Neil Waldman
3) Dogsong
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Series
Language
English
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Description
A fourteen-year-old Eskimo boy who feels assailed by the modernity of his life takes a 1400-mile journey by dog sled across ice, tundra, and mountains seeking his own "song" of himself.
4) Masada
Author
Publisher
Morrow Junior Books
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of Masada, from the building of Herod's Temple through its use by Zealots as a refuge from the Romans to its rediscovery in the mid-20th century.
5) Hatchet
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Series
Language
English
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Description
After a plane crash, thirteen-year-old Brian spends fifty-four days in the Canadian wilderness, learning to survive with only the aid of a hatchet given him by his mother, and learning also to survive his parents' divorce. Includes an introduction and sidebar commentary by the author.
Author
Series
Tripods trilogy volume Prequel
Language
English
Description
Fourteen-year-old Laurie and his family attempt to flee England when the Tripods descend from outer space and begin brainwashing everyone with their hypnotic Caps.
11) Wounded knee
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2000
Language
English
Description
Recounts the events leading to the massacre at Wounded Knee, concluding with a description of the battle itself.
12) Al and Teddy
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Publisher
Dream Yard Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Al and Teddy is the story of love and friendship between two brothers, and the power of art to transform children's lives.
13) Tales of terror
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Language
English
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Description
A collection of ten tales by the celebrated author of horror and mystery stories.
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Travel with young Abe Lincoln as he journeys up and down the "Father of Waters," the legendary Mississippi River. Sit alongside him as he navigates his flatboat over dams, past rapids, and through shallow water. Sail with him to the bustling port of New Orleans, and back to his home in Illinois. Along the way, you'll become familiar with his inner voice, as you share his deepest thoughts and feelings, and witness his struggle with the pressing ethical...
19) The gold coin
Author
Publisher
Atheneum
Pub. Date
1991
Language
English
Description
Determined to steal an old woman's gold coin, a young thief follows her all around the countryside and finds himself involved in a series of unexpected activities.