Bücher von Ellie Crowe

When river pirates attack their ferry in the middle of the night, Nick and his family escape on a surfboard. But the Amazon River's currents separate Nick and his stepsister from their parents. Can the siblings find a way to get along and survive in the deadly jungle? Can these brave but frightened kids escape disaster?

"When a New Puppy Joins His Home, Harold Learns About Love"It''s hard to be a good dog, but Harold, the golden retriever, really tries.Then the Dad brings home Prince, a silly little puppy that the Dad says is smart and brave.Prince! "Smart and brave!" Harold can hardly believe his ears! And, even worse, when Prince does a doggy-doo right in the house, the Dad blames Harold!Harold thinks Prince is a poopy little puppy. How is he going to live with him in his house?Kids with baby brothers and sisters will sympathize with Harold.This book is laugh-out-loud funny for kids and parents. Perfect for early readers and the Common Core.

Nelson Mandela-legendary freedom fighter and revolutionary, first black president of South Africa and Nobel Peace prize winner-stated that his childhood in the Transkei countryside taught him everything he needed to know in life. This biographical novel brings to life Mandela's childhood and his tribal initiation at sixteen when he resolved to live up to his name-Troublemaker-and fight for freedom for his people.