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Libby Bloom wishes she could be as smart and talented as her practically perfect sister. But Libby's only talent seems to be embarrassing herself. So she's horrified when, after causing a scene during chorus, she's switched to band class. Even worse, Mr. Cheney, the band teacher, assigns her to play the tuba – not exactly a low-profile instrument! Lessons with the perceptive Mr. Cheney, however, are about more than just music. Soon Libby learns that she can do something well – something that might even help save her school.

Clumsy but determined, Libby Bloom is a character whose hilarious embarrassments, wishes, and triumphs readers will recognize all too well. Beata Szpura's funky illustrations add to the humor of the story of one unforgettable fourth-grader. ... Read more

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Hubie is a daydreamer. When he daydreams, he lets his imagination go wild. He imagines he’s a rock star, or a heavyweight champion, or sometimes, that he’s adopted. In class, he doodles a lot. He draws funny pictures of his teacher, Mrs. Bunce, and of his friends. Daydreaming and doodling are good ways to escape when you think your life is miserable.

But real-life problems aren’t solved by daydreaming, and Hubie’s got some big problems. He’s overweight; he’s the favorite victim of the class bully, Marruci; and he’s not doing well in school. To top it off, his father wants to put his beloved Fred Ferkle, the family cat, to sleep. Hubie is convinced life stinks. But maybe, just maybe, there’s something Hubie can do to change all that. ... Read more

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Charming and Funny
My grandson learned and laughed a lot while reading this informative and entertaining story about a boy with troubles, including the loss of his beloved pet. ... Read more

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“I guess you could say my first disaster was getting born to a ma who didn’t want me.”

That suits Etta May just fine: she and her grandfather, Gent, are happy on their own. But Gent is ill, and he won’t see a doctor. When her ma comes to visit, Etta May finds herself relying on her as Gent gets worse. The only thing she’ll let herself count on is her promise to Gent to let him die peacefully in his own bed, no matter what ma says… ... Read more

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Wonderful for Youth and Adults
Several family and friends, of middle school and older ageshave smiled, cried and laughed while reading this book about a girl who befriends her friend, a boy trying to break into the country singing business, while coping with the terminal illness of her dear grandfather.Families looking to deal with loss of loved ones will find this uplifting and charming book extremely helpful. ... Read more

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This digital document, covering the life and work of Susan Rowan Masters, is an entry from Contemporary Authors, a reference volume published by Thompson Gale. The length of the entry is 544 words. The page length listed above is based on a typical 300-word page. Although the exact content of each entry from this volume can vary, typical entries include the following information:

• Place and date of birth and death (if deceased)
• Family members
• Education
• Professional associations and honors
• Employment
• Writings, including books and periodicals
• A description of the author's work
• References to further readings about the author

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"Night Journey to Vicksburg" by Susan Rowan Masters takes place in the spring of 1863 during the American Civil War. It is the story of 13-year-old Jubilee and his two younger sisters, May Belle and Anna, who flee their Louisiana plantation in search of freedom. Their older friend, Henry Long, wakes Jubi one April night to tell him that he and his sisters are to be sold the next day, most likely to different owners. He brings them new clothes and a small amount of food, drawing a map in the dirt floor of their shack to show them how to escape. Along the way, the three runaways are tormented by mosquitoes, discovered by Rebel soldiers, and adopted by a lost dog. Jubi saves the life of a wounded Union officer, Lieutenant Dunlap, by bandaging a serious gunshot wound in his leg. The officer asks Jubi to bring crucial information to General Grant about a safe landing spot for Union ships. Jubi travels over five miles to deliver the information and is rewarded with fr!eedom, proper care and nourishment, and a family name. ... Read more