New Releases by christopher paul curtis

El consumado narrador Christopher Paul Curtis aporta su característico humor y su vibrante estilo narrativo a la apasionante historia de Elijah Freeman, un niño de once años. Elijah, el primer niño nacido en libertad en Buxton, Canadá --un asentamiento de esclavos fugitivos situado justo al otro lado de la frontera con Detroit--, es conocido en su ciudad natal como el niño que le vomitó encima a Frederick Douglass. (No a propósito, claro está; ¡en ese entonces era solo un bebé!) Pero las cosas cambian cuando un exesclavo que se hace llamar el Reverendo Zephariah W. Connerly III le roba dinero al amigo de Elijah, el Sr. Leroy, quien ha estado ahorrando para rescatar a su familia de la esclavitud en el sur. Elijah se une al Sr. Leroy en un peligroso viaje a Estados Unidos en busca del predicador de dudosa reputación, y descubre de primera mano los horrores inimaginables de la vida de la que huyeron sus padres: una vida de la que siempre estará libre, si es capaz de encontrar el valor para regresar a casa. Emocionante, pero evocadora; desgarradora, pero hilarante, Elijah de Buxton es lo mejor de Christopher Paul Curtis, y es un testimonio inolvidable del poder de la esperanza. Elijah de Buxton ganó el Premio Coretta Scott King y obtuvo Mención de Honor Newbery en 2008. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Master storyteller Christopher Paul Curtis lends his trademark humor and vibrant narrative style to the gripping tale of eleven-year-old Elijah Freeman. The first child born into freedom in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves just over the border from Detroit, Elijah is best known in his hometown as the boy who threw up on Frederick Douglass. (Not on purpose, of course - he was just a baby then!) But things change when a former slave calling himself the Right Reverend Zephariah W. Connerly the Third steals money from Elijah''s friend Mr. Leroy, who has been saving to buy his family out of captivity in the south. Elijah joins Mr. Leroy on a dangerous journey to America in pursuit of the disreputable preacher, and he discovers firsthand the unimaginable horrors of the life his parents fled - a life from which he''ll always be free, if he can find the courage to go back home. Exciting, yet evocative, heart-wrenching, yet hilarious, Elijah of Buxton is Christopher Paul Curtis at his very best - and it''s an unforgettable testament to the power of hope. Elijah of Buxton is the winner of the Coretta Scott King Award and a Newbery Honor Book for 2008.

Finalista del National Book Award El autor ganador de la Medalla Newbery aporta humor y sensibilidad a esta historia sobre un niño de la época de la Guerra Civil que lucha por hacer lo correcto frente a los males más crueles de la historia. Charlie, un niño de doce años, no pasa por su mejor momento: su padre, un aparcero, acaba de morir, y el temible capitán Buck —el hombre más temido de Mapache Triste, Carolina del Sur— ha venido a cobrar una deuda. Temiendo por su vida, Charlie hace un trato con el capitán Buck y accede a buscar a unas personas acusadas de robarle al capitán y a su jefe. No parece un mal acuerdo para Charlie... hasta que se encuentra cara a cara con los fugitivos y descubre quiénes son en realidad. Debatiéndose entre su conciencia y su instinto de supervivencia, Charlie deberá decidir qué hacer, y pronto. Es solo cuestión de tiempo antes de que el capitán Buck descubra la verdad. "Una historia tan cruda como cautivadora para lectores de secundaria, contada con un profundo sentido de empatía. El pequeño Charlie es producto de su crianza en el Sur, pero en las hábiles manos de Curtis descubre que el mundo no es como él creía... Christopher Paul Curtis vuelve a brillar." —Historical Novel Society "Una incorporación viva y compleja, muy en el estilo característico de Curtis, a la ficción histórica ambientada en esa época." —Kirkus Reviews

From the Newberry Medal and Corretta Scott King Award winning author, three bestselling novels that have been called “a modern classic” by NPR and “marvelous” by The New York Times are now available for the first time in one ebook collection! Included in this set are three cherished and unforgettable books about Black family life, important moments in history, and dealing with tough situations with determination and humor: The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 features Kenny and his family on a road trip during the civil rights era; Bud, Not Buddy, a motherless boy on the run during the Depression (both books include special bonus content), plus The Mighty Miss Malone, which stars a character from Bud, Deza Malone, who is looking to get her family back together.

During one of the most important times in the civil rights movement, one unforgettable family goes on a road trip in this Newbery and Coretta Scott King Honoree, from author Christopher Paul Curtis, recipient of the Coretta Scott King–Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. This special edition makes a perfect gift and includes bonus content. When the Watson family—ten-year-old Kenny, Momma, Dad, little sister Joetta, and brother Byron—sets out on a trip south to visit Grandma in Birmingham, Alabama, they don’t realize that they’re heading toward one of the darkest moments in America’s history. The Watsons’ journey reminds us that even in the hardest times, laughter and family can help us get through anything. "A modern classic." —NPR “Marvelous . . . both comic and deeply moving.” —The New York Times "One of the best novels EVER." —Jacqueline Woodson, Newbery Honor and National Book Award–winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming Bonus Content • New foreword and afterword from the author • Map of the Watsons’ journey • Original manuscript pages and letter from the Newbery committee • Personal essays celebrating the book’s legacy by award-winning authors Jacqueline Woodson, Varian Johnson, and Kate DiCamillo

The Newberry Medalist brings humor and heart to this story of a Civil War–era boy struggling to do right in the face of history''s cruelest evils. Twelve-year-old Charlie is down on his luck: His sharecropper father just died, and Cap''n Buck—the most fearsome man in Possum Moan, South Carolina—has come to collect a debt. Fearing for his life, Charlie strikes a deal with Cap''n Buck and agrees to track down some folks accused of stealing from the cap''n and his boss. It''s not too bad of a bargain for Charlie . . . until he comes face-to-face with the fugitives and discovers their true identities. Torn between his guilty conscience and his survival instinct, Charlie needs to figure out his next move—and soon. It''s only a matter of time before Cap''n Buck catches on. Praise for The Journey of Little Charlie A National Book Award Finalist "This is a compelling and ugly story for middle-grade readers told with genuine care. Little Charlie is a product of his Southern upbringing, yet in Curtis''s skillful hands he learns the world is not as he''d thought . . . Christopher Paul Curtis does it again." —Historical Novel Society "A characteristically lively and complex addition to the historical fiction of the era from Curtis." — Kirkus Reviews

For use in schools and libraries only. Ten-year-old Bud, a motherless boy living in Flint, Michigan during the Great Depression, escapes a bad foster home and sets out in search of the man he believes to be his father--the renowned bandleader, H.E. Calloway of Grand Rapids.

Bud does not want to return to the orphanage after his disastrous night at the Amos''s house; therefore, he decides to go in search of the band leader whom he believes to be the father he has never known. Readers will find this heart-warming Depressio

In this poignant companion to Elijah of Buxton, two boys united by tragedy find friendship and adventure in the Canadian woods. Benji and Red couldn''t be more different. They aren''t friends. They don''t even live in the same town. But their fates are entwined. A chance meeting leads the boys to discover that they have more in common than meets the eye. Both of them have encountered a strange presence in the forest, watching them, tracking them. Could the Madman of Piney Woods be real? In a tale brimming with intrigue and adventure, Christopher Paul Curtis returns to the vibrant world he brought to life in Elijah of Buxton. Here is another novel that will break your heart—and expand it, too. This critically acclaimed story by National Book Award finalist Christopher Paul Curtis joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes extra bonus content! Praise for The Madman of Piney Woods "Humor and tragedy are often intertwined, and readers will find themselves sobbing and chuckling, sometimes in the same scene." — Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review "A delight, featuring the author''s obvious love for his characters, his skillful use of sentiment, and his often hyperbolic humor." — Booklist, Starred Review "Heady stuff. Funny stuff. Smart stuff. Good stuff. Better get your hands on this stuff." — School Library Journal "So suspenseful . . . Curtis deftly makes what might have been simply heart-rending hopeful and redeeming instead . . . A thrill ride of a plot." — The New York Times

Master storyteller Christopher Paul Curtis''s Newbery Honor novel, featuring his trademark humor and unique narrative voice, is now part of the Scholastic Gold line! Elijah of Buxton, recipient of the Newbery Honor and winner of the Coretta Scott King Award, joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. This edition includes exclusive bonus content!Eleven-year-old Elijah lives in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves near the American border. Elijah''s the first child in town to be born free, and he ought to be famous just for that -- not to mention for being the best at chunking rocks and catching fish. Unfortunately, all that most people see is a "fra-gile" boy who''s scared of snakes and tends to talk too much. But everything changes when a former slave steals money from Elijah''s friend, who has been saving to buy his family out of captivity in the South. Now it''s up to Elijah to track down the thief -- and his dangerous journey just might make a hero out of him, if only he can find the courage to get back home.

In the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award–winning Bud, Not Buddy, Bud met a girl named Deza Malone in a Hooverville. This is her story. “We are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful" is the motto of Deza Malone''s family. Deza is the smartest girl in her class in Gary, Indiana, singled out by teachers for a special path in life. But the Great Depression has hit Gary hard, and there are no jobs for black men. When her beloved father leaves to find work, Deza, Mother, and her older brother Jimmie go in search of him, and end up in a Hooverville outside Flint, Michigan. Jimmie''s beautiful voice inspires him to leave the camp to be a performer, while Deza and Mother find a new home, and cling to the hope that they will find Father. The twists and turns of their story reveal the devastation of the Depression and prove that Deza truly is the Mighty Miss Malone. “Witty and moving.” —The Wall Street Journal “The fluidity of the writing, the strong sense of place and time combined with well-drawn characters will captivate and delight. . . . a fitting literary companion to Bud Caldwell.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred “Curtis threads important bits of African-American history throughout the narrative. . . . Some readers will feel they are due a bit of happiness; others will be struck by how little has changed in 75 years for the nation’s have-nots.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred

Steven and his best friend Russell are back! When Russell''s dog, Rodney Rodent, jumps into a mural to chase a demonic-looking gnome and disappears, the Flint Future Detectives are on the case. With the secret password (Bow-wow-wow yippee yo yippee yay!) Steven, Richelle, and Russell enter the mural too, only to find the mysterious Mr. Chickee on the other side. To find a way out, the detectives must complete a mission—finding Rodney Rodent. And that means they''re in some wild adventure! As Steven says, "I second that emotion."

Mr. Chickee, the genial blind man in the neighborhood, gives 9-year-old Steven a mysterious bill with 15 zeros on it and the image of a familiar but startling face. Could it be a quadrillion dollar bill? Could it be real? Well, Agent Fondoo of the U.S. Treasury Department and his team of Secret Government Agents are determined to get that money back! But Steven and his best friends, Russell and Zoopy the giant dog, are more than a match for the Feds. After all, Steven is the president of the Flint Future Detectives Club, and the inventor of fantastic spying and detecting equipment such as the Snoopeeze 9000!

A Literature Kit. A touching and humorous story about a ten-year-old boy on the run! Foster child Bud Caldwell, during the height of the Great Depression in 1936 leaves Flint, Michigan on a humorous adventure where he meets many interesting characters. When Bud eventually arrives in Grand Rapids, he meets Herman Calloway and all the members of the band who welcome him into their lives. As the story comes to a close, we learn that Calloway is Buds grandfather and Bud at last has a place to call home. A captivating story told in the first person (from Buds point of view), this novel is excellent to read aloud. The historical setting, intriguing cast of characters, and themes of racial and societal prejudice all provide excellent opportunities for teaching, learning and discussion.

Luther T. Farrell has got to get out of Flint, Michigan. As his best friend Sparky says, “Flint’s nothing but the Titanic.” And his mother, a.k.a. the Sarge, says, “Take my advice and stay off the sucker path.” The Sarge milked the system to build an empire of slum housing and group homes. Luther’s just one of the many people trapped in the Sarge’s Evil Empire—but he’s about to bust out. If Luther wins the science fair this year, he’ll be on track for college and a future as America’s best-known and best-loved philosopher. All he’s got to do is beat his arch rival Shayla Patrick, the beautiful daughter of Flint’s finest undertaker—and the love of Luther’s life. Sparky’s escape plans involve a pit bull named Poofy and the world’s scariest rat. Oh, and Luther. Add to the mix Chester X., Luther’s mysterious roommate; Dontay Gaddy, a lawyer whose phone number is 1-800-SUE’M ALL; and Darnell Dixon, the Sarge’s go-to guy who knows how to break all the rules. Bucking the Sarge is a story that only Christopher Paul Curtis could tell. Once again the Newbery Award–winning author of Bud, Not Buddy and The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963 gives us a whole new angle on life and a world full of unforgettable and hilarious characters. Readers will root for Luther and Sparky every step of the way. Praise for The Watsons Go to Birmingham—1963: “An exceptional first novel.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred “Ribald humor . . . and a totally believable child’s view of the world will make this book an instant hit.”—School Library Journal, Starred Praise for Bud, Not Buddy: “Curtis has given a fresh, new look to a traditional orphan-finds-a-home story that would be a crackerjack read-aloud.” —School Library Journal, Starred

Hit the road with Bud in this Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning classic about a boy on a journey to find his father—from Christopher Paul Curtis, recipient of the Coretta Scott King–Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement. It’s 1936, in Flint Michigan. Times may be hard, and ten-year-old Bud may be a motherless boy on the run, but Bud’s got a few things going for him: 1. He has his own suitcase full of special things. 2. He’s the author of Bud Caldwell’s Rules and Things for Having a Funner Life and Making a Better Liar Out of Yourself. 3. His momma never told him who his father was, but she left a clue: flyers advertising Herman E. Calloway and his famous band, the Dusky Devastators of the Depression!!!!!! Bud’s got an idea that those flyers will lead him to his father. Once he decides to hit the road to find this mystery man, nothing can stop him—not hunger, not fear, not vampires, not even Herman E. Calloway himself. “[A] powerfully felt novel.” —The New York Times

Ten-year-old Bud, a motherless boy living in Flint, Michigan, during the Great Depression, escapes a bad foster home and sets out in search of the man he believes to be his father -- the renowned band leader, H.E. Calloway of Grand Rapids.

The ordinary interactions and everyday routines of the Watsons, an African American family living in Flint, Michigan, are drastically changed after they go to visit Grandma in Alabama in the summer of 1963.

Kenny van 10 beschrijft een bewogen periode uit het leven van zijn familie. Als ze in 1963 naar het zuiden van de Verenigde Staten gaan, maken ze op een akelige manier kennis met de rassendiscriminatie die daar heerst. Vanaf ca. 11 jaar.

The ordinary interactions and everyday routines of the Watsons, an African American family living in Flint, Michigan, are drastically changed after they go to visit Grandma in Alabama.