2003 AG Short Story Information
by Janet Shaw; illustrations, Bill Farnsworth; vignettes, Renee Graef, SusanMcAliley.
Kaya becomes jealous of a girl from another tribe until they are forced to work together in adangerous situation. Includes historical notes on Indian trading along the Columbia River in 1764, as well as instructions for creating a petroglyph.
by Valerie Tripp; illustrations, Jean-Paul Tibbles; vignettes, Renee Graef, SusanMcAliley.
In 1824 New Mexico, Josefina and her sisters argue as they weave, until Josefina thinks of a way to make their work more fun. Includes historical notes on blanket weaving in New Mexico in 1824 andinstructions for dyeing a t-shirt.
by Janet Shaw ; illustrations, Kim Lewis; vignettes, Susan McAliley.
Ten-year-old Kirsten regrets the promise she has made to a ragged boy she discovers alone near a wrecked covered wagon not far from her Minnesota home.
by Connie Porter; illustrations, Dahl Taylor; vignettes, Renee Graef.
In 1866, eleven-year-old Addy and her family gather in Cape Island, New Jersey, later known as Cape May, where she encounters an impoverished white girl who treats her badly.
by Sarah Masters Buckeye; illustrations, Troy Howell; vignettes, SusanMcAliley.
Samantha organizes a talent show to support the library, but wonders what her special talent is. Includes historical notes on vaudeville as well as instructions for juggling scarves.
by Valerie Tripp; illustrations, Walter Rane; vignettes, Renee Graef, SusanMcAliley.
Ten-year-old Kit dreams of having a special tree house someday, but she is disappointed with the one her father and her friend build for her. Includes note on housing during the Depression and a related craft activity.
by Valerie Tripp; illustrations, Nick Backes; vignettes, Nick Backes, SusanMcAliley, Keith Skeen.
In 1945, ten-year-old Molly does not want to share her puppy Bennett with her brother but finds she might need to change her mind.
