Jericho's Journey

Jericho's Journey

Author: G. Clifton Wisler

Publisher: Dutton Juvenile

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 9780525674283

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Hardships and adventures--including hailstorms, blizzards, mud slides, and freezing temperatures--abound as Jericho Wetherby and his family travel from their Tennessee home to a new life in Texas.


Timmy O'Dowd and the Big Ditch

Timmy O'Dowd and the Big Ditch

Author: Len Hilts

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 1988

Total Pages: 118

ISBN-13:

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In the late 1800s, young Timmy O'Dowd and his city boy cousin must forget their differences and pool their energies when the Erie Canal is damaged by storms.


The Golden Bull

The Golden Bull

Author: Marjorie Cowley

Publisher: Charlesbridge

Published: 2012-02-01

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1607342537

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A brother and sister's search for a new life and new home . . . 5,000 years ago in ancient Mesopotamia during a terrible drought, Jomar and Zefa's father must send his children away to the city of Ur because he can no longer feed them. At fourteen, Jomar is old enough to apprentice with Sidah, a master goldsmith for the temple of the moongod, but there is no place for Zefa in Sidah's household. Zefa, a talented but untrained musician, is forced to play her music and sing for alms on the streets of Ur. Marjorie Cowley vividly imagines the intrigues, and harsh struggle for survival in ancient Mesopotamia.


Red Cap

Red Cap

Author: G. Clifton Wisler

Publisher: Turtleback Books

Published: 1994-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780785769873

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Thirteen-year-old Ransom J. Powell lies about his age and joins the Union army, winning the soldiers' respect with his courage, especially when they all end up in the infamous Confederate Prison at Andersonville


Jennie's Hat

Jennie's Hat

Author: Ezra Jack Keats

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2003-04-28

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13: 0698179986

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Jennie's favorite aunt is sending her a new hat, and Jennie is sure it will be beautiful. But when the box arrives, the hat inside is very plain. She had imagined a wonderful hat with big colorful flowers and even tries to make her own hat from a straw basket! Jennie is almost ready to give up on her dream when she receives a fanciful surprise from some very special friends. Ezra Jack Keats's timelessly charming illustrations will leave readers wishing for a dream hat of their own.


Om-kas-toe Blackfeet Twin Captures an Elkdog

Om-kas-toe Blackfeet Twin Captures an Elkdog

Author: Kenneth Thomasma

Publisher: Grandview Publishing Company

Published: 1986

Total Pages: 215

ISBN-13: 9780801088834

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life changes dramatically for the Blackfeet people in the early 1700's when a twin brother and sister discover a stange animal and succeed in bringing it back to the tribe.


Caleb's Choice

Caleb's Choice

Author: G. Clifton Wisler

Publisher: Perfection Learning

Published: 1998-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780756940904

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Historical fiction set in 1850s Texas. Uncertain whether it is right or not, Caleb must decide whether to help his relatives aid slaves on the Underground Railroad.


Mr. Lincoln's Drummer

Mr. Lincoln's Drummer

Author: G. Clifton Wisler

Publisher: Perfection Learning

Published: 1997-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780780773721

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Accurate details give a true picture of the Civil War and the courage of ten-year-old Willie Johnston, who served as a drummer boy, and who was awarded the congressional Medal of Honor and asked to play his drum for President Lincoln.