Most Popular Books by Sara Pennypacker

“Lucas DuBois is proof that a mere kitten can be the bravest of lions by always standing up for what''s right.” —Alan Gratz, New York Times bestselling author of Refugee The acclaimed, New York Times bestselling author of Pax delivers an historical novel about an orphan during WWII who discovers unexpected courage within himself when he becomes involved with the Resistance. Petit éclair. That’s what the other boys at the orphanage call Lucas DuBois. Lucas is tired of his cowardly reputation, just as he’s tired of the war and the Nazi occupation of his French village. He longs to show how brave he can be. He gets the chance when he saves a litter of kittens from cruel boys and brings them to an abandoned stable to care for them. There he comes upon a stranger who is none too happy to see him: Alice, the daughter of a horse trainer, who is hiding her filly from German soldiers. Soon Lucas begins to realize they are not the only ones in the village with secrets. The housekeeper at the German maternity home and a priest at the orphanage pass coded messages; a young mother at the home makes dangerous plans to keep her baby from forced adoption; and a neighbor in town may be harboring a Jewish family. Emboldened by the unlikely heroes all around him, Lucas is forced to decide how much he is willing to risk to make the most courageous rescue of all. Perfect for fans of Alan Gratz, Ruta Sepetys, and Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, this accessible novel, told in short chapters, illuminates a little-known aspect of World War II history.

A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year: The beloved New York Times–bestseller starring the independent-minded third-grader and "irrepressible heroine" ( School Library Journal, starred review). Named a Best Book of the Year by School Library Journal, Child Magazine, Publishers Weekly, Nick Jr. Family Magazine, and the Miami Herald Winner of the Rhode Island Children''s Book Award, William Allen White Children''s Book Award, Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor, Great Lakes Great Books Award, Josette Frank Book Award, Sid Fleishman Award, and National Parenting Publication Gold Award Clementine is NOT having a good week. On Monday she''s sent to the principal''s office for cutting off Margaret''s hair. On Tuesday, Margaret''s mother is mad at her. On Wednesday, she''s sent to the principal, again. On Thursday, Margaret stops speaking to her. Then Friday starts with yucky eggs and only gets worse. And by Saturday, even her mother is mad at her. Okay, fine. Clementine is having a DISASTROUS week. But maybe she can find a way to make it better . . . This "frequently amusing" chapter book by the author of Pax, illustrated by a two-time Caldecott Honor winner, is a modern classic, first in the series that''s been keeping readers engaged and laughing for years as they follow the hijinks of Clementine, a clever and quirky third grader who''s the most spectacular friend around ( Booklist). "Fans of Judy Moody will welcome this portrait of another funny, independent third-grader." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Middle-grade readers will sympathize with Clementine''s conflicted feelings about her friend and her family, and laugh out loud at her impulsive antics . . . Give this to readers of Cleary and Blume and cross your fingers for more." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

This New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping readers engaged and laughing for more than a decade with over one million copies sold! When it comes to tackling third grade, Clementine is at the top of her game-okay, so maybe not all the time. After her teacher announces that the third and fourth graders will be putting on a talent show, Clementine panics. She doesn''t sing or dance or play an instrument. She can''t even hop with finesse. And as if that didn''t make her feel bad enough, her perfect best friend, Margaret, has so many talents, she has to alphabetize them to keep them straight? How can Clementine ever hope to compete? As the night of the big "Talent-palooza" draws closer, Clementine is desperate for an act, any act. But the unexpected talent she demonstrates at the show surprises everyone-most of all herself.

Award-winning, bestselling author Sara Pennypacker and illustrator Matthew Cordell come together in this hilarious absurdist tale about a precocious girl who transforms her community in surprising ways. What are people for? That’s the burning question on the mind of Leeva Spayce Thornblossom. Fame! says Leeva’s mom, the mayor of Nutsmore. Money! says her dad, the town treasurer. With the help of an orphaned badger, a risk-averse boy in a hazmat suit, and the town''s librarians, Leeva sets off to discover her own answer—setting off a chain of events that will change Nutsmore forever.

This delightful New York Times bestselling chapter book series, from the award-winning author of Pax , is a modern classic that has been keeping readers engaged and laughing as they follow the hijinks of Clementine, a clever and quirky third grader who''s the most spectacular friend around. Perfect for fans of Amelia Bedelia and Ivy + Bean! Clementine''s having a nervous breakdown. The FAMILY MEETING! sign is up in her house, and she just knows she''s in trouble for something. Has she been too mean to her little brother? Too sloppy? Eating too much junk food? Try as she might to find out what''s on the agenda, her parents won''t reveal anything before the meeting. As far as Clementine is concerned, the agenda should be something like: "We''re getting a gorilla." But no, it''s something entirely different. "We''re talking about a new baby," says her father. "A sibling for you two. What do you think about that?" NO THANKS! is what Clementine thinks. After all, four is the perfect number for a family. There are four sides to a table, not five. Will Clementine learn to make room for one more? READ MORE! Clementine The Talented Clementine Clementine''s Letter Clementine, Friend of the Week Clementine and the Spring Trip Completely Clementine

Ming-Li looked up and tried to imagine the sky silent, empty of birds. It was a terrible thought. Her country''s leader had called sparrows the enemy of the farmers--they were eating too much grain, he said. He announced a great "Sparrow War" to banish them from China, but Ming-Li did not want to chase the birds away. As the people of her village gathered with firecrackers and gongs to scatter the sparrows, Ming-Li held her ears and watched in dismay. The birds were falling from the trees, frightened to death! Ming-Li knew she had to do something -- even if she couldn''t stop the noise. Quietly, she vowed to save as many sparrows as she could, one by one...

From award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax; this is a gorgeously crafted, utterly compelling novel about chosen families and the healing power of love. A New York Times bestseller! It’s been a year since Peter and his pet fox, Pax, have seen each other. Once inseparable, they now lead very different lives. Pax and his mate, Bristle, have welcomed a litter of kits they must protect in a dangerous world. Meanwhile Peter—newly orphaned after the war, racked with guilt and loneliness—leaves his adopted home with Vola to join the Water Warriors, a group of people determined to heal the land from the scars of the war. When one of Pax''s kits falls desperately ill, he turns to the one human he knows he can trust. And no matter how hard Peter tries to harden his broken heart, love keeps finding a way in. Now both boy and fox find themselves on journeys toward home, healing—and each other, once again. As he did for Pax, Jon Klassen, New York Times bestseller, Caldecott medalist, and two-time Caldecott Honoree, has created stunning jacket and interior illustrations.

This New York Times bestselling chapter book series has been keeping readers engaged and laughing for more than a decade with over one million copies sold! Clementine can''t believe her ears: her beloved teacher, Mr. D''Matz, might be leaving them for the rest of the year to go on a research trip to Egypt! No other teacher has ever understood her impulsiveness, her itch to draw constantly, or her need to play "Beat the Clock" when the day feels too long. And in his place, he''s left a substitute with a whole new set of rules that Clementine just can''t figure out. The only solution, she decides, is to hatch a plan to get Mr. D''Matz back. Even if it means ruining her Mr. D''Matz''s once-in-a-lifetime chance, it''s worth it -- isn''t it?

In the tradition of The Stupids, Meet the Dullards is a clever and irreverent picture book about a comically boring family, from bestselling author Sara Pennypacker and illustrator Daniel Salmieri. Their home is boring. Their food is plain. Their lives are monotonous. And Mr. and Mrs. Dullard like it that way. But their children—Blanda, Borely, and Little Dud—have other ideas. . . . Never has dullness been so hilarious than in this deadpan, subversive tale.

Stuart''s got problems. He just moved to a new town and doesn''t have much to do. But all he needs is a cape to start having adventures of his own. Illustrations.

A foster child named Angel and 12-year-old Stella, who are living with Stella''s great-aunt Louise at the Linger Longer Cottage Colony on Cape Cod, secretly assume responsibility for the vacation rentals when Louise unexpectedly dies and the girls are afraid of being returned to the foster care system. 50,000 first printing.

This delightful New York Times bestselling chapter book series, from the award-winning author of Pax , is a modern classic that has been keeping readers engaged and laughing as they follow the hijinks of Clementine, a clever and quirky third grader who''s the most spectacular friend around. Perfect for fans of Amelia Bedelia and Ivy + Bean! For Clementine, Spring is a really big deal. Spring is for seeing her apple tree start to grow, for watching her friend Margaret go crazy with cleaning, and for going on school trips, like this year''s trip to Plymouth Plantation. Clementine is ready for Ye Olden Times, but she isn''t so sure about surviving lunch there—the fourth graders have strict rules about no eating sounds. Hearing the pilgrim lady talk about why she made the long journey from England makes Clementine think about rules. Who makes them, and what do they mean to the people who have to live with them? Clementine will have to decide which rules are made to be broken. READ MORE! Clementine The Talented Clementine Clementine''s Letter Clementine, Friend of the Week Clementine and the Family Meeting Completely Clementine

Worried about his first day at a new school, eight-year-old Stuart wears his magic cape and hopes that it will help him.

From the creators of the New York Times bestselling series Clementine comes another chapter book collection that will keep readers engaged and laughing until the very last page. Waylon thinks most problems can be solved with science. But when it comes to having to share a dog with Baxter Boylen, science may not be very helpful. Baxter is the closest thing to a juvenile delinquent Waylon has ever met. He''s always getting called to Principal Rice''s office, and now he''s even having meetings with the chief of police. At least the two boys can visit their dog, Dumpster Eddy, while they''re at the station. Eddy is behind bars in the Stray Animals'' Lock-up. When a new Animal Control officer takes over, it looks as though the dog''s days are numbered. Waylon comes up with a science-y plan to save Eddy, but can he trust Baxter to help him carry it out?

From the author of the highly acclaimed, New York Times bestselling novel Pax comes a gorgeous and moving middle grade novel that is an ode to introverts, dreamers, and misfits everywhere. Ware can’t wait to spend summer “off in his own world”—dreaming of knights in the Middle Ages and generally being left alone. But then his parents sign him up for dreaded Rec camp, where he must endure Meaningful Social Interaction and whatever activities so-called “normal” kids do. On his first day Ware meets Jolene, a tough, secretive girl planting a garden in the rubble of an abandoned church next to the camp. Soon he starts skipping Rec, creating a castle-like space of his own in the church lot. Jolene scoffs, calling him a dreamer—he doesn’t live in the “real world” like she does. As different as Ware and Jolene are, though, they have one thing in common: for them, the lot is a refuge. But when their sanctuary is threatened, Ware looks to the knights’ Code of Chivalry: Thou shalt do battle against unfairness wherever faced with it. Thou shalt be always the champion of the Right and Good—and vows to save the lot. But what does a hero look like in real life? And what can two misfit kids do?

This delightful New York Times bestselling chapter book series, from the award-winning author of Pax , is a modern classic that has been keeping readers engaged and laughing as they follow the hijinks of Clementine, a clever and quirky third grader who''s the most spectacular friend around. Perfect for fans of Amelia Bedelia and Ivy + Bean! Summer is coming, and Clementine is not ready. She is not ready to start speaking to her father again, because she''s still mad at him for eating meat. Instead, she gives him drawings of animals she knows would not want to be somebody''s dinner. Then there is the new baby on the way. Clementine''s mom sure doesn''t seem ready. She''s suddenly crazy about cleaning (Dad says she is nesting), but she doesn''t even have a name picked out yet. Clementine just hopes the baby won''t be a dud. What Clementine really isn''t ready for is saying good-bye to her third grade teacher. She knows Mr. D''Matz is going to tell her all kinds of things that aren''t true. Everything else may be changing around her, but that doesn''t mean that Clementine has. But which is worse, saying good-bye, or not saying good-bye? READ MORE! Clementine The Talented Clementine Clementine''s Letter Clementine, Friend of the Week Clementine and the Family Meeting Clementine and the Spring Trip

From the creators of the New York Times bestselling series Clementine comes another chapter book collection that will keep readers engaged and laughing until the very last page. Waylon has lots of ideas for making life more awesome through science, like teleportation, human gills, and attracting cupcakes by controlling gravity. But it''s impossible for him to concentrate on his inventions when he''s experiencing his own personal Big Bang. Arlo Brody is dividing the fourth grade boys into two groups. Waylon would rather be friends with everyone. Well, everyone except the scary new kid, Baxter Boylen. Waylon''s older sister, Neon, is shooting away from the family. He wishes everything would go back to the way it was before she started wearing all black and saying "What''s the point?" all the time. Just when it looks as though Waylon''s universe is exploding, something happens to bring it all together again, and it is, without a doubt, One Awesome Thing.

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