The Canning Season(Reprint) by PollyHorvath Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2012 by Square Fish Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-312-53564-3, ISBN: 0-312-53564-3
"As in Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach, Polly Horvath tells the story of an abandoned child who is sent to live with two distant relatives in a big, lonely house. The magic in Horvath's story, however, lies not in talking bugs but in the hearts and minds of its characters. Thirteen-year-old Ratchet Clark, a girl with a deformity on her shoulder blade her breezily cruel, self-absorbed mother calls "That Thing," is unc ..."
"From National Book Award winner Polly Horvath comes a hopping mad mystery that's perfect for Easter baskets everywhere!In this hilarious chapter book mystery, meet a girl whose parents have been kidnapped by disreputable foxes, and a pair of detectives that also happen to be bunnies! When Madeline gets home from school one afternoon to discover that her parents have gone missing, she sets off to find them. So begins a once-in-a-lifetime ..."
The Night Garden by PollyHorvath Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 2017 by Farrar, Straus And Giroux (Byr) ISBN-13: 978-0-374-30452-2, ISBN: 0-374-30452-1
"From Newbery Honor and National Book Award–winning author Polly Horvath is this magical middle-grade novel about a garden that grants wishes. It is World War II, and Franny and her parents, Sina and Old Tom, enjoy a quiet life on a farm on Vancouver Island. Franny writes, Sina sculpts, and Old Tom tends to their many gardens―including the ancient, mysterious night garden. Their peaceful life is interrupted when their neighbor, Crying Al ..."
The Vacation by PollyHorvath Paperback, 224 Pages, Published 2015 by Square Fish ISBN-13: 978-1-250-06279-6, ISBN: 1-250-06279-9
"From the author of the Newbery Honor Book Everything on a WaffleWhen his mother decides on a whim to be a missionary in Africa and drags his unwilling father with her, Henry is left in the care of his Aunts Magnolia and Pigg. Henry's sure they dislike him and he's trying to keep his distance, but that becomes more difficult when Mag decides they should take a destination-less road trip. Mag, convalescing from an illness that makes her l ..."
One Year in Coal Harbor by PollyHorvath Hardcover, 224 Pages, Published 2012 by Schwartz & Wade Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-375-86970-9, ISBN: 0-375-86970-0
"Readers rejoice—Primrose Squarp is back! The wise and curious heroine of the Newbery Honor Book Everything on a Waffle is facing another adventure-filled year in Coal Harbor. Even though her parents, once lost at sea, are home, there’s a whole slew of problems and mysteries to keep Primrose—and eager fans—busy. There’s Uncle Jack and Kate Bowzer, who may (or may not) be in love. There’s Ked, a foster child who becomes Primrose’s friend ..."
"Readers rejoice—Primrose Squarp is back! The wise and curious heroine of the Newbery Honor Book Everything on a Waffle is facing another adventure-filled year in Coal Harbor. Even though her parents, once lost at sea, are home, there’s a whole slew of problems and mysteries to keep Primrose—and eager fans—busy. There’s Uncle Jack and Kate Bowzer, who may (or may not) be in love. There’s Ked, a foster child who becomes Primrose’s friend ..."
"This hilarious sequel to Mr. and Mrs. Bunny-Detectives Extraordinaire! is a bunny-rific "tail" that even includes a guest appearance by J. K. Rowling a.k.a. "Oldwhatshername". Madeleine wants nothing more than to save money for college, but her impractical, ex-hippie parents are broke. When the family unexpectedly inherits a sweet shoppe in England that has the potential to earn serious profit, they see an answer to all their problems. ..."
"In this hilarious sequel to "Mr. and Mrs. Bunny Detectives Extraordinaire! "that even includes a guest appearance by J. K. Rowling a.k.a. "Oldwhatshername" Madeleine wants nothing more than to save money for college, but her impractical, ex-hippie parents are broke. When the family unexpectedly inherits a sweet shoppe in England that has the potential to earn serious profit, they see an answer to all their problems. . . . Meanwhile, Mr. ..."
The Night Garden by PollyHorvath 192 Pages, Published 2017 by Farrar, Straus And Giroux (Byr) ISBN-13: 978-0-374-30454-6, ISBN: 0-374-30454-8
"Can the forbidden night garden that supposedly grants everyone one wish help them all out of trouble? And if so, at what cost? The Night Garden is a poignant and hilarious story from acclaimed children's author Polly Horvath."
The Vacation by PollyHorvath 208 Pages, Published 2014 by Macmillan ISBN-13: 978-1-4668-6302-6, ISBN: 1-4668-6302-1
"“Well, Normanand Katherine tried to call us, to tell usthey were going down
theeast coast of Africa to chillout onthe beaches,and when theycouldn't get
aholdofus, they calledour office anda girlin the office had seen a story about
Henry's disappearance on CNN, but when she tried to get ahold of us she couldn'
t either, ofcourse. Then there were the followup stories about one boy
comingoutof the swampandno mention of Henry, so shetol ..."
"He spent a good half hour just playing with all the settings. He had notthe
slightest ... He was dreaming ofstanding in pink frills, being poked with pins,
when he awoke. He noticedthat during ... The time? Good heavens, Mr. Bunny,
hesaid tohimself,what doyouhave except time right now? And the place?
Stratfordwas butone ..."
"I putmy head down and it landed on Meline's leg, so shegave me a little shove
and I fell off the bed entirely and stayed lying on the floor. ... clarity abounded,
andI knew Melinewould struggle hardestagainst sympathy forme,for any of us,
when she was most susceptible to it. Sympathy was just a slide into friendship.
Avoid all slides. Avoid everything. AndI dreamedlong sick dreams of playgrounds
andswings and teeter totters and sli ..."
"This hilarious sequel to Mr. and Mrs. Bunny-Detectives Extraordinaire! is a bunny-rific "tail" that even includes a guest appearance by J. K. Rowling a.k.a. "Oldwhatshername". Madeleine wants nothing more than to save money for college, but her impractical, ex-hippie parents are broke. When the family unexpectedly inherits a sweet shoppe in England that has the potential to earn serious profit, they see an answer to all their problems. ..."
One Year in Coal Harbor by PollyHorvath Library, 224 Pages, Published 2012 by Schwartz & Wade ISBN-13: 978-0-375-96970-6, ISBN: 0-375-96970-5
"Readers rejoice—Primrose Squarp is back! The wise and curious heroine of the Newbery Honor Book Everything on a Waffle is facing another adventure-filled year in Coal Harbor. Even though her parents, once lost at sea, are home, there’s a whole slew of problems and mysteries to keep Primrose—and eager fans—busy. There’s Uncle Jack and Kate Bowzer, who may (or may not) be in love. There’s Ked, a foster child who becomes Primrose’s friend ..."
One Year in Coal Harbor by PollyHorvath 224 Pages, Published 2012 by Random House Digital, Inc. ISBN-13: 978-0-375-98536-2, ISBN: 0-375-98536-0
"The prolific and brilliant Polly Horvath has delivered a masterful sequel to a beloved novel, sure to please old fans and gain new ones. "Nobody does middle grade like Horvath," declares The Horn Book. From the Hardcover edition."
The Night Garden by PollyHorvath Published 2017 by Puffin Canada ISBN-13: 978-0-14-319864-2, ISBN: 0-14-319864-5
"Bunny lives in Rabbitville in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. She is married to Mr. Bunny and has twelve children. This is her first book."
Mr. and Mrs. Bunny (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) by PollyHorvath, Sophie Blackall Library, 272 Pages, Published 2014 by Turtleback ISBN-13: 978-0-606-35569-8, ISBN: 0-606-35569-3
"FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Discovering that her parents have been kidnapped by a pair of disreputable foxes, a little girl receives help from a pair of fedora-wearing bunny rabbits and a garlic bread-loving Marmot who provides translating services. By the Newbery Honor- and National Book Award-winning author of Everything On A Waffle."