New Releases by Michael O. Tunnell

For those who love the works of Lloyd Alexander and those who are only beginning to know them, here is a worthy and useful travelmate--now featuring gorgeously designed edges. "The Prydain Companion is more than a quick reference or handy glossary, though it is all of that as well. Instructive, certainly. But, like any good companion, a pleasure to be with over a long period of time." —Lloyd Alexander, from the Foreword This intriguing volume is at once a wonderful reference resource and a vehicle for exploration and discovery in itself. Complete with a biographical sketch of Lloyd Alexander, a personal Foreword by Mr. Alexander himself, a "How to Use the Companion" section from the author, pronunciation keys, excerpts throughout, and—most substantially—an alphabetical guide to the people, places, and objects of the Prydain Chronicles, The Prydain Companion is a one-stop reference book for a beloved world of fantasy and magic.

A moving primary source sheds light on the experience of Japanese American children imprisoned in a World War II internment camp. A classroom diary created by Japanese American children paints a vivid picture of daily life in a so-called "internment camp." Mae Yanagi was eight years old when she started school at Topaz Camp in Utah. She and her third-grade classmates began keeping an illustrated diary, full of details about schoolwork, sports, pets, holidays, and health--as experienced from behind barbed wire. Diary pages, archival photographs, and narrative nonfiction text convey the harsh changes experienced by the children, as well as their remarkable resilience.

Briefly surveys the life of the early American portrait painter and describes an incident in which George Washington, visiting his natural history museum, was fooled by a lifelike painting of two of Peale''s sons climbing a staircase.

After the love of Beauty turns him from a Beast into a handsome prince, Auguste fails to reform the bad habits of his past and sees the spell passed on to his three sons.

Mr. Andy tells Thad and Annie some tales about the spectacular effects of chinooks, hot winter winds that suddenly spring up and cause dramatic changes in the temperature.

A jinni grants Aminah three wishes with the rising of each full moon. His magic brings Aminah food, clothing, and shelter, but Aminah cannot achieve true happiness until she has helped the suffering people she has left behind. Aminah and Jinni have to rely on wit, luck, and a bit of sorcery in order to find the lamp and survive thieving bands, pirates, and their biggest challenge of all: Princess Badr.

Aminah is an orphan living on the streets of Al Kal''as. Desperate, she appeals to Princess Badr for work. The princess responds by throwing her husband, Aladdin''s, seemingly worthless lamp at her. But to Aminah''s surprise, the lamp is magic.

Three teenagers in Germany, who are members of the Mormon Church, join forces to create a youth resistance movement during World War II, putting their lives at risk.

The scent of Old Witch''s scrumptious Halloween pie lures Vampire and Ghoul, Ghost and Banshee, Zombie and Skeleton, from their lairs for a midnight feast. This wonderful read-aloud romp, full of spooky sounds and midnight magic, sure to be a Halloween favorite.

Rev. ed. of: Children''s literature, briefly / Michael O. Tunnell, James S. Jacobs. 4th ed. c2012.

"World War II was over, and Berlin was in ruins. US Air Force Lieutenant Gail Halvorsen knew the children of the city were suffering. They were hungry and afraid. The young pilot wanted to help, but what could one man in one plane do?"--Dust jacket flap.

Presents two novels in which an orphan named Aminah is given a magic lamp, which allows her to alter her life by choosing prosperity and romance, and who, with her genie, must escape from thieves and Princess Badr, who all want possession of the lamp.

When Patrick moves to a new town, he is confronted by a ghostly boy who seeks his help.

An informative resource for formal studies of the Prydain Chronicles, as well as an excellent opportunity to delve into the fantastic workings of Prydain "The Prydain Companion is more than a quick reference or handy glossary, though it is all of that as well. Instructive, certainly. But, like any good companion, a pleasure to be with over a long period of time." —Lloyd Alexander, from the foreword This intriguing volume is at once a wonderful reference resource and a vehicle for exploration and discovery in itself. Complete with a biographical sketch of Lloyd Alexander, a personal foreword by Mr. Alexander, a "How to Use the Companion" section from the author, pronunciation keys, excerpts throughout, and—most substantially—an alphabetical guide to the peoples, places, and objects of the Prydain Chronicles, The Prydain Companion is a one-stop reference book for a beloved world of fantasy and magic. For those who love the works of Lloyd Alexander—young readers, teachers, researchers, all—and those who are only beginning to know them, here is a worthy and useful travelmate.

In 1914, because her family cannot afford a train ticket to her grandmother''s town, May gets mailed and rides the mail car on the train to see her grandmother.

This volume profiles both the professional career and private life of this prolific author, winner of both the Newbery Medal and the National Book Award. Although best known and loved for his children''s books, Lloyd Alexander also has been a regular contributor to magazines, anthologies, textbooks, and professional journals, all of which are documented in this comprehensive volume. A biographical glimpse into Alexander''s early life introduces the author and describes the influences which have shaped his lifework. A complete annotated list of writings by and about Alexander as well as a Lloyd Alexander chronology and a recording of awards conferred then documents his career and completes the portrait of this singular talent.