Беверли Клири4.6 Beverly Cleary’s timeless Newbery Medal-winning book explores difficult topics like divorce, insecurity, and bullying through the thoughts and emotions of a sixth-grade boy as he writes to his favorite author, Boyd Henshaw.
After his parents separate, Leigh Botts moves to a new town with his mother. Struggling to make friends and deal with his anger toward his absent father, Leigh loses himself in a class assignment in which he must write to his favorite author. When Mr. Henshaw responds, the two form an unexpected friendship that will change Leigh’s life forever.
From the beloved author of the Henry Huggins, Ramona Quimby, and Ralph S. Mouse series comes an epistolary novel about how to navigate and heal from life’s growing pains.
When Jo-Beth and Mary Rose follow their runaway cousin Jeff to a deserted island and amusement park, they get more than they bargain for! After searching the empty playgrounds and picnic areas for Jeff, the girls stop to rest in one of the small trains used for rides. Since no one's around, they never expect the train to suddenly jerk to life, whisking them through the dark Tunnel of Terror.
"Just tell me when we're dead!" shouts Jo-Beth to her sister, as a glowing hand creeps over the rim of their car. . .
So begins an adventure as much fun as a roller coaster ride.
