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Pete's a Pizza BR 12028
by William Steig
1 volume
One day when Pete is in a bad mood, his father tries to cheer
him up by pretending to make Pete into a pizza. PRINT/BRAILLE.
For preschool-grade 2. 1998.
A Long Way from Chicago: A Novel in Stories BR 12129
by Richard Peck
1 volume
In eight short stories an old man reminisces about the week each
summer he and his little sister spent with his grandmother. Joey
likes the train ride and his feisty, independent grandmother,
who tells "whoppers," fishes, and shoots a shotgun. For grades
6-9. 1998.
The Trumpet of the Swan BR 12130
by E.B. White
1 volume (Reissue)
While camping with his father in Canada, eleven-year-old Sam
Beaver discovers a family of trumpeter swans, including the
voiceless Louis. Sam teaches Louis to write with his bill and to
play the trumpet, which compensates for his handicap. Eventually
Louis solos with the Philadelphia Orchestra and woos a mate. For
grades 4-7. 1970.
Holes BR 12174
by Louis Sachar
2 volumes
Stanley Yelnats IV finds himself in a detention center for
possessing stolen property that he didn't take. While digging
holes under the summer Texas sun, he sees a fellow inmate
running away--and follows him. Legends, loyalty, and buried
treasure are revealed as Stanley learns to survive. For grades
5-8. Newbery Medal. 1998.
Lucky Me BR 12187
by Lisa Fiedler
1 volume
In this sequel to Curtis Piperfield's Biggest Fan (BR
10538), fourteen-year-old C.C. is happily dating Patrick,
while her friend Grace dates C.C.'s best friend, Cluck. But then
Cluck breaks up with Grace and begins flirting with C.C., and
Patrick pressures her to go beyond kissing. For grades 6-9.
1998.
Dancing with Great-Aunt Cornelia BR 12189
by Anne Quirk
1 volume
Every year around her birthday, Cornelia has tea with her
eccentric great-aunt Cornelia Witherspoon and her wolfhound at a
hotel in Manhattan. On Cornelia's thirteenth birthday, her aunt
invites Cornelia to spend the summer with her. Cornelia meets
some colorful people, and a long hidden family secret is
revealed. For grades 4-7. 1997.
Tree by Leaf BR 12195
by Cynthia Voigt
2 volumes
In 1920 twelve-year-old Clothilde lives with her family on an
isolated peninsula waiting for her father to return from the
war. When he arrives, maimed and broken, he retreats to the
boathouse. A mysterious voice helps Clothilde breach the gulf
between her father and the rest of the family. For grades 6-9.
1988.
Brian's Return BR 12210
by Gary Paulsen
1 volume
Back in society, going to school and trying to fit in, Brian
savagely beats a bully who attacked him. With the help of Caleb,
a blind counselor, Brian realizes that he needs to go where he
belongs--in the wilderness again. Sequel to The River (RC
34751) (BR 8844). For grades 6-9 and older readers. 1999.
Child of the May BR 12216
by Theresa Tomlinson
1 volume
Fifteen-year-old Magda, raised by Marian the Forestwife, is
seeking adventure. Her chance comes when her father allows her
to dress as a boy in an attempt to rescue two women held hostage
by the Sheriff of Nottingham. Magda's archery skills are put to
the test. Sequel to The Forestwife (BR 10451). For grades
5-8. 1998.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets BR 12276
by J.K. Rowling
3 volumes
Despite a warning not to return to Hogwarts for his second year
of wizardry studies, Harry shows up. But Harry is in danger from
the opened Chamber of Secrets as well as from his would-be
protector. Sequel to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
(RC 47260, BR 11879). Bestseller For grades 4-7. 1999.
Frog and Toad Are Friends BR 12336
by Arnold Lobel
1 volume
Five stories about the adventures of two friends: a solemn green
frog and a funny brown toad. When Toad loses his button, Frog
helps him find it. Later Frog is sick in bed looking green, and
Toad brings him some tea and tells him a story. For grades K-3.
1970.
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