Fiction
Seventeen against the Dealer BR 16176
by Cynthia Voigt
2 volumes
Twenty-one-year-old Dicey Tillerman left college determined to
earn a living building boats. But hard work isn't enough--her
business fails, largely due to lack of experience but also
because of her unfounded trust in Cisco, a charming drifter.
Companion to Dicey's Song (BR 13291). For grades 6-9 and
older readers. 1989. 1989.
Salamandastron: Redwall Abbey BR 16180
by Brian Jacques
3 volumes
The castle of Salamandastron in the mountains near the sea is
under attack by evil Ferahgo the Assassin and his band of vermin.
Urthstripe the Strong, a wise old badger, leads the animals of
Salamandastron and Redwall Abbey against his old enemy. For
grades 5-8. 1992. 1992.
Jo's Boys BR 16184
by Louisa May Alcott
3 volumes
Follows the lives of Daisy and Demi, Nat and Dan, and the rest of
Aunt Jo's little men and women as they mature. Concludes the
series about the March family. Sequel to Little Men (BR
12486). For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1886. 1886.
Each Little Bird That Sings BR 16186
by Deborah Wiles
2 volumes
Comfort Snowberger is well acquainted with death since her family
runs the funeral parlor in Snapfinger, Mississippi. But it
affects her differently when her own relatives die and she has to
make a life-and-death choice during a flash flood. For grades 4-
7. 2005.
The Five Hundred Hats of Bartholomew Cubbins BR 16192
by Dr. Seuss
1 volume
Each time Bartholomew Cubbins attempts to obey the King's order
to take off his hat, he finds there is another one on his head.
For grades K-3. 1938. 1938.
Lenny and Mel BR 16201
by Erik P. Kraft
1 volume
Twin brothers Lenny and Mel celebrate holidays in some unusual
ways. After eating Thanksgiving turkey for a week, the boys put
the remains under Mel's pillow for the Leftover Fairy to exchange
for money. Beginning chapter book. For grades 2-4. 2002.
A Summer to Die BR 16213
by Lois Lowry
1 volume
Thirteen-year-old Meg is jealous of her popular fifteen-year-old
sister Molly. But when Meg realizes that Molly is dying from a
serious illness, her love for her sister prevails. Meg also
begins to understand life's mysteries as she rejoices in the
birth of a neighbor's child. For grades 6-9. 1977. 1977.
McElligot's Pool BR 16216
by Dr. Seuss
1 volume
Young Marco has spent three hours with his fishing pole at tiny
McElligot's Pool without one single bite. He's not discouraged
because he imagines all the wonderful fish that might still be
caught. For grades K-3. 1947. 1947.
The Dark Hills Divide: The Land of Elyon, Book 1 BR
16270
by Patrick Carman
2 volumes
Twelve-year-old Alexa finds the key to a secret passageway
leading outside the walled city of Bridewell and fulfills her
wish to explore the mysterious Dark Hills. She discovers both a
threat to the Land of Elyon and a magical power that is part of
her destiny. For grades 4-7. 2005.
Piratica: Being a Daring Tale of a Singular Girl's Adventure
upon the High Seas BR 16272
by Tanith Lee
3 volumes
A bump on the head restores sixteen-year-old Artemesia's memories
of her dead mother, Piratica, and the exciting life they led. So
Art flees the stuffy Angels Academy to return to high seas
adventure. But she encounters a rival for the title of pirate
queen. For grades 6-9. 2003.
Becoming Naomi León BR 16277
by Pam Muñoz Ryan
2 volumes
For seven years Naomi and brother Owen lived happily with Gram in
her trailer. Gram arranged Owen's surgeries for his physical
disabilities and helped Naomi begin to speak again. When their
mother reappears, Gram takes the children to Mexico to find their
father and their heritage. For grades 4-7. Schneider Family
Award. 2004.
Outcast of Redwall: Redwall Abbey BR 16290
by Brian Jacques
3 volumes
Orphan badger Sunflash the Mace undergoes many ordeals before
claiming his heritage as badger lord of Salamandastron. Aided by
the faithful kestrel Skarlath, Sunflash battles evil ferret
warlord Swartt Sixclaw. Swartt's outcast son, Veil, who was
lovingly raised at Redwall, finds his loyalties divided. For
grades 5-8. 1995. 1995.
Pippi Longstocking BR 16298
by Astrid Lindgren
1 volume
Escapades of a happy-go-lucky nine-year-old girl, Pippi
Longstocking, who lives with a horse and a monkey--but without
any parents--at the edge of a Swedish village. For grades 3-6.
1950. 1950.
The Penultimate Peril: A Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 12
BR 16300
by Lemony Snicket
2 volumes
Advising that this volume is the next-to-last chronicle of the
Baudelaire orphans, the author declares that it involves "a
harpoon gun, a rooftop sunbathing salon, two mysterious initials,
three unidentified triplets, a notorious villain, and an unsavory
curry." Sequel to The Grim Grotto (BR 15610). For grades
4-7. 2005.
Nursery Tales around the World BR 16343
retold by Judy Sierra
1 volume
An international collection of eighteen folktales from the oral
tradition. Six themes group cultural variations together: runaway
cookies; incredible appetites; the victory of the smallest; chain
tales; slowpokes and speedsters; and fooling the big, bad wolf.
For grades 3-6. 1996. 1996.
Happy Birthday, America BR 16349
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
The whole family joins in a lively small-town celebration of the
Fourth of July, including a pet parade, picnic, talent show,
booths, band concert, and fireworks. Author's note explains the
origin of the holiday. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2.
2003.
How Tia Lola Came to (Visit) Stay BR 16969
by Julia Alvarez
1 volume
Nine-year-old New Yorker Miguel and his sister Juanita move to
Vermont with their mother after their parents divorce. Struggling
to fit in, Miguel is embarrassed when his Spanish-speaking aunt
from the Dominican Republic comes to live with them. For grades
4-7. 2001.
The World according to Humphrey BR 16970
by Betty G. Birney
1 volume
When Humphrey becomes a pet hamster at Longfellow School, he
plays an important role helping his classmates and teacher. He
also learns a lot about humans, especially on weekend visits with
families. For grades 3-6. 2004.
The Million Dollar Kick BR 16973
by Dan Gutman
1 volume
Thirteen-year-old Whisper Nelson hates soccer, but she won a
slogan contest that now requires her to kick a goal past a star
player in front of the whole town. The prize is a million
dollars. Self-styled computer nerd Jesse and Whisper's mentor
come to her aid. For grades 5-8. 2001.
The Unseen BR 16978
by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
2 volumes
When twelve-year-old Xandra finds a magical feather, she unlocks
a usually unseen world filled with both cuddly creatures and
malicious monsters. Through experiences in this new reality, she
learns a great deal about herself and the family in which she has
felt like an outsider. For grades 5-8. 2004.
The Neruda Escencial: Selección de Poemas (Essential
Neruda: Selected Poems) BR 16083
por Pablo Neruda
2 volúmenes
Presenta cincuenta poemas del famoso poeta chileno (1904-
1973) ganador del Premio Nobel. Los poemas, seleccionados y
redactados por poetas, escolares y traductores, reflejan el
estilo y los temas de toda la obra de Neruda que sale entre1924 y
1964, incluso dos obras póstumas. Edición
bilingüe con introducción en inglés y los
poemas en español e inglés. [Fifty verses by Nobel
Prize-winning Chilean poet Pablo Neruda (1904-1973), spanning the
breadth of his style, themes, and periods. Collaborative effort
of scholars, translators, and poets includes selections from
major works published between 1924 and 1964 and posthumously.
Edited with an introduction by Mark Eisner. In English and
Spanish.] 2004.
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