New Releases by Jean Little

The very future of the nation was at stake ... This handsome, affordable paperback edition contains James Madison''s entire narrative of the stirring historic debates that led to the creation of one of the free world''s most respected documents: the Constitution of the United States. Known today as the "Father of the Constitution," Madison clearly and precisely chronicles the often-heated discussions, and his is the primary record of the events that established the United States government, its division of power, and ultimately the character of American democracy. Through Madison''s words we understand the essence of the personalities involved and the conflict and compromise that was inherent in the drafting of the document. The Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787 includes Madison''s notes and remarks as well as other requisite information for interpreting the events of that historic year. The work is divided into three parts: "Antecedents of the Federal Convention of 1787," which presents the complete text of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation; "The Federal Convention of 1787," a day-by-day description of the debates surrounding the formation of the Constitution; and "The Constitution, Its Ratification, and Amendments," which presents the complete text of the Constitution, documents attesting to its ratification, and the Bill of Rights. With a preface by University of Richmond historian Robert Alley, this landmark work is absolutely indispensable for historians, scholars, and all those who treasure America''s heritage.

When Claire and Jess go to the doctor for shots, Jess is the brave one.

Includes typescript excerpts with manuscript changes and poems for use in the book.

Twelve-year-old Janie''s family had reached the point where no one believed anything she said. But then godmother Tillie appeared at just the right time to save the summer--and Janie.

As the world around her braces itself for World War II, a young Canadian girl with impaired vision prepares to begin public high school.

Also includes col. photocopies of book covers "His Banner Over Me" and "Mine For Keeps"

Written with vivid recall of emotions and events, Little''s autobiography beginswith her early childhood in Taiwan and concludes with the acceptance for publication of her early novel.

Young Jeremy and Sarah learn to cope with their grief and drastically changed lifestyle during their father''s battle with cancer, which forces their mother to sell their house and return to school full time.

When the family moves from Germany to Canada in the 1930''s, a nine-year-old girl discovers the reason for her awkwardness and apparent inability to do anything right.

Life of Dorothy Jean (Little) Ellis from her birth in Indianapolis, Indiana to her place of residence in Peoria, Illinois in 1972.

Product of a Jewish-Protestant marriage, Kate finds her dilemma over her religious leanings threatening her relationship with her best friend.

When Mother is hospitalized, everyone in the Ross household must finally face the long ignored problem that seven-year-old James is not a baby, a slow learner, or lazy, but mentally retarded.

Forty poems, including ones about dogs, nature, love, oneself, and childhood.

Another poignant story about a different sort of handicap.