Frank Carlson Library

Young Abe Lincoln is all dressed up in his best suit and on his way to deliver an important speech. As he walks along, he finds a pig stuck in a mudhole. Abe hates to see any animal suffer. If he helps the pig, his clothes will get muddy. What would people think of a mud-covered speaker? Abe doesn't want to leave the pig stranded, but he has no other nice clothes to wear. So, he continues down the road toward town, feeling guilty. He knows a pig isn't...

Mandy's new neighbor, Paul, wants to adopt a pony from the animal shelter. The poor pony has been abused and needs lots of care. Paul is sure he can help the sad pony, but everyone else is not sure. Will the pony be healthy enough for the big gymkhana games? Can the pony march in the Pony Parade?

The Aldens love the old-fashioned candle shop, printing shop, and the general store. They even get to wear colonial costumes. Then suddenly things start to go wrong, and it seems like someone is trying to ruin the village. But why? The Boxcar Children are going to find out!

The Aldens are so excited about entering the competitions at the fair. Henry and Benny will bake a blueberry pie, Jessie will make jewelry, and Violet will paint a picture. But it seems that someone is trying to ruin every event at the fair. Will the Boxcar Children be able to solve the mystery and win first prize?

Libby is a new girl in school. Mandy notices that she doesn't seem to be very happy. Poor Libby is sad leaving her pet hen alone on the farm while she is at school. The hen is very sad and lonely too. Mandy thinks that chicks will keep the hen company. Will Mandy be able to complete a chick challenge?

Presents facts about stars, nebulas, galaxies, and constellations and recounts the Greek myths that provided widely-known names for ten constellations, from Andromeda to Pegasus.

Emilio's grandfather gives a Hispanic flavor to the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears as he brings a beautiful, black-braided heroine to the center of the tale. Emilio's grandfather gives a Hispanic flavor to the story of the Three Bears.