An outcast eight-year-old boy, orphaned by the Civil War, is taken in by the owner of a traveling medicine show and, despite the doubts of others, years later he confirms the man's faith in him.

Still trapped in the Ever After, ten-year-old May Bird struggles to decide whether to save her ghostly friends' world from the evil Bo Cleevil or to return to her home.

Sophie is discourgaged because she always struggles with math and puzzles--until her teacher shows her the hidden value of "try" and "yet."

"Graduating from high school marks a crossroad in a person's life. It's a time to celebrate personal achievement, as well as being a time when young people transition from the restraints of childhood to adulthood. Indeed, life after high school is a time for decision making. High school graduates are expected to make big decisions about their future that have a major impact on their lives"--

"Everyone knows Marcus Stroman as a baseball player. He loves the sport, and yes, he probably has a shot at the pros. But "baseball player" doesn't totally define him. Why won't anyone also see him as a basketball player or a musician? While he loves being known for what he does well, he's struggling because people are trying to limit him to just one thing. Literally how high up a mountain does Marcus need to climb to be completely free of what everyone...

Fuchsia Fierce was a quiet, shy, and timid girl--until she spent a summer at Camp Confidence, and learned just how much she could accomplish when she tried.

Fifth-grader Minn, the tallest girl in school, begins a rocky friendship with Jake, a new student who is not only very short, but is also afraid of the worms and lizards that Minn likes to collect.

"Confidence is the key to success. Studies show that children who trust their own abilities and judgment are more capable of dealing with problems effectively, building healthy relationships, and thriving in school. In this helpful and informative text, readers will learn what confidence means, how to foster it, and strategies to implement it in day-to-day circumstances. Integrating relatable, real-life examples with key curricular concepts, this...

"Cara Lee discovers what makes her special and finds room to shine in her own way"--

Whether it's learning how to take the first steps, or how to ride a bike, children must believe in themselves and trust the adults who care for them before jumping into something new. Once Moe believes he will be safe, our little bird spreads his wings.