Caring
Caring is the expression of concern for others and actions that support others’ physical or psychological well-being. It involves showing sympathy and understanding and helping others for the joy of giving rather than anticipated gain. Readers will be introduced to touching stories about the support that family members, friends, teachers, and others have given at times of need.
A Christmas Carol
"Bah Humbug!" said Scrooge. With those famous words, a tale unfolds that renews the joy and caring that are Christmas.
A Lesson Before Dying
Two young black men, one condemned to death for a murder and the other a teacher, form a bond in a small Cajun Louisiana community in the late 1940s.
A Raisin in the Sun
This play tells the story of the Younger family; and touches on issues they face in their lives: generational clashes, the civil rights, and the women’s movement.
Bridge to Terabithia
Jess and Leslie become special friends as they create a magical secret world that they call Terabithia.
Cannery Row
The adventures and misadventures of cannery workers living in the run-down waterfront section of Monterey, California, are recounted and exposed.
Death Be Not Proud
Johnny Gunther was only seventeen years old when he died of a brain tumor. During the months of his illness, everyone near him was unforgettably impressed by his level-headed courage, his wit and quiet friendliness, and, above all, his unfaltering patience through times of despair.
Of Mice and Men
George and Lenny are migrant workers in the Salinas Valley of California during the Great Depression, they dream of a time when they will have enough money to buy their own farm.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Set in Mississippi during the 1930s, this modern classic portrays the struggles of the Logan family, determined to retain the land they own in the face of threats, harassment, and prejudice.
Somewhere in the Darkness
In this story, Jimmy learns about his father and about himself, finding out that while things can't always be fixed, sometimes they can be understood, and maybe even forgiven.
The Afterlife
Teenaged Chuy tells the story of what it is like for him to be dead, what he observes among the living in his former Fresno neighborhood, and how he alters his choices from those he made while living.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Eight-year-old "Scout" Finch tells of life in a small Alabama town where her father is a lawyer, prejudice and class distinction emerge as enemies of justice and truth.