Young Adult from Portia's Books

The story of Dana Bellamy, who loves his dad (accused of causing a deadly fire) and also loves his soccer team. Book 46 by the beloved writer of thrilling sports tales for young athletes! Book is in as new condition.

Frank Hardy and his younger brother Joe are the only children of Laura and Fenton Hardy. They are delivering important papers to a lawyer for their detective father one sunny Saturday when they are nearly run over by a speeding motorist. This mystery red headed man draws them into detective work of their own! Book is in very good shape,… Read more about this item

Adam, the main character of A Boy at War, is now living in California. His friend Davi, who is Japanese American, asks for his help in locating Davi's father. Adam confronts this test of their friendship with admirable courage. This is an As New copy.

Paul Fisher, a middle schooler moves with his family to Tangerine, Florida. He joins the soccer team, which seems like an ordinary thing to do. But Paul discovers that in Tangerine, nothing is ordinary! Book is as new.

This sequel to PS Longer Letter Later will please young adult readers. The friendship of Tara and Elizabeth matters all the more, now that Tara's mom has a baby on the way. Book has small tear on the front cover, but otherwise is clean.

Humor, even love on every page of this touching novel about a small N Carolina town. This copy has slight wear at corners. It was a gift in 1986, and the giver inscribed the inside of the front cover, as shown in the photo. Otherwise a very clean copy.

Twenty one of Heinlein's best, most beloved stories, all in one volume. A Sampling: Methuselah's Children, If This Goes On (a 1940 novella) and introduction with Heinlein's story as an author by Damon Knight. Book has noticeable wear to the outside cover and corners, but is clean and unmarked. Portia's ships your book the day of your order.

What is a child worth, to her/his parents? Iqbal, forced into slavery before age 10, has value as an expert carpet maker. In simple language the true story of his great bravery and courageous heart is told by a fellow slave, Fatima, and since Iqbal dies young, this may be his only memoriam. For readers who have at least reached… Read more about this item

Young Oney lived in Revolutionary times, on the estate of George Washington. In fact she is, despite being a slave, the personal servant of Martha Washington, but she's considering running towards freedom. This copy is As New.

The classic story of a poor African-American boy, the family's "coon dog" Sounder, and the boy's beloved father. When the father is sent to prison, the boy's love for his father is tested. Winner of the 1970 Newbery Medal. A clean, unmarked copy in very good condition.

Four sixth graders were chosen to represent their school in the Academic Bowl Quiz show. While Mrs Olinski, their teacher, prepares them for the competition in Albany, these very real, very bright kids form an exceptional team. This book deservedly won the Newbery Medal. Sticker inside the front cover says this book was donated by the local Kiwanis- an otherwise… Read more about this item

Two volumes of the superb series on baseball legends: Mantle and Ty Cobb. (The author of the Ty Cobb volume is N. Macht). Each book tells of the thrilling life of a major league legend, and is packed with photos. Both books have an index, and list of references. Selling as a pair for only $16.98

The conclusion of the suspenseful Hunger Games trilogy is more exciting even than "Catching Fire". In telling of the standoff as Katniss faces enemy after enemy, Ms Collins writes with power- the power to keep everyone turning page after page. The copy is gift quality and appears to never have been opened.

Katniss is awesome, as the Hunger Games trilogy continues. Copy appears to have never been read- there's a last name written inside the cover & a less-than-1- inch tear on jacket edge has been repaired. This is a beautiful copy, the jacket and book are intact- no other flaws or writing.

Wallace, who likes school is tired of books with dog heroes- where in the end, the dog dies. His English teacher is disgusted that he puts this negative opinion in an assignment, but Wallage won't do a rewrite... but his teacher has an unusual "alternate assignment" that will have you laughing! A Win-Win! Book has the owners name written inside… Read more about this item

Science fiction by the author of "2001". When a young man is shipwrecked near this island, the dolphins guide him to safety. This book is clean, save for a previous owners name written very small, inside the cover.

Mags, a 6th grader, lives with her younger sister and brother under difficult circumstances. Ms Hesse signed the title page in lovely script: "Wishing" you a life time of great reading." This copy is library copy, with some marks, but remains in good condition.

Copy was from a middle school collection, with the address and stickers from school on inside front cover. This story is based on an actual artist who was exhibited at the Smithsonian, James Hampton.

Book Two of the fantasy series, The Malloreon, includes a Prologue and maps of the Kingdoms of the West. Book is in very good condition.

The story of Matilda, a girl in Philadelphia in the years of George Washington. The outbreak of Yellow Fever makes Matilda grow up in a hurry. The author captures the feeling of post-colonial life, and the panic of a town facing an epidimic. sCopy has one small mark inside front cover.