New Releases by Jackie French Koller

Originally published as a serial novel in the Boston Globe, and then syndicated in newspapers across the US, The Liberty Pole has now been expanded into a novel. When the Revolutionary War begins, the colonists on Martha''s Vineyard have no choice but to remain neutral. The British Navy commands the seas, and Vineyarders know that their little island could quickly be taken over by the British if they side with the Patriots. That doesn''t stop them from working behind the scenes, though, spying on the British soldiers that frequent their pubs, and quietly sending young men off in fishing boats to join the rebel army in Boston. But, when island soldiers begin to die in battle, the Vineyard can no longer stay on the sidelines, erecting a Liberty Pole to honor the fallen and show their support for the Patriots. When a British Man of War limps into port with its main mast shattered and tries to commandeer the island''s newly raised Liberty Pole, three brave young women decide it''s time to take matters into their own hands.

Darek, Zantor, and their friends must save their village in this sixth and final book in the fantastical Dragonling chapter book series! Darek and his beloved dragonling, Zantor, return triumphant to their village from the Mountains of Krad. But when they arrive, they learn things have taken a turn for the worse and their village is now ruled by a ruthless tyrant. To save their home, Darek and Zantor must team up with their friends and family in a fantastical struggle to defend their home—that may just change the world as they know it.

Now available in a paperback boxed set, The Dragonling chapter book series, about a boy and his pet dragon, is perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon! When Darek feeds a hungry baby dragonling, they become best friends. But Zantor the dragonling needs to go home to the Valley of the Dragons so Darek vows to risk his own life to return him there. Meanwhile, the people of the village Darek calls home plan to continue the dragonquest tradition of hunting dragonlings. Can Darek and Zantor convince humans and dragons alike that it’s possible to live in peace? This paperback boxed set includes all six magical stories: The Dragonling Dragon in the Family Dragon Quest Dragons of Krad Dragon Trouble Dragons and Kings

Darek must rescue Zantor and Pola from the dangerous mists of Krad in this fifth book in the fantastical Dragonling chapter book series! When Darek’s beloved dragonling, Zantor, and Darek’s best friend, Pola, disappear into the mists of Krad, everyone assumes they’re gone for good. But Darek just knows that Zantor and Pola are alive. He can hear the dragonling’s cries for help, deep inside his own head. And much to his surprise, Rowena—the cause of all the trouble—hears them, too. Together Darek and Rowena sneak into Krad to rescue their friends. But they soon find that Krad is even more dangerous than they’d feared. So dangerous that it may be impossible to save anyone, even themselves…

A boy and a baby dragon forge an unlikely friendship in this fantastical Dragonling chapter book series that’s perfect for fans of How to Train Your Dragon! When Darek finds a dragonling, he gets a chance to prove that humans and dragons can live as friends! But Zantor the dragonling really needs to go back to the Valley of the Dragons so Darek risks his own life to take him there. And when Darek and Zantor travel to Darek’s home village they’ll have to convince the villagers that humans and dragons can live in peace—and stop the dragon quest from hunting for more dragonlings! This magical bind-up includes: The Dragonling Dragon in the Family Dragon Quest Dragons of Krad

Darek and Zantor work to convince everyone that dragons and humans can get along in this second book in the fantastical Dragonling chapter book series! Ever since Darek saved Zantor the dragonling, they’ve been inseparable. Darek is the only family Zantor has ever known. But now Darek is bringing Zantor home from the Valley of the Dragons, and the villagers are up in arms! He and his brother Clep are called traitors. Their best friends are turning against them. Even Darek’s father has been threatened for allowing the enemy in their midst. How can Darek prove that dragons are good neighbors to the villagers?

The Wizard''s Apprentice

One hot summer day, four bored children start a watermelon seed-spitting battle that soon spreads throughout their town.

Gathers together three of the books in the Dragonling series featuring Darek, Zantor, and his friend Pola.

Pour gagner quelques cents, Daniel est cireur de chaussures. Depuis que la Grande Dépression frappe durement New York, chacun s''enfonce dans la misère. Il y a les voisins qui mendient, les autres qui se retrouvent à la rue. Le père de Danny, lui, est parti chercher du travail ailleurs, très loin... Pourtant, avec ses vieux amis Mickey et Maggie, Danny ne peut s''empêcher de continuer à rire et à s''amuser. Qui sait ? L''espoir est peut-être au coin de la rue...

Princess Arenelle, a promising young Witch, undertakes the quest to become the new Apprentice Keeper.

Le jour où la mère d''Anna disparaît, la jeune fille doit faire face. À quinze ans, Anna est l''aînée d''une famille de trois enfants et doit continuer à faire vivre ses frères et sœurs, Casey et Mandy. Plus que tout, elle veut garder sa famille unie. Mais qui voudrait adopter trois enfants dont une adolescente noire ? Elle prend alors la décision la plus difficile dissimuler à tous la terrible vérité...

The fearsome knight Horace tries to prove to his niece that he is as good as his brother, the King, while all she really wants is someone to help her stop missing her father.

When Peter feels he cannot put up with his baby sister Emily any longer, he puts her in his wagon and goes around the block to see if any of the neighbors want to buy her.

Howard and the monster under his bed decide on a plan to convince their mothers that both of them have reason to be afraid after dark.

Best friends Mole and Shrew need money to buy more of their favorite things, books and seeds, but none of the jobs they try seems quite right for them.

When a mysterious bag lady hands Alec a strange coin and tells him it will grant him one wish, Alec thinks she''s crazy. But then, in a fit of anger, Alec wishes his little brother Stevie had never been born, and Stevie disappears! If I Had One Wish … was an American Library Association Recommended Book for Reluctant Young Readers and a New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age.

When his Labrador retriever survives a bear-mauling on Christmas Eve, Matt is convinced that her recovery is a miracle sent by his mother from heaven.

For fans of the Frog and Toad books and Amelia Bedelia stories, the antic tales of Mole and Shrew will prove to be worthy successors. In the introductory title, find out how Mole and Shrew first meet, how Mole finds a new home, and how, with much confusion along the way, Mole and Shrew "finally become fast friends!

" Mais pourquoi continuons-nous à les appeler " sauvages " ? Il n''y a rien de sauvage en eux ". Rebekah voudrait pouvoir crier sa révolte. Mais, en, 1633, sur ce territoire de Nouvelle-Angleterre où elle retrouve son père, chef de la colonie anglaise d''Agawam, il vaut mieux se taire. Qui pourra cependant l''empêcher de considérer les Indiens comme des hommes dignes de respect ? Et d''entrer dans la danse des esprits, pour rejoindre celui qu''elle aime secrètement, le jeune sorcier Mishannock ?

Adventurous monkeys have a series of mishaps and escapades involving a bike, a canoe, a restaurant, and a hotel.

Depuis que Zantor, le bébé dragon, vit au village de Zoriak, Alex s''amuse beaucoup. Il s''amuse tellement que Roxanna, la fille du chef des Anciens, voudrait bien avoir Zantor pour elle toute seule. Voilà qui risque de ramener la zizanie à Zoriak, et même les pires dangers. Un ami véritable, ça se respecte ! Après Touche pas à mon dragon ! et Laissez-moi mon dragon ! la troisième aventure d''Alex et de Zantor.

While running from the truth to escape painful memories of losing his eye, seventeen-year-old Luke gets himself into a series of dangerous situations.

Caring for her two younger siblings after their unreliable mother abandons them, fifteen-year-old Anna discovers the difficulties of trying to be a parent.

In their own original way, best friends Mole and Shrew celebrate five holidays throughout the year.