by Jenny Nimmo (1989)
Nia, the middle girl in a large Welsh family, discovers her own special artistic talent as she uncovers the dark secret shared by the Llewelyn and Griffiths families. Sequel to "The Snow Spider."
Jenny Nimmo
Gifts from Gwyn's grandmother on his tenth birthday open up a whole new world to him, as he discovers he has magical powers that help him heal the breach with his father that has existed ever since his sister's mysterious disappearance four years before.
Margaret Mahy
Six short stories about not-so-wicked stepmothers, magic leaves, a measle-y birthday party, and other not-so-ordinary things.
Diane Wolkstein
A strange event occurs across the land when a little Chinese goose girl sprinkles her shoulders with water and begins to wave her arms, believing that she will sprout wings, fly, and enjoy all the beautiful flowers of spring.
Holly Warriner
Lucinda and her friends are upset by the results of a seance at a slumber party, especially when Phoebe meets a "tall, dark stranger" who may not be what he seems.