John Reynolds Gardiner

Little Willy has a big job to do. When his grandfather falls ill, it is up to Willy alone to save their farm from the tax collector. He enters the National Dogsled Race, where he must beat the Indian Stone Fox and his five beautiful Samoyed dogs.

Der zehnjährige Willi muss unbedingt das Schlittenhunderennen gewinnen. Er braucht das Geld, um die Farm seines Großvaters zu retten. Doch der Indianer Steinadler hat noch nie ein Rennen verloren.

A funny and absurdist classic for fans of Gordon Korman and Jennifer Holm, about a boy who's convinced he can photosynthesize for his school science project ... and just maybe he can? I'm writing this down in case something should happen to me. There's a brown car parked outside in the street with two men in it. They're watching the house... So begins the highly confidential case history of Allen Brewster, the boy who has an amazing idea for his school science project: human photosynthesis, turning sunlight into food for humans. Everyone laughs at his outrageous scheme -- until Allen turns green, sprouts roots, and develops an overwhelming desire to soak up the sun. He's turning into a plant But no one will believe he isn't playing a practical joke. No one, that is, except the President of the United States ... who declares Allen a threat to national security. Suddenly Allen Brewster and his discovery are TOP SECRET. Can Allen protect his classified discovery and ace his science project without being a threat to the country? Find out in this wacky and whimsical illustrated classic, in the tradition of Pippi Longstocking and Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle. Perfect for ... ★ Fans of The Superteacher Project by Gordon Korman ★ Budding scientists ★ Fans of Frindle by Andrew Clements ★ Science fair enthusiasts ★ Fans of The Name of This Book is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch ★ Readers of The Adventures of the Bailey School Kids by Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadey

John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has captivated readers for more than thirty years. Based on a Rocky Mountain legend, Stone Fox tells the story of Little Willy, who lives with his grandfather in Wyoming. When Grandfather falls ill, he is no longer able to work the farm, which is in danger of foreclosure. Little Willy is determined to win the National Dogsled Race--the prize money would save the farm and his grandfather. But he isn't the only one who desperately wants to win. Willy and his brave dog Searchlight must face off against experienced racers, including a Native American man named Stone Fox, who has never lost a race. Exciting and heartwarming, this novel has sold millions of copies and was named a New York Times Outstanding Children's Book.