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MWFB Inventory Publisher Annotation Henry "Box" Brown dreams of a world where his life belongs to him; where his family cannot be bought and sold on the slave market, and where he could be free to live as he chooses. Henry decides to mail himself to the freedom he seeks and after an arduous journey in a crate, Henry finally has his first day of freedom. (Scholastic, 2007) Hardcover: $16.99 mwfb $13.59 Order Now! ISBN13 9780439777339 ISBN10 043977733X Close	Henry's Freedom Box Ellen Raskin author Kadir Nelson illustrator Ages 6-10 40 pp illustrated/fiction Freedom, Underground Railroad mwfb Don’t Miss... The gorgeous illustrations that capture Henry’s freedom dreams and clever escape plan that carried him from slavery in Richmond to freedom in Philadelphia. Based on a true story in 1849.	MWFB Inventory Publisher Annotation World War II has been over for a year but not for the Howard family…Then Annie's appendix bursts, and she's stuck in the hospital for over a month. During her stay, she gets an unusual visitor—President Harry s. Truman… Annie faces more family tension when she's sent to recuperate at her grandma's house. Grandma has taken in a new tenant, Miss Gloria Jean Washington, a young black woman fleeing discrimination and her own sad past. Annie's Uncle Billy, a bitter WWII veteran, is furious because he doesn't want “colored” so close to home. With the help of Mr. Truman, Annie tries to understand her uncle's behavior, her daddy's absence, and Miss Gloria's sorrow. And she begins to realize that some consequences of war leave permanent scars. (Eerdmans, 2007) Hardcover: $15.00 mwfb $12.00 Order Now! ISBN13 9780802853257 ISBN10 0802853250 Close	Annie's War Jacqueline Levering Sullivan author Ages 11-14 190 pp chapter/fiction Courange, Equality, Family mwfb Don’t Miss... The authenticity of Annie’s emotional depth as she faces the challenge of living without her father following World War II’s end. When her grandmother rents an apartment to a controversial tenant, Annie faces moral and personal challenges while standing up for right and equality. An unforgettable character!
MWFB Inventory Publisher Annotation Vinnie and Abraham tells the true story of Vinnie Ream, the self-taught teenage sculptor who won the commission to create the full-size statue of Abraham Lincoln that now stands in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol. (Charlesbrige, 2007) Hardcover: $15.95 mwfb $12.76 Order Now! ISBN13 9781570916588 ISBN10 1570916586 Close	Vinnie and Abraham Dawn FitzGerald author Catherine Stock illustrator Ages 6-8 34 pp illustrated/biography Courage, Prejudice, Sculptors mwfb Don’t Miss... The magnitude of Vinnie’s accomplishments in this remarkable biography of Vinnie Ream, friend and sculptor of Abraham Lincoln.	MWFB Inventory Publisher Annotation On a night of riding stars, a tiny squirrel is found abandoned and close to death on a distant beach. Adopted and raised by a kindly squirrel, Urchin has no idea of his powerful destiny or of the way he will influence the island of Mistmantle…Triumphant heroes and brilliantly wicked villains do battle in this heart-stopping adventure in the great tradition of Watership Down and The Wind in the Willows. (Hyperion, 2006) Paperback: $7.99 mwfb $6.39 Order Now! ISBN13 9780786854875 ISBN10 078685471 Hardcover: $17.95 mwfb $14.36 Order Now! ISBN13 9780786854868 ISBN10 0786854863 Close	The Mistmantle Chronicles Book One: Urchin of the Riding Stars M.I. McAllister author Ages 9-14 282 pp chapter/fiction Animals, Fantasy, Orphans mwfb Don’t Miss... The astounding feel the author provides for every seen. The descriptions make the book more like a screenplay for the reader’s imagination. And be sure to check out the second book in the trilogy, Urchin and the Heartstone.
MWFB Inventory Publisher Annotation Eleven-year-old Walter can’t believe his eyes when he sees the eviction notice from Ralph, the rotten nephew of his old friend, General Britt…what about the old soldiers, the last surviving members of the crack World War II rescue force called the Spitzers, who saved the general’s life more than forty years before? This warmly humorous novel shows two very different generations banding together to outwit a cunning adversary in order to see justice and honor prevail! (Houghton Mifflin, 2007) Paperback: $4.95 mwfb $3.96 Order Now! ISBN13 9780618759224 ISBN10 0618759220 Close	General Butterfingers John Rehynolds Gardiner author Ages 7-9 84 pp chapter/fiction Humor, Multigenerational mwfb Don’t Miss... Gardiner’s exploration of how background influences disposition in this tale of intergenerational love and respect written by the author of Stone Fox. There is much to discuss here!	MWFB Inventory Publisher Annotation Caleb’s class is making projects that represent patriotism to display at Parents’ Night. Molly dresses up like the Statue of Liberty and Kareem draws a map of the United States. But Caleb can’t think of a single way to show what patriotism means to him. Besides, his dad can’t even come to Parents’ Night because he is far away, serving as a soldier. Then, when Caleb really starts thinking about his dad and what he is doing for the country, inspiration finally strikes! (Dial, 2007) Hardcover: $16.99 mwfb $13.59 Order Now! ISBN13 9780803731387 ISBN10 0803731388 Close	The Impossible Patriotism Project Linda Skeers author Ard Hoyt illustrator Ages 4-6 32 pp illustrated/fiction Patriotism, President's Day mwfb Don’t Miss... The heartwarming and satisfying conclusion to Caleb’s challenge: how can he capture the meaning of patriotism for a school project? While his classmates have some good ideas, it’s Caleb’s personal presentation that steals the show—and the story!
MWFB Inventory Publisher Annotation Cowgirl Kate and her best friend Cocoa are as feisty as ever as they play hide-and-seek, get new shoes, and learn the true meaning of friendship. They're partners through thick and thin, and partners do everything together. (Harcourt, 2006) Paperback: $5.95 mwfb $3.59 Order Now! ISBN13 9780152060107 ISBN10 0152060103 Hardcover: $15.00 mwfb $12.00 Order Now! ISBN13 9780152021252 ISBN10 0152021256 Close	Cowgirl Kate and Cocoa: Partners Erika Silverman author Betsy Lewin illustrator Ages 6-8 44 pp beginning reading/fiction Friendship, Horses, Social Issues mwfb Don’t Miss... The humor embodied by the characters as their friendship takes root in most unlikely ways— ever hear of a horse who wished he could wear boots?	MWFB Inventory Publisher Annotation Orphan, Clock Keeper, and Thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. But when his world suddenly interlocks with an eccentric, bookish girl and a bitter old man who runs a toy booth in the station, Hugo's undercover life, and his most precious secret, are put in jeopardy. A cryptic drawing, a treasured notebook, a stolen key, a mechanical man, and a hidden message from Hugo's dead father form the backbone of this intricate, tender, and spellbinding mystery. (Scholastic, 2007) Hardcover: $22.99 mwfb $18.39 Order Now! ISBN13 9780439813785 ISBN10 0439813786 Close	The Invention of Hugo Cabret: A Novel in Words and Pictures Brian Selznick author Ages 8-12 533 pp chapter/fiction Mystery, Orphans mwfb Don’t Miss... This absolutely unique reading experience where the number of pictures equals the number of text pages—each revealing significant details of this riveting mystery.

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