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When a young conscientious objector comes to work on her father's farm in 1916, Hattie learns that courage comes in many forms.

From the sport's top photographers as well as in the words of those who know him best, this is the story of Wayne Gretzky, the goal-scoring prodigy, the family man, and the NHL's ambassador to the world.

Drake began his career as an actor, but his fame skyrocketed when he focused his talents on music. The multiple award-winning singer, songwriter, and rapper is one of the biggest names in hip-hop and R&B today. Young readers will learn about Drake's career and life through highly accessible text accompanied by a variety of nonfiction text features, including dynamic full-color photographs, fact boxes, and direct quotes from Drake himself.

Eleven-year-old Elijah Freeman, the first free-born child in Buxton, Canada--a haven for slaves fleeing the American South in 1859--uses his wits and skills to try to bring to justice the lying preacher who has stolen money that was to be used to buy a family's freedom.

Interspersed with facts about the DRC and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country.

Tells the compelling story of William Still, one of the most unheralded individuals of the Underground Railroad, and details the accounts of black abolitionists who had everything at stake as they helped fugitives follow the North Star to Canada.