A courageous young woman comes of age in the midst of an historical tragedy, from the author of Dark Water Rising.Mercy Kaplan doesn't want to be like her mother, saddled with crying kids and failing crops for the rest of her life. Mercy longs to be on her own―until her wish comes true in the worst possible way. It is 1918 and a deadly flu epidemic ravages the country, leaving her utterly alone and penniless. Mercy soon finds a job with Mrs. Wilder. But there's something unsettling about the woman, whose brother died under mysterious circumstances. And then there's Daniel, who could sweep a girl off her feet if she isn't careful.“The history―of the epidemic and of early feminism―creates a dramatic story, and Mercy’s personal struggle for independence is universal.” ―Booklist“Mercy tells her story in a gentle, cadenced voice filled with youthful hope, simple wisdom and gritty endurance. Perfect similes capture the flavor of Mercy's bittersweet life during the epidemic of 1918.” ―Kirkus Reviews

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Product Description: When unexpected tragedy strikes the small college town where she has lived her entire life, Shea Rigsby's life is upended, causing her to question her sheltered existence and set out on an unexpected path.

Product Description: When unexpected tragedy strikes the small college town where she has lived her entire life, Shea Rigsby's life is upended, causing her to question her sheltered existence and set out on an unexpected path.

Product Description: A 2013 Mom's Choice Awards, Gold Recipient for Historical Fiction. Dottie Zorn is twelve years old in 1943, living in Audubon NJ, when her German-born father is accused of plotting to aid the Nazis. The only evidence against him? A single handbill, displaying pictures of Adolf Hitler, found by the FBI in Dottie s closet...read more

Product Description: FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. The first entry in a new series finds young Poppy refusing to believe in ghosts and monsters in spite of her parents' work as famous paranormal investigators, until she moves to a new home in Austin, Texas, and meets a goblin of her own.

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Product Description: These lively stories follow Rey Castaneda from sixth through eighth grade in Nuevo Penitas, Texas. One side of Rey's family lives nearby in Mexico, the other half in Texas, and Rey fits in on both sides of the border. In Nuevo Penitas, he enjoys fooling around with his pals in the barrio; at school, he's one of the "A list" kids...read more

This mid-level worktext by a leading exam expert focuses on 13 comprehension skills required to succeed academically and to perform well on reading competency tests. Each chapter, devoted to one of the 13 skills, includes clear, concise instructional material and a wealth of high-interest readings with accompanying exercises. Additional tests, exercises, and practical exam-taking tips prepare students for standardized tests.