Miranda and her mama have always agreed about everything. So when Mama is offered a job with Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show painting scenery, she and Miranda certainly agree that it is time to get out of Fort Lincoln, where they've been doing soldiers' laundry for as long as Miranda can remember. But while Miranda blossoms on the road--meeting Annie Oakley, making friends with an Indian girl, and even participating in the show herself--Mama stews in her hatred of the Indians; she blames them all for her husband's death. And when Chief Sitting Bull joins the troupe, Miranda begins to see that there are two sides to every battle, a vision Mama won't share. Gloria Whelan combines expert storytelling and meticulous historical detail to create a provocative tale that shimmers with remarkable insight into the heart of American history. Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2000, National Council for SS & Child. Book Council

Miranda's Last Stand

It's the summer of 1942. At her grandparents' island cottage in Michigan, 14-year-old Belle excitedly awaits the arrival of her exotic older cousin, Carolyn. Belle's expecting worldly sophistication and French style. But Carolyn brings much more than that: she carries the troubling reality of the World War that is ravaging her home. Turtle Island will never be the same again. Set against the backdrop of breezy island cottages, this heartrending tale from National Book Award medalist Gloria Whelan is the story of a beautiful place and a special friendship-and how events thousands of miles away shaped them both.

Summer of the War

A critically acclaimed historical novel by the author of the National Book Award-winning novel Homeless Bird. When shy ten-year-old Lucy comes to live with her aunt and uncle at their mission school, she's surprised at the number of harsh rules and restrictions imposed on the children. Why, she wonders, should the Indians have to do all the changing? And why is her aunt so strict with them?Then a girl called Raven runs away in protest, and Lucy knows she must overcome her timidity and stand up to her aunt-no matter what the consequences. With her trademark lyricism, spare prose, and strong young heroine, award-winning author Gloria Whelan has once again taken a chapter from history and transformed it into gripping, accessible historical fiction that is perfect for schools and classrooms, as well as for fans of Linda Sue Park and Louise Erdrich.

The Indian School

Fruitlands

Too young for the army, one boy takes saving the city into his own hands. The Russian city of Leningrad is darkening with winter and war, and Georgi's family prepares for the worst. His sister, Marya, packs up the great artwork at the Hermitage museum for safekeeping, and their mother tends to the wounded soldiers. But at fourteen years old, Georgi is too young to join the army, and he wonders how he can possibly help his friends and family. As the city slowly starves from lack of food and hope, Georgi knows he can help his people survive, but he must face dangers as real as the battles on the front lines.

Burying the Sun

Peter Liebig can't wait for summer. He's tired of classrooms, teachers, and the endless lectures about the horrible Nazis. The war has been over for ten years, and besides, his town of Rolfen, West Germany, has moved on nicely. Despite its bombed-out church, it looks just as calm and pretty as ever. There is money to be made at the beach, and there are whole days to spend with Father at his job. And, of course, there's soccer. Plenty for a thirteen-year-old boy to look forward to. But when Peter stumbles across a letter he was never meant to see, he unravels a troubling secret. Soon he questions everything-the town's peaceful nature, his parents' stories about the war, and his own sense of belonging.

After the Train

It's the year 1900, the dawn of a new century and a chance for a new beginning for Verna and Carlie, whose mother died two years ago. They are headed to their new home-the grounds of an asylum for the mentally ill. Their father, a doctor, has been hired to treat its patients while the girls are under the strict and watchful eye of their aunt Maude. The towering asylum, the murmuring patients with their tormented pasts, the exquisite locked garden at the center of the grounds-Verna perceives forbidden mystery and enchantment everywhere. Even Aunt Maude's temper will not keep her from striking out on her own exciting adventures. But is Verna ready to confront all the secrets and emotions that have been locked within-even those of her own heart?

The Locked Garden

En 1913 la mère de Katia, 12 ans, devient dame de compagnie de l'impératrice de Russie. Alors que Micha, son frère adoptif, proche des milieux réformateurs, est enrôlé de force dans l'armée elle ne comprend pas la situation. Plus tard, les bolcheviques au pouvoir chassent Katia et sa mère, qui trouvent refuge dans la demeure familiale en province auprès d'une ancienne servante.

Les Révoltés de la Place Rouge

Ils étaient tous brillants. Ils ont écrit des livres et peint des images, et s'ils cessaient de parler, ce que j'étais sûr qu'ils ne feraient jamais, ils prévoyaient de changer le monde.

Je trouve que votre propre voiture est comme un passeport pour le monde.

Même nos loisirs étaient prévus. Il n'y avait pas de temps pour chercher des oiseaux ou errer dans les bois voisins. Nous avons été mis en équipe et envoyés dans la poursuite violente d'une balle impuissante.

Vous vous rendez trop important. La culpabilité vient du sentiment que nous sommes au centre de l'univers. N'étaient pas.

J'avais hâte de se faire des amis à l'école, mais j'étais arrivé en retard et les amitiés avaient déjà été formées. Je ne pouvais pas trouver mon chemin dans leur monde. Ils semblaient avoir un code secret que je ne pouvais pas déchiffrer.

Mais n'aurez-vous pas de maison pour prendre soin? Repas à cuisiner? Des enfants pleurnichés pour ceci ou cela? Aurez-vous du temps pour le travail? "" Je vais prendre du temps ", j'ai promis." La maison ne sera pas toujours aussi propre, la cuisine peut être un peu hâtive, et les enfants pleurnichards s'asseoiront sur mes genoux et je ' Je les chantera pendant que je travaille.

J'ai aimé avoir un peu de temps pour moi. Notre famille était si proche, vous pouviez être étouffé. Bien sûr, nous n'avons pas toujours été d'accord les uns avec les autres. Parfois, je me suis disputé avec mon frère et mes sœurs, mais je ne me souvenais pas de détester personne pendant plus de cinq minutes.

Je ne pourrais pas vivre avec moi-même si je pensais que rien ne pouvait s'améliorer.

J'avais l'impression de n'avoir aucun contrôle sur ce que j'ai dit, comme si des mots répugnants et laids attendaient en moi comme des serpents et des crapauds à la recherche d'une chance de me faufiler avant de pouvoir les arrêter.

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