New Releases by Katherine Paterson

Lyddie: An impoverished Vermont girl finds work in a factory. Jip: A Vermont teen in the 1850''s learns a secret about his parents.

More than twenty essays and speeches show Paterson''s passion for reading, her ideas about writing, her spiritual faith, and her conviction that the imagination must be nourished.

Acclaimed storyteller and Newbery medalist, National Book Awardwinner, and Laura Ingalls Wilder award recipient Katherine Paterson breathes new life into this classic tale of action, adventure, and romance. Raised in the wilderness, Parzival knows nothing of his destiny as the Grail Knight--the one who is fated to seek the sacred vessel of hope and eternal life. To succeed in his quest, Parzival must struggle against countless obstacles. His triumphant story is one that will move readers to joy and despair, laughter and tears.

In this amusing, eloquently told story, created by Paterson specifically for Russian artist Vladimir Vagin to illustrate with his beautifully detailed watercolors. After the death of her self-absorbed parents, a clever princess shows the peasants in her country how to make better lives for themselves.

Christmas is coming... ... and Marvin is worried. His big sister, May, always makes great presents for their parents, and Marvin''s are never as good. But this year, he is determined to make the best Christmas present ever -- one that will last forever.

Moving is not easy. Rosie is the meanest cow in the world -- and Marvin''s best friend. When his family moves to a new farm, Marvin is sad and lonely . . . until he finds Rosie again. But now she''s making a lot of trouble for everyone. Will she and Marvin ever adjust to the changes of a new life in a new place?

An 11-year-old foster child tries to cope with her longings and fears as she schemes against everyone who tries to be friendly.

Modern-day stories about the true meaning of Christmas.

Moving is not easy. Rosie is the meanest cow in the world -- and Marvin''s best friend. When his family moves to a new farm, Marvin is sad and lonely . . . until he finds Rosie again. But now she''s making a lot of trouble for everyone. Will she and Marvin ever adjust to the changes of a new life in a new place?

The life of a ten-year-old boy in rural Virginia expands when he becomes friends with a newcomer who subsequently meets an untimely death trying to reach their hideaway, Terabithia, during a storm.

In order to wear the crown of the kingdom, an arrogant young prince must find an equal in his bride. Instead, he finds someone far better than he.

A pair of mandarin ducks, separated by a cruel lord who wishes to possess the drake for his colorful beauty, reward a compassionate couple who risk their lives to reunite the ducks.

Who is the man called Sabura, the mysterious bandit who robs the rich and helps the poor? And what is his connection with Yosida, the harsh and ill- tempered master of feudal Japan''s most famous puppet theater? Young Jiro, an apprentice to Yosida, is determined to find out, even at risk to his own life. Meamwhile, Jiro devotes himself to learning puppetry. Kinshi, the puppet master''s son, tutors him. When his sheltered life at the theater is shattered by mobs of hungry, rioting peasants, Jiro becomes aware of responsibilities greater that his craft. As he schemes to help his friend Kinshi and to find his own parent, Jiro stumbles onto a dangerous and powerful secret....

An eleven-year-old foster child tries to cope with her longings and fears as she schemes against everyone who tries to be friendly.

Muna has never known his father -- a samurai, a noble warrior. But Muna''s mother has told Muna how he will know him one day: by the sign of the chrysanthemum. When his mother dies, Muna travels to the capital of twelfth-century Japan, a bewildering city on the verge of revolution. He finds a haven there, as servant to the great swordsmith, Fukuji. But Muna cannot forget his dream: He must find his father. Only then will he have power and a name to be reckoned with. Only then will he become a man.

Eleven-year-old Park makes some startling discoveries when he travels to his grandfather''s farm in Virginia to learn about his father who died in the Vietnam War.

Presents botanical illustrations of familiar and exotic flowers, trees, and plants mentioned in the accompanying Bible verses and selections.

The vain young daughter of a samurai finds her comfortable life ripped apart when opposing warrior clans begin a struggle for imperial control of Japan.