The day he buried his pa, Nobe Chase lost everything—his father, his home, and his dog, Rex. Worst of all, he had to move into town to live with Sheriff Leonard—dog killer, wife stealer, and secret law-breaker of all sorts.

That day, Nobe found a new purpose for his life—revenge. Hate takes over his life, burning out of control inside him. Nobe learns how dangerous hate can be when it is unleashed in a fury of fire and gunpowder during a race riot in nearby Tulsa. When the violence spills over into his hometown, Nobe must decide what kind of man he is going to become—one driven by vengeance or one driven by courage.

Based on true events in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during May of 1921, Anna Myers has produced a powerful novel about a young man who must wrestle with his past and find the strength to pull free from the poisonous grip of hatred and abuse.

 

The day he buried his pa, Nobe Chase lost everything—his father, his home, and his dog, Rex. Worst of all, he had to move into town to live with Sheriff Leonard—dog killer, wife stealer, and secret law breaker of all sorts. From that day on, hate takes over Nobe's life, burning inside him out of control. He learns how dangerous hate can be when it is unleashed in a fury of fire and gunpowder during a race riot in nearby Tulsa. When the violence spills over into his hometown of Wekiwa, Nobe must decide what kind of man he is going to become—one driven by vengeance or one driven by courage.

Based on true events in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during May of 1921, Anna Myers has produced a novel about a young man who must wrestle with his past and find the strength to pull free from the poisonous drip of hatred and abuse.

"In Wekiwa, OK, in May 1921, Nobe Chase, 15, struggles valiantly to live up to his name. His abusive father has died, and since the teen and his mother can't run their farm alone, she accepts a job as a live-in aide to the sheriff's ailing wife. On moving day, the unsavory, bigoted man exhibits his own violent tendencies when he shoots Nobe's dog. Isaac Mitchell and his mother, who are African American, support Nobe as he grapples with his new circumstances. He takes a job as a dishwasher at the local cafe, where he meets Lester Cotton, a fiercely anti-white cook who is Mrs. Mitchell's estranged husband. When the town preacher comes back from Tulsa reporting horrifying race riots in which Isaac has been hurt, Nobe borrows the man's truck and enlists Lester's help, and the unlikely duo rescues a battered Isaac from a city in flames. A love interest, a wise and wily sheriff's wife, and an airplane ride flesh out this gripping novel . . . The plot develops with a lively, captivating pace that is sure to engage all but the most reluctant readers. Based on real events, this absorbing book is excellent for group discussions."—School Library Journal

"When abusive, good-for-nothing Pa was alive, 15-year-old Nobe was 'just something to hit'—certainly not someone who would be allowed to pursue an education, let alone his friendship with the 'coloreds' down the road. Far from being liberated by his father's death, however, he and his mother must still struggle when they move in with the corrupt, racist town sheriff and his ailing wife because 'banks don't put no stock in half-growed boys and worn-out women.' Nobe's coming-of-age story—complete with 'impure thoughts' about childhood friend Cinda, his raw hatred for the sheriff, and conflicted feelings about his late father—is set in rural Oklahoma in 1921, around the time that an actual race riot occurred in Tulsa. In this emotional page-turner, Myers expertly captures an era of poisonous racism while conveying the strong, true voice of a courageous young man who puts himself on the line twice for his black friend Isaac and gradually discovers the difference between fighting for justice and plain vengeance. Compassion and hope prevail in a powerful novel."—Booklist (starred review)

A young girl survives the worst hurricane in
American hisrory.
Maggie McKenna loves the sea, and being able to swim in the gulf and walk along the seashore with her father. Her time with him is so precious, in fact, that she fiercely envies her unborn sibling, and even Felipe, the local errand boy. When her father has to take her mother to Houston to see the doctor, Maggie is left behind. But soon she is facing the battle of her life when one of the most powerful hurricanes of the century ravages Galveston, destroying homes and lives in a powerful and violent flood. Her only chance at surviving is to join forces with Felipe as they try to ride out the storm together.

Stewart has plenty of reasons to dislike his new art teacher, Wanda Gibbs. Not only did she give him the awful nickname “Wart” at school but she has also started dating his dad. She must have placed his dad under some sort of spell, which is entirely possible since, according to her very own son, she also happens to be a witch. 
 
But nobody, including Stewart’s father, will believe this outlandish accusation, even though Wanda suggests that if Stewart will support her, she might use her magic to his benefit. Stewart can’t help but notice his athletic ability mysteriously improves every time Wanda shows up at his basketball games. Is it really magic, or is it just Stewart’s imagination? It’s going to take a lot of ingenuity to solve the mystery of Wanda Gibbs.

The day he buried his pa, Nobe Chase lost everything—his father, his home, and his dog, Rex. Worst of all, he had to move into town to live with Sheriff Leonard—dog killer, wife stealer, and secret law-breaker of all sorts.

That day, Nobe found a new purpose for his life—revenge. Hate takes over his life, burning out of control inside him. Nobe learns how dangerous hate can be when it is unleashed in a fury of fire and gunpowder during a race riot in nearby Tulsa. When the violence spills over into his hometown, Nobe must decide what kind of man he is going to become—one driven by vengeance or one driven by courage.

Based on true events in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during May of 1921, Anna Myers has produced a powerful novel about a young man who must wrestle with his past and find the strength to pull free from the poisonous grip of hatred and abuse.

 

The day he buried his pa, Nobe Chase lost everything—his father, his home, and his dog, Rex. Worst of all, he had to move into town to live with Sheriff Leonard—dog killer, wife stealer, and secret law breaker of all sorts. From that day on, hate takes over Nobe's life, burning inside him out of control. He learns how dangerous hate can be when it is unleashed in a fury of fire and gunpowder during a race riot in nearby Tulsa. When the violence spills over into his hometown of Wekiwa, Nobe must decide what kind of man he is going to become—one driven by vengeance or one driven by courage.

Based on true events in Tulsa, Oklahoma, during May of 1921, Anna Myers has produced a novel about a young man who must wrestle with his past and find the strength to pull free from the poisonous drip of hatred and abuse.

"In Wekiwa, OK, in May 1921, Nobe Chase, 15, struggles valiantly to live up to his name. His abusive father has died, and since the teen and his mother can't run their farm alone, she accepts a job as a live-in aide to the sheriff's ailing wife. On moving day, the unsavory, bigoted man exhibits his own violent tendencies when he shoots Nobe's dog. Isaac Mitchell and his mother, who are African American, support Nobe as he grapples with his new circumstances. He takes a job as a dishwasher at the local cafe, where he meets Lester Cotton, a fiercely anti-white cook who is Mrs. Mitchell's estranged husband. When the town preacher comes back from Tulsa reporting horrifying race riots in which Isaac has been hurt, Nobe borrows the man's truck and enlists Lester's help, and the unlikely duo rescues a battered Isaac from a city in flames. A love interest, a wise and wily sheriff's wife, and an airplane ride flesh out this gripping novel . . . The plot develops with a lively, captivating pace that is sure to engage all but the most reluctant readers. Based on real events, this absorbing book is excellent for group discussions."—School Library Journal

"When abusive, good-for-nothing Pa was alive, 15-year-old Nobe was 'just something to hit'—certainly not someone who would be allowed to pursue an education, let alone his friendship with the 'coloreds' down the road. Far from being liberated by his father's death, however, he and his mother must still struggle when they move in with the corrupt, racist town sheriff and his ailing wife because 'banks don't put no stock in half-growed boys and worn-out women.' Nobe's coming-of-age story—complete with 'impure thoughts' about childhood friend Cinda, his raw hatred for the sheriff, and conflicted feelings about his late father—is set in rural Oklahoma in 1921, around the time that an actual race riot occurred in Tulsa. In this emotional page-turner, Myers expertly captures an era of poisonous racism while conveying the strong, true voice of a courageous young man who puts himself on the line twice for his black friend Isaac and gradually discovers the difference between fighting for justice and plain vengeance. Compassion and hope prevail in a powerful novel."—Booklist (starred review)

In Denver, Robin (a.ka. Bird) is in with the cool clique. They wear the same clothes, talk the same way, and pick on the same girls. But when her Mom hears about a cruel prank against a less popular girl, she isn’t going to tolerate the Queen Bee behavior.  Within 24 hours, she pulls up stakes and moves them both to Prairie Dog, Oklahoma. Bird is positively furious, and she’s going get revenge on her hippy artist mother. In fact, revenge is the only thing keeping her going in the remote town.  How she’s going to get it, though, she’s not sure yet.
When she goes to register at the local middle school, she’s mistaken for the interim school principal.  Who is Bird to correct the mistake when a prank like this will really get payback on her mom?  Though she won’t be able to pull this off forever, Bird’s determined to make her mark on the middle school before she’s found out.  But life in the principal’s chair is going to give her quite an unexpected change in perspective.

So when Booth sets his sights on Bella, an assistant seamstress to Mary Todd Lincoln, to help with his plot to kidnap President Lincoln, he is able to persuade her to betray her president and even turn her back on the boy she has loved her entire life. Bella believes Booth is only trying to force the North to release Southern war prisoners, and will not harm her dear friend Mr. Lincoln. But the kidnapping plot fails, and now Booth will stop at nothing--even if it means harming Bella in the process.

Anna Myers has crafted a provocative new look at the Lincoln assassination through the eyes of both a young White House insider and the assassin himself. An author’s note provides the historical background to this tragic event.

So when Booth sets his sights on Bella, an assistant seamstress to Mary Todd Lincoln, to help with his plot to kidnap President Lincoln, he is able to persuade her to betray her president and even turn her back on the boy she has loved her entire life. Bella believes Booth is only trying to force the North to release Southern war prisoners, and will not harm her dear friend Mr. Lincoln. But the kidnapping plot fails, and now Booth will stop at nothing--even if it means harming Bella in the process.

Anna Myers has crafted a provocative new look at the Lincoln assassination through the eyes of both a young White House insider and the assassin himself. An author’s note provides the historical background to this tragic event.