One Thursday morning, Imogene wakes up to discover that antlers have sprung from her head. The family doctor, the school principal, and even Imogene's know-it-all brother, Norman, try--and fail--to resolve the dilemma. But Imogene is delighted . . . and decides to make the best of things. With such a surprise on Thursday, whatever will Friday bring?

A collection of eleven short stories focusing on the everyday adventures of Hispanic young people growing up in Fresno, California. In this unique collection of short stories, the small events of daily life reveal big themes--love and friendship, youth and growing up, success and failure. The smart, tough, vulnerable kids in these stories are Latino, but their dreams and desires belong to us all. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults, Booklist Editor's...

Avi charts the turning points in seven young lives in this extraordinary collection of short stories. In the overlapping years when childhood and adolescence blend and shift like waves and sand, nothing is certain and everything is changing. Now award-winning author Avi creates seven astonishing portraits of life in the middle-school years. In these stories you will meet, among others, William, of "What Do Fish Have to Do with Anything?" who wonders...

Two mice, a village mouse and a field mouse, unwittingly care for the same pumpkin and have different plans for it until they finally meet.

Three humorous stories in verse: Yertle the turtle, Gertrude McFuzz, and The big brag. A turtle climbs to the highest heights on the back of his subjects in order to expand his kingdom; a plain bird is jealous of a pretty feathered bird; a rabbit and a bear bicker and boast until a wise worm teaches them both a lesson.

When Simon goes missing, Jared is convinced creatures from the faerie world have something to do with it. Mallory is not convinced. That is, until she and Jared have to contend with a band of menacing, marauding goblins. Simon is clearly in danger, and it's up to Mallory and Simon to save him, before it's too late...

Retells a West African tale which explains why the mosquito, responsible for the death of Mother Owl's baby, buzzes in people's ears looking for forgiveness.

Friends James and Eamon enjoy a wonderful week at the home of Eamon's grandparents during summer vacation.

The adventures of Peter, a little boy in the city on a very snowy day. No book has captured the magic and sense of possibility of the first snowfall better than this book. With its universal appeal, the story has become a favorite with millions, as it reveals a child's wonder at a new world, and the hope of capturing and keeping that wonder forever. -- Publisher description.

Gilbert is nervous about portraying George Washington in front of the class, and he feels even worse when he leaves his main prop at home and allows another student to take the blame.