Flying Lessons & Other Stories
Title | Flying Lessons & Other Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Ellen Oh |
Publisher | Yearling |
Pages | 242 |
Release | 2018-08-14 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 110193462X |
Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold short story collection—written by some of the best children’s authors including Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, Jacqueline Woodson, and many more and published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books—celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us. "Will resonate with any kid who's ever felt different—which is to say, every kid." —Time Great stories take flight in this adventurous middle-grade anthology crafted by ten of the most recognizable and diverse authors writing today. Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander delivers a story in-verse about a boy who just might have magical powers; National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson spins a tale of friendship against all odds; and Meg Medina uses wet paint to color in one girl’s world with a short story that inspired her Newbery award-winner Merci Suárez Changes Gear. Plus, seven more bold voices that bring this collection to new heights with tales that challenge, inspire, and celebrate the unique talents within us all. AUTHORS INCLUDE: Kwame Alexander, Kelly J. Baptist, Soman Chainani, Matt de la Peña, Tim Federle, Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Walter Dean Myers, Tim Tingle, Jacqueline Woodson “There’s plenty of magic in this collection to go around.” —Booklist, Starred “A natural for middle school classrooms and libraries.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred “Inclusive, authentic, and eminently readable.” —School Library Journal, Starred “Thought provoking and wide-ranging . . . should not be missed.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred “Read more books by these authors.” —The Bulletin, Starred
Spirit Hunters
Title | Spirit Hunters PDF eBook |
Author | Ellen Oh |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Pages | 304 |
Release | 2017-07-25 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0062430106 |
“Oh has crafted a truly chilling middle grade horror novel that will grab readers’ imaginations.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Even more impressive than the shiver factor is the way the author skillfully uses the compelling premise to present a strong, consistent message of not rejecting what you don’t understand.” —Booklist (starred review) “This mystery thriller infused with diverse characters and intriguing themes will appeal to horror fans and to reluctant readers who enjoy a good scare.” —School Library Journal We Need Diverse Books founder Ellen Oh returns with Spirit Hunters, a high-stakes middle grade mystery series about Harper Raine, the new seventh grader in town who must face down the dangerous ghosts haunting her younger brother. A riveting ghost story and captivating adventure, this tale will have you guessing at every turn! Harper doesn’t trust her new home from the moment she steps inside, and the rumors are that the Raine family’s new house is haunted. Harper isn’t sure she believes those rumors, until her younger brother, Michael, starts acting strangely. The whole atmosphere gives Harper a sense of déjà vu, but she can’t remember why. She knows that the memories she’s blocking will help make sense of her brother’s behavior and the strange and threatening sensations she feels in this house, but will she be able to put the pieces together in time?
Flying Lessons and Other Stories
Title | Flying Lessons and Other Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Ellen Oh |
Publisher | Yearling |
Pages | 240 |
Release | 2018-08-14 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781536444384 |
Industry giants Kwame Alexander, Soman Chainani, Matt de la Pena, Tim Federle, Grace Lin, Meg Medina, Walter Dean Myers, Tim Tingle, and Jacqueline Woodson join newcomer Kelly J. Baptist in a story collection that is as humorous as it is heartfelt.
Flying Lessons
Title | Flying Lessons PDF eBook |
Author | Miles Burford |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 9781564743701 |
The Flying Lesson
Title | The Flying Lesson PDF eBook |
Author | Virginia T. Gross |
Publisher | Scott Foresman |
Pages | 16 |
Release | 1999-08-11 |
Genre | Children's stories |
ISBN | 9780673625243 |
A newly born cobra learns to never trust a mongoose following a flying lesson with a hornbill.
CKLA G6 U1 Flying Lessons and Other Stories
Title | CKLA G6 U1 Flying Lessons and Other Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Core Knowledge Foundation |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2022-05 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781683806387 |
CKLA G6 U1 Flying Lessons and Other Stories
Title | CKLA G6 U1 Flying Lessons and Other Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Core Knowledge Foundation |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2023-08 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781683806363 |