For Younger Readers 2002-2003 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington 2004 Young Adults Nonfiction Cassettes The Black Muslims RC 53679 by William H. Banks read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Traces the history of organized African American nationalism, including the work of Marcus Garvey and Noble Drew. Describes the Nation of Islam's development from Wallace Fard and Elijah Muhammad through Malcolm X and Louis Farrakhan. Looks at the 1995 Million Man March. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Bowling for Beginners: Simple Steps to Strikes and Spares RC 54112 by Don Nace read by Bruce Huntey 1 cassette Explains equipment, scoring, techniques, and etiquette of the game of bowling. Also gives tips on how to improve one's score and how to prepare oneself mentally in order to win. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2001. Careers for Aquatic Types and Others Who Want to Make a Splash RC 51197 by Blythe Camenson read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Highlights careers for those who love the water, including service in the navy and coast guard and opportunities in aquatic science, fishing, transportation and cruise industries, safety and rescue work, and sports. Provides information on professional organizations, salaries, and job outlooks. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2000. Careers for Music Lovers and Other Tuneful Types RC 50277 by Jeff Johnson read by Candy Shannon 1 cassette Describes nineteen careers in the music field, with qualifications and duties for each job. Includes promotion, publicity, marketing, distribution, publishing, songwriting, and more. Profiles singers Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Donna Summer, and Ace of Base. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Careers for Persuasive Types and Others Who Won't Take No for an Answer RC 51195 by Jan Goldberg read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Describes career possibilities for those with persuasive personalities, including sales, public relations and fundraising, marketing and advertising, politics, law, and education. Emphasizes the training necessary, the salaries, and the job outlooks. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2000. Careers for Scientific Types and Others with Inquiring Minds RC 51196 by Jan Goldberg read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Describes the attributes and education necessary to become employed in the sciences. Analyzes various careers available in biology and medicine, the physical sciences such as chemistry and meteorology, agriculture, engineering, computers, or mathematics. Also considers salaries and job outlooks. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2000. Central and East Africa: 1880 to the Present, from Colonialism to Civil War RC 54411 by Daniel E. Harmon read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Describes the land, people, geography, and wildlife of east- central Africa. Includes the countries of Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, Somalia, and Uganda. Focuses on their European colonization and subsequent independence. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. Chaucer's England RC 52700 by Diana Childress read by John Horton 1 cassette An account of English society during the fourteenth century, when Geoffrey Chaucer (1340?-1400) wrote The Canterbury Tales (RC 31894). Describes everyday life, including school, family, science, religion, amusements, and clothing, as well as war and politics and the effects of the Black Death. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2000. Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul on Tough Stuff: Stories of Tough Times and Lessons Learned RC 53647 edited by Jack Canfield and others read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes A selection of anecdotes and poems about difficult issues, mostly written by teens to encourage their peers. Considers such challenges as drinking and driving, loss of friendships and relationships, death and suicide, emotional and physical abuse, and eating disorders. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller 2001. Child Abuse and Neglect: Examining the Psychological Components RC 52230 by Elizabeth Russell Connelly read by Kerry Cundiff 1 cassette Overview of sexual, physical, and emotional child abuse and neglect and their consequences. Discusses possible treatment, the types of perpetrators and victims, and prevention. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. The Concrete Wave: The History of Skateboarding RC 52404 by Michael Brooke read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes History of skateboarding and the people who first made it happen. Chronicles the growth of skateboarding as a sport and the popularity of holding competitions and building skateparks. Explains the technology of constructing skateboards using urethane wheels and fiberglass boards. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1999. Coping with Social Anxiety RC 55128 by Heather Moehn read by Morgan Duncan 1 cassette Describes a self-consciousness disorder that can lead to impairment in social situations. Describes some social phobia causes and remedies and offers suggestions for professional help. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Down Syndrome RC 51596 by Salvatore Tocci read by Jacinda Bronaugh 1 cassette Facts versus misconceptions about Down syndrome. Chapters focus on successive stages in the lives of people with this condition, from infancy through adulthood; family relationships; and future prospects based on genetic research. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Evolutionism and Creationism RC 50252 by Ben Sonder read by Don Emmick 1 cassette Chronicles the teaching of evolution versus biblical creationism, tracing the roots of the controversy to the nineteenth-century writings of Charles Darwin and the 1920s Scopes trial. Presents religious objections to the scientific theory of man's origins and summarizes the debate through the 1990s. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Girls' Life Guide to Growing Up RC 52039 edited by Karen Bokram and Alexis Sinex read by Sharon Murray 3 cassettes Advice for girls on everyday challenges, such as friendship and family, boyfriends and crushes, popularity and conflicts, self-esteem and body issues (menstruation, bras, braces), and "tough stuff" such as moving and grief. Based on questions frequently handled by Girls' Life magazine. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. The Guy Book: An Owner's Manual for Teens; Safety, Maintenance, and Operating Instructions for Teens RC 53715 by Mavis Jukes read by Frank Coffee 2 cassettes Provides information for male adolescents on changes that occur in their bodies during puberty and offers advice on sexual topics, nutrition, health, relationships, peer pressure, etiquette, and other issues. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens: One Hundred Practical Ideas RC 53344 by Alan D. Wolfelt read by Barbara Pinolini 1 cassette Offers suggestions for teenagers who are coping with grief while mourning the passing of a loved one. Advice includes finding an adult to confide in, keeping a journal, and accepting grieving as a natural process. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Highs! Over 150 Ways to Feel Really, Really Good without Alcohol or Other Drugs RC 52226 by Alex J. Packer read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Author of How Rude (RC 46516) presents 150 ways to relieve tension and find peace and pleasure, without pills. Includes stress breakers, meditation, physical and artistic activities, nutritional advice, and tips on personal relationships. Includes a chapter on visual perception. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Katie.com: My Story RC 51429 by Katherine Tarbox read by Erin Jones 1 cassette A cautionary account by the first minor to prosecute an adult for misuse of the Internet. Katie was a lonely, neglected thirteen-year-old who met her online love interest at a hotel only to discover that he was an older pedophile. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2000. Muhammad Ali: The World's Champion RC 51330 by John Tessitore read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Biography of the champion boxer, tracing his childhood, athletic career, religious conversion, and charitable activities. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., Ali rose to fame by winning a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics, but later was criticized for his refusal to serve in Vietnam. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. On Friendship: A Book for Teenagers RC 53719 by Kimberly Kirberger read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes A discussion of the concept of friendship is supplemented by poems, short stories, anecdotes, and essays written by teens. Examines the pros and cons of cliques, jealousy and betrayal, social and family problems, and other challenges inherent in a relationship. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. One Nation under a Groove: Rap Music and Its Roots RC 52607 by James Haskins read by Mark Ashby 1 cassette Examines the origins and evolution of rap music, its African roots, and its continuing popularity throughout the world. Examines the "gangsta" image in hip-hop culture and the controversy surrounding some of its major artists, including female and white musicians. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Osama bin Laden: A War against the West RC 53882 by Elaine Landau read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Biography of the "world's most dangerous terrorist" and his radical Islamic view of the world. Traces the early life of the millionaire from Saudi Arabia and his gradual involvement with Muslim organizations that led to a jihad against the west. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. The Oxford Fiftieth Anniversary Book of the United Nations RC 53726 by Charles Patterson read by John Horton 2 cassettes History of the United Nations, from its creation in 1945. Describes the organization's charter, goals, and major agencies and programs. Discusses how the U.N. responds to world problems and the role it plays in peacekeeping. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. The Prayer of Jabez for Teens RC 52896 by Bruce Wilkinson read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Offers spiritual counsel for teenagers. Links an Old Testament prayer to Christian teaching, explaining how the prayer can enrich daily life. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller 2001. Pro Wrestling: From Carnivals to Cable TV RC 52332 by Keith Elliot Greenberg read by Gary Roan 1 cassette This history of professional wrestling chronicles its transformation into popular televised entertainment by promoter Vince McMahon and others. Mentions past and current superstars, notes the role of women and the impact of scandals and controversy, and describes the sport in Japan. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Romantic Breakup: It's Not the End of the World RC 51772 by Jennifer Rozines Roy read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Discusses the social and psychological aspects of dating and breaking up, as well as the elements of a healthy romantic relationship. Offers advice on surviving emotionally and obtaining help from others. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. The Serpent's Tongue: Prose, Poetry, and Art of the New Mexico Pueblos RC 45970 edited by Nancy Wood read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Anthology of folktales, poems, memoirs, and historical pieces chronicling five hundred years of Pueblo Indian culture. The authors range from conquistadores to anthropologists to the Native Americans themselves. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Sir Walter Ralegh and the Quest for El Dorado RC 51920 by Marc Aronson read by Jake Williams 1 cassette Biography of the adventurous English explorer and courtier of Queen Elizabeth I. Describes the numerous expeditions to the New World in search of a golden kingdom and how court politics determined his fortunes. For junior and senior high readers. Boston Globe-Horn Book Award. 2000. Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Characters RC 54337 by Daniel Wallace read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Biographies of the galaxy's key heroes and villains that play major roles in the midst of the apocalyptic Yuuzhan Vong invasion. Includes personalities from the films The Phantom Menace and Attack of the Clones. For junior and senior high and older readers. Bestseller 2002. A Taste-Berry Teen's Guide to Managing the Stress and Pressures of Life: With Contributions from Teens for Teens RC 55105 edited by Bettie B. Youngs and Jennifer Leigh Youngs read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Describes how to deal with stress by employing coping and prevention skills. Includes stories by teens who are experiencing problems with family, friends, and other loved ones. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2001. Teen Power Politics: Make Yourself Heard RC 51800 by Sara Jane Boyers read by Erin Jones 1 cassette Explains the concept of a democracy, the history of voting rights in America, the election process including the electoral college, and the importance of becoming an informed citizen. Encourages teens to participate in their community and to become politically active. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2000. The Teen's Vegetarian Cookbook RC 51388 by Judy Krizmanic read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In this companion to A Teen's Guide to Going Vegetarian (RC 41479) the author offers recipes and tips for becoming self- sufficient in the kitchen. Includes useful substitutions, menus, and suggestions for the college-bound. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1999. True Stories of Baseball's Hall of Famers RC 51860 by David Kellogg read by Graci Ragsdale 1 cassette Sixty brief accounts of baseball's most productive players from the early 1900s to 1980. Includes well-known players such as Cy Young, Connie Mack, Ty Cobb, Jackie Robinson, Yogi Berra, Hank Aaron, and Sandy Koufax. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Type 2 Diabetes in Teens: Secrets for Success RC 55120 by Jean Betschart-Roemer read by Nanette Savard 2 cassettes Nurse practitioner explains health care for teens with type 2 diabetes. Discusses social issues such as drinking, driving, substance abuse, sexuality, pregnancy, college, sports, dating, depression, and complications as they relate to the disease. Includes comments from teens and advice for parents. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2002. The "What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Boys: A Growing- Up Guide for Parents and Sons RC 51792 by Lynda Madaras read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Provides an overview of puberty and discusses changes that take place in a boy's shape, size, reproductive organs, sexuality, hygiene requirements, and health concerns. Also discusses puberty in girls. Updated edition of RC 24373. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2000. The "What's Happening to My Body?" Book for Girls: A Growing-Up Guide for Parents and Daughters RC 51806 by Lynda Madaras read by Sharon Murray 2 cassettes Provides an overview of puberty and discusses changes that take place in a girl's shape, size, reproductive organs, menstrual cycle, and sexuality. Also discusses puberty in boys. Updated edition of RC 30633. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2000. Braille Bowling for Beginners: Simple Steps to Strikes and Spares BR 14139 by Don Nace 1 volume Explains equipment, scoring, techniques, and etiquette of the game of bowling. Also gives tips on how to improve one's score and how to prepare oneself mentally in order to win. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2001. Coping with Social Anxiety BR 14378 by Heather Moehn 1 volume Describes a self-consciousness disorder that can lead to impairment in social situations. Describes some social phobia causes and remedies and offers suggestions for professional help. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. The Guy Book: An Owner's Manual for Teens; Safety, Maintenance, and Operating Instructions for Teens BR 14118 by Mavis Jukes 2 volumes Provides information for male adolescents on changes that occur in their bodies during puberty and offers advice on sexual topics, nutrition, health, relationships, peer pressure, etiquette, and other issues. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. The Oxford Fiftieth Anniversary Book of the United Nations BR 13901 by Charles Patterson 3 volumes History of the United Nations, from its creation in 1945. Describes the organization's charter, goals, and major agencies and programs. Discusses how the U.N. responds to world problems and the role it plays in peacekeeping. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1995. Romantic Breakup: It's Not the End of the World BR 13454 by Jennifer Rozines Roy 1 volume Discusses the social and psychological aspects of dating and breaking up, as well as the elements of a healthy romantic relationship. Offers advice on surviving emotionally and obtaining help from others. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Sacred Fire BR 14330 by Nancy Wood 1 volume A collection of poems expressing the beliefs and ancestral wisdom of the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest. A central figure is an Old Man who carried fire, the sacred element, from village to village to benefit his people. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Fiction Cassettes All the Answers RC 51004 by Anne C. LeMieux 1 cassette Eighth-grader Jason is failing algebra. His father is on his case, and the twin brother of the girl Jason likes is his worst enemy. Jason tries to cheat his way out of a bad grade, but his schemes begin to catch up with him. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. The Amber Spyglass: His Dark Materials, Book 3 RC 50939 by Philip Pullman read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes In this continuation of The Subtle Knife (RC 45857) Lyra is hidden in a cave by her mother, Mrs. Coulter. Two angels want Will and his magic knife to accompany them to Lord Asriel, but Will is determined to find Lyra first. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller 2000. Backwater RC 51739 by Joan Bauer read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Ivy Breedlove feels out of place in her family of opinionated attorneys. While helping an elderly relative compile a family history, Ivy sees similarities between herself and a reclusive aunt who lives in the Adirondacks. Ivy sets out to find her mysterious aunt. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Boy in the Burning House RC 54398 by Tim Wynne-Jones read by Steven Carpenter 1 cassette Since his father disappeared, fourteen-year-old Jim Hawkins has helped his mother run their Canadian farm. When Ruth Rose, the disturbed stepdaughter of a powerful local pastor, claims that the minister killed Jim's father, Jim's investigation weaves a web of suspense. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. The Brideship RC 51859 by Joan Weir read by Gillian Green 1 cassette England, 1862. When fifteen-year-old Sarah, her cousin Maud, and friend Lizzie are chosen to leave the horrid orphanage and travel to western Canada, they are thrilled. Then the girls learn that they are to become mail-order brides. Can they escape their fate? For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Carolina Autumn RC 52340 by Carol Lynch Williams read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette As she begins high school, fourteen-year-old Carolina is grieving over the death of her father and sister, while dealing with difficult relationships with her mother and her best friend. Each step forward helps Carolina learn to rely on her own strength and courage. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Cheating Lessons RC 55077 by Nan Willard Cappo read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette When sixteen-year-old Bernadette's high school debate team becomes a finalist in the state Classics Bowl, she suspects that someone cheated. As she investigates she fears that her favorite teacher, Mr. Malory, might be the culprit. And her mother doesn't care. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. DogBreath Victorious RC 51802 by Chad Henry read by Chris Parente 1 cassette Tim Threlfall is the lead of an alternative Seattle rock group named DogBreath. With Phoebe, a singer, they join a battle-of-the-bands contest hoping to clinch a record contract. Tim is humiliated, however, when his mom's secret band, The Angry Housewives, wins instead. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Down the Yukon RC 52589 by Will Hobbs read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette Alaska, 1899. In this sequel to Jason's Gold (RC 50201), Jason and his girlfriend, Jamie, leave Dawson City in a race down the Yukon River to Nome, where new gold deposits have been discovered. Along the way they face sabotage, bears, and bad weather. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. The Edge RC 51863 by Ben Bo read by Don Nelson 1 cassette Outsider Declan Murray finds trouble with the wrong crowd and is sent by the courts to work in Glacier National Park. Once there, he immerses himself in snowboarding, but takes one too many chances on the slopes. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. For All Time RC 53476 by Caroline B. Cooney read by Jill Fox 1 cassette In this sequel to Prisoner of Time (RC 47098), Annie Lockwood attempts to travel back to an 1899 Egyptian archaeological dig where her true love is working. However, she ends up in antiquity when the pyramids are being built. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Forbidden City RC 52023 by William Bell read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes When seventeen-year-old Alex accompanies his photojournalist father to China in 1989, he witnesses the violent protest demonstration in Tiananmen Square. Injured in the melee, but with provocative film coverage in his pockets, Alex escapes with help from a student. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1990. A Group of One RC 53406 by Rachna Gilmore read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Tara Mehta's life is turned upside down when her grandmother visits from India. Naniji disapproves of the family's Canadian lifestyle and feminist mother. But Tara also learns of her heritage and Naniji's involvement in Gandhi's peace movement. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. The Hand of Dinotopia RC 55106 by Alan Dean Foster read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes In this sequel to Dinotopia Lost (RC 43486) Will, Sylvia, and their Protoceratops companion Chaz search for the legendary Hand of Dinotopia which will supposedly reveal a safe sea route to and from the hidden island, where people and dinosaurs live together peacefully. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. A Heart Full of Hope RC 55017 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Christy is swept off her feet by Rick, a handsome Christian boy who wants to go steady with her. Her friendship with Todd makes her decision a difficult one. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Hobbit; or, There and Back Again RC 48978 by J.R.R. Tolkien read by Carole Jordan Stewart 2 cassettes (Reissue) The wandering wizard Gandalf recruits Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit, to be the fourteenth member of an expedition. Hobbits prefer comfort to adventures, but Bilbo joins the quest and encounters many perils, including a dragon. For junior and senior high readers. 1966. The Honorable Prison RC 53799 by Lyll Becerra de Jenkins read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Marta's father is a journalist who writes against their South American dictator's policies. As a result, the entire family is imprisoned in an honorable prison a house in the Andes mountains. Marta describes the ordeals they and their country endure. For junior and senior high readers. 1988. Hope Was Here RC 54218 by Joan Bauer read by Erin Jones 1 cassette Sixteen-year-old Hope and her aunt Addie, a professional waitress/cook team, move to Wisconsin to help G.T. Stoop run his restaurant. Soon they become involved in removing the corrupt mayor from office, and Hope finds the father she needs. For junior and senior high readers. Newbery Honor. Bestseller 2000. Island Dreamer RC 55016 by Robin Jones Gunn read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Christy travels to Hawaii for her sixteenth birthday where she practices her driving on the island roads. Her friend Paula from Wisconsin joins the family, but Christy's new faith in God at first confuses her. For junior and senior high readers. 1992. Kinship RC 50759 by Trudy Krisher read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Kinship, Georgia; 1961. Pert Wilson, fifteen, lives with her mother and brother in a trailer park. Residents are upset about a recent law rezoning the park for permanent housing. Suddenly, Pert's long-absent daddy returns with big schemes to save the park. Companion to Spite Fences (RC 41946). For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Knight of the Demon Queen RC 51152 by Barbara Hambly read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes In this sequel to Dragonshadow (RC 50394) Jenny Waynest still suffers from her past possession by the demon Amayon. Now her husband, Lord John Aversin, is blackmailed by the cruel Aohila, the Demon Queen, to assist Amayon on a quest into a strange land. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Lirael, Daughter of the Clayr RC 52678 by Garth Nix read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Lirael, on her fourteenth birthday, despairs of ever receiving the gift of Sight seeing into the future. But when a dangerous necromancer threatens to unleash a long-buried evil, it is Lirael who must undertake a mission to save the Old Kingdom. Sequel to Sabriel (RC 44682). For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Magic Can Be Murder RC 54366 by Vivian Vande Velde read by Vanessa Maroney 1 cassette A tale that combines good witches who cast spells (teenage Nola and her mother), a murder mystery, and a love story. Nola sees a murder through her magic ability and is afraid to reveal herself as a witch to the attractive young investigator. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Many Stones RC 52044 by Carolyn Coman read by Ann Hodapp 1 cassette More than a year after her older sister, Laura, was murdered in South Africa, Berry is still depressed and numb. On a trip with her estranged father to the school where Laura worked, Berry gradually becomes reconciled with her grief and her father. For junior and senior high readers. Printz Honor book. 2000. Memory Boy RC 53191 by Will Weaver read by Cyn Delafield 1 cassette In 2008, two years after globally catastrophic volcano eruptions, ash still falls and society is a shambles. Sixteen-year-old Miles Newell, his sister, and his parents flee the violence-torn suburbs for their lakeside cabin. But there they discover dangerous squatters who refuse to leave. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Men in Black: The Green Saliva Blues RC 51835 by Dean Wesley Smith read by Fred Major 1 cassette Jay and Elle of the secret Men in Black organization charged with defending Earth against aliens are locked in a battle with the Zahurians, a race of plants that has invaded the planet to devour animal and human flesh. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. A Mother's Gift RC 52162 by Britney Spears and Lynne Spears read by Nanette Savard 1 cassette Fourteen-year-old singer Holly Faye Lovell shares a close relationship with her single mother, a seamstress in Biscay, Mississippi. When Holly wins a scholarship to a prestigious music school, she becomes embarrassed about her humble roots. Meanwhile Holly's mother considers revealing a secret. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller 2001. Nobody's There RC 52030 by Joan Lowery Nixon read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Seventeen-year-old Abbie is sentenced to community service for vandalizing her dad's girlfriend's house. Her job is to assist elderly Edna Merkel. But Mrs. Merkel turns out to be an amateur private investigator, who drags Abbie into a mystery that almost gets both killed. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Of Sound Mind RC 53735 by Jean Ferris read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette High school senior Theo, who interprets spoken English into sign language for his domineering mother, resents her monopoly of his time. With the support and encouragement of Ivy, whose father is deaf, Theo acknowledges the need to develop his own talents. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Pardon Me, You're Stepping on My Eyeball! RC 54914 by Paul Zindel read by Terence Aselford 2 cassettes (Reissue) "Marsh" Mellow and Edna Shinglebox, both fifteen, meet in a therapy group at Curtis Lee High School. The two appear freaky and depressed, but when they take off on an adventure together, they help each other move toward self-acceptance. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1976. Pearl Harbor, 1941 RC 54712 by Nancy Holder read by Janis Gray 1 cassette Hawaii, 1941. Bekah Martin meets navy ensign Scott DeAngelo while returning to her native Hawaii and falls in love, although she is already engaged to another. When Bekah is visiting Scott on his ship December 7, the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Pictures, 1918 RC 51871 by Jeanette Ingold read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette Asia is a high school junior in a small Texas town during World War I. As her feelings for her neighbor, Nick, grow, Asia also becomes enamored of a new hobby photography. Meanwhile, she worries about her grandmother's growing forgetfulness and Nick's unsettling cousin. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. The Princess Diaries RC 51524 by Meg Cabot read by Mary Ann Nichols 2 cassettes Fourteen-year-old Mia keeps a diary of her problems she's too tall and flat chested, she's flunking algebra, and her mom is dating her teacher. But then her dad arrives from Europe to announce that Mia is really a princess and the heir to his throne. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Princess in Love RC 54037 by Meg Cabot read by Erin Jones 1 cassette New York ninth-grader Mia Thermopolis continues her diary detailing her life with a boyfriend she does not love, impossible algebra tests, a pregnant mother, and princess lessons from her strict grandmère. Sequel to Princess in the Spotlight (RC 52779). For junior and senior high readers. 2002. Princess in the Spotlight: The Princess Diaries, Vol. 2 RC 52779 by Meg Cabot read by Erin Jones 1 cassette Sequel to The Princess Diaries (RC 51524). In New York, fourteen-year-old Mia is horrified that her mom is pregnant and marrying her algebra teacher. Meanwhile, Grandmère from Genovia trains Mia to be a princess and conduct press interviews. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller 2001. Queen's Own Fool: A Novel of Mary Queen of Scots RC 51914 by Jane Yolen and Robert J. Harris read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes When twelve-year-old Nicola leaves a traveling group of players in France to become the "fool" for Queen Mary, she finds pleasing physical comforts warm clothes, good food, and a soft bed. But being the Queen's confidante in a sixteenth-century court of intrigue is more dangerous than she imagined. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Rebound RC 54241 by Eric Walters read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette On the first day of eighth grade Sean gets into a fight with David, a new kid in a wheelchair. The two gradually become buddies because of their mutual love of basketball and a growing interest in girls. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Skinhead RC 51697 by Jay Bennett read by Bob Askey 1 cassette A midnight phone call summons nineteen-year-old Jonathan Atwood to meet a dying stranger across the country. Intrigued, Jonathan agrees, only to run afoul of a vicious neo-Nazi gang when he reaches his destination. The trip is to change his life and his attitudes forever. For junior and senior high readers. 1991. Slap Your Sides RC 54247 by M.E. Kerr read by Mark Ashby 1 cassette Life in their Pennsylvania hometown changes for Jubal Shoemaker and his Quaker family when his older brother Bud becomes a conscientious objector during World War II. Jubal's own convictions about killing are tested while protecting a friend. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Spindle's End RC 51708 by Robin McKinley read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes An infant princess is cursed on her name day by Pernicia, an evil fairy. Katriona, a young fairy, whisks the baby away to raise as her own, hoping to avoid Pernicia's vengeful powers. Based on the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2000. Stargirl RC 54207 by Jerry Spinelli read by Erin Jones 1 cassette When formerly home-schooled tenth-grader Stargirl enters Mica High School, her classmates shun her as an eccentric. Her boyfriend, Leo, urges her to stop playing the ukulele and conform, so she'll fit in. He learns only too late that popularity isn't what matters most. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Take a Thief: A Novel of Valdemar RC 53301 by Mercedes Lackey read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Relates the adventures of Skif, an orphaned pickpocket, who attends the Heralds' Collegium and finally gains a companion when he meets a magical horse named Cymry. Prequel to the Heralds of Valdemar series. For junior and senior high and older readers. 2001. Thunderhead RC 55183 by Mary O'Hara read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes (Reissue) Ken McLaughlin is determined that Flicka's first foal will become a great racehorse. But the ugly white colt, a throwback to an albino grandsire, does not meet Ken's expectations. Sequel to My Friend Flicka (RC 26642). For junior and senior high and older readers. 1943. Touching Spirit Bear RC 53095 by Ben Mikaelsen read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes To avoid prison after viciously attacking a classmate, fifteen-year-old Cole agrees to a Native American tradition for healing one year alone on a remote Alaskan island. There Cole confronts a huge white Spirit Bear that changes his life. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Tribute to Another Dead Rock Star RC 52330 by Randy Powell read by Phil Regensdorf 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Grady returns to Seattle for a rock concert honoring his late mother, a heavy-metal icon. Grady needs a new place to live but thinks his mentally disabled half- brother Louie's large Christian family won't accept him. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Turnabout RC 52466 by Margaret Peterson Haddix read by Jill Fox 1 cassette In the year 2000, nursing home centenarians Melly and Anny Beth take part in an unethical medical experiment to reverse aging. But the process can't be halted, and by 2085 they are teenagers who need to be adopted before they become children. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Washington Avalanche, 1910 RC 51825 by Cameron Dokey read by Mitzi Friedlander 1 cassette Fleeing her conniving guardian stepbrother, seventeen-year- old Ginny Nolan boards a Seattle-bound train and meets young Virginia, who is apprehensive over her imminent arranged marriage to a stranger. The girls temporarily trade identities, giving Virginia a chance to assess the fiancé. But unexpected love and an avalanche intervene. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. The Wave RC 52013 by Todd Strasser read by Brian Conn 1 cassette In order to help his students understand the complacency of the German population under Nazi rule, high school teacher Ben Ross initiates an experimental game in his history class. The rest of the school soon joins in, but things get out of control. For junior and senior high readers. 1981. What Became of Her RC 54690 by M.E. Kerr read by John Polk 1 cassette Widowed, wealthy Rosalind Slaymaster returns to her small hometown with her constant companion, Peale, a mannequin. Meanwhile E.C. a friend of her teenaged niece Julie discovers Rosalind's old diary. He learns how some of the townspeople humiliated her and of Rosalind's plan to seek revenge. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. What Janie Found RC 50882 by Caroline B. Cooney read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette After her "father" is incapacitated by a stroke, Janie feels betrayed on discovering that he has been sending money to his real daughter, Hannah, who kidnapped Janie years ago. Janie is determined to find and confront Hannah about the past. Sequel to Voice on the Radio (RC 47855). For junior and senior high readers. 2000. White Fang RC 51689 by Jack London read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes (Reissue) A wolf-dog, rescued from danger and tamed by a kind master, redeems his brute nature by defending his master's family against an escaped convict. Companion to The Call of the Wild (RC 49486). For junior and senior high and older readers. 1906. Who Are You? RC 50248 by Joan Lowery Nixon read by Marilyn Gleason 1 cassette When wealthy Douglas Merson is shot and seriously injured, detectives discover he's been keeping a file for years on high school student Kristi Evans. Intrigued that Merson, like herself, is an artist, Kristi is determined to find out why this stranger is watching her. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Year of the Griffin RC 51942 by Diana Wynne Jones read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes It is eight years after the end of Mr. Chesney's Pilgrim Tours as described in Dark Lord of Derkholm (RC 48321) and Elda, the griffin daughter of the wizard Derk, arrives at the Wizards' University. She encounters new friends, pirates, assassins, worry, sabotage, bloodshed, and misused magic. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Braille The Amber Spyglass: His Dark Materials, Book 3 BR 13278 by Philip Pullman 4 volumes In this continuation of The Subtle Knife (BR 13277), Lyra is hidden in a cave by her mother, Mrs. Coulter. Two angels want Will and his magic knife to accompany them to Lord Asriel, but Will is determined to find Lyra first. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller 2000. Blue Avenger Cracks the Code BR 13445 by Norma Howe 2 volumes In his identity as Blue Avenger, sixteen-year-old David visits Venice, Italy, and continues to pursue various crusades, including trying to solve the mystery of who really wrote Shakespeare's works. Sequel to The Adventures of Blue Avenger (BR 12318). For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Both Sides Now BR 12940 by Ruth Pennebaker 2 volumes High school sophomore Liza is an optimist like her physician father, and takes cues from him in dealing with her mother's fight against breast cancer. But as increasingly aggressive treatments fail, Liza gradually begins to feel empathy for her mother. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Burning for Revenge BR 13344 by John Marsden 2 volumes In this sequel to Darkness, Be My Friend (BR 12596) the teen guerilla band members led by Ellie are abandoned in Australia and have to fight their way out of an enemy airfield destroying it in the process. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Dancing with an Alien BR 13491 by Mary Logue 1 volume Branko, a teenage boy from outer space, travels to Earth to help save his planet from extinction by bringing back a female. Then he meets six-foot-tall Tonia, ultimately falls in love, and puts his mission at risk. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Down the Yukon BR 13641 by Will Hobbs 2 volumes Alaska, 1899. In this sequel to Jason's Gold (BR 12786), Jason and his girlfriend, Jamie, leave Dawson City in a race down the Yukon River to Nome, where new gold deposits have been discovered. Along the way they face sabotage, bears, and bad weather. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Eleanor Hill BR 13343 by Lisa Williams Kline 2 volumes Early 1900s. Twelve-year-old Eleanor Hill is growing up in a small North Carolina fishing village yearning for an education and a fuller life. With the encouragement of a suffragette teacher and her brother, Eleanor finds the courage to leave home and become an independent person. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Facing the Dark BR 13411 by Michael Harrison 1 volume When Simon's father is arrested for murdering a rival taxi cab company owner, Simon begins his own investigation. At the scene of the crime he meets the victim's daughter, Charley. The two soon join forces to solve the mystery. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Flight of the Raven BR 14182 by Stephanie S. Tolan 2 volumes Continues the story of Elijah, an African American boy with telepathic powers, introduced in Welcome to the Ark (BR 11564). Taken in by an environmental terrorist group, Elijah connects with Amber, the leader's daughter, and confronts a bio-weapons threat. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. For All Time BR 14056 by Caroline B. Cooney 2 volumes In this sequel to Prisoner of Time (BR 11916), Annie Lockwood attempts to travel back to an 1899 Egyptian archaeological dig where her true love is working. However, she ends up in antiquity when the pyramids are being built. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. The Golden Compass: His Dark Materials, Book 1 BR 13276 by Philip Pullman 3 volumes A tale set in Victorian England on an alternate Earth. Young Lyra Belacqua and her daemon enjoy an idyllic life among the scholars at Jordan College. Then her friend Roger and other children are abducted by the Gobblers. Venturing north in pursuit, Lyra encounters an alien and sinister world. Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. A Group of One BR 13909 by Rachna Gilmore 1 volume Fifteen-year-old Tara Mehta's life is turned upside down when her grandmother visits from India. Naniji disapproves of the family's Canadian lifestyle and feminist mother. But Tara also learns of her heritage and Naniji's involvement in Gandhi's peace movement. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Handbook for Boys BR 14294 by Walter Dean Myers 1 volume Sixteen-year-old Jimmy Lynch, on probation for assault, is mentored by three senior citizens in a Harlem barbershop. Over time Jimmy absorbs their advice on choices and responsibility. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. Heart's Blood BR 13401 by Jane Yolen 2 volumes Jakkin, now a free dragon trainer, has his plans abruptly changed when he is asked to infiltrate rebel forces taking hold on the planet. Sequel to Dragon's Blood (BR 10937). For junior and senior high readers. 1984. Hope Was Here BR 12927 by Joan Bauer 2 volumes Sixteen-year-old Hope and her aunt Addie, a professional waitress/cook team, move to Wisconsin to help G.T. Stoop run his restaurant. Soon they become involved in removing the corrupt mayor from office, and Hope finds the father she needs. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller 2000. I Am Morgan le Fay: A Tale from Camelot BR 13644 by Nancy Springer 2 volumes In the olden time of knights and castles, Morgan, the future King Arthur's half-sister, gradually becomes aware of her magic gifts. Intrigued by the fairies, she explores her passions and her powers. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. I Believe in Water: Twelve Brushes with Religion BR 13386 edited by Marilyn Singer 2 volumes Twelve short stories describe difficult situations experienced by teens and various viewpoints expressed by the teachings of the world's major religions. Authors include Virginia Euwer Wolff, Naomi Shihab Nye, M.E. Kerr, and Nancy Springer. Settings include Japan, Haiti, South Carolina, and an American ashram. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Kissing Tennessee and Other Stories from the Stardust Dance BR 13385 by Kathi Appelt 1 volume Eight eighth-grade students attend their graduation dance with different hopes and expectations. All have questions about love and life. Their experiences include crushes, friendships, true romance, siblings, and physical abuse. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. The Last Book in the Universe BR 13528 by Rodman Philbrick 1 volume On a ruined postapocalyptic Earth, young Spaz struggles to find his dying sister, helped by an old man who remembers how to read, a five-year-old, and a genetically improved girl. The hazardous trek through toxic regions ruled by gangs leads them to a forbidden Eden. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. The Lobster War BR 13811 by Ethan Howland 1 volume Maine teenager Dain wants to be a lobsterman like his late father. However his mom and older brother, Eddie, want him to go to college. Dain continues setting up his traps after school but someone keeps sabotaging them. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Memory Boy BR 13868 by Will Weaver 1 volume In 2008, two years after globally catastrophic volcano eruptions, ash still falls and society is a shambles. Sixteen-year-old Miles Newell, his sister, and his parents flee the violence-torn suburbs for their lakeside cabin. But there they discover dangerous squatters who refuse to leave. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. The Night Is for Hunting BR 13778 by John Marsden 2 volumes In this sequel to Burning for Revenge (BR 13344), teenagers Ellie, Lee, Homer, Fi, and Kevin are still in Australia fighting the invaders of their homeland. They rescue four feral children and hide out in the desert until they are attacked by enemy forces. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Oh, the Places You'll Go! BR 13744 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume (Reissue) This rhymed graduation speech for both young and old, filled with wit and wisdom, humorously advises how to cope with the various ups and downs of life, take charge, and ultimately succeed against the odds. For junior and senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1990. Playing for Keeps BR 13748 by Joan Lowery Nixon 1 volume Sixteen-year-old Rose accompanies her grandmother on a Caribbean cruise. She falls in love with another teenager on the ship seventeen-year-old Ricky. She later learns that he has been smuggled on board from Cuba, where he is wanted by the police. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Rockbuster BR 14183 by Gloria Skurzynski 2 volumes Utah, 1915. Coal miner Tommy Quinlan, eighteen, mourns the death of his uncle, a labor activist who died at the hands of antiunion detectives. When Tommy falls in love with the mine owner's daughter, he has tough choices to make. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. A Sending of Dragons BR 13576 by Jane Yolen 2 volumes Falsely accused of sabotage, Jakkin and Akki flee to the wilderness with the five dragon hatchlings of the deceased Heart's Blood. When search helicopters force them to take refuge in a hidden tunnel, they are captured by an underground tribe. Sequel to Heart's Blood (BR 13401). For junior and senior high readers. 1987. Stained Glass BR 14326 by Michael Bedard 2 volumes Choosing to skip his piano lesson, Charles Endicott is in St. Bartholomew's church when an ancient stained-glass window breaks and cuts a homeless girl sleeping in a pew. Trying to help this confused girl, Charles embarks on a strange and wonderful journey. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Stuck in Neutral BR 14082 by Terry Trueman 1 volume Fourteen-year-old Shawn has a phenomenal memory for everything he's ever heard, but nobody knows it because his cerebral palsy has made him unable to communicate. Now Shawn suspects that his father, in a misguided plan to end the boy's pain, is planning to kill him. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. Printz Honor. 2000. The Subtle Knife: His Dark Materials, Book 2 BR 13277 by Philip Pullman 3 volumes Sequel to The Golden Compass (BR 13276). Lyra and her daemon are joined in Ci'gazze by twelve-year-old Will, who is searching for his long-lost explorer father. Will proves his mettle losing two fingers in a fight and now bears the magical Subtle Knife. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Takeoffs and Landings BR 14074 by Margaret Peterson Haddix 1 volume Chuck, a fat and insecure fifteen-year-old, and his popular fourteen-year-old sister, Lori, leave their grandparents' farm to accompany their mother a famous motivational speaker on a professional tour. Over the next two weeks the family begins to reconcile its differences and its guilt over the father's death. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Touching Spirit Bear BR 13676 by Ben Mikaelsen 2 volumes To avoid prison after viciously attacking a classmate, fifteen-year-old Cole agrees to a Native American tradition for healing one year alone on a remote Alaskan island. There Cole confronts a huge white Spirit Bear that changes his life. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Truth or Dairy BR 13249 by Catherine Clark 2 volumes Courtney's boyfriend breaks up with her because he doesn't want a long-distance relationship while attending college a half-hour drive away. Heartbroken, Courtney vows to give up dating, run for student council, and stay vegan. But her life remains a comical mess. For junior and senior high readers. 2000.