab-Dab the duck, and the rest of his furry and feathered friends as they face evil kings a…