The Winged Colt of Casa Mia

The Winged Colt of Casa Mia PDF

Author: Betsy Byars

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2013-03-26

Total Pages: 125

ISBN-13: 1480410659

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DIVThere’s no such thing as a colt with wings—is there?/divDIV When Charles arrives at his Uncle Coot’s Texas ranch from back East, he’s sure that books have taught him everything he needs to know about horses. He wants to prove he’s a cowboy just like his uncle, a retired movie stunt rider, who knows Charles is out of his element. But when a neighbor’s mare gives birth to a miraculous colt with wings, Charles and Coot realize that they both have much more to learn. They grow to love the colt, named Alado, or “Winged One.” Still, it’s no easy feat caring for a mythical creature, especially when it can fly. Can Charles and Coot protect Alado—and each other?/divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an illustrated biography of Betsy Byars including rare images from the author’s personal collection./div

The Winged Colt of Casa Mia

The Winged Colt of Casa Mia PDF

Author: Betsy Cromer Byars

Publisher: Viking Juvenile

Published: 1973

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780670773183

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A former movie stunt man and his bookish nephew, spending the summer together, seem to have little in common until a winged colt enters their lives.

Encyclopedia of Weird Westerns

Encyclopedia of Weird Westerns PDF

Author: Paul Green

Publisher: McFarland

Published: 2016-03-09

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 147662402X

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From automatons to zombies, many elements of fantasy and science fiction have been cross-pollinated with the Western movie genre. In its second edition, this encyclopedia of the Weird Western includes many new entries covering film, television, animation, novels, pulp fiction, short stories, comic books, graphic novels and video and role-playing games. Categories include Weird, Weird Menace, Science Fiction, Space, Steampunk and Romance Westerns.

The 100 Most Popular Young Adult Authors

The 100 Most Popular Young Adult Authors PDF

Author: Bernard A. Drew

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 1997-10-15

Total Pages: 560

ISBN-13: 031307819X

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The book focuses on individuals writing in the '90s, but also includes 12 classic authors (e.g., Mark Twain, Louisa May Alcott, J.R.R. Tolkien) who are still widely read by teens. It also covers some authors known primarily for adult literature (e.g., Stephen King) and some who write mainly for middle readers but are also popular among young adults (e.g., Betsy Byars). An affordable alternative to multivolume publications, this book makes a great collection development tool and resource for author studies. It will also help readers find other books by and about their favorite writers.

The House of Wings

The House of Wings PDF

Author: Betsy Byars

Publisher: Open Road Media

Published: 2013-02-12

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1453294244

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DIVWhen Sammy must spend weeks alone with his grandfather, he learns that the old man isn’t quite as boring as he thought . . ./divDIV When his parents leave for Detroit, Sammy is left alone with his out-of-touch grandfather in a dull, creaky house. All Sammy wants to do is run away to rejoin his folks. But Grandpa’s world holds a few surprises, including a majestic crane found in the woods with a broken wing. Sammy finds himself seeing his grandfather’s world through new, wild eyes./divDIV /divDIVThis ebook features an illustrated biography of Betsy Byars including rare images from the author’s personal collection./div

A Track to Unknown Water

A Track to Unknown Water PDF

Author: Stella Lees

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 1987

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 9780810820067

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Centers on the particular contribution minority groups make to children's literature.