Katherine Paterson

Abducted from his home by bandits, fifteen-year-old Wang Lee is rescued from slavery by a mysterious girl who introduces him to the Taiping Tienkuo, a secret society, partly based on Christian principles and dedicated to the overthrow of the Manchu government.

Josh, who has just moved to Vermont with his mother, stepfather, and new baby brother, must deal with the bullying of a neighbor boy and discovers that his dog, whom he hears talking with other dogs, is also facing a bully of his own.

Marvin wants to make a great Christmas present for his parents that will last forever.

A magical amulet brings power and despair to those who touch it.

Impoverished Vermont farm girl Lyddie Worthen is determined to gain her independence by becoming a factory worker in Lowell, Massachusetts, in the 1840s. La promesa de una nueva y mejor vida impulsa a Lyddie a viajar a la ciudad de Lowell, en Massachusetts.

A collection of essays relating to the author's experience as a writer of novels for children, and her ideas on children's literature in general.

A collection of speeches and essays in which award-winning author Katherine Paterson shares her passion for reading and explains where she draws her inspiration from.

"When ten-year-old Birdie's dad is sent back to Iraq, she makes a deal with God to bring him home safely, while dealing with a new school where she finds it hard to make friends especially when she could use one" --