Loren Long
1) Otis
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Language
English
Formats
Description
When a big new yellow tractor arrives, Otis the friendly little tractor is cast away behind the barn, but when trouble occurs Otis is the only one who can help.
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
When the farmer places a scarecrow in the cornfield, Otis the tractor and the farm animals try to make friends, but the scarecrow remains silent with a sour look on his face throughout the summer and fall.
6) Little tree
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Little Tree is very happy in the forest, where he is surrounded by other little trees and his leaves keep him cool in the heat of summer, but when autumn comes and the other trees drop their leaves, Little Tree cannot be persuaded to let his go, even after they wither and turn brown.
9) Drummer boy
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
After accidentally being thrown away, a beloved toy drummer boy goes on an adventure that eventually brings him back to a warm home, where he is placed near baby Jesus in a manger scene.
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Turns out there's a whole lot more than just a log on the bottom of this lake,,, a frog and a fly, and eventually a fish! An adaptation of the traditional folk song, "There's a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea," with additional repetition and tongue twisters. Includes sheet music. --
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
Letter -- Traveling down the Ohio River -- My journal, by Ruby Payne -- Unable to sleep; -- On the streets of Louisville -- River City showdown -- Churchill downs -- Stunned disbelief -- Game begins -- Rube Waddel show -- Horses, horses, everywhere! -- Learned in Louisville -- Ben Brush! -- Coming back! -- Ninth inning -- Now or never -- Three outs to go -- Victory burgoo -- Scrape shares -- Absolute truth.
Author
Series
Sluggers ; 1
Publisher
Aladdin Paperbacks
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
In the late 1800s, a baseball with strange powers belonging to their late father works wonders for three children and a travelling baseball team which must raise $10,000.
Author
Series
Sluggers ; 3
Publisher
Aladdin Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
In 1899, the trip to Chicago for Griffith, Ruby, and Graham becomes an adventure in itself after they realize their Uncle Owen has gone missing and the Chancellor has set his sights on the money the Travelin' Nine have been trying to raise.
17) Horsin' around
Author
Series
Sluggers ; 2
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
The year is 1899, and the Travelin' Nine are crisscrossing the USA, raising money to pay off the Payne family's big-league debt. As the team heads into River City, Griffith is beginning to realize that there's more at risk than meets the eye, something beyond the need to raise money -- something involving the ball that could put his entire family in danger.
Author
Series
Sluggers! ; 4
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
In 1899, in Minneapolis, Ruby Payne's decision to ask African American Preacher Wil to join the team, causes division among the other players, and the magical baseball will not work unless the team is united.
Author
Series
Sluggers ; 5
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
In 1899 New Orleans, Louisiana, the Travelin' Nine must try once again to outsmart the Chancellor, but even the magic baseball may not help while the players suspect there is a mole on the team.
Author
Series
Sluggers ; 6
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Having suffered great losses in New Orleans, the Payne family returns to their Baltimore home, where they have a final showdown with the Chancellor's men.