Mills, Claudia
Overview
Works: | 118 works in 486 publications in 5 languages and 48,649 library holdings |
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Genres: | Fiction Juvenile works Novels High interest-low vocabulary books Readers (Publications) Basketball stories Christmas fiction Criticism, interpretation, etc Medical fiction Illustrated works |
Roles: | Author, Editor, Other |
Classifications: | PN1009.A1, FIC |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works by
Claudia Mills
Trading places by
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4 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 2,966 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When fifth-grade twins, Amy and Todd, tackle a school project, they also have to cope with issues of friendship at school and problems at home, including their father's unemployment
4 editions published in 2006 in English and held by 2,966 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When fifth-grade twins, Amy and Todd, tackle a school project, they also have to cope with issues of friendship at school and problems at home, including their father's unemployment
Makeovers by Marcia by
Claudia Mills(
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5 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and French and held by 2,466 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
At the beginning of eighth grade, all Marcia can think about is what nail polish to use, how to lose weight, and whether Alex will ask her to the dance, but after giving makeovers in a nursing home for a school project, she begins to appreciate the value of inner beauty
5 editions published between 2005 and 2008 in English and French and held by 2,466 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
At the beginning of eighth grade, all Marcia can think about is what nail polish to use, how to lose weight, and whether Alex will ask her to the dance, but after giving makeovers in a nursing home for a school project, she begins to appreciate the value of inner beauty
7 x 9 = trouble! by
Claudia Mills(
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16 editions published between 2002 and 2013 in English and held by 2,364 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Third-grader Wilson struggles with his times-tables in order to beat the class deadline
16 editions published between 2002 and 2013 in English and held by 2,364 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Third-grader Wilson struggles with his times-tables in order to beat the class deadline
Kelsey Green, reading queen by
Claudia Mills(
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18 editions published between 2012 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,281 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kelsey is the best reader in her third grade class, and she is determined to lead her class to victory in the all-school reading contest
18 editions published between 2012 and 2016 in 3 languages and held by 1,281 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Kelsey is the best reader in her third grade class, and she is determined to lead her class to victory in the all-school reading contest
Perfectly Chelsea by
Claudia Mills(
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4 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 1,250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nine-year-old Chelsea's experiences, which include a fight with her best friend, making mistakes in the handbell concert, and saying goodbye to the only church minister she has ever known, help her to accept that things change and that people, including herself, are not perfect
4 editions published in 2004 in English and held by 1,250 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nine-year-old Chelsea's experiences, which include a fight with her best friend, making mistakes in the handbell concert, and saying goodbye to the only church minister she has ever known, help her to accept that things change and that people, including herself, are not perfect
Ethics and children's literature by
Claudia Mills(
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16 editions published between 2014 and 2016 in English and held by 1,217 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Exploring the ethical questions posed by, in, and about children's literature, this collection examines the way texts intended for children raise questions of value, depict the moral development of their characters, and call into attention shared moral presuppositions. Even as children's literature has evolved in opposition to its origins in didactic Sunday school tracts and moralizing fables, authors, parents, librarians, and scholars remain sensitive to the values conveyed to children through the texts they choose to share with them"--
16 editions published between 2014 and 2016 in English and held by 1,217 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"Exploring the ethical questions posed by, in, and about children's literature, this collection examines the way texts intended for children raise questions of value, depict the moral development of their characters, and call into attention shared moral presuppositions. Even as children's literature has evolved in opposition to its origins in didactic Sunday school tracts and moralizing fables, authors, parents, librarians, and scholars remain sensitive to the values conveyed to children through the texts they choose to share with them"--
Gus and Grandpa at the hospital by
Claudia Mills(
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6 editions published between 1998 and 2001 in English and held by 1,187 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gus must visit the hospital when his beloved Grandpa has a heart attack
6 editions published between 1998 and 2001 in English and held by 1,187 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gus must visit the hospital when his beloved Grandpa has a heart attack
Gus and Grandpa at basketball by
Claudia Mills(
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2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 1,163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gus enjoys basketball practice, but the noise and pace of real games bother him, until his grandpa gives him some good advice
2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 1,163 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gus enjoys basketball practice, but the noise and pace of real games bother him, until his grandpa gives him some good advice
How Oliver Olson changed the world by
Claudia Mills(
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15 editions published between 2009 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,149 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Afraid he will always be an outsider like ex-planet Pluto, nine-year-old Oliver finally shows his extremely overprotective parents that he is capable of doing great things without their help while his class is studying the solar system
15 editions published between 2009 and 2014 in 3 languages and held by 1,149 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Afraid he will always be an outsider like ex-planet Pluto, nine-year-old Oliver finally shows his extremely overprotective parents that he is capable of doing great things without their help while his class is studying the solar system
Annika Riz, math whiz by
Claudia Mills(
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11 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in English and held by 1,085 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Annika hopes to change her best friends' hatred of math by winning a Sudoku contest, but she does not realize how important their lack of mathematical ability is until they make a mistake at the school carnival
11 editions published between 2014 and 2015 in English and held by 1,085 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Annika hopes to change her best friends' hatred of math by winning a Sudoku contest, but she does not realize how important their lack of mathematical ability is until they make a mistake at the school carnival
You're a brave man, Julius Zimmerman by
Claudia Mills(
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14 editions published between 1999 and 2013 in English and Japanese and held by 1,041 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve-year-old Julius has his hands full over the summer when his mother attempts to improve his grades and teach him responsibility by signing him up for a French class and getting him a job babysitting
14 editions published between 1999 and 2013 in English and Japanese and held by 1,041 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Twelve-year-old Julius has his hands full over the summer when his mother attempts to improve his grades and teach him responsibility by signing him up for a French class and getting him a job babysitting
Mason Dixon : pet disasters by
Claudia Mills(
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9 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and held by 1,025 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nine-year-old Mason's parents keep trying to get him a pet, but until he and his best friend Brody adopt a three-legged dog, he's not interested
9 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and held by 1,025 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Nine-year-old Mason's parents keep trying to get him a pet, but until he and his best friend Brody adopt a three-legged dog, he's not interested
Losers, Inc. by
Claudia Mills(
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13 editions published between 1997 and 2013 in English and Italian and held by 992 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Although he knows that his efforts to impress a beautiful student teacher and outdo his perfect older brother jeopardize his status in the losers' club that he and his best friend have started, twelve-year-old Ethan realizes that he no longer wants to be a loser
13 editions published between 1997 and 2013 in English and Italian and held by 992 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Although he knows that his efforts to impress a beautiful student teacher and outdo his perfect older brother jeopardize his status in the losers' club that he and his best friend have started, twelve-year-old Ethan realizes that he no longer wants to be a loser
Gus and Grandpa and the Christmas cookies by
Claudia Mills(
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7 editions published between 1997 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 985 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Having baked six dozen Christmas cookies for themselves and been given many more by the neighbors, Gus and Grandpa find a rewarding solution to disposing of their extra holiday treats
7 editions published between 1997 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 985 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Having baked six dozen Christmas cookies for themselves and been given many more by the neighbors, Gus and Grandpa find a rewarding solution to disposing of their extra holiday treats
Being Teddy Roosevelt by
Claudia Mills(
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9 editions published between 2007 and 2012 in English and Japanese and held by 947 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When he is assigned Teddy Roosevelt as his biography project in school, fourth-grader Riley finds himself inspired by Roosevelt's tenacity and perseverance and resolves to find a way to get what he most wants--a saxophone and music lessons
9 editions published between 2007 and 2012 in English and Japanese and held by 947 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When he is assigned Teddy Roosevelt as his biography project in school, fourth-grader Riley finds himself inspired by Roosevelt's tenacity and perseverance and resolves to find a way to get what he most wants--a saxophone and music lessons
Lizzie at last by
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8 editions published between 2000 and 2013 in English and held by 922 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lizzie, who has always been considered a nerd by the other kids, begins the seventh grade determined to change her image so that she can blend in better with the popular crowd
8 editions published between 2000 and 2013 in English and held by 922 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Lizzie, who has always been considered a nerd by the other kids, begins the seventh grade determined to change her image so that she can blend in better with the popular crowd
Gus and grandpa by
Claudia Mills(
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8 editions published between 1996 and 1999 in English and held by 897 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gus and Grandpa have a loving, warm relationship
8 editions published between 1996 and 1999 in English and held by 897 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gus and Grandpa have a loving, warm relationship
Zero tolerance by
Claudia Mills(
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8 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in English and held by 895 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Seventh-grade honor student Sierra Shepard faces expulsion after accidentally bringing a paring knife to school, violating the school's zero-tolerance policy
8 editions published between 2013 and 2014 in English and held by 895 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Seventh-grade honor student Sierra Shepard faces expulsion after accidentally bringing a paring knife to school, violating the school's zero-tolerance policy
Gus and Grandpa and the two-wheeled bike by
Claudia Mills(
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4 editions published between 1999 and 2001 in English and held by 880 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gus doesn't want to give up the training wheels on his bike, even for a new five-speed bicycle, until Grandpa helps him learn how to get along without them
4 editions published between 1999 and 2001 in English and held by 880 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Gus doesn't want to give up the training wheels on his bike, even for a new five-speed bicycle, until Grandpa helps him learn how to get along without them
Mason Dixon : fourth-grade disasters by
Claudia Mills(
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7 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and held by 868 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mason Dixon is his usual pessimistic self as he starts fourth grade, dreading joining the school choir and unenthused about his sports-obsessed teacher who plans for the students to be "making a full-court press on writing."
7 editions published between 2011 and 2012 in English and held by 868 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Mason Dixon is his usual pessimistic self as he starts fourth grade, dreading joining the school choir and unenthused about his sports-obsessed teacher who plans for the students to be "making a full-court press on writing."
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