As a young boy growing up in the hills of central Vietnam, Nhuong’ s companion was Tank, the family water buffalo. When bullies harassed Nhuong, Tank sent them packing. When a wild tiger threatened the entire village, Tank defeated it. He led the herd and adopted a lonely puppy. Tank was Nhuong’ s best friend. Nhuong gives readers a glimpse of himself when he was their age, and tells a thrilling story of how he and Tank together faced the dangers of life in the Vietnamese jungle which was their home..
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The Silver Chair
Indian Captive
In this classic Newbery Honor Award book, Lois Lenski authentically reconstructs the fascinating story of Mary Jemison’s capture, flight, and early years with the Seneca Indians. Lenski has brought her special talents for research, for writing, and for drawing to this true American story of a white girl’s life among Native Americans..
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
Joyful Noise
‘A companion to ‘I Am Phoenix’, this marvelous, lyrical evocation of the insect world demands accolades. With subjects ranging from grasshoppers to butterflies, there is variety in tone, mood, and theme. There are 14 poems in the handsomely designed volume, with wonderfully interpretive illustrations. Each selection is a gem, polished to perfection’.–‘Horn Book’. 1989 Newbery Medal winner; 1988 ALA Best Books for Young Adults; 1988 Notable Trade Books in the Language Arts..