Rodzina
Rodzina

Author: Karen Cushman

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2003-03-20

Total Pages: 243

ISBN-13: 0547533489

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Rodzina Clara Jadwiga Anastazya Brodski, a strong and stubborn Polish orphan, leaves Chicago on an orphan train, expecting to be adopted and turned into a slave—or worse, not to be adopted at all. As the train rattles westward, she begins to develop attachments to her fellow travelers, even the frosty orphan guardian, and to accept the idea that there might be good homes for orphans—maybe even for a big, combative Polish girl. But no placement seems right for the formidable Rodzina, and she cleverly finds a way out of one unfortunate situation after another until at last she finds the family that is right for her. Like Karen Cushman's other young girl protagonists, Rodzina is trying to find her place in the world—and she does. The compelling narrative is laced with wry humor and keen observation, full of memorable characters, and a thoroughly researched Afterword.

The Ballad of Lucy Whipple
The Ballad of Lucy Whipple

Author: Karen Cushman

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 1996-08-16

Total Pages: 213

ISBN-13: 0547532881

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In 1849 a twelve-year-old girl who calls herself Lucy is distraught when her mother moves the family from Massachusetts to a small California mining town. There Lucy helps run a boarding house and looks for comfort in books while trying to find a way to return "home."

Catherine, Called Birdy
Catherine, Called Birdy

Author: Karen Cushman

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Published: 2014-12-04

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1447294092

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Shaggy Beard wishes to take me to wife! What a monstrous joke. That dog assassin whose breath smells like the mouth of Hell, who makes wind like others make music, who is so ugly and old! Catherine's in trouble. Caught between a mother who is determined to turn her into the perfect medieval lady and a father who wants her to marry her off to much older and utterly repulsive suitor. Luckily, Catherine has a plan. She has experience outwitting suitors and is ready to take matters into her own hands. A fun and vibrant coming-of-age novel about a 14-year-old girl's fight for freedom and right to self-determination.

The Midwife's Apprentice
The Midwife's Apprentice

Author: Karen Cushman

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 0547722176

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In a small village in medieval England, a young homeless girl acquires a home and a new career when she becomes the apprentice to a sharp-tempered midwife.

Alchemy and Meggy Swann
Alchemy and Meggy Swann

Author: Karen Cushman

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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In 1573, the crippled, scorned, and destitute Meggy Swann goes to London and meets her father, a poor alchemist.

Alchemy and Meggy Swann
Alchemy and Meggy Swann

Author: Karen Cushman

Publisher: Turtleback Books

Published: 2011-10-25

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 9780606234054

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In 1573, the crippled, scorned, and destitute Meggy Swann goes to London, where she meets her father, an impoverished alchemist, and eventually discovers that although her legs are bent and weak, she has many other strengths.

Cataloging for School Librarians
Cataloging for School Librarians

Author: Marie Kelsey

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-02-19

Total Pages: 413

ISBN-13: 1538106094

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Cataloging for School Librarians, Second Edition presents the theory and practice of cataloging and classification to students and practitioners needing a clear sequential process to help them overcome cataloging anxiety. By following the instructions in this book, the new cataloger will become proficient at creating bibliographic records that meet current national standards, and make library materials accessible to students and faculty. This new edition fully integrates RDA while referencing its antecedent, AACR2. FRBR, Sears, the Dewey Decimal Classification and the implications of Web-Scale Discovery services are covered. It presents numerous examples of how to catalog books, non-print and electronic library materials using the MARC format. To reinforce learning, each chapter concludes with a revised review quiz and critical thinking questions. Cataloging for School Librarians, Second Edition includes sample full MARC records, a glossary and an index.

Ink and Shadows
Ink and Shadows

Author: Ellery Adams

Publisher: Kensington Cozies

Published: 2021-12-28

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1496726421

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In the fourth in a beguiling cozy mystery series featuring a librarian-turned-bookseller with a penchant for bibliotherapy and a sideline in solving crime, the only hope is that Nora can be a heroine herself and lead the Secret, Book, and Scone Society in a successful investigation--before more bodies turn up and the secrets from Celeste's past come back to haunt them all. all.

Reading History in Children's Books
Reading History in Children's Books

Author: Catherine Butler

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2012-07-17

Total Pages: 268

ISBN-13: 1137026030

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This book offers a critical account of historical books about Britain written for children, including realist novels, non-fiction, fantasy and alternative histories. It also investigates the literary, ideological and philosophical challenges involved in writing about the past, especially for an audience whose knowledge of history is often limited.