Compare the book to the movie. A pioneer boy meets a man who is the embodiment of evil. Also, My Side of the Mountain by this author. City boy Sam Gribley spends a year all alone in the Catskills. Travel back in time to meet the greatest stars of baseball.
Big changes happen.
Kevin's only way to make friends in each new school is to swallow insects. Until he meets Bailey. Also, Nobody's Fault by this author. The story of an abbey providing safe haven for peace-loving animals, and how they protect themselves from many enemies. Very well-written, this is a series to please the Harry Potter fans.