Washoe County Library System

Relates episodes in the life of eleven-year-old Ellie and her family who live in a coal mining town in West Virginia.

A young girl recalls her childhood days living with her younger brother and her loving grandparents in the rural, southern, mountains.

Told in the present tense, each story becomes a glimpse of other, often lonely, lives at holiday time. These protagonists are, for the most part, outsiders looking in at more traditional families and their celebrations. One story, for instance, is of Mae, a homeless woman, who walks with her dogs through the pre-Christmas bustle of shoppers, unseen by most. She is sick and can't remember where the sick place is that they once took her to. She almost...

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, spring means admiring the first snow glory, playing in puddles in the rain, and watching the five new kittens next door.

In the autumn Henry and his big dog Mudge watch the leaves turn, meet with some Halloween spooks and share Thanksgiving dinner.

Follows the seaside adventures of Henry, Henry's father, and Henry's big dog, Mudge.

Henry's family takes in a stray cat, the ugliest cat they have ever seen, and an amazing relationship blossoms between it and their big dog Mudge.

After eight weeks at Papp's Dog School, Henry's dog Mudge earns a certificate and lots of liver treats.

After the death of the beloved aunt who has raised her, twelve-year-old Summer and her uncle Ob leave their West Virginia trailer in search of the strength to go on living.

With his fine cat Tabby at his side, Mr. Putter bakes a Christmas cake for his neighbor Mrs. Teaberry. "Mr. Putter and his beloved cat bake a light and airy Christmas cake for their neighbor Mrs. Teaberry."--