Sharing an unspoken and forbidden love, Sarah and Abel, two young members of a Shaker community, begin to question their way of life and that of "The World."

Two young members of a Shaker community begin to question their way of life and that of "the World."

A collection of writers of upper elementary and middle school books discuss their work, each author includes a list of selected titles, words from the author, and a list of selected titles, words from the author, and a writing activity for you and your students.

"Originally published in Great Britain in 2014 by Doubleday."

Designed to aid adults—parents, teachers, librarians—in selecting from the best of recent children's literature, this guide provides 1,400 reviews of books published between 1979 and 1984. This volume carries on the tradition established by Zena Sutherland's two earlier collections covering the periods from 1966 to 1972 and 1973 to 1978. Her 1973 edition of The Best in Children's Books was cited by the American School Board Journal as one of the outstanding books of the year in education.

Make the past come alive for your students by introducing them to a wide array of fascinating historical novels.