Most Popular Books by Katherine Paterson

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is publishing a monthly series of e-only essays to correspond with Katherine Paterson’s two-year term as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. The subjects of the essays include: writing and literature for young people, the wonder and imagination found within great books, common questions novice writers ask, and Katherine’s own personal experiences throughout her historic career.

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?

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is publishing a monthly series of e-only essays to correspond with Katherine Paterson’s two-year term as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. The subjects of the essays include: writing and literature for young people, the wonder and imagination found within great books, common questions novice writers ask, and Katherine’s own personal experiences throughout her historic career.

In a poignant and unflinching new realistic novel from the Newbery Medal–winning author of Bridge to Terabithia, a ten-year-old girl makes a deal with God for her father''s safe return from the Iraq War. Birdie has questions for God. For starters, why couldn’t God roll history back to September 10, 2001, and fix things—so the next day was an ordinary sunny day and not the devastating lead-in to two wars? Daddy has already been to Iraq twice. Now he’s going again, and Birdie is sure he’ll die. At the very least, she won’t see him again for a year, and everything will not be OK. (Why do grown-ups lie?) To save money, she, Mom, and baby Billy have moved to Gran’s, where shy Birdie must attend a new school, and no one but bossy Alicia Marie Suggs welcomes her. Doesn’t God remember how hard it was for Birdie to make friends at Bible Camp? Counselor Ron taught about Judgment there—and the right way to believe. Has Birdie been praying wrong? Why else would God break their bargain? Readers of all faiths and backgrounds, especially children of military families, will identify with and root for the unforgettable Birdie, given inimitable voice by a master storyteller.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is publishing a monthly series of e-only essays to correspond with Katherine Paterson’s two-year term as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. The subjects of the essays include: writing and literature for young people, the wonder and imagination found within great books, common questions novice writers ask, and Katherine’s own personal experiences throughout her historic career.

A collection of nine Christmas stories.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is publishing a monthly series of e-only essays to correspond with Katherine Paterson’s two-year term as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. The subjects of the essays include: writing and literature for young people, the wonder and imagination found within great books, common questions novice writers ask, and Katherine’s own personal experiences throughout her historic career.

2013 Laura Ingalls Wilder Award Meli Lleshi is positive that her drawing of her teacher with his pelican nose started it all. The Lleshis are Albanians living in Kosovo, a country trying to fight off Serbian oppressors, and suddenly they are homeless refugees. Old and young alike, they find their courage tested by hunger, illness, the long, arduous journey, and danger on every side. Then, unexpectedly, they are brought to America by a church group and begin a new life in a small Vermont town. The events of 9/11 bring more challenges for this Muslim family--but this country is their home now and there can be no turning back.A compassionate, powerful novel by a master storyteller.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is publishing a monthly series of e-only essays to correspond with Katherine Paterson’s two-year term as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. The subjects of the essays include: writing and literature for young people, the wonder and imagination found within great books, common questions novice writers ask, and Katherine’s own personal experiences throughout her historic career.

Modern-day stories about the true meaning of Christmas.

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

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is publishing a monthly series of e-only essays to correspond with Katherine Paterson’s two-year term as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. The subjects of the essays include: writing and literature for young people, the wonder and imagination found within great books, common questions novice writers ask, and Katherine’s own personal experiences throughout her historic career.

In Brother Sun, Sister Moon, award-winning author Katherine Paterson re-imagines a hymn of praise originally written by Saint Francis of Assisi in 1224. Illuminated with the exquisite illustrations of cut-paper artist Pamela Dalton, this picture book offers a stunningly beautiful tribute to nature.

The classic story about the young boy Tom Sawyer and his adventures along the banks of the Mississippi.

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

Share the love of reading with your beginner reader! I Can Read books are widely recognised as the premier line of beginner readers. Inaugurated in 1957 with Else Holmelund Minarik''s Little Bear, illustrated by Maurice Sendak, the series has grown to over 200 titles, which include mysteries, adventure stories, poetry, historical fiction and humour. Featuring award–winning authors and illustrators, and a fabulous cast of classic characters, I Can Read books introduce children to the joy of reading independently. It is the first day of school, and Marvin is scared. Everyone seems to know where to go – except Marvin. Everyone seems to have a place in class – except Marvin. And everyone seems to know how to read – except Marvin. Marvin''s struggle with reading will ring true to reluctant and eager readers alike, and all will share his triumph in Katherine Paterson''s reassuring story, the third about this popular character. Ages 5–7

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.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is publishing a monthly series of e-only essays to correspond with Katherine Paterson’s two-year term as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. The subjects of the essays include: writing and literature for young people, the wonder and imagination found within great books, common questions novice writers ask, and Katherine’s own personal experiences throughout her historic career.

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.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is publishing a monthly series of e-only essays to correspond with Katherine Paterson’s two-year term as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. The subjects of the essays include: writing and literature for young people, the wonder and imagination found within great books, common questions novice writers ask, and Katherine’s own personal experiences throughout her historic career.

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.

Jess Aarons ha entrenado todo el verano para ser el corredor maas raapido de quinto grado. Y casi lo logra, de no ser por la niana nueva, Leslie Burke, que lo rebasa en la primera prueba. A pesar de esto, los dos se hacen muy buenos amigos y pasan los daias en el bosque detraas de la casa de Leslie, donde han creado un reino encantado llamdo Tarabitia, y ellos se han nombrado la reina y el rey. Una maanana, Lesli decide ir sola a Terabitia y ocurre una tragedia. Una noverla de aventuras, valor y amistad que se ha convertido en un claasico de la literatura norteamericana.

Ésta es la historia de una amistad que cambia las vidas de Leslie y Jess, dos estudiantes de quinto de primaria que crean un mundo de aventuras, llamado "Terabithia", en el corazón del bosque. Un clásico de la literatura americana que se recomienda en las escuelas de muchos países.

Jess si è allenato tutta l''estate per vincere la gara di corsa. Non avrebbe mai pensato che a fargli mangiare la polvere sarebbe stata una ragazzina: Leslie, la nuova arrivata, che si veste come un maschio e abita in una casa piena di libri...

This Newbery Honor novel from bestselling author Katherine Paterson is soon to be a motion picture starring Kathy Bates, Octavia Spencer, Glenn Close, and Sophie Nélisse. Discover Gilly Hopkins in this new movie tie-in edition! Eleven-year-old Gilly has been stuck in more foster families than she can remember, and she''s disliked them all. She has a reputation for being brash, brilliant, and completely unmanageable, and that''s the way she likes it. So when she''s sent to live with the Trotters—by far the strangest family yet—she knows it''s only a temporary problem. Gilly decides to put her sharp mind to work and get out of there fast. She''s determined to no longer be a foster kid. Before long she''s devised an elaborate scheme to get her real mother to come rescue her. But unfortunately, the plan doesn''t work out quite as she hoped it would…

Newbery Medal winner Katherine Paterson tells the story of Jimmy Jo, and 11-year-old country music singer. When Jimmy Jo''s talent brings fame to his family, he suddenly becomes a target for fans--and for a man who insists he''s Jimmy Jo''s real father. "Paterson''s talent for storytelling truly shines".--School Library Journal, starred review. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

When ten-year-old Lyddie and her younger brother are hired out as servants to help pay off their family farms debts, Lyddie is determined to find a way to reunite her family. A story of determination and personal growth, Lyddie has already established itself as a classic. An ALA Notable Book

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

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

Unable to help his family do anything of real significance that will help the war effort of World War II, young William befriends a real queen who is living in exile in his neighborhood and manages to make an impact on the war in his own special way. Reprint.