Clara Humble and the Kitten Caboodle

Clara Humble and the Kitten Caboodle
Author: Humphrey
Publisher: Clara Humble
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2020-08-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781771474238

The third Clara Humble misadventure sees a cat rescue go wildly astray

Clara Humble and the Kitten Caboodle

Clara Humble and the Kitten Caboodle
Author: Anna Humphrey
Publisher: Owlkids
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION
ISBN: 9781771472418

The third Clara Humble misadventure sees a cat rescue go wildly astray

Clara Humble and the Not-So-Super Powers

Clara Humble and the Not-So-Super Powers
Author: Anna Humphrey
Publisher: Owlkids
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2019-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781771473866

Clara Humble may seem like your average fourth-grader who doesn't look before she leaps, but she has a secret: she thinks she might have superpowers. Which is convenient, because things aren't going so well for Clara. Students from rival R. R. Reginald are moving into her school for the term, and Clara's favorite neighbor is moving to a faraway retirement home. Together with her best friend, Bradley, Clara becomes convinced that her knack for making liquids spill, overhearing her parents' conversations, communicating with her pet chinchilla, and maybe even mind-controlling teachers could be used to put a stop to these injustices. Told in Clara's clever, funny, and strikingly authentic voice, this novel, annotated with Clara's comic sketches, kicks off a new series by inviting readers into this memorable character's inventive mind to share in her misadventures.

I Love My Purse

I Love My Purse
Author: Belle DeMont
Publisher: Annick Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2017-09-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1554519551

Charlie loves the bright red purse that his grandmother let him have. One day, he decides to take it to school. First his father, then his friends, and even the crossing guard question him about his “strange” choice. After all, boys don’t carry purses. They point out that they, too, have things they like, but that doesn’t mean they go out in public wearing them. But Charlie isn’t deterred. Before long, his unselfconscious determination to carry a purse starts to affect those around him. His father puts on his favorite, though unconventional, Hawaiian shirt to go to work; his friend Charlotte paints her face, and the crossing guard wears a pair of sparkly shoes. Thanks to Charlie, everyone around him realizes that it isn’t always necessary to conform to societal norms. It’s more important to be true to yourself. With its humorous, energetic illustrations, this book is ideal as a read-aloud or as a story for emerging readers. It can also be used as a starting point for a discussion about gender roles.

Daughter of the White River

Daughter of the White River
Author: Denise Parkinson
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 173
Release: 2009-04-30
Genre: True Crime
ISBN: 1625840136

The tragic, true story of Helen Spence, the teenager who murdered her father’s killers in the insulated lower White River area of Arkansas in 1931. The once-thriving houseboat communities along Arkansas’s White River are long gone, and few remember the sensational murder story that set local darling Helen Spence on a tragic path. In 1931, Spence shocked Arkansas when she avenged her father’s murder in a DeWitt courtroom. The state soon discovered that no prison could hold her. For the first time, prison records are unveiled to provide an essential portrait. Join author Denise Parkinson for an intimate look at a Depression-era tragedy. The legend of Helen Spence refuses to be forgotten—despite her unmarked grave. “Most memorably, Parkinson evokes the natural beauty of the White River itself. But more importantly, she’s given Helen Spence, daughter of the river, a sympathetic hearing—something in its pulp version of events Daring Detective did not.”—Memphis Flyer “Denise details Helen’s life, from the murder of her father to the horrific treatment she received at the hands of the law, including how prison officials seemed to entice her to escape a final time, with the attempt culminating in her murder.”—Only in Arkansas

Clara Humble Quiz Whiz

Clara Humble Quiz Whiz
Author: Anna Humphrey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN:

"Clara and her best friend, Bradley, are watching their favourite kids' game show, Smarty Pants. Suddenly, the room goes quiet (partly because Bradley's nanny shuts off the vacuum) while the host makes a big announcement: Smarty Pants is coming to Clara's town! And they're holding tryouts! Clara is confident that with her trivia know-how and her winning personality, not only will she earn a place on the show, she will win--with Bradley's help, of course. But when Bradley's mom's interfering boyfriend, Stuart, forces Bradley try out too, things get a lot more complicated. Add Clara's bully neighbour Shane into the mix, and the battle is on... and not everyone is playing fair. Will Clara be able to hold her own, even if Bradley's not by her side? Or will she lose sight of what's really important? Black and white line drawings throughout (meant to be Clara's hand-drawn comics). Second book in a three-book series, new in paperback."--

Megabat and Fancy Cat

Megabat and Fancy Cat
Author: Anna Humphrey
Publisher: Tundra Books
Total Pages: 178
Release: 2019-04-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0735262608

Megabat returns, this time with a new nemesis: a very fancy cat. Can our tiny bat hero stop his Daniel's heart from being stolen by this nefarious, fluffy villain? Megabat was looking forward to Christmas morning: presents, playing toys, smooshfruit and watching Star Wars. But then Daniel opened his last, most special present. Daniel thinks this might be the best Christmas present yet: a beautiful cat named Priscilla! He's always wanted a pet. Megabat is not sure he likes this cat. She tastes most hairy. Daniel loves his new cat! She's fun to play with, and she's so soft and fluffy. Megabat is not soft OR fluffy. He's not purebred and he doesn't have a big, beautiful swishy tail. What if Daniel loves Priscilla more than Megabat? This is truly a disturbance in the Force. Megabat and Birdgirl must find a way to get rid of this trubble cat once and for all! Calamity ensues as Megabat and Birdgirl try to come up with ways to get rid of Priscilla. But is there more than meets the eye with this furry menace? Kass Reich's adorable illustrations paired with Anna Humphrey's hilarious text make for another unforgettable Megabat adventure.

Robert Maynard Hutchins

Robert Maynard Hutchins
Author: Milton Mayer
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 584
Release: 1993-01-01
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780520070912

"Mayer's memoir is by far the most exciting Hutchins book ever. His style, wit, and passion--and his insight--put it into a class by itself."--Studs Terkel "Mayer's memoir is by far the most exciting Hutchins book ever. His style, wit, and passion--and his insight--put it into a class by itself."--Studs Terkel

The Turn of the Tide

The Turn of the Tide
Author: Rosanne Parry
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2016-01-12
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0375985352

From acclaimed author of A Wolf Called Wander, Rosanne Parry comes an exciting and tender friendship story about two cousins looking for their destiny. On a beautiful day in June, the ground broke open. In Japan, you’re always prepared for an earthquake. That’s why Kai knows just what to do when the first rumbles shake the earth. But he does the exact opposite of what you’re supposed to do: He runs. And then the tsunami hits. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Pacific, Kai’s cousin Jet sets sail off the coast of Astoria, Oregon. She knows she should have checked the tide—she always checks the tide. Except this time she didn’t. When the biggest mistakes of their lives bring them together, Jet and Kai spend the summer regretting that one moment when they made the wrong decision. But there’s something about friendship that heals all wounds, and together, Jet and Kai find the one thing they never thought they’d have again—hope.

You and Me Both

You and Me Both
Author: Mahtab Narsimhan
Publisher: Owlkids
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-04-15
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781771473668

The story of two boys with more in common than meets the eye