Braille Book Review

May-June 2003

Books for Children--Fiction

Fiction

The Vanishings: Left Behind--the Kids, Volume 1 BR 13702
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan are friends. They have not found Christ although their families are Christians and attend church regularly. When people around them start disappearing, the four band together to fight the evil forces threatening them. Followed by Second Chance (BR 13703). For grades 5-8. 1998.

Second Chance: Left Behind--the Kids, Volume 2 BR 13703
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
Now Judd, Vicki, Lionel, and Ryan are facing the decision of whether or not to accept Christ and his forgiveness. Lionel, confronting the possibility that his Uncle André may try to kill himself, rushes to Chicago to save him. Sequel to The Vanishings (BR 13702). For grades 5-8. 1998.

Through the Flames: Left Behind--the Kids, Volume 3 BR 13704
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
In this sequel to Second Chance (BR 13703), Ryan wants to prove his worth to Judd, Vicki, and Lionel. So he sets out to discover what really happened to Lionel's Uncle André. In the process, he runs afoul of the law and puts his friends in danger. For grades 5-8. 1998.

Facing the Future: Left Behind--the Kids, Volume 4 BR 13705
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
With the people responsible for the death of Lionel's uncle behind bars, Lionel, Judd, Vicki, and Ryan can turn their attention to events they may face during the Tribulation. Their main concern is the identity of the Antichrist. Sequel to Through the Flames (BR 13704). For grades 5-8. 1998.

Nicolae High: Left Behind--the Kids, Volume 5 BR 13706
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
Vicki, Judd, Lionel, and Ryan face new challenges in their reopened schools--now known as Global Community Middle School and Nicolae Carpathia High. Because carrying Bibles has been outlawed, they must decide to obey the rules or speak the truth. Sequel to Facing the Future (BR 13705). For grades 5-8. 1999.

The Underground: Left Behind--the Kids, Volume 6 BR 13707
by Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye
1 volume
The Young Tribulation Force plans to publish a newspaper for their fellow classmates, even if it is illegal. Their ingenious method of distribution makes it available to every student. But one of them is called to pay the price. Sequel to Nicolae High (BR 13706). For grades 5-8. 1999.

The Gawgon and the Boy BR 13895
by Lloyd Alexander
2 volumes
In depression-era Philadelphia, eleven-year-old David misses so much school from having pneumonia that he must be tutored by his Aunt Annie. He intersperses descriptions of her unusual teaching sessions with epic stories he writes while developing a special bond with his aunt. For grades 5-8. 2001.

Swallows and Amazons BR 13904
by Arthur Ransome
3 volumes (Reissue)
Two English families and their lively children spend the summer camping out on Wild Cat Island. They explore their miniature world, hunt for a hidden treasure, and follow the mysterious doings of an uncle suspected of being a pirate. For grades 4-7. 1930.

Marco's Millions BR 13907
by William Sleator
1 volume
In this prequel to The Boxes (BR 13480), twelve-year-old Marco and his eleven-year-old psychic sister Lilly discover another world of strange creatures under their basement. Marco journeys to their universe and learns to enter other dimensions. But the cost is high. For grades 5-8. 2001.

Prince Caspian: The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 4 BR 13947
by C.S. Lewis
1 volume (Reissue)
Four English children--siblings Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy-- help Prince Caspian and his army of Talking Beasts to free Narnia from evil. Sequel to The Horse and His Boy (BR 13946). For grades 4-7. 1951.

The Voyage of the Dawn Treader: The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 5 BR 13948
by C.S. Lewis
2 volumes (Reissue)
Lucy and Edmund, accompanied by their peevish cousin Eustace, sail to the land of Narnia where Eustace is temporarily transformed into a green dragon because of his selfish behavior and skepticism. Sequel to Prince Caspian (BR 13947). For grades 4-7. 1952.

The Silver Chair: The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 6 BR 13949
by C.S. Lewis
2 volumes (Reissue)
English children Eustace and Jill undergo hair-raising adventures as they go on a search-and-rescue mission for the missing Prince Rilian, who is held captive in the underground kingdom of the Emerald Witch. Sequel to The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (BR 13948). For grades 4-7. 1953.

The Last Battle: The Chronicles of Narnia, Book 7 BR 13950
by C.S. Lewis
1 volume (Reissue)
When evil comes to Narnia, Jill and Eustace help fight the great last battle, and Aslan leads his people to a glorious new paradise. Seventh and final title, sequel to The Silver Chair (BR 13949). For grades 4-7. 1956.

Hungry Hen BR 14029
by Richard Waring
1 volume
A greedy fox watches a hungry hen grow bigger every day. The fox thinks the longer he waits, the bigger the hen will be. But he waits a little too long. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2001.

Harry the Dirty Dog BR 14034
by Gene Zion
1 volume
Harry is a black-spotted white dog who hates baths. So one day when he hears water filling the tub, he runs away. He has a wonderful time getting so dirty that he has to prove to his family he is really Harry. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 1956.

Sometimes I'm Bombaloo BR 14038
by Rachel Vail
1 volume
Katie explains how she is a good girl but sometimes she has a temper tantrum and then she is noisy Bombaloo. Katie's mother helps her learn to deal with her anger. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2. 2002.

Love That Dog BR 14137
by Sharon Creech
1 volume
Jack doesn't want to write poetry for his teacher, Miss Stretchberry, because girls do it, not boys. As the school year progresses, he begins enjoying famous poems read in class and even surprises himself by writing his own. For grades 4-7. 2001.

Artemis Fowl: The Arctic Incident BR 14188
by Eoin Colfer
2 volumes
In this sequel to Artemis Fowl (BR 13430), thirteen-year- old Artemis turns his attention to rescuing his long-missing father from the Russian Mafiya. In the process, he again encounters elf police captain Holly Short. This time the two join forces. Some violence. For grades 5-8. 2002.

Separate Sisters BR 14226
by Nancy Springer
1 volume
Thirteen-year-old Donni, living with her father, is so upset over her parents' divorce that she gets into increasingly serious trouble at school. She does not realize how much her fourteen- year-old sister, Trisha, who lives with their mother, is also hurting. For grades 6-9. 2001.

Harry and the Lady Next Door BR 14329
by Gene Zion
1 volume
Harry, a white dog with black spots, loves all of his neighbors, except the lady next door. She sings so high and loud that it hurts Harry's ears. Harry tries many ways to get the lady to stop, but none seems to be successful. For grades K-3. 1960.

Sports Stories You'll Have a Ball With BR 14337

1 volume
Seven short stories selected from Reading Rainbow episodes that deal with kids and sports. For grades K-3. 2001.

Danny and the Dinosaur BR 14344
by Syd Hoff
1 volume (Reissue)
A dinosaur leaves his museum for a day of fun with Danny. For grades K-3. 1958.

Civil War on Sunday: Magic Tree House, Book 21 BR 14345
by Mary Pope Osborne
1 volume
Jack and Annie are transported by their magic tree house to the time of the Civil War, where they meet Clara Barton, the famous nurse. For grades 2-4. 2000.


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