Fiction
The Complete Tales of Beatrix Potter: The Twenty-Three
Original Peter Rabbit Books BR 16551
by Beatrix Potter
2 volumes
Collection of classic stories with animal characters by British
author. Presented in chronological order with a brief note about
the origins of each piece. Begins with "The Tale of Peter
Rabbit," first published in 1902. For grades K-3 and older
readers. 1989.
The Last of the Sky Pirates: The Edge Chronicles, Book 5 BR
16555
by Paul Stewart
2 volumes
Rook Barkwater's quest to become a librarian knight leads to a
dangerous journey into the Deepwoods. Joining the last sky
pirate, Captain Twig, to oppose the Guardians of the Night, Rook
also learns more about his own past. Sequel to Curse of the
Gloamglozer (BR 16152). For grades 6-9. 2002.
The Black Pearl BR 16606
by Scott O'Dell
1 volume
Baja California. Sixteen-year-old Ramón Salazar's
misfortunes begin when he retrieves an enormous black pearl from
a secluded lagoon, domain of a giant devilfish, Manta Diablo.
Attempting to return the pearl, Ramón further imperils his
life and his soul. For grades 5-8. Newbery Honor Book. 1967.
The Circus Is Coming: A Picture Parade BR 17033
by Hilary Knight
1 volume
Children line the street to watch a circus parade with band
music, clowns, tumbling acts, horses, floats of fantastic folks,
prancing poodles, and--to make it complete--elephants, big and
small. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1978.
Library Lion BR 17035
by Michelle Knudsen
1 volume
When a lion visits the library, Miss Merriweather's main concern
is whether he is obeying the rules. All is well until an
emergency arises, causing the lion to break the rule about
silence. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3. 2006.
Max's ABC BR 17036
by Rosemary Wells
1 volume
Join sibling bunnies Max and Ruby, who learn about the letters of
the alphabet while dealing with the ants that escaped from Max's
ant farm. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2006.
Crossing Jordan BR 17237
by Adrian Fogelin
2 volumes
Twelve-year-old Cass of Tallahassee, Florida, meets her new
neighbor, African American Jemmie. Despite their families'
prejudices, the two girls build a strong friendship around shared
enthusiasms for running and reading. For grades 5-8. 2000. 2000.
Larklight; or, The Revenge of the White Spiders! or, To
Saturn's Rings and Back! A Rousing Tale of Dauntless Pluck in the
Farthest Reaches of Space BR 17285
by Philip Reeve
2 volumes
In an alternate Victorian England, young Arthur Mumby and his
sister Myrtle, residents of Larklight, a floating house in one of
Her Majesty's outer space territories, uncover a spidery plot to
destroy the solar system. For grades 6-9. 2006.
Whittington BR 17290
by Alan Armstrong
1 volume
In this tale of talking barnyard animals, a feline descendent of
Dick Whittington's cat relates his ancestor's legend. He further
endears himself to the group by ridding the barn of rats.
Meanwhile the animals encourage Abby to teach her dyslexic
brother, Ben, to read. For grades 4-7. Newbery Honor Book. 2005.
Everything on a Waffle BR 17295
by Polly Horvath
1 volume
When Primrose's parents are lost at sea off Coal Harbour in
Canada, she is cared for by a series of neighbors and relatives,
including Miss Bowzer, who owns a restaurant where everything is
served on a waffle. For grades 4-7. Newbery Honor. 2001.
Frog and Toad Together BR 17329
by Arnold Lobel
1 volume
Five adventures of two best friends as they share cookies, plant
a garden, and test their bravery. PRINT/BRAILLE. For grades K-3.
Newbery Honor Book. 1972.
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