Most Popular Books by Virginia Hamilton

A girl and her twin brothers discover their special powers in the first of a fantasy series by the Newbery Medal–winning author of M.C. Higgins, the Great. For Justice and her identical twin brothers Levi and Thomas, the summer begins like any other. But as the slow days pass, Justice begins to notice a strange energy between her brothers, beyond their normal twin connection. Thomas becomes increasingly bossy and irritable, while Levi seems weak and absentminded. And there are changes happening within Justice, as well. Soon she discovers that she possesses a mysterious, extraordinary ability. Will Justice and her brothers uncover the secret behind their newfound powers? Justice and Her Brothers is the first book in Virginia Hamilton''s compelling dystopian fantasy series, the Justice Trilogy, comprised of Justice and Her Brothers, Dustland, and The Gathering. This ebook features an illustrated biography of Virginia Hamilton including rare photos from the author''s estate.

Going forward without a past is not easy--Buhlaire Sims has been doing it as long as she can remember. Her mother is silent about her missing father, society doesn''t accept how she looks or where she''s from, and then she discovers everything she thought about her father was a lie. The only way to deal--find thetruth for herself. An ALA Notable Children''s Book. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

As a great wall of dust moves across their drought-stricken farm, a family''s distress is relieved by a young man called Drylongso, who literally blows into their lives with the storm.

Mama Luka, Lee''s baby-sitter, tells him tales about Jahdu who runs through a magical world.

Family adventures on a trip from Long Island to Buenos Aires in an ex-army DUKW - an amphibious landing craft.

In this retelling, using Gullah speech, of a familiar story the wily Brer Rabbit outwits Brer Fox who has set out to trap him.

Although the other animals also feel threatened by the encroachment of humans, only Rundi and Coati journey north in search of a safer place to live.

Esta coleção de escritos -- as explicações de Goenkaji sobre o ensinamento do Buda, os versos das escrituras do Buda, histórias poéticas de monges e de monjas do tempo do Buda, relatos de amigos meditadores – nasce da aceitação da verdade sobre o sofrimento. Contém exemplos inspiradores de pessoas que adquiriram força e degustaram a liberdade por meio de sua prática, e demonstra, de forma convincente, a eficácia do Caminho, a saída do sofrimento.

Great elementary grades reading.

1989 Coretta Scott King Author Honor Winner. the true story of the slave, his escape to Boston and his trial under the Fugitive Slave Acts that polarized the country just before the Civil War.

A black family of five moves into an enormous house once used as a hiding place for runaway slaves. Mysterious sounds and events as well as the discovery of secret passageways make the family believe they are in grave danger.