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*Newbery Honor Book* *Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor* A candid and fierce middle grade novel about sisterhood and sexual abuse, by two-time Newbery Honor winner and #1 New York Times best seller Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, author of The War that Saved My Life Kirkus Prize Finalist Boston Globe Best Book of the Year Horn Book Fanfare Best Book of the Year School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Booklist Best Book of the Year Kirkus Best Book of the Year BookPage Best Book of the Year New York Public Library Best Book of the Year Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year ALSC Notable Book "Fighting Words is raw, it is real, it is necessary, a must-read for children and their adults—a total triumph in all ways." —Holly Goldberg Sloan, New York Times bestselling author of Counting by 7s Ten-year-old Della has always had her older sister, Suki: When their mom went to prison, Della had Suki. When their mom''s boyfriend took them in, Della had Suki. When that same boyfriend did something so awful they had to run fast, Della had Suki. Suki is Della''s own wolf--her protector. But who has been protecting Suki? Della might get told off for swearing at school, but she has always known how to keep quiet where it counts. Then Suki tries to kill herself, and Della''s world turns so far upside down, it feels like it''s shaking her by the ankles. Maybe she''s been quiet about the wrong things. Maybe it''s time to be loud. In this powerful novel that explodes the stigma around child sexual abuse and leavens an intense tale with compassion and humor, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley tells a story about two sisters, linked by love and trauma, who must find their own voices before they can find their way back to each other. "Della’s matter-of-fact narration manages to be as funny and charming as it is devastatingly sad. . . . This is a novel about trauma [but] more than that, it’s a book about resilience, strength and healing. For every young reader who decides to wait . . . there will be others for whom this is the exact book they need right now." —New York Times Book Review "One of the most important books ever written for kids."—Colby Sharp of Nerdy Book Club "One for the history books."—Betsy Bird for A Fuse #8 Production/SLJ "Gripping. Life-changing...I am awe-struck."—Donna Gephart, author of Lily and Dunkin "Compassionate, truthful, and beautiful."—Elana K. Arnold, author of Damsel "I am blown away. [This] may be Kimberly Brubaker Bradley''s best work yet."—Barbara Dee, author of Maybe He Just Likes You "A book that lets [kids] know they have never been alone. And never will be."—Kat Yeh, author of The Truth About Twinkie Pie "Meets the criteria of great children''s literature that [will] resonate with adults too."—Bitch Media * "At once heartbreaking and hopeful."—Kirkus (starred review) * "Honest [and] empowering...An important book for readers of all ages."—SLJ (starred review) * "Sensitive[,] deft, and vivid."—BCCB (starred review) * "Prepare to read furiously."—Booklist (starred review) * "An essential, powerful mirror and window for any reader."—PW (starred review) * "Enlightening, empowering and--yes--uplifting."—BookPage (starred review) * "Unforgettable."—The Horn Book (starred review)

* Newbery Honor Book * #1 New York Times Bestseller * Winner of the Schneider Family Book Award * Forbes 25 Top Historical Fiction Books Of All Time selection * Wall Street Journal Best Children''s Books of the Year selection * New York Public Library''s 100 Books for Reading and Sharing selection An exceptionally moving story of triumph against all odds set during World War II, from the acclaimed author of Fighting Words, and for fans of Fish in a Tree and Number the Stars. Ten-year-old Ada has never left her one-room apartment. Her mother is too humiliated by Ada’s twisted foot to let her outside. So when her little brother Jamie is shipped out of London to escape the war, Ada doesn’t waste a minute—she sneaks out to join him. So begins a new adventure for Ada, and for Susan Smith, the woman who is forced to take the two kids in. As Ada teaches herself to ride a pony, learns to read, and watches for German spies, she begins to trust Susan—and Susan begins to love Ada and Jamie. But in the end, will their bond be enough to hold them together through wartime? Or will Ada and her brother fall back into the cruel hands of their mother? This masterful work of historical fiction is equal parts adventure and a moving tale of family and identity—a classic in the making. "Achingly lovely...Nuanced and emotionally acute."—The Wall Street Journal "Unforgettable...unflinching."—Common Sense Media "Touching...Emotionally charged." —Forbes ★ “Brisk and honest...Cause for celebration.” —Kirkus, starred review ★ "Poignant."—Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "Powerful."—The Horn Book, starred review "Affecting."—Booklist "Emotionally satisfying...[A] page-turner."—BCCB “Exquisitely written...Heart-lifting.” —SLJ "Astounding...This book is remarkable."—Karen Cushman, author The Midwife''s Apprentice "Beautifully told."—Patricia MacLachlan, author of Sarah, Plain and Tall "I read this novel in two big gulps."—Gary D. Schmidt, author of Okay for Now "I love Ada''s bold heart...Her story''s riveting."—Sheila Turnage, author of Three Times Lucky

From the two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life and Fighting Words comes a middle grade novel set at the border between freedom and fear in World War II France, at the Chateau de Chenonceau, where a Jewish girl who has lost everything but her life must decide whether to risk even that to bring others to freedom. “We don’t choose how we feel, but we choose how we act.” It’s 1942. German Nazis occupy much of France. And twelve-year-old Miriam, who is Jewish, is not safe. With help and quick thinking, Miri is saved from the roundup that takes her entire Jewish neighborhood. She escapes Paris, landing in a small French village, where the spires of the famous Chateau de Chenonceau rise high into the sky, its bridge across the River Cher like a promise, a fairy tale. But Miri’s life is no fairy tale. Her parents are gone—maybe alive, maybe not. Taken in at the boarding school near the chateau, pretending to be Catholic to escape Nazi capture, Miri volunteers one night to undertake a deadly task, one that spans the castle grounds, its bridge, and the very border to freedom. Here is her chance to escape—hopefully to find her parents. But will she take it? One thing is certain: The person Miri meets that night will save her life. And the person Miri becomes that night could save the lives of many more. In her return to the era of The War that Saved My Life and The War I Finally Won, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley brings a new and different story, one with a mystical twist, that explores a little-known slice of World War II history, a highly unusual friendship, and the power of choosing courage even when—especially when—there are no good choices to be had. * Map and detailed author''s note included. * “Compelling [with] a hint of magic [that] becomes as satisfying as the whole of this fine novel.” —Booklist "Historical fiction at its finest. [A] masterpiece . . . Readers will be wholeheartedly rewarded." —SLJ (starred review) "Poignant . . . A gripping, humane tale." —Kirkus (starred review) "A thrilling plot [and] thought-provoking read." —Common Sense Media (a Common Sense Selection) "Fast-paced, suspenseful, and heart-wrenching. . . . Highly recommended." —Historical Novel Society "A deeply sympathetic character facing increasingly dangerous and suspenseful circumstances.” —PW “Engaging [and] imaginative [with] emotional weight and contemporary appeal.” —The Horn Book "A must-read." —YA and Kids Books Central

From the Newbery Honor and Schneider Award-winning author of The War that Saved My Life comes The President''s Daughter, a novel about the Roosevelts and perfect for fans of hisorical fiction. ETHEL IS 10 YEARS OLD in 1901 when her family’s life changed forever. Suddenly, Father is not only a famous cowboy, war hero, and politician, but also President Theodore Roosevelt, leader of the United States—and Ethel has a new place to call home. The White House is older and stuffier than Ethel imagined, but there’s never a dull moment with her adventurous family around. Ethel would love to spend every day following Father on horseback rides and scrambles through neighboring Rock Creek Park. Instead, Ethel has to stay at boarding school during the week, where nothing she does feels right and none of the girls seem to like her. Ethel’s parents keep telling her to keep her chin up and be patient, but it’s not easy being the president’s daughter. Ethel wishes she could be as courageous as father and make her family proud. When her fashionable older sister arrives home, Ethel feels new hope. Sister knows the secret of being brave and making friends, and she’s willing to share it. All Ethel needs to do is take one outrageous dare. "[Bradley] makes Ethel a vivid and engaging presence and...[this novel is] a fascinating look at an intriguing world."-Kirkus Reviews "A fascinating story."-Booklist "Loaded with historical details...the novel rings true and the people come to life."-SLJ "Fascinating glimpses of pre-World War I Washington and one of the liveliest families to ever occupy the White House."-The Bulletin

From the Newbery Honor and Schneider Award-winning author of The War that Saved My Life comes For Freedom, the thrilling true story of one of France''s youngest spies during World War II and perfect for fans of Code Name Verity and The Diary of Anne Frank. Suzanne David''s everyday life is suddenly shattered in 1940 when a bomb drops on the main square of her hometown, the city of Cherbourg, France, killing a pregnant neighbor right in front of her. Until then the war had seemed far away, not something that would touch her or her teenage friends. Now Suzanne''s family is kicked out onto the street as German soldiers take over their house as a barracks. Suzanne clings to the one thing she really loves--singing. Her voice is so amazing that she is training to become an opera singer. As Suzanne travels around for rehearsals, cosume fittings, or lessons, she learns more about what the Nazis are doing and about the people who are "disappearing." Her travels are noticed by someone else, an organizer of the French Resistance. Soon Suzanne is a secret courier, a spy fighting for France and risking her own life for freedom. [STAR] "This taut, engrossing World War II novel instantly immerses readers,...[but] the real focus, however, is the skin-crawling suspense story about one of France''s youngest spies. Each chapter brings new intrigue and often shocking revelations...resonat[ing] with authenticity, excitement, and heart."-Booklist, Starred [STAR] "This suspenseful novel,...based on a true story, moves swiftly into action...Filled, but not laden, with the events of the war, and peppered with French language and the culture of music, this novel will appeal to readers who enjoy history and espionage."-SLJ, Starred [STAR] "Based on Bradley’s interviews with the real Suzanne, this is an exciting account of a girl’s coming of age in a scary time. The historical context is neatly woven into the story."-Kirkus Reviews, Starred "The action will have readers on the edge through the tense conclusion, and the epilogue is not to be missed."-The Bulletin "A highly compelling look at the covert battle for freedom."-Publishers Weekly An IRA Teachers'' Choice An ALA Amelia Bloomer Selection A VOYA Top Shelf Fiction Selection A New York Public Library Book Pick A Bank Street College Best Book of the Year

This vivid portrait of France on the eve of the Revolution is also a touching tale of two friends torn apart by class and the powerful political force of democratic freedom.

Did you know that energy comes from the food you eat? From the sun and wind? From fuel and heat? You get energy every time you eat. You transfer energy to other things every time you play baseball. In this book, you can find out all the ways you and everyone on earth need energy to make things happen.

From the Newbery Honor and Schneider Award-winning author of The War that Saved My Life comes Halfway to the Sky, a compelling novel perfect for fans of Rain Reign. Twelve-year-old Dani is running away from home, or what’s left of home anyway. Her older brother, who had muscular dystrophy, died a few months ago. Then her father left and her parents got divorced. Now home is just Dani and her sad, silent mother, and Dani’s got to get away. She plans to do something amazing, and go where her parents will never find her: she’s going to hike the whole Appalachian Trail, from Georgia to Maine. The trail is a legend in her family, the place where her parents met, fell in love, and got married 14 years before. Unfortunately for her master plan, her mother doesn’t have much trouble figuring out where Dani’s gone. Now it’s the two of them, hiking for as long as Dani can manage to persuade her mother to keep going. But Dani’s got an even longer emotional journey to make—and it’s one she and her mom need to make together. "A wise and thoughtful book."-The Bulletin "[Readers] will readily relate to the angst and anger and be intrigued by the details about the Trail itself."-Kirkus Reviews

Bubbles What are bubbles made of? Why are they always round? Read and find out about the science behind soap bubbles, and learn why bubbles always go POP!

It is 1791 in the Southwest Territory (now Tennessee), and Lizzy Baker loves her pioneer life. Her father is a farmer and her mother a weaver, and she and her sisters enjoy a hardworking life that is also filled with simple pleasures. Lizzy longs to grow up to be a weaver like her mother. But every autumn Lizzy gets sick. Now she is 10 years old, and the bouts of illness are getting worse. Neither the local doctor nor the midwife is sure what is wrong with Lizzy, let alone how to cure her. As soon as the winter frost comes, Lizzy gets well again, and this winter also brings some distraction in the form of rich neighbors--the fine Miss Sarah Beaumont and her handsome stepson are visiting from Charleston. Lizzy, though, is worried about next fall--can she survive this illness one more time? When fear threatens to overwhelm her, she learns an important truth about facing life, even in the shadow of death.

There are forces at work whenever you throw a ball, run up the stairs, or push your big brotheroff the couch. Want to learn more about the forces around you? Read and find out!

A NOVEL SET IN 1916 ABOUT AN 8 YEAR OLD GIRL WHO HAS FIVE LIVING BROTHERS BUT WANTS A GIRL FRIEND.

This story of Thomas Jefferson''s children by one of his slaves, Sally Hemings, tells a darker piece of America''s history from an often unseen perspective-that of three of Jefferson''s slaves-including two of his own children. As each child grows up and tells his story, the contradiction between slavery and freedom becomes starker, calliing into question the real meaning of "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." This poignant story sheds light on what life was like as one of Jefferson''s invisible offspring.

After seeing a ballet performance, Nate decides he wants to learn ballet but he has doubts when his brother Ben tells him that only girls can be ballerinas.

Companion to Ruthie''s Gift. Living in Indiana during World War I, ten-year-old Mallie longs to be seen as different from her identical twin and finds an example of individuality in the gypsies who moved into her community.

While searching for a sleek, fast, and spirited pony to own, a young girl comes to realize that the "perfect" pony is actually very different.

Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Rosalind Franklin! Rosalind Franklin loved science, but when she was young, there weren’t many woman scientists. Still, she persisted in pursuing her dreams, becoming a scientist and playing a key role in the discovery of the double-helix structure of DNA (what we’re all made up of). Though her male colleagues took credit for her work at the time, we now know just how important her discoveries were to figuring out what our DNA looks like and how it works! In this chapter book biography by bestselling and award-winning author Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, readers learn about the amazing life of Rosalind Franklin--and how she persisted. Complete with an introduction from Chelsea Clinton, black-and-white illustrations throughout, and a list of ways that readers can follow in Rosalind Franklin''s footsteps and make a difference! A perfect choice for kids who love learning and teachers who want to bring inspiring women into their curriculum. And don’t miss out on the rest of the books in the She Persisted series, featuring so many more women who persisted, including Sally Ride, Temple Grandin, and more!

This collection of stories and poems by sixteen Jewish writers portrays the magic of Hanukkah for each person who celebrates it, as well as what it means to be Jewish. Celebrate Hanukkah with a diverse collection of poems and stories filled with history, humor, and hope. Cheer on a young baker as he tries to make sufganiyot from a family recipe. Learn about code breakers in England during World War II. Imagine hosting a refugee cousin or finding long-lost relatives. In this anthology, characters make discoveries, connect with family and friends, and mourn loved ones. Encompassing a range of genres and experiences, there’s something for readers of all faiths in the illuminating pages of The Festival of Lights.

De oorlog die mijn leven redde van Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is een aangrijpend jeugdboek voor lezers van 10 tot 14 jaar. Het aangrijpende verhaal ‘De oorlog die mijn leven redde’, van bestsellerauteur Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, gaat over de negenjarige Ada, die nog nooit een stap buiten de deur heeft gezet. Haar moeder schaamt zich voor Ada’s klompvoet en houdt haar binnen. Maar als haar broertje geëvacueerd wordt uit Londen om aan de oorlog te ontsnappen, grijpt Ada haar kans en glipt weg om hem te volgen. Zo begint er een nieuw avontuur voor Ada, en voor Susan Smith, de vrouw die verplicht wordt de twee kinderen in huis te nemen. Er ontstaat een sterke band tussen Ada en Susan, maar is die sterk genoeg om de oorlog te overleven? Na ‘De oorlog die mijn leven redde’ schreef Kimberly Brubaker Bradley een tweede boek over Ada: ‘De oorlog die ik eindelijk won’. ‘Brubaker Bradley weet met een groot inlevingsvermogen gelaagde personages te scheppen, van wie je gaat houden.’ – Bas Maliepaard in ‘Trouw’ ''Een prachtig boek, iedereen moet dit lezen.'' - Annet Schaap ''Geschreven met humor en warmte. Een heerlijk boek!'' - Janneke Schotveld

Ad his mother tucks him in, matthew describes the amazing adventures of his day.

A Guerra que Salvou a Minha Vida é um daqueles romances que você lê com um nó no peito, sorrisos no rosto e – entre um parágrafo e outro – lagrimas nos olhos. Uma obra sobre as muitas batalhas que precisamos vencer para conquistar nosso lugar no mundo. Ada tem dez anos (ao menos é o que ela acha). A menina nunca saiu de casa, para não envergonhar a mãe na frente dos outros. Da janela, vê o irmão brincar, correr, pular – coisas que qualquer criança sabe fazer. Qualquer criança que não tenha nascido com um "pé torto" como o seu. Trancada num apartamento, Ada cuida da casa e do irmão sozinha, além de ter que escapar dos maus-tratos diários que sofre da mãe. Ainda bem que há uma guerra se aproximando. Os possíveis bombardeios de Hitler são a oportunidade perfeita para Ada e o caçula Jamie deixarem Londres e partirem para o interior, em busca de uma vida melhor. Combinando a ternura de Em Algum Lugar Nas Estrelas, outro título da coleção DarkLove, com a realidade angustiante de O Diário de Anne Frank, A Guerra que Salvou a Minha Vida apresenta uma perspectiva da Segunda Guerra Mundial vista pelos olhos de uma menina que se transforma em refugiada no seu próprio país. Mais uma oportunidade perfeita para emocionar corações de todas as idades e relembrar os valores do companheirismo e da amizade em todos os momentos da nossa vida. Vencedor do Newbery Honor Award, primeiro lugar na lista dos mais vendidos do New York Times e adotado em diversas escolas nos Estados Unidos. "Dolorosamente adorável." – The Wall Street Journal

De oorlog die ik eindelijk won’ van Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is de langverwachte opvolger van ''De oorlog die mijn leven redde''. De Tweede Wereldoorlog is in volle gang en Ada en haar broertje Jamie zijn vanuit Londen geëvacueerd naar het landgoed van Lady Thornton. Daar bereikt hun het bericht dat hun moeder is omgekomen bij een bombardement van de munitiefabriek waar ze werkte. Ada zelf moet geopereerd worden aan haar klompvoet. Gelukkig heeft ze Butter nog, de pony waar ze met veel plezier op rijdt. Een ontroerend oorlogsverhaal over hoop en strijd. Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is een New York Times-bestsellerauteur. Eerder verscheen van haar ‘De oorlog die mijn leven redde’, waarmee ze diverse prijzen won en veel lovende recensies ontving. Alles wat in ieder leven voorbijkomt zit in dit verhaal: liefde in allerlei vormen, verlies en geworstel met het leven. Geschreven met humor en warmte. Een heerlijk boek! -- Janneke Schotveld

A fresh, unexpected horse-kid series from an unexpected horse-kid herself, Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, award-winning and #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The War That Saved My Life and Fighting Words Harper’s life just exploded. Her parents are getting a divorce. And she suspects her best friend, Cat, may have known the reason for it long before she did. Now Harper and her mom are starting over in a cramped house, in a new town, where everything feels unfamiliar, including the riding barn next door. There, Harper watches the kids she avoids at her new school take lessons. Harper’s never been around horses before. And no, she does not want to learn to ride. Then with no warning, a truck dumps a starved and neglected horse right in Harper''s yard. She has no idea what to do with a live horse let alone a nearly dead one. But one look at the horse’s huge eyes and his skinny body, and something inside Harper unlocks. The horse is named Phoenix, she decides. And she will not give up on him. Neither, it turns out, will Phoenix give up on her. She doesn’t know it yet, but this is Harper’s first step—toward new friends, new challenges, new adventures. Toward riding.

Een krachtig verhaal over moed en vriendschap, met een vleugje magie. Voor lezers vanaf 10 jaar. ''Middernachtoorlog'' van Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is een spannende jeugdroman over een Joods meisje dat tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog betrokken raakt bij het Franse verzet. De 12-jarige Miri ontsnapt ternauwernood aan een razzia in haar Parijse wijk en komt terecht op een kostschool op het platteland. Op een nacht krijgt ze een gevaarlijke missie: een onderduiker ongezien door de tuinen van het nabijgelegen kasteel loodsen. Slaagt ze erin om zowel haar eigen leven als dat van anderen te redden?

»Ein traurig-schönes, wundervolles, ermutigendes Buch.« Volker Weidermann, DIE ZEIT Humor, Herzschmerz und der hartnäckige Wille zu überleben Die neunjährige Ada hat die Wohnung noch nie verlassen. Ihre Mutter hat sie weggesperrt und behauptet, Ada sei geistig behindert. Als ihr kleiner Bruder Jamie 1939 aus London aufs Land evakuiert werden soll, um der Bombardierung zu entgehen, entscheidet Ada, dass sie gemeinsam gehen werden. So beginnt ein großes Abenteuer für die Kinder wie auch für Susan Smith, die Frau, die gezwungen ist, die beiden bei sich aufzunehmen. Während Ada sich das Ponyreiten beibringt und lesen lernt, beginnt sie Susan zu vertrauen – und Susan beginnt, Ada und Jamie zu lieben. Aber wird ihre Bindung ausreichen, um sie gemeinsam durch die Kriegszeit zu bringen? Oder werden Ada und ihr Bruder wieder in die Hände ihrer grausamen Mutter fallen? Eine außergewöhnlich bewegende Geschichte über ein Mädchen, dem der Krieg das Leben rettet Über die Kraft von Zuneigung, Liebe und geschwisterlichen Zusammenhalts Für Kinder, die sich für historische Themen interessieren Mit zahlreichen Preisen ausgezeichnet, u.a. Newbery Honor Book und Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, und Wall Street Journal Best Book of the Year »An diesem Buch gibt es viel zu lieben: Adas einnehmende Stimme, das lebendige Setting, den Humor, den Herzschmerz, aber vor allem den hartnäckigen Willen zu überleben.« School Library Journal

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Forced to attend a Catholic middle school because of her conduct, Abigail discovers a talent for theater and develops a true religious faith.

Londres, vísperas de la segunda guerra mundial. Ada, un niña de diez años que nació con un pie zambo, observa el mundo desde la ventana de un tercer piso. su madre le prohíbe salir a la calle porque se averguenza de ella. La vida transcurre lenta, aburrida y triste. Sin embargo, al estallar la guerra, el gobierno ordenan trasladar a todos los niños al campo, para ponerlos a salvo de las bombas de Hitler. Así empezará una nueva vida par Ada, llena de libertad y descubrimientos. Acompañada de Jamie, su pequeño hermano, experimentará vivencias que jamás imaginó que fueran posibles e incluso se verá obligada a involucrarse directamente en la guerra. -- Cubierta posterior.