Gary D. Schmidt Knihy

Je mu čtrnáct let a hledá svou dceru… Joseph toho má na svůj věk poměrně dost za sebou. Říká se o něm, že byl ve vězení pro mladistvé za pokus o zabití učitele. Má násilnického otce, a také má dceru. Jmenuje se Jupiter a narodila se, když mu bylo třináct. Nikdy ji neviděl a i přesto ji miluje a touží se s ní setkat. A udělá pro to cokoliv. Klidně znovu poruší všechna pravidla... Když přijde do pěstounské rodiny, jeho do té doby pochmurný život začne měnit své temné kontury. Nová rodina poznává Josephovu kladnou stránku, vnímá to, co ostatní nikdy neviděli. Ale bude stát za ním i ve chvíli, kdy plánuje udělat něco, co zákony nedovolují? Mistrně, citlivě a čtivě napsaný příběh o kontroverzních tématech. O tom, že každá mince má dvě strany a svět není černobílý.

Seventh-grader Hercules Beal has to figure out how to fulfill his teacher's assignment of performing the Twelve Labors of Hercules in real life, and discovers important things about friendship, community, and himself along the way.

National Book Award Finalist " A] stealthily powerful, unexpectedly affirming story of discovering and rescuing one's best self."--Booklist, starred review In this companion novel to The Wednesday Wars, Doug struggles to be more than the "skinny thug" that some people think him to be. He finds an unlikely ally in Lil Spicer, who gives him the strength to endure an abusive father, the suspicions of a town, and the return of his oldest brother, forever scarred, from Vietnam. Schmidt expertly weaves multiple themes of loss and recovery in a story teeming with distinctive, unusual characters and invaluable lessons about love, creativity, and survival.

The pilgrim Christian undertakes the dangerous journey to the Celestial City, experiencing physical and spiritual obstacles along the way.

From celebrated author Gary D. Schmidt comes a picture book biography of a giant in the struggle for civil rights, perfectly pitched for readers today.

The narrative follows the journey of two men from contrasting backgrounds—one affluent and one impoverished—who discover their shared ability to create miracles. This engaging and visually appealing tale offers children a delightful exploration of divine influence in everyday life, making complex spiritual concepts accessible and relatable. With vibrant illustrations enhancing the storytelling, it serves as both an entertaining read and a valuable lesson in faith and action.

With insight and a light touch, best-selling, Newbery Honorwinning author Gary D. Schmidt tells two poignant, linked stories: that of a grieving girl andaboy trying to escape his violent past.

"Jack, 12, tells the gripping story of Joseph, 14, who joins his family as a foster child. Damaged in prison, Joseph wants nothing more than to find his baby daughter, Jupiter, whom he has never seen. When Joseph has begun to believe he'll have a future, he is confronted by demons from his past that force a tragic sacrifice"--

Meet Holling Hoodhood, a seventh-grader at Camillo Junior High, who must spend Wednesday afternoons with his teacher, Mrs. Baker, while the rest of the class has religious instruction. Mrs. Baker doesn’t like Holling—he’s sure of it. Why else would she make him read the plays of William Shakespeare outside class? But everyone has bigger things to worry about, like Vietnam. His father wants Holling and his sister to be on their best behavior: the success of his business depends on it. But how can Holling stay out of trouble when he has so much to contend with? A bully demanding cream puffs; angry rats; and a baseball hero signing autographs the very same night Holling has to appear in a play in yellow tights! As fate sneaks up on him again and again, Holling finds Motivation—the Big M—in the most unexpected places and musters up the courage to embrace his destiny, in spite of himself.

"Knowing that queer voices have been making themselves heard in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria decades before Stonewall, editors Gary Schmidt and Merrill Cole curated thrilling snapshots of prose fiction from more than twenty contemporary writers whose work defies stereotypes, disciplines, and expectations. These authors produce fiction for adults and young people that celebrates the multiplicity of the present, casts a queer eye on the past, and interrogates LGBTQ+ futures. These outstanding texts exemplify the glittering variety of styles, themes, settings, and subjects addressed by openly queer authors who write in German today. They explore identity, sexuality, history, fantasy, loss, and discovery. Their authors, narrators, and characters explore gender nonconformity and living queer everywhere from city centers to rural communities. They are gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, and nonbinary. They are exiles, immigrants, and travelers through time and space. Witty, titillating, and a delight to read, Quertext opens up new worlds of experience for readers interested in queer life beyond the Anglophone world." -- Publisher's description