KATERINA’S WISH
Katerina’s family came to America with a dream of owning a farm. Instead, they found themselves working for a coal mine. Until Trina sees a fish and makes a wish. But what does it really take to make a wish—and a dream—come true?
“Top notch.”--Kirkus Reviews, *STARRED
"The importance of ingenuity, faith, confidence, and the willingness to dream shine through in a rich story."--Publishers Weekly, *STARRED
"Historical fiction with a touch of whimsy and romance."--School Library Journal-
“Vividly imagined.” --Booklist, *STARRED
Margaret K. McElderry Books (2012)
Hardback: ISBN-10: 1442433434
Paperback: ISBN: 978144243344-1
Grades: 3-7
SEARCHING FOR SILVERHEELS
The rising tide of women’s suffrage, the early days of World War I, accusations of un-American behavior, and the legend of a beautiful dancer come together in the Silverheels Café, where thirteen-year-old Pearl waits tables and awaits her destiny.
“An engrossing, plausible story of several unlikely feminist heroines with a touch of romance and intrigue.“ --Kirkus Reviews
"A captivating read from start to finish." --Library Media Connection *STARRED
"A historical novel with a distinctive voice and an unusual setting." --Booklist
Margaret K. McElderry Books (2014)
Hardback ISBN: 978148140029-9
Paperback ISBN: 978148140030-5
Ages 10-14
The rising tide of women’s suffrage, the early days of World War I, accusations of un-American behavior, and the legend of a beautiful dancer come together in the Silverheels Café, where thirteen-year-old Pearl waits tables and awaits her destiny.
“An engrossing, plausible story of several unlikely feminist heroines with a touch of romance and intrigue.“ --Kirkus Reviews
"A captivating read from start to finish." --Library Media Connection *STARRED
"A historical novel with a distinctive voice and an unusual setting." --Booklist
Margaret K. McElderry Books (2014)
Hardback ISBN: 978148140029-9
Paperback ISBN: 978148140030-5
Ages 10-14
BOBBY LEE CLAREMONT AND THE CRIMINAL ELEMENT
Bobby Lee is headed to Chicago to join up with the criminal element now that his mother is gone. But a dead body, a grieving widow, and a crew of shady characters might make for a change of plans.
"Chock-full of well-imagined dialogue, the writing has a wonderfully cinematic quality. A lively, well-researched historical novel."--Booklist *STARRED
“An action-packed story that will inform as much as it entertains. A strong choice for historical fiction shelves.”
--School Library Journal
Holiday House (2017)
ISBN: 978-0-8234-3781-8
246 pages
Grades 4-8
BOBBY LEE CLAREMONT AND THE CRIMINAL ELEMENT
Bobby Lee is headed to Chicago to join up with the criminal element now that his mother is gone. But a dead body, a grieving widow, and a crew of shady characters might make for a change of plans.
"Chock-full of well-imagined dialogue, the writing has a wonderfully cinematic quality. A lively, well-researched historical novel."--Booklist *STARRED
“An action-packed story that will inform as much as it entertains. A strong choice for historical fiction shelves.”
--School Library Journal
Holiday House (2017)
ISBN: 978-0-8234-3781-8
246 pages
Grades 4-8