Pat McKissack

When Messy Bessey starts to clean up her desk at school, she inspires the rest of the class to clean up the entire room.

Recounts the lives of four outstanding Tennesseans--pioneer Thomas Sharpe "Big Foot" Spencer, Cherokee leader Nanye-hi, also known as Nancy Ward, singer and pianist Ella Sheppard of the Fisk Jubilee Singers, and statesman Cordell Hull.

Examines the upbringing, education, writings, and political activities of one of the founders of the NAACP.

After having fun at their family reunion, Messy Bessey's family cleans up and leaves the park as beautiful as when they arrived.

Miami's enjoyment of summer baseball camp is threatened by the presence of his nemesis, Destinee Tate, but for once he finds himself on her side.

An easy-to-read retelling of the fairy tale about three clever goats and a nasty troll.

Describes the experiences of the first Africans in America, who were brought to the colonies as indentured servants, not slaves, and examines the development of slavery.

With only five more days of school remaining before summer vacation, nine-year-old Miami still faces several hurdles, such as how to get along with Destinee Tate, his nemesis.