“bruce brooks”

The deep bond between a boy and his grandfather may be the only thing that can save the old man's life when he suffers a heart attack. But first the boy must overcome his feelings of helplessness and guilt.With the imaginative assistance of Dooley, the nephew of a local nurse who knows a mysterious ... More

"Brooks' fine first novel has a basketball theme and plenty of action, but sport is merely the vehicle for delivering a serious story of friendship and madness" (School Library Journal). "Brilliant sportswriting and a trenchant examination of the friendship between (the) narrator . . . and a white b... More

This novel "has a basketball theme and plenty of action, but sport is merely the vehicle for delivering a serious story of friendship and madness" (School Library Journal) between two youths--one black and one white--in trouble. Newbery Honor Book, ALA Notable Children's Book, ALA Best Book for Youn... More

The widely acclaimed 1993 Newbery Honor book is now available in paperback. "Asa--possessed of rare sweetness, humor, and inner strength--survives intact cruel tests of his integrity, intellect, and sense of decency. From an outstandingly perceptive writer, a moving portrait of a boy, observed at fo... More

A Newbery Honor-winning author presents this provocative trio of stories about death: Cousins devise a clever way to circumvent the law and give a loved one a proper burial; a boy begrudgingly tries to fulfill his dying uncle's last wishes; and a young girl must learn to unburden herself of grief. E... More

Frank Lloyd Wright's wife, Olgivanna, is famously quoted as saying that "My husband seemed to thrive on hardships." From the years 1920 to 1932 Wright's fortunes were at a low ebb; he was plagued by financial, personal, and professional setbacks, but saw the time as one of challenges instead of one ... More

Widely thought to be the greatest American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was a true pioneer, both artistically and technically. At a time when reinforced concrete and steel were considered industrial building materials, Wright boldly made use of them to build private homes. His prairie h... More

Tom Sawyer is not only the character of Mark Twain's first novel, but his story is Twain's most popular title. Could fun-loving Tom in fact be Twain himself at a young age? Foreword by Bruce Brooks. Includes a reading group guide.Here is the story of Tom, Huck, Becky, and Aunt Polly; a tale of adven... More