Laura Amy Schlitz Libri

Newbery Medalist Laura Amy Schlitz brings her delicious wit and keen eye to early twentieth-century America in a moving yet comedic tour de force.

Set in a war-torn land, the story follows two contrasting characters: Rhaskos, a Thracian slave with a passion for art and philosophy, and Melisto, a rebellious aristocrat destined for marriage. Their lives are shaped by the violent forces around them, and despite their vastly different backgrounds, they share a spiritual connection. As Melisto seeks freedom by serving Artemis, their paths remain intertwined yet separate, leading to a poignant encounter where the boundaries of life and death blur, challenging the nature of their friendship.

Newbery Medalist Laura Amy Schlitz brings her delicious wit and keen eye to early twentieth-century America in a moving yet comedic tour de force. Fourteen-year-old Joan Skraggs, just like the heroines in her beloved novels, yearns for real life and

An overscheduled princess gets a much-needed break, while a mischievous crocodile seizes the opportunity for a day of fun. This collaboration between a Newbery Medalist and a Caldecott Medalist brings humor and charm to the tale, highlighting themes of rest and adventure. The story promises an engaging mix of whimsy and excitement as the characters navigate their unconventional day.

At the Barbary Asylum for Female Orphans, eleven-year-old Maud is adopted by three spinster sisters moonlighting as mediums, who take her home and reveal to her the role she will play in their seances.

An exhilarating adventure unfolds through the eyes of a unique fairy who embodies the essence of nature. Created by 2008 Newbery Medalist Laura Amy Schlitz, this story introduces a captivating character that challenges traditional fairy tales. The narrative promises to blend excitement with originality, offering readers a fresh perspective on familiar themes.

Newbery Medal Winner! Step back to an English village in 1255, where life plays out in dramatic vignettes illuminating twenty-two unforgettable characters. Maidens, monks, and millers’ sons — in these pages, readers will meet them all. There’s Hugo, the lord’s nephew, forced to prove his manhood by hunting a wild boar; sharp-tongued Nelly, who supports her family by selling live eels; and the peasant’s daughter, Mogg, who gets a clever lesson in how to save a cow from a greedy landlord. There’s also mud-slinging Barbary (and her noble victim); Jack, the compassionate half-wit; Alice, the singing shepherdess; and many more. With a deep appreciation for the period and a grand affection for both characters and audience, Laura Amy Schlitz creates twenty-two riveting portraits and linguistic gems equally suited to silent reading or performance. Illustrated with pen-and-ink drawings by Robert Byrd — inspired by the Munich-Nuremberg manuscript, an illuminated poem from thirteenth-century Germany — this witty, historically accurate, and utterly human collection forms an exquisite bridge to the people and places of medieval England.

An engaging, illustrated biography of Heinrich Schliemann--a nineteenth-century German romantic who most believe found the ancient city of Troy--reveals him to be a fascinating mixture of archaeologist, mythmaker, and crook.

Creepy, fabulous storytelling in the gothic genre. The writing is sublime, and the characters are worthy of Dickens: Oliver Twist meets Susannah Clarke