Sugaring Time

Grade level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, p, e, i.

Nora and Gramp are collecting sap from maple trees to make maple syrup. The horses, Bonnie and Stella, are working hard, too, pulling the heavy sap tank through the snow from tree to tree. This third story about Nora and her grandparents brings the beautyof a Vermont farm in early spring vividly to life.

A war breaks out in the owl kingdom when an evil group tries to take control of the Great Ga'Hoole Tree. Soren and the other Ga'Hoolian owls must fight to protect their tree and restore peace.Soren's beloved mentor, Ezylryb, is finally back at the Great Ga'Hoole Tree. But all is not well. There's a war between good and evil in the owl kingdom. On one side is a group led by Soren's fearsome brother, Kludd, who wears a terrifying metal mask to cover his battle-scarred face. On the other side are the owls of the Great Ga'Hoole Tree, who must fight to protect their legendary tree from Kludd's attacks.Soren, his friends, and the other owls at the Great Ga'Hoole Tree enter into fierce combat against Kludd's forces. They win a major battle, but warfare will continue in Book #5.

A collection of old-fashioned country wisdom on all kinds of topics describes how to make and cook things, read the weather, and dowse; and provides lore on animals and plants.

A photographic history depicting the process, equipment, structures, and social aspects of maple sugaring from the 1700s to the present day.

Essays that tap the creative wealth of the Vermont regional community, now available in print.

"David Fleming's Forgiveness" by Margaret M. Robertson delves into the profound theme of forgiveness, exploring its complexities, healing power, and transformative effects on individuals and their relationships. Through insightful reflections, personal anecdotes, and thought-provoking observations, Robertson offers a compelling exploration of forgiveness that inspires self-reflection, promotes emotional growth, and highlights the potential for reconciliation and renewal.