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But before he can strike out into the wide world on his own, he hears a voice — coming from right inside his own ear. A flea has claimed Pudding as his host. The bossy parasite demands that Pudding take him away from the lowly barn and the drunken singing of his fellow fleas. He doesn’t want adventure but a finer life — one where he can enjoy a warm bed and blood flavored not with mice, but with beef tenderloin and cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFortunately for this mismatched pair, the world is an extremely interesting place in 1901. Over the next decade and a half, Pudding and his flea find themselves helping to make history — a journey over Niagara Falls in a barrel, a visit to the Pan-American Exposition on the day President McKinley is shot, a luxurious stay in Manhattan with songwriter Vincent Bryan, a terrifying trip on the airship \u003ci\u003eAmerica\u003c\/i\u003e, and a voyage on the ill-fated \u003ci\u003eTitanic\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough each narrow escape, the call to adventure for the cat, and luxury for his disgruntled flea, beckons them on, right to the devastation of a World War I battlefield. 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Over the next decade and a half, Pudding and his flea find themselves helping to make history — a journey over Niagara Falls in a barrel, a visit to the Pan-American Exposition on the day President McKinley is shot, a luxurious stay in Manhattan with songwriter Vincent Bryan, a terrifying trip on the airship \u003ci\u003eAmerica\u003c\/i\u003e, and a voyage on the ill-fated \u003ci\u003eTitanic\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough each narrow escape, the call to adventure for the cat, and luxury for his disgruntled flea, beckons them on, right to the devastation of a World War I battlefield. Then Pudding is filled with a new longing, one that brings him, with his flea’s help now, full circle and back home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrelates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.4.3\u003cbr\u003eDescribe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.2\u003cbr\u003eDetermine a theme of a story, drama, or poem from details in the text, including how characters in a story or drama respond to challenges or how the speaker in a poem reflects upon a topic; summarize the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.5.7\u003cbr\u003eAnalyze how visual and multimedia elements contribute to the meaning, tone, or beauty of a text (e.g., graphic novel, multimedia presentation of fiction, folktale, myth, poem).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.3\u003cbr\u003eDescribe how a particular story's or drama's plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the characters respond or change as the plot moves toward a resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e"}
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Pudding Tat is a modest and heartfelt, albeit accidental, hero …” — \u003cem\u003eQuill \u0026 Quire\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e“For middle-grade readers, nothing could be better than the delightfully madcap and thrilling adventures of Pudding Tat in Caroline Adderson’s playful romp.” — \u003cem\u003eGlobe and Mail\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e“[A]n inventive and creative tale.” — \u003cem\u003eCM Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Caroline Adderson and \u003cem\u003eMiddle of Nowhere\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e“The character dynamics are just right throughout … Adderson’s success here is the subtly realistic tone (with comic notes) through the heavy moments and the moral conundrums.” — \u003cem\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e“Thoughtful, eventful and sharply realized, this poetic novel celebrates the resourcefulness of both the young and the old. Excellent fare.” — \u003cem\u003eToronto Star\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e“What could easily have become a heavy-handed tale of desperation is anything but thanks to Adderson’s ability to maintain a thread of humour throughout. The beauty of her delivery is that the comedy is never forced; rather, it is found in small, subtle moments – the kind readers will recognize as genuine.” — \u003cem\u003eQuill \u0026 Quire\u003c\/em\u003e (Book of the Year citation)\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for Caroline Adderson and \u003cem\u003eA Simple Case of Angels\u003c\/em\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e“Characters are gloriously quirky… the angelic twist at the conclusion is satisfyingly appropriate and more about human goodness than evangelizing—entirely in keeping with the book.” — \u003cem\u003eKirkus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e\u003cbr\/\u003e“Though Adderson brings a light touch to some serious grown-up problems … in this whimsical novel, she doesn’t shy away from probing the real-world problems familiar to children. … A sweet but never saccharine story.” — \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Back_cover_copy_0":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePudding observes key moments in American History, including a visit to the Pan-American Exposition on the day President McKinley is shot, a trip on the airship \u003cem\u003eAmerica\u003c\/em\u003e, and a voyage on the ill-fated \u003cem\u003eTitanic\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaroline has a wide network from her considerable reputation as a presenter and teacher. She is a tireless promoter and does school visits for all grade levels. She is already preparing to take Pudding into classrooms, with presentations aimed at the middle-school curriculum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn episodic structure makes this ideal for independent reading and for classroom read-aloud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStacy Innerst is an award-winning artist. His whimsical and detailed graphic novel-style illustrations depict the historical events that Pudding encounters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story introduces middle-graders to historical events, but also raises questions about the nature of friendship and altruism, and the pull of home and family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackmatter includes an author’s note outlining the blend of fact and fiction, as well as the historical underpinnings of the events. There is also a playlist (Pudding has a sensitive ear particularly drawn to beautiful music, and his adventures take him on a virtual tour of popular music in the early 1900s).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis book is an ideal example of fiction that models key concepts and subjects from social studies, history and geography, with infinite cross-curricular and integrated learning potential. Curriculum connections include habitats and communities\/ interdependence, transportation, flight technologies, fiction vs. nonfiction, novel study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","OtherText_Description_for_R_0":"\u003cp\u003eThe wide world drew Pudding on from the moment he stepped outside. The farm, the woods, the fields. He smelled it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd something else. His sensitive whiskers tingled with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wide world was changing. Like Pudding, people were on the move, leaving farms for the cities, the old world for the new. Some wanted a better life, others adventure. All of them were dreaming. Dreaming big — of automobiles and airplanes, subways and electric lights. Dreaming of the things we take for granted now, but which were new amazements then.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe voice urged him on, too. “Giddy up.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Who are you?” Pudding asked….\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A flea,” the voice answered. “What did you think?”\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Long_description_1":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePudding observes key moments in American History, including a visit to the Pan-American Exposition on the day President McKinley is shot, a trip on the airship \u003cem\u003eAmerica\u003c\/em\u003e, and a voyage on the ill-fated \u003cem\u003eTitanic\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaroline has a wide network from her considerable reputation as a presenter and teacher. She is a tireless promoter and does school visits for all grade levels. She is already preparing to take Pudding into classrooms, with presentations aimed at the middle-school curriculum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn episodic structure makes this ideal for independent reading and for classroom read-aloud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStacy Innerst is an award-winning artist. His whimsical and detailed graphic novel-style illustrations depict the historical events that Pudding encounters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story introduces middle-graders to historical events, but also raises questions about the nature of friendship and altruism, and the pull of home and family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackmatter includes an author’s note outlining the blend of fact and fiction, as well as the historical underpinnings of the events. 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ages 8
to 11
/ grades 3
to 6
The Mostly True Story of Pudding Tat, Adventuring Cat
The delightful adventures of a visually impaired barn cat and his annoying flea, as they set off on an adventure to experience the world.
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ages 9
and up
/ grades 4
and up
The Girl from Chimel
Nobel Peace Prize winner and noted Maya activist Rigoberta Menchú Tum brings the world of her childhood vividly to life in this illustrated memoir.
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Cold White Sun
A story based on the real-life experiences of a young boy who was smuggled out of Ethiopia amid political unrest to start a new life in North America.
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Read Me a Story, Stella
Stella introduces her little brother Sam to the pleasures of reading, sharing her new pastime with contagious enthusiasm.
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Boogy & Tee and Twinkle & Hew
Two boats at sea, struck by a storm, are impacted very differently — a tale about economic inequality and climate change, patterned on a classic poem.
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Angel Square
Brian Doyle brings his award-winning blend of humor and wisdom to bear in this mystery that confronts the issue of racial hatred.
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Makade Asin / Black Stone
Inspired by an Ojibwe story, Black Stone is an English/Anishinaabemowin picture book that encourages young readers to find their own inner strength.
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The Honey Jar
In this companion volume to The Girl From Chimel, Rigoberta Menchu returns to the world of her childhood and the ancient stories of her grandparents.
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My Name Is Seepeetza
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Shi-shi-etko
A gently moving and poetic account of a child who finds solace all around her even though she is on the verge of great loss.
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This is the only Nepali co-authored young adult novel I've ever found.” — \u003cstrong\u003eMargarita Engle, Newbery Honor-winning author and former national Young People's Poet Laureate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Back_cover_copy_0":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis novel is a true collaboration between Terry Farish and Lochan Sharma, told in the alternating narratives of Olive and Samir. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA timely, provocative, and nuanced story about immigration, prejudice, torn loyalties and belonging. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe title carries different meaning for each character. For Samir, home is wherever his family can be together. Olive’s mother may be forced to sell their house, even though it is full of memories of her brother. And Gabe will protect his family and home at any cost. His dirt bike bears the slogan “America is full. Go home.” \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetween 1988 and 1995 approximately 130,000 Nepali-speaking Bhutanese were exiled from their homes and farms. Many were trucked across the border to refugee camps in Nepal. The UNHCR has been resettling this Bhutanese community in eight cooperating countries. About 85,000 Nepali-speaking Bhutanese have resettled in the US.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","OtherText_Description_for_R_0":"\u003cp\u003eAfter she cried out, things happened so fast. Maybe Samir turned. Or maybe Gabe showed up beside him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s when she heard Gabe yelling at the kid. “You got no right to be in this place. This is our beach. This is my friend’s beach. Get the fuck out of my sight.” The boy looked confused and didn’t move. He only had the river behind him and Gabe in front of him. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGabe shoved the boy’s chest. “Are you deaf? Fucking get away from here! Go home.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boy nearly fell back, and that made him flail toward the surf just before he caught his balance. Then he stumbled around Gabe. And in the stumbling, he shoved Gabe’s shoulder. The move had been so quick that Olive couldn’t tell if he only reached out to keep from falling into the water, or if it was a smooth up-yours right back. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the beach he fled fast as a wild horse. He leapt over trees downed by the tide and rising high water. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut almost before Gabe turned from his rage, the kid was part of the gray trees in the distance.\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Long_description_1":"\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eThis novel is a true collaboration between Terry Farish and Lochan Sharma, told in the alternating narratives of Olive and Samir. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA timely, provocative, and nuanced story about immigration, prejudice, torn loyalties and belonging. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe title carries different meaning for each character. For Samir, home is wherever his family can be together. Olive’s mother may be forced to sell their house, even though it is full of memories of her brother. And Gabe will protect his family and home at any cost. His dirt bike bears the slogan “America is full. Go home.” \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetween 1988 and 1995 approximately 130,000 Nepali-speaking Bhutanese were exiled from their homes and farms. Many were trucked across the border to refugee camps in Nepal. The UNHCR has been resettling this Bhutanese community in eight cooperating countries. About 85,000 Nepali-speaking Bhutanese have resettled in the US.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","OtherText_Review_0":"\u003cp\u003e“The interplay between [Olive and Samir] is quietly absorbing ... Meaty and complex.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_1":"\u003cp\u003e“[\u003cem\u003eGo Home\u003c\/em\u003e] shows how teenage characters are grappling with some of the same questions igniting the political debate around immigration.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBoston Globe\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_Review_2":"\u003cp\u003e“Farish and Sharma bring important current social issues to light in \u003cem\u003eGo Home\u003c\/em\u003e, which is exciting, engaging and well worth the read.” — \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCM: Canadian Review of Materials\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","OtherText_ShortDescription_0":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a small New Hampshire town, two teenagers from vastly different backgrounds find their future dreams challenged by family trauma and racism.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","ProductFormDescription":"hardcover jacket","PublicationDate":"2024-08-06","Publisher":"Groundwood Books Ltd","ShortDescription":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a small New Hampshire town, two teenagers from vastly different backgrounds find their future dreams challenged by family trauma and racism.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","Width":"5.5","WidthCode":"in"}
ages 12
and up
/ grades 7
and up
Go Home
In a small New Hampshire town, two teenagers from vastly different backgrounds find their future dreams challenged by family trauma and racism.
