New Releases by Frances Ruffin

As a boy, Sid Fleischman lived for magic. He visited a sideshow in 5th grade that changed his life. From that moment on, he was consumed with the world of magic. He published his first book, Between Cocktails, when he was 19. It was a book about magic tricks. Kids will learn how this was a turning point for Sid Fleischman; how this book made him think about writing. They will find out how his life as a magician, and his many other experiences, helped him write such popular books as the McBroom series and Newbery Award-winning book, The Whipping Boy.

A comprehensive look at the highly collectible Blue Ridge China produced by Southern Potteries of Erwin, Tennessee from 1938 to 1957. Contains an extensive assortment of dinnerware and china pieces, plus special focus on children''s pieces made at the pottery. Also includes newly identified patterns and pieces, company history, backstamps, pattern numbers, price guide, index.