Yuma Public Library

The continuing tales of Alvin, a young magician living in an alternate 19th Century America. In this volume, Alvin's brother, Calvin, journeys to France to meet an alternate, victorious Napoleon--the year is 1820--to learn the art of rule. By the author of Prentice Alvin.

Nantucket candle store owner Stella Wright specializes in creating unique candles for every occasion. But someone sets the stage for murder when a Memorial Day celebration becomes a wedding to die for . . .
 
Jessica Sterling's candlelight-themed nuptials promises to be the perfect kick-off to the summer's first official holiday weekend. Stella's thrilled to have been chosen to provide the decorative centerpiece for the wedding...

Book 3 of The Tales of Alvin Maker. From the 18th century into the early years of the 19th, Americans- traveling to find new homes and new lands- crossed the Appalachian Mountains and moved across the Northwest Territory, spreading west to the banks of the great river. But in this alternate frontier America, the men and women use lore and folk-magic to settle the continent. When Alvin arrives in Hatrack River to take up his...

Alvin Maker has discovered his own unique talent for making things whole again. Now he summons all his powers to prevent the tragic war between Native Americans and the white settlers of North America.

A biography of Martin Luther King Jr., the man who lead the Civil Rights movement, and gave the famous "I have a dream" speech.

Presents the life of the first African American to play Major League baseball, from his childhood to his role as a hero of the Civil Rights Movement.

Describes the life and accomplishments of the first African American baseball player in the major leagues in modern times.

Life would be simple; move to Bannock, restore the abandoned carriage house into a working blacksmith shop, build a new life as a welder and artist, and finally have a place to call home. But shortly after her arrival, she discovers this truth; there are more than ghosts in Bannock. When a teenage crush and childhood friend from foster care, Shay Courtland, answers a call for help, Wildwood finds a part of her past that she longed to rediscover. Never...

A brief biography of African American poet Amanda Gorman, discussing her childhood, education, and work as a poet and activist.

Large photographs accent brief text presenting information about Erik Weisz who became the famous magician Harry Houdini.