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When Jerrod’s parents found out that he sneaked over to his friend’s house in The Blackberry Patch, they restricted him to see Chad anymore. Soon, Jerrod treated Chad indifferently and Chad was wondering why until finally, Jerrod told him of what his mother told him, “Nothing good has ever come out of the Blackberry Patch...” This annoyed Chad and at the same time realized that there was really something wrong with Blackberry Patch – houses are all the same, no flowers in the yard, and there were a lot of litters in the street. But he still believed there is something more beyond these frustrating situation and he wanted to find out. But was there really magic in the Blackberry Patch? There Is Magic In The Blackberry Patch tells all. Packed with insights and lessons, There Is Magic In The Blackberry Patch is a riveting read that will inspire children to get involved in their communities.
“Buckets of Blood” reads the old sign hanging over the doorway of the weather-beaten house where Uncle Will lives. But he will have to move to an old-age home unless Sally, Amy, and Jack can find the treasure...money, and an uncut diamond! The only clue is a counting-out rhyme: “William Mr. Trimbletoe,” it goes, “catches fishes, puts them in dishes...” It makes no sense at all. The sleuthing begins. Each clue brings a new treasure, but as the hunt continues, Sally, Amy, and Jack discover that the most important clue is the hardest of all to unravel. “Suspenseful incidents...and fast-thinking, fast-acting children.” ALA Booklist
A Study Guide for Galway Kinnell's "Blackberry Eating," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Poetry for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Poetry for Students for all of your research needs.
The first section of the book provides a background for those less familiar with the curious tales and uses of the plants as well as something of the origins of their names. What follows is a set of stories spun around twenty-five of the most common ubiquitous weeds in the Old and New Worlds alike, weeds that we have underfoot everywhere. Bill gives us a new and impressive look at these weeds in a historical context. He opens up myriads of windows into the past lives of human beings in cultures all over the world. Each plant species brings forth a fascinating series of anecdotes, folktales, and plant uses we may not have dreamed possible.
The Stormwarden's children have been kidnapped and Garrett, P.I. is on the case. But caught between the bewitching beauty of a half-elf and the fearsome power of a horde of ogres, Garrett has to think twice before sacrificing all for a fortune in gold-after all, even in this enchanted land, he's only human.
The Ruby chronicles the life of a hillbilly family in the Ozark wilderness of Missouri during the Great Depression, and their attempt to cope with mounting problems brought on by the mysterious arrival of a time-traveler from two-thousand years in the future who has become stranded. The time-portation device has worn out and Dorian finds himself in an unfamiliar and primitive life. While searching for a replacement of the failed component—a ruby—he is taken in by the impoverished farm family and falls in love with one of the daughters. Eventually he discovers a means to restore the ruby's power, and activates his device even at the cost of losing the woman he loves and the risk of being displaced to yet another unpredictable location.
Brother and sister Kim and Mick seldom have a dull day. With their mother's strange disappearance from a mountaintop a few months ago and their father and uncle's crazy inventions, the two never know what might happen next. Even the bracelet their mother left behind for Kim acts unpredictably. But things are about to get a whole lot more interesting. When Kim and Mick accidentally discover a formula for alternative fuel using sawdust, one that could be worth millions and ease the country's energy crisis, it looks as though a bright future is in store for them all. But danger lurks. A wealthy landowner, Washington Hamilton, wants the formula, and he orders his henchmen to kidnap the children's father and uncle. The two middle graders set out to rescue their relatives. Mick relies on his brain and technology to assist them, but Kim discovers that her mother's bracelet holds magical powers that help them out of tight spots. From Seattle's Space Needle to a creepy castle and an abandoned aircraft carrier, Kim and Mick race to save their father and uncle. But will they rescue them before it's too late and the secret formula falls into the wrong hands, or will a bit of magic be all they need?
Celebrating Chinaberry's twentieth anniversary, the women behind America's beloved children's book catalog share their wisdom about the joys of children's literature and parenting. The Chinaberry catalog was created when Ann Ruethling became troubled by the violence in many old-fashioned nursery stories and the poor grammar or mediocre plots in newer children's books. Handpicking a hundred high-quality titles a year, she has become an indispensable friend to thousands of parents, and Chinaberry has become a gold standard for its industry. Under the Chinaberry Tree celebrates the world of children's books. In warm "one-mother-to-another" prose, Ruethling and her business partner, Patti Pitcher, reflect on the family-first concepts that resonate so strongly with Chinaberry fans and all parents. Exploring the books that have made a difference in their children's lives, the tender experience of reading with children and the moments that make parenting a unique journey, this guide is sure to enrich every family's bookshelf.