A cosa servono le persone? Questa è la domanda a cui Mira Comanda Fiordispina è decisa a dare una risposta. «A diventare famosi» dice sua madre, la sindaca di Strambore. «A fare soldi» sostiene suo padre, il tesoriere della città. Ma Mira, che ha nove o dieci anni (non lo sa esattamente), non ci crede. Quando attraversa di nascosto la siepe di cinta del suo giardino e finalmente esce nel mondo esterno, scopre che non è proprio come dicono i genitori. Con l'aiuto di due bibliotecari, un cucciolo di tasso e un bambino in tuta protettiva, va in cerca di una risposta, provocando una catena di eventi che cambierà Strambore per sempre. Una storia tenera e molto divertente sull'amicizia e il potere delle storie, che ricorda Roald Dahl. Con manciate di biscotti fragranti e libri a volontà. Età di lettura: da 10 anni.

È passato un anno da quando Peter e la sua volpe Pax si sono visti l'ultima volta. Un tempo erano inseparabili, ma ormai conducono vite molto diverse. Pax e la sua compagna Peloritto hanno avuto una cucciolata, che adesso devono accudire e proteggere. Peter, invece, ha deciso di arruolarsi nei Soldati dell'Acqua, un corpo di volontari chiamati a ripulire fiumi e laghi dagli inquinanti che vi sono stati riversati durante la guerra. Il ritorno verso casa porterà Peter e Pax a riannodare quel legame che avevano intrecciato tanto tempo prima e che sembrava ormai reciso... Età di lettura: da 9 anni.

Ware non vede l'ora di trascorrere l'estate perso nel suo mondo, a sognare di cavalieri medievali e, in generale, per i fatti suoi. Ma i genitori lo iscrivono all'odiato centro estivo, dove dovrà sopportare "interazioni sociali significative" e tutte le attività previste per i cosiddetti ragazzi normali. Quando scopre una chiesa in rovina poco distante, l'estate prende una piega decisamente più avvincente. In mezzo alle macerie incontra una ragazzina che coltiva papaye. Si chiama Jolene e non lo accoglie di certo a braccia aperte; prima cerca di cacciarlo, poi non smette di prenderlo in giro e dirgli che lui non vive nel mondo reale. Per quanto siano diversi, i due hanno però una cosa in comune: per loro quel posto diventa un rifugio. Un rifugio minacciato, purtroppo, che Ware è deciso a salvare seguendo le regole del codice cavalleresco. Ma com'è un eroe nella vita vera? E cosa possono fare due ragazzini da soli? Età di lettura: da 9 anni.

Da quando Peter, dodici anni, ha trovato il volpacchiotto Pax, i due sono sempre stati inseparabili. Un giorno accade l'impensabile: il padre di Peter si arruola per andare in guerra e costringe suo figlio a lasciare la volpe sul ciglio di una strada. Il ragazzo obbedisce, ma non appena arriva a casa del nonno dove è destinato a vivere, capisce di aver fatto l'errore della sua vita. Così parte per ritrovare il suo migliore amico. Un percorso di cinquecento chilometri che gli porterà avventure, guai e amicizie: un viaggio che lo farà crescere. Pax lo aspetta, e nel frattempo scopre luci e ombre della libertà. Tutti e due non vedono l'ora di ritrovarsi, però quel momento non sarà affatto come avevano immaginato. Età dio lettura: da 9 anni.

Quando l'insegnante annuncia che le quarte e le quinte elementari dovranno allestire uno spettacolo, Clementine entra nel panico. Non sa cantare, né ballare e non suona nemmeno uno strumento. La sera dello spettacolo si avvicina e Clementine cerca disperatamente un numero in cui esibirsi. Ma durante lo spettacolo il suo vero talento emergerà sorprendendo tutti, lei per prima. Età di lettura: da 9 anni.

From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes a beautifully wrought, utterly compelling novel about the powerful relationship between a boy and his fox. Pax is destined to become a classic, beloved for generations to come.

Pax and Peter have been inseparable ever since Peter rescued him as a kit. But one day, the unimaginable happens: Peter's dad enlists in the military and makes him return the fox to the wild.

At his grandfather's house, three hundred miles away from home, Peter knows he isn't where he should be—with Pax. He strikes out on his own despite the encroaching war, spurred by love, loyalty, and grief, to be reunited with his fox.

Meanwhile Pax, steadfastly waiting for his boy, embarks on adventures and discoveries of his own. . . .

In the tradition of The Stupids, Meet the Dullards is a clever and irreverent picture book about a comically boring family, from bestselling author Sara Pennypacker and illustrator Daniel Salmieri.

Their home is boring. Their food is plain. Their lives are monotonous. And Mr. and Mrs. Dullard like it that way.

But their children—Blanda, Borely, and Little Dud—have other ideas. . . .

Never has dullness been so hilarious than in this deadpan, subversive tale.

Summer is coming, and Clementine is not ready. She is not ready to start speaking to her father again, because she's still mad at him for eating meat. Instead, she has to express her sadness by giving him drawings of animals she knows would not want to be somebody's dinner.

Then there is the new baby on the way. Clementine's mom sure doesn't seem ready. She's suddenly crazy about cleaning (Dad says she is nesting), but she doesn't even have a name picked out yet. Clementine just hopes the baby won't be a dud.

What Clementine really isn't ready for is saying good-bye to her third grade teacher. She knows Mr. D'Matz is going to tell her all kinds of things that aren't true. Everything else may be changing around her, but that doesn't mean that Clementine has.

But which is worse, saying good-bye, or not saying good-bye?

*"Give this to readers of Cleary and Blume and cross your fingers for more."
-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)


Praise for THE TALENTED CLEMENTINE

*"Clementine is a true original. Libraries will need multiple copies of this one, because early chapter-book readers will jump at the chance to spend another eventful week with Clementine."
-School Library Journal (starred review)


Praise for CLEMENTINE, FRIEND OF THE WEEK


-School Library Journal (starred review)


Praise for CLEMENTINE AND THE FAMILY MEETING


-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Una settimana con Clementine: 8 anni e un nome che detesta perché è quello di un frutto (e incredibilmente il gioco di parole si presta anche per l'italiano), tanto che inventa nomi "ortofrutticoli" anche per il suo fratellino più piccolo: da "Spinacio" a "Ravanello". La mamma di Clementine è un'artista, il padre è il portinaio del condominio in cui vivono. Ogni giornata, sia a casa che a scuola, è scandita da qualche pasticcio combinato in perfetta buona fede ma che, nei piani di Clementine doveva essere un'idea "superspettacolare". Età di lettura: da 9 anni.

Get ready for loads of adventure with the first four books in Flat Stanley's Worldwide Adventures series! Whether visiting Mount Rushmore, digging for ancient artifacts in Egypt, seeing a movie star ninja in Japan, or skiing in Canada, Stanley always has fun with family and friends wherever he goes.

In addition, these books also contain fascinating facts about each location and are perfect for Common Core State Standards, like multicultural adventure, plot and character development, story elements, and compare and contrast.

Youngsters are invited to join Flat Stanley, along with his friends and family, on his first 12 Worldwide Adventures. Stories include The Mount Rushmore Calamity, The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery, The Japanese Ninja Surprise, The Intrepid Canadian Expedition, The Amazing Mexican Secret, The African Safari Discovery, The Flying Chinese Wonders, The Australian Boomerang Bonanza, The US Capital Commotion, Showdown at the Alamo, Framed in France and Escape to California. Books available.

€ 26,80

Third-grader Clementine's school field trip to Plimoth Plantation leads to all kind of discoveries, from fourth grade eating rules to the source of the stink on the bus.

From Clementine author Sara Pennypacker, this is a poignant middle-grade novel about two foster children who must find a way to work together in order to survive.

Eleven-year-old Stella misses her (unreliable) mom, but she loves it at great-aunt Louise’s house. Louise lives on Cape Cod, where Stella hopes her mom will someday come and settle down. The only problem? Angel, the foster kid Louise has taken in. The two girls live together but there’s no way they’ll ever be friends.

Then Louise suddenly passes away one morning—and Stella and Angel decide not to tell anyone. Now they have to depend on each other for survival. Now they are forced to trust each other with the biggest secret ever.

With great empathy and humor, Sara Pennypacker tells the story of two very different girls who unexpectedly become each other’s true family.

Third-grader Clementine's school field trip to Plimoth Plantation leads to all kind of discoveries, from fourth grade eating rules to the source of the stink on the bus.

This gift journal opens with an introduction from Clementine herself, inviting readers to make every page of the journal exactly the way they want it to be. Once they turn the page, young diarists can start recording their thoughts on lined pages featuring Caldecott-honoree Marla Frazee’s iconic art and classic quotes from all five Clementine books. Boasting tons of clever activities, silly (and smart) quizzes, and writing prompts covering everything from friendship to secrets to pizazzy talents, this journal will provide hours of fun for Clementine fans and series newcomers alike.

Clementine's having a nervous breakdown. The FAMILY MEETING! sign is up in her house, and she just knows she's in trouble for something. Has she been too mean to her little brother? Too sloppy? Eating too much junk food? Try as she might to find out what's on the agenda, her parents won't reveal anything before the meeting. As far as Clementine is concerned, the agenda should be something like: "We're getting a gorilla." But no, it's something entirely different. "We're talking about a new baby," says her father. "A brother or sister for you two. What do you think about that?" NO THANKS! is what Clementine thinks. After all, four is the perfect number for a family. There are four sides to a table, not five. Will Clementine learn to make room for one more?
 
Readers will chuckle at Clementine's unique perspective on the age-old issue of sibling rivalry.

A foster child named Angel and 12-year-old Stella, who are living with Stella's great-aunt Louise at the Linger Longer Cottage Colony on Cape Cod, secretly assume responsibility for the vacation rentals when Louise unexpectedly dies and the girls are afraid of being returned to the foster care system. 50,000 first printing.

Clementine's having a nervous breakdown. The FAMILY MEETING! sign is up in her house, and she just knows she's in trouble for something. Has she been too mean to her little brother? Too sloppy? Eating too much junk food? Try as she might to find out what's on the agenda, her parents won't reveal anything before the meeting. As far as Clementine is concerned, the agenda should be something like: "We're getting a gorilla." But no, it's something entirely different. "We're talking about a new baby," says her father. "A brother or sister for you two. What do you think about that?" NO THANKS! is what Clementine thinks. After all, four is the perfect number for a family. There are four sides to a table, not five. Will Clementine learn to make room for one more?
 

Readers will chuckle at Clementine's unique perspective on the age-old issue of sibling rivalry.