Fiction Books

The 4th of July Spies, Harris, Stanley ISBN: 9780615369495

It is June of 1776, the second year of the American Revolution. The Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, appoints five men to prepare a draft of a document that proclaims America's independence from Britain. Three of the men are Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin. Captain Benjamin Tallmadge, George Washington's spy chief believes that the British plan to prevent this declaration of American liberty, but he doesn't know how or when. Tallmadge enlists four young Americans as spies to help uncover the plot. Three of the young people live in 1776. The fourth lives in the present day. Charles Miller travels back in time to join his18th century friends Ben Sampson, Emmy Sampson and Aaron Attucks. Each is given an assignment to stop the British from succeeding - Charlesas the manservant to Thomas Jefferson, Emmy as a maid for John Adams, and Ben and Aaron working in the homes of two of the suspected plotters. The four young people, following every lead, discover and decodea British message that exposes the conspiracy. With the help of Jacob Garter, a tailor and secret agent, and Lester Miles, a time-traveler who is more than he seems to be, they defy the British spies in a tense confrontation and prevent them from kidnapping the three American patriots. On July 4th, the Declaration Of Independence is approved by Congress. As he begins his journey back to the present, Charles learns that history is not always what it seems to be - that what is recorded as occurring in the past may not have been what actually happened.

The Miniature World of Marvin & James, Broach, Elise ISBN: 9780805091908

In this Masterpiece Adventure, the first in a companion series for younger readers from bestselling author Elise Broach, James is going on vacation for a week. His best friend, Marvin the beetle, has to stay at home. Without James to keep him company, Marvin has to play with his annoying cousin, Elaine. Marvin and Elaine quickly find themselves getting into all sorts of trouble--even getting trapped inside a pencil sharpener Marvin misses James and starts to worry about their friendship. Will James still be Marvin's friend when he gets home or will James have found a new best friend? A Christy Ottaviano Book

The Berenstain Bears Lend a Helping Hand, Berenstain, Stan ISBN: 9780756917708

When Mama concludes that there's too much & quot; Me, me, me & quot; in Brother and Sister's behavior, she encourages them to help elderly Widow McGrizz deal with her full and messy attic. While the cubs are resistant at first, they soon find that there are rewards in giving a helping hand to those less fortunate.& #160; & #160;

So Happy!, Henkes, Kevin ISBN: 9780060564834

There once wasa boy, a rabbit, a magic seed, and a book.The boy, who was bored, went looking for something to do.The rabbit, who was curious, explored until he was lost.The seed was thirsty, but soon it grew and grew and grew.And the book?You are holding it in your hands.Turn the pages It will make youso happy.