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Eve Bunting
Eve Bunting was born in Ireland and came to California with her husband and
three children. She is one of the most acclaimed and versatile children's book
authors, with more than two hundred novels and picture books to her credit.
Among her honors are many state awards, the Kerlan Award, the Golden Kite Award,
the Regina Medal, the Mystery Writers of America and the Western Writers of
America awards, and a PEN International Special Achievement award for her
contribution to children's literature. In 2002, Ms. Bunting was chosen to be
Irish-American Woman of the Year by the Irish-American Heritage Committee of New
York. Here are just a few of her books.
The Seasons of the Sioux
My father cuts a moon-counting stick that he keeps in
our tipi. At the rising of the first moon he makes a notch in it. "A new
beginning for the young buffalo," he says. "And for us." In this beautifully
written story by acclaimed author Eve Bunting, a young boy comes
of age under the thirteen moons of the Sioux year. With each notch in
his...
Paperback
On sale: 2/16/2000
thing close to him. Together with his "totally
unsurpassed" friend Grace, William begins a campaign to reverse the county
commissioners' decision. But with a community divided on the issue, and the
bully Ellis Porter trying to stop them at every turn, will they be able to save
Riley's life? Celebrated author Eve Bunting shows William's
determined struggle...
Paperback
On sale: 3/26/2002
tree, she discovers that what he discovers that what
he has given her is far greater than she'd ever imagined. A testimony to the
wondrous ties of family and heritage, this glorious picture book brings together
the beautiful writing of acclaimed author Eve Bunting and the
exuberant paintings of artist Karen Barbour. . I Have an Olive Tree...
Hardcover
On sale: 4/7/1999
swept into the festivities by Grandfather, Aunt Ana,
and the whole village. Finally, Carlos begins to understand Mama and Papa's love
for the place they left behind, and realizes that home can be anywhere, because
it stays in the hearts of the people who love you. Eve Bunting and
David Diaz-the Caldecott Medal-winning team behind Smoky Night-
collaborated...
Paperback
On sale: 8/21/1998
it should be. "A beautifully crafted story that
captures...the emotional landscape of an emerging step-family."—Language Arts.
"The briskly paced novel will capture many readers...Once again, Bunting
hits home."—BL. . The In-Between Days
Paperback
On sale: 2/16/1996
For one family the traditional Hanukkah celebration
has a deeper meaning. Amidst the food and the festivities, Grandma and
Great-Aunt Rose begin their story -- the one they tell each year. They pass on
to each generation a tale of perseverance during the darkest hours of the
Holocaust, and the strength it took to continue to honor Hanukkah in the
only...
Paperback
On sale: 9/21/2004
Is anybody there? For Marcus Mullen, being a latchkey
kid is no bigdeal. Every day after school, he picks up his key from it's hiding
place in the oak tree in the yard, and spends the afternoon working on his bike
or cooking dinner for his mom and himself. It's been like that ever since his
father died, and Marcus has never minded -- until the day...
E-Book
On sale: 10/19/2010
Where are the world's stinkiest sneakers? Colin has
spent weeks perfecting his sneaker odor for the Stinkiest Sneakers in the World
contest. If he wins, he'll get three brand-new pairs of Slam Dunkers sneakers:
one for himself, one for his little sister, Amy, and one for his best pal,
Webster. But now, after weeks of working toward stinky perfection...
Paperback
On sale: 4/14/1995
Thirteen-year-old Brodie Lynch was ready for the
perfect summer of adventure along the awesome Blackwater River. That was before
everything changed forever. When a harmless prank goes too far, the unthinkable
happens. Brodie's lies make him a hero, but inside, his guilt tears at him like
the treacherous current of the Blackwater itself, which has become...
Paperback
On sale: 8/8/2000
Right from the beginning I was suspicious of the man.
Right from the minute he got on the bus. Maybe it was because he acted so
strangely about the bag. But mostly it was because of the way he looked. And
because my ears started tingling at the sight of him—an ancient warning of
danger, not to be ignored. Six months after 9/11, everyone wanted...
E-Book
On sale: 6/30/2009
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